<p>The police said that at least three people were killed in a shooting on Monday (May 15) in a town in the northwestern corner of New Mexico. According to the local police, the suspect was also killed by the officers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>News agency Reuters reported that the shooting incident occurred in a residential area of Farmington, New Mexico, which is about 290 km northwest of Albuquerque, the state's largest city.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Farmington Police Department said that two officers were wounded in an exchange of gunfire with the suspect and there were multiple civilian victims.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police said that the shooter was believed to have acted alone. The deadly incident led to security lockdowns at several public schools in Farmington, a city of about 46,000 residents.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the police said after the suspect was killed that there was no longer a threat to the public, and the lockdowns were lifted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the non-governmental organisation Gun Violence Archive, more than 215 mass shootings have occurred this year in the United States. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The country is facing a massive problem of gun violence, with US President Joe Biden recently reiterating a national assault weapons ban and other gun safety measures in order to take action against the gun "epidemic."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US has the highest rate of gun deaths amongst any developed country - 49,000 in 2021, up from 45,000 the year before. In America, the US Constitution's Second Amendment protects the right to bear arms, which has become a hot topic of debate across the nation.&nbsp;</p>

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The police said that at least three people were killed in a shooting on Monday (May 15) in a town in the northwestern corner of New Mexico. According to the local police, the suspect was also killed by the officers. News agency Reuters reported that the shooting incident occurred in a residential area of Farmington, New Mexico, which is about 290 km northwest of Albuquerque, the state's largest city. The Farmington Police Department said that two officers were wounded in an exchange of gunfire with the suspect and there were multiple civilian victims. The police said that the shooter was believed to have acted alone. The deadly incident led to security lockdowns at several public schools in Farmington, a city of about 46,000 residents. However, the police said after the suspect was killed that there was no longer a threat to the public, and the lockdowns were lifted. According to the non-governmental organisation Gun Violence Archive, more than 215 mass shootings have occurred this year in the United States. The country is facing a massive problem of gun violence, with US President Joe Biden recently reiterating a national assault weapons ban and other gun safety measures in order to take action against the gun "epidemic." The US has the highest rate of gun deaths amongst any developed country - 49,000 in 2021, up from 45,000 the year before. In America, the US Constitution's Second Amendment protects the right to bear arms, which has become a hot topic of debate across the nation. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The Afghan embassy in India denied media reports that the Taliban have appointed a charge d'affaires to head the mission replacing incumbent Farid Mamundzay as it said on Monday that there is no change in its leadership.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Media reports claimed that the Taliban, after over two and a half years it took over Afghanistan, the regime finally decided to change leadership in the Afghan embassy in New Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But the embassy headed by Mamundzay said in a statement that "the embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan categorically rejects the claims from an individual claiming to have taken charge of the mission in New Delhi at the behest of the Taliban".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ashraf Ghani's government had appointed Mamundzay and even after the Taliban came to power in August 2021, he continued to operate as the Afghan envoy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports claimed that Qadir Shah, who has been working as the trade councillor at the Afghan embassy since 2020, wrote to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) last month and said that he has been appointed as the charge d'affaires at the embassy by the Taliban.&nbsp;</p>

<p>News agency PTI reported, citing people familiar with the matter, that when Mamundzay was on a visit abroad, Shah tried to take charge of the embassy as the charge d'affaires late last month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the attempt was stalled by other diplomats at the mission and Shah has also been barred from entering the embassy on at least three occasions.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Gravitas: Afghanistan denounces change of guard&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Mamundzay's statement added that the "embassy appreciates the consistent position of the Indian government for supporting the interests of the Afghan people, while at the same time not recognising the Taliban regime in Kabul, as it has been the case wit&nbsp;democratic governments around the world." &nbsp;</p>

<p>The embassy said the individual who claims to have been named "charge d'affaires" by the Taliban has been responsible for "spreading misinformation and running a baseless and unsubstantiated campaign against officials of the mission, including totally fabricated allegations of corruption based on an unsigned letter", its statement added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There were some reports in the Afghan media about allegations of corruption against the embassy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The embassy said, "The mission is committed to protecting the genuine interests of the Afghan nationals, especially in these trying times and has worked closely with the Indian authorities on humanitarian efforts, including the supply of COVID-19 vaccines, medicines and food supplies."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The embassy also wishes to inform Afghan nationals that the mission continues functioning as normal and working for their interests in India," it added.&nbsp;</p>

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The Afghan embassy in India denied media reports that the Taliban have appointed a charge d'affaires to head the mission replacing incumbent Farid Mamundzay as it said on Monday that there is no change in its leadership.

The Afghan embassy in India denied media reports that the Taliban have appointed a charge d'affaires to head the mission replacing incumbent Farid Mamundzay as it said on Monday that there is no change in its leadership. Media reports claimed that the Taliban, after over two and a half years it took over Afghanistan, the regime finally decided to change leadership in the Afghan embassy in New Delhi. But the embassy headed by Mamundzay said in a statement that "the embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan categorically rejects the claims from an individual claiming to have taken charge of the mission in New Delhi at the behest of the Taliban". Ashraf Ghani's government had appointed Mamundzay and even after the Taliban came to power in August 2021, he continued to operate as the Afghan envoy. Reports claimed that Qadir Shah, who has been working as the trade councillor at the Afghan embassy since 2020, wrote to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) last month and said that he has been appointed as the charge d'affaires at the embassy by the Taliban. News agency PTI reported, citing people familiar with the matter, that when Mamundzay was on a visit abroad, Shah tried to take charge of the embassy as the charge d'affaires late last month. However, the attempt was stalled by other diplomats at the mission and Shah has also been barred from entering the embassy on at least three occasions. WATCH | Gravitas: Afghanistan denounces change of guard × Mamundzay's statement added that the "embassy appreciates the consistent position of the Indian government for supporting the interests of the Afghan people, while at the same time not recognising the Taliban regime in Kabul, as it has been the case wit democratic governments around the world." The embassy said the individual who claims to have been named "charge d'affaires" by the Taliban has been responsible for "spreading misinformation and running a baseless and unsubstantiated campaign against officials of the mission, including totally fabricated allegations of corruption based on an unsigned letter", its statement added. There were some reports in the Afghan media about allegations of corruption against the embassy. The embassy said, "The mission is committed to protecting the genuine interests of the Afghan nationals, especially in these trying times and has worked closely with the Indian authorities on humanitarian efforts, including the supply of COVID-19 vaccines, medicines and food supplies." "The embassy also wishes to inform Afghan nationals that the mission continues functioning as normal and working for their interests in India," it added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The United States said on Monday (May 15) that Russia and Iran are "expanding their unprecedented defence partnership". The Ukraine war prompted the West to impose sanctions on Moscow, and after that, Russia ramped up ties with Iran.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ever since the war started, claims and counterclaims have been made over the use of Iranian drones in Ukraine, but both, Russia and Iran, have denied the claims as the Kremlin once said that it had no knowledge of its army using such weapons. Meanwhile, Tehran had said that it was ready for talks with Kyiv to clarify the claims.&nbsp;<br />
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But US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters that "we are using the tools at our disposal to expose and disrupt these activities and we are prepared to do more."&nbsp;</p>

