The abortion laws in Hungary are&nbsp;on the verge of a major shift as the far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orban passed a new decree which is to be implemented from&nbsp;Thursday. According to the new regulations, women seeking an abortion will be asked to "listen to the heartbeat” of the unborn child before going forward with the process. “Nearly two-thirds of Hungarians associate the beginning of a child’s life with the first heartbeat,” stated a statement from the interior ministry, reports Reuters.&nbsp;

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Previously, the Hungarian legislation dictated that any person could go through with abortion in the first 12 weeks (about three months) of the pregnancy. It was passed way back in 1992 and not many changes have been made to it. However, the situation changed drastically in 2010.&nbsp;

With Orban taking power, the government showed a clear shift towards “traditional family values” in the country and implemented several measures to boost the birthrate which was already dwindling. &nbsp;

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However, no changes were made to the abortion law – till now. With this decree, Hungary is also looking at measures which mirror the ones taken in a few US states like Kentucky and Texas where it is mandatory for women to hear the "foetal heartbeat” before going ahead with the abortion.&nbsp;

The decree was met with a lot of resistance from women rights activists around Hungary. "The new legislation is an extension of the government’s anti-abortion policies, aimed at boosting the birthrate,"&nbsp;Noa Nogradí from Patent, a Hungarian women’s rights organisation told The Guardian.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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The abortion laws in Hungary are on the verge of a major shift as the far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orban passed a new decree which is to be implemented from Thursday.

The abortion laws in Hungary are on the verge of a major shift as the far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orban passed a new decree which is to be implemented from Thursday. According to the new regulations, women seeking an abortion will be asked to "listen to the heartbeat” of the unborn child before going forward with the process. “Nearly two-thirds of Hungarians associate the beginning of a child’s life with the first heartbeat,” stated a statement from the interior ministry, reports Reuters. Also read | Ukraine's Zelensky 'not seriously hurt' after car accident Previously, the Hungarian legislation dictated that any person could go through with abortion in the first 12 weeks (about three months) of the pregnancy. It was passed way back in 1992 and not many changes have been made to it. However, the situation changed drastically in 2010. With Orban taking power, the government showed a clear shift towards “traditional family values” in the country and implemented several measures to boost the birthrate which was already dwindling. Also read | Seize this opportunity': WHO says end of COVID-19 pandemic is in sight However, no changes were made to the abortion law – till now. With this decree, Hungary is also looking at measures which mirror the ones taken in a few US states like Kentucky and Texas where it is mandatory for women to hear the "foetal heartbeat” before going ahead with the abortion. The decree was met with a lot of resistance from women rights activists around Hungary. "The new legislation is an extension of the government’s anti-abortion policies, aimed at boosting the birthrate," Noa Nogradí from Patent, a Hungarian women’s rights organisation told The Guardian. (With inputs from agencies)

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Queen Elizabeth II, the longest ruling monarch in British history, passed away on September 8 at the age of 96. She will be laid to rest at Westminster Abbey on September 19 and the funeral will be attended by major leaders from all around the world. It will also be the first state funeral in the United Kingdom since the death of Prime Minister Winston Churchill back in 1965.&nbsp;

While the invitations have been sent to all world leaders, six countries were excluded from the list. &nbsp;

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The New York Times reported on Thursday that Russia, Belarus, Myanmar, Venezuela, Syria and Afghanistan will not be receiving any invitation to the royal funeral. The step was taken considering the current political climate and the relationship that UK shares with these nations.&nbsp;

The United Kingdom, along with other western countries, criticised Russia for its ongoing invasion of Ukraine and it came as no surprise that President Vladimir Putin did not receive an invite to the funeral. Belarus was also excluded from the guest list considering their alliance with Russia.&nbsp;

When it comes to Syria and Venezuela, the UK has no diplomatic relationship with both these nations while Afghanistan and Syria were excluded after considering current political situations.&nbsp;

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Three countries – North Korea, Nicaragua and Iran – were sent invitations but only on the ambassadorial level. It means that the head of the states were not invited.&nbsp;

Several world leaders have already confirmed their attendance at the royal funeral with United States President Joe Biden, Canada’s Justin Trudeau and France’s Emmanuel Macron all travelling to the UK.&nbsp;

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Queen Elizabeth II, the longest ruling monarch in British history, passed away on September 8 at the age of 96. She will be laid to rest at Westminster Abbey on September 19 and the funeral will be attended by major leaders from all around the world.

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest ruling monarch in British history, passed away on September 8 at the age of 96. She will be laid to rest at Westminster Abbey on September 19 and the funeral will be attended by major leaders from all around the world. It will also be the first state funeral in the United Kingdom since the death of Prime Minister Winston Churchill back in 1965. While the invitations have been sent to all world leaders, six countries were excluded from the list. Also read | LIVE | French President Macron to attend Queen Elizabeth II's funeral The New York Times reported on Thursday that Russia, Belarus, Myanmar, Venezuela, Syria and Afghanistan will not be receiving any invitation to the royal funeral. The step was taken considering the current political climate and the relationship that UK shares with these nations. The United Kingdom, along with other western countries, criticised Russia for its ongoing invasion of Ukraine and it came as no surprise that President Vladimir Putin did not receive an invite to the funeral. Belarus was also excluded from the guest list considering their alliance with Russia. When it comes to Syria and Venezuela, the UK has no diplomatic relationship with both these nations while Afghanistan and Syria were excluded after considering current political situations. Also read | Russian President Putin survives assassination attempt: Report Three countries – North Korea, Nicaragua and Iran – were sent invitations but only on the ambassadorial level. It means that the head of the states were not invited. Several world leaders have already confirmed their attendance at the royal funeral with United States President Joe Biden, Canada’s Justin Trudeau and France’s Emmanuel Macron all travelling to the UK.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin praised China for its "balanced&nbsp;position”&nbsp;on&nbsp;the Ukraine&nbsp;crisis during his face-to-face meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation&nbsp;Organisation&nbsp;(SCO) summit in Uzbekistan. This was the first meeting between the two world readers since Russia begin their military operations in Ukraine in February earlier this year.&nbsp;

