American singer Miley Cyrus and actor Kaitlynn Carter who were stealing the limelight with their PDA's and linking rumours have decided to call it off. 
"Miley and Kaitlyn broke up," says a source quoted by People. 'They're still friends'. 
 
The news comes one week after the 26-year-old singer and the actor were spotted out in Los Angeles on Saturday. 
 
"They've been friends forever and were there for each other when they were both getting separated," the insider adds, "but they're just not in a romantic relationship anymore". 
 
The two had been spending quality time together since announcing their splits from their respective husbands, and a source previously told People&nbsp;they lived together in Los Angeles.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kaitlynn-carter-wears-m-ring-on-date-with-miley-cyrus-at-new-york-249245"> Kaitlynn Carter wears 'M'&nbsp;ring: read here&nbsp;</a> 
 
Earlier, the two ladies were spotted twinning in same colour outfits at the New York Fashion Week.

American singer Miley Cyrus and actor Kaitlynn Carter who were stealing the limelight with their PDA's and linking rumours have decided to call it off. "Miley and Kaitlyn broke up," says a source quoted by People.

American singer Miley Cyrus and actor Kaitlynn Carter who were stealing the limelight with their PDA's and linking rumours have decided to call it off. "Miley and Kaitlyn broke up," says a source quoted by People. 'They're still friends'. The news comes one week after the 26-year-old singer and the actor were spotted out in Los Angeles on Saturday. "They've been friends forever and were there for each other when they were both getting separated," the insider adds, "but they're just not in a romantic relationship anymore". The two had been spending quality time together since announcing their splits from their respective husbands, and a source previously told People they lived together in Los Angeles. Kaitlynn Carter wears 'M' ring: read here Earlier, the two ladies were spotted twinning in same colour outfits at the New York Fashion Week.

Miley Cyrus and Kaitlynn Carter not in romantic relationship anymore

Hong Kong reduced rail and bus links to the city's airport on Sunday and police stepped up security checks in a bid to scupper plans by pro-democracy <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-police-protesters-clash-in-16th-weekend-of-rallies-251060">protesters to disrupt the bustling transport hub</a>.

The airport -- the world's eighth busiest -- has become a frequent target for a protest movement pushing for greater democratic rights and police accountability.

Online forums used by the largely leaderless movement had called for a "stress test" of the airport on Sunday, code for disrupting travel links or occupying buildings.

But in a bid to stop large numbers of protesters making their way to the airport, transport operators on Sunday reduced the number of stations the city's Airport Express train would stop at and also pared down bus services.

Millions of pro-democracy supporters have taken to Hong Kong's streets for the past three months in the biggest challenge to China's rule since the city's handover from Britain in 1997.

With few protester demands met, violent clashes have become more intense and frequent.

Watch:&nbsp;Hong Kong still remains on the boil

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Early on in the movement protests at the airport were peaceful, with good-natured crowds of activists using the arrival hall to educate travellers about their goals.

Protesters then took a more hardline approach in a bid to ramp up pressure on Beijing and city leaders by denting Hong Kong's reputation as a stable business destination.

In late August, flights were severely disrupted for two days after crowds occupied the arrival and departure halls, physically halting passengers from taking flights and later beating two men they accused of being Chinese mainland spies.

A third major disruption occurred on September 1 when road and rail links to the airport were blocked, forcing many travellers to abandon vehicles and drag their luggage for kilometres.

Mall singing

In recent weeks police have shown a better ability to stymie attempts to disrupt the airport.

A promised "stress test" on September 7 failed to materialise when riot police fanned out across major stations, and train and bus services were reduced.

It is the 16th consecutive weekend Hong Kong has seen rallies or clashes.

The protests were ignited by a now-abandoned plan to allow extraditions to authoritarian mainland China, but after Beijing and local leaders took a hard line the movement snowballed and became much wider.

Core demands from protesters include an inquiry into the police, an amnesty for those arrested and universal suffrage -- all rejected by authorities and Beijing.

Earlier this month city leader Carrie Lam abandoned the extradition bill and called for dialogue but the concessions was viewed as too little, too late by many.

As a result, the protests show little sign of abating.

On Saturday police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse hardcore activists throwing rocks and petrol bombs in two towns near the border with mainland China.

On Sunday afternoon hundreds gathered in a mall in the district of Sha Tin to sing a popular protest anthem.

Protesters are aiming to draw out large crowds next weekend -- the fifth anniversary of the start of a previous round of failed democracy protests -- and on October 1, the 70th anniversary of the founding of communist China.

Hong Kong reduced rail and bus links to the city's airport on Sunday and police stepped up security checks in a bid to scupper plans by pro-democracy protesters to disrupt the bustling transport hub.

