Mahsa Amini's death in the custody of Iran's morality police has triggered outrage not just in the country but all across the globe. People from several parts of the world have been rallying support to Iranian women after Rome, Zurich, Paris, London, Seoul and Auckland.

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In Indonesia, at least 129 people have been killed, 180 have bee injured after a riot broke out due to a football match in East Java. The casualties include 125 football fans and two police officers.

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India celebrates Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd October every year. This year marks 153rd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. People and institutions all over the country mark the day with great enthusiasm.

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One of the biggest names in India and a widely renowned expert on clean energy, Tulsi Tanti passed away last night at the age of 64 following a cardiac arrest. Making his fortune in affordable and sustainable energy, Tulsi Tanti spearheaded the wind revolution in India with the founding of Suzlon energy back in 1995.

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Chinese lawmakers have triggered a controversy in the East Asian country. The proposal aims to reduce the amount of time spent studying English by students.

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Provisional results say Latvian Prime Minister Karins has won the re-election. The result aligned the exit poll prediction that said Karin's new Unity party would claim victory.

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<p>India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar will be travelling to Australia later this month. The visit will be the first such visit from Delhi since the new Albanese government took charge. Last month, Jaishankar met Australian foreign minister Penny Wong bilaterally and as part of the India-France-Australia, India-Australia-Indonesia foreign minister&nbsp;trilaterals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During her United Nations General Assembly speech, minister Wong called for United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reforms, backing India's bid for a permanent seat at the table.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is why we seek reform of the Security Council, with greater permanent representation for the Africa, Latin America, and Asia, including India and Japan," she said. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/thank-you-supporting-unsc-bid-and-some-usual-rant-12-countries-mentioned-india-at-unga-2022-521003">Read more:&nbsp;Thank you for vaccines, UNSC bid support &amp; some usual rant, 12 nations mentioned India at UNGA 2022</a></strong></p>

<p>Since the new government came in Australia, both PM Narendra Modi and PM Anthony Albanese have met on the sidelines of the Quad in-person meeting in Tokyo which was followed by the visit of Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles.</p>

<p>Interestingly, during the India visit, Richard flew aboard the Indian Navy's P8i becoming the first minister from a foreign country to do so. P8i is a maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft.</p>

<p>The visit comes in the backdrop of India's thwarting China's attempt to pass an anti-Aukus resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) meet in Vienna. The Aukus pact was signed between Australia, United Kingdom and United States last year under which Canberra gets nuclear-powered submarines.</p>

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<p>New Delhi, with its deft diplomacy, was able to get enough support that ultimately led to China withdrawing from the resolution. India is one of the board members of the IAEA which has&nbsp;35 members.</p>

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India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar will be travelling to Australia later this month. The visit will be the first such visit from Delhi since the new Albanese government took charge.

India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar will be travelling to Australia later this month. The visit will be the first such visit from Delhi since the new Albanese government took charge. Last month, Jaishankar met Australian foreign minister Penny Wong bilaterally and as part of the India-France-Australia, India-Australia-Indonesia foreign minister trilaterals. During her United Nations General Assembly speech, minister Wong called for United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reforms, backing India's bid for a permanent seat at the table. "It is why we seek reform of the Security Council, with greater permanent representation for the Africa, Latin America, and Asia, including India and Japan," she said. Read more: Thank you for vaccines, UNSC bid support & some usual rant, 12 nations mentioned India at UNGA 2022 Since the new government came in Australia, both PM Narendra Modi and PM Anthony Albanese have met on the sidelines of the Quad in-person meeting in Tokyo which was followed by the visit of Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles. Interestingly, during the India visit, Richard flew aboard the Indian Navy's P8i becoming the first minister from a foreign country to do so. P8i is a maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft. The visit comes in the backdrop of India's thwarting China's attempt to pass an anti-Aukus resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) meet in Vienna. The Aukus pact was signed between Australia, United Kingdom and United States last year under which Canberra gets nuclear-powered submarines. Read more: India scuttles China's attempt to pass anti-AUKUS resolution at IAEA meet New Delhi, with its deft diplomacy, was able to get enough support that ultimately led to China withdrawing from the resolution. India is one of the board members of the IAEA which has 35 members. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday trained guns on Sweden and Finland once again regarding NATO membership and said Ankara continues to maintain its principle position.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Erdogan threatened that he may not ratify the NATO membership bids of the two Nordic nations until the promises given to Ankara were met.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Until the promises made to our country are kept, we will maintain our principled position," said Erdogan in the country's parliament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are closely following whether the promises made by Sweden and Finland are kept or not, and of course, the final decision will be up to our great parliament," he added in the speech.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Erdogan continues to denounce Finland and Sweden for providing a safe haven to Kurdish 'terrorists'. The Turkish leader is also cross with the Nordic countries for imposing an arms embargo on Ankara after Turkey's intervention in the Syrian conflict in 2019.</p>

<p>However, in June, the three countries struck a deal where Turkey said it will seek extradition of 33 suspects from Finland and Sweden, in lieu of ratifying their NATO signing documents.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nato-bid-turkey-strikes-deal-with-finland-sweden-over-kurdish-militants-493061">&nbsp;NATO bid: Turkey strikes deal with Finland, Sweden over Kurdish militants</a></strong></p>