"We highly value the balanced position of our Chinese friends when it comes to the Ukraine crisis. We understand your questions and concern about this. During today's meeting, we will of course explain our position," Putin told XI in the opening remarks of their bilateral meeting in Samarkand.&nbsp;

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China has not condemned Russia's actions in Ukraine till now and in all major votes, it has either refrained from voting or has casted its vote in Russia's&nbsp;favour.&nbsp;&nbsp;While the United States and other western nations have imposed sanctions on Russia, China has continued their trade relations.&nbsp;

Russia also supported China's claim&nbsp;regarding&nbsp;Taiwan and said that the United States is looking to disrupt the peace in the region. There was massive uproar in China after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan and Beijing responded by conducting military drills on the Taiwan Strait.&nbsp;

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"We intend to firmly adhere to the principle of 'One China'," Putin said after the meeting. We condemn provocations by the United States and their satellites in the Taiwan Strait," he said.&nbsp;

Putin also held bilateral meetings&nbsp;with Iranian&nbsp;President Ebrahim Raisi, Turkmen President Serdar Berdymukhamedov and Kyrgyz President&nbsp;Sadyr&nbsp;Japarov.&nbsp;

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Russian President Vladimir Putin praised China for its "balanced position” on the Ukraine crisis during his face-to-face meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Uzbekistan.

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised China for its "balanced position” on the Ukraine crisis during his face-to-face meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Uzbekistan. This was the first meeting between the two world readers since Russia begin their military operations in Ukraine in February earlier this year. "We highly value the balanced position of our Chinese friends when it comes to the Ukraine crisis. We understand your questions and concern about this. During today's meeting, we will of course explain our position," Putin told XI in the opening remarks of their bilateral meeting in Samarkand. Also read | SCO Summit LIVE Updates China has not condemned Russia's actions in Ukraine till now and in all major votes, it has either refrained from voting or has casted its vote in Russia's favour. While the United States and other western nations have imposed sanctions on Russia, China has continued their trade relations. Russia also supported China's claim regarding Taiwan and said that the United States is looking to disrupt the peace in the region. There was massive uproar in China after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan and Beijing responded by conducting military drills on the Taiwan Strait. Also read | Six countries not invited for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral - See complete list "We intend to firmly adhere to the principle of 'One China'," Putin said after the meeting. We condemn provocations by the United States and their satellites in the Taiwan Strait," he said. Putin also held bilateral meetings with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Turkmen President Serdar Berdymukhamedov and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov.

SCO Summit 2022: Vladimir Putin praises China's Xi Jinping for 'balanced position' on Ukraine

The Ethereum blockchain has successfully completed its latest update – Ethereum Merge — which will allow it to use 99.95 per cent less energy, co-founder Vitalik Buterin announced on Thursday. &nbsp;

"Happy merge all," Buterin said in a tweet. "This is a big moment for the Ethereum ecosystem."&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ethereum, the second most popular blockchain in the world right now after Bitcoin, powers the Ether cryptocurrency and&nbsp;other digital tokens. While it has been quite popular among crypto investors and some major brands, the massive energy consumption has been a major hindrance.

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However, with the new update, Ethereum has taken a huge step towards rivaling Bitcoin. &nbsp;

"This is a significant moment that will lead to ETH outperforming the broader crypto market for some time," said Richard Usher, head of over-the-counter trading at BCB Group told Reuters.

The update will change how transactions take place with the help of the Ethereum blockchain and also how the ether tokens are made. Earlier, the blockchain worked on a "proof of work” principle where computers had to solve complex mathematical problems in order to obtain the tokens. &nbsp;

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However, the new system will implement a "proof of stake" principle where users will be able to win and store tokens by keeping their Ether as collateral. According to Buterin, the update will finally mark the shift from 'miners’ to 'validators’ — the step vital for decreasing the energy consumption.&nbsp;

The Ethereum Merge has already impacted the cryptocurrency market in an extremely positive way as the value of Ether has risen around 85 per cent from June. &nbsp;

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The Ethereum blockchain has successfully completed its latest update – Ethereum Merge — which will allow it to use 99.95 per cent less energy, co-founder Vitalik Buterin announced on Thursday.

