Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari&nbsp;said on Wednesday that the relations between Pakistan and the United States are no longer linked to India or Afghanistan. Bhutto is currently in the United States for discussions over enhanced trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.&nbsp;

“Not only I am pleasantly surprised, but I am absolutely impressed by the new foreign policy approach of the US towards Pakistan,” Bilawal said at Washington DC-based think-tank, Woodrow Wilson Centre.&nbsp;

“There is also an increased feeling in our [Pak-US] interaction that we are no longer hyphenated – Afghanistan-Pak or Pak-India. Only Pak-US that’s a good thing,” he added.&nbsp;

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Bhutto also launched an attack on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he said that India has changed a lot since 2010. He said that Modi is not like his predecessors Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh and even talked about the 2002 riots in Gujarat.&nbsp;

He also said that the reaction from India in the aftermath of United States’ decision to give $450 million to upgrade Pakistan’s fleet of F-16 aircraft did not surprise&nbsp;him.&nbsp;

“Obviously, Indians are going to be upset, let them be,&nbsp;kiya karein&nbsp;(what do we do),”&nbsp;he said.&nbsp;

Indian foreign minister S Jaishankar had criticised the US decision regarding the F-16 fighter jets and said that the relationship between the US and Pakistan has not served both countries well.&nbsp;

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“Everybody knows where and against whom F-16 fighter jets are used. You're not fooling anybody by saying these things. Very honestly, it is a relationship that has ended up serving neither Pakistan nor serving American interests well... for the US to reflect what the merits of the relationship [are] and what they get by keeping it sort of continuing,” Jaishankar said at a community event in Washington.&nbsp;

United States was quick to respond as state department spokesperson Ned Price said that the White House doesn’t view its ties with New Delhi&nbsp;and Islamabad "in relation to one another”.&nbsp;

"We don't view our relationship with Pakistan... our relationship with India... in relation to one another... both partners of ours with different points of emphasis...," he said. 
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Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Wednesday that the relations between Pakistan and the United States are no longer linked to India or Afghanistan.

Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Wednesday that the relations between Pakistan and the United States are no longer linked to India or Afghanistan. Bhutto is currently in the United States for discussions over enhanced trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. “Not only I am pleasantly surprised, but I am absolutely impressed by the new foreign policy approach of the US towards Pakistan,” Bilawal said at Washington DC-based think-tank, Woodrow Wilson Centre. “There is also an increased feeling in our [Pak-US] interaction that we are no longer hyphenated – Afghanistan-Pak or Pak-India. Only Pak-US that’s a good thing,” he added. Also read | United States and Pacific island nations agree to ‘declaration of partnership’ Bhutto also launched an attack on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he said that India has changed a lot since 2010. He said that Modi is not like his predecessors Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh and even talked about the 2002 riots in Gujarat. He also said that the reaction from India in the aftermath of United States’ decision to give $450 million to upgrade Pakistan’s fleet of F-16 aircraft did not surprise him. “Obviously, Indians are going to be upset, let them be, kiya karein (what do we do),” he said. Indian foreign minister S Jaishankar had criticised the US decision regarding the F-16 fighter jets and said that the relationship between the US and Pakistan has not served both countries well. Also read | India ready to help US resolve the visa backlog problem, says MEA Jaishankar “Everybody knows where and against whom F-16 fighter jets are used. You're not fooling anybody by saying these things. Very honestly, it is a relationship that has ended up serving neither Pakistan nor serving American interests well... for the US to reflect what the merits of the relationship [are] and what they get by keeping it sort of continuing,” Jaishankar said at a community event in Washington. United States was quick to respond as state department spokesperson Ned Price said that the White House doesn’t view its ties with New Delhi and Islamabad "in relation to one another”. "We don't view our relationship with Pakistan... our relationship with India... in relation to one another... both partners of ours with different points of emphasis...," he said.

Pak-US ties no longer linked to India, Afghanistan: Foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto

The majority of judges on the Australian high court are now women after the appointment of justice Jayne Jagot on Wednesday. This will be the first time in history that women will outnumber men in the country’s high court as Jagot will replace justice Patrick Keane as the 56th justice of the court.&nbsp;

The announcement was made by attorney general Mark Dreyfus who also said that Jagot will take her position on October 17. Dreyfus, along with Prime Minister&nbsp;Anthony Albanese, described Jagot as an “outstanding lawyer and an eminent judge" as well as a “well-deserved appointment”.&nbsp;

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While the appointment created history by giving women the majority, there was some criticism regarding the lack of representation when it comes to South Australia. Jagot is a Sydney-based judge and her appointment meant that there remains disparity when it comes to judges from all parts of Australia.&nbsp;

Dreyfus made it clear that the decision was not taken to “ignore South Australia”. He also said that the gender of the candidate did not play a factor&nbsp;in the decision as she was the “best choice”.&nbsp;

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“I can only assure the people of Australia that this appointment is of the best possible person for this position to the high court of Australia,” Dreyfus said in the official statement.&nbsp;

“The government is very proud of the appointment that we are making today … and I am certain that she is going to serve with distinction. Justice Jagot is an eminent jurist and brings tremendous experience, and was nominated by very, very many people that I consulted with,” he added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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The majority of judges on the Australian high court are now women after the appointment of justice Jayne Jagot on Wednesday. This will be the first time in history that women will outnumber men in the country’s high court as Jagot will replace justice Patrick Keane as the 56th justice of the court.

