The South Korean and the United States military fired four missiles into the sea in response to North Korea’s intermediate-range ballistic missile tests on Tuesday. In other news, Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s proposed takeover of Twitter seems to be back on track as the billionaire has filed to complete the $44 billion acquisition. Finally, Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif called former prime minister Imran Khan a cheat and the "biggest liar on earth," whose policies, according to Sharif, have ruined the country's economy.

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Both nations fired a pair of US-made ATACMS short-range ballistic missiles, he added. South Korea also fired a Hyunmoo-2 missile but the test failed right after the launch.&nbsp;

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Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that Musk was ready to complete the takeover at the original price of $54.20 a share and the report was confirmed to be true thanks to the court filings.

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"I'm not saying this with a sense of glee but a sense of embarrassment and concern. My country's image has been damaged hugely by these lies told out of mean personal interest," he said.&nbsp;

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The South Korean and the United States military fired four missiles into the sea in response to North Korea’s intermediate-range ballistic missile tests on Tuesday.

The South Korean and the United States military fired four missiles into the sea in response to North Korea’s intermediate-range ballistic missile tests on Tuesday. In other news, Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s proposed takeover of Twitter seems to be back on track as the billionaire has filed to complete the $44 billion acquisition. Finally, Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif called former prime minister Imran Khan a cheat and the "biggest liar on earth," whose policies, according to Sharif, have ruined the country's economy. Click on the headlines to read more: South Korea, US troops launch missiles in response to North Korea tests Both nations fired a pair of US-made ATACMS short-range ballistic missiles, he added. South Korea also fired a Hyunmoo-2 missile but the test failed right after the launch. Twitter confirms Elon Musk buyout offer, says will close at original price Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that Musk was ready to complete the takeover at the original price of $54.20 a share and the report was confirmed to be true thanks to the court filings. Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif calls Imran Khan a 'cheat' and the 'biggest liar on Earth' "I'm not saying this with a sense of glee but a sense of embarrassment and concern. My country's image has been damaged hugely by these lies told out of mean personal interest," he said. Watch | Gravitas Global Headlines: Joe Biden vows to impose 'further costs' on Iran Watch | Gravitas: Have U.S-Pak relations rekindled?

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As the use of automation in sectors like education, healthcare, and employment witnesses an increase, the White House on Tuesday proposed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bill of Rights.

The proposed bill is non-binding and suggests practices that developers and users of AI should voluntarily follow so that technology doesn't unfairly put humans in a disadvantageous position.

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It says that all Americans must be protected from unsafe or ineffective systems, discrimination by algorithms, and abusive data collection.

This comes as incidents of algorithms not prioritizing the needs of black patients and those of facial recognition displaying an unfair bias towards darker skin tones came to light.

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"These technologies are causing real harms in the lives of Americans, harms that run counter to our core democratic values, including the fundamental right to privacy, freedom from discrimination and our basic dignity," said one senior administrator while talking to Reuters.

As per the proposed bill, people are entitled to notice and explanation concerning the AI programs they might encounter.&nbsp;

It also asks companies and other stakeholders including government agencies using AI to conduct significant testing and oversight, and publicise results for stakeholders to understand what a "reasonable starting point is" for taking action on issues, said&nbsp;senior administration officials.

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While the proposal is non-binding, the US Chamber of Commerce has warned that if these proposals were to become rules they could hurt businesses.

In a statement, the Chamber's Vice President Jordan Crenshaw said, "There are some recommendations in the AI Blueprint that, if enacted into rules by policymakers, could handcuff America’s ability to compete on the global stage."&nbsp;

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As the use of automation in sectors like education, healthcare, and employment witnesses an increase, the White House on Tuesday proposed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bill of Rights.

As the use of automation in sectors like education, healthcare, and employment witnesses an increase, the White House on Tuesday proposed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bill of Rights. The proposed bill is non-binding and suggests practices that developers and users of AI should voluntarily follow so that technology doesn't unfairly put humans in a disadvantageous position. Watch | How AI and Automation will impact jobs in the future It says that all Americans must be protected from unsafe or ineffective systems, discrimination by algorithms, and abusive data collection. This comes as incidents of algorithms not prioritizing the needs of black patients and those of facial recognition displaying an unfair bias towards darker skin tones came to light. Also read | Joe Biden, doctors say new abortion laws have 'chilling impact' on US "These technologies are causing real harms in the lives of Americans, harms that run counter to our core democratic values, including the fundamental right to privacy, freedom from discrimination and our basic dignity," said one senior administrator while talking to Reuters. As per the proposed bill, people are entitled to notice and explanation concerning the AI programs they might encounter. It also asks companies and other stakeholders including government agencies using AI to conduct significant testing and oversight, and publicise results for stakeholders to understand what a "reasonable starting point is" for taking action on issues, said senior administration officials. Also read | Biden sending $625 mn aid, four HIMARS rocket launchers to Ukraine While the proposal is non-binding, the US Chamber of Commerce has warned that if these proposals were to become rules they could hurt businesses. In a statement, the Chamber's Vice President Jordan Crenshaw said, "There are some recommendations in the AI Blueprint that, if enacted into rules by policymakers, could handcuff America’s ability to compete on the global stage." (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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Israeli spyware firm NSO group that manufactures the controversial Pegasus software has been accused of hacking journalists and human rights defenders in Mexico, after the current government explicitly said it was not going to use the program, according to new research.

