The move by Finland to join the NATO alliance has angered Russia who will be suspending all electricity supplies this weekend, a supplier said according to an AFP report. Tensions continue to rise between Russia and Finland as the latter continue their bid to join NATO – a move Russia has described as a ‘threat’. The decision came after Finland announced on Thursday that they want to join NATO ‘without delay’ – a stand that was strengthened by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis.

“We are forced to suspend the electricity import starting from May 14,” RAO Nordic, a subsidiary of Russian state energy holding Inter RAO said in a statement, according to AFP.

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“RAO Nordic is not able to make payments for the imported electricity from Russia,” they added,

“This situation is exceptional and happened for the first time in over 20 years of our trading history.”

Earlier, Russia expressed their displeasure at Finland’s urgency to join NATO. “The expansion of NATO and the approach of the alliance to our borders does not make the world and our continent more stable and secure,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, according to Reuters.

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The Kremlin also made it clear that they will be “forced to take reciprocal steps, military-technical and other, to address the resulting threats” if Finland continue with their process to join NATO.

Finland is ready to cope in the event that Russia cuts off its supply of natural gas, the government's emergency preparedness committee said after a meeting on Friday.

"Finland is prepared for a suspension of Russian natural gas imports," the statement read.

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The move by Finland to join the NATO alliance has angered Russia who will be suspending all electricity supplies this weekend, a supplier said according to an AFP report.

The move by Finland to join the NATO alliance has angered Russia who will be suspending all electricity supplies this weekend, a supplier said according to an AFP report. Tensions continue to rise between Russia and Finland as the latter continue their bid to join NATO – a move Russia has described as a ‘threat’. The decision came after Finland announced on Thursday that they want to join NATO ‘without delay’ – a stand that was strengthened by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis. “We are forced to suspend the electricity import starting from May 14,” RAO Nordic, a subsidiary of Russian state energy holding Inter RAO said in a statement, according to AFP. Also read | Israeli police attack funeral procession of journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh “RAO Nordic is not able to make payments for the imported electricity from Russia,” they added, “This situation is exceptional and happened for the first time in over 20 years of our trading history.” Earlier, Russia expressed their displeasure at Finland’s urgency to join NATO. “The expansion of NATO and the approach of the alliance to our borders does not make the world and our continent more stable and secure,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, according to Reuters. Also read | Finland says one step closer to joining NATO, Russia calls it a threat to ‘our borders’ The Kremlin also made it clear that they will be “forced to take reciprocal steps, military-technical and other, to address the resulting threats” if Finland continue with their process to join NATO. Finland is ready to cope in the event that Russia cuts off its supply of natural gas, the government's emergency preparedness committee said after a meeting on Friday. "Finland is prepared for a suspension of Russian natural gas imports," the statement read. WATCH WION LIVE TV HERE - (With inputs from agencies)

Russia to suspend Finland electricity supply from weekend amid NATO membership rift

The COVID-19 cases are on the rise once again and the worrying signs are clear in South Africa. The nation suffered a lot during the Omicron outbreak with huge number of cases and this week, South Africa reported around 10,000 new infections – the first time since January this year.

According to the data provided by South Africa’s National Institute for Communicable Diseases on Wednesday, 10,107 cases were reported with most of them showing signs of the Omicron sub-variants. Some experts believe that this can be the indication of the COVID-19 fifth wave.

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With the world suffering from a surge in cases due to the BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants of COVID-19, South Africa can be headed towards a fifth wave of infections. The last time that South Africa recorded 10,000 daily cases was in the middle of the fourth wave earlier this year.

During the fourth wave, South Africa had the highest number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Africa, and it was predicted by WHO that they can be the first country in Africa to witness the fifth wave.

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According to Reuters, the vaccination rate in South Africa has also been quite average with just 45 per cent of the total population getting completely vaccinated. Even the first dose was administered on just 50 percent of the entire population due to shortages and patient reluctancy.

Earlier, it was reported that South Africa’s positivity rate is around 30 per cent at the moment – a level reminiscent of the fourth wave. According to a Bloomberg report, the highest positivity rate in South Africa remains 34.9 per cent which was recorded on December 14, 2021 in the middle of one of the worst phases in the country’s battle with COVID-19.

The COVID-19 cases are on the rise once again and the worrying signs are clear in South Africa. The nation suffered a lot during the Omicron outbreak with huge number of cases and this week, South Africa reported around 10,000 new infections – the first time since January this year.

