Elon Musk is known for being outspoken and the eccentric billionaire has done it again. In his latest tweets, he has taken a jab at Anthony Fauci, the United States' outgoing top infectious disease official and key advisor of the US response to the Covid-19 pandemic.&nbsp;

The Twitter CEO's latest viral tweet said: "My pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci". This is being seen as a dig at the infectious disease expert.&nbsp;

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As per AFP, Musk is alluding to the popular practice of identifying one's gender pronouns after name and "the right-wing campaign to charge Fauci with crimes related to his involvement in US Covid policies".

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Musk, who is a long-time critic of the country's Covid mitigation measures, in another tweet posted a meme criticising Fauci and US President Joe Biden's covid lockdowns.

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"Just one more lockdown, my king..." says the meme Fauci to the character featuring Biden's face.

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The billionaire's tweets have gone viral, receiving hundreds of thousands in likes.

His tweets have received praise from right-wing politicians. Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, whose account was earlier suspended under Twitter's covid misinformation policy but was reinstated by Musk, tweeted: "I affirm your pronouns Elon."

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However, many called out Musk for attempting to "demonise" Fauci.

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"It is wrong &amp; dangerous to demonise a Dr. who has dedicated his life to researching &amp; treating Infectious Diseases to SAVE LIVES! Dr Fauci is a world-renowned Infectious Disease Dr. and Covid is a deadly Infectious Disease that has killed over 1 million Americans. Shame on you," tweeted a user Paul Zismo.

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Another user Smairata said "Elon. You’re not only spreading misinformation (your absurd interpreting of what content moderation entails -Twitter files), now you’re fanning the flames against public health common sense. Please stop."

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Fauci, who is due to step down this month, has been at the receiving end of a lot of scorn at the hands of Republicans who have repeatedly locked horns with him over covid vaccines, mask mandates and other pandemic-related issues.

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Elon Musk is known for being outspoken and the eccentric billionaire has done it again. In his latest tweets, he has taken a jab at Anthony Fauci, the United States' outgoing top infectious disease official and key advisor of the US response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Elon Musk is known for being outspoken and the eccentric billionaire has done it again. In his latest tweets, he has taken a jab at Anthony Fauci, the United States' outgoing top infectious disease official and key advisor of the US response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Twitter CEO's latest viral tweet said: "My pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci". This is being seen as a dig at the infectious disease expert. Watch | The Twitter Files: Independent journalist Matt Taibbi makes the revelation As per AFP, Musk is alluding to the popular practice of identifying one's gender pronouns after name and "the right-wing campaign to charge Fauci with crimes related to his involvement in US Covid policies". Also read | Musk's 'hardcore' Twitter 2.0: Beds show up overnight at HQ, employees call it 'unspoken sign of disrespect' Musk, who is a long-time critic of the country's Covid mitigation measures, in another tweet posted a meme criticising Fauci and US President Joe Biden's covid lockdowns. My pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 11, 2022 × "Just one more lockdown, my king..." says the meme Fauci to the character featuring Biden's face. pic.twitter.com/yhEOieaGER — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 11, 2022 × The billionaire's tweets have gone viral, receiving hundreds of thousands in likes. His tweets have received praise from right-wing politicians. Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, whose account was earlier suspended under Twitter's covid misinformation policy but was reinstated by Musk, tweeted: "I affirm your pronouns Elon." I affirm your pronouns Elon. — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) December 11, 2022 × However, many called out Musk for attempting to "demonise" Fauci. Also read | Twitter to relaunch blue tick at $8, but iOS users will have to pay $11 "It is wrong & dangerous to demonise a Dr. who has dedicated his life to researching & treating Infectious Diseases to SAVE LIVES! Dr Fauci is a world-renowned Infectious Disease Dr. and Covid is a deadly Infectious Disease that has killed over 1 million Americans. Shame on you," tweeted a user Paul Zismo. It is wrong & dangerous to demonize a Dr. who has dedicated his life to researching & treating Infectious Diseases to SAVE LIVES! Dr. Fauci is a world-renowned Infectious Disease Dr. and Covid is a deadly Infectious Disease that has killed over 1 million Americans. Shame on you. — Paul Zismo 🌊🌎🌊 🇺🇦 (@zismo64) December 11, 2022 × Another user Smairata said "Elon. You’re not only spreading misinformation (your absurd interpreting of what content moderation entails -Twitter files), now you’re fanning the flames against public health common sense. Please stop." Elon. You’re not only spreading misinformation (your absurd interpreting of what content moderation entails -Twitter files), now you’re fanning the flames against public health common sense. Please stop. — Sandro Mairata (@smairata) December 11, 2022 × Fauci, who is due to step down this month, has been at the receiving end of a lot of scorn at the hands of Republicans who have repeatedly locked horns with him over covid vaccines, mask mandates and other pandemic-related issues. (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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For the second time in less than a week, the Islamic Republic of Iran has executed a man linked to the nation's anti-hijab protests.

Majid Reza Rahnavard was executed by hanging in public for "waging a war against God".

As per an agency report quoting the Iranian judiciary's news agency Mizan, Rahnavard was "sentenced to death on November 29 for killing two security guards with a knife and wounding four others".

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">"Majid Reza Rahnavard was hanged in public in (the holy Shi'ite city of) Mashahd this morning ... he was sentenced to death for 'waging war against God' after stabbing to death two members of security forces," reported Mizan.&nbsp;</div>

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On Thursday, another man Mohsen Shekari was executed for injuring a security guard with a knife and blocking a street in Tehran. His execution has been widely condemned by rights groups, the United States and its allies.

Rights groups as per Reuters claim that Shekari faced torture in jail and was pressured into making a false confession.

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As per a Reuters report, Amnesty International has said that authorities in Iran are seeking the death penalty for 21 people. The organisation has alleged that these people have been convicted in "sham trials designed to intimidate those participating in the popular uprising that has rocked Iran".

Human rights groups based outside Iran have alleged that more than 450 people have already died in the protests that have erupted following the death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman Mahasa Amini at the hands of the nation's so-called "morality police". However, authorities claim that the number of deaths during the nationwide protests stands at around 200 and that this figure isn't just protesters who lost their lives but also security personnel.

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For the second time in less than a week, the Islamic Republic of Iran has executed a man linked to the nation's anti-hijab protests. Majid Reza Rahnavard was executed by hanging in public for "waging a war against God".

