Just days after taking over Twitter as the "Chief Twit", Elon Musk has been openly pondering on how to bring in money. The company has already made certain moves, like laying off half of its global workforce and starting to charge $8 per month for the once-free blue tick verification.

Now, as per reports, Musk is considering putting the social media platform behind a paywall.

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This comes as the social media giant reports that it has seen an uptick in new users since the Tesla CEO took over.

As per a Platformer report citing sources in the know, the eccentric billionaire and tech investor David Sacks have been debating the concept of putting a paywall in place for all Twitter users.

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The exact design of the paywall is yet unknown. However, according to a Daily Mail report citing an anonymous source, one idea talks of a possibility where anyone could use the site for a limited period of time each month and then pay a fee to keep surfing.&nbsp;

And no, this would not come under the much-debated $8 fee for a blue tick, but would most probably be an add-on charge.

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Even as Musk ponders new sources of monetisation, reports suggest that holding on to the platform's existing sources of revenue has become a task. Amid fears that Twitter won't be a 'safe place for brands', several advertisers have stopped or paused their ads on the platform.

It remains to be seen whether the beloved blue bird will maintain its appeal or if users will keep jumping ship to other similar platforms.

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Just days after taking over Twitter as the "Chief Twit", Elon Musk has been openly pondering on how to bring in money. The company has already made certain moves, like laying off half of its global workforce and starting to charge $8 per month for the once-free blue tick verification.

Just days after taking over Twitter as the "Chief Twit", Elon Musk has been openly pondering on how to bring in money. The company has already made certain moves, like laying off half of its global workforce and starting to charge $8 per month for the once-free blue tick verification. Now, as per reports, Musk is considering putting the social media platform behind a paywall. Watch | Gravitas: Twitter in a debt trap after Musk takeover? This comes as the social media giant reports that it has seen an uptick in new users since the Tesla CEO took over. As per a Platformer report citing sources in the know, the eccentric billionaire and tech investor David Sacks have been debating the concept of putting a paywall in place for all Twitter users. Also read | Millions of followers, blue-tick go down the drain as Twitter suspends accounts for impersonating Elon Musk The exact design of the paywall is yet unknown. However, according to a Daily Mail report citing an anonymous source, one idea talks of a possibility where anyone could use the site for a limited period of time each month and then pay a fee to keep surfing. And no, this would not come under the much-debated $8 fee for a blue tick, but would most probably be an add-on charge. Also read | Musk's $56 billion Tesla pay package lawsuit goes to trial November 14 Even as Musk ponders new sources of monetisation, reports suggest that holding on to the platform's existing sources of revenue has become a task. Amid fears that Twitter won't be a 'safe place for brands', several advertisers have stopped or paused their ads on the platform. It remains to be seen whether the beloved blue bird will maintain its appeal or if users will keep jumping ship to other similar platforms. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The US and Russia have decided to resume talks related to the New START nuclear arms reduction deal, which was put on hold since before Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 
 
New START, or Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, was signed between the United States and Russia. Its formal name is Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms. It is the only surviving weapons control pact between the two biggest nuclear powers in the world.

The bilateral consultative committee (BCC), the mechanism for its implementation, will meet "in the near future," said Ned Price, spokesperson for the US State Department, on Tuesday.

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BCC last met in October 2021. The committee is supposed to meet twice a year.

Price said that Washington is hoping for a "constructive session" but did not disclose a date or the location for the meeting.

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The restarted negotiations may take place in the Middle East, according to the Russian newspaper Kommersant. As per the newspaper, Moscow no longer sees Switzerland, the usual location, as&nbsp;sufficiently neutral, due to the fact that&nbsp;it also placed sanctions on Russia over Ukraine.

As per Reuters in August, Russia stopped cooperating with inspections mandated by the pact.&nbsp;

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Moscow blamed travel restrictions put in place by Washington and its allies in response to the invasion of Ukraine in February for this move. Despite this, Russia claimed that it was still committed to observing the provisions of the treaty.

The New START treaty, which went into effect in 2011, limits the amount of strategic nuclear warheads that the US and Russia can deploy, as well as the use of land- and submarine-based missiles and bombers to deliver them.

