<p>Kenya's new President William Ruto released loan documents related to a controversial Chinese railway project that his predecessor's government fought a years-long battle in the courts to keep classified. Ruto, during his presidential campaign before August 2022, had promised to bring more transparency between Nairobi and Beijing. Multiple stakeholders of Kenyan polity — politicians, civil society, and others — blame Beijing for burdening the East African country with massive debt.</p>

<p>The development also marks a rarity in Africa, where large-scale infrastructure deals remain under the radar.</p>

<p>The $5 billion loan agreement, signed between the two sides in 2011, was undisclosed until Kenya's Transport Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen released selected pages on Sunday.</p>

<p>“As promised I have released the SGR (Standard Gauge Railway) agreements to the people of Kenya,” Transport Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said in a tweet.</p>

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<p>One of the clauses of the deal with the Export-Import Bank of China, concerning a cross-country railway project, says that 'any major dispute over the railway would be decided in Beijing', and therefore, not in Nairobi. It remains unclear if this means that Chinese officials would have the final say in such disputes.</p>

<p>Some lawmakers of Kenya have demanded to know whether Kenya put up public facilities as collateral in the deal.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Chinese state-owned lenders committed to lending $9.3 billion to Kenya between 2000 and 2020, according to Boston University. Kenya’s total debt is almost 70 per cent of the gross domestic product. The country's debt rose from $16 billion in 2013 to $71 billion in 2021. As a result, Kenya spends nearly 30 per cent of its revenues on interest payments. The World Bank and Eurobond holders account for nearly half of Kenya's external debt at 28 per cent and 20 per cent respectively.</p>

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<p>The contracts for the railway, which began operating from Mombasa to Nairobi in 2017 and was extended two years later, have long been a subject of controversy, with the previous government citing confidentiality clauses when a court ordered their publication earlier this year.</p>

<p>China has lent billions of dollars to countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America over the past two decades, much of it for large infrastructure projects linked to its Belt and Road Initiative.</p>

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Kenya's new President William Ruto released loan documents related to a controversial Chinese railway project that his predecessor's government fought a years-long battle in the courts to keep classified.

Kenya's new President William Ruto released loan documents related to a controversial Chinese railway project that his predecessor's government fought a years-long battle in the courts to keep classified. Ruto, during his presidential campaign before August 2022, had promised to bring more transparency between Nairobi and Beijing. Multiple stakeholders of Kenyan polity — politicians, civil society, and others — blame Beijing for burdening the East African country with massive debt. The development also marks a rarity in Africa, where large-scale infrastructure deals remain under the radar. The $5 billion loan agreement, signed between the two sides in 2011, was undisclosed until Kenya's Transport Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen released selected pages on Sunday. “As promised I have released the SGR (Standard Gauge Railway) agreements to the people of Kenya,” Transport Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said in a tweet. As promised I have released the SGR agreements to the people of Kenya. I have given a copy to the Majority Leaders @KIMANIICHUNGWAH and @Aaroncheruiyot for them to table in the respective Houses of Parliament. I have also shared a copy with the media. pic.twitter.com/Emu61EDiEo — KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H (@kipmurkomen) November 6, 2022 × One of the clauses of the deal with the Export-Import Bank of China, concerning a cross-country railway project, says that 'any major dispute over the railway would be decided in Beijing', and therefore, not in Nairobi. It remains unclear if this means that Chinese officials would have the final say in such disputes. Some lawmakers of Kenya have demanded to know whether Kenya put up public facilities as collateral in the deal. WATCH | Gravitas: China denies debt trap in Africa × Chinese state-owned lenders committed to lending $9.3 billion to Kenya between 2000 and 2020, according to Boston University. Kenya’s total debt is almost 70 per cent of the gross domestic product. The country's debt rose from $16 billion in 2013 to $71 billion in 2021. As a result, Kenya spends nearly 30 per cent of its revenues on interest payments. The World Bank and Eurobond holders account for nearly half of Kenya's external debt at 28 per cent and 20 per cent respectively. ALSO READ | China's debt trap strategy: Uganda set to lose its only international airport to Beijing The contracts for the railway, which began operating from Mombasa to Nairobi in 2017 and was extended two years later, have long been a subject of controversy, with the previous government citing confidentiality clauses when a court ordered their publication earlier this year. China has lent billions of dollars to countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America over the past two decades, much of it for large infrastructure projects linked to its Belt and Road Initiative. 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. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Twitter on Wednesday labeled Indian media, key Indian government handles as "official". The labeling began ahead of the rollout of blue tick payment subscriptions across the world, including in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>What is the significance of the 'official' label?</strong></p>

<p>According to Twitter's early-stage products executive Esther Crawford, in order for the users to distinguish between 'Twitter Blue' subscribers with blue checkmarks and blue check-marked accounts associated with government and other credible sources of information, the 'Official' label is being introduced.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Not all previously verified accounts will get the “Official” label and the label is not available for purchase. Accounts that will receive it include government accounts, commercial companies, business partners, major media outlets, publishers, and some public figures," Crawford said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Twitter accounts of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had 'official' label. The Twitter accounts of leaders of Opposition parties, such as Rahul Gandhi of the Indian National Congress and Mamata Banerjee of All Indian Trinamool Congress also have 'official' labels.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Twitter accounts of all major Indian news outlets, including WION, now get displayed with an 'official' label.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Twitter executive Esther Crawford said that the Elon Musk-owned microblogging platform will continue to experiment with ways to differentiate between account types.&nbsp;</p>

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Twitter on Wednesday labeled Indian media, key Indian government handles as "official". The labeling began ahead of the rollout of blue tick payment subscriptions across the world, including in India.

