Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called Russia’s missile strike on Sumy “barbaric,” urging Western allies to act swiftly. The attack, which occurred on Palm Sunday, killed at least 32 people and injured over 80, including civilians and children. Tensions rise as Zelensky demands increased pressure on Moscow.

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<p><strong>International Youth Day 2024</strong>: International Youth Day is celebrated on 12 August every year. The day marks the achievements of the youth, alongside the challenges they face. It is a special occasion dedicated to recognising the potential and contributions of young people across the globe.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>International Youth Day 2024: History</h2>

<p>In 1965, the UN General Assembly approved the declaration of promoting peace, mutual respect, and understanding between people, amongst the youth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The United Nations declared 12 August the International Youth Day in 1999. The decision was based on a suggestion to the UN General Assembly, made by the Ministers Responsible for Youth on 17 December 1999 in Lisbon. International Youth Day was first celebrated on 12 August 2000, and since then the day has been celebrated to promote and educate the general public about the achievements and hardships faced by the youth around the globe.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>International Youth Day 2024: Theme</h2>

<p>Each year, the UN focuses on a specific theme for International Youth Day. The theme for the International Youth Day 2024 celebration is ‘From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.’&nbsp;</p>

<p>The digital age is developing and shaping the world. Digital technologies like artificial intelligence, mobile devices, and digital services, offer unique opportunities in accelerating sustainable development. Thus, they play a crucial role in the advancements of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Youth is the leading charge of digital innovations. UN mentioned on its website that challenges as digital divide persist, and there is an urgent need to enhance digital inclusion, youth are largely recognised as Digital Natives.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>International Youth Day 2024: Significance</h2>

<p>Every year, the occasion is celebrated on 12 August to highlight issues and to celebrate the achievements of the youth. Here are five points underlying the significance of the special day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>1. Recognition: The day recognises and celebrates the contribution of the youth to the global society.&nbsp;<br />
2. Dialogue: The day promotes the understanding of collaboration.&nbsp;<br />
3. Awareness: International Youth Day brings light to the issues faced by the youth.&nbsp;<br />
4. Action: It encourages initiatives that focus on youth-related challenges.&nbsp;<br />
5. Engagement: The day motivates the youth to be more responsible towards society.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>International Youth Day 2024: Celebration</h2>

<p>There are several ways to celebrate International Youth Day. The United Nations suggested various ways to celebrate this special occasion including Radio Shows discussing the contributions and hardships of youth, Exhibitions showcasing the issues faced by young people, Youth Forums allowing young people to exchange ideas with people from different cultures, and many more ways are there to celebrate the day.<br />
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International Youth Day 2024: International Youth Day is celebrated on 12 August every year. The day marks the achievements of the youth, alongside the challenges they face.

International Youth Day 2024: International Youth Day is celebrated on 12 August every year. The day marks the achievements of the youth, alongside the challenges they face. It is a special occasion dedicated to recognising the potential and contributions of young people across the globe. International Youth Day 2024: History In 1965, the UN General Assembly approved the declaration of promoting peace, mutual respect, and understanding between people, amongst the youth. The United Nations declared 12 August the International Youth Day in 1999. The decision was based on a suggestion to the UN General Assembly, made by the Ministers Responsible for Youth on 17 December 1999 in Lisbon. International Youth Day was first celebrated on 12 August 2000, and since then the day has been celebrated to promote and educate the general public about the achievements and hardships faced by the youth around the globe. International Youth Day 2024: Theme Each year, the UN focuses on a specific theme for International Youth Day. The theme for the International Youth Day 2024 celebration is ‘From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.’ The digital age is developing and shaping the world. Digital technologies like artificial intelligence, mobile devices, and digital services, offer unique opportunities in accelerating sustainable development. Thus, they play a crucial role in the advancements of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Youth is the leading charge of digital innovations. UN mentioned on its website that challenges as digital divide persist, and there is an urgent need to enhance digital inclusion, youth are largely recognised as Digital Natives. Also Read | Mars and Jupiter to get closest in this spectacular astronomical event of decade International Youth Day 2024: Significance Every year, the occasion is celebrated on 12 August to highlight issues and to celebrate the achievements of the youth. Here are five points underlying the significance of the special day. 1. Recognition: The day recognises and celebrates the contribution of the youth to the global society. 2. Dialogue: The day promotes the understanding of collaboration. 3. Awareness: International Youth Day brings light to the issues faced by the youth. 4. Action: It encourages initiatives that focus on youth-related challenges. 5. Engagement: The day motivates the youth to be more responsible towards society. International Youth Day 2024: Celebration There are several ways to celebrate International Youth Day. The United Nations suggested various ways to celebrate this special occasion including Radio Shows discussing the contributions and hardships of youth, Exhibitions showcasing the issues faced by young people, Youth Forums allowing young people to exchange ideas with people from different cultures, and many more ways are there to celebrate the day. (With inputs from agencies)

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In pics | Over 200 hot air balloons fill Mexican skies during international festival