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The US and Russia have decided to resume talks related to the New START nuclear arms reduction deal, which was put on hold since before Russia's invasion of Ukraine. New START, or Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, was signed between the United States and Russia. Its formal name is Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms. It is the only surviving weapons control pact between the two biggest nuclear powers in the world. The bilateral consultative committee (BCC), the mechanism for its implementation, will meet "in the near future," said Ned Price, spokesperson for the US State Department, on Tuesday. Watch | Report | 'Ukraine fatigue is a real thing': US asks Zelensky to talk with Russia BCC last met in October 2021. The committee is supposed to meet twice a year. Price said that Washington is hoping for a "constructive session" but did not disclose a date or the location for the meeting. Also read | Black Sea grain deal must be extended, Zelensky tells US ambassador The restarted negotiations may take place in the Middle East, according to the Russian newspaper Kommersant. As per the newspaper, Moscow no longer sees Switzerland, the usual location, as sufficiently neutral, due to the fact that it also placed sanctions on Russia over Ukraine. As per Reuters in August, Russia stopped cooperating with inspections mandated by the pact. Also read | Ukraine refuses to negotiate with Russia before complete evacuation of forces Moscow blamed travel restrictions put in place by Washington and its allies in response to the invasion of Ukraine in February for this move. Despite this, Russia claimed that it was still committed to observing the provisions of the treaty. The New START treaty, which went into effect in 2011, limits the amount of strategic nuclear warheads that the US and Russia can deploy, as well as the use of land- and submarine-based missiles and bombers to deliver them. (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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New figures released under the Freedom of Information request made by a UK non-profit&nbsp;Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) has found that the government had hid the number of killed Afghan children and compensation paid for the casualties.&nbsp;The new figures state that the UK government released compensation payments for 64 children, which was four times more than the publicly acknowledged figure of 16.&nbsp;

The records show that the youngest casualty was a one-year-old child and the oldest was 15. the average age of children killed stood at six.&nbsp;

Nearly all children were killed by Britain's top forces between 2006 and 2014. However,&nbsp; AOAV is of the view that the numbers could go up to 135.

The NGO said that the Ministry of Defence, in most cases, described fatalities as merely sons and daughters. The ages and circumstances of the death were not included.&nbsp;

“In total, some 164 people (adults and children) were killed in those attacks involving confirmed or suspected children. Some 68 of the 135 confirmed and suspected child deaths were from airstrikes, constituting some 50 per cent of all deaths,” said&nbsp;AOAV.&nbsp;

In total, 881 fatality claims were made to the British government out of which most were rejected and only a quarter received compensation.&nbsp;

As reported by WION, in July, a BBC investigation also showed that Britain's elite Special Air Service (SAS) corps had killed at least 54 Afghans in suspicious circumstances.

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Citing military sources, the report noted that senior officers including General Mark Carleton-Smith were aware of concerns within the SAS about the operations.

Based on leaked emails, court documents as well investigations on the sites of the operations in Afghanistan, the BBC programme "Panorama" questions the conduct of UK forces in Afghanistan.

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New figures released under the Freedom of Information request made by a UK non-profit Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) has found that the government had hid the number of killed Afghan children and compensation paid for the casualties.

New figures released under the Freedom of Information request made by a UK non-profit Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) has found that the government had hid the number of killed Afghan children and compensation paid for the casualties. The new figures state that the UK government released compensation payments for 64 children, which was four times more than the publicly acknowledged figure of 16. The records show that the youngest casualty was a one-year-old child and the oldest was 15. the average age of children killed stood at six. Nearly all children were killed by Britain's top forces between 2006 and 2014. However, AOAV is of the view that the numbers could go up to 135. The NGO said that the Ministry of Defence, in most cases, described fatalities as merely sons and daughters. The ages and circumstances of the death were not included. “In total, some 164 people (adults and children) were killed in those attacks involving confirmed or suspected children. Some 68 of the 135 confirmed and suspected child deaths were from airstrikes, constituting some 50 per cent of all deaths,” said AOAV. In total, 881 fatality claims were made to the British government out of which most were rejected and only a quarter received compensation. As reported by WION, in July, a BBC investigation also showed that Britain's elite Special Air Service (SAS) corps had killed at least 54 Afghans in suspicious circumstances. Read more: Britain's elite Special Air Service corps killed at least 54 Afghans in suspicious circumstances: Report Citing military sources, the report noted that senior officers including General Mark Carleton-Smith were aware of concerns within the SAS about the operations. Based on leaked emails, court documents as well investigations on the sites of the operations in Afghanistan, the BBC programme "Panorama" questions the conduct of UK forces in Afghanistan. WATCH | WION Fineprint | British contractors live in hiding in Afghanistan × Previously, the British ministry of defence conducted an investigation into the claims but found insufficient evidence to press charges. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Extreme weather events are fast becoming a reality. The European Environment Agency (EEA) has warned that heatwaves can kill 90,000 Europeans annually if nothing is done.&nbsp;

This warning comes as a report released on Monday by the World Health Organization said that so far this year at least 15,000 deaths can be attributed to the hot weather in Europe.