The majority of judges on the Australian high court are now women after the appointment of justice Jayne Jagot on Wednesday. This will be the first time in history that women will outnumber men in the country’s high court as Jagot will replace justice Patrick Keane as the 56th justice of the court. The announcement was made by attorney general Mark Dreyfus who also said that Jagot will take her position on October 17. Dreyfus, along with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, described Jagot as an “outstanding lawyer and an eminent judge" as well as a “well-deserved appointment”. Also read | Two million without power as Hurricane Ian causes devastation in Florida While the appointment created history by giving women the majority, there was some criticism regarding the lack of representation when it comes to South Australia. Jagot is a Sydney-based judge and her appointment meant that there remains disparity when it comes to judges from all parts of Australia. Dreyfus made it clear that the decision was not taken to “ignore South Australia”. He also said that the gender of the candidate did not play a factor in the decision as she was the “best choice”. Also read | Fourth leak found on Nord Stream pipelines, says Swedish coast guard “I can only assure the people of Australia that this appointment is of the best possible person for this position to the high court of Australia,” Dreyfus said in the official statement. “The government is very proud of the appointment that we are making today … and I am certain that she is going to serve with distinction. Justice Jagot is an eminent jurist and brings tremendous experience, and was nominated by very, very many people that I consulted with,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Australia’s high court to have majority-female bench for first time in history

The Swedish coast guard discovered a fourth leak on the damaged Nord Stream pipelines, Svenska Dagbladet newspaper reported on Wednesday. Three leaks had already been found by experts on the pipeline that runs from Russia to Germany and the fourth one was reportedly found on Nord Stream 2.&nbsp;

“Two of these four are in Sweden's exclusive economic zone," coast guard spokesperson Jenny Larsson told the newspaper&nbsp;on Wednesday. The other two leaks were in the Danish exclusive economic zone.

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“The fourth leak was on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, in close proximity to a larger hole found on the nearby Nord Stream 1,”&nbsp;the Swedish coast guard said, reported&nbsp;Reuters.

The European leaders have already suggested that the reason behind the leaks can be sabotage – a claim that found support from even Russia. The leaders have already launched an investigation into the matter and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen described the leaks&nbsp;as “deliberate acts”.&nbsp;

With the ongoing conflict in Ukraine getting intense by the day, a number of countries hinted at a possible ploy by Russia to weaponise the gas supply once again by causing disruption to the pipelines.

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However, the Russian prosecutor's office told the Interfax news agency that they have launched their own "international terrorism" probe into the incident, and will be cooperating with other nations.&nbsp;

Russia halted flows on the 1,224-kilometre (760-mile) Nord Stream 1 pipeline following the invasion of Ukraine, while Germany prevented them from starting the parallel Nord Stream 2.

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The Swedish coast guard discovered a fourth leak on the damaged Nord Stream pipelines, Svenska Dagbladet newspaper reported on Wednesday. Three leaks had already been found by experts on the pipeline that runs from Russia to Germany and the fourth one was reportedly found on Nord Stream 2.

The Swedish coast guard discovered a fourth leak on the damaged Nord Stream pipelines, Svenska Dagbladet newspaper reported on Wednesday. Three leaks had already been found by experts on the pipeline that runs from Russia to Germany and the fourth one was reportedly found on Nord Stream 2. “Two of these four are in Sweden's exclusive economic zone," coast guard spokesperson Jenny Larsson told the newspaper on Wednesday. The other two leaks were in the Danish exclusive economic zone. Also read | More than 1.8 million without power as Hurricane Ian causes havoc in Florida “The fourth leak was on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, in close proximity to a larger hole found on the nearby Nord Stream 1,” the Swedish coast guard said, reported Reuters. The European leaders have already suggested that the reason behind the leaks can be sabotage – a claim that found support from even Russia. The leaders have already launched an investigation into the matter and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen described the leaks as “deliberate acts”. With the ongoing conflict in Ukraine getting intense by the day, a number of countries hinted at a possible ploy by Russia to weaponise the gas supply once again by causing disruption to the pipelines. Also read | Myanmar's Suu Kyi and Australian economist sentenced to three years in jail However, the Russian prosecutor's office told the Interfax news agency that they have launched their own "international terrorism" probe into the incident, and will be cooperating with other nations. Russia halted flows on the 1,224-kilometre (760-mile) Nord Stream 1 pipeline following the invasion of Ukraine, while Germany prevented them from starting the parallel Nord Stream 2.