The COVID-19 cases are on the rise once again and the worrying signs are clear in South Africa. The nation suffered a lot during the Omicron outbreak with huge number of cases and this week, South Africa reported around 10,000 new infections – the first time since January this year. According to the data provided by South Africa’s National Institute for Communicable Diseases on Wednesday, 10,107 cases were reported with most of them showing signs of the Omicron sub-variants. Some experts believe that this can be the indication of the COVID-19 fifth wave. Also read | Twitter deal temporarily on hold, says Elon Musk With the world suffering from a surge in cases due to the BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants of COVID-19, South Africa can be headed towards a fifth wave of infections. The last time that South Africa recorded 10,000 daily cases was in the middle of the fourth wave earlier this year. During the fourth wave, South Africa had the highest number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Africa, and it was predicted by WHO that they can be the first country in Africa to witness the fifth wave. Also read | UAE President and ruler Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan passes away According to Reuters, the vaccination rate in South Africa has also been quite average with just 45 per cent of the total population getting completely vaccinated. Even the first dose was administered on just 50 percent of the entire population due to shortages and patient reluctancy. Earlier, it was reported that South Africa’s positivity rate is around 30 per cent at the moment – a level reminiscent of the fourth wave. According to a Bloomberg report, the highest positivity rate in South Africa remains 34.9 per cent which was recorded on December 14, 2021 in the middle of one of the worst phases in the country’s battle with COVID-19.

South Africa registers more than 10,000 COVID-19 cases for first time since January

The funeral procession of the Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh was attacked by Israeli forces on Friday with the police accusing the mourners of ‘disrupting public order’. &nbsp;The police attacked the people attending the procession outside the St Joseph’s hospital in East Jerusalem with batons which resulted in the people carrying the coffin to drop it. According to the footage accessed by AFP, a number of people had to be taken to the hospital after sustaining a number of injuries.

According to the footage, a number of people in the procession were also holding Palestinian flags in public – something that is forbidden by the Israel authorities. The police also pointed the flags as a reason behind the attack and said that the protestors were trying to disrupt the peace in the area.

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A senior Palestinian figure, Hanan Ashrawi, tweeted that “savage Israeli ‘special forces’ viciously attack the funeral procession bearing the coffin” of Abu Aqleh as it left St Joseph’s hospital.

“The inhumanity [of] Israel is on full display,” he added according to The Guardian.

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The Israeli police also released video evidence that showed an officer warning the crowd outside the hospital. “If you don’t stop these chants and [Palestinian] nationalistic songs we will have to disperse you using force and we won’t let the funeral take place,” the officer said in the video.

“As the coffin was about to exit the hospital, stones began to be thrown at officers from the hospital’s plaza, and the officers were forced to use riot dispersal means,” the police added.

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The funeral procession of the Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh was attacked by Israeli forces on Friday with the police accusing the mourners of ‘disrupting public order’.

The funeral procession of the Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh was attacked by Israeli forces on Friday with the police accusing the mourners of ‘disrupting public order’. The police attacked the people attending the procession outside the St Joseph’s hospital in East Jerusalem with batons which resulted in the people carrying the coffin to drop it. According to the footage accessed by AFP, a number of people had to be taken to the hospital after sustaining a number of injuries. According to the footage, a number of people in the procession were also holding Palestinian flags in public – something that is forbidden by the Israel authorities. The police also pointed the flags as a reason behind the attack and said that the protestors were trying to disrupt the peace in the area. Also read | Russian soldier accused of killing civilian being tried for Ukraine war crimes A senior Palestinian figure, Hanan Ashrawi, tweeted that “savage Israeli ‘special forces’ viciously attack the funeral procession bearing the coffin” of Abu Aqleh as it left St Joseph’s hospital. “The inhumanity [of] Israel is on full display,” he added according to The Guardian. Also read | Which territories are under Russian control and where is Ukraine resisting? The Israeli police also released video evidence that showed an officer warning the crowd outside the hospital. “If you don’t stop these chants and [Palestinian] nationalistic songs we will have to disperse you using force and we won’t let the funeral take place,” the officer said in the video. “As the coffin was about to exit the hospital, stones began to be thrown at officers from the hospital’s plaza, and the officers were forced to use riot dispersal means,” the police added. WATCH WION LIVE TV HERE -

Israeli police ​attack people attending funeral procession of journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh

To further strengthen the company’s technology, innovation and data capabilities, India's leading media &amp; entertainment powerhouse, ZEE has unveiled its Technology and Innovation Centre in Bengaluru. The State-of-the-Art Tech Centre will help in strengthening the company’s technology, innovation and data capabilities.

Solidly armed with 700+ tech experts to build cutting-edge, world-class products, the ZEE's Technology and Innovation Centre in India’s tech capital - Bengaluru - will take India to even bigger technological heights.

The state-of-the-art facility was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Basavaraj Bommai, in the presence of Amit Goenka, President – Digital Businesses &amp; Platforms, ZEE and Nitin Mittal, President – Technology &amp; Data, ZEE.

Sprawling 80,000 feet centre

The sprawling 80,000 feet centre will be the Company’s epicentre to build a strong collection of tech, data and talent.

Employment opportunities

The Governor of Karnataka, Thawar Chand Gehlot, also paid a visit to the Tech-centre and interacted with the tech experts, blessing the Company’s initiative, that will create employment opportunities for the young professionals in the state.