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The three months of June through August were the hottest in Europe and as a result of the record-breaking heat, the continent experienced its worst drought since the Middle Ages.

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"Without adaptation measures, and under a scenario of 3 degrees Celsius global warming by 2100, 90,000 Europeans could die from extreme heat annually,"&nbsp;said EEA.&nbsp;The number falls to 30,000 if the warming is limited to 1.5 C.&nbsp;

"With 1.5 degrees C global warming, this is reduced to 30,000 deaths annually."

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According to the agency, 129,000 Europeans perished from heat-related causes between 1980 and 2020. The figure is based on insurance data.&nbsp;

This number, however, is expected to rise in the coming years, especially in the south of the continent, due to more frequent heatwaves connected to climate change, an ageing population, and growing urbanization, it said.

Beyond the threat of heat itself, the EEA warned that climate change could also increase Europe's susceptibility to infectious diseases like malaria and dengue fever.

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Extreme weather events are fast becoming a reality. The European Environment Agency (EEA) has warned that heatwaves can kill 90,000 Europeans annually if nothing is done.

Extreme weather events are fast becoming a reality. The European Environment Agency (EEA) has warned that heatwaves can kill 90,000 Europeans annually if nothing is done. This warning comes as a report released on Monday by the World Health Organization said that so far this year at least 15,000 deaths can be attributed to the hot weather in Europe. Watch | WION Climate Tracker: Europe warming at twice the global average The three months of June through August were the hottest in Europe and as a result of the record-breaking heat, the continent experienced its worst drought since the Middle Ages. Also read | In 2022, Europe experienced the worst drought since the Middle Ages; it killed around 15,000 people: WHO "Without adaptation measures, and under a scenario of 3 degrees Celsius global warming by 2100, 90,000 Europeans could die from extreme heat annually," said EEA. The number falls to 30,000 if the warming is limited to 1.5 C. "With 1.5 degrees C global warming, this is reduced to 30,000 deaths annually." Also read | COP27: Past eight years were the hottest ever in history, says United Nations According to the agency, 129,000 Europeans perished from heat-related causes between 1980 and 2020. The figure is based on insurance data. This number, however, is expected to rise in the coming years, especially in the south of the continent, due to more frequent heatwaves connected to climate change, an ageing population, and growing urbanization, it said. Beyond the threat of heat itself, the EEA warned that climate change could also increase Europe's susceptibility to infectious diseases like malaria and dengue fever. (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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An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale struck Italy in the early hours of Wednesday, according to European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The epicentre of the earthquake was situated 64 kilometres east of the city of Rimini and was measured to be eight kilometres deep.

An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale struck Italy in the early hours of Wednesday, according to European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The epicentre of the earthquake was situated 64 kilometres east of the city of Rimini and was measured to be eight kilometres deep. The tremors were felt across central Italy and parts of the Balkans. The first and the strongest tremors were felt at 06:07 GMT, followed by several small aftershocks. According to reports, houses and tall buildings shook for a few seconds on the Adriatic coast. Minor damages but no casualties were reported by the authorities. Read more: Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes Greece However, schools were reportedly shut in the city of Ancona as the railway track was suspected to be damaged. "As a precaution, the lessons of all the schools in the city, of every order and grade, from infant-toddler centres to high school, are suspended," informed city mayor Valeria Mancinelli. Video footage of the aftermath of the earthquake posted on social media platforms showed several parts of railway stations and other buildings chipped off. Spilled food and drinks in the supermarket aisles could also be seen in the videos. Iniziano a circolare le prime immagini dopo il terremoto di questa mattina, qui siamo ad #Ancona all'interno di un supermercato alla sua apertura #pesaroeurbino #earthquake#terremoto #italy pic.twitter.com/ogypPSYam0 — Marco Ferraglioni (@MFerraglioni) November 9, 2022 × Matteo Ricci, the mayor of the city of Pesaro informed the media that they were carrying checks to ascertain the extent of the damage. "We are carrying out checks, a lot of people are on the street and at the moment there are no major damages but we are doing all possible checks on all public buildings." WATCH | Rats with backpacks could help rescue earthquake survivors trapped under debris × Notably, central Italy is one of the most earthquake-prone regions in Europe. In 2016, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake killed as many as 299 people. Most of the casualties were reported from the mountain village of Amatrice. Read more: 6.3 magnitude quake hits Nepal in wee hours of Wednesday, 6 reported dead, strong tremors felt in India (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The U.S. Midterms have thrown up a number of firsts. From a Gen Z Congressional Representative to the first female governor for some states. Diversity has made gains during these Midterms. Priyanka Sharma brings you the details

WION Fineprint | Diversity makes gains during U.S. Midterms

In a major setback to fugitive billionaire Nirav Modi, a UK court on Wednesday rejected the diamantaire's appeal against his extradition to India in connection with the Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case.