<p>However, Erdogan's statement on Saturday&nbsp;suggests that both Sweden and Finland had failed to make do on their promises.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both Nordic countries had sped up their process to join the nuclear-armed alliance after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, earlier this year.</p>

<p>As reported by WION, Sweden and Finland need NATO allies to sign the ratification to complete the formal joining process.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The accession will only be complete after all 30 NATO allies have signed the form. So far, 28 out of 30 countries have signed the document.&nbsp;Only Turkey and Hungary are yet to put pen to paper.</p>

<p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-signs-documents-supporting-sweden-and-finlands-bid-to-join-nato-505337">Joe Biden signs documents supporting Sweden and Finland's bid to join NATO</a></strong></p>

<p>Prior to the invasion, Putin had repeatedly warned that the expansion of NATO threatens Russia and contravenes assurances given to it as the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991.</p>

<p>“We don’t have problems with Sweden and Finland like we do with Ukraine. If&nbsp;Finland and Sweden wish to, they can join. That’s up to them. They can join whatever they want,” said Putin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the Russian President warned that "if military contingents and military infrastructure were deployed there, we would be obliged to respond symmetrically and raise the same threats for those territories where threats have arisen for us”.</p>

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday trained guns on Sweden and Finland once again regarding NATO membership and said Ankara continues to maintain its principle position.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday trained guns on Sweden and Finland once again regarding NATO membership and said Ankara continues to maintain its principle position. Erdogan threatened that he may not ratify the NATO membership bids of the two Nordic nations until the promises given to Ankara were met. "Until the promises made to our country are kept, we will maintain our principled position," said Erdogan in the country's parliament. "We are closely following whether the promises made by Sweden and Finland are kept or not, and of course, the final decision will be up to our great parliament," he added in the speech. Erdogan continues to denounce Finland and Sweden for providing a safe haven to Kurdish 'terrorists'. The Turkish leader is also cross with the Nordic countries for imposing an arms embargo on Ankara after Turkey's intervention in the Syrian conflict in 2019. However, in June, the three countries struck a deal where Turkey said it will seek extradition of 33 suspects from Finland and Sweden, in lieu of ratifying their NATO signing documents. Read more: NATO bid: Turkey strikes deal with Finland, Sweden over Kurdish militants However, Erdogan's statement on Saturday suggests that both Sweden and Finland had failed to make do on their promises. Both Nordic countries had sped up their process to join the nuclear-armed alliance after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, earlier this year. As reported by WION, Sweden and Finland need NATO allies to sign the ratification to complete the formal joining process. The accession will only be complete after all 30 NATO allies have signed the form. So far, 28 out of 30 countries have signed the document. Only Turkey and Hungary are yet to put pen to paper. Read more: Joe Biden signs documents supporting Sweden and Finland's bid to join NATO Prior to the invasion, Putin had repeatedly warned that the expansion of NATO threatens Russia and contravenes assurances given to it as the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991. “We don’t have problems with Sweden and Finland like we do with Ukraine. If Finland and Sweden wish to, they can join. That’s up to them. They can join whatever they want,” said Putin. However, the Russian President warned that "if military contingents and military infrastructure were deployed there, we would be obliged to respond symmetrically and raise the same threats for those territories where threats have arisen for us”. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Turkey refuses to ratify Sweden and Finland's NATO membership bid

<p>A statement on Saturday by the Ukrainian nuclear agency Energoatom said Russia has detained the chief of the nuclear power facility in Zaporizhzhia, which is in control of Moscow since it captured the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Europe's largest nuclear power station, Zaporizhzhia, has been the focal point of tensions in recent weeks as Moscow and Kyiv accused each other of conducting strikes on or around the plant, sparking worries of a nuclear catastrophe.</p>

<p>In a statement posted on social media, Energoatom CEO Petro Kotin said, Ihor Murashov was stopped by a "Russian patrol" on Friday at around 16:00 local time (1300 GMT) as he travelled from the facility to the Moscow-controlled city of Energodar.</p>

<p>He said that once Murashov's automobile was halted, he was dragged out and "with his eyes blindfolded, he was driven in an unknown direction."&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the Zaporizhzhia facility, Murashov "bears the main and exclusive responsibility for the nuclear and radiation safety," Kotin continued.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The nuclear facility is situated in the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine, which Russia annexed on Friday along with Ukrainian regions of Donetsk, Lugansk, and Kherson.</p>

<p>Shelling near the facility has prompted demands for demilitarising the region around nuclear facilities in Ukraine from Kyiv and its Western supporters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Early in September, a monitoring team from the IAEA went to Zaporizhzhia.</p>

<p><em>(with inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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A statement on Saturday by the Ukrainian nuclear agency Energoatom said Russia has detained the chief of the nuclear power facility in Zaporizhzhia, which is in control of Moscow since it captured the region.