"With a sharp focus on delivering world-class entertainment, ZEE has constantly upgraded its technology capabilities to disrupt the norm of the industry and deliver unmatched experiences to its consumers globally. Through the capabilities being built at this centre, the Company intends to leverage behavioural and derived data to personalise content and delivery, thereby increasing its reach across platforms. The centre will build the metaverse network for the Company with the help of AR, VR and NFT led delivery models and will focus on a futuristic tech stack which will enable omnipresent delivery of entertainment across platforms," an official statement from ZEE said.

'Technology &amp; Innovation Centre set up by ZEE will help to accelerate the growth prospects of the state'

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Chief Minister of Karnataka, Basavaraj Bommai said, “For decades, the state of Karnataka has maintained its position as the technology capital of the country and Bengaluru, its capital city, has now become the Silicon Valley of the nation. The ecosystem that Bengaluru has created, is difficult to replicate and has been created by none other than the citizens of the city. The government of Karnataka is extremely delighted to be a part of ZEE’s initiative and I am confident that the Technology &amp; Innovation Centre set up by ZEE will help to accelerate the growth prospects of the state. Public – private partnership is essential for the growth and long term success of any state and we will ensure that we walk shoulder to shoulder with ZEE in this journey.”

'ZEE will assist in propelling the state to a global stage'

Governor of Karnataka, Thawar Chand Gehlot said, “The coming years promise fast paced growth &amp; development for the state of Karnataka, mainly due to the evolution of the IT and start-up ecosystem in Bengaluru. The capital city has been consistently ranked among the Top 30 Global Start-up Ecosystems and we are glad that Corporates like ZEE are focusing their investments on India’s Silicon Valley. I congratulate ZEE on launching the tech centre and firmly believe that it will assist in propelling the state to a global stage and uplift the lives of professionals in the tech industry.”

'Centre will build the metaverse future of ZEE including AR, VR, NFTs and relevant data models to our digital platforms'

Nitin Mittal, President – Technology &amp; Data, ZEE, said “At the Tech &amp; Innovation Centre, we are building ability for ZEE to leverage digital technologies to improve our reach and engage our customers anytime, anywhere across all devices. We have been a frontrunner in creating engaging content for more than 1.3 billion viewers and are currently focused on building Web 3.0 entertainment platforms. This Centre will build the metaverse future of ZEE including AR, VR, NFTs and relevant data models to our digital platforms.”

'This is the Centre that will drive our ambition to dominate content consumption in India and for South Asians globally'

Animesh Kumar, President – HR and Transformation, ZEE said, “Our newly inaugurated Technology &amp; Innovation Centre is an amalgam of a cross functional talent pool of likeminded individuals ready to challenge the status quo and create innovative solutions in the digital ecosystem. The vibrant workspace is designed with a unique employee value proposition focused on culture, collaboration &amp; innovation is bound to spark ideas and disrupt the ConTech space. We have onboarded some of the brightest tech talent in India that will create the next level of frictionless, highly personalised delivery platforms for content consumption, thereby setting new standards in the country. This is the Centre that will drive our ambition to dominate content consumption in India and for South Asians globally.”

To further strengthen the company’s technology, innovation and data capabilities, India's leading media & entertainment powerhouse, ZEE has unveiled its Technology and Innovation Centre in Bengaluru.