The research showed that two journalists who reported on corruption cases and a prominent human rights defender were targeted by the Pegasus spyware between 2019 and 2021.&nbsp;

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When quizzed if he spied on the mentioned, individuals,&nbsp;Lopez Obrador said, "It's not true that journalists or opponents are spied on. My doctrine isn't hypocrisy, like the former administrations you all applaud."

The discovery was made by researchers at&nbsp;R3D (Red en Defensa de los Derechos Digitales) in collaboration with The Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto.

The use of Pegasus spyware was detected in the Northern American country in 2017 previously. Former President Enrique Pena Nieto had used the software to spy on&nbsp;politicians, journalists, activists and critics of the government.

However, after coming to power,&nbsp;Lopez Obrador assured that his government will not use spyware. Interestingly enough, NSO Group claims to&nbsp;sell its spyware to&nbsp;governments or law enforcement agencies only. Thus experts believe that Obrador had also made backdoor dealings with the Israeli firm.&nbsp;

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The Pegasus controversy

The company has been wading in stormy waters, ever since its Pegasus spyware and its potent spying capabilities were revealed to the world.&nbsp;

Forbidden Stories along with Amnesty International and a consortium of journalists from 17 news outlets across the world first exposed Pegasus and its use by various governments across the globe.&nbsp;

As reported by WION, Pegasus infiltrates phones to vacuum up personal and location data and surreptitiously controls the smartphone’s microphones and cameras.

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The company is also being sued by Mark Zuckerberg for allegedly targeting some 1,400 users of its encrypted messaging service WhatsApp with its spyware.

Moreover, In November last year, Apple sued NSO, saying it violated US laws by breaking into the software installed on iPhones.

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Israeli spyware firm NSO group that manufactures the controversial Pegasus software has been accused of hacking journalists and human rights defenders in Mexico, after the current government explicitly said it was not going to use the program, according to new research.

Israeli spyware firm NSO group that manufactures the controversial Pegasus software has been accused of hacking journalists and human rights defenders in Mexico, after the current government explicitly said it was not going to use the program, according to new research. The research showed that two journalists who reported on corruption cases and a prominent human rights defender were targeted by the Pegasus spyware between 2019 and 2021. Read more: Jamal Khashoggi's wife planning to sue NSO Group over spyware: Report When quizzed if he spied on the mentioned, individuals, Lopez Obrador said, "It's not true that journalists or opponents are spied on. My doctrine isn't hypocrisy, like the former administrations you all applaud." The discovery was made by researchers at R3D (Red en Defensa de los Derechos Digitales) in collaboration with The Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto. The use of Pegasus spyware was detected in the Northern American country in 2017 previously. Former President Enrique Pena Nieto had used the software to spy on politicians, journalists, activists and critics of the government. However, after coming to power, Lopez Obrador assured that his government will not use spyware. Interestingly enough, NSO Group claims to sell its spyware to governments or law enforcement agencies only. Thus experts believe that Obrador had also made backdoor dealings with the Israeli firm. Read more: Senior Indonesian officials 'targeted by spyware' last year The Pegasus controversy The company has been wading in stormy waters, ever since its Pegasus spyware and its potent spying capabilities were revealed to the world. Forbidden Stories along with Amnesty International and a consortium of journalists from 17 news outlets across the world first exposed Pegasus and its use by various governments across the globe. As reported by WION, Pegasus infiltrates phones to vacuum up personal and location data and surreptitiously controls the smartphone’s microphones and cameras. Read more: Pegasus snooping: US blacklists spyware maker NSO Group for maliciously targetting journalists The company is also being sued by Mark Zuckerberg for allegedly targeting some 1,400 users of its encrypted messaging service WhatsApp with its spyware. Moreover, In November last year, Apple sued NSO, saying it violated US laws by breaking into the software installed on iPhones. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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After being purchased for £375,000, an autographed copy of a Jane Austen book is now the most expensive of the author's works ever sold and will be on display in the UK for the first time.&nbsp;

The one-of-a-kind first edition of Emma, which includes a handwritten note signed "from the author," is sold for the highest amount of any published work by the author.&nbsp;

After its American buyer requested it stay in the UK, the three-volume edition was placed at Chawton House, Hampshire, the former residence of the author's brother, Edward, and the current Centre for Study on Women's Literature.

It is the only presentation copy of an Austen work with a known existence, according to Peter Harrington, a rare book trader in London. The book was sent to Austen's friend Anne Sharp, the governess of Edward's children, and is inscribed by the publisher rather than the author as was customary.&nbsp;

The purchaser of this one-of-a-kind edition of Emma by Jane Austen indicated a desire for the book to remain in England, according to Pom Harrington, the owner of Peter Harrington.&nbsp;

Given its ties to Jane Austen and her brother Edward, Chawton House sprang to mind right away. The fact that Chawton House supported early women's literature made it the ideal choice since Sharp acted as Austen's confidante, supporter, and occasional critic.

