Liz Truss announced on Thursday that she will be stepping down as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom amid concerns regarding her leadership and the economy. Truss will be the shortest-serving prime minister in UK history.

Truss said that a leadership race will take place in the Conservative Party to decide her successor and she will be PM till the results are announced. Rishi Sunak is the current favourite along with Penny Mordaunt.&nbsp;

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"We delivered on energy bill and upon cutting taxes. But&nbsp;I recognise that given the situation, I cannot deliver the mandate. I am resigning as the leader of the Conservative Party," Truss said during the press briefing.

Truss had a tricky start to her tenure after succeeding Boris Johnson and her economic measures were met with harsh criticism from all directions. The mini budget presented by former finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng included unfunded tax cuts worth nearly $45 million and it resulted in the pound dropping to its lowest against the United States dollar.

The criticism resulted in Kwarteng losing his position as finance minister and his successor - Jeremy Hunt - announced that the government will not be going forward with the economic measures previously announced.

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Hunt also announced on Thursday that he will not be taking part in the leadership race of the Conservative Party.

In the aftermath of the resignation, Labour Party leader Keir Starmer said that the Conservative Party are unable to provide the public with a stable government and asked for emergency elections.

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Liz Truss announced on Thursday that she will be stepping down as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom amid concerns regarding her leadership and the economy.

Liz Truss announced on Thursday that she will be stepping down as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom amid concerns regarding her leadership and the economy. Truss will be the shortest-serving prime minister in UK history. Truss said that a leadership race will take place in the Conservative Party to decide her successor and she will be PM till the results are announced. Rishi Sunak is the current favourite along with Penny Mordaunt. Also read | LIVE UK crisis | Liz Truss resigns, becomes shortest-serving PM in UK history "We delivered on energy bill and upon cutting taxes. But I recognise that given the situation, I cannot deliver the mandate. I am resigning as the leader of the Conservative Party," Truss said during the press briefing. Truss had a tricky start to her tenure after succeeding Boris Johnson and her economic measures were met with harsh criticism from all directions. The mini budget presented by former finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng included unfunded tax cuts worth nearly $45 million and it resulted in the pound dropping to its lowest against the United States dollar. The criticism resulted in Kwarteng losing his position as finance minister and his successor - Jeremy Hunt - announced that the government will not be going forward with the economic measures previously announced. Also read | Russian fighter jet 'released missile' near British aircraft over Black Sea Hunt also announced on Thursday that he will not be taking part in the leadership race of the Conservative Party. In the aftermath of the resignation, Labour Party leader Keir Starmer said that the Conservative Party are unable to provide the public with a stable government and asked for emergency elections.

UK set for another leadership contest after Liz Truss quits as Prime Minister

Tech giant&nbsp;Infosys finally came up with a clear guideline regarding employees ‘moonlighting’ or taking up ‘gig’ jobs. According to the latest advisory published by the company, employees will be allowed to take jobs on the side after getting proper permission from their managers. It further stated that the jobs cannot compete with the company and its clients in any way or pose a “conflict of interest”.&nbsp;

"Any employee, who wishes to take up gig work, may do so, with the prior consent of their manager and BP-HR, and in their personal time, for establishments that do not compete with Infosys or Infosys' clients," Infosys wrote in an internal communication which was accessed by PTI.&nbsp;

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"In addition, as per Infosys employment contract, employees may not work in areas when there is an actual or potential conflict of interest or by accepting dual employment," the e-mail added.&nbsp;

The issue of ‘moonlighting’ by employees in the tech industry became a massive issue after Infosys made it clear that they were in favour of the practice. While presenting the Q2 earnings, Infosys also said that they fired several employees in the last year for “dual employment”.&nbsp;

However, with the attrition rate at one of the lowest and employees expressing their displeasure at the announcement, the company has considerably softened its stance on the issue.&nbsp;

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&nbsp;Infosys also asked the employees to use the company platform to find “gig” jobs.&nbsp;

"Accelerate allows skill-based job matches to recommend the right gigs for employees and incentivise both gig workers and hiring managers. The platform, over the years, has been helping in create richer job variety and more immersive learning for Infoscions," it said.&nbsp;

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Tech giant Infosys finally came up with a clear guideline regarding employees ‘moonlighting’ or taking up ‘gig’ jobs. According to the latest advisory published by the company, employees will be allowed to take jobs on the side after getting proper permission from their managers.