To further strengthen the company’s technology, innovation and data capabilities, India's leading media & entertainment powerhouse, ZEE has unveiled its Technology and Innovation Centre in Bengaluru. The State-of-the-Art Tech Centre will help in strengthening the company’s technology, innovation and data capabilities. Solidly armed with 700+ tech experts to build cutting-edge, world-class products, the ZEE's Technology and Innovation Centre in India’s tech capital - Bengaluru - will take India to even bigger technological heights. The state-of-the-art facility was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Basavaraj Bommai, in the presence of Amit Goenka, President – Digital Businesses & Platforms, ZEE and Nitin Mittal, President – Technology & Data, ZEE. Sprawling 80,000 feet centre The sprawling 80,000 feet centre will be the Company’s epicentre to build a strong collection of tech, data and talent. Employment opportunities The Governor of Karnataka, Thawar Chand Gehlot, also paid a visit to the Tech-centre and interacted with the tech experts, blessing the Company’s initiative, that will create employment opportunities for the young professionals in the state. "With a sharp focus on delivering world-class entertainment, ZEE has constantly upgraded its technology capabilities to disrupt the norm of the industry and deliver unmatched experiences to its consumers globally. Through the capabilities being built at this centre, the Company intends to leverage behavioural and derived data to personalise content and delivery, thereby increasing its reach across platforms. The centre will build the metaverse network for the Company with the help of AR, VR and NFT led delivery models and will focus on a futuristic tech stack which will enable omnipresent delivery of entertainment across platforms," an official statement from ZEE said. 'Technology & Innovation Centre set up by ZEE will help to accelerate the growth prospects of the state' Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Chief Minister of Karnataka, Basavaraj Bommai said, “For decades, the state of Karnataka has maintained its position as the technology capital of the country and Bengaluru, its capital city, has now become the Silicon Valley of the nation. The ecosystem that Bengaluru has created, is difficult to replicate and has been created by none other than the citizens of the city. The government of Karnataka is extremely delighted to be a part of ZEE’s initiative and I am confident that the Technology & Innovation Centre set up by ZEE will help to accelerate the growth prospects of the state. Public – private partnership is essential for the growth and long term success of any state and we will ensure that we walk shoulder to shoulder with ZEE in this journey.” 'ZEE will assist in propelling the state to a global stage' Governor of Karnataka, Thawar Chand Gehlot said, “The coming years promise fast paced growth & development for the state of Karnataka, mainly due to the evolution of the IT and start-up ecosystem in Bengaluru. The capital city has been consistently ranked among the Top 30 Global Start-up Ecosystems and we are glad that Corporates like ZEE are focusing their investments on India’s Silicon Valley. I congratulate ZEE on launching the tech centre and firmly believe that it will assist in propelling the state to a global stage and uplift the lives of professionals in the tech industry.” 'Centre will build the metaverse future of ZEE including AR, VR, NFTs and relevant data models to our digital platforms' Nitin Mittal, President – Technology & Data, ZEE, said “At the Tech & Innovation Centre, we are building ability for ZEE to leverage digital technologies to improve our reach and engage our customers anytime, anywhere across all devices. We have been a frontrunner in creating engaging content for more than 1.3 billion viewers and are currently focused on building Web 3.0 entertainment platforms. This Centre will build the metaverse future of ZEE including AR, VR, NFTs and relevant data models to our digital platforms.” 'This is the Centre that will drive our ambition to dominate content consumption in India and for South Asians globally' Animesh Kumar, President – HR and Transformation, ZEE said, “Our newly inaugurated Technology & Innovation Centre is an amalgam of a cross functional talent pool of likeminded individuals ready to challenge the status quo and create innovative solutions in the digital ecosystem. The vibrant workspace is designed with a unique employee value proposition focused on culture, collaboration & innovation is bound to spark ideas and disrupt the ConTech space. We have onboarded some of the brightest tech talent in India that will create the next level of frictionless, highly personalised delivery platforms for content consumption, thereby setting new standards in the country. This is the Centre that will drive our ambition to dominate content consumption in India and for South Asians globally.”

Big tech shot in ZEE's arm! Technology & Innovation Centre unveiled in Bengaluru

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has officially entered its third month and more people are fleeing the war-torn cities in order to get away from the Russian military forces. The port-city of Mariupol has sustained a lot of damage and over the course of the invasion, it has turned into a ‘ghost town’ with most of the residents moving to neighbouring cities. Igor Pedin was among the people fleeing the besieged city, but his plight took him on a 225km journey to the city of Zaporizhzhia.

Pedin, who is 61 years old, decided to escape the city with nothing more than a small bag of supplies and his nine-year-old mongrel terrier Zhu-Zhu. The long journey took him through Russian-occupied territories, and it was a miracle, according to him, that he made it to Zaporizhzhia safely.

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According to the report of The Guardian, Pedin, a former ship’s cook, decided to leave Mariupol on April 20 when Russian military had already invaded his part of the city and were ‘shooting at will’.

He packed all his belongings carefully and the next morning, he decided to travel to the outskirts of the city where he was handed food and water by the Russian soldiers positioned at the barricades before he started walking on Zaporizhzhia Road.

“I looked like a vagabond to them, I was nothing. I was dirty and covered from dust, as my house had been filled with a fog of smoke. I walked out of the city by this motorway and at the top I turned around. I looked back down at the city and I said to myself, it was the right decision. I said goodbye. There was an explosion. I turned and walked on,” Pedin told The Guardian in an exclusive interview.

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It took him a long time and a lot of hardship but he was finally able to reach the central part of Zaporizhzhia where he was given a pass by the Donetsk People’s Republic militia.

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine has officially entered its third month and more people are fleeing the war-torn cities in order to get away from the Russian military forces.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has officially entered its third month and more people are fleeing the war-torn cities in order to get away from the Russian military forces. The port-city of Mariupol has sustained a lot of damage and over the course of the invasion, it has turned into a ‘ghost town’ with most of the residents moving to neighbouring cities. Igor Pedin was among the people fleeing the besieged city, but his plight took him on a 225km journey to the city of Zaporizhzhia. Pedin, who is 61 years old, decided to escape the city with nothing more than a small bag of supplies and his nine-year-old mongrel terrier Zhu-Zhu. The long journey took him through Russian-occupied territories, and it was a miracle, according to him, that he made it to Zaporizhzhia safely. Also read | Deadbots: The digital soul that can speak for you after your death According to the report of The Guardian, Pedin, a former ship’s cook, decided to leave Mariupol on April 20 when Russian military had already invaded his part of the city and were ‘shooting at will’. He packed all his belongings carefully and the next morning, he decided to travel to the outskirts of the city where he was handed food and water by the Russian soldiers positioned at the barricades before he started walking on Zaporizhzhia Road. “I looked like a vagabond to them, I was nothing. I was dirty and covered from dust, as my house had been filled with a fog of smoke. I walked out of the city by this motorway and at the top I turned around. I looked back down at the city and I said to myself, it was the right decision. I said goodbye. There was an explosion. I turned and walked on,” Pedin told The Guardian in an exclusive interview. Also read | UAE President and ruler Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan passes away It took him a long time and a lot of hardship but he was finally able to reach the central part of Zaporizhzhia where he was given a pass by the Donetsk People’s Republic militia. WATCH WION TV LIVE HERE -