For the second time in less than a week, the Islamic Republic of Iran has executed a man linked to the nation's anti-hijab protests. Majid Reza Rahnavard was executed by hanging in public for "waging a war against God". As per an agency report quoting the Iranian judiciary's news agency Mizan, Rahnavard was "sentenced to death on November 29 for killing two security guards with a knife and wounding four others". Watch | Report: Over 450 protesters killed in Iran, 63 children lost lives "Majid Reza Rahnavard was hanged in public in (the holy Shi'ite city of) Mashahd this morning ... he was sentenced to death for 'waging war against God' after stabbing to death two members of security forces," reported Mizan. Also, read | Iran leader Khamenei’s niece Farideh Moradkhani sentenced to three years’ imprisonment On Thursday, another man Mohsen Shekari was executed for injuring a security guard with a knife and blocking a street in Tehran. His execution has been widely condemned by rights groups, the United States and its allies. Rights groups as per Reuters claim that Shekari faced torture in jail and was pressured into making a false confession. Also read | 27-year-old Iranian protester on death row subjected to 'mock executions' three times: Report As per a Reuters report, Amnesty International has said that authorities in Iran are seeking the death penalty for 21 people. The organisation has alleged that these people have been convicted in "sham trials designed to intimidate those participating in the popular uprising that has rocked Iran". Human rights groups based outside Iran have alleged that more than 450 people have already died in the protests that have erupted following the death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman Mahasa Amini at the hands of the nation's so-called "morality police". However, authorities claim that the number of deaths during the nationwide protests stands at around 200 and that this figure isn't just protesters who lost their lives but also security personnel. (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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After a Covid-hiatus, Indian comic book fans and cosplayers return to New Delhi's Comic Con. Fans snapped photos with cosplayers dressed as characters from famous fictional characters.

Indian cosplayers and comic book fans flock to New Delhi's Comic Con

Protests against Peru's new government turned deadly on Sunday, with two people killed as police clashed with angry demonstrators calling for a national strike, fresh elections and the release of detained former president Pedro Castillo.

Two killed in Peru as protests spread against the new president

Three children lost their lives on Monday, after being pulled from an icy lake as an Arctic blast sent temperatures tumbling across the UK.

The youngsters were reported to have been playing on frozen ice near Birmingham, central England, on Sunday afternoon, when it gave way and they fell in.

Emergency services said the children went into cardiac arrest when they were rescued and were taken to the hospital in critical condition.

The incident came as the UK was hit by heavy snow and freezing conditions, causing major travel disruption, on the eve of a national rail strike Tuesday that was already expected to bring the country to a grinding halt.

London Stansted airport warned of disruption.&nbsp;

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"Our runway is temporarily closed whilst we undertake snow clearing," it added, with many flights cancelled early Monday.

The airport is the main hub of budget airline Ryanair, which also cautioned about disruption to its flights at Gatwick, south of London.

"Due to ongoing severe snowy weather across the UK, runaways at both Stansted and Gatwick have been temporarily closed tonight (11 December), &nbsp;disrupting all flights scheduled to depart Stansted/Gatwick during this temporary closure period," it said.

Both airports were open on Monday, but passengers were told to brace for delays.

Dozens of stranded passengers posted videos on social media showing snow-covered runways and planes stuck on the ground.

More than 50 flights were also cancelled on Sunday at Heathrow, the UK's largest airport, due to freezing fog.&nbsp;

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Train and bus services in London were also severely affected after the dump of around four inches (10 centimetres) of snow overnight, which also forced the closure of parts of the M25 orbital route around the capital, the country's busiest motorway.

Some schools were also shut.

The UK has been experiencing a cold snap for several days, with temperatures dropping to -10 Celsius degrees (14 Fahrenheit) in some areas, although the Met Office said the temperatures were "not unusual for this time of year".&nbsp;

The service has issued yellow alerts for snow, fog and frost in several areas, including southeast and southwest England, and the north of Scotland.

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Three children lost their lives on Monday, after being pulled from an icy lake as an Arctic blast sent temperatures tumbling across the UK. The youngsters were reported to have been playing on frozen ice near Birmingham, central England, on Sunday afternoon, when it gave way and they fell in.

Three children lost their lives on Monday, after being pulled from an icy lake as an Arctic blast sent temperatures tumbling across the UK. The youngsters were reported to have been playing on frozen ice near Birmingham, central England, on Sunday afternoon, when it gave way and they fell in. Emergency services said the children went into cardiac arrest when they were rescued and were taken to the hospital in critical condition. The incident came as the UK was hit by heavy snow and freezing conditions, causing major travel disruption, on the eve of a national rail strike Tuesday that was already expected to bring the country to a grinding halt. London Stansted airport warned of disruption. Also read | 'Absolutely amazing...but also breaks your heart': Moon the humpback whale travels 5000kms with a broken back "Our runway is temporarily closed whilst we undertake snow clearing," it added, with many flights cancelled early Monday. The airport is the main hub of budget airline Ryanair, which also cautioned about disruption to its flights at Gatwick, south of London. "Due to ongoing severe snowy weather across the UK, runaways at both Stansted and Gatwick have been temporarily closed tonight (11 December), disrupting all flights scheduled to depart Stansted/Gatwick during this temporary closure period," it said. Both airports were open on Monday, but passengers were told to brace for delays. Dozens of stranded passengers posted videos on social media showing snow-covered runways and planes stuck on the ground. More than 50 flights were also cancelled on Sunday at Heathrow, the UK's largest airport, due to freezing fog. Also read | 11,000 children killed or maimed, another 2.2 million malnourished due to war in Yemen: UNICEF Train and bus services in London were also severely affected after the dump of around four inches (10 centimetres) of snow overnight, which also forced the closure of parts of the M25 orbital route around the capital, the country's busiest motorway. Some schools were also shut. The UK has been experiencing a cold snap for several days, with temperatures dropping to -10 Celsius degrees (14 Fahrenheit) in some areas, although the Met Office said the temperatures were "not unusual for this time of year". The service has issued yellow alerts for snow, fog and frost in several areas, including southeast and southwest England, and the north of Scotland. 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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United Kingdom's Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch will be in Delhi from today as the 6th round of FTA negotiations between the UK and India begin. Both sides are working on an ambitious trade pact that aims to ease customs duties on goods.

