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<p>One of the most renowned US universities has allowed Sikh students to wear kirpans, on campus. The decision comes two months after a video&nbsp;went viral showing a Sikh student getting arrested for wearing a kirpan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident took place at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. The incident drew heavy criticism and as the video went viral, people trolled the authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/for-first-time-in-100-years-sikh-prayer-books-issued-to-british-military-personnel-532923"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;For the first time in 100 years, Sikh personnel in British military issued prayer books</strong></a></p>

<p>The video was initially posted first on Twitter by the student who claimed that the police detained him as he refused to remove his kirpan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The kirpan is one of the integral parts of the five Kakars.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The university released a statement on Thursday (Nov 21) in which it stated that students will be allowed to carry kirpans on campus within a blade length of 3 inches and the weapons need to be closed to their body in a sheath. The statement was signed by the chancellor.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/four-of-indian-origin-sikh-family-found-dead-in-california-522890"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Four of Indian-origin Sikh family found dead in California day after kidnapper was held</strong></a></p>

<p>The statement said, "The Office of Diversity and Inclusion, with support from Institutional Integrity, also conducted additional awareness training this week with our police department and will continue its work to expand our cultural education and training opportunities for all of campus," PTI reported.</p>

<p>It further mentioned that it might approve carrying longer kirpan in future.</p>

<p>The statement continued, "Over the past several weeks, we have engaged in dialogue with representatives from the local and global Sikh communities about how we could modify University policies to honour the tenets of religious freedom while protecting the safety of our campus."</p>

<p>The university expressed its gratitude to the Sikh leaders for helping the university's policy change.&nbsp;</p>

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One of the most renowned US universities has allowed Sikh students to wear kirpans, on campus. The decision comes two months after a video went viral showing a Sikh student getting arrested for wearing a kirpan.

One of the most renowned US universities has allowed Sikh students to wear kirpans, on campus. The decision comes two months after a video went viral showing a Sikh student getting arrested for wearing a kirpan. The incident took place at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. The incident drew heavy criticism and as the video went viral, people trolled the authorities. Also read | For the first time in 100 years, Sikh personnel in British military issued prayer books The video was initially posted first on Twitter by the student who claimed that the police detained him as he refused to remove his kirpan. The kirpan is one of the integral parts of the five Kakars. The university released a statement on Thursday (Nov 21) in which it stated that students will be allowed to carry kirpans on campus within a blade length of 3 inches and the weapons need to be closed to their body in a sheath. The statement was signed by the chancellor. Also read | Four of Indian-origin Sikh family found dead in California day after kidnapper was held The statement said, "The Office of Diversity and Inclusion, with support from Institutional Integrity, also conducted additional awareness training this week with our police department and will continue its work to expand our cultural education and training opportunities for all of campus," PTI reported. It further mentioned that it might approve carrying longer kirpan in future. The statement continued, "Over the past several weeks, we have engaged in dialogue with representatives from the local and global Sikh communities about how we could modify University policies to honour the tenets of religious freedom while protecting the safety of our campus." The university expressed its gratitude to the Sikh leaders for helping the university's policy change. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Days after nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) passed a resolution censuring Iran over insufficient cooperation with the agency, Tehran has responded.</p>

<p>The foreign ministry said that the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) was taking necessary measures without specifying the nature of it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In response to the recent action of three European countries and the United States in the adoption of a resolution against Iran, some initial measures have been decided by the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran," said&nbsp;foreign ministry spokesman&nbsp;Nasser Kanani.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The ministry also hinted that the IAEA's next delegation&nbsp;trip to Iran may be shelved.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The IAEA delegation's trip to Tehran was approved in the framework of the deal with the agency. Iran's next steps will be taken in accordance with the new conditions."</p>

<p>Tehran added that the said measures were realised on Monday in presence of IAEA inspectors at the&nbsp;Natanz and Fordo enrichment complexes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Islamic republic of Iran is always prepared to respond in the appropriate manner to the actions of Western parties when they return to their commitments," the spokesperson signed off as saying.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>What did IAEA do?</strong></p>

<p>The resolution passed last week was introduced by the United States, France, Germany ad the United Kingdom.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Under the resolution, IAEA is pressing Iran to explain the presence of undeclared man-made uranium found at three sites, calling for "access to locations and material" as well as the collection of samples.</p>

<p>Notably, a similar resolution was passed in June as well with Russia and China being the only countries to object to it.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/west-asks-iran-to-cooperate-with-iaea-535444"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;West asks Iran to cooperate with IAEA</strong></a></p>

<p>Western countries for long have accused Tehran of developing nuclear weapons - a claim which has been denied by Tehran repeatedly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Iran is of the view that IAEA's probe into the matter needs to be closed before any agreement can be reached on restoring the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, also called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)</p>

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Days after nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) passed a resolution censuring Iran over insufficient cooperation with the agency, Tehran has responded.

Days after nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) passed a resolution censuring Iran over insufficient cooperation with the agency, Tehran has responded. The foreign ministry said that the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) was taking necessary measures without specifying the nature of it. "In response to the recent action of three European countries and the United States in the adoption of a resolution against Iran, some initial measures have been decided by the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran," said foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani. WATCH | IAEA: Cannot guarantee Iran's nuclear programme is peaceful × The ministry also hinted that the IAEA's next delegation trip to Iran may be shelved. "The IAEA delegation's trip to Tehran was approved in the framework of the deal with the agency. Iran's next steps will be taken in accordance with the new conditions." Tehran added that the said measures were realised on Monday in presence of IAEA inspectors at the Natanz and Fordo enrichment complexes. "The Islamic republic of Iran is always prepared to respond in the appropriate manner to the actions of Western parties when they return to their commitments," the spokesperson signed off as saying. What did IAEA do? The resolution passed last week was introduced by the United States, France, Germany ad the United Kingdom. Under the resolution, IAEA is pressing Iran to explain the presence of undeclared man-made uranium found at three sites, calling for "access to locations and material" as well as the collection of samples. Notably, a similar resolution was passed in June as well with Russia and China being the only countries to object to it. Read more: West asks Iran to cooperate with IAEA Western countries for long have accused Tehran of developing nuclear weapons - a claim which has been denied by Tehran repeatedly. Iran is of the view that IAEA's probe into the matter needs to be closed before any agreement can be reached on restoring the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, also called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidR2lbtIqkxPUS" /><meta charset="utf-8" />With the date of retirement of Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa fast approaching, the Shehbaz Sharif government is expected to start the appointment process on Monday, according to a report in Dawn.</p>

<p>The tenure of General Bajwa ends on November 29 and the appointment of the new chief is likely to take place before November 27.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The government, its allies and the military establishment were on the same page regarding the consultation process for the appointment, according to a source quoted by the publication.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report added that the Sharif government is hopeful that President Dr Arif Alvi will not create any 'hurdle' in the selection process.&nbsp;Pakistani media reports have suggested that the president could hold up the notification for up to 25-days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the lead-up to the appointment, PM Sharif had stopped in London earlier this month&nbsp;to meet his older brother Nawaz Sharif. According to&nbsp;Defence Minister Asif Khawaja, the appointment of the next Chief of Army Staff (COAS) figured in the discussion.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As soon as the news of the meeting hit the newsstands, Pakistan's opposition party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) and its chief Imran Khan trained his guns on the Sharif brothers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said the brothers were creating a spectacle by choosing the next Army chief in London.</p>

<p>"Today, a spectacle is taking place in London. Nowhere does such a scene takes place. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is in London. What is the purpose of the meeting? Talks are being held on the decision to choose the Pakistan army chief," said Khan.</p>

<p>"The important decisions of the country are taken abroad and by those who have looted Pakistan for the last 30 years," he added.</p>

<p>Last week, Sharif created another round of controversy when it came to light that his government was mulling amending the laws&nbsp;to have greater authority over the re-appointment of the army boss and other officers.</p>

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With the date of retirement of Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa fast approaching, the Shehbaz Sharif government is expected to start the appointment process on Monday, according to a report in Dawn.

With the date of retirement of Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa fast approaching, the Shehbaz Sharif government is expected to start the appointment process on Monday, according to a report in Dawn. The tenure of General Bajwa ends on November 29 and the appointment of the new chief is likely to take place before November 27. The government, its allies and the military establishment were on the same page regarding the consultation process for the appointment, according to a source quoted by the publication. The report added that the Sharif government is hopeful that President Dr Arif Alvi will not create any 'hurdle' in the selection process. Pakistani media reports have suggested that the president could hold up the notification for up to 25-days. In the lead-up to the appointment, PM Sharif had stopped in London earlier this month to meet his older brother Nawaz Sharif. According to Defence Minister Asif Khawaja, the appointment of the next Chief of Army Staff (COAS) figured in the discussion. WATCH | PM Shehbaz Sharif meets Nawaz in London, delays return to Pakistan × As soon as the news of the meeting hit the newsstands, Pakistan's opposition party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) and its chief Imran Khan trained his guns on the Sharif brothers. He said the brothers were creating a spectacle by choosing the next Army chief in London. "Today, a spectacle is taking place in London. Nowhere does such a scene takes place. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is in London. What is the purpose of the meeting? Talks are being held on the decision to choose the Pakistan army chief," said Khan. "The important decisions of the country are taken abroad and by those who have looted Pakistan for the last 30 years," he added. Last week, Sharif created another round of controversy when it came to light that his government was mulling amending the laws to have greater authority over the re-appointment of the army boss and other officers. Read more: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to get power to 'retain' Army chief, other senior officers (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>For the first time in history, on Sunday a United States sitting President marked his 80th birthday in the White House. US President Joe Biden has marked the historical milestone but there was no public celebration.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per AFP, there was no mention of the birthday from the White House.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the late afternoon, First Lady Jill Biden posted a heartfelt message on Twitter along with two images of herself and her husband dancing in tuxedos and a gala attire with the caption, "There's no one else I'd rather dance with than you. Happy Birthday Joe! I love you."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, the White House made no mention of the president's birthday. Additionally, there was no word on any public event.</p>

<p>This comes as recently the US midterm revealed that the country's public does not want him to run for President again.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | US: Republicans' top priority is to probe Biden family</strong></p>

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<p>About a year ago, Biden had a comprehensive physical exam, with the results stating that he was "a healthy, vigorous" man who is qualified to hold the office of president. However, the president has been subject to a lot of mocking for his occasional moments of confusion.</p>

<p>Biden has not yet made a formal announcement for the 2024 presidential race, although he has stated that he will do so in the first few months of 2023.</p>

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<p>As per AFP, while in the American political landscape leaders "over 70 or even 75 are ample" a generational shift has begun in the Democratic Party as a result of the midterm elections.</p>

<p>Recently, Representative Nancy Pelosi, 82, made the decision to not seek re-election as speaker of the House of Representatives on Thursday.</p>

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For the first time in history, on Sunday a United States sitting President marked his 80th birthday in the White House. US President Joe Biden has marked the historical milestone but there was no public celebration.