Hot air balloon festivals are held annually in many places throughout the year, allowing hot air balloon operators to gather

Annual international hot air balloon festival

<p>In November 2022, following the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) in Egypt, over 100 leaders from nearly 200 nations signed a contentious final deal. Meanwhile, the future of fossil fuels rests on an Emirati oil chief who the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has chosen to head the upcoming COP28 climate summit in Dubai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The importance of these international treaties is reiterated time and time again when countries vow to step up their response to the climate crisis or take measures to limit global warming to 1.5 degree&nbsp;Celsius from pre-industrial levels and their carbon emissions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Every year, since 1973, World Environment Day has been celebrated by millions of people across the world, led by the UN Environment Programme. Since last year, for better or for worse, five prominent international agreements and treaties have been decided upon which&nbsp;are set to affect environment-related decision-making in the years to come.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>COP27 summit: A contentious deal</strong></h2>

<p>Last year, the UN climate conference was hosted in the Egyptian coastal city of Sharm el-Sheikh and after days of debates and talks, nearly 200 nations finally announced the historic agreement on the “loss and damage” fund from climate change and the final declaration wrapping up the weeks-long conference.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The summit had to be extended by a day in a bid to break the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cop27-un-climate-talks-extended-by-one-day-to-end-on-saturday-535390">deadlock </a>over the creation of a fund for developing countries which have been devastated by the fallout from global warming which the richer nations had previously declined to do. The COP27 cover decision or Sharm el-Sheikh Implementation Plan for the first time incorporated specific sections on forests and “nature-based solutions,” which includes steps like restoring the mangroves.&nbsp;</p>

<p>COP27 was more focused on implementation, while COP26, held in Glasgow was about target setting. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cop27-major-takeaways-from-the-un-climate-summit-reactions-from-global-leaders-535830">Key takeaways</a> from the two not legally binding papers included steps to limit greenhouse gas emissions; not cross the 1.5 degree Celsius threshold; hold businesses and institutions accountable for emissions and ensure transparency; financial aid for developing countries to lower emissions and climate-resilient development.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The goals fell short of pushing for the urgent “drastic” carbon-cutting needed to tackle global warming. “Our planet is still in the emergency room. We need to drastically reduce emissions now, and this is an issue this COP did not address,” said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/disgruntled-un-chief-antonio-guterres-calls-out-cop27-for-failing-to-meet-ambitions-535726">criticising</a> the nations.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>COP15 summit: Historic billion dollar deal to save biodiversity</strong></h2>

<p>The UN biodiversity conference&nbsp;COP15 took place in December amid intense pressure where at least 190 countries agreed to raise $200 billion by the end of the decade to protect land and marine areas as well as save biodiversity in the developing world after it was dubbed as the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cop15-summit-rich-countries-oppose-creation-of-10bn-biodiversity-fund-542946">“last chance”</a> to address the issue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The draft, 30 by 30, agreed upon in Montreal, Canada had four broad goals and 22 targets which committed to protecting 30 per cent of land and water which are considered pillars of biodiversity by 2030. Prior to this, only 17 per cent of terrestrial and 10 per cent of marine areas were protected.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the summit, finance was one of the most contentious issues after some&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/countries-sign-historic-deal-at-cop-15-commit-billions-by-2030-to-save-biodiversity-544511">70 delegates</a> from African, South American and Asian countries staged a walkout and did not return for hours. The deal also accounted for the rights of Indigenous peoples and reaffirmed that they will have a voice in decision-making, a move which was praised by many.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>UN High Seas Treaty approved after over a decade</strong></h2>

<p>Over 15 years of discussions and five rounds of protracted UN-led discussions later, more than 100 countries, in March, signed the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-un-ocean-treaty-talks-resume-why-the-deal-to-protect-the-worlds-oceans-is-so-important-564112">legally binding pact</a> to protect and manage nearly two-thirds of the world’s oceans that lie beyond countries’ Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ), known as the high seas. Notably, the high seas make up more than 60 per cent of the world’s oceans and almost half of the planet’s surface but receive little to no attention since there are no borders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/15-years-of-discussions-later-the-ship-has-reached-the-shore-nations-bag-global-treaty-to-protect-high-seas-568720">long-awaited</a> treaty will work to reverse marine biodiversity losses and ensure sustainable development. The discussions ran as long as they did due to the economic interests which included developing nations wanting larger shares of the so-called "blue economy"&nbsp;and an agreement on the sharing of “marine genetic resources”.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Deep sea mining might begin with no regulations</strong></h2>