Twitter on Wednesday labeled Indian media, key Indian government handles as "official". The labeling began ahead of the rollout of blue tick payment subscriptions across the world, including in India. What is the significance of the 'official' label? According to Twitter's early-stage products executive Esther Crawford, in order for the users to distinguish between 'Twitter Blue' subscribers with blue checkmarks and blue check-marked accounts associated with government and other credible sources of information, the 'Official' label is being introduced. ALSO READ | Musk to introduce 'Official' label for some verified Twitter accounts "Not all previously verified accounts will get the “Official” label and the label is not available for purchase. Accounts that will receive it include government accounts, commercial companies, business partners, major media outlets, publishers, and some public figures," Crawford said. Not all previously verified accounts will get the “Official” label and the label is not available for purchase. Accounts that will receive it include government accounts, commercial companies, business partners, major media outlets, publishers and some public figures. — Esther Crawford ✨ (@esthercrawford) November 8, 2022 × The Twitter accounts of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had 'official' label. The Twitter accounts of leaders of Opposition parties, such as Rahul Gandhi of the Indian National Congress and Mamata Banerjee of All Indian Trinamool Congress also have 'official' labels. WATCH | WION Fineprint | Twitter re-hiring people it just fired × The Twitter accounts of all major Indian news outlets, including WION, now get displayed with an 'official' label. Twitter executive Esther Crawford said that the Elon Musk-owned microblogging platform will continue to experiment with ways to differentiate between account types. 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>A Spanish police offer who posted a misleading video clip suggestive of a sexual assault in July 2019, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison and told to pay a fine of €1,620 ($1627). A court in Barcelona on Tuesday convicted a Guardia Civil officer for an offence against fundamental rights and public freedoms while pointing out that he stirred up hatred against migrant children living in Spain.</p>

<p>According to Spanish law, custodial sentences of less than two years are not served by first-time offenders. The defendant&nbsp;police officer will thereby avoid his time in prison. The court ordered him to undertake a human rights and anti-discrimination course and to refrain from posting defamatory comments on social media.</p>

<p><strong>What was the case all about?</strong></p>

<p>In July 2019, a few days after a woman was allegedly raped by two migrant minors living in a reception centre, the Guardia Civil officer posted a video on his Twitter account that he said showed a young Moroccan migrant raping a woman in Canet de Mar, a town near Barcelona. The video was watched almost 21,000 times.</p>

<p>The video, however, was from China, and showed a woman being beaten and sexually assaulted.</p>

<p>“Here’s a video of the Moroccan mena (a derogatory term for unaccompanied minors) in Canet de Mar, one of the ones who we will end up paying for until he’s 23,” read the post. The officer also wrote that the attack by “lunatics and packs of Moroccans” were being ignored by the media.</p>

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<p>Prosecutors claimed that the defendant’s account was full of racist and xenophobic material. They had initially sought a two-year sentence.</p>

<p>“Driven by his animosity towards, and rejection of, foreign immigrants of Moroccan origin, he published a tweet and a video showing an apparent rape committed by two minors in an effort to smear them by associating them in a general manner with violent acts and sexual assaults,” the Barcelona court said while handing over the quantum of sentence to the defendant.&nbsp;</p>

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A Spanish police offer who posted a misleading video clip suggestive of a sexual assault in July 2019, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison and told to pay a fine of €1,620 ($1627).

A Spanish police offer who posted a misleading video clip suggestive of a sexual assault in July 2019, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison and told to pay a fine of €1,620 ($1627). A court in Barcelona on Tuesday convicted a Guardia Civil officer for an offence against fundamental rights and public freedoms while pointing out that he stirred up hatred against migrant children living in Spain. According to Spanish law, custodial sentences of less than two years are not served by first-time offenders. The defendant police officer will thereby avoid his time in prison. The court ordered him to undertake a human rights and anti-discrimination course and to refrain from posting defamatory comments on social media. What was the case all about? In July 2019, a few days after a woman was allegedly raped by two migrant minors living in a reception centre, the Guardia Civil officer posted a video on his Twitter account that he said showed a young Moroccan migrant raping a woman in Canet de Mar, a town near Barcelona. The video was watched almost 21,000 times. The video, however, was from China, and showed a woman being beaten and sexually assaulted. “Here’s a video of the Moroccan mena (a derogatory term for unaccompanied minors) in Canet de Mar, one of the ones who we will end up paying for until he’s 23,” read the post. The officer also wrote that the attack by “lunatics and packs of Moroccans” were being ignored by the media. ALSO READ | Spain says deadly migrant rush 'attack' on its territory Prosecutors claimed that the defendant’s account was full of racist and xenophobic material. They had initially sought a two-year sentence. “Driven by his animosity towards, and rejection of, foreign immigrants of Moroccan origin, he published a tweet and a video showing an apparent rape committed by two minors in an effort to smear them by associating them in a general manner with violent acts and sexual assaults,” the Barcelona court said while handing over the quantum of sentence to the defendant. (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>Smoking tobacco products such as cigarettes&nbsp;causes&nbsp;a number of health hazards, like lung cancer and a range of heart diseases. As the world moved on to the information age in the past decade, electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, emerged as a potentially safer alternative. However, recent studies conclusively point out that e-cigarettes come wrapped with their own health risks.</p>

