Support for Liz Truss is dwindling among British voters even before her anticipated appointment as the prime minister of Britain.

Opinions vary among Britons on whether she’ll be a better leader than her predecessor, Boris Johnson. Most believe she would be worse than other leaders dating back to Margaret Thatcher.

When the citizens were asked if the current foreign secretary was competent, the fall was largely comparable.

According to YouGov, only 12 per cent of Britons believe that Truss would be a great leader, while 52 per cent think she’ll be a terrible leader.

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Another poll conducted by Opinium for Sunday’s Observer stated that 31 per cent of Conservative voters in the landslide election of Conservative voters in the victory election of 2019 thought Truss looked like "a prime minister in waiting" towards the end of August, down from 49 per cent at the beginning of the month, Bloomberg reported.

The surveys demonstrated how detrimental the leadership contests have been for Truss, her opponent, Rishi Sunak, and the ruling Conservative Party.

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Truss’s campaign rhetoric had largely centred on reducing taxes and denouncing the idea of government handouts, chosen to appeal to roughly 160,000 party members who have been supporting Johnson’s removal.

YouGov also conducted a survey to know what people perceive Johnson as a leader. The survey revealed that&nbsp;only 22 per cent of Britons think he left a positive legacy, while 55 per cent think he was a poor leader.

The government still hasn’t found a solution to the worst cost-of-living crisis in decades, with inflation rising and the nation sliding into recession. For this, the results&nbsp;will be announced on Monday (September 5).

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Support for Liz Truss is dwindling among British voters even before her anticipated appointment as the prime minister of Britain. Opinions vary among Britons on whether she’ll be a better leader than her predecessor, Boris Johnson.

Support for Liz Truss is dwindling among British voters even before her anticipated appointment as the prime minister of Britain. Opinions vary among Britons on whether she’ll be a better leader than her predecessor, Boris Johnson. Most believe she would be worse than other leaders dating back to Margaret Thatcher. When the citizens were asked if the current foreign secretary was competent, the fall was largely comparable. According to YouGov, only 12 per cent of Britons believe that Truss would be a great leader, while 52 per cent think she’ll be a terrible leader. Also read | British PM hopeful Liz Truss promises to reduce taxes, focus on energy bills if elected Another poll conducted by Opinium for Sunday’s Observer stated that 31 per cent of Conservative voters in the landslide election of Conservative voters in the victory election of 2019 thought Truss looked like "a prime minister in waiting" towards the end of August, down from 49 per cent at the beginning of the month, Bloomberg reported. The surveys demonstrated how detrimental the leadership contests have been for Truss, her opponent, Rishi Sunak, and the ruling Conservative Party. Also read | UK Conservatives cast their final votes for new PM, Truss likely to win Truss’s campaign rhetoric had largely centred on reducing taxes and denouncing the idea of government handouts, chosen to appeal to roughly 160,000 party members who have been supporting Johnson’s removal. YouGov also conducted a survey to know what people perceive Johnson as a leader. The survey revealed that only 22 per cent of Britons think he left a positive legacy, while 55 per cent think he was a poor leader. The government still hasn’t found a solution to the worst cost-of-living crisis in decades, with inflation rising and the nation sliding into recession. For this, the results will be announced on Monday (September 5). (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

52% of Britons think Liz Truss will be a terrible leader, 12% support her, says survey

Cooperation between Chinese and Indonesian research institutions is becoming a significant factor in helping Beijing’s "soft power" enhance its image.

It is significant to highlight that Indonesians have a rising mistrust of China due to its assertiveness in the South China Sea, its treatment of Uyghurs in the western Chinese region of Xinjiang, and its expanding activity there.

Through the Network of ASEAN-China Think Tanks (NACT), which has 10 Southeast Asian think tanks among its members, China primarily interacts with Indonesian think tanks. The idea of NACT was first initiated in 2013 by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to promote the China-ASEAN strategic partnership.

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Regular meetings and seminars are held by the NACT with its ASEAN-based member think tanks to discuss the status of China-funded projects and to suggest potential future areas of cooperation.

According to researchers, the think tank has received financing from the Chinese government for staff participation, courses, and workshops. They think that with this, China aims to expand its educational, media, and Islamic diplomacy in Indonesia through sponsoring and coordinating events at Indonesian think tanks.

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An Indonesian think tank that regularly collaborates with Chinese counterparts includes The Habibie Centre, the Centre for Chinese Studies, and the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, in addition to the ASEAN Studies Centre (CSIS).

China has also collaborated with the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPIC) and the Chinese embassy in Jakarta to host various Chinese events.

However, in Beijing’s opinion, these think tanks can be regarded as a crucial platform to influence Indonesians' opinions and narratives.

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Cooperation between Chinese and Indonesian research institutions is becoming a significant factor in helping Beijing’s "soft power" enhance its image. It is significant to highlight that Indonesians have a rising mistrust of China due to its assertiveness in the South China Sea, its treatment of Uyghurs in the western Chinese region of Xinjiang, and its expanding activity there.

