<p>At least three men have been officially named as candidates to become Malaysia’s next Prime Minister: Anwar Ibrahim, Ismail Sabri and Muhyiddin Yassin. The political fate of the 'AIM' trio will be decided by Malaysian electorate in Saturday's election. While pollsters are divided whether a single coalition led by each of these leaders will be able to configure a majority, they emphatically edge Anwar Ibrahim as nation's first choice as Prime Minister</p>

<p><strong>Anwar Ibrahim</strong></p>

<p>The 75-year-old politician is one of the top favourites into Saturday's closely-fought general election. Long perceived as the heir apparent of Malaysia's longest-serving Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad, Anwar remains on top of Malaysian pollster projections with up to 33 per cent people choosing him as their choice of Prime Minister. Pollsters, however, remain divided on whether his Pakatan Harapan multi-ethnic coalition will win the majority or not.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Anwar last came close to being Prime Minister in 2020 but a power struggle in his coalition denied him the chance. His more than two decades as an opposition figure have included nine years in jail for sodomy and corruption, charges he says were politically motivated.</p>

<p>He was released from prison in 2018 after joining with former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, both his mentor and long-time rival, to defeat Barisan Party for the first time in Malaysia’s history amid public anger at the government over the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal.</p>

<p>That coalition collapsed after 22 months in power due to infighting over a promise by Mahathir to hand the premiership to Anwar. Muhyiddin briefly became Prime Minister. But his administration collapsed last year, paving the way for Barisan Party's return to power with Ismail Sabri Yaakob at the helm.</p>

<p><strong>Ismail Sabri Yaakob</strong></p>

<p>The 62-year-old Malaysian politician of United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) is serving as country's ninth Prime Minister since August 2021, following the resignation of his predecessor Muhyiddin Yassin.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ismail's administration saw an increase in GDP growth from 5% in the first quarter to 8.9% in the second quarter and 14.2% in the third quarter – the highest achievement in Southeast Asia. Yakoob has campaigned on his administration's record in bringing economy back on track following the pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He is one of three UMNO vice presidents. He is grappling a power struggle with party President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi for most of the 14 months he has been in power.</p>

<p><strong>Muhyiddin Yassin</strong></p>

<p>The 75-year-old, who was treated for pancreatic cancer in 2018, saw Malaysia through much of the COVID-19 pandemic but was criticised for the hardship caused by prolonged lockdowns, border closures and his decision to impose an emergency and suspend parliament. More than 36,000 people have died from the disease in Malaysia.</p>

<p>Appointed as premier amid a political crisis, Muhyiddin served for 17 months and resigned after losing parliamentary support, making him the shortest-serving prime minister in Malaysian history. Muhyiddin was eventually removed as a result of more political maneuvering in 2021.</p>

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At least three men have been officially named as candidates to become Malaysia’s next Prime Minister: Anwar Ibrahim, Ismail Sabri and Muhyiddin Yassin. The political fate of the 'AIM' trio will be decided by Malaysian electorate in Saturday's election.

At least three men have been officially named as candidates to become Malaysia’s next Prime Minister: Anwar Ibrahim, Ismail Sabri and Muhyiddin Yassin. The political fate of the 'AIM' trio will be decided by Malaysian electorate in Saturday's election. While pollsters are divided whether a single coalition led by each of these leaders will be able to configure a majority, they emphatically edge Anwar Ibrahim as nation's first choice as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim The 75-year-old politician is one of the top favourites into Saturday's closely-fought general election. Long perceived as the heir apparent of Malaysia's longest-serving Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad, Anwar remains on top of Malaysian pollster projections with up to 33 per cent people choosing him as their choice of Prime Minister. Pollsters, however, remain divided on whether his Pakatan Harapan multi-ethnic coalition will win the majority or not. ALSO READ | Malaysia votes in general election after bitterly-contested campaign Anwar last came close to being Prime Minister in 2020 but a power struggle in his coalition denied him the chance. His more than two decades as an opposition figure have included nine years in jail for sodomy and corruption, charges he says were politically motivated. He was released from prison in 2018 after joining with former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, both his mentor and long-time rival, to defeat Barisan Party for the first time in Malaysia’s history amid public anger at the government over the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal. That coalition collapsed after 22 months in power due to infighting over a promise by Mahathir to hand the premiership to Anwar. Muhyiddin briefly became Prime Minister. But his administration collapsed last year, paving the way for Barisan Party's return to power with Ismail Sabri Yaakob at the helm. Ismail Sabri Yaakob The 62-year-old Malaysian politician of United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) is serving as country's ninth Prime Minister since August 2021, following the resignation of his predecessor Muhyiddin Yassin. WATCH | Malaysia's 15th General Elections: 222 Parliament seats up for grabs × Ismail's administration saw an increase in GDP growth from 5% in the first quarter to 8.9% in the second quarter and 14.2% in the third quarter – the highest achievement in Southeast Asia. Yakoob has campaigned on his administration's record in bringing economy back on track following the pandemic. He is one of three UMNO vice presidents. He is grappling a power struggle with party President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi for most of the 14 months he has been in power. Muhyiddin Yassin The 75-year-old, who was treated for pancreatic cancer in 2018, saw Malaysia through much of the COVID-19 pandemic but was criticised for the hardship caused by prolonged lockdowns, border closures and his decision to impose an emergency and suspend parliament. More than 36,000 people have died from the disease in Malaysia. Appointed as premier amid a political crisis, Muhyiddin served for 17 months and resigned after losing parliamentary support, making him the shortest-serving prime minister in Malaysian history. Muhyiddin was eventually removed as a result of more political maneuvering in 2021. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Former Pakistan Prime Minister on Friday denied the accusations that he illegally sold items gifted to him by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammed Bin Salman for over $2 million. Khan has been accused of corruption and illegally selling an antique watch, gold pen, ring, and cufflings&nbsp;for $2 million. The gifts were&nbsp;given to him by the Saudi leader when Khan was visiting Riyadh in 2019.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Earlier this week on Tuesday, a Dubai-based businessman, Farooq Zahoor, claimed on a TV channel that he bought gifts in cash from Imran Khan's close friend in the United Arab Emirates.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khan has emphatically denied the allegations. He said that it's part of a "conspiratorial campaign" to malign him through consistent attempts of "character assassination".</p>