<p>A team of researchers led by the University of California’s Dr&nbsp;Matthew Springer, and funded by the California-based National Institutes of Health (NIH), found that both tobacco cigarette smokers and e-cigarette smokers had signs of increased inflammation in blood vessels and higher risk of blood clots. The research had a volunteer base of 120 adults aged 21 to 50, of whom 42 regularly used e-cigarettes, 28 smoked tobacco cigarettes, and 50 used neither.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“These findings suggest that using the two products together, as many people do, could increase their health risks compared to using them individually,” Dr. Matthew Springer, who led the research, said in a statement to the journal ‘Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology’&nbsp;published on October 26.</p>

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Smoking tobacco products such as cigarettes causes a number of health hazards, like lung cancer and a range of heart diseases. As the world moved on to the information age in the past decade, electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, emerged as a potentially safer alternative. However, recent studies conclusively point out that e-cigarettes come wrapped with their own health risks. A team of researchers led by the University of California’s Dr Matthew Springer, and funded by the California-based National Institutes of Health (NIH), found that both tobacco cigarette smokers and e-cigarette smokers had signs of increased inflammation in blood vessels and higher risk of blood clots. The research had a volunteer base of 120 adults aged 21 to 50, of whom 42 regularly used e-cigarettes, 28 smoked tobacco cigarettes, and 50 used neither. WATCH | US FDA considering ban on flavoured e-cigarette × The researchers further compared blood vessels in non-smokers by using ultrasound to measure blood-vessel function and found that the blood vessels of both tobacco cigarette smokers and e-cigarette smokers were less expandable. As a sign of ‘impaired blood vessel function’, the serum from e-cigarette users caused the cells to become more permeable or leaky than serum from tobacco smokers or non-smokers, the research revealed. “These findings suggest that using the two products together, as many people do, could increase their health risks compared to using them individually,” Dr. Matthew Springer, who led the research, said in a statement to the journal ‘Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology’ published on October 26. Most people in the study used earlier models of e-cigarettes, rather than currently popular ones. More work is needed to understand the health effects of different e-cigarette models, the study 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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Hosted by Egypt, COP27 aims to be the “turning point where the world came together and demonstrated the requisite political will to take on the climate challenge through concerted, collaborative, and impactful action.” On the crucial agenda point of 'Loss and Damage' compensation, the Day 3 of the COP27 summit continues to highlight the difference in assertions between leaders of developed European nations and their developing counterparts in Africa, the Caribbean, and South America.

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<p>The self-proclaimed white supremacist, Brenton Tarrant, who killed 51 Muslim worshippers at two Christchurch mosques in March 2019, filed an appeal against his conviction and whole-life sentence on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Australian national had stormed &nbsp;Christchurch's Al Noor mosque and the Linwood Islamic Centre, armed with semi-automatic weapons, firing indiscriminately at the Muslim worshippers gathered for Friday prayers, while live streaming the killings on social media.</p>

<p>No date for the hearing has been set, a spokesperson for the Court of Appeal in the capital Wellington told multiple media outlets in New Zealand on Tuesday. The grounds for appeal are yet to be made clear.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tarrant pleaded guilty in March 2020 to 51 charges of murder, 40 of attempted murder, and a charge of committing a terrorist attack.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;How New Zealand mourned those killed in Christchurch shooting</strong></p>

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<p>Brenton Tarrant's sentencing was the first time when a court sentenced someone to prison for the rest of their life.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Your crimes are so wicked, that even if you are detained until you die it will not exhaust the requirements of punishment and denunciation," judge Cameroon Mander had said while announcing the quantum of sentence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier in November 2021, Brenton Tarrant's then-Lawyer, Tony Ellis had said that his client was considering an appeal against his verdict. He had claimed that Brenton's guilty plea was obtained under duress and that he was subjected to "inhuman and degrading treatment" in police custody. At present, Ellis no longer represents Brenton Tarrant.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 2019 attack led to major gun reforms in New Zealand, including the Christchurch Call, an initiative to combat extremist content online.&nbsp;</p>

