<p>Spanish Influencer Paula Gonu, while speaking during Club 113 podcast, stated that she added some of her own knee cartilage in a spaghetti bolognese which she had prepared for herself and her partner. Reacting to the revelations, the netizens found the incident 'puke-worthy'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The content creator, who is 30 years old and has two million followers on Instagram, further revealed that she had part of her knee cartilage, which is known as the meniscus, removed during surgery because of an injury.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Explaining the surgery, the influencer said, "(The doctor) used a camera. He operated through two holes and it was all up on the screen."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-child-influencers-lives-are-glitzy-but-gloomy-now-some-are-fighting-back-585953">Explained: Child influencers' lives are glitzy, but gloomy! Now some are fighting back</a></p>

<p>As per the translation, the doctor questioned Gonu if she wants to preserve the part of the knee with her. "I told him 'Yes,'" said Gonu.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>She added that the surgeon had used alcohol to preserve the part of the knee for a longer period. A week later, Gonu and her partner were joking about the preserved knee, and then she thought of cooking her own knee.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I told him I wanted to eat it because it was part of me and I had to put it back in my body. Then I made a Bolognese and put it in and we ate it," she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She further described how the dish was prepared by her and how the cartilage was added to the sauce before she ate it with her boyfriend.</p>

<p>The influencer has around 650,000 followers on TikTok and keeps on posting pictures and videos on every subject.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the conversation, Gonu defended her actions by stating that many people consume cartilage, bones, and other parts of 'worse animals,' so eating your own body part shouldn't be seen as taboo.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, the influencer's revelations left social media users disgusted, as they expressed their views in the comment section on YouTube.</p>

<p>A user quizzed, "At what point did I decide that it was a good idea to watch this over dinner?"</p>

<p>"I almost threw up a thousand times in the first few minutes talking about food," another user stated. "You are what you eat," stated a user.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, advising people against eating their own cartilage, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' spokesperson said, "There are many things doctors recommend patients do following surgery including recuperating slowly and carefully heeding all instructions given to them post-surgery."&nbsp;</p>

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Spanish Influencer Paula Gonu, while speaking during Club 113 podcast, stated that she added some of her own knee cartilage in a spaghetti bolognese which she had prepared for herself and her partner.

Spanish Influencer Paula Gonu, while speaking during Club 113 podcast, stated that she added some of her own knee cartilage in a spaghetti bolognese which she had prepared for herself and her partner. Reacting to the revelations, the netizens found the incident 'puke-worthy'. The content creator, who is 30 years old and has two million followers on Instagram, further revealed that she had part of her knee cartilage, which is known as the meniscus, removed during surgery because of an injury. Explaining the surgery, the influencer said, "(The doctor) used a camera. He operated through two holes and it was all up on the screen." ALSO READ | Explained: Child influencers' lives are glitzy, but gloomy! Now some are fighting back As per the translation, the doctor questioned Gonu if she wants to preserve the part of the knee with her. "I told him 'Yes,'" said Gonu. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🐭PAULA GONU (@paulagonu) × She added that the surgeon had used alcohol to preserve the part of the knee for a longer period. A week later, Gonu and her partner were joking about the preserved knee, and then she thought of cooking her own knee. "I told him I wanted to eat it because it was part of me and I had to put it back in my body. Then I made a Bolognese and put it in and we ate it," she said. She further described how the dish was prepared by her and how the cartilage was added to the sauce before she ate it with her boyfriend. The influencer has around 650,000 followers on TikTok and keeps on posting pictures and videos on every subject. In the conversation, Gonu defended her actions by stating that many people consume cartilage, bones, and other parts of 'worse animals,' so eating your own body part shouldn't be seen as taboo. WATCH | Australia woman survives five days in bush drinking only wine | Trending on WION However, the influencer's revelations left social media users disgusted, as they expressed their views in the comment section on YouTube. A user quizzed, "At what point did I decide that it was a good idea to watch this over dinner?" "I almost threw up a thousand times in the first few minutes talking about food," another user stated. "You are what you eat," stated a user. Meanwhile, advising people against eating their own cartilage, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' spokesperson said, "There are many things doctors recommend patients do following surgery including recuperating slowly and carefully heeding all instructions given to them post-surgery." You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Gluttony at its best | Woman eats her own knee with pasta, netizens find it 'puke-worthy'

<p>Twitter's owner Elon Musk on Friday officially announced Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of the social media platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to Twitter to officially announce Linda's joining, Musk stated, "I am excited to welcome Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter! @LindaYacc will focus primarily on business operations, while I focus on product design &amp; new technology. Looking forward to working with Linda to transform this platform into X, the everything app."&nbsp;</p>

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Looking forward to working with Linda to transform this platform into X, the everything app. <a href="https://t.co/TiSJtTWuky">https://t.co/TiSJtTWuky</a></p>
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<p>It is interesting to note that even though Linda Yaccarino will be the new CEO, Musk will still continue to handle Twitter's product design and new technology. “My role will transition to being exec chair &amp; CTO, overseeing product, software and sysops," Musk had earlier tweeted.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, newly appointed CEO Yaccarino will primarily focus on business operations.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Thursday, Musk had stated that he has found a new CEO for the microblogging platform. He had stated that she will start working in around six weeks. However, Musk had not named the candidate in the earlier tweet. A report by Wall Street Journal had hinted that NBCUniversal executive Linda Yaccarino was in talks with Musk for the top job.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new change comes at a time when Musk had announced that he will be reducing the time he has been devoting to Twitter and will eventually appoint someone to run the social media platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The move appears to be aimed at reducing the concerns of Tesla investors who have been lately worried about the time Musk has been dedicating to running Twitter. After the announcement of the new CEO, the shares of Tesla increased by 2.4 per cent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk had bought Twitter in October 2022 for $44 billion and indicated that he will remain in charge of the platform for a limited time to complete the organisational overhaul which he believed was needed for the company to grow.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | Elon Musk launches new AI start up</strong></p>

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<p>In December, Musk had asked his followers on Twitter if he should step down from the position of CEO, and 57.5 per cent had responded with a 'yes'. The billionaire had stated that he will remain executive chairman after the transition.</p>

<p>After taking over the microblogging platform in October, Musk had fired various top executives which included Twitter's CEO Parag Agrawal and reduced the staff of the company to half by November.&nbsp;</p>

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Twitter's owner Elon Musk on Friday officially announced Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of the social media platform. Taking to Twitter to officially announce Linda's joining, Musk stated, "I am excited to welcome Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter!