<p>In March, the UN associated, 167-nation body, International Seabed Authority (ISA) convened in Kingston, Jamaica to negotiate on creating a legally binding document which would set the rules for how deep sea mining would be regulated in the high seas. As the discussions began, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-row-erupts-amid-talks-to-regulate-seabed-mining-heres-what-happened-574488">ISA chief</a> was criticised by diplomats who claimed that he has been pushing them to accelerate the process of beginning deep-sea mining.<br />
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The ISA&nbsp;recently faced pressure from the tiny Pacific nation, Nauru, which triggered a clause in 2021 that would allow it to demand the adoption of the rules which are still being negotiated within two years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The decision to allow permit applications by July 9 came by the end of March after the ISA’s governing council formulated a draft decision due to the triggered clause. As per a document seen by Reuters, the council plans to meet virtually before July to debate if the approval of these permits can be delayed.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>UN to deal with world’s plastic problem</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Last month, a UN committee met to negotiate a landmark legally binding global plastics treaty in Paris which would ideally end global plastic pollution. The debate was about whether the countries should limit the production of more plastics or recycle plastic waste, with the plastic-producing and oil and gas companies supporting the latter and environmental groups in favour of the former.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the end of the recently concluded <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-plastic-recycling-in-focus-as-countries-meet-in-paris-for-treaty-talks-598037">second meeting</a> in France, the decision to come up with a “zero-draft” by the end of November came at the 11th hour ahead of a third round of talks in Nairobi after some reported “nit-picking” and “delaying tactics” by countries, said the French foreign minister</p>

<h2><strong>COP28 summit: The way forward?</strong></h2>

<p>It has been a year of historic decision-making and passing contentious deals involving hundreds of countries across the world. So what’s next? The next COP meeting is already garnering criticism and has come under scrutiny after its host UAE selected Sultan al-Jaber, head of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, to lead the upcoming climate summit.</p>

<p>As per AFP, while Al-Jaber favours the rapid development of renewable energy he has also supposedly focused more on the use of controversial technologies to capture carbon dioxide as opposed to reducing emissions by limiting fossil fuels. The COP28 climate summit is set to take place in December.&nbsp;</p>

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In November 2022, following the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) in Egypt, over 100 leaders from nearly 200 nations signed a contentious final deal.

In November 2022, following the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) in Egypt, over 100 leaders from nearly 200 nations signed a contentious final deal. Meanwhile, the future of fossil fuels rests on an Emirati oil chief who the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has chosen to head the upcoming COP28 climate summit in Dubai. The importance of these international treaties is reiterated time and time again when countries vow to step up their response to the climate crisis or take measures to limit global warming to 1.5 degree Celsius from pre-industrial levels and their carbon emissions. Every year, since 1973, World Environment Day has been celebrated by millions of people across the world, led by the UN Environment Programme. Since last year, for better or for worse, five prominent international agreements and treaties have been decided upon which are set to affect environment-related decision-making in the years to come. COP27 summit: A contentious deal Last year, the UN climate conference was hosted in the Egyptian coastal city of Sharm el-Sheikh and after days of debates and talks, nearly 200 nations finally announced the historic agreement on the “loss and damage” fund from climate change and the final declaration wrapping up the weeks-long conference. The summit had to be extended by a day in a bid to break the deadlock over the creation of a fund for developing countries which have been devastated by the fallout from global warming which the richer nations had previously declined to do. The COP27 cover decision or Sharm el-Sheikh Implementation Plan for the first time incorporated specific sections on forests and “nature-based solutions,” which includes steps like restoring the mangroves. COP27 was more focused on implementation, while COP26, held in Glasgow was about target setting. Key takeaways from the two not legally binding papers included steps to limit greenhouse gas emissions; not cross the 1.5 degree Celsius threshold; hold businesses and institutions accountable for emissions and ensure transparency; financial aid for developing countries to lower emissions and climate-resilient development. The goals fell short of pushing for the urgent “drastic” carbon-cutting needed to tackle global warming. “Our planet is still in the emergency room. We need to drastically reduce emissions now, and this is an issue this COP did not address,” said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, criticising the nations. COP15 summit: Historic billion dollar deal to save biodiversity The UN biodiversity conference COP15 took place in December amid intense pressure where at least 190 countries agreed to raise $200 billion by the end of the decade to protect land and marine areas as well as save biodiversity in the developing world after it was dubbed as the “last chance” to address the issue. The draft, 30 by 30, agreed upon in Montreal, Canada had four broad goals and 22 targets which committed to protecting 30 per cent of land and water which are considered pillars of biodiversity by 2030. Prior to this, only 17 per cent of terrestrial and 10 per cent of marine areas were protected. During the summit, finance was one of the most contentious issues after some 70 delegates from African, South American and Asian countries staged a walkout and did not return for hours. The deal also accounted for the rights of Indigenous peoples and reaffirmed that they will have a voice in decision-making, a move which was praised by many. UN High Seas Treaty approved after over a decade Over 15 years of discussions and five rounds of protracted UN-led discussions later, more than 100 countries, in March, signed the legally binding pact to protect and manage nearly two-thirds of the world’s oceans that lie beyond countries’ Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ), known as the high seas. Notably, the high seas make up more than 60 per cent of the world’s oceans and almost half of the planet’s surface but receive little to no attention since there are no borders. The long-awaited treaty will work to reverse marine biodiversity losses and ensure sustainable development. The discussions ran as long as they did due to the economic interests which included developing nations wanting larger shares of the so-called "blue economy" and an agreement on the sharing of “marine genetic resources”. Deep sea mining might begin with no regulations In March, the UN associated, 167-nation body, International Seabed Authority (ISA) convened in Kingston, Jamaica to negotiate on creating a legally binding document which would set the rules for how deep sea mining would be regulated in the high seas. As the discussions began, the ISA chief was criticised by diplomats who claimed that he has been pushing them to accelerate the process of beginning deep-sea mining. The ISA recently faced pressure from the tiny Pacific nation, Nauru, which triggered a clause in 2021 that would allow it to demand the adoption of the rules which are still being negotiated within two years. The decision to allow permit applications by July 9 came by the end of March after the ISA’s governing council formulated a draft decision due to the triggered clause. As per a document seen by Reuters, the council plans to meet virtually before July to debate if the approval of these permits can be delayed. UN to deal with world’s plastic problem Last month, a UN committee met to negotiate a landmark legally binding global plastics treaty in Paris which would ideally end global plastic pollution. The debate was about whether the countries should limit the production of more plastics or recycle plastic waste, with the plastic-producing and oil and gas companies supporting the latter and environmental groups in favour of the former. At the end of the recently concluded second meeting in France, the decision to come up with a “zero-draft” by the end of November came at the 11th hour ahead of a third round of talks in Nairobi after some reported “nit-picking” and “delaying tactics” by countries, said the French foreign minister COP28 summit: The way forward? It has been a year of historic decision-making and passing contentious deals involving hundreds of countries across the world. So what’s next? The next COP meeting is already garnering criticism and has come under scrutiny after its host UAE selected Sultan al-Jaber, head of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, to lead the upcoming climate summit. As per AFP, while Al-Jaber favours the rapid development of renewable energy he has also supposedly focused more on the use of controversial technologies to capture carbon dioxide as opposed to reducing emissions by limiting fossil fuels. The COP28 climate summit is set to take place in December. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuid27IkNeH5XKaF" /><meta charset="utf-8" />Indians using credit cards for international transactions should be ready for paying more taxes. A notification issued by India’s Ministry of Finance has now brought international credit card transactions under the Reserve Bank of India’s liberalised remittance scheme (LRS).&nbsp;</p>