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The self-proclaimed white supremacist, Brenton Tarrant, who killed 51 Muslim worshippers at two Christchurch mosques in March 2019, filed an appeal against his conviction and whole-life sentence on Monday. The Australian national had stormed Christchurch's Al Noor mosque and the Linwood Islamic Centre, armed with semi-automatic weapons, firing indiscriminately at the Muslim worshippers gathered for Friday prayers, while live streaming the killings on social media. No date for the hearing has been set, a spokesperson for the Court of Appeal in the capital Wellington told multiple media outlets in New Zealand on Tuesday. The grounds for appeal are yet to be made clear. Tarrant pleaded guilty in March 2020 to 51 charges of murder, 40 of attempted murder, and a charge of committing a terrorist attack. WATCH | How New Zealand mourned those killed in Christchurch shooting × Brenton Tarrant's sentencing was the first time when a court sentenced someone to prison for the rest of their life. "Your crimes are so wicked, that even if you are detained until you die it will not exhaust the requirements of punishment and denunciation," judge Cameroon Mander had said while announcing the quantum of sentence. Earlier in November 2021, Brenton Tarrant's then-Lawyer, Tony Ellis had said that his client was considering an appeal against his verdict. He had claimed that Brenton's guilty plea was obtained under duress and that he was subjected to "inhuman and degrading treatment" in police custody. At present, Ellis no longer represents Brenton Tarrant. The 2019 attack led to major gun reforms in New Zealand, including the Christchurch Call, an initiative to combat extremist content online. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday unveiled the theme for the New Delhi G20 summit, scheduled to be held in September 2023. India is poised to assume the Presidency of the Group of 20 or G20 countries for one year, starting December 1, 2022. The country will host over 200 meetings, addressing 32 different sectors, during the period between December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The first G20 sherpa meet under the Indian presidency will take place between December 4th to December 7th, 2022 in the Udaipur district of Rajasthan state in North India.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi also unveiled the logo and website for India’s G-20 presidency. Modi said that thousands of people shared their ideas and suggestions for the G20 logo and theme. He said that the G20 presidency offers India an opportunity to contribute to the global agenda.</p>

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<p>“India's G20 presidency is coming at a time of crisis and chaos in the world. The world is going through the aftereffects of disruptive once-in-a-century pandemic, conflicts and lot of economic uncertainty,” he said. “The symbol of lotus in the G20 logo is a representation of hope in these times. No matter how adverse the circumstances, the lotus still blooms.”</p>

<p>“In Indian culture, both the goddesses of knowledge and prosperity are seated on a lotus. This is what the world needs the most today. Shared knowledge that helps us overcome our circumstances and shared prosperity that reaches the last person at the last mile. This is why the earth is placed on lotus too. The seven petals on the lotus in the logo are also significant. It represents the seven continents. Seven is also the number of notes in the universal language of music. In music, when the seven notes come together, they create perfect harmony,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Italy and Indonesia, along with India, are part of the G20 troika: past, present, and incoming presidencies. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also announced his state visit to Indonesia next week, while unveiling the theme, logo, and website for New Delhi G20 summit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Group of Twenty countries represents nearly 90 per cent of the global gross national product, 80 per cent of world trade (including EU intra-trade), and two-thirds of the world’s population. India has been a member of the G20 since its inception in 1999. Its other 19 members are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday unveiled the theme for the New Delhi G20 summit, scheduled to be held in September 2023. India is poised to assume the Presidency of the Group of 20 or G20 countries for one year, starting December 1, 2022.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday unveiled the theme for the New Delhi G20 summit, scheduled to be held in September 2023. India is poised to assume the Presidency of the Group of 20 or G20 countries for one year, starting December 1, 2022. The country will host over 200 meetings, addressing 32 different sectors, during the period between December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023. The G-20 Summit in India in 2023 will reflect the spirit of वसुधैव कुटुंबकम…One Earth, One Family, One Future! pic.twitter.com/FVEPBOTKev — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 8, 2022 × The first G20 sherpa meet under the Indian presidency will take place between December 4th to December 7th, 2022 in the Udaipur district of Rajasthan state in North India. WATCH | What's G20 all about? What does it do, how does it work? × India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi also unveiled the logo and website for India’s G-20 presidency. Modi said that thousands of people shared their ideas and suggestions for the G20 logo and theme. He said that the G20 presidency offers India an opportunity to contribute to the global agenda. The symbol of the lotus in the G20 logo is a representation of hope. pic.twitter.com/HTceHGsbFu — PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 8, 2022 × “India's G20 presidency is coming at a time of crisis and chaos in the world. The world is going through the aftereffects of disruptive once-in-a-century pandemic, conflicts and lot of economic uncertainty,” he said. “The symbol of lotus in the G20 logo is a representation of hope in these times. No matter how adverse the circumstances, the lotus still blooms.” “In Indian culture, both the goddesses of knowledge and prosperity are seated on a lotus. This is what the world needs the most today. Shared knowledge that helps us overcome our circumstances and shared prosperity that reaches the last person at the last mile. This is why the earth is placed on lotus too. The seven petals on the lotus in the logo are also significant. It represents the seven continents. Seven is also the number of notes in the universal language of music. In music, when the seven notes come together, they create perfect harmony,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. Italy and Indonesia, along with India, are part of the G20 troika: past, present, and incoming presidencies. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also announced his state visit to Indonesia next week, while unveiling the theme, logo, and website for New Delhi G20 summit. The Group of Twenty countries represents nearly 90 per cent of the global gross national product, 80 per cent of world trade (including EU intra-trade), and two-thirds of the world’s population. India has been a member of the G20 since its inception in 1999. Its other 19 members are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. (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>As a close confidante of new Twitter chief Elon Musk, Sriram Krishnan, an Indian-origin technocrat finds himself in an exclusive spot among Silicon valley’s universe of tech giants. Krishnan has been included in a core team in a temporary capacity at Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Krishnan is reported to have met Elon Musk several years ago when the former was visiting SpaceX’s California headquarters along with his wife Aarthi Ramamurthy. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Chennai-born Sriram Krishnan is a former product leader and partner at California-based investment firm Andreessen Horowitz. The reports say that Andreessen Horowitz is one of the many entities that helped in Elon Musk’s buyout of Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Who is Sriram Krishnan?</strong></p>