UK trade secretary arrives in Delhi to discuss Free Trade Agreement

England snatched a thrilling 26-run victory against Pakistan in the second test in Multan on Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Chasing 355 for victory, Pakistan looked in the hunt before being all out for 328 in the second session on day four of the contest.

Saud Shakeel&nbsp;top scored for them with a valiant 94, while Imam-ul-Haq made 60 but it was not enough in the end.

Mark Wood was the pick of the England bowlers, claiming 4-65 as England registered their first series win in Pakistan since 2000-01.

"Things happened quickly this week compared to last week," England captain Ben Stokes said, referring to their victory in the opener in Rawalpindi.

"Going down to the wire again, (it's a) good game to be a part of."

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"It was a tricky wicket for slower bowling. We were fortunate that with the cracks opening up our seamers became effective." top scored for them with a valiant 94, while Imam-ul-Haq made 60 but it was not enough in the end.

Harry Brook was adjudged player of the match for scoring the only hundred of the low-scoring match.

"To be honest, we were not up to the mark in the first innings," Pakistan captain Babar Azam said after the defeat.

"There were a couple of soft dismissals and...in the second innings we fought well but could not finish."

England will conclude their first test tour of Pakistan since 2005 with the third and final match beginning in Karachi on Saturday.

Scores: England 281 and 275; Pakistan 202 and 328&nbsp;

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England snatched a thrilling 26-run victory against Pakistan in the second test in Multan on Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Chasing 355 for victory, Pakistan looked in the hunt before being all out for 328 in the second session on day four of the contest.

England snatched a thrilling 26-run victory against Pakistan in the second test in Multan on Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Chasing 355 for victory, Pakistan looked in the hunt before being all out for 328 in the second session on day four of the contest. Saud Shakeel top scored for them with a valiant 94, while Imam-ul-Haq made 60 but it was not enough in the end. Mark Wood was the pick of the England bowlers, claiming 4-65 as England registered their first series win in Pakistan since 2000-01. "Things happened quickly this week compared to last week," England captain Ben Stokes said, referring to their victory in the opener in Rawalpindi. "Going down to the wire again, (it's a) good game to be a part of." WATCH | Saud Shakeel's controversial caught behind wicket divides netizens "It was a tricky wicket for slower bowling. We were fortunate that with the cracks opening up our seamers became effective." top scored for them with a valiant 94, while Imam-ul-Haq made 60 but it was not enough in the end. Harry Brook was adjudged player of the match for scoring the only hundred of the low-scoring match. "To be honest, we were not up to the mark in the first innings," Pakistan captain Babar Azam said after the defeat. "There were a couple of soft dismissals and...in the second innings we fought well but could not finish." England will conclude their first test tour of Pakistan since 2005 with the third and final match beginning in Karachi on Saturday. Scores: England 281 and 275; Pakistan 202 and 328 WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Google Chrome has announced that it will soon be introducing passwordless login. The popular browser will now use&nbsp;biometric sensors such as a fingerprint or facial recognition, PIN, or pattern for authentication purposes.&nbsp;

If you are someone who finds it difficult to remember passwords, and so you end up using the same one for every single account, you're not alone.&nbsp;

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As per a SpyCloud analysis of 1.7 billion username and password combinations, &nbsp;64 per cent of the people use the same password exposed in one breach for other accounts.&nbsp;

In the digital world, we're a part of, we have an endless number of accounts, from social media to banking everything needs a password, and to remember the seemingly hundreds of passwords is difficult, to say the least.

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The worst part is even then your accounts aren't really safe. The year 2022 saw an exponential rise in the number of hacking and data pishing incidents.

As per reports, over 15 billion credentials have been exposed to the dark web, and about 54 per cent of these led to credential theft. Passwords just aren't cutting it anymore.

This has led to a number of platforms, and service providers moving towards passwordless authentication. Now Google chrome has joined the foray.

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In March of this year, Microsoft, Okta, LastPass and Google announced that they were moving towards easy passwordless logins as part of the FIDO alliance.&nbsp;

With Google Chrome's new passwordless feature users will now be able to create passkeys to log into their android devices.

As per Venture Beat the "move toward passwordless authentication is a recognition of password-based security’s fundamental ineffectiveness."

Google in its announcement blog said that passkeys are a significantly safer replacement for passwords and other phishable authentication factors.&nbsp;

"They cannot be reused, don't leak in server breaches, and protect users from phishing attacks. Passkeys are built on industry standards and work across different operating systems and browser ecosystems, and can be used for both websites and apps," it added.

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Google Chrome has announced that it will soon be introducing passwordless login. The popular browser will now use biometric sensors such as a fingerprint or facial recognition, PIN, or pattern for authentication purposes.

Google Chrome has announced that it will soon be introducing passwordless login. The popular browser will now use biometric sensors such as a fingerprint or facial recognition, PIN, or pattern for authentication purposes. If you are someone who finds it difficult to remember passwords, and so you end up using the same one for every single account, you're not alone. Watch | WION Fineprint | The most common passwords of 2022 As per a SpyCloud analysis of 1.7 billion username and password combinations, 64 per cent of the people use the same password exposed in one breach for other accounts. In the digital world, we're a part of, we have an endless number of accounts, from social media to banking everything needs a password, and to remember the seemingly hundreds of passwords is difficult, to say the least. Also read | Thieves can use thermal camera and AI to crack your password. Here's how The worst part is even then your accounts aren't really safe. The year 2022 saw an exponential rise in the number of hacking and data pishing incidents. As per reports, over 15 billion credentials have been exposed to the dark web, and about 54 per cent of these led to credential theft. Passwords just aren't cutting it anymore. This has led to a number of platforms, and service providers moving towards passwordless authentication. Now Google chrome has joined the foray. Also read | iPhone's crash detection feature assumes woman enjoying rollercoaster has been in crash, calls 911 In March of this year, Microsoft, Okta, LastPass and Google announced that they were moving towards easy passwordless logins as part of the FIDO alliance. With Google Chrome's new passwordless feature users will now be able to create passkeys to log into their android devices. As per Venture Beat the "move toward passwordless authentication is a recognition of password-based security’s fundamental ineffectiveness." Google in its announcement blog said that passkeys are a significantly safer replacement for passwords and other phishable authentication factors. "They cannot be reused, don't leak in server breaches, and protect users from phishing attacks. Passkeys are built on industry standards and work across different operating systems and browser ecosystems, and can be used for both websites and apps," it added. (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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The United Nations children's agency in a statement on Saturday said that more than 11,000 children have been killed or maimed in the Yemen civil war, adding that the "true toll of this conflict is likely to be higher".

