Anti-NATO protests have gripped France as the country grapples with a cost-of-living crisis. The protests come amid a strike by union workers at France's petroleum refineries. Molly Gambhir tells you how Emmanuel Macron faces a double challenge.

Gravitas: Anti-NATO protests erupt in Paris

At least 10 Ukrainian cities were struck by Russian missile attacks. Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened more strikes. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Putin threatens more missile attacks on Ukraine

CNN has had to apologise over its coverage of the Thailand massacre. CNN journalists had entered and filmed the childcare centre without permission, The network had also aired graphic footage from the crime scene. Molly Gambhir asks- where do you draw the line between reporting and trespassing?

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October 10 is observed as World Mental Health Day. 30 years since the day was first observed, why are mental health issues still stigmatised? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: World Mental Health Day 2022

A 47-year-old man from North Carolina recently died due to a harrowing miscalculation by his car's GPS system. It led him to what had once been a bridge, making his car fall into a river. To what extent can technology be trusted? Here's what Molly Gambhir has to say.

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Ahead of the Party Congress, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the top leadership of the country for secret talks. What was discussed? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping holds "secret talks" with  top leadership

Elon Musk has suggested allowing China to have some control over Taiwan. Politicians in Taiwan say the suggestions by Musk are "ill-informed". Molly Gambhir tells you more.

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The Sri Lankan cabinet has approved a proposal to downgrade the country's status from a middle-income country to a low-income country. The cabinet spokesperson says Sri Lankan GDP is expected to decline further and that this step was being taken to unlock more financial support from international institutions.

WION Dispatch | Sri Lanka to be downgraded to a low-income country?

The UN general assembly is all set to hold a vote to decide whether to condemn Russia's annexation of four Ukrainian territories. Soon after the announcement, Moscow asked the body to hold a secret ballot but with 107 votes in favor the UN General Assembly rejected Moscow's plea.

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WION campaign against YouTube censorship succeeded as YouTube was forced to unblock WION after global outrage. Twitter registered +6.2 million reach on #YouTubeUnblockWION.

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Capital Kyiv is a city on edge a day after Moscow pounded targets there. Russia hit Ukrainian cities with over 80 missiles in total leaving at least 19 people dead and over a 100 injured.

Kyiv: One of the main targets of Russian attacks

Sri Lanka seeks 'low income country' status; move to ease financial support

Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez resigned from her post on Monday following the leak of an audio tape where she could be heard making racist remarks and belittling her council colleagues and their children.&nbsp;

Taking responsibility for her actions, Martinez said there were no excuses for her action.&nbsp;

“I sincerely apologize to the people I hurt with my words: to my colleagues, their families, especially to Mike, Sean, and your son,"&nbsp; she said in a statement released by her office.&nbsp;

“As a mother, I know better and I am sorry. I am truly ashamed. I know this is the result of my own actions. I’m sorry to your entire family for putting you through this.”

“As someone who believes deeply in the empowerment of communities of color, I recognize my comments undercut that goal,” Martinez continued. “Going forward, reconciliation will be my priority. I have already reached out to many of my Black colleagues and other Black leaders to express my regret in order for us to heal.”

In the leaked tape, which was recorded more than a year ago and remained private until Sunday, Martinez referred to Councilman&nbsp;Mike Bonin’s son as “Parece changuito,” or “like a monkey.”

“They’re raising him like a little white kid which I was like, this kid needs a beatdown. Let me take him around the corner and then I’ll bring him back," she could be heard saying.&nbsp;

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Additionally, in a conversation with&nbsp;Councilmembers Gil Cedillo, Kevin de León and Los Angeles County Federation of Labor President Ron Herrera, the former LA Council chief referred to Bonin as a “little bitch”.&nbsp;

Martinez's verbal tirade continued as she mocked Oaxacans by saying,&nbsp;“F*** that guy...He’s with the Blacks”&nbsp;

“I was like, I don’t know where these people are from, I don’t know what village they came [from], how they got here."

Herrera, who was present in the room when Martinez made the awful statements apologised and asked for forgivenes.

On Sunday night, Herrera apologized and asked for forgiveness, saying there is “no justification and no excuse for the vile remarks made in that room.”

“And I didn’t step up to stop them and I will have to bear the burden of that cross moving forward,” he added.

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While Martinez has resigned as the chief she remains on the council seat with more of her colleagues demanding that she resign from that post as well.&nbsp;

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Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez resigned from her post on Monday following the leak of an audio tape where she could be heard making racist remarks and belittling her council colleagues and their children.

Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez resigned from her post on Monday following the leak of an audio tape where she could be heard making racist remarks and belittling her council colleagues and their children. Taking responsibility for her actions, Martinez said there were no excuses for her action. “I sincerely apologize to the people I hurt with my words: to my colleagues, their families, especially to Mike, Sean, and your son," she said in a statement released by her office. “As a mother, I know better and I am sorry. I am truly ashamed. I know this is the result of my own actions. I’m sorry to your entire family for putting you through this.” “As someone who believes deeply in the empowerment of communities of color, I recognize my comments undercut that goal,” Martinez continued. “Going forward, reconciliation will be my priority. I have already reached out to many of my Black colleagues and other Black leaders to express my regret in order for us to heal.” In the leaked tape, which was recorded more than a year ago and remained private until Sunday, Martinez referred to Councilman Mike Bonin’s son as “Parece changuito,” or “like a monkey.” “They’re raising him like a little white kid which I was like, this kid needs a beatdown. Let me take him around the corner and then I’ll bring him back," she could be heard saying. Read more: Harvey Weinstein back on trial, five years after #MeToo movement shook the world Additionally, in a conversation with Councilmembers Gil Cedillo, Kevin de León and Los Angeles County Federation of Labor President Ron Herrera, the former LA Council chief referred to Bonin as a “little bitch”. Martinez's verbal tirade continued as she mocked Oaxacans by saying, “F*** that guy...He’s with the Blacks” “I was like, I don’t know where these people are from, I don’t know what village they came [from], how they got here." Herrera, who was present in the room when Martinez made the awful statements apologised and asked for forgivenes. On Sunday night, Herrera apologized and asked for forgiveness, saying there is “no justification and no excuse for the vile remarks made in that room.” “And I didn’t step up to stop them and I will have to bear the burden of that cross moving forward,” he added. Read more: Thousands hit the streets across US states for abortion rights ahead of midterm election While Martinez has resigned as the chief she remains on the council seat with more of her colleagues demanding that she resign from that post as well. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

LA City Council president resigns after her racist audiotape goes viral

Heatwaves will become so extreme in certain regions of the world within decades that human life there will be unsustainable, the United Nations and the Red Cross said Monday.

Heatwaves are predicted to "exceed human physiological and social limits" in the Sahel, the Horn of Africa and south and southwest Asia, with extreme events triggering "large-scale suffering and loss of life", the organisations said.

Heatwave catastrophes this year in countries like Somalia and Pakistan foreshadow a future with deadlier, more frequent, and more intense heat-related humanitarian emergencies, they warned in a joint report.

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The UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) released the report in advance of next month's UN's COP27 climate change summit in Egypt.

