Venezuela's&nbsp;government and opposition have asked the United Nations to manage a fund for billions of dollars now held in foreign banks, which will be&nbsp;gradually&nbsp;unfrozen&nbsp;to combat a&nbsp;humanitarian&nbsp;crisis in the oil-rich nation, delegates announced in Mexico City on Saturday.

Sources told Reuters last month the&nbsp;frozen&nbsp;funds&nbsp;amount to more than $3 billion.

The money, held in Venezuelan-owned accounts overseas, was&nbsp;frozen&nbsp;by US&nbsp;and European banks after the United States ramped up sanctions under the administration of President Donald Trump, designed to pressure President Nicolas Maduro to take steps toward free elections.

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Talks between Maduro's government and its political opponents resumed in Mexico City on Saturday, mediated by Norway, after being on ice for more than a year.

US&nbsp;Secretary of State Antony Blinken welcomed the talks as "an important step toward restoring democracy to Venezuelans.

"We will look to the parties to achieve lasting agreements that set the course for free and fair presidential elections in 2024," he said&nbsp;on Twitter.

Maduro also posted a statement on Twitter, saying: "We will always strive for dialogue with all Venezuelan society. We continue to take important steps for the well-being of our country."

Following the announcement for an UN-administered fund, the US&nbsp;Treasury Department issued a license for Chevron, the second largest US&nbsp;oil company, to expand operations in Venezuela, allowing it to import Venezuelan crude into the United States.

The government's delegation was led by congressional leader Jorge Rodriguez of&nbsp;Venezuela's&nbsp;ruling United Socialist Party (PSUV), and the opposition group was headed by politician Gerardo Blyde.

Maduro had said&nbsp;the aim of the talks was to recover the "kidnapped" resources for public investment: "Then we will see what other issues can be discussed."

The&nbsp;funds&nbsp;are set to help stabilize the country's electric grid, improve education infrastructure and deal with the impact of this year's deadly rains and flooding.

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It is part of a broad agenda that covers US&nbsp;sanctions on Venezuela, conditions for the next presidential elections and the status of hundreds of political prisoners - though these issues will not be discussed in this round of talks.

"This agreement provides the template for how further progress can be secured," the European Union said&nbsp;in a statement.

More than 7.1 million Venezuelans have left their country according to UN estimates this year, many migrating to other Latin American countries or the United States, as Venezuela battles high inflation, and food and medicine shortages. More than half of Venezuelan migrants do not have access to three meals a day, UN&nbsp;estimates showed.

In Venezuela, a survey by local universities this year showed some 78 per cent&nbsp;of the population was worried about lack of food, compared with 88 per cent&nbsp;in 2021.

Some Venezuelan and US&nbsp;critics raised concerns the liquidity injection could boost Maduro's credentials before the country's 2024 elections.

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Venezuela's government and opposition have asked the United Nations to manage a fund for billions of dollars now held in foreign banks, which will be gradually unfrozen to combat a humanitarian crisis in the oil-rich nation, delegates announced in Mexico City on Saturday.

Venezuela's government and opposition have asked the United Nations to manage a fund for billions of dollars now held in foreign banks, which will be gradually unfrozen to combat a humanitarian crisis in the oil-rich nation, delegates announced in Mexico City on Saturday. Sources told Reuters last month the frozen funds amount to more than $3 billion. The money, held in Venezuelan-owned accounts overseas, was frozen by US and European banks after the United States ramped up sanctions under the administration of President Donald Trump, designed to pressure President Nicolas Maduro to take steps toward free elections. Also read | Chevron to resume 'limited' energy production in Venezuela after years of sanctions Talks between Maduro's government and its political opponents resumed in Mexico City on Saturday, mediated by Norway, after being on ice for more than a year. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken welcomed the talks as "an important step toward restoring democracy to Venezuelans. "We will look to the parties to achieve lasting agreements that set the course for free and fair presidential elections in 2024," he said on Twitter. Maduro also posted a statement on Twitter, saying: "We will always strive for dialogue with all Venezuelan society. We continue to take important steps for the well-being of our country." Following the announcement for an UN-administered fund, the US Treasury Department issued a license for Chevron, the second largest US oil company, to expand operations in Venezuela, allowing it to import Venezuelan crude into the United States. The government's delegation was led by congressional leader Jorge Rodriguez of Venezuela's ruling United Socialist Party (PSUV), and the opposition group was headed by politician Gerardo Blyde. Maduro had said the aim of the talks was to recover the "kidnapped" resources for public investment: "Then we will see what other issues can be discussed." The funds are set to help stabilize the country's electric grid, improve education infrastructure and deal with the impact of this year's deadly rains and flooding. Also read | Venezuela landslide: At least 22 dead, more than 50 missing after river overflowed It is part of a broad agenda that covers US sanctions on Venezuela, conditions for the next presidential elections and the status of hundreds of political prisoners - though these issues will not be discussed in this round of talks. "This agreement provides the template for how further progress can be secured," the European Union said in a statement. More than 7.1 million Venezuelans have left their country according to UN estimates this year, many migrating to other Latin American countries or the United States, as Venezuela battles high inflation, and food and medicine shortages. More than half of Venezuelan migrants do not have access to three meals a day, UN estimates showed. In Venezuela, a survey by local universities this year showed some 78 per cent of the population was worried about lack of food, compared with 88 per cent in 2021. Some Venezuelan and US critics raised concerns the liquidity injection could boost Maduro's credentials before the country's 2024 elections. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Millions of Taiwanese are ready to cast their votes as local midterm elections begin on Saturday, with President Tsai Ing-wen framing this as a message to the world about the island's determination to maintain its democracy amid escalating military tensions with China. For the local elections of mayors and chiefs, COVID-19 and crime are two important aspects.

