Just hours after Pakistan's PML-N-led government announced the early closure of malls, markets and wedding halls to save energy, shopkeepers have resoundingly rejected the move.&nbsp;

Slamming the decision as "unilateral" and "counter-offensive" trader organisations in the country asked the government to reconsider.

Watch |&nbsp;Pakistan PM asks govt departments to reduce energy consumptions by 30%

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The All Pakistan Restaurant Association urged the ruling government to reconsider and let restaurants stay open till midnight.

On the other hand, talking to Geo News, &nbsp;Ajmal Baloch the president of All-Pakistan Anjuman Tajiran (APAT) declared that contrary to the National Energy Conservation Plan asking shops to be closed at 8:30 pm, they will stay open till 10 pm, while restaurants will remain open until 11 pm.

Baloch "suggested" that government officials should stop the use of air conditioners and heaters in their offices and that protocols and allowances given to them should be halted. He also proposed that as a means to save electricity street lights should be switched on post 10 pm and that the excessive use of electricity on national highways should be curbed.

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As per reports the business community claims that the decision was reached unilaterally despite previous meetings in which the participating stakeholders had agreed that markets and malls should be allowed to remain open until 9-10 pm, while restaurants and wedding halls should be allowed to operate until 11-12 pm.

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On Tuesday the Pakistan government announced the energy conservation plan that enforces market closure at 8:30 pm, while wedding halls are slated to be shut at 10 pm. Reportedly all department of the federal government has also been asked to reduce electricity usage by 30 per cent.

Announcing the decision Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said "The cabinet, on the recommendation of the power division, has allowed enforcing the energy-saving plan which will be applied to the entire country."

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Just hours after Pakistan's PML-N-led government announced the early closure of malls, markets and wedding halls to save energy, shopkeepers have resoundingly rejected the move.

Just hours after Pakistan's PML-N-led government announced the early closure of malls, markets and wedding halls to save energy, shopkeepers have resoundingly rejected the move. Slamming the decision as "unilateral" and "counter-offensive" trader organisations in the country asked the government to reconsider. Watch | Pakistan PM asks govt departments to reduce energy consumptions by 30% The All Pakistan Restaurant Association urged the ruling government to reconsider and let restaurants stay open till midnight. On the other hand, talking to Geo News, Ajmal Baloch the president of All-Pakistan Anjuman Tajiran (APAT) declared that contrary to the National Energy Conservation Plan asking shops to be closed at 8:30 pm, they will stay open till 10 pm, while restaurants will remain open until 11 pm. Baloch "suggested" that government officials should stop the use of air conditioners and heaters in their offices and that protocols and allowances given to them should be halted. He also proposed that as a means to save electricity street lights should be switched on post 10 pm and that the excessive use of electricity on national highways should be curbed. Also read | Pakistan to close wedding halls, malls early; stop production of bulbs, fans to save money As per reports the business community claims that the decision was reached unilaterally despite previous meetings in which the participating stakeholders had agreed that markets and malls should be allowed to remain open until 9-10 pm, while restaurants and wedding halls should be allowed to operate until 11-12 pm. Also read | Taliban 'unable or unwilling’ to fulfil commitments, Pakistan has right to defend itself: US On Tuesday the Pakistan government announced the energy conservation plan that enforces market closure at 8:30 pm, while wedding halls are slated to be shut at 10 pm. Reportedly all department of the federal government has also been asked to reduce electricity usage by 30 per cent. Announcing the decision Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said "The cabinet, on the recommendation of the power division, has allowed enforcing the energy-saving plan which will be applied to the entire country." (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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California weather forecasters have warned that some 'brutal' weather may be bearing down on the state. They've indicated a high possibility of torrential rain and flooding which may turn deadly this time.&nbsp;This comes after the western region of the US witnessed a series of storms that lashed the coasts, resulting in near-record rain in some areas.&nbsp;

The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned that a huge system is all set to roll in from the Pacific Ocean over Wednesday and Thursday that most experts have seen in a while causing severe impacts like flooding, roads washing out, collapsing trees, power outages and whatnot, AFP reported.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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"This is truly a brutal system that we are looking at and needs to be taken seriously," it said.&nbsp;

Some parts of northern California already witnessed a brutal storm on New Year's Eve, that caused power outages and roadways to flood. According to officials, at least one individual died after getting trapped in a submerged car.&nbsp;

San Francisco recorded the second wettest day on December 31 after recording almost 5.5 inches of rain.&nbsp;

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The NWS warned that the light rain is expected to turn heavy. In a tweet, NWS said, "A strong storm system &amp; atmospheric river will bring widespread moderate to heavy rainfall &amp; strong winds to the region from Wed-Thurs. This will increase the threat for widespread flooding and wind damage across the Bay Area &amp; Central Coast."

The weather agency warned people living in the area to "go bag" ready so that they can evacuate quickly in case of emergency.&nbsp;

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California weather forecasters have warned that some 'brutal' weather may be bearing down on the state. They've indicated a high possibility of torrential rain and flooding which may turn deadly this time.