For the first time in history, on Sunday a United States sitting President marked his 80th birthday in the White House. US President Joe Biden has marked the historical milestone but there was no public celebration. As per AFP, there was no mention of the birthday from the White House. In the late afternoon, First Lady Jill Biden posted a heartfelt message on Twitter along with two images of herself and her husband dancing in tuxedos and a gala attire with the caption, "There's no one else I'd rather dance with than you. Happy Birthday Joe! I love you." There’s no one else I’d rather dance with than you. Happy Birthday, Joe! I love you.💕 pic.twitter.com/7GmgE5vbqy — Jill Biden (@FLOTUS) November 20, 2022 × In another post, the first lady shared a picture of the Biden family celebrating the occasion. A perfect birthday celebration filled with so much love — and Joe’s favorite coconut cake! pic.twitter.com/w7005Cdtqu — Jill Biden (@FLOTUS) November 20, 2022 × However, the White House made no mention of the president's birthday. Additionally, there was no word on any public event. This comes as recently the US midterm revealed that the country's public does not want him to run for President again. Watch | US: Republicans' top priority is to probe Biden family About a year ago, Biden had a comprehensive physical exam, with the results stating that he was "a healthy, vigorous" man who is qualified to hold the office of president. However, the president has been subject to a lot of mocking for his occasional moments of confusion. Biden has not yet made a formal announcement for the 2024 presidential race, although he has stated that he will do so in the first few months of 2023. Also read | 'Messed up bring-your-kid-to-work day': Is Kim Jong Un's recently revealed daughter N.Korea's next leader? As per AFP, while in the American political landscape leaders "over 70 or even 75 are ample" a generational shift has begun in the Democratic Party as a result of the midterm elections. Recently, Representative Nancy Pelosi, 82, made the decision to not seek re-election as speaker of the House of Representatives on Thursday. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A pocket watch belonging to a clerk who was in the massive ship Titanic that sank last century has been sold for £98,000 ($115,876) at an auction. The watch was sold at Henry Aldrige &amp; Sons in Devizes on Saturday (Nov 19), 110 years on.</p>

<p>The auction centre is known for selling belongings from the Titanic.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-andywarhols-iconic-piece-sells-for-85-million-at-new-york-auction-535127"><strong>Also&nbsp;read |&nbsp;Andy&nbsp;Warhol's iconic piece sells for $85 million at New York auction</strong></a></p>

<p>The watch, frozen in time, belonged to Oscar Woody, who died along with 1,520 others while travelling on the luxurious cruise ship that sank in the Atlantic ocean after hitting an iceberg.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wood's body was discovered after 10 days. Among the&nbsp;treasured items, his broken watch was also found, which was then handed to his wife.</p>

<p>The watch's screen was smashed and his two hands snapped off. His frozen watch shows the time the ship submerged into the cold North Atlantic ocean. The Titanic reportedly sank at 21 minutes past two on April 14, 1912.</p>

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<p>Other items sold at the auction include a first-class menu card, a list of first-class passengers list and an ornate dessert plate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first class menu that showed plover on toast was sold for&nbsp;£50,000 ($ 59,120), while the passenger list was sold for&nbsp;£41,000 ($48,478).</p>

<p>An ornate plate was sold for&nbsp;£20,000 ($23,648) and a section of a column from the&nbsp;'a&nbsp;la carte'&nbsp;restaurant was sold&nbsp;for £23,000 ($27,195).</p>

<p>Earlier, during an auction in 2017, a fur coat owned by a first-class stewardess was sold for&nbsp;£150,000 ($177,361). In the same year, a letter by a Titanic passenger Oscar Holverson was sold for £126,000 ($148,983).</p>

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A pocket watch belonging to a clerk who was in the massive ship Titanic that sank last century has been sold for £98,000 ($115,876) at an auction. The watch was sold at Henry Aldrige & Sons in Devizes on Saturday (Nov 19), 110 years on.

A pocket watch belonging to a clerk who was in the massive ship Titanic that sank last century has been sold for £98,000 ($115,876) at an auction. The watch was sold at Henry Aldrige & Sons in Devizes on Saturday (Nov 19), 110 years on. The auction centre is known for selling belongings from the Titanic. Also read | Andy Warhol's iconic piece sells for $85 million at New York auction The watch, frozen in time, belonged to Oscar Woody, who died along with 1,520 others while travelling on the luxurious cruise ship that sank in the Atlantic ocean after hitting an iceberg. Wood's body was discovered after 10 days. Among the treasured items, his broken watch was also found, which was then handed to his wife. The watch's screen was smashed and his two hands snapped off. His frozen watch shows the time the ship submerged into the cold North Atlantic ocean. The Titanic reportedly sank at 21 minutes past two on April 14, 1912. Also read | Watch: Breathtaking video shows Titanic’s 15-tonne anchor Other items sold at the auction include a first-class menu card, a list of first-class passengers list and an ornate dessert plate. The first class menu that showed plover on toast was sold for £50,000 ($ 59,120), while the passenger list was sold for £41,000 ($48,478). An ornate plate was sold for £20,000 ($23,648) and a section of a column from the 'a la carte' restaurant was sold for £23,000 ($27,195). Earlier, during an auction in 2017, a fur coat owned by a first-class stewardess was sold for £150,000 ($177,361). In the same year, a letter by a Titanic passenger Oscar Holverson was sold for £126,000 ($148,983). (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>A bright meteor lit up the sky over southwest Norway after 7:00 pm local time on Saturday (Nov 19). As the rumbling meteor burned up, it shimmered in several colours sparking in the sky.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-astronauts-will-be-live-and-work-on-the-moon-for-up-to-two-months-within-this-decade-535848"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;NASA plans to send astronauts to live and work on the Moon within this decade</strong></a></p>

<p>The unusually bright meteor called a 'bollide' was visible from many parts of the country. An expert from the country's meteor&nbsp;network said the meteor was 'exceptionally bright and powerful' and burned up in the atmosphere.&nbsp;<br />
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-images-prove-a-meteor-crashed-into-mars-triggered-a-massive-quake-529096"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;NASA images prove a meteor crashed into Mars, triggered a massive quake</strong></a></p>

<p>Many believe that this meteor belongs to the Leonid meteor shower, which at the moment is alive. However, the Norwegian meteorological department on its website claimed that the meteor belonged to 'Taurids' which is also active at the moment.</p>

<p>An eyewitness&nbsp;told NRK, "It suddenly became bright, so I thought at first it was a car driving on high beam. But then I looked up at the sky and there was a massive light that shot across the sky with a long, blue tail behind it."</p>

<p>Currently, the police are in contact with the meteorological departments for the matter as many assume that the 'bollide' may be a meteorite.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-astronauts-will-be-live-and-work-on-the-moon-for-up-to-two-months-within-this-decade-535848"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;NASA plans to send astronauts to live and work on the Moon within this decade</strong></a></p>

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<p>The statement continued, "The Taurids do not produce as many meteors as the Leonids but the Taurids occasionally produce very powerful meteors, like this one."&nbsp;</p>
<strong>Watch |&nbsp;Meteor lights up the sky over Norway: Spectacular sight of meteors burning up in the atmosphere</strong></p>

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<p>Norway has been a hotspot for witnessing meteor showers. According to the International Meteorlogocla Organisation, the Leonids (LEO) meteor was activated on November 6 and the peak day was marked as Nov 30, 2022.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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A bright meteor lit up the sky over southwest Norway after 7:00 pm local time on Saturday (Nov 19). As the rumbling meteor burned up, it shimmered in several colours sparking in the sky.

A bright meteor lit up the sky over southwest Norway after 7:00 pm local time on Saturday (Nov 19). As the rumbling meteor burned up, it shimmered in several colours sparking in the sky. Also read | NASA plans to send astronauts to live and work on the Moon within this decade The unusually bright meteor called a 'bollide' was visible from many parts of the country. An expert from the country's meteor network said the meteor was 'exceptionally bright and powerful' and burned up in the atmosphere. Also read | NASA images prove a meteor crashed into Mars, triggered a massive quake Many believe that this meteor belongs to the Leonid meteor shower, which at the moment is alive. However, the Norwegian meteorological department on its website claimed that the meteor belonged to 'Taurids' which is also active at the moment. An eyewitness told NRK, "It suddenly became bright, so I thought at first it was a car driving on high beam. But then I looked up at the sky and there was a massive light that shot across the sky with a long, blue tail behind it." Currently, the police are in contact with the meteorological departments for the matter as many assume that the 'bollide' may be a meteorite. Also read | NASA plans to send astronauts to live and work on the Moon within this decade The statement continued, "The Taurids do not produce as many meteors as the Leonids but the Taurids occasionally produce very powerful meteors, like this one." Watch | Meteor lights up the sky over Norway: Spectacular sight of meteors burning up in the atmosphere Also read | NASA images prove a meteor crashed into Mars, triggered a massive quake Norway has been a hotspot for witnessing meteor showers. According to the International Meteorlogocla Organisation, the Leonids (LEO) meteor was activated on November 6 and the peak day was marked as Nov 30, 2022. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Watch | Meteor lights up sky in Norway, prompting search for meteorites

<p>Oil&nbsp;prices&nbsp;dropped to trade near two-month lows on Monday, having earlier slid by around $1 a barrel, as supply fears receded while concerns over fuel demand from China and US&nbsp;dollar strength weighed on&nbsp;prices.</p>

<p>Brent crude futures for January had slipped 74 cents, or 0.8 per cent, to $86.88 a barrel by 0715 GMT.</p>

<p>US&nbsp;West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for December were at $79.40 a barrel, down 68 cents or 0.9 per cent, ahead of the contract's expiry later on Monday. The more active January contract last fell 59 cents or 0.7 per cent&nbsp;to $79.52 a barrel.</p>

<p>Both benchmarks closed Friday at their lowest since Sept. 27, extending losses for a second week, with Brent down 9 per cent&nbsp;and WTI 10 per cent&nbsp;lower.</p>

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<p>"Apart from the weakened demand outlook due to China's Covid&nbsp;curbs, a rebound in the U.S. dollar today is also a bearish factor for&nbsp;oil&nbsp;prices," said Tina Teng, a CMC Markets analyst.</p>

<p>"Risk sentiment becomes fragile as all the recent major countries' economic data point to a recessionary scenario, especially in the UK&nbsp;and euro zone," she said, adding that hawkish comments from the US&nbsp;Federal Reserve last week also sparked concerns over the U.S. economic outlook.</p>

<p>New Covid&nbsp;case numbers in China remained close to April peaks as the country battles outbreaks nationwide and in major cities. Schools across some districts in the capital Beijing buckled down for online classes on Monday after officials asked residents to stay home, while the southern city of Guangzhou ordered a five-day lockdown for its most populous district.</p>

<p>The front-month Brent crude futures spread narrowed sharply last week while WTI flipped into a contango, reflecting dwindling supply concerns.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, tight crude supplies in Europe have eased as refiners have piled up stocks ahead of the Dec. 5 European Union embargo on Russian crude, putting pressure on physical crude markets across Europe, Africa and the United States.</p>

<p>The EU's energy policy chief told Reuters the EU expected to have its regulations completed in time for the introduction of a G7 plan to cap the price of Russian crude on Dec. 5.</p>

<p><a href="http://13.235.153.162/business-economy/britain-is-no-longer-europes-biggest-stock-market-paris-takes-the-crown-534386"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Britain is no longer Europe's biggest stock market; Paris takes the crown</strong></a></p>

<p>RBC Capital analyst Mike Tran said the weak December WTI contract expiration indicated paper market selling rather than true physical market softness.</p>

<p>"Tight global inventories do not support the traditional surplus of barrels rationale for contango," he said in a note.</p>

<p>While the North Sea and West African spot market indicators are far from strong, they are also not suggesting signs of distress, he added.</p>

<p>Diesel markets remained tight, with Europe and the United States competing for barrels. While China nearly doubled its diesel exports in October from a year earlier to 1.06 million tonnes, the volume was well below September's 1.73 million tonnes.</p>

<p>Demand in China, the world's top crude importer, remains bogged down by Covid restrictions while expectations of further interest rate rises elsewhere have elevated the greenback, making dollar-denominated commodities more expensive for investors.</p>

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Oil prices dropped to trade near two-month lows on Monday, having earlier slid by around $1 a barrel, as supply fears receded while concerns over fuel demand from China and US dollar strength weighed on prices.

