US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said that President Joe Biden has "no plans" to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at a November G20 summit in Indonesia.&nbsp;

Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the 20th party congress today, He praised the government's zero-Covid policy and keeping Hong Kong under his thumb. Xi also mentioned Taiwan and said the matter was for the Chinese people only to decide.&nbsp;

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US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said that President Joe Biden has "no plans" to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at a November G20 summit in Indonesia.

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said that President Joe Biden has "no plans" to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at a November G20 summit in Indonesia. Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the 20th party congress today, He praised the government's zero-Covid policy and keeping Hong Kong under his thumb. Xi also mentioned Taiwan and said the matter was for the Chinese people only to decide. Also read latest updates on UK politics, Iran protests, etc. Click on the links to read the full report US says Biden has 'no plans' to meet Saudi crown prince at G20 summit United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday (October 16) that President Joe Biden has "no plans" to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at a November G20 summit in Indonesia. 'Will never renounce option to use force in Taiwan', says Xi Jinping during the CPC's 20th congress Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday morning addressed the 20th party congress, a once-in-a-five-year event. Starting his speech by praising the government's zero-Covid policy and keeping Hong Kong under his thumb, Xi quickly diverted his attention to Taiwan and said the matter was for Chinese people only to decide. US Congressmen introduce resolution urging Biden to recognise Pak 'genocide' in 1971 war Two American congressmen have introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives urging the Biden administration to recognise the Pakistan Army’s atrocities against ethnic minorities during the 1971 Liberation War of Bangladesh. Fire at Iran's infamous Evin Prison extinguished. Four dead, 61 injured A towering blaze at a notorious prison housing political prisoners and anti-government activists in Iran’s capital injured at least nine people but was extinguished after several hours. However, according to state news agency IRNA four prisoners died due to smoke inhalation caused by the fire and 61 others were injured, with 51 of these treated on an outpatient basis. Senior Tory leaders making moves to oust Truss, replace her with unity pairing of Sunak-Mordaunt Senior Conservatives are hatching a plan to swiftly remove Truss as the leader and bring a unity pairing of Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt, claimed a Guardian report. Russia using rape, sexual violence as ‘military strategy’ in Ukraine invasion: UN envoy A special envoy of the United Nations has accused Russia of using rape and sexual assault as part of their “military strategy” in the ongoing Ukraine invasion. Iran slams Joe Biden's 'interference' in anti-hijab protests, says US trying to inflame unrest Iran on Sunday (October 16) slammed the United States for the so-called "interference" in the nationwide protests over the death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of the morality police. Pope believes need to reform United Nations 'more than obvious' after Covid pandemic and Ukraine war Pope Francis said that reform in the United Nations is "more than obvious" after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine, which caused global fuel and food crises. Mexico bar attack: 12 killed, 3 injured in indiscriminate firing, police launch hunt for assailants Unidentified shooters opened fire in a bar in the central Mexican city of Irapuato on Saturday night, killing at least 12 people, local authorities said. Local media reported that three people were injured in the attack. Alaska: Scientists concerned over mysterious population decline of snow crabs Officials in Alaska have cancelled the upcoming snow crab season due to a population drop in the Bering Sea, CBSNews reported. For the first time in state history, the fall Bristol Bay red king crab harvest will not happen.

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Pope Francis said that reform in the United Nations is "more than obvious" after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine, which caused global fuel and food crises.&nbsp;

In an extract of his book published on Sunday (October 16), Pope said that the Ukraine war has highlighted the need to ensure the current multilateral structure finds "more agile and effective ways of resolving conflicts".&nbsp;

"In wartime, it is essential to affirm that we need more multilateralism and a better multilateralism," Pope said in the extract published by La Stampa daily. But the UN is no longer fit for "new realities", he added.&nbsp;

Pope said that the world body was founded to prevent the horrors of two World Wars from happening again, but the threat represented by those conflicts persists. He said, "today's world is no longer the same."&nbsp;

"The necessity of these reforms became more than obvious after the pandemic" when the current multilateral system "showed all its limits", he further added.&nbsp;

He also criticised the unequal distribution of Covid vaccines and termed it as a "glaring example" of the strongest person winning out against unity. The 85-year-old argued for "organic reforms" that would enable international organisations to regain their fundamental goal of "serving the human family".&nbsp;

He insisted that international institutions must be the result of the&nbsp;"widest possible consensus." Pope also suggested that international institutions should base their judgments on the preservation of rights to food, health, economic security, and social justice.&nbsp;