<p>This has paved the way for the government to levy 20 per cent TCS (Tax Collection at Source) on credit card usage outside India. It must be noted that only debit cards, forex cards, and bank transfers were included in the LRS limit earlier.</p>

<h2><strong>What are the new credit card rules?</strong></h2>

<p>According to the notification released by the government in consultation with the RBI, Rule 7 of the Foreign Exchange Management (Current Account Transactions) Rules, 2000, has been omitted, which effectively brings the usage of credit cards outside India, or for international transactions under LRS.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After this change, a TCS levy of 5 per cent will come into effect immediately till July 1. And after 1 July, international credit transactions will start attracting 20 per cent TCS.</p>

<h2><strong>How will the new credit card scheme affect people?</strong></h2>

<p>Let’s understand it with the help of an example. Suppose, a person named “X” goes on a vacation to Maldives, and spends INR 200,000 there using his Indian credit card. Now, the credit card company will generate a bill of a total INR 240,000 on behalf of X and will pay 40,000 rupees (20 per cent of the total amount spent) towards TCS. Later, X can claim the TCS worth 40,000 rupees while filing his income tax return.</p>

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<p>Experts say that the new rule could increase the financial obligation of Indian travellers going abroad. Rikant Pittie, Co-Founder, EaseMyTrip, said, “It is essential for Indian travellers to factor in this additional financial obligation while making payments for overseas travel which may increase the overall expenditure for their trip. However, travellers can claim TCS credit while filing their tax return, which means that the net impact on their travel costs will not change."</p>

<h2><strong>Government facing backlash</strong></h2>

<p>While some believe that the new credit card rules will discourage tax evasion and encourage compliance, people on social media are criticising the move. Some said it will have ramifications from the perspective of ease of doing business.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Twitter user named Ajay Rotti tagged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while saying that the 20 per cent TCS was “too high.” He said, “And 20 per cent&nbsp;is too high notwithstanding all that I have said above. It is clearly a provision that needs a rethink. The proposal to introduce it needs to be dropped. Overseas payments can't go unnoticed. Agreed. But please don't throw the baby with the bath water.”</p>

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Indians using credit cards for international transactions should be ready for paying more taxes. A notification issued by India’s Ministry of Finance has now brought international credit card transactions under the Reserve Bank of India’s liberalised remittance scheme (LRS).