As per an AFP report quoting UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell, "Thousands of children have lost their lives, hundreds of thousands more remain at risk of death from preventable disease or starvation."

Watch |&nbsp;The West Asia Post: Is the Yemen war coming to an end?

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The Yemen war which broke out in 2014, saw escalation as Houthi-backed rebels seized the capital Sanaa, which in turn led Saudi-led forces to intervene and put in place a government the next year.

As per UNICEF, about 2.2 million children, a quarter of which are less than five years old in Yemen are acutely malnourished. Most of them are also at risk from Cholera, measles and other diseases that could be easily prevented through vaccinations.

The report added that hundreds of thousands of children have lost their lives since the start of this war, either directly due to the clashes or indirectly due to the unavailability of safe drinking water, food, and disease outbreaks.

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UNICEF's latest numbers put the number of child deaths between March 2015 and September 2022 at 3,774. Additionally, the organisation claims that some 3,904 boys and 90 girls have been recruited into the fighting over the last eight years.

"If the children of Yemen are to have any chance of a decent future... all those with influence must ensure they are protected and supported," said Russell as the agency appealed for a $484.4 million funding to tackle the humanitarian crisis plaguing the country.

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The United Nations children's agency in a statement on Saturday said that more than 11,000 children have been killed or maimed in the Yemen civil war, adding that the "true toll of this conflict is likely to be higher". As per an AFP report quoting UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell, "Thousands of children have lost their lives, hundreds of thousands more remain at risk of death from preventable disease or starvation." Watch | The West Asia Post: Is the Yemen war coming to an end? The Yemen war which broke out in 2014, saw escalation as Houthi-backed rebels seized the capital Sanaa, which in turn led Saudi-led forces to intervene and put in place a government the next year. As per UNICEF, about 2.2 million children, a quarter of which are less than five years old in Yemen are acutely malnourished. Most of them are also at risk from Cholera, measles and other diseases that could be easily prevented through vaccinations. The report added that hundreds of thousands of children have lost their lives since the start of this war, either directly due to the clashes or indirectly due to the unavailability of safe drinking water, food, and disease outbreaks. Also read | Yemen ceasefire ends without extension as UN envoy urges calm UNICEF's latest numbers put the number of child deaths between March 2015 and September 2022 at 3,774. Additionally, the organisation claims that some 3,904 boys and 90 girls have been recruited into the fighting over the last eight years. "If the children of Yemen are to have any chance of a decent future... all those with influence must ensure they are protected and supported," said Russell as the agency appealed for a $484.4 million funding to tackle the humanitarian crisis plaguing the 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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In a major escalation of tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, on Sunday, rocket fire from the Afghanistan Taliban forces at a border crossing with Pakistan led to the death of six civilians while another two dozen were reportedly injured.

The firing near the town of Chaman in Balochistan province, as per the Pakistani military resulted in the death of six civilians. Additionally, more than a dozen were wounded by the &nbsp;"unprovoked and indiscriminate fire" said the statement.

Watch |&nbsp;6 Pak civilians, 1 Taliban soldier killed at Spin Boldak in fresh series of mortar attack

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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a statement on Twitter demanded that "the Afghan Interim government should ensure that such incidents are not repeated."

Confirming the incident, the Pakistani military reported that they have taken a "befitting albeit measured response against the uncalled for aggression" adding that they have avoided "targeting innocent civilians in the area."&nbsp;

"Pakistan has also approached Afghan authorities at Kabul to highlight (the) severity of the situation and demanded strict action to obviate any such recurrence of the incident in future."&nbsp;

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Reportedly the clash happened after Afghan Taliban forces tried to cut a part of the border fence said a senior provincial official while speaking with AFP.

Afghani security sources said that the clash started after Pakistan forces demanded that Afghan forces stop building a check post on their side of the border.

However, an Afghan official Noor Ahmad as per Reuters claimed that the incident was accidental and the situation is normal following talks between the two sides.

The Pakistan-Afghanistan border Chaman as per an IANS report has been closed following the incident. In November it was closed for eight days and was only opened on November 21.

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Since the Taliban took over the nation in August 2021, border tensions between Afghanistan and neighbouring Pakistan have risen.&nbsp;

Islamabad alleges that the Taliban is harbouring members of the Pakistani militant group &nbsp;Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) &nbsp;who are planning an attack from the Afghan side. However, the Taliban has denied these claims.

Reportedly there has been a 51 per cent increase in attacks on Pakistan, and on November 28, the group ended a ceasefire with Pakistan and resumed attacks on the country.

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In a major escalation of tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, on Sunday, rocket fire from the Afghanistan Taliban forces at a border crossing with Pakistan led to the death of six civilians while another two dozen were reportedly injured.

In a major escalation of tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, on Sunday, rocket fire from the Afghanistan Taliban forces at a border crossing with Pakistan led to the death of six civilians while another two dozen were reportedly injured. The firing near the town of Chaman in Balochistan province, as per the Pakistani military resulted in the death of six civilians. Additionally, more than a dozen were wounded by the "unprovoked and indiscriminate fire" said the statement. Watch | 6 Pak civilians, 1 Taliban soldier killed at Spin Boldak in fresh series of mortar attack Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a statement on Twitter demanded that "the Afghan Interim government should ensure that such incidents are not repeated." Confirming the incident, the Pakistani military reported that they have taken a "befitting albeit measured response against the uncalled for aggression" adding that they have avoided "targeting innocent civilians in the area." "Pakistan has also approached Afghan authorities at Kabul to highlight (the) severity of the situation and demanded strict action to obviate any such recurrence of the incident in future." Also read | 'Uncalled for aggression': Six Pakistanis, one Afghan soldier die in cross-border clash Reportedly the clash happened after Afghan Taliban forces tried to cut a part of the border fence said a senior provincial official while speaking with AFP. Afghani security sources said that the clash started after Pakistan forces demanded that Afghan forces stop building a check post on their side of the border. However, an Afghan official Noor Ahmad as per Reuters claimed that the incident was accidental and the situation is normal following talks between the two sides. The Pakistan-Afghanistan border Chaman as per an IANS report has been closed following the incident. In November it was closed for eight days and was only opened on November 21. Also read | Pakistan PM's son Suleman Shahbaz returns home from London to face graft charges Since the Taliban took over the nation in August 2021, border tensions between Afghanistan and neighbouring Pakistan have risen. Islamabad alleges that the Taliban is harbouring members of the Pakistani militant group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) who are planning an attack from the Afghan side. However, the Taliban has denied these claims. Reportedly there has been a 51 per cent increase in attacks on Pakistan, and on November 28, the group ended a ceasefire with Pakistan and resumed attacks on the 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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UK's former finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng admitted that he and former prime minister Liz Truss "got carried away" with forming the country's mini-budget and blew it, the Guardian reported. Kwarteng said, “People got carried away, myself included. There was no tactical subtlety whatsoever."&nbsp;

