<p>Amid the escalating tensions between Russia and the United States over the Ukraine war, a SpaceX spacecraft bound for the International Space Station (ISS) was launched on Wednesday (October 5) carrying a Russian crewmate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Crew-5 mission, which also comprises one Japanese and two American astronauts, added Anna Kikina, the only woman in active service as a cosmonaut.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moments before liftoff from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at noon, Crew-5 mission commander Nicole Mann, the first Native American in space, said: "Let's do this".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Almost two weeks ago, a Russian Soyuz rocket carried an American astronaut to the orbital platform. Despite the rising tensions between the US and Russia since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February, the planned astronaut exchange programme has continued.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This collaboration ensures the operation of the ISS, which has become one of the few remaining areas of cooperation between the US and Russia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>NASA associate administrator Kathy Lueders told reporters in a recent press conference: "When you each are flying other's crew members, you know that you have a huge responsibility that you're promising to the other country."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lueders added, "At a working level, we really appreciated the constancy in the relationship, even during some really, really tough times geopolitically."&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Who is Anna Kikina?&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The 38-year-old Kikina is an engineer by training and will become the fifth Russian female professional cosmonaut to go into space.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Novosibirsk native told AFP in August: "I hope in the near future we have more women in the cosmonaut corps."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kikina will also be the first Russian to fly with Elon Musk's SpaceX which, along with Boeing, has a "taxi service" contract with NASA.&nbsp;</p>

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Amid the escalating tensions between Russia and the United States over the Ukraine war, a SpaceX spacecraft bound for the International Space Station (ISS) was launched on Wednesday (October 5) carrying a Russian crewmate.

Amid the escalating tensions between Russia and the United States over the Ukraine war, a SpaceX spacecraft bound for the International Space Station (ISS) was launched on Wednesday (October 5) carrying a Russian crewmate. The Crew-5 mission, which also comprises one Japanese and two American astronauts, added Anna Kikina, the only woman in active service as a cosmonaut. Moments before liftoff from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at noon, Crew-5 mission commander Nicole Mann, the first Native American in space, said: "Let's do this". Almost two weeks ago, a Russian Soyuz rocket carried an American astronaut to the orbital platform. Despite the rising tensions between the US and Russia since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February, the planned astronaut exchange programme has continued. ALSO READ | 'More accurate, reliable, and happier': Robo arm makes better french fries and onion rings than humans We're on our way to space!#Crew5 lifted off from @NASAKennedy at noon ET (1600 UTC) and is headed to the @Space_Station for six months of scientific discovery. pic.twitter.com/p2AvbIzo9V — NASA (@NASA) October 5, 2022 × Past @SpaceX @Commercial_Crew missions have seen all sorts of zero gravity indicators — dinosaurs, turtles, even baby Yoda. What do you think today's will be? pic.twitter.com/P1kkR4fKjp — NASA (@NASA) October 5, 2022 × This collaboration ensures the operation of the ISS, which has become one of the few remaining areas of cooperation between the US and Russia. NASA associate administrator Kathy Lueders told reporters in a recent press conference: "When you each are flying other's crew members, you know that you have a huge responsibility that you're promising to the other country." Lueders added, "At a working level, we really appreciated the constancy in the relationship, even during some really, really tough times geopolitically." WATCH: US manufacturing growth slows to lowest since May 2020, says survey × Who is Anna Kikina? The 38-year-old Kikina is an engineer by training and will become the fifth Russian female professional cosmonaut to go into space. The Novosibirsk native told AFP in August: "I hope in the near future we have more women in the cosmonaut corps." Kikina will also be the first Russian to fly with Elon Musk's SpaceX which, along with Boeing, has a "taxi service" contract with NASA. 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>Andrei Kartapolov, a senior Russian lawmaker called on military officials to tell the truth about developments on the ground in Ukraine following the string of bruising defeats.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kartapolov, who is the chairman of the lower house of parliament's defence committee, told a journalist from state-run media that "we need to stop lying."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The reports of the defence ministry do not change. The people know. Our people are not stupid. This can lead to loss of credibility," Kartapolov added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The ongoing Ukraine war has taken a new turn after Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law to add four partially occupied Ukrainian regions into Russia on Wednesday. The move was condemned globally.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But Kyiv called it an act of a "collective madhouse" as the European nation claimed that the Russian forces have been fleeing from the front lines.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Putin on Wednesday said that he expected the situation to "stabilise" in Ukrainian regions annexed by the Kremlin after Moscow suffered military setbacks and lost several key towns to Kyiv.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Russian president also ordered his government to seize control over Europe's largest nuclear power plant in the Russian-controlled region of Zaporizhzhia.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During a televised video call with Russian teachers, Putin said, "We are working on the assumption that the situation in the new territories will stabilise." The Russian president also said that the results of the referendums to join Russia organised by Moscow in regions captured by its army were "more than convincing."&nbsp;</p>

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Andrei Kartapolov, a senior Russian lawmaker called on military officials to tell the truth about developments on the ground in Ukraine following the string of bruising defeats.

