<p>Just few moments after Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced his new government on Tuesday, his&nbsp;right-wing party has announced to scrap of the "feminist foreign policy," launched by the opposition left wing in 2014.</p>

<p>The new Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom announced this move.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The policy was first coined in 2014 by former foreign minister Margot Walolstrom, in the hope to mark gender equality in the country. The policy was introduced to increase female participation in the administration along with fighting sexual violence and economic emancipation, AFP reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The "feminist foreign policy" has been adopted by several other countries but some are opposed like the middle east. According to a document published in 2021, Sweden was able to help contribute its new policies to countries like Somalia and Moldova. The policy was also added to Colombia's 206 peace deal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The document further stated that the policy was also able to contribute to new legislation in at least 20 countries including gender-based violence, female genital mutilation and more.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/swedens-new-pm-ulf-kristersson-appoints-cabinet-526406"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Sweden's new PM Ulf Kristersson appoints cabinet</strong></a></p>

<p>Billstrom in a conversation with the news agency TT on&nbsp; Tuesday said, "Gender equality is a fundamental value in&nbsp;Sweden&nbsp;and also a fundamental value for this government." He further added, "But we're not going to use the expression 'feminist foreign policy' because labels on things have a tendency to cover up the content."</p>

<p>The new&nbsp;foreign minister further stated that further, no major&nbsp;changes are to be made in the country's policy, unlike its historic NATO application process.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sweden's new right-wing government was announced&nbsp;on Tuesday along with its youngest cabinet minister. Romina Thunberg, 26, is responsible to lead as a climate minister.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Just few moments after Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced his new government on Tuesday, his right-wing party has announced to scrap of the "feminist foreign policy," launched by the opposition left wing in 2014.

Just few moments after Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced his new government on Tuesday, his right-wing party has announced to scrap of the "feminist foreign policy," launched by the opposition left wing in 2014. The new Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom announced this move. Also read | 26-year-old Romina Pourmokhtari becomes Sweden's youngest minister The policy was first coined in 2014 by former foreign minister Margot Walolstrom, in the hope to mark gender equality in the country. The policy was introduced to increase female participation in the administration along with fighting sexual violence and economic emancipation, AFP reported. The "feminist foreign policy" has been adopted by several other countries but some are opposed like the middle east. According to a document published in 2021, Sweden was able to help contribute its new policies to countries like Somalia and Moldova. The policy was also added to Colombia's 206 peace deal. The document further stated that the policy was also able to contribute to new legislation in at least 20 countries including gender-based violence, female genital mutilation and more. Also read | Sweden's new PM Ulf Kristersson appoints cabinet Billstrom in a conversation with the news agency TT on Tuesday said, "Gender equality is a fundamental value in Sweden and also a fundamental value for this government." He further added, "But we're not going to use the expression 'feminist foreign policy' because labels on things have a tendency to cover up the content." The new foreign minister further stated that further, no major changes are to be made in the country's policy, unlike its historic NATO application process. Sweden's new right-wing government was announced on Tuesday along with its youngest cabinet minister. Romina Thunberg, 26, is responsible to lead as a climate minister. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

After appointing youngest cabinet minister, Sweden's new govt to scrap 'feminist foreign policy'

<p>Another shocking pregnancy story grabs attention. A couple in the US witnessed the most shocking news of their lives. The couple found out that they were pregnant and then the baby was delivered after 48 hours. Can you believe that?</p>

<p>A pregnancy generally is for nine months, but in the case of Peyton Stover, a 23-year-old first-year teacher in Omaha it was something different and unusual to witness.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After ignoring her symptoms of fatigue which she thought was because of job stress, she finally visited the doctor. Stover in conversation with KETV said, "I just thought it was normal to be tired all the time."</p>

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<p>She went to the doctor after noticing various changes in her body. She had swelling in her legs, and that's when the doctor gave her the news that she was pregnant, and that a&nbsp;&nbsp;baby is on board.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The doctors took her tests again, did an ultrasound and confirmed the news. Further, Stover was told that her kidneys and liver has stopped functioning and need to be admitted for treatment.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The medical reports revealed that the first-year teacher has preeclampsia, a pregnancy condition which causes severe complications and is characterised by high blood pressure and signs of other organs getting damaged.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Stover's boyfriend said that doctors came into action and then the baby was delivered that night. The doctors performed C-section to save the child and the baby. Stover claimed the situation to be "very scary" for the parents.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Stover gave birth to a baby boy, who weighed four pounds and was born 10 weeks early. the couple later said that they always wanted to be parents and cannot believe that all of this happened.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Another shocking pregnancy story grabs attention. A couple in the US witnessed the most shocking news of their lives. The couple found out that they were pregnant and then the baby was delivered after 48 hours.