Twitter's owner Elon Musk on Friday officially announced Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of the social media platform. Taking to Twitter to officially announce Linda's joining, Musk stated, "I am excited to welcome Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter! @LindaYacc will focus primarily on business operations, while I focus on product design & new technology. Looking forward to working with Linda to transform this platform into X, the everything app." I am excited to welcome Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter!@LindaYacc will focus primarily on business operations, while I focus on product design & new technology. Looking forward to working with Linda to transform this platform into X, the everything app. https://t.co/TiSJtTWuky — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 12, 2023 × It is interesting to note that even though Linda Yaccarino will be the new CEO, Musk will still continue to handle Twitter's product design and new technology. “My role will transition to being exec chair & CTO, overseeing product, software and sysops," Musk had earlier tweeted. ALSO READ | Who is Linda Yaccarino? Is she 'someone foolish enough' that Elon Musk has found as Twitter CEO? Meanwhile, newly appointed CEO Yaccarino will primarily focus on business operations. Excited to announce that I’ve hired a new CEO for X/Twitter. She will be starting in ~6 weeks! My role will transition to being exec chair & CTO, overseeing product, software & sysops. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 11, 2023 × On Thursday, Musk had stated that he has found a new CEO for the microblogging platform. He had stated that she will start working in around six weeks. However, Musk had not named the candidate in the earlier tweet. A report by Wall Street Journal had hinted that NBCUniversal executive Linda Yaccarino was in talks with Musk for the top job. The new change comes at a time when Musk had announced that he will be reducing the time he has been devoting to Twitter and will eventually appoint someone to run the social media platform. The move appears to be aimed at reducing the concerns of Tesla investors who have been lately worried about the time Musk has been dedicating to running Twitter. After the announcement of the new CEO, the shares of Tesla increased by 2.4 per cent. Musk had bought Twitter in October 2022 for $44 billion and indicated that he will remain in charge of the platform for a limited time to complete the organisational overhaul which he believed was needed for the company to grow. WATCH | Elon Musk launches new AI start up In December, Musk had asked his followers on Twitter if he should step down from the position of CEO, and 57.5 per cent had responded with a 'yes'. The billionaire had stated that he will remain executive chairman after the transition. After taking over the microblogging platform in October, Musk had fired various top executives which included Twitter's CEO Parag Agrawal and reduced the staff of the company to half by November. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

It’s official: Musk announces Linda Yaccarino as new Twitter CEO; Tesla shares rise

<p>Saadat Hasan Manto – the name itself sparks multiple thoughts and emotions in the minds of the readers. The Urdu writer, who was once criticised and called out for his “naked” portrayal of society, is today loved and celebrated by many people. Manto once said that “If&nbsp;you cannot bear these stories then the society is unbearable. Who am I to remove the clothes of this society, which itself is naked? I don't even try to cover it, because it is not my job, that's the job of dressmakers”. Manto&nbsp;is today widely read, his thoughts are debated upon and his stories are narrated through various mediums like theatre.</p>

<h2><strong>'Main chalta phirta Bombai hoon' | Manto and his Bombay</strong></h2>

<p>Manto dwelled in his stories and his stories were dipped in the flavours and textures of everyday lives that buzzed around his favourite city – Bombay (now Mumbai). Reading the stories of Manto is similar to watching the period of the 1930s and 40s in Bombay.<br />
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Speaking to WION about Manto's love for Bombay, writer, translator and literary historian Dr Rakhshanda Jalil says, “Manto said for himself “Main chalta phirta Bombai hoon”. He was the city flaneur who knew every bit of his city, and his intimate knowledge of Bombay — both the posh Bombay of the film industry and the dark underbelly— is amply reflected in the stories.”<br />
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If one traces the areas in which Manto lived and work, one would understand what shaped the Urdu writer and sharpened his sensibilities. To take away Bombay from Manto was similar to sucking out the soul – chawl residents, aspiring film actors, prostitutes, pimps, Pathans, thugs – from his stories.<br />
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But how can one fight one's destiny?</p>

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<h2><strong>'Only if Bombay could move to Pakistan' | Delusional hopes of a writer</strong></h2>

<p>One year after the partition, Manto boarded a ship from Bombay to Pakistan. His family had already relocated, and the writer had to make a forced decision to move to Lahore amid escalating tensions between Hindus and Muslims in the wake of partition.<br />
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The storyteller never came back to the city he loved, but definitely, took a part of it across the border where he lived for the rest of his short life. Manto had come to Bombay in 1936 where he got a job in the film weekly <em>Mussawar</em>, and in a short span of time, the city became what he called his “second home”.<br />
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"That piece of land had offered shelter to a family reject and it had said to me, ‘You can be happy here on two pennies a day or on ten thousand rupees a day if you wish,'"&nbsp;Manto had written in a letter to readers which was published in 1952.<br />
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Explaining Manto's dilemma while leaving Bombay, filmmaker Nandita Das, while speaking to the audience of The Asiatic Society, had quoted the writer as saying, “Ho sakta hai agar Bombay Pakistan chala jaye, toh uske piche piche main bhi chal padoon. (Only if Bombay could move to Pakistan, I will also move there for the city.)”<br />
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Partition and killings that followed left Manto heartbroken and the loss of Bombay left him with a feeling of betrayal, the city which according to him “sawaal nahin karta (does not question)”.<br />
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To those who wonder what would have been Manto's life had he stayed in Bombay, Jalil has this to say, “As for what would have happened to Manto, his life and oeuvre if he hadn’t gone to Pakistan, I ask you what would have happened to the Indian subcontinent if independence had come without the partition? It’s worth pondering over.”</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Trending on WION: Emerging nineteenth-century colonial writers who changed India into 'age of women'</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>'Vo intizar tha jis ka ye vo sahar to nahin' | Faiz and Manto</strong><br />
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<p>The stories of Manto were a mirror to society, highlighting the darkness it hides in its underbelly. And many times, his stories were criticised and charged with accusations of obscenity and vulgarity. But such criticism&nbsp;never bothered Manto, except that one time when it came straight from Faiz Ahmed Faiz.<br />
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The incident is from about the time of the famous court trial of his story “Thanda Gosht” in Lahore. In those times, a poem written by Faiz ‘The Morning of Freedom’ touched everyone's hearts, including Manto, who had also recited its lines by heart “ye daagh daagh ujala ye shab-gazida sahar / vo intizar tha jis ka ye vo sahar to nahin (This scarred, scarred light, this night-stung dawn, / The one we were waiting for, this is not the dawn)”.<br />
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So, when Faiz appeared in court, Manto had his hopes up. Although, Faiz agreed that Manto cannot face the charge of obscenity, however, he did not agree that his stories matched the good literature.</p>

<p>Expressing his disappointment at Faiz's remarks, Manto said how better it would have been if Faiz would have considered his stories as “obscene”.<br />
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Manto died in January 1955. Even though death knocked on his doors earlier than anticipated, Manto was prepared. Six months before his death, he prepared the text of his own epitaph.<br />
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Today, those who remember and celebrate him can now hear Manto speak from his grave: “Here lies Saadat Hasan Manto and with him lie buried all the secrets and mysteries of the art of story writing. Under mounds of earth, he lies, still wondering who among the two is the greater story writer – God or he.”</p>

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Saadat Hasan Manto – the name itself sparks multiple thoughts and emotions in the minds of the readers. The Urdu writer, who was once criticised and called out for his “naked” portrayal of society, is today loved and celebrated by many people.