California weather forecasters have warned that some 'brutal' weather may be bearing down on the state. They've indicated a high possibility of torrential rain and flooding which may turn deadly this time. This comes after the western region of the US witnessed a series of storms that lashed the coasts, resulting in near-record rain in some areas. The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned that a huge system is all set to roll in from the Pacific Ocean over Wednesday and Thursday that most experts have seen in a while causing severe impacts like flooding, roads washing out, collapsing trees, power outages and whatnot, AFP reported. Also read | US winter storm death toll rises to 61 as bad weather drags on "This is truly a brutal system that we are looking at and needs to be taken seriously," it said. Some parts of northern California already witnessed a brutal storm on New Year's Eve, that caused power outages and roadways to flood. According to officials, at least one individual died after getting trapped in a submerged car. San Francisco recorded the second wettest day on December 31 after recording almost 5.5 inches of rain. Also read | US Weather: What is Bomb cyclone? Does it explode? The NWS warned that the light rain is expected to turn heavy. In a tweet, NWS said, "A strong storm system & atmospheric river will bring widespread moderate to heavy rainfall & strong winds to the region from Wed-Thurs. This will increase the threat for widespread flooding and wind damage across the Bay Area & Central Coast." The weather agency warned people living in the area to "go bag" ready so that they can evacuate quickly in case of emergency. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

US: In grim forecast, weather experts warn of brutal, possibly ‘deadly’ storm approaching California

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo mistakenly called Saudi Arabia, the country where his new club Al Nassr are based, 'South Africa' in the news conference for his unveiling on Tuesday (January 3).

Watch: Ronaldo confuses 'South Africa' with 'Saudi Arabia' during Al Nassr news conference

Drone footage showed an overflowing river valley in western Saudi Arabia's Medina city on Tuesday (January 3), as flash flooding caused by heavy rains inundated some parts of the country.

Watch: Drone footage shows floods in Saudi Arabia's Medina

South Korea's antitrust regulator announced that it will impose a 2.85 billion won&nbsp;($2.2 million) fine on US automaker giant Tesla for "exaggerating range" of its electric vehicles (EVs) on its official local websites in August 2019 until recently, Reuters reported.

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The Korean Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) said that Tesla failed to tell its customers the actual driving range of the cars in cold temperatures on a single charge, their fuel effectiveness cost compared to gasoline cars and the performance of 'superchargers.'

The KFTC in its statement said that the driving range of EV cars in cold temperatures plunged&nbsp;by up to nearly 50.5 per cent in comparison to how they were advertised.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;World Business Watch: Tesla fined $2.2 mln for exaggerating driving range of EVs

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Tesla on its website provides some winter driving tips for customers. This includes pre-conditioning vehicles with external power sources and using its updated Energy app to monitor energy consumption. However, despite these tips, the list doesn't include the mention of the loss of driving range in sub-zero temperatures.&nbsp;

Similarly, in 2021&nbsp;a South Korean consumer group, Citizens United for Consumer Sovereignty citing data from the environment ministry said that the driving range for Tesla's EV&nbsp;dropped up to 40 per cent in cold temperatures when the batteries need to be heated.&nbsp;

Before Tesla, the KFTC fined German carmaker Mercedes-Benz and its Korean unit 20.2 billion won&nbsp; ($15.8&nbsp;million) for false advertising for gas emissions of its diesel passenger vehicles.&nbsp;

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South Korea's antitrust regulator announced that it will impose a 2.85 billion won ($2.2 million) fine on US automaker giant Tesla for "exaggerating range" of its electric vehicles (EVs) on its official local websites in August 2019 until recently, Reuters reported.

South Korea's antitrust regulator announced that it will impose a 2.85 billion won ($2.2 million) fine on US automaker giant Tesla for "exaggerating range" of its electric vehicles (EVs) on its official local websites in August 2019 until recently, Reuters reported. Also read | Tesla delivers record number of cars in Q4 but falls short of Wall Street expectations The Korean Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) said that Tesla failed to tell its customers the actual driving range of the cars in cold temperatures on a single charge, their fuel effectiveness cost compared to gasoline cars and the performance of 'superchargers.' The KFTC in its statement said that the driving range of EV cars in cold temperatures plunged by up to nearly 50.5 per cent in comparison to how they were advertised. Watch | World Business Watch: Tesla fined $2.2 mln for exaggerating driving range of EVs Tesla on its website provides some winter driving tips for customers. This includes pre-conditioning vehicles with external power sources and using its updated Energy app to monitor energy consumption. However, despite these tips, the list doesn't include the mention of the loss of driving range in sub-zero temperatures. Similarly, in 2021 a South Korean consumer group, Citizens United for Consumer Sovereignty citing data from the environment ministry said that the driving range for Tesla's EV dropped up to 40 per cent in cold temperatures when the batteries need to be heated. Before Tesla, the KFTC fined German carmaker Mercedes-Benz and its Korean unit 20.2 billion won ($15.8 million) for false advertising for gas emissions of its diesel passenger vehicles. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

South Korea's KFTC fines Tesla $2.2 million for 'exaggerating' driving range of EVs in cold temperature

Kyiv has taken responsibility for a deadly strike on Russian forces in eastern Ukraine. This comes after Moscow in a rare admission claimed that it had lost 63 troops in the town of Makiivka.

War in Ukraine | Russian Defence Ministry: Ukrainian strike killed 63 soldieres

The European Parliament announced on Monday that, in response to a request from the Belgian judiciary looking into a corruption scandal involving the European Union and Qatar, it had started the process to lift the immunity of two of its members.