His latest book, "I Ask You in the Name of God: Ten Prayers for a Future of Hope" is scheduled to release in Italy Tuesday.&nbsp;

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Pope Francis said that reform in the United Nations is "more than obvious" after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine, which caused global fuel and food crises. In an extract of his book published on Sunday (October 16), Pope said that the Ukraine war has highlighted the need to ensure the current multilateral structure finds "more agile and effective ways of resolving conflicts". "In wartime, it is essential to affirm that we need more multilateralism and a better multilateralism," Pope said in the extract published by La Stampa daily. But the UN is no longer fit for "new realities", he added. Pope said that the world body was founded to prevent the horrors of two World Wars from happening again, but the threat represented by those conflicts persists. He said, "today's world is no longer the same." "The necessity of these reforms became more than obvious after the pandemic" when the current multilateral system "showed all its limits", he further added. He also criticised the unequal distribution of Covid vaccines and termed it as a "glaring example" of the strongest person winning out against unity. The 85-year-old argued for "organic reforms" that would enable international organisations to regain their fundamental goal of "serving the human family". He insisted that international institutions must be the result of the "widest possible consensus." Pope also suggested that international institutions should base their judgments on the preservation of rights to food, health, economic security, and social justice. His latest book, "I Ask You in the Name of God: Ten Prayers for a Future of Hope" is scheduled to release in Italy Tuesday. 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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Officials in Alaska have cancelled the upcoming snow crab season due to a population drop in the Bering Sea, CBSNews reported. For the first time in state history, the fall Bristol Bay red king crab harvest will not happen.&nbsp;

Snow crabs are cold-water species. State officials have said that an estimated one billion crabs have mysteriously disappeared in two years, which is basically a 90% drop in their population.&nbsp;

This will definitely reflect on the restaurant menus but scientists are also worried about the sudden population decline, which is likely to impact the health of the Arctic ecosystem.&nbsp;

The United States Environmental Protection Agency's report 'Climate Change Indicators: Marine Species Distribution', which was updated in April, mentioned that in the Bering Sea, "Alaska pollock, snow crab, and Pacific halibut have generally shifted away from the coast since the early 1980s".&nbsp;

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As quoted by CBSNews, Gabriel Prout, who relies on the snow crab population for his Kodiak Island fishing business, asked, "Did they run up north to get that colder water? Did they completely cross the border? Did they walk off the continental shelf on the edge there, over the Bering Sea?"&nbsp;

Senior officials and Alaskan state biologists debated the harvest ban for days before making their decision in the face of crabbers' pleadings for at least limited grabs to be permitted.&nbsp;

Jamie Goen, executive director of Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers, said: "These are truly unprecedented and troubling times for Alaska’s iconic crab fisheries and for the hard-working fishermen and communities that depend on them."&nbsp;

Mysterious&nbsp;decline of snow crabs&nbsp;

Benjamin Daly, who is a researcher with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, said that the snow crab population shrank from around eight billion in 2018 to one billion in 2021.&nbsp;

Daly told CNN, "Snow crab is by far the most abundant of all the Bering Sea crab species that is caught commercially. So the shock and awe of many billions missing from the population is worth noting – and that includes all the females and babies."&nbsp;

Daly, who monitors the health of the state's fisheries, told CBSNews in another report that "disease is one possibility" for the decline in population.&nbsp;

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Pointing to climate change, Daly said: "Environmental conditions are changing rapidly. We've seen warm conditions in the Bering Sea the last couple of years, and we're seeing a response in a cold-adapted species, so it's pretty obvious this is connected. It is a canary in a coal mine for other species that need cold water."&nbsp;

Alaska is the fastest-warming state in the country, as per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It is also losing billions of tonnes of ice each year, which is critical for the snow crabs.&nbsp;

Ethan Nichols, who is an assistant area management biologist with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, told CNN: "Closing the fisheries due to low abundance and continuing research are the primary efforts to restore the populations at this point."&nbsp;