They said aggressive steps needed to be taken immediately to avert potentially recurrent heat disasters, listing steps that could mitigate the worst effects of extreme heat.

"There are clear limits beyond which people exposed to extreme heat and humidity cannot survive," the report said.

"There are also likely to be levels of extreme heat beyond which societies may find it practically impossible to deliver effective adaptation for all.

"On current trajectories, heatwaves could meet and exceed these physiological and social limits in the coming decades, including in regions such as the Sahel and south and southwest Asia."

It warned that the impact of this would be "large-scale suffering and loss of life, population movements and further entrenched inequality."

The combined effects of ageing, warming and urbanisation would cause a significant increase in the number of at-risk people in developing countries in the coming decades.

"Projected future death rates from extreme heat are staggeringly high and comparable in magnitude by the end of the century to all cancers or all infectious diseases and staggeringly unequal," the report said.

Agricultural workers, children, the elderly and pregnant and breastfeeding women are at higher risk of illness and death, the report claimed.

"As the climate crisis goes unchecked, extreme weather events, such as heatwaves and floods, are hitting the most vulnerable people the hardest," said UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths.

"Nowhere is the impact more brutally felt than in countries already reeling from hunger, conflict and poverty."

IFRC Secretary-General Jagan Chapagain urged countries at COP27 to invest in climate adaptation and mitigation in the regions most at risk.

OCHA and the IFRC suggested five main steps to help combat the impact of extreme heatwaves, including providing early information to help people and authorities react in time, and finding new ways of financing local-level action.

They also included humanitarian organisations testing more "thermally-appropriate" emergency shelter and "cooling centres", while getting communities to alter their development planning to take account of likely extreme heat impacts.

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Heatwaves will become so extreme in certain regions of the world within decades that human life there will be unsustainable, the United Nations and the Red Cross said Monday.

Heatwaves will become so extreme in certain regions of the world within decades that human life there will be unsustainable, the United Nations and the Red Cross said Monday. Heatwaves are predicted to "exceed human physiological and social limits" in the Sahel, the Horn of Africa and south and southwest Asia, with extreme events triggering "large-scale suffering and loss of life", the organisations said. Heatwave catastrophes this year in countries like Somalia and Pakistan foreshadow a future with deadlier, more frequent, and more intense heat-related humanitarian emergencies, they warned in a joint report. Read more: Heatwaves in Pakistan and India '30 times more likely' due to climate change: Study The UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) released the report in advance of next month's UN's COP27 climate change summit in Egypt. They said aggressive steps needed to be taken immediately to avert potentially recurrent heat disasters, listing steps that could mitigate the worst effects of extreme heat. "There are clear limits beyond which people exposed to extreme heat and humidity cannot survive," the report said. "There are also likely to be levels of extreme heat beyond which societies may find it practically impossible to deliver effective adaptation for all. "On current trajectories, heatwaves could meet and exceed these physiological and social limits in the coming decades, including in regions such as the Sahel and south and southwest Asia." It warned that the impact of this would be "large-scale suffering and loss of life, population movements and further entrenched inequality." The combined effects of ageing, warming and urbanisation would cause a significant increase in the number of at-risk people in developing countries in the coming decades. "Projected future death rates from extreme heat are staggeringly high and comparable in magnitude by the end of the century to all cancers or all infectious diseases and staggeringly unequal," the report said. Agricultural workers, children, the elderly and pregnant and breastfeeding women are at higher risk of illness and death, the report claimed. "As the climate crisis goes unchecked, extreme weather events, such as heatwaves and floods, are hitting the most vulnerable people the hardest," said UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths. "Nowhere is the impact more brutally felt than in countries already reeling from hunger, conflict and poverty." IFRC Secretary-General Jagan Chapagain urged countries at COP27 to invest in climate adaptation and mitigation in the regions most at risk. OCHA and the IFRC suggested five main steps to help combat the impact of extreme heatwaves, including providing early information to help people and authorities react in time, and finding new ways of financing local-level action. They also included humanitarian organisations testing more "thermally-appropriate" emergency shelter and "cooling centres", while getting communities to alter their development planning to take account of likely extreme heat impacts. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Life may become unsustainable due to extreme heatwaves, say UN and Red Cross

Scientists are racing against time to save the coral reef in the Maldives, they have now come up with a plan. They are regrowing corals using fragments of destroyed coral heads but will this plan prove to be a game changer , our next report has more!

Maldives: Can deep-sea research revive coral reefs?

Protests have been held across Europe against Russia's deadly Monday strikes on Ukraine. Hundreds gathered in the Czech capital Prague and called for stronger Western support for Ukraine.

Hundreds rally in Prague against Russian strikes on Ukraine; calls grow for stronger western support

Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson on Monday said that the country won't share findings of its probe into the explosions of Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines with Russian authorities.

Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson on Monday said that the country won't share findings of its probe into the explosions of Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines with Russian authorities. Speaking to reporters, Andersson said the details of the investigation were confidential. "In Sweden, our preliminary investigations are confidential, and that, of course, also applies in this case." However, she added that Russian authorities and vessels were free to sail to the sites of the explosion as the crime scene cordon was lifted. "The Swedish economic zone is not a territory that Sweden disposes of. We have lifted the cordons now and then it is also possible for other ships to stay in the area, that is how the rules work," said Andersson. WATCH | The mystery of Nord stream leaks: West & Moscow blame each other × As reported by WION, last week, Russia had thrown its hat into the ring to be included in the investigations, particularly the one being conducted by Sweden. "There should really be an investigation. Naturally, with the participation of Russia," Russian deputy foreign minister Sergei Vershinin was quoted as saying by state news agencies. Meanwhile, the Swedish foreign ministry informed that it had received a letter from Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, putting forth the same request. "On October 6, a letter was received from Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson requesting that Russian authorities and the company Gazprom be involved in the Swedish investigation," read the statement. However, Sweden, at the time promptly rejected the request made by Moscow. Read more: Kremlin wants to be part of investigation into underwater explosions, Nord Stream leaks The two explosions on the Nord Stream pipelines were followed by unexplained gas leaks. The suspicious incidents were reported in the Baltic Sea off the Danish island of Bornholm. Germany, Denmark, and Sweden have claimed that those were pre-meditated attacks to destroy the pipeline. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin has called it a ploy by the West after its sanctions did not affect Moscow. "Sanctions are not enough for the West, they have switched to sabotage. Unbelievable, but it is a fact!," Putin stated during a live speech. Read more: NATO mine destroyer was discovered at Nord Stream 1 in 2015, says Gazprom (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Sweden refuses to share Nord Stream explosion investigation findings with Russia

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Air Sirens are being heard once again in Ukraine, a day after Russia's deadly missile strikes. Ukraine has vowed to strengthen its armed forces after Russia launched its biggest area assaults on its cities since the beginning of the war.

Power blackouts across Ukraine after Russian airstrikes, Putin vows further 'harsh' response

The hopes for using Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine as a nasal spray have come to a halt after it performed poorly in its first clinical tests.

The result has led the scientists to drop the idea of using the spray in its current form, and its device. They hope to develop a more advanced device such as a nebuliser that will deliver the medicine deep into the lungs.