With music blasting and campaign flags flapping, candidates in Taiwan's elections visit their districts to solicit votes.&nbsp;

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Tsai during the election campaign focused on Chinese President Xi Jinping's unprecedented win for the third term in power.

The President said, "Taiwan is facing strong external pressure. The expansion of Chinese authoritarianism is challenging the people of Taiwan every day to adhere to the bottom line of freedom and democracy."

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Tensions between the countries rose when China carried out military drills in August to express anger and displeasure with US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei. The military drills continued, but on a smaller scale.&nbsp;

However, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), led by Tsai, has been criticised for being unduly confrontational with China. The opposition party KMT has always supported having close connections with China, it vehemently rejects being pro-China.&nbsp;

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KMT's chairman Eric Chu told his supporters, "We advocate being close to the United States, friendly with Japan and having peace with the mainland. Let Taiwan have a prosperous future of peaceful and stable development."

Due to term constraints, Tsai cannot run for president again after her term expires in 2024. Both DPP and KMT are supporting the idea of reducing the voting age from 20 to 18.&nbsp;

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Millions of Taiwanese are ready to cast their votes as local midterm elections begin on Saturday, with President Tsai Ing-wen framing this as a message to the world about the island's determination to maintain its democracy amid escalating military tensions with China.

Millions of Taiwanese are ready to cast their votes as local midterm elections begin on Saturday, with President Tsai Ing-wen framing this as a message to the world about the island's determination to maintain its democracy amid escalating military tensions with China. For the local elections of mayors and chiefs, COVID-19 and crime are two important aspects. With music blasting and campaign flags flapping, candidates in Taiwan's elections visit their districts to solicit votes. Also read | Taiwan conducts raids in crackdown on alleged vote-buying with Chinese funds Tsai during the election campaign focused on Chinese President Xi Jinping's unprecedented win for the third term in power. The President said, "Taiwan is facing strong external pressure. The expansion of Chinese authoritarianism is challenging the people of Taiwan every day to adhere to the bottom line of freedom and democracy." Watch | WION Fineprint: China factor in Taiwan 'midterms' Tensions between the countries rose when China carried out military drills in August to express anger and displeasure with US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei. The military drills continued, but on a smaller scale. However, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), led by Tsai, has been criticised for being unduly confrontational with China. The opposition party KMT has always supported having close connections with China, it vehemently rejects being pro-China. Also read | ‘Symbol of goodwill’: China’s gift to Taiwan, beloved panda Tuan Tuan dies KMT's chairman Eric Chu told his supporters, "We advocate being close to the United States, friendly with Japan and having peace with the mainland. Let Taiwan have a prosperous future of peaceful and stable development." Due to term constraints, Tsai cannot run for president again after her term expires in 2024. Both DPP and KMT are supporting the idea of reducing the voting age from 20 to 18. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Amid rising China tensions, Taiwan kicks off local midterm elections

The Covid situation in China is worsening every day. The Asian country reported a high number of cases for the third consecutive day.&nbsp;The National Health Commission on Saturday (Nov 26) announced that China reported 35,183 new infection cases on Nov 25, of which 3,474 were symptomatic cases while the remaining 31,709 cases were asymptomatic marking another high the third day in a row.

However, the death toll remains constant&nbsp;at 5,232, AFP reported.

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A day earlier, the country reported 32,943 cases of which 3,103 were symptomatic and 29,840 were asymptomatic.&nbsp;The Asian country also reported over 30,000 cases on Wednesday and Thursday.&nbsp;

China's mainland has verified 304,093 active cases with symptoms as of Friday (Nov 25).&nbsp;

Authorities have been struggling with controlling epidemics, with Chongqing and Guangzhou being the hotspots.&nbsp;

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Chongqing, home to nearly 32 million people reported 7,721 cases on Friday, implying a 20 per cent increase from the day before.&nbsp;

Guangzhou on the other hand reported 7,419 new Covid cases on Friday, a little low from the previous day.&nbsp;

Beijing, the capital city reported 2,595 cases on Saturday, the health officials stated.&nbsp;

The authorities earlier stated that they'll be increasing not only vaccination doses but also promised to install nearly 250 K beds for Covid treatment, but the situation seems to be out of control.