Hong Kong reduced rail and bus links to the city's airport on Sunday and police stepped up security checks in a bid to scupper plans by pro-democracy protesters to disrupt the bustling transport hub. The airport -- the world's eighth busiest -- has become a frequent target for a protest movement pushing for greater democratic rights and police accountability. Online forums used by the largely leaderless movement had called for a "stress test" of the airport on Sunday, code for disrupting travel links or occupying buildings. But in a bid to stop large numbers of protesters making their way to the airport, transport operators on Sunday reduced the number of stations the city's Airport Express train would stop at and also pared down bus services. Millions of pro-democracy supporters have taken to Hong Kong's streets for the past three months in the biggest challenge to China's rule since the city's handover from Britain in 1997. With few protester demands met, violent clashes have become more intense and frequent. Watch: Hong Kong still remains on the boil Early on in the movement protests at the airport were peaceful, with good-natured crowds of activists using the arrival hall to educate travellers about their goals. Protesters then took a more hardline approach in a bid to ramp up pressure on Beijing and city leaders by denting Hong Kong's reputation as a stable business destination. In late August, flights were severely disrupted for two days after crowds occupied the arrival and departure halls, physically halting passengers from taking flights and later beating two men they accused of being Chinese mainland spies. A third major disruption occurred on September 1 when road and rail links to the airport were blocked, forcing many travellers to abandon vehicles and drag their luggage for kilometres. Mall singing In recent weeks police have shown a better ability to stymie attempts to disrupt the airport. A promised "stress test" on September 7 failed to materialise when riot police fanned out across major stations, and train and bus services were reduced. It is the 16th consecutive weekend Hong Kong has seen rallies or clashes. The protests were ignited by a now-abandoned plan to allow extraditions to authoritarian mainland China, but after Beijing and local leaders took a hard line the movement snowballed and became much wider. Core demands from protesters include an inquiry into the police, an amnesty for those arrested and universal suffrage -- all rejected by authorities and Beijing. Earlier this month city leader Carrie Lam abandoned the extradition bill and called for dialogue but the concessions was viewed as too little, too late by many. As a result, the protests show little sign of abating. On Saturday police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse hardcore activists throwing rocks and petrol bombs in two towns near the border with mainland China. On Sunday afternoon hundreds gathered in a mall in the district of Sha Tin to sing a popular protest anthem. Protesters are aiming to draw out large crowds next weekend -- the fifth anniversary of the start of a previous round of failed democracy protests -- and on October 1, the 70th anniversary of the founding of communist China.

Hong Kong curbs airport links as protesters vow 'stress test'

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-howdy-modi-diaspora-event-meet-with-trump-multilateral-engagements-to-unga-address-pm-modis-jam-packed-us-schedule-251007">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> met and interacted with a delegation of Kashmiri Pandits, in Houston.

One of the members of the Kashmiri Pandit group went on to kiss PM Modi’s hands to thank him on behalf of 7 lakh Kashmiri Pandits.&nbsp;

The delegation thanked the prime minister for the scrapping of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

PMO India tweeted, ''In Houston, a delegation of the Kashmiri Pandit community met the Prime Minister. They unequivocally supported the steps being taken for the progress of India and empowerment of every Indian.''

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Surinder Kaul who represents the Kashmiri Pandit community said, ''PM told us you've suffered a lot, together we've to build new Kashmir. Our youth presented him with the messages that the community have prepared for him. I presented a memorandum on behalf of the community. He gladly accepted that.''

''We thanked him on behalf of the 700,000 Kashmiri Pandits all over the globe for such a historic decision. We assured him that our community will work with the govt to fulfil your dream for a Kashmir which is peaceful, full of growth where people are all happy,'' Kaul further added.

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Through the memorandum, the Kashmiri Pandits requested PM Modi, ''That a task force or advisory council from our community be established under Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to bring together community leaders, subject matter experts and key stakeholders to help in the development of plan to repatriate Kashmiri Pandits to the region.''

It further added that, ''We look forward to working with Government of India and newly constituted Union Territories to bring inclusive and sustainable development for benefit of all. We &nbsp;look forward to returning home in order to restore Kashmiri civilization’s core values of peace, pluralism, religious freedom.''

The prime minister also met with the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/prime-minister-narendra-modi-meets-sikh-and-bohra-community-in-houston-251110">members of Sikh and Bohra communities</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/narendra-modi-in-us-pm-holds-fruitful-interaction-with-energy-sector-ceos-in-houston-says-mea-251106">top energy sector CEOs</a> at a Roundtable meeting on day one of his US visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport at Houston, Texas on Saturday on a week-long visit to the United States.

PM Modi US visit: Countdown to 'Howdy Modi' event begins

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PM Modi is scheduled to address 50,000 Indian diaspora today in Houston in an event called<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pm-modi-us-visit-50000-people-to-attend-howdy-modi-event-251112"> ''Howdy Modi''</a>.