Cooperation between Chinese and Indonesian research institutions is becoming a significant factor in helping Beijing’s "soft power" enhance its image. It is significant to highlight that Indonesians have a rising mistrust of China due to its assertiveness in the South China Sea, its treatment of Uyghurs in the western Chinese region of Xinjiang, and its expanding activity there. Through the Network of ASEAN-China Think Tanks (NACT), which has 10 Southeast Asian think tanks among its members, China primarily interacts with Indonesian think tanks. The idea of NACT was first initiated in 2013 by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to promote the China-ASEAN strategic partnership. Also read | China's number 3 leader Li Zhanshu to visit Russia next week Regular meetings and seminars are held by the NACT with its ASEAN-based member think tanks to discuss the status of China-funded projects and to suggest potential future areas of cooperation. According to researchers, the think tank has received financing from the Chinese government for staff participation, courses, and workshops. They think that with this, China aims to expand its educational, media, and Islamic diplomacy in Indonesia through sponsoring and coordinating events at Indonesian think tanks. Also read | How Biden's curbs on chips to China is part of broader effort An Indonesian think tank that regularly collaborates with Chinese counterparts includes The Habibie Centre, the Centre for Chinese Studies, and the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, in addition to the ASEAN Studies Centre (CSIS). China has also collaborated with the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPIC) and the Chinese embassy in Jakarta to host various Chinese events. However, in Beijing’s opinion, these think tanks can be regarded as a crucial platform to influence Indonesians' opinions and narratives. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

China aims to influence Indonesians through its ‘think tank diplomacy’

As the date for choosing the UK’s next PM comes closer, a new promise has been added to several others. Potential UK PM candidate Liz Truss on Saturday (September 3) promised to deal with energy bills right away if elected, Sputnik, a UK-based media outlet reported. Due to escalating international energy prices, the price cap had been set at 1,971 pounds.

As Truss is likely to succeed Boris Johnson, fixing energy prices is her top concern. As per a source close to the foreign secretary and PM candidate, she would pursue a two-track approach to address the energy market issues brought to light by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and the Ukraine war as well as provide financial support for British households, ANI reported.

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Additionally, Truss has pledged to halt the green tax and roll back the national insurance hike. However, in response to this, Rishi Sunak said that rather than tax cuts, the better strategy would be to help people with low incomes. Regarding Brexit, both PM candidates, Sunak and Truss, pledged to rebuild the bond between the UK and the European Union, considering that with a new prime minister there’s a chance to reset the relationship.

Truss envisioned the legislation for single-sex venues such as domestic violence shelters. Truss stated that she will vehemently oppose the left's identity politics. She emphasised the urgent need for the nation to thrive. "My first priority is reducing taxes because what I don’t believe is taking money in taxes and giving it back to people in benefits," Truss said, ANI reported.

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Particularly noteworthy topics at the Conservative Party debate in Birmingham included corporation tax, policing, and ethics.

It is believed that Truss has been leading the polls of fellow Tories after promising urgent tax cuts as Britain faces a downturn.

As members cast votes to choose a new Prime Minister, the country has all eyes on the results.

The results will be announced on Monday, September 5.

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As the date for choosing the UK’s next PM comes closer, a new promise has been added to several others. Potential UK PM candidate Liz Truss on Saturday (September 3) promised to deal with energy bills right away if elected, Sputnik, a UK-based media outlet reported.

As the date for choosing the UK’s next PM comes closer, a new promise has been added to several others. Potential UK PM candidate Liz Truss on Saturday (September 3) promised to deal with energy bills right away if elected, Sputnik, a UK-based media outlet reported. Due to escalating international energy prices, the price cap had been set at 1,971 pounds. As Truss is likely to succeed Boris Johnson, fixing energy prices is her top concern. As per a source close to the foreign secretary and PM candidate, she would pursue a two-track approach to address the energy market issues brought to light by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and the Ukraine war as well as provide financial support for British households, ANI reported. Also read | UK Conservatives cast their final votes for new PM, Truss likely to win Additionally, Truss has pledged to halt the green tax and roll back the national insurance hike. However, in response to this, Rishi Sunak said that rather than tax cuts, the better strategy would be to help people with low incomes. Regarding Brexit, both PM candidates, Sunak and Truss, pledged to rebuild the bond between the UK and the European Union, considering that with a new prime minister there’s a chance to reset the relationship. Truss envisioned the legislation for single-sex venues such as domestic violence shelters. Truss stated that she will vehemently oppose the left's identity politics. She emphasised the urgent need for the nation to thrive. "My first priority is reducing taxes because what I don’t believe is taking money in taxes and giving it back to people in benefits," Truss said, ANI reported. Also read | Rishi Sunak's chances 'impacted' by his references to Silicon Valley in California: Report Particularly noteworthy topics at the Conservative Party debate in Birmingham included corporation tax, policing, and ethics. It is believed that Truss has been leading the polls of fellow Tories after promising urgent tax cuts as Britain faces a downturn. As members cast votes to choose a new Prime Minister, the country has all eyes on the results. The results will be announced on Monday, September 5. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

British PM hopeful Liz Truss promises to reduce taxes, focus on energy bills if elected

Remains of what can be regarded as the largest dinosaur ever discovered in Europe were found in a back garden in Portugal. When the property owner in the city of Pombal found pieces of fossilised bone in the yard and called scientists from the University of Lisbon, an excavation operation in the area began in 2017.

The vertebrae and ribs of what Spanish and Portuguese palaeontologists believe to be a brachiosaurid sauropod have been discovered at the site earlier this month.

The largest living land animal, and the largest of all dinosaurs, was the sauropod.

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Elisabete Malafaia&nbsp;from the University of Lisbon&nbsp;said, "It is not usual to find all the ribs of an animal like this, let alone in this position, maintaining their original anatomical position."