A statement on Saturday by the Ukrainian nuclear agency Energoatom said Russia has detained the chief of the nuclear power facility in Zaporizhzhia, which is in control of Moscow since it captured the region. Europe's largest nuclear power station, Zaporizhzhia, has been the focal point of tensions in recent weeks as Moscow and Kyiv accused each other of conducting strikes on or around the plant, sparking worries of a nuclear catastrophe. In a statement posted on social media, Energoatom CEO Petro Kotin said, Ihor Murashov was stopped by a "Russian patrol" on Friday at around 16:00 local time (1300 GMT) as he travelled from the facility to the Moscow-controlled city of Energodar. He said that once Murashov's automobile was halted, he was dragged out and "with his eyes blindfolded, he was driven in an unknown direction." At the Zaporizhzhia facility, Murashov "bears the main and exclusive responsibility for the nuclear and radiation safety," Kotin continued. Also Read: Musk previews humanoid robot 'Optimus' at AI day event at Tesla office The nuclear facility is situated in the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine, which Russia annexed on Friday along with Ukrainian regions of Donetsk, Lugansk, and Kherson. Shelling near the facility has prompted demands for demilitarising the region around nuclear facilities in Ukraine from Kyiv and its Western supporters. Early in September, a monitoring team from the IAEA went to Zaporizhzhia. (with inputs from agencies)

Chief of Ukraine's Moscow-held nuclear power plant detained by Russia: Report

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<p>Luxury hotel chain Shangri-La Group has been a victim of a major data breach. Reportedly, the personal data of guests who had stayed at its hotels in countries such as Tokyo, Singapore, Thailand, Taipei, and Hong Kong has been compromised.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"A sophisticated threat actor managed to bypass Shangri-La's IT security monitoring systems undetected and illegally accessed the guest databases," the hotel chain's senior vice-president for operations and process transformation, Brian Yu informed the affected guests in an e-mail.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The database contained data such as&nbsp;guest names, email addresses, phone numbers, postal addresses, Shangri-La Circle membership numbers, reservation dates and company names.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Although we were not able to confirm the content of the exfiltrated data files, it is likely that they contained guest data," he further said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The hotel, however, assured the guests that critical information such as passport numbers, ID numbers, date of birth and credit card numbers were encrypted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The hotel informed that the data breach incident transpired during the May-July period, earlier this year. Interestingly enough, the data breach occurred at the same time as Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's top security summit was held at the Shangri-La, Organe Grove Road hotel in Singapore after a two-year Covid-19-induced hiatus.</p>

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<p>Experts accessing the data breach suggested that the top security summit might have been the target of the hackers. However, when asked about the same, the Shangri-La hotel authorities refused to make any connection.</p>

<p>“There is no evidence to suggest any specific hotel or event was singled out. As a matter of policy, we do not disclose information about our guests," said a hotel spokesman.</p>

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Luxury hotel chain Shangri-La Group has been a victim of a major data breach. Reportedly, the personal data of guests who had stayed at its hotels in countries such as Tokyo, Singapore, Thailand, Taipei, and Hong Kong has been compromised.

Luxury hotel chain Shangri-La Group has been a victim of a major data breach. Reportedly, the personal data of guests who had stayed at its hotels in countries such as Tokyo, Singapore, Thailand, Taipei, and Hong Kong has been compromised. "A sophisticated threat actor managed to bypass Shangri-La's IT security monitoring systems undetected and illegally accessed the guest databases," the hotel chain's senior vice-president for operations and process transformation, Brian Yu informed the affected guests in an e-mail. The database contained data such as guest names, email addresses, phone numbers, postal addresses, Shangri-La Circle membership numbers, reservation dates and company names. "Although we were not able to confirm the content of the exfiltrated data files, it is likely that they contained guest data," he further said. The hotel, however, assured the guests that critical information such as passport numbers, ID numbers, date of birth and credit card numbers were encrypted. The hotel informed that the data breach incident transpired during the May-July period, earlier this year. Interestingly enough, the data breach occurred at the same time as Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's top security summit was held at the Shangri-La, Organe Grove Road hotel in Singapore after a two-year Covid-19-induced hiatus. WATCH | The final day of Shangri-La dialogue underway: China remains firm on Taiwan issue × Experts accessing the data breach suggested that the top security summit might have been the target of the hackers. However, when asked about the same, the Shangri-La hotel authorities refused to make any connection. “There is no evidence to suggest any specific hotel or event was singled out. As a matter of policy, we do not disclose information about our guests," said a hotel spokesman. Read more: China-backed hackers waged cyberattacks on Indian power grid system near Ladakh: Report (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Shangri-La reports major data breach at eight hotels; guests' data leaked

China is celebrating its 73rd National Day. It marks the establishment of the People's Republic of China which was founded in 1949. Thousands of people were seen at Tiananmen Square in Beijing to attend the flag hoisting ceremony.

73rd Chinese National Day: Flag hoisted at Tiananmen Square

Countries are now opening their borders and removing the stringent Covid-19 restrictions for tourists. Australia has also decided to follow suit and remove its last remaining restriction.