Another shocking pregnancy story grabs attention. A couple in the US witnessed the most shocking news of their lives. The couple found out that they were pregnant and then the baby was delivered after 48 hours. Can you believe that? A pregnancy generally is for nine months, but in the case of Peyton Stover, a 23-year-old first-year teacher in Omaha it was something different and unusual to witness. After ignoring her symptoms of fatigue which she thought was because of job stress, she finally visited the doctor. Stover in conversation with KETV said, "I just thought it was normal to be tired all the time." Also read | 'One in a million': 19-year-old woman gives birth to twins with different biological dads She went to the doctor after noticing various changes in her body. She had swelling in her legs, and that's when the doctor gave her the news that she was pregnant, and that a baby is on board. The doctors took her tests again, did an ultrasound and confirmed the news. Further, Stover was told that her kidneys and liver has stopped functioning and need to be admitted for treatment. Also read | Man found guilty of killing California student Kristin Smart in 1996 The medical reports revealed that the first-year teacher has preeclampsia, a pregnancy condition which causes severe complications and is characterised by high blood pressure and signs of other organs getting damaged. Stover's boyfriend said that doctors came into action and then the baby was delivered that night. The doctors performed C-section to save the child and the baby. Stover claimed the situation to be "very scary" for the parents. Stover gave birth to a baby boy, who weighed four pounds and was born 10 weeks early. the couple later said that they always wanted to be parents and cannot believe that all of this happened. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

'Very scary:' 23-year-old US woman gives birth two days after finding out about pregnancy

<p>Another incident of a man attacking another man grabs attention. A video posted on Twitter showed&nbsp;a passenger attacking the cabin crew. The passenger, reported to be from Indonesia, was a Batik Air pilot returning from vacation in Turkey.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Turkish Airlines flight was then forced to make an emergency landing in Medan. The flight was from Istanbul to Jakarta.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The disturbance was caused when the passenger bit a cabin attendant's finger.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The passenger, identified as Muhammad John Jaiz Boudewijn. Boudewjuin, 48, was drunk at the moment. The attendant went to calm him down during the flight.</p>

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<p>He&nbsp;was then reminded of his disrespectful conduct. It was then he bit the finger of the attendant. The video also showed that the man holding a plastic cup was repeatedly hurling punches. The instance further continued, when another attendant was seen kicking a passenger. The matter in no time turned to whole chaos which forced the pilot to make an emergency landing at Kualanamu International Airport Medan instead of Jakarta.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police in its statement said that the passenger is being treated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A similar incident was reported in the United States nearly two weeks ago when Beyond Meat's COO bit a man's nose. He was detained in the case but was later let out on bail of $10,000.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Doug Ramsey recently left the company after the incident.&nbsp;</p>

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Another incident of a man attacking another man grabs attention. A video posted on Twitter showed a passenger attacking the cabin crew. The passenger, reported to be from Indonesia, was a Batik Air pilot returning from vacation in Turkey.

Another incident of a man attacking another man grabs attention. A video posted on Twitter showed a passenger attacking the cabin crew. The passenger, reported to be from Indonesia, was a Batik Air pilot returning from vacation in Turkey. An Indonesian passenger on a Turkish Airlines flight TK56 to CGK yesterday was recorded assaulting a flight attendant, forcing the flight to land at KNO temporarily before resuming. Turns out he’s a Batik Air pilot returning from holiday in Turkey pic.twitter.com/X70KhjmTsX — Nuice Media (@nuicemedia) October 12, 2022 × Also read | Beyond Meat COO Dough Ramsey, famed for biting a man's nose, exits company The Turkish Airlines flight was then forced to make an emergency landing in Medan. The flight was from Istanbul to Jakarta. The disturbance was caused when the passenger bit a cabin attendant's finger. The passenger, identified as Muhammad John Jaiz Boudewijn. Boudewjuin, 48, was drunk at the moment. The attendant went to calm him down during the flight. Also read | Elon Musk withdraws proposal to Pentagon seeking funds for Starlink He was then reminded of his disrespectful conduct. It was then he bit the finger of the attendant. The video also showed that the man holding a plastic cup was repeatedly hurling punches. The instance further continued, when another attendant was seen kicking a passenger. The matter in no time turned to whole chaos which forced the pilot to make an emergency landing at Kualanamu International Airport Medan instead of Jakarta. The police in its statement said that the passenger is being treated. A similar incident was reported in the United States nearly two weeks ago when Beyond Meat's COO bit a man's nose. He was detained in the case but was later let out on bail of $10,000. Doug Ramsey recently left the company after the incident. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing after drunk passenger bites attendant's finger