EU Corruption Scandal: Parliament Chief moves to waive immunity of two MEPs

Pakistan's Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah in a recent interview with a Pakistani news channel said that Islamabad may target Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideouts on Afghanistani soil. Reacting to the statement the Taliban government on Sunday said it would not let anyone attack Islamic Emirate.

Talking to a news channel Rana said "When these problems arise, we first ask Afghanistan, our Islamic brother nation, to eliminate these hideouts and hand over these individuals to us, but if that doesn't happen, what you mentioned is possible.”

Watch |&nbsp;Pakistan Army Chief calls for national consensus; Forex reserves of Pakistan at 8-year low

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Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan and especially in the past couple of months, Pakistan has witnessed a sharp rise in terrorism incidents mostly in the Khyber Pkahtwnka and Balochistan.

According to the statistics by an Islamabad-based think tank Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), compared to November in December 2022 the number of militant attacks increased by 44 per cent.

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Responding to Rana, as per Geo TV, Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid said that they would not allow anyone to attack Afghanistan, adding that the nation wants good relations with Pakistan and Islamabad's officials should use caution while speaking.

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"No country has the right to attack another nation's territory. There is no legislation in the world that permits such a transgression. If anyone has any worries, they should share them with the Islamic Emirate since it has sufficient forces and can take action," he said.

The Afghan Ministry of Defense too said that Pakistan's remarks are baseless and provocative and that any dispute should be resolved by dialogue.

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Pakistan's Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah in a recent interview with a Pakistani news channel said that Islamabad may target Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideouts on Afghanistani soil.

Pakistan's Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah in a recent interview with a Pakistani news channel said that Islamabad may target Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideouts on Afghanistani soil. Reacting to the statement the Taliban government on Sunday said it would not let anyone attack Islamic Emirate. Talking to a news channel Rana said "When these problems arise, we first ask Afghanistan, our Islamic brother nation, to eliminate these hideouts and hand over these individuals to us, but if that doesn't happen, what you mentioned is possible.” Watch | Pakistan Army Chief calls for national consensus; Forex reserves of Pakistan at 8-year low Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan and especially in the past couple of months, Pakistan has witnessed a sharp rise in terrorism incidents mostly in the Khyber Pkahtwnka and Balochistan. According to the statistics by an Islamabad-based think tank Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), compared to November in December 2022 the number of militant attacks increased by 44 per cent. Also read | Pakistan army chief urges ‘national consensus’ to fight terrorism challenges, economy crisis Responding to Rana, as per Geo TV, Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid said that they would not allow anyone to attack Afghanistan, adding that the nation wants good relations with Pakistan and Islamabad's officials should use caution while speaking. Also read | Taliban issue stark warning as TTP forms 'new cabinet' to challenge Pakistan govt "No country has the right to attack another nation's territory. There is no legislation in the world that permits such a transgression. If anyone has any worries, they should share them with the Islamic Emirate since it has sufficient forces and can take action," he said. The Afghan Ministry of Defense too said that Pakistan's remarks are baseless and provocative and that any dispute should be resolved by dialogue. (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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Tesla, the world's most valuable automaker registered a 40 per cent year-on-year growth in terms of deliveries in 2022, according to the Q4 vehicle production and delivery report published on Monday.

Tesla, the world's most valuable automaker registered a 40 per cent year-on-year growth in terms of deliveries in 2022, according to the Q4 vehicle production and delivery report published on Monday. Despite the impressive numbers, Tesla’s new vehicle deliveries fell short of Wall Street expectations. Tesla produced a total of 439,701 cars in Q4 while managing to deliver 405,278. Comparatively, Tesla only delivered 308,600 vehicles in the same period last year. The production was increased after Tesla opened up the conveyor belt at its new Austin, Texas and Brandenburg, Germany plant. Overall, Tesla's annual production stood at 1.37 million in 2022 where it managed to deliver 1.31 million cars. Last year, the full-year deliveries stood at 936,172 vehicles. While the numbers are a booster shot of confidence for the Tesla board, it still fell short of the expectations of Wall Street which predicted a sale of 420,000-430,000 vehicles in Q4. The logistical troubles meant that Tesla's deliveries in the quarter fell about 34,000 short of production. It also fell short of the ambitious goal set by Musk of expanding deliveries by 50 per cent annually. While Tesla's stock plunged 65 per cent in 2022, its worst performance since being listed in 2010, CEO Elon Musk urged the employees to not be “bothered” by the “stock market craziness". WATCH | Gravitas: Tesla's worst year on the stock market × According to Musk's e-mail to his staff ahead of the busy holiday season, the Tesla boss asked employees to 'volunteer' to deliver as many cars as possible to the customers before the year came to a draw to pump the numbers up. "Since we have a lot of cars arriving at the last minute, it is important to rally hard and do everything we can to get our cars to customers who have ordered them before midnight on December 31," wrote Musk in the mail. "Please go all out for the next few days and volunteer to help deliver if at all possible. It will make a real difference!" Financial pundits are of the view that Musk's takeover of Twitter and the controversy surrounding it has negatively impacted the stock pricing of Tesla. Musk hasn't helped the cause by routinely pulling off his Tesla stocks. Read more: Tesla's Wall Street fortunes plummet by two-third since Elon Musk's Twitter takeover Other factors for the slump include increasing competition from traditional automakers like Ford Motors, General Motors and up-and-coming startups such as Lucid Group and Rivian Automotive. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Tesla delivers record number of cars in Q4 but falls short of Wall Street expectations

The New York Police Department on Monday said that a 19-year-old boy who attacked three police officers with a machete on New Year's Eve has&nbsp;been charged with assault and attempted murder.&nbsp;

The teenage boy has been identified as Trevor Bickford. Without giving any further details. The police said that Bickford was from Wells, AFP reported.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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According to the police conference held on January 01, the attack happened around 10 pm outside the Times Square security zone where thousands of New Yorkers gathered to celebrate New Year.