Keen to develop a nasal Covid vaccine, the researchers feel that the current Covid vaccine works fairly well at preventing illness, but lacks in the field of stopping the spread of the virus.&nbsp;

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The first trial to assess the efficacy involved 30 people along with 12 who received the spray vaccine as a booster but were not previously vaccinated. As per a report in eBioMedicine, the researchers observed no safety issues, but they found that the vaccine produced weak immune responses.

The researchers further trained to measure levels of mucosal and systematic antibodies after receiving the vaccine in the bloodstream and respiratory system.&nbsp;

It was discovered that very few mucosal antibodies were present after the first dose of the vaccine. A handful was later discovered after the second dose of the vaccine but was rare after those seen in virus infection.&nbsp;

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The researchers also said that very few levels of antibodies were detected against Covid after one or two doses. However, the antibodies were quite high in number after two jabs of the same vaccine.

To conclude, it was witnessed&nbsp;that the major drawback of the nasal spray machine is that majority of its droplets either get destroyed or are swallowed in the stomach rather than reaching the immune system or the nose.&nbsp;

The researchers are all set to develop a more concentrated and advanced vaccine. They said that though&nbsp;the test was a failure, the data collected is very helpful for the future.&nbsp;

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The hopes for using Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine as a nasal spray have come to a halt after it performed poorly in its first clinical tests. The result has led the scientists to drop the idea of using the spray in its current form, and its device.

The hopes for using Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine as a nasal spray have come to a halt after it performed poorly in its first clinical tests. The result has led the scientists to drop the idea of using the spray in its current form, and its device. They hope to develop a more advanced device such as a nebuliser that will deliver the medicine deep into the lungs. Keen to develop a nasal Covid vaccine, the researchers feel that the current Covid vaccine works fairly well at preventing illness, but lacks in the field of stopping the spread of the virus. Also read | New drug can be a 'game changer' for people with chronic cough, proves trial The first trial to assess the efficacy involved 30 people along with 12 who received the spray vaccine as a booster but were not previously vaccinated. As per a report in eBioMedicine, the researchers observed no safety issues, but they found that the vaccine produced weak immune responses. The researchers further trained to measure levels of mucosal and systematic antibodies after receiving the vaccine in the bloodstream and respiratory system. It was discovered that very few mucosal antibodies were present after the first dose of the vaccine. A handful was later discovered after the second dose of the vaccine but was rare after those seen in virus infection. Also read | Microplastics detected in human breast milk for first time, scientists startled The researchers also said that very few levels of antibodies were detected against Covid after one or two doses. However, the antibodies were quite high in number after two jabs of the same vaccine. To conclude, it was witnessed that the major drawback of the nasal spray machine is that majority of its droplets either get destroyed or are swallowed in the stomach rather than reaching the immune system or the nose. The researchers are all set to develop a more concentrated and advanced vaccine. They said that though the test was a failure, the data collected is very helpful for the future. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

COVID-19: Oxford nasal spray vaccine fails its first clinical test, say researchers 

The potential of a nuclear 'Armageddon'&nbsp;is at its greatest point in 60 years, United&nbsp;States President Joe Biden has warned as the Ukraine war drags on. A scenario in which nuclear weapons resulted in global annihilation is known as a nuclear 'Armageddon',&nbsp;also known as a 'nuclear holocaust.'

Nuclear weapons are considered weapons of mass destruction because they have the potential to produce significant radioactive effects. Only twice in history have nuclear weapons been used in actual combat, and both times were in 1945 when the US dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to finish the Second World War.

As Russia asserted it would employ "all means" at its disposal to defend its borders, Biden claimed that Russian President Vladimir <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-conflict-live-updates-three-loud-blasts-rock-kyiv-report-523917">Putin</a> was "not joking." A "precedent" was set by the US utilising nuclear weapons during World War Two, according to&nbsp; Putin.

Analysts, however, contend that rather than indicating a desire to deploy <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-believes-world-war-iii-is-a-possibility-blames-stupid-people-for-russia-ukraine-conflict-escalation-523884">nuclear weapons</a>, Putin's remarks should most likely be taken as a warning to other nations not to intensify their participation in Ukraine.

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The number of nuclear warheads in Russia is 5,977, according to the Federation of American Scientists, albeit this number includes roughly 1,500 that are decommissioned and scheduled for decommissioning. All nuclear weapon numbers are estimations.

The majority of the 4,500 or so surviving nuclear weapons—ballistic missiles or rockets with long-range targeting capabilities—are regarded as strategic nuclear weapons. These are the weapons that nuclear war is typically linked to.

The remaining nuclear weapons are smaller and less lethal and are intended for close-range combat on land or at sea. But this does not imply that Russia is prepared with thousands of long-range nuclear weapons.

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Nine nations possess nuclear weapons: China, France, India, Israel (though not publicly acknowledged), North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, the US, and the UK.

According to experts, 1,500 Russian warheads are currently "deployed," that is, located at missile launchers. The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) has 191 signatories, including China, France, Russia, the US, and the UK.

As per&nbsp;the agreement, they are required to decrease their arsenal of nuclear warheads and, in theory, are devoted to completely eliminating them.

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Additionally, it has decreased the number of warheads kept in those nations since the 1970s and 1980s.

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India, Israel, and Pakistan did not sign the NPT, and North Korea withdrew in 2003. Despite having nuclear warheads, Israel is the only one of the nine nations to have never openly admitted having a nuclear programme. There is no proof that Ukraine has tried to acquire nuclear weapons, despite President Putin's alleged threats.&nbsp;

What happens if Putin actually uses nuclear weapons?

According to Dr Manisha Chaurasiya, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi University, even in the worst case scenario, wherein Russia actually uses nuclear weapons (which is highly unlikely), it would face not just international condemnation and sanctions,&nbsp;but something much greater than that.&nbsp;

&nbsp;“This would lead to a 'legitimate' response from the international community which would be not anything less than military action. That would be the last thing that Putin would want and Moscow has well in advance warned Western Europe and the United States to not intervene in the Ukraine war,” she adds.&nbsp;

&nbsp;“Putin’s threats to use nuclear weapons seem to be empty unless Ukraine attacks Russian city centres or the 'counter value' targets through conventional weapons and thus forces Moscow to actually consider the nuclear weapon use, which again is highly unlikely."

Is Putin in a position to use nukes?

To answer that, Dr Chaurasiya says that Putin is not in a position to use nuclear weapons. “Not because someone is literally stopping him from pressing ‘the button’ but because we know that he is clever enough to not commit a politico-strategic suicide,” she adds.&nbsp;

&nbsp;“Given his experience as a political leader, he is well aware that the ‘use’ of a nuclear weapon would mean surrendering a crucial bargaining chip. Not the actual use but the threat to use nuclear weapons is what has made the nuke game work all through the Cold War. It is a tool of deterrence and a game of strategic brinkmanship. Nuclear weapon use does not benefit Russia in the given scenario in Ukraine. 
 
"Ukraine is a neighbour and the present conflict is primarily about sovereignty over the territory, the disputed provinces of Donetsk and Luhansk. The impact of the use of this technology of weapons would certainly fall on Russia as well as the very territories that Russia is aiming to fetch. Thus, it defeats any strategic gain,” continues Dr Chaurasiya.