<p>The new commander of Russian forces in Ukraine has admitted that the situation in the southern city of Kherson is "difficult." In other news, lawmakers in the United States House of Representatives have proposed a resolution urging President Joe Biden to recognise the war crimes committed by Pakistan during the 1971 Bangladesh liberation. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the US strategic reserve on Wednesday (October 19). In Pakistan this year, within eight months (January-August) over 15,000 police complaints were registered by women, making it the most number on record. &nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kherson-facing-difficult-situation-russian-commander-admits-amid-claims-of-overnight-shelling-by-kyiv-526608"><strong>Kherson facing 'difficult' situation, Russian commander admits amid claims of overnight shelling by Kyiv</strong></a></p>

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<p>"The situation in this area is difficult. The enemy is deliberately striking infrastructure and residential buildings in Kherson," Sergei Surovikin, the Russian air force general now commanding Russia's invasion forces, told the state-owned Rossiya 24 news channel.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-lawmakers-urge-biden-to-recognise-war-crimes-committed-by-pakistan-during-1971-bangladesh-liberation-526624"><strong>US lawmakers urge Biden to recognise 'war crimes' committed by Pakistan during 1971 Bangladesh liberation</strong></a></p>

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<p>The eight-page resolution is titled 'Recognising the Bangladesh Genocide of 1971' and urges that the "active role" played by the Pakistan army and its functioning ancillary units in mass rape and genocide be recognised.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-to-release-15m-barrels-from-us-oil-reserves-after-opec-output-cut-526603"><strong>Biden to release 15 million barrels from US oil reserves after OPEC+ output cut</strong></a></p>

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<p>In reaction to price increases brought on by Russia's invasion of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-withdraws-proposal-to-pentagon-seking-funds-for-starlink-526391">Ukraine</a>, the latest batch of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve will be "completing the 180 million barrel release authorised in the spring," a senior US official said on Tuesday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-over-15000-complaints-registered-by-women-harassment-rape-and-family-issues-punjab-at-top-526619"><strong>Pakistan: Over 15,000 complaints registered by women for harassment, rape and family issues, Punjab at top&nbsp;</strong></a></p>

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<p>According to the 2021 annual report by the Sindh Suhai organisation, which works for women and girls who face abuse stated that 6,842 women were reported to be victims of violence and over 100 were raped.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;UK PM Liz Truss apologizes for market turmoil, but will public forgive her?</strong></p>

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The new commander of Russian forces in Ukraine has admitted that the situation in the southern city of Kherson is "difficult." In other news, lawmakers in the United States House of Representatives have proposed a resolution urging President Joe Biden to recognise the war crimes committed by Pakistan during the 1971 Bangladesh liberation.

The new commander of Russian forces in Ukraine has admitted that the situation in the southern city of Kherson is "difficult." In other news, lawmakers in the United States House of Representatives have proposed a resolution urging President Joe Biden to recognise the war crimes committed by Pakistan during the 1971 Bangladesh liberation. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the US strategic reserve on Wednesday (October 19). In Pakistan this year, within eight months (January-August) over 15,000 police complaints were registered by women, making it the most number on record. Click on the headlines to read more: Kherson facing 'difficult' situation, Russian commander admits amid claims of overnight shelling by Kyiv "The situation in this area is difficult. The enemy is deliberately striking infrastructure and residential buildings in Kherson," Sergei Surovikin, the Russian air force general now commanding Russia's invasion forces, told the state-owned Rossiya 24 news channel. US lawmakers urge Biden to recognise 'war crimes' committed by Pakistan during 1971 Bangladesh liberation The eight-page resolution is titled 'Recognising the Bangladesh Genocide of 1971' and urges that the "active role" played by the Pakistan army and its functioning ancillary units in mass rape and genocide be recognised. Biden to release 15 million barrels from US oil reserves after OPEC+ output cut In reaction to price increases brought on by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the latest batch of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve will be "completing the 180 million barrel release authorised in the spring," a senior US official said on Tuesday. Pakistan: Over 15,000 complaints registered by women for harassment, rape and family issues, Punjab at top According to the 2021 annual report by the Sindh Suhai organisation, which works for women and girls who face abuse stated that 6,842 women were reported to be victims of violence and over 100 were raped. Watch | UK PM Liz Truss apologizes for market turmoil, but will public forgive her?