<p>US intelligence stated that Russia, one of the world's top military powers, has been obliged to rely on Iran for supplies as it suffers battlefield losses in its invasion of Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kirby highlighted that Moscow needs to acquire more sophisticated unmanned military drones as a key part of the growing cooperation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He told reporters, "Interactions between Iran and Russia in matters regarding the selling of advanced weapons, especially more advanced UAVs, are now continuing."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kirby added that "this is a full-scale defence partnership that is harmful to Ukraine, to the region in the Middle East, and to the international community". He mentioned that further sanctions would soon be announced.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, "We are using the tools at our disposal to expose and disrupt these activities and we are prepared to do more. In the coming days, we will be announcing additional designations against those involved."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | Wagner Chief Prigozhin offered to share positions of Russian troops: Report&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>During the course of the Ukraine war, the US and Western countries have alleged that Iranian military staff had been deployed in Crimea to assist Russian forces using Iranian-made drones to attack Ukraine. The West slapped sanctions on Tehran in response.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In fact, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had even said that Moscow's use of drones built in Iran in operations against his nation was a sign of the Kremlin's "military and political bankruptcy".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, Kirby made the same allegations, as he said that Iran had delivered more than 400 drones to Russia since August, mainly of the Shahed type.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said that Iran is seeking to buy attack helicopters, radars and Yak-130 combat trainer aircraft from Russia, noting that "in total, Iran is seeking billions of dollars worth of military equipment." He added the United States had not detected "any movement" on ballistic missiles between the two countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Zelensky on a visit to Britain Monday won a promise of "hundreds" more missiles and drones - and said his coveted goal of enlisting Western fighter jets was drawing nearer.&nbsp;</p>

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The United States said on Monday (May 15) that Russia and Iran are "expanding their unprecedented defence partnership". The Ukraine war prompted the West to impose sanctions on Moscow, and after that, Russia ramped up ties with Iran.

The United States said on Monday (May 15) that Russia and Iran are "expanding their unprecedented defence partnership". The Ukraine war prompted the West to impose sanctions on Moscow, and after that, Russia ramped up ties with Iran. Ever since the war started, claims and counterclaims have been made over the use of Iranian drones in Ukraine, but both, Russia and Iran, have denied the claims as the Kremlin once said that it had no knowledge of its army using such weapons. Meanwhile, Tehran had said that it was ready for talks with Kyiv to clarify the claims. But US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters that "we are using the tools at our disposal to expose and disrupt these activities and we are prepared to do more." US intelligence stated that Russia, one of the world's top military powers, has been obliged to rely on Iran for supplies as it suffers battlefield losses in its invasion of Ukraine. Kirby highlighted that Moscow needs to acquire more sophisticated unmanned military drones as a key part of the growing cooperation. He told reporters, "Interactions between Iran and Russia in matters regarding the selling of advanced weapons, especially more advanced UAVs, are now continuing." Kirby added that "this is a full-scale defence partnership that is harmful to Ukraine, to the region in the Middle East, and to the international community". He mentioned that further sanctions would soon be announced. He said, "We are using the tools at our disposal to expose and disrupt these activities and we are prepared to do more. In the coming days, we will be announcing additional designations against those involved." WATCH | Wagner Chief Prigozhin offered to share positions of Russian troops: Report × During the course of the Ukraine war, the US and Western countries have alleged that Iranian military staff had been deployed in Crimea to assist Russian forces using Iranian-made drones to attack Ukraine. The West slapped sanctions on Tehran in response. In fact, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had even said that Moscow's use of drones built in Iran in operations against his nation was a sign of the Kremlin's "military and political bankruptcy". Now, Kirby made the same allegations, as he said that Iran had delivered more than 400 drones to Russia since August, mainly of the Shahed type. He said that Iran is seeking to buy attack helicopters, radars and Yak-130 combat trainer aircraft from Russia, noting that "in total, Iran is seeking billions of dollars worth of military equipment." He added the United States had not detected "any movement" on ballistic missiles between the two countries. Meanwhile, Zelensky on a visit to Britain Monday won a promise of "hundreds" more missiles and drones - and said his coveted goal of enlisting Western fighter jets was drawing nearer. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Astronomers have observed a rare comet in our solar system, using the James Webb Space Telescope as they stumbled upon a new cosmic mystery while making a long-sought scientific breakthrough.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Scientists have been studying the origins of Earth's abundant water and according to new observation, the chemical compound was discovered for the first time in a main belt comet&nbsp;or a com(et located in the main asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The astronomers used various observing methods for 15 years before making the finding.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They have detected gas - especially water vapour - near a comet in the main asteroid belt for the first time using Webb's NIRSpec (Near-Infrared Spectrograph).</p>