As per the size of the bones discovered in the yard, the dinosaur was 12 metres tall and 25 metres long, The Guardian reported.

Researchers are hopeful that additional excavation will turn up more pieces of the same dinosaur because of the skeleton’s natural posture.

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The skeleton was discovered in Upper Jurassic sedimentary strata, indicating a 150-million-year age range.

The Guardian reported that Malafaia further said, "[This discovery] confirms that the region of Pombal has an important fossil record of Late Jurassic vertebrates, which in the last decades has provided the discovery of abundant materials very significant for the knowledge of the continental faunas that inhabited the Iberian Peninsula at about 145m years ago."

It is believed that the sauropod group, which includes brontosaurus and diplodocus, consisted of herbivorous animals with long necks and four legs.

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Remains of what can be regarded as the largest dinosaur ever discovered in Europe were found in a back garden in Portugal. When the property owner in the city of Pombal found pieces of fossilised bone in the yard and called scientists from the University of Lisbon, an excavation operation in the area began in 2017.

Remains of what can be regarded as the largest dinosaur ever discovered in Europe were found in a back garden in Portugal. When the property owner in the city of Pombal found pieces of fossilised bone in the yard and called scientists from the University of Lisbon, an excavation operation in the area began in 2017. The vertebrae and ribs of what Spanish and Portuguese palaeontologists believe to be a brachiosaurid sauropod have been discovered at the site earlier this month. The largest living land animal, and the largest of all dinosaurs, was the sauropod. Also read | No water for plants during a drought? You can give them booze Elisabete Malafaia from the University of Lisbon said, "It is not usual to find all the ribs of an animal like this, let alone in this position, maintaining their original anatomical position." As per the size of the bones discovered in the yard, the dinosaur was 12 metres tall and 25 metres long, The Guardian reported. Researchers are hopeful that additional excavation will turn up more pieces of the same dinosaur because of the skeleton’s natural posture. Also read | Paleontologists discover small armoured dinosaur in Argentina The skeleton was discovered in Upper Jurassic sedimentary strata, indicating a 150-million-year age range. The Guardian reported that Malafaia further said, "[This discovery] confirms that the region of Pombal has an important fossil record of Late Jurassic vertebrates, which in the last decades has provided the discovery of abundant materials very significant for the knowledge of the continental faunas that inhabited the Iberian Peninsula at about 145m years ago." It is believed that the sauropod group, which includes brontosaurus and diplodocus, consisted of herbivorous animals with long necks and four legs. (With inputs from agencies)

Remains of Europe’s largest dinosaur discovered in a garden in Portugal

As California deals with a dangerous heatwave, Santa Barbara’s zoo keepers are going beyond to keep their animals cool. From lions to kangaroos, all are given homemade ice treats, and some even receive additional showers to help them remain cool while they sit in the heat all day. &nbsp;

For lions, handlers are setting out pieces of meat encased in an effort to keep them cool, they are also being fed meat-flavoured ice blocks. However, they might last a long time due to the high temperatures.

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In conversation with Reuters, the zoo’s nutritionist said, "They got some ice blocks which are made out of beef bone broth, as well as some diluted goat's milk on it. And by providing that little bit of extra flavor to it, the animals, they might lick it, get a little bit of that extra hydration and cooling that they might not even realize. So we're kind of tricking them into helping them stay cool."

The nutritionist further gave an instance about Banjo, the emu, who was taking an advantage of the shower from the handler. She said, Banjo enjoys every last drop of water as he likes the pouring motion his body produces.

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Most people agree on taking extreme care of the animals during this crucial time by keeping them hydrated. The animal kitchen, due to this instance, has swapped the plates for huge meat bowls, and sacks of seeds.

In a state that has been devastated by extremely harsh weather and an ongoing drought, the heat wave continues to follow a period of extended high temperatures.

As per the National Weather Service, the heat in California will gradually increase over the week, initially searing the southern portions.

(With inpust from agencies)

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As California deals with a dangerous heatwave, Santa Barbara’s zoo keepers are going beyond to keep their animals cool. From lions to kangaroos, all are given homemade ice treats, and some even receive additional showers to help them remain cool while they sit in the heat all day.

As California deals with a dangerous heatwave, Santa Barbara’s zoo keepers are going beyond to keep their animals cool. From lions to kangaroos, all are given homemade ice treats, and some even receive additional showers to help them remain cool while they sit in the heat all day. For lions, handlers are setting out pieces of meat encased in an effort to keep them cool, they are also being fed meat-flavoured ice blocks. However, they might last a long time due to the high temperatures. Also read | Californians told to not charge EVs as ageing electricity grid struggles in heatwave In conversation with Reuters, the zoo’s nutritionist said, "They got some ice blocks which are made out of beef bone broth, as well as some diluted goat's milk on it. And by providing that little bit of extra flavor to it, the animals, they might lick it, get a little bit of that extra hydration and cooling that they might not even realize. So we're kind of tricking them into helping them stay cool." The nutritionist further gave an instance about Banjo, the emu, who was taking an advantage of the shower from the handler. She said, Banjo enjoys every last drop of water as he likes the pouring motion his body produces. Also read | California crude oil leaking pipeline operators to pay $13m pollution charges Most people agree on taking extreme care of the animals during this crucial time by keeping them hydrated. The animal kitchen, due to this instance, has swapped the plates for huge meat bowls, and sacks of seeds. In a state that has been devastated by extremely harsh weather and an ongoing drought, the heat wave continues to follow a period of extended high temperatures. As per the National Weather Service, the heat in California will gradually increase over the week, initially searing the southern portions. (With inpust from agencies)