Tech giant Infosys finally came up with a clear guideline regarding employees ‘moonlighting’ or taking up ‘gig’ jobs. According to the latest advisory published by the company, employees will be allowed to take jobs on the side after getting proper permission from their managers. It further stated that the jobs cannot compete with the company and its clients in any way or pose a “conflict of interest”. "Any employee, who wishes to take up gig work, may do so, with the prior consent of their manager and BP-HR, and in their personal time, for establishments that do not compete with Infosys or Infosys' clients," Infosys wrote in an internal communication which was accessed by PTI. Also read | Imran Khan disqualified from running for public office for five years "In addition, as per Infosys employment contract, employees may not work in areas when there is an actual or potential conflict of interest or by accepting dual employment," the e-mail added. The issue of ‘moonlighting’ by employees in the tech industry became a massive issue after Infosys made it clear that they were in favour of the practice. While presenting the Q2 earnings, Infosys also said that they fired several employees in the last year for “dual employment”. However, with the attrition rate at one of the lowest and employees expressing their displeasure at the announcement, the company has considerably softened its stance on the issue. Also read | Moscow says Ukrainian shelling killed four during Kherson evacuations Infosys also asked the employees to use the company platform to find “gig” jobs. "Accelerate allows skill-based job matches to recommend the right gigs for employees and incentivise both gig workers and hiring managers. The platform, over the years, has been helping in create richer job variety and more immersive learning for Infoscions," it said.

Infosys allows moonlighting by employees after prior permission from managers, no conflict

The Indian government has introduced a new foundational curriculum framework that will allow children between the ages of three and six to learn without textbooks. The curriculum will instead focus on learning through toys, lived experiences, the use of mother tongues, and stories of Indian heroes.&nbsp;

According to the announcement made by education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, “books incorporating diversity, gender, moral and ethical awareness, and assessment through observation and analysing creativity” will be allowed for the kids but there will not be made compulsory.&nbsp;

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The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) will be implemented for children between 3 and 8 in New Delhi. Depending on the success of the new system, it will be expanded to all parts of the country, Pradhan said in his interaction with reporters.&nbsp;

“It was the most important and challenging task to develop the first framework for the foundational stage because research has shown that over 85% of an individual’s brain development occurs by the age of 6-8 years. Therefore, it is very important what they should be taught and learn in that age group.”&nbsp;

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The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) was also instructed to take note of the new framework and create books accordingly to help the kids in understanding the process.&nbsp;

“In the first three years of the foundational stage, for ages three to six, there should not be any prescribed textbooks for the children…children in this age group should not be burdened with textbooks. While textbooks might be inappropriate for children of ages 3 to 6, activity books can guide teachers to sequence activities and learning experiences,” the curriculum framework stated.&nbsp;

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The Indian government has introduced a new foundational curriculum framework that will allow children between the ages of three and six to learn without textbooks.

The Indian government has introduced a new foundational curriculum framework that will allow children between the ages of three and six to learn without textbooks. The curriculum will instead focus on learning through toys, lived experiences, the use of mother tongues, and stories of Indian heroes. According to the announcement made by education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, “books incorporating diversity, gender, moral and ethical awareness, and assessment through observation and analysing creativity” will be allowed for the kids but there will not be made compulsory. Also read | UK Politics LIVE: Rishi Sunak leads race to become new Prime Minister The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) will be implemented for children between 3 and 8 in New Delhi. Depending on the success of the new system, it will be expanded to all parts of the country, Pradhan said in his interaction with reporters. “It was the most important and challenging task to develop the first framework for the foundational stage because research has shown that over 85% of an individual’s brain development occurs by the age of 6-8 years. Therefore, it is very important what they should be taught and learn in that age group.” Also read | Infosys allows employees to do "gig work" after proper permission from managers The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) was also instructed to take note of the new framework and create books accordingly to help the kids in understanding the process. “In the first three years of the foundational stage, for ages three to six, there should not be any prescribed textbooks for the children…children in this age group should not be burdened with textbooks. While textbooks might be inappropriate for children of ages 3 to 6, activity books can guide teachers to sequence activities and learning experiences,” the curriculum framework stated.