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Even the tiniest weapon has the potential to result in significant casualties and long-term effects.

In Hiroshima, Japan, during World War Two, a bomb with a 15-kiloton yield may have killed up to 146,000 people. And modern nuclear warheads have a maximum destructive power of 1,000 kilotons.

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The immediate area of a nuclear explosion is expected to be relatively inhospitable. An intense flash is followed by a massive fireball and blast wave that can obliterate buildings and other objects for several kilometres.

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The potential of a nuclear 'Armageddon' is at its greatest point in 60 years, United States President Joe Biden has warned as the Ukraine war drags on. A scenario in which nuclear weapons resulted in global annihilation is known as a nuclear 'Armageddon', also known as a 'nuclear holocaust.

The potential of a nuclear 'Armageddon' is at its greatest point in 60 years, United States President Joe Biden has warned as the Ukraine war drags on. A scenario in which nuclear weapons resulted in global annihilation is known as a nuclear 'Armageddon', also known as a 'nuclear holocaust.' Nuclear weapons are considered weapons of mass destruction because they have the potential to produce significant radioactive effects. Only twice in history have nuclear weapons been used in actual combat, and both times were in 1945 when the US dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to finish the Second World War. As Russia asserted it would employ "all means" at its disposal to defend its borders, Biden claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin was "not joking." A "precedent" was set by the US utilising nuclear weapons during World War Two, according to Putin. Analysts, however, contend that rather than indicating a desire to deploy nuclear weapons, Putin's remarks should most likely be taken as a warning to other nations not to intensify their participation in Ukraine. How many nuclear weapons does Russia possess? The number of nuclear warheads in Russia is 5,977, according to the Federation of American Scientists, albeit this number includes roughly 1,500 that are decommissioned and scheduled for decommissioning. All nuclear weapon numbers are estimations. The majority of the 4,500 or so surviving nuclear weapons—ballistic missiles or rockets with long-range targeting capabilities—are regarded as strategic nuclear weapons. These are the weapons that nuclear war is typically linked to. The remaining nuclear weapons are smaller and less lethal and are intended for close-range combat on land or at sea. But this does not imply that Russia is prepared with thousands of long-range nuclear weapons. Global comparison Nine nations possess nuclear weapons: China, France, India, Israel (though not publicly acknowledged), North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, the US, and the UK. According to experts, 1,500 Russian warheads are currently "deployed," that is, located at missile launchers. The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) has 191 signatories, including China, France, Russia, the US, and the UK. As per the agreement, they are required to decrease their arsenal of nuclear warheads and, in theory, are devoted to completely eliminating them. × × × Additionally, it has decreased the number of warheads kept in those nations since the 1970s and 1980s. India, Israel, and Pakistan did not sign the NPT, and North Korea withdrew in 2003. Despite having nuclear warheads, Israel is the only one of the nine nations to have never openly admitted having a nuclear programme. There is no proof that Ukraine has tried to acquire nuclear weapons, despite President Putin's alleged threats. What happens if Putin actually uses nuclear weapons? According to Dr Manisha Chaurasiya, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi University, even in the worst case scenario, wherein Russia actually uses nuclear weapons (which is highly unlikely), it would face not just international condemnation and sanctions, but something much greater than that. “This would lead to a 'legitimate' response from the international community which would be not anything less than military action. That would be the last thing that Putin would want and Moscow has well in advance warned Western Europe and the United States to not intervene in the Ukraine war,” she adds. “Putin’s threats to use nuclear weapons seem to be empty unless Ukraine attacks Russian city centres or the 'counter value' targets through conventional weapons and thus forces Moscow to actually consider the nuclear weapon use, which again is highly unlikely." Is Putin in a position to use nukes? To answer that, Dr Chaurasiya says that Putin is not in a position to use nuclear weapons. “Not because someone is literally stopping him from pressing ‘the button’ but because we know that he is clever enough to not commit a politico-strategic suicide,” she adds. “Given his experience as a political leader, he is well aware that the ‘use’ of a nuclear weapon would mean surrendering a crucial bargaining chip. Not the actual use but the threat to use nuclear weapons is what has made the nuke game work all through the Cold War. It is a tool of deterrence and a game of strategic brinkmanship. Nuclear weapon use does not benefit Russia in the given scenario in Ukraine. "Ukraine is a neighbour and the present conflict is primarily about sovereignty over the territory, the disputed provinces of Donetsk and Luhansk. The impact of the use of this technology of weapons would certainly fall on Russia as well as the very territories that Russia is aiming to fetch. Thus, it defeats any strategic gain,” continues Dr Chaurasiya. The extent of nuclear weapons' destruction Even the tiniest weapon has the potential to result in significant casualties and long-term effects. In Hiroshima, Japan, during World War Two, a bomb with a 15-kiloton yield may have killed up to 146,000 people. And modern nuclear warheads have a maximum destructive power of 1,000 kilotons. 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Experts have warned that criminals can make use of heat-detecting cameras to crack passwords. Researchers discovered that these cameras can help crack passwords up to a minute after typing.

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed a tool called ThermoSecure System that used thermal images in combination with artificial intelligence to make "informed guesses" of what the password could be, reported Bloomberg.&nbsp;

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"They say you need to think like a thief to catch a thief," says Mohamed Khamis of the Scottish university's School of Computing Science.

He added that his team developed ThermoSecure by "thinking carefully about how malicious actors might exploit thermal images to break into computers and smartphones."

Their findings have been published in the journal ACM Transactions on Privacy and Security.

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<h2>How often can passwords be cracked?</h2>

Two words answer is 'quite often'. The system successfully cracked around 86 per cent of the passwords when a thermal image was clicked within 20 seconds of typing in the secret code or password.

It even successfully cracked long passwords of around 16 characters. However, the success rate for this was lower at 67 per cent.

Shorter passwords had a higher success rate. Up to 12 characters were guessed right on 82 per cent of the tries, eight characters were cracked right on 93 per cent of attempts and six character codes were successfully worked out 100 per cent.

When the time was increased by 10 seconds and the thermal image was clicked in around 30 seconds the success rate dropped to 76 per cent and a further drop to 62 per cent was seen at 60 seconds of typing.

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<h2>How does it work?</h2>

When we touch an object a small part of our body heat is transferred via conduction. Thermal images detect this heat and these areas show up a little bit brighter in the picture.

If a user types in his/her password and leaves the device unguarded, any passerby equipped with a thermal camera can capture an image that reveals the heat signature. This 'thermal attack'&nbsp;can then give away your passwords, codes etc.