The assailant was shot by a police officer on the shoulder after he attacked two police officers on their heads, without causing life-threatening injury.&nbsp;

The officers were then taken to the hospital for treatment and Mayor Eric Adams said that they&nbsp;were in stable condition. He also praised the police response by saying that officers immediately secured the scene.&nbsp;

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According to the US media, Bickford exhibited signs of Islamist radicalisation and might have sought to commit a suicide attack.&nbsp;

CNN citing anonymous sources said that the teenager was carrying a diary with him in which he had expressed his desire to join Afghanistan's Taliban and die as a martyr.&nbsp;

Bickford in mid-December was questioned by the FBI after one of his close relatives warned the bureau of his&nbsp;statements, NBC reported. &nbsp;The FBI counterintelligence unit was involved in the investigation, the police said.&nbsp;

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The New York Police Department on Monday said that a 19-year-old boy who attacked three police officers with a machete on New Year's Eve has been charged with assault and attempted murder.

The New York Police Department on Monday said that a 19-year-old boy who attacked three police officers with a machete on New Year's Eve has been charged with assault and attempted murder. The teenage boy has been identified as Trevor Bickford. Without giving any further details. The police said that Bickford was from Wells, AFP reported. Also read | New York City: Three cops injured in machete attack on New Year's Eve; suspect shot According to the police conference held on January 01, the attack happened around 10 pm outside the Times Square security zone where thousands of New Yorkers gathered to celebrate New Year. The assailant was shot by a police officer on the shoulder after he attacked two police officers on their heads, without causing life-threatening injury. The officers were then taken to the hospital for treatment and Mayor Eric Adams said that they were in stable condition. He also praised the police response by saying that officers immediately secured the scene. Also read | 'We look like domestic terrorists': Ex-White House aide Hope Hicks's angry text messages released According to the US media, Bickford exhibited signs of Islamist radicalisation and might have sought to commit a suicide attack. CNN citing anonymous sources said that the teenager was carrying a diary with him in which he had expressed his desire to join Afghanistan's Taliban and die as a martyr. Bickford in mid-December was questioned by the FBI after one of his close relatives warned the bureau of his statements, NBC reported. The FBI counterintelligence unit was involved in the investigation, the police said. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

New York City: 19-year-old boy charged over New Year's Eve machete attack on three police officers

In the latest, China hit out at the countries which imposed Covid test requirements on passengers travelling abroad from its country and warned that it could take "counter measures." In a first, the United States will execute an openly trans woman on murder charges. On the technology front,&nbsp;South Korea's antitrust regulator announced that it will impose a 2.85 billion won&nbsp;($2.2 million) fine on US automaker giant Tesla for "exaggerating range" of its electric vehicles (EVs).&nbsp;

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China on Tuesday slammed the negative Covid result sought by various countries from passengers boarding flights from its territory and warned of a retaliatory response even as a top Shanghai doctor admitted that over 70 per cent of the population in the megacity may have been infected with the virus.&nbsp;

At least a dozen countries, including US, UK, Australia, and India, have mandated negative Covid results 48 hours prior the departure from China regardless of the vaccination status as a resurgent virus continues to wreak havoc.&nbsp;

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Amber McLaughlin is all set to become the first openly transgender woman to be executed in US history. She was sentenced to death for killing her girlfriend in 2006.&nbsp;

All eyes are now on Missouri governor Mike Parson whether he will grant clemency to Amber, who is scheduled to die on Tuesday through lethal injection.&nbsp;An online petition&nbsp;calling to stop the execution has garnered nearly 4,900 of its requested 6,400 signatures as of Monday morning.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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In what is being seen as a provocation by Palestine, Israel's extreme-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited Jerusalem's contested holy site Tuesday. This was his first visit to the site since becoming a minister in Benjamin Netanyahu's government.&nbsp;

Earlier, the Palestinian Authority had warned against the visit calling the move a "red line". Former Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid had also slammed Ben-Gvir's plan to visit the holy site. King Abdullah II of Jordan had also warned the incoming government not to cross “red lines” and that he is ready for a conflict in case the status of Jerusalem’s holy sites change.

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Google argued that the Indian antitrust tribunal should overturn a judgement against the US&nbsp;company for exploiting the dominance of its Android operating system in the country's market.

In October, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) fined Alphabet Inc.'s Google US$161 million for abusing its monopolistic position in markets like online search and the Android app store and demanded that it modify the limitations placed on smartphone manufacturers with regard to pre-installing apps.

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SpaceX, Elon Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet company, is&nbsp;raising $750 million in a new round of funding. The latest round of funding keeps company's valuation at $137 billion, CNBC reported.