No textbooks for children under six in new curriculum introduced in India

A new report suggests that the lack of exercise and healthy physical activities can cost governments around the world more than $27 billion per year. According to the data provided by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the cases of diabetes, dementia and high blood pressure is expected to skyrocket by the year 2030 and that will increase the budget for health services massively.

The data also showed that regular exercise can end up reducing health risks by almost 30 per cent.

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In the report, WHO urged the governments to actively encourage the citizens to adopt a healthy lifestyle in order to stop the growth of such diseases. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare costs have risen around the world and the trend is expected to continue in the future.

“There are few areas in public health … where evidence on required action is so convincing, cost effective and practical,” the global report published by WHO stated.

“A consequence of this ‘inaction’ is that already stretched health systems are burdened with preventable disease today and even more so in the future, and communities fail to benefit from the wider social, environmental and economic benefits associated with more people being more active.”

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While the advantages of exercise and physical activities are quite clear, the WHO noted that governments have not paid much attention to raising awareness. The situation is considerably worse in low-income countries where the standard of living is low and there is a lack of proper healthcare.

Among the 194 countries included in the report, WHO found that less than 50 per cent have a clear national policy when it comes to healthy living, but it is not fully functional in all of those countries.

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A new report suggests that the lack of exercise and healthy physical activities can cost governments around the world more than $27 billion per year. According to the data provided by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the cases of diabetes, dementia and high blood pressure is expected to skyrocket by the year 2030 and that will increase the budget for health services massively.

A new report suggests that the lack of exercise and healthy physical activities can cost governments around the world more than $27 billion per year. According to the data provided by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the cases of diabetes, dementia and high blood pressure is expected to skyrocket by the year 2030 and that will increase the budget for health services massively. The data also showed that regular exercise can end up reducing health risks by almost 30 per cent. Also read | UK inflation accelerates to 40-year high amid rising food prices In the report, WHO urged the governments to actively encourage the citizens to adopt a healthy lifestyle in order to stop the growth of such diseases. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare costs have risen around the world and the trend is expected to continue in the future. “There are few areas in public health … where evidence on required action is so convincing, cost effective and practical,” the global report published by WHO stated. “A consequence of this ‘inaction’ is that already stretched health systems are burdened with preventable disease today and even more so in the future, and communities fail to benefit from the wider social, environmental and economic benefits associated with more people being more active.” Also read | Bomb blasts at Myanmar's Insein prison leave 8 dead, 18 injured While the advantages of exercise and physical activities are quite clear, the WHO noted that governments have not paid much attention to raising awareness. The situation is considerably worse in low-income countries where the standard of living is low and there is a lack of proper healthcare. Among the 194 countries included in the report, WHO found that less than 50 per cent have a clear national policy when it comes to healthy living, but it is not fully functional in all of those countries.

People's lack of exercise can cost global govts $27bn a year by 2030, WHO warns

A new report by the human rights organisation Global Witness claims that YouTube and Facebook have contributed to the spread of disinformation during the ongoing election campaign in Brazil.

According to the report, the social platforms have allowed misleading campaign ads to be posted as the race between President Jair Bolsonaro and challenger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva heats up. The ads included fake information, doctored images and misleading news about both the candidates.

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“It’s frankly shocking that these massive firms with the technological prowess they clearly have, are unable to weed out such blatant disinformation being pushed onto their users,” said Jon Lloyd, Global Witness’s senior adviser, according to a report in The Guardian.

“If it wasn’t already obvious it should now be undeniable to even the biggest sceptic – social media firms are fundamentally failing in their responsibility to stop democratic processes being undermined by false, misleading and purposeful deceit,” he added.

The report identified 11 ads which ran on Facebook and more than 20 ads which ran on YouTube to fall under the “disinformation” category, and they were allowed to stay on the platform for 30 days.

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The accusations were refuted by Meta – the parent company of Facebook – and the spokesperson said that they have rejected 135,000 Brazil-related ad submissions till September 30.

“These reports were based on a very small sample of ads,” the official statement from the company stated according to The Guardian, “and are not representative given the number of political ads we review daily across the world.”

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A new report by the human rights organisation Global Witness claims that YouTube and Facebook have contributed to the spread of disinformation during the ongoing election campaign in Brazil.