Oil prices dropped to trade near two-month lows on Monday, having earlier slid by around $1 a barrel, as supply fears receded while concerns over fuel demand from China and US dollar strength weighed on prices. Brent crude futures for January had slipped 74 cents, or 0.8 per cent, to $86.88 a barrel by 0715 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for December were at $79.40 a barrel, down 68 cents or 0.9 per cent, ahead of the contract's expiry later on Monday. The more active January contract last fell 59 cents or 0.7 per cent to $79.52 a barrel. Both benchmarks closed Friday at their lowest since Sept. 27, extending losses for a second week, with Brent down 9 per cent and WTI 10 per cent lower. Also read | Global Economy LIVE | India's growth to slow down in 2023: Goldman Sachs "Apart from the weakened demand outlook due to China's Covid curbs, a rebound in the U.S. dollar today is also a bearish factor for oil prices," said Tina Teng, a CMC Markets analyst. "Risk sentiment becomes fragile as all the recent major countries' economic data point to a recessionary scenario, especially in the UK and euro zone," she said, adding that hawkish comments from the US Federal Reserve last week also sparked concerns over the U.S. economic outlook. New Covid case numbers in China remained close to April peaks as the country battles outbreaks nationwide and in major cities. Schools across some districts in the capital Beijing buckled down for online classes on Monday after officials asked residents to stay home, while the southern city of Guangzhou ordered a five-day lockdown for its most populous district. The front-month Brent crude futures spread narrowed sharply last week while WTI flipped into a contango, reflecting dwindling supply concerns. Meanwhile, tight crude supplies in Europe have eased as refiners have piled up stocks ahead of the Dec. 5 European Union embargo on Russian crude, putting pressure on physical crude markets across Europe, Africa and the United States. The EU's energy policy chief told Reuters the EU expected to have its regulations completed in time for the introduction of a G7 plan to cap the price of Russian crude on Dec. 5. Also read | Britain is no longer Europe's biggest stock market; Paris takes the crown RBC Capital analyst Mike Tran said the weak December WTI contract expiration indicated paper market selling rather than true physical market softness. "Tight global inventories do not support the traditional surplus of barrels rationale for contango," he said in a note. While the North Sea and West African spot market indicators are far from strong, they are also not suggesting signs of distress, he added. Diesel markets remained tight, with Europe and the United States competing for barrels. While China nearly doubled its diesel exports in October from a year earlier to 1.06 million tonnes, the volume was well below September's 1.73 million tonnes. Demand in China, the world's top crude importer, remains bogged down by Covid restrictions while expectations of further interest rate rises elsewhere have elevated the greenback, making dollar-denominated commodities more expensive for investors. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Amid a global slowdown and a fall in revenues, the Walt Disney Company has announced a change in the upper hierarchy of the company. Former CEO, Robert A Iger (Bob Iger) will be returning to the company, replacing his successor&nbsp;Bob Chapek.</p>

<p>The decision was taken after Disney reported an 18 per cent decrease in revenues while operating income stood at $0.1 billion, dipping 18 per cent as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Susan Arnold, the board chairman announced the decision and thanked Chapek for his service.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We thank Chapek for his service to Disney over his long career, including navigating the company through the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic,” said&nbsp;Arnold.</p>

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<p>“The Board has concluded that as Disney embarks on an increasingly complex period of industry transformation, Bob Iger is uniquely situated to lead the company through this pivotal period,” she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chapek's reign as the Disney CEO was as tumultuous as they come. During this year alone, Disney's stock has fallen&nbsp;almost 41 per cent.</p>

<p>Chapek, with his more data-driven and confrontational approach, coupled with a pandemic and a global slowdown could never really fit into the job profile.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His clash with Scarlett Johansson over 'Black Widow' contract and feud with Disney employees over the 'Don't say Gay' bill brought a lot of flak to him. The closure of Dinsey theme parks across the globe added insult to injury.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Bob Iger stepped down in 2020 after being Disney's CEO for 15 years. Under his watch, the company grew leaps and bounds, creating a legacy which has taken a rather substantial hit in the last year or two.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was Iger who managed to bring Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm and 21st-century Fox under Dinsey's banner, granting the company a significant&nbsp;advantage over its rivals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Disney's premier product, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been on a shaky ride ever since Chapek stepped into the role.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bob-chapek-is-new-ceo-of-disney-as-bob-iger-steps-down-283008"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Bob Chapek is new CEO of Disney as Bob Iger steps down</strong></a></p>

<p>Most of the movies and TV shows in MCU's phase-4 have been hit-and-miss with the audience as many&nbsp;attribute&nbsp;it to post-phase-3 fatigue. Meanwhile, others state that Dinsey under Chapek&nbsp;has pushed story-telling on the backburner and is more focused on quantity over quality.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With Iger back in the role, Dinsey executives are hoping to have a reversal in fortunes.&nbsp;</p>

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Amid a global slowdown and a fall in revenues, the Walt Disney Company has announced a change in the upper hierarchy of the company. Former CEO, Robert A Iger (Bob Iger) will be returning to the company, replacing his successor Bob Chapek.

Amid a global slowdown and a fall in revenues, the Walt Disney Company has announced a change in the upper hierarchy of the company. Former CEO, Robert A Iger (Bob Iger) will be returning to the company, replacing his successor Bob Chapek. The decision was taken after Disney reported an 18 per cent decrease in revenues while operating income stood at $0.1 billion, dipping 18 per cent as well. Susan Arnold, the board chairman announced the decision and thanked Chapek for his service. “We thank Chapek for his service to Disney over his long career, including navigating the company through the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic,” said Arnold. Watch | China Covid Chaos: Shanghai government bars people from entering and exiting Disney park × “The Board has concluded that as Disney embarks on an increasingly complex period of industry transformation, Bob Iger is uniquely situated to lead the company through this pivotal period,” she added. Chapek's reign as the Disney CEO was as tumultuous as they come. During this year alone, Disney's stock has fallen almost 41 per cent. Chapek, with his more data-driven and confrontational approach, coupled with a pandemic and a global slowdown could never really fit into the job profile. His clash with Scarlett Johansson over 'Black Widow' contract and feud with Disney employees over the 'Don't say Gay' bill brought a lot of flak to him. The closure of Dinsey theme parks across the globe added insult to injury. Read more: Shanghai Disney resort to remain closed as China logs record Covid cases Bob Iger stepped down in 2020 after being Disney's CEO for 15 years. Under his watch, the company grew leaps and bounds, creating a legacy which has taken a rather substantial hit in the last year or two. It was Iger who managed to bring Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm and 21st-century Fox under Dinsey's banner, granting the company a significant advantage over its rivals. Disney's premier product, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been on a shaky ride ever since Chapek stepped into the role. Read more: Bob Chapek is new CEO of Disney as Bob Iger steps down Most of the movies and TV shows in MCU's phase-4 have been hit-and-miss with the audience as many attribute it to post-phase-3 fatigue. Meanwhile, others state that Dinsey under Chapek has pushed story-telling on the backburner and is more focused on quantity over quality. With Iger back in the role, Dinsey executives are hoping to have a reversal in fortunes. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>It's been a few weeks since the world's richest man Elon Musk took over the microblogging platform, Twitter for $44 billion deal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since then things at Twitter don't look friendly at all. It all started when Musk soon after his takeover fired three top seniors including the CEO and CFO. Later a sudden announcement of abruptly laying off 50 per cent of the workforce was made official.</p>

<p>This doesn't stop here. Hundreds of employees made their exit after receiving an 'ultimatum' from the new Twitter owner, to&nbsp;either work for hours or leave. Many chose the option to leave.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently a YouTuber named Lauren Chen posted a before and after picture of Twitter staff after Musk's takeover which certainly showed fewer&nbsp;female employees. Scroll to look at the picture:</p>

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<p>The first picture depicts a healthy, equal workforce of the microblogging platform. While on the other hand the other depicts gender inequality with only a few women in comparison to men in the team under Musk's leadership.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Netizens criticised the billionaire. One user wrote, "So the women didn’t want to work hard? &nbsp;Not a good look."</p>

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<p>Another user replied to Chen's comment saying, "The blatant misogyny in these replies is why women in tech (and everywhere, honestly) still have such a hard road to walk in 2022</p>

<p>Women can absolutely code and excel in any tech field, they’re just dissuaded at every turn by territorial, insecure, mediocre men."</p>

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<p>One user commented, "I don’t understand this narrative at all. Why would you not post anything negative about Zuckerberg laying off 10k+ people but keep attacking Musk demanding for better?"</p>

<p>one user sarcastically in the comment section wrote, "Women had enough sense to leave the company with severance."</p>

<p>However, the new Twitter chief also posted the same picture, as on left but mentioned it to be an "HQ code review."</p>

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<p>People even compared Musk's team with that former president Trump's administration&nbsp;which also had few women in roles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Twitter's fate remains in doubt as new problems arrive. Musk's decisions are unpredictable, one can only wait.&nbsp;</p>

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It's been a few weeks since the world's richest man Elon Musk took over the microblogging platform, Twitter for $44 billion deal. Since then things at Twitter don't look friendly at all.

It's been a few weeks since the world's richest man Elon Musk took over the microblogging platform, Twitter for $44 billion deal. Since then things at Twitter don't look friendly at all. It all started when Musk soon after his takeover fired three top seniors including the CEO and CFO. Later a sudden announcement of abruptly laying off 50 per cent of the workforce was made official. This doesn't stop here. Hundreds of employees made their exit after receiving an 'ultimatum' from the new Twitter owner, to either work for hours or leave. Many chose the option to leave. Recently a YouTuber named Lauren Chen posted a before and after picture of Twitter staff after Musk's takeover which certainly showed fewer female employees. Scroll to look at the picture: Twitter before Elon vs Twitter after Elon pic.twitter.com/rnhsgWc2IN — Lauren Chen (@TheLaurenChen) November 19, 2022 × The first picture depicts a healthy, equal workforce of the microblogging platform. While on the other hand the other depicts gender inequality with only a few women in comparison to men in the team under Musk's leadership. Where are the women? How do you expect to do coding without them? — Richard Hanania (@RichardHanania) November 19, 2022 × Netizens criticised the billionaire. One user wrote, "So the women didn’t want to work hard? Not a good look." Omg he removed all the women! 😳 — In Smith We Trust™ 🌊🇵🇭🇺🇲🇺🇦🇪🇺🌻 (@Frida_Kahlua) November 21, 2022 × Another user replied to Chen's comment saying, "The blatant misogyny in these replies is why women in tech (and everywhere, honestly) still have such a hard road to walk in 2022 Women can absolutely code and excel in any tech field, they’re just dissuaded at every turn by territorial, insecure, mediocre men." Not even 1 (single) black man there ! — Litsani Choukran (@LitsaniChoukran) November 19, 2022 × One user commented, "I don’t understand this narrative at all. Why would you not post anything negative about Zuckerberg laying off 10k+ people but keep attacking Musk demanding for better?" one user sarcastically in the comment section wrote, "Women had enough sense to leave the company with severance." However, the new Twitter chief also posted the same picture, as on left but mentioned it to be an "HQ code review." Just leaving Twitter HQ code review pic.twitter.com/pYcXRTJm14 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 19, 2022 × People even compared Musk's team with that former president Trump's administration which also had few women in roles. Twitter's fate remains in doubt as new problems arrive. Musk's decisions are unpredictable, one can only wait. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Disgraced British royal Prince Andrew recently embarked on a 'secret' visit to Bahrain to meet the royal family. The Duke of York reportedly had the agenda of securing the position of intermediary between the gulf nation and the UK.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 62-year-old former royal was charted to the destination on a private jet provided by a Swiss billionaire, according to a report by Metro.</p>