The event which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump will see the giant NRG stadium filled to the capacity.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met and interacted with a delegation of Kashmiri Pandits, in Houston. One of the members of the Kashmiri Pandit group went on to kiss PM Modi’s hands to thank him on behalf of 7 lakh Kashmiri Pandits.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met and interacted with a delegation of Kashmiri Pandits, in Houston. One of the members of the Kashmiri Pandit group went on to kiss PM Modi’s hands to thank him on behalf of 7 lakh Kashmiri Pandits. The delegation thanked the prime minister for the scrapping of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. PMO India tweeted, ''In Houston, a delegation of the Kashmiri Pandit community met the Prime Minister. They unequivocally supported the steps being taken for the progress of India and empowerment of every Indian.'' In Houston, a delegation of the Kashmiri Pandit community met the Prime Minister. They unequivocally supported the steps being taken for the progress of India and empowerment of every Indian. pic.twitter.com/KrIYemBBKB — PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 22, 2019 × Surinder Kaul who represents the Kashmiri Pandit community said, ''PM told us you've suffered a lot, together we've to build new Kashmir. Our youth presented him with the messages that the community have prepared for him. I presented a memorandum on behalf of the community. He gladly accepted that.'' ''We thanked him on behalf of the 700,000 Kashmiri Pandits all over the globe for such a historic decision. We assured him that our community will work with the govt to fulfil your dream for a Kashmir which is peaceful, full of growth where people are all happy,'' Kaul further added. #WATCH United States: A delegation of Kashmiri Pandits meets and interacts with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A member kisses PM Modi's hands and says, "Thank you on behalf of 7 Lakh Kashmiri Pandits." pic.twitter.com/8xKBqNlOvM — ANI (@ANI) September 22, 2019 × Through the memorandum, the Kashmiri Pandits requested PM Modi, ''That a task force or advisory council from our community be established under Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to bring together community leaders, subject matter experts and key stakeholders to help in the development of plan to repatriate Kashmiri Pandits to the region.'' It further added that, ''We look forward to working with Government of India and newly constituted Union Territories to bring inclusive and sustainable development for benefit of all. We look forward to returning home in order to restore Kashmiri civilization’s core values of peace, pluralism, religious freedom.'' The prime minister also met with the members of Sikh and Bohra communities and with top energy sector CEOs at a Roundtable meeting on day one of his US visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport at Houston, Texas on Saturday on a week-long visit to the United States. PM Modi US visit: Countdown to 'Howdy Modi' event begins PM Modi is scheduled to address 50,000 Indian diaspora today in Houston in an event called ''Howdy Modi''. The event which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump will see the giant NRG stadium filled to the capacity.

You have suffered a lot, together we have to build new Kashmir: PM Modi tells Kashmir Pandits in Houston

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) working president JP Nadda will on September 25 inaugurate the Jan-Jagran Abhiyan in Delhi, a campaign to make people aware about abrogation Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Jan Jagran event is a public awareness campaign to apprise people about the outcome of the revocation of Article 370.

"The BJP wants to make Delhi people aware about the revocation of Article 370. In this direction, BJP is going to start a Jan Jagran campaign which will be inaugurated by BJP working president JP Nadda on September 25. The campaign will last for next 15 days," BJP MLA and Leader of Opposition, Vijender Gupta, said in a press conference.

"We will reach to every corner of Delhi under this campaign and interact with people and answer all their queries about the decision taken by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government for the development of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh," he added.&nbsp;

Under the Jan Jagaran Abhiyan, there will be public awareness in 370 places across the national capital, in which small gatherings and many campaigns will be carried out.&nbsp;

The BJP's Jan Jagran campaign comes ahead of the Assembly polls in Delhi.&nbsp;

The campaign is likely to attract lakh of voters.&nbsp;

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) working president JP Nadda will on September 25 inaugurate the Jan-Jagran Abhiyan in Delhi, a campaign to make people aware about abrogation Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) working president JP Nadda will on September 25 inaugurate the Jan-Jagran Abhiyan in Delhi, a campaign to make people aware about abrogation Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. The Jan Jagran event is a public awareness campaign to apprise people about the outcome of the revocation of Article 370. "The BJP wants to make Delhi people aware about the revocation of Article 370. In this direction, BJP is going to start a Jan Jagran campaign which will be inaugurated by BJP working president JP Nadda on September 25. The campaign will last for next 15 days," BJP MLA and Leader of Opposition, Vijender Gupta, said in a press conference. "We will reach to every corner of Delhi under this campaign and interact with people and answer all their queries about the decision taken by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government for the development of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh," he added. Under the Jan Jagaran Abhiyan, there will be public awareness in 370 places across the national capital, in which small gatherings and many campaigns will be carried out. The BJP's Jan Jagran campaign comes ahead of the Assembly polls in Delhi. The campaign is likely to attract lakh of voters.

Delhi: BJP working president JP Nadda to inaugurate campaign to spread awareness on Article 370

BS Yediyurappa-led Karnataka government has issued notification regarding the revised fines on select traffic offences.

The state government has slashed rates on several traffic offences under, The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, but has kept penalties for drunken driving unchanged.

As per the latest order issued on Saturday, the fine for not wearing a helmet and seat belt while driving has been reduced to Rs 500 as against the prescribed amount of Rs 1000 in the new Motor Vehicle Act.

For allowing an unauthorised person to drive vehicles, the fines for two-wheelers and three-wheelers will be Rs 1000, Rs 2000 for LMV and Rs 5000 for other vehicles.

The rates have been slashed "In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 200 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Central Act 59 of 1988) read with Section 21 of the General Clauses Act, 1897," read the notification by the state government.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Transport Minister, Laxman Sangappa Savadi had earlier said the fine rates under the new Act will be revised.

Before that, Yediyurappa had directed the state transport department to slash fines under the amended Motor Vehicles Act 2019.

"Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa today instructed officials to study the Gujarat model of revised traffic fines to implement something similar in Karnataka," the Chief Minister's office said in a statement.

Gujarat has already reduced the fine for not wearing a helmet and set belt to Rs 500 as against the prescribed amount of Rs 1000 in the new Motor Vehicle Act. Driving without a valid license will cost Rs 2,000 to bikers and Rs 3,000 to four-wheelers as against Rs 5,000 mentioned in the act.

States like Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Punjab have put the new rules on hold.

BS Yediyurappa-led Karnataka government has issued notification regarding the revised fines on select traffic offences. The state government has slashed rates on several traffic offences under, The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, but has kept penalties for drunken driving unchanged.