He added, "There was a brief moment and the people in charge, myself included, blew it."

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Kwarteng said that Truss's team forgot the perspective of the budget and its political and financial consequences.&nbsp;

The disastrous budget led to the firing of Kwarteng after 38 days in the office followed by Truss's resignation after 49 days in office.&nbsp;

In September, Kwarteng announced the budget with a number of tax cuts without making any concessions to spending, this led the&nbsp;pound to collapse against the dollar, and the pension funds almost collapsed amid skyrocketing mortgage rates.&nbsp;

Soon after the budget was revealed, Kwarteng said additional tax cuts were coming.&nbsp;

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Kwarteng added, "She was in this mode where everything had to be done immediately. I was worried she was going to blow up. She kept on saying she only had two years to do things."

Liz Truss while resigning said that she lost a battle but hasn't lost the war.&nbsp;

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UK's former finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng admitted that he and former prime minister Liz Truss "got carried away" with forming the country's mini-budget and blew it, the Guardian reported.

UK's former finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng admitted that he and former prime minister Liz Truss "got carried away" with forming the country's mini-budget and blew it, the Guardian reported. Kwarteng said, “People got carried away, myself included. There was no tactical subtlety whatsoever." He added, "There was a brief moment and the people in charge, myself included, blew it." Also read | UK: Medical staff could have 'right to strike' restricted, says education secretary Kwarteng said that Truss's team forgot the perspective of the budget and its political and financial consequences. The disastrous budget led to the firing of Kwarteng after 38 days in the office followed by Truss's resignation after 49 days in office. In September, Kwarteng announced the budget with a number of tax cuts without making any concessions to spending, this led the pound to collapse against the dollar, and the pension funds almost collapsed amid skyrocketing mortgage rates. Soon after the budget was revealed, Kwarteng said additional tax cuts were coming. Also read | UK's controversial former health minister Matt Hancock to step down as MP Kwarteng added, "She was in this mode where everything had to be done immediately. I was worried she was going to blow up. She kept on saying she only had two years to do things." Liz Truss while resigning said that she lost a battle but hasn't lost the war. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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To safeguard the country's dwindling reserves, Pakistan's central bank recently placed restrictions on access to foreign currency. This as per recent reports has resulted in the emergence of a black market for dollars.

Pakistan's foreign reserves have reportedly plunged to a four-year low of $6.7 billion.&nbsp;

As per Bloomberg, on the surface, this hasn't impacted the exchange rates, but once you delve deeper you come face to face with the reality.

The markets still have the current exchange rates on display but the money-changing firm reports that they have no dollars. However, if you're prepared to pay 10 per cent more than the going rate, you can get a greenback.&nbsp;

According to Asmat Ullah, CEO of Lahore-based money exchange company Ravi Exchange Company, "a third market has now developed", with the interbank foreign currency market and money-changing businesses being the first two.

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As the chief executive of Karachi-based financial firm Alpha Beta Core Solutions, Khurram Schehzad, puts it whenever restrictive measures are implemented, "the grey economy picks up”.&nbsp;

With the alleged black market,&nbsp;Pakistan joins other developing nations like Nigeria, Argentina, and Lebanon that have experienced parallel exchange rates.&nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/senior-pak-journalist-arshad-sharifs-murder-was-a-planned-assassination-and-not-mistaken-identity-report-540972">Senior Pak journalist Arshad Sharif's murder was 'planned assassination' not 'mistaken identity' case: Report</a>

While a 10 per cent&nbsp;premium may not seem like much, the black market's formation could force the conventional authorities to relinquish control of the foreign exchange, which would hurt foreign investment and the business&nbsp;climate.&nbsp;Additionally, the dollar premium on the black market may indicate further rupee depreciation in the future.

The lack of foreign currency and the emergence of a parallel market only add to Pakistan's lengthy list of problems. The South Asian nation has already been plagued by disastrous floods, an economic crisis, and political unrest that has even descended into violence.

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To safeguard the country's dwindling reserves, Pakistan's central bank recently placed restrictions on access to foreign currency. This as per recent reports has resulted in the emergence of a black market for dollars.

To safeguard the country's dwindling reserves, Pakistan's central bank recently placed restrictions on access to foreign currency. This as per recent reports has resulted in the emergence of a black market for dollars. Pakistan's foreign reserves have reportedly plunged to a four-year low of $6.7 billion. As per Bloomberg, on the surface, this hasn't impacted the exchange rates, but once you delve deeper you come face to face with the reality. The markets still have the current exchange rates on display but the money-changing firm reports that they have no dollars. However, if you're prepared to pay 10 per cent more than the going rate, you can get a greenback. According to Asmat Ullah, CEO of Lahore-based money exchange company Ravi Exchange Company, "a third market has now developed", with the interbank foreign currency market and money-changing businesses being the first two. Also read | US blacklists Pakistani companies for supporting Islamabad's 'un-safeguarded' nuclear activities As the chief executive of Karachi-based financial firm Alpha Beta Core Solutions, Khurram Schehzad, puts it whenever restrictive measures are implemented, "the grey economy picks up”. With the alleged black market, Pakistan joins other developing nations like Nigeria, Argentina, and Lebanon that have experienced parallel exchange rates. Also read | Senior Pak journalist Arshad Sharif's murder was 'planned assassination' not 'mistaken identity' case: Report While a 10 per cent premium may not seem like much, the black market's formation could force the conventional authorities to relinquish control of the foreign exchange, which would hurt foreign investment and the business climate. Additionally, the dollar premium on the black market may indicate further rupee depreciation in the future. The lack of foreign currency and the emergence of a parallel market only add to Pakistan's lengthy list of problems. The South Asian nation has already been plagued by disastrous floods, an economic crisis, and political unrest that has even descended into violence. (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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Twitter is all set to launch a revamped version of its subscription service called Twitter Blue. Now, under the new version, the users could subscribe to the revamp service that will allow subscribers to edit tweets, upload videos and get a blue check mark post account verification.