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Officials in Alaska have cancelled the upcoming snow crab season due to a population drop in the Bering Sea, CBSNews reported. For the first time in state history, the fall Bristol Bay red king crab harvest will not happen. Snow crabs are cold-water species. State officials have said that an estimated one billion crabs have mysteriously disappeared in two years, which is basically a 90% drop in their population. This will definitely reflect on the restaurant menus but scientists are also worried about the sudden population decline, which is likely to impact the health of the Arctic ecosystem. The United States Environmental Protection Agency's report 'Climate Change Indicators: Marine Species Distribution', which was updated in April, mentioned that in the Bering Sea, "Alaska pollock, snow crab, and Pacific halibut have generally shifted away from the coast since the early 1980s". ALSO READ | Listening to birdsongs can help alleviate stress and anxiety in humans: Study As quoted by CBSNews, Gabriel Prout, who relies on the snow crab population for his Kodiak Island fishing business, asked, "Did they run up north to get that colder water? Did they completely cross the border? Did they walk off the continental shelf on the edge there, over the Bering Sea?" Senior officials and Alaskan state biologists debated the harvest ban for days before making their decision in the face of crabbers' pleadings for at least limited grabs to be permitted. Jamie Goen, executive director of Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers, said: "These are truly unprecedented and troubling times for Alaska’s iconic crab fisheries and for the hard-working fishermen and communities that depend on them." Mysterious decline of snow crabs Benjamin Daly, who is a researcher with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, said that the snow crab population shrank from around eight billion in 2018 to one billion in 2021. Daly told CNN, "Snow crab is by far the most abundant of all the Bering Sea crab species that is caught commercially. So the shock and awe of many billions missing from the population is worth noting – and that includes all the females and babies." Daly, who monitors the health of the state's fisheries, told CBSNews in another report that "disease is one possibility" for the decline in population. ALSO READ | Study: Neanderthals, humans lived alongside each other for over 2,000 years Pointing to climate change, Daly said: "Environmental conditions are changing rapidly. We've seen warm conditions in the Bering Sea the last couple of years, and we're seeing a response in a cold-adapted species, so it's pretty obvious this is connected. It is a canary in a coal mine for other species that need cold water." Alaska is the fastest-warming state in the country, as per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It is also losing billions of tonnes of ice each year, which is critical for the snow crabs. Ethan Nichols, who is an assistant area management biologist with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, told CNN: "Closing the fisheries due to low abundance and continuing research are the primary efforts to restore the populations at this point." 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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United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday (October 16) that President Joe Biden has "no plans" to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at a November G20 summit in Indonesia.

Sullivan told CNN that Biden "has no plans to meet with the crown prince at the G20 summit,"&nbsp;adding that the president will act "methodically" in re-evaluating the US relationship with Saudi Arabia, which has been further strained by Riyadh's support for oil production cuts.&nbsp;

"And so the President isn't going to act precipitously, he is going to act methodically, strategically and he's going to take his time to consult with members of both parties, and also to have an opportunity for Congress to return so that he can sit with them in person and work through the options," said Sullivan.&nbsp;

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The decision to cuts angered Washington, as the Biden administration blamed OPEC+ was "aligning with Russia." The US said that the cuts would boost Moscow's revenue despite multiple economic sanctions that were imposed over its invasion of Ukraine. Biden on Tuesday even warned of unspecified "consequences".&nbsp;

Last week, OPEC+ announced a reduction in global output by up to two million barrels per day from November. The group is a Riyadh-led OPEC cartel and an additional group of 10 exporters headed by Russia.

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United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday (October 16) that President Joe Biden has "no plans" to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at a November G20 summit in Indonesia.

United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday (October 16) that President Joe Biden has "no plans" to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at a November G20 summit in Indonesia. Sullivan told CNN that Biden "has no plans to meet with the crown prince at the G20 summit," adding that the president will act "methodically" in re-evaluating the US relationship with Saudi Arabia, which has been further strained by Riyadh's support for oil production cuts. "And so the President isn't going to act precipitously, he is going to act methodically, strategically and he's going to take his time to consult with members of both parties, and also to have an opportunity for Congress to return so that he can sit with them in person and work through the options," said Sullivan. ALSO READ | Iran slams Joe Biden's 'interference' in anti-hijab protests, says US trying to inflame unrest Watch this report: × The decision to cuts angered Washington, as the Biden administration blamed OPEC+ was "aligning with Russia." The US said that the cuts would boost Moscow's revenue despite multiple economic sanctions that were imposed over its invasion of Ukraine. Biden on Tuesday even warned of unspecified "consequences". Last week, OPEC+ announced a reduction in global output by up to two million barrels per day from November. The group is a Riyadh-led OPEC cartel and an additional group of 10 exporters headed by Russia. (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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Unidentified shooters opened fire in a bar in the central Mexican city of Irapuato on Saturday night, killing at least 12&nbsp;people, local authorities said. Local media reported that three people were injured in the attack.&nbsp;

It was the second mass shooting in the state of Guanajuato in less than a month, with growing cartel violence making the region one of the country's most dangerous.&nbsp;