Saadat Hasan Manto – the name itself sparks multiple thoughts and emotions in the minds of the readers. The Urdu writer, who was once criticised and called out for his “naked” portrayal of society, is today loved and celebrated by many people. Manto once said that “If you cannot bear these stories then the society is unbearable. Who am I to remove the clothes of this society, which itself is naked? I don't even try to cover it, because it is not my job, that's the job of dressmakers”. Manto is today widely read, his thoughts are debated upon and his stories are narrated through various mediums like theatre. 'Main chalta phirta Bombai hoon' | Manto and his Bombay Manto dwelled in his stories and his stories were dipped in the flavours and textures of everyday lives that buzzed around his favourite city – Bombay (now Mumbai). Reading the stories of Manto is similar to watching the period of the 1930s and 40s in Bombay. Speaking to WION about Manto's love for Bombay, writer, translator and literary historian Dr Rakhshanda Jalil says, “Manto said for himself “Main chalta phirta Bombai hoon”. He was the city flaneur who knew every bit of his city, and his intimate knowledge of Bombay — both the posh Bombay of the film industry and the dark underbelly— is amply reflected in the stories.” If one traces the areas in which Manto lived and work, one would understand what shaped the Urdu writer and sharpened his sensibilities. To take away Bombay from Manto was similar to sucking out the soul – chawl residents, aspiring film actors, prostitutes, pimps, Pathans, thugs – from his stories. But how can one fight one's destiny? ALSO READ | Tagore and his women | Forgotten names who shaped the Nobel laureate's literature 'Only if Bombay could move to Pakistan' | Delusional hopes of a writer One year after the partition, Manto boarded a ship from Bombay to Pakistan. His family had already relocated, and the writer had to make a forced decision to move to Lahore amid escalating tensions between Hindus and Muslims in the wake of partition. The storyteller never came back to the city he loved, but definitely, took a part of it across the border where he lived for the rest of his short life. Manto had come to Bombay in 1936 where he got a job in the film weekly Mussawar, and in a short span of time, the city became what he called his “second home”. "That piece of land had offered shelter to a family reject and it had said to me, ‘You can be happy here on two pennies a day or on ten thousand rupees a day if you wish,'" Manto had written in a letter to readers which was published in 1952. Explaining Manto's dilemma while leaving Bombay, filmmaker Nandita Das, while speaking to the audience of The Asiatic Society, had quoted the writer as saying, “Ho sakta hai agar Bombay Pakistan chala jaye, toh uske piche piche main bhi chal padoon. (Only if Bombay could move to Pakistan, I will also move there for the city.)” Partition and killings that followed left Manto heartbroken and the loss of Bombay left him with a feeling of betrayal, the city which according to him “sawaal nahin karta (does not question)”. To those who wonder what would have been Manto's life had he stayed in Bombay, Jalil has this to say, “As for what would have happened to Manto, his life and oeuvre if he hadn’t gone to Pakistan, I ask you what would have happened to the Indian subcontinent if independence had come without the partition? It’s worth pondering over.” WATCH | Trending on WION: Emerging nineteenth-century colonial writers who changed India into 'age of women' 'Vo intizar tha jis ka ye vo sahar to nahin' | Faiz and Manto The stories of Manto were a mirror to society, highlighting the darkness it hides in its underbelly. And many times, his stories were criticised and charged with accusations of obscenity and vulgarity. But such criticism never bothered Manto, except that one time when it came straight from Faiz Ahmed Faiz. The incident is from about the time of the famous court trial of his story “Thanda Gosht” in Lahore. In those times, a poem written by Faiz ‘The Morning of Freedom’ touched everyone's hearts, including Manto, who had also recited its lines by heart “ye daagh daagh ujala ye shab-gazida sahar / vo intizar tha jis ka ye vo sahar to nahin (This scarred, scarred light, this night-stung dawn, / The one we were waiting for, this is not the dawn)”. So, when Faiz appeared in court, Manto had his hopes up. Although, Faiz agreed that Manto cannot face the charge of obscenity, however, he did not agree that his stories matched the good literature. Expressing his disappointment at Faiz's remarks, Manto said how better it would have been if Faiz would have considered his stories as “obscene”. Manto died in January 1955. Even though death knocked on his doors earlier than anticipated, Manto was prepared. Six months before his death, he prepared the text of his own epitaph. Today, those who remember and celebrate him can now hear Manto speak from his grave: “Here lies Saadat Hasan Manto and with him lie buried all the secrets and mysteries of the art of story writing. Under mounds of earth, he lies, still wondering who among the two is the greater story writer – God or he.” You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>In the last six months, the Taliban have carried out hundreds of flogging incidents, stonings and public executions in Afghanistan, which has been slammed by the United Nations (UN) in its latest report.</p>

<p>Ever since the hardline Islamist regime took over Afghanistan in 2021, it has asked fighters, judges and leaders to implement the stringent Sharia law as per their interpretation, a pattern which they have followed from the early days of their previous rule in the 1990s.</p>

<p>And in reaction to the report of the UN, which called the methods of the Taliban “archaic corporal punishment”, the militant group stated that it is obliged to follow Islamic law's strict interpretation.</p>

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<p>As per the report, 274 men, 58 women and two boys have been publicly flogged by the Taliban leaders in the last six months in at least 43 instances.</p>

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<p>The report appealed to the interim regime to halt such practices.</p>

<p>“In the event of a conflict between international human rights law and Islamic law, the government is obliged to follow the Islamic law,” said the Taliban foreign ministry in response to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan's (UNAMA) detailed report released on Monday.</p>

<p>The majority of people were punished after they were convicted of adultery and “running away from home,” said the report, while some were also flogged for other crimes like theft, homosexuality, consuming alcohol, fraud and drug trafficking.</p>

<p>In its report, the UNAMA pointed to a statement given by a Taliban official who stated that “cutting off of hands is very necessary for security” for its “deterrent effect, but that the cabinet was still assessing whether punishments would be conducted in public”.</p>

<p>Under the incumbent Taliban regime, the first corporal punishment was recorded on October 20, 2021, when the de facto district court convicted a man and woman of adultery and both of them were publicly lashed 100 times each.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | UN threatens to pull out of Afghanistan after Taliban bans women from working for UN | WION</strong></p>

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<p>UNAMA human rights chief Fiona Frazer, decrying the violations, said, “Corporal punishment is a violation of the Convention against Torture and must cease. The UN is strongly opposed to the death penalty and encourages the DFA to establish an immediate moratorium on executions”.</p>

<p>Frazer, in his comments, was referring to the Department of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan.</p>

<p>Separately, the UN agency had documented at least 182 instances the sentences were given directly by the Taliban during the height of insurgency between 2010 and August 2021, which led to 213 deaths and 64 injuries.</p>

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In the last six months, the Taliban have carried out hundreds of flogging incidents, stonings and public executions in Afghanistan, which has been slammed by the United Nations (UN) in its latest report.