PNB Scam: UK Court rejects fugitive billionaire Nirav Modi's plea

New research says that though vaping is down, the intensity and frequency of vaping have increased. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

WION Fineprint | The intensity of Vaping has gone up

India’s Border Security Force (BSF) has shot down a Pakistani drone along the India-Pakistan International Border in Punjab. What was the drone sent for?

India shoots down Pakistani drone | WION Shorts

UK's labor party has called on UK prime minister Rishi Sunak to block the nomination of Boris Johnson's peers in the House of Lords. Scotland Secretary Alister Jack, former culture secretary Nadine Dorries, former minister Nigel Adams and the outgoing COP26 President Alok Sharma are among those expected to be nominated by the former prime minister to be elevated to the House of Lords.

Labour calls on UK PM Rishi Sunak to block Boris Johnson's 'conveyer belt of cronies'

Millions have voted in the crucial US midterm polls that could define America's future, early results have begun coming in. The Democrats have shown surprising strength in the midterm elections as results kicked in.

Democrats block the 'red wave'; US awaits verdict on midterm elections

As Twitter takes up more and more of Elon Musk's attention, concerned Tesla Inc. shareholders sold their shares, bringing the billionaire's net worth below $200 billion.

Reportedly they dumped their shares of the firm out of concern that Musk, the company's chief executive and main shareholder, is becoming more and more focused on Twitter.

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As per Reuters, since he made his bid for Twitter in April, the company's valuation has decreased by almost half, and his personal wealth has decreased by $70 billion.

Forbes estimates that Musk's current net worth is $194.8 billion, with a significant portion of that coming from his approximately 15 per cent ownership in Tesla, which has a market value of $622 billion.

Meanwhile, Musk has sold 9.5 million Tesla shares worth $4 billion, according to the US Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

The SEC documents revealed on Tuesday show Musk, who financed much of his Twitter purchase with Tesla stock, has sold more than 19 million shares worth in excess of $3.9 billion, reports AFP news agency.

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Musk hasn't tweeted much about Tesla since he bought Twitter, despite the fact that this is what helped him earn followers on the platform. Instead, he announced plans for the social network via Twitter.

"It seems like Elon Musk is spending 100% of the time on Twitter and, you know, it might need more capital," said Infrastructure Capital Management's Jay Hatfield.

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It took an equity commitment of $33.5 billion and a $13 billion loan commitment last month to close the contentious $44-billion Twitter deal.

Initially, investors fled Tesla because of concern over Musk's stock sale -- he had&nbsp;divested more than $15 billion in shares. Now,&nbsp;Wall Street as per Reuters is&nbsp;concerned that Musk has overextended himself, especially at&nbsp;a time when Tesla, the EV manufacturer is ramping up production and facing increasing competition.

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As Twitter takes up more and more of Elon Musk's attention, concerned Tesla Inc. shareholders sold their shares, bringing the billionaire's net worth below $200 billion. Reportedly they dumped their shares of the firm out of concern that Musk, the company's chief executive and main shareholder, is becoming more and more focused on Twitter. Watch | Gravitas: Twitter in a debt trap after Musk takeover? As per Reuters, since he made his bid for Twitter in April, the company's valuation has decreased by almost half, and his personal wealth has decreased by $70 billion. Forbes estimates that Musk's current net worth is $194.8 billion, with a significant portion of that coming from his approximately 15 per cent ownership in Tesla, which has a market value of $622 billion. Meanwhile, Musk has sold 9.5 million Tesla shares worth $4 billion, according to the US Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The SEC documents revealed on Tuesday show Musk, who financed much of his Twitter purchase with Tesla stock, has sold more than 19 million shares worth in excess of $3.9 billion, reports AFP news agency. Also read | Twitter users may soon have to pay more than just $8 as Musk deliberates putting platform behind paywall Musk hasn't tweeted much about Tesla since he bought Twitter, despite the fact that this is what helped him earn followers on the platform. Instead, he announced plans for the social network via Twitter. "It seems like Elon Musk is spending 100% of the time on Twitter and, you know, it might need more capital," said Infrastructure Capital Management's Jay Hatfield. Also read | Millions of followers, blue-tick go down the drain as Twitter suspends accounts for impersonating Elon Musk It took an equity commitment of $33.5 billion and a $13 billion loan commitment last month to close the contentious $44-billion Twitter deal. Initially, investors fled Tesla because of concern over Musk's stock sale -- he had divested more than $15 billion in shares. Now, Wall Street as per Reuters is concerned that Musk has overextended himself, especially at a time when Tesla, the EV manufacturer is ramping up production and facing increasing competition. (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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As the US midterm contest is headed for a cliffhanger finish, a Republican hopes of a stinging blow to President Joe Biden in the elections seems to be receding. In many US states the midterms will have a direct impact on the 2024 presidential election and the results will also have global repercussions.