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The Covid situation in China is worsening every day. The Asian country reported a high number of cases for the third consecutive day. The National Health Commission on Saturday (Nov 26) announced that China reported 35,183 new infection cases on Nov 25, of which 3,474 were symptomatic cases while the remaining 31,709 cases were asymptomatic marking another high the third day in a row.

The Covid situation in China is worsening every day. The Asian country reported a high number of cases for the third consecutive day. The National Health Commission on Saturday (Nov 26) announced that China reported 35,183 new infection cases on Nov 25, of which 3,474 were symptomatic cases while the remaining 31,709 cases were asymptomatic marking another high the third day in a row. However, the death toll remains constant at 5,232, AFP reported. Also read | With over 31,000 Covid infections, China registers highest single-day rise since pandemic began A day earlier, the country reported 32,943 cases of which 3,103 were symptomatic and 29,840 were asymptomatic. The Asian country also reported over 30,000 cases on Wednesday and Thursday. China's mainland has verified 304,093 active cases with symptoms as of Friday (Nov 25). Authorities have been struggling with controlling epidemics, with Chongqing and Guangzhou being the hotspots. Also read | China COVID-19: Authorities face anger after an infant dies due to delay in treatment amid restrictions Chongqing, home to nearly 32 million people reported 7,721 cases on Friday, implying a 20 per cent increase from the day before. Guangzhou on the other hand reported 7,419 new Covid cases on Friday, a little low from the previous day. Beijing, the capital city reported 2,595 cases on Saturday, the health officials stated. The authorities earlier stated that they'll be increasing not only vaccination doses but also promised to install nearly 250 K beds for Covid treatment, but the situation seems to be out of control. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Kanye West, the famous US rapper hints that he'll be running for the presidential elections in 2024 and wants former US President Donald Trump to be his running mate.

Trump, however, dismissed a recent meeting with the West as of no significance. He last week said that he will run for the upcoming election after he was defeated by Joe Biden in 2020, AFP reported.&nbsp;

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RapTV on Thursday uploaded a swirling symbol with the letter 'Ye' and the number '24' seemingly representing 2024, the year of the following US presidential election.

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The rapper then shared a video of himself talking about seeing the former president this week in Florida. In the video, he said, "I think the thing that Trump was most perturbed about (was) me asking him to be my vice president." He continued that Trump began yelling at him at the table telling him that he will not win. "I'm like, hold on Trump, you're talking to Ye," he said.&nbsp;

Ye after his dinner on the same day asked users, "What you guys think his response was when I asked him to be my running mate in 2024?"

The former president however stated the dinner at his residence Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday was&nbsp;"quick and uneventful." He said that Ye called him to arrange a dinner and he later unexpectedly showed up with his three friends. They ate dinner and left for the airport.&nbsp;

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Trump also wrote about his meeting with West on his Truth Social platform, claiming that they discussed politics "to a lesser extent" and business and that West had asked for Trump's advice concerning some of his difficulties. On his account, he said, "the two&nbsp;got along great." Further continuing he said "he should definitely not run for President" because "'any voters you may have should vote for TRUMP.'"

It's unclear if the rapper is serious about his objectives or whether he was just looking for attention following a string of PR stunts that damaged his reputation. The famous US rapper ran for president in 2020 but received less than 70,000 votes, landing in eighth place.&nbsp; 
 
Trump, meanwhile, distanced himself from a pre-Thanksgiving dinner at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida with Kanye West, and white supremacist Nick Fuentes, claiming he didn’t know the identity of the far-right activist who was unexpectedly brought along with the rapper.

“This past week, Kanye West called me to have dinner at Mar-a-Lago. Shortly thereafter, he unexpectedly showed up with three of his friends, whom I knew nothing about,” Trump said in a statement on his Truth Social platform.

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Kanye West, the famous US rapper hints that he'll be running for the presidential elections in 2024 and wants former US President Donald Trump to be his running mate.