Earlier, a Bloomberg report had claimed that SpaceX was letting its employees to sell at $77 per share. This would have put the company's valuation close to $140 billion.

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A 90-year-old cardinal from Hong Kong will be allowed by the authorities to attend the funeral of former pope Benedict XVI after he was arrested last year under the national security law, a source told AFP. Cardinal Joseph Zen was one of the highest-ranking Catholics in Asia but his passport was confiscated after his arrest for allegedly funding pro-democracy protestors. The funeral for Benedict will take place on Tuesday with the incumbent Pope Francis leading the proceedings.

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South Korea's antitrust regulator announced that it will impose a 2.85 billion won&nbsp;($2.2 million) fine on US automaker giant Tesla for "exaggerating range" of its electric vehicles (EVs) on its official local websites in August 2019 until recently, Reuters reported.

The Korean Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) said that Tesla failed to tell its customers the actual driving range of the cars in cold temperatures on a single charge, their fuel effectiveness cost compared to gasoline cars and the performance of 'superchargers.'

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In the latest, China hit out at the countries which imposed Covid test requirements on passengers travelling abroad from its country and warned that it could take "counter measures.

In the latest, China hit out at the countries which imposed Covid test requirements on passengers travelling abroad from its country and warned that it could take "counter measures." In a first, the United States will execute an openly trans woman on murder charges. On the technology front, South Korea's antitrust regulator announced that it will impose a 2.85 billion won ($2.2 million) fine on US automaker giant Tesla for "exaggerating range" of its electric vehicles (EVs). Click on the headlines to read more. China warns of 'countermeasures' against countries seeking negative Covid test from flyers China on Tuesday slammed the negative Covid result sought by various countries from passengers boarding flights from its territory and warned of a retaliatory response even as a top Shanghai doctor admitted that over 70 per cent of the population in the megacity may have been infected with the virus. At least a dozen countries, including US, UK, Australia, and India, have mandated negative Covid results 48 hours prior the departure from China regardless of the vaccination status as a resurgent virus continues to wreak havoc. For first time, US set to execute openly transgender woman charged for murder Amber McLaughlin is all set to become the first openly transgender woman to be executed in US history. She was sentenced to death for killing her girlfriend in 2006. All eyes are now on Missouri governor Mike Parson whether he will grant clemency to Amber, who is scheduled to die on Tuesday through lethal injection. An online petition calling to stop the execution has garnered nearly 4,900 of its requested 6,400 signatures as of Monday morning. Ben-Gvir visits Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, enraging Palestinians, Jordan condemns move In what is being seen as a provocation by Palestine, Israel's extreme-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited Jerusalem's contested holy site Tuesday. This was his first visit to the site since becoming a minister in Benjamin Netanyahu's government. Earlier, the Palestinian Authority had warned against the visit calling the move a "red line". Former Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid had also slammed Ben-Gvir's plan to visit the holy site. King Abdullah II of Jordan had also warned the incoming government not to cross “red lines” and that he is ready for a conflict in case the status of Jerusalem’s holy sites change. Google alleges India antitrust body plagiarised parts of EU order on android abuse Google argued that the Indian antitrust tribunal should overturn a judgement against the US company for exploiting the dominance of its Android operating system in the country's market. In October, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) fined Alphabet Inc.'s Google US$161 million for abusing its monopolistic position in markets like online search and the Android app store and demanded that it modify the limitations placed on smartphone manufacturers with regard to pre-installing apps. Elon Musk's SpaceX to raise $750mn in first funding round of 2023: Report SpaceX, Elon Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet company, is raising $750 million in a new round of funding. The latest round of funding keeps company's valuation at $137 billion, CNBC reported. Earlier, a Bloomberg report had claimed that SpaceX was letting its employees to sell at $77 per share. This would have put the company's valuation close to $140 billion. Hong Kong court allows Cardinal Zen to attend funeral of Pope Benedict XVI A 90-year-old cardinal from Hong Kong will be allowed by the authorities to attend the funeral of former pope Benedict XVI after he was arrested last year under the national security law, a source told AFP. Cardinal Joseph Zen was one of the highest-ranking Catholics in Asia but his passport was confiscated after his arrest for allegedly funding pro-democracy protestors. The funeral for Benedict will take place on Tuesday with the incumbent Pope Francis leading the proceedings. South Korea's KFTC fines Tesla $2.2 million for 'exaggerating' driving range of EVs in cold temperature South Korea's antitrust regulator announced that it will impose a 2.85 billion won ($2.2 million) fine on US automaker giant Tesla for "exaggerating range" of its electric vehicles (EVs) on its official local websites in August 2019 until recently, Reuters reported. The Korean Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) said that Tesla failed to tell its customers the actual driving range of the cars in cold temperatures on a single charge, their fuel effectiveness cost compared to gasoline cars and the performance of 'superchargers.' Watch | India's Foreign Minister slams Europe's 'double standards' on Russian oil Watch | UK to proscribe Iran's revolutionary guard as a terror group, says report Watch | WION Climate Tracker | Mosquitoes-borne diseases boom in US, climate change aids population

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Contradicting remarks made by his South Korean counterpart Yoon Suk-yeol, US President Joe Biden on Monday said that Washington is not discussing any nuclear exercises with Seoul.