In the last six months, the Taliban have carried out hundreds of flogging incidents, stonings and public executions in Afghanistan, which has been slammed by the United Nations (UN) in its latest report. Ever since the hardline Islamist regime took over Afghanistan in 2021, it has asked fighters, judges and leaders to implement the stringent Sharia law as per their interpretation, a pattern which they have followed from the early days of their previous rule in the 1990s. And in reaction to the report of the UN, which called the methods of the Taliban “archaic corporal punishment”, the militant group stated that it is obliged to follow Islamic law's strict interpretation. UN report on corporal punishment and death penalty released today: 274 men, 58 women and two boys publicly flogged in last six months in #Afghanistan. Read full report: https://t.co/hUvWzrn0lx 1/3 pic.twitter.com/eDrZ395pZ8 — UNAMA News (@UNAMAnews) May 8, 2023 × As per the report, 274 men, 58 women and two boys have been publicly flogged by the Taliban leaders in the last six months in at least 43 instances. ALSO READ | India to give crash course to Taliban on culture, leadership and economics The report appealed to the interim regime to halt such practices. “In the event of a conflict between international human rights law and Islamic law, the government is obliged to follow the Islamic law,” said the Taliban foreign ministry in response to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan's (UNAMA) detailed report released on Monday. The majority of people were punished after they were convicted of adultery and “running away from home,” said the report, while some were also flogged for other crimes like theft, homosexuality, consuming alcohol, fraud and drug trafficking. In its report, the UNAMA pointed to a statement given by a Taliban official who stated that “cutting off of hands is very necessary for security” for its “deterrent effect, but that the cabinet was still assessing whether punishments would be conducted in public”. Under the incumbent Taliban regime, the first corporal punishment was recorded on October 20, 2021, when the de facto district court convicted a man and woman of adultery and both of them were publicly lashed 100 times each. WATCH | UN threatens to pull out of Afghanistan after Taliban bans women from working for UN | WION UNAMA human rights chief Fiona Frazer, decrying the violations, said, “Corporal punishment is a violation of the Convention against Torture and must cease. The UN is strongly opposed to the death penalty and encourages the DFA to establish an immediate moratorium on executions”. Frazer, in his comments, was referring to the Department of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan. Separately, the UN agency had documented at least 182 instances the sentences were given directly by the Taliban during the height of insurgency between 2010 and August 2021, which led to 213 deaths and 64 injuries. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Pope Francis on Friday said that starting a family has become a "titanic effort" in Italy that can be afforded by only rich people. The pope warned that "savage" free-market conditions were stopping young people from having children.</p>

<p>The birth rate dropped below 400,000 in Italy in 2022 for the first time as it registered the 14th consecutive annual fall with the overall population marking a decline by 179,000 to 58.85 million.</p>

<p>While addressing the conference on the growing demographic crisis, Pope Francis stated that the decline in the birthrate has signalled a dearth of hope for the future as younger generations remain weighed down by a sense of fragility, precariousness and uncertainty.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Difficulty in finding a stable job, difficulty in keeping one, prohibitively expensive houses, sky-high rents and insufficient wages are real problems," Pope Francis said while sitting along with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.</p>

<p>"The free market, without the necessary corrective measures, becomes savage and produces increasingly serious situations and inequalities," he further stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The pope said that pets have started replacing children in a few households and recounted how a woman had opened her bag and requested a papal blessing for "her baby" at a recent audience, only to reveal to everyone that it was a dog.</p>

<p>"I lost my patience and upbraided her saying many children are hungry and you bring me a dog," Pope Francis said.</p>

<p>However, the pope acknowledged that there were "almost insurmountable constraints" on the country's young women who have to choose between motherhood and their career. "Given the high costs involved in raising children, people were revising their priorities," he stated.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | UK: Coronation gift from Pope Francis to King Charles III | English Latest News | WION</strong></p>

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<p>"We cannot passively accept that so many young people struggle to realise their family dream and are forced to lower the bar of desire, settling for mediocre substitutes: making money, aiming for a career, travelling, jealously guarding leisure time," Pope Francis said.</p>

<p>Italy's shrinking population has turned out to be a major worry for the third-largest country in the eurozone, as the economy minister warned this week that Italy's GDP faced the risk of declining by 18 percentage points in the next two decades if there is a continuation in current birth trends.<br />
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Pope Francis on Friday said that starting a family has become a "titanic effort" in Italy that can be afforded by only rich people. The pope warned that "savage" free-market conditions were stopping young people from having children.

Pope Francis on Friday said that starting a family has become a "titanic effort" in Italy that can be afforded by only rich people. The pope warned that "savage" free-market conditions were stopping young people from having children. The birth rate dropped below 400,000 in Italy in 2022 for the first time as it registered the 14th consecutive annual fall with the overall population marking a decline by 179,000 to 58.85 million. While addressing the conference on the growing demographic crisis, Pope Francis stated that the decline in the birthrate has signalled a dearth of hope for the future as younger generations remain weighed down by a sense of fragility, precariousness and uncertainty. ALSO READ | Pope Francis permits women to vote at meeting of bishops for first time "Difficulty in finding a stable job, difficulty in keeping one, prohibitively expensive houses, sky-high rents and insufficient wages are real problems," Pope Francis said while sitting along with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. "The free market, without the necessary corrective measures, becomes savage and produces increasingly serious situations and inequalities," he further stated. The pope said that pets have started replacing children in a few households and recounted how a woman had opened her bag and requested a papal blessing for "her baby" at a recent audience, only to reveal to everyone that it was a dog. "I lost my patience and upbraided her saying many children are hungry and you bring me a dog," Pope Francis said. However, the pope acknowledged that there were "almost insurmountable constraints" on the country's young women who have to choose between motherhood and their career. "Given the high costs involved in raising children, people were revising their priorities," he stated. WATCH | UK: Coronation gift from Pope Francis to King Charles III | English Latest News | WION "We cannot passively accept that so many young people struggle to realise their family dream and are forced to lower the bar of desire, settling for mediocre substitutes: making money, aiming for a career, travelling, jealously guarding leisure time," Pope Francis said. Italy's shrinking population has turned out to be a major worry for the third-largest country in the eurozone, as the economy minister warned this week that Italy's GDP faced the risk of declining by 18 percentage points in the next two decades if there is a continuation in current birth trends. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Only rich can afford to raise children in Italy, pets replacing kids in few households, says Pope Francis

<p>Turkey's third-party candidate Muharrem Ince on Thursday withdrew from the country's tight presidential election after the release of a purported sex tape, increasing the chances of the opposition's victory in the first round.</p>

<p>The decision was announced by the 59-year-old after he was targeted by an online smear campaign through which his doctored images were shared in which the minister was seen meeting women and riding around in luxurious cars.</p>

<p>The former school headteacher and longtime member of the Republican People’s party (CHP) claimed that alleged sex tape circulating online was a deepfake, using footage taken from “an Israeli porn site”.</p>

<p>“If I had such images of myself, they were taken secretly in the past. But I do not have such an image, no such sound recording. This is not my private life, it’s slander. It’s not real.” Ince was quoted as saying by the Guardian newspaper.</p>

<p>The secular nationalist leader had received 30.6 per cent of the vote when he had fought against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the presidential elections of 2018.</p>

<p>The leader then quit the main opposition party and started his own movement which began to attract votes away from secular leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who is the joint candidate of the anti-Erdogan bloc.</p>

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<p>"I'm withdrawing my candidacy," Ince said while speaking to reporters ahead of Sunday's voting. "I am doing this for my country,” he added.</p>