<p>Sriram Krishnan was born in Chennai and was raised in a middle-class Indian background. According to his LinkedIn profile, Krishnan was a student at SRM Engineering College, Anna University from 2001 to 2005. He graduated with a degree in B.Tech in Information Technology.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sriram and his partner Aarthi Ramamurthy, who later became his wife, were hired by Microsoft in 2005. After working at Microsoft, Sriram held managerial positions at Twitter, Yahoo, Facebook, and Snapchat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He is reported to have created Facebook Audience Network and Snapchat’s Direct Response ads business.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Sriram Krishnan also holds an impressive investor portfolio</strong></p>

<p>As per Sriram Krishnan’s profile on Andreessen Horowitz, the Chennai-born technocrat is also an investor in his personal capacity with companies such as Elon Musk-owned SpaceX, CRED, Khatabook, Scale.ai, Coda, Notion, and Cameo. Sriram also serves on the boards of Bitski, Hopin, and Polywork.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Krishnan co-hosts ‘Good Time Show’ on Clubhouse with his wife Aarthi Ramamurthy, with guest appearances including the likes of Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.<br />
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As a close confidante of new Twitter chief Elon Musk, Sriram Krishnan, an Indian-origin technocrat finds himself in an exclusive spot among Silicon valley’s universe of tech giants.

As a close confidante of new Twitter chief Elon Musk, Sriram Krishnan, an Indian-origin technocrat finds himself in an exclusive spot among Silicon valley’s universe of tech giants. Krishnan has been included in a core team in a temporary capacity at Twitter. Krishnan is reported to have met Elon Musk several years ago when the former was visiting SpaceX’s California headquarters along with his wife Aarthi Ramamurthy. Now that the word is out: I’m helping out @elonmusk with Twitter temporarily with some other great people. I ( and a16z) believe this is a hugely important company and can have great impact on the world and Elon is the person to make it happen. pic.twitter.com/weGwEp8oga — Sriram Krishnan - sriramk.eth (@sriramk) October 30, 2022 × The Chennai-born Sriram Krishnan is a former product leader and partner at California-based investment firm Andreessen Horowitz. The reports say that Andreessen Horowitz is one of the many entities that helped in Elon Musk’s buyout of Twitter. Who is Sriram Krishnan? Sriram Krishnan was born in Chennai and was raised in a middle-class Indian background. According to his LinkedIn profile, Krishnan was a student at SRM Engineering College, Anna University from 2001 to 2005. He graduated with a degree in B.Tech in Information Technology. WATCH | Elon Musk to enable trending option for all Twitter users × Sriram and his partner Aarthi Ramamurthy, who later became his wife, were hired by Microsoft in 2005. After working at Microsoft, Sriram held managerial positions at Twitter, Yahoo, Facebook, and Snapchat. He is reported to have created Facebook Audience Network and Snapchat’s Direct Response ads business. Sriram Krishnan also holds an impressive investor portfolio As per Sriram Krishnan’s profile on Andreessen Horowitz, the Chennai-born technocrat is also an investor in his personal capacity with companies such as Elon Musk-owned SpaceX, CRED, Khatabook, Scale.ai, Coda, Notion, and Cameo. Sriram also serves on the boards of Bitski, Hopin, and Polywork. Krishnan co-hosts ‘Good Time Show’ on Clubhouse with his wife Aarthi Ramamurthy, with guest appearances including the likes of Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. 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 South Korean president Moon Jae-in said that he will give up a pair of dogs gifted by the North Korean dictator, Kim Jong-un after their 2018 Inter-Korean summit, due to a lack of required support from his successor, the current South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol.</p>