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Experts have warned that criminals can make use of heat-detecting cameras to crack passwords. Researchers discovered that these cameras can help crack passwords up to a minute after typing. Researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed a tool called ThermoSecure System that used thermal images in combination with artificial intelligence to make "informed guesses" of what the password could be, reported Bloomberg. Watch | Gravitas: The Perils of Technology "They say you need to think like a thief to catch a thief," says Mohamed Khamis of the Scottish university's School of Computing Science. He added that his team developed ThermoSecure by "thinking carefully about how malicious actors might exploit thermal images to break into computers and smartphones." Their findings have been published in the journal ACM Transactions on Privacy and Security. Also read | iPhone's crash detection feature assumes woman enjoying rollercoaster has been in crash, calls 911 How often can passwords be cracked? Two words answer is 'quite often'. The system successfully cracked around 86 per cent of the passwords when a thermal image was clicked within 20 seconds of typing in the secret code or password. It even successfully cracked long passwords of around 16 characters. However, the success rate for this was lower at 67 per cent. Shorter passwords had a higher success rate. Up to 12 characters were guessed right on 82 per cent of the tries, eight characters were cracked right on 93 per cent of attempts and six character codes were successfully worked out 100 per cent. When the time was increased by 10 seconds and the thermal image was clicked in around 30 seconds the success rate dropped to 76 per cent and a further drop to 62 per cent was seen at 60 seconds of typing. Also read | China successfully launches its first solar observatory How does it work? When we touch an object a small part of our body heat is transferred via conduction. Thermal images detect this heat and these areas show up a little bit brighter in the picture. If a user types in his/her password and leaves the device unguarded, any passerby equipped with a thermal camera can capture an image that reveals the heat signature. This 'thermal attack' can then give away your passwords, codes etc. (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 European Union on Monday announced it was declaring Nicaragua's representative to the bloc "persona non grata" in retaliation for the expulsion of its ambassador from the Central American country.

"This is a reciprocal response to the decision by the Nicaraguan government on September 28 to declare the head of the EU delegation to Nicaragua as persona non grata. The EU considers the Nicaraguan decision unwarranted," a statement said.

President Daniel Ortega's leftist government has faced diplomatic pressure over what the United States has called a dramatic deterioration of human rights which has seen the jailing of dozens of political opponents, students and journalists.

"The EU reaffirms its continued commitment to the Nicaraguan people and to defending democracy, the rule of law and human rights," the bloc said in its statement.

"The current political crisis in Nicaragua should be resolved through genuine dialogue between the government and opposition."

The EU and the United States tightened their sanctions on Nicaragua in January, as Ortega was sworn in for a fourth straight term after elections attacked in the West as a "sham".

The EU sanctions target individuals accused of undermining democracy and human rights in Nicaragua, including Ortega's wife, who is vice president, and a son.

The EU's top diplomat in the country left Nicaragua in early October after being declared persona non grata.

Managua also expelled the ambassador from EU member the Netherlands and cut ties with its government, describing it as "interventionist" and "neocolonialist".

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The European Union on Monday announced it was declaring Nicaragua's representative to the bloc "persona non grata" in retaliation for the expulsion of its ambassador from the Central American country.

The European Union on Monday announced it was declaring Nicaragua's representative to the bloc "persona non grata" in retaliation for the expulsion of its ambassador from the Central American country. "This is a reciprocal response to the decision by the Nicaraguan government on September 28 to declare the head of the EU delegation to Nicaragua as persona non grata. The EU considers the Nicaraguan decision unwarranted," a statement said. President Daniel Ortega's leftist government has faced diplomatic pressure over what the United States has called a dramatic deterioration of human rights which has seen the jailing of dozens of political opponents, students and journalists. "The EU reaffirms its continued commitment to the Nicaraguan people and to defending democracy, the rule of law and human rights," the bloc said in its statement. "The current political crisis in Nicaragua should be resolved through genuine dialogue between the government and opposition." The EU and the United States tightened their sanctions on Nicaragua in January, as Ortega was sworn in for a fourth straight term after elections attacked in the West as a "sham". The EU sanctions target individuals accused of undermining democracy and human rights in Nicaragua, including Ortega's wife, who is vice president, and a son. The EU's top diplomat in the country left Nicaragua in early October after being declared persona non grata. Managua also expelled the ambassador from EU member the Netherlands and cut ties with its government, describing it as "interventionist" and "neocolonialist". WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Austria is dragging the European Union (EU) to court. Reportedly, the central European country is not happy with the EU's decision to characterise natural gas and nuclear power generation as sustainable energies.&nbsp;

Austria’s Minister for Climate Action Leonore Gewessler took to Twitter to inform that the government last week filed a lawsuit before the top EU court over the classification used. She added that the categorisation could 'greenwash' natural gas and nuclear energy, despite the damage they cause.&nbsp;

"The decision to include #Nuclear&nbsp;and #Gas in the #Taxonomy regulation does not do justice to the European efforts for a good &amp; climate-friendly future. That is why we brought a #Lawsuit&nbsp;before the European Court of Justice," tweeted&nbsp;Gewessler.&nbsp;

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Gewessler cited examples of disasters in Chernobyl and Fukushima and said that nuclear energy came with 'incalculable risks'. As for natural gas, the methane released afterwards is thought to be 80&nbsp;times more harmful to the climate than carbon dioxide in a short term.&nbsp;

"The @EU_Commission has completely ignored some essential legal rules &amp; even the critical opinion of its own panel of experts. This clearly shows: The #fossil #Lobbygroups were satisfied &amp; they themselves are not convinced of their decision," she signed off as saying.&nbsp;

Austria has received support from EU member&nbsp;Luxembourg&nbsp;which has stated that it will stand with the country in its legal case.&nbsp;

Notably, the EU in May earlier this year passed a controversial proposal under which both natural gas and nuclear energy have been put in the category of sustainable investments.&nbsp;

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Even then, Austria had lodged its strong protest against the decision and warned of a court case. In an interview, with&nbsp;Times,&nbsp;Gewessler said nuclear and gas energy cannot be part of the green taxonomy.&nbsp;

"In a credible, ambitious, and science-based taxonomy, nuclear and gas are not part of that picture," said&nbsp;Gewessler.&nbsp;

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Austria is dragging the European Union (EU) to court. Reportedly, the central European country is not happy with the EU's decision to characterise natural gas and nuclear power generation as sustainable energies.

Austria is dragging the European Union (EU) to court. Reportedly, the central European country is not happy with the EU's decision to characterise natural gas and nuclear power generation as sustainable energies. Austria’s Minister for Climate Action Leonore Gewessler took to Twitter to inform that the government last week filed a lawsuit before the top EU court over the classification used. She added that the categorisation could 'greenwash' natural gas and nuclear energy, despite the damage they cause. "The decision to include #Nuclear and #Gas in the #Taxonomy regulation does not do justice to the European efforts for a good & climate-friendly future. That is why we brought a #Lawsuit before the European Court of Justice," tweeted Gewessler. Die Entscheidung, #Atomkraft und #Gas in die #Taxonomie-Verordnung aufzunehmen, wird den europäischen Bemühungen für eine gute & klimafreundliche Zukunft nicht gerecht. Deshalb haben wir vor dem Europäischen Gerichtshof eine #Nichtigkeitsklage eingebracht. #taxonomy (1/7) — Leonore Gewessler (@lgewessler) October 10, 2022 × Read more: Hungary, Serbia to build pipeline for Russian gas supplies, sidestepping EU mandate Gewessler cited examples of disasters in Chernobyl and Fukushima and said that nuclear energy came with 'incalculable risks'. As for natural gas, the methane released afterwards is thought to be 80 times more harmful to the climate than carbon dioxide in a short term. "The @EU_Commission has completely ignored some essential legal rules & even the critical opinion of its own panel of experts. This clearly shows: The #fossil #Lobbygroups were satisfied & they themselves are not convinced of their decision," she signed off as saying. Austria has received support from EU member Luxembourg which has stated that it will stand with the country in its legal case. Notably, the EU in May earlier this year passed a controversial proposal under which both natural gas and nuclear energy have been put in the category of sustainable investments. Read more: Man sues Texas Pete hot sauce company after learning it is not made in Texas Even then, Austria had lodged its strong protest against the decision and warned of a court case. In an interview, with Times, Gewessler said nuclear and gas energy cannot be part of the green taxonomy. "In a credible, ambitious, and science-based taxonomy, nuclear and gas are not part of that picture," said Gewessler. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Austria files lawsuit against EU for greenwashing natural gas and nuclear energy

Fans of Apple went gaga over the recent 'Far Out'event which introduced to the masses iPhone14 and "futuristic" specifications like its much-touted "Crash Detection" feature.