US: Twitter to relaunch Twitter Blue at higher price for Apple users

Ukraine says that over 1.5 million people were without power in Odessa after coming under an attack by the Russian forces. The Region's Energy Authority warned that repairs would take weeks or perhaps even up to three months.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian 'kamikaze' drone strikes knocks out power

As Morocco and France enter the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, police had to intervene to control the fans. Police fired tear gas to control thousands of supporters who filled the famous Parisian Avenue after Morocco's stunning win against Portugal in the quarterfinals.

Paris: Football fans go berserk after Morocco and France reach semi-finals

As demonstrations continued, Peru's new President Dina Boluarte swore in her cabinet that too just three days after becoming the country's first female Head of the State on Saturday.

Peru: President Dina Boluarte names cabinet, Castillo's supporters continue to protest

the Chinese government is looking at gradually opening up the economy. Even with the recent spike in case, curbs are being gradually eased but things are apparently not easy for the millions of Chinese after living under strict Covid-19 regulations for nearly three years.

China Covid: Xi administration gradually dismantles Zero-Covid policy

Kosovo Serba and the country's police exchanged gunfire after tensions flared up in the volatile northern part of the country on Saturday. The Serbs from Kosovo's North blocked main roads in the region.

Kosovo: Serbs blocked roads in protest against arrest of a Serb policeman

After several false starts, Twitter's off-again, on-again subscription service is all set to get yet another launch next week. The service is set to get more expensive for iOS users and will also include a system for account authentication on the platform.

The firm announced that customers may sign up for the updated service, which would cost $8 per month over the web but $11 per month through Apple iOS.&nbsp;

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Subscribers will be able to edit tweets, submit 1080p videos, and receive the coveted blue checkmark upon account verification.

As per AFP, later in the week, the checkmark will change to grey for governmental entities and gold for businesses.

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"We're relaunching @TwitterBlue on Monday -- subscribe on web for $8/month or on (Apple's) iOS for $11/month to get access to subscriber-only features, including the blue checkmark," tweeted the company.

Twitter did not explain why Apple customers were charged more than other internet users, but media reports claim that the business was searching for ways to balance the costs associated with the App Store.

Early in November, Twitter had initially introduced Twitter Blue before stopping it due to the growing number of fake accounts. It was then slated to relaunch on November 29 but was postponed.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/elon-musk-says-working-on-twitter-update-that-lets-users-know-if-they-are-shadow-banned-541530/amp">Musk says Twitter working on software update that will let users know if they are ‘shadow-banned’</a>

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Last month in a series of tweets, Musk listed a number of issues with Apple, including the 30 per cent fee the iPhone manufacturer charges software developers for in-app purchases.

He also claimed that the platform had threatened to remove Twitter from its app store and that the company had ceased running ads on the social media site.

However, following a meeting with Apple CEO Tim Cook, he tweeted that the confusion over Twitter being deleted from Apple's app store had been rectified.

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After several false starts, Twitter's off-again, on-again subscription service is all set to get yet another launch next week. The service is set to get more expensive for iOS users and will also include a system for account authentication on the platform.

After several false starts, Twitter's off-again, on-again subscription service is all set to get yet another launch next week. The service is set to get more expensive for iOS users and will also include a system for account authentication on the platform. The firm announced that customers may sign up for the updated service, which would cost $8 per month over the web but $11 per month through Apple iOS. Watch | Twitter planning to introduce new ad controls to lure companies back Subscribers will be able to edit tweets, submit 1080p videos, and receive the coveted blue checkmark upon account verification. As per AFP, later in the week, the checkmark will change to grey for governmental entities and gold for businesses. Also read | Elon Musk's second installment of Twitter Files reveals how right-wing users were targeted "We're relaunching @TwitterBlue on Monday -- subscribe on web for $8/month or on (Apple's) iOS for $11/month to get access to subscriber-only features, including the blue checkmark," tweeted the company. Twitter did not explain why Apple customers were charged more than other internet users, but media reports claim that the business was searching for ways to balance the costs associated with the App Store. Early in November, Twitter had initially introduced Twitter Blue before stopping it due to the growing number of fake accounts. It was then slated to relaunch on November 29 but was postponed. Also read | Musk says Twitter working on software update that will let users know if they are ‘shadow-banned’ Last month in a series of tweets, Musk listed a number of issues with Apple, including the 30 per cent fee the iPhone manufacturer charges software developers for in-app purchases. He also claimed that the platform had threatened to remove Twitter from its app store and that the company had ceased running ads on the social media site. However, following a meeting with Apple CEO Tim Cook, he tweeted that the confusion over Twitter being deleted from Apple's app store had been rectified. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Twitter to relaunch blue tick at $8, but iOS users will have to pay $11

Two official World Cup apps are currently being evaluated by a UK data regulator over concerns that the authorities in Qatar may have been secretly spying on the English fans.

Data Regulators: Visitors could be monitored, fans told to download Ehteraz and Hayya apps

The Taliban has once again pushed margins for media in Afghanistan saying that the authorities are moving to formulate a proper set of directions, Khaama Press reported.&nbsp;The announcement was made on Friday (Dec 9) by Mohammad Younis Rashid, Information and Cultural Affairs Department executive after a gathering between the media and the Taliban government, reported ANI.&nbsp;

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The group instead of laying direct directions for freedom of media in the country puts more restrictions. The media in the country has been suffering from growth, especially after the Taliban takeover.&nbsp;

A local journalist Sayed Mohammad Yazdan said, "The lack of a particular roadmap is a great challenge for the media to grow, therefore, the government should introduce a single policy that would fit with media and journalism."