The Ethereum blockchain has successfully completed its latest update – Ethereum Merge — which will allow it to use 99.95 per cent less energy, co-founder Vitalik Buterin announced on Thursday. "Happy merge all," Buterin said in a tweet. "This is a big moment for the Ethereum ecosystem." Ethereum, the second most popular blockchain in the world right now after Bitcoin, powers the Ether cryptocurrency and other digital tokens. While it has been quite popular among crypto investors and some major brands, the massive energy consumption has been a major hindrance. And we finalized! Happy merge all. This is a big moment for the Ethereum ecosystem. Everyone who helped make the merge happen should feel very proud today. — vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) September 15, 2022 × However, with the new update, Ethereum has taken a huge step towards rivaling Bitcoin. "This is a significant moment that will lead to ETH outperforming the broader crypto market for some time," said Richard Usher, head of over-the-counter trading at BCB Group told Reuters. The update will change how transactions take place with the help of the Ethereum blockchain and also how the ether tokens are made. Earlier, the blockchain worked on a "proof of work” principle where computers had to solve complex mathematical problems in order to obtain the tokens. Also read | Russian President Putin survives assassination attempt: Report However, the new system will implement a "proof of stake" principle where users will be able to win and store tokens by keeping their Ether as collateral. According to Buterin, the update will finally mark the shift from 'miners’ to 'validators’ — the step vital for decreasing the energy consumption. The Ethereum Merge has already impacted the cryptocurrency market in an extremely positive way as the value of Ether has risen around 85 per cent from June.

Ethereum completes 'Merge' upgrade, aims at cutting energy use by 99 per cent

The Kremlin has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be holding bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The statement added that the talks will mainly focus on trade and energy ties between the countries.&nbsp;

The SCO is currently the largest regional bloc in the world with eight full members - India, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan. This year’s SCO summit is scheduled to be held&nbsp;at Samarkand, Uzbekistan on September 15-16.&nbsp;

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“There are plans to discuss issues of ‘saturation’ of the Indian market with Russian fertiliser and bilateral food supplies. First of all, moves, aimed at boosting bilateral trade flows, will be looked at. The trade turnover reached $11.5bn in the first half of 2022, up almost 120 per cent year-on-year.” &nbsp;

In the last few months, the fertiliser imports from Russia have increased by quite a bit when it comes to the Indian market and according to Al Jazeera, India wants to sign a three-year fertiliser import deal.&nbsp;

While the imports in 2021 were worth somewhere around $773.54, they rose significantly between April and July this year with a valuation of&nbsp;$1.03bn, according to the Indian commerce ministry’s website.&nbsp;

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The two countries are also looking to solidify their partnership when it comes to energy even after western countries’ criticism of India’s stance following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.&nbsp;

“India is keen to strengthen its partnership with Russia on Arctic issues. There is also immense potential for cooperation in the field of energy,” Modi earlier said at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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The Kremlin has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be holding bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

The Kremlin has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be holding bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The statement added that the talks will mainly focus on trade and energy ties between the countries. The SCO is currently the largest regional bloc in the world with eight full members - India, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan. This year’s SCO summit is scheduled to be held at Samarkand, Uzbekistan on September 15-16. Also read | Zelensky claims troops recaptured 6000 sq km while some reached Russian border “There are plans to discuss issues of ‘saturation’ of the Indian market with Russian fertiliser and bilateral food supplies. First of all, moves, aimed at boosting bilateral trade flows, will be looked at. The trade turnover reached $11.5bn in the first half of 2022, up almost 120 per cent year-on-year.” In the last few months, the fertiliser imports from Russia have increased by quite a bit when it comes to the Indian market and according to Al Jazeera, India wants to sign a three-year fertiliser import deal. While the imports in 2021 were worth somewhere around $773.54, they rose significantly between April and July this year with a valuation of $1.03bn, according to the Indian commerce ministry’s website. Also read | Foreign dignitaries attending Queen’s funeral must travel by commercial flight The two countries are also looking to solidify their partnership when it comes to energy even after western countries’ criticism of India’s stance following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “India is keen to strengthen its partnership with Russia on Arctic issues. There is also immense potential for cooperation in the field of energy,” Modi earlier said at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

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The United States is considering options for a sanctions package against China to deter it from invading Taiwan, with the European Union coming under diplomatic pressure from Taipei to do the same, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

The sources said the deliberations in Washington and Taipei’s separate lobbying of EU envoys were both at an early stage — a response to fears of a Chinese invasion which have grown as military tensions escalate in the Taiwan Strait.

In both cases, the idea is to take sanctions beyond measures already taken in the West to restrict some trade and investment with China in sensitive technologies like computer chips and telecoms equipment.

The sources did not provide any details of what is being considered but the notion of sanctions on the world’s second-largest economy and one of the global supply chain’s biggest links raises questions of feasibility.

“The potential imposition of sanctions on China is a far more complex exercise than sanctions on Russia, given U.S. and allies’ extensive entanglement with the Chinese economy,” said Nazak Nikakhtar, a former senior U.S. Commerce Department official.

China claims Taiwan as its own territory and last month fired missiles over the island and sailed warships across their unofficial sea frontier after U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taipei in what Beijing saw as a provocation.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has vowed to reunify democratically-governed Taiwan with the mainland and has not ruled out the use of force. He is set to secure a third, five-year leadership term at a Communist Party congress next month.

In Washington, officials are considering options for a possible package of sanctions against China to deter Xi from attempting to invade Taiwan, said a U.S. official and an official from a country in close coordination with Washington.