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She was a member of the small group that Jane distributed her works around and kept notes on their reactions. Jane asked Anne to be "perfectly honest" in her evaluations of her works and took her opinions seriously, noting them in her logbook.&nbsp;

"When we heard the book had been sold, we were worried it was going to disappear to America," said Emma Yandle, curator of Chawton House.&nbsp;

"We’re delighted such a significant work of Jane Austen’s will take its place amongst the literary treasures in our collection,"&nbsp;said Katie Childs, chief executive of Chawton House.&nbsp;

Early in the next year, Chawton House will display the book.

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After being purchased for £375,000, an autographed copy of a Jane Austen book is now the most expensive of the author's works ever sold and will be on display in the UK for the first time.

After being purchased for £375,000, an autographed copy of a Jane Austen book is now the most expensive of the author's works ever sold and will be on display in the UK for the first time. The one-of-a-kind first edition of Emma, which includes a handwritten note signed "from the author," is sold for the highest amount of any published work by the author. After its American buyer requested it stay in the UK, the three-volume edition was placed at Chawton House, Hampshire, the former residence of the author's brother, Edward, and the current Centre for Study on Women's Literature. It is the only presentation copy of an Austen work with a known existence, according to Peter Harrington, a rare book trader in London. The book was sent to Austen's friend Anne Sharp, the governess of Edward's children, and is inscribed by the publisher rather than the author as was customary. The purchaser of this one-of-a-kind edition of Emma by Jane Austen indicated a desire for the book to remain in England, according to Pom Harrington, the owner of Peter Harrington. Given its ties to Jane Austen and her brother Edward, Chawton House sprang to mind right away. The fact that Chawton House supported early women's literature made it the ideal choice since Sharp acted as Austen's confidante, supporter, and occasional critic. Also Read: 8th Covid wave gaining intensity in France, new cases highest since August She was a member of the small group that Jane distributed her works around and kept notes on their reactions. Jane asked Anne to be "perfectly honest" in her evaluations of her works and took her opinions seriously, noting them in her logbook. "When we heard the book had been sold, we were worried it was going to disappear to America," said Emma Yandle, curator of Chawton House. "We’re delighted such a significant work of Jane Austen’s will take its place amongst the literary treasures in our collection," said Katie Childs, chief executive of Chawton House. Early in the next year, Chawton House will display the book. (with inputs from agencies)

Inscribed copy of Jane Austen's novel Emma sells for £375,000

Marina Ovsyannikova, the 'wanted' Russian TV journalist, infamous for hijacking a state television broadcast to denounce the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday confirmed that she had indeed escaped house arrest.

Marina Ovsyannikova, the 'wanted' Russian TV journalist, infamous for hijacking a state television broadcast to denounce the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday confirmed that she had indeed escaped house arrest. "I consider myself completely innocent, and since our state refuses to comply with its own laws, I refuse to comply with the measure of restraint imposed on me as of 30 September 2022 and release myself from it," said Ovsyannikova in a message on her telegram social media feed. It is still unclear how Ovsyannikova escaped the house arrest and where she went but her name has been put on Moscow's fugitive list since Monday when the news of her escape first made the rounds. As reported by WION, it was Ovsyannikova's ex-husband that confirmed the news initially to Russian state media. "Last night, my ex-wife left the place that the court assigned her for house arrest and, together with my 11-year-old daughter, fled in an unknown direction," said the ex-husband. Read more: Russian TV journalist who criticised Putin listed 'wanted' after fleeing house arrest Ovsyannikova had made headlines by staging an on-air protest on Russia's Channel One on March 16 evening. The 44-year-old journalist held up an anti-war sign behind a studio presenter. "Stop the war. Don't believe the propaganda. They're lying to you," read the sign. She also shouted slogans condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine. After her first arrest, back in March, Ovsyannikova in an interview with Reuters stated that she had no plans to flee Russia and that she hoped she would not face criminal charges. Read more: Marina Ovsyannikova: Russian TV protester accused of being a British spy However, it was before she was put under a two months house arrest in August and awaited a trial. She faces up to 10 years in prison if found guilty of spreading fake news about Moscow's armed forces. However, given she has escaped house arrest, the sentence could be increased if she is caught. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Three scientists from the United States and Denmark who built the framework for a more practical kind of chemistry were given the Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday.&nbsp;

The judges awarded Morten Meldal of Denmark, Carolyn Bertozzi, and Barry Sharpless of America "for the development of click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry."&nbsp;

For 81-year-old Sharpless, who earned the chemistry Nobel in 2001, it was his second Nobel.&nbsp;Only four other people, including the Frenchwoman Marie Curie who was born in Poland, have accomplished this&nbsp;accomplishment.&nbsp; 
 
Sharpless joins an elite band of scientists,&nbsp;including John Bardeen who won the Physics prize twice, Marie Curie, who won Physics and Chemistry, Linus Pauling who won Chemistry and Peace and Frederick Sanger who won the Chemistry prize twice.