Indians using credit cards for international transactions should be ready for paying more taxes. A notification issued by India’s Ministry of Finance has now brought international credit card transactions under the Reserve Bank of India’s liberalised remittance scheme (LRS). This has paved the way for the government to levy 20 per cent TCS (Tax Collection at Source) on credit card usage outside India. It must be noted that only debit cards, forex cards, and bank transfers were included in the LRS limit earlier. What are the new credit card rules? According to the notification released by the government in consultation with the RBI, Rule 7 of the Foreign Exchange Management (Current Account Transactions) Rules, 2000, has been omitted, which effectively brings the usage of credit cards outside India, or for international transactions under LRS. Watch: Exclusive: Pak finance minister speaks on trade with India, says will look into options × After this change, a TCS levy of 5 per cent will come into effect immediately till July 1. And after 1 July, international credit transactions will start attracting 20 per cent TCS. How will the new credit card scheme affect people? Let’s understand it with the help of an example. Suppose, a person named “X” goes on a vacation to Maldives, and spends INR 200,000 there using his Indian credit card. Now, the credit card company will generate a bill of a total INR 240,000 on behalf of X and will pay 40,000 rupees (20 per cent of the total amount spent) towards TCS. Later, X can claim the TCS worth 40,000 rupees while filing his income tax return. Also Read | Nearly $1 trillion & counting: US households are drowning in credit card debt Experts say that the new rule could increase the financial obligation of Indian travellers going abroad. Rikant Pittie, Co-Founder, EaseMyTrip, said, “It is essential for Indian travellers to factor in this additional financial obligation while making payments for overseas travel which may increase the overall expenditure for their trip. However, travellers can claim TCS credit while filing their tax return, which means that the net impact on their travel costs will not change." Government facing backlash While some believe that the new credit card rules will discourage tax evasion and encourage compliance, people on social media are criticising the move. Some said it will have ramifications from the perspective of ease of doing business. A Twitter user named Ajay Rotti tagged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while saying that the 20 per cent TCS was “too high.” He said, “And 20 per cent is too high notwithstanding all that I have said above. It is clearly a provision that needs a rethink. The proposal to introduce it needs to be dropped. Overseas payments can't go unnoticed. Agreed. But please don't throw the baby with the bath water.”

New credit card rule in India: International transactions to attract 20 per cent tax, govt faces pushback 

<p>Chinese authorities approved 44 new international video game titles on Wednesday, the first to be permitted to reach the market since a sector-wide campaign to curb the gaming habits of children ravaged the market last year. As part of a broad campaign against major digital firms, Beijing took action against the nation's thriving gaming industry last August, imposing a limit on the amount of time kids may spend playing video games.</p>

<p>Additionally, fresh title approvals were put on hold by officials for a nine-month period until April, but since then, more domestic titles have been authorised.</p>

<p>The National Press and Publication Administration, China's gaming authority, reported on Wednesday that it had authorised 44 new imported games in December, including Pokemon Unite from Nintendo.</p>

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<p>Separately, 84 additional domestic titles were authorised. The organisation typically authorises a few batches of foreign titles&nbsp;each year. In June 2021, the final approvals for international video games were handed out.</p>

<p>Tencent, a Chinese digital giant, received its first video game licence in 18 months earlier this month, breaking a dry period that had threatened to undermine its position as the leading game developer worldwide.</p>

<p>According to a survey released on Wednesday by the Chinese gaming consultant Gamma Data, the video game market in China fell by more than 19 per cent&nbsp;in November over the same month last year.</p>

<p>Although games are still regulated for politically inappropriate themes, the permission signifies an easing of China's stringent stance towards internet businesses.</p>

<p>In order to comply with government demands, hundreds of game developers made commitments to remove "politically damaging" information from their creations and impose restrictions on users under the age of 18.</p>

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<p>Players under the age of 18 are permitted to play for a maximum of three hours per week under restrictions that were first established last year.</p>

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Chinese authorities approved 44 new international video game titles on Wednesday, the first to be permitted to reach the market since a sector-wide campaign to curb the gaming habits of children ravaged the market last year.

Chinese authorities approved 44 new international video game titles on Wednesday, the first to be permitted to reach the market since a sector-wide campaign to curb the gaming habits of children ravaged the market last year. As part of a broad campaign against major digital firms, Beijing took action against the nation's thriving gaming industry last August, imposing a limit on the amount of time kids may spend playing video games. Additionally, fresh title approvals were put on hold by officials for a nine-month period until April, but since then, more domestic titles have been authorised. The National Press and Publication Administration, China's gaming authority, reported on Wednesday that it had authorised 44 new imported games in December, including Pokemon Unite from Nintendo. Also read | China's funeral homes, hospitals overwhelmed even as official Covid figures remain low Separately, 84 additional domestic titles were authorised. The organisation typically authorises a few batches of foreign titles each year. In June 2021, the final approvals for international video games were handed out. Tencent, a Chinese digital giant, received its first video game licence in 18 months earlier this month, breaking a dry period that had threatened to undermine its position as the leading game developer worldwide. According to a survey released on Wednesday by the Chinese gaming consultant Gamma Data, the video game market in China fell by more than 19 per cent in November over the same month last year. Although games are still regulated for politically inappropriate themes, the permission signifies an easing of China's stringent stance towards internet businesses. In order to comply with government demands, hundreds of game developers made commitments to remove "politically damaging" information from their creations and impose restrictions on users under the age of 18. Also watch | Pakistan: Over 20 people arrested in Gwadar over Anti-China protest Players under the age of 18 are permitted to play for a maximum of three hours per week under restrictions that were first established last year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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South Korea, Japan and the United States are set to coordinate sanctions and close gaps in the international sanctions against North Korea. Watch this video to know more.