Andrei Kartapolov, a senior Russian lawmaker called on military officials to tell the truth about developments on the ground in Ukraine following the string of bruising defeats. Kartapolov, who is the chairman of the lower house of parliament's defence committee, told a journalist from state-run media that "we need to stop lying." "The reports of the defence ministry do not change. The people know. Our people are not stupid. This can lead to loss of credibility," Kartapolov added. ALSO READ | Poland approached US with offer to host its nuclear weapons: Reports The ongoing Ukraine war has taken a new turn after Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law to add four partially occupied Ukrainian regions into Russia on Wednesday. The move was condemned globally. But Kyiv called it an act of a "collective madhouse" as the European nation claimed that the Russian forces have been fleeing from the front lines. × Meanwhile, Putin on Wednesday said that he expected the situation to "stabilise" in Ukrainian regions annexed by the Kremlin after Moscow suffered military setbacks and lost several key towns to Kyiv. The Russian president also ordered his government to seize control over Europe's largest nuclear power plant in the Russian-controlled region of Zaporizhzhia. ALSO READ | Amid the Ukraine war, SpaceX spaceship takes Russian cosmonaut to ISS During a televised video call with Russian teachers, Putin said, "We are working on the assumption that the situation in the new territories will stabilise." The Russian president also said that the results of the referendums to join Russia organised by Moscow in regions captured by its army were "more than convincing." He added, "In all honesty, the results of the referendum not only pleased me, but also surprised me. They are not subject to any doubt." 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 World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday (October 5) said that it is investigating "contaminated" medicines, majorly for pediatric use, which are found to contain toxic chemicals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>WHO has issued a warning that they could be linked to the deaths of 66 children in the west African nation of The Gambia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The cough and cold syrups are produced by Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a series of tweets, the WHO, citing its Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said: "WHO has today issued a medical product alert for four contaminated medicines identified in #Gambia that have been potentially linked with acute kidney injuries and 66 deaths among children. The loss of these young lives is beyond heartbreaking for their families."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It added, "The four medicines are cough and cold syrups produced by Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited, in India. WHO is conducting further investigation with the company and regulatory authorities in India."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tedros also said that WHO was "conducting further investigation with the company and regulatory authorities in India."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per the alert issued by WHO, the four products are Promethazine Oral Solution, Kofexmalin Baby Cough Syrup, Makoff Baby Cough Syrup, and Magrip N Cold Syrup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>WHO mentioned that "to date, the stated manufacturer has not provided guarantees to WHO on the safety and quality of these products." It further added that laboratory analysis of samples of the products "confirms that they contain unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol as contaminants."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The warning states that the toxic substances and can be fatal to humans. The toxic effect "can include abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, inability to pass urine, headache, altered mental state and acute kidney injury which may lead to death."&nbsp;</p>

<p>WHO said that information received from India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation indicated that the manufacturer had only supplied the contaminated medications to The Gambia.&nbsp;</p>

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The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday (October 5) said that it is investigating "contaminated" medicines, majorly for pediatric use, which are found to contain toxic chemicals.

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday (October 5) said that it is investigating "contaminated" medicines, majorly for pediatric use, which are found to contain toxic chemicals. WHO has issued a warning that they could be linked to the deaths of 66 children in the west African nation of The Gambia. The cough and cold syrups are produced by Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited in India. In a series of tweets, the WHO, citing its Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said: "WHO has today issued a medical product alert for four contaminated medicines identified in #Gambia that have been potentially linked with acute kidney injuries and 66 deaths among children. The loss of these young lives is beyond heartbreaking for their families." ALSO READ | Singapore makes biggest ever seizure of rhino horn worth US$830,000 It added, "The four medicines are cough and cold syrups produced by Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited, in India. WHO is conducting further investigation with the company and regulatory authorities in India." Tedros also said that WHO was "conducting further investigation with the company and regulatory authorities in India." "The four medicines are cough and cold syrups produced by Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited, in India. WHO is conducting further investigation with the company and regulatory authorities in India"-@DrTedros https://t.co/PceTWc836t — World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) October 5, 2022 × As per the alert issued by WHO, the four products are Promethazine Oral Solution, Kofexmalin Baby Cough Syrup, Makoff Baby Cough Syrup, and Magrip N Cold Syrup. WHO mentioned that "to date, the stated manufacturer has not provided guarantees to WHO on the safety and quality of these products." It further added that laboratory analysis of samples of the products "confirms that they contain unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol as contaminants." Data Lab | India’s Supreme Court gives nod to abortion, regardless of marital status The warning states that the toxic substances and can be fatal to humans. The toxic effect "can include abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, inability to pass urine, headache, altered mental state and acute kidney injury which may lead to death." WHO said that information received from India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation indicated that the manufacturer had only supplied the contaminated medications to The Gambia. 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>As the global economy continues to struggle under the impact of multiple shocks, including coronavirus (COVID-19), the Russia-Ukraine war, etc., the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Wednesday (October 5) revised its trade forecast downwards to one per cent from 3.4 per cent, as forecast in April. Economists have predicted that the global merchandise trade volumes will grow by 3.5 per cent in 2022, which is slightly better than the 3.0 per cent forecast in April.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While presenting a revision of their annual trade forecast, the WTO economists said they still anticipate global economic growth to rise by 2.8 per cent this year, the way it was expected in April.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But they noted that trade across the world is expected to lose momentum in the second half of 2022 and it will remain subdued in 2023 as a result of the global economy being battered by multiple crises. The economists predict a one per cent increase for 2023, down sharply from the previous estimate of 3.4 per cent.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>WTO mentioned that the import demand is expected to soften as growth slows in major economies for different reasons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The latest report also mentioned that high energy prices caused by the Russia-Ukraine war will squeeze household spending and raise manufacturing costs across Europe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the United States, &nbsp;interest-sensitive spending in areas such as housing, motor vehicles, and fixed investment will be hit due to the monetary policy tightening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Covid outbreaks alongside the production disruptions will continue to impact China as external demand is declining.&nbsp;</p>

<p>WTO chalked out the impact on developing nations as growing import bills for fuels, food and fertilizers could lead to food insecurity and debt distress.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said: "Policymakers are confronted with unenviable choices as they try to find an optimal balance among tackling inflation, maintaining full employment, and advancing important policy goals such as transitioning to clean energy. Trade is a vital tool for enhancing the global supply of goods and services, as well as for lowering the cost of getting to net-zero carbon emissions."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The new WTO forecast estimates world GDP at market exchange rates will grow by 2.8 per cent in 2022 and 2.3 per cent in 2023 — the latter is 1.0 percentage points lower than what was previously projected.&nbsp;</p>

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As the global economy continues to struggle under the impact of multiple shocks, including coronavirus (COVID-19), the Russia-Ukraine war, etc., the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Wednesday (October 5) revised its trade forecast downwards to one per cent from 3.

