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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi accused the West of "double standards" on women's rights as his country is gripped by protests over the death of a woman arrested by the morality police. Eric Njoka brings you all the updates from the 77th UNGA.

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The Brothers of Italy party, which is tipped to win national elections at the weekend, suspended one of its candidates after he was found to have praised Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler in online posts. Eric Njoka tells you more.

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Saudi Arabia is planning to launch two astronauts to the International Space Station aboard a space capsule from Elon Musk’s SpaceX. It has become the latest Gulf nation to strengthen ties with private U.S. space companies. Eric Njoka tells you more.

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Cooking chicken in cough medicine NyQuil is not only silly and unappetizing but can also be very unsafe, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said, following the "sleepy chicken" TikTok challenge. Eric Njoka tells you all about this dangerous TikTok trend.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the country's first partial mobilization ever since the second world war. In a speech broadcast to the Russian people today, he accused the West of engaging in nuclear blackmail against his country.

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<p>Nearly 200 whales have died after becoming stranded on a beach on Tasmania's west coast. As per rescuers, some 35 whales are alive and warned of difficult rescue efforts.</p>

<p>Brendon Clark, the operating manager said, "We have got about 35 surviving animals out on the beach and the primary focus this morning will be on the rescue and release of these animals," AFP reported.</p>

<p>According to the department of natural resources, the whales were stuck near the harbour entrance, more popularly known as Hells gates. "A pod of approximately 230 whales is stranded near Macquarie Harbour. It appears about half of the animals are alive," the department earlier said in a statement.</p>

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<p>It further said that Environment Tasmania Marine Conservation Programme (MCP) was working on assembling the whale rescue gear and heading to the location which is far from the mainland.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Remarking that whales are a protected species, the department added that 'even once deceased, it is an offence to interfere with a carcass'.</p>

<p>The locals in an effort to keep the whales alive until professional assistance came, covered some&nbsp;with blankets and soaked them with buckets of seawater. However, despite these efforts, over 300 whales have died in Tasmania so far.</p>

<p>Various aerial images of numerous glossy black mammals were captured who were stranded on the end of the beach.</p>

<p><strong>An unfortunate coincidence</strong></p>

<p>It is pertinent to note that two years ago on September 21, the same date as today, one of Australia's worst mass whale stranding incidents was recorded. At the time, over 470 pilot whales were stranded in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An elaborate rescue operation was launched at the time as well. And while 111 whales were saved, 350 lost their lives, leaving the humongous task of disposing of their carcasses.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>A beluga whale died in France</strong></p>

<p>As reported by WION, in August, a beluga whale strayed into the polluted Seine river in France, away from its natural habitat of the frigid cold waters of the Arctic.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Read more:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-beluga-whale-stranded-in-seine-river-dies-during-rescue-attempt-505541" target="_blank"><strong>&nbsp;France: Beluga whale stranded in Seine river dies during rescue attempt</strong></a></p>

<p>The protected species animal was stuck in the river which flows through Paris to the channel. Despite the authorities attempting to guide the whale, it wasn't able to find its way</p>

<p>Eventually, the white mammal died after a week, having starved and become excessively thin.&nbsp;</p>

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Nearly 200 whales have died after becoming stranded on a beach on Tasmania's west coast. As per rescuers, some 35 whales are alive and warned of difficult rescue efforts.