<p>It indicates that water ice from the primordial solar system can be retained in that region.&nbsp;But they came across a mystery as well, as unlike other comets, Comet 238P/Read had no detectable carbon dioxide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by NASA, Stefanie Milam, who is Webb's deputy project scientist for planetary science and a co-author on the study reporting the finding, said: "Our water-soaked world, teeming with life and unique in the universe as far as we know, is something of a mystery – we're not sure how all this water got here."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Understanding the history of water distribution in the solar system will help us to understand other planetary systems, and if they could be on their way to hosting an Earth-like planet," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Will exploding stars trigger an extinction-level event on Earth?&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Comet Read is a main belt comet, which is an object that lives in the main asteroid belt but has a halo, or coma, and tail like a comet. Comet Read was one of the first three comets used to establish the category of main belt comets, which is a relatively new classification.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Previously, it was believed that the comets live in the Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud, beyond Neptune's orbit, where their ices might be kept away from the Sun.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Missing carbon dioxide is a mystery</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the absence of carbon dioxide came as a bigger surprise as it typically accounts for around 10 per cent of the volatile material in a comet that can be easily vaporised by the Sun's radiation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Scientists think that the Comet Read may have possessed carbon dioxide when it formed, but it has since lost it due to heated temperatures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by NASA, astronomer Michael Kelley of the University of Maryland, lead author of the study, said: "Being in the asteroid belt for a long time could do it – carbon dioxide vaporizes more easily than water ice, and could percolate out over billions of years."&nbsp;</p>

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Astronomers have observed a rare comet in our solar system, using the James Webb Space Telescope as they stumbled upon a new cosmic mystery while making a long-sought scientific breakthrough. Scientists have been studying the origins of Earth's abundant water and according to new observation, the chemical compound was discovered for the first time in a main belt comet or a com(et located in the main asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter). The astronomers used various observing methods for 15 years before making the finding. They have detected gas - especially water vapour - near a comet in the main asteroid belt for the first time using Webb's NIRSpec (Near-Infrared Spectrograph). It indicates that water ice from the primordial solar system can be retained in that region. But they came across a mystery as well, as unlike other comets, Comet 238P/Read had no detectable carbon dioxide. As quoted by NASA, Stefanie Milam, who is Webb's deputy project scientist for planetary science and a co-author on the study reporting the finding, said: "Our water-soaked world, teeming with life and unique in the universe as far as we know, is something of a mystery – we're not sure how all this water got here." "Understanding the history of water distribution in the solar system will help us to understand other planetary systems, and if they could be on their way to hosting an Earth-like planet," she added. WATCH | Will exploding stars trigger an extinction-level event on Earth? × Comet Read is a main belt comet, which is an object that lives in the main asteroid belt but has a halo, or coma, and tail like a comet. Comet Read was one of the first three comets used to establish the category of main belt comets, which is a relatively new classification. Previously, it was believed that the comets live in the Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud, beyond Neptune's orbit, where their ices might be kept away from the Sun. Missing carbon dioxide is a mystery Meanwhile, the absence of carbon dioxide came as a bigger surprise as it typically accounts for around 10 per cent of the volatile material in a comet that can be easily vaporised by the Sun's radiation. Scientists think that the Comet Read may have possessed carbon dioxide when it formed, but it has since lost it due to heated temperatures. As quoted by NASA, astronomer Michael Kelley of the University of Maryland, lead author of the study, said: "Being in the asteroid belt for a long time could do it – carbon dioxide vaporizes more easily than water ice, and could percolate out over billions of years." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The US Virgin Islands subpoenaed documents from Elon&nbsp;Musk&nbsp;as part of its lawsuit against JPMorgan over the bank's knowledge of longtime client Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking, court documents showed Monday.</p>

<p>An unidentified woman and the US Virgin Islands brought separate suits against JPMorgan late last year, accusing the bank of facilitating crimes by the since-deceased Epstein by ignoring warnings and continuing to keep him as a client until 2013.</p>

<p>The bank has denied the allegations, and has filed its own suit against a former executive for his ties to Epstein.</p>

<p>The court documents released Monday say&nbsp;Musk, who is not accused of wrongdoing, "is a high-net-worth individual who Epstein may have referred or attempted to refer to JPMorgan."</p>

<p>The US territory requested on April 28 that&nbsp;Musk&nbsp;turn over any documents related to Epstein and JPMorgan, as well as "all Documents reflecting or regarding Epstein's involvement in human trafficking and/or his procurement of girls or women for commercial sex."</p>

<p>Virgin Islands legal staff had failed to hand-deliver the request to&nbsp;Musk&nbsp;or any of his legal representatives, the documents said, and instead requested to be able to pass them on to Tesla lawyers.</p>

<p>A similar document request had been issued in early April to Google co-founder Larry Page.</p>

<p>Epstein was convicted in Florida in 2008 of paying young girls for massages, but served just 13 months in jail under a secret plea deal.</p>

<p>Later facing charges of trafficking underage girls for sex, he killed himself in a New York jail in August 2019.</p>

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The US Virgin Islands subpoenaed documents from Elon Musk as part of its lawsuit against JPMorgan over the bank's knowledge of longtime client Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking, court documents showed Monday. An unidentified woman and the US Virgin Islands brought separate suits against JPMorgan late last year, accusing the bank of facilitating crimes by the since-deceased Epstein by ignoring warnings and continuing to keep him as a client until 2013. The bank has denied the allegations, and has filed its own suit against a former executive for his ties to Epstein. The court documents released Monday say Musk, who is not accused of wrongdoing, "is a high-net-worth individual who Epstein may have referred or attempted to refer to JPMorgan." The US territory requested on April 28 that Musk turn over any documents related to Epstein and JPMorgan, as well as "all Documents reflecting or regarding Epstein's involvement in human trafficking and/or his procurement of girls or women for commercial sex." Virgin Islands legal staff had failed to hand-deliver the request to Musk or any of his legal representatives, the documents said, and instead requested to be able to pass them on to Tesla lawyers. A similar document request had been issued in early April to Google co-founder Larry Page. Epstein was convicted in Florida in 2008 of paying young girls for massages, but served just 13 months in jail under a secret plea deal. Later facing charges of trafficking underage girls for sex, he killed himself in a New York jail in August 2019. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Canadian pop star The Weeknd has started to change his name on social media platforms after he recently expressed a desire to transition back to his given name, Abel Makkonen Tesfaye.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Canadian artist, famous for his catchy pop tunes like Blinding Lights, Starboy, and more, updated his screen name on Twitter and Instagram on Monday. However, the handle on both remained @theweeknd.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a recent interview with W Magazine, The Weeknd who won four Grammy awards during his music career, said that he wanted to "kill The Weeknd".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I'm going through a cathartic path right now. It's getting to a place and time where I'm getting ready to close The Weeknd chapter," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I'll still make music, maybe as Abel, maybe as The Weeknd. But I still want to kill The Weeknd. And I will. Eventually. I'm definitely trying to shed that skin and be reborn."</p>