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In the region, the Santa Rosa de Lima and Jalisco New Generation cartels are two competing organisations known for engaging in drug trafficking, fuel theft, and other crimes.&nbsp;

As per the local police,&nbsp;around 8 p.m. (0100 GMT) on Saturday, an armed group entered a pub in the city of Irapuato and started shooting at customers and staff.&nbsp;

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The municipal government released a statement saying that at least six men and six women had died and three others had been hurt. The authorities did not identify the assailants or explain their intentions.&nbsp;

The police said that the body of one victim was found outside next to a motorcycle, while the rest of those killed were discovered inside the bar. The state police, the army, the prosecutor's office and the National Guard are hunting the assailants. &nbsp;

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Unidentified shooters opened fire in a bar in the central Mexican city of Irapuato on Saturday night, killing at least 12 people, local authorities said. Local media reported that three people were injured in the attack.

Unidentified shooters opened fire in a bar in the central Mexican city of Irapuato on Saturday night, killing at least 12 people, local authorities said. Local media reported that three people were injured in the attack. It was the second mass shooting in the state of Guanajuato in less than a month, with growing cartel violence making the region one of the country's most dangerous. ALSO READ | China’s Xi jinping vows to formulate policies to boost birth rate amid rise of ageing population In the region, the Santa Rosa de Lima and Jalisco New Generation cartels are two competing organisations known for engaging in drug trafficking, fuel theft, and other crimes. As per the local police, around 8 p.m. (0100 GMT) on Saturday, an armed group entered a pub in the city of Irapuato and started shooting at customers and staff. WATCH | Burkina Faso: At least three soldiers and eight civilians killed in ambush, death toll set to rise × The municipal government released a statement saying that at least six men and six women had died and three others had been hurt. The authorities did not identify the assailants or explain their intentions. The police said that the body of one victim was found outside next to a motorcycle, while the rest of those killed were discovered inside the bar. The state police, the army, the prosecutor's office and the National Guard are hunting the assailants. 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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Iran on Sunday (October 16) slammed the United States for the so-called "interference" in the nationwide protests over the death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of the morality police.&nbsp;

US President Joe Biden recently said that he was surprised by the courage of the people taking to the streets in protest in Iran. He also mentioned that "we stand with the citizens, the brave women of Iran. It stunned me what it awakened in Iran. It awakened something that I don't think will be quieted for a long, long time."&nbsp;

During a speech at Irvine Valley Community College in California, Biden said that women "should be able to wear in God’s name what they want to wear. Iran has to end the violence against its own citizens simply exercising their fundamental rights."&nbsp;

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In response to Biden's remark, Iran's foreign affairs spokesman Nasser Kanani wrote on Instagram: "Iran is too strong for its will to be swayed by the interference ... by a politician tired of years of failure. We will together defend the independence of Iran."

According to an ISNA report, Kanani said, "On Saturday ... Biden interfered in Iran's state matters by supporting the riots ... In recent days, the US administration has tried desperately to inflame unrest in Iran under various excuses."&nbsp;

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International condemnation of the protests led to the imposition of sanctions on Iranian officials and organisations "engaged in the clampdown on protesters" by the United States, Canada, and some European nations.&nbsp;

Violent protests sparked in Iran and abroad after 22-year-old Amini's death in the custody of morality police. Reports have suggested that she was detained for wearing her&nbsp;headscarf in an "improper" way.&nbsp;

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Iran on Sunday (October 16) slammed the United States for the so-called "interference" in the nationwide protests over the death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of the morality police.

Iran on Sunday (October 16) slammed the United States for the so-called "interference" in the nationwide protests over the death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of the morality police. US President Joe Biden recently said that he was surprised by the courage of the people taking to the streets in protest in Iran. He also mentioned that "we stand with the citizens, the brave women of Iran. It stunned me what it awakened in Iran. It awakened something that I don't think will be quieted for a long, long time." During a speech at Irvine Valley Community College in California, Biden said that women "should be able to wear in God’s name what they want to wear. Iran has to end the violence against its own citizens simply exercising their fundamental rights." ALSO READ | Fire at Iran's infamous Evin Prison extinguished. Four dead, 61 injured In response to Biden's remark, Iran's foreign affairs spokesman Nasser Kanani wrote on Instagram: "Iran is too strong for its will to be swayed by the interference ... by a politician tired of years of failure. We will together defend the independence of Iran." According to an ISNA report, Kanani said, "On Saturday ... Biden interfered in Iran's state matters by supporting the riots ... In recent days, the US administration has tried desperately to inflame unrest in Iran under various excuses." WATCH | Iran anti-hijab protests: Activists release an online appeal × ALSO READ | 'No compromise on freedom,' Taiwan responds after Xi Jinping's remarks at CPC congress International condemnation of the protests led to the imposition of sanctions on Iranian officials and organisations "engaged in the clampdown on protesters" by the United States, Canada, and some European nations. Violent protests sparked in Iran and abroad after 22-year-old Amini's death in the custody of morality police. Reports have suggested that she was detained for wearing her headscarf in an "improper" way. 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.