Kanye West, the famous US rapper hints that he'll be running for the presidential elections in 2024 and wants former US President Donald Trump to be his running mate. Trump, however, dismissed a recent meeting with the West as of no significance. He last week said that he will run for the upcoming election after he was defeated by Joe Biden in 2020, AFP reported. Also read | Kanye West may contest for 2024 US Presidential elections, wants Donald Trump as 'running mate' RapTV on Thursday uploaded a swirling symbol with the letter 'Ye' and the number '24' seemingly representing 2024, the year of the following US presidential election. JUST IN: Kanye West has started running promotional videos for his presidential campaign‼️ pic.twitter.com/9zHYj5kMsu — RapTV (@Rap) November 25, 2022 × Watch | US: Kanye West to run for President in 2024, asks Donald Trump to be Vice President The rapper then shared a video of himself talking about seeing the former president this week in Florida. In the video, he said, "I think the thing that Trump was most perturbed about (was) me asking him to be my vice president." He continued that Trump began yelling at him at the table telling him that he will not win. "I'm like, hold on Trump, you're talking to Ye," he said. Ye after his dinner on the same day asked users, "What you guys think his response was when I asked him to be my running mate in 2024?" The former president however stated the dinner at his residence Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday was "quick and uneventful." He said that Ye called him to arrange a dinner and he later unexpectedly showed up with his three friends. They ate dinner and left for the airport. Also read | ‘Grave mistake’: Musk speaks about Twitter’s ban on Trump; will support DeSantis in 2024 presidential election Trump also wrote about his meeting with West on his Truth Social platform, claiming that they discussed politics "to a lesser extent" and business and that West had asked for Trump's advice concerning some of his difficulties. On his account, he said, "the two got along great." Further continuing he said "he should definitely not run for President" because "'any voters you may have should vote for TRUMP.'" It's unclear if the rapper is serious about his objectives or whether he was just looking for attention following a string of PR stunts that damaged his reputation. The famous US rapper ran for president in 2020 but received less than 70,000 votes, landing in eighth place. Trump, meanwhile, distanced himself from a pre-Thanksgiving dinner at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida with Kanye West, and white supremacist Nick Fuentes, claiming he didn’t know the identity of the far-right activist who was unexpectedly brought along with the rapper. “This past week, Kanye West called me to have dinner at Mar-a-Lago. Shortly thereafter, he unexpectedly showed up with three of his friends, whom I knew nothing about,” Trump said in a statement on his Truth Social platform. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The US Department of Justice has asked Mike Pence, former vice president to testify in its investigation of former US President Donald Trump's attempt to overturn 2020 presidential election results.

As per media reports, Pence in August said that he'll consider the request to appear as a witness as it's a criminal investigation. Later, during his interview with CBS News last week, the former vice president accused the January 06 committee of being "partisan." When asked, whether he'll voluntarily testify for the investigation, he said, "I'm closing door on that."

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The US Attorney General Merrick Garland last week has named a special counsel to overlook the two federal investigations against Trump. One will focus on his attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential results, and US capitol attack and the other one will focus on government documents seized during an FBI raid at his Mar-a-Lago residence, AFP reported. &nbsp;

The special counsel will define whether the former US president will face any charges.&nbsp;

During this, Pence's testimony might help to certify Trump's attempts on Biden's 2021 win.&nbsp;

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Trump has been openly pressurising Pence to not certify the 2020 election results, but the vice president resisted his demands. He called Trump's actions on January 06, 2021,&nbsp;"reckless."

If Pence agrees to testify himself before the committee, Trump might attempt to obstruct Pence's testimony by claiming executive privileges. As he did with officials who are now summoned who were called for questioning. Till now, Pence has not actually been summoned.&nbsp;

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The US Department of Justice has asked Mike Pence, former vice president to testify in its investigation of former US President Donald Trump's attempt to overturn 2020 presidential election results. As per media reports, Pence in August said that he'll consider the request to appear as a witness as it's a criminal investigation. Later, during his interview with CBS News last week, the former vice president accused the January 06 committee of being "partisan." When asked, whether he'll voluntarily testify for the investigation, he said, "I'm closing door on that." Also read | 'I have done nothing wrong': Trump after DOJ appoints special counsel in Jan 6, classified documents cases The US Attorney General Merrick Garland last week has named a special counsel to overlook the two federal investigations against Trump. One will focus on his attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential results, and US capitol attack and the other one will focus on government documents seized during an FBI raid at his Mar-a-Lago residence, AFP reported. The special counsel will define whether the former US president will face any charges. During this, Pence's testimony might help to certify Trump's attempts on Biden's 2021 win. Also read | 'I'm closing door on that': Former US Vice President Mike Pence refuses to testify before Jan 6 panel Trump has been openly pressurising Pence to not certify the 2020 election results, but the vice president resisted his demands. He called Trump's actions on January 06, 2021, "reckless." If Pence agrees to testify himself before the committee, Trump might attempt to obstruct Pence's testimony by claiming executive privileges. As he did with officials who are now summoned who were called for questioning. Till now, Pence has not actually been summoned. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Another instance of shooting in the US has been reported. Two teenage boys were reportedly killed in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving in Houston.