Morning news brief: Situation in Kherson 'difficult,' US to release 15mn barrels of oil, and more

<p>South Korea's largest mobile chat app&nbsp;Kakao Corporation's CEO Namkoong Whon resigned on Wednesday after failing to calm public anger over not being able to access various services.</p>

<p>The CEO was indirectly forced to resign after seven months of appointment after millions of users vented anger over outage following a power cut due to a fire at a data centre.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/founder-of-south-koreas-kakao-to-give-away-half-his-billions-362180"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Founder of South Korea's Kakao to give away half his billions</strong></a></p>

<p>After a massive outage, the company promised to increase its investment in the data centre. Both former CEO Namkoong and co-CEO Hong Euntaek apologised to people for the inconvenience caused.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At a press conference, co-CEO, now CEO Hong said, "We did not prepare for a complete shutdown of an entire data centre." He added, "We will increase infrastructure investment so we can be prepared for shutdown of a data centre or two."</p>

<p>Hong further said that though most of the systems were recovered on Wednesday, some unknown functions remained disturbed and people were not able to do some basic chores, like paying online.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Hong said, "While Kakao has become a public service that the majority of the public uses, we've neglected the responsibilities accompanying our status."</p>

<p>The former CEO will remain an adviser to the company. He said, "As the CEO in charge of the business...all thinking revolved around sales and operating profit. Rather than staying in that role, I recognise the gravity of this situation."<br />
Reuters reported him as adding,&nbsp;"For a tech company, the system is like water or air... as (Kakao) has grown rapidly in recent years, we are reevaluating the need for deeper interest and investment in the area."&nbsp;<br />
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As per the company's statement, Kakao is set to invest $460 million to build its own data centres. One of them will be completed by next year.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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South Korea's largest mobile chat app Kakao Corporation's CEO Namkoong Whon resigned on Wednesday after failing to calm public anger over not being able to access various services.

South Korea's largest mobile chat app Kakao Corporation's CEO Namkoong Whon resigned on Wednesday after failing to calm public anger over not being able to access various services. The CEO was indirectly forced to resign after seven months of appointment after millions of users vented anger over outage following a power cut due to a fire at a data centre. Also read | Founder of South Korea's Kakao to give away half his billions After a massive outage, the company promised to increase its investment in the data centre. Both former CEO Namkoong and co-CEO Hong Euntaek apologised to people for the inconvenience caused. At a press conference, co-CEO, now CEO Hong said, "We did not prepare for a complete shutdown of an entire data centre." He added, "We will increase infrastructure investment so we can be prepared for shutdown of a data centre or two." Hong further said that though most of the systems were recovered on Wednesday, some unknown functions remained disturbed and people were not able to do some basic chores, like paying online. Also read | North Korea fires artillery shells near sea border, says South Korean military Hong said, "While Kakao has become a public service that the majority of the public uses, we've neglected the responsibilities accompanying our status." The former CEO will remain an adviser to the company. He said, "As the CEO in charge of the business...all thinking revolved around sales and operating profit. Rather than staying in that role, I recognise the gravity of this situation." Reuters reported him as adding, "For a tech company, the system is like water or air... as (Kakao) has grown rapidly in recent years, we are reevaluating the need for deeper interest and investment in the area." As per the company's statement, Kakao is set to invest $460 million to build its own data centres. One of them will be completed by next year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Kakao's CEO Namkoong Whon resigns after outage, company to build its own data centres

<p>Women in Pakistan have been mistreated for the longest. This year, within eight months (January-August) over 15,000 complaints for abuse were registered making it the most number of cases registered.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Punjab (Pakistan), 15,750 cases of harassment, kidnapping, and murder were reported, the New International reported. Most of the complaints were registered in light of employment or health-related issues.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Among these 15,000 complaints, 7,000 complaints were made for sexual harassment on social media, and workplaces and included complaints of domestic violence as well.&nbsp;350 women complained about kidnapping and rape. Furthermore, 1,424 complaints were made related to property matters. Complaints regarding family issues like divorce stood at 1,050.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Punjab Helpline 2021 received 24,296 and 22,947 complaints in the year 2020 of rape, misconduct, employment and kidnapping.</p>

<p>According to the 2021 annual report by the Sindh Suhai organisation, which works for women and girls who face abuse stated that 6,842 women were reported to be victims of violence and over 100 were raped.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Not just Punjab, the Sindh province in the South Asian country has been known for the escalated killing of women. In 2021, 111 women were killed, and so far in these eight months, 88 women have been killed.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-imran-khans-pti-wins-six-seats-in-national-assembly-in-by-elections-upsets-ruling-government-525974"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Pakistan by-elections: Imran Khan-led PTI wins most seats in upset for ruling coalition</strong></a></p>

<p>In Sindh, 12 were killed in Ghotki Sindh, 40 in Dosri Izla and 11 women were killed in Kashmore in the name of honour. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The National Helpline received over 700 complaints regarding several issues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It's the 21st century and women still struggle to lead a normal, free life. Will this get worse or a change will come?&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Women in Pakistan have been mistreated for the longest. This year, within eight months (January-August) over 15,000 complaints for abuse were registered making it the most number of cases registered.