Amid heatwave, zoo keepers use ice cubes and cold showers to keep animals cool

A recent report released by the UN, the human rights chief claimed that anti-terrorism and anti-extremism policies led by the government had led to serious human rights violations in China’s Xinjiang province. In other news, the legal team for US former President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that there was no "cause for alarm" during the FBI raid but still continues to seek a special master to review the documents. In other news, a US official stating US information claimed that the Russian military is seeking to enlist contract service members and can even draw convicted criminals due to a manpower shortage in Ukraine. Finally, the US Open 2022 saw Serena Williams move to the third round with a tenacious victory over Estonian Anett Kontaveit on Thursday.

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More than a million Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities are allegedly being detained by Beijing in western Xinjiang.

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"Simply put, the notion that Presidential records would contain sensitive information should have never been cause for alarm," Trump’s lawyers told the judge according to Reuters.&nbsp;

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As the conflict in Ukraine approaches its seventh month, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Thursday increasing the strength of Russia's armed forces from 1.9 million to 2.04 million.&nbsp;

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The 40-year-old, who is expected to officially announce her retirement at the end of the tournament, showed brilliant fight to clinch the encounter 7-6, 2-6, 6-2.&nbsp;

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A recent report released by the UN, the human rights chief claimed that anti-terrorism and anti-extremism policies led by the government had led to serious human rights violations in China’s Xinjiang province.

A recent report released by the UN, the human rights chief claimed that anti-terrorism and anti-extremism policies led by the government had led to serious human rights violations in China’s Xinjiang province. In other news, the legal team for US former President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that there was no "cause for alarm" during the FBI raid but still continues to seek a special master to review the documents. In other news, a US official stating US information claimed that the Russian military is seeking to enlist contract service members and can even draw convicted criminals due to a manpower shortage in Ukraine. Finally, the US Open 2022 saw Serena Williams move to the third round with a tenacious victory over Estonian Anett Kontaveit on Thursday. Click on the headlines to read more: Serious human rights violations committed in China's Xinjiang: UN human rights chief More than a million Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities are allegedly being detained by Beijing in western Xinjiang. Donald Trump's lawyers say discovery of classified records in FBI raid ‘no cause for alarm’ "Simply put, the notion that Presidential records would contain sensitive information should have never been cause for alarm," Trump’s lawyers told the judge according to Reuters. Russian military may begin recruiting 'convicted criminals': US intelligence As the conflict in Ukraine approaches its seventh month, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Thursday increasing the strength of Russia's armed forces from 1.9 million to 2.04 million. Serena Williams marches on in US Open, beats No.2 seed Anett Kontaveit The 40-year-old, who is expected to officially announce her retirement at the end of the tournament, showed brilliant fight to clinch the encounter 7-6, 2-6, 6-2. Watch | EU decides to suspend 2007 visa facilitation deal with Russia

Morning news brief: Human rights violation in China, Trump’s FBI records ‘no cause for alarm’, & more

Just days after her husband was sentenced to prison for corruption, Rosmah Mansor, the wife of former prime minister Najib Razak, appeared in court on Thursday to hear the verdict on the accusation against her of soliciting bribes in exchange for government contracts.

On the other hand, her husband Najib started serving a 12-year prison sentence last week in a multibillion-dollar fraud scandal (1MBD).

After Najib’s administration was ousted in 2018, he and his wife, who faced criticism for her extravagant lifestyle, were at the centre of anti-corruption campaigns.

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Rosmah, 70, pleaded not guilty to three of the charges against her for soliciting and recovering bribes to help a company secure a $279 million solar power project from the government when her spouse was in power. The charges against the first lady carry penalties of up to 20 years in prison and a fine equal to five times the amount of the bribe, Reuters reported.

As per the prosecution, Rosmah received a bribe of 187.5 million ringgit and was given another 6.5 million ringgit by a business representative. However, in response to this, the latter said that various government officials, including her former assistant, are trying to set her up.

In a separate case, the first lady is also charged with 17 money laundering and tax evasion cases for receiving 7.1 million ringgits.

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The former prime minister also remains on trial for four other corruption-related trials.

In the 1MBD scandal, the US department alleges that $4.5 billion was stolen, nearly $1 billion of which was sent to Najib’s personal bank accounts. The department further stated that some of the stolen funds from 1MBD were used to buy jewellery, including a $27 million pink diamond.

Rosmah is pursuing her request for the presiding judge to oversee the case. The trial has not yet started.

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Just days after her husband was sentenced to prison for corruption, Rosmah Mansor, the wife of former prime minister Najib Razak, appeared in court on Thursday to hear the verdict on the accusation against her of soliciting bribes in exchange for government contracts.