When the police officers arrived, they found a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old boy shot.&nbsp;The Houston Police tweeted giving details on the incident.&nbsp;

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Police said that the&nbsp;18-year-old boy was shot in the chest and died at the scene while the 17-year-old was shot in the neck and taken to a hospital for treatment, but he later died during his treatment.&nbsp;

The mom of the&nbsp;18-year-old boy told ABC13 that her son just graduated. He would have turned 19 this December 8. She added that the shooting took place when he was unloading Thanksgiving groceries from the car.

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As per reports, there was a brawl of some sort in the apartment complex courtyard before the neighbours and family heard gunfire.&nbsp;

Police said the boys were cousins, and are currently looking for one suspect.&nbsp;

The department is now sifting through CCTV footage and talking to neighbours and witnesses to draw conclusions about the incident and reasons that led up to the double shooting.

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Another instance of shooting in the US has been reported. Two teenage boys were reportedly killed in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving in Houston. When the police officers arrived, they found a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old boy shot.

Another instance of shooting in the US has been reported. Two teenage boys were reportedly killed in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving in Houston. When the police officers arrived, they found a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old boy shot. The Houston Police tweeted giving details on the incident. Also read | Virginia Walmart shooter was manager who 'fired wildly' around the break room, motive unknown Shooting/Homicide: 11700 Southlake Dr. Two males shot. One deceased at scene. One transported to area hospital. #hounews CC8 — Houston Police (@houstonpolice) November 24, 2022 × UPDATE:11700 Southlake. 2nd male deceased at the hospital. #hounews CC8 — Houston Police (@houstonpolice) November 24, 2022 × Police said that the 18-year-old boy was shot in the chest and died at the scene while the 17-year-old was shot in the neck and taken to a hospital for treatment, but he later died during his treatment. The mom of the 18-year-old boy told ABC13 that her son just graduated. He would have turned 19 this December 8. She added that the shooting took place when he was unloading Thanksgiving groceries from the car. Also read | Iran: Three protesters shot dead in Mahsa Amini's home province, toll goes further up As per reports, there was a brawl of some sort in the apartment complex courtyard before the neighbours and family heard gunfire. Police said the boys were cousins, and are currently looking for one suspect. The department is now sifting through CCTV footage and talking to neighbours and witnesses to draw conclusions about the incident and reasons that led up to the double shooting. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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On Thursday (Nov 24), Honduran President Xiomara Castro proclaimed a national security emergency to tackle the escalating number of extortion crimes by criminal gang groups.&nbsp;

The government has also started a new executing strategy to tackle the violations with the deployment of 20,000 police officers, additional security measures for the highways, and anti-money laundering measures, Reuters reported.&nbsp;

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In a televised address, the socialist president unveiled a new strategy to fight extortion that plagues the country.&nbsp;

Castro's proposed measures would permit the suspension of several constitutional rights in regions where criminal activity prevails. The measures went into effect on the same day, but the authority still needs to authorise the suspension of fundamental rights. The proclamation also permits the Honduran government to utilise public funds to combat the criminal gangs involved in kidnapping and drug trafficking.&nbsp;

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The announcement comes after pressure from businessmen, transportation drivers, and NGOs who claim that recent months have seen an increase in extortion, most by the Mara Salvatrucha MS-13 and Mara Barrio 18 gangs.&nbsp;

The gangs have promised to not harm anyone who pays the so-called "war tax." People who have been able to pay taxes were out of the terror while individuals who failed to do that were killed.

As per the Association for a More Just Society, a non-governmental group that focuses, this extortion nets the gang a yearly income of $737 million or 3 per cent of the nation's GDP.&nbsp;

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On Thursday (Nov 24), Honduran President Xiomara Castro proclaimed a national security emergency to tackle the escalating number of extortion crimes by criminal gang groups.

On Thursday (Nov 24), Honduran President Xiomara Castro proclaimed a national security emergency to tackle the escalating number of extortion crimes by criminal gang groups. The government has also started a new executing strategy to tackle the violations with the deployment of 20,000 police officers, additional security measures for the highways, and anti-money laundering measures, Reuters reported. Also read | In Pics: Ex-Honduran prez gets extradited to US over cocaine-importation conspiracy charges In a televised address, the socialist president unveiled a new strategy to fight extortion that plagues the country. Castro's proposed measures would permit the suspension of several constitutional rights in regions where criminal activity prevails. The measures went into effect on the same day, but the authority still needs to authorise the suspension of fundamental rights. The proclamation also permits the Honduran government to utilise public funds to combat the criminal gangs involved in kidnapping and drug trafficking. Also read | Honduras approves extradition of ex-police chief to US on drug charges The announcement comes after pressure from businessmen, transportation drivers, and NGOs who claim that recent months have seen an increase in extortion, most by the Mara Salvatrucha MS-13 and Mara Barrio 18 gangs. The gangs have promised to not harm anyone who pays the so-called "war tax." People who have been able to pay taxes were out of the terror while individuals who failed to do that were killed. As per the Association for a More Just Society, a non-governmental group that focuses, this extortion nets the gang a yearly income of $737 million or 3 per cent of the nation's GDP. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Honduran President Xiomara Castro declares national emergency over increasing criminal gang extortions 

Are you scared of rats? Well, most of us are. But this news will shock you.