Women in Pakistan have been mistreated for the longest. This year, within eight months (January-August) over 15,000 complaints for abuse were registered making it the most number of cases registered. In Punjab (Pakistan), 15,750 cases of harassment, kidnapping, and murder were reported, the New International reported. Most of the complaints were registered in light of employment or health-related issues. Also read | Woman in Afghanistan commits suicide before Taliban could stone her: Report Among these 15,000 complaints, 7,000 complaints were made for sexual harassment on social media, and workplaces and included complaints of domestic violence as well. 350 women complained about kidnapping and rape. Furthermore, 1,424 complaints were made related to property matters. Complaints regarding family issues like divorce stood at 1,050. The Punjab Helpline 2021 received 24,296 and 22,947 complaints in the year 2020 of rape, misconduct, employment and kidnapping. According to the 2021 annual report by the Sindh Suhai organisation, which works for women and girls who face abuse stated that 6,842 women were reported to be victims of violence and over 100 were raped. Not just Punjab, the Sindh province in the South Asian country has been known for the escalated killing of women. In 2021, 111 women were killed, and so far in these eight months, 88 women have been killed. Also read | Pakistan by-elections: Imran Khan-led PTI wins most seats in upset for ruling coalition In Sindh, 12 were killed in Ghotki Sindh, 40 in Dosri Izla and 11 women were killed in Kashmore in the name of honour. The National Helpline received over 700 complaints regarding several issues. It's the 21st century and women still struggle to lead a normal, free life. Will this get worse or a change will come? (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Pakistan: Over 15,000 complaints registered by women for harassment, rape and family issues, Punjab at top 

<p>Visa Inc and Mastercard Inc are currently under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC is probing whether their security tokens limit debit-card routing for online payments.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Known as one of the two biggest card networks in the US, Visa and Mastercard allow people to route their payments.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The FTC has been keeping an eye on Visa and Mastercard for a few years, inquiring whether both prevent business owners from making payments through different debit card networks. The FTC has increased its focus on the matter.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-economy-live-updates-japanese-yen-hits-a-fresh-32-year-low-against-dollar-526286"><strong>Also read | Global Economy LIVE updates | Nationwide strikes in Paris Tuesday amidst soaring inflation</strong></a></p>

<p>Earlier, a Justice Department investigation was conducted to know whether Visa Inc has illegally maintained a monopoly on the debit card market share. This was done because as per federal laws, the customers must be provided with a choice of at least&nbsp;two debit card networks for making payments, The Wall Street Journal reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This month, the Federal issued an updated rule to the banks, referring that each customer must be&nbsp;given&nbsp;at least two networks on all debit cards including online shopping or payments.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/credit-suisse-to-pay-495-millio-to-settle-case-concerning-2008-financial-crisis-526149"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Credit Suisse to pay $495 million to settle case concerning 2008 financial crisis</strong></a></p>

<p>Whenever a customer links a debit card with a digital wallet, a random 16-digit number is generated, referred to as a "security token" as it makes the payment easy. The token is only understood by the network. For example, if using Visa, then only Visa will be able to make the payments easy. However, the card network can also scramble the token if the debit is handled by another network.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Using this practice, Visa and Mastercard continue to remain on top.</p>

<p>However, customers complain regarding the process believing that the payments can be cancelled if it's handled by a different network.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is the reason, the FTC is inquiring whether the top card networks are restricting payments after the shopper enters&nbsp;their debit card information.&nbsp;</p>

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Visa Inc and Mastercard Inc are currently under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC is probing whether their security tokens limit debit-card routing for online payments.