U.S. talks over sanctions began after Russia invaded Ukraine in February, but took on fresh urgency after the Chinese reaction to Pelosi’s visit, the two sources said.

The United States, backed by NATO allies, took a similar approach to Russia in January with a threat of unspecified sanctions but this failed to dissuade Russian President Vladimir Putin from launching his invasion of Ukraine.

The White House is focused on getting countries on the same page, including coordinating between Europe and Asia, and avoiding provoking Beijing, the non-U.S. official said.

The White House declined to comment.

Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry said it had discussed China’s recent war games and the “great challenges” China poses to Taiwan and the region with the United States, Europe and other like-minded partners, but could not disclose details.

China’s Foreign Ministry did not respond to a request for comment.

Taiwan’s pitch to Europe

Taiwan had already broached sanctions with European officials after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but China’s recent military exercises have seen Taiwan’s position harden, six sources briefed on the Taiwan-Europe discussions told Reuters.

Top Taiwanese officials’ calls for sanctions preparations have intensified in recent weeks. A recent Chinese white paper, which withdrew a promise not to send troops or administrators to Taiwan if Beijing takes control of the island, has prompted a redoubling of their efforts with Europe.

Taiwan has not asked for anything specific, only for Europe to plan what actions it may take if China attacked, one source briefed on discussions said, and has asked Europe to warn China privately that it would face consequences.

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EU officials have so far shied away from imposing tough sanctions on China over human rights issues, as the country plays a far bigger role in the bloc’s economy than Russia, said another person familiar with the matter.

European sanctions would require all 27 member countries to agree, which is often elusive; the consensus was tough even in isolating Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, in part because its gas was critical for Germany.

All of Europe, excluding the Vatican, has formal diplomatic relations with Beijing but not Taipei, though Taiwanese and European officials have had extensive, private contacts since China’s military exercises began, the sources say.

Germany, the bloc’s economic engine, is “wary,” according to another official familiar with the discussion. “I don’t think the Russia-Ukraine has fundamentally changed the way they view their relationship with China.”

But there is a growing concern in the German government over its economic dependence on China, with the economy minister pledging a new trade policy and “no more naivety” on Tuesday.

A spokesperson for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz declined to comment.

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The United States is considering options for a sanctions package against China to deter it from invading Taiwan, with the European Union coming under diplomatic pressure from Taipei to do the same, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

The United States is considering options for a sanctions package against China to deter it from invading Taiwan, with the European Union coming under diplomatic pressure from Taipei to do the same, according to sources familiar with the discussions. The sources said the deliberations in Washington and Taipei’s separate lobbying of EU envoys were both at an early stage — a response to fears of a Chinese invasion which have grown as military tensions escalate in the Taiwan Strait. In both cases, the idea is to take sanctions beyond measures already taken in the West to restrict some trade and investment with China in sensitive technologies like computer chips and telecoms equipment. The sources did not provide any details of what is being considered but the notion of sanctions on the world’s second-largest economy and one of the global supply chain’s biggest links raises questions of feasibility. “The potential imposition of sanctions on China is a far more complex exercise than sanctions on Russia, given U.S. and allies’ extensive entanglement with the Chinese economy,” said Nazak Nikakhtar, a former senior U.S. Commerce Department official. China claims Taiwan as its own territory and last month fired missiles over the island and sailed warships across their unofficial sea frontier after U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taipei in what Beijing saw as a provocation. Also read | Modi to meet Putin at SCO summit, focus on trade and energy ties Chinese President Xi Jinping has vowed to reunify democratically-governed Taiwan with the mainland and has not ruled out the use of force. He is set to secure a third, five-year leadership term at a Communist Party congress next month. In Washington, officials are considering options for a possible package of sanctions against China to deter Xi from attempting to invade Taiwan, said a U.S. official and an official from a country in close coordination with Washington. U.S. talks over sanctions began after Russia invaded Ukraine in February, but took on fresh urgency after the Chinese reaction to Pelosi’s visit, the two sources said. The United States, backed by NATO allies, took a similar approach to Russia in January with a threat of unspecified sanctions but this failed to dissuade Russian President Vladimir Putin from launching his invasion of Ukraine. The White House is focused on getting countries on the same page, including coordinating between Europe and Asia, and avoiding provoking Beijing, the non-U.S. official said. The White House declined to comment. Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry said it had discussed China’s recent war games and the “great challenges” China poses to Taiwan and the region with the United States, Europe and other like-minded partners, but could not disclose details. China’s Foreign Ministry did not respond to a request for comment. Taiwan’s pitch to Europe Taiwan had already broached sanctions with European officials after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but China’s recent military exercises have seen Taiwan’s position harden, six sources briefed on the Taiwan-Europe discussions told Reuters. Top Taiwanese officials’ calls for sanctions preparations have intensified in recent weeks. A recent Chinese white paper, which withdrew a promise not to send troops or administrators to Taiwan if Beijing takes control of the island, has prompted a redoubling of their efforts with Europe. Taiwan has not asked for anything specific, only for Europe to plan what actions it may take if China attacked, one source briefed on discussions said, and has asked Europe to warn China privately that it would face consequences. Also read | Biden parties as stock market tumbles, inflation worsens and Fed indicates rate hike EU officials have so far shied away from imposing tough sanctions on China over human rights issues, as the country plays a far bigger role in the bloc’s economy than Russia, said another person familiar with the matter. European sanctions would require all 27 member countries to agree, which is often elusive; the consensus was tough even in isolating Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, in part because its gas was critical for Germany. All of Europe, excluding the Vatican, has formal diplomatic relations with Beijing but not Taipei, though Taiwanese and European officials have had extensive, private contacts since China’s military exercises began, the sources say. Germany, the bloc’s economic engine, is “wary,” according to another official familiar with the discussion. “I don’t think the Russia-Ukraine has fundamentally changed the way they view their relationship with China.” But there is a growing concern in the German government over its economic dependence on China, with the economy minister pledging a new trade policy and “no more naivety” on Tuesday. A spokesperson for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz declined to comment.