<p><strong>Toshakhana issue and Imran Khan's ouster from power</strong></p>

<p>The sale of state gifts by Khan, known as the Toshakhana issue, became a major political scandal in Pakistan after the election commission of Pakistan disqualified and barred him from elections for five years. The Election Commission also&nbsp;accused him of “false statements and incorrect declarations” about gifts he received from foreign leaders while in power.</p>

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<p>During the Mughal era, Toshakhana referred to the “treasure houses” kept by the Indian subcontinent’s princely rulers to store and display gifts they received during their reign. The name is now given to a government department where the gifts given to state officials are kept.</p>

<p>Khan has challenged the disqualification verdict in the Islamabad High Court.</p>

<p>Since Khan was ousted from power in April after a no-confidence vote, controversies have erupted over his alleged attempts&nbsp;to disrupt Pakistan's political processes. He has been rallying against the government and demanding elections. He was wounded in an assassination attempt on November 3 for which he accused the current Prime Minister, interior minister and a senior intelligence officer for attempt on his life.&nbsp;</p>

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Former Pakistan Prime Minister on Friday denied the accusations that he illegally sold items gifted to him by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammed Bin Salman for over $2 million.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister on Friday denied the accusations that he illegally sold items gifted to him by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammed Bin Salman for over $2 million. Khan has been accused of corruption and illegally selling an antique watch, gold pen, ring, and cufflings for $2 million. The gifts were given to him by the Saudi leader when Khan was visiting Riyadh in 2019. WATCH | WION Dispatch: Dubai-based businessman claims to have bought Imran Khan's state gifts × Earlier this week on Tuesday, a Dubai-based businessman, Farooq Zahoor, claimed on a TV channel that he bought gifts in cash from Imran Khan's close friend in the United Arab Emirates. Khan has emphatically denied the allegations. He said that it's part of a "conspiratorial campaign" to malign him through consistent attempts of "character assassination". Toshakhana issue and Imran Khan's ouster from power The sale of state gifts by Khan, known as the Toshakhana issue, became a major political scandal in Pakistan after the election commission of Pakistan disqualified and barred him from elections for five years. The Election Commission also accused him of “false statements and incorrect declarations” about gifts he received from foreign leaders while in power. ALSO READ | Toshakhana case: Dubai-based businessman says gifts given to ex-PM Imran Khan sold to him During the Mughal era, Toshakhana referred to the “treasure houses” kept by the Indian subcontinent’s princely rulers to store and display gifts they received during their reign. The name is now given to a government department where the gifts given to state officials are kept. Khan has challenged the disqualification verdict in the Islamabad High Court. Since Khan was ousted from power in April after a no-confidence vote, controversies have erupted over his alleged attempts to disrupt Pakistan's political processes. He has been rallying against the government and demanding elections. He was wounded in an assassination attempt on November 3 for which he accused the current Prime Minister, interior minister and a senior intelligence officer for attempt on his life. 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>Amid anti-government protests in Central Bangkok, leaders of the 21-member Asia Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) pledged to boost trade and do more to tackle other economic challenges.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, police fired rubber bullets to disperse a crowd protesting against the Asia Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) in Bangkok on Friday, a police official in charge of the summit's security taskforce told Reuters.</p>

<p>About 350 protesters had gathered and clashed with police, about 10 km (6 miles) from the venue where leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group were meeting.</p>

<p>Videos on social media showed protesters trying to overturn a police car, throwing projectiles and charging at police, while officers in riot gear advanced with shields and beat them back with batons.</p>

<p>Youth activist Patsaravalee ‘Mind’ Tanakitvibulpon, who was at the demonstration, said people were protesting against the APEC summit and Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.</p>

<p>“The police have overreacted. They are using rubber bullets on us and tried to stop us many times,” he told Reuters.</p>

<p>“The protesters broke the law, physically assaulted police officers,” said an officer, adding that five officers were injured.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, leaders of the 21-member APEC bloc pledged on Saturday to boost trade and do more to tackle other economic challenges. The summit's conclusion meant wrapping up of the last of three summits in the region in a week though they were&nbsp;overshadowed by intense geopolitical rivalry dominated by the war in Ukraine.</p>

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<p>The summits have been attended by global leaders, and the talks have often been disrupted by friction spilling over from the war in Ukraine as well as flashpoints such as the Taiwan strait and the Korean peninsula.</p>

<p>A Southeast Asian summit that included China, Japan and the United States was held in Cambodia, while the Group of 20 (G20) major economies met on the Indonesian island of Bali.</p>

<p>The APEC meeting was interrupted on Friday when Vice President Kamala Harris, who is heading the U.S. delegation, called an emergency gathering of allies on the sidelines to condemn North Korea after it test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching the United States.</p>

<p>On Saturday, Thai Prime Minister and APEC chair Prayuth Chan-ocha sought to bring the focus back to economic issues and said APEC made "significant progress" by agreeing a multi-year work plan for a Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP).</p>

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Amid anti-government protests in Central Bangkok, leaders of the 21-member Asia Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) pledged to boost trade and do more to tackle other economic challenges.