Fourth leak detected in Nord Stream pipelines, says Swedish coast guard

Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the United States, caused massive devastation in Florida on Wednesday as more than 1.8 million people were left without power. The streets were completely flooded due to the constant rain, and many were stuck without resources.&nbsp;

The storm made landfall near the barrier island of Cayo Costa and went on to severely impact a number of nearby areas, including Fort Myers and Tamba Bay. According to official data, the Category 4 storm hit the coast with 150 mph (241 kph) winds&nbsp;and evacuation orders were quickly issued in many counties.&nbsp;

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The power lines were damaged in several places around the state and in some places, the power was deliberately shut down to avoid any accidents. Earlier this week, two people lost their lives in Cuba when the country’s electrical grid was brought down by the powerful winds produced by Hurricane Ian.

"Pray for people," Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said, adding that the storm was of 'historic'&nbsp;proportions. He also said that the recovery efforts like emergency services and rescue operations will start once the storm passes and requested the people to be cautious in order to avoid any accidents.&nbsp;

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US President Joe Biden said that the central government will be aiding Florida and nearby areas in recovering from the devastation caused by the hurricane. “We’ll be there to help you clean up and rebuild, to help Florida get moving again,” Biden said on Wednesday, reported&nbsp;Reuters. “And we’ll be there every step of the way. That’s my absolute commitment to the people of the state of Florida.”

The governors of Virginia, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina have also declared a “state of emergency” in their respective states as forecasts predicted that they can also be affected.

Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the United States, caused massive devastation in Florida on Wednesday as more than 1.8 million people were left without power.

Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the United States, caused massive devastation in Florida on Wednesday as more than 1.8 million people were left without power. The streets were completely flooded due to the constant rain, and many were stuck without resources. The storm made landfall near the barrier island of Cayo Costa and went on to severely impact a number of nearby areas, including Fort Myers and Tamba Bay. According to official data, the Category 4 storm hit the coast with 150 mph (241 kph) winds and evacuation orders were quickly issued in many counties. Also read | Russia poised to announce annexation after 'sham' referendum in Ukraine The power lines were damaged in several places around the state and in some places, the power was deliberately shut down to avoid any accidents. Earlier this week, two people lost their lives in Cuba when the country’s electrical grid was brought down by the powerful winds produced by Hurricane Ian. "Pray for people," Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said, adding that the storm was of 'historic' proportions. He also said that the recovery efforts like emergency services and rescue operations will start once the storm passes and requested the people to be cautious in order to avoid any accidents. Also read | ‘Where’s Jackie?’: Biden’s memory lapse leaves netizens stunned as he calls for dead Congresswoman US President Joe Biden said that the central government will be aiding Florida and nearby areas in recovering from the devastation caused by the hurricane. “We’ll be there to help you clean up and rebuild, to help Florida get moving again,” Biden said on Wednesday, reported Reuters. “And we’ll be there every step of the way. That’s my absolute commitment to the people of the state of Florida.” The governors of Virginia, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina have also declared a “state of emergency” in their respective states as forecasts predicted that they can also be affected.

Waning Hurricane Ian batters Florida, floods streets, leaves two million people without power

The Oath Keepers, a far-right militia group, has gained notoriety in the United States recently due to their involvement in one of the major cases in relation to the US Capitol Hill riots. Five members of the group, including its leader Stewart Rhodes, were charged with “seditious conspiracy” and “spending months recruiting, training and conspiring to use force to prevent the transfer of presidential power”.&nbsp;The trial that began on Tuesday is considered the highest-profile prosecution related to the riot of January 6, 2021.&nbsp;

Possible punishment&nbsp;

If convicted, the five individuals can face around 20 years in prison. 20 other members of the group are also on trial at the moment, but the charges are not as serious as Rhodes and the four other men.&nbsp;

Why are they called Oath Keepers?&nbsp;

The Oath Keepers was launched in 2009 with a rally in Lexington, Massachusetts by Rhodes, a former US Army paratrooper who also worked as an aide to Republican politician Ron Paul. The group had a "pro-gun, anti-government" agenda with all members showing a heavy tilt towards the Republican Party.&nbsp;

According to CNN, the group mainly recruited former military and law enforcement personnel, with new recruits taking a pledge which was quite similar to the military oath. In the pledge, they promised to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic".&nbsp;

Why are the Oath Keepers on trial?&nbsp;

With Donald Trump rejecting the results of the US Presidential Elections, several of his supporters broke the barricade and entered the US Capitol Hill premises on January 6,&nbsp;2021. &nbsp;

According to the charges brought against the group, the Oath Keepers stored weapons in preparation for such an incident. And ahead of the riots, Rhodes sent a message to the members saying -&nbsp;"We aren't getting through this without a civil war. Too late for that. Prepare your mind, body, spirit."&nbsp;

While there was concrete proof that the members of the group physically entered the Capitol Hill premises, that charge was not brought against Rhodes. However, BBC reported that a documentary showed that he met with far-right group Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio on January 5, 2021.&nbsp;

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The Oath Keepers, a far-right militia group, has gained notoriety in the United States recently due to their involvement in one of the major cases in relation to the US Capitol Hill riots.