<p>After Moon Jae-in's term ended in May this year, he took the white Pungsan dogs -- named Gomi and Songgang -- to his personal residence.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The dogs, although categorised as state property, were allowed to be with the outgoing president after consultations with the presidential archives and the interior ministry.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>'Unexplained opposition' from current president: Moon Jae-in</strong></p>

<p>After the white pungsan dogs were allowed to go with outgoing president Moon Jae-in, within a due period of time, a legislative amendment to facilitate the move, including financial support, was to be done. But the process fell apart due to “unexplained opposition” from the administration of the incumbent president, Yoon Suk-yeol, Moon Jae-in’s office said.</p>

<p>“The presidential office seems to be negative toward entrusting the management of the Pungsan dogs to former President Moon,” Moon’s office said on Facebook.</p>

<p>“If that’s the case, we can be cool about it, as such an entrustment is based on the goodwill of both sides ... though ending it is regretful given they are companion animals he grew attached to.”</p>

<p>Yoon’s office has denied foiling the move, saying the agencies were still discussing the situation and it had not played any role.</p>

<p>Reports claim that Seoul's power corridors are hearing the debate over whether to provide former president Moon Jae-in with monthly subsidies totaling 2.5m won (£1,565) or not.&nbsp;</p>

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Former South Korean president Moon Jae-in said that he will give up a pair of dogs gifted by the North Korean dictator, Kim Jong-un after their 2018 Inter-Korean summit, due to a lack of required support from his successor, the current South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol. After Moon Jae-in's term ended in May this year, he took the white Pungsan dogs -- named Gomi and Songgang -- to his personal residence. WATCH | WION Fineprint | Former South Korean President wants to return North Korean puppies × The dogs, although categorised as state property, were allowed to be with the outgoing president after consultations with the presidential archives and the interior ministry. 'Unexplained opposition' from current president: Moon Jae-in After the white pungsan dogs were allowed to go with outgoing president Moon Jae-in, within a due period of time, a legislative amendment to facilitate the move, including financial support, was to be done. But the process fell apart due to “unexplained opposition” from the administration of the incumbent president, Yoon Suk-yeol, Moon Jae-in’s office said. “The presidential office seems to be negative toward entrusting the management of the Pungsan dogs to former President Moon,” Moon’s office said on Facebook. “If that’s the case, we can be cool about it, as such an entrustment is based on the goodwill of both sides ... though ending it is regretful given they are companion animals he grew attached to.” Yoon’s office has denied foiling the move, saying the agencies were still discussing the situation and it had not played any role. Reports claim that Seoul's power corridors are hearing the debate over whether to provide former president Moon Jae-in with monthly subsidies totaling 2.5m won (£1,565) or not. (With input from Reuters) 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 United Nations' 27th session of the Conference of Parties (COP27) climate summit began on Sunday in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh city. Shadowed by the cost-of-living crisis in the western nations and severe weather events in Africa and parts of Asia, much of the tension in Sharm el-Sheikh is expected to be about funds to be pledged by rich nations to help their developing counterparts in the global south fight climate change.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Compensation for developing nations to be discussed</strong></p>

<p>Delegates at the COP27 summit&nbsp;agreed to discuss whether rich nations should compensate developing countries most vulnerable to climate change for their suffering.</p>

<p>“This creates for the first time an institutionally stable space on the formal agenda of COP and the Paris Agreement to discuss the pressing issue of funding arrangements needed to deal with existing gaps, responding to loss and damage,” COP27 president Sameh Shoukry said in the opening plenary of the conference.</p>

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<p>The loss and damage discussions now on the agenda at COP27 will not involve liability or binding compensation, but they are intended to lead to a conclusive decision “no later than 2024,” Shoukry said.</p>

<p>At COP26 in 2021 in Scotland's Glasgow, high-income nations called for a new three-year dialogue for discussions related to climate-related aid to the poorer nations. Whether Sharm-el-Sheikh will be able to replace the vagueness of Glasgow with respect to a tangible solution towards such a funding programme, remains to be seen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The inclusion of this agenda reflects a sense of solidarity for the victims of climate disasters,” COP27 president Sameh Shoukry added.</p>

<p>In his opening speech, the head of the United Nations panel of climate scientists emphasised the urgency of cutting greenhouse gas emissions while also working towards global adaptation to the effects of climate change.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Scientific community ‘ready to work’ to limit global warming: Key UN panel chair on Climate Change</strong></p>

<p>"This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to save our planet and our livelihoods," said Hoesung Lee, chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.</p>

<p>"The scientific community remains ready to work with you and support you every step of the way in this journey to limit global warming and also for achieving sustainable development. Humanity, our planet, and species living on it deserve nothing less," he added.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>The outgoing chair of the Conference of the Parties talks, British official Alok Sharma, said countries had made considerable progress at their last meeting in Glasgow, including on setting more ambitious targets for cutting emissions.</p>

<p>“We kept 1.5°C&nbsp;alive,” he said, referring to the goal of the Paris pact, to keep temperature increase since pre-industrial times under that threshold.</p>

<p>More than 40,000 participants were registered for this year's talks. The host Egypt said over 120 world leaders will attend, many of them speaking at a high-level event on November 7-8, while U.S. President Joe Biden was expected to arrive later in the week.</p>

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The United Nations' 27th session of the Conference of Parties (COP27) climate summit began on Sunday in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh city. Shadowed by the cost-of-living crisis in the western nations and severe weather events in Africa and parts of Asia, much of the tension in Sharm el-Sheikh is expected to be about funds to be pledged by rich nations to help their developing counterparts in the global south fight climate change.