Amid anti-government protests in Central Bangkok, leaders of the 21-member Asia Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) pledged to boost trade and do more to tackle other economic challenges. Meanwhile, police fired rubber bullets to disperse a crowd protesting against the Asia Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) in Bangkok on Friday, a police official in charge of the summit's security taskforce told Reuters. About 350 protesters had gathered and clashed with police, about 10 km (6 miles) from the venue where leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group were meeting. Videos on social media showed protesters trying to overturn a police car, throwing projectiles and charging at police, while officers in riot gear advanced with shields and beat them back with batons. Youth activist Patsaravalee ‘Mind’ Tanakitvibulpon, who was at the demonstration, said people were protesting against the APEC summit and Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha. “The police have overreacted. They are using rubber bullets on us and tried to stop us many times,” he told Reuters. “The protesters broke the law, physically assaulted police officers,” said an officer, adding that five officers were injured. WATCH | Thailand: Dispute over marijuana industry as APEC leaders gather in Bangkok Meanwhile, leaders of the 21-member APEC bloc pledged on Saturday to boost trade and do more to tackle other economic challenges. The summit's conclusion meant wrapping up of the last of three summits in the region in a week though they were overshadowed by intense geopolitical rivalry dominated by the war in Ukraine. ALSO READ | APEC host nation Thailand urges world leaders to ‘rise above differences’ The summits have been attended by global leaders, and the talks have often been disrupted by friction spilling over from the war in Ukraine as well as flashpoints such as the Taiwan strait and the Korean peninsula. A Southeast Asian summit that included China, Japan and the United States was held in Cambodia, while the Group of 20 (G20) major economies met on the Indonesian island of Bali. The APEC meeting was interrupted on Friday when Vice President Kamala Harris, who is heading the U.S. delegation, called an emergency gathering of allies on the sidelines to condemn North Korea after it test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching the United States. On Saturday, Thai Prime Minister and APEC chair Prayuth Chan-ocha sought to bring the focus back to economic issues and said APEC made "significant progress" by agreeing a multi-year work plan for a Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP). (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>Hours after videos purportedly showing Ukrainian military shooting unarmed "Russian Prisoners of War" went viral on social media, authorities in Kyiv said that the capital is in a "critical situation" with power shortages and subsequent blackouts.</p>

<p>At the onset of winter, heavy artillery and missile fire have interrupted electricity supplies to as much as 40 per cent of Ukraine, Associated Press reported. Ukraine’s electricity grid chief said freezing temperatures were putting additional pressure on energy networks.</p>

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<p>"We need to prepare for possible long outages, but at the moment we are introducing schedules that are planned and will do everything to ensure that the outages are not very long," Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, Ukrenergo’s chief executive, told Ukrainian state television.</p>

<p>The capital of Kyiv is already facing a “huge deficit in electricity”, mayor Vitali Klitschko told Associated Press.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the area around the Black Sea port of Odesa and more than a dozen other regions are grappling with power shortages following relentless Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, Ukrainian president&nbsp; Volodymyr Zelensky has said.</p>

<p>"The situation with power supplies is difficult in 17 regions and in the capital. Things are very difficult in Kyiv region and the city of Kyiv, Odesa region and also Vynnitsia and Ternopil (areas in western and south-western Ukraine)," the Ukrainian president said on Friday in his nightly video address.</p>

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<p>Kyiv is the largest city in Ukraine, with an estimated population of about 3 million. Odesa, the nucleus of&nbsp;Ukraine’s agriculture exports, is the third most populous city, with about 1 million people.</p>

<p>With temperatures falling and Kyiv witnessing its first winter snow, officials were working to restore power nationwide amid heavy&nbsp;bombardments of the war on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure during the past month.</p>

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Hours after videos purportedly showing Ukrainian military shooting unarmed "Russian Prisoners of War" went viral on social media, authorities in Kyiv said that the capital is in a "critical situation" with power shortages and subsequent blackouts.

Hours after videos purportedly showing Ukrainian military shooting unarmed "Russian Prisoners of War" went viral on social media, authorities in Kyiv said that the capital is in a "critical situation" with power shortages and subsequent blackouts. At the onset of winter, heavy artillery and missile fire have interrupted electricity supplies to as much as 40 per cent of Ukraine, Associated Press reported. Ukraine’s electricity grid chief said freezing temperatures were putting additional pressure on energy networks. ALSO READ | Did Ukrainian soldiers butcher unarmed, surrendering Russian soldiers? "We need to prepare for possible long outages, but at the moment we are introducing schedules that are planned and will do everything to ensure that the outages are not very long," Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, Ukrenergo’s chief executive, told Ukrainian state television. The capital of Kyiv is already facing a “huge deficit in electricity”, mayor Vitali Klitschko told Associated Press. ALSO READ | Why explosion in Poland, a NATO ally, is 'unlikely' to escalate war into Europe Meanwhile, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the area around the Black Sea port of Odesa and more than a dozen other regions are grappling with power shortages following relentless Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has said. "The situation with power supplies is difficult in 17 regions and in the capital. Things are very difficult in Kyiv region and the city of Kyiv, Odesa region and also Vynnitsia and Ternopil (areas in western and south-western Ukraine)," the Ukrainian president said on Friday in his nightly video address. WATCH | Russia: Ukraine has executed prisoners of war; over 10 MN Ukrainians face power outage × Kyiv is the largest city in Ukraine, with an estimated population of about 3 million. Odesa, the nucleus of Ukraine’s agriculture exports, is the third most populous city, with about 1 million people. With temperatures falling and Kyiv witnessing its first winter snow, officials were working to restore power nationwide amid heavy bombardments of the war on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure during the past month. (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>Nepal is going to&nbsp;elections on Monday&nbsp;(November 20) with political parties scrambling to beat each other on the plank of ultra-nationalism. The contest will be chiefly fought between moderately centrist Nepali Congress-led alliance and Communist Party of Nepal (United Marxist Leninist, UML)-led alliance. The ruling coalition led by the Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba's&nbsp;Nepali Congress party is expected to win, according to reports from Kathmandu-based think tanks.</p>

<p>Others in the contest include Rashtriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and the Madhesi parties based in the Terai region along open border with India.</p>

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<p>About 18 million people are eligible to vote for the 275-member parliament, as well as the 550 members of seven provincial assemblies through a mix of first past the post and the proportional representation system.</p>

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<p>Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, the leader of&nbsp;Nepali Congress party, has forged an alliance&nbsp;with the Maoist Centre party, the main group of former Maoist insurgents. Deuba, 76, is seeking to return to power for the sixth time. His Nepali Congress party is considered to be closest to India.</p>

<p>The Communist Party of Nepal (United Marxist Leninist, UML), led by 70-year-old K P Sharma Oli, is the chief opponent seeking to oust PM Deuba in these elections. Oli, known for his pro-Beijing stance and controversial comments against India&nbsp;during previous terms, is the favourite for prime minister if his alliance manages to outperform the current favourite Sher Bahadur Deuba.</p>

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<p>The Maoist Centre party led by former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal or&nbsp;'Prachanda', could emerge as a kingmaker in case of inconclusive elections, reports say.</p>

<p><strong>Why Nepal elections are crucial?</strong></p>

<p>As a country geographically sandwiched between China and India, the elections in Nepal remain crucial for the two Asian rivals. Both India and China have strategic and economic interests in Nepal.</p>

<p>Nepal has signed up for China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). It expects a link between capital Kathmandu and Lhasa in disputed Tibet region administered by China. Neighbouring India boasts a relation consisting of 'bread and daughter' with Nepal, as people across the open border share marital ties since long.&nbsp;</p>

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Nepal is going to elections on Monday (November 20) with political parties scrambling to beat each other on the plank of ultra-nationalism. The contest will be chiefly fought between moderately centrist Nepali Congress-led alliance and Communist Party of Nepal (United Marxist Leninist, UML)-led alliance.