Nearly 200 whales have died after becoming stranded on a beach on Tasmania's west coast. As per rescuers, some 35 whales are alive and warned of difficult rescue efforts. Brendon Clark, the operating manager said, "We have got about 35 surviving animals out on the beach and the primary focus this morning will be on the rescue and release of these animals," AFP reported. According to the department of natural resources, the whales were stuck near the harbour entrance, more popularly known as Hells gates. "A pod of approximately 230 whales is stranded near Macquarie Harbour. It appears about half of the animals are alive," the department earlier said in a statement. Read more: Sperm whales found dead en masse on Australian island It further said that Environment Tasmania Marine Conservation Programme (MCP) was working on assembling the whale rescue gear and heading to the location which is far from the mainland. Remarking that whales are a protected species, the department added that 'even once deceased, it is an offence to interfere with a carcass'. The locals in an effort to keep the whales alive until professional assistance came, covered some with blankets and soaked them with buckets of seawater. However, despite these efforts, over 300 whales have died in Tasmania so far. Various aerial images of numerous glossy black mammals were captured who were stranded on the end of the beach. An unfortunate coincidence It is pertinent to note that two years ago on September 21, the same date as today, one of Australia's worst mass whale stranding incidents was recorded. At the time, over 470 pilot whales were stranded in the region. An elaborate rescue operation was launched at the time as well. And while 111 whales were saved, 350 lost their lives, leaving the humongous task of disposing of their carcasses. A beluga whale died in France As reported by WION, in August, a beluga whale strayed into the polluted Seine river in France, away from its natural habitat of the frigid cold waters of the Arctic. Read more: France: Beluga whale stranded in Seine river dies during rescue attempt The protected species animal was stuck in the river which flows through Paris to the channel. Despite the authorities attempting to guide the whale, it wasn't able to find its way Eventually, the white mammal died after a week, having starved and become excessively thin. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>A new lawsuit filed against former US president Donald Trump and his three children, alleges that the family had for years lied to insurers and lenders for tax purposes.&nbsp;The suit, which has been filed by New York state's attorney general&nbsp;Letitia James on Wednesday (September 21) claims that the Trump family both inflated and deflated their worth by billions.</p>

<p>Hitting back at James, Donald Trump referred to the legal action against his family and real estate company as "another witch hunt" and dubbed the Black attorney general&nbsp;a "racist."</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US Judge asks Trump's lawyer if he declassified records in FBI search</strong></p>

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<p>As per AFP, Trump wrote on&nbsp;Truth Social, "Another Witch Hunt by a racist Attorney General, Letitia James, who failed in her run for Governor, getting almost zero support from the public."</p>

<p>James, New York's top state prosecutor, alleges that the former president lied about his net worth "to obtain and satisfy loans, get insurance benefits, and pay lower taxes". He is said to have done this with the assistance of his children, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump and others from the Trump organisation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"In short, he lied to gain massive financial benefits for himself," she said.</p>

<p>The civil lawsuit was criticised by Liz Harrington, a spokesperson for Trump, as a political move by Democrats against the Republican businessman.</p>

<p>"A tale of two justice systems — yes where criminals go free, and the Democrats only go after their political opponents!," she said taking to Trump's Twitter-like platform Truth Social.</p>

<p>The case submitted to the New York State Supreme Court claims that&nbsp;Trump's annual financial statements for at least a decade "grossly inflated" the worth of all of his properties, from Mar-a-Lago in Florida to Trump Tower in Manhattan, to a "staggering" extent.</p>

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<p>James alleges that Trump did this to get loans that were more favourable and had lower interest rates and premiums.&nbsp;Her office is seeking a five-year ban on Trump, and his children from owning property in the state, as well as fines of at least $250 million and a prohibition against them holding businesses.</p>

<p>The investigation is just one of numerous congressional, criminal, and civil inquiries into Trump, who plans to run for president again in 2024.</p>

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A new lawsuit filed against former US president Donald Trump and his three children, alleges that the family had for years lied to insurers and lenders for tax purposes.