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A staff member of the Northeastern University in Boston, United States was injured after a&nbsp;package detonated inside a campus building, according to CNN. “The staff member sustained minor injuries and is being treated,” Shannon Nargi, a spokesperson for Northeastern University, told the news channel.&nbsp;

The package was delivered to Holmes Hall, Nargi added.&nbsp;

The police confirmed that no one was seriously injured but did not comment on how the package arrived at the university. Holmes Hall currently houses the creative writing center of the university.&nbsp;

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Officer Andre Watson, a spokesman for the Police Department, told reporters that the&nbsp;45-year-old man, who worked at the university, sustained minor hand injuries and was taken to the area hospital.&nbsp;

The police were working with the Boston Fire Department, Boston Emergency Medical Services and the bomb squad to understand the cause of the detonation and to understand any further threats.&nbsp;

Holmes Hall was completely evacuated by the authorities as a precautionary measure and people were asked to stay away from the area. The classes were also cancelled in several buildings of the university as the police questioned people and searched the area to understand the cause of the detonation.&nbsp;

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According to a local TV station, WCVB reporter Mike Beaudet was teaching a class in the building when the detonation took place but the people in attendance said that they did not hear the explosion.&nbsp;

Following the incident, The Massachusetts Institute of Technology&nbsp;and&nbsp;Harvard University have alerted their students of the situation and have increased patrols, according to NCB Boston.&nbsp;

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A staff member of the Northeastern University in Boston, United States was injured after a package detonated inside a campus building, according to CNN. “The staff member sustained minor injuries and is being treated,” Shannon Nargi, a spokesperson for Northeastern University, told the news channel.

A staff member of the Northeastern University in Boston, United States was injured after a package detonated inside a campus building, according to CNN. “The staff member sustained minor injuries and is being treated,” Shannon Nargi, a spokesperson for Northeastern University, told the news channel. The package was delivered to Holmes Hall, Nargi added. The police confirmed that no one was seriously injured but did not comment on how the package arrived at the university. Holmes Hall currently houses the creative writing center of the university. Also read | Modi to meet Putin at SCO summit, focus on trade and energy ties Officer Andre Watson, a spokesman for the Police Department, told reporters that the 45-year-old man, who worked at the university, sustained minor hand injuries and was taken to the area hospital. The police were working with the Boston Fire Department, Boston Emergency Medical Services and the bomb squad to understand the cause of the detonation and to understand any further threats. Holmes Hall was completely evacuated by the authorities as a precautionary measure and people were asked to stay away from the area. The classes were also cancelled in several buildings of the university as the police questioned people and searched the area to understand the cause of the detonation. Also read | Zelensky claims troops recaptured 6000 sq km while some reached Russian border According to a local TV station, WCVB reporter Mike Beaudet was teaching a class in the building when the detonation took place but the people in attendance said that they did not hear the explosion. Following the incident, The Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University have alerted their students of the situation and have increased patrols, according to NCB Boston. WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

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Joel Matip's 89th minute header kickstarted Liverpool's season as a 2-1 win over Ajax at Anfield put the Reds back in the running to reach the last 16 of the Champions League.&nbsp;

Jurgen Klopp's men had won just two of their opening seven games of the season, and suffered a 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Napoli on matchday one.&nbsp;

Last season's Champions League finalists were much more like their old selves but still needed a late winner from an unlikely source after Mohammed Kudus had cancelled out Mohamed Salah's opener.&nbsp;

Victory takes Liverpool level on three points with Ajax and Napoli, who travel to Rangers in the other game in Group A on Wednesday.&nbsp;

The match was preceded with a minute's silence to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II.&nbsp;

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Liverpool fans had booed the national anthem before winning both domestic cup finals last season, but any fears of a mass political protest were dispelled with only small band of individuals interrupting the moment of reflection.&nbsp;

On the field, Liverpool have had enough bad headlines to cope with so far this season.&nbsp;

Klopp described their demolition in southern Italy last week as the worst performance of his nearly seven years in charge.&nbsp;

A record-equalling defeat in the Champions League for Liverpool compounded an already poor start to the Premier League season.&nbsp;

But with Matip, Thiago Alcantara and Diogo Jota restored to the starting line-up after injuries, Liverpool were a far closer reflection of the side that came to within two games of a historic quadruple last season.&nbsp;

Jota's inclusion came at the expense of Darwin Nunez as Liverpool's new 80 million euro signing had to settle for a place on the bench for the second consecutive game.&nbsp;

The Portuguese international more than justified his inclusion, though, as he latched onto Luis Diaz's header and teed up Salah to score his first goal in four games.&nbsp;