Nepal is going to elections on Monday (November 20) with political parties scrambling to beat each other on the plank of ultra-nationalism. The contest will be chiefly fought between moderately centrist Nepali Congress-led alliance and Communist Party of Nepal (United Marxist Leninist, UML)-led alliance. The ruling coalition led by the Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba's Nepali Congress party is expected to win, according to reports from Kathmandu-based think tanks. Others in the contest include Rashtriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and the Madhesi parties based in the Terai region along open border with India. WATCH | WION Dispatch: Nepal all set to conduct general elections on November 20 × About 18 million people are eligible to vote for the 275-member parliament, as well as the 550 members of seven provincial assemblies through a mix of first past the post and the proportional representation system. Frontrunners Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, the leader of Nepali Congress party, has forged an alliance with the Maoist Centre party, the main group of former Maoist insurgents. Deuba, 76, is seeking to return to power for the sixth time. His Nepali Congress party is considered to be closest to India. The Communist Party of Nepal (United Marxist Leninist, UML), led by 70-year-old K P Sharma Oli, is the chief opponent seeking to oust PM Deuba in these elections. Oli, known for his pro-Beijing stance and controversial comments against India during previous terms, is the favourite for prime minister if his alliance manages to outperform the current favourite Sher Bahadur Deuba. WATCH | Gravitas: After Map Fixing, Nepal PM blames India for coronavirus spread × The Maoist Centre party led by former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal or 'Prachanda', could emerge as a kingmaker in case of inconclusive elections, reports say. Why Nepal elections are crucial? As a country geographically sandwiched between China and India, the elections in Nepal remain crucial for the two Asian rivals. Both India and China have strategic and economic interests in Nepal. Nepal has signed up for China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). It expects a link between capital Kathmandu and Lhasa in disputed Tibet region administered by China. Neighbouring India boasts a relation consisting of 'bread and daughter' with Nepal, as people across the open border share marital ties since long. 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>Malaysians began to vote in country's general elections on Saturday after four years of political instability in Kuala Lumpur's power corridors. Three prime ministers have governed the Southeast Asian nation after last election was fought on the issue of corruption four years ago. Pollsters have predicted a close contest between long-time opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and blocs led by current Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and former PM Muhyiddin Yassin.</p>

<p>In a staunchly battled out election campaign, issues such as corruption, climate change and the state of economy due to effects of COVID-19 pandemic remained key highlights prior to Saturday's polling.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The politics in Malaysia has been dominated by the 2015 1MDB corruption scandal, which reportedly led to billions of dollars being embezzled out of the country. The scandal led to the ouster of former Prime Minister Najib Rajak, who is now facing a 12-year prison sentence for corruption.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who came to power last year, is aiming to win a stronger mandate. However, he is seen to be losing the popularity contest to Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.</p>

<p>Pollsters say that there is strong support for former deputy Prime Minister and opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition.</p>

<p>Mahathir Mohamad, who has served as Malaysian Prime Minister cumulatively for 24 years, too is seeking re-election. The 97-year-old veteran leader, was ousted as Prime Minister by his own party two years ago after becoming the country’s leader for a second time in 2018.</p>

<p>Mahathir Mohamad will defend his stronghold seat in the resort island of Langkawi with his newly formed ethnic Malay alliance Gerakan Tanah Air, or Homeland Movement. While he is expected to win his own support, pollsters say he is unlikely to return as prime minister.</p>

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<p>Nearly 1,000 candidates will be vying for 222 seats in Parliament.</p>

<p><strong>Anwar Ibrahim top PM choice: Pollster</strong></p>

<p>Selangor-based Merdeka Center predicted on Friday that opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim’s reformist Pakatan Harapan coalition was on course to take 82 seats, Muhyiddin’s Perikatan Nasional alliance, gaining momentum among Malays at 43 seats, Ismail’s Barisan at 15 but 45 too close to call.</p>

<p>Anwar was the top choice for prime minister at 33 per cent, followed by Muhyiddin at 26 per cent and Ismail at 17 per cent, according to Merdeka Center.</p>

<p>Anwar last came close to being Prime Minister in 2020 but a power struggle in his coalition denied him the chance. His more than two decades as an opposition figure have included nine years in jail for sodomy and corruption, charges he says were politically motivated.</p>

<p>He was released from prison in 2018 after joining with former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, both his mentor and long-time rival, to defeat Barisan Party for the first time in Malaysia’s history amid public anger at the government over the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal.</p>

<p>That coalition collapsed after 22 months in power due to infighting over a promise by Mahathir to hand the premiership to Anwar. Muhyiddin briefly became Prime Minister&nbsp;but his administration collapsed last year, paving the way for Barisan Party's return to power with Ismail Sabri Yaakob at the helm.</p>

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Malaysians began to vote in country's general elections on Saturday after four years of political instability in Kuala Lumpur's power corridors. Three prime ministers have governed the Southeast Asian nation after last election was fought on the issue of corruption four years ago.