Several humanitarian groups have denounced the crimes committed against journalists in Afghanistan.&nbsp;

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There has been an increase in crimes against journalists. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) tweeted, "Human rights abuses of more than 200 reporters in Afghanistan recorded by UNAMA since August 2021. Record high numbers include arbitrary arrest, ill-treatment, threats and intimidation. Media in #Afghanistan is in peril. Let us all help #ProtectJournalists #EndImpunity."

According to a report by the South Asian Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN) over 45 per cent of the journalists have quit their jobs since the takeover.&nbsp;

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The Taliban has once again pushed margins for media in Afghanistan saying that the authorities are moving to formulate a proper set of directions, Khaama Press reported.

The Taliban has once again pushed margins for media in Afghanistan saying that the authorities are moving to formulate a proper set of directions, Khaama Press reported. The announcement was made on Friday (Dec 9) by Mohammad Younis Rashid, Information and Cultural Affairs Department executive after a gathering between the media and the Taliban government, reported ANI. Also read | Day after execution, Taliban 2.0 publicly flog 27 people in Parwan province of Afghanistan The group instead of laying direct directions for freedom of media in the country puts more restrictions. The media in the country has been suffering from growth, especially after the Taliban takeover. A local journalist Sayed Mohammad Yazdan said, "The lack of a particular roadmap is a great challenge for the media to grow, therefore, the government should introduce a single policy that would fit with media and journalism." Several humanitarian groups have denounced the crimes committed against journalists in Afghanistan. Also read | Taliban back usage of India-built Chabahar port, say ‘ready to provide facilities There has been an increase in crimes against journalists. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) tweeted, "Human rights abuses of more than 200 reporters in Afghanistan recorded by UNAMA since August 2021. Record high numbers include arbitrary arrest, ill-treatment, threats and intimidation. Media in #Afghanistan is in peril. Let us all help #ProtectJournalists #EndImpunity." According to a report by the South Asian Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN) over 45 per cent of the journalists have quit their jobs since the takeover. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Afghanistan: Taliban may put further restrictions on media, says official 

How often do you hear of someone buying a bomb shelter? This one lady in Japan has bought a bomb shelter amid fears of missile attacks from North Korea and Russia.

Japan: Citizen buys bomb shelters amid fears of attack from North Korea

Vice President of the European Parliament has been arrested. Eva Kaili along with four others were detained in an investigation into alleged bribery by a Gulf State.

Greek M.E.P suspended over graft probe, Eva Kaili arrested over bribery

Thailand has achieved the target of welcoming 10 million foreign visitors this year as the tourism dependent economy recovers from the pandemic on Saturday.

Thailand: Kingdom hits 10 million visitors in 2022 as tourism recovers

The Japanese Parliament has approved a law banning religious groups and other organizations from maliciously asking for and receiving donations.

Japan: Country passes funds law amid 'cult-like' Church controversy

Amid the ongoing currency fluctuations, a black market for dollars has sprung up in Pakistan. This comes after the State Bank of Pakistan restricted access to foreign currency to preserve the depleting reserves which have plunged to a four-year low of 6.7 billion dollars.

Pakistan: Dollars are being sold at 10% premium in black markets, becomes hard to find

UK's former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng says he got carried away while writing the controversial mini budget and that his biggest regret was being too impatient.

Kwasi Kwarteng: Got carried away while writing the budget; expresses regret

Following up on the recent talks between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, a high-level delegation from the United States will now visit Beijing, announced the US State Department on Saturday.&nbsp;

Daniel Kritenbrink, assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, and Laura Rosenberger, senior director for China and Taiwan at the National Security Council, will visit China, South Korea, and Japan from December 11 through 14, according to a statement from the State Department.

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The high-level delegation will prepare the ground for US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to China early next year.

Last month, at the sidelines of the Indonesia G20 summit, the US and Chinese presidents engaged in "blunt talks" over Taiwan and North Korea, reports Reuters. Reportedly, the talks aimed to prevent the strained ties between the two nations from spilling into a "new cold war".

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In addition to laying the stage for Blinken's visit, the State Department stated that the delegation will follow up on the meeting "to continue responsibly managing the competition between our two countries and to explore potential areas of cooperation."

The visit comes as a senior US official recently remarked that given the domestic economic challenges China faces in the country and the pushback it faces in the Asian continent due to its assertive diplomacy, Bejing is seeking stabilised relations with Washington.

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As per White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell, China's slowing economy over its stringent coronavirus action plan, along with the perception that it has enraged many of its neighbours, indicated that Beijing was looking for more stable relations with Washington in the "short term."

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Following up on the recent talks between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, a high-level delegation from the United States will now visit Beijing, announced the US State Department on Saturday.

Following up on the recent talks between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, a high-level delegation from the United States will now visit Beijing, announced the US State Department on Saturday. Daniel Kritenbrink, assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, and Laura Rosenberger, senior director for China and Taiwan at the National Security Council, will visit China, South Korea, and Japan from December 11 through 14, according to a statement from the State Department. Watch | China's 'heavenly palace' space station; US space command says 'Our space assets at risk' The high-level delegation will prepare the ground for US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to China early next year. Last month, at the sidelines of the Indonesia G20 summit, the US and Chinese presidents engaged in "blunt talks" over Taiwan and North Korea, reports Reuters. Reportedly, the talks aimed to prevent the strained ties between the two nations from spilling into a "new cold war". Also read | China's attempt to challenge the USD's dominance as Xi Jinping calls for oil trade in yuan In addition to laying the stage for Blinken's visit, the State Department stated that the delegation will follow up on the meeting "to continue responsibly managing the competition between our two countries and to explore potential areas of cooperation." The visit comes as a senior US official recently remarked that given the domestic economic challenges China faces in the country and the pushback it faces in the Asian continent due to its assertive diplomacy, Bejing is seeking stabilised relations with Washington. Also read | US imposes sanctions on Chinese officials over 'serious' human rights abuse in Tibet As per White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell, China's slowing economy over its stringent coronavirus action plan, along with the perception that it has enraged many of its neighbours, indicated that Beijing was looking for more stable relations with Washington in the "short term." (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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Downdectecto, an outage monitoring website on Saturday (Dec 10) on Twitter reported that Google's email service Gmail was down for several users. It stated&nbsp;that users were facing problems with the email service since 9:12 am.&nbsp;

The Tweet read, "User reports indicate Gmail is having problems since 9:12 AM EST. http://downdetector.com/status/gmail/&nbsp;RT if you're also having problems #Gmaildown."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/google-shuts-google-hangouts-to-prompt-users-to-use-chat-says-its-a-better-option-530469">Also read |&nbsp;Google shuts Google Hangouts to prompt users to use Chat, says it's a better option</a>

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Users reported that both desktop and mobile applications were impacted, as many users worldwide reported the outage and undeliverable emails, ANI reported.&nbsp;

The monitoring website noted an increase in the number of outage cases reported by the users over the past 24 hours. The number of cases increased to 327 by 8:39 pm.&nbsp;

After many hours, it seems the app is back on track.