<p>Andrew is believed to have stayed at a five-star luxury property which was all paid for by the Bahrain royal family members.</p>

<p>The report added that Andrew is looking to leverage his experience of working as the UK trade envoy from 2001 to 2011.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This was his first visit outside Britain since 2019, the same year when convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein died. However, there is no public record of the trip as Andrew is not a royal anymore.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/prince-andrews-return-to-public-life-is-jarring-for-jeffrey-epstein-victims-516848" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Prince Andrew’s return to public life is jarring for Jeffrey Epstein victims</strong></a></p>

<p>Andrew, through this new 'supposed' portfolio, is attempting to work the oil-rich states to provide more of the precious commodity to the West and especially the UK.</p>

<p>The publication added that "there are people there who have been loyal to the Queen’s son and have deep pockets" and could help Andrew chalk a turnaround.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, Prince Andrew, tenth in line to the throne after Queen Elizabeth II's death lost his military patronage and right to use the 'His Royal Highness' (HRH) title after paying Virginia Giuffre a monetary settlement after she accused him of sexual assault, a charge he disputed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Andrew was involved in close proximity with Jeffrey Epstein and his child trafficking empire. Epstein was accused of sexually exploiting dozens of underage girls, some as young as 14, at his homes in Manhattan and Palm Beach, Florida between 2002 and 2005.</p>

<p>After relatively remaining in the shadows following the expose, the prince reappeared in the public eye during Queen Elizabeth's vigil. His appearance brought scathing criticism as many believed that Andrew was able to give a slip to the authorities, owing to his privileged background.&nbsp;</p>

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Disgraced British royal Prince Andrew recently embarked on a 'secret' visit to Bahrain to meet the royal family. The Duke of York reportedly had the agenda of securing the position of intermediary between the gulf nation and the UK.

Disgraced British royal Prince Andrew recently embarked on a 'secret' visit to Bahrain to meet the royal family. The Duke of York reportedly had the agenda of securing the position of intermediary between the gulf nation and the UK. The 62-year-old former royal was charted to the destination on a private jet provided by a Swiss billionaire, according to a report by Metro. Andrew is believed to have stayed at a five-star luxury property which was all paid for by the Bahrain royal family members. The report added that Andrew is looking to leverage his experience of working as the UK trade envoy from 2001 to 2011. This was his first visit outside Britain since 2019, the same year when convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein died. However, there is no public record of the trip as Andrew is not a royal anymore. Read more: Prince Andrew’s return to public life is jarring for Jeffrey Epstein victims Andrew, through this new 'supposed' portfolio, is attempting to work the oil-rich states to provide more of the precious commodity to the West and especially the UK. The publication added that "there are people there who have been loyal to the Queen’s son and have deep pockets" and could help Andrew chalk a turnaround. Notably, Prince Andrew, tenth in line to the throne after Queen Elizabeth II's death lost his military patronage and right to use the 'His Royal Highness' (HRH) title after paying Virginia Giuffre a monetary settlement after she accused him of sexual assault, a charge he disputed. WATCH | Gravitas: Prince Andrew stripped of all royal title × Andrew was involved in close proximity with Jeffrey Epstein and his child trafficking empire. Epstein was accused of sexually exploiting dozens of underage girls, some as young as 14, at his homes in Manhattan and Palm Beach, Florida between 2002 and 2005. After relatively remaining in the shadows following the expose, the prince reappeared in the public eye during Queen Elizabeth's vigil. His appearance brought scathing criticism as many believed that Andrew was able to give a slip to the authorities, owing to his privileged background. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Disgraced royal Prince Andrew makes a 'secret' trip to Bahrain

US Vice President Harris has arrived in Manila to reset US ties with the Philippines. She has also planned to visit the disputed islands of Palawan. Now, she met with Philippine President.

US Vice President Kamala Harris vows unwavering commitment to the Philippines

Malaysia is in a bit of a political turmoil. This comes after a totally contested general election that has resulted in a hung Parliament for the first time in Malaysian history.

Race to form government in Malaysia: Will the UMNO play kingmaker?

<p>Kashmir Valley has been reeling under darkness with the onset of winter. The government has issued a power curtailment schedule with an eight-hour power cut in non-metered areas and a 4.5-hour power cut in metered areas every day. The power cuts in the sub-zero temperatures make the winter cold much harsher and difficult to endure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The frequent&nbsp;power outages are not going down well with the local population and have received a lot of criticism.</p>

<p>"Kashmir has been facing harsh winter conditions already and with this new power cut schedule, it becomes unbearable for us to live without electricity. The government should rethink the schedule as people can't bear the cold. Kashmir produces so much electricity and despite that, we have to face such hardships,'' said Bashir Ahmad, a local resident.</p>

<p>Jammu and Kashmir produces more than 3500 megawatts of electricity via 24 hydropower projects spread across various districts of the union territory. The Kashmir region produces around 2500 megawatts of electricity, which is sufficient for the valley to be provided with 24/7 electricity throughout the year.</p>

<p>Political leaders have also lashed out at the government for the disruption of the power supply. People's Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti lashed out at the administration and demanded an uninterrupted power supply.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-to-beat-the-cold-kashmiris-eat-harissa-this-centuries-old-cuisine-keeps-kashmiris-warm-535046"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;To beat the cold, Kashmiris eat Harissa. This centuries-old cuisine keeps Kashmiris warm</strong></a></p>

<p>''Our state produces maximum electricity via these NHPC projects, and the whole country's electricity and factories are running due to that electricity. And due to this, political parties like BJP promise people in other states free electricity and the state which produces this electricity is being told to not use the electricity,"&nbsp;said Mehbooba Mufti, former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>This is a stepmotherly treatment by BJP towards Jammu and Kashmir. We should be provided free electricity instead and compensated for our power projects."</p>

<p>Government data suggests that out of the 24 hydropower projects, 13 are being run by the UT through the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation (JKPDC) which produces 1197 megawatts of electricity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>State-owned&nbsp;NHPC operates six hydropower projects, mostly in Kashmir, which generate 2250 megawatts of electricity. The remaining five power projects are being run by other public-private partnership companies which generate 57.5 megawatts of electricity.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/indias-kashmir-gets-its-first-electric-train-to-run-between-budgam-baramulla-budgam-banihal-521244"><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;India's Kashmir gets its first electric train; to run between Budgam-Baramulla, Budgam-Banihal</strong></a></p>

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<p>The NHPC-owned power projects relate to the northern grid of India and the UT of Jammu and Kashmir has to purchase electricity from them to meet the demand for electric supply here.</p>

<p>However, the political parties have also started playing free electricity politics over the issue. Apni Party President, Altaf Bukhari has demanded the return of NHPC-owned power projects and promised free electricity up to 500 units for every household in Jammu and Kashmir if they come to power in the UT.</p>

<p>The UT administration has recently hiked the power tariff by 18 per cent which has further angered the local population in the region.</p>

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Kashmir Valley has been reeling under darkness with the onset of winter. The government has issued a power curtailment schedule with an eight-hour power cut in non-metered areas and a 4.

Kashmir Valley has been reeling under darkness with the onset of winter. The government has issued a power curtailment schedule with an eight-hour power cut in non-metered areas and a 4.5-hour power cut in metered areas every day. The power cuts in the sub-zero temperatures make the winter cold much harsher and difficult to endure. The frequent power outages are not going down well with the local population and have received a lot of criticism. "Kashmir has been facing harsh winter conditions already and with this new power cut schedule, it becomes unbearable for us to live without electricity. The government should rethink the schedule as people can't bear the cold. Kashmir produces so much electricity and despite that, we have to face such hardships,'' said Bashir Ahmad, a local resident. Jammu and Kashmir produces more than 3500 megawatts of electricity via 24 hydropower projects spread across various districts of the union territory. The Kashmir region produces around 2500 megawatts of electricity, which is sufficient for the valley to be provided with 24/7 electricity throughout the year. Political leaders have also lashed out at the government for the disruption of the power supply. People's Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti lashed out at the administration and demanded an uninterrupted power supply. Read more: To beat the cold, Kashmiris eat Harissa. This centuries-old cuisine keeps Kashmiris warm ''Our state produces maximum electricity via these NHPC projects, and the whole country's electricity and factories are running due to that electricity. And due to this, political parties like BJP promise people in other states free electricity and the state which produces this electricity is being told to not use the electricity," said Mehbooba Mufti, former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir. This is a stepmotherly treatment by BJP towards Jammu and Kashmir. We should be provided free electricity instead and compensated for our power projects." Government data suggests that out of the 24 hydropower projects, 13 are being run by the UT through the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation (JKPDC) which produces 1197 megawatts of electricity. State-owned NHPC operates six hydropower projects, mostly in Kashmir, which generate 2250 megawatts of electricity. The remaining five power projects are being run by other public-private partnership companies which generate 57.5 megawatts of electricity. WATCH | India's Kashmir gets its first electric train; to run between Budgam-Baramulla, Budgam-Banihal × The NHPC-owned power projects relate to the northern grid of India and the UT of Jammu and Kashmir has to purchase electricity from them to meet the demand for electric supply here. However, the political parties have also started playing free electricity politics over the issue. Apni Party President, Altaf Bukhari has demanded the return of NHPC-owned power projects and promised free electricity up to 500 units for every household in Jammu and Kashmir if they come to power in the UT. The UT administration has recently hiked the power tariff by 18 per cent which has further angered the local population in the region. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Kashmir valley reels under darkness with eight-hour power curtailment schedule

<p>Recently, Kim Jong Un, the supreme leader of North Korea, recently appeared with his daughter during the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, which analysts claim is a strong indicator of his "dynastic vision" for North Korea.</p>

<p>On Saturday, for the first time ever, KCNA reported that the leader, "together with his beloved daughter and wife", oversaw the launch.&nbsp;Before this, the state media had never even mentioned Kim's children and the regime hasn't confirmed their existence.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;North Korea fires ballistic missile again, APEC leaders condemn test</strong></p>

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<p>Cheong Seong-chang of the Center for North Korea Studies at the Sejong Institute in South Korea told AFP that the daughter seen in the photos is most likely Ju Ae, Kim's second kid and the equivalent of a North Korean "princess."</p>

<p>He added that now that her name has been made public, she probably will be allowed to take an active role in government matters and that her presence with Kim would even suggest that she is his chosen successor.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-reveals-daughter-at-missile-test-535671">North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reveals daughter at missile test</a></strong></p>

<p>Analyst Soo Kim says that at a time when the North is launching a much higher number of missiles than ever, this could serve as "a symbolic picture of Kim passing the sceptre of rule to the next generation."&nbsp;</p>

<p>This she believes sends "a message to the international community to accept and brace for North Korea's fourth iteration of terror and belligerence".</p>

<p>According to North Korean studies expert Ahn Chan-il, the images could potentially be a part of Pyongyang's meticulously staged effort to portray Kim as a "normal" leader.&nbsp;Ankit Panda, a security expert based in the US, tweeted that it is the "most messed up bring-your-kid-to-work day."</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/g7-wants-significant-un-measures-over-north-korea-missile-launches-535896">G7 wants 'significant' UN measures over North Korea missile launches</a></strong></p>

<p>Seoul's spy agency reports indicate that&nbsp;Kim and&nbsp;his wife Ri Sol Ju have&nbsp;three children. The couple who got married in 2009 reportedly had children&nbsp;in 2010, 2013, and 2017.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The only previous evidence of the children's existence as per AFP came from former NBA star Dennis Rodman, who took a "quixotic" trip to the North in 2013 and claimed he had met a baby daughter of Kim named Ju Ae.</p>

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Recently, Kim Jong Un, the supreme leader of North Korea, recently appeared with his daughter during the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, which analysts claim is a strong indicator of his "dynastic vision" for North Korea.