The Oath Keepers, a far-right militia group, has gained notoriety in the United States recently due to their involvement in one of the major cases in relation to the US Capitol Hill riots. Five members of the group, including its leader Stewart Rhodes, were charged with “seditious conspiracy” and “spending months recruiting, training and conspiring to use force to prevent the transfer of presidential power”. The trial that began on Tuesday is considered the highest-profile prosecution related to the riot of January 6, 2021. Possible punishment If convicted, the five individuals can face around 20 years in prison. 20 other members of the group are also on trial at the moment, but the charges are not as serious as Rhodes and the four other men. Why are they called Oath Keepers? The Oath Keepers was launched in 2009 with a rally in Lexington, Massachusetts by Rhodes, a former US Army paratrooper who also worked as an aide to Republican politician Ron Paul. The group had a "pro-gun, anti-government" agenda with all members showing a heavy tilt towards the Republican Party. According to CNN, the group mainly recruited former military and law enforcement personnel, with new recruits taking a pledge which was quite similar to the military oath. In the pledge, they promised to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic". Why are the Oath Keepers on trial? With Donald Trump rejecting the results of the US Presidential Elections, several of his supporters broke the barricade and entered the US Capitol Hill premises on January 6, 2021. According to the charges brought against the group, the Oath Keepers stored weapons in preparation for such an incident. And ahead of the riots, Rhodes sent a message to the members saying - "We aren't getting through this without a civil war. Too late for that. Prepare your mind, body, spirit." While there was concrete proof that the members of the group physically entered the Capitol Hill premises, that charge was not brought against Rhodes. However, BBC reported that a documentary showed that he met with far-right group Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio on January 5, 2021.

Explainer: Who are Oath Keepers, the far-right group on trial for involvement in US Capitol Hill riot?

The body of renowned United States ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson was found near Nepal’s Manaslu peak on Wednesday. The search party found her body in the Himalayas two days after she slipped and went missing during her skiing attempt down the world’s eighth-highest mountain.&nbsp;

The search party was headed by her partner Jim Morrison who accompanied her on the trip.&nbsp;

"The search team that left this morning on a helicopter spotted her body and is bringing her back," Jiban Ghimire of Shangri-La Nepal Trek, which organised the expedition, told AFP. &nbsp;

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Ghimire also said that her body was taken to the base camp before it was flown to Kathmandu.&nbsp;

Earlier, Nelson lost her footing while skiing and although a lot of attempts were made, she was nowhere to be found on Tuesday. The North Face, which sponsors Nelson, confirmed the climber was missing.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"We are in touch with Hilaree's family and supporting search and rescue efforts in every way we can," the company had said in an Instagram post.&nbsp;

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The rescue efforts were also&nbsp;severely hampered by avalanches and bad weather. &nbsp;

The helicopters were unable to operate on Monday and the camps were affected by severe rain, according to the tourism department of Nepal. On Tuesday, the search parties were finally able to start climbing the 8,163-metre (26,781-foot) mountain in search of Nelson when the weather improved.&nbsp;

Nelson was described&nbsp;as "the most prolific ski mountaineer of her generation" by several people as she became the first person to climb Mount Everest and its adjacent Lhotse within 24 hours.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The body of renowned United States ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson was found near Nepal’s Manaslu peak on Wednesday. The search party found her body in the Himalayas two days after she slipped and went missing during her skiing attempt down the world’s eighth-highest mountain.

The body of renowned United States ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson was found near Nepal’s Manaslu peak on Wednesday. The search party found her body in the Himalayas two days after she slipped and went missing during her skiing attempt down the world’s eighth-highest mountain. The search party was headed by her partner Jim Morrison who accompanied her on the trip. "The search team that left this morning on a helicopter spotted her body and is bringing her back," Jiban Ghimire of Shangri-La Nepal Trek, which organised the expedition, told AFP. Also read | China's President Xi Jinping appears in public for first time since SCO Summit Ghimire also said that her body was taken to the base camp before it was flown to Kathmandu. Earlier, Nelson lost her footing while skiing and although a lot of attempts were made, she was nowhere to be found on Tuesday. The North Face, which sponsors Nelson, confirmed the climber was missing. "We are in touch with Hilaree's family and supporting search and rescue efforts in every way we can," the company had said in an Instagram post. Also read | Occupied regions of Ukraine set to ask Putin to incorporate them into Russia The rescue efforts were also severely hampered by avalanches and bad weather. The helicopters were unable to operate on Monday and the camps were affected by severe rain, according to the tourism department of Nepal. On Tuesday, the search parties were finally able to start climbing the 8,163-metre (26,781-foot) mountain in search of Nelson when the weather improved. Nelson was described as "the most prolific ski mountaineer of her generation" by several people as she became the first person to climb Mount Everest and its adjacent Lhotse within 24 hours.