The United Nations' 27th session of the Conference of Parties (COP27) climate summit began on Sunday in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh city. Shadowed by the cost-of-living crisis in the western nations and severe weather events in Africa and parts of Asia, much of the tension in Sharm el-Sheikh is expected to be about funds to be pledged by rich nations to help their developing counterparts in the global south fight climate change. Compensation for developing nations to be discussed Delegates at the COP27 summit agreed to discuss whether rich nations should compensate developing countries most vulnerable to climate change for their suffering. “This creates for the first time an institutionally stable space on the formal agenda of COP and the Paris Agreement to discuss the pressing issue of funding arrangements needed to deal with existing gaps, responding to loss and damage,” COP27 president Sameh Shoukry said in the opening plenary of the conference. ALSO READ | UN COP27 climate summit opens in Egypt; India to flag climate finance gap The loss and damage discussions now on the agenda at COP27 will not involve liability or binding compensation, but they are intended to lead to a conclusive decision “no later than 2024,” Shoukry said. At COP26 in 2021 in Scotland's Glasgow, high-income nations called for a new three-year dialogue for discussions related to climate-related aid to the poorer nations. Whether Sharm-el-Sheikh will be able to replace the vagueness of Glasgow with respect to a tangible solution towards such a funding programme, remains to be seen. “The inclusion of this agenda reflects a sense of solidarity for the victims of climate disasters,” COP27 president Sameh Shoukry added. In his opening speech, the head of the United Nations panel of climate scientists emphasised the urgency of cutting greenhouse gas emissions while also working towards global adaptation to the effects of climate change. Scientific community ‘ready to work’ to limit global warming: Key UN panel chair on Climate Change "This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to save our planet and our livelihoods," said Hoesung Lee, chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. "The scientific community remains ready to work with you and support you every step of the way in this journey to limit global warming and also for achieving sustainable development. Humanity, our planet, and species living on it deserve nothing less," he added. WATCH | UN Climate Summit COP27 begins in Egypt; what to expect from it? × The outgoing chair of the Conference of the Parties talks, British official Alok Sharma, said countries had made considerable progress at their last meeting in Glasgow, including on setting more ambitious targets for cutting emissions. “We kept 1.5°C alive,” he said, referring to the goal of the Paris pact, to keep temperature increase since pre-industrial times under that threshold. More than 40,000 participants were registered for this year's talks. The host Egypt said over 120 world leaders will attend, many of them speaking at a high-level event on November 7-8, while U.S. President Joe Biden was expected to arrive later in the week. (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 signed a law on Saturday to conscript people with outstanding convictions for murder, robbery, drug trafficking, and other serious crimes, in an effort to ramp up the country's need to mobilise soldiers to fight against Ukraine. The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence had alleged last month that the Wagner Group, a network of mercenaries owned by Russian entities, had started recruiting Russian convicts suffering from serious diseases, including HIV and Hepatitis C, for the war in Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Following group of former prisoners exempted from conscription effort</strong></p>

<p>The group of former prisoners exempted from the conscription effort include individuals convicted of committing sexual assault against minors, treason, spying, and terrorism.</p>

<p>The law signed by Vladimir Putin applies to prisoners who were conditionally convicted. Such individuals must remain under the supervision of authorities until their conviction is cancelled.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Earlier on Friday, President Vladimir Putin had said that Kremlin had already mobilised an additional 18,000 soldiers above its goal of 300,000 conscriptions to push its war effort in Ukraine. Before that, the Russian Ministry of Defence had announced that all mobilisation activities were suspended after the target of conscripting 300,000 soldiers from the general population was reached this week.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Russia has also asked for a meeting of the UN Security Council on Monday, November 7, to address the alleged attack on its Black Sea Fleet by Ukraine. The attack was cited as the reason by the Kremlin to pull itself out of a UN-backed agreement to allow the export of grain from Ukraine via a safe Black Sea corridor. Russia subsequently rejoined the deal after Turkish intervention on November 2.</p>