Recently, Kim Jong Un, the supreme leader of North Korea, recently appeared with his daughter during the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, which analysts claim is a strong indicator of his "dynastic vision" for North Korea. On Saturday, for the first time ever, KCNA reported that the leader, "together with his beloved daughter and wife", oversaw the launch. Before this, the state media had never even mentioned Kim's children and the regime hasn't confirmed their existence. Watch | North Korea fires ballistic missile again, APEC leaders condemn test Cheong Seong-chang of the Center for North Korea Studies at the Sejong Institute in South Korea told AFP that the daughter seen in the photos is most likely Ju Ae, Kim's second kid and the equivalent of a North Korean "princess." He added that now that her name has been made public, she probably will be allowed to take an active role in government matters and that her presence with Kim would even suggest that she is his chosen successor. Also read | North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reveals daughter at missile test Analyst Soo Kim says that at a time when the North is launching a much higher number of missiles than ever, this could serve as "a symbolic picture of Kim passing the sceptre of rule to the next generation." This she believes sends "a message to the international community to accept and brace for North Korea's fourth iteration of terror and belligerence". According to North Korean studies expert Ahn Chan-il, the images could potentially be a part of Pyongyang's meticulously staged effort to portray Kim as a "normal" leader. Ankit Panda, a security expert based in the US, tweeted that it is the "most messed up bring-your-kid-to-work day." Also read | G7 wants 'significant' UN measures over North Korea missile launches Seoul's spy agency reports indicate that Kim and his wife Ri Sol Ju have three children. The couple who got married in 2009 reportedly had children in 2010, 2013, and 2017. The only previous evidence of the children's existence as per AFP came from former NBA star Dennis Rodman, who took a "quixotic" trip to the North in 2013 and claimed he had met a baby daughter of Kim named Ju Ae. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The royal palace on Monday extended the deadline for the Muhyiddin Yassin and Anwar Ibrahim factions to garner more support and stake a claim to form the government by Tuesday.</p>

<p>While King Al-Sultan Abdullah has a rather ceremonial role to play in the electoral choices, he has the power to appoint any lawmaker that he believes can amass the required majority.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) are the two parties that can form the next government after winning 81 and 73 seats respectively. However, both are way short of the majority mark of 112.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The political slugfest has continued even when the former prime minister and PN chairman Muhyiddin Yassin on Sunday suggested he had secured backing from two political blocs.</p>

<p>"I am confident I will obtain enough support from lawmakers that will enable me to be appointed by the king as prime minister," said Yassin while hinting that Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) could be the other collaborators.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, longtime opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, whose PH coalition won the most seats in the election said that had managed to receive the support of lawmakers to form the government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, unlike Yassin, Ibrahim did not disclose the parties he had assimilated into his coalition. Media reports suggest that&nbsp;Anwar's coalition will be meeting with the Barisan&nbsp;Nasional alliance to hammer out a deal today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The political instability in the southeast Asian nation is the reason why three different prime ministers have occupied the position in as many years.</p>

<p>The pandemic coupled with rising inflation and global economic slowdown has&nbsp;only added to the country's political&nbsp;uncertainty.&nbsp;</p>

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The conundrum surrounding who will form the federal government in Malaysia ceases to end after the weekend elections delivered a hung assembly. The royal palace on Monday extended the deadline for the Muhyiddin Yassin and Anwar Ibrahim factions to garner more support and stake a claim to form the government by Tuesday.

The conundrum surrounding who will form the federal government in Malaysia ceases to end after the weekend elections delivered a hung assembly. The royal palace on Monday extended the deadline for the Muhyiddin Yassin and Anwar Ibrahim factions to garner more support and stake a claim to form the government by Tuesday. While King Al-Sultan Abdullah has a rather ceremonial role to play in the electoral choices, he has the power to appoint any lawmaker that he believes can amass the required majority. WATCH | Malaysia faces hung Parliament for first time in history after tight election race × Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) are the two parties that can form the next government after winning 81 and 73 seats respectively. However, both are way short of the majority mark of 112. The political slugfest has continued even when the former prime minister and PN chairman Muhyiddin Yassin on Sunday suggested he had secured backing from two political blocs. "I am confident I will obtain enough support from lawmakers that will enable me to be appointed by the king as prime minister," said Yassin while hinting that Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) could be the other collaborators. Read more: Former Malaysia PM Muhyiddin gets backing after indecisive election Meanwhile, longtime opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, whose PH coalition won the most seats in the election said that had managed to receive the support of lawmakers to form the government. However, unlike Yassin, Ibrahim did not disclose the parties he had assimilated into his coalition. Media reports suggest that Anwar's coalition will be meeting with the Barisan Nasional alliance to hammer out a deal today. The political instability in the southeast Asian nation is the reason why three different prime ministers have occupied the position in as many years. The pandemic coupled with rising inflation and global economic slowdown has only added to the country's political uncertainty. Read more: Malaysia elections: Three men in boat battle a close contest for Kuala Lumpur's coast (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Malaysia's political slugfest drags on as coalitions race to reach the 'majority' number

<p>The Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida intends to sack its internal minister Minoru Terada on Sunday (November 20), Yomiuri newspaper reported. The internal minister sets out to be the third minister leaving the Kishida administration within a month. Recently,&nbsp;on October 24, the economic revitalisation minister Daishiro Yamagiwa resigned.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prime minister took the decision a day prior following the mounting pressure within his party to limit the effect of the impending parliamentary session on the second additional budget of the fiscal year.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-united-states-hold-military-drills-right-after-north-koreas-icbm-launch-535363"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Japan, United States hold military drills right after North Korea's ICBM launch</strong></a></p>

<p>The Japanese media outlet Yomiuri stated that the prime minister will discuss further with aides on Sunday before the budget discussions. During the press conference, he said that he would make a decision on the internal minister adding that the cabinet minister must fulfil their duties, Reuters reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Terada has come under fire for a number of funding scandals and has admitted that one of his support groups submitted a funding document that was purportedly signed by a deceased person. This led to a call&nbsp;for his resignation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His exit might weaken Kishida, whose support had stayed around 30 per cent as per a few surveys and could make it challenging for the prime minister to carry forward his objectives.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japans-pm-fumio-kishida-pledges-to-strengthen-naval-and-military-capabilities-amid-rising-border-tensions-531627"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Japan's PM Fumio Kishida pledges to strengthen naval and military capabilities amid rising border tensions</strong></a></p>

<p>Following the triumph of his ruling party LDP in July, Kishida was expected to have a three-year golden period until the next elections in 2025. However, after the murder of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, it exposed close and long-standing links between LDP members and the unification church, and the prime minister's reputation suffered.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The murderer further claimed that the church had driven his mother into bankruptcy and blamed Abe for this. However, the LDP members said that there had been no organisational connections between the party and the group.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Further, the decision Kishida took for a state burial for Abe, led to huge criticism. The economic minister also reigned over his links with the group.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prime minister has been under great pressure from the citizens for not only his links with the church but also for handling the situation carefully.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida intends to sack its internal minister Minoru Terada on Sunday (November 20), Yomiuri newspaper reported. The internal minister sets out to be the third minister leaving the Kishida administration within a month.

The Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida intends to sack its internal minister Minoru Terada on Sunday (November 20), Yomiuri newspaper reported. The internal minister sets out to be the third minister leaving the Kishida administration within a month. Recently, on October 24, the economic revitalisation minister Daishiro Yamagiwa resigned. The prime minister took the decision a day prior following the mounting pressure within his party to limit the effect of the impending parliamentary session on the second additional budget of the fiscal year. Also read | Japan, United States hold military drills right after North Korea's ICBM launch The Japanese media outlet Yomiuri stated that the prime minister will discuss further with aides on Sunday before the budget discussions. During the press conference, he said that he would make a decision on the internal minister adding that the cabinet minister must fulfil their duties, Reuters reported. Terada has come under fire for a number of funding scandals and has admitted that one of his support groups submitted a funding document that was purportedly signed by a deceased person. This led to a call for his resignation. His exit might weaken Kishida, whose support had stayed around 30 per cent as per a few surveys and could make it challenging for the prime minister to carry forward his objectives. Also read | Japan's PM Fumio Kishida pledges to strengthen naval and military capabilities amid rising border tensions Following the triumph of his ruling party LDP in July, Kishida was expected to have a three-year golden period until the next elections in 2025. However, after the murder of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, it exposed close and long-standing links between LDP members and the unification church, and the prime minister's reputation suffered. The murderer further claimed that the church had driven his mother into bankruptcy and blamed Abe for this. However, the LDP members said that there had been no organisational connections between the party and the group. Further, the decision Kishida took for a state burial for Abe, led to huge criticism. The economic minister also reigned over his links with the group. The prime minister has been under great pressure from the citizens for not only his links with the church but also for handling the situation carefully. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida intends to sack Internal Affairs Minister Minoru Terada for funding scandals 

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<p>Türkiye launched Operation Claw-Sword air raids against outlawed Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria on Sunday, almost a week after a deadly blast in central Istanbul, the defence minister said.&nbsp;“We are starting Operation Claw-Sword from now on,” said Türkiye's defence minister Hulusi Akar as per an AFP report. A defence ministry statement said he directed the offensive from the air force operations centre with top commanders, before the planes left their bases to hit the targets.<br />
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Türkiye's air force launched an attack on Kurdish bases in northern Syria.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Turkish defence ministry tweeted, “The hour of reckoning has come.” In another post, the ministry shared a video of the Kurdish base being hit with precision strikes.</p>

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<p>British-based war monitoring group the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has said that at least 31 people have been killed so far in the air raids.</p>

<p>Notably, Türkiye has blamed the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and its affiliate Syria Kurdish groups for the blast that rocked central Istanbul last week, killing 13.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to reports, the target of Turkish attacks has been the northern Syrian border city of Kobane. Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) confirmed that the city had been targetted in the attacks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Kobane, the city that defeated ISIS, is subjected to bombardment by the aircraft of the Turkish occupation,” tweeted SDF spokesperson Farhad Shami.</p>

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<p>“The Turkish occupation aircraft are shelling the al-Beilonya village which is heavily populated with Afrin IDPs who were forcibly displaced from Afrin in 2018,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, Turkish interior minister Suleyman Soylu in the aftermath of the blast&nbsp;said that the order for the attack was given in Kobane, where Turkish forces have carried out operations against the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia in recent years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soylu added that the bomber had passed through Afrin, another region in northern Syria, which has been bombed by Turkish jets on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The PKK and YPG have denied any involvement in the blast. Meanwhile, Turkish police has captured the chief suspect Alham Albashir -- a Syrian woman who is said to have been working for Kurdish militants, in an Istanbul suburb.&nbsp;</p>

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Türkiye launched Operation Claw-Sword air raids against outlawed Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria on Sunday, almost a week after a deadly blast in central Istanbul, the defence minister said.