Some 40 little school kids in New Zealand have managed to catch and kill over 600 rats within 100 days, in an effort to preserve the birdlife on the country's Stewart island. The kids were happy to capture and focused on getting rid of rats and caught them.&nbsp;

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In New Zealand, rats are seen as harmful pests and a significant threat to natural biodiversity. Because most of the country's birds did not evolve with mammalian predators like cats, rats and other animals they tend to be highly vulnerable.&nbsp;

Over the course of three months, one five-year-old caught and killed 60 rats alone. The kids dump buckets full of rats in the schoolyard, sort them by size and hang especially remarkable specimens by their tails for measurements, a video shot by TVNZ during the competition showed, the Guardian reported.&nbsp;

The competition was organised by Emma Jenkinson, chairman of the school's trustees. She said, "Even the five-year-olds are really into the idea. They know the end goal: they want&nbsp; the kiwis back in their backyards."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/cant-resist-a-good-beat-this-study-shows-rats-cannot-either-533592">Also read |&nbsp;Can't resist moving to a good beat? A new study shows rats cannot either</a>

Each kid received a trap constructed up of previously used political billboards. One vermin slayer beams, "My trap, basically the whole thing's a layer of blood." These efforts are a part of the country's national aim of having no predators by the year 2050, which is one of the most ambitious pest eradication initiatives in the world.&nbsp;

The kids reported that they are committed to eradicating rats from the small southern island. They also competed for a variety of prizes using their deceased animals including the reward most rats caught.&nbsp;

Bella, 11, caught 64 rats and received an award from the school.&nbsp;The largest rat caught&nbsp;measured 45 centimetres in length.&nbsp;

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Are you scared of rats? Well, most of us are. But this news will shock you. Some 40 little school kids in New Zealand have managed to catch and kill over 600 rats within 100 days, in an effort to preserve the birdlife on the country's Stewart island.

Are you scared of rats? Well, most of us are. But this news will shock you. Some 40 little school kids in New Zealand have managed to catch and kill over 600 rats within 100 days, in an effort to preserve the birdlife on the country's Stewart island. The kids were happy to capture and focused on getting rid of rats and caught them. Also read | Rats ‘ate up’ 581kg marijuana worth over $73,000, cops tell Indian court In New Zealand, rats are seen as harmful pests and a significant threat to natural biodiversity. Because most of the country's birds did not evolve with mammalian predators like cats, rats and other animals they tend to be highly vulnerable. Over the course of three months, one five-year-old caught and killed 60 rats alone. The kids dump buckets full of rats in the schoolyard, sort them by size and hang especially remarkable specimens by their tails for measurements, a video shot by TVNZ during the competition showed, the Guardian reported. The competition was organised by Emma Jenkinson, chairman of the school's trustees. She said, "Even the five-year-olds are really into the idea. They know the end goal: they want the kiwis back in their backyards." Also read | Can't resist moving to a good beat? A new study shows rats cannot either Each kid received a trap constructed up of previously used political billboards. One vermin slayer beams, "My trap, basically the whole thing's a layer of blood." These efforts are a part of the country's national aim of having no predators by the year 2050, which is one of the most ambitious pest eradication initiatives in the world. The kids reported that they are committed to eradicating rats from the small southern island. They also competed for a variety of prizes using their deceased animals including the reward most rats caught. Bella, 11, caught 64 rats and received an award from the school. The largest rat caught measured 45 centimetres in length. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

New Zealand school kids as young as five trapped, killed over 600 rats in 100 days to preserve biodiversity

At least 10 people were killed and nine injured after a fire ripped through an apartment in China’s northwestern Xinjiang region. In other news, After the reported closure of Twitter's Brussels lobbying office, the European Union has expressed concern over the firm's increasingly falling staff numbers. Meanwhile, next&nbsp;month, thousands of nursing staff across Britain will go on strike for the first time in the 106-year history of the UK's nurses union. Finally, Two teenage boys were reportedly killed in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving in Houston.

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The fire broke out at a high-rise building on Thursday night in the regional capital of Urumqi, where temperatures have dropped to below freezing after dark. According to reports, it took more than three hours to douse the flames.