As the global economy continues to struggle under the impact of multiple shocks, including coronavirus (COVID-19), the Russia-Ukraine war, etc., the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Wednesday (October 5) revised its trade forecast downwards to one per cent from 3.4 per cent, as forecast in April. Economists have predicted that the global merchandise trade volumes will grow by 3.5 per cent in 2022, which is slightly better than the 3.0 per cent forecast in April. While presenting a revision of their annual trade forecast, the WTO economists said they still anticipate global economic growth to rise by 2.8 per cent this year, the way it was expected in April. But they noted that trade across the world is expected to lose momentum in the second half of 2022 and it will remain subdued in 2023 as a result of the global economy being battered by multiple crises. The economists predict a one per cent increase for 2023, down sharply from the previous estimate of 3.4 per cent. Global economy LIVE | Click here to get the latest updates related to the world economy WTO mentioned that the import demand is expected to soften as growth slows in major economies for different reasons. The latest report also mentioned that high energy prices caused by the Russia-Ukraine war will squeeze household spending and raise manufacturing costs across Europe. In the United States, interest-sensitive spending in areas such as housing, motor vehicles, and fixed investment will be hit due to the monetary policy tightening. Covid outbreaks alongside the production disruptions will continue to impact China as external demand is declining. WTO chalked out the impact on developing nations as growing import bills for fuels, food and fertilizers could lead to food insecurity and debt distress. Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said: "Policymakers are confronted with unenviable choices as they try to find an optimal balance among tackling inflation, maintaining full employment, and advancing important policy goals such as transitioning to clean energy. Trade is a vital tool for enhancing the global supply of goods and services, as well as for lowering the cost of getting to net-zero carbon emissions." ÁLSO READ | EU imposes eighth round of sanctions against Russia since invasion Import demand is expected to soften as various factors squeeze spending: high energy prices, monetary policy tightening, and growing bills for food and fertilizers. More in the #WTOForecast: https://t.co/S5PeiQ5KwR pic.twitter.com/6F4s3mWUCx — WTO (@wto) October 5, 2022 × BREAKING: WTO revises its 2023 trade growth forecast downwards to 1% from 3.4%, as forecast in April, as the global economy struggles under the impact of multiple shocks. 2022 trade growth will be 3.5%. The #WTOForecast is here: https://t.co/S5PeiQ5KwR pic.twitter.com/hBZQqFtPF1 — WTO (@wto) October 5, 2022 × WATCH | Hong Kong: Credit Suisse shares plummeted 12%, loses private bankers × The new WTO forecast estimates world GDP at market exchange rates will grow by 2.8 per cent in 2022 and 2.3 per cent in 2023 — the latter is 1.0 percentage points lower than what was previously projected. Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund forecasts growth of 3.2 per cent this year and 2.9 per cent in 2023. 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&nbsp;stampede at a stadium in East Java province of Indonesia after a football match killed 125 people&nbsp;and left many injured besides loss of property. An official had earlier said that&nbsp;at least 174 people were killed but the toll was later revised downwards to 125 as officials grappled to collect data of casualties and injuries from hospitals where the injured were rushed to.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
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Indonesia's police chief in East Java province had earlier said that at least 129&nbsp;people were killed and over 180 were injured when angry supporters of the losing team invaded the field at the&nbsp;Kanjuruhan stadium in Malang, East Java, on Saturday. He added that the toll is likely to go up.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
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An official then told local media on Sunday that the toll had jumped to 174. "At 9:30 am (0230 GMT) the death toll was 158, at 10:30 am the figure rose to 174 deaths. That's the data collected by the East Java disaster mitigation agency," East Java deputy governor Emil Dardak told broadcaster Kompas TV.<br />
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Earlier,&nbsp;East Java police chief Nico Afinta said in a statement on Sunday: "In the incident, 129&nbsp;people died, two of whom are police officers. 34&nbsp;people died inside the stadium and the rest died in hospital."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports have mentioned that after Arema's 2-3 loss to bitter rivals Persebaya Surabaya in the match in Malang Regency, East Java, there was fighting among&nbsp;the fans of the two clubs.&nbsp;</p>

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo ordered authorities on Sunday to thoroughly re-evaluate security at football matches after a riot and stampede</p>

<p>Wiyanto Wijoyo, the director of the Malang Regency health office, had initially reported that around 120 individuals were killed. He further noted that officials were still compiling the total number of injured people, suggesting that the toll might increase.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wiyanto said, "More than 120 people died, they died of chaos, overcrowding, trampling and suffocation." The overall number of injured, he continued, was undoubtedly higher than one hundred, and they had been taken to several neighbourhood hospitals.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Thousands of Arema supporters reportedly stormed the pitch after their team lost, which sparked fighting. Players from Persebaya left the field right away, while the&nbsp;Arema players who remained there were also attacked.&nbsp;<br />
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Police fired tear gas, triggering a stampede that led to cases of suffocation, East Java police chief Nico Afinta told reporters.<br />
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"It got&nbsp;anarchic. The crowd started attacking officers&nbsp;and damaged cars," he said, adding that two police officers were among the dead.</p>

<p>According to reports, several fatalities happened as a result of police using tear gas to disperse crowd triggering panic among fans at the Kanjuruhan Stadium.</p>

<p>The Indonesian government expressed regret for the disaster and pledged to look into the stampede's causes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indonesian sports and youth minister Zainudin Amali told broadcaster Kompas: "We're sorry for this incident... this is a regrettable incident that 'injures' our football at a time when supporters can watch football matches from the stadium."&nbsp;<br />
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Video footage from local news channels showed people rushing onto the pitch in the stadium in Malang and images of body bags.&nbsp;Videos on social media showed fans clambering over fences to escape and lifeless bodies lying on the floor.<br />
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There have been previous outbreaks of trouble at matches in Indonesia, with a strong rivalry between clubs sometimes leading to violence among supporters.&nbsp;<br />
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A stampede at a stadium in East Java province of Indonesia after a football match killed 125 people and left many injured besides loss of property. An official had earlier said that at least 174 people were killed but the toll was later revised downwards to 125 as officials grappled to collect data of casualties and injuries from hospitals where the injured were rushed to.