<p>Last month, he asked his fans in a tweet - "ABEL formally known as The Weeknd?" The post received over one hundred thousand likes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Daily Mail reported that he said that his moniker came about after he walked out of school and stole his mattress, "leaving one weekend and never returning home". &nbsp;</p>

<p>He told the magazine: "As the Weeknd, I've said everything I can say" and" "this is something that I have to do". He had also mentioned that his next album would probably be his "last hurrah" under that name.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 33-year-old Tesfaye will co-star with Lily-Rose Depp in the upcoming HBO series "The Idol," which will premiere next month.</p>

<p>In March 2023, the Guinness World Records declared him the most popular artist in the world due to the number of monthly listeners he had on Spotify.</p>

<p>As of March 2023, the 33-year-old had 111.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and was the first artist to have 100 million monthly listeners on the streaming app.</p>

<p>"The Weeknd currently has almost 30 million more monthly listeners than second-placed Miley Cyrus (82.4 million)" they wrote in a press release.</p>

<p>The Guinness World Records declared him the most popular artist in the world due to the number of monthly listeners he had on Spotify in March 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He had 111.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify as of March 2023 and was the first artist to have 100 million monthly listeners on the streaming app.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Weeknd currently has almost 30 million more monthly listeners than second-placed Miley Cyrus (82.4 million)" they wrote in a press release.</p>

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Canadian pop star The Weeknd has started to change his name on social media platforms after he recently expressed a desire to transition back to his given name, Abel Makkonen Tesfaye.

Canadian pop star The Weeknd has started to change his name on social media platforms after he recently expressed a desire to transition back to his given name, Abel Makkonen Tesfaye. The Canadian artist, famous for his catchy pop tunes like Blinding Lights, Starboy, and more, updated his screen name on Twitter and Instagram on Monday. However, the handle on both remained @theweeknd. In a recent interview with W Magazine, The Weeknd who won four Grammy awards during his music career, said that he wanted to "kill The Weeknd". "I'm going through a cathartic path right now. It's getting to a place and time where I'm getting ready to close The Weeknd chapter," he said. "I'll still make music, maybe as Abel, maybe as The Weeknd. But I still want to kill The Weeknd. And I will. Eventually. I'm definitely trying to shed that skin and be reborn." Last month, he asked his fans in a tweet - "ABEL formally known as The Weeknd?" The post received over one hundred thousand likes. The Daily Mail reported that he said that his moniker came about after he walked out of school and stole his mattress, "leaving one weekend and never returning home". He told the magazine: "As the Weeknd, I've said everything I can say" and" "this is something that I have to do". He had also mentioned that his next album would probably be his "last hurrah" under that name. The 33-year-old Tesfaye will co-star with Lily-Rose Depp in the upcoming HBO series "The Idol," which will premiere next month. In March 2023, the Guinness World Records declared him the most popular artist in the world due to the number of monthly listeners he had on Spotify. As of March 2023, the 33-year-old had 111.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and was the first artist to have 100 million monthly listeners on the streaming app. "The Weeknd currently has almost 30 million more monthly listeners than second-placed Miley Cyrus (82.4 million)" they wrote in a press release. The Guinness World Records declared him the most popular artist in the world due to the number of monthly listeners he had on Spotify in March 2023. He had 111.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify as of March 2023 and was the first artist to have 100 million monthly listeners on the streaming app. "The Weeknd currently has almost 30 million more monthly listeners than second-placed Miley Cyrus (82.4 million)" they wrote in a press release. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A highly anticipated report surrounding the investigation into Donald Trump's campaign during the 2016 election, was released by the special counsel John Durham on Monday (May 15).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report looked into the allegations of collusion between Russia and Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. Special Counsel John Durham said that the claim was based on flimsy evidence and was seriously flawed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The special counsel was appointed in 2019 by then-president Trump's attorney general Bill Barr to review the origins of the Russia probe, and now the conclusion in this new 306-page report marks the end of a four-year probe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among other things, Durham investigated the FBI's handling of the Steele dossier, classified information breaches involving Trump-Russia relations, and alleged CIA malfeasance in its analysis of Russian interference.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report further noted that&nbsp;"neither US law enforcement nor the Intelligence Community appears to have possessed any actual evidence of collusion in their holdings at the commencement of the Crossfire Hurricane investigation."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>US special counsel slams FBI probe of Trump-Russia collusion</strong></h2>

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<p>Durham's&nbsp;report also said the FBI and Justice Department had shown&nbsp;double standards in the way they&nbsp;investigated Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton, his rival for the 2016 election.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report said: "The speed and manner in which the FBI opened and investigated Crossfire Hurricane during the presidential election season based on raw, unanalyzed, and uncorroborated intelligence also reflected a noticeable departure from how it approached prior matters involving possible attempted foreign election interference plans aimed at the Clinton campaign."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Durham said that "senior FBI personnel displayed a serious lack of analytical rigor towards the information that they received, especially information received from politically-affiliated persons and entities."&nbsp;</p>

<p>This led investigators to "act without appropriate objectivity or restraint in pursuing allegations of collusion or conspiracy between a US political campaign and a foreign power," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The FBI said it has already implemented dozens of corrective actions that have been in place for some time. The FBI said in a statement:&nbsp;"Had those reforms been in place in 2016, the missteps identified in the report could have been prevented."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Gravitas: Trump proven guilty of sexually abusing a writer&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Trump reacted to the report, saying, "WOW! After extensive research, Special Counsel John Durham concludes the FBI never should have launched the Trump-Russia Probe!"&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump posted to Truth Social, "In other words, the American Public was scammed, just as it is being scammed right now by those who don’t want to see GREATNESS for AMERICA!"&nbsp;</p>

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A highly anticipated report surrounding the investigation into Donald Trump's campaign during the 2016 election, was released by the special counsel John Durham on Monday (May 15).