A new lawsuit filed against former US president Donald Trump and his three children, alleges that the family had for years lied to insurers and lenders for tax purposes. The suit, which has been filed by New York state's attorney general Letitia James on Wednesday (September 21) claims that the Trump family both inflated and deflated their worth by billions. Hitting back at James, Donald Trump referred to the legal action against his family and real estate company as "another witch hunt" and dubbed the Black attorney general a "racist." Watch | US Judge asks Trump's lawyer if he declassified records in FBI search As per AFP, Trump wrote on Truth Social, "Another Witch Hunt by a racist Attorney General, Letitia James, who failed in her run for Governor, getting almost zero support from the public." James, New York's top state prosecutor, alleges that the former president lied about his net worth "to obtain and satisfy loans, get insurance benefits, and pay lower taxes". He is said to have done this with the assistance of his children, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump and others from the Trump organisation. Also read | Donald Trump vowed he won't leave White House or let Joe Biden move in, reveals new book "In short, he lied to gain massive financial benefits for himself," she said. The civil lawsuit was criticised by Liz Harrington, a spokesperson for Trump, as a political move by Democrats against the Republican businessman. "A tale of two justice systems — yes where criminals go free, and the Democrats only go after their political opponents!," she said taking to Trump's Twitter-like platform Truth Social. The case submitted to the New York State Supreme Court claims that Trump's annual financial statements for at least a decade "grossly inflated" the worth of all of his properties, from Mar-a-Lago in Florida to Trump Tower in Manhattan, to a "staggering" extent. Also read | 'Location is everything': Trump mocks Biden for getting back seat at Queen Elizabeth funeral James alleges that Trump did this to get loans that were more favourable and had lower interest rates and premiums. Her office is seeking a five-year ban on Trump, and his children from owning property in the state, as well as fines of at least $250 million and a prohibition against them holding businesses. The investigation is just one of numerous congressional, criminal, and civil inquiries into Trump, who plans to run for president again in 2024. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>In the most recent scandal to hit the tarnished force, two London Police officers were found guilty on Wednesday of posting "grossly offensive" comments on a WhatsApp group, according to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The posts were made in a group chat where former police officer Wayne Couzens was also present. Couzens was sentenced to life in prison last year for the rape and murder of 33-year-old marketing executive Sarah Everard.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Joel Borders, a former officer, 45, and constable Jonathon Cobban, 35, were found accountable for posting the abusive remarks on a public communications network.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The guys, who wore facemasks and helmets as they left court, will be sentenced on November 2.</p>

<p>William Neville, a 34-year-old active police officer, was found not guilty of all charges.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The defendants claimed that their texts from 2019 were just "banter" and disputed that they were highly insulting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Racist remarks and jokes about raping a female coworker and tasering animals, kids, and persons with disabilities were among them.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>At the City Of London Magistrates' Court hearing, Judge Sarah Turnock referred to the communications as "abhorrent," "misogynistic," and "aggressive."</p>

<p>After being reported to the Independent Office for Police Conduct by the Metropolitan Police Service, the trial began in March.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following several issues, notably Couzens' conviction, which led Met head, Cressida Dick, to leave in February, the service is now in crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since then, Couzens has been accused of six further offences of indecent exposure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For exchanging photos of two sisters' murder scenes from June of last year on WhatsApp, two London police officers were sentenced to almost three years in prison in December.</p>

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In the most recent scandal to hit the tarnished force, two London Police officers were found guilty on Wednesday of posting "grossly offensive" comments on a WhatsApp group, according to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

In the most recent scandal to hit the tarnished force, two London Police officers were found guilty on Wednesday of posting "grossly offensive" comments on a WhatsApp group, according to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The posts were made in a group chat where former police officer Wayne Couzens was also present. Couzens was sentenced to life in prison last year for the rape and murder of 33-year-old marketing executive Sarah Everard. Joel Borders, a former officer, 45, and constable Jonathon Cobban, 35, were found accountable for posting the abusive remarks on a public communications network. The guys, who wore facemasks and helmets as they left court, will be sentenced on November 2. William Neville, a 34-year-old active police officer, was found not guilty of all charges. The defendants claimed that their texts from 2019 were just "banter" and disputed that they were highly insulting. Racist remarks and jokes about raping a female coworker and tasering animals, kids, and persons with disabilities were among them. Also Read: Exclusive: Pak FM says will look at all available options on resuming trade with India At the City Of London Magistrates' Court hearing, Judge Sarah Turnock referred to the communications as "abhorrent," "misogynistic," and "aggressive." After being reported to the Independent Office for Police Conduct by the Metropolitan Police Service, the trial began in March. Following several issues, notably Couzens' conviction, which led Met head, Cressida Dick, to leave in February, the service is now in crisis. Since then, Couzens has been accused of six further offences of indecent exposure. For exchanging photos of two sisters' murder scenes from June of last year on WhatsApp, two London police officers were sentenced to almost three years in prison in December. (with inputs from agencies)

London policemen convicted for sending 'grossly offensive' chat in WhatsApp group