Malaysians began to vote in country's general elections on Saturday after four years of political instability in Kuala Lumpur's power corridors. Three prime ministers have governed the Southeast Asian nation after last election was fought on the issue of corruption four years ago. Pollsters have predicted a close contest between long-time opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and blocs led by current Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and former PM Muhyiddin Yassin. In a staunchly battled out election campaign, issues such as corruption, climate change and the state of economy due to effects of COVID-19 pandemic remained key highlights prior to Saturday's polling. WATCH | Malaysia 15th General Elections: Polling station opens; race between three major coalitions × The politics in Malaysia has been dominated by the 2015 1MDB corruption scandal, which reportedly led to billions of dollars being embezzled out of the country. The scandal led to the ouster of former Prime Minister Najib Rajak, who is now facing a 12-year prison sentence for corruption. Frontrunners Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who came to power last year, is aiming to win a stronger mandate. However, he is seen to be losing the popularity contest to Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. Pollsters say that there is strong support for former deputy Prime Minister and opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition. Mahathir Mohamad, who has served as Malaysian Prime Minister cumulatively for 24 years, too is seeking re-election. The 97-year-old veteran leader, was ousted as Prime Minister by his own party two years ago after becoming the country’s leader for a second time in 2018. Mahathir Mohamad will defend his stronghold seat in the resort island of Langkawi with his newly formed ethnic Malay alliance Gerakan Tanah Air, or Homeland Movement. While he is expected to win his own support, pollsters say he is unlikely to return as prime minister. WATCH | Malaysia's 15th General Elections: 222 Parliament seats up for grabs × Nearly 1,000 candidates will be vying for 222 seats in Parliament. Anwar Ibrahim top PM choice: Pollster Selangor-based Merdeka Center predicted on Friday that opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim’s reformist Pakatan Harapan coalition was on course to take 82 seats, Muhyiddin’s Perikatan Nasional alliance, gaining momentum among Malays at 43 seats, Ismail’s Barisan at 15 but 45 too close to call. Anwar was the top choice for prime minister at 33 per cent, followed by Muhyiddin at 26 per cent and Ismail at 17 per cent, according to Merdeka Center. Anwar last came close to being Prime Minister in 2020 but a power struggle in his coalition denied him the chance. His more than two decades as an opposition figure have included nine years in jail for sodomy and corruption, charges he says were politically motivated. He was released from prison in 2018 after joining with former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, both his mentor and long-time rival, to defeat Barisan Party for the first time in Malaysia’s history amid public anger at the government over the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal. That coalition collapsed after 22 months in power due to infighting over a promise by Mahathir to hand the premiership to Anwar. Muhyiddin briefly became Prime Minister but his administration collapsed last year, paving the way for Barisan Party's return to power with Ismail Sabri Yaakob at the helm. (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.

Malaysians cast votes in general election after bitterly-contested campaign

<p>The ghosts of January 6 Capitol rioting came back to haunt former US President Donald Trump on Saturday. The US Department of Justice appointed Jack Smith, a war-crimes specialist, to investigate Trump's role in January 6 rioting on the Capitol and his handling of sensitive government documents at his Florida residence. The development comes less than 72 hours after Donald Trump announced his third bid for the White House in 2024. Trump clarified that he has not done 'anything wrong' and that it's a 'political witch-hunt' against him.</p>

<p>The US Attorney General Merrick Garland, while announcing Jack Smith's appointment as special counsel for the above two cases involving Donald Trump, said that the "investigations will mover forward expeditiously".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Why a Special Counsel is appointed?</strong></p>

<p>A Special Counsel is appointed by the US Department of Justice to investigate politically sensitive cases. Special Counsels are expected do their job&nbsp;with a degree of independence from the Justice Department leadership, who may be perceived to be partisan by the parties under investigation.</p>

<p><strong>Who is Jack Smith?</strong></p>

<p>Jack Smith until recently served as the chief prosecutor for the International Court of Justice in The Hague. He was tasked with prosecuting war crimes in Kosovo. He previously oversaw the Justice Department’s public integrity section and worked as a federal and state prosecutor in New York.</p>

<p>This marks the second time in five years that the Justice Department has appointed a special counsel to probe Trump’s conduct.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>'I have done nothing wrong': Donald Trump</strong></p>

<p>Donald Trump hit out at the Department of Justice following the appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith. "I have done nothing wrong," he said. "These people are corrupt and they go behind honest and innocent people in the guise of legitimacy. I have given million and million of pages and they got nothing," Trump said in a statement. "Document row is a total hoax. I have done all the proper things. It's a political witch hunt."</p>

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<p>In August this year, FBI agents seized thousands of government records, some marked as highly classified, from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home during a court-approved search. Investigators also are examining Trump for possible obstruction of the probe.</p>

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<p>The other investigation is a sprawling probe into an alleged plot by Trump’s allies to overturn the 2020 presidential election by submitting batches of phony slates of electors to the US National Archives. It has been alleged that Trump's allies tried to block the US Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s election victory in 2020.</p>

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The ghosts of January 6 Capitol rioting came back to haunt former US President Donald Trump on Saturday. The US Department of Justice appointed Jack Smith, a war-crimes specialist, to investigate Trump's role in January 6 rioting on the Capitol and his handling of sensitive government documents at his Florida residence.

The ghosts of January 6 Capitol rioting came back to haunt former US President Donald Trump on Saturday. The US Department of Justice appointed Jack Smith, a war-crimes specialist, to investigate Trump's role in January 6 rioting on the Capitol and his handling of sensitive government documents at his Florida residence. The development comes less than 72 hours after Donald Trump announced his third bid for the White House in 2024. Trump clarified that he has not done 'anything wrong' and that it's a 'political witch-hunt' against him. The US Attorney General Merrick Garland, while announcing Jack Smith's appointment as special counsel for the above two cases involving Donald Trump, said that the "investigations will mover forward expeditiously". Why a Special Counsel is appointed? A Special Counsel is appointed by the US Department of Justice to investigate politically sensitive cases. Special Counsels are expected do their job with a degree of independence from the Justice Department leadership, who may be perceived to be partisan by the parties under investigation. Who is Jack Smith? Jack Smith until recently served as the chief prosecutor for the International Court of Justice in The Hague. He was tasked with prosecuting war crimes in Kosovo. He previously oversaw the Justice Department’s public integrity section and worked as a federal and state prosecutor in New York. This marks the second time in five years that the Justice Department has appointed a special counsel to probe Trump’s conduct. 'I have done nothing wrong': Donald Trump Donald Trump hit out at the Department of Justice following the appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith. "I have done nothing wrong," he said. "These people are corrupt and they go behind honest and innocent people in the guise of legitimacy. I have given million and million of pages and they got nothing," Trump said in a statement. "Document row is a total hoax. I have done all the proper things. It's a political witch hunt." ALSO READ | Explained: Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential run and the legal challenges that hound him In August this year, FBI agents seized thousands of government records, some marked as highly classified, from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home during a court-approved search. Investigators also are examining Trump for possible obstruction of the probe. WATCH | Mar-A-Lago probe | Trump's admission in audiotapes contradicts his defence × The other investigation is a sprawling probe into an alleged plot by Trump’s allies to overturn the 2020 presidential election by submitting batches of phony slates of electors to the US National Archives. It has been alleged that Trump's allies tried to block the US Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s election victory in 2020. 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.