A highly anticipated report surrounding the investigation into Donald Trump's campaign during the 2016 election, was released by the special counsel John Durham on Monday (May 15). The report looked into the allegations of collusion between Russia and Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. Special Counsel John Durham said that the claim was based on flimsy evidence and was seriously flawed. The special counsel was appointed in 2019 by then-president Trump's attorney general Bill Barr to review the origins of the Russia probe, and now the conclusion in this new 306-page report marks the end of a four-year probe. Among other things, Durham investigated the FBI's handling of the Steele dossier, classified information breaches involving Trump-Russia relations, and alleged CIA malfeasance in its analysis of Russian interference. The report further noted that "neither US law enforcement nor the Intelligence Community appears to have possessed any actual evidence of collusion in their holdings at the commencement of the Crossfire Hurricane investigation." US special counsel slams FBI probe of Trump-Russia collusion Durham's report also said the FBI and Justice Department had shown double standards in the way they investigated Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton, his rival for the 2016 election. The report said: "The speed and manner in which the FBI opened and investigated Crossfire Hurricane during the presidential election season based on raw, unanalyzed, and uncorroborated intelligence also reflected a noticeable departure from how it approached prior matters involving possible attempted foreign election interference plans aimed at the Clinton campaign." Durham said that "senior FBI personnel displayed a serious lack of analytical rigor towards the information that they received, especially information received from politically-affiliated persons and entities." This led investigators to "act without appropriate objectivity or restraint in pursuing allegations of collusion or conspiracy between a US political campaign and a foreign power," he said. The FBI said it has already implemented dozens of corrective actions that have been in place for some time. The FBI said in a statement: "Had those reforms been in place in 2016, the missteps identified in the report could have been prevented." WATCH | Gravitas: Trump proven guilty of sexually abusing a writer × Trump's reaction Trump reacted to the report, saying, "WOW! After extensive research, Special Counsel John Durham concludes the FBI never should have launched the Trump-Russia Probe!" Trump posted to Truth Social, "In other words, the American Public was scammed, just as it is being scammed right now by those who don’t want to see GREATNESS for AMERICA!" (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Kemal Kilicdaroglu is the leader of the Republican People's Party and has emerged as the main rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the landmark elections. Kilicdaroglu has been the leader of the Main Opposition in the country since 2010.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the opinion surveys, Kilicdaroglu has a slight advantage and is very close to breaking the 50-per cent threshold, which is essential to avoid a runoff on May 28.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A third-party candidate, Muharrem Ince, withdrew from the presidential election this week, which came as a boost for the&nbsp;opposition as he was a threat to Kilicdaroglu's efforts to hand the Turkish leader his first national electoral defeat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ince's decision came after he was targeted by an online smear campaign, which allegedly contained doctored images of him meeting women and riding around in fancy cars. The shocking move has increased the chances of an opposition first-round victory.</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Kemal Kilicdaroglu?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The 74-year-old Kilicdaroglu is a Turkish economist and a retired civil servant.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kilicdaroglu was named the six-party opposition alliance's presidential candidate in March. For a very long time, he has been stuck in Erdogan's shadow and failed to come out since taking the centre-left CHP's reins in 2010.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A former civil servant, Kilicdaroglu entered parliament in 2002 with the CHP, which was established by modern Turkey's founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and has struggled to reach beyond its secularist grassroots towards conservatives.</p>

<p>He has sought to grab the attention of voters who are apparently disillusioned by Erdogan's rhetoric and perceived economic mismanagement, promising economic prosperity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2009, he lost to Erdogan's ally in his bid to become mayor of Istanbul. He then lost every national election to the president's right-wing AKP. But this time, he is vying to become head of&nbsp;one of NATO's most strategic states.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Kilicdaroglu accuses Russia&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Kilicdaroglu even accused Russia of spreading "deep fakes" ahead of this weekend's crucial general election. He said on Twitter: "Dear Russian friends. You are behind the montages, conspiracies, deep fakes and tapes that were exposed in this country yesterday," he said without providing details.</p>

<p>"If you want our friendship after May 15, get your hands off the Turkish state. We are still in favour of cooperation and friendship," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Kremlin denied the allegations that it is meddling in the presidential election campaign. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, "We strongly reject such statements. We officially declare: there can be no talk of any interference. If someone provided Mr Kilicdaroglu with such information, they are liars."&nbsp;</p>

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Kemal Kilicdaroglu is the leader of the Republican People's Party and has emerged as the main rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the landmark elections.

Kemal Kilicdaroglu is the leader of the Republican People's Party and has emerged as the main rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the landmark elections. Kilicdaroglu has been the leader of the Main Opposition in the country since 2010. According to the opinion surveys, Kilicdaroglu has a slight advantage and is very close to breaking the 50-per cent threshold, which is essential to avoid a runoff on May 28. A third-party candidate, Muharrem Ince, withdrew from the presidential election this week, which came as a boost for the opposition as he was a threat to Kilicdaroglu's efforts to hand the Turkish leader his first national electoral defeat. Ince's decision came after he was targeted by an online smear campaign, which allegedly contained doctored images of him meeting women and riding around in fancy cars. The shocking move has increased the chances of an opposition first-round victory. Who is Kemal Kilicdaroglu? The 74-year-old Kilicdaroglu is a Turkish economist and a retired civil servant. Kilicdaroglu was named the six-party opposition alliance's presidential candidate in March. For a very long time, he has been stuck in Erdogan's shadow and failed to come out since taking the centre-left CHP's reins in 2010. A former civil servant, Kilicdaroglu entered parliament in 2002 with the CHP, which was established by modern Turkey's founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and has struggled to reach beyond its secularist grassroots towards conservatives. He has sought to grab the attention of voters who are apparently disillusioned by Erdogan's rhetoric and perceived economic mismanagement, promising economic prosperity. In 2009, he lost to Erdogan's ally in his bid to become mayor of Istanbul. He then lost every national election to the president's right-wing AKP. But this time, he is vying to become head of one of NATO's most strategic states. Kilicdaroglu accuses Russia Kilicdaroglu even accused Russia of spreading "deep fakes" ahead of this weekend's crucial general election. He said on Twitter: "Dear Russian friends. You are behind the montages, conspiracies, deep fakes and tapes that were exposed in this country yesterday," he said without providing details. "If you want our friendship after May 15, get your hands off the Turkish state. We are still in favour of cooperation and friendship," he added. Meanwhile, Kremlin denied the allegations that it is meddling in the presidential election campaign. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, "We strongly reject such statements. We officially declare: there can be no talk of any interference. If someone provided Mr Kilicdaroglu with such information, they are liars." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>United States Geological Survey said that an earthquake of magnitude 7.4 rattled Tonga on Thursday (May 11). The US Tsunami Warning System said there was no tsunami warning after the earthquake.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The USGS stated that the quake hit at 1602 GMT about 100 kilometres (60 miles) off Tonga's remote volcanic island of Niuatoputapu at a depth of 210 kilometres.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gary Vite, chief meteorologist at Tonga Meteorological Services near the capital Nuku'alofa, said, "We had calls early in the morning from people who felt it, but there have been no reports of damage."&nbsp;</p>