Just days after her husband was sentenced to prison for corruption, Rosmah Mansor, the wife of former prime minister Najib Razak, appeared in court on Thursday to hear the verdict on the accusation against her of soliciting bribes in exchange for government contracts. On the other hand, her husband Najib started serving a 12-year prison sentence last week in a multibillion-dollar fraud scandal (1MBD). After Najib’s administration was ousted in 2018, he and his wife, who faced criticism for her extravagant lifestyle, were at the centre of anti-corruption campaigns. Also read | Najib Razak: Malaysia's former PM and his collapse over corruption charges Rosmah, 70, pleaded not guilty to three of the charges against her for soliciting and recovering bribes to help a company secure a $279 million solar power project from the government when her spouse was in power. The charges against the first lady carry penalties of up to 20 years in prison and a fine equal to five times the amount of the bribe, Reuters reported. As per the prosecution, Rosmah received a bribe of 187.5 million ringgit and was given another 6.5 million ringgit by a business representative. However, in response to this, the latter said that various government officials, including her former assistant, are trying to set her up. In a separate case, the first lady is also charged with 17 money laundering and tax evasion cases for receiving 7.1 million ringgits. Also read | Malaysian Army tank breaks down on Kuala Lumpur highway; Twitter explodes The former prime minister also remains on trial for four other corruption-related trials. In the 1MBD scandal, the US department alleges that $4.5 billion was stolen, nearly $1 billion of which was sent to Najib’s personal bank accounts. The department further stated that some of the stolen funds from 1MBD were used to buy jewellery, including a $27 million pink diamond. Rosmah is pursuing her request for the presiding judge to oversee the case. The trial has not yet started. (With inputs from agencies)

Malaysia’s former first lady Rosmah appears in court for corruption trial, verdict to be announced soon

A new breathtaking video went viral showing the Titanic’s 200-pound anchor chain, enormous portside anchor, and single-ended boiler that was dropped to the seafloor as the ship split into two parts and sank more than 110 years ago. This expedition lasted for eight days and took place in May.

The video was shot by diving tour company OceanGate Expeditions, and it shows an astounding level of textures and hues that have not been seen by human eyes since April 12, 1992. The team was able to zoom in on particular places with a resolution of about 80,000 pixels (8k).

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Dramatic degradation evidence, including a rail that collapsed and fell away with the Titanic, was also photographed.

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The Titanic’s massive 15-tonne portside anchor, which was covered deep down can now be seen in the video. The video was taken by the firm on its second annual voyage to the Titanic.

Mission specialists and researchers were transported to the enormous ship. Each mission expert’ or citizen explorer's seat on the Titanic Expedition was $125,000 from the previous year and travelled 370 miles from Newfoundland, Canada to the Titanic debris, UK Today News reported.

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The mission descended deep beneath the North Atlantic until the submarine’s lights flashed on the enormous ship.

However, experts believe that even though such visits to the ship are exciting, they also believe that over the years, expeditions such as James Cameron’s infamous dive in the year 2001 and salvage missions have further compromised the 108-year-old hull’s structural integrity.

The gigantic ship had 2,224 passengers and crew on board. Of those, 1,517 perished when the enormous ship struck an iceberg.

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A new breathtaking video went viral showing the Titanic’s 200-pound anchor chain, enormous portside anchor, and single-ended boiler that was dropped to the seafloor as the ship split into two parts and sank more than 110 years ago.

A new breathtaking video went viral showing the Titanic’s 200-pound anchor chain, enormous portside anchor, and single-ended boiler that was dropped to the seafloor as the ship split into two parts and sank more than 110 years ago. This expedition lasted for eight days and took place in May. The video was shot by diving tour company OceanGate Expeditions, and it shows an astounding level of textures and hues that have not been seen by human eyes since April 12, 1992. The team was able to zoom in on particular places with a resolution of about 80,000 pixels (8k). New #Titanic footage REVEALED: Video shows the 'unsinkable ship's' 15-ton anchor, bronze capstans and boiler that fell to the seafloor when vessel sank 12,500 feet below the #NorthAtlantic in 1912 pic.twitter.com/3Lgt9DH7kH — Hans Solo (@thandojo) September 1, 2022 × Dramatic degradation evidence, including a rail that collapsed and fell away with the Titanic, was also photographed. Also read | NASA engineers repair spacecraft that's 14 billion miles away from Earth The Titanic’s massive 15-tonne portside anchor, which was covered deep down can now be seen in the video. The video was taken by the firm on its second annual voyage to the Titanic. Mission specialists and researchers were transported to the enormous ship. Each mission expert’ or citizen explorer's seat on the Titanic Expedition was $125,000 from the previous year and travelled 370 miles from Newfoundland, Canada to the Titanic debris, UK Today News reported. Also read | Experience of playing music in childhood and adolescence linked to better cognitive ability in old age: Study The mission descended deep beneath the North Atlantic until the submarine’s lights flashed on the enormous ship. However, experts believe that even though such visits to the ship are exciting, they also believe that over the years, expeditions such as James Cameron’s infamous dive in the year 2001 and salvage missions have further compromised the 108-year-old hull’s structural integrity. The gigantic ship had 2,224 passengers and crew on board. Of those, 1,517 perished when the enormous ship struck an iceberg. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: (With inputs from agencies)

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As&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;students&nbsp;return for the new academic year, veteran&nbsp;teacher&nbsp;Wong is counting down the days until the political maelstrom sweeping the city leaves him no choice but to&nbsp;quit.

Wong, 34, fears he will soon join the exodus of teachers and&nbsp;students&nbsp;triggered by Beijing's tightening grip on&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong, which has started transforming local&nbsp;schools, according to multiple educators.

The latest government figures show more than 4,000 teachers left their jobs in the past&nbsp;school&nbsp;year, a five-year high and a 70 per cent spike from the year before.

"I have no faith in the future of&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;or that of the industry. It is hard to nurture a person in this environment," Wong, who asked to use just his surname, told AFP.