A stampede at a stadium in East Java province of Indonesia after a football match killed 125 people and left many injured besides loss of property. An official had earlier said that at least 174 people were killed but the toll was later revised downwards to 125 as officials grappled to collect data of casualties and injuries from hospitals where the injured were rushed to. Indonesia's police chief in East Java province had earlier said that at least 129 people were killed and over 180 were injured when angry supporters of the losing team invaded the field at the Kanjuruhan stadium in Malang, East Java, on Saturday. He added that the toll is likely to go up. An official then told local media on Sunday that the toll had jumped to 174. "At 9:30 am (0230 GMT) the death toll was 158, at 10:30 am the figure rose to 174 deaths. That's the data collected by the East Java disaster mitigation agency," East Java deputy governor Emil Dardak told broadcaster Kompas TV. Earlier, East Java police chief Nico Afinta said in a statement on Sunday: "In the incident, 129 people died, two of whom are police officers. 34 people died inside the stadium and the rest died in hospital." Reports have mentioned that after Arema's 2-3 loss to bitter rivals Persebaya Surabaya in the match in Malang Regency, East Java, there was fighting among the fans of the two clubs. ALSO READ | President Volodymyr Zelensky promises to retake more of eastern Ukraine Indonesian President Joko Widodo ordered authorities on Sunday to thoroughly re-evaluate security at football matches after a riot and stampede Wiyanto Wijoyo, the director of the Malang Regency health office, had initially reported that around 120 individuals were killed. He further noted that officials were still compiling the total number of injured people, suggesting that the toll might increase. Wiyanto said, "More than 120 people died, they died of chaos, overcrowding, trampling and suffocation." The overall number of injured, he continued, was undoubtedly higher than one hundred, and they had been taken to several neighbourhood hospitals. ALSO READ | US suicide rate rose in 2021 after falling for two years Thousands of Arema supporters reportedly stormed the pitch after their team lost, which sparked fighting. Players from Persebaya left the field right away, while the Arema players who remained there were also attacked. Police fired tear gas, triggering a stampede that led to cases of suffocation, East Java police chief Nico Afinta told reporters. "It got anarchic. The crowd started attacking officers and damaged cars," he said, adding that two police officers were among the dead. According to reports, several fatalities happened as a result of police using tear gas to disperse crowd triggering panic among fans at the Kanjuruhan Stadium. The Indonesian government expressed regret for the disaster and pledged to look into the stampede's causes. Indonesian sports and youth minister Zainudin Amali told broadcaster Kompas: "We're sorry for this incident... this is a regrettable incident that 'injures' our football at a time when supporters can watch football matches from the stadium." Video footage from local news channels showed people rushing onto the pitch in the stadium in Malang and images of body bags. Videos on social media showed fans clambering over fences to escape and lifeless bodies lying on the floor. There have been previous outbreaks of trouble at matches in Indonesia, with a strong rivalry between clubs sometimes leading to violence among supporters. 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.

125 killed in stampede as cops use tear gas at Indonesia stadium after football match

<p>Arema football coach Javier Roca said on Sunday (October 2) that during the Indonesian football tragedy, which claimed at least 125 lives, "fans died in the arms of players". Roca coach also claimed that tear gas-firing police fatally "over-stepped" the mark.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The tragic incident happened at Kanjuruhan stadium in East Java province when angry fans of Arema FC stormed the pitch after their team lost 3-2 to Persebaya Surabaya.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Roca said that some of the team stayed on the pitch when the game ended and some of the fans had even “died in the arms of players."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He said, “Returning from the press conference, I saw the tragedy. The boys passed by with victims in their arms. I think the police overstepped their mark, even though I wasn't out there and didn't experience the outcome,” the Chilean coach told Spanish broadcaster Cadena Ser.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The accident emerged as one of the deadliest sporting stadium disasters in history, the police said and also added that over 323 people were injured. The victims were trampled or choked to death, according to police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Roca also said how the full extent of the tragedy unfolded in the immediate aftermath. The 45-year-old&nbsp;has spent a large part of his career in Indonesia.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"After the match, I went to the dressing room, and some players stayed on the pitch. Returning from the press conference, I saw the tragedy," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The boys passed by with victims in their arms. Results dictate us and determine what happens in the end. If we were drawing, it wouldn't have happened."&nbsp;</p>

<p>While blaming the police of overreacting, Roca noted that the stadium was woefully under-prepared. "It was proved that the stadium was not ready, they didn't expect such chaos. Nothing like this had ever happened at the stadium, and it fell apart because of the number of people who wanted to escape," added Roca.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I think the police overstepped their mark, even though I wasn't out there and didn't experience the outcome. But looking at the images, they could have used other techniques. There is no result in a match, no matter how important, that is worth losing a life," he said.&nbsp;</p>

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Arema football coach Javier Roca said on Sunday (October 2) that during the Indonesian football tragedy, which claimed at least 125 lives, "fans died in the arms of players".

Arema football coach Javier Roca said on Sunday (October 2) that during the Indonesian football tragedy, which claimed at least 125 lives, "fans died in the arms of players". Roca coach also claimed that tear gas-firing police fatally "over-stepped" the mark. The tragic incident happened at Kanjuruhan stadium in East Java province when angry fans of Arema FC stormed the pitch after their team lost 3-2 to Persebaya Surabaya. Roca said that some of the team stayed on the pitch when the game ended and some of the fans had even “died in the arms of players." ALSO READ | Indonesia stadium stampede: What led to one of world's worst football tragedies? He said, “Returning from the press conference, I saw the tragedy. The boys passed by with victims in their arms. I think the police overstepped their mark, even though I wasn't out there and didn't experience the outcome,” the Chilean coach told Spanish broadcaster Cadena Ser. The accident emerged as one of the deadliest sporting stadium disasters in history, the police said and also added that over 323 people were injured. The victims were trampled or choked to death, according to police. Roca also said how the full extent of the tragedy unfolded in the immediate aftermath. The 45-year-old has spent a large part of his career in Indonesia. Watch this report: × ALSO READ | Devastating! Wayne Rooney deeply shocked by deadly football stampede in Indonesia "After the match, I went to the dressing room, and some players stayed on the pitch. Returning from the press conference, I saw the tragedy," he added. "The boys passed by with victims in their arms. Results dictate us and determine what happens in the end. If we were drawing, it wouldn't have happened." While blaming the police of overreacting, Roca noted that the stadium was woefully under-prepared. "It was proved that the stadium was not ready, they didn't expect such chaos. Nothing like this had ever happened at the stadium, and it fell apart because of the number of people who wanted to escape," added Roca. "I think the police overstepped their mark, even though I wasn't out there and didn't experience the outcome. But looking at the images, they could have used other techniques. There is no result in a match, no matter how important, that is worth losing a life," he 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.