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Japan is known for its Nintendo games, Lexus sports cars and bullet trains. You would imagine for the Japanese to be very digital savvy but Japan seems to love its old technology, its fax machines, its floppy disks and the traditional Hanco seals but now Japan's digital Minister has declared a war on retro tech.

Japan: Digital Minister aims to wrestle the country out of analog doldrums

Hong Kong has long been Asia's financial hub but now a new city is catching up. Singapore is aiming to displace Hong Kong as the wealthiest hub in Asia.

Singapore emerges as safe haven in Asia, Hong Kong's wealth hub status in danger

Russia has vetoed the United Nations Security Council resolution which was introduced by the United States and Albania condemning Moscow's proclaimed annexation of parts of Ukraine. The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 10 against one with India, China, Brazil and Gabor abstaining from it.

India abstains UN vote against Russia, latter claims west sabotaged Baltic gas pipelines

The Chinese Navy is considered to be the world's second most powerful but it seems that they are struggling to meet increased demand for qualified ship-borne fighter jet pilots.

Chinese Navy struggles to find fighter pilots, currently has three aircraft carriers

Protests have continued in several cities across Iran against the death of a young woman in police custody. A human rights group has said that at least 83 people have been killed in nearly three weeks of demonstrations.

Iran Protests: Nine foreigners arrested, blames outside forces for demonstrations in the country

South Korea's exports are growing at the slowest pace in two years as low global demand piles pressure on the country's economy. South Korea's overseas shipments grew 2.8 percent in September.

South Korea: 'Strong import, weak export can widen trade deficit further'

Polls predict that Prime Minister Karin might win. His victory could widen a growing rift between the Latvian population some of whom speak Russian amid widespread national anger over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Latvians vote for parliamentary elections, polls predict PM Karin's victory

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<p>The US treasury department earlier this week imposed sanctions on companies suspected of involvement in Iran's petrochemical and petroleum trade. One of the companies to have been sanctioned is reportedly based in India.</p>

<p>In what can be described as the first such move against an oil shipment company in India, Washington sanctioned Mumbai-based Tibalaji Petrichem Private Limited. Reportedly, the company is suspected of 'purchasing millions of dollars worth' petrochemical products from Iran, bound for China.</p>

<p>“Today’s action targets Iranian brokers and several front companies in the UAE, Hong Kong, and India that have facilitated financial transfers and shipping of Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products,” read the department's statement.</p>

<p>“India-based petrochemical company Tibalaji Petrochem Private Limited has purchased millions of dollars’ worth of Triliance-brokered petrochemical products, including methanol and base oil, for onward shipment to China," the statement added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Read more:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-imposes-fresh-sanctions-on-export-of-iran-oil-521006" target="_blank"><strong>US imposes fresh sanctions on export of Iran oil</strong></a></p>

<p>Notably, after former President Donald Trump started his maximum pressure tactic, Iran was subjected to harsh sanctions. New Delhi, meanwhile, refused to endorse the sanctions but keeping the bilateral relations in mind, ceased oil imports from Iran in 2019.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The timing of the sanction on Tibalaji is rather interesting. It comes days after external affairs minister S Jaishankar wrapped up his whirlwind tour of the US.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sources close to the matter, however, believe that the sanctions on the Indian company could be revoked if Iran returns to the table and signs the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).&nbsp;<br />
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As reported by WION, Washington and Tehran's indirect talks to revive the&nbsp;2015 nuclear pact or JCPOA have broken down.</p>

<p>"As Iran continues to accelerate its nuclear programme in violation of the JCPOA, we will continue to accelerate our enforcement of sanctions on Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical sales under authorities that would be removed under the JCPOA," US secretary of state Anthony Blinken said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

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The US treasury department earlier this week imposed sanctions on companies suspected of involvement in Iran's petrochemical and petroleum trade. One of the companies to have been sanctioned is reportedly based in India.

The US treasury department earlier this week imposed sanctions on companies suspected of involvement in Iran's petrochemical and petroleum trade. One of the companies to have been sanctioned is reportedly based in India. In what can be described as the first such move against an oil shipment company in India, Washington sanctioned Mumbai-based Tibalaji Petrichem Private Limited. Reportedly, the company is suspected of 'purchasing millions of dollars worth' petrochemical products from Iran, bound for China. “Today’s action targets Iranian brokers and several front companies in the UAE, Hong Kong, and India that have facilitated financial transfers and shipping of Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products,” read the department's statement. “India-based petrochemical company Tibalaji Petrochem Private Limited has purchased millions of dollars’ worth of Triliance-brokered petrochemical products, including methanol and base oil, for onward shipment to China," the statement added. Read more: US imposes fresh sanctions on export of Iran oil Notably, after former President Donald Trump started his maximum pressure tactic, Iran was subjected to harsh sanctions. New Delhi, meanwhile, refused to endorse the sanctions but keeping the bilateral relations in mind, ceased oil imports from Iran in 2019. The timing of the sanction on Tibalaji is rather interesting. It comes days after external affairs minister S Jaishankar wrapped up his whirlwind tour of the US. Sources close to the matter, however, believe that the sanctions on the Indian company could be revoked if Iran returns to the table and signs the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). WATCH | US targets companies for violating Iran oil sanctions × As reported by WION, Washington and Tehran's indirect talks to revive the 2015 nuclear pact or JCPOA have broken down. "As Iran continues to accelerate its nuclear programme in violation of the JCPOA, we will continue to accelerate our enforcement of sanctions on Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical sales under authorities that would be removed under the JCPOA," US secretary of state Anthony Blinken said in a statement. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Indian company sanctioned by the US for import of Iranian oil bound for China