A new report by the human rights organisation Global Witness claims that YouTube and Facebook have contributed to the spread of disinformation during the ongoing election campaign in Brazil. According to the report, the social platforms have allowed misleading campaign ads to be posted as the race between President Jair Bolsonaro and challenger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva heats up. The ads included fake information, doctored images and misleading news about both the candidates. Also read | Russian fighter jet released missile near British RAF aircraft over Black Sea “It’s frankly shocking that these massive firms with the technological prowess they clearly have, are unable to weed out such blatant disinformation being pushed onto their users,” said Jon Lloyd, Global Witness’s senior adviser, according to a report in The Guardian. “If it wasn’t already obvious it should now be undeniable to even the biggest sceptic – social media firms are fundamentally failing in their responsibility to stop democratic processes being undermined by false, misleading and purposeful deceit,” he added. The report identified 11 ads which ran on Facebook and more than 20 ads which ran on YouTube to fall under the “disinformation” category, and they were allowed to stay on the platform for 30 days. Also read | Japanese yen hits 150-mark against US dollar - worst since August 1990 The accusations were refuted by Meta – the parent company of Facebook – and the spokesperson said that they have rejected 135,000 Brazil-related ad submissions till September 30. “These reports were based on a very small sample of ads,” the official statement from the company stated according to The Guardian, “and are not representative given the number of political ads we review daily across the world.”

YouTube and Facebook letting disinformation spread during Brazil election: Report

The insurance regulatory body of India has decided to include mental illness under the coverage offered by various insurance companies. According to the latest advisory from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), all insurance providers in the country will have to include provision for mental illnesses in all policies by October 31 this year.

The Financial Times reported that the decision was taken in accordance with the provisions provided under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 in India. While some illnesses were already included under the policies, the new advisory makes it compulsory to add special provisions for mental health.

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“Insurers are requested to confirm compliance before October 31, 2022,” IRDAI said.

With the economy facing threats of recession and the Indian rupee going through its worst phase against the US dollar, the insurance premiums are expected to go up in India. While the IRDAI did not directly say anything, they recommended a revision of premium rates in the future.

The other major announcement by IRDAI concerned the policies regarding newborns with internal congenital birth defects. In 2021, the insurance regulations stated that all companies had to include genetic and congenital diseases in their policies, and they cannot be used as “exceptions”.

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“These instructions shall come into force with immediate effect,” the advisory read, according to PTI.

The IRDAI made it clear that any deviation from the advisory will mean not following the policies “according to their true spirit” and this move is intended to benefit the existing policyholders.

The insurance regulatory body of India has decided to include mental illness under the coverage offered by various insurance companies. According to the latest advisory from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), all insurance providers in the country will have to include provision for mental illnesses in all policies by October 31 this year.

The insurance regulatory body of India has decided to include mental illness under the coverage offered by various insurance companies. According to the latest advisory from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), all insurance providers in the country will have to include provision for mental illnesses in all policies by October 31 this year. The Financial Times reported that the decision was taken in accordance with the provisions provided under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 in India. While some illnesses were already included under the policies, the new advisory makes it compulsory to add special provisions for mental health. Also read | In an apparent jibe at Twitter, Musk says investors are 'overpaying' for the deal “Insurers are requested to confirm compliance before October 31, 2022,” IRDAI said. With the economy facing threats of recession and the Indian rupee going through its worst phase against the US dollar, the insurance premiums are expected to go up in India. While the IRDAI did not directly say anything, they recommended a revision of premium rates in the future. The other major announcement by IRDAI concerned the policies regarding newborns with internal congenital birth defects. In 2021, the insurance regulations stated that all companies had to include genetic and congenital diseases in their policies, and they cannot be used as “exceptions”. Also read | YouTube and Facebook 'letting disinformation spread' during Brazil election “These instructions shall come into force with immediate effect,” the advisory read, according to PTI. The IRDAI made it clear that any deviation from the advisory will mean not following the policies “according to their true spirit” and this move is intended to benefit the existing policyholders.

Insurance providers in India instructed to cover mental illnesses in policies

The controversy over the attack on protesters at the Chinese consulate in Manchester continues as British ministers were requested to expel a senior Chinese diplomat over the incident.