Türkiye launched Operation Claw-Sword air raids against outlawed Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria on Sunday, almost a week after a deadly blast in central Istanbul, the defence minister said. “We are starting Operation Claw-Sword from now on,” said Türkiye's defence minister Hulusi Akar as per an AFP report. A defence ministry statement said he directed the offensive from the air force operations centre with top commanders, before the planes left their bases to hit the targets. Türkiye's air force launched an attack on Kurdish bases in northern Syria. The Turkish defence ministry tweeted, “The hour of reckoning has come.” In another post, the ministry shared a video of the Kurdish base being hit with precision strikes. Hesap zamanı! Alçaklardan hain saldırıların hesabı soruluyor! 🇹🇷 pic.twitter.com/pnEbFDkOF7 — T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı (@tcsavunma) November 19, 2022 × Terör yuvaları tam isabet vuruşlarla yerle bir ediliyor! 🇹🇷 pic.twitter.com/9jiFRn0hej — T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı (@tcsavunma) November 19, 2022 × British-based war monitoring group the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has said that at least 31 people have been killed so far in the air raids. Notably, Türkiye has blamed the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and its affiliate Syria Kurdish groups for the blast that rocked central Istanbul last week, killing 13. WATCH | Istanbul street blast suspect arrested × According to reports, the target of Turkish attacks has been the northern Syrian border city of Kobane. Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) confirmed that the city had been targetted in the attacks. “Kobane, the city that defeated ISIS, is subjected to bombardment by the aircraft of the Turkish occupation,” tweeted SDF spokesperson Farhad Shami. updated#Kobane, the city that defeated ISIS, is subjected to bombardment by the aircraft of the Turkish occupation. — Farhad Shami (@farhad_shami) November 19, 2022 × “The Turkish occupation aircraft are shelling the al-Beilonya village which is heavily populated with Afrin IDPs who were forcibly displaced from Afrin in 2018,” he added. Notably, Turkish interior minister Suleyman Soylu in the aftermath of the blast said that the order for the attack was given in Kobane, where Turkish forces have carried out operations against the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia in recent years. Soylu added that the bomber had passed through Afrin, another region in northern Syria, which has been bombed by Turkish jets on Sunday. Read more: Forty-six, including Syrian woman accused of planting the bomb, detained for Istanbul blast The PKK and YPG have denied any involvement in the blast. Meanwhile, Turkish police has captured the chief suspect Alham Albashir -- a Syrian woman who is said to have been working for Kurdish militants, in an Istanbul suburb. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Türkiye launches air raids against Kurdish militants in Syria and Iraq, 31 dead

<p>Jammu and Kashmir Police claimed that a hybrid terrorist was killed when he was taken for identification of a hideout in South Kashmir's Bijbehara area.&nbsp;According to police, when the search party reached the suspected hideout, terrorists opened fire which hit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) hybrid terrorist Sajjad Tantray who was with the search party for identification of the hideout. Police said Sajjad was taken to Sub District Hospital (SDH) Bijbehara where doctors declared him dead.</p>

<p>''When the search party reached the suspected hideout, terrorists opened fire which hit one LeT hybrid terrorist Sajjad Tantray of Kulgam, who was with the search party for identification of hideout. He was rushed to SDH Bijbehara where doctors declared him dead,'' said Jammu and Kashmir Police in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Police said Sajjad was involved in the civilian killings of outside labourers in the valley. During the investigation, police recovered arms and ammunition from the hideout.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''During investigation hybrid terrorist Sajjad Tantray, who was earlier a terrorist associate of LeT and released from PSA, revealed that he had attacked two outside labourers on November 13, 2022, at Rakhmomen, Bijbehara in Anantnag in which two labourers got seriously injured,'' said Jammu and Kashmir Police in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While in Srinagar, the Indian Army (2RR) and Srinagar Police arrested three hybrid terrorists along with a huge consignment of three AK rifles, two pistols, nine magazines &amp; 200 rounds.</p>

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Jammu and Kashmir Police claimed that a hybrid terrorist was killed when he was taken for identification of a hideout in South Kashmir's Bijbehara area. According to police, when the search party reached the suspected hideout, terrorists opened fire which hit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) hybrid terrorist Sajjad Tantray who was with the search party for identification of the hideout.

Jammu and Kashmir Police claimed that a hybrid terrorist was killed when he was taken for identification of a hideout in South Kashmir's Bijbehara area. According to police, when the search party reached the suspected hideout, terrorists opened fire which hit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) hybrid terrorist Sajjad Tantray who was with the search party for identification of the hideout. Police said Sajjad was taken to Sub District Hospital (SDH) Bijbehara where doctors declared him dead. ''When the search party reached the suspected hideout, terrorists opened fire which hit one LeT hybrid terrorist Sajjad Tantray of Kulgam, who was with the search party for identification of hideout. He was rushed to SDH Bijbehara where doctors declared him dead,'' said Jammu and Kashmir Police in a statement. WATCH | India: Terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir; Kashmiri Pandit shot dead × Police said Sajjad was involved in the civilian killings of outside labourers in the valley. During the investigation, police recovered arms and ammunition from the hideout. ''During investigation hybrid terrorist Sajjad Tantray, who was earlier a terrorist associate of LeT and released from PSA, revealed that he had attacked two outside labourers on November 13, 2022, at Rakhmomen, Bijbehara in Anantnag in which two labourers got seriously injured,'' said Jammu and Kashmir Police in a statement. Read more: India: Two labourers shot at and injured by terrorists in south Kashmir’s Anantnag While in Srinagar, the Indian Army (2RR) and Srinagar Police arrested three hybrid terrorists along with a huge consignment of three AK rifles, two pistols, nine magazines & 200 rounds. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India: Hybrid terrorist taken for identification of hideout killed in encounter with holed terrorists

<p>China confirmed its first COVID-19 death in six months on Sunday (Nov 20) as the country battles the outbreak.&nbsp;The country recently reported over 20,000 cases straight for two days, the highest in six months. As per media reports, the death toll remained around 5,000 for six months. The country reported 24,000 positive cases on Saturday (November 19).&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-covid-19-authorities-face-anger-after-an-infant-dies-due-to-delay-in-treatment-amid-restrictions-535230"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;China COVID-19: Authorities face anger after an infant dies due to delay in treatment amid restrictions</strong></a></p>

<p>On Sunday (November 20), local officials reported that an 87-year-old man died in Beijing. On November 11, the city hastily announced its most abrupt loosening of coronavirus rules, including a shortening of the quarantine period for international visitors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The capital city has ordered some citizens to remain in their homes while sending some to quarantine facilities and telling others to remain in their homes, where 621 cases were reported on Saturday (November 19).</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/despite-strict-curbs-in-place-china-covid-cases-touch-a-6-month-high-531804"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Despite strict curbs in place, China Covid cases touch a 6-month high</strong></a></p>

<p>The Asian country is struggling to deal with the virus despite its zero-Covid policy.</p>

<p>One of the hotspots of the latest outbreak is Guangzhou, where last week, angry demonstrators and police engaged in physical altercations over a fresh curfew. The city on Sunday (November 20) reported nearly 8,000 cases.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to an email received by AFP, a French school in Beijing has ordered remote learning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although the number of cases&nbsp;is minor as compared to other nations, the recent increase in China is notable following months of new instances being reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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China confirmed its first COVID-19 death in six months on Sunday (Nov 20) as the country battles the outbreak. The country recently reported over 20,000 cases straight for two days, the highest in six months.

China confirmed its first COVID-19 death in six months on Sunday (Nov 20) as the country battles the outbreak. The country recently reported over 20,000 cases straight for two days, the highest in six months. As per media reports, the death toll remained around 5,000 for six months. The country reported 24,000 positive cases on Saturday (November 19). Also read | China COVID-19: Authorities face anger after an infant dies due to delay in treatment amid restrictions On Sunday (November 20), local officials reported that an 87-year-old man died in Beijing. On November 11, the city hastily announced its most abrupt loosening of coronavirus rules, including a shortening of the quarantine period for international visitors. The capital city has ordered some citizens to remain in their homes while sending some to quarantine facilities and telling others to remain in their homes, where 621 cases were reported on Saturday (November 19). Also read | Despite strict curbs in place, China Covid cases touch a 6-month high The Asian country is struggling to deal with the virus despite its zero-Covid policy. One of the hotspots of the latest outbreak is Guangzhou, where last week, angry demonstrators and police engaged in physical altercations over a fresh curfew. The city on Sunday (November 20) reported nearly 8,000 cases. According to an email received by AFP, a French school in Beijing has ordered remote learning. Although the number of cases is minor as compared to other nations, the recent increase in China is notable following months of new instances being reported. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

COVID-19: China reports first fatality in six months, 87-year-old man dies in Beijing

<p>Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei recently warned that the enemies might now target workers after they failed to overthrow the Islamic republic in over two months of turmoil as the protests continue to flare.&nbsp;He said, "Until this hour, thank God, the enemies have been defeated. But the enemies have a new trick every day, and with today's defeat, they may target different classes such as workers and women."</p>

<p>Iran's recent protests have&nbsp;been one of the most audacious challenges to Iran's religious leaders and have gained momentum. Women and university children have been protesting against Iran's severe Islamic clothing code for women including headscarves.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-to-manufacture-drones-for-ukraine-war-on-russian-soil-report-535775"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Iran to manufacture drones for Ukraine war on Russian soil: Report</strong></a></p>

<p>The protest began after a Kurdish-Iranian woman named Mahsa Amini, 22, passed away while being held by police after being detained for wearing clothing considered to be "inappropriate." Her death triggered a&nbsp;wave of rage across the country and&nbsp;mass demonstrations were held.&nbsp;<br />
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The HRANA news agency on Saturday said that rallies and sit-ins were held on nearly 20 campuses. Videos alleging to show security forces firing at protesters were posted online.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per local officials, the residence of the leading state-sanctioned cleric in Divandarreh was also destroyed, which claimed the lives of two.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/protesters-set-fire-to-irans-ex-supreme-leader-ayatollah-khomeinis-home-535248"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Protesters set fire to Iran’s ex-supreme leader Ayatollah Khomeini's home</strong></a></p>

<p>A similar incident of violence occurred when demonstrators set fire to government offices, banks and post offices.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As of Friday, 402 protesters had been killed in the disturbance, including 58 juveniles, HRANA reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>

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Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei recently warned that the enemies might now target workers after they failed to overthrow the Islamic republic in over two months of turmoil as the protests continue to flare.

Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei recently warned that the enemies might now target workers after they failed to overthrow the Islamic republic in over two months of turmoil as the protests continue to flare. He said, "Until this hour, thank God, the enemies have been defeated. But the enemies have a new trick every day, and with today's defeat, they may target different classes such as workers and women." Iran's recent protests have been one of the most audacious challenges to Iran's religious leaders and have gained momentum. Women and university children have been protesting against Iran's severe Islamic clothing code for women including headscarves. Also read | Iran to manufacture drones for Ukraine war on Russian soil: Report The protest began after a Kurdish-Iranian woman named Mahsa Amini, 22, passed away while being held by police after being detained for wearing clothing considered to be "inappropriate." Her death triggered a wave of rage across the country and mass demonstrations were held. The HRANA news agency on Saturday said that rallies and sit-ins were held on nearly 20 campuses. Videos alleging to show security forces firing at protesters were posted online. As per local officials, the residence of the leading state-sanctioned cleric in Divandarreh was also destroyed, which claimed the lives of two. Also read | Protesters set fire to Iran’s ex-supreme leader Ayatollah Khomeini's home A similar incident of violence occurred when demonstrators set fire to government offices, banks and post offices. As of Friday, 402 protesters had been killed in the disturbance, including 58 juveniles, HRANA reported. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Iran's supreme leader Khamenei warns 'foreign enemies' may target workers as protests rage

<p>UK's Labour Party leader, Keir Starmer has said that in order to 'restore faith in politics,' he would abolish the House of Lords.&nbsp;The Labour leader informed his party peers that as a part of the first term's agenda, he intends to remove MP's authority to choose members to the Lords. He added that the previous Tory leaders' practise of handing peerages to "lackeys and donors," had damaged the public's confidence in the country's parliamentary system.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During a meeting&nbsp;held last week, Keir informed his peers about the plan. He stated "some very clear principles" such as the requirement that any new chamber is chosen by the citizens rather than politicians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The final suggestions will be outlined in the party's manifesto for the upcoming elections following a string of arguments. In an upcoming list, he is anticipated to hire political supporters and junior aides.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Keir claimed that his idea would guarantee that it wouldn't take over any of the duties of the House of Commons and will instead serve as a second chamber with the responsibility of revising and reviewing laws. The House of Commons would continue to have sole authority over managing the nation's finances and electing leaders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Similarly, he cited Johnson's recent use of his authority to choose peers&nbsp;as evidence to show that a change is required.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per sources, though Truss's leadership lasted for a few weeks&nbsp;only, it is anticipated that she is forming a list of new members.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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UK's Labour Party leader, Keir Starmer has said that in order to 'restore faith in politics,' he would abolish the House of Lords. The Labour leader informed his party peers that as a part of the first term's agenda, he intends to remove MP's authority to choose members to the Lords.