However, in the next few weeks, several issues have been reported with these specs. The latest as per a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report casts doubt on the efficacy of the safety feature which is supposed to help emergency services reach users ASAP in case of an accident or crash.

The report details a recent "roller coaster ride" of an incident at an amusement park in Cincinnati.&nbsp;

A woman's iPhone 14 alerted the authorities of a crash as she enjoyed a ride. The phone's new car-crash detection was triggered as she "enjoyed getting hoisted 109 feet in the air and whipped around at over 50 mph".

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The phone placed a 911 call to the Warren County Communications Center with an automated voice message which said “The owner of this iPhone was in a severe car crash and is not responding to their phone.”

It also picked up the background audio from the amusement park; hoots, cheers, music and adrenaline-fueled people having fun.

As per the 911 report, an emergency response team was sent to the location but they couldn't locate any emergency. The iPhone user realised the whole thing and called the emergency services back to tell them that she is okay. Ironically she reassured them that she hasn't been in a car crash from the line for 'bumper cars'.

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While the incident is in a certain way hilarious, it also raises the question of how dependable the feature is. There would be nothing funny about receiving an alert that your loved one has been in a crash, only to discover that they were having fun at a fair or amusement park and just forgot to answer their phone.

This is not to say that the emergency call is placed undetected by the user. The feature uses a combination of sensor data to assess a potential crash. If detected, it shows a message on the screen for ten seconds, following which a ten-second countdown happens, accompanied by an alarm.&nbsp;

Only after this countdown, emergency services are contacted. A message is also sent to your emergency contact.

However, as the incident demonstrates you sometimes forget to check your phone.

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The false alarms can be scary and they will grow in number as more people buy the new model of iPhone. It has to be acknowledged that technology can make mistakes, for it the difference between a deadly crash and a thrilling ride might be non-existent.

In spite of that, there have already been multiple cases where the feature was literally a lifesaver, in one it alerted authorities to a deadly accident where a car crashed into a tree. The crash had no witnesses and without the alert, the user might have perished.

Even if scary or irritating this feature has saved lives and will continue to do so, one can only hope that Apple will soon launch an update fixing this "bug". 
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Fans of Apple went gaga over the recent 'Far Out'event which introduced to the masses iPhone14 and "futuristic" specifications like its much-touted "Crash Detection" feature. However, in the next few weeks, several issues have been reported with these specs. The latest as per a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report casts doubt on the efficacy of the safety feature which is supposed to help emergency services reach users ASAP in case of an accident or crash. The report details a recent "roller coaster ride" of an incident at an amusement park in Cincinnati. A woman's iPhone 14 alerted the authorities of a crash as she enjoyed a ride. The phone's new car-crash detection was triggered as she "enjoyed getting hoisted 109 feet in the air and whipped around at over 50 mph". Watch | Gravitas: The Perils of Technology The phone placed a 911 call to the Warren County Communications Center with an automated voice message which said “The owner of this iPhone was in a severe car crash and is not responding to their phone.” It also picked up the background audio from the amusement park; hoots, cheers, music and adrenaline-fueled people having fun. As per the 911 report, an emergency response team was sent to the location but they couldn't locate any emergency. The iPhone user realised the whole thing and called the emergency services back to tell them that she is okay. Ironically she reassured them that she hasn't been in a car crash from the line for 'bumper cars'. Also read | An iPhone reportedly alerted responders about a car crash in Nebraska, US While the incident is in a certain way hilarious, it also raises the question of how dependable the feature is. There would be nothing funny about receiving an alert that your loved one has been in a crash, only to discover that they were having fun at a fair or amusement park and just forgot to answer their phone. This is not to say that the emergency call is placed undetected by the user. The feature uses a combination of sensor data to assess a potential crash. If detected, it shows a message on the screen for ten seconds, following which a ten-second countdown happens, accompanied by an alarm. Only after this countdown, emergency services are contacted. A message is also sent to your emergency contact. However, as the incident demonstrates you sometimes forget to check your phone. Also read | Why Apple's new emergency SOS via satellite service for iPhone 14 is a 'big deal' The false alarms can be scary and they will grow in number as more people buy the new model of iPhone. It has to be acknowledged that technology can make mistakes, for it the difference between a deadly crash and a thrilling ride might be non-existent. In spite of that, there have already been multiple cases where the feature was literally a lifesaver, in one it alerted authorities to a deadly accident where a car crashed into a tree. The crash had no witnesses and without the alert, the user might have perished. Even if scary or irritating this feature has saved lives and will continue to do so, one can only hope that Apple will soon launch an update fixing this "bug". (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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Shares in major Asian computer chipmakers slumped on Tuesday after the US announced tough new measures to restrict sales of technology to China.

The US said it will ban American firms from selling certain chips used for supercomputers and artificial intelligence to Chinese firms, BBC reported.

The rules, which were announced on October 7, also target sales from non-US companies that use American equipment.

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Technology firms are also seeing demand fall as the global economy slows.

On Tuesday, shares of Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC tumbled 7.7 per cent, South Koreas Samsung Electronics was 2.3 per cent lower, while Tokyo Electron in Japan fell by 5.5 per cent.

The falls came after stock markets in Taiwan, South Korea and Japan reopened after being closed for public holidays on Monday.

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Elsewhere in Asia, shares in China's biggest chipmaker SMIC fell by 1.7 per cent in Hong Kong, the BBC reported.

Under the regulations, US companies must apply for a licence to supply Chinese chipmakers with equipment that can produce more advanced chips.

Washington said the rules were aimed at curbing Chinese military and technological advances.

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The measures, some of which take effect immediately, mark one of the biggest shifts in US policy toward exporting technology to China in decades.

In the US on Monday, the technology-heavy Nasdaq index closed at its lowest level since July 2020 as shares in chipmakers Intel, Nvidia, Qualcomm and Advanced Micro Devices fell, the BBC reported.

Technology shares around the world have also been hit in recent weeks by lower demand for electronic products ranging from computers to smartphones.

On October 7, South Korean technology giant Samsung warned of a 32 per cent slide in its profits.

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Shares in major Asian computer chipmakers slumped on Tuesday after the US announced tough new measures to restrict sales of technology to China. The US said it will ban American firms from selling certain chips used for supercomputers and artificial intelligence to Chinese firms, BBC reported.