Visa Inc and Mastercard Inc are currently under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC is probing whether their security tokens limit debit-card routing for online payments. Known as one of the two biggest card networks in the US, Visa and Mastercard allow people to route their payments. The FTC has been keeping an eye on Visa and Mastercard for a few years, inquiring whether both prevent business owners from making payments through different debit card networks. The FTC has increased its focus on the matter. Also read | Global Economy LIVE updates | Nationwide strikes in Paris Tuesday amidst soaring inflation Earlier, a Justice Department investigation was conducted to know whether Visa Inc has illegally maintained a monopoly on the debit card market share. This was done because as per federal laws, the customers must be provided with a choice of at least two debit card networks for making payments, The Wall Street Journal reported. This month, the Federal issued an updated rule to the banks, referring that each customer must be given at least two networks on all debit cards including online shopping or payments. Also read | Credit Suisse to pay $495 million to settle case concerning 2008 financial crisis Whenever a customer links a debit card with a digital wallet, a random 16-digit number is generated, referred to as a "security token" as it makes the payment easy. The token is only understood by the network. For example, if using Visa, then only Visa will be able to make the payments easy. However, the card network can also scramble the token if the debit is handled by another network. Using this practice, Visa and Mastercard continue to remain on top. However, customers complain regarding the process believing that the payments can be cancelled if it's handled by a different network. This is the reason, the FTC is inquiring whether the top card networks are restricting payments after the shopper enters their debit card information. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>An ophthalmologist has shared a video of her removing 23 contact lenses from her patient's eyes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The now-viral clip was posted by Dr Katerina Kurteeva on her page california-eye-associates on Instagram which clearly showed the doctor removing lenses&nbsp;from an elderly woman's eyelid.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/experts-warn-for-excessive-screen-time-causing-dry-eye-problems-in-children-young-as-six-526062"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Excessive screen time causing dry eye problems in kids, experts warn</strong></a></p>

<p>The woman is said to be in her 70s and forgot to remove her lenses, Fox News reported. This was the reason for the pain in her eyes and blurred vision.</p>

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<p>The post read, "A rare occasion in my practice - I got to deliver 23 contact lenses yesterday from one patient’s eye in my clinic. 23 CONTACT LENSES REMOVED - this is an opportunity for me to review contact lens wear with the public."</p>

<p>The patient visited the doctor complaining of pain in her eyes and blurred vision. The doctor, after removing the lenses, claimed her patient to be a record holder. She called her a "Guinness World Records patient."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The doctor in the video is heard so far she has removed two lenses and many more are there to be removed. Further, the doctor told her patient that she already has removed 10 to 12 lenses and more are there. The patient couldn't believe that there were so many lenses in her eyes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The doctor in her video mentioned that she had to use force to separate lenses as they were glued for nearly a month. She added that since the lenses are so thin and smooth, they formed a brick of contacts, blocking the vision.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Netizens felt bad for the woman and many warned&nbsp;others to avoid the use of lenses.</p>

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An ophthalmologist has shared a video of her removing 23 contact lenses from her patient's eyes. The now-viral clip was posted by Dr Katerina Kurteeva on her page california-eye-associates on Instagram which clearly showed the doctor removing lenses from an elderly woman's eyelid.

An ophthalmologist has shared a video of her removing 23 contact lenses from her patient's eyes. The now-viral clip was posted by Dr Katerina Kurteeva on her page california-eye-associates on Instagram which clearly showed the doctor removing lenses from an elderly woman's eyelid. Also read | Excessive screen time causing dry eye problems in kids, experts warn The woman is said to be in her 70s and forgot to remove her lenses, Fox News reported. This was the reason for the pain in her eyes and blurred vision. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ophthalmologist | Dr. Katerina Kurteeva M.D. | Newport Beach (@california_eye_associates) × The post read, "A rare occasion in my practice - I got to deliver 23 contact lenses yesterday from one patient’s eye in my clinic. 23 CONTACT LENSES REMOVED - this is an opportunity for me to review contact lens wear with the public." The patient visited the doctor complaining of pain in her eyes and blurred vision. The doctor, after removing the lenses, claimed her patient to be a record holder. She called her a "Guinness World Records patient." Also read | After coronavirus, next pandemic may come crawling from the melting glaciers The doctor in the video is heard so far she has removed two lenses and many more are there to be removed. Further, the doctor told her patient that she already has removed 10 to 12 lenses and more are there. The patient couldn't believe that there were so many lenses in her eyes. The doctor in her video mentioned that she had to use force to separate lenses as they were glued for nearly a month. She added that since the lenses are so thin and smooth, they formed a brick of contacts, blocking the vision. Netizens felt bad for the woman and many warned others to avoid the use of lenses. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Watch | US doctor removes 23 lenses from an elderly woman's eyes, netizens shocked

<p>Despite its disappointing trial earlier, AstraZeneca, a nasal vaccine to treat Covid is said to have a powerful future, experts say.</p>

<p>China last month became the first country to approve the nasal vaccine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The nasal shot aims to build mucous membrane immunity and will also prevent people from getting infected. It will also help infected people to avoid spreading it.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/covid-19-oxford-nasal-spray-vaccine-fails-its-first-clinical-test-say-researchers-524416"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;COVID-19: Oxford nasal spray vaccine fails its first clinical test, say researchers&nbsp;</strong></a></p>

<p>Experts believe that once tests are successful, the nasal vaccine will give a boost to vaccine campaigns in comparison to traditional jabs as it has less capability of stopping the transmission of the virus.</p>