<p>News agencies reported that the tremors were felt some 360 kilometres from the epicentre in the Samoan capital Apia. Samoa Meteorological Service spokesperson said that "strong vibrations" shook the office near Apia. However, any damage or causality had not been reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Earthquake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Earthquake</a> confirmed by seismic data.⚠Preliminary info: M7.4 || 89 km W of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hihifo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hihifo</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tonga?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tonga</a>) || 10 min ago (local time 05:02:01). Follow the thread for the updates👇 <a href="https://t.co/vaLc8l0dH5">pic.twitter.com/vaLc8l0dH5</a></p>
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<p>A massive underwater volcano off Tonga last year in January, had triggered&nbsp;Tsunami warnings. The dramatic explosion of the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcano was seen in satellite images as the eruption sent smoke and ash into the air.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The volcanic eruption sent tsunami waves across the Pacific and caused massive damage, knocking out communications for the nation of about 105,000 people.&nbsp;</p>

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United States Geological Survey said that an earthquake of magnitude 7.4 rattled Tonga on Thursday (May 11). The US Tsunami Warning System said there was no tsunami warning after the earthquake.

United States Geological Survey said that an earthquake of magnitude 7.4 rattled Tonga on Thursday (May 11). The US Tsunami Warning System said there was no tsunami warning after the earthquake. The USGS stated that the quake hit at 1602 GMT about 100 kilometres (60 miles) off Tonga's remote volcanic island of Niuatoputapu at a depth of 210 kilometres. Gary Vite, chief meteorologist at Tonga Meteorological Services near the capital Nuku'alofa, said, "We had calls early in the morning from people who felt it, but there have been no reports of damage." News agencies reported that the tremors were felt some 360 kilometres from the epicentre in the Samoan capital Apia. Samoa Meteorological Service spokesperson said that "strong vibrations" shook the office near Apia. However, any damage or causality had not been reported. #Earthquake confirmed by seismic data.⚠Preliminary info: M7.4 || 89 km W of #Hihifo (#Tonga) || 10 min ago (local time 05:02:01). Follow the thread for the updates👇 pic.twitter.com/vaLc8l0dH5 — EMSC (@LastQuake) May 10, 2023 × NO TSUNAMI THREAT TO AUSTRALIA A 7.5 magnitude earthquake near Tonga is NOT expected to produce a tsunami threat for Australia or its offshore territories. pic.twitter.com/UXi0AefDXT — Bureau of Meteorology, Australia (@BOM_au) May 10, 2023 × Last year's massive undersea volcanic eruption A massive underwater volcano off Tonga last year in January, had triggered Tsunami warnings. The dramatic explosion of the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcano was seen in satellite images as the eruption sent smoke and ash into the air. The volcanic eruption sent tsunami waves across the Pacific and caused massive damage, knocking out communications for the nation of about 105,000 people. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>India's Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy said that an international advisory body has recommended Santiniketan, the place where Rabindranath Tagore built Visva Bharati over a century ago, for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This new development comes as India has been looking forward to getting a UNESCO tag for Santiniketan in honour of the Nobel Laureate poet. The site is located in West Bengal's Birbhum district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a tweet on Tuesday, Reddy said, "Great news for India on the Jayanti of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. Santiniketan in West Bengal has been recommended for inscription to the World Heritage List by ICOMOS, the advisory body to UNESCO World Heritage Centre."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The minister further mentioned, "This furthers the vision of PM Narendra Modi to showcase our rich cultural heritage to the world. This will formally be announced in the World Heritage Committee meeting to be held at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in September 2023," the minister said in his tweet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So far, India&nbsp;has a total of 40 sites which enjoy the UNESCO World Heritage tag, including 32 cultural sites such as Agra Fort, Taj Mahal, Harappan-era site in Dholavira, Elephanta Caves, Red Fort complex in Delhi, and Mahabodhi Temple complex in Bodh Gaya in Bihar.&nbsp;</p>

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পশ্চিমবঙ্গের শান্তিনিকেতন (যেখানে গুরুদেব রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর তার প্রথম স্কুল প্রতিষ্ঠা করেছিলেন) <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ICOMOS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ICOMOS</a> এর বিশ্ব ঐতিহ্য তালিকাতে <a href="https://twitter.com/UNESCO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UNESCO</a> ওয়ার্ল্ড হেরিটেজ সেন্টারের উপদেষ্টা সংস্থা দ্বারা শিলালিপিটির জন্য সুপারিশ করা হয়েছে। <a href="https://t.co/M9ZuhERMpg">pic.twitter.com/M9ZuhERMpg</a></p>
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<p>International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) is a France-based non-governmental organisation focused on the conservation and enhancement of architectural and landscape heritage around the world. The organisation comprises professionals, experts, representatives from local authorities, companies and heritage organisations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While speaking to reporters at a media interaction on Wednesday, Reddy said the&nbsp;recommendation has made the prospect of Santiniketan's listing "almost certain" and hopefully, the World Heritage Committee will accept it. He said that India is likely to have another reason to rejoice in September.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Authorities of the university have also hailed the decision, calling it a "proud moment" and its spokesperson Mahua Bandyopadhyay told news agency PTI on Wednesday: "To our knowledge, Visva Bharati is the first living university in India which will be bestowed with the honour."&nbsp;</p>

<p>She further said that a top Archeological Survey of India official informed the university on Tuesday about the recommendation and the "news coming on the birth anniversary of Gurudev (Rabindra Nath Tagore) should be a proud moment for Bengal and the country".&nbsp;</p>