<p>In a terrifying story from South Africa, a crocodile assaulted a park employee while a live show was in progress.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The zookeeper was severely hurt when the 16-foot reptile mauled him. We must forewarn you that the viral video of the same thing is awful.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a Facebook post by the Wild Heart Wildlife Foundation, the horrifying episode happened on September 10 at the Crocodile Creek farm in the KwaZulu Natal region.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sean Le Clus, a zookeeper, was doing a live show among two crocodiles in a pit. Hannibal the crocodile, which he was perched atop.</p>

<p>The reptile attacked Clus on his thigh when he got down after caring for Hannibal for the past 30 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The zookeeper is heard in the video saying, "This is the only crocodile in South Africa that I can sit on his back talking." Sean fell, but Hannibal sank its teeth into him and hurt him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The caption of the photo reads, "in a horrifying incident, a 16-foot crocodile attacked a wildlife park employee in South Africa who survived."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The video elicited a wide range of responses from online users, who posted them in the comments section.</p>

<p>"I have no sympathy at all. When are these people going to learn that these are wild animals," someone wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Yet another user said, "He's not respecting the power of that animal. I would bite him too if he were sitting on my back."</p>

<p><em>(with inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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In a terrifying story from South Africa, a crocodile assaulted a park employee while a live show was in progress. The zookeeper was severely hurt when the 16-foot reptile mauled him.

In a terrifying story from South Africa, a crocodile assaulted a park employee while a live show was in progress. The zookeeper was severely hurt when the 16-foot reptile mauled him. We must forewarn you that the viral video of the same thing is awful. According to a Facebook post by the Wild Heart Wildlife Foundation, the horrifying episode happened on September 10 at the Crocodile Creek farm in the KwaZulu Natal region. View this post on Instagram A post shared by India Today (@indiatoday) × Sean Le Clus, a zookeeper, was doing a live show among two crocodiles in a pit. Hannibal the crocodile, which he was perched atop. The reptile attacked Clus on his thigh when he got down after caring for Hannibal for the past 30 years. The zookeeper is heard in the video saying, "This is the only crocodile in South Africa that I can sit on his back talking." Sean fell, but Hannibal sank its teeth into him and hurt him. The caption of the photo reads, "in a horrifying incident, a 16-foot crocodile attacked a wildlife park employee in South Africa who survived." Also Read: Explained: What is moonlighting? Why are IT companies against it? The video elicited a wide range of responses from online users, who posted them in the comments section. "I have no sympathy at all. When are these people going to learn that these are wild animals," someone wrote. Yet another user said, "He's not respecting the power of that animal. I would bite him too if he were sitting on my back." (with inputs from agencies)

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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif reacts after meeting US President Joe Biden

<p>Almost $1 trillion worth of damage has been caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a government official in Kyiv claimed on Thursday as the war decimates the nation's economy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Oleg Ustenko, President Volodymyr Zelensky's economic counsellor, Ukraine had suffered "somewhere close to $1 trillion" in damages in terms of "direct and indirect costs."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ustenko stated at a gathering organised by the German Council on Foreign Relations in Berlin said the sum was equal to five times Ukraine's yearly GDP prior to the invasion in February.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ukraine suffered a damage of about $100 billion in the first two weeks of the battle, according to an official estimate.</p>

<p>According to Ustenko, the conflict's devastation and displacement posed a "significant problem for public financing."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Many of the enterprises that were still operating "were not working at full capacity or they are working just several hours a day," he claimed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It indicates that the budget will receive significantly less money than previously anticipated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ustenko claimed that despite significant budget cuts, the Ukrainian government had been incurring a five billion euro ($4.9 billion) monthly deficit ever since the invasion.</p>

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<p>Kyiv anticipated that the gap would close to about 3.5 billion euros in 2023, he continued.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To fill the gap, allies have hurriedly poured help into Ukraine, with the World Bank, the European Union, and the G7 promising billions of dollars in funding.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ustenko stated that the Ukrainian government anticipated a 35–40 per cent&nbsp;decline in the economy this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to him, the decline was the "deepest decline in our GDP that we have experienced since 1991" and the establishment of the current Ukrainian state.</p>

<p><em>(with inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Almost $1 trillion worth of damage has been caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a government official in Kyiv claimed on Thursday as the war decimates the nation's economy.