Iran slams Joe Biden's 'interference' in anti-hijab protests, says US trying to inflame unrest

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Germany's foreign minister said on Saturday (October 15) that Russia might spark division in the West through refugees, as the ongoing Ukraine conflict has entered a new turn and Moscow seeks to expand its "hybrid war". Annalena Baerbock at a congress of her Greens' party said, "This war is not only waged with weapons, it is also waged with energy and for that, we have found an answer. But it will also be waged with fear and division, and that is precisely what we have to prevent." ALSO READ | Sweden refuses joint investigation team with Germany, Denmark to probe Nord Stream explosions In reference to Serbia which she accused of letting in migrants without visas, Baerbock said: "In this situation it is clear what will be next -- refugees and not refugees from Ukraine... but because this war is hybrid, other countries are also participating." Baerbock Germany was in talks with the Czech Republic and Slovakia on the issue. The minister stressed that there cannot be a situation "where people are being used as weapons." WATCH | US vows further $725 million aid to Ukraine × Concerns were raised by European Union about a rise in migrants using the Western Balkans (specifically Serbia) as a gateway to enter the bloc, putting the visa-free deal between the EU and Serbia under scrutiny. Serbia's friendly visa policies allow visa-free travel from places like India, Tunisia, etc. And it also enjoys a visa-free travel arrangement with the EU. For people, it becomes easier to travel across the EU after entering Serbia. 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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After visiting the coal mine site in Turkey's northern Bartin province on Saturday (October 15), the nation's President Tayyip Erdogan stated that the death toll has reached 41 from a methane blast. Erdogan informed that a probe has been into the cause of the incident.&nbsp;

Search and rescue members had been working to pull out miners trapped underground after a blast ripped through the mine near the small coal mining town of Amasra on Turkey's Black Sea coast on Friday. But on Saturday, the body of the last missing person was found.&nbsp;

Erdogan said, "Our priority was to find the miners in the gallery. We finally reached the last one. He also died, bringing the number of deaths to 41." &nbsp;

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"The reasons of this explosion and the people responsible for it, if any, will be revealed with an administrative and judicial investigation,"&nbsp;Erdogan said.&nbsp;

"These investigations have already been initiated in a multifaceted manner. Our priority was to reach the workers trapped underground. We have finally taken out the 41st&nbsp;miner," he added.&nbsp;

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"There was such dense dust and smoke that I did not see anything like that in my life. The dust was so dense, I couldn't see any ahead even with the lamp," a miner was quoted as saying in a Reuters report.&nbsp;

Previously, the country's Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said 58 miners had survived the blast, "either by themselves or thanks to rescuers".&nbsp;

One miner was discharged from the hospital while 10 were still receiving treatment in Bartin and Istanbul, Soylu said.&nbsp;

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After visiting the coal mine site in Turkey's northern Bartin province on Saturday (October 15), the nation's President Tayyip Erdogan stated that the death toll has reached 41 from a methane blast.

After visiting the coal mine site in Turkey's northern Bartin province on Saturday (October 15), the nation's President Tayyip Erdogan stated that the death toll has reached 41 from a methane blast. Erdogan informed that a probe has been into the cause of the incident. Search and rescue members had been working to pull out miners trapped underground after a blast ripped through the mine near the small coal mining town of Amasra on Turkey's Black Sea coast on Friday. But on Saturday, the body of the last missing person was found. Erdogan said, "Our priority was to find the miners in the gallery. We finally reached the last one. He also died, bringing the number of deaths to 41." ALSO READ | Cambodian boat accident kills 11: Three, including 15-year-old boat operator, detained "The reasons of this explosion and the people responsible for it, if any, will be revealed with an administrative and judicial investigation," Erdogan said. "These investigations have already been initiated in a multifaceted manner. Our priority was to reach the workers trapped underground. We have finally taken out the 41st miner," he added. Watch this report: × "There was such dense dust and smoke that I did not see anything like that in my life. The dust was so dense, I couldn't see any ahead even with the lamp," a miner was quoted as saying in a Reuters report. Previously, the country's Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said 58 miners had survived the blast, "either by themselves or thanks to rescuers". One miner was discharged from the hospital while 10 were still receiving treatment in Bartin and Istanbul, Soylu said. 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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Wu Renhua, who is an exiled Chinese protester and historian weighed in on China's 20th Party Congress, stating that after the event, Beijing might accelerate and push harder for the so-called Taiwan reunification.&nbsp;