<p>More than a month after Tencent's Vice President&nbsp;Xia Lin stated that vast opportunities 'lay outside mainland China'&nbsp;during the developer conference, the gaming giant has amped up its plans of venturing overseas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a Reuters report, Tencent&nbsp;is still looking to set anchor on foreign shores&nbsp;but instead of completely relying on the 'Mergers &amp; Acquisitions' (M&amp;A) approach where it acquired minority stakes and stayed invested as a passive financial investor, the company will buy majority stakes in overseas gaming firms.</p>

<p>"In terms of the game business, our strategy is ... to focus on developing our capabilities, especially in the international market.&nbsp;We will continue to be very active in terms of acquiring new game studios outside China," said&nbsp;Tencent's Chief Strategy Officer James Mitchell.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The aggressive approach by the Shenzhen-based company comes in the backdrop of the Xi Jinping government in China imposing draconian crackdown measures on the industry.</p>

<p>Moreover, the move has been exacerbated by the fact that Tencent, in August,&nbsp;posted its first drop in quarterly revenue since going public.&nbsp;Revenue in the second quarter fell three per cent to $19.8 billion compared to the year before, while profits plunged by 56 per cent to $2.6 billion.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/chinese-tech-giant-tencent-revenue-falls-for-first-time-since-going-public-507843">&nbsp;Chinese tech giant Tencent's revenue falls for the first time since going public</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>The crackdown on the gaming industry in China</strong></p>

<p>Describing&nbsp;video games as ‘spiritual opium’ for the masses, Xi started a purge process last year where major gaming giants were pushed to the fringes with Tencent being one of the victims.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, under the restrictions, anyone under 18 years old can only play video games three hours a week, or one hour per day at 8 PM on Fridays through Sundays, that is, the weeknights. The restrictions came into force in September 2021 and since then, they have remained in effect.</p>

<p>According to the Game Publishing Committee of the China Audio-Video and Digital Publishing Association, the total number of gamers in China fell for the first time since 2015 to 665.69 million from 665.57 million. Meanwhile, the industry’s revenue dropped 1.8 per cent to $21.9 billion in the first six months of the year, compared to the same period last year.&nbsp;</p>

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More than a month after Tencent's Vice President Xia Lin stated that vast opportunities 'lay outside mainland China' during the developer conference, the gaming giant has amped up its plans of venturing overseas.

More than a month after Tencent's Vice President Xia Lin stated that vast opportunities 'lay outside mainland China' during the developer conference, the gaming giant has amped up its plans of venturing overseas. According to a Reuters report, Tencent is still looking to set anchor on foreign shores but instead of completely relying on the 'Mergers & Acquisitions' (M&A) approach where it acquired minority stakes and stayed invested as a passive financial investor, the company will buy majority stakes in overseas gaming firms. "In terms of the game business, our strategy is ... to focus on developing our capabilities, especially in the international market. We will continue to be very active in terms of acquiring new game studios outside China," said Tencent's Chief Strategy Officer James Mitchell. The aggressive approach by the Shenzhen-based company comes in the backdrop of the Xi Jinping government in China imposing draconian crackdown measures on the industry. Moreover, the move has been exacerbated by the fact that Tencent, in August, posted its first drop in quarterly revenue since going public. Revenue in the second quarter fell three per cent to $19.8 billion compared to the year before, while profits plunged by 56 per cent to $2.6 billion. Read more: Chinese tech giant Tencent's revenue falls for the first time since going public The crackdown on the gaming industry in China Describing video games as ‘spiritual opium’ for the masses, Xi started a purge process last year where major gaming giants were pushed to the fringes with Tencent being one of the victims. Reportedly, under the restrictions, anyone under 18 years old can only play video games three hours a week, or one hour per day at 8 PM on Fridays through Sundays, that is, the weeknights. The restrictions came into force in September 2021 and since then, they have remained in effect. According to the Game Publishing Committee of the China Audio-Video and Digital Publishing Association, the total number of gamers in China fell for the first time since 2015 to 665.69 million from 665.57 million. Meanwhile, the industry’s revenue dropped 1.8 per cent to $21.9 billion in the first six months of the year, compared to the same period last year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, said on Friday that the much-awaited humanoid robot 'Optimus' will cost around $20,000 but cautioned that it was still far from being completely functioning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At Tesla's "AI Day" event, which was hosted at a Tesla headquarters in Palo Alto, California, Musk said that Optimus still needs a lot of work to be refined and proven.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Existing humanoid robots, according to Musk, are "missing a brain" and the capacity to come up with solutions on their own. In contrast, he asserted, Tesla will aspire to build millions of Optimus, a "extremely capable robot." He stated that he thought it would only cost around $20,000.</p>