The Ukrainian man who walked 225km to safety from Mariupol to Zaporizhzhia

The rise in COVID-19 cases has been a major source of concern for the Chinese authorities and with Shanghai already under lockdown, the people of the country are in great distress. There were a number of reports from Shanghai depicting the poor living conditions of the citizens and with Beijing also facing an alarming number of cases, the people of the city are also worried about resources.

With ‘rumours’ suggesting that Beijing could be headed for a lockdown, people rushed to the supermarkets in order to stock up on necessary items, but it seems that the ‘rumours’ were not true.

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Chinese police are currently investigating a woman for starting the rumours which resulted in a widespread panic. The information appeared first on social media and was quicky shared by a huge number of people. The woman can also be tried for causing disruption as the alleged rumour resulted in a number of people breaking the prevalent rules and regulations set by the authorities.

According to the official police statement, the woman surnamed Yao “fabricated and published the relevant rumours" and also stated that the police have taken “criminal compulsory measures" against her. Although, it is not clear what measures were taken against the accused.

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The trend remains worrisome in China as 2,400 cases reported on Friday with 50 of them in Beijing.

Although there has not been a formal announcement of any lockdown, restrictions are in place who does not allow people to roam around freely and also makes testing compulsory.

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The rise in COVID-19 cases has been a major source of concern for the Chinese authorities and with Shanghai already under lockdown, the people of the country are in great distress.

The rise in COVID-19 cases has been a major source of concern for the Chinese authorities and with Shanghai already under lockdown, the people of the country are in great distress. There were a number of reports from Shanghai depicting the poor living conditions of the citizens and with Beijing also facing an alarming number of cases, the people of the city are also worried about resources. With ‘rumours’ suggesting that Beijing could be headed for a lockdown, people rushed to the supermarkets in order to stock up on necessary items, but it seems that the ‘rumours’ were not true. Also read | Twitter deal temporarily on hold, says Elon Musk Chinese police are currently investigating a woman for starting the rumours which resulted in a widespread panic. The information appeared first on social media and was quicky shared by a huge number of people. The woman can also be tried for causing disruption as the alleged rumour resulted in a number of people breaking the prevalent rules and regulations set by the authorities. According to the official police statement, the woman surnamed Yao “fabricated and published the relevant rumours" and also stated that the police have taken “criminal compulsory measures" against her. Although, it is not clear what measures were taken against the accused. Also read | China practising missile strikes on targets in Taiwan and Guam: Report The trend remains worrisome in China as 2,400 cases reported on Friday with 50 of them in Beijing. Although there has not been a formal announcement of any lockdown, restrictions are in place who does not allow people to roam around freely and also makes testing compulsory. WATCH WION LIVE TV HERE -

Chinese police investigate woman for spreading 'rumours' about lockdown in Beijing

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine is currently in its third month and the United Nations has decided to launch an enquiry into the alleged human rights violations committed during the ongoing conflict.

The United Nations Human Rights Council decided to launch the enquiry into the possible misconducts of the Russian military after the motion was passed with 33 votes in favour.

According to the motion tabled in the Council, the enquiry will include extrajudicial executions, civilian casualties, the use of torture and abuses against children during the crisis.

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The only two nations to vote against the motion were China and Eritrea. 12 countries, including India and Pakistan, decided to abstain from the vote while Russia did not attend the meeting.

According to an AFP report, Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzhaparova addressed the council from Kyiv and said that Russian President Vladimir Putin's army were "pure evil".

Russia was committing "the most gruesome human rights violations on the European continent in decades", she said in the address.

"These have been 10 weeks of sheer horror to the people of my country.

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"Torture and enforced disappearances, sexual and gender-based violence; the list of Russia's crimes is endless.

"Only the world standing strong in solidarity with the Ukrainian people can defeat this pure evil."

Although Russia is currently suspended from the Human Rights Council, they were called to the meeting in order to present their defence. However, they declined to attend, and Russian ambassador Gennady Gatilov called it a "political rout to demonise Russia".