<p>Ince had faced ferocious criticism from the opposition for taking part in the campaign. Many people considered him a spoiler candidate who can only help Erdogan clinch a third decade of rule.</p>

<p>Ince counter-argued that he was offering a more vibrant alternative to voters compared to the 74-year-old Kilicdaroglu, whom he saw as a bookish former civil servant and someone who has lost multiple elections against Erdogan.</p>

<p>According to the last opinion polls, Kilicdaroglu was leading Erdogan by a few percentage points and was just a little away from breaking the 50-per-cent threshold which is required for a first-round win.</p>

<p>The popularity of Ince has been ebbing away after it touched around 15 per cent. The latest surveys showed the leader getting between two and four per cent of the vote.</p>

<p>However, that might not be enough to place Kilicdaroglu over the top. According to the Metropoll survey, around 30.5 per cent of Ince's support has moved to Kilicdaroglu and around 23.4 per cent went to Erdogan.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | Turkey elections: President Erdogan holds election rally</strong></p>

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<p>Notably, the third-party candidate did not endorse any new candidate after he dropped out of the elections. His name will also appear on the presidential ballot even after he has left the race.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the fourth minor candidate Sinan Ogan is believed to have been attracting votes from Erdogan.</p>

<p>"Another crazy day in Turkish politics," remarked emerging markets economist Timothy Ash.</p>

<p>"Ince withdraws, with the assumption that most of his votes now go to Kilicdaroglu, making it possible/more likely of a (Kilicdaroglu) first-round win,” he added. For days, Kilicdaroglu has been appealing for Ince to formally back his candidacy.</p>

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Turkey's third-party candidate Muharrem Ince on Thursday withdrew from the country's tight presidential election after the release of a purported sex tape, increasing the chances of the opposition's victory in the first round.

Turkey's third-party candidate Muharrem Ince on Thursday withdrew from the country's tight presidential election after the release of a purported sex tape, increasing the chances of the opposition's victory in the first round. The decision was announced by the 59-year-old after he was targeted by an online smear campaign through which his doctored images were shared in which the minister was seen meeting women and riding around in luxurious cars. The former school headteacher and longtime member of the Republican People’s party (CHP) claimed that alleged sex tape circulating online was a deepfake, using footage taken from “an Israeli porn site”. “If I had such images of myself, they were taken secretly in the past. But I do not have such an image, no such sound recording. This is not my private life, it’s slander. It’s not real.” Ince was quoted as saying by the Guardian newspaper. The secular nationalist leader had received 30.6 per cent of the vote when he had fought against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the presidential elections of 2018. The leader then quit the main opposition party and started his own movement which began to attract votes away from secular leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who is the joint candidate of the anti-Erdogan bloc. ALSO READ | Kilicdaroglu leaves Erdogan's shadow in Turkey's election campaign "I'm withdrawing my candidacy," Ince said while speaking to reporters ahead of Sunday's voting. "I am doing this for my country,” he added. Ince had faced ferocious criticism from the opposition for taking part in the campaign. Many people considered him a spoiler candidate who can only help Erdogan clinch a third decade of rule. Ince counter-argued that he was offering a more vibrant alternative to voters compared to the 74-year-old Kilicdaroglu, whom he saw as a bookish former civil servant and someone who has lost multiple elections against Erdogan. According to the last opinion polls, Kilicdaroglu was leading Erdogan by a few percentage points and was just a little away from breaking the 50-per-cent threshold which is required for a first-round win. The popularity of Ince has been ebbing away after it touched around 15 per cent. The latest surveys showed the leader getting between two and four per cent of the vote. However, that might not be enough to place Kilicdaroglu over the top. According to the Metropoll survey, around 30.5 per cent of Ince's support has moved to Kilicdaroglu and around 23.4 per cent went to Erdogan. WATCH | Turkey elections: President Erdogan holds election rally Notably, the third-party candidate did not endorse any new candidate after he dropped out of the elections. His name will also appear on the presidential ballot even after he has left the race. Meanwhile, the fourth minor candidate Sinan Ogan is believed to have been attracting votes from Erdogan. "Another crazy day in Turkish politics," remarked emerging markets economist Timothy Ash. "Ince withdraws, with the assumption that most of his votes now go to Kilicdaroglu, making it possible/more likely of a (Kilicdaroglu) first-round win,” he added. For days, Kilicdaroglu has been appealing for Ince to formally back his candidacy. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>With the expanding abilities of artificial technology (AI), aeroplanes may now seemingly move from autopilot mode to AI pilot mode. From two trained pilots present inside the cockpit, the situation may change to no pilots at all, with AI pilots flying the aeroplanes more smoothly and safely.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At least that's how Emirates airline president Tim Clark feels. In his latest interview, Clark said that passenger planes may have AI co-pilots in the near future. He emphasised the possibility of a single-pilot aircraft further indicating that the technology of fully automated flights is already advancing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"You might see a one-pilot aircraft. Could the aircraft be flown on a fully automated basis? Yes it could, technology is right up there now. [But passengers] like to think there are two pilots up there. There will always be somebody on the flight deck in my view," Clark stated.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>His comments raged the debate over how fast and to what extent should AI technology be developed.</p>

<p>However, the Emirates airline president later emphasised the skills of the trained pilots.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Pilots are not merely plane drivers; they are highly skilled professionals who play a crucial role in a comprehensive safety system that ensures the safe arrival of passengers, crew, and cargo at their destinations,” Clark said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Pilots have diverse responsibilities beyond flying the aircraft. They act as navigators, engineers, technicians, weather experts, and customer service managers. On a typical day, pilots interact with various individuals, including aircrew, ground crew, cabin crew, air traffic control, and passengers. Effective communication is essential for pilots, both in aviation-specific terms (e.g., using radio communication with air traffic control) and on an interpersonal level,” he added.</p>

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<p>"For a start, pilots fly with so many different crews that they must be able to establish a rapport with other flight and cabin crew easily. They must be able to exchange information clearly with people they have never met before. A pilot also must communicate information to passengers. As well as being responsible for their passengers, a captain has the ultimate responsibility for all the crew on board. Understanding their needs, flight time limitations, rest requirements, industrial agreements and supporting them in their dealings with passengers is a vital part of the job," Clark stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Going back to the idea of completely pilotless planes, he stated, “Could the aircraft be flown on a fully automated basis? Yes it could, technology is right up there now, [but] there’ll always be somebody on the flight deck in my view."&nbsp;</p>

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With the expanding abilities of artificial technology (AI), aeroplanes may now seemingly move from autopilot mode to AI pilot mode. From two trained pilots present inside the cockpit, the situation may change to no pilots at all, with AI pilots flying the aeroplanes more smoothly and safely.