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<p>In February, Tesla claimed to have created a robot prototype. On Friday, that first prototype emerged to greet the gathering, and Tesla played a video of it performing easy jobs like watering plants, moving boxes, and lifting metal bars at a production station at the company's California facility.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk and Tesla officials agreed that there was still a lot of work to be done in order to build a low-cost, mass-produced robot that could take the place of people in the workplace.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Other automakers have created humanoid robot prototypes that are capable of complex tasks like shooting a basketball, including Toyota Motor and Honda Motor. Production robots from ABB and other manufacturers are a staple of the car industry.</p>

<p>However, Tesla is the only company driving the market for a mass-market robot that may be utilised in manufacturing.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Staff members dragged a next-generation Tesla bot onto the stage. It will feature parts made by Tesla, including a chip system, actuators for its limbs, and a 2.3 kWh battery pack carried in its torso. It is intended for the robot to weigh 73 kg.</p>

<p>According to Musk, the purpose of the event was to hire staff, and the engineers on stage catered to a technical audience. They described how Tesla created robot hands and tested the robot's ability to fall on its face without breaking using crash-simulation technologies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk, who has previously discussed the dangers of AI, claimed that the widespread use of robots might "transform civilization" and usher in "a future of abundance, a future of no&nbsp;poverty." But he added he felt it was crucial that Tesla shareholders had a role in reviewing the company’s efforts.</p>

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Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, said on Friday that the much-awaited humanoid robot 'Optimus' will cost around $20,000 but cautioned that it was still far from being completely functioning.

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, said on Friday that the much-awaited humanoid robot 'Optimus' will cost around $20,000 but cautioned that it was still far from being completely functioning. At Tesla's "AI Day" event, which was hosted at a Tesla headquarters in Palo Alto, California, Musk said that Optimus still needs a lot of work to be refined and proven. Existing humanoid robots, according to Musk, are "missing a brain" and the capacity to come up with solutions on their own. In contrast, he asserted, Tesla will aspire to build millions of Optimus, a "extremely capable robot." He stated that he thought it would only cost around $20,000. pic.twitter.com/EzxImHtqBP — Tesla (@Tesla) October 1, 2022 × In February, Tesla claimed to have created a robot prototype. On Friday, that first prototype emerged to greet the gathering, and Tesla played a video of it performing easy jobs like watering plants, moving boxes, and lifting metal bars at a production station at the company's California facility. Musk and Tesla officials agreed that there was still a lot of work to be done in order to build a low-cost, mass-produced robot that could take the place of people in the workplace. Other automakers have created humanoid robot prototypes that are capable of complex tasks like shooting a basketball, including Toyota Motor and Honda Motor. Production robots from ABB and other manufacturers are a staple of the car industry. However, Tesla is the only company driving the market for a mass-market robot that may be utilised in manufacturing. Also Read: Russian athletes not supporting Ukraine invasion could return to competing: IOC President Staff members dragged a next-generation Tesla bot onto the stage. It will feature parts made by Tesla, including a chip system, actuators for its limbs, and a 2.3 kWh battery pack carried in its torso. It is intended for the robot to weigh 73 kg. According to Musk, the purpose of the event was to hire staff, and the engineers on stage catered to a technical audience. They described how Tesla created robot hands and tested the robot's ability to fall on its face without breaking using crash-simulation technologies. Musk, who has previously discussed the dangers of AI, claimed that the widespread use of robots might "transform civilization" and usher in "a future of abundance, a future of no poverty." But he added he felt it was crucial that Tesla shareholders had a role in reviewing the company’s efforts. (with inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk shows off prototype of Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus, would cost less than $20,000

Salt rooms who are part of Syrian prisons during the war were used to store dead bodies as morgues ran out of space. Over a hundred thousand people have died in jails since 2011 which makes up for one-fifth of the fatalities in the war.

Syria: Two salt rooms present in Sednaya prison, former prisoners recount horrors

<p>The country's 5G telephone services were introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, ushering in a period of mobile devices with ultra-high-speed internet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the IMC 2022 conference, the prime minister introduced 5G services in a few localities. Over the following few years, the services will gradually encompass the whole nation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The fifth generation, or 5G, service, which can handle ultra-high-speed internet, is anticipated to unleash new economic prospects and societal advantages, acting as a transformative force for Indian society.</p>

<p>Over the following few years, the services will gradually encompass the whole nation. "5G marks the dawn of a new era and presents a sea of opportunities," he remarked. While the country was reliant on other nations for the technology for 2G, 3G, and 4G telecom services, he claimed that India had made history with 5G.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the introduction, one use case was showcased by each of India's three main telecom companies to highlight the possibilities of 5G technology.</p>

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<p>One of the major benefits of 5G technology as India prepares to adopt it would be the automobile sector. The use of the 5G network will enable automobiles to connect not just to the internet but also, in principle, to other cars and 5G-enabled infrastructure. Additionally, if the necessary infrastructure is in place, users of 5G might drive vehicles remotely.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Saturday, Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw predicted that India will soon overtake the world as a leader in 5G technology. Vaishnaw declared in his speech at the India Mobile Congress (IMC), 2022 expo that today will go down in telecom history in "golden letters." The event was opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p>

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The country's 5G telephone services were introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, ushering in a period of mobile devices with ultra-high-speed internet.