Shares in major Asian computer chipmakers slumped on Tuesday after the US announced tough new measures to restrict sales of technology to China. The US said it will ban American firms from selling certain chips used for supercomputers and artificial intelligence to Chinese firms, BBC reported. The rules, which were announced on October 7, also target sales from non-US companies that use American equipment. Watch | World Business Watch: Samsung Electronics posts first quarterly earnings drop in nearly 3 years Technology firms are also seeing demand fall as the global economy slows. On Tuesday, shares of Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC tumbled 7.7 per cent, South Koreas Samsung Electronics was 2.3 per cent lower, while Tokyo Electron in Japan fell by 5.5 per cent. The falls came after stock markets in Taiwan, South Korea and Japan reopened after being closed for public holidays on Monday. Also read | US enforces export controls to restrict China's chip supply for hi-tech military applications Elsewhere in Asia, shares in China's biggest chipmaker SMIC fell by 1.7 per cent in Hong Kong, the BBC reported. Under the regulations, US companies must apply for a licence to supply Chinese chipmakers with equipment that can produce more advanced chips. Washington said the rules were aimed at curbing Chinese military and technological advances. Also read | The semiconductor wars: US to announce fresh chip export restrictions to China The measures, some of which take effect immediately, mark one of the biggest shifts in US policy toward exporting technology to China in decades. In the US on Monday, the technology-heavy Nasdaq index closed at its lowest level since July 2020 as shares in chipmakers Intel, Nvidia, Qualcomm and Advanced Micro Devices fell, the BBC reported. Technology shares around the world have also been hit in recent weeks by lower demand for electronic products ranging from computers to smartphones. On October 7, South Korean technology giant Samsung warned of a 32 per cent slide in its profits. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In what comes as a bizarre incident, a California resident in the USA has sued a hot sauce company with Texas in its name after learning the sauce wasn't made in the state of Texas.

In what comes as a bizarre incident, a California resident in the USA has sued a hot sauce company with Texas in its name after learning the sauce wasn't made in the state of Texas. Reportedly, a man named Philip White bought a bottle of Texas Pete hot sauce for about $3 at a local supermarket in California in September 2021, thinking the product was made in the Lone Star state. However, upon learning that the sauce was made in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, an angry White filed a class action lawsuit last month. Under the lawsuit filed at the Los Angeles federal court, White is demanding that the company pay for the damages and simultaneously, change its name and branding. According to local reports, Texas Pete has time till November 10 to respond to the complaint. Read more: US city to sue Kia and Hyundai for making cars easier to steal in the viral TikTok challenge Claiming the company was using false advertising to sell its product, White said he would have not bought the product if he knew where it was produced. "By way of its false marketing and labeling, [Texas Pete] knowingly and intentionally capitalizes on consumers’ desire to partake in the culture and authentic cuisine of one of the most prideful states in America," alleged White in the complaint. White also argued that despite the back label stating the product is manufactured in North Caolina, a consumer would most likely not notice it. "If a consumer conducted an extremely close review of the Products’ back labels, nothing would overcome the reasonable impression given by the front label that the Products are indeed made in Texas," alleged White. While White alleges that the company misled him by the name, Texas Pete Sauce company on its website, in a rather transparent manner has laid down the history of why the sauce made in North Carolina was named Texas Pete. "Legend has it that, when Sam Garner and his three sons, Thad, Ralph and Harold, were trying to come up with a brand name for this spicy new sauce they had created, a marketing advisor suggested the name “Mexican Joe” to connote the piquant flavor reminiscent of the favorite foods of our neighbors to the south," reads the about section of the website. Read more: Two unidentified men shot outside Republican leader's home with teenage daughters inside It adds that Garner refused to name the sauce 'Mexican Joe' as he wanted an American name and thus settled on Texas which "also had a reputation for spicy cuisine". "Then he glanced at son Harold, whose nickname was “Pete” and the Texas Pete cowboy was born," added the company. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Beijing has lauded Tesla CEO Elon Musk after the latter proposed a special administration zone for Taiwan in an interview. Reportedly, China's ambassador to the United States Qin Gang took to Twitter and heaped praises on the Tesla boss.

Beijing has lauded Tesla CEO Elon Musk after the latter proposed a special administration zone for Taiwan in an interview. Reportedly, China's ambassador to the United States Qin Gang took to Twitter and heaped praises on the Tesla boss. "I would like to thank @elonmusk for his call for peace across the Taiwan Strait and his idea about establishing a special administrative zone for Taiwan," said the envoy. "Actually, Peaceful reunification and One Country, Two Systems are our basic principles for resolving the Taiwan question and the best approach to realizing national reunification." I would like to thank @elonmusk for his call for peace across the Taiwan Strait and his idea about establishing a special administrative zone for Taiwan. Actually, Peaceful reunification and One Country, Two Systems are our basic principles for resolving the Taiwan question... https://t.co/KYH1Gsu3Um — Qin Gang 秦刚 (@AmbQinGang) October 8, 2022 × "Provided that China's sovereignty, security and development interests are guaranteed, after reunification Taiwan will enjoy a high degree of autonomy as a special administrative region, and a vast space for development," he wrote further. Read more: After Ukraine-Russia, Elon Musk now has a suggestion on how to end China-Taiwan tensions As reported by WION, in a recent interview, the world's richest man said that tensions could be resolved in the region by handing over some control of Taiwan to Beijing. "My recommendation...would be to figure out a special administrative zone for Taiwan that is reasonably palatable, probably won't make everyone happy." "And it's possible, and I think probably, in fact, that they could have an arrangement that's more lenient than Hong Kong," Musk said. WATCH | Elon Musk offers proposal on China-Taiwan tensions, suggests 'some control to China' × He added that in his opinion conflict over Taiwan was inevitable, and warned that it could impact companies like Tesla, Apple Inc and the wider economy. However, he did not elaborate on the remarks. Akin to his take on the Taiwan-China issue, Musk, earlier this week had stirred the hornet's nest by suggesting that Ukraine should permanently cede Crimea to Russia after conducting a Twitter poll. After his opinion, Moscow came out with a statement and praised Musk for his ideas. "It is very positive that somebody like Elon Musk is looking for a peaceful way out of this situation," said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Read more: Moscow lauds Elon Musk after his Twitter poll on Ukraine "Compared to many professional diplomats, Musk is still searching for ways to achieve peace. And achieving peace without fulfilling Russia's conditions is absolutely impossible," he added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The British Royal Navy and its warship HMS Montrose recently confiscated illicit drugs worth more than $17 million from a boat in the Arabian Sea. The warship and its crew managed to seize hundreds of kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine from a small local ship after a gruelling six-hour-long operation.