Several videos regarding the incident were released on the social media and most of them showed Zheng Xiyuan, the Chinese consul general, attacking the pro-Hong Kong democracy protester.

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When asked about the videos, Zheng said that it was his “duty’ to beat up the protester in order to “control the situation”. “The man abused my country, my leader – I think it’s my duty,” he added.

Bob Chan, the protester who took part in the demonstrations in front of the Chinese consulate, was assaulted by people inside the consulate grounds. In an interview with BBC, Chan said that he was dragged inside the premises, and he suffered quite a few injures due to the “shocking” incident.

On Thursday, questioned were asked about the government’s inaction in the case till now and opposition MPs asked for the Chinese top diplomat’s immediate expulsion from the UK at the House of Commons.

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The foreign office minister Jesse Norman told MPs that the government is waiting for China’s response on his diplomatic immunity before taking a decision. He called the incident “damning” and said that the Greater Manchester Police have already launched an investigation into the incident.

Zheng and his staff have also sent an official letter to the police which states that protests outside the consulate were “deliberately designed to provoke, harass, alarm and distress our consular staff”.

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The controversy over the attack on protesters at the Chinese consulate in Manchester continues as British ministers were requested to expel a senior Chinese diplomat over the incident.

The controversy over the attack on protesters at the Chinese consulate in Manchester continues as British ministers were requested to expel a senior Chinese diplomat over the incident. Several videos regarding the incident were released on the social media and most of them showed Zheng Xiyuan, the Chinese consul general, attacking the pro-Hong Kong democracy protester. Also read | LIVE UK crisis | Liz Truss resigns, next PM to be elected on Oct 28 When asked about the videos, Zheng said that it was his “duty’ to beat up the protester in order to “control the situation”. “The man abused my country, my leader – I think it’s my duty,” he added. Bob Chan, the protester who took part in the demonstrations in front of the Chinese consulate, was assaulted by people inside the consulate grounds. In an interview with BBC, Chan said that he was dragged inside the premises, and he suffered quite a few injures due to the “shocking” incident. On Thursday, questioned were asked about the government’s inaction in the case till now and opposition MPs asked for the Chinese top diplomat’s immediate expulsion from the UK at the House of Commons. Also read | Russian fighter jet released missile near British RAF aircraft over Black Sea The foreign office minister Jesse Norman told MPs that the government is waiting for China’s response on his diplomatic immunity before taking a decision. He called the incident “damning” and said that the Greater Manchester Police have already launched an investigation into the incident. Zheng and his staff have also sent an official letter to the police which states that protests outside the consulate were “deliberately designed to provoke, harass, alarm and distress our consular staff”.

UK ministers urged to act against Chinese top diplomat over Manchester violence

The Brexit was an extremely polarising event in the British history and a new report shows that it led to a drop of almost 16 per cent trade from the United Kingdom to Europe. When it comes to trade from Europe to the UK, the figures showed that trade suffered by almost 20 per cent.

According to the report titled ‘How has Brexit changed EU-UK trade flows’, the trade between the UK and the rest of the world has somewhat been constant in comparison to other years. However, when it comes to Europe, the disparity in numbers shows a clear impact of the Brexit decision.

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The study was published on Wednesday by the Economic and Social Research Institute.

The main reason behind the drop in trade is the impact of Brexit on the supply chains. With a number of borders coming under fresh consideration, the delivery of goods has taken a hit.

Peter Norris, co-convener of the Brexit monitoring group, the UK Trade and Business Commission, had also said that “recovering lost trade with Europe should be a top priority” for the country.

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“The government can do this by removing the barriers to trade which Brexit created.”

It was evident from the fact that one of the main countries with whom UK’s trade has suffered the most is Ireland. In the aftermath of Brexit, a lot has been discussed about the borders between UK and Ireland with the disruption in supply chain causing a major dent in the business relations.

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The Brexit was an extremely polarising event in the British history and a new report shows that it led to a drop of almost 16 per cent trade from the United Kingdom to Europe.