President Xi Jinping is expected to win a third five-year term as general secretary of the ruling party at the congress to be held in Beijing from Sunday.&nbsp;

China claims Taiwan as its territory and even said that Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen will defy Beijing's one-nation policy by pushing for formal independence. China said that, in case needed, it will use force to unite the two territories.&nbsp;

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"(Xi Jinping) has made Taiwan reunification one of China's major national rejuvenation goals. It has been pushing this narrative to the Chinese public," Wu, a participant in the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests who now lives in exile in the US, said as translated by AFP.&nbsp;

"If Xi cannot successfully reunite Taiwan with China, he won't be able to prove his ability to fulfill 'the Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation'," Wu added at a Taipei forum.&nbsp;

WATCH |&nbsp;2296 officials to attend the CPC Congress, Xi Jinping expected to get an unprecedented third term&nbsp;

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Taiwan has rejected China's claims and it has its own constitution and leaders are elected democratically. The US says it backs the sovereignty of the island.&nbsp;

Wu further added that the Chinese Communist government would try to ease tensions with the US after the Congress meeting as China still relies very heavily on the US in the high-technology sector.&nbsp;

"If the whole semiconductor industry were to collapse, it would be a big blow to China's economy. So I think that after the 20th Party Congress, the Chinese Communist government will actively adjust its policy towards the US in hope of easing tensions between both countries," he said.&nbsp;

"But I feel the US will not return to the past, because during the Xi era, the US has realised that it is "nurturing a tiger and inviting calamity" and that China has replaced Russia to become America's biggest competitor and enemy," he added.&nbsp;

Meanwhile,&nbsp;a Communist Party spokesman said on Saturday that the nation reserves&nbsp;the right to use force over Taiwan as a last resort in compelling circumstances, though peaceful reunification is its first choice.&nbsp;

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Wu Renhua, who is an exiled Chinese protester and historian weighed in on China's 20th Party Congress, stating that after the event, Beijing might accelerate and push harder for the so-called Taiwan reunification. President Xi Jinping is expected to win a third five-year term as general secretary of the ruling party at the congress to be held in Beijing from Sunday. China claims Taiwan as its territory and even said that Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen will defy Beijing's one-nation policy by pushing for formal independence. China said that, in case needed, it will use force to unite the two territories. ALSO READ | China’s 20th Communist Party congress to run till October 22 "(Xi Jinping) has made Taiwan reunification one of China's major national rejuvenation goals. It has been pushing this narrative to the Chinese public," Wu, a participant in the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests who now lives in exile in the US, said as translated by AFP. "If Xi cannot successfully reunite Taiwan with China, he won't be able to prove his ability to fulfill 'the Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation'," Wu added at a Taipei forum. WATCH | 2296 officials to attend the CPC Congress, Xi Jinping expected to get an unprecedented third term × ALSO READ | Washington claims Saudi Arabia pushed other OPEC+ nations for oil cut, says report Taiwan has rejected China's claims and it has its own constitution and leaders are elected democratically. The US says it backs the sovereignty of the island. Wu further added that the Chinese Communist government would try to ease tensions with the US after the Congress meeting as China still relies very heavily on the US in the high-technology sector. "If the whole semiconductor industry were to collapse, it would be a big blow to China's economy. So I think that after the 20th Party Congress, the Chinese Communist government will actively adjust its policy towards the US in hope of easing tensions between both countries," he said. "But I feel the US will not return to the past, because during the Xi era, the US has realised that it is "nurturing a tiger and inviting calamity" and that China has replaced Russia to become America's biggest competitor and enemy," he added. Meanwhile, a Communist Party spokesman said on Saturday that the nation reserves the right to use force over Taiwan as a last resort in compelling circumstances, though peaceful reunification is its first choice. 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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Lawmakers on Thursday (October 13) elected Kurdish politician Abdul Latif Rashid as Iraq's new president, who then named Mohammad Shia al-Sudani as prime minister-designate.&nbsp;