Body of famous US ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson found on Mt Manaslu in Nepal

It has been a tough week for newly elected British Prime Minister Liz Truss as her economic policies have come under severe criticism. Following up on campaign promises, finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng announced massive tax cuts in the mini-budget earlier this week but that was followed by the pound reaching an all-time low against the US dollar and the country facing a more acute economic crisis.&nbsp;

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According to The Guardian, things are only getting worse as sources claimed that Truss and Kwarteng had a major argument on how to respond to the current situation. Sources in the civil service claimed that all was not well between the two leaders and later, Sky News said that Truss decided to not go with Kwarteng’s suggestion of making an official Treasury statement in an attempt to reassure the markets.&nbsp;

Downing Street has completely dismissed the reports by calling them “nonsense”. The official statement stated that Truss meets Kwarteng every day and there is no rift between them.&nbsp;

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Both Truss and Kwarteng have been working together for quite some time now and they expanded on their economic vision in a book called&nbsp;“Britannia Unchained” which was released in 2012. The tax cuts were also planned by both leaders but the reactions to them have left them in a tough position.&nbsp;

In the aftermath of the announcements, the pound lost almost five per cent to reach $1.0327 – the lowest since 1971. However, Kwarteng played down the impact by saying that the government was concentrating on long-term gains rather than short-term goals.&nbsp;

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It has been a tough week for newly elected British Prime Minister Liz Truss as her economic policies have come under severe criticism. Following up on campaign promises, finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng announced massive tax cuts in the mini-budget earlier this week but that was followed by the pound reaching an all-time low against the US dollar and the country facing a more acute economic crisis.

It has been a tough week for newly elected British Prime Minister Liz Truss as her economic policies have come under severe criticism. Following up on campaign promises, finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng announced massive tax cuts in the mini-budget earlier this week but that was followed by the pound reaching an all-time low against the US dollar and the country facing a more acute economic crisis. Also read | Nord Stream leaks: European leaders launch investigation into 'sabotage' According to The Guardian, things are only getting worse as sources claimed that Truss and Kwarteng had a major argument on how to respond to the current situation. Sources in the civil service claimed that all was not well between the two leaders and later, Sky News said that Truss decided to not go with Kwarteng’s suggestion of making an official Treasury statement in an attempt to reassure the markets. Downing Street has completely dismissed the reports by calling them “nonsense”. The official statement stated that Truss meets Kwarteng every day and there is no rift between them. Also read | Kremlin announces huge majorities have voted in favour of joining Russia Both Truss and Kwarteng have been working together for quite some time now and they expanded on their economic vision in a book called “Britannia Unchained” which was released in 2012. The tax cuts were also planned by both leaders but the reactions to them have left them in a tough position. In the aftermath of the announcements, the pound lost almost five per cent to reach $1.0327 – the lowest since 1971. However, Kwarteng played down the impact by saying that the government was concentrating on long-term gains rather than short-term goals.

Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng argue over response to UK economic crisis: Report

The British treasury has defended the country’s decision to announce big tax cuts in its latest mini budget after criticism from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Following the budget presented by finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng, the pound fell to an all-time low against the United States dollar.&nbsp;

"We have acted at speed to protect households and businesses through this winter and the next, following the unprecedented energy price rise," the Treasury said according to Sky News.&nbsp;

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"We are focused on growing the economy to raise living standards for everyone," it added.&nbsp;

The government has said that the reason behind the increase in the gas and electricity prices was the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Downing Street also said that the measures were taken “for the long run”.&nbsp;

Earlier, The IMF said that it was not convinced with the latest measures announced by the UK.&nbsp;

"Given elevated inflation pressures in many countries, including the UK, we do not recommend large and untargeted fiscal packages at this juncture, as it is important that fiscal policy does not work at cross purposes to monetary policy," an IMF spokesperson said, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

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"We are closely monitoring recent economic developments in the UK and are engaged with the authorities," the spokesperson added while speaking about the British economy.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Bank of England raised its interest rates from 1.75 to 2.25 per cent in a bid to control the growing inflation and said that it “will not hesitate” to increase it even further in the future.&nbsp;