The Brexit was an extremely polarising event in the British history and a new report shows that it led to a drop of almost 16 per cent trade from the United Kingdom to Europe. When it comes to trade from Europe to the UK, the figures showed that trade suffered by almost 20 per cent. According to the report titled ‘How has Brexit changed EU-UK trade flows’, the trade between the UK and the rest of the world has somewhat been constant in comparison to other years. However, when it comes to Europe, the disparity in numbers shows a clear impact of the Brexit decision. Also read | Several leaders call upon Truss to quit following 'chaos' in the country The study was published on Wednesday by the Economic and Social Research Institute. The main reason behind the drop in trade is the impact of Brexit on the supply chains. With a number of borders coming under fresh consideration, the delivery of goods has taken a hit. Peter Norris, co-convener of the Brexit monitoring group, the UK Trade and Business Commission, had also said that “recovering lost trade with Europe should be a top priority” for the country. Also read | 'Will not' provide weapons to Ukraine, says Israeli defence minister “The government can do this by removing the barriers to trade which Brexit created.” It was evident from the fact that one of the main countries with whom UK’s trade has suffered the most is Ireland. In the aftermath of Brexit, a lot has been discussed about the borders between UK and Ireland with the disruption in supply chain causing a major dent in the business relations.

Trade from UK to EU declined by 16 per cent due to Brexit, reveals new study

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

The conflict in Ukraine saw a surprising escalation on Thursday as a Russian fighter jet was reported to have earlier attacked a plane from the British Royal Air Force near the Black Sea. According to the Sun, the Russian fighter jets fired a missile towards an unarmed RAF plane while it was on a “routine patrol mission” in international airspace.

The attack was confirmed by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace during his speech at the House of Commons. He said that the incident happened on September 29, and it involved two Su-27 fighter jets.

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“I’ve communicated my concerns directly to my Russian counterpart, Defence Minister Shoigu and the Chief of Defence Staff in Moscow,” he said.

The Guardian reported him adding, “In my letter, I made clear that the aircraft was unarmed and&nbsp;in international airspace, following a pre-notified flight path and that it was a potentially dangerous engagement.”

In response, Russia said that it was not a planned attack and described it as a “technical malfunction”. In the letter sent in October, the Russian defence ministry said that the firing was the result of a misunderstanding and said that the jets experienced technical difficulties.

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"We are dealing with a president and indeed Russian forces who, as we've seen from the Rivet Joint incident, not beyond making the wrong calculation... that the rules don't apply to them."

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was imposing martial law in Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia – the regions which were annexed through the referendums which were called a “sham” by the United States and other western countries.

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. The conflict in Ukraine saw a surprising escalation on Thursday as a Russian fighter jet was reported to have earlier attacked a plane from the British Royal Air Force near the Black Sea. According to the Sun, the Russian fighter jets fired a missile towards an unarmed RAF plane while it was on a “routine patrol mission” in international airspace. The attack was confirmed by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace during his speech at the House of Commons. He said that the incident happened on September 29, and it involved two Su-27 fighter jets. Also read | Japanese yen hits 150-mark against US dollar - worst since August 1990 “I’ve communicated my concerns directly to my Russian counterpart, Defence Minister Shoigu and the Chief of Defence Staff in Moscow,” he said. The Guardian reported him adding, “In my letter, I made clear that the aircraft was unarmed and in international airspace, following a pre-notified flight path and that it was a potentially dangerous engagement.” In response, Russia said that it was not a planned attack and described it as a “technical malfunction”. In the letter sent in October, the Russian defence ministry said that the firing was the result of a misunderstanding and said that the jets experienced technical difficulties. Also read | Zelensky appeals for moderate use as electricity restrictions kick-in "We are dealing with a president and indeed Russian forces who, as we've seen from the Rivet Joint incident, not beyond making the wrong calculation... that the rules don't apply to them." Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was imposing martial law in Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia – the regions which were annexed through the referendums which were called a “sham” by the United States and other western countries.

Russian fighter jet 'released missile' near British Royal Air Force aircraft over Black Sea

The Japanese yen continue to lose ground as it went past the 150-mark against the United States dollar on Thursday – the highest since 1990. It has been a tough time for the Japanese economy as the currency has weakened quite a bit and it has prompted an emergency Bank of Japan meeting.

The last time when the Yen breached the 160-mark was way back in 1986.

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In the past few weeks, the Bank of Japan has maintained that they will not be following the example of most central banks around the world in increasing their interest rates in order to combat the inflation. But experts believe that the recent events can lead to a slight change in their stance.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki expressed his concern regarding the situation and added that the government will take “appropriate steps against excess volatility.”