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Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on Saturday to conscript people with outstanding convictions for murder, robbery, drug trafficking, and other serious crimes, in an effort to ramp up the country's need to mobilise soldiers to fight against Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on Saturday to conscript people with outstanding convictions for murder, robbery, drug trafficking, and other serious crimes, in an effort to ramp up the country's need to mobilise soldiers to fight against Ukraine. The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence had alleged last month that the Wagner Group, a network of mercenaries owned by Russian entities, had started recruiting Russian convicts suffering from serious diseases, including HIV and Hepatitis C, for the war in Ukraine. Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 30 October 2022 Find out more about the UK government's response: https://t.co/NnbL0SZv8W 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/pVG0B0CJXK — Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) October 30, 2022 × Following group of former prisoners exempted from conscription effort The group of former prisoners exempted from the conscription effort include individuals convicted of committing sexual assault against minors, treason, spying, and terrorism. The law signed by Vladimir Putin applies to prisoners who were conditionally convicted. Such individuals must remain under the supervision of authorities until their conviction is cancelled. ALSO READ | Putin's Wagner private army gets its first official headquarters in Russia Earlier on Friday, President Vladimir Putin had said that Kremlin had already mobilised an additional 18,000 soldiers above its goal of 300,000 conscriptions to push its war effort in Ukraine. Before that, the Russian Ministry of Defence had announced that all mobilisation activities were suspended after the target of conscripting 300,000 soldiers from the general population was reached this week. WATCH | US pushes Ukraine to let go of refusal to talk to Russia, war takes a toll on world economy × Meanwhile, Russia has also asked for a meeting of the UN Security Council on Monday, November 7, to address the alleged attack on its Black Sea Fleet by Ukraine. The attack was cited as the reason by the Kremlin to pull itself out of a UN-backed agreement to allow the export of grain from Ukraine via a safe Black Sea corridor. Russia subsequently rejoined the deal after Turkish intervention on November 2. 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>As the voting day for US midterm elections approaches, former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis lead the pack of likely Republican presidential hopefuls for 2024. While DeSantis has earned the label of 'Donald Trump incarnate' from President Joe Biden, Donald Trump has also christened the Florida governer 'Ron DeSanctimonious'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump claims to have a loyal following among the conservatives, while&nbsp;DeSantis is often praised by the Republicans as 'a more disciplined and less chaotic leader'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>DeSantis was endorsed by Trump in 2018 for Florida's governorship. The tables, however, have turned in 2022 for what is foreseen by the two top Republican presidential hopefuls of 2024.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Trump, DeSantis to maintain distance in Florida</strong></p>

<p>Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a rally on Sunday, November 6 in Florida's Miami in which DeSantis has not been invited. Miami is DeSantis' home turf. DeSantis himself, however, is scheduled to campaign hundreds of miles away the same day, exposing the growing difference between the two leaders with respect to galvanising the Republican base for the midterms.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"DeSantis would have lost in 2018 by 10, 20, maybe 30 points without Trump's endorsement. He definitely owes Trump. Big Time," outgoing Florida GOP state Rep. Anthony Sabatini was quoted as saying by Politico.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>We are going to take back the White House: Donald Trump</strong></p>

<p>After calling out his potential political rival 'Ron DeSanctimonious', Donald Trump in a Saturday rally in Pennsylvania, also teased his own run for the White House in 2024.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This is the year we are going to take back the House. We’re going to take back the Senate. And we are going to take back America. We are going to take it back,” Trump said. “And in 2024, most importantly, we are going to take back our magnificent, oh-so beautiful White House.”</p>

<p>Trump is widely expected to announce his presidential bid, soon after the mid-term election results.</p>

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As the voting day for US midterm elections approaches, former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis lead the pack of likely Republican presidential hopefuls for 2024.

As the voting day for US midterm elections approaches, former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis lead the pack of likely Republican presidential hopefuls for 2024. While DeSantis has earned the label of 'Donald Trump incarnate' from President Joe Biden, Donald Trump has also christened the Florida governer 'Ron DeSanctimonious'. Trump claims to have a loyal following among the conservatives, while DeSantis is often praised by the Republicans as 'a more disciplined and less chaotic leader'. DeSantis was endorsed by Trump in 2018 for Florida's governorship. The tables, however, have turned in 2022 for what is foreseen by the two top Republican presidential hopefuls of 2024. Trump, DeSantis to maintain distance in Florida Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a rally on Sunday, November 6 in Florida's Miami in which DeSantis has not been invited. Miami is DeSantis' home turf. DeSantis himself, however, is scheduled to campaign hundreds of miles away the same day, exposing the growing difference between the two leaders with respect to galvanising the Republican base for the midterms. WATCH | US Midterm Elections: Donald Trump says, 'Red wave will sweep through USA once again' × "DeSantis would have lost in 2018 by 10, 20, maybe 30 points without Trump's endorsement. He definitely owes Trump. Big Time," outgoing Florida GOP state Rep. Anthony Sabatini was quoted as saying by Politico. We are going to take back the White House: Donald Trump After calling out his potential political rival 'Ron DeSanctimonious', Donald Trump in a Saturday rally in Pennsylvania, also teased his own run for the White House in 2024. “This is the year we are going to take back the House. We’re going to take back the Senate. And we are going to take back America. We are going to take it back,” Trump said. “And in 2024, most importantly, we are going to take back our magnificent, oh-so beautiful White House.” Trump is widely expected to announce his presidential bid, soon after the mid-term election results. 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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