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The British treasury has defended the country’s decision to announce big tax cuts in its latest mini budget after criticism from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The British treasury has defended the country’s decision to announce big tax cuts in its latest mini budget after criticism from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Following the budget presented by finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng, the pound fell to an all-time low against the United States dollar. "We have acted at speed to protect households and businesses through this winter and the next, following the unprecedented energy price rise," the Treasury said according to Sky News. Also read | Nord Stream leaks: European leaders launch investigation into 'sabotage' "We are focused on growing the economy to raise living standards for everyone," it added. The government has said that the reason behind the increase in the gas and electricity prices was the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Downing Street also said that the measures were taken “for the long run”. Earlier, The IMF said that it was not convinced with the latest measures announced by the UK. "Given elevated inflation pressures in many countries, including the UK, we do not recommend large and untargeted fiscal packages at this juncture, as it is important that fiscal policy does not work at cross purposes to monetary policy," an IMF spokesperson said, reported Reuters. Also read | Xi Jinping appears in public for first time since SCO Summit "We are closely monitoring recent economic developments in the UK and are engaged with the authorities," the spokesperson added while speaking about the British economy. Meanwhile, the Bank of England raised its interest rates from 1.75 to 2.25 per cent in a bid to control the growing inflation and said that it “will not hesitate” to increase it even further in the future.

UK Treasury justifies latest economic measures after sharp criticism from IMF

There is some good news for patients suffering from Alzheimer’s as an experimental drug has shown significant success in slowing down cognitive and functional decline by almost 27 per cent, according to the makers of the medicine. Lecanemab, developed by Japanese drug maker Eisai and American company Biogen, showed huge potential in clinical trials and the companies believe that it can get approval by 2023.&nbsp;

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The study was conducted with 1800 patients suffering from various stages of Alzheimer’s. Eisai said that the data of the trial results will be presented at an Alzheimer’s conference in San Francisco in November.&nbsp;

There were some side effects of the drug like brain swelling and bleeding, but Eisai said they were well within their expected limits, according to a report in Washington Post.&nbsp;

Previously, the two companies tried to launch a similar drug called Aduhelm. While it was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the lack of Medicare cover resulted in its discontinuation.&nbsp;

While Lecanemab has the same composition as Aduhelm, the latter has “reduced the pace of cognitive decline in people with early disease by 27% over 18 months”, the companies claimed.&nbsp;

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“A 27 per cent slowing of deterioration seems like a modest effect, but for patients with Alzheimer’s, this could be very meaningful,” Gil Rabinovici, a neurologist at the University of California, was quoted as saying by&nbsp;Reuters.

The next move by Eisai will be to obtain expedited approval before applying for full approval from the FDA, according to officials. The decision for the accelerated approval will arrive by January 6, 2023. The companies are also trying hard to ensure that the drug comes under Medicare cover post-approval.&nbsp;

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There is some good news for patients suffering from Alzheimer’s as an experimental drug has shown significant success in slowing down cognitive and functional decline by almost 27 per cent, according to the makers of the medicine.

There is some good news for patients suffering from Alzheimer’s as an experimental drug has shown significant success in slowing down cognitive and functional decline by almost 27 per cent, according to the makers of the medicine. Lecanemab, developed by Japanese drug maker Eisai and American company Biogen, showed huge potential in clinical trials and the companies believe that it can get approval by 2023. Also read | Nord Stream leaks: European leaders launch investigation into 'sabotage' The study was conducted with 1800 patients suffering from various stages of Alzheimer’s. Eisai said that the data of the trial results will be presented at an Alzheimer’s conference in San Francisco in November. There were some side effects of the drug like brain swelling and bleeding, but Eisai said they were well within their expected limits, according to a report in Washington Post. Previously, the two companies tried to launch a similar drug called Aduhelm. While it was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the lack of Medicare cover resulted in its discontinuation. While Lecanemab has the same composition as Aduhelm, the latter has “reduced the pace of cognitive decline in people with early disease by 27% over 18 months”, the companies claimed. Also read | Hurricane Ian barrels towards Florida after leaving much of Cuba without power “A 27 per cent slowing of deterioration seems like a modest effect, but for patients with Alzheimer’s, this could be very meaningful,” Gil Rabinovici, a neurologist at the University of California, was quoted as saying by Reuters. The next move by Eisai will be to obtain expedited approval before applying for full approval from the FDA, according to officials. The decision for the accelerated approval will arrive by January 6, 2023. The companies are also trying hard to ensure that the drug comes under Medicare cover post-approval.