BS Yediyurappa-led Karnataka government has issued notification regarding the revised fines on select traffic offences. The state government has slashed rates on several traffic offences under, The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, but has kept penalties for drunken driving unchanged. As per the latest order issued on Saturday, the fine for not wearing a helmet and seat belt while driving has been reduced to Rs 500 as against the prescribed amount of Rs 1000 in the new Motor Vehicle Act. For allowing an unauthorised person to drive vehicles, the fines for two-wheelers and three-wheelers will be Rs 1000, Rs 2000 for LMV and Rs 5000 for other vehicles. The rates have been slashed "In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 200 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Central Act 59 of 1988) read with Section 21 of the General Clauses Act, 1897," read the notification by the state government. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Transport Minister, Laxman Sangappa Savadi had earlier said the fine rates under the new Act will be revised. Before that, Yediyurappa had directed the state transport department to slash fines under the amended Motor Vehicles Act 2019. "Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa today instructed officials to study the Gujarat model of revised traffic fines to implement something similar in Karnataka," the Chief Minister's office said in a statement. Gujarat has already reduced the fine for not wearing a helmet and set belt to Rs 500 as against the prescribed amount of Rs 1000 in the new Motor Vehicle Act. Driving without a valid license will cost Rs 2,000 to bikers and Rs 3,000 to four-wheelers as against Rs 5,000 mentioned in the act. States like Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Punjab have put the new rules on hold.

Karnataka slashes penalties for traffic offences under Motor Vehicle Act

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-arrives-in-houston-kickstarts-his-week-long-packed-us-visit-251087">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> will inaugurate a 50kW&nbsp;'Gandhi Solar Park' at the United Nations&nbsp;on September 24.

India has gifted $1&nbsp;million for a Solar Panel and Green Roof Project under which solar panels will be installed on the rooftop of the headquarters of United Nations headquarters.

The energy that will be generated in the park is equivalent to energy that would have been created through the use of 30,000 kilograms of coal.

It also has carbon sequestration of 1000 seedlings which will grow into trees over 10 years.

The plant's annual system output will be 86,244 kWh which is equal to Co2 emissions from 30,246 Kg of coal burnt.

In total 193 photovoltaic panels have been set up with each panel having a size of 71.41kw.

Alongside the solar panels, there is also a green roof which has vegetation.

It is the first time that solar energy will be produced at the UN headquarters in New York.

PM Modi arrived at Houston, US for 'Howdy Modi' show today

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport at Houston, Texas on Saturday on a week-long visit to the United States.

PM Modi is scheduled to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/howdy-modi-prime-minister-to-address-his-biggest-ever-us-rally-this-weekend-250911">address&nbsp;50,000 Indian diaspora</a> today in Houston in an event called ''Howdy Modi''.

The event at Houston on September 22 will be the largest gathering for an elected foreign leader other than the Pope and it will be a celebration of the cultures of India and the US.&nbsp;

The event which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump will see the giant NRG stadium filled to the capacity.

Ahead of the big event — US President Donald Trump has said that he could announce something from the stage. Howdy Modi is an opportunity for US President Trump to win some support from the Indian community. The next presidential election in America is scheduled for 2020 in which the influential Indian-American community is expected to play a big role. Trump, a Republican, has already announced his candidature.

According to a 2018 survey, Indian Americas are much more disapproving of Trump — than the average Asian Americans.

This will be the third meeting between Modi and Trump this year. The previous two were on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Japan in June and the G7 Summit in France in July.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a 50kW 'Gandhi Solar Park' at the United Nations on September 24. India has gifted $1 million for a Solar Panel and Green Roof Project under which solar panels will be installed on the rooftop of the headquarters of United Nations headquarters.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a 50kW 'Gandhi Solar Park' at the United Nations on September 24. India has gifted $1 million for a Solar Panel and Green Roof Project under which solar panels will be installed on the rooftop of the headquarters of United Nations headquarters. The energy that will be generated in the park is equivalent to energy that would have been created through the use of 30,000 kilograms of coal. It also has carbon sequestration of 1000 seedlings which will grow into trees over 10 years. The plant's annual system output will be 86,244 kWh which is equal to Co2 emissions from 30,246 Kg of coal burnt. In total 193 photovoltaic panels have been set up with each panel having a size of 71.41kw. Alongside the solar panels, there is also a green roof which has vegetation. It is the first time that solar energy will be produced at the UN headquarters in New York. PM Modi arrived at Houston, US for 'Howdy Modi' show today Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport at Houston, Texas on Saturday on a week-long visit to the United States. PM Modi is scheduled to address 50,000 Indian diaspora today in Houston in an event called ''Howdy Modi''. The event at Houston on September 22 will be the largest gathering for an elected foreign leader other than the Pope and it will be a celebration of the cultures of India and the US. The event which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump will see the giant NRG stadium filled to the capacity. Ahead of the big event — US President Donald Trump has said that he could announce something from the stage. Howdy Modi is an opportunity for US President Trump to win some support from the Indian community. The next presidential election in America is scheduled for 2020 in which the influential Indian-American community is expected to play a big role. Trump, a Republican, has already announced his candidature. According to a 2018 survey, Indian Americas are much more disapproving of Trump — than the average Asian Americans. This will be the third meeting between Modi and Trump this year. The previous two were on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Japan in June and the G7 Summit in France in July.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate 'Gandhi Solar Park' at United Nations on September 24

The United Nations envoy for Yemen welcomed Saturday an offer from the country's Houthi rebels to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/yemens-houthis-say-aramco-plants-still-a-target-report-249938">halt all attacks on Saudi Arabia</a>, saying it could bring an end to years of bloody conflict.