<p>Last week, researchers at Oxford tested the nasal vaccine in a phase 1 trial. The trial was deemed a failure as the nasal vaccine promoted antibodies in very few participants and the immune responses were weak in comparison to traditional jabs, AFP reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The researchers claimed that the results were different from the data received from China. The latter claimed to have significant results if the vaccine can be delivered directly to the lungs with a bit complex nebuliser.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is important for the researchers to find out why the vaccine fell short, in order to build a more effective and strong nasal vaccine.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/this-new-drug-can-be-a-game-changer-for-people-with-chronic-cough-523012"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;New drug can be a 'game changer' for people with chronic cough, proves trial</strong></a></p>

<p>Additionally, Connor Bamford, a virologist, said that neither similar nasal vaccines developed for polio and influenza are all live vaccines and have performed well, pointing hope for researchers.</p>

<p>According to an analysis by Airfinity and Nature, nearly 100 nasal vaccines have been developed amongst which only 20 have been tested on humans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With falling inoculation rates globally prompting countries to destroy thousands of vaccines, the demand for new vaccines remains uncertain.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>

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Despite its disappointing trial earlier, AstraZeneca, a nasal vaccine to treat Covid is said to have a powerful future, experts say. China last month became the first country to approve the nasal vaccine.

Despite its disappointing trial earlier, AstraZeneca, a nasal vaccine to treat Covid is said to have a powerful future, experts say. China last month became the first country to approve the nasal vaccine. The nasal shot aims to build mucous membrane immunity and will also prevent people from getting infected. It will also help infected people to avoid spreading it. Also read | COVID-19: Oxford nasal spray vaccine fails its first clinical test, say researchers Experts believe that once tests are successful, the nasal vaccine will give a boost to vaccine campaigns in comparison to traditional jabs as it has less capability of stopping the transmission of the virus. Last week, researchers at Oxford tested the nasal vaccine in a phase 1 trial. The trial was deemed a failure as the nasal vaccine promoted antibodies in very few participants and the immune responses were weak in comparison to traditional jabs, AFP reported. The researchers claimed that the results were different from the data received from China. The latter claimed to have significant results if the vaccine can be delivered directly to the lungs with a bit complex nebuliser. It is important for the researchers to find out why the vaccine fell short, in order to build a more effective and strong nasal vaccine. Also read | New drug can be a 'game changer' for people with chronic cough, proves trial Additionally, Connor Bamford, a virologist, said that neither similar nasal vaccines developed for polio and influenza are all live vaccines and have performed well, pointing hope for researchers. According to an analysis by Airfinity and Nature, nearly 100 nasal vaccines have been developed amongst which only 20 have been tested on humans. With falling inoculation rates globally prompting countries to destroy thousands of vaccines, the demand for new vaccines remains uncertain. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Covid: Despite disappointing results, researchers still hope for AstraZeneca nasal vaccine

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<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday urged his troops to take more prisoners of the opposite side. In other news,&nbsp;Australia on Tuesday (October 18) reversed recognition of west Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Meanwhile, Real Madrid's France forward Karim Benzema won the 2022 Ballon d'Or award for the best men's player in the world on Monday, while Barcelona's Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas won the women's award for a second time. Finally,&nbsp;The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka has won the Booker prize for fiction.</p>

<p><strong>Click on the headlines to read more:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Zelensky made his remarks as the two warring nations undertook an exchange of prisoners; the biggest so far. A total of 218 detainees, including 108 Ukrainian women were part of the exchange.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-reverses-decision-of-recognising-jerusalem-as-israel-capital-526278"><strong>Australia reverses decision of recognising Jerusalem as Israel capital</strong></a></p>

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<p>"Australia is committed to a two-state solution in which Israel and a future Palestinian state coexist, in peace and security, within internationally recognised borders," Foreign Minister Penny Wong said during a media briefing.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/benzema-putellas-win-ballon-dor-awards-for-best-players-in-the-world-526270"><strong>Benzema, Putellas win Ballon d'Or awards for best players in the world</strong></a></p>

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<p>Benzema, who played a pivotal role in Real's run to the Champions League title last season, is the first French player to win the trophy since Zinedine Zidane in 1998 and the fifth after Raymond Kopa, Michel Platini and Jean-Pierre Papin.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sri-lankan-author-shehan-karunatilaka-wins-booker-prize-2022-for-supernatural-satire-526290"><strong>Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka wins Booker Prize 2022 for supernatural satire</strong></a></p>

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<p>The book is a supernatural satire set amid a murderous Sri Lankan civil war. Queen Consort Camilla presented the prize, while pop singer Dua Lipa was the star guest.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Russian warplane crashes in southern city near Ukraine border; six killed 25 injured</strong></p>