The jury stated in a statement that it "is an elegant and efficient chemical reaction that is now in widespread use."&nbsp;

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At a formal ceremony in Stockholm on December 10, the anniversary of the scientist Alfred Nobel's death in 1896, who established the prizes in his last will and testament, the trio will each receive 10 million Swedish kronor ($917,500) as their share of the Nobel Prize. They will be presented with their awards by King Carl XVI Gustaf.

David MacMillan, a dual citizen of the United States and the United Kingdom, and Benjamin List, a scientist from Germany, were recognised by the academy last year for creating asymmetric organocatalysis, a precise method for building molecules. 
 
Barry Sharpless and Morten Meldal have laid the foundation for a functional form of chemistry –&nbsp;click chemistry&nbsp;– in which molecular building blocks snap together quickly and efficiently. Carolyn Bertozzi has taken click chemistry to a new dimension and started utilising it in living organisms.

To map important but elusive biomolecules on the surface of cells – glycans – she developed click reactions that work inside living organisms. Her&nbsp;bioorthogonal reactions&nbsp;take place without disrupting the normal chemistry of the cell.

These reactions are now used globally to explore cells and track biological processes. Using bioorthogonal reactions, researchers have improved the targeting of cancer pharmaceuticals, which are now being tested in clinical trials.

Click chemistry and bioorthogonal reactions have taken chemistry into the era of functionalism. This is bringing the greatest benefit to humankind.

“This year’s Prize in Chemistry deals with not overcomplicating matters, instead working with what is easy and simple. Functional molecules can be built even by taking a straightforward route,” said Johan Åqvist, Chair of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry. 
 
 
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Three scientists from the United States and Denmark who built the framework for a more practical kind of chemistry were given the Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday.

Three scientists from the United States and Denmark who built the framework for a more practical kind of chemistry were given the Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday. The judges awarded Morten Meldal of Denmark, Carolyn Bertozzi, and Barry Sharpless of America "for the development of click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry." For 81-year-old Sharpless, who earned the chemistry Nobel in 2001, it was his second Nobel. Only four other people, including the Frenchwoman Marie Curie who was born in Poland, have accomplished this accomplishment. Sharpless joins an elite band of scientists, including John Bardeen who won the Physics prize twice, Marie Curie, who won Physics and Chemistry, Linus Pauling who won Chemistry and Peace and Frederick Sanger who won the Chemistry prize twice. The jury stated in a statement that it "is an elegant and efficient chemical reaction that is now in widespread use." Also Read: Inscribed copy of Jane Austen's novel Emma sells for £375,000 At a formal ceremony in Stockholm on December 10, the anniversary of the scientist Alfred Nobel's death in 1896, who established the prizes in his last will and testament, the trio will each receive 10 million Swedish kronor ($917,500) as their share of the Nobel Prize. They will be presented with their awards by King Carl XVI Gustaf. David MacMillan, a dual citizen of the United States and the United Kingdom, and Benjamin List, a scientist from Germany, were recognised by the academy last year for creating asymmetric organocatalysis, a precise method for building molecules. Barry Sharpless and Morten Meldal have laid the foundation for a functional form of chemistry – click chemistry – in which molecular building blocks snap together quickly and efficiently. Carolyn Bertozzi has taken click chemistry to a new dimension and started utilising it in living organisms. To map important but elusive biomolecules on the surface of cells – glycans – she developed click reactions that work inside living organisms. Her bioorthogonal reactions take place without disrupting the normal chemistry of the cell. These reactions are now used globally to explore cells and track biological processes. Using bioorthogonal reactions, researchers have improved the targeting of cancer pharmaceuticals, which are now being tested in clinical trials. Click chemistry and bioorthogonal reactions have taken chemistry into the era of functionalism. This is bringing the greatest benefit to humankind. “This year’s Prize in Chemistry deals with not overcomplicating matters, instead working with what is easy and simple. Functional molecules can be built even by taking a straightforward route,” said Johan Åqvist, Chair of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry. (with inputs from agencies)

Scientist trio awarded Nobel Prize for pioneering work on 'click chemistry'

Popular adult cartoon series 'Rick and Morty' has been known for its outlandish plots yet at the same time nuanced writing. The sci-fi TV show and its writers have received plaudits from fans and critics over the years for maintaining this special formula.