'I have done nothing wrong': Trump after DOJ appoints special counsel in Jan 6, classified documents cases

<p>Days after reports emerged that former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was averse to the idea of General Qamar Jawed Bajwa continuing as the country's Army chief, a leaked legislation proposal&nbsp;that seeks to amend the country's Army act has caused furore across Pakistan. Country's&nbsp;Defence Minister Khawaja Asif downplayed the debate on the leaked proposal to amend the country's army act. He reasoned that the proposed amendment was mandated as per a 2019 Supreme Court verdict.</p>

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<p>The proposed amendment, as reported in Dawn newspaper, would empower Pakistan's Prime Minister to retain any candidate as the country's army chief through a simple notification rather than going through a complex consultation process mandated in the country's constitution.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Pakistan's incumbent army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa is set to retire by November 29 after six years, including an extension three years ago. Lt-Gen Asim Munir, the senior most of those said to be in the running to become the next army chief, is also set to retire a few days before Gen Bajwa's tenure comes to end.</p>

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Days after reports emerged that former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was averse to the idea of General Qamar Jawed Bajwa continuing as the country's Army chief, a leaked legislation proposal that seeks to amend the country's Army act has caused furore across Pakistan.

Days after reports emerged that former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was averse to the idea of General Qamar Jawed Bajwa continuing as the country's Army chief, a leaked legislation proposal that seeks to amend the country's Army act has caused furore across Pakistan. Country's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif downplayed the debate on the leaked proposal to amend the country's army act. He reasoned that the proposed amendment was mandated as per a 2019 Supreme Court verdict. Media hype over amendments in Pakistan Army Act is uncalled for. Government is not considering any major changes in the said Act. SCP had demanded review of relevant clauses of PAA in its judgement in CP 39/2019 which shall be complied with in due course. — Khawaja M. Asif (@KhawajaMAsif) November 16, 2022 × The proposed amendment, as reported in Dawn newspaper, would empower Pakistan's Prime Minister to retain any candidate as the country's army chief through a simple notification rather than going through a complex consultation process mandated in the country's constitution. WATCH | Pakistan eyes to amend 1952 Army act in a bid to retain officials × Pakistan's incumbent army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa is set to retire by November 29 after six years, including an extension three years ago. Lt-Gen Asim Munir, the senior most of those said to be in the running to become the next army chief, is also set to retire a few days before Gen Bajwa's tenure comes to end. The appointment of the Army chief may be a routine affair for other countries but in Pakistan, it generates a lot of heat due to the power wielded by the person heading the Army. 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.

Pakistan minister justifies proposed constitutional amendment to retain serving army chief

<p>Twitter users are now increasingly wondering if they will get to keep parts of their online selves, as the blue bird continues to gasp for stability amid Elon Musk's ultimatum to its employees demanding an "extremely hardcore" work-mode. After Musk laid off thousands of Twitter employees soon after taking over as social media company's owner, users are increasingly reporting log-in failures and glitched home pages. Following these chaotic developments, researchers are now urging users with noted desperation to download their tweets in case Twitter implodes completely.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>'Now is the time' to archive your tweets</strong></p>

<p>Since the launch of internet, digital archiving, the process of preserving online content for future use, has become part and parcel of an ever-expanding world of online universe. Experts are now urging Twitter users to save their tweets in case the microblogging platform as it is known, does not remain the go-to social media platform in the immediate future.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“If there’s something you care about on Twitter, now’s the time to become like a temporary expert in digital archiving measures,” Caroline Sinders, an artificial intelligence researcher and fellow with the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office, was quoted as saying by The Guardian.</p>

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<p>Several media outlets and whistleblowers maintain their own data of deleted tweets from public officials. PolitiTweet, a New York-based public archive, has been archiving the tweets from celebrities, politicians and public figures in order to "keep the powerful accountable".</p>

<p>But what about an ordinary Robin, Rebecca or Rani on Twitter? What if they have to archive their own tweets?</p>

<p><strong>This is how you can archive your tweets</strong></p>

<p>The Internet Archive, a non-profit founded in 1996, is the largest public web archive and offers publicly available tools to upload and save content online. It has archived more than 625 billion web pages – including a number of tweets. However, the archive of Twitter may look quite different from their original online version with stumbles to download media attached with tweets or subsequent replies.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>At the time of filing this report, 'Good Bye Twitter' and 'RIP Twitter' continue to be among top trends on the platform. Users are offering apprehensive goodbyes and listing the other social media platforms where they can still be found.&nbsp;</p>