Implementation of the initiative by the Houthis "in good faith could send a powerful message of the will to end the war," Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths said.&nbsp;

The Iran-backed Houthis, which control the capital Sanaa and other parts of Yemen, have been fighting against a Saudi-led coalition which supports the country's internationally recognized government in a devastating five-year war.

Griffiths hailed "the desire for a political solution to end the conflict" in a statement issued from UN headquarters in New York.

On Friday, the Houthis proposed halting attacks on Saudi Arabia as part of a peace initiative.

Saudi Arabia gave a cautious response, with the minister of state for foreign affairs Adel al-Jubeir saying on Saturday, "We judge other parties by their deeds, actions and not by their words, so we will see (whether) they actually do this or not."

Griffiths stressed "the importance of taking advantage of this opportunity and moving forward with all necessary steps to reduce violence, military escalation and unhelpful rhetoric."

The Houthis' announcement comes after a wave of drone strikes last weekend on Saudi oil installations, which knocked out half of Saudi Arabia's production and sent shock waves through energy markets.&nbsp;

The attacks were claimed by Yemen's Houthis, but the United States says it has concluded the strikes involved cruise missiles from Iran.

Yemen's conflict has killed tens of thousands of people -- most of them civilians -- and driven millions more to the brink of famine in what the United Nations calls the world's worst humanitarian crisis.

The United Nations envoy for Yemen welcomed Saturday an offer from the country's Houthi rebels to halt all attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying it could bring an end to years of bloody conflict.

The United Nations envoy for Yemen welcomed Saturday an offer from the country's Houthi rebels to halt all attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying it could bring an end to years of bloody conflict. Implementation of the initiative by the Houthis "in good faith could send a powerful message of the will to end the war," Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths said. The Iran-backed Houthis, which control the capital Sanaa and other parts of Yemen, have been fighting against a Saudi-led coalition which supports the country's internationally recognized government in a devastating five-year war. Griffiths hailed "the desire for a political solution to end the conflict" in a statement issued from UN headquarters in New York. On Friday, the Houthis proposed halting attacks on Saudi Arabia as part of a peace initiative. Saudi Arabia gave a cautious response, with the minister of state for foreign affairs Adel al-Jubeir saying on Saturday, "We judge other parties by their deeds, actions and not by their words, so we will see (whether) they actually do this or not." Griffiths stressed "the importance of taking advantage of this opportunity and moving forward with all necessary steps to reduce violence, military escalation and unhelpful rhetoric." The Houthis' announcement comes after a wave of drone strikes last weekend on Saudi oil installations, which knocked out half of Saudi Arabia's production and sent shock waves through energy markets. The attacks were claimed by Yemen's Houthis, but the United States says it has concluded the strikes involved cruise missiles from Iran. Yemen's conflict has killed tens of thousands of people -- most of them civilians -- and driven millions more to the brink of famine in what the United Nations calls the world's worst humanitarian crisis.

United Nations welcomes Houthi offer to halt all attacks on Saudi Arabia

Typhoon Tapah approached southwestern Japan Sunday, with heavy rain and strong winds grounding hundreds of regional flights.

Tapah, with gusts up to 162 kilometres&nbsp;per hour, was expected to draw near Nagasaki prefecture overnight, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

It was on course to travel through the channel between Japan and the Korean Peninsula before moving toward northern Japan on Monday when it is expected to weaken and be downgraded, the agency said.

The storm prompted cancellations of more than 400 domestic flights, according to national broadcaster NHK.

"Serious caution is warranted for violent winds, high waves, and landslides," said Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency in a statement.

So far the typhoon has caused 21 minor injuries, mostly in a southern island region of Okinawa that was hit by the storm earlier.

Evacuation advisories have been issued to more than 2,000 regional residents, according to the disaster management agency.

Tapah follows on the trail of Typhoon Faxai, which barrelled through Tokyo earlier this month, packing record winds that brought down power lines, caused travel chaos and disrupted Rugby World Cup preparations.

It resulted in a lengthy blackout on the outskirts of Tokyo that left tens of thousands of people without power for more than a week.

Typhoon Tapah approached southwestern Japan Sunday, with heavy rain and strong winds grounding hundreds of regional flights. Tapah, with gusts up to 162 kilometres per hour, was expected to draw near Nagasaki prefecture overnight, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Typhoon Tapah approached southwestern Japan Sunday, with heavy rain and strong winds grounding hundreds of regional flights. Tapah, with gusts up to 162 kilometres per hour, was expected to draw near Nagasaki prefecture overnight, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. It was on course to travel through the channel between Japan and the Korean Peninsula before moving toward northern Japan on Monday when it is expected to weaken and be downgraded, the agency said. The storm prompted cancellations of more than 400 domestic flights, according to national broadcaster NHK. "Serious caution is warranted for violent winds, high waves, and landslides," said Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency in a statement. So far the typhoon has caused 21 minor injuries, mostly in a southern island region of Okinawa that was hit by the storm earlier. Evacuation advisories have been issued to more than 2,000 regional residents, according to the disaster management agency. Tapah follows on the trail of Typhoon Faxai, which barrelled through Tokyo earlier this month, packing record winds that brought down power lines, caused travel chaos and disrupted Rugby World Cup preparations. It resulted in a lengthy blackout on the outskirts of Tokyo that left tens of thousands of people without power for more than a week.