Almost $1 trillion worth of damage has been caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a government official in Kyiv claimed on Thursday as the war decimates the nation's economy. According to Oleg Ustenko, President Volodymyr Zelensky's economic counsellor, Ukraine had suffered "somewhere close to $1 trillion" in damages in terms of "direct and indirect costs." Ustenko stated at a gathering organised by the German Council on Foreign Relations in Berlin said the sum was equal to five times Ukraine's yearly GDP prior to the invasion in February. Ukraine suffered a damage of about $100 billion in the first two weeks of the battle, according to an official estimate. According to Ustenko, the conflict's devastation and displacement posed a "significant problem for public financing." Many of the enterprises that were still operating "were not working at full capacity or they are working just several hours a day," he claimed. It indicates that the budget will receive significantly less money than previously anticipated. Ustenko claimed that despite significant budget cuts, the Ukrainian government had been incurring a five billion euro ($4.9 billion) monthly deficit ever since the invasion. Also Read: Only two companies control 40% of global commercial seed market: Report Kyiv anticipated that the gap would close to about 3.5 billion euros in 2023, he continued. To fill the gap, allies have hurriedly poured help into Ukraine, with the World Bank, the European Union, and the G7 promising billions of dollars in funding. Ustenko stated that the Ukrainian government anticipated a 35–40 per cent decline in the economy this year. According to him, the decline was the "deepest decline in our GDP that we have experienced since 1991" and the establishment of the current Ukrainian state. (with inputs from agencies)

Russian invasion has caused $1 trillion worth of damage to Ukraine: Report

<p>In a recent article, journalist Celia Walden discussed taking a six-week "marriage sabbatical"—"as in, six weeks away from my husband and marriage"—from her marriage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There are definitely many couples in the post-Covid era who could benefit from a break, but six weeks seems a bit excessive. Where would you travel for a full six weeks? Would a hotel be required for your stay? The true question, though, is why she would take a vacation at all when she could be sending out CVs after you realise she is married to Piers Morgan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the United States, it is customary for the wife to travel for the summer while the husband stays at home to work and engage in extramarital affairs,&nbsp;hence the Seven Year Itch. As a result, according to Walden, the marriage sabbatical has a long history with roots on both sides of the Atlantic.</p>

<p>The phrase was first used in Cheryl Jarvis' 1999 book The Marriage Sabbatical: the Journey that Brings You Home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was conceptualised by Jarvis, a resident of St. Louis, Missouri, in the same way as a work sabbatical is taken to pursue a personal goal. It was closely related to the aspirations of women, something they desired to do that had personal significance for them. It was simply something that many women in their hometowns were unable to achieve. In your hometown, you can start a bakery, but you can't go hiking in the Appalachian Mountains.</p>

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<p>We may debate whether this is still true today, but it was undoubtedly more prevalent at the end of the 20th century when a woman putting herself first was seen as a disruption and even an affront to the social order.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The issue wasn't her absence from the house since, according to Jarvis, "A woman could say: ‘I’m going to go be with my sick mother... and nobody said anything – she was a wonderful woman."&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, not if her priorities changed,&nbsp;“When she wanted to do something for herself, it was perceived very differently, that she was selfish.”</p>

<p><em>(with inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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In a recent article, journalist Celia Walden discussed taking a six-week "marriage sabbatical"—"as in, six weeks away from my husband and marriage"—from her marriage.