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Twitter users are now increasingly wondering if they will get to keep parts of their online selves, as the blue bird continues to gasp for stability amid Elon Musk's ultimatum to its employees demanding an "extremely hardcore" work-mode. After Musk laid off thousands of Twitter employees soon after taking over as social media company's owner, users are increasingly reporting log-in failures and glitched home pages. Following these chaotic developments, researchers are now urging users with noted desperation to download their tweets in case Twitter implodes completely. 'Now is the time' to archive your tweets Since the launch of internet, digital archiving, the process of preserving online content for future use, has become part and parcel of an ever-expanding world of online universe. Experts are now urging Twitter users to save their tweets in case the microblogging platform as it is known, does not remain the go-to social media platform in the immediate future. ALSO READ | After Elon Musk's ultimatum, employees leave en masse, Twitter closes offices “If there’s something you care about on Twitter, now’s the time to become like a temporary expert in digital archiving measures,” Caroline Sinders, an artificial intelligence researcher and fellow with the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office, was quoted as saying by The Guardian. ALSO READ | US lawmakers want antitrust probe into Elon Musk's 'alarming steps' as Twitter owner Several media outlets and whistleblowers maintain their own data of deleted tweets from public officials. PolitiTweet, a New York-based public archive, has been archiving the tweets from celebrities, politicians and public figures in order to "keep the powerful accountable". But what about an ordinary Robin, Rebecca or Rani on Twitter? What if they have to archive their own tweets? This is how you can archive your tweets The Internet Archive, a non-profit founded in 1996, is the largest public web archive and offers publicly available tools to upload and save content online. It has archived more than 625 billion web pages – including a number of tweets. However, the archive of Twitter may look quite different from their original online version with stumbles to download media attached with tweets or subsequent replies. WATCH | Gravitas: Amid Twitter turmoil, Elon Musk testifies in a trial × At the time of filing this report, 'Good Bye Twitter' and 'RIP Twitter' continue to be among top trends on the platform. Users are offering apprehensive goodbyes and listing the other social media platforms where they can still be found. 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>Requiem and Hammerhead sharks may be given 'protected' status soon, following the final vote at a global wildlife summit currently underway in Panama. The move will&nbsp;significant since these two species are often targeted for their fins used in a status-symbol soup in many countries. The Requiem shark family includes species such as the Tiger shark, Silky shark and Grey Reef shark.</p>

<p>A committee voted to approve a proposal to include Requiem and Hammerhead sharks on Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).</p>

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<p>The appendix lists species that may not yet be threatened with extinction but may become so unless their trade is closely controlled.</p>

<p>The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), advocating for the sharks' inclusion on the appendix, says the Requiem shark family makes up at least 70 per cent of the fin trade.</p>

<p>According to Luke Warwick of the Wildlife Conservation Society, "We are in the middle of a very large shark extinction crisis."</p>

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<p>He said sharks, which are vital to the ocean's ecosystem, are "the second most threatened vertebrate group on the planet."</p>

<p>Shark fins, which represent a market of some $500 million per year, can sell for about $1,000 a kilogramme in East Asia for use in shark fin soup, a delicacy.</p>

<p>The CITES conference underway in Panama is considering 52 proposals to amend protection levels for species that also include crocodiles, lizards, snakes, freshwater turtles and several species of plants and trees.</p>

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<p>A final decision will be taken at the closing meeting of the CITES conference of parties (COP-19) on November 25.</p>

<p>CITES, in force since 1975, regulates trade in some 36,000 species of plants and animals and provides mechanisms to help crack down on illegal commerce.</p>

<p>It sanctions countries that break the rules. Its members are 183 countries and the European Union.</p>

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Requiem and Hammerhead sharks may be given 'protected' status soon, following the final vote at a global wildlife summit currently underway in Panama. The move will significant since these two species are often targeted for their fins used in a status-symbol soup in many countries.

Requiem and Hammerhead sharks may be given 'protected' status soon, following the final vote at a global wildlife summit currently underway in Panama. The move will significant since these two species are often targeted for their fins used in a status-symbol soup in many countries. The Requiem shark family includes species such as the Tiger shark, Silky shark and Grey Reef shark. A committee voted to approve a proposal to include Requiem and Hammerhead sharks on Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). The vote in favour of Proposal 37 has been swiftly followed by a consensus decision in favour of Proposal 38 - so that's a recommendation to put Hammerhead #sharks on #CITES Appendix II in addition to all Requiem sharks #CITESCoP19 #ForNature pic.twitter.com/VRYv3BViHO — CITES (@CITES) November 17, 2022 × A vote on proposal 37 to list all requiem sharks on CITES Appendix II has just been passed by a 2/3 majority in Committee I of #CITESCoP19. If accepted by the plenary session on Thursday or Friday next week it will come into force with a delay of 12 months pic.twitter.com/f6Q2vsc4jw — CITES (@CITES) November 17, 2022 × The appendix lists species that may not yet be threatened with extinction but may become so unless their trade is closely controlled. The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), advocating for the sharks' inclusion on the appendix, says the Requiem shark family makes up at least 70 per cent of the fin trade. According to Luke Warwick of the Wildlife Conservation Society, "We are in the middle of a very large shark extinction crisis." ALSO READ | Sharks spotted! London's River Thames no longer 'biologically dead' He said sharks, which are vital to the ocean's ecosystem, are "the second most threatened vertebrate group on the planet." Shark fins, which represent a market of some $500 million per year, can sell for about $1,000 a kilogramme in East Asia for use in shark fin soup, a delicacy. The CITES conference underway in Panama is considering 52 proposals to amend protection levels for species that also include crocodiles, lizards, snakes, freshwater turtles and several species of plants and trees. WATCH | WION Climate Tracker: World Wildlife fund highlights 10 priority areas × A final decision will be taken at the closing meeting of the CITES conference of parties (COP-19) on November 25. CITES, in force since 1975, regulates trade in some 36,000 species of plants and animals and provides mechanisms to help crack down on illegal commerce. It sanctions countries that break the rules. Its members are 183 countries and the European Union. (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>Israel's most wanted gang leader&nbsp;was arrested from an affluent suburb in South Africa's Johannesburg, in a joint operation by Interpol South Africa and special police units on November 17. The authorities said that they found guns, drugs and a van equipped for torture from the hiding location of the now-apprehended gang leader.</p>

<p>South African police shared pictures and videos of the arrest, in which the suspects were seen lying face down and wrists fastened with cable ties.</p>

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<p>South African police said on Thursday that the 46-year-old Israeli was a member of the Abergil gang, which deals in drug trafficking and extortion.&nbsp;The man was reportedly wanted in Israel for several attempted murders, and was on Interpol’s wanted list since 2015.</p>

<p>Seven others were arrested in the raid, according to the statement.</p>

<p>One of the vehicles seized by police was a delivery truck that had been modified to be used by a sniper and had heavy sound insulation and a chair bolted to the floor that was designed to be used for torture, the police statement said.</p>