UK's Labour Party leader, Keir Starmer has said that in order to 'restore faith in politics,' he would abolish the House of Lords. The Labour leader informed his party peers that as a part of the first term's agenda, he intends to remove MP's authority to choose members to the Lords. He added that the previous Tory leaders' practise of handing peerages to "lackeys and donors," had damaged the public's confidence in the country's parliamentary system. Also read | Rishi Sunak considering building Swiss-style economic relationship with EU During a meeting held last week, Keir informed his peers about the plan. He stated "some very clear principles" such as the requirement that any new chamber is chosen by the citizens rather than politicians. The final suggestions will be outlined in the party's manifesto for the upcoming elections following a string of arguments. In an upcoming list, he is anticipated to hire political supporters and junior aides. Also read | Britain will continue support 'until Ukraine has won,' says UK PM Rishi Sunak during visit to Kyiv Keir claimed that his idea would guarantee that it wouldn't take over any of the duties of the House of Commons and will instead serve as a second chamber with the responsibility of revising and reviewing laws. The House of Commons would continue to have sole authority over managing the nation's finances and electing leaders. Similarly, he cited Johnson's recent use of his authority to choose peers as evidence to show that a change is required. As per sources, though Truss's leadership lasted for a few weeks only, it is anticipated that she is forming a list of new members. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

UK's Labour leader Keir Starmer says will abolish House of Lords to re-establish 'trust' in politics

<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidMvjZ1aV8med1" /><meta charset="utf-8" />More than 321,000 Tesla cars have been recalled in the US over a tail lights issue, the company announced in a filing made public on Saturday.&nbsp;In the filing submitted to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Tesla said the tail lights in its 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles may intermittently fail to illuminate, thereby necessitating the repairs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer added that it will be deploying over-the-air software updates to fix the bugs causing the light issue.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Tesla became aware of the issue in October after customers complained about the faulty tail lights not illuminating.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The recall by Tesla comes a day after it announced a recall of over 30,000 Model S and Model X vehicles after an issue that may have caused the front passenger airbag to deploy incorrectly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the recall announcement, Tesla's shares dipped by as much as three per cent to hit a near two-year low.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to NHTSA data, the EV&nbsp;company has recalled more than 3.7 million vehicles in 19 US recall campaigns in 2022 alone.</p>

<p>However, the spate of recalls is not limited to the US for the&nbsp;Elon Musk-owned company. Over 1,000 Tesla cars were recalled in Australia last Wednesday over a steering&nbsp;fault issue.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Australian Department of Transport said the steering fault in Tesla Model S and Model X variants sold between 2017-2020 could increase the risk of an accident "causing injury or death" to the occupants of the car.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, it was the second time that such a mass recall was issued for Tesla cars in the country down under. Earlier, 326 Tesla Model 3 vehicles were recalled over defective seat belts.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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More than 321,000 Tesla cars have been recalled in the US over a tail lights issue, the company announced in a filing made public on Saturday. In the filing submitted to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Tesla said the tail lights in its 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles may intermittently fail to illuminate, thereby necessitating the repairs.

More than 321,000 Tesla cars have been recalled in the US over a tail lights issue, the company announced in a filing made public on Saturday. In the filing submitted to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Tesla said the tail lights in its 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles may intermittently fail to illuminate, thereby necessitating the repairs. The electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer added that it will be deploying over-the-air software updates to fix the bugs causing the light issue. WATCH | Gravitas: Tesla car crash video shocks China × Tesla became aware of the issue in October after customers complained about the faulty tail lights not illuminating. The recall by Tesla comes a day after it announced a recall of over 30,000 Model S and Model X vehicles after an issue that may have caused the front passenger airbag to deploy incorrectly. After the recall announcement, Tesla's shares dipped by as much as three per cent to hit a near two-year low. According to NHTSA data, the EV company has recalled more than 3.7 million vehicles in 19 US recall campaigns in 2022 alone. However, the spate of recalls is not limited to the US for the Elon Musk-owned company. Over 1,000 Tesla cars were recalled in Australia last Wednesday over a steering fault issue. Read more: Over 1,000 Teslas recalled in Australia, days after horrific crash in China The Australian Department of Transport said the steering fault in Tesla Model S and Model X variants sold between 2017-2020 could increase the risk of an accident "causing injury or death" to the occupants of the car. Notably, it was the second time that such a mass recall was issued for Tesla cars in the country down under. Earlier, 326 Tesla Model 3 vehicles were recalled over defective seat belts. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Over 321,000 Teslas recalled in the United States over tail light malfunction

<p>A fortnight after Iran admitted to having delivered drones to Russia, the two countries are said have reached an agreement to manufacture the unmanned weaponised aircraft on Russian soil, says a report by The Washington Post.&nbsp;<br />
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"Russian and Iranian officials finalised the deal during a meeting in Iran in early November, and the two countries are moving rapidly to transfer designs and key components that could allow production to begin within months," the publication reported while quoting three anonymous officials.</p>

<p>The deal will help Russia increase its stockpile of weapons of destruction that have seemingly changed the tide in the war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report added that once the deal is finalised, it will deepen&nbsp;the Russia-Iran alliance which has only grown stronger in the recent months.</p>

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<p><strong>Why Russia needed Iranian drones?</strong></p>

<p>The eight-month-long war had depleted Russia's weapon arsenal and it was&nbsp;looking for alternatives to not only mount a comeback but to also send a message to the Western world that it was not out of the war,&nbsp;yet.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>After Ukraine regained significant ground by pushing back Russian troops and recapturing some of the lost regions, forcing Putin to call for partial mobilisation, Moscow closed the gap by bombarding Ukrainian cities and towns with deadly Iranian drones, according to news reports.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-shares-proof-with-us-that-iran-supplied-drones-to-russia-528451"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Israel shares 'proof' with US that Iran supplied drones to Russia</strong></a></p>

<p>Initially, both Tehran and Moscow remained tight-lipped regarding the drones with none&nbsp;of the two willing to admit that the drones were supplied and used.</p>

<p><strong>Iran admits to supplying the drones</strong></p>

<p>However, earlier this month, Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian admitted that Iran had indeed supplied a limited number of drones.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We supplied Russia with a limited number of drones months before the war in Ukraine," said&nbsp;Amir-Abdollahian.</p>

<p>"In a telephone conversation with the Ukrainian foreign minister last week, we agreed that if there was evidence (of Moscow's use of Iranian drones), he would provide it to us," Amir-Abdollahian said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-admits-it-provided-drones-to-russia-denies-supplying-missiles-531431"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Iran finally admits it provided drones to Russia, but resolutely denies supplying missiles</strong></a></p>

<p>Apart from drones, Iran is expected&nbsp;to deliver short-range ballistic missiles viz. Fateh-110 and its advanced version such as Zolfaghar as well to Kremlin, according to multiple reports.&nbsp;</p>

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A fortnight after Iran admitted to having delivered drones to Russia, the two countries are said have reached an agreement to manufacture the unmanned weaponised aircraft on Russian soil, says a report by The Washington Post.

A fortnight after Iran admitted to having delivered drones to Russia, the two countries are said have reached an agreement to manufacture the unmanned weaponised aircraft on Russian soil, says a report by The Washington Post. "Russian and Iranian officials finalised the deal during a meeting in Iran in early November, and the two countries are moving rapidly to transfer designs and key components that could allow production to begin within months," the publication reported while quoting three anonymous officials. The deal will help Russia increase its stockpile of weapons of destruction that have seemingly changed the tide in the war. The report added that once the deal is finalised, it will deepen the Russia-Iran alliance which has only grown stronger in the recent months. WATCH | Iran admits sending drones to Moscow before Russia-Ukraine War started × Why Russia needed Iranian drones? The eight-month-long war had depleted Russia's weapon arsenal and it was looking for alternatives to not only mount a comeback but to also send a message to the Western world that it was not out of the war, yet. After Ukraine regained significant ground by pushing back Russian troops and recapturing some of the lost regions, forcing Putin to call for partial mobilisation, Moscow closed the gap by bombarding Ukrainian cities and towns with deadly Iranian drones, according to news reports. Read more: Israel shares 'proof' with US that Iran supplied drones to Russia Initially, both Tehran and Moscow remained tight-lipped regarding the drones with none of the two willing to admit that the drones were supplied and used. Iran admits to supplying the drones However, earlier this month, Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian admitted that Iran had indeed supplied a limited number of drones. "We supplied Russia with a limited number of drones months before the war in Ukraine," said Amir-Abdollahian. "In a telephone conversation with the Ukrainian foreign minister last week, we agreed that if there was evidence (of Moscow's use of Iranian drones), he would provide it to us," Amir-Abdollahian said. Read more: Iran finally admits it provided drones to Russia, but resolutely denies supplying missiles Apart from drones, Iran is expected to deliver short-range ballistic missiles viz. Fateh-110 and its advanced version such as Zolfaghar as well to Kremlin, according to multiple reports. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Iran strikes deal to manufacture drones on Russian soil for Ukraine war: Report

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<p>Troubled by the quality and efficiency of China-made airplanes, Nepal Airlines has decided to sell five of its Chinese planes, grounded for more than two years.&nbsp;The final decision was taken by the loss-making national carrier after no one came forward to lease the planes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We didn’t get a single bid during the extended time either. Now, the management has decided to sell them off," said a spokesperson of Nepal Airlines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It may take two to three weeks to appoint the assessor. Based on the assessor’s report, we will float a global tender to sell the planes."</p>

<p>Three 17-seater Y12e and two 56-seater MA60 aircraft were acquired by Nepal Airlines, eight years ago amid much fanfare.&nbsp;The main goal was to fly the planes on underserved mountain routes. However, soon, mechanical and technical troubles started to creep up rather routinely in the airplanes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the airline company, such was the situation that the aircraft spent more time on the ground than in the air, causing heavy losses.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Consequently, for the last two years, the five planes have been sitting and gathering dust in the remote parking bay on the eastern side of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/six-point-pact-inked-between-nepal-and-china-under-beijings-belt-and-road-initiative-515782"><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Six-point pact inked between Nepal and China under Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative</strong></a></p>

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<p>Earlier this year, a source had told WION that the Chinese airplanes required pilots with specific skills that the airline did not have at its disposal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We have been facing technical problems in functioning of these aircrafts. The spare parts are not easily available and repairing aircrafts is expensive and time taking. To fly these planes, pilots with specific skills are required which we are short of. There are pilots in China but due to language barrier training pilots in Nepal is not possible,” said the source.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, China had refused to help the Nepalese side on the matter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We did approach China for help but nothing has been initiated from their side yet. The board of directors of Nepal Airlines hold meeting on a daily basis to discuss on training Nepalese pilots but we are yet to take a decision on that."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-grounds-six-made-in-china-planes-calls-them-liability-442288" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Nepal grounds six Made-in-China planes, calls them liability</strong></a></p>

<p>Nepal Airlines wanted to get rid of the defunct Chinese airplanes much earlier but the bureaucratic hassle meant they had to hold onto them. Experts believe that even after putting the airplanes up for sale, the airline may not get a lot of takers.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Troubled by the quality and efficiency of China-made airplanes, Nepal Airlines has decided to sell five of its Chinese planes, grounded for more than two years. The final decision was taken by the loss-making national carrier after no one came forward to lease the planes.