With the expanding abilities of artificial technology (AI), aeroplanes may now seemingly move from autopilot mode to AI pilot mode. From two trained pilots present inside the cockpit, the situation may change to no pilots at all, with AI pilots flying the aeroplanes more smoothly and safely. At least that's how Emirates airline president Tim Clark feels. In his latest interview, Clark said that passenger planes may have AI co-pilots in the near future. He emphasised the possibility of a single-pilot aircraft further indicating that the technology of fully automated flights is already advancing. "You might see a one-pilot aircraft. Could the aircraft be flown on a fully automated basis? Yes it could, technology is right up there now. [But passengers] like to think there are two pilots up there. There will always be somebody on the flight deck in my view," Clark stated. ALSO READ | Google rolls out Bard AI chatbot. Here’s how it differs from ChatGPT His comments raged the debate over how fast and to what extent should AI technology be developed. However, the Emirates airline president later emphasised the skills of the trained pilots. “Pilots are not merely plane drivers; they are highly skilled professionals who play a crucial role in a comprehensive safety system that ensures the safe arrival of passengers, crew, and cargo at their destinations,” Clark said. “Pilots have diverse responsibilities beyond flying the aircraft. They act as navigators, engineers, technicians, weather experts, and customer service managers. On a typical day, pilots interact with various individuals, including aircrew, ground crew, cabin crew, air traffic control, and passengers. Effective communication is essential for pilots, both in aviation-specific terms (e.g., using radio communication with air traffic control) and on an interpersonal level,” he added. WATCH | AI to wipe out two third of the jobs | WION Dispatch "For a start, pilots fly with so many different crews that they must be able to establish a rapport with other flight and cabin crew easily. They must be able to exchange information clearly with people they have never met before. A pilot also must communicate information to passengers. As well as being responsible for their passengers, a captain has the ultimate responsibility for all the crew on board. Understanding their needs, flight time limitations, rest requirements, industrial agreements and supporting them in their dealings with passengers is a vital part of the job," Clark stated. Going back to the idea of completely pilotless planes, he stated, “Could the aircraft be flown on a fully automated basis? Yes it could, technology is right up there now, [but] there’ll always be somebody on the flight deck in my view." You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>A notice was sent to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by the provost of Delhi University's postgraduate men's hostel over his "sudden" visit to the facility, stating that "such conduct from a leader of a National Party who has Z-plus security is beyond dignity".</p>

<p>Gandhi was sent a two-page note by Provost KP Singh which said that the incident can be categorised as “trespass” and irresponsible behaviour by the leader, as he asked him to "cease and desist" from taking any similar steps in the future.</p>

<p>The provost said that the "unexpected entry" of Gandhi and the three vehicles into the premises violated the hostel's prescribed rules.</p>

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<p>In the notice sent, the provost mentioned Handbook of Information and Rules of the Hostel's rule 15.13 which states, "No resident shall indulge in any activity in the Hostel premises other than academic and residents council activities."</p>

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<p>Gandhi had visited the university's Post-Graduate Men's Hostel on Friday where he interacted with a few students and shared lunch with them.</p>

<p>"The Management Committee of the Hostel in its emergent meeting held on 06.05.2023 in the presence of Dean Students' Welfare and Proctor of the University of Delhi has unanimously decided and resolved that such a conduct from a leader of a National Party who has Z-plus security is beyond dignity," the notice read.</p>

<p>"The Hostel is governed by the University of Delhi Act, 1922 and its Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations and its own 'Rules of Residence', 'Rules regarding Dining Hal' and 'Guests' for the smooth functioning and welfare of its resident students' and for maintaining proper discipline,” it further added.</p>

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<p>"Needless to mention the Administration of the Hostel reserves the right to stop any activity which according to the administration goes against the prescribed rules. As an important part of the maintenance of proper discipline in the hostel, it is clearly stipulated in Rule 15.13 of the Handbook of Information and Rules of the Hostel," the notice stated.</p>

<p>The chairman along with the members of the hostels's Management Committee have condemned the incident which they say amounts to trespass and irresponsible behaviour, the notice read.</p>

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<p>"Moreover, such an incident had put all the persons present in the hostel at that time to grave and imminent risk of bodily harm and safety. In view of above, you are required to cease and desist from taking any such untoward step in future for the wellbeing, safe keep of the hostel residents, staff and the authorities," the notice stated.</p>

<p>A day after Gandhi had visited the hostel, a sharp statement was issued by Delhi University, saying that the "sudden and unauthorised" entry had raised serious concerns over the security of the students living in the hostel. "University authorities will take necessary steps to avoid such incidents of this trespassing and will ensure that this does not happen in future again," it stated.</p>

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A notice was sent to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by the provost of Delhi University's postgraduate men's hostel over his "sudden" visit to the facility, stating that "such conduct from a leader of a National Party who has Z-plus security is beyond dignity".

A notice was sent to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by the provost of Delhi University's postgraduate men's hostel over his "sudden" visit to the facility, stating that "such conduct from a leader of a National Party who has Z-plus security is beyond dignity". Gandhi was sent a two-page note by Provost KP Singh which said that the incident can be categorised as “trespass” and irresponsible behaviour by the leader, as he asked him to "cease and desist" from taking any similar steps in the future. The provost said that the "unexpected entry" of Gandhi and the three vehicles into the premises violated the hostel's prescribed rules. Rahul Gandhi Ji visited the hostels of Delhi University, North Campus. He interacted with students, and listened to their problems. ABVP students wanted to talk to him, he went to their hostel and listened to their queries. ❤️ Full interaction will be out soon on his YouTube… pic.twitter.com/y0pNFQLz6c — Shantanu (@shaandelhite) May 5, 2023 × In the notice sent, the provost mentioned Handbook of Information and Rules of the Hostel's rule 15.13 which states, "No resident shall indulge in any activity in the Hostel premises other than academic and residents council activities." ALSO READ | New day, new look: Rahul Gandhi trims beard, hair for Cambridge lecture Gandhi had visited the university's Post-Graduate Men's Hostel on Friday where he interacted with a few students and shared lunch with them. "The Management Committee of the Hostel in its emergent meeting held on 06.05.2023 in the presence of Dean Students' Welfare and Proctor of the University of Delhi has unanimously decided and resolved that such a conduct from a leader of a National Party who has Z-plus security is beyond dignity," the notice read. "The Hostel is governed by the University of Delhi Act, 1922 and its Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations and its own 'Rules of Residence', 'Rules regarding Dining Hal' and 'Guests' for the smooth functioning and welfare of its resident students' and for maintaining proper discipline,” it further added. Rahul Gandhi also joined to have lunch with the students of Delhi University at hostel and had good conversation. pic.twitter.com/y1CayL0cek — Aaron Mathew (@AaronMathewINC) May 5, 2023 × "Needless to mention the Administration of the Hostel reserves the right to stop any activity which according to the administration goes against the prescribed rules. As an important part of the maintenance of proper discipline in the hostel, it is clearly stipulated in Rule 15.13 of the Handbook of Information and Rules of the Hostel," the notice stated. The chairman along with the members of the hostels's Management Committee have condemned the incident which they say amounts to trespass and irresponsible behaviour, the notice read. WATCH | Rahul Gandhi: India court dismisses Congress leader's appeal against conviction "Moreover, such an incident had put all the persons present in the hostel at that time to grave and imminent risk of bodily harm and safety. In view of above, you are required to cease and desist from taking any such untoward step in future for the wellbeing, safe keep of the hostel residents, staff and the authorities," the notice stated. A day after Gandhi had visited the hostel, a sharp statement was issued by Delhi University, saying that the "sudden and unauthorised" entry had raised serious concerns over the security of the students living in the hostel. "University authorities will take necessary steps to avoid such incidents of this trespassing and will ensure that this does not happen in future again," it stated. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan was on Friday granted two-week bail by Islamabad High Court in all lawsuits faced by him, including the Al-Qadir Trust case.</p>