South Korea, U.S. and Japan to coordinate sanctions on North Korea

In Syria, after more than a decade of civil war, the narcotics business had taken place to thrive in the country already struggling. The Captagon drug has turned Syria into the world's latest narco state. Watch this video to know more.

How Captagon is turning Syria into a 'narco-state'?

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing a possible impeachment threat over the "Farmgate" scandal. In the latest update, Ramaphosa delayed a scheduled appearance in parliament to answer questions from lawmakers. Watch this video to know more.

‘Farmgate’ Corruption Scandal: Ramaphosa delays parliament appearance

<p>In the latest, powerful explosions shook the area around Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on Saturday evening and again on Sunday morning, the UN&nbsp;said, abruptly ending a period of relative calm at the facility. The COP27 summit finally agreed to establish a climate fund, but not all global leaders are happy with the outcome of the&nbsp;climate summit. In South Asia, Nepal held provincial and national elections that witnessed millans of millions who came out to vote amid political and economic instability in the country. Separately, all eyes have been on FIFA world cup 2022 and we get you all the details.</p>

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In the latest, powerful explosions shook the area around Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on Saturday evening and again on Sunday morning, the UN said, abruptly ending a period of relative calm at the facility.

In the latest, powerful explosions shook the area around Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on Saturday evening and again on Sunday morning, the UN said, abruptly ending a period of relative calm at the facility. The COP27 summit finally agreed to establish a climate fund, but not all global leaders are happy with the outcome of the climate summit. In South Asia, Nepal held provincial and national elections that witnessed millans of millions who came out to vote amid political and economic instability in the country. Separately, all eyes have been on FIFA world cup 2022 and we get you all the details. Click on the headlines to read more. Explosions at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Russia and Ukraine trade blame; IAEA condemns shelling Powerful explosions took place at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant on Sunday (November 20). Both Russia and Ukraine have traded blame saying the other side shelled the power plant. The Ukrainian nuclear plant is currently under Russian control. Kyiv "does not stop its provocations aiming at creating the threat of a man-made catastrophe at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant", said Russian army in a statement, as per AFP. COP27: Major takeaways from the UN climate summit; reactions from global leaders Nations reached a controversial final agreement at the COP27 climate summit early on Sunday (November 20) that creates a fund to help poor countries affected by climate catastrophes but does not intensify efforts to cut the emissions that cause them. The Egyptian COP27 chair made the final agreement's text public and called a plenary meeting to quickly ratify it following challenging negotiations that lasted all night. Türkiye launches air raids against outlawed Kurdish militants in Syria and Iraq Türkiye launched Operation Claw-Sword air raids against outlawed Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria on Sunday, almost a week after a deadly blast in central Istanbul, the defence minister said. “We are starting Operation Claw-Sword from now on,” said Türkiye's defence minister Hulusi Akar as per an AFP report. A defence ministry statement said he directed the offensive from the air force operations centre with top commanders, before the planes left their bases to hit the targets. Russia: Shivulech volcano shows 'extremely high' activity; may erupt soon, according to scientists The Shiveluch volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula in the Russian Far East has increased its activity and is now in danger of erupting violently, according to the Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team on Sunday. "A growth of the lava dome continues, a strong fumaroles activity, an incandescence of the lava dome, explosions, and hot avalanches accompanies this process," the observatory said on its website. Nepal votes in twin elections amid economic and political instability; counting to start tonight The second round of elections will be held since the dreadful Maoist insurgency in Nepal came to an end in 2015 with the adoption of a new constitution. The country's monarchy was abolished in 2006 after the civil war, which had cost more than 17,000 lives and brought the erstwhile rebels into the government, came to an end. Since then, the Congress and a separate communist party have taken turns in power thanks to various coalitions between the former rebels and these groups. Donald Trump and Saudi company collaborate on Oman golf project The Dar Al Arkan Global Company deal, which involves a division of the Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Company, comes at a time of increased hostilities between the Saudi government and the US administration of US President Joe Biden, who has a less cordial relationship with Saudi leaders than the previous administration of Donald Trump did. The project includes "Trump residential villas, a hotel, and a golf course", according to the filing, adding that it will be "developed over 10 years on an area of 3.5 million square meters". WATCH | North Korea fires ballistic missile again, APEC leaders condemn test WATCH | FIFA World Cup 2022: All you need to know about the Qatar extravaganza WATCH | Exclusive: Former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Ajith Nivard Cabraal speaks to WION