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This comes as a recent EU evaluation showed that the proportion of hate speech notifications examined by major social media companies within 24 hours has decreased from 90 per cent in 2020 to 81 per cent&nbsp;in 2021, and to 64 per cent&nbsp;in 2022.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-inflation-soars-to-41-year-high-of-111-uk-nurses-union-announces-its-first-strike-in-106-years-537248">As inflation soars to 41-year high of 11.1%, UK nurses union announces its first strike in 106 years</a>

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The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) union said that staff in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will go on strike on December 15 and 20. Nursing staff from Scotland will reportedly not participate.&nbsp;

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Police said that an 18-year-old boy was shot in the chest and died at the scene while the 17-year-old was shot in the neck and taken to a hospital for treatment, but he later died during his treatment.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Russia passes law banning 'LGBT propaganda', says 'no demonstration of LGBT behaviour'

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At least 10 people were killed and nine injured after a fire ripped through an apartment in China’s northwestern Xinjiang region. In other news, After the reported closure of Twitter's Brussels lobbying office, the European Union has expressed concern over the firm's increasingly falling staff numbers.

At least 10 people were killed and nine injured after a fire ripped through an apartment in China’s northwestern Xinjiang region. In other news, After the reported closure of Twitter's Brussels lobbying office, the European Union has expressed concern over the firm's increasingly falling staff numbers. Meanwhile, next month, thousands of nursing staff across Britain will go on strike for the first time in the 106-year history of the UK's nurses union. Finally, Two teenage boys were reportedly killed in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving in Houston. Click on the headlines to read more: 10 killed, nine injured after fire engulfs apartment in China’s Xinjiang region The fire broke out at a high-rise building on Thursday night in the regional capital of Urumqi, where temperatures have dropped to below freezing after dark. According to reports, it took more than three hours to douse the flames. As incidents of online hate speech go up, European Union expresses concern about Twitter layoffs This comes as a recent EU evaluation showed that the proportion of hate speech notifications examined by major social media companies within 24 hours has decreased from 90 per cent in 2020 to 81 per cent in 2021, and to 64 per cent in 2022. As inflation soars to 41-year high of 11.1%, UK nurses union announces its first strike in 106 years The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) union said that staff in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will go on strike on December 15 and 20. Nursing staff from Scotland will reportedly not participate. US: Two teenage boys shot dead while getting thanksgiving groceries from car in Houston, probe on Police said that an 18-year-old boy was shot in the chest and died at the scene while the 17-year-old was shot in the neck and taken to a hospital for treatment, but he later died during his treatment. Watch | Russia passes law banning 'LGBT propaganda', says 'no demonstration of LGBT behaviour'

Morning news brief: EU expresses concern about Twitter layoffs, double shooting in Houston, and more 

One of the world's biggest companies Amazon will see demonstrations on the day of Black Friday sales. Thousands of warehouse employees across 40 countries will hold&nbsp;protests and strike&nbsp;on the same day.&nbsp;

In a movement called "Make Amazon Pay," workers in the US, UK, India, Japan, Australia and around Europe are demanding improved pay and working conditions as the cost-of-living problem worsens.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-slow-economic-growth-mass-layoffs-at-amazon-across-teams-will-continue-till-2023-says-ceo-andy-jassy-535161">Also read |&nbsp;Amid slow economic growth, mass layoffs at Amazon across teams will continue till 2023, says CEO Andy Jassy&nbsp;</a>

Christy Hoffman, general secretary for UNI Global Union said, "It's time for the tech giant to cease their awful, unsafe practices immediately, respect the law and negotiate with the workers who want to make their jobs better," Bloomberg reported.

In France and Germany, the strike is being led by the CGT and Ver.di unions at 18 major warehouses to halt shipments from the European markets.&nbsp;

In the UK, the workers affiliated with the GMB union will stage&nbsp;protest outside several warehouses. Senior organisers from the union said that nearly 100 workers will gather to seek a salary hike from 10.50 pounds to 15 pounds.

More than 10 US cities will have protests and rallies, and there will also be one outside a Jeff Bezos-owned apartment in New York.

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As per reports, other protests are also scheduled in India and Tokyo. Bangladeshi textile workers will hold strikes in Dhaka and Chittagong.&nbsp;

The e-commerce behemoth earlier laid off nearly 10,000 workers. The firm has been struggling with employee unrest, with claims of unfair labour practises and staff activity.&nbsp;

In response, a spokesman for the company said, "While we are not perfect in any area if you objectively look at what Amazon is doing on these important matters you'll see that we do take our role and our impact very seriously." The spokesman added that the company is offering competitive wages and great benefits with its plans to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.

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One of the world's biggest companies Amazon will see demonstrations on the day of Black Friday sales. Thousands of warehouse employees across 40 countries will hold protests and strike on the same day.