The country's 5G telephone services were introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, ushering in a period of mobile devices with ultra-high-speed internet. At the IMC 2022 conference, the prime minister introduced 5G services in a few localities. Over the following few years, the services will gradually encompass the whole nation. #WATCH | "People laughed at the idea of becoming 'Aatmanirbhar' but it has been done. It's taking electronic costs down. In 2014, there were only 2 mobile manufacturing facilities, today that number has increased to over 200 manufacturing facilities," says PM at the launch of #5G pic.twitter.com/uD37RsbdFf — ANI (@ANI) October 1, 2022 × The fifth generation, or 5G, service, which can handle ultra-high-speed internet, is anticipated to unleash new economic prospects and societal advantages, acting as a transformative force for Indian society. Over the following few years, the services will gradually encompass the whole nation. "5G marks the dawn of a new era and presents a sea of opportunities," he remarked. While the country was reliant on other nations for the technology for 2G, 3G, and 4G telecom services, he claimed that India had made history with 5G. Following the introduction, one use case was showcased by each of India's three main telecom companies to highlight the possibilities of 5G technology. Also Read: Musk previews humanoid robot 'Optimus' at AI day event at Tesla office One of the major benefits of 5G technology as India prepares to adopt it would be the automobile sector. The use of the 5G network will enable automobiles to connect not just to the internet but also, in principle, to other cars and 5G-enabled infrastructure. Additionally, if the necessary infrastructure is in place, users of 5G might drive vehicles remotely. India driving the world. PM @NarendraModi ji tests driving a car in Europe remotely from Delhi using India’s 5G technology. pic.twitter.com/5ixscozKtg — Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) October 1, 2022 × On Saturday, Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw predicted that India will soon overtake the world as a leader in 5G technology. Vaishnaw declared in his speech at the India Mobile Congress (IMC), 2022 expo that today will go down in telecom history in "golden letters." The event was opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (with inputs from agencies)

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<p>One person was killed on Saturday in an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 in Indonesia's Northern Sumatra region, according to the nation's BMKG meteorological and geophysics office.&nbsp;</p>

<p>BMKG head Dwikorita Karnawati said, nine people were hurt as a result of the earthquake, which was felt in a few places and forced residents to leave their houses.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>She said that there was no tsunami risk but warned of probable landslides in mountainous places. The earthquake was initially felt at 2:28 a.m. (1928 GMT), and 53 aftershocks were reported following it.</p>

<p>Indonesia suffers frequent earthquakes, straddling the "Pacific Ring of Fire", a seismically active zone where different plates of the earth's crust meet.</p>

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<p>The fault along Sumatra island can be particularly active and dangerous. In 2004, a massive 9.1 magnitude quake and a tsunami off the northern tip of Sumatra killed 226,000 people in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand and nine other countries.</p>

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One person was killed on Saturday in an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 in Indonesia's Northern Sumatra region, according to the nation's BMKG meteorological and geophysics office.

One person was killed on Saturday in an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 in Indonesia's Northern Sumatra region, according to the nation's BMKG meteorological and geophysics office. BMKG head Dwikorita Karnawati said, nine people were hurt as a result of the earthquake, which was felt in a few places and forced residents to leave their houses. #Gempa Mag:3.7, 01-Okt-22 08:36:38 WIB, Lok:2.03 LU, 98.97 BT (Pusat gempa berada di darat 1 km TimurLaut TAPANULI UTARA), Kedlmn:3 Km Dirasakan (MMI) III Teluk Dalam, II Humbang Hasundutan #BMKG Via @infoBMKGpic.twitter.com/UgEZ8zN1qF — Radio Elshinta (@RadioElshinta) October 1, 2022 × She said that there was no tsunami risk but warned of probable landslides in mountainous places. The earthquake was initially felt at 2:28 a.m. (1928 GMT), and 53 aftershocks were reported following it. Indonesia suffers frequent earthquakes, straddling the "Pacific Ring of Fire", a seismically active zone where different plates of the earth's crust meet. Also Read: Musk previews humanoid robot 'Optimus' at AI day event at Tesla office The fault along Sumatra island can be particularly active and dangerous. In 2004, a massive 9.1 magnitude quake and a tsunami off the northern tip of Sumatra killed 226,000 people in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand and nine other countries. (with inputs from agencies)

Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 strikes Indonesia's Sumatra, one killed

A suicide attack at an education institute in the Afghan capital Kabul killed at least 19 people and wounded dozens but there was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blast.