Suk-yeol in an interview published on Monday said that his country and the US are discussing possible joint exercises using Washington's nuclear assets. However, responding to a reporter's question about whether the US is holding the discussions as claimed by South Korea, Biden said "no". He was speaking to the press at the White House.

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However echoing the South Korean President's remarks, the nation's presidential office on Tuesday insisted that the countries are in fact discussing the joint implementation of US nuclear operations as a way to counter North Korea.

Kim Eun-hye, press secretary to President Yoon as per Reuters said that the US President "had no choice but to say 'No'" as the question he was asked was are the two countries discussing "war games".

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Joint nuclear exercises are held between two nuclear states, and Seoul is not a nuclear power, as pointed out by a senior US administration official, who said that the two nations are looking at "enhanced information sharing, joint contingency planning and an eventual tabletop exercise".

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"In order to respond to the North Korean nuclear weapons, the two countries are discussing ways to share information on the operation of U.S.-owned nuclear assets, and joint planning and joint execution of them accordingly," Kim said in a statement.

Yoon during his interview with the Chosun Ilbo newspaper had said that the joint exercises would aim at a more effective implementation of the US' "extended deterrence" which refers to the nation's military's ability to deter attacks on American allies. He also claimed that Washington was also "quite positive" about the idea.

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Contradicting remarks made by his South Korean counterpart Yoon Suk-yeol, US President Joe Biden on Monday said that Washington is not discussing any nuclear exercises with Seoul.

Contradicting remarks made by his South Korean counterpart Yoon Suk-yeol, US President Joe Biden on Monday said that Washington is not discussing any nuclear exercises with Seoul. Suk-yeol in an interview published on Monday said that his country and the US are discussing possible joint exercises using Washington's nuclear assets. However, responding to a reporter's question about whether the US is holding the discussions as claimed by South Korea, Biden said "no". He was speaking to the press at the White House. Watch | US-South Korea Mull Nuke Drills: President Yoon Suk-Yeol says talks ongoing However echoing the South Korean President's remarks, the nation's presidential office on Tuesday insisted that the countries are in fact discussing the joint implementation of US nuclear operations as a way to counter North Korea. Kim Eun-hye, press secretary to President Yoon as per Reuters said that the US President "had no choice but to say 'No'" as the question he was asked was are the two countries discussing "war games". Also Read | North Korea's second most powerful man after Kim Jong Un replaced Joint nuclear exercises are held between two nuclear states, and Seoul is not a nuclear power, as pointed out by a senior US administration official, who said that the two nations are looking at "enhanced information sharing, joint contingency planning and an eventual tabletop exercise". Also read | Seoul planning joint nuclear exercises with US, says President Yoon Suk-yeol "In order to respond to the North Korean nuclear weapons, the two countries are discussing ways to share information on the operation of U.S.-owned nuclear assets, and joint planning and joint execution of them accordingly," Kim said in a statement. Yoon during his interview with the Chosun Ilbo newspaper had said that the joint exercises would aim at a more effective implementation of the US' "extended deterrence" which refers to the nation's military's ability to deter attacks on American allies. He also claimed that Washington was also "quite positive" about the idea. (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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In a major boost to Marine Surveillance, India has concluded a maiden contract for Multicopter Vertical Take-off and Landing drones.

100 drones for India’s Marine surveillance

After a NASA top official warned that China may stake a claim on the moon's resources, the spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington retorted saying,&nbsp;"Outer space is not a wrestling ground." China is "actively" working towards a "shared future for mankind in the space", said Liu Pengyu, the spokesperson.

In an interview with&nbsp;Politico, former astronaut and current NASA administrator Bill Nelson said tthe US needs to "watch out" that its rival does not gain a foothold on the lunar surface. As per a Guardian report, the NASA official said the race between the two nations is intensifying and the next two years may decide which of them gains the advantage.

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In response, Liu said:&nbsp;"China always advocates the peaceful use of outer space, opposes the weaponisation of and arms race in outer space, and works actively toward building a community with a shared future for mankind in the space domain."

Nelson, the top&nbsp;NASA official, had warned that China, which is currently engaged in a "space race" with the United States, may stake a claim on Moon's resource-rich areas if it gets there first.

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"It is a fact: we’re in a space race." Nelson said that the US "better watch out that they (China) don’t get to a place on the moon under the guise of scientific research."

As proof of China's assertiveness over its territorial claims, the official cited the "earthly" example of Beijing's aggression over islands in the South China Sea where the nation has established military bases.

He said "it is not beyond the realm of possibility that they say, ‘Keep out, we’re here, this is our territory,'" for the Moon’s resource-rich areas.

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Recent years have seen China's space programme develop leaps and bounds. Last year, the nation successfully put up an Earth-orbiting space station and also mounted several lunar orbiting and sample-collecting missions.

As per reports, the third phase of China's Lunar mission is scheduled for 2025, and it seeks to establish a lunar research station on Moon's south pole.

Previously, US military officials too sounded the alarm over Chinese "militarisation" of space. While on a visit to Australia, Space Force Lt Gen Nina Armagno warned "It’s entirely possible they could catch up and surpass us," adding that the "progress they’ve made has been stunning – stunningly fast."&nbsp;

However, China denies the allegations and has repeatedly rejected the US interpretation of its space missions.

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After a NASA top official warned that China may stake a claim on the moon's resources, the spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington retorted saying, "Outer space is not a wrestling ground.