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The news soon went viral making users complain and post memes making fun of the incident.&nbsp;

One user said, "When doesn't @gmail have problems.....especially all the SPAMMERS/SCAMMERS using @ gmail dot com with a lot of letters/numbers combo before the @ sign."

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Another user said, "Looks like Gmail is down worldwide. I'm not receiving any emails now either. Reading many reports on Twitter."

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Downdectecto, an outage monitoring website on Saturday (Dec 10) on Twitter reported that Google's email service Gmail was down for several users. It stated that users were facing problems with the email service since 9:12 am.

Downdectecto, an outage monitoring website on Saturday (Dec 10) on Twitter reported that Google's email service Gmail was down for several users. It stated that users were facing problems with the email service since 9:12 am. The Tweet read, "User reports indicate Gmail is having problems since 9:12 AM EST. http://downdetector.com/status/gmail/ RT if you're also having problems #Gmaildown." Also read | Google shuts Google Hangouts to prompt users to use Chat, says it's a better option User reports indicate Gmail is having problems since 9:12 AM EST. https://t.co/EsWw2oLYjH RT if you're also having problems #Gmaildown — Downdetector (@downdetector) December 10, 2022 × Users reported that both desktop and mobile applications were impacted, as many users worldwide reported the outage and undeliverable emails, ANI reported. The monitoring website noted an increase in the number of outage cases reported by the users over the past 24 hours. The number of cases increased to 327 by 8:39 pm. After many hours, it seems the app is back on track. Also read | The Google Paradox: Why India's $162mn fine on search giant is flawed by misplaced priorities The news soon went viral making users complain and post memes making fun of the incident. One user said, "When doesn't @gmail have problems.....especially all the SPAMMERS/SCAMMERS using @ gmail dot com with a lot of letters/numbers combo before the @ sign." Gmail is down, it's not just you. This includes Google Workspace accounts. #gmaildown (Please acknowledge the problem on your status page @GoogleWorkspace!) From the admin console email logs: pic.twitter.com/k3AtzoMy6F — Baptiste Laget (@baptistelaget) December 10, 2022 × Waiting for my email to be sent via Gmail. #GmailDown #gmaildown pic.twitter.com/8yXPKOqruj — Tweetera🐦 (@DoctorrSays) December 10, 2022 × #gmaildown Calling my friends to check if Gmail is working or not pic.twitter.com/ML0juNjLlm — Mohammad Aarif (@aareif) December 10, 2022 × Another user said, "Looks like Gmail is down worldwide. I'm not receiving any emails now either. Reading many reports on Twitter." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

‘When doesn’t Gmail have problems’: Google’s mail service down for users across globe, netizens shares memes

Once in a million moment was captured by amazed&nbsp;sky-watchers in Wyoming.&nbsp;People snapped pictures of&nbsp;rare and beautiful cloud formations just like ocean waves.&nbsp;The mesmerising view was visible on Tuesday above the crest of the Bighorn Mountains in Sheridan.&nbsp;

This formation is known as Kelvin-Helmholtz instability. It forms when a faster stream of air moves above the rising air below. It is also known as the flutter clouds.&nbsp;

The form is named after scientists Lord Kelvin and Hermann von Helmholtz who studied the physics phenomenon.&nbsp;

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Rachel Gordon was the first one to post the images.

She told BBC, "This was special and I immediately knew I needed to capture it." She said that she clicked the picture from her parents' back door. &nbsp;

She posted the picture on Facebook to Wyoming through the Lens page. She said that it was an awe-inspiring moment for her.&nbsp;

One user replied to the post, "God says keep an eye&nbsp;on the sky." Another said, "Wow Primo Some Amazing And Awesome Photos.!!!!!!"

She expressed her happiness by saying that she is glad that others will be able to enjoy it too.&nbsp;

As per a BBC journalist, the pictures are one of the most appropriate examples of the Klevin-Helmhotlz.&nbsp;

Cloud Appreciation Society, a UK-based organisation defines the Kelvin-Helmholtz as the çrown jewel in many cloud formations.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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Once in a million moment was captured by amazed sky-watchers in Wyoming. People snapped pictures of rare and beautiful cloud formations just like ocean waves. The mesmerising view was visible on Tuesday above the crest of the Bighorn Mountains in Sheridan.

Once in a million moment was captured by amazed sky-watchers in Wyoming. People snapped pictures of rare and beautiful cloud formations just like ocean waves. The mesmerising view was visible on Tuesday above the crest of the Bighorn Mountains in Sheridan. This formation is known as Kelvin-Helmholtz instability. It forms when a faster stream of air moves above the rising air below. It is also known as the flutter clouds. The form is named after scientists Lord Kelvin and Hermann von Helmholtz who studied the physics phenomenon. Also read |James Webb telescope captures detailed image of Neptune and its delicate, dusty rings Rachel Gordon was the first one to post the images. She told BBC, "This was special and I immediately knew I needed to capture it." She said that she clicked the picture from her parents' back door. She posted the picture on Facebook to Wyoming through the Lens page. She said that it was an awe-inspiring moment for her. One user replied to the post, "God says keep an eye on the sky." Another said, "Wow Primo Some Amazing And Awesome Photos.!!!!!!" She expressed her happiness by saying that she is glad that others will be able to enjoy it too. As per a BBC journalist, the pictures are one of the most appropriate examples of the Klevin-Helmhotlz. Cloud Appreciation Society, a UK-based organisation defines the Kelvin-Helmholtz as the çrown jewel in many cloud formations. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

'Crown jewel': Rare wave clouds amaze sky-watchers in the US. Take a look!

Argentina is facing the worst drought in decades. Drought is threatening Wheat, Corn and Soy in Argentina as all key crops are ending up as animal feed.

Drought threatening Wheat, Corn & Soy in Argentina

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