Suicide attack at education centre in Afghanistan capital kills 19 & injures 27

<p>Snehan, a fourteen-year-old boy from India is the youngest in the world to swim in the North Channel, the strait between Northern Ireland and south-western Scotland. He performed the feat as part of a six-member team from India that crossed the 35km strait in a relay format. The independent team from India, comprising of three para swimmers and three able-bodied swimmers swam across the strait starting from 6:30 am and completed the swim by 9:09 pm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, the North Channel is among the Ocean's Seven or the list of seven marathon open water swims. The most challenging factor of swimming across the North Channel is that even the summer temperature of the water is around 12 to 15 degrees Centigrade. Swimming across such waters for a long duration requires special acclimatization and training, over and above the experience of marathon open water swimming.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Starting from Robbie Island (Northern Ireland), the Indian relay team took turns and swam to Port Patrick (Scotland), covering the 35km distance in a duration of 14 hours and 34 minutes. Being a challenging stretch to swim across, only the most experienced and confident swimmers take up this challenge and 14-year-old Snehan was just that, says his coach Vijaykumar.<br />
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In terms of the special training undertaken to get used to the cold water, Snehan and the team had reached Europe weeks in advance and started training for nearly four hours a day in the open waters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recalling his protege's feats, Dr M. Vijaykumar, Swimming Coach, SDAT, told WION that Snehan had earlier swam the 60km back and forth distance between two points along the Palk Strait - Dhanushkodi In Tamil Nadu and Talaimannar in Sri Lanka, within 19 hours and 45 minutes. He also confidently added that the next task in Snehan's sight is to swim across the English Channel.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Speaking to WION, Snehan said that he started swimming at the age of eight and then graduated to open water sea swimming and bagged Gold at the National Sea Swimming event at Goa and later swam back and forth across the Palk Strait. Outlining the challenges he faced in his latest adventure, he said that it was the risk of encountering poisonous jellyfish, small sharks, and seals. To avoid any mishaps, the swimmers had to apply ocean grease to keep their skin safe from the abrasion caused by sea swimming.&nbsp;<br />
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Snehan, a fourteen-year-old boy from India is the youngest in the world to swim in the North Channel, the strait between Northern Ireland and south-western Scotland.

Snehan, a fourteen-year-old boy from India is the youngest in the world to swim in the North Channel, the strait between Northern Ireland and south-western Scotland. He performed the feat as part of a six-member team from India that crossed the 35km strait in a relay format. The independent team from India, comprising of three para swimmers and three able-bodied swimmers swam across the strait starting from 6:30 am and completed the swim by 9:09 pm. Notably, the North Channel is among the Ocean's Seven or the list of seven marathon open water swims. The most challenging factor of swimming across the North Channel is that even the summer temperature of the water is around 12 to 15 degrees Centigrade. Swimming across such waters for a long duration requires special acclimatization and training, over and above the experience of marathon open water swimming. #video of Snehan swimming in the chilly waters of the North channel, under supervision of his coach Dr. Vijay kumar. He’s in waters infested with poisonous jelly fish, small sharks etc. he’s self motivated as he’s earlier done 60kms at palk strait & next aim is #English channel https://t.co/jxyY4TU19R pic.twitter.com/osf8yxOOaT — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) September 29, 2022 × Starting from Robbie Island (Northern Ireland), the Indian relay team took turns and swam to Port Patrick (Scotland), covering the 35km distance in a duration of 14 hours and 34 minutes. Being a challenging stretch to swim across, only the most experienced and confident swimmers take up this challenge and 14-year-old Snehan was just that, says his coach Vijaykumar. In terms of the special training undertaken to get used to the cold water, Snehan and the team had reached Europe weeks in advance and started training for nearly four hours a day in the open waters. Recalling his protege's feats, Dr M. Vijaykumar, Swimming Coach, SDAT, told WION that Snehan had earlier swam the 60km back and forth distance between two points along the Palk Strait - Dhanushkodi In Tamil Nadu and Talaimannar in Sri Lanka, within 19 hours and 45 minutes. He also confidently added that the next task in Snehan's sight is to swim across the English Channel. Also Read: N Korea fires third ballistic missile this week, hours after Harris leaves from S Korea Speaking to WION, Snehan said that he started swimming at the age of eight and then graduated to open water sea swimming and bagged Gold at the National Sea Swimming event at Goa and later swam back and forth across the Palk Strait. Outlining the challenges he faced in his latest adventure, he said that it was the risk of encountering poisonous jellyfish, small sharks, and seals. To avoid any mishaps, the swimmers had to apply ocean grease to keep their skin safe from the abrasion caused by sea swimming.

Indian teen youngest in the world to swim in North Channel between Ireland & Scotland

Hong Kong is staring at a new problem as new quarantine rules are eased. Hong Kong has announced it will end mandatory hotel quarantine, it has scrapped some of world's toughest travel restrictions.

WION Business News | Hong Kong's quarantine end invites hotel crisis

From Singapore to Hong Kong, travel restrictions have been eased and now it is planning to lure visitors back to the financial hub by giving away 500, 000 plane tickets. Hong Kong will give away these free plane tickets to attract visitors.

WION Business News | Hong Kong: 500,000 plane tickets to lure tourists?

Meta, the parent company of Facebook happens to be one of the biggest social media platform and if you are planning to get a job at Facebook then believe it or not, Facebook has said that it is now putting a freeze on new hirings.

Facebook: Hiring freeze to cut down costs, reports drop in revenue

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