One of the world's biggest companies Amazon will see demonstrations on the day of Black Friday sales. Thousands of warehouse employees across 40 countries will hold protests and strike on the same day. In a movement called "Make Amazon Pay," workers in the US, UK, India, Japan, Australia and around Europe are demanding improved pay and working conditions as the cost-of-living problem worsens. Also read | Amid slow economic growth, mass layoffs at Amazon across teams will continue till 2023, says CEO Andy Jassy Christy Hoffman, general secretary for UNI Global Union said, "It's time for the tech giant to cease their awful, unsafe practices immediately, respect the law and negotiate with the workers who want to make their jobs better," Bloomberg reported. In France and Germany, the strike is being led by the CGT and Ver.di unions at 18 major warehouses to halt shipments from the European markets. In the UK, the workers affiliated with the GMB union will stage protest outside several warehouses. Senior organisers from the union said that nearly 100 workers will gather to seek a salary hike from 10.50 pounds to 15 pounds. More than 10 US cities will have protests and rallies, and there will also be one outside a Jeff Bezos-owned apartment in New York. Also read | Amazon to shut down its online learning platform for Indian high-school students As per reports, other protests are also scheduled in India and Tokyo. Bangladeshi textile workers will hold strikes in Dhaka and Chittagong. The e-commerce behemoth earlier laid off nearly 10,000 workers. The firm has been struggling with employee unrest, with claims of unfair labour practises and staff activity. In response, a spokesman for the company said, "While we are not perfect in any area if you objectively look at what Amazon is doing on these important matters you'll see that we do take our role and our impact very seriously." The spokesman added that the company is offering competitive wages and great benefits with its plans to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

'Make Amazon Pay': Retail behemoth faces 'Black Friday' strikes in 40 countries demanding better wages

South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol issued a warning that the government might intervene to end the nationwide truckers' strike, calling it unlawful and undesirable action. As per a Reuters report,&nbsp;Yoon said on his Facebook page, "If the irresponsible denial of transport continues, the government will have no choice but to review a number of measures, including a work start order."&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-stop-the-world-will-stop-south-korean-trucker-strike-snarl-crucial-trade-routes-537032">Also read |&nbsp;‘We stop, the world will stop’: South Korean truckers’ strike to hit crucial trade routes</a>

According to South Korean legislation, the government may issue an order to force transport workers to go back to their jobs. Failure to comply is subject to a fine of up to 30 million won ($22,550) or a maximum three-year prison sentence.&nbsp;

On Thursday (Nov 24), thousands of unionised truckers began their second significant strike in less than six months in an effort to improve their working wages and conditions.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;South Korea: About 25,000 truckers go on strike, conduct 16 rallies across country | WION

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The official representatives told Reuters that there are no active talks or negotiations between the workers and the administration.&nbsp;

The 10th largest Asian country is already experiencing supply chain disruptions as a result of the strike. There are 420,000 transport employees in South Korea and leaders believed that roughly 25,000 have participated in the strike.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korean-trucker-strike-snarls-supply-chains-488159">Also read |&nbsp;&nbsp;South Korean trucker strike snarls supply chains</a>

The transport ministry claimed that on Friday nearly 2,000 protesters withdrew from the strike. On Friday (Nov 25), some 7,700 protesters took part in 164 places around the country down from 9,600 on Thursday (Nov 24).&nbsp;

Numerous unionised truckers have set up camp and are spending the night in a white tent outside the gate of the container depot in the transport hub of Uiwang, under the eyes of police even though the strike has so far been non-violent.&nbsp;

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South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol issued a warning that the government might intervene to end the nationwide truckers' strike, calling it unlawful and undesirable action.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol issued a warning that the government might intervene to end the nationwide truckers' strike, calling it unlawful and undesirable action. As per a Reuters report, Yoon said on his Facebook page, "If the irresponsible denial of transport continues, the government will have no choice but to review a number of measures, including a work start order." Also read | ‘We stop, the world will stop’: South Korean truckers’ strike to hit crucial trade routes According to South Korean legislation, the government may issue an order to force transport workers to go back to their jobs. Failure to comply is subject to a fine of up to 30 million won ($22,550) or a maximum three-year prison sentence. On Thursday (Nov 24), thousands of unionised truckers began their second significant strike in less than six months in an effort to improve their working wages and conditions. Watch | South Korea: About 25,000 truckers go on strike, conduct 16 rallies across country | WION The official representatives told Reuters that there are no active talks or negotiations between the workers and the administration. The 10th largest Asian country is already experiencing supply chain disruptions as a result of the strike. There are 420,000 transport employees in South Korea and leaders believed that roughly 25,000 have participated in the strike. Also read | South Korean trucker strike snarls supply chains The transport ministry claimed that on Friday nearly 2,000 protesters withdrew from the strike. On Friday (Nov 25), some 7,700 protesters took part in 164 places around the country down from 9,600 on Thursday (Nov 24). Numerous unionised truckers have set up camp and are spending the night in a white tent outside the gate of the container depot in the transport hub of Uiwang, under the eyes of police even though the strike has so far been non-violent. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

South Korean President Yeol warns of government ‘intervention’ as truckers’ strike continues

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