The political crackdown has coincided with the coronavirus pandemic, during which&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;has kept strict zero-Covid rules that fuelled further departures.&nbsp;

Students&nbsp;have pulled out of&nbsp;school&nbsp;in droves, with 30,000 fewer attending primary and secondary&nbsp;school&nbsp;in September 2021 compared to the preceding October.

Wong, who has taught for more than a decade, said five teenagers from his class of 32 withdrew halfway through a term to emigrate.

"The&nbsp;students&nbsp;are leaving not because they dislike the&nbsp;school, but because of&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong's environment."

Patriotic classrooms

China is remoulding once outspoken&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;in its own authoritarian image, following massive and sometimes violent democracy protests in 2019 in which youngsters played a key part.

Teachers have since been ordered to instil patriotism in&nbsp;students&nbsp;and comply with a Beijing-imposed national security law that has criminalised much dissent.

Curriculums are being tweaked to align more closely with Chinese Communist Party ideology.

Earlier this month, teachers were told to "study and learn the key messages" of a recent speech by President Xi Jinping.

Students&nbsp;and parents have also been encouraged to report teachers who might be breaching the security law.&nbsp;

Wong received a letter of reprimand from&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong's Education Bureau last year after his teaching materials analysing the pros and cons of civil disobedience drew anonymous complaints.

"It shattered the trust that was fundamental to teaching," he recalled.

Between 2019 and 2021,&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;authorities received 344 complaints against teachers in relation to the democracy protests, with 55 percent of cases found to be substantiated.

One high-school&nbsp;principal told AFP he would instruct staff to keep their heads down and comply with government guidelines to the letter.

"Everyone is being very careful... If some (teaching materials) may touch on political sensitivities, then we'll skirt around it," said the principal, who requested anonymity.

"Nobody wants trouble and the teachers don't want to be held personally responsible."

Lower standards?

Authorities have rejected the idea of an emigration wave and argue teachers choose to leave their posts for various reasons, including retirement and further study.

Hong&nbsp;Kong's education chief said&nbsp;schools&nbsp;were generally operating smoothly and there were enough qualified teachers despite a "slightly higher" attrition rate.

But a recent survey of 140&nbsp;schools&nbsp;showed each institution&nbsp;on average lost 32&nbsp;students&nbsp;and seven teachers over the past year.

Newspaper Ming Pao surveyed its classified section and found at least 200&nbsp;schools&nbsp;were still looking for teachers in late July. In previous years, most vacancies would be filled by the end of May.

Administrators say some&nbsp;schools&nbsp;have been forced to hire less-qualified candidates.

Schools&nbsp;are also competing to poach&nbsp;students, as their headcount often determines their government subsidies and protects against closure.&nbsp; 
 
And education is not the only sector affected by&nbsp;brain&nbsp;drain.

The city's labour force has dropped about six percent since 2018 to 3.75 million people, according to the latest official figures, the lowest number in nearly a decade.

A new generation of&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;teachers are now weighing options and assessing risks that come with their careers.

University graduate Mak, 23, has spent a year teaching English at a secondary&nbsp;school&nbsp;even though he does not have a&nbsp;teacher's diploma -- a fact his employer did not seem to mind.

"I'll continue teaching for the next few years, but not necessarily in the long term," he said.

Mak feels he has little control over what happens to his profession.

"There's not much that can be changed," he sighed.&nbsp;"You either&nbsp;submit, or&nbsp;quit."

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As Hong Kong students return for the new academic year, veteran teacher Wong is counting down the days until the political maelstrom sweeping the city leaves him no choice but to quit.

As Hong Kong students return for the new academic year, veteran teacher Wong is counting down the days until the political maelstrom sweeping the city leaves him no choice but to quit. Wong, 34, fears he will soon join the exodus of teachers and students triggered by Beijing's tightening grip on Hong Kong, which has started transforming local schools, according to multiple educators. The latest government figures show more than 4,000 teachers left their jobs in the past school year, a five-year high and a 70 per cent spike from the year before. "I have no faith in the future of Hong Kong or that of the industry. It is hard to nurture a person in this environment," Wong, who asked to use just his surname, told AFP. The political crackdown has coincided with the coronavirus pandemic, during which Hong Kong has kept strict zero-Covid rules that fuelled further departures. Students have pulled out of school in droves, with 30,000 fewer attending primary and secondary school in September 2021 compared to the preceding October. Wong, who has taught for more than a decade, said five teenagers from his class of 32 withdrew halfway through a term to emigrate. "The students are leaving not because they dislike the school, but because of Hong Kong's environment." Patriotic classrooms China is remoulding once outspoken Hong Kong in its own authoritarian image, following massive and sometimes violent democracy protests in 2019 in which youngsters played a key part. Teachers have since been ordered to instil patriotism in students and comply with a Beijing-imposed national security law that has criminalised much dissent. Curriculums are being tweaked to align more closely with Chinese Communist Party ideology. Earlier this month, teachers were told to "study and learn the key messages" of a recent speech by President Xi Jinping. Students and parents have also been encouraged to report teachers who might be breaching the security law. Wong received a letter of reprimand from Hong Kong's Education Bureau last year after his teaching materials analysing the pros and cons of civil disobedience drew anonymous complaints. "It shattered the trust that was fundamental to teaching," he recalled. Between 2019 and 2021, Hong Kong authorities received 344 complaints against teachers in relation to the democracy protests, with 55 percent of cases found to be substantiated. One high-school principal told AFP he would instruct staff to keep their heads down and comply with government guidelines to the letter. "Everyone is being very careful... If some (teaching materials) may touch on political sensitivities, then we'll skirt around it," said the principal, who requested anonymity. "Nobody wants trouble and the teachers don't want to be held personally responsible." Lower standards? Authorities have rejected the idea of an emigration wave and argue teachers choose to leave their posts for various reasons, including retirement and further study. Hong Kong's education chief said schools were generally operating smoothly and there were enough qualified teachers despite a "slightly higher" attrition rate. But a recent survey of 140 schools showed each institution on average lost 32 students and seven teachers over the past year. Newspaper Ming Pao surveyed its classified section and found at least 200 schools were still looking for teachers in late July. In previous years, most vacancies would be filled by the end of May. Administrators say some schools have been forced to hire less-qualified candidates. Schools are also competing to poach students, as their headcount often determines their government subsidies and protects against closure. And education is not the only sector affected by brain drain. The city's labour force has dropped about six percent since 2018 to 3.75 million people, according to the latest official figures, the lowest number in nearly a decade. A new generation of Hong Kong teachers are now weighing options and assessing risks that come with their careers. University graduate Mak, 23, has spent a year teaching English at a secondary school even though he does not have a teacher's diploma -- a fact his employer did not seem to mind. "I'll continue teaching for the next few years, but not necessarily in the long term," he said. Mak feels he has little control over what happens to his profession. "There's not much that can be changed," he sighed. "You either submit, or quit."