Medical breakthrough? Experimental Alzheimer's drug slows cognitive decline by 27 per cent

European leaders have launched an investigation into the explosions near the Nord Stream pipelines which are said to have resulted in major leaks. They believed that sabotage was the reason behind the leaks as the pipelines under the Baltic Sea transporting natural gas from Russia to Europe were majorly impacted.&nbsp;

While Nord Stream 1 reported leaks, the Nord Stream 2&nbsp;experienced a sudden drop in pressure overnight. According to the German geological research center GFZ, the leaks took place near the Danish island of Bornholm and the seismograph recorded major spikes twice on Tuesday.&nbsp;

“There are two leaks on Nord Stream 1 – one in Swedish economic zone and one in Danish economic zone. They are very near each other,” Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA)&nbsp; told Reuters.&nbsp;

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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was quick to react to the situation as he described the Nord Stream leaks as “deliberate acts” and added, “We are not talking about an accident.”&nbsp;

European commission president Ursula Von der Leyen also echoed similar sentiments.&nbsp;

“Any deliberate disruption of active European energy infrastructure is unacceptable and will lead to the strongest possible response,” Von der Leyen told reporters.&nbsp;

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki linked the leaks to the ongoing Ukraine crisis and told The Guardian that&nbsp;this&nbsp;“probably marks the next step of escalation of the situation in Ukraine”.&nbsp;

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With the conflict in Ukraine showing no signs of ending, fingers have been pointed toward Russia for trying to weaponise the energy supply once again by causing disruption to the pipelines.&nbsp;

Russia did not react to the accusations as Kremlin spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, said that the event was&nbsp;“very concerning” and added that “no option can be ruled out right now”.&nbsp;

“This is very concerning news. Indeed, we are talking about some damage of an unclear nature to the pipeline in Denmark’s economic zone,” he said in the official briefing. &nbsp;

Russia has halted flows on the 1,224-kilometre (760-mile) Nord Stream 1 pipeline during the war, while Germany prevented them from ever starting in the parallel Nord Stream 2. 
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European leaders have launched an investigation into the explosions near the Nord Stream pipelines which are said to have resulted in major leaks. They believed that sabotage was the reason behind the leaks as the pipelines under the Baltic Sea transporting natural gas from Russia to Europe were majorly impacted.

European leaders have launched an investigation into the explosions near the Nord Stream pipelines which are said to have resulted in major leaks. They believed that sabotage was the reason behind the leaks as the pipelines under the Baltic Sea transporting natural gas from Russia to Europe were majorly impacted. While Nord Stream 1 reported leaks, the Nord Stream 2 experienced a sudden drop in pressure overnight. According to the German geological research center GFZ, the leaks took place near the Danish island of Bornholm and the seismograph recorded major spikes twice on Tuesday. “There are two leaks on Nord Stream 1 – one in Swedish economic zone and one in Danish economic zone. They are very near each other,” Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) told Reuters. Also read | Nord Stream leak LIVE | As it happened Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was quick to react to the situation as he described the Nord Stream leaks as “deliberate acts” and added, “We are not talking about an accident.” European commission president Ursula Von der Leyen also echoed similar sentiments. “Any deliberate disruption of active European energy infrastructure is unacceptable and will lead to the strongest possible response,” Von der Leyen told reporters. Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki linked the leaks to the ongoing Ukraine crisis and told The Guardian that this “probably marks the next step of escalation of the situation in Ukraine”. Also read | Kremlin announces huge majorities have voted in favour of joining Russia With the conflict in Ukraine showing no signs of ending, fingers have been pointed toward Russia for trying to weaponise the energy supply once again by causing disruption to the pipelines. Russia did not react to the accusations as Kremlin spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, said that the event was “very concerning” and added that “no option can be ruled out right now”. “This is very concerning news. Indeed, we are talking about some damage of an unclear nature to the pipeline in Denmark’s economic zone,” he said in the official briefing. Russia has halted flows on the 1,224-kilometre (760-mile) Nord Stream 1 pipeline during the war, while Germany prevented them from ever starting in the parallel Nord Stream 2.

Blasts precede Nord Stream leaks, European leaders hint at sabotage, launch investigation

Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first public appearance on Tuesday since returning from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Samarkand when he visited an exhibition of the Communist Party. Xi’s absence sparked a number of rumours in the past few days with few media reports suggesting that he was removed as the chief of China’s People’s Liberation Army. &nbsp;

According to observers, Xi was not seen in public as he was going through a mandatory seven-day quarantine and a three-day home stay following his foreign visit. This is the common procedure followed in accordance with the Dynamic Zero Covid policy which was implemented by President Xi himself.

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Xi had followed the similar protocol after returning from Hong Kong in July earlier this year. &nbsp;

China's zero-Covid policy included several lockdowns and strict regulations with the goal of controlling the pandemic. However, the measures have also attracted a lot of criticism from different parts of the country.&nbsp;

The Xinhua news agency reported that the exhibition in Beijing showcased the achievements of the Communist Party of China over the past decade. Xi also reportedly spoke at the venue and called for “efforts to forge ahead determinedly toward a new victory of socialism with Chinese characteristics”. &nbsp;

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"The Party and the State have made historic achievements and undergone historic changes, providing a more perfect system, a more solid material foundation and more active spiritual power to achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation," he said according to media reports. &nbsp;

"We should widely publicise the strategic initiatives, transformative practices, breakthroughs and landmark achievements over the past 10 years, and the milestone significance of the great changes in the last decade in the history of the Party, the history of a new China," he added.&nbsp;

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Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first public appearance on Tuesday since returning from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Samarkand when he visited an exhibition of the Communist Party.

Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first public appearance on Tuesday since returning from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Samarkand when he visited an exhibition of the Communist Party. Xi’s absence sparked a number of rumours in the past few days with few media reports suggesting that he was removed as the chief of China’s People’s Liberation Army. According to observers, Xi was not seen in public as he was going through a mandatory seven-day quarantine and a three-day home stay following his foreign visit. This is the common procedure followed in accordance with the Dynamic Zero Covid policy which was implemented by President Xi himself. Also read | Nord Stream leaks: European leaders launch investigation into 'sabotage' Xi had followed the similar protocol after returning from Hong Kong in July earlier this year. China's zero-Covid policy included several lockdowns and strict regulations with the goal of controlling the pandemic. However, the measures have also attracted a lot of criticism from different parts of the country. The Xinhua news agency reported that the exhibition in Beijing showcased the achievements of the Communist Party of China over the past decade. Xi also reportedly spoke at the venue and called for “efforts to forge ahead determinedly toward a new victory of socialism with Chinese characteristics”. WATCH | Chinese president Xi Jinping appears in public for the first time since SCO summit "The Party and the State have made historic achievements and undergone historic changes, providing a more perfect system, a more solid material foundation and more active spiritual power to achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation," he said according to media reports. "We should widely publicise the strategic initiatives, transformative practices, breakthroughs and landmark achievements over the past 10 years, and the milestone significance of the great changes in the last decade in the history of the Party, the history of a new China," he added.

China's President Xi Jinping appears in public for first time since SCO Summit

The remains of Gomphotheres - an extinct relative of the modern elephant - were found by scientists near Lake Tagua Tagua, a glacial lake in Cochamo, Chile.&nbsp;According to the researchers, the remains dates back around 12,000 years and suggests that the specie was quite dominant in the region. &nbsp;

The remains showed that the animal weighed around four tonnes and its height was somewhere around 9.5-9.8 feet. As a result, the scientists concluded that it took groups to hunt them down.&nbsp;

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Carlos Tornero, an archeologist working on the site, said that the evidence shows Gomphotheres roamed in this region thousands of years ago but were hunted down by the inhabitants.&nbsp;

"The hypothesis we're working with is that it's about hunting, hunting events," Tornero told Reuters.&nbsp;

"We think this because the Gomphothere is a very large animal and dangerous and it probably required several people (to hunt)," he added.&nbsp;

This was a significant find in a region where researchers have discovered the remains of a number of various ancient species in the past. &nbsp;

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The scientists believed that the discovery of Gomphotheres remains was crucial for understanding the changing habitation in the region and it can also present a clear picture of how climate change has affected animals over the years.&nbsp;

"We can get a lot of information from here, for example with regards to climate change, how it affected animals," said Elisa Calas, an archaeologist also working on the site, told Reuters. "The influence humans had on the environment which is very in line with what's happening now in terms of the environment."&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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The remains of Gomphotheres - an extinct relative of the modern elephant - were found by scientists near Lake Tagua Tagua, a glacial lake in Cochamo, Chile. According to the researchers, the remains dates back around 12,000 years and suggests that the specie was quite dominant in the region.

The remains of Gomphotheres - an extinct relative of the modern elephant - were found by scientists near Lake Tagua Tagua, a glacial lake in Cochamo, Chile. According to the researchers, the remains dates back around 12,000 years and suggests that the specie was quite dominant in the region. The remains showed that the animal weighed around four tonnes and its height was somewhere around 9.5-9.8 feet. As a result, the scientists concluded that it took groups to hunt them down. Also read | Prince Harry, Meghan Markle fall in UK royal family pecking order; demoted to bottom of website Carlos Tornero, an archeologist working on the site, said that the evidence shows Gomphotheres roamed in this region thousands of years ago but were hunted down by the inhabitants. "The hypothesis we're working with is that it's about hunting, hunting events," Tornero told Reuters. "We think this because the Gomphothere is a very large animal and dangerous and it probably required several people (to hunt)," he added. This was a significant find in a region where researchers have discovered the remains of a number of various ancient species in the past. Also read | Explainer: Who are Oath Keepers, the far-right group on trial for involvement in US Capitol Hill riot? The scientists believed that the discovery of Gomphotheres remains was crucial for understanding the changing habitation in the region and it can also present a clear picture of how climate change has affected animals over the years. "We can get a lot of information from here, for example with regards to climate change, how it affected animals," said Elisa Calas, an archaeologist also working on the site, told Reuters. "The influence humans had on the environment which is very in line with what's happening now in terms of the environment." (With inputs from agencies)

Scientists discover 12000-year-old elephant remains in southern Chile

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