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday urged his troops to take more prisoners of the opposite side. In other news, Australia on Tuesday (October 18) reversed recognition of west Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday urged his troops to take more prisoners of the opposite side. In other news, Australia on Tuesday (October 18) reversed recognition of west Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Meanwhile, Real Madrid's France forward Karim Benzema won the 2022 Ballon d'Or award for the best men's player in the world on Monday, while Barcelona's Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas won the women's award for a second time. Finally, The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka has won the Booker prize for fiction. Click on the headlines to read more: Zelensky orders troops to capture 'more' Russian prisoners to facilitate release of Ukrainian 'heroes' Zelensky made his remarks as the two warring nations undertook an exchange of prisoners; the biggest so far. A total of 218 detainees, including 108 Ukrainian women were part of the exchange. Australia reverses decision of recognising Jerusalem as Israel capital "Australia is committed to a two-state solution in which Israel and a future Palestinian state coexist, in peace and security, within internationally recognised borders," Foreign Minister Penny Wong said during a media briefing. Benzema, Putellas win Ballon d'Or awards for best players in the world Benzema, who played a pivotal role in Real's run to the Champions League title last season, is the first French player to win the trophy since Zinedine Zidane in 1998 and the fifth after Raymond Kopa, Michel Platini and Jean-Pierre Papin. Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka wins Booker Prize 2022 for supernatural satire The book is a supernatural satire set amid a murderous Sri Lankan civil war. Queen Consort Camilla presented the prize, while pop singer Dua Lipa was the star guest. Watch | Russian warplane crashes in southern city near Ukraine border; six killed 25 injured

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<p>A Britain-based war monitor on Tuesday (October 18), stated that nearly 58 individuals got killed, mostly fighters during inter clashes in Syria's Turkish north-held that gave a lead to Al-Qaeda to claim the grounds.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The clashes began on October 8 near the Turkish border in a violent clash that was regarded to be the deadliest in years. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, 48 rebel fighters and 10 civilians were killed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Among the 48 rebel fighters&nbsp;killed, 28 were members of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham alliance (HTS), Al-Qaeda led.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The latest fighting began last month between two pro-Turkish groups in Al-Bab before spreading amongst different factions.</p>

<p>HTS is stated to be the strongest and most powerful group in the area that dominates the Idlib region.</p>

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<p>The United States on Tuesday (October 18), condemned the HTS for its violence. The US embassy in its statement said, "We are alarmed by the recent incursion of HTS, a designated terrorist organisation, into northern Aleppo (province). HTS forces should be withdrawn from the area immediately," AFP reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The HTS has secured its control of a fair area in the region. It has also carried out severe and dangerous fights, in a move lit by Turkey. However, the latter has never publicly admitted it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, according to the Observatory chief, the group wouldn't have entered the area without Turkey's consent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since the year 2011, the war in Syria has claimed the lives of nearly 500K people and forced million to flee the country to escape the situation.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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A Britain-based war monitor on Tuesday (October 18), stated that nearly 58 individuals got killed, mostly fighters during inter clashes in Syria's Turkish north-held that gave a lead to Al-Qaeda to claim the grounds.

A Britain-based war monitor on Tuesday (October 18), stated that nearly 58 individuals got killed, mostly fighters during inter clashes in Syria's Turkish north-held that gave a lead to Al-Qaeda to claim the grounds. The clashes began on October 8 near the Turkish border in a violent clash that was regarded to be the deadliest in years. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, 48 rebel fighters and 10 civilians were killed. Also read | Syria unearths 1,600-year-old 'unique' Roman-era mosaic depicting the Trojan war Among the 48 rebel fighters killed, 28 were members of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham alliance (HTS), Al-Qaeda led. The latest fighting began last month between two pro-Turkish groups in Al-Bab before spreading amongst different factions. HTS is stated to be the strongest and most powerful group in the area that dominates the Idlib region. Also read | TikTok takes 70% of profits from videos of families begging in Syria refugee camps: Report The United States on Tuesday (October 18), condemned the HTS for its violence. The US embassy in its statement said, "We are alarmed by the recent incursion of HTS, a designated terrorist organisation, into northern Aleppo (province). HTS forces should be withdrawn from the area immediately," AFP reported. The HTS has secured its control of a fair area in the region. It has also carried out severe and dangerous fights, in a move lit by Turkey. However, the latter has never publicly admitted it. However, according to the Observatory chief, the group wouldn't have entered the area without Turkey's consent. Since the year 2011, the war in Syria has claimed the lives of nearly 500K people and forced million to flee the country to escape the situation. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Syria: 58 killed in 10 days in inter-rebel fighting, observatory chief blames Turkey 

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