Flights cancelled as Typhoon Tapah approaches Japan

&nbsp;A day after the Election Commission announced dates for the Haryana Assembly elections, the manifesto committee of the Haryana Congress will hold its first meeting here on Sunday.

The committee under the chairperson of Kiran Choudhary will discuss and mull over the party`s manifesto for the upcoming elections.

The Congress party has already requested people of the state to come up with suggestions for its manifesto.

Prominent leaders of Haryana Congress, including state president Kumari Selja, former Chief Minister and Congress legislature party leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda and others, will be present at the meeting.

"We have been receiving suggestions from all sections of society including farmers and their organizations, employees, contractual teachers, etc. We will include the suggestions in our manifesto to make it an inclusive one. Our manifesto will be 'Jan Goshna Patr' that will cater to all sections of society including Dalits, backward, women, youth, etc," said Kumari Selja.

"BJP in its last manifesto promised almost 150 things but delivered none," she added.

Amid dissidence in Haryana unit of the Congress, earlier this month the party-appointed Rajya Sabha MP Kumari Selja as the president of the state unit and also named senior leader Hooda as the CLP chief and Chairman of the State Election Committee.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday announced the single-phase voting for Haryana Assembly elections on October 21, while the counting of votes will take place on October 24.

Haryana has a strength of 90 seats out of which 17 are reserved for SC and none for ST.

There are 1.82 crore registered voters in the state out of which 1.07 lakh are service voters.

Manohar Lal Khattar-led BJP government is in power in Haryana after the party won 47 out of a total of 90 seats in the 2014 Assembly elections, while the Congress was restricted to just 15 seats.

A day after the Election Commission announced dates for the Haryana Assembly elections, the manifesto committee of the Haryana Congress will hold its first meeting here on Sunday.

A day after the Election Commission announced dates for the Haryana Assembly elections, the manifesto committee of the Haryana Congress will hold its first meeting here on Sunday. The committee under the chairperson of Kiran Choudhary will discuss and mull over the party`s manifesto for the upcoming elections. The Congress party has already requested people of the state to come up with suggestions for its manifesto. Prominent leaders of Haryana Congress, including state president Kumari Selja, former Chief Minister and Congress legislature party leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda and others, will be present at the meeting. "We have been receiving suggestions from all sections of society including farmers and their organizations, employees, contractual teachers, etc. We will include the suggestions in our manifesto to make it an inclusive one. Our manifesto will be 'Jan Goshna Patr' that will cater to all sections of society including Dalits, backward, women, youth, etc," said Kumari Selja. "BJP in its last manifesto promised almost 150 things but delivered none," she added. Amid dissidence in Haryana unit of the Congress, earlier this month the party-appointed Rajya Sabha MP Kumari Selja as the president of the state unit and also named senior leader Hooda as the CLP chief and Chairman of the State Election Committee. The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday announced the single-phase voting for Haryana Assembly elections on October 21, while the counting of votes will take place on October 24. Haryana has a strength of 90 seats out of which 17 are reserved for SC and none for ST. There are 1.82 crore registered voters in the state out of which 1.07 lakh are service voters. Manohar Lal Khattar-led BJP government is in power in Haryana after the party won 47 out of a total of 90 seats in the 2014 Assembly elections, while the Congress was restricted to just 15 seats.

Haryana Congress to meet today to discuss manifesto for Assembly election

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall and thundershowers in some parts of the state on Sunday.

The IMD Shimla made the predictions at&nbsp;noon for the next three hours in the day.

"Light to moderate rainfall and thundershowers accompanied with hail very likely to occur in the districts of Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Chamba, and Kangra," the weather body said in its bulletin.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall and thundershowers in some parts of the state on Sunday. The IMD Shimla made the predictions at noon for the next three hours in the day.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall and thundershowers in some parts of the state on Sunday. The IMD Shimla made the predictions at noon for the next three hours in the day. "Light to moderate rainfall and thundershowers accompanied with hail very likely to occur in the districts of Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Chamba, and Kangra," the weather body said in its bulletin.

IMD predicts rainfall, thunderstorm in parts of Himachal Pradesh today

Tanzania is refusing to provide detailed information on suspected Ebola cases, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said, a rare public rebuke as the region struggles to contain an outbreak already declared a global health emergency.

Transparency and speed are key to combating the deadly hemorrhagic fever because the disease can spread rapidly. Contacts of any potentially infected person must be quarantined and the public warned to step up precautions like handwashing.

WHO said in a statement released late on Saturday that it was made aware on September 10 of the death of a patient in Dar es Salaam, and unofficially told the next day that the person tested positive for Ebola. The woman had died on September 8.

"Identified contacts of the deceased were unofficially reported to be quarantined in various sites in the country," the statement said.

WHO said it was unofficially told that Tanzania had two other possible Ebola cases. One had tested negative and there was no information on the other one.

Officially, the Tanzanian government said last weekend it had no confirmed or suspected cases of Ebola. The government did not address the death of the woman directly and did not provide any further information.

Despite several requests "clinical data, results of the investigations, possible contacts and potential laboratory tests performed have not been communicated to WHO," the UN health agency said.

"The limited available official information from Tanzanian authorities represents a challenge."