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India's Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy said that an international advisory body has recommended Santiniketan, the place where Rabindranath Tagore built Visva Bharati over a century ago, for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

India's Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy said that an international advisory body has recommended Santiniketan, the place where Rabindranath Tagore built Visva Bharati over a century ago, for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List. This new development comes as India has been looking forward to getting a UNESCO tag for Santiniketan in honour of the Nobel Laureate poet. The site is located in West Bengal's Birbhum district. In a tweet on Tuesday, Reddy said, "Great news for India on the Jayanti of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. Santiniketan in West Bengal has been recommended for inscription to the World Heritage List by ICOMOS, the advisory body to UNESCO World Heritage Centre." The minister further mentioned, "This furthers the vision of PM Narendra Modi to showcase our rich cultural heritage to the world. This will formally be announced in the World Heritage Committee meeting to be held at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in September 2023," the minister said in his tweet. So far, India has a total of 40 sites which enjoy the UNESCO World Heritage tag, including 32 cultural sites such as Agra Fort, Taj Mahal, Harappan-era site in Dholavira, Elephanta Caves, Red Fort complex in Delhi, and Mahabodhi Temple complex in Bodh Gaya in Bihar. 🇮🇳 ভারতের জন্য দারুণ খবর! পশ্চিমবঙ্গের শান্তিনিকেতন (যেখানে গুরুদেব রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর তার প্রথম স্কুল প্রতিষ্ঠা করেছিলেন) #ICOMOS এর বিশ্ব ঐতিহ্য তালিকাতে @UNESCO ওয়ার্ল্ড হেরিটেজ সেন্টারের উপদেষ্টা সংস্থা দ্বারা শিলালিপিটির জন্য সুপারিশ করা হয়েছে। pic.twitter.com/M9ZuhERMpg — G Kishan Reddy (@kishanreddybjp) May 10, 2023 × International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) is a France-based non-governmental organisation focused on the conservation and enhancement of architectural and landscape heritage around the world. The organisation comprises professionals, experts, representatives from local authorities, companies and heritage organisations. While speaking to reporters at a media interaction on Wednesday, Reddy said the recommendation has made the prospect of Santiniketan's listing "almost certain" and hopefully, the World Heritage Committee will accept it. He said that India is likely to have another reason to rejoice in September. Authorities of the university have also hailed the decision, calling it a "proud moment" and its spokesperson Mahua Bandyopadhyay told news agency PTI on Wednesday: "To our knowledge, Visva Bharati is the first living university in India which will be bestowed with the honour." She further said that a top Archeological Survey of India official informed the university on Tuesday about the recommendation and the "news coming on the birth anniversary of Gurudev (Rabindra Nath Tagore) should be a proud moment for Bengal and the country". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A social media post containing a "racist" Chinese government ministry's advert, which was aimed at teaching people about road safety, was taken down, BBC mentioned in its report. The ad showcased blackfaced performers dancing to Bollywood tunes, triggering furore globally. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The video was first posted from the official account of the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) on its Weibo account reportedly last week and the one-minute clip was later shared on Twitter by a user.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Media reports stated that the video was created by Hao Ge Ge, who is an influencer on Douyin, an video sharing app in China, similar to TikTok.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Chinese performers can be seen in the video wearing turbans and colourful clothes as seen in an Indian song from the 1990s,&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ministry's posted the video with a caption which read, "Motorcycle da da da #Police reminder: Seat belts should also be worn in the rear seats. Remember when riding a motorcycle, you can't go on the road without a helmet!"</p>

<p>The video has garnered over 1.2 million likes on the short video platform but faced massive flak from Indian users on Twitter as they labelled it racist and inappropriate.&nbsp;In the video, the performers were seen dancing, while the man can be seen asking the girl to ride on his bike.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">You can't make this up! The official account of the Ministry of Public Security (Chinese police) has used the video of blackfaced Chinese performers who make videos while dancing to Bollywood tunes to teach people about road safety. <a href="https://t.co/4jvoN6Orea">https://t.co/4jvoN6Orea</a> <a href="https://t.co/HI7KaF40F1">pic.twitter.com/HI7KaF40F1</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This time they are dancing to 'tunak tunak' while the guy asks the girl to ride on his bike.</p>
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<p>There was a mixed reaction in China as some users liked and shared the post, and defended the video, saying that the famous song was "monumentally" popular in China and an example of "Indian soft power".&nbsp;</p>

<p>One user wrote on Twitter, "This is hilarious at best. From Chinese colleagues know for sure that Chinese people are more into Indian movies &amp; accept Indian movies as better. Believe the level of appreciation is the same as Mainland appreciation for Hong Kong movies. They are in fact promoting Indian movies!"&nbsp;</p>

<p>One user raised concerns and wrote that "this will definitely cause trouble if you put it up in India, they won't find it humorous."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video was shared by a user named Aadil Brar, who wrote: "They are very much mocking India, Bollywood and Indians. He said it was "insane" that the ministry had used such content.</p>

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A social media post containing a "racist" Chinese government ministry's advert, which was aimed at teaching people about road safety, was taken down, BBC mentioned in its report.