Popular adult cartoon series 'Rick and Morty' has been known for its outlandish plots yet at the same time nuanced writing. The sci-fi TV show and its writers have received plaudits from fans and critics over the years for maintaining this special formula. Now, eagle-eyed fans in Hong Kong have spotted a message from the creators that points toward the city's democracy movement that took place in 2020 and shows solidarity with the protestors. Reportedly, in the fifth episode titled "Final DeSmithation" of the ongoing sixth season, some letters and numbers flash on the screen during the climax. While the unsuspecting numbers and letters may appear random to a layman, some devoted viewers got down to decoding them. Read more: Halloween special: 'Rick and Morty' short to come out next month The significance of codes GFHG19SDGM, 721DLLM and 19HK831 spotted by Hong Kongers was explained on Reddit. The first code is a pseudonym for the slogan "Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times" which has been declared illegal in Hong Kong by the Chinese authorities. The phrase was first used in 2016 but gained prominence during the pre-democracy protests. Similarly, DLLM (short of “Diu Lei Lou Mo”) is a popular cuss word in Hong Kong which is usually hurled at the recipient's mother. Reportedly, during the protest, both the authorities and protestors hurled the particular word at each other rather frequently. The internet sleuths also deduced that the numbers in the last two codes could be referring to the August 31, 2019 incident when the protestors were attacked at a train station in Yuen Long by government supporters and police. Read more: Hong Kong passes law that can censor even past films, to safeguard 'national security' After the revelation went viral on social media platforms, scores of Hong Kong citizens thanked the show creators for showing support in their own way. "Thank you to the producers of Rick and Morty," one of the netizens commented in the forum. Meanwhile, another said, "The ingenuity and longevity of creative protest is laudable." As reported extensively by WION, China introduced the highly controversial National Security Bill for Hong Kong in 2020 amid a sea of protests. The bill, which is now a law in Hong Kong, attempts to punish crimes of secession, sedition, and collusion with foreign forces. Read more: Man plays ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ while paying tribute to Queen, held under sedition law When the bill was passed despite ordinary Hong Kong folks taking to the streets for months, it was described by the pro-democracy activists as ‘the end of the Hong Kong that the world knew before’. It was always believed that free speech will be culled after the passing of the law. And since then, on multiple occasions, ordinary citizens have been locked or beaten black and blue for deviating from the set standards of free speech. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Financial messaging system SWIFT has laid out its blueprint for a global central bank digital currency (CBDC) network following an eight-month experiment on different technologies and currencies.

The trial, which involved France and Germany's national central banks as well as global lenders like HSBC, Standard Chartered and UBS, looked at how CBDCs could be used internationally and even converted into fiat money if needed.

Around 90 per cent of the world's central banks are now using, trialling or looking into CBDCs. Most don't want to be left behind by bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, but are grappling with technological complexities.

SWIFT's head of innovation Nick Kerigan said its trial, which will be followed by more advanced testing over the next year, resembled a bicycle wheel where 14 central and commercial banks in total connected spoke-like into its main hub.

The idea is that once scaled up, banks may need only one main global connection, rather than thousands if they were to set up connections with each counterpart individually.

"We believe that the number of connections needed is much fewer," Kerigan said. "Therefore, you are likely to have fewer breaks (in the chain) and you are likely to achieve greater efficiency."

The trial also tested different underlying CBDC technologies known as Distributed Ledger Technologies. The use of various technologies has also been raised as a potential hurdle for rapid global adoption.

There was a separate trial too carried out alongside Citi, clearing house Clearstream and Northern Trust on 'tokenised' assets, traditional assets like stocks and bonds transformed into digital tokens that can then be issued and traded in real-time.

Some countries such as the Bahamas and Nigeria already have CBDC's up and running. China is well advanced with real-life trials of an e-yuan, while central bank umbrella group, the Bank for International Settlements has also been running cross-border trials.

SWIFT's main advantage though is that its existing network is already usable in over 200 countries and connects more than 11,500 banks and funds.

The Belgium-based firm has gone from being virtually unknown outside banking circles to a household name this year after it cut most of Russia's banks off from its network as part of the West's sanctions for the country's invasion of Ukraine.

Kerigan said that kind of move could also happen in a new CBDC system, but doubted whether it would stop countries from joining one.

"Ultimately what most central banks are looking to do is to provide us with a CBDC for the people, the businesses and the organisations in their jurisdiction."

"So a solution that's fast and efficient and that gains access to as many other countries as possible would seem to be an attractive one."

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Financial messaging system SWIFT has laid out its blueprint for a global central bank digital currency (CBDC) network following an eight-month experiment on different technologies and currencies.

Financial messaging system SWIFT has laid out its blueprint for a global central bank digital currency (CBDC) network following an eight-month experiment on different technologies and currencies. The trial, which involved France and Germany's national central banks as well as global lenders like HSBC, Standard Chartered and UBS, looked at how CBDCs could be used internationally and even converted into fiat money if needed. Around 90 per cent of the world's central banks are now using, trialling or looking into CBDCs. Most don't want to be left behind by bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, but are grappling with technological complexities. SWIFT's head of innovation Nick Kerigan said its trial, which will be followed by more advanced testing over the next year, resembled a bicycle wheel where 14 central and commercial banks in total connected spoke-like into its main hub. The idea is that once scaled up, banks may need only one main global connection, rather than thousands if they were to set up connections with each counterpart individually. "We believe that the number of connections needed is much fewer," Kerigan said. "Therefore, you are likely to have fewer breaks (in the chain) and you are likely to achieve greater efficiency." The trial also tested different underlying CBDC technologies known as Distributed Ledger Technologies. The use of various technologies has also been raised as a potential hurdle for rapid global adoption. There was a separate trial too carried out alongside Citi, clearing house Clearstream and Northern Trust on 'tokenised' assets, traditional assets like stocks and bonds transformed into digital tokens that can then be issued and traded in real-time. Some countries such as the Bahamas and Nigeria already have CBDC's up and running. China is well advanced with real-life trials of an e-yuan, while central bank umbrella group, the Bank for International Settlements has also been running cross-border trials. SWIFT's main advantage though is that its existing network is already usable in over 200 countries and connects more than 11,500 banks and funds. The Belgium-based firm has gone from being virtually unknown outside banking circles to a household name this year after it cut most of Russia's banks off from its network as part of the West's sanctions for the country's invasion of Ukraine. Kerigan said that kind of move could also happen in a new CBDC system, but doubted whether it would stop countries from joining one. "Ultimately what most central banks are looking to do is to provide us with a CBDC for the people, the businesses and the organisations in their jurisdiction." "So a solution that's fast and efficient and that gains access to as many other countries as possible would seem to be an attractive one." WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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America's gross national debt has reached an unfortunate high of $31 trillion for the first time ever, revealed a Treasury Department report on Tuesday. The artificial borrowing cap Congress imposed on the US government is progressively getting closer as debt edges closer to the statutory ceiling of $31.4 trillion.