After a NASA top official warned that China may stake a claim on the moon's resources, the spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington retorted saying, "Outer space is not a wrestling ground." China is "actively" working towards a "shared future for mankind in the space", said Liu Pengyu, the spokesperson. In an interview with Politico, former astronaut and current NASA administrator Bill Nelson said tthe US needs to "watch out" that its rival does not gain a foothold on the lunar surface. As per a Guardian report, the NASA official said the race between the two nations is intensifying and the next two years may decide which of them gains the advantage. Watch | China's 'heavenly palace' space station; US space command says 'Our space assets at risk' In response, Liu said: "China always advocates the peaceful use of outer space, opposes the weaponisation of and arms race in outer space, and works actively toward building a community with a shared future for mankind in the space domain." Nelson, the top NASA official, had warned that China, which is currently engaged in a "space race" with the United States, may stake a claim on Moon's resource-rich areas if it gets there first. Also read | India, United States natural partners in space exploration, says US official "It is a fact: we’re in a space race." Nelson said that the US "better watch out that they (China) don’t get to a place on the moon under the guise of scientific research." As proof of China's assertiveness over its territorial claims, the official cited the "earthly" example of Beijing's aggression over islands in the South China Sea where the nation has established military bases. He said "it is not beyond the realm of possibility that they say, ‘Keep out, we’re here, this is our territory,'" for the Moon’s resource-rich areas. Also read | ‘We better watch out’: NASA chief says US, China locked in ‘space race’ as mission Moon heats up Recent years have seen China's space programme develop leaps and bounds. Last year, the nation successfully put up an Earth-orbiting space station and also mounted several lunar orbiting and sample-collecting missions. As per reports, the third phase of China's Lunar mission is scheduled for 2025, and it seeks to establish a lunar research station on Moon's south pole. Previously, US military officials too sounded the alarm over Chinese "militarisation" of space. While on a visit to Australia, Space Force Lt Gen Nina Armagno warned "It’s entirely possible they could catch up and surpass us," adding that the "progress they’ve made has been stunning – stunningly fast." However, China denies the allegations and has repeatedly rejected the US interpretation of its space missions. (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.

'Outer space not a wrestling ground', retorts China after NASA official says it might claim Moon's resources

The United Kingdom will soon declare Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist group. This step as per reports will be taken in retaliation for the group arresting seven people with links to Britain over the ongoing anti-government protest in Iran.

Proscribing Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation means that availing of the group's membership would be equivalent to committing a criminal offence. Additionally, attending its meetings, or carrying the group's logo in public would also be considered a criminal offence.

Watch |&nbsp;Tehran: Dissident Iranian author Mehdi Bahman sentenced to death for 'espionage'

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Citing sources the Telegraph on Monday reported that the move is supported by the UK's security minister Tom Tugendhat, and Home Secretary Suella Braverman. As per Reuters, the Revolutionary Guard's change of status to&nbsp;a terrorist group may be announced&nbsp;in a few weeks' time.&nbsp;

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Last week the group arrested seven people with links to Britain over Iran's ongoing anti-government protests that were sparked after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini a Kurdish Iranian girl at the hands of the nation's so-called morality police. Amini was reportedly arrested for wearing what was branded "inappropriate attire" under the nation's strict Islamic dress code for women.

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Earlier too, members of the group have faced sanctions over the protest and its role in the arrest, alleged torture and execution of the protesters.&nbsp;

Last month, as per an AFP report, the regional commanders of the Revolutionary Guard Corps were "hit with asset freezes and visa bans" by the European Union.&nbsp;

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The United Kingdom will soon declare Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist group. This step as per reports will be taken in retaliation for the group arresting seven people with links to Britain over the ongoing anti-government protest in Iran. Proscribing Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation means that availing of the group's membership would be equivalent to committing a criminal offence. Additionally, attending its meetings, or carrying the group's logo in public would also be considered a criminal offence. Watch | Tehran: Dissident Iranian author Mehdi Bahman sentenced to death for 'espionage' Citing sources the Telegraph on Monday reported that the move is supported by the UK's security minister Tom Tugendhat, and Home Secretary Suella Braverman. As per Reuters, the Revolutionary Guard's change of status to a terrorist group may be announced in a few weeks' time. Also read | Women must wear headscarves even in cars, Iranian police resume warnings Last week the group arrested seven people with links to Britain over Iran's ongoing anti-government protests that were sparked after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini a Kurdish Iranian girl at the hands of the nation's so-called morality police. Amini was reportedly arrested for wearing what was branded "inappropriate attire" under the nation's strict Islamic dress code for women. Also read | Iranian judiciary confirms death sentence for another protester having executed two already Earlier too, members of the group have faced sanctions over the protest and its role in the arrest, alleged torture and execution of the protesters. Last month, as per an AFP report, the regional commanders of the Revolutionary Guard Corps were "hit with asset freezes and visa bans" by the European Union. (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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Egypt on Monday announced the recovery of the lid of a sarcophagus, an artefact dating back 2,700 years, from the United States.&nbsp; 
 
During a televised press conference Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukruy announced that the "Green Sacrophagus" was reportedly smuggled out and put on a display in the United States.