But the defensive deficiencies that have dogged Klopp's men in the early months of the season were exposed for Ajax's equaliser.&nbsp;

Trent Alexander-Arnold was again guilty of not tracking a runner as Steven Berguis broke down Ajax's left and Kudus spun onto his cross before crashing in a shot off the underside of the bar.&nbsp;

Liverpool responded positively from that setback, but failed to make their dominance count for over an hour.&nbsp;

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Remko Pasveer in the Ajax goal blocked efforts from Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Jota either side of half-time, but was not required to perform miracles.&nbsp;

Nunez was introduced along with Roberto Firmino for the final half hour as Klopp threw caution to the wind with a front four also featuring Salah and Diaz.&nbsp;

That decision nearly backfired as Ajax were inches away from picking off the hosts on the counter-attack to leave their Champions League hopes hanging by a thread.&nbsp;

Daley Blind nearly gave fans of his former club Manchester United something to cheer as his header drifted just wide.&nbsp;

Nunez has endured a far from stellar start to his Liverpool career after being sent off on his home debut for a headbutt on Crystal Palace's Joachim Andersen.&nbsp;

The Uruguayan blew his big chance to silence the critics when he skewed wide with just Pasveer to beat eight minutes from time.&nbsp;

Moments later, Nunez nearly made amends when his dangerous low cross was deflected just out of the reach of Diaz.&nbsp;

Salah's deflected shot then hit the woodwork, but just when it appeared Liverpool's luck was out, they struck from the resulting corner.&nbsp;

Matip rose highest to meet Kostas Tsimikas' corner and the ball had crossed the line before Dusan Tadic cleared.&nbsp;

Joel Matip's 89th minute header kickstarted Liverpool's season as a 2-1 win over Ajax at Anfield put the Reds back in the running to reach the last 16 of the Champions League.

Joel Matip's 89th minute header kickstarted Liverpool's season as a 2-1 win over Ajax at Anfield put the Reds back in the running to reach the last 16 of the Champions League. Jurgen Klopp's men had won just two of their opening seven games of the season, and suffered a 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Napoli on matchday one. Last season's Champions League finalists were much more like their old selves but still needed a late winner from an unlikely source after Mohammed Kudus had cancelled out Mohamed Salah's opener. Victory takes Liverpool level on three points with Ajax and Napoli, who travel to Rangers in the other game in Group A on Wednesday. The match was preceded with a minute's silence to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Also read | Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Bayern Munich superstar Thomas Mueller settles the GOAT debate Liverpool fans had booed the national anthem before winning both domestic cup finals last season, but any fears of a mass political protest were dispelled with only small band of individuals interrupting the moment of reflection. On the field, Liverpool have had enough bad headlines to cope with so far this season. Klopp described their demolition in southern Italy last week as the worst performance of his nearly seven years in charge. A record-equalling defeat in the Champions League for Liverpool compounded an already poor start to the Premier League season. But with Matip, Thiago Alcantara and Diogo Jota restored to the starting line-up after injuries, Liverpool were a far closer reflection of the side that came to within two games of a historic quadruple last season. Jota's inclusion came at the expense of Darwin Nunez as Liverpool's new 80 million euro signing had to settle for a place on the bench for the second consecutive game. The Portuguese international more than justified his inclusion, though, as he latched onto Luis Diaz's header and teed up Salah to score his first goal in four games. But the defensive deficiencies that have dogged Klopp's men in the early months of the season were exposed for Ajax's equaliser. Trent Alexander-Arnold was again guilty of not tracking a runner as Steven Berguis broke down Ajax's left and Kudus spun onto his cross before crashing in a shot off the underside of the bar. Liverpool responded positively from that setback, but failed to make their dominance count for over an hour. Also read | Kylian Mbappe 'can walk out of his PSG contract in 2024' - Report Remko Pasveer in the Ajax goal blocked efforts from Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Jota either side of half-time, but was not required to perform miracles. Nunez was introduced along with Roberto Firmino for the final half hour as Klopp threw caution to the wind with a front four also featuring Salah and Diaz. That decision nearly backfired as Ajax were inches away from picking off the hosts on the counter-attack to leave their Champions League hopes hanging by a thread. Daley Blind nearly gave fans of his former club Manchester United something to cheer as his header drifted just wide. Nunez has endured a far from stellar start to his Liverpool career after being sent off on his home debut for a headbutt on Crystal Palace's Joachim Andersen. The Uruguayan blew his big chance to silence the critics when he skewed wide with just Pasveer to beat eight minutes from time. Moments later, Nunez nearly made amends when his dangerous low cross was deflected just out of the reach of Diaz. Salah's deflected shot then hit the woodwork, but just when it appeared Liverpool's luck was out, they struck from the resulting corner. Matip rose highest to meet Kostas Tsimikas' corner and the ball had crossed the line before Dusan Tadic cleared.