Troubled by the quality and efficiency of China-made airplanes, Nepal Airlines has decided to sell five of its Chinese planes, grounded for more than two years. The final decision was taken by the loss-making national carrier after no one came forward to lease the planes. “We didn’t get a single bid during the extended time either. Now, the management has decided to sell them off," said a spokesperson of Nepal Airlines. “It may take two to three weeks to appoint the assessor. Based on the assessor’s report, we will float a global tender to sell the planes." Three 17-seater Y12e and two 56-seater MA60 aircraft were acquired by Nepal Airlines, eight years ago amid much fanfare. The main goal was to fly the planes on underserved mountain routes. However, soon, mechanical and technical troubles started to creep up rather routinely in the airplanes. According to the airline company, such was the situation that the aircraft spent more time on the ground than in the air, causing heavy losses. Consequently, for the last two years, the five planes have been sitting and gathering dust in the remote parking bay on the eastern side of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. WATCH | Six-point pact inked between Nepal and China under Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative × Earlier this year, a source had told WION that the Chinese airplanes required pilots with specific skills that the airline did not have at its disposal. “We have been facing technical problems in functioning of these aircrafts. The spare parts are not easily available and repairing aircrafts is expensive and time taking. To fly these planes, pilots with specific skills are required which we are short of. There are pilots in China but due to language barrier training pilots in Nepal is not possible,” said the source. Additionally, China had refused to help the Nepalese side on the matter. “We did approach China for help but nothing has been initiated from their side yet. The board of directors of Nepal Airlines hold meeting on a daily basis to discuss on training Nepalese pilots but we are yet to take a decision on that." Read more: Nepal grounds six Made-in-China planes, calls them liability Nepal Airlines wanted to get rid of the defunct Chinese airplanes much earlier but the bureaucratic hassle meant they had to hold onto them. Experts believe that even after putting the airplanes up for sale, the airline may not get a lot of takers. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Nepal Airlines to sell five Chinese airplanes grounded for two years due to tech, mechanical faults

<p>Tuan Tuan, one of the two giant pandas that China had gifted Taiwan, passed away on Saturday (November 19). The Taipei Zoo stated "brief illness" as the reason for the panda's death.&nbsp;Although the medical reports did not state any immediate word on the cause of death, prior reports indicated that the panda was thought to have a malignant brain tumour.<br />
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After the detection of the tumour, two medical specialists were sent from China to Taiwan for assistance, AP reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/teeth-that-were-gathering-dust-for-40-years-lead-to-the-discovery-of-europes-last-panda-502628"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Teeth that were 'gathering dust for 40 years', lead to the discovery of Europe's last Panda</strong></a></p>

<p>Taiwanese press sources stated that Tuan Tuan didn't respond and was put into an induced coma on Saturday following a string of seizures.</p>

<p>The ties between China and Taiwan broke in 1949 due to a civil war, but the year 2008, marked a turning point. The same year, Tuan Tuan and his mate were gifted to the Taiwanese zoo. Both were born in China in 2004 and succeeded in having a pair of cubs in Taiwan.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Giant Panda Tuan Tuan, gifted by China to Taiwan, dies</strong></p>

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<p>As a gesture of goodwill, China sends pandas overseas, but it retains ownership of the animal and any offspring&nbsp;they may have.</p>

<p>However, since the pair's arrival, relations between the two countries deteriorated. China severed contact in 2016 when President Tsai Ing-wen, who supports independence, was re-elected in 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Currently, the relations between Taiwan and China are very tense. With Taiwan standing stern to its independence entitlement, Beijing claims it to be a part of its territory. Many military drills were conducted by China after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi paid a visit to the island nation in a show of solidarity.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/when-did-pandas-start-eating-bamboo-scientists-have-answer-493490"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;When did pandas start eating bamboo? Scientists have answer</strong></a></p>

<p>While the average life span of&nbsp;pandas is generally up to&nbsp;15 to 20 years, this panda lived for nearly 30 years with human assistance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The super lazy and cute animals, which are endemic to southern China, are an unofficial national symbol. Currently, about 500 pandas are thought to be living in zoos or reserves, largely in Sichuan, while 1,800 are estimated to be living in the wild.&nbsp;</p>

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Tuan Tuan, one of the two giant pandas that China had gifted Taiwan, passed away on Saturday (November 19). The Taipei Zoo stated "brief illness" as the reason for the panda's death.

Tuan Tuan, one of the two giant pandas that China had gifted Taiwan, passed away on Saturday (November 19). The Taipei Zoo stated "brief illness" as the reason for the panda's death. Although the medical reports did not state any immediate word on the cause of death, prior reports indicated that the panda was thought to have a malignant brain tumour. After the detection of the tumour, two medical specialists were sent from China to Taiwan for assistance, AP reported. Also read | Teeth that were 'gathering dust for 40 years', lead to the discovery of Europe's last Panda Taiwanese press sources stated that Tuan Tuan didn't respond and was put into an induced coma on Saturday following a string of seizures. The ties between China and Taiwan broke in 1949 due to a civil war, but the year 2008, marked a turning point. The same year, Tuan Tuan and his mate were gifted to the Taiwanese zoo. Both were born in China in 2004 and succeeded in having a pair of cubs in Taiwan. Watch | Giant Panda Tuan Tuan, gifted by China to Taiwan, dies As a gesture of goodwill, China sends pandas overseas, but it retains ownership of the animal and any offspring they may have. However, since the pair's arrival, relations between the two countries deteriorated. China severed contact in 2016 when President Tsai Ing-wen, who supports independence, was re-elected in 2020. Currently, the relations between Taiwan and China are very tense. With Taiwan standing stern to its independence entitlement, Beijing claims it to be a part of its territory. Many military drills were conducted by China after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi paid a visit to the island nation in a show of solidarity. Also read | When did pandas start eating bamboo? Scientists have answer While the average life span of pandas is generally up to 15 to 20 years, this panda lived for nearly 30 years with human assistance. The super lazy and cute animals, which are endemic to southern China, are an unofficial national symbol. Currently, about 500 pandas are thought to be living in zoos or reserves, largely in Sichuan, while 1,800 are estimated to be living in the wild. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

‘Symbol of goodwill’: China’s gift to Taiwan, beloved panda Tuan Tuan dies

<p>In an attempt to stave off Chinese influence in the country, the German foreign ministry is planning to tighten the rules for companies that are in bed with China, says&nbsp;a Reuters report. It further states that the Olaf Scholz government, as part of reducing the country’s&nbsp; dependence on China, is chalking up a new proposal.&nbsp;Under the new business strategy, companies will be required to disclose more information and&nbsp;possibly conduct stress tests for geopolitical risks.</p>

<p>"We aim to oblige companies particularly exposed to China to specify and summarise relevant China-related developments and figures, for example in the form of a separate notification obligation, on the basis of existing disclosure requirements,"&nbsp;read the document accessed by the publication.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/german-chancellor-arrives-in-china-scholzs-coalition-uncertain-about-its-relation-with-beijing-531070"><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;German Chancellor arrives in China, Scholz's coalition uncertain about its relation with Beijing</strong></a></p>

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<p>The draft adds that investment in German companies by the Chinese will face greater scrutiny.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The aim is to change the incentive structure for German companies with market economy instruments so that reducing export dependency is more attractive."</p>

<p>Notably, the drafting of the proposal comes in the backdrop of&nbsp;Chancellor Scholz visiting China and meeting President Xi Jinping.</p>

<p>In September, Scholz's colleague and economy minister Robert Habeck&nbsp;said in an interview that Germany 'couldn't be allowed to be blackmailed' by other countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We cannot allow ourselves to be blackmailed. If [the Chinese market] were to close, which is not likely at the moment...we would have extreme sales problems," he said.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/once-bitten-twice-shy-after-russia-lesson-germany-to-reconsider-trade-deal-with-china-516058"><strong>Read more: Once bitten, twice shy: After Russia lesson, Germany to reconsider trade deal with China</strong></a></p>

<p>China has been Germany's biggest trade partner for the last six years. The volume of trade between the two nations reached $246 billion in 2021. However, the trade is imbalanced as Germany is much more dependent on China.</p>

<p>Berlin's trade deficit with Beijing has increased to almost $41 billion as of mid-2022. While German imports to China have only increased by 12.4 per cent in the first half of 2022 compared to 3.4 per cent in 2000, the German imports of Chinese goods have leapt an astronomical 45.7 per cent on a year-on-year basis.</p>

<p>While the German government claims it is attempting to decouple itself from China, the actions suggest otherwise. In October, the&nbsp;German cabinet&nbsp;approved China’s Cosco buying&nbsp;a 24.9 per cent stake in HHLA, a container operator at Germany’s largest Hafen Hamburg port.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-allows-chinese-company-to-buy-stakes-in-a-company-at-its-largest-port-528560"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Germany allows Chinese company to buy stakes in container operator at its largest port</strong></a></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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In an attempt to stave off Chinese influence in the country, the German foreign ministry is planning to tighten the rules for companies that are in bed with China, says a Reuters report.

In an attempt to stave off Chinese influence in the country, the German foreign ministry is planning to tighten the rules for companies that are in bed with China, says a Reuters report. It further states that the Olaf Scholz government, as part of reducing the country’s dependence on China, is chalking up a new proposal. Under the new business strategy, companies will be required to disclose more information and possibly conduct stress tests for geopolitical risks. "We aim to oblige companies particularly exposed to China to specify and summarise relevant China-related developments and figures, for example in the form of a separate notification obligation, on the basis of existing disclosure requirements," read the document accessed by the publication. WATCH | German Chancellor arrives in China, Scholz's coalition uncertain about its relation with Beijing × The draft adds that investment in German companies by the Chinese will face greater scrutiny. "The aim is to change the incentive structure for German companies with market economy instruments so that reducing export dependency is more attractive." Notably, the drafting of the proposal comes in the backdrop of Chancellor Scholz visiting China and meeting President Xi Jinping. In September, Scholz's colleague and economy minister Robert Habeck said in an interview that Germany 'couldn't be allowed to be blackmailed' by other countries. "We cannot allow ourselves to be blackmailed. If [the Chinese market] were to close, which is not likely at the moment...we would have extreme sales problems," he said. Read more: Once bitten, twice shy: After Russia lesson, Germany to reconsider trade deal with China China has been Germany's biggest trade partner for the last six years. The volume of trade between the two nations reached $246 billion in 2021. However, the trade is imbalanced as Germany is much more dependent on China. Berlin's trade deficit with Beijing has increased to almost $41 billion as of mid-2022. While German imports to China have only increased by 12.4 per cent in the first half of 2022 compared to 3.4 per cent in 2000, the German imports of Chinese goods have leapt an astronomical 45.7 per cent on a year-on-year basis. While the German government claims it is attempting to decouple itself from China, the actions suggest otherwise. In October, the German cabinet approved China’s Cosco buying a 24.9 per cent stake in HHLA, a container operator at Germany’s largest Hafen Hamburg port. Read more: Germany allows Chinese company to buy stakes in container operator at its largest port (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Germany to chalk new business strategy to reduce trade deficit, dependence on China

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