Authorities in the east and central Africa have been on high alert for possible spill-overs of Ebola from the Democratic Republic of Congo where a year-long outbreak has killed more than 2,000 people.

'Fears Spread'

Last week the US health secretary, Alex Azar criticized Tanzania for its failure to share information on the possible outbreak. The next day he dispatched a senior US health official to Tanzania.

Uganda, which neighbours Congo, has already recorded several cases after sick patients crossed the border. A quick government response there prevented the disease spreading.

The 34-year-old woman who died in Dar es Salaam had travelled to Uganda, according to a leaked internal WHO document circulated earlier this month. She showed signs of Ebola including headache, fever, rash, bloody diarrhoea on August 10 and eventually died on September 8.

Tanzania is heavily reliant on tourism and an outbreak of Ebola would likely lead to a dip in visitor numbers.

The WHO statement is not the first time international organizations have queried information from the government of President John Magufuli, nicknamed The Bulldozer for his pugnacious ruling style.

Earlier this year both the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund contradicted the government's economic growth figure for 2018.

Tanzania is refusing to provide detailed information on suspected Ebola cases, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said, a rare public rebuke as the region struggles to contain an outbreak already declared a global health emergency.

Tanzania is refusing to provide detailed information on suspected Ebola cases, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said, a rare public rebuke as the region struggles to contain an outbreak already declared a global health emergency. Transparency and speed are key to combating the deadly hemorrhagic fever because the disease can spread rapidly. Contacts of any potentially infected person must be quarantined and the public warned to step up precautions like handwashing. WHO said in a statement released late on Saturday that it was made aware on September 10 of the death of a patient in Dar es Salaam, and unofficially told the next day that the person tested positive for Ebola. The woman had died on September 8. "Identified contacts of the deceased were unofficially reported to be quarantined in various sites in the country," the statement said. WHO said it was unofficially told that Tanzania had two other possible Ebola cases. One had tested negative and there was no information on the other one. Officially, the Tanzanian government said last weekend it had no confirmed or suspected cases of Ebola. The government did not address the death of the woman directly and did not provide any further information. Despite several requests "clinical data, results of the investigations, possible contacts and potential laboratory tests performed have not been communicated to WHO," the UN health agency said. "The limited available official information from Tanzanian authorities represents a challenge." Authorities in the east and central Africa have been on high alert for possible spill-overs of Ebola from the Democratic Republic of Congo where a year-long outbreak has killed more than 2,000 people. 'Fears Spread' Last week the US health secretary, Alex Azar criticized Tanzania for its failure to share information on the possible outbreak. The next day he dispatched a senior US health official to Tanzania. Uganda, which neighbours Congo, has already recorded several cases after sick patients crossed the border. A quick government response there prevented the disease spreading. The 34-year-old woman who died in Dar es Salaam had travelled to Uganda, according to a leaked internal WHO document circulated earlier this month. She showed signs of Ebola including headache, fever, rash, bloody diarrhoea on August 10 and eventually died on September 8. Tanzania is heavily reliant on tourism and an outbreak of Ebola would likely lead to a dip in visitor numbers. The WHO statement is not the first time international organizations have queried information from the government of President John Magufuli, nicknamed The Bulldozer for his pugnacious ruling style. Earlier this year both the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund contradicted the government's economic growth figure for 2018.

Tanzania not sharing information on Ebola: World Health Organization

Britain's main opposition Labour Party begins its annual conference on Sunday desperately searching for a coherent Brexit plan to stem a potential drubbing in a looming election.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's moment of truth comes with the crisis-torn country hurtling toward an October 31 exit from the European Union without a plan for future trade.

Yet the same divisions over Europe that saw Boris Johnson's right-wing Conservatives lose their working majority are also tearing apart Labour on the left.

The 119-year-old party's support base consists of cosmopolitan city-dwelling europhiles and traditional working-class communities that rejected Brussels in the 2016 referendum.

Polls show these views have become even more entrenched today a polarisation that further complicates Corbyn's bid to find a unifying stance.

The strongly anti-European Brexit Party and the pro-EU Liberal Democrats are eroding Labour's support on both flanks, according to recent polls.

Labour officials will hunker down in a swanky hotel on England's south coast Sunday night to whittle down their Brexit options to a single position that will be either rejected or approved Monday.

Corbyn has given every indication that he wants Labour to stay neutral on the defining issue of UK politics.

"No, I am not sitting on the fence," he insisted in a testy ITV interview Friday.

He has promised to negotiate a new divorce deal that maintains closer EU relations and then hold another referendum in which remaining in the bloc is the other option.

But he would not say which of the two he would campaign for or whether he actually wants to stay or go.

"The British people will make that final decision," Corbyn told ITV.

'Ugly polls'

Efforts to keep the peace by appeasing both wings of his party are not sitting well with voters ahead of an early election that most expect to happen within months.

A September YouGov survey showed that just half of self-identifying Labour supporters trust Corbyn's ability to "make the right decisions on Brexit".

The same poll said that fewer than 10 per cent believed the 2016 Brexit decision was "right".

And an Ipsos MORI analysis found Corbyn's net satisfaction rating at 60. No opposition leader has fared worse in more than forty years.

"This strategy of being all things to all people on Brexit it paid off partly in 2017 (elections), but it's not clear that it's going to pay off again," said London School of Economics analyst Sara Hobolt.