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine is currently in its third month and the United Nations has decided to launch an enquiry into the alleged human rights violations committed during the ongoing conflict.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is currently in its third month and the United Nations has decided to launch an enquiry into the alleged human rights violations committed during the ongoing conflict. The United Nations Human Rights Council decided to launch the enquiry into the possible misconducts of the Russian military after the motion was passed with 33 votes in favour. According to the motion tabled in the Council, the enquiry will include extrajudicial executions, civilian casualties, the use of torture and abuses against children during the crisis. Also read | Sri Lanka crisis — PM Ranil Wickremesinghe pledges to uplift the economy The only two nations to vote against the motion were China and Eritrea. 12 countries, including India and Pakistan, decided to abstain from the vote while Russia did not attend the meeting. According to an AFP report, Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzhaparova addressed the council from Kyiv and said that Russian President Vladimir Putin's army were "pure evil". Russia was committing "the most gruesome human rights violations on the European continent in decades", she said in the address. "These have been 10 weeks of sheer horror to the people of my country. Also read | Despite sanctions, Russian ruble is world's top performing currency in 2022 "Torture and enforced disappearances, sexual and gender-based violence; the list of Russia's crimes is endless. "Only the world standing strong in solidarity with the Ukrainian people can defeat this pure evil." Although Russia is currently suspended from the Human Rights Council, they were called to the meeting in order to present their defence. However, they declined to attend, and Russian ambassador Gennady Gatilov called it a "political rout to demonise Russia". WATCH | Finland may soon announce bid to join NATO

United Nations launches probe into Russia's alleged human rights violations in Ukraine

United National Party (UNP) leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has been appointed as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. The parliamentarian was sworn in as the Prime Minister before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today. In other news, the Russian&nbsp;ruble rose against the dollar again on Wednesday, as the Moscow Exchange reopened after a two-day holiday.&nbsp;

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With the backing of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MPs, Ranil Wickremesinghe has accepted the post of Prime Minister. MP Wickremesingh lost the Parliamentary Elections in 2020 and later entered the Parliament through the single National List seat that was secured by the UNP.

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Responding to Finland’s move to join NATO, Kremlin on Thursday sounded a warning that their neighbour’s decision to join the US-led military alliance would “definitely” pose a threat to Russia.

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The ruble has recovered the majority of its losses, and Russia's capital controls have made it the best-performing currency in the world this year, while just a few people will benefit from the boom.

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The Spanish government are currently in the process of drafting a law that will allow women over the age of 16 to have abortions without taking permission from their parents or guardian.

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Climate change is wreaking havoc on our planet. Heatwaves, toxic air, and dry river beds have become common news. But in Las Vegas, climate change has uncovered some very sordid secrets.

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There are 1,154 sites around the world which have been recognised by UNESCO for their architecture, importance and also cultural significance. The Taj Mahal was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and is well known for its majestic architectural genius.

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Deepika, 36, has become the first Indian brand ambassador of luxury brand Louis Vuitton. Padukone is part of LV's new campaign for its Dauphine bag.

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Skywatchers across the globe will get to witness an amazing spectacle -&nbsp;a long-lasting blood moon in a few days. It is a total lunar eclipse and will be fully visible from portions of the Americas, Antarctica, Europe, Africa and the East Pacific.

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The Forbes Rich List for the year 2022 including some of the top-earning athletes in the world has been announced. Argentina captain Lionel Messi tops the elusive list with earnings of $130 million.

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With hotels and houseboats fully booked and tourists queuing up for shikara rides on the famous Dal Lake, Kashmir Valley is witnessing record-breaking tourist footfall in the past one decade.

United National Party (UNP) leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has been appointed as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. The parliamentarian was sworn in as the Prime Minister before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today.