'Submit or quit': Hong Kong schools witness exodus of teachers and students

More than half of Britishers dislike or do not feel sympathetic towards Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, according to a survey released a day after Meghan made headlines by making comments about the royal family during an interview with a US magazine.

The survey was released on Tuesday (August 30), based on global opinion and data from YouGov.

Roughly 2,627 Britishers took part in the survey, amongst which 43 per cent voted for having no compassion and sympathy for the couple, while another 22 per cent said they had not much for them. Another 22 per cent said they had a decent amount of sympathy for the couple, while the remaining 13 per cent of individuals claimed to be neutral.

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The couple's announcement of their trip to the UK and Germany in the month of September, together with Markle’s solo podcast Archetypes, and her interview with the Cut, contributed to the survey’s data, Newsweek reported.

The couple’s popularity fell precipitously when they announced that they would stop serving as working royals and will move to the United States. The situation changed even further when the couple had a direct interview with Oprah Winfrey in May 2021, where she revealed the family’s intolerable intrusions and racist views in the British media.

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The couple’s popularity plummeted in May before their trip to the UK for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, where Markle made her first public appearance in the country ever since she left the royal family.

However, the most well-liked person in the UK is still Queen Elizabeth II.

(With inputs from agencies)

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More than half of Britishers dislike or do not feel sympathetic towards Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, according to a survey released a day after Meghan made headlines by making comments about the royal family during an interview with a US magazine.

More than half of Britishers dislike or do not feel sympathetic towards Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, according to a survey released a day after Meghan made headlines by making comments about the royal family during an interview with a US magazine. The survey was released on Tuesday (August 30), based on global opinion and data from YouGov. Roughly 2,627 Britishers took part in the survey, amongst which 43 per cent voted for having no compassion and sympathy for the couple, while another 22 per cent said they had not much for them. Another 22 per cent said they had a decent amount of sympathy for the couple, while the remaining 13 per cent of individuals claimed to be neutral. Also read | 'It will end bad': Donald Trump's strange prophecy for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's marriage The couple's announcement of their trip to the UK and Germany in the month of September, together with Markle’s solo podcast Archetypes, and her interview with the Cut, contributed to the survey’s data, Newsweek reported. The couple’s popularity fell precipitously when they announced that they would stop serving as working royals and will move to the United States. The situation changed even further when the couple had a direct interview with Oprah Winfrey in May 2021, where she revealed the family’s intolerable intrusions and racist views in the British media. Also read | World democracy and freedom under assault, Prince Harry tells UN The couple’s popularity plummeted in May before their trip to the UK for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, where Markle made her first public appearance in the country ever since she left the royal family. However, the most well-liked person in the UK is still Queen Elizabeth II. (With inputs from agencies)

Nearly 65% of Britons don’t feel any sympathy or compassion for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen told the visiting governor of the US state of Arizona, Doug Ducey, on Thursday that Taiwan is looking forward to developing "democracy chips" with the US. Despite a lack of official diplomatic ties, Taiwan has been eager to prove that it is a trustworthy ally.

Ducey is the most recent American official who visited Taiwan, despite efforts from China to prevent such visits.

A $12 billion facility is being built in Arizona by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TMSC), the largest contract chipmaker in the world and a significant supplier to Apple.

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Tsai, during the presidential meeting, said, "In the face of authoritarian expansionism and the challenges of the post-pandemic era, Taiwan seeks to bolster cooperation with the United States in the semiconductor and other high-tech industries," Reuters reported.

The president further stated that by doing this, supply networks might become more dependable and secure.

The American official stated that the partnership with Taiwan was the greatest in the semiconductor sector. Ducey said Arizona and Taiwan now have greater possibilities for cooperation due to TMSC’s investments. The official stated that Arizona supports Taiwan and looks forward to capitalising on the numerous opportunities in the coming years.