Indonesia football tragedy: Coach Javier Roca says some 'fans died in players' arms'

<p>Tesla&nbsp;Inc on Sunday announced lower-than-expected electric vehicle deliveries in the third quarter, as logistical challenges overshadowed its record deliveries.</p>

<p>The top electric car maker said "it is becoming increasingly challenging to secure vehicle transportation capacity and at a reasonable cost," but some analysts were also concerned about demand for high-ticket items due to the weakening global economy.</p>

<p>"The economy around the edges is still having a negative impact for&nbsp;Tesla&nbsp;that's mostly logistical. But that I think there is some demand (issues) sprinkled in there," Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives told Reuters after the delivery results.</p>

<p>"There is a dark cloud over the auto sector. And&nbsp;Tesla&nbsp;is not immune."</p>

<p>Ford Motor said last month inflation-related costs would be $1 billion more than expected in the third quarter and that parts shortages had delayed deliveries.</p>

<p>Apple Inc. is backing off plans to increase production of its new iPhones this year after an anticipated surge in demand failed to materialize, Bloomberg reported last month, citing people familiar with the matter.</p>

<p>"I think that EVs are in for probably a little bit of a rough patch, just because people are probably going to be a little bit hesitant and less urgent to buy something new," OANDA senior market analyst Ed Moya said.</p>

<p><strong>'CRAZY WAVE OF DELIVERIES'</strong></p>

<p>Tesla&nbsp;delivered 343,830 electric vehicles, a record for the world's most valuable automaker, but less than the 359,162 analysts on average had expected, according to Refinitiv. A year earlier&nbsp;Tesla&nbsp;delivered 241,300 units.</p>

<p>The latest deliveries fell short of&nbsp;Tesla's production of 365,923 vehicles, which is rare for the automaker which has seen its deliveries higher or similar to production in many of recent quarters.</p>

<p>"As our production volumes continue to grow, it is becoming increasingly challenging to secure vehicle transportation capacity and at a reasonable cost during these peak logistics weeks,"&nbsp;Tesla&nbsp;said in a statement on Sunday.</p>

<p>Tesla&nbsp;CEO Elon Musk said on Sunday "Smoothing out crazy end of quarter delivery wave to reduce expedite costs &amp; relieve stress on&nbsp;Tesla&nbsp;team."</p>

<p>Last year, he said&nbsp;Tesla&nbsp;is having a "crazy wave" of deliveries at the end of each quarter, because its Shanghai factory makes cars for exports to Europe and other countries in the first half of a quarter and then cars to be sold in China.</p>

<p>Tesla&nbsp;again asked employees to help deliver "a very high volume of vehicles to eagerly waiting customers during the final days of Q3" in California, according to an email seen by Reuters.</p>

<p>Tesla&nbsp;on Sunday said it has "began transitioning to a more even regional mix of vehicle builds each week, which led to an increase in cars in transit at the end of the quarter."</p>

<p><strong>Q4 DELIVERY PUSH</strong></p>

<p>Tesla&nbsp;set an ambitious target to produce almost 495,000 Model Y and Model 3s in the fourth quarter of this year, internal plans reviewed by Reuters show.</p>

<p>The company's production ambitions come against the backdrop of increasingly gloomy outlook for global growth, with Musk himself telling top managers in June he had a "super bad feeling" about the economy and planned to cut staff.</p>

<p>During a conference call in July, Musk said at first that macroeconomic uncertainty might have some impact on demand for its electric vehicles, but when pressed for details by an analyst, he said the company did not have a demand problem but a production problem.</p>

<p>The automaker expanded production capacity in Shanghai after a resurgence in COVID-19 cases forced a suspension at the plant and fueled the first dip in deliveries after a nearly two-year-long record run.</p>

<p>In September,&nbsp;Tesla's vehicle order backlog fell, especially in China, Troy Teslike, a&nbsp;Tesla&nbsp;data tracker tweeted.</p>

<p>Tesla&nbsp;said it delivered 325,158 Model 3 compact cars and Model Y sport-utility vehicle, as well as 18,672 of its Model S and Model X premium vehicles to customers during the quarter. Meanwhile, Musk on Friday showed off a prototype of its humanoid robot 'Optimus,' predicting the electric vehicle maker would be able to produce millions and sell them for under $20,000 - less than a third of the price of a Model Y.</p>

<p>Experts were impressed by the speed of development of&nbsp;Tesla's humanoid robots, but they agreed with Musk, who said "there's still a lot of work to be done to refine Optimus and prove it."</p>


Tesla Inc on Sunday announced lower-than-expected electric vehicle deliveries in the third quarter, as logistical challenges overshadowed its record deliveries. The top electric car maker said "it is becoming increasingly challenging to secure vehicle transportation capacity and at a reasonable cost," but some analysts were also concerned about demand for high-ticket items due to the weakening global economy.