The debt threshold not only spells trouble for the nation's economy but also poses a problem for Joe Biden who will once again be running for President in 2024.&nbsp;

He had promised to reduce US budget deficits i.e., what government earns through tax revenue vs the money it spends by $1 trillion over a decade. However, as per estimates by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates, his policies have added nearly $5 trillion to the deficit since he took office in 2020.&nbsp;

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Even as President Joe Biden touts his administration's attempts to reduce the deficit and even introduced the so-called Inflation Reduction Act that attempts to tame a 40-year price increase, economists say that the latest debt numbers are a cause for concern.

This comes as higher borrowing costs replace the nation's historically low-interest rates as the Federal Reserve attempts to combat rapid inflation.

To combat the pandemic and finance tax cuts the government undertook record levels of borrowings, which due to the higher rates are making America's debt costly over time.

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As per estimates by the Peterson Foundation, higher rates could add around one trillion dollars to US federal government's interest payments this decade. Additionally, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) May forecast&nbsp;that debt costs would reach a record $8.1 trillion.

If interest rates on the nation's debt increase by just one percentage point beyond what the CBO forecasts over the next few years, interest payments might surpass United States' national defence expenditure by 2029, reports the New York Times.

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America's gross national debt has reached an unfortunate high of $31 trillion for the first time ever, revealed a Treasury Department report on Tuesday. The artificial borrowing cap Congress imposed on the US government is progressively getting closer as debt edges closer to the statutory ceiling of $31.

America's gross national debt has reached an unfortunate high of $31 trillion for the first time ever, revealed a Treasury Department report on Tuesday. The artificial borrowing cap Congress imposed on the US government is progressively getting closer as debt edges closer to the statutory ceiling of $31.4 trillion. The debt threshold not only spells trouble for the nation's economy but also poses a problem for Joe Biden who will once again be running for President in 2024. He had promised to reduce US budget deficits i.e., what government earns through tax revenue vs the money it spends by $1 trillion over a decade. However, as per estimates by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates, his policies have added nearly $5 trillion to the deficit since he took office in 2020. Watch | US: Job openings fall sharply to 10.053 MN in August, record National debt Even as President Joe Biden touts his administration's attempts to reduce the deficit and even introduced the so-called Inflation Reduction Act that attempts to tame a 40-year price increase, economists say that the latest debt numbers are a cause for concern. This comes as higher borrowing costs replace the nation's historically low-interest rates as the Federal Reserve attempts to combat rapid inflation. To combat the pandemic and finance tax cuts the government undertook record levels of borrowings, which due to the higher rates are making America's debt costly over time. Also read | Zero-Covid, a crumbling real estate market and more: Chinese economy and the challenges it faces As per estimates by the Peterson Foundation, higher rates could add around one trillion dollars to US federal government's interest payments this decade. Additionally, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) May forecast that debt costs would reach a record $8.1 trillion. If interest rates on the nation's debt increase by just one percentage point beyond what the CBO forecasts over the next few years, interest payments might surpass United States' national defence expenditure by 2029, reports the New York Times. (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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On Tuesday, North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan. The move halted trains, stranded commuters & left sirens blaring. Japan has called it an 'act of violence' & is exploring 'counter-attack capabilities'.

Gravitas: North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan

Top American CEOs are bracing for a recession in 2023, with 66% of them expecting it to be long and painful. UN agencies are blaming western interest hikes for the looming economic slowdown.

Gravitas: Top CEOs bracing for recession in 2023

A UN report has accused Switzerland of racial discrimination. It blames the country for 'systemic racism', especially towards people of African descent. How have Swiss authorities responded?

Gravitas: UN report accuses Switzerland of racial discrimination

North Korea fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile over Japan, escalating tests of weapons designed to strike key targets in regional US allies.

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In a humiliating U-turn, the UK government has been forced to abandon its plan to abolish the 45% top rate of income tax, it comes after a growing Conservative party revolt over the policy and turbulent reaction from the markets.

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss refuses to rule out welfare cuts, faces rebellion over benefits payments

India is becoming increasingly important in Apple's Global lineup. Reports saying exports of India made iPhones crossed 1 billion dollars in the five months since April. The outbound shipments of India made iPhones taking place mainly to Europe and West Asia.