<p>Khan was granted bail by a division bench comprising Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb and Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz in the Al-Qadir Trust case after the bail plea of the PTI chief was heard at courtroom No.2.</p>

<p>The court further stated that the authorities cannot arrest Khan in any case registered after May 9 till May 17.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bail was granted a day after Khan's arrest from the IHC premises was termed as “invalid and unlawful" by the Supreme Court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The court has granted Imran Khan a two weeks interim bail and has directed the authorities not to arrest him in the (graft) case," said Khan's lawyer Khawaja Haris while speaking to reporters.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khan's lawyer also said that a plea has been submitted by them for the handover of Khan's mobile phone and for providing&nbsp;bulletproof vehicles to the leader for his security.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PTI lawyers gathered in large numbers in front of the court before the hearing and shouted "Khan your devotees are countless" and "the lawyers are alive", as the leader raised his fist above his head. However, the legal troubles for Khan don't seem to end soon.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Pakistan's interior minister has pledged to ensure that Khan is re-arrested. Since getting ousted from power in April 2022, Khan became tangled in multiple legal cases.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khan was arrested in the Al-Qadir Trust case on Tuesday from the Islamabad High Court premises when he was just making a regular court appearance in the capital.</p>

<p>His sudden arrest was followed by two days of chaos as thousands of his supporters rampaged through cities in protest, blocking roads and setting buildings on fire.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the police and hospitals, at least nine people were killed in the unrest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the wake of escalating tensions within the country over Khan's arrest, Islamabad Police on Friday tweeted, "Organised propaganda is being done against the law enforcement agencies under planning. Agitated protesters are present at several places with stones, slingshots, sticks and petrol bombs. The situation in Islamabad is peaceful and roads are open. Wherever the protesters tried to block the road, immediate action was taken."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Troops of the Pakistan Army are patrolling different highways. Citizens are requested to cooperate with the police in establishing public order. Rangers, Punjab Police, FC and Islamabad Police are there to maintain public order. Punjab Police has been present for assistance in previous appearances as well," it added. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Thursday, the arrest of Imran Khan was called “invalid and unlawful" by the Supreme Court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial had stated that the arrest was unlawful because it happened inside the court premises, where Khan had reached with an intent to file a bail application.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Your arrest was invalid, so the whole process needs to be backtracked," he said to Khan.</p>

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Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan was on Friday granted two-week bail by Islamabad High Court in all lawsuits faced by him, including the Al-Qadir Trust case.

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan was on Friday granted two-week bail by Islamabad High Court in all lawsuits faced by him, including the Al-Qadir Trust case. Khan was granted bail by a division bench comprising Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb and Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz in the Al-Qadir Trust case after the bail plea of the PTI chief was heard at courtroom No.2. The court further stated that the authorities cannot arrest Khan in any case registered after May 9 till May 17. The bail was granted a day after Khan's arrest from the IHC premises was termed as “invalid and unlawful" by the Supreme Court. "The court has granted Imran Khan a two weeks interim bail and has directed the authorities not to arrest him in the (graft) case," said Khan's lawyer Khawaja Haris while speaking to reporters. Khan's lawyer also said that a plea has been submitted by them for the handover of Khan's mobile phone and for providing bulletproof vehicles to the leader for his security. PTI lawyers gathered in large numbers in front of the court before the hearing and shouted "Khan your devotees are countless" and "the lawyers are alive", as the leader raised his fist above his head. However, the legal troubles for Khan don't seem to end soon. ALSO READ | Supreme Court of Pakistan declares ex-prime minister Imran Khan's arrest unlawful Pakistan's interior minister has pledged to ensure that Khan is re-arrested. Since getting ousted from power in April 2022, Khan became tangled in multiple legal cases. Khan was arrested in the Al-Qadir Trust case on Tuesday from the Islamabad High Court premises when he was just making a regular court appearance in the capital. His sudden arrest was followed by two days of chaos as thousands of his supporters rampaged through cities in protest, blocking roads and setting buildings on fire. According to the police and hospitals, at least nine people were killed in the unrest. In the wake of escalating tensions within the country over Khan's arrest, Islamabad Police on Friday tweeted, "Organised propaganda is being done against the law enforcement agencies under planning. Agitated protesters are present at several places with stones, slingshots, sticks and petrol bombs. The situation in Islamabad is peaceful and roads are open. Wherever the protesters tried to block the road, immediate action was taken." "Troops of the Pakistan Army are patrolling different highways. Citizens are requested to cooperate with the police in establishing public order. Rangers, Punjab Police, FC and Islamabad Police are there to maintain public order. Punjab Police has been present for assistance in previous appearances as well," it added. WATCH | Pakistan government: If released, we'll re-arrest Imran Khan On Thursday, the arrest of Imran Khan was called “invalid and unlawful" by the Supreme Court. Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial had stated that the arrest was unlawful because it happened inside the court premises, where Khan had reached with an intent to file a bail application. "Your arrest was invalid, so the whole process needs to be backtracked," he said to Khan. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Islamabad High Court grants two-week bail to Imran Khan in all ongoing cases

<p>Tesla Inc has recalled around 1.1 million electric cars, which is nearly all the vehicles it had sold in China, over braking defects. The recall means Tesla will now fix practically every car it has ever sold in China because of issues being faced with the acceleration systems of vehicles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Around 1.1 million electric cars that were either made by Tesla at its Shanghai factory or were imported between January 2019 and April 2023 in China will be now sent an over-the-air software fix so that the issue is rectified, according to the State Administration for Market Regulation's statement on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>People driving Tesla's electric cars in China face the problem when they take their foot off the accelerator for slowing down the vehicle. When the issue occurs, what typically happens is that the additional power gets transferred to the battery of the car to charge it up. Because of this, the rate of deceleration remains somewhat uncertain, and increases the risk of collision, posing a threat to the driver's safety, said the Chinese regulator.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Because of the defect, there are chances that the driver may step on the accelerator pedal mistakenly, wrongly understanding that it's the brake.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tesla representatives did not make any comment about the issue, according to news agencies that reported the matter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Data shared by the China Automotive Technology and Research Center and Bloomberg Intelligence showed that around 1,129,055 cars have been sold by Tesla in China from 2014 through March.</p>

<p>Tesla will also need to send an electronic notification to the people driving the car if they depress the accelerator for a longer period, according to the notice issued on Friday. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Tesla has faced the heat several times in China after drivers complained of issues with brakes and accelerators in their cars.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In one of the most high-profile cases ever faced by the company, an owner of a Model 3 owner climbed over a Tesla's display vehicle during the 2021 Shanghai auto show and shouted that her father had almost died while he was driving a Tesla's sedan because its brakes failed.</p>

<p>The protest of the owner was recorded on camera and was shared on social media. The video went viral and made international headlines.</p>

<p>Eventually, a public apology was issued by Tesla after it faced criticism from the state-run media and local authorities, without acknowledging the defect. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Later, the company released data logs of the vehicle which showed that it was being run by the driver at 118.5km/h just before impact.</p>

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Tesla Inc has recalled around 1.1 million electric cars, which is nearly all the vehicles it had sold in China, over braking defects. The recall means Tesla will now fix practically every car it has ever sold in China because of issues being faced with the acceleration systems of vehicles.