Late winner from Joel Matip gives Liverpool UEFA Champions League lift off

Bayern Munich scored twice in four minutes against the run of play, through Lucas Hernandez and Leroy Sane, to beat Barcelona 2-0 in their Champions League Group C match on Tuesday.&nbsp;

It was an unhappy return to Munich for Barca striker Robert Lewandowski, the Bavarians' second-highest all-time scorer who left in the summer after eight years, with the Germans now top of their group on six points from two matches.&nbsp;

For Bayern the win could not have come at a better time, following three consecutive draws in the Bundesliga.&nbsp;

"Barca had the better chances in the first half. We had to rely on (keeper) Manuel (Neuer)," Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann said. "After the break we were more aggressive. We quickly scored two goals. We basically won because of higher efficiency.&nbsp;

"From our side I am also happy Lewandowski did not score against us tonight," Nagelsmann added.&nbsp;

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Barcelona are on three points, along with Inter. Viktoria Plzen are in last place.&nbsp;

Barca enjoyed a dream start, boxing the Germans in their own half with relentless pressing and carving out several early scoring chances.&nbsp;

Pedri's shot was blocked by Neuer before Lewandowski fired a volley over the bar in the 17th.&nbsp;

The Pole, who scored 344 goals for Bayern in 375 games, came close again four minutes later, heading on to Neuer from close range.&nbsp;

The visitors did not give Bayern a look-in during the first half, with a hard-working Barca backline double-teaming every Bayern player when they had possession, nipping any planned move in the bud.&nbsp;

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"We made six or seven big goal chances but missed them and Bayern took their opportunity," Barcelona coach Xavi said. "We competed, we played very well and had we scored it would have been a completely different match.&nbsp;

"This is the Champions League though, you need to compete and you try to avoid the marking error at the corner which let them go 1-0 up."&nbsp;

After the break Bayern brought on Leon Goretzka and scored against the run of play with Hernandez beating keeper Marc Andre ter Stegen at the near post from a Joshua Kimmich corner.&nbsp;

Bayern doubled their lead four minutes later when Sane charged into the box and slipped the ball past Ter Stegen after combining with Jamal Musiala.&nbsp;

Pedri hit the post in the 63rd as Barca tried to bounce back but the Germans comfortably held on to get the three points and offer Nagelsmann some relief following their run of draws in the Bundesligathat saw them drop to third place.&nbsp;

They host Czech side Plzen in the Champions League on Oct. 4.&nbsp;

Bayern Munich scored twice in four minutes against the run of play, through Lucas Hernandez and Leroy Sane, to beat Barcelona 2-0 in their Champions League Group C match on Tuesday.

Bayern Munich scored twice in four minutes against the run of play, through Lucas Hernandez and Leroy Sane, to beat Barcelona 2-0 in their Champions League Group C match on Tuesday. It was an unhappy return to Munich for Barca striker Robert Lewandowski, the Bavarians' second-highest all-time scorer who left in the summer after eight years, with the Germans now top of their group on six points from two matches. For Bayern the win could not have come at a better time, following three consecutive draws in the Bundesliga. "Barca had the better chances in the first half. We had to rely on (keeper) Manuel (Neuer)," Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann said. "After the break we were more aggressive. We quickly scored two goals. We basically won because of higher efficiency. "From our side I am also happy Lewandowski did not score against us tonight," Nagelsmann added. Also read | Vinesh Phogat suffers shocking exit from World Championships 2022 Barcelona are on three points, along with Inter. Viktoria Plzen are in last place. Barca enjoyed a dream start, boxing the Germans in their own half with relentless pressing and carving out several early scoring chances. Pedri's shot was blocked by Neuer before Lewandowski fired a volley over the bar in the 17th. The Pole, who scored 344 goals for Bayern in 375 games, came close again four minutes later, heading on to Neuer from close range. The visitors did not give Bayern a look-in during the first half, with a hard-working Barca backline double-teaming every Bayern player when they had possession, nipping any planned move in the bud. Also read | Alcaraz becomes youngest world no.1 in men's tennis after US Open triumph "We made six or seven big goal chances but missed them and Bayern took their opportunity," Barcelona coach Xavi said. "We competed, we played very well and had we scored it would have been a completely different match. "This is the Champions League though, you need to compete and you try to avoid the marking error at the corner which let them go 1-0 up." After the break Bayern brought on Leon Goretzka and scored against the run of play with Hernandez beating keeper Marc Andre ter Stegen at the near post from a Joshua Kimmich corner. Bayern doubled their lead four minutes later when Sane charged into the box and slipped the ball past Ter Stegen after combining with Jamal Musiala. Pedri hit the post in the 63rd as Barca tried to bounce back but the Germans comfortably held on to get the three points and offer Nagelsmann some relief following their run of draws in the Bundesligathat saw them drop to third place. They host Czech side Plzen in the Champions League on Oct. 4.

Bayern Munich beat Barcelona 2-0 to spoil Robert Lewandowski's return to Munich

Indian President Droupadi Murmu will be attending the state funeral of British monarch Queen Elizabeth II, the ministry of external affairs said on Wednesday. She will be visiting London&nbsp;from September 17 to September 19&nbsp;and is expected to offer condolences on behalf of the Government of India.&nbsp;

“In the 70 years of the reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, India-UK ties have evolved, flourished and strengthened immensely. She played an important role in the welfare of millions of people around the world as Head of the Commonwealth,” the ministry of external affairs said in a statement.&nbsp;

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also invited to the funeral, but no confirmation was given about his participation. Modi will travel to Samarkand in Uzbekistan this week to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation&nbsp;(SCO) summit which will also feature seven other countries including China and Russia.&nbsp;

Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8 at the age of 96. She was the longest ruling monarch in British history and for the last year, she was suffering from “episodic mobility problems”.&nbsp;

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Following the announcement, Modi paid tribute to the monarch by saying that she “provided inspiring leadership to her nation and people” and “personified dignity and decency in public”.&nbsp;

King Charles III – the oldest son of Queen Elizabeth II – has succeeded her on the throne and after his ascension, his elder&nbsp;son Prince William inherited his father's other title, Duke of Cornwall. His wife Catherine will be known as the Duchess of Cornwall.&nbsp;

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Indian President Droupadi Murmu will be attending the state funeral of British monarch Queen Elizabeth II, the ministry of external affairs said on Wednesday. She will be visiting London from September 17 to September 19 and is expected to offer condolences on behalf of the Government of India.

Indian President Droupadi Murmu will be attending the state funeral of British monarch Queen Elizabeth II, the ministry of external affairs said on Wednesday. She will be visiting London from September 17 to September 19 and is expected to offer condolences on behalf of the Government of India. “In the 70 years of the reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, India-UK ties have evolved, flourished and strengthened immensely. She played an important role in the welfare of millions of people around the world as Head of the Commonwealth,” the ministry of external affairs said in a statement. Also read | India, China had their agents working for Twitter, says whistleblower Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also invited to the funeral, but no confirmation was given about his participation. Modi will travel to Samarkand in Uzbekistan this week to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit which will also feature seven other countries including China and Russia. Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8 at the age of 96. She was the longest ruling monarch in British history and for the last year, she was suffering from “episodic mobility problems”. Also read | Pakistan asks Afghanistan to locate and arrest JeM chief Maulana Masood Azhar Following the announcement, Modi paid tribute to the monarch by saying that she “provided inspiring leadership to her nation and people” and “personified dignity and decency in public”. King Charles III – the oldest son of Queen Elizabeth II – has succeeded her on the throne and after his ascension, his elder son Prince William inherited his father's other title, Duke of Cornwall. His wife Catherine will be known as the Duchess of Cornwall.

Indian President Droupadi Murmu to attend funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

Twitter whistleblower Peiter “Mudge” Zatko told the Senate Judiciary Committee in the United States on Tuesday that the social media company knowingly allowed India and China to add their agents to their workforce. Zatko, who was their former security chief, said that Twitter hired at least one agent from China’s intelligence service and accused the company of giving nations access to their data, according to AP.&nbsp;

Zatko has been extremely vocal about Twitter’s weak cyber defence, and said that the lack of focus on security has made the “company vulnerable to exploitation by teenagers, thieves and spies”.&nbsp;

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“I am here today because Twitter leadership is misleading the public, lawmakers, regulators and even its own board of directors,” Zatko said as he began his sworn testimony according to Associated Press.&nbsp;

“They don’t know what data they have, where it lives and where it came from and so, unsurprisingly, they can’t protect. It doesn’t matter who has keys if there are no locks,” he added. &nbsp;

Zatko’s testimony can be a huge boost to Tesla CEO Elon Musk who walked away from the proposed $44 billion Twitter takeover deal after accusing the platform of having a huge number of fake users. &nbsp;

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The trial involving Musk and Twitter will begin on October 17 with the latter looking for compensation due to the deal breaking down but Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick, the&nbsp;head&nbsp;judge&nbsp;of&nbsp;Delaware's&nbsp;Court of Chancery, ruled that all new evidence from Zatko’s testimony will be included.&nbsp;

In an official statement, Twitter denied all allegations brought forward by Zatko and said that their hiring process is “independent of any foreign influence” and they give special attention to data privacy.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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Twitter whistleblower Peiter “Mudge” Zatko told the Senate Judiciary Committee in the United States on Tuesday that the social media company knowingly allowed India and China to add their agents to their workforce.

Twitter whistleblower Peiter “Mudge” Zatko told the Senate Judiciary Committee in the United States on Tuesday that the social media company knowingly allowed India and China to add their agents to their workforce. Zatko, who was their former security chief, said that Twitter hired at least one agent from China’s intelligence service and accused the company of giving nations access to their data, according to AP. Zatko has been extremely vocal about Twitter’s weak cyber defence, and said that the lack of focus on security has made the “company vulnerable to exploitation by teenagers, thieves and spies”. Also read | Modi to meet Putin at SCO summit, focus on trade and energy ties “I am here today because Twitter leadership is misleading the public, lawmakers, regulators and even its own board of directors,” Zatko said as he began his sworn testimony according to Associated Press. “They don’t know what data they have, where it lives and where it came from and so, unsurprisingly, they can’t protect. It doesn’t matter who has keys if there are no locks,” he added. Zatko’s testimony can be a huge boost to Tesla CEO Elon Musk who walked away from the proposed $44 billion Twitter takeover deal after accusing the platform of having a huge number of fake users. Also read | One staff member injured as package explodes on Northeastern University campus The trial involving Musk and Twitter will begin on October 17 with the latter looking for compensation due to the deal breaking down but Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick, the head judge of Delaware's Court of Chancery, ruled that all new evidence from Zatko’s testimony will be included. In an official statement, Twitter denied all allegations brought forward by Zatko and said that their hiring process is “independent of any foreign influence” and they give special attention to data privacy. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

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