Now two days after that, Moqtada Sadr's movement on Saturday announced that it won't join a new government that is being formed by Sudani, the news agency AFP reported. &nbsp;

Mohammed Saleh al-Iraqi, a close associate of Sadr, said in a statement posted on Twitter: "We stress our firm and clear refusal for any of our affiliates to participate... in this government formation."&nbsp;

The 52-year-old Shiite former minister Sudani is supported by the Coordination Framework, which holds 138 of the 329 members in the Iraqi legislature.&nbsp;

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The upcoming government has a "clear subordination to militias" and would "not meet the people's aspirations", Iraqi said in his statement on Saturday.&nbsp;

Sadr had ordered the 73 lawmakers in his bloc to resign, leaving parliament in the hands of the Framework.&nbsp;

"Anyone who joins their ministries does not represent us... rather, we disavow them," Iraqi said.&nbsp;

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In Iraq, the presidency is traditionally occupied by a Kurd. It is a largely ceremonial position but the vote for Rashid was a key step toward forming a new government.&nbsp;

The 78-year-old was the Iraqi minister of water resources from 2003-2010. The British-educated engineer won against former President Barham Salih, who was running for a second term.&nbsp;

He invited Sudani, who previously served as Iraq’s human rights minister as well as minister of labour and social affairs, to form a government.&nbsp;

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Lawmakers on Thursday (October 13) elected Kurdish politician Abdul Latif Rashid as Iraq's new president, who then named Mohammad Shia al-Sudani as prime minister-designate. Now two days after that, Moqtada Sadr's movement on Saturday announced that it won't join a new government that is being formed by Sudani, the news agency AFP reported. Mohammed Saleh al-Iraqi, a close associate of Sadr, said in a statement posted on Twitter: "We stress our firm and clear refusal for any of our affiliates to participate... in this government formation." The 52-year-old Shiite former minister Sudani is supported by the Coordination Framework, which holds 138 of the 329 members in the Iraqi legislature. ALSO READ | Clash between NATO and Russian forces will lead to a 'global catastrophe', warns Putin The upcoming government has a "clear subordination to militias" and would "not meet the people's aspirations", Iraqi said in his statement on Saturday. Sadr had ordered the 73 lawmakers in his bloc to resign, leaving parliament in the hands of the Framework. "Anyone who joins their ministries does not represent us... rather, we disavow them," Iraqi said. WATCH | Iran's anti-Hijab protests enter fifth week: Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warns protesters × What do we know about Iraq's presidency? In Iraq, the presidency is traditionally occupied by a Kurd. It is a largely ceremonial position but the vote for Rashid was a key step toward forming a new government. The 78-year-old was the Iraqi minister of water resources from 2003-2010. The British-educated engineer won against former President Barham Salih, who was running for a second term. He invited Sudani, who previously served as Iraq’s human rights minister as well as minister of labour and social affairs, to form a government. Sudani now has 30 days to form a cabinet and present it to parliament for approval. 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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Cambodian police said on Saturday (October 15) that three people, including a 15-year-old operator, have been detained after a boat sank, killing 11 children.&nbsp;

The small overloaded boat carrying students home from their school sank in the Mekong River late Thursday (October 13). The boat was carrying students aged between 12 and 15.&nbsp;

News agencies have stated that the boat carried 18 people from a school on the other side of the river. Seven people survived the accident.&nbsp;

Provincial police chief Chhoeun Sochet told Reuters that the incident occurred on Thursday in Kandal province about 53 kilometres (33 miles) southeast of the capital Phnom Penh.&nbsp;

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"This tragedy was&nbsp;caused due to the boat owner's overloading the vessel, carelessness, and there were no life jackets for protection," he said in a social media post.&nbsp;

Three individuals had been detained for questioning over the incident, local police chief Am Thou told AFP. "They may have to face legal action. We are looking into what charges they may face," he said.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Hun Sen expressed his condolences and ordered respective authorities to assist victims' families. He also warned people to be cautious during heavy flooding, as the water level in the Mekong River has risen.&nbsp;

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Cambodian police said on Saturday (October 15) that three people, including a 15-year-old operator, have been detained after a boat sank, killing 11 children. The small overloaded boat carrying students home from their school sank in the Mekong River late Thursday (October 13).