He said that the artefact was&nbsp;surreptitiously removed from the country and its recovery is a part of efforts to&nbsp;"protect Egypt's Heritage."&nbsp;

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According to state media, the artefact was transported to the US in 2008 after it was looted from the Abusir necropolis south of Cairo, and was later displayed in the Houston Museum of Natural Science in 2013, AFP reported.&nbsp;

The green lid is almost three metres (3.3 yards) long, and 90 centimetres (35.5 inches) wide. It was among the 17 artefacts that were recovered from the US, Tourism and Antiquities Minister Ahmed Issa said at the conference.&nbsp;

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The ministry further added that the artefact belonged to a nobleman. Only the lid was stolen as the whole coffin weighs nearly half a tonne, making it one of the largest wooden sarcophagi.&nbsp;

Egypt over the past decade has recovered almost 29,000 antiquities which were taken abroad through illegitimate means.&nbsp;

The country till now has recovered over 300 sarcophagi and 150 bronze statuettes over the past two years.&nbsp;

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Egypt on Monday announced the recovery of the lid of a sarcophagus, an artefact dating back 2,700 years, from the United States. During a televised press conference Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukruy announced that the "Green Sacrophagus" was reportedly smuggled out and put on a display in the United States.

Egypt on Monday announced the recovery of the lid of a sarcophagus, an artefact dating back 2,700 years, from the United States. During a televised press conference Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukruy announced that the "Green Sacrophagus" was reportedly smuggled out and put on a display in the United States. He said that the artefact was surreptitiously removed from the country and its recovery is a part of efforts to "protect Egypt's Heritage." Also read | Ordinary vase mistaken for a 'rare artefact', sold at 4000 times its value According to state media, the artefact was transported to the US in 2008 after it was looted from the Abusir necropolis south of Cairo, and was later displayed in the Houston Museum of Natural Science in 2013, AFP reported. The green lid is almost three metres (3.3 yards) long, and 90 centimetres (35.5 inches) wide. It was among the 17 artefacts that were recovered from the US, Tourism and Antiquities Minister Ahmed Issa said at the conference. Also read | In pics: Italian archaeologists discover 24 beautifully preserved ancient statues in Tuscany The ministry further added that the artefact belonged to a nobleman. Only the lid was stolen as the whole coffin weighs nearly half a tonne, making it one of the largest wooden sarcophagi. Egypt over the past decade has recovered almost 29,000 antiquities which were taken abroad through illegitimate means. The country till now has recovered over 300 sarcophagi and 150 bronze statuettes over the past two years. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Egypt recovers looted 2,700-year-old green sarcophagus from the US

Following nationwide protests in the aftermath of the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody, Iranian authorities have said that the decades-long mandatory hijab law would be reviewed.

Protest-hit Iran says hijab law under review

The number of transactions reached a record 7.82 billion in December and totalled Rs 12.82 trillion, also a record high, helping the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to end the year 2022 on a strong note.

UPI's meteoric rise: India's UPI transactions rise over 7.82 billion in December 2022

Belgium will now test wastewater from planes arriving from China, the government announced on Monday as a part of its new steps amid a rise in coronavirus cases in Beijing.&nbsp;

During the press conference, while&nbsp;new measures were announced, Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke said that the European Union-wide policy was much needed amid the spike in China's coronavirus cases.&nbsp;

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Steven Van Gucht of the Sciensano national public health institute told Reuters, "This will be an additional monitoring objective to verify that the data we receive from China is accurate."

Watch |&nbsp;Belgium to test wastewater on airlines arriving from Covid-hit China

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He said that the government is aware that some infected passengers might not use washrooms during their flights, so, therefore, this new measure is not meant to track people but to track the current situation&nbsp;in China.&nbsp;

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The country is also urging travellers from China to test themselves for COVID-19 &nbsp;if they show any symptoms seven days after arriving but won't enforce this as a part of the measure.&nbsp;

According to Vandenbroucke, EU officials will hold talks on Wednesday for the same.&nbsp;

Authorities across the country are imposing or considering curbs on travellers from China, which includes a mandatory COVID-19 test, as infections there spread after relaxing Beijing's 'Zero-Covid policy' rules.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Belgium will now test wastewater from planes arriving from China, the government announced on Monday as a part of its new steps amid a rise in coronavirus cases in Beijing.

Belgium will now test wastewater from planes arriving from China, the government announced on Monday as a part of its new steps amid a rise in coronavirus cases in Beijing. During the press conference, while new measures were announced, Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke said that the European Union-wide policy was much needed amid the spike in China's coronavirus cases. Also read | France, Australia, Canada impose Covid restrictions on travellers from China Steven Van Gucht of the Sciensano national public health institute told Reuters, "This will be an additional monitoring objective to verify that the data we receive from China is accurate." Watch | Belgium to test wastewater on airlines arriving from Covid-hit China He said that the government is aware that some infected passengers might not use washrooms during their flights, so, therefore, this new measure is not meant to track people but to track the current situation in China. Also read | Qatar joins the list of countries requiring Covid negative test from travellers from China The country is also urging travellers from China to test themselves for COVID-19 if they show any symptoms seven days after arriving but won't enforce this as a part of the measure. According to Vandenbroucke, EU officials will hold talks on Wednesday for the same. Authorities across the country are imposing or considering curbs on travellers from China, which includes a mandatory COVID-19 test, as infections there spread after relaxing Beijing's 'Zero-Covid policy' rules. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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