<p>Authorities said that four-metre-high (13ft) walls surrounded the house. Among the items seized were 19 firearms, including five assault rifles and seven pistols; six motorcycles – three of them reported as stolen; a signal-jamming device; four drones fitted with cameras; and eight motor vehicles. Also seized were $40,000 (£34,000) in cash and 3kg of suspected crystal meth.</p>

<p>According to Israeli authorities, the suspect is accused of placing a&nbsp;bomb under&nbsp;the vehicle of a man in Israel on two separate occasions. As a result of the first explosion, five people sustained serious injuries.</p>

<p>The Abergil gang has been linked to two brothers who in 2011 were extradited to the US to face murder, money laundering and drug dealing charges.</p>

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Israel's most wanted gang leader was arrested from an affluent suburb in South Africa's Johannesburg, in a joint operation by Interpol South Africa and special police units on November 17.

Israel's most wanted gang leader was arrested from an affluent suburb in South Africa's Johannesburg, in a joint operation by Interpol South Africa and special police units on November 17. The authorities said that they found guns, drugs and a van equipped for torture from the hiding location of the now-apprehended gang leader. South African police shared pictures and videos of the arrest, in which the suspects were seen lying face down and wrists fastened with cable ties. #sapsHQ A multi-disciplinary team led by Interpol South Africa, Organised Crime, Detectives, Crime Intelligence and the Special Task Force (STF) have arrested Israeli’s most #wanted gang leader and seven others in Bryanston this morning. MLhttps://t.co/QGTsT0KaHC pic.twitter.com/04lceioJi8 — SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) November 17, 2022 South African police said on Thursday that the 46-year-old Israeli was a member of the Abergil gang, which deals in drug trafficking and extortion. The man was reportedly wanted in Israel for several attempted murders, and was on Interpol’s wanted list since 2015. Seven others were arrested in the raid, according to the statement. One of the vehicles seized by police was a delivery truck that had been modified to be used by a sniper and had heavy sound insulation and a chair bolted to the floor that was designed to be used for torture, the police statement said. Authorities said that four-metre-high (13ft) walls surrounded the house. Among the items seized were 19 firearms, including five assault rifles and seven pistols; six motorcycles – three of them reported as stolen; a signal-jamming device; four drones fitted with cameras; and eight motor vehicles. Also seized were $40,000 (£34,000) in cash and 3kg of suspected crystal meth. According to Israeli authorities, the suspect is accused of placing a bomb under the vehicle of a man in Israel on two separate occasions. As a result of the first explosion, five people sustained serious injuries. The Abergil gang has been linked to two brothers who in 2011 were extradited to the US to face murder, money laundering and drug dealing charges. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni responded to the criticism she has been facing for taking her six-year-old daughter Ginevra to G20 summit in Indonesia. Meloni was the only female Prime Minister of a Group of 20 country in the now-concluded G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As I come home from two days of tireless work to represent Italy with the best of my abilities at the G20 summit in Bali, I come across an incredible debate over whether or not it was right to take my daughter with me," Meloni wrote on Facebook.</p>

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<p>"The question I have for the animators of this exciting discussion is: so you think that how I should raise my daughter is a matter that concerns you? Because I give you news: it's not. I have the right to be a mother as I please and I have the right to do everything I can for this nation without depriving Ginevra of a mother," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I hope this answer is enough to make you deal with more relevant or even vaguely relevant matters."</p>

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<p>Italy's Opposition politician Mara Carfagna of Azione Party said in a tweet, "I too have taken my daughter to conventions and political meetings. Let no one judge the choices of mothers."</p>

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<p>The controversy erupted after an article in La Stampa newspaper read, "Workers don't take their daughters to the factory... I'm pretty sure that Meloni would have no problems talking to China while she helps Ginevra to do subtractions... of course if I were her, I'd spend these three days in Bali among adults, I'm sorry daughter, but mummy is saving Italy, if you need anything, ask daddy, I'll be back soon, brush your teeth."</p>

<p>Giorgia Meloni is the first Italian woman to serve as country's Prime Minister. She was elected to office last month after a Centre-Right alliance led by her claimed over 43 per cent votes, translating into 114 seats.</p>

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni responded to the criticism she has been facing for taking her six-year-old daughter Ginevra to G20 summit in Indonesia. Meloni was the only female Prime Minister of a Group of 20 country in the now-concluded G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni responded to the criticism she has been facing for taking her six-year-old daughter Ginevra to G20 summit in Indonesia. Meloni was the only female Prime Minister of a Group of 20 country in the now-concluded G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia. "As I come home from two days of tireless work to represent Italy with the best of my abilities at the G20 summit in Bali, I come across an incredible debate over whether or not it was right to take my daughter with me," Meloni wrote on Facebook. ALSO READ | From Agate Bowl to Pithora: PM Modi's gifts to G20 leaders showcase the rich heritage of India "The question I have for the animators of this exciting discussion is: so you think that how I should raise my daughter is a matter that concerns you? Because I give you news: it's not. I have the right to be a mother as I please and I have the right to do everything I can for this nation without depriving Ginevra of a mother," she added. "I hope this answer is enough to make you deal with more relevant or even vaguely relevant matters." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Giorgia Meloni (@giorgiameloni) × Italy's Opposition politician Mara Carfagna of Azione Party said in a tweet, "I too have taken my daughter to conventions and political meetings. Let no one judge the choices of mothers." WATCH | G20 Summit 2022: India heads towards G20 Presidency × The controversy erupted after an article in La Stampa newspaper read, "Workers don't take their daughters to the factory... I'm pretty sure that Meloni would have no problems talking to China while she helps Ginevra to do subtractions... of course if I were her, I'd spend these three days in Bali among adults, I'm sorry daughter, but mummy is saving Italy, if you need anything, ask daddy, I'll be back soon, brush your teeth." Giorgia Meloni is the first Italian woman to serve as country's Prime Minister. She was elected to office last month after a Centre-Right alliance led by her claimed over 43 per cent votes, translating into 114 seats. 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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