Tesla Inc has recalled around 1.1 million electric cars, which is nearly all the vehicles it had sold in China, over braking defects. The recall means Tesla will now fix practically every car it has ever sold in China because of issues being faced with the acceleration systems of vehicles. Around 1.1 million electric cars that were either made by Tesla at its Shanghai factory or were imported between January 2019 and April 2023 in China will be now sent an over-the-air software fix so that the issue is rectified, according to the State Administration for Market Regulation's statement on Friday. ALSO READ | Tesla secures big win in crash case, court says autopilot feature did not fail People driving Tesla's electric cars in China face the problem when they take their foot off the accelerator for slowing down the vehicle. When the issue occurs, what typically happens is that the additional power gets transferred to the battery of the car to charge it up. Because of this, the rate of deceleration remains somewhat uncertain, and increases the risk of collision, posing a threat to the driver's safety, said the Chinese regulator. Because of the defect, there are chances that the driver may step on the accelerator pedal mistakenly, wrongly understanding that it's the brake. Tesla representatives did not make any comment about the issue, according to news agencies that reported the matter. Data shared by the China Automotive Technology and Research Center and Bloomberg Intelligence showed that around 1,129,055 cars have been sold by Tesla in China from 2014 through March. Tesla will also need to send an electronic notification to the people driving the car if they depress the accelerator for a longer period, according to the notice issued on Friday. ALSO WATCH | Tesla has faced the heat several times in China after drivers complained of issues with brakes and accelerators in their cars. In one of the most high-profile cases ever faced by the company, an owner of a Model 3 owner climbed over a Tesla's display vehicle during the 2021 Shanghai auto show and shouted that her father had almost died while he was driving a Tesla's sedan because its brakes failed. The protest of the owner was recorded on camera and was shared on social media. The video went viral and made international headlines. Eventually, a public apology was issued by Tesla after it faced criticism from the state-run media and local authorities, without acknowledging the defect. Later, the company released data logs of the vehicle which showed that it was being run by the driver at 118.5km/h just before impact. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>A special envoy is being sent by China to Russia and Ukraine next week with an aim to finalise a political settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, stated its foreign ministry on Friday.</p>

<p>China’s special representative for Eurasian affairs and former ambassador to Moscow, Li Hui, will also visit France, Germany and Poland, said the foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>China stated that the government remains neutral in the Russia-Ukraine war but has declared that it shares a ”no limits” relationship with Moscow. China also blames&nbsp;NATO and the United States for provoking the conflict.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A peace plan has been put forward by Beijing for Ukraine that has been largely dismissed by the supporters of the country who state that a resolution can only be reached when Russia ceases its attacks and its troops pull&nbsp;back from the Ukrainian territory.</p>

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<p>Last month, Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over the phone, establishing the stage for the diplomatic push.</p>

<p>“The visit of the Chinese representative to relevant countries expresses China’s commitment to promoting peace and negotiations,” Wang stated at a daily briefing on Friday.</p>

<p>China wishes to prevent an “escalation of the situation,” Wang added. The visit of Li will start next week but the officials have not released details of his&nbsp;schedule.</p>

<p>Previously, Beijing has avoided its involvement in conflicts with other countries but it appears the South Asian country is trying to project itself as a global diplomatic force after it worked as a mediator in talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia in March and arranged talks between the two nations which culminated in the restoration of diplomatic relations after a seven-year break.&nbsp;</p>

<p>China shares friendly ties with Moscow and the nation is also the biggest buyer of Russian gas and oil after the United States and its allies ended most purchases.</p>

<p>China, which considers Russia as a diplomatic partner in opposing the domination of the United States over global affairs, has not criticised Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and has exploited its status as the permanent UN Security Council member to deflect diplomatic attacks made on Russia.</p>

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<p>Wang further confirmed that Wang Yi, the top diplomat of the ruling Communist Party, held talks with US national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Wednesday and Thursday in Vienna, Austria. Wang stated that the two nations had “candid, in-depth, substantive, and constructive discussions” on improving and stabilising bilateral relations.</p>

<p>The relations between China and the United States have hit a historical low, and nosedived further in February after a suspected Chinese spy balloon was shot down by the US when it was spotted flying across the United States and Canada. Because of the incident, &nbsp;US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Beijing was postponed and has till now not been rescheduled.</p>

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A special envoy is being sent by China to Russia and Ukraine next week with an aim to finalise a political settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, stated its foreign ministry on Friday.

A special envoy is being sent by China to Russia and Ukraine next week with an aim to finalise a political settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, stated its foreign ministry on Friday. China’s special representative for Eurasian affairs and former ambassador to Moscow, Li Hui, will also visit France, Germany and Poland, said the foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin. China stated that the government remains neutral in the Russia-Ukraine war but has declared that it shares a ”no limits” relationship with Moscow. China also blames NATO and the United States for provoking the conflict. A peace plan has been put forward by Beijing for Ukraine that has been largely dismissed by the supporters of the country who state that a resolution can only be reached when Russia ceases its attacks and its troops pull back from the Ukrainian territory. ALSO READ | Zelensky says counteroffensive yet to start despite Kyiv's gains at frontline Last month, Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over the phone, establishing the stage for the diplomatic push. “The visit of the Chinese representative to relevant countries expresses China’s commitment to promoting peace and negotiations,” Wang stated at a daily briefing on Friday. China wishes to prevent an “escalation of the situation,” Wang added. The visit of Li will start next week but the officials have not released details of his schedule. Previously, Beijing has avoided its involvement in conflicts with other countries but it appears the South Asian country is trying to project itself as a global diplomatic force after it worked as a mediator in talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia in March and arranged talks between the two nations which culminated in the restoration of diplomatic relations after a seven-year break. China shares friendly ties with Moscow and the nation is also the biggest buyer of Russian gas and oil after the United States and its allies ended most purchases. China, which considers Russia as a diplomatic partner in opposing the domination of the United States over global affairs, has not criticised Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and has exploited its status as the permanent UN Security Council member to deflect diplomatic attacks made on Russia. WATCH | Russia-Ukraine War: Britain to supply Ukraine with long range cruise missiles Wang further confirmed that Wang Yi, the top diplomat of the ruling Communist Party, held talks with US national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Wednesday and Thursday in Vienna, Austria. Wang stated that the two nations had “candid, in-depth, substantive, and constructive discussions” on improving and stabilising bilateral relations. The relations between China and the United States have hit a historical low, and nosedived further in February after a suspected Chinese spy balloon was shot down by the US when it was spotted flying across the United States and Canada. Because of the incident, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Beijing was postponed and has till now not been rescheduled. (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. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

China to send special envoy to Russia, Ukraine, other nations to broker peace talks

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