How the US Midterms could impact Russia-Ukraine war? US policies to have global repercussions?

The two companies Facebook and Twitter are the market leaders they have huge sway over how consumers behave. A must-have platform for any advertiser and for many aspirants it was one of the dream companies but both these tech giants are now on a firing spree.

WION Dispatch | Meta is laying off 11,000 staff, Zuckerberg says sorry to sacked employees

Donald Trump's tenure in the Oval Office was full of surprises, it started with his election and then scandals and a series of policy reversals followed, many thought that it would end with his impeachment but it did not and Trump lost the 2020 Presidential election. But over two years later, Trump is back on election campaign trail.

United States: Donald Trump eyes 2024 Presidential race, touts large voter turnout

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his forces will not yield a single centimeter against Russian attempts to advance in eastern Ukraine beyond the Donetsk region.

Russian Invasion | Zelensky: Ukraine won't yield even a centimeter

South Korea's military says North Korea has fired at least one ballistic missile toward its eastern sea, Japan also confirms the launch conducted by North Korea.

'N. Korea fires ballistic missile towards east sea,' claims South Korea, Japan confirms launch

Millions have voted in the crucial midterm polls that will decide America's future. The Democrats have managed to flip the closely contested senate seat from Pennsylvania.

US Midterm election live updates: Democrats win Pennsylvania race; Republicans take Florida

China's super-rich saw their wealth fall by the most in over two decades this year.

Gravitas: China's super-rich suffer massive losses

Mark Zuckerberg is set to pull off an Elon Musk. His company Meta is about to unleash its biggest round of layoffs in history. Thousands of Meta employees are set to be sacked.

Gravitas: Meta set to fire thousands of employees

In an attempt to soften the blow of a layoff, employers are resorting to new phrases to fire employees.

Gravitas: Poor layoff lingo now part of the mainstream

Which issues are dominating the political debate around the US midterm elections?

Gravitas: US Midterms: What's at stake

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news, top headlines and international breakings from all across the globe, stay tuned with Gravitas for more!

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British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, being "sidelined" at the COP27 climate summit taking place in Egypt? Was his last-minute decision to attend the event poorly received?

Gravitas: UK's Sunak facing troubles at COP27?

US President Joe Biden has admitted that democrats face a "tough" challenge holding their majority in the House of Representatives.

Gravitas: America heads to the polls

Twitter owner Elon Musk has urged Americans to vote for the Republican party in the midterm elections.

Gravitas: Elon Musk openly backs Republicans

After months a relative calm, Ukrainian Capital has been caught in the eye of the storm yet again. Kyiv says Moscow is specifically targeting its infrastructure to paralyze the country.

'Be prepared for the worst,' Kyiv mayor warns of evacuation after claims of Russia's infrastructure attack

Just before the crucial year end, Apple has warned it expects lower iPhone 14 pro and iPhone 14 pro max shipments than previously anticipated, this has covid-19 restrictions temporarily disrupt manufacturing at an assembly facility in China which is Foxconn's largest iPhone facility across the world.

WION Business News | Apple warns of hit to iPhone shipments due to covid-19 restrictions at Foxconn

After the new administration took over in the United Kingdom, British trade policy Minister will be heading to Taiwan this week for talks to boost trade. The visit is significant as it will be a high-level engagement between a major Western country and Taiwan.

UK minister's crucial visit to Taiwan aimed at ‘boosting trade’

In an exclusive conversation, we caught up with actor-turned-director Nandita Das at an event in India's capital city Delhi. Nandita shared with us some bizarre demands made by directors and producers when she was an actor. Here we bring you an excerpt from the interview.

Filmmaker Nandita Das gets candid on WION, shares some bizarre demands made by directors | Exclusive

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