United National Party (UNP) leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has been appointed as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. The parliamentarian was sworn in as the Prime Minister before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today. In other news, the Russian ruble rose against the dollar again on Wednesday, as the Moscow Exchange reopened after a two-day holiday. LIVE | Sri Lanka crisis — Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed as new prime minister With the backing of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MPs, Ranil Wickremesinghe has accepted the post of Prime Minister. MP Wickremesingh lost the Parliamentary Elections in 2020 and later entered the Parliament through the single National List seat that was secured by the UNP. Finland 'one step closer' to joining NATO, Russia calls it a threat Responding to Finland’s move to join NATO, Kremlin on Thursday sounded a warning that their neighbour’s decision to join the US-led military alliance would “definitely” pose a threat to Russia. Despite sanctions, Russian ruble is the world's top performing currency in 2022 The ruble has recovered the majority of its losses, and Russia's capital controls have made it the best-performing currency in the world this year, while just a few people will benefit from the boom. Spain to ease abortion rules for over-16 women, introduce menstrual leave up to five days The Spanish government are currently in the process of drafting a law that will allow women over the age of 16 to have abortions without taking permission from their parents or guardian. Gallery | In Pics - Hit by drought, Las Vegas lake spits up skeletons of mafia victims Climate change is wreaking havoc on our planet. Heatwaves, toxic air, and dry river beds have become common news. But in Las Vegas, climate change has uncovered some very sordid secrets. Taj Mahal becomes most searched UNESCO World Heritage Site - See entire list There are 1,154 sites around the world which have been recognised by UNESCO for their architecture, importance and also cultural significance. The Taj Mahal was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and is well known for its majestic architectural genius. Deepika Padukone becomes Louis Vuitton's first Indian brand ambassador Deepika, 36, has become the first Indian brand ambassador of luxury brand Louis Vuitton. Padukone is part of LV's new campaign for its Dauphine bag. A super-long blood moon is gonna grace the skies soon. Here's how you can see it Skywatchers across the globe will get to witness an amazing spectacle - a long-lasting blood moon in a few days. It is a total lunar eclipse and will be fully visible from portions of the Americas, Antarctica, Europe, Africa and the East Pacific. Gallery | From Lionel Messi to Stephen Curry: Top 5 Forbes’ richest athletes of 2022 The Forbes Rich List for the year 2022 including some of the top-earning athletes in the world has been announced. Argentina captain Lionel Messi tops the elusive list with earnings of $130 million. Kashmir tourism breaks records, arrivals highest in 10 years With hotels and houseboats fully booked and tourists queuing up for shikara rides on the famous Dal Lake, Kashmir Valley is witnessing record-breaking tourist footfall in the past one decade.

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Air pollution has been a problem plaguing the world for quite some time now and countries all around the world are trying their best to combat the serious problem. However, according to a new study, the decrease in air pollution can actually cause more hurricanes in North Atlantic.

While global warming actually increases the chances of a hurricane due to the rising temperature of the oceans, the study found that the decline of air pollution in parts of North America and Europe has actually contributed more to the rise in the number of hurricanes and other tropical storms.

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On the other hand, air pollution has actually gone up in India and China which has resulted in lower number of hurricanes in the Western Pacific region, according to the study. &nbsp;Hiroyuki Murakami, the author of the study, was supported by James P. Kossin, a scientist with The Climate Service, who said “warming by regional pollution reduction has a much more profound effect on hurricane activity”.

The study found that the aerosol pollution in parts of North America and Europe has actually gone down around 50 percent and that has resulted in greater number of storms in the previous decades.

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The fall in aerosol levels in the air led to warming of the ocean water and that was the main reason behind the hurricanes. Murakami also found that the fall in air pollution also resulted in heating up the land and that ended up contributing to the cyclonic storms in the North Atlantic.

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Air pollution has been a problem plaguing the world for quite some time now and countries all around the world are trying their best to combat the serious problem.

Air pollution has been a problem plaguing the world for quite some time now and countries all around the world are trying their best to combat the serious problem. However, according to a new study, the decrease in air pollution can actually cause more hurricanes in North Atlantic. While global warming actually increases the chances of a hurricane due to the rising temperature of the oceans, the study found that the decline of air pollution in parts of North America and Europe has actually contributed more to the rise in the number of hurricanes and other tropical storms. Also read | Sri Lanka crisis — Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed as new prime minister On the other hand, air pollution has actually gone up in India and China which has resulted in lower number of hurricanes in the Western Pacific region, according to the study. Hiroyuki Murakami, the author of the study, was supported by James P. Kossin, a scientist with The Climate Service, who said “warming by regional pollution reduction has a much more profound effect on hurricane activity”. The study found that the aerosol pollution in parts of North America and Europe has actually gone down around 50 percent and that has resulted in greater number of storms in the previous decades. Also read | Spain to ease abortion rules for over-16 women, introduce menstrual leave The fall in aerosol levels in the air led to warming of the ocean water and that was the main reason behind the hurricanes. Murakami also found that the fall in air pollution also resulted in heating up the land and that ended up contributing to the cyclonic storms in the North Atlantic. WATCH WION TV LIVE HERE -

Reducing harmful air pollution can lead to a greater number of hurricanes, study finds

The Spanish government are currently in the process of drafting a law that will allow women over the age of 16 to have abortions without taking permission from their parents or guardian.

This will make abortion more accessible to the women who use the public health system in Spain.

According to the draft, it will remove the measures introduced in 2015 which did not allow women aged between 16 and 18 years to have an abortion without the permission of their parents. It will also do away with the three days of ‘reflection’ before any abortion, The Guardian reported.

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“It is this government’s duty and its intention to safeguard the right to abortion in the public health system and do away with the obstacles that prevent women from deciding when it comes to their bodies and their lives,” Spain’s equality minister, Irene Montero, said in February.

The major issue in Spain when it came to abortions was to find hospitals or doctors willing the perform the procedure. But, under the new law, there will be a register which will contain the name of all the willing doctors – allowing the others to opt out of the procedure completely.

Another significant point in the proposed law, which is expected to get cabinet approval in the coming weeks, is the introduction of menstrual leave up to five days every month and there is hope among supporters that this can lead to menstruation being treated as a major health issue.