WION Dispatch: Export of India-made iPhones top $1BN

In the United States, Department of Justice has begun it’s prosecution of the founder of the far-right group, the oath keepers. Stuart Rhodes and four others were accused of trying to overturn the outcome of America’s 2020 Presidential Election when they stormed the US capital on January 6 of last year.

Capitol Riots Probe: Oath keepers trial begins, accused of armed rebellion at trial

Now there might finally be an end to the Elon Musk-Twitter Saga after months of controversy and multiple questions. Musk won't buy the social media giant.

Musk writes to twitter, proposes to buy at original deal price

Former US President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in row over classified documents seized from his Florida home. The documents were seized by the FBI during the raid back in August.

Trump Florida Home Raid Case: Former US President urges Supreme Court to intervene

It's been over a 100 days since the Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973 decision which legalized abortion nationwide. In the latest, President Joe Biden has said he will not let Republicans enact extreme policies in the country.

US: President Joe Biden unveils new measures on abortion access

In all the new South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress is scheduled to host its 54th National Conference in December this year. With less than three months to go, the party has actively begun to nominate its preferred candidates for leadership positions from all provinces.

South Africa: ANC's moment of reckoning, to host national conference in December

Malaysia's Finance Minister said that Central Bank of the country will not take any drastic interventions tip to manage value of the currency. Finance Minister said one US dollar was worth 2.122 during Asian financial crisis from 1997 to 1998 but is now trading to 4.6 to the dollar.

Malaysia: Inventories seen rising 8% from prior month

With the prospective buyers hit by Covid curbs and high interest rates, property transactions in Hong Kong are expected to fall to historic low this year.

Hong Kong: Property sales to be at 27-year low

Crisis hit Swiss bank is now struggling to hold departures from its private bank division in Hong Kong. There are reports now of more recent resignations.

Hong Kong: Credit Suisse shares plummeted 12%, loses private bankers

The US President Joe Biden held a telephonic conversation with the Ukrainian President Zelensky. The call took place a few days after the Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed annexation of four regions of Ukraine.

US: President Joe Biden holds telephonic conversation with Zelensky

Thousands of Russians have fled the country after President Vladimir Putin announced partial military mobilisation. Reports have showed the charging demand for one-way tickets from Russia.

Russia Mobilisation Update: Long lines at Russia-Georgia border, calls in military reservists

Spectators of the deadly Indonesian football match have said that the police locked some exits as it fired tear gas on the rowdy crowd. This comes as police investigation noted that police wrongly used tear gas in the stadium.

Indonesia Football Tragedy: No orders to use tear gas on the crowd

After months of going back and forth, Elon Musk is proposing to buy Twitter now at the original share price of $54.20. According to reports, Musk made that proposal in a letter to Twitter and this comes just ahead of the October 17 trial.

Elon Musk ready to buy Twitter at original offer price: Reports

Taliban have completed a year of control over Afghanistan but they continue to face several challenges, the latest one for them is coming from the National Resistance Front. The Taliban have suffered a major setback in its northernmost province.

Taliban's governor captured in Northern Badakhshan province

After months of dillydallying and court cases, Tesla boss Elon Musk has proposed to buy&nbsp;Twitter Inc for the original offer price of $54.20 a share, totalling $44 billion according to a Bloomberg report.

The report stated that Musk made the proposal in a letter to Twitter. Immediately after the report came out, trading in Twitter was&nbsp;halted due to volatility in the market for jumping 6.7 per cent.&nbsp;

After Musk reached out with the deal, Twitter is considering the proposal but will not act on it instantly, according to a Washinton Post report. Instead, the microblogging platform will sit on it for another day as&nbsp;there is great distrust on both sides.&nbsp;

Attorneys representing Twitter are wary that the letter might be another clever ruse by Musk to circumvent the legal troubles.&nbsp;

Notably, the supposed proposal comes days before a trial was set to take place in Delaware Chancery Court, starting October 17.&nbsp;

The eccentric billionaire has stalled the deal by claiming that Twitter has close to 20 per cent bot accounts, as opposed to the five per cent that the company claims.

Musk announced in July that he was suspending the deal agreement, alleging Twitter had concealed information about these accounts.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-bots-what-is-elon-musks-new-reason-to-terminate-the-twitter-deal-514804" target="_blank">After bots, what is Elon Musk's new reason to terminate the Twitter deal?</a>

Since then, in a series of back-and-forth events, court cases and online arguments, the deal remained in jeopardy. Earlier this week, a&nbsp;fresh cache of texts between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal was made public.

In the texts, Musk told Agrawal that he does not want to be a boss, to which Agrawal responded by saying, "Treat me like an engineer instead of a CEO."&nbsp;

However, despite the deal turning chaotic, Twitter's shareholders approved the $44 billion buyout.&nbsp;According to Twitter, more than 98.6 per cent of votes were cast in favour of the deal.

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After months of dillydallying and court cases, Tesla boss Elon Musk has proposed to buy Twitter Inc for the original offer price of $54.20 a share, totalling $44 billion according to a Bloomberg report.