"I think it wouldn't be right for Labour to have no opinion on such a big decision," Labour's foreign affairs spokeswoman Emily Thornberry agreed.

"Labour should campaign for remain," she told The Guardian.

'Party discipline'

The push for Labour to reject Brexit is being resisted by a eurosceptic core of socialist Corbyn supporters who include his closest aides.

The rise of the veteran leftist followed a 2015 change in Labour leadership election rules that gave equal weight to the votes of both rank-and-file members and MPs.

Corbyn's left-wing views resonated with members and young people disillusioned by the New Labour approach of Tony Blair's more centrist government.

Tens of thousands joined the party and transformed its platform.

A group called Momentum that helped Corbyn become the leader that year unsuccessfully tried Saturday to abolish the post of the party's pro-European deputy leader Tom Watson.

Corbyn intervened and the second vote scheduled for Sunday was called off.

But Momentum boss Jon Lansman said it was time to instill party discipline and for everyone to adopt Corbyn's neutrality in Europe.

"We need to make sure the deputy leader role is properly accountable to the membership," he said.

'Radical transformation'

Corbyn has sought to move past Brexit and campaign on a more traditionally Labour agenda of workers' rights and clean climate policies.

Some of the proposals that could come up for a vote at the conference include a plan to give 10 per cent of UK companies' shares to workers over the next 10 years.

The Financial Times called this "one of the biggest state expropriations of assets seen in a western democracy".

Momentum also wants Labour to commit to a net-zero carbon emissions target by 2030 and to "abolish private schools" in a "radical and transformational" election platform.

The various motions will be put for a vote before Corbyn concludes the conference with a keynote address Wednesday.

Britain's main opposition Labour Party begins its annual conference on Sunday desperately searching for a coherent Brexit plan to stem a potential drubbing in a looming election.

Britain's main opposition Labour Party begins its annual conference on Sunday desperately searching for a coherent Brexit plan to stem a potential drubbing in a looming election. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's moment of truth comes with the crisis-torn country hurtling toward an October 31 exit from the European Union without a plan for future trade. Yet the same divisions over Europe that saw Boris Johnson's right-wing Conservatives lose their working majority are also tearing apart Labour on the left. The 119-year-old party's support base consists of cosmopolitan city-dwelling europhiles and traditional working-class communities that rejected Brussels in the 2016 referendum. Polls show these views have become even more entrenched today a polarisation that further complicates Corbyn's bid to find a unifying stance. The strongly anti-European Brexit Party and the pro-EU Liberal Democrats are eroding Labour's support on both flanks, according to recent polls. Labour officials will hunker down in a swanky hotel on England's south coast Sunday night to whittle down their Brexit options to a single position that will be either rejected or approved Monday. Corbyn has given every indication that he wants Labour to stay neutral on the defining issue of UK politics. "No, I am not sitting on the fence," he insisted in a testy ITV interview Friday. He has promised to negotiate a new divorce deal that maintains closer EU relations and then hold another referendum in which remaining in the bloc is the other option. But he would not say which of the two he would campaign for or whether he actually wants to stay or go. "The British people will make that final decision," Corbyn told ITV. 'Ugly polls' Efforts to keep the peace by appeasing both wings of his party are not sitting well with voters ahead of an early election that most expect to happen within months. A September YouGov survey showed that just half of self-identifying Labour supporters trust Corbyn's ability to "make the right decisions on Brexit". The same poll said that fewer than 10 per cent believed the 2016 Brexit decision was "right". And an Ipsos MORI analysis found Corbyn's net satisfaction rating at 60. No opposition leader has fared worse in more than forty years. "This strategy of being all things to all people on Brexit it paid off partly in 2017 (elections), but it's not clear that it's going to pay off again," said London School of Economics analyst Sara Hobolt. "I think it wouldn't be right for Labour to have no opinion on such a big decision," Labour's foreign affairs spokeswoman Emily Thornberry agreed. "Labour should campaign for remain," she told The Guardian. 'Party discipline' The push for Labour to reject Brexit is being resisted by a eurosceptic core of socialist Corbyn supporters who include his closest aides. The rise of the veteran leftist followed a 2015 change in Labour leadership election rules that gave equal weight to the votes of both rank-and-file members and MPs. Corbyn's left-wing views resonated with members and young people disillusioned by the New Labour approach of Tony Blair's more centrist government. Tens of thousands joined the party and transformed its platform. A group called Momentum that helped Corbyn become the leader that year unsuccessfully tried Saturday to abolish the post of the party's pro-European deputy leader Tom Watson. Corbyn intervened and the second vote scheduled for Sunday was called off. But Momentum boss Jon Lansman said it was time to instill party discipline and for everyone to adopt Corbyn's neutrality in Europe. "We need to make sure the deputy leader role is properly accountable to the membership," he said. 'Radical transformation' Corbyn has sought to move past Brexit and campaign on a more traditionally Labour agenda of workers' rights and clean climate policies. Some of the proposals that could come up for a vote at the conference include a plan to give 10 per cent of UK companies' shares to workers over the next 10 years. The Financial Times called this "one of the biggest state expropriations of assets seen in a western democracy". Momentum also wants Labour to commit to a net-zero carbon emissions target by 2030 and to "abolish private schools" in a "radical and transformational" election platform. The various motions will be put for a vote before Corbyn concludes the conference with a keynote address Wednesday.

Split by Brexit, Labour Party kicks off conference showdown

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