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“When there’s a problem that can’t be solved medically, we think it’s very sensible to have temporary sick leave,” Angela Rodríguez, the secretary of state for equality, told El Periodico.

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The Spanish government are currently in the process of drafting a law that will allow women over the age of 16 to have abortions without taking permission from their parents or guardian.

The Spanish government are currently in the process of drafting a law that will allow women over the age of 16 to have abortions without taking permission from their parents or guardian. This will make abortion more accessible to the women who use the public health system in Spain. According to the draft, it will remove the measures introduced in 2015 which did not allow women aged between 16 and 18 years to have an abortion without the permission of their parents. It will also do away with the three days of ‘reflection’ before any abortion, The Guardian reported. Also read | To end contempt order, US judge tells Trump to meet conditions, pay $110,000 “It is this government’s duty and its intention to safeguard the right to abortion in the public health system and do away with the obstacles that prevent women from deciding when it comes to their bodies and their lives,” Spain’s equality minister, Irene Montero, said in February. The major issue in Spain when it came to abortions was to find hospitals or doctors willing the perform the procedure. But, under the new law, there will be a register which will contain the name of all the willing doctors – allowing the others to opt out of the procedure completely. Another significant point in the proposed law, which is expected to get cabinet approval in the coming weeks, is the introduction of menstrual leave up to five days every month and there is hope among supporters that this can lead to menstruation being treated as a major health issue. Also read | Despite sanctions, Russian ruble is world's top performing currency in 2022 “When there’s a problem that can’t be solved medically, we think it’s very sensible to have temporary sick leave,” Angela Rodríguez, the secretary of state for equality, told El Periodico. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The initial public offering (IPO) of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) dominated headlines for a number of days and it is already the biggest IPO in the history of the Indian capital&nbsp;market.

After the initial IPO, the share allotment will be carried out on May 12. The IPO subscriptions started on May 4 and by the time it ended on May 9, it was reported that the IPO was oversubscribed around 2.95 times – a fact that surprised a number of experts despite high expectations from the offering.

With the help of the LIC IPO, the central government was reportedly looking to raise Rs 21,000 crore and apart from the policyholders, a lot of interest was also noticed from the Qualified Institutional Buyers.

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According to BSE data, 11.20 crore bids were received for the 3.95 crore shares.

The IPO was priced between INR 902-949 per equity share ahead of the offering.

According to the timeline presented by the authorities, the money will be returned to unsuccessful bidders on May 13 while the equity shares will be sent to the successful bidders on May 16. The official trading of the LIC stocks in the equity market is expected to start from May 17.

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In another major development, the Supreme Court of India made it clear that they will not be interfering with the IPO and share allotment after petitions were filed against the process.

The court said that the changes made to the LIC Act is a question "that needs further reconsideration” but decided to not make any changes in the IPO process.

Here's how the users can check their&nbsp;LIC IPO allotment status -&nbsp;

Login at the direct BSE link - bseindia.com/investors/appli_check.aspx

Select the LIC IPO from the drop box

Enter the LIC IPO application number

Enter the user's PAN details

Click on the 'I'm not a robot' option

Click 'submit'

The initial public offering (IPO) of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) dominated headlines for a number of days and it is already the biggest IPO in the history of the Indian capital market.

The initial public offering (IPO) of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) dominated headlines for a number of days and it is already the biggest IPO in the history of the Indian capital market. After the initial IPO, the share allotment will be carried out on May 12. The IPO subscriptions started on May 4 and by the time it ended on May 9, it was reported that the IPO was oversubscribed around 2.95 times – a fact that surprised a number of experts despite high expectations from the offering. With the help of the LIC IPO, the central government was reportedly looking to raise Rs 21,000 crore and apart from the policyholders, a lot of interest was also noticed from the Qualified Institutional Buyers. Also read | 'One of a kind': UK man sells single 'extremely rare' potato chip for £2,000 According to BSE data, 11.20 crore bids were received for the 3.95 crore shares. The IPO was priced between INR 902-949 per equity share ahead of the offering. According to the timeline presented by the authorities, the money will be returned to unsuccessful bidders on May 13 while the equity shares will be sent to the successful bidders on May 16. The official trading of the LIC stocks in the equity market is expected to start from May 17. Also read | To end contempt order, US judge tells Trump to meet conditions, pay $110,000 In another major development, the Supreme Court of India made it clear that they will not be interfering with the IPO and share allotment after petitions were filed against the process. The court said that the changes made to the LIC Act is a question "that needs further reconsideration” but decided to not make any changes in the IPO process. Here's how the users can check their LIC IPO allotment status - Login at the direct BSE link - bseindia.com/investors/appli_check.aspx Select the LIC IPO from the drop box Enter the LIC IPO application number Enter the user's PAN details Click on the 'I'm not a robot' option Click 'submit'

LIC IPO share allotment today: Everything you need to know about the process

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