After months of dillydallying and court cases, Tesla boss Elon Musk has proposed to buy Twitter Inc for the original offer price of $54.20 a share, totalling $44 billion according to a Bloomberg report. The report stated that Musk made the proposal in a letter to Twitter. Immediately after the report came out, trading in Twitter was halted due to volatility in the market for jumping 6.7 per cent. After Musk reached out with the deal, Twitter is considering the proposal but will not act on it instantly, according to a Washinton Post report. Instead, the microblogging platform will sit on it for another day as there is great distrust on both sides. Attorneys representing Twitter are wary that the letter might be another clever ruse by Musk to circumvent the legal troubles. Notably, the supposed proposal comes days before a trial was set to take place in Delaware Chancery Court, starting October 17. The eccentric billionaire has stalled the deal by claiming that Twitter has close to 20 per cent bot accounts, as opposed to the five per cent that the company claims. Musk announced in July that he was suspending the deal agreement, alleging Twitter had concealed information about these accounts. Read more: After bots, what is Elon Musk's new reason to terminate the Twitter deal? Since then, in a series of back-and-forth events, court cases and online arguments, the deal remained in jeopardy. Earlier this week, a fresh cache of texts between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal was made public. In the texts, Musk told Agrawal that he does not want to be a boss, to which Agrawal responded by saying, "Treat me like an engineer instead of a CEO." However, despite the deal turning chaotic, Twitter's shareholders approved the $44 billion buyout. According to Twitter, more than 98.6 per cent of votes were cast in favour of the deal. Read more: Twitter shareholders accept Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition proposal WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The key to countering Pakistan's growing reliance on China as per a study group lies in United States' continuing engagement with the south Asian nation.

The group which was composed of scholars and former US ambassadors to Pakistan Ryan Crocker, Cameron Munter and Robin Raphel, along with Pakistan's former ambassador in Washington Husain Haqqani, said that investment and climate cooperation are key to the engagement.

Referring to distrust over Afghanistan the group said "Instead of allowing existing differences to define the partnership, it may be time to recognise that both sides need to understand the other's interests so that they can then find a way to work on areas of mutual concern."

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The United States and Pakistan as per AFP were allies throughout the Cold War, however, American authorities lost patience with Islamabad because they believed the government there was secretly aiding the Taliban in Afghanistan.

As per the group, the US in the past had linked the Pakistan relationship to Afghanistan or Islamabad's historic rival India, but it should now avoid looking at it through the lens of China.

Instead, it added, by promoting investment from US businesses and others, the US may "help build Pakistan's capacity for transparency and compliance" with regard to Chinese loans and lessen Pakistan's reliance on China.

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Pakistan in recent times has forged a close relationship with China, which along with being the world's second-largest economy is seen as Washington's key competitor. It also echoed fears that Beijing may saddle Pakistan which is facing an economic crisis with debt.

"While Pakistan and the US often fail to see eye-to-eye when it comes to Afghanistan, China, or India, they do share mutual interests in seeking stability in the region, combatting the problem of extremism and averting armed conflict in nuclear South Asia," it added.

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The key to countering Pakistan's growing reliance on China as per a study group lies in United States' continuing engagement with the south Asian nation. The group which was composed of scholars and former US ambassadors to Pakistan Ryan Crocker, Cameron Munter and Robin Raphel, along with Pakistan's former ambassador in Washington Husain Haqqani, said that investment and climate cooperation are key to the engagement.

The key to countering Pakistan's growing reliance on China as per a study group lies in United States' continuing engagement with the south Asian nation. The group which was composed of scholars and former US ambassadors to Pakistan Ryan Crocker, Cameron Munter and Robin Raphel, along with Pakistan's former ambassador in Washington Husain Haqqani, said that investment and climate cooperation are key to the engagement. Referring to distrust over Afghanistan the group said "Instead of allowing existing differences to define the partnership, it may be time to recognise that both sides need to understand the other's interests so that they can then find a way to work on areas of mutual concern." Watch | US: Job openings fall sharply to 10.053 MN in August, record National debt The United States and Pakistan as per AFP were allies throughout the Cold War, however, American authorities lost patience with Islamabad because they believed the government there was secretly aiding the Taliban in Afghanistan. As per the group, the US in the past had linked the Pakistan relationship to Afghanistan or Islamabad's historic rival India, but it should now avoid looking at it through the lens of China. Instead, it added, by promoting investment from US businesses and others, the US may "help build Pakistan's capacity for transparency and compliance" with regard to Chinese loans and lessen Pakistan's reliance on China. Also read | US' debt reaches all time high of $31 trillion, by 2029 interest payments may overtake defence expenditure Pakistan in recent times has forged a close relationship with China, which along with being the world's second-largest economy is seen as Washington's key competitor. It also echoed fears that Beijing may saddle Pakistan which is facing an economic crisis with debt. "While Pakistan and the US often fail to see eye-to-eye when it comes to Afghanistan, China, or India, they do share mutual interests in seeking stability in the region, combatting the problem of extremism and averting armed conflict in nuclear South Asia," it added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

As Pakistan, China grow closer, study recommends US should mend ties with Islamabad

Four mountaineers were killed in an avalanche in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, eight people have been rescued and rescuers are searching for more people.

Avalanche in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, four killed and several missing

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