A social media post containing a "racist" Chinese government ministry's advert, which was aimed at teaching people about road safety, was taken down, BBC mentioned in its report. The ad showcased blackfaced performers dancing to Bollywood tunes, triggering furore globally. The video was first posted from the official account of the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) on its Weibo account reportedly last week and the one-minute clip was later shared on Twitter by a user. Media reports stated that the video was created by Hao Ge Ge, who is an influencer on Douyin, an video sharing app in China, similar to TikTok. The Chinese performers can be seen in the video wearing turbans and colourful clothes as seen in an Indian song from the 1990s, The ministry's posted the video with a caption which read, "Motorcycle da da da #Police reminder: Seat belts should also be worn in the rear seats. Remember when riding a motorcycle, you can't go on the road without a helmet!" The video has garnered over 1.2 million likes on the short video platform but faced massive flak from Indian users on Twitter as they labelled it racist and inappropriate. In the video, the performers were seen dancing, while the man can be seen asking the girl to ride on his bike. Watch the video here: You can't make this up! The official account of the Ministry of Public Security (Chinese police) has used the video of blackfaced Chinese performers who make videos while dancing to Bollywood tunes to teach people about road safety. https://t.co/4jvoN6Orea pic.twitter.com/HI7KaF40F1 — Aadil Brar (@aadilbrar) May 8, 2023 × This time they are dancing to 'tunak tunak' while the guy asks the girl to ride on his bike. — Aadil Brar (@aadilbrar) May 8, 2023 × There was a mixed reaction in China as some users liked and shared the post, and defended the video, saying that the famous song was "monumentally" popular in China and an example of "Indian soft power". One user wrote on Twitter, "This is hilarious at best. From Chinese colleagues know for sure that Chinese people are more into Indian movies & accept Indian movies as better. Believe the level of appreciation is the same as Mainland appreciation for Hong Kong movies. They are in fact promoting Indian movies!" One user raised concerns and wrote that "this will definitely cause trouble if you put it up in India, they won't find it humorous." The video was shared by a user named Aadil Brar, who wrote: "They are very much mocking India, Bollywood and Indians. He said it was "insane" that the ministry had used such content. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Elon Musk announced on Thursday (May 11) that he has found someone who can replace him as the boss of the micro-blogging site Twitter, leaving people wondering who will take the reins next. On Friday,&nbsp;May 12, Elon Musk announced that Linda Yaccarino would assume the post of CEO of Twitter.<br />
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In a tweet on Friday, Musk said, "I am excited to welcome Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter!&nbsp;<a dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/lindayacc" role="link">@LindaYacc</a>&nbsp;will focus primarily on business operations, while I focus on product design &amp; new technology. Looking forward to working with Linda to transform this platform into X, the everything app."</p>

<p>Twitter became a top trend on Thursday after Musk had said in a tweet,&nbsp;"Excited to announce that I've hired a new CEO for X/Twitter. She will be starting in ~6 weeks!" He didn't provide any other details.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Wall Street Journal had earlier cited&nbsp;people familiar with the situation to say&nbsp;that the next chief executive officer of Twitter (X/Twitter) could be NBCUniversal's head of advertising, Linda Yaccarino.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk in his earlier tweet had also mentioned: "My role will transition to being exec chair &amp; CTO, overseeing product, software &amp; sysops."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>News agency Reuters had also&nbsp;reported that Yaccarino could get the top post at Twitter, quoting a Silicon Valley executive and a former Hollywood executive who spoke on condition of anonymity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk took over as CEO of Twitter when he completed his $44 billion purchase of the company in October, and in December he said that he would step aside when he will find "someone foolish enough to take the job". The buzz around Yaccarino's name along with Musk's message, had people asking - is she "foolish enough"?&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Who is Linda Yaccarino?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>So far it is known that Yaccarino is the top advertising sales executive at NBCUniversal. She interviewed Musk at an advertising conference in Miami last month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her LinkedIn profile states that she has been with NBC Universal since 2011 and currently, she is the chairperson, of global advertising and partnerships. For over eight years, she served as the chairman, of advertising and client partnerships. Previously, she served as the cable entertainment and digital advertising sales division in the company.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Before NBCUniversal, Yaccarino worked as an executive vice president/COO of advertising sales, marketing and acquisitions at Turner. She joined NBCU in 2011, after 15 years at Turner Entertainment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her profile also mentioned that she is an alumna of Penn State University, having studied liberal arts and telecommunications.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Breather for Tesla investors?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The announcement may also come as a breather for Tesla investors as they have raised concerns about the time that Musk is devoting to turning around Twitter. Tesla Inc shares jumped 2.4 per cent in volume spike on the news.&nbsp;</p>

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Elon Musk announced on Thursday (May 11) that he has found someone who can replace him as the boss of the micro-blogging site Twitter, leaving people wondering who will take the reins next.

Elon Musk announced on Thursday (May 11) that he has found someone who can replace him as the boss of the micro-blogging site Twitter, leaving people wondering who will take the reins next. On Friday, May 12, Elon Musk announced that Linda Yaccarino would assume the post of CEO of Twitter. In a tweet on Friday, Musk said, "I am excited to welcome Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter! @LindaYacc will focus primarily on business operations, while I focus on product design & new technology. Looking forward to working with Linda to transform this platform into X, the everything app." Twitter became a top trend on Thursday after Musk had said in a tweet, "Excited to announce that I've hired a new CEO for X/Twitter. She will be starting in ~6 weeks!" He didn't provide any other details. The Wall Street Journal had earlier cited people familiar with the situation to say that the next chief executive officer of Twitter (X/Twitter) could be NBCUniversal's head of advertising, Linda Yaccarino. Musk in his earlier tweet had also mentioned: "My role will transition to being exec chair & CTO, overseeing product, software & sysops." Excited to announce that I’ve hired a new CEO for X/Twitter. She will be starting in ~6 weeks! My role will transition to being exec chair & CTO, overseeing product, software & sysops. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 11, 2023 × News agency Reuters had also reported that Yaccarino could get the top post at Twitter, quoting a Silicon Valley executive and a former Hollywood executive who spoke on condition of anonymity. Musk took over as CEO of Twitter when he completed his $44 billion purchase of the company in October, and in December he said that he would step aside when he will find "someone foolish enough to take the job". The buzz around Yaccarino's name along with Musk's message, had people asking - is she "foolish enough"? Should I step down as head of Twitter? I will abide by the results of this poll. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 18, 2022 × Who is Linda Yaccarino? So far it is known that Yaccarino is the top advertising sales executive at NBCUniversal. She interviewed Musk at an advertising conference in Miami last month. Her LinkedIn profile states that she has been with NBC Universal since 2011 and currently, she is the chairperson, of global advertising and partnerships. For over eight years, she served as the chairman, of advertising and client partnerships. Previously, she served as the cable entertainment and digital advertising sales division in the company. Before NBCUniversal, Yaccarino worked as an executive vice president/COO of advertising sales, marketing and acquisitions at Turner. She joined NBCU in 2011, after 15 years at Turner Entertainment. Her profile also mentioned that she is an alumna of Penn State University, having studied liberal arts and telecommunications. Breather for Tesla investors? The announcement may also come as a breather for Tesla investors as they have raised concerns about the time that Musk is devoting to turning around Twitter. Tesla Inc shares jumped 2.4 per cent in volume spike on the news. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Who is Linda Yaccarino? The woman who has become new CEO of Twitter

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