Tesla Inc on Sunday announced lower-than-expected electric vehicle deliveries in the third quarter, as logistical challenges overshadowed its record deliveries. The top electric car maker said "it is becoming increasingly challenging to secure vehicle transportation capacity and at a reasonable cost," but some analysts were also concerned about demand for high-ticket items due to the weakening global economy. "The economy around the edges is still having a negative impact for Tesla that's mostly logistical. But that I think there is some demand (issues) sprinkled in there," Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives told Reuters after the delivery results. "There is a dark cloud over the auto sector. And Tesla is not immune." Ford Motor said last month inflation-related costs would be $1 billion more than expected in the third quarter and that parts shortages had delayed deliveries. Apple Inc. is backing off plans to increase production of its new iPhones this year after an anticipated surge in demand failed to materialize, Bloomberg reported last month, citing people familiar with the matter. "I think that EVs are in for probably a little bit of a rough patch, just because people are probably going to be a little bit hesitant and less urgent to buy something new," OANDA senior market analyst Ed Moya said. 'CRAZY WAVE OF DELIVERIES' Tesla delivered 343,830 electric vehicles, a record for the world's most valuable automaker, but less than the 359,162 analysts on average had expected, according to Refinitiv. A year earlier Tesla delivered 241,300 units. The latest deliveries fell short of Tesla's production of 365,923 vehicles, which is rare for the automaker which has seen its deliveries higher or similar to production in many of recent quarters. "As our production volumes continue to grow, it is becoming increasingly challenging to secure vehicle transportation capacity and at a reasonable cost during these peak logistics weeks," Tesla said in a statement on Sunday. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Sunday "Smoothing out crazy end of quarter delivery wave to reduce expedite costs & relieve stress on Tesla team." Last year, he said Tesla is having a "crazy wave" of deliveries at the end of each quarter, because its Shanghai factory makes cars for exports to Europe and other countries in the first half of a quarter and then cars to be sold in China. Tesla again asked employees to help deliver "a very high volume of vehicles to eagerly waiting customers during the final days of Q3" in California, according to an email seen by Reuters. Tesla on Sunday said it has "began transitioning to a more even regional mix of vehicle builds each week, which led to an increase in cars in transit at the end of the quarter." Q4 DELIVERY PUSH Tesla set an ambitious target to produce almost 495,000 Model Y and Model 3s in the fourth quarter of this year, internal plans reviewed by Reuters show. The company's production ambitions come against the backdrop of increasingly gloomy outlook for global growth, with Musk himself telling top managers in June he had a "super bad feeling" about the economy and planned to cut staff. During a conference call in July, Musk said at first that macroeconomic uncertainty might have some impact on demand for its electric vehicles, but when pressed for details by an analyst, he said the company did not have a demand problem but a production problem. The automaker expanded production capacity in Shanghai after a resurgence in COVID-19 cases forced a suspension at the plant and fueled the first dip in deliveries after a nearly two-year-long record run. In September, Tesla's vehicle order backlog fell, especially in China, Troy Teslike, a Tesla data tracker tweeted. Tesla said it delivered 325,158 Model 3 compact cars and Model Y sport-utility vehicle, as well as 18,672 of its Model S and Model X premium vehicles to customers during the quarter. Meanwhile, Musk on Friday showed off a prototype of its humanoid robot 'Optimus,' predicting the electric vehicle maker would be able to produce millions and sell them for under $20,000 - less than a third of the price of a Model Y. Experts were impressed by the speed of development of Tesla's humanoid robots, but they agreed with Musk, who said "there's still a lot of work to be done to refine Optimus and prove it."

Tesla's logistical challenges overshadow record deliveries

<p>Top seed&nbsp;Novak&nbsp;Djokovic produced a stellar display to sweep aside Croatian Marin Cilic 6-3, 6-4 in the final of the ATP 250 Tel Aviv Open on Sunday and clinch his third title of the season.</p>

<p>Djokovic, playing in his first singles event since winning a seventh Wimbledon crown in July, launched an early attack on his opponent's formidable serve as he broke Cilic in the second game before going on to take the opener in just under 50 minutes.</p>

<p>Cilic, largely untroubled on serve all week, found himself under constant pressure against the Serbian's deep returns and was broken again in the first game of the second set, allowing Djokovic to seize control of the match.</p>

<p>The 21-times major winner did not relinquish that advantage as he stayed perfect on his own delivery to secure his 89th career title and 19th victory over former U.S. Open champion Cilic in 21 meetings.</p>

<p>The title should come as a major boost for Djokovic, who missed the US Open and the North American hardcourt swing due to his decision not to get vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to action at the Laver Cup team event in London.</p>

<p>The 35-year-old's next stop is the ATP 500 Astana Open, which kicks off on Monday and will feature world number one Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev.</p>

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Top seed Novak Djokovic produced a stellar display to sweep aside Croatian Marin Cilic 6-3, 6-4 in the final of the ATP 250 Tel Aviv Open on Sunday and clinch his third title of the season.

Top seed Novak Djokovic produced a stellar display to sweep aside Croatian Marin Cilic 6-3, 6-4 in the final of the ATP 250 Tel Aviv Open on Sunday and clinch his third title of the season. Djokovic, playing in his first singles event since winning a seventh Wimbledon crown in July, launched an early attack on his opponent's formidable serve as he broke Cilic in the second game before going on to take the opener in just under 50 minutes. Cilic, largely untroubled on serve all week, found himself under constant pressure against the Serbian's deep returns and was broken again in the first game of the second set, allowing Djokovic to seize control of the match. The 21-times major winner did not relinquish that advantage as he stayed perfect on his own delivery to secure his 89th career title and 19th victory over former U.S. Open champion Cilic in 21 meetings. The title should come as a major boost for Djokovic, who missed the US Open and the North American hardcourt swing due to his decision not to get vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to action at the Laver Cup team event in London. The 35-year-old's next stop is the ATP 500 Astana Open, which kicks off on Monday and will feature world number one Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev. 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>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday (October 2) that the success of the country's soldiers is not limited to the recapture of Lyman as he said that some towns in the Kherson region have also been liberated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The story of the liberation of Lyman in the Donetsk region has now become the most popular in the media. But the successes of our soldiers are not limited to Lyman," said Zelensky during his nightly address as reported by news agency Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although, the Ukrainian president didn't provide any details.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to Zelensky, the Ukrainian military has liberated the small settlements of Arkhanhelske and Myrolyubivka in the Kherson area. He thanked the army units for their "success" and also for distinguishing themselves on the frontline.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"[I am grateful] to the soldiers of the 129th brigade of my native Kryvyi Rih, who distinguished themselves with good results and liberated, in particular, Arkhanhelske and Myrolyubivka," Zelensky said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Abduction of Ukrainian nuclear plant head</strong></p>

<p>He further said that the kidnapping of the director general of the Russian-occupied nuclear power facility in the Zaporizhzhia region was an act of Russian terrorism.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per reports, Ihor Murashov was taken into custody by a Russian patrol on Friday (September 30). The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) claimed Russia had confirmed the action.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The head of the UN nuclear watchdog also called for the release of Murashov, and stated that his detention posed a threat to safety and security.&nbsp;</p>