In a recent article, journalist Celia Walden discussed taking a six-week "marriage sabbatical"—"as in, six weeks away from my husband and marriage"—from her marriage. There are definitely many couples in the post-Covid era who could benefit from a break, but six weeks seems a bit excessive. Where would you travel for a full six weeks? Would a hotel be required for your stay? The true question, though, is why she would take a vacation at all when she could be sending out CVs after you realise she is married to Piers Morgan. In the United States, it is customary for the wife to travel for the summer while the husband stays at home to work and engage in extramarital affairs, hence the Seven Year Itch. As a result, according to Walden, the marriage sabbatical has a long history with roots on both sides of the Atlantic. The phrase was first used in Cheryl Jarvis' 1999 book The Marriage Sabbatical: the Journey that Brings You Home. It was conceptualised by Jarvis, a resident of St. Louis, Missouri, in the same way as a work sabbatical is taken to pursue a personal goal. It was closely related to the aspirations of women, something they desired to do that had personal significance for them. It was simply something that many women in their hometowns were unable to achieve. In your hometown, you can start a bakery, but you can't go hiking in the Appalachian Mountains. Also Read: Explained: What is moonlighting? Why are IT companies against it? We may debate whether this is still true today, but it was undoubtedly more prevalent at the end of the 20th century when a woman putting herself first was seen as a disruption and even an affront to the social order. The issue wasn't her absence from the house since, according to Jarvis, "A woman could say: ‘I’m going to go be with my sick mother... and nobody said anything – she was a wonderful woman." However, not if her priorities changed, “When she wanted to do something for herself, it was perceived very differently, that she was selfish.” (with inputs from agencies)

Is taking a ‘marriage sabbatical’ a selfish thing to do? Some say it is

<p>On 19th September, a man who worked as an agent of Pakistan's Intelligence wing Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), was shot dead outside his home in Nepal's Kathmandu.</p>

<p>According to Intelligence agencies, The ISI agent named Lal Mohammad (55), alias Mohammad Darji was India's biggest supplier of counterfeit currency printed by ISI.</p>

<p>At the command of the ISI, Lal Mohammad used to get fake Indian currency from Pakistan and Bangladesh to Nepal and then he used to supply the counterfeit notes to India.</p>

<p>In addition, Lal Mohammad assisted the ISI with logistics support and provided asylum to other ISI agents. He also had ties to underworld gangster Dawood Ibrahim's D-gang.</p>

<p>The whole incident of Lal's assassination was captured on CCTV footage, showing Lal Mohammad getting down from a car outside his house in the Gothatar area of Kathmandu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moments later, two assailants waiting nearby opened fire on him. Lal Mohammad ran and tried to hide behind his car, but the attackers chased him and continued firing,</p>

<p>The CCTV also reveals that upon hearing gunshots, Lal Mohammad's daughter jumped from the house's first floor to save her father. However, by the time she reached her father, the assailants had killed Mohammad and successfully fled the crime scene.</p>

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On 19th September, a man who worked as an agent of Pakistan's Intelligence wing Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), was shot dead outside his home in Nepal's Kathmandu.

On 19th September, a man who worked as an agent of Pakistan's Intelligence wing Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), was shot dead outside his home in Nepal's Kathmandu. According to Intelligence agencies, The ISI agent named Lal Mohammad (55), alias Mohammad Darji was India's biggest supplier of counterfeit currency printed by ISI. At the command of the ISI, Lal Mohammad used to get fake Indian currency from Pakistan and Bangladesh to Nepal and then he used to supply the counterfeit notes to India. In addition, Lal Mohammad assisted the ISI with logistics support and provided asylum to other ISI agents. He also had ties to underworld gangster Dawood Ibrahim's D-gang. The whole incident of Lal's assassination was captured on CCTV footage, showing Lal Mohammad getting down from a car outside his house in the Gothatar area of Kathmandu. Moments later, two assailants waiting nearby opened fire on him. Lal Mohammad ran and tried to hide behind his car, but the attackers chased him and continued firing, The CCTV also reveals that upon hearing gunshots, Lal Mohammad's daughter jumped from the house's first floor to save her father. However, by the time she reached her father, the assailants had killed Mohammad and successfully fled the crime scene. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Since Elon Musk revealed his takeover offer, Twitter has lost around nine per cent&nbsp;of its 8,200 employees. Many employees attribute their departures to the businessman's actions and public pronouncements.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The business informed staff members that its attrition rate, or the rate at which employees quit, was 18.3 per cent&nbsp;in late August. Businesses often aim to keep that number around 10 per cent, especially in the high-paying and perk-rich tech sector.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And between the end of July and the middle of August, just over two weeks, almost 300 employees left. Many did so because their Twitter share options had vested, enabling them to cash out and accept new employment.</p>