“Recent rapid and one-sided yen declines are undesirable. We absolutely cannot tolerate excessively volatile moves driven by speculative trading,” he told Reuters in an interview.

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While the Bank of Japan did not raise the interest rates, the government has tried to strengthen the economy through various measures, but they have failed the stabilise the currency till now.

A major step taken by the government was to sell unlimited amount of bonds to the central bank which will allow the debt yields to remain static at 0.25 per cent. The Bank of Japan will also buy $666.98 million worth of government bonds with maturities between 10 and 20 years.

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The Japanese yen continue to lose ground as it went past the 150-mark against the United States dollar on Thursday – the highest since 1990. It has been a tough time for the Japanese economy as the currency has weakened quite a bit and it has prompted an emergency Bank of Japan meeting.

The Japanese yen continue to lose ground as it went past the 150-mark against the United States dollar on Thursday – the highest since 1990. It has been a tough time for the Japanese economy as the currency has weakened quite a bit and it has prompted an emergency Bank of Japan meeting. The last time when the Yen breached the 160-mark was way back in 1986. Also read | Zelensky appeals for moderate use as electricity restrictions kick-in In the past few weeks, the Bank of Japan has maintained that they will not be following the example of most central banks around the world in increasing their interest rates in order to combat the inflation. But experts believe that the recent events can lead to a slight change in their stance. Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki expressed his concern regarding the situation and added that the government will take “appropriate steps against excess volatility.” “Recent rapid and one-sided yen declines are undesirable. We absolutely cannot tolerate excessively volatile moves driven by speculative trading,” he told Reuters in an interview. Also read | Global Economy LIVE | Japanese yen attains lowest value in decades While the Bank of Japan did not raise the interest rates, the government has tried to strengthen the economy through various measures, but they have failed the stabilise the currency till now. A major step taken by the government was to sell unlimited amount of bonds to the central bank which will allow the debt yields to remain static at 0.25 per cent. The Bank of Japan will also buy $666.98 million worth of government bonds with maturities between 10 and 20 years.

Japanese yen hits 150-mark against US dollar - worst since August 1990

Bob Chan, the protester who was assaulted at the Chinese consulate in Manchester, said that he was not looking to enter the premises when the incident happened. Videos surfaced of the incident which took place on Sunday, and it has resulted in tensions between China and the United Kingdom.

Since the video surfaced online, the British foreign office and the office of Prime Minister Liz Truss had criticised the Chinese diplomats for the incident. Later, the foreign office also summoned a top Chinese diplomat in order to discuss the circumstances of the incident in Manchester.

Chan, who was a part of the pro-Hong Kong democracy protests, also told reporters at the press conference that he was beaten by masked men who came out of the consulate.

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"I then found myself being dragged into the grounds of the consulate. I held on to the gates where I was kicked and punched, I could not hold on for long," he said according to BBC.

"I was eventually pulled onto the ground of the consulate. I felt punches and kicks from several men. Other protestors were trying to get me out of this situation, but to no avail.”

"The attack only stopped when a man who turned out to be a uniformed officer from the Greater Manchester Police pulled me outside the gates. Let me say it again so I am clear: I was dragged into the consulate I did not attempt to enter the consulate," he added in the press conference.

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Chan also expressed his shock that the incident took place on British soil.

"I am shocked because I never thought something like this could happen in the UK. I still believe the UK is a place where free speech and protest are basic human rights. No amount of violence or diplomatic pressure will change that. I am hurt physically and mentally," he said.

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Bob Chan, the protester who was assaulted at the Chinese consulate in Manchester, said that he was not looking to enter the premises when the incident happened. Videos surfaced of the incident which took place on Sunday, and it has resulted in tensions between China and the United Kingdom.