<p>the agency tweeted late on Saturday: "IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi expressed the hope that Mr Murashov will return to his family safely and promptly and will be able to resume his important functions at the plant."&nbsp;</p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday (October 2) that the success of the country's soldiers is not limited to the recapture of Lyman as he said that some towns in the Kherson region have also been liberated. "The story of the liberation of Lyman in the Donetsk region has now become the most popular in the media. But the successes of our soldiers are not limited to Lyman," said Zelensky during his nightly address as reported by news agency Reuters. Although, the Ukrainian president didn't provide any details. ALSO READ | Restoration of ruptured Nord Stream pipelines possible, says Russia deputy PM According to Zelensky, the Ukrainian military has liberated the small settlements of Arkhanhelske and Myrolyubivka in the Kherson area. He thanked the army units for their "success" and also for distinguishing themselves on the frontline. "[I am grateful] to the soldiers of the 129th brigade of my native Kryvyi Rih, who distinguished themselves with good results and liberated, in particular, Arkhanhelske and Myrolyubivka," Zelensky said. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. 🗺️🇺🇦 Soldiers of Ukrainian 129th Territorial Defense Brigade, in cooperation with other units, liberated Arkhanhelske in #Kherson Oblast, says Zelensky during his evening address.#UkraineRussiaWar pic.twitter.com/yVADTMbVMK — MilitaryLand.net (@Militarylandnet) October 2, 2022 × Zelenskiy has confirmed that #Arkhanhelske and #Myroliubivka have been liberated :DD #Ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar #Kherson pic.twitter.com/y7spCGF97P — schizo (@creepergobarman) October 2, 2022 × Abduction of Ukrainian nuclear plant head He further said that the kidnapping of the director general of the Russian-occupied nuclear power facility in the Zaporizhzhia region was an act of Russian terrorism. As per reports, Ihor Murashov was taken into custody by a Russian patrol on Friday (September 30). The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) claimed Russia had confirmed the action. ALSO READ | Iran: At least 92 people reportedly killed during protests over Amini's death The head of the UN nuclear watchdog also called for the release of Murashov, and stated that his detention posed a threat to safety and security. the agency tweeted late on Saturday: "IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi expressed the hope that Mr Murashov will return to his family safely and promptly and will be able to resume his important functions at the plant." 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 on Sunday (October 2) denounced the vandalism at Shri Bhagavad Gita Park, which was recently unveiled in Canada's Brampton and urged the authorities to look into the incident and take swift action against those responsible.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The park was previously called Troyers Park. On September 28, it was unveiled after being renamed Shri Bhagavad Gita Park.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The High Commission of India in Canada tweeted: "We condemn the hate crime at the Shri Bhagvad Gita Park in Brampton. We urge Canadian authorities &amp; @PeelPolice to investigate and take prompt action on the perpetrators."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Sunday, Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown acknowledged the park damage and declared that Canada has "zero tolerance" for such offences.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Brown tweeted on Sunday: "We are aware that the recently unveiled Shri Bhagavad Gita Park sign has been vandalized. We have zero tolerance for this. We have flagged Peel Regional Police for further investigation. Our Parks department is working to resolve and correct the sign as soon as possible."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The vandalism came days after another temple in Canada was vandalised. Due to a sharp increase in hate crimes, sectarian violence and anti-India activities, India recently asked its nationals in Canada to 'remain vigilant'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last month, India's ministry of external affairs said that the perpetrators of these crimes have not been brought to justice so far in Canada.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, the ministry stated that the instances had been brought up with Canadian authorities by the ministry and High Commissions/Consulates General in Canada. The authorities have asked them to look into the aforementioned crimes and take the necessary legal measures.&nbsp;</p>

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India on Sunday (October 2) denounced the vandalism at Shri Bhagavad Gita Park, which was recently unveiled in Canada's Brampton and urged the authorities to look into the incident and take swift action against those responsible.

India on Sunday (October 2) denounced the vandalism at Shri Bhagavad Gita Park, which was recently unveiled in Canada's Brampton and urged the authorities to look into the incident and take swift action against those responsible. The park was previously called Troyers Park. On September 28, it was unveiled after being renamed Shri Bhagavad Gita Park. The High Commission of India in Canada tweeted: "We condemn the hate crime at the Shri Bhagvad Gita Park in Brampton. We urge Canadian authorities & @PeelPolice to investigate and take prompt action on the perpetrators." ALSO READ | India pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 153rd birth anniversary We condemn the hate crime at the Shri Bhagvad Gita Park in Brampton. We urge Canadian authorities & @PeelPolice to investigate and take prompt action on the perpetrators @MEAIndia @cgivancouver @IndiainToronto pic.twitter.com/mIn4LAZA55 — India in Canada (@HCI_Ottawa) October 2, 2022 × On Sunday, Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown acknowledged the park damage and declared that Canada has "zero tolerance" for such offences. Brown tweeted on Sunday: "We are aware that the recently unveiled Shri Bhagavad Gita Park sign has been vandalized. We have zero tolerance for this. We have flagged Peel Regional Police for further investigation. Our Parks department is working to resolve and correct the sign as soon as possible." We are aware that the recently unveiled Shri Bhagavad Gita Park sign has been vandalized. We have zero tolerance for this. We have flagged to Peel Regional Police for further investigation. Our Parks department is working to resolve and correct the sign as soon as possible. — Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownont) October 2, 2022 × ALSO READ | Trump White House staffers still keeping documents: US Archives The vandalism came days after another temple in Canada was vandalised. Due to a sharp increase in hate crimes, sectarian violence and anti-India activities, India recently asked its nationals in Canada to 'remain vigilant'. Last month, India's ministry of external affairs said that the perpetrators of these crimes have not been brought to justice so far in Canada. In a statement, the ministry stated that the instances had been brought up with Canadian authorities by the ministry and High Commissions/Consulates General in Canada. The authorities have asked them to look into the aforementioned crimes and take the necessary legal measures. 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>Amsterdam council is set to vote against a proposal to impose a national ban on visitors smoking marijuana in coffee shops, DutchNews.nl reported. The official vote is on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report mentioned that a majority of parties opposed the proposal during a lengthy debate in the municipal hall where residents, researchers, and representatives from coffee shops also spoke for more than an hour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In April, Mayor Femke Halsema formally suggested temporarily prohibiting non-residents from the city's 166 coffee shops in a 13-page report. But Amsterdam had secured a legal exception, this is already a national law that is applied in some locations.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per the report, the mayor stated that she, the public prosecutor, and the police chief now thought that the measure needed to be enforced in order to diminish the growth of the soft drug industry, address acute annoyance, and combat criminality. Over 100 coffee shops adequately cater to travellers' demands, according to a recent survey.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Fatihya Abdi, Labour PvdA politician, stated during a late-night debate that the largest party would ultimately oppose the proposal because there were not "adequate guarantees" that the city would take action to curb street dealing and enforce the law.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Denk party leader and councillor Sheher Khan added that there was little evidence to support the idea that soft drugs helped the hard drug trade.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His party is mostly worried that as long as there is a demand for cannabis, there will be more street trading and more impressionable young men drawn to criminality.&nbsp;</p>

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Amsterdam council is set to vote against a proposal to impose a national ban on visitors smoking marijuana in coffee shops, DutchNews.nl reported. The official vote is on Wednesday.