Cambodian police said on Saturday (October 15) that three people, including a 15-year-old operator, have been detained after a boat sank, killing 11 children. The small overloaded boat carrying students home from their school sank in the Mekong River late Thursday (October 13). The boat was carrying students aged between 12 and 15. News agencies have stated that the boat carried 18 people from a school on the other side of the river. Seven people survived the accident. Provincial police chief Chhoeun Sochet told Reuters that the incident occurred on Thursday in Kandal province about 53 kilometres (33 miles) southeast of the capital Phnom Penh. ALSO READ | Shocking! Rotting dead bodies found on hospital roof in Pakistan, probe launched WATCH | Floods wreak havoc in Thailand; Govt redirects water to save monuments × ALSO READ | Pak’s finance minister Ishaq Dar called 'thief', faces heckling at Washington airport "This tragedy was caused due to the boat owner's overloading the vessel, carelessness, and there were no life jackets for protection," he said in a social media post. Three individuals had been detained for questioning over the incident, local police chief Am Thou told AFP. "They may have to face legal action. We are looking into what charges they may face," he said. Prime Minister Hun Sen expressed his condolences and ordered respective authorities to assist victims' families. He also warned people to be cautious during heavy flooding, as the water level in the Mekong River has risen. 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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Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Saturday (October 15) that it has not supplied Russia with weapons "to be used in the war in Ukraine".&nbsp;

The statement comes as Ukraine and the West have been claiming that Moscow had used&nbsp;Iran-made drones in attacks on Ukraine in recent weeks.&nbsp;

After last week's attacks on Ukrainian cities, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Russian forces used Iranian drones in attacks.

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Rejecting all the claims, Iran reiterated that it did not provide Russia with weapons for the ongoing Ukraine war.&nbsp;

The Iranian foreign ministry said in a statement that Amir-Abdollahian has "emphasised that the Islamic Republic of Iran has not and will not provide any weapon to be used in the war in Ukraine."&nbsp;

The Iranian foreign minister said in a call with his Portuguese counterpart Joao Gomes Cravinho that "we believe that the arming of each side of the crisis will prolong the war. We have not considered and do not consider war to be the right path either in Ukraine or in Afghanistan, Syria and Yemen."&nbsp;

WATCH |&nbsp;US-Ukraine Relations: US vows further $725 million aid to Ukraine&nbsp;

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Amir-Abdollahian reiterated Iran's official stance of neutrality over the war in a separate phone call with EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Friday.&nbsp;

He said, "We have defence cooperation with Russia, but our policy regarding the war in Ukraine is not sending weapons to the conflicting parties, but stopping the war and ending the displacement of people."&nbsp;

Iran has claimed multiple times that it didn't supply weapons to Russia for war but last month, Kyiv decided to significantly reduce its diplomatic relations with Tehran over alleged arms deliveries to Moscow.&nbsp;

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Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Saturday (October 15) that it has not supplied Russia with weapons "to be used in the war in Ukraine". The statement comes as Ukraine and the West have been claiming that Moscow had used Iran-made drones in attacks on Ukraine in recent weeks.

Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Saturday (October 15) that it has not supplied Russia with weapons "to be used in the war in Ukraine". The statement comes as Ukraine and the West have been claiming that Moscow had used Iran-made drones in attacks on Ukraine in recent weeks. After last week's attacks on Ukrainian cities, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Russian forces used Iranian drones in attacks. ALSO READ | Clash between NATO and Russian forces will lead to a 'global catastrophe', warns Putin Rejecting all the claims, Iran reiterated that it did not provide Russia with weapons for the ongoing Ukraine war. The Iranian foreign ministry said in a statement that Amir-Abdollahian has "emphasised that the Islamic Republic of Iran has not and will not provide any weapon to be used in the war in Ukraine." The Iranian foreign minister said in a call with his Portuguese counterpart Joao Gomes Cravinho that "we believe that the arming of each side of the crisis will prolong the war. We have not considered and do not consider war to be the right path either in Ukraine or in Afghanistan, Syria and Yemen." WATCH | US-Ukraine Relations: US vows further $725 million aid to Ukraine × ALSO READ | Russia begins evacuation of civilians from Kherson in Ukraine Amir-Abdollahian reiterated Iran's official stance of neutrality over the war in a separate phone call with EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Friday. He said, "We have defence cooperation with Russia, but our policy regarding the war in Ukraine is not sending weapons to the conflicting parties, but stopping the war and ending the displacement of people." Iran has claimed multiple times that it didn't supply weapons to Russia for war but last month, Kyiv decided to significantly reduce its diplomatic relations with Tehran over alleged arms deliveries to Moscow. 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.

Iran denies claims that it supplied weapons to Russia 'for being used in war against Ukraine'

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