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<p>The union territories of Jammu and Kashmir will be hosting the 2023 meetings of the G20 summit.&nbsp;This influential grouping brings together the world's major economies, with the government on Thursday setting up a five-member high-level committee for overall coordination, as reported by PTI.&nbsp;The summit is likely to be held in January 2023.</p>

<p>This will be the first major international summit in Jammu and Kashmir after the erstwhile state's special status guaranteed under Article 370 of the Constitution was withdrawn and divided into two union territories in August 2019.</p>

<p>The Political parties in the Kashmir Valley have welcomed the step. '' The G20 summit is not only a proud moment for the union territory but for the whole country. It used to happen in foreign countries and now happening here. It is a great thing. They discuss the business plans and all strong nations like France, Britain and Germany are a part of it. They plan a roadmap for the future and it's a proud moment for Jammu and Kashmir. The PM has been working on the development of Jammu and Kashmir and this&nbsp;proves it. After the abrogation of article 370, this summit being held here is something no one would have dreamt of, there is a change on the ground in the valley, '' said Altaf Thakur, state spokesperson, Bharatiya Janata Party.</p>

<p>Some leaders also congratulated the state and central government for managing to host this summit in the union territory. ''It's great news. We welcome this, holding a summit here will give Jammu and Kashmir a push for peace. This also shows that peace is returning to the valley. We appreciate it and it's the hard work of the Delhi government as well as the state government. '' G M Shaheen, state president,&nbsp;Janata Dal (United).</p>

<p>In September last year, Union Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal was appointed India's Sherpa for the G20. The Ministry of External Affairs had said that India will hold the G20 presidency from December 1, 2022, and will convene the G20 leaders' summit in 2023 for the first time.</p>

<p>According to an official order issued on Thursday, the Union Territory's housing and urban development department principal secretary will be the chairman of the committee which was formed in response to a June 4 communication from the Ministry of External Affairs.</p>

<p>"Sanction is hereby accorded to the constitution of a committee? for overall coordination of G20 meetings to be held in the Union Territory of J&amp;K," the order issued by Principal Secretary, General Administration Department, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi said, as reported by PTI.</p>

<p>The members of the committee include Commissioner Secretary (Transport), Administrative Secretary (Tourism), Administrative Secretary (Hospitality and Protocol) and Administrative Secretary (Culture).</p>

<p>"Further, principal secretary to the government, housing and urban development department is also nominated as UT level nodal officer to coordinate the arrangements for G-20 meetings in the Union Territory of J&amp;K," the order said.</p>

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<p>Prime Minister Modi has led India's representation at G20 summits since 2014. India has been a member of the G20 since its inception in 1999. According to the MEA, India will be part of the G20 Troika (preceding, current, and incoming G20 Presidencies) from December 1, 2021, till November 30, 2024.</p>

<p>The G20 brings together 19 of the world's leading economies and the European Union, with its members accounting for more than 80 per cent of global GDP, 75 per cent of global trade and 60 per cent of the worldwide population, according to the MEA.</p>

<p>The G20 member nations are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States.</p>

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The union territories of Jammu and Kashmir will be hosting the 2023 meetings of the G20 summit. This influential grouping brings together the world's major economies, with the government on Thursday setting up a five-member high-level committee for overall coordination, as reported by PTI.

The union territories of Jammu and Kashmir will be hosting the 2023 meetings of the G20 summit. This influential grouping brings together the world's major economies, with the government on Thursday setting up a five-member high-level committee for overall coordination, as reported by PTI. The summit is likely to be held in January 2023. This will be the first major international summit in Jammu and Kashmir after the erstwhile state's special status guaranteed under Article 370 of the Constitution was withdrawn and divided into two union territories in August 2019. The Political parties in the Kashmir Valley have welcomed the step. '' The G20 summit is not only a proud moment for the union territory but for the whole country. It used to happen in foreign countries and now happening here. It is a great thing. They discuss the business plans and all strong nations like France, Britain and Germany are a part of it. They plan a roadmap for the future and it's a proud moment for Jammu and Kashmir. The PM has been working on the development of Jammu and Kashmir and this proves it. After the abrogation of article 370, this summit being held here is something no one would have dreamt of, there is a change on the ground in the valley, '' said Altaf Thakur, state spokesperson, Bharatiya Janata Party. Some leaders also congratulated the state and central government for managing to host this summit in the union territory. ''It's great news. We welcome this, holding a summit here will give Jammu and Kashmir a push for peace. This also shows that peace is returning to the valley. We appreciate it and it's the hard work of the Delhi government as well as the state government. '' G M Shaheen, state president, Janata Dal (United). In September last year, Union Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal was appointed India's Sherpa for the G20. The Ministry of External Affairs had said that India will hold the G20 presidency from December 1, 2022, and will convene the G20 leaders' summit in 2023 for the first time. According to an official order issued on Thursday, the Union Territory's housing and urban development department principal secretary will be the chairman of the committee which was formed in response to a June 4 communication from the Ministry of External Affairs. "Sanction is hereby accorded to the constitution of a committee? for overall coordination of G20 meetings to be held in the Union Territory of J&K," the order issued by Principal Secretary, General Administration Department, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi said, as reported by PTI. The members of the committee include Commissioner Secretary (Transport), Administrative Secretary (Tourism), Administrative Secretary (Hospitality and Protocol) and Administrative Secretary (Culture). "Further, principal secretary to the government, housing and urban development department is also nominated as UT level nodal officer to coordinate the arrangements for G-20 meetings in the Union Territory of J&K," the order said. Also Read: Former French journalist becomes Orthodox rabbi in Israel Prime Minister Modi has led India's representation at G20 summits since 2014. India has been a member of the G20 since its inception in 1999. According to the MEA, India will be part of the G20 Troika (preceding, current, and incoming G20 Presidencies) from December 1, 2021, till November 30, 2024. The G20 brings together 19 of the world's leading economies and the European Union, with its members accounting for more than 80 per cent of global GDP, 75 per cent of global trade and 60 per cent of the worldwide population, according to the MEA. The G20 member nations are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Football legend Pele congratulated Saudi Arabia's women's national team as they marked their international debut with a 2-0 win over Seychelles on Sunday.</p>