Bob Chan, the protester who was assaulted at the Chinese consulate in Manchester, said that he was not looking to enter the premises when the incident happened. Videos surfaced of the incident which took place on Sunday, and it has resulted in tensions between China and the United Kingdom. Since the video surfaced online, the British foreign office and the office of Prime Minister Liz Truss had criticised the Chinese diplomats for the incident. Later, the foreign office also summoned a top Chinese diplomat in order to discuss the circumstances of the incident in Manchester. Chan, who was a part of the pro-Hong Kong democracy protests, also told reporters at the press conference that he was beaten by masked men who came out of the consulate. Also read | UK’s home secretary steps down over ‘accidental’ national security breach "I then found myself being dragged into the grounds of the consulate. I held on to the gates where I was kicked and punched, I could not hold on for long," he said according to BBC. "I was eventually pulled onto the ground of the consulate. I felt punches and kicks from several men. Other protestors were trying to get me out of this situation, but to no avail.” "The attack only stopped when a man who turned out to be a uniformed officer from the Greater Manchester Police pulled me outside the gates. Let me say it again so I am clear: I was dragged into the consulate I did not attempt to enter the consulate," he added in the press conference. Also read | World’s second richest man sells private jet to stop Twitter from tracking him Chan also expressed his shock that the incident took place on British soil. "I am shocked because I never thought something like this could happen in the UK. I still believe the UK is a place where free speech and protest are basic human rights. No amount of violence or diplomatic pressure will change that. I am hurt physically and mentally," he said.

I was dragged into Chinese consulate, says protester who was assaulted in Manchester

British Prime Minister Liz Truss told the parliament on Wednesday that she is “a fighter not a quitter” as calls for her resignation continue to grow. Truss’ popularity has taken a serious hit after the announcement of unfunded tax cuts resulted in damages to the UK economy.

During the Prime Minister's Questions sessions at the parliament, several Labour Party lawmakers called for her resignation and opposition leader Keir Starmer questioned her on the measures.

“I am a fighter and not a quitter. I have acted in the national interest to make sure that we have economic stability,” Truss responded as the opposition shouted “resign” during her speech.

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The economic measures announced by the former finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng in the mini budget were&nbsp;met with criticism from various financial institutions. The International Monetary Fund also opposed the move as the pound dropped to its lowest against the United States dollar.

In the aftermath of the criticism, Kwarteng was removed as the finance minister and his successor – Jeremy Hunt – announced a complete U-turn. Truss also recognised the impact that the tax cuts had on the British economy and admitted that the measures were a “mistake” by the government.

According to a recent poll conducted by YouGov, Truss’ approval ratings were just 10 per cent while 55 per cent of the people involved in the study wanted her to resign from her position.

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However, foreign secretary James Cleverly asked the public to continue supporting Truss.

“What you’ve got to do is recognize when they’ve happened and have humility to make changes when you see things didn’t go right,” he said according to a report on Reuters.

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British Prime Minister Liz Truss told the parliament on Wednesday that she is “a fighter not a quitter” as calls for her resignation continue to grow. Truss’ popularity has taken a serious hit after the announcement of unfunded tax cuts resulted in damages to the UK economy.

British Prime Minister Liz Truss told the parliament on Wednesday that she is “a fighter not a quitter” as calls for her resignation continue to grow. Truss’ popularity has taken a serious hit after the announcement of unfunded tax cuts resulted in damages to the UK economy. During the Prime Minister's Questions sessions at the parliament, several Labour Party lawmakers called for her resignation and opposition leader Keir Starmer questioned her on the measures. “I am a fighter and not a quitter. I have acted in the national interest to make sure that we have economic stability,” Truss responded as the opposition shouted “resign” during her speech. Also read | UK inflation accelerates to 40-year high amid rising food prices The economic measures announced by the former finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng in the mini budget were met with criticism from various financial institutions. The International Monetary Fund also opposed the move as the pound dropped to its lowest against the United States dollar. In the aftermath of the criticism, Kwarteng was removed as the finance minister and his successor – Jeremy Hunt – announced a complete U-turn. Truss also recognised the impact that the tax cuts had on the British economy and admitted that the measures were a “mistake” by the government. According to a recent poll conducted by YouGov, Truss’ approval ratings were just 10 per cent while 55 per cent of the people involved in the study wanted her to resign from her position. Also read | Donald Trump expected to testify in defamation lawsuit involving rape accuser However, foreign secretary James Cleverly asked the public to continue supporting Truss. “What you’ve got to do is recognize when they’ve happened and have humility to make changes when you see things didn’t go right,” he said according to a report on Reuters.

Liz Truss says 'I am not a quitter' as clamour for her resignation mounts in UK

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