The British Royal Navy and its warship HMS Montrose recently confiscated illicit drugs worth more than $17 million from a boat in the Arabian Sea. The warship and its crew managed to seize hundreds of kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine from a small local ship after a gruelling six-hour-long operation. Initially, the crew members aboard the frigate sent a helicopter to track the suspected boat. After the boat's movement raised the suspicion further, the Royal Marines from 42 Commando took charge and dropped sail in the choppy waters. Read more: UK to send warships to Pacific on extended deployment "HMS Montrose pounced, after her Wildcat helicopter located and tracked the suspect dhow until the frigate was in range to launch her boarding teams in her boats," the Navy said in a statement. The initial search yielded some drugs but the Marines prodded further and managed to find a hidden compartment where approximately 870 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine was stashed. "Royal Marines from 42 Commando, the UK military's specialists in these operations, seized control of the vessel in choppy conditions, before sailors moved in to search the craft for any illegal cargo, while overhead the Wildcat observed proceedings and provided cover for those scouring the dhow for her illicit cargo," it added. The National Crime Agency priced the seized illict drugs around $17 million. "Disrupting terrorist organisations, criminals and their funding lines is key to keeping to UK, and rest of the world, safe," said Commander Claire Thompson overseeing the operation. Read more: Smuggled Iranian missiles seized by British Navy Notably, HMS Montrose has been sailing in the waters of West Asia since 2019 and in the fifth operation of this year, the frigate has managed to reel narcotics worth $52 million. The frigate is part of a multi-national force of 33 nations currently led by the Royal Canadian Navy, working in the Gulf region to disrupt criminal and terrorist organizations and their illicit activity. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Would you ever picture a soldier in a wheelchair when you think of the Army or a war? Russia's compulsory partial military mobilisation almost made that a reality.

As the Ukraine war continues for the seventh month, Russian President Vladimir Putin a few weeks back ordered the compulsory mobilisation of Russian citizens for the first time since World War II.&nbsp;

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Putin in his televised address announcing this had said that "only citizens who are currently in the reserve and, above all, those who served in the armed forces, have certain military specialities and relevant experience will be subject to conscription".&nbsp;

However, multiple bizarre conscription orders have now come to light.&nbsp;

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In one case, a wheelchair-bound paraplegic Russian man received his orders to join the army in its invasion of Ukraine. Oleg Vasiliev, a man who can barely move his body due to spinal muscular atrophy has been ordered to report to his local draft office.

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Another man, Dmitry Ignatov who lost a leg when an S-300 rocket launcher fell on him while he was serving in Severodvinsk during his time in the army also received a summons. Dmitry is a celebrity in hi sown right, a TV presenter and para-athlete, he raises awareness about the disabled in Russia.

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PDM News reports that Dmitry has been released from his summons.&nbsp;

"I went to the military enlistment office in the morning, they checked my documents and released me. No one is calling me, just checking documents and that’s it," he said.

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This comes as hundreds attempt to flee Russia, trying to escape joining the war, with many spending thousands of dollars on private flight seats out of Russia.&nbsp;

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As per Mirror UK, Russian conscripts have started protesting "over being treated like 'cattle'", with many soldiers moaning about no training being provided to them even as they travel to the frontlines.

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Would you ever picture a soldier in a wheelchair when you think of the Army or a war? Russia's compulsory partial military mobilisation almost made that a reality.

Would you ever picture a soldier in a wheelchair when you think of the Army or a war? Russia's compulsory partial military mobilisation almost made that a reality. As the Ukraine war continues for the seventh month, Russian President Vladimir Putin a few weeks back ordered the compulsory mobilisation of Russian citizens for the first time since World War II. Watch | Russia Mobilisation: Long lines at Russia-Georgia border, calls in military reservists Putin in his televised address announcing this had said that "only citizens who are currently in the reserve and, above all, those who served in the armed forces, have certain military specialities and relevant experience will be subject to conscription". However, multiple bizarre conscription orders have now come to light. Also read | Trying to escape mobilisation, Russians pay $27,000 for seats on private planes out of country In one case, a wheelchair-bound paraplegic Russian man received his orders to join the army in its invasion of Ukraine. Oleg Vasiliev, a man who can barely move his body due to spinal muscular atrophy has been ordered to report to his local draft office. × Another man, Dmitry Ignatov who lost a leg when an S-300 rocket launcher fell on him while he was serving in Severodvinsk during his time in the army also received a summons. Dmitry is a celebrity in hi sown right, a TV presenter and para-athlete, he raises awareness about the disabled in Russia. Also read | Satellite images show 10-mile-long traffic jam at Russian borders amid mobilisation PDM News reports that Dmitry has been released from his summons. "I went to the military enlistment office in the morning, they checked my documents and released me. No one is calling me, just checking documents and that’s it," he said. (Image courtesy: PDM News) This comes as hundreds attempt to flee Russia, trying to escape joining the war, with many spending thousands of dollars on private flight seats out of Russia. × As per Mirror UK, Russian conscripts have started protesting "over being treated like 'cattle'", with many soldiers moaning about no training being provided to them even as they travel to the frontlines. (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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Amid the fresh round of sanctions imposed by the European Union, the partner nations are trudging their own line. Reportedly, Hungary and EU hopeful Serbia are planning to construct a pipeline between the two countries so that Russian oil from the southern Druzhba pipeline, also called the Friendship pipeline can be supplied to Serbia via Hungary.

Amid the fresh round of sanctions imposed by the European Union, the partner nations are trudging their own line. Reportedly, Hungary and EU hopeful Serbia are planning to construct a pipeline between the two countries so that Russian oil from the southern Druzhba pipeline, also called the Friendship pipeline can be supplied to Serbia via Hungary. Hungarian government spokesman Zoltan Kovacs took to Twitter to make the announcement and cited the new sanctions imposed as one of the main reasons that necessitated the new arrangement. "@avucic and PM Orbán have agreed to build an oil pipeline to Hungary. The new oil pipeline would enable Serbia to be supplied with cheaper Urals crude oil, connecting to the Friendship oil pipeline," tweeted Kovacs "At present, the country's oil supply is largely via a pipeline through Croatia, but this is unlikely to be possible in the future because of the sanctions that have been adopted," he added. 1/2 @avucic and PM Orbán have agreed to build an oil pipeline to Hungary. The new oil pipeline would enable Serbia to be supplied with cheaper Urals crude oil, connecting to the Friendship oil pipeline. — Zoltan Kovacs (@zoltanspox) October 10, 2022 × Hungary has been one of the few voices within the EU that has been against energy sanctions as the country remains heavily reliant on Russian oil. Ahead of the EU imposing the eighth round of sanctions earlier this month, Hungary's Prime Minister's Office, in a statement said it cannot support them. Read more: EU imposes eighth round of sanctions against Russia since invasion of Ukraine "Hungary has done a lot already to maintain European unity but if there are energy sanctions in the package, then we cannot and will not support it," said the office. Notably, in August, Russian oil giant Transneft claimed that Ukraine had suspended oil pipeline flows to countries such as Slovakia, Hungary and the Czech Republic citing payment issues. Reportedly, the Druzhba pipeline had remained halted since August 4 and Hungary had lodged strong protests even then. Read more: Ukraine suspends oil supply to European countries, says Russian oil major Transneft European countries have tried to present a united front against Russia, however, whenever the situation has turned a little pear-shaped, they have backtracked. The war has been going on for months and yet the European continent has only been able to reduce its combined gas dependency on Russia by a tiny five per cent. Last year, Russia provided a whopping 40 per cent of Europe's total consumption of natural gas. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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