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Tsai said, "Taiwan and the United States will continue to build on our important alliance to safeguard peace and stability in the Indo Pacific," Reuters reported. &nbsp;

On the other hand, China has been opposing this objective since the beginning and asserts Taiwan as its territory. Ever since the US Speaker of the House visited Taiwan, China has been conducting military exercises close to the border as Taiwan receives support from the US.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen told the visiting governor of the US state of Arizona, Doug Ducey, on Thursday that Taiwan is looking forward to developing "democracy chips" with the US.

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen told the visiting governor of the US state of Arizona, Doug Ducey, on Thursday that Taiwan is looking forward to developing "democracy chips" with the US. Despite a lack of official diplomatic ties, Taiwan has been eager to prove that it is a trustworthy ally. Ducey is the most recent American official who visited Taiwan, despite efforts from China to prevent such visits. A $12 billion facility is being built in Arizona by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TMSC), the largest contract chipmaker in the world and a significant supplier to Apple. Also read | Amid tensions with China, Arizona governor Doug Ducey arrives in Taipei Tsai, during the presidential meeting, said, "In the face of authoritarian expansionism and the challenges of the post-pandemic era, Taiwan seeks to bolster cooperation with the United States in the semiconductor and other high-tech industries," Reuters reported. The president further stated that by doing this, supply networks might become more dependable and secure. The American official stated that the partnership with Taiwan was the greatest in the semiconductor sector. Ducey said Arizona and Taiwan now have greater possibilities for cooperation due to TMSC’s investments. The official stated that Arizona supports Taiwan and looks forward to capitalising on the numerous opportunities in the coming years. Also read | 'Will counter-attack': Taiwan warns China if it breaches airspace, territorial waters Tsai said, "Taiwan and the United States will continue to build on our important alliance to safeguard peace and stability in the Indo Pacific," Reuters reported. On the other hand, China has been opposing this objective since the beginning and asserts Taiwan as its territory. Ever since the US Speaker of the House visited Taiwan, China has been conducting military exercises close to the border as Taiwan receives support from the US. (With inputs from agencies)

Taiwan is looking forward to develop democracy chips with US, says president

As the Ukraine war enters its seventh month, North Korea is providing assistance to help restore Russian-occupied areas in the east. Senior Russian officials, in an interview, publicly support this initiative because they foresee cheap and tenacious labour that might be placed under gruelling conditions.

At a recent meeting of North Korea's ambassador to Russia and two envoys from the Donbas region, they expressed optimism about cooperation in the field of labour migration and cited easing pandemic restrictions as a justification.

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However, employing North Koreans in Donbas would undoubtedly violate the UN Security Council's restrictions imposed on the former due to its nuclear missile programs, complicating US-led nuclear international disarmament efforts.

The labour exports will also support a longer North Korea plan to cooperate with China along with Russia in developing an alliance meant to lessen the American influence in Asia. The former already offered to contribute to the reconstruction of the district in Donbas.

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However, in 2017, Russia supported the UNSC’s sanctions on North Korea as a result of the country’s IBM test, which required member nations to remove North Korea from their territories.

The US predicted that nearly 100,000 North Koreans were arranged in Russia, China, Europe and South Asia. This idea of using North Korean labourers works a great deal for Russia, as it produces high-quality work and is very affordable. And these labour exports brought North Korea hundreds of millions of dollars.

The experts believe Russia appears to undermine those sanctions as it deals with a pressure campaign led by the US to isolate its economy over the aggression in Ukraine. This is because the western sanctions imposed on Russia have left it cash-strapped.

(With inputs from agencies)

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As the Ukraine war enters its seventh month, North Korea is providing assistance to help restore Russian-occupied areas in the east. Senior Russian officials, in an interview, publicly support this initiative because they foresee cheap and tenacious labour that might be placed under gruelling conditions.

As the Ukraine war enters its seventh month, North Korea is providing assistance to help restore Russian-occupied areas in the east. Senior Russian officials, in an interview, publicly support this initiative because they foresee cheap and tenacious labour that might be placed under gruelling conditions. At a recent meeting of North Korea's ambassador to Russia and two envoys from the Donbas region, they expressed optimism about cooperation in the field of labour migration and cited easing pandemic restrictions as a justification. Also read | Despite US opposition, Russia holds Vostok-2022 war games with China, India, other nations However, employing North Koreans in Donbas would undoubtedly violate the UN Security Council's restrictions imposed on the former due to its nuclear missile programs, complicating US-led nuclear international disarmament efforts. The labour exports will also support a longer North Korea plan to cooperate with China along with Russia in developing an alliance meant to lessen the American influence in Asia. The former already offered to contribute to the reconstruction of the district in Donbas. Also read | North Korea fires two cruise missiles: South Korean defence ministry However, in 2017, Russia supported the UNSC’s sanctions on North Korea as a result of the country’s IBM test, which required member nations to remove North Korea from their territories. The US predicted that nearly 100,000 North Koreans were arranged in Russia, China, Europe and South Asia. This idea of using North Korean labourers works a great deal for Russia, as it produces high-quality work and is very affordable. And these labour exports brought North Korea hundreds of millions of dollars. The experts believe Russia appears to undermine those sanctions as it deals with a pressure campaign led by the US to isolate its economy over the aggression in Ukraine. This is because the western sanctions imposed on Russia have left it cash-strapped. (With inputs from agencies)

North Korea plans to send military labour to Russian-occupied areas in east Ukraine

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