Amsterdam council is set to vote against a proposal to impose a national ban on visitors smoking marijuana in coffee shops, DutchNews.nl reported. The official vote is on Wednesday. The report mentioned that a majority of parties opposed the proposal during a lengthy debate in the municipal hall where residents, researchers, and representatives from coffee shops also spoke for more than an hour. In April, Mayor Femke Halsema formally suggested temporarily prohibiting non-residents from the city's 166 coffee shops in a 13-page report. But Amsterdam had secured a legal exception, this is already a national law that is applied in some locations. ALSO READ | Top US ski mountaineer gets Buddhist cremation in Nepal As per the report, the mayor stated that she, the public prosecutor, and the police chief now thought that the measure needed to be enforced in order to diminish the growth of the soft drug industry, address acute annoyance, and combat criminality. Over 100 coffee shops adequately cater to travellers' demands, according to a recent survey. However, Fatihya Abdi, Labour PvdA politician, stated during a late-night debate that the largest party would ultimately oppose the proposal because there were not "adequate guarantees" that the city would take action to curb street dealing and enforce the law. ALSO READ | End 'spiral of violence and death', Pope urges Putin Denk party leader and councillor Sheher Khan added that there was little evidence to support the idea that soft drugs helped the hard drug trade. His party is mostly worried that as long as there is a demand for cannabis, there will be more street trading and more impressionable young men drawn to criminality. 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>After fights broke out between students and police officers on a campus in Tehran overnight, classes at Iran's top scientific institution were suspended and transferred online on Monday, according to local media.</p>

<p>"Sharif University of Technology announced that due to recent events and the need to protect students ... all classes will be held virtually from Monday," Mehr news agency reported, amid nationwide protests over the death of young Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini in custody.</p>

<p>The Iran Human Rights (IHR) group&nbsp;said on&nbsp;Sunday (October 2) that&nbsp;at least 92 people had died as a result of a crackdown on nationwide protests&nbsp;sparked after Mahsa Amini's death on September 16.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amini was imprisoned by the morality police for allegedly wearing a headscarf in an "improper" way. The 22-year-old is thought to have died in custody.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her death led to massive protests in Iran and abroad too. Now, the protests have stretched into the third week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amid escalating tensions, President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday said that the "enemies" of Iran had "failed in their conspiracy".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>IHR, an organisation based in Oslo, reported citing local sources that 41 additional people died in clashes on Friday in the far southeast, an area bordering Afghanistan and Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It also claimed that the allegations that a local police commander had sexually assaulted a teenage member of the Baluch Sunni minority had spurred those protests.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, director of IHR, asked the international community to take swift action against the Islamic Republic to stop the killing of Iranian protesters. The group called such acts "crimes against humanity."&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Police clash with students&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Meanwhile, state media reported that the Iranian security forces battled with students at a renowned university in Tehran on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharif University, historically a hub of resistance, was reportedly surrounded by dozens of riot police in numerous videos provided by the activist Twitter account 1500tasvir, which has about 160,000 followers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In one of the videos, security personnel was seen pelting students with tear gas while distant gunfire could be heard in the background.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Security personnel could be seen pursuing scores of students who were stranded in the university's underground parking in another video. According to the report, many pupils had been detained.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, there isn't any official verification of what reportedly happened at the university.&nbsp;</p>

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After fights broke out between students and police officers on a campus in Tehran overnight, classes at Iran's top scientific institution were suspended and transferred online on Monday, according to local media.

After fights broke out between students and police officers on a campus in Tehran overnight, classes at Iran's top scientific institution were suspended and transferred online on Monday, according to local media. "Sharif University of Technology announced that due to recent events and the need to protect students ... all classes will be held virtually from Monday," Mehr news agency reported, amid nationwide protests over the death of young Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini in custody. The Iran Human Rights (IHR) group said on Sunday (October 2) that at least 92 people had died as a result of a crackdown on nationwide protests sparked after Mahsa Amini's death on September 16. Amini was imprisoned by the morality police for allegedly wearing a headscarf in an "improper" way. The 22-year-old is thought to have died in custody. Her death led to massive protests in Iran and abroad too. Now, the protests have stretched into the third week. Amid escalating tensions, President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday said that the "enemies" of Iran had "failed in their conspiracy". ALSO READ | India condemns vandalism of Bhagavad Gita park in Toronto, terms it 'hate crime' IHR, an organisation based in Oslo, reported citing local sources that 41 additional people died in clashes on Friday in the far southeast, an area bordering Afghanistan and Pakistan. It also claimed that the allegations that a local police commander had sexually assaulted a teenage member of the Baluch Sunni minority had spurred those protests. Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, director of IHR, asked the international community to take swift action against the Islamic Republic to stop the killing of Iranian protesters. The group called such acts "crimes against humanity." ALSO READ | Trump White House staffers still keeping documents: US Archives Police clash with students Meanwhile, state media reported that the Iranian security forces battled with students at a renowned university in Tehran on Sunday. Sharif University, historically a hub of resistance, was reportedly surrounded by dozens of riot police in numerous videos provided by the activist Twitter account 1500tasvir, which has about 160,000 followers. In one of the videos, security personnel was seen pelting students with tear gas while distant gunfire could be heard in the background. Security personnel could be seen pursuing scores of students who were stranded in the university's underground parking in another video. According to the report, many pupils had been detained. However, there isn't any official verification of what reportedly happened at the university. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. جلوی پارکینگ شریف دارن مردمو با ساچمه و اشک اور میزنن#مهسا_امینی#اعتصابات_سراسری pic.twitter.com/j8tbogdzC0 — Masoud Ghasemi (@Masoud__Ghasemi) October 2, 2022 × 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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