<p>On a historic day, Al Bandari Mubarak scored Saudi Arabia's first-ever international goal in the 14th minute with Maryam Al Tamimi then converting from the penalty spot four minutes into the second half to clinch the win at the National Football Stadium in Male, Maldives.</p>

<p>In a match that was widely awaited, legendary Brazilian footballer Pele was among those who hailed Saudi Arabia's international debut.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I want to congratulate the <a href="https://twitter.com/saudiFF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@saudiFF</a> and their Women's National Football Team for their first ever official <a href="https://twitter.com/FIFAcom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FIFAcom</a> match. Today is a historic day not only for you, but for everyone who loves football. <a href="https://twitter.com/AbdulazizTF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@abdulazizTF</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Yalmisehal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@yalmisehal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AdwaAlArifi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adwaalarifi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ialkassim?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ialkassim</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LamiaBahaian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lamiabahaian</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/saff_wfd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Saff_wfd</a> <a href="https://t.co/hvpIshVwkL">pic.twitter.com/hvpIshVwkL</a></p>
— Pelé (@Pele) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pele/status/1495468212061937664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>"I want to congratulate the [Saudi Arabian Football Federation] and their Women's National Football Team for their first-ever official [FIFA] match," wrote three-time FIFA World Cup winner Pele on Twitter.</p>

<p>"Today is a historic day not only for you, but for everyone who loves football," he added.</p>

<p>The formation of the Saudi Arabia women's national team followed the conclusion of the first edition of the Saudi Women's League in 2021 which saw the participation of eight clubs who qualified to the topflight after competing in the regional league.</p>

<p>Saudi Arabia will face hosts Maldives on Thursday in the next step of their exciting journey.</p>


Football legend Pele congratulated Saudi Arabia's women's national team as they marked their international debut with a 2-0 win over Seychelles on Sunday. On a historic day, Al Bandari Mubarak scored Saudi Arabia's first-ever international goal in the 14th minute with Maryam Al Tamimi then converting from the penalty spot four minutes into the second half to clinch the win at the National Football Stadium in Male, Maldives.

Football legend Pele congratulated Saudi Arabia's women's national team as they marked their international debut with a 2-0 win over Seychelles on Sunday. On a historic day, Al Bandari Mubarak scored Saudi Arabia's first-ever international goal in the 14th minute with Maryam Al Tamimi then converting from the penalty spot four minutes into the second half to clinch the win at the National Football Stadium in Male, Maldives. In a match that was widely awaited, legendary Brazilian footballer Pele was among those who hailed Saudi Arabia's international debut. ALSO READ: Manchester City's stumble against Tottenham Hotspur might pave way for another epic title duel I want to congratulate the @saudiFF and their Women's National Football Team for their first ever official @FIFAcom match. Today is a historic day not only for you, but for everyone who loves football. @abdulazizTF @yalmisehal @adwaalarifi @ialkassim @lamiabahaian @Saff_wfd pic.twitter.com/hvpIshVwkL — Pelé (@Pele) February 20, 2022 × "I want to congratulate the [Saudi Arabian Football Federation] and their Women's National Football Team for their first-ever official [FIFA] match," wrote three-time FIFA World Cup winner Pele on Twitter. "Today is a historic day not only for you, but for everyone who loves football," he added. The formation of the Saudi Arabia women's national team followed the conclusion of the first edition of the Saudi Women's League in 2021 which saw the participation of eight clubs who qualified to the topflight after competing in the regional league. Saudi Arabia will face hosts Maldives on Thursday in the next step of their exciting journey.

Legendary footballer Pele reacts after Saudi Arabia women's team win debut international match

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