<p>But many other employees at the renowned firm grumbled that it was Musk's antics that had led them to leave the social network.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When the Tesla CEO announced in June that he intended to buy the platform for $44 billion, there were already significant rumblings of employee discontent, and many had given notice.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The business apparently forbade employees from publishing new updates out of concern that someone would "go rogue" and push something destructive while they were leaving in response to Musk's buyout. Employees were informed that their jobs were secure for six months in April.</p>

<p>Musk also mentioned the prospect of staff layoffs in an effort to reduce costs. But he claims Twitter misled him about the volume of bogus profiles on its platform, and he now wants to opt out of the $44 billion contract.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He is being sued by Twitter to seal the agreement, and a Delaware court will hear his case in October.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to company disclosures, Twitter had 7,500 employees as of February, and the company hired more people in the months that followed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>That raised the company's overall workforce to somewhere about 8,200. The staff has decreased by nine per cent, according to Insider, despite the fact that the same number of people who were employed have subsequently left the company.</p>

<p>Employees told Insider that they frequently receive "last day" emails and messages from coworkers leaving the company.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even in its ongoing legal dispute with Musk, Twitter pointed to the high staff turnover rate as a negative result of the businessman's attempt to back out of his proposed takeover.</p>

<p><em>(with inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Since Elon Musk revealed his takeover offer, Twitter has lost around nine per cent of its 8,200 employees. Many employees attribute their departures to the businessman's actions and public pronouncements.

Since Elon Musk revealed his takeover offer, Twitter has lost around nine per cent of its 8,200 employees. Many employees attribute their departures to the businessman's actions and public pronouncements. The business informed staff members that its attrition rate, or the rate at which employees quit, was 18.3 per cent in late August. Businesses often aim to keep that number around 10 per cent, especially in the high-paying and perk-rich tech sector. And between the end of July and the middle of August, just over two weeks, almost 300 employees left. Many did so because their Twitter share options had vested, enabling them to cash out and accept new employment. But many other employees at the renowned firm grumbled that it was Musk's antics that had led them to leave the social network. When the Tesla CEO announced in June that he intended to buy the platform for $44 billion, there were already significant rumblings of employee discontent, and many had given notice. The business apparently forbade employees from publishing new updates out of concern that someone would "go rogue" and push something destructive while they were leaving in response to Musk's buyout. Employees were informed that their jobs were secure for six months in April. Musk also mentioned the prospect of staff layoffs in an effort to reduce costs. But he claims Twitter misled him about the volume of bogus profiles on its platform, and he now wants to opt out of the $44 billion contract. He is being sued by Twitter to seal the agreement, and a Delaware court will hear his case in October. According to company disclosures, Twitter had 7,500 employees as of February, and the company hired more people in the months that followed. Also Read: Explained: What is moonlighting? Why are IT companies against it? That raised the company's overall workforce to somewhere about 8,200. The staff has decreased by nine per cent, according to Insider, despite the fact that the same number of people who were employed have subsequently left the company. Employees told Insider that they frequently receive "last day" emails and messages from coworkers leaving the company. Even in its ongoing legal dispute with Musk, Twitter pointed to the high staff turnover rate as a negative result of the businessman's attempt to back out of his proposed takeover. (with inputs from agencies)

Twitter has lost 9% of its 8,200 employees since Elon Musk announced takeover

The US Central Bank has hiked interest rates by 75 basis points for the third consecutive time. The increase takes target policy rates to the range of three to three point two five percent.

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Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid in his speech at the UN General Assembly on Thursday will express his support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The revelation drew both criticism from right-wing ministers in Lapid’s eight-party coalition, and support from some of his allies on the left.

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The US space agency NASA may be able to avert doomsday. The agency will be deliberately making a spacecraft collide with an asteroid to try and change the asteroid's trajectory, if successful the mission would make deviating killer asteroids away from earth possible.

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Taiwan is aiming to end its mandatory covid-19 quarantine for arrivals, the island is looking forward to ease other restrictions from next week.

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The last surviving senior leader of Cambodia’s radical Khmer Rouge regime has had an appeal against his conviction for genocide rejected at a war crimes tribunal in the capital.

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According to reports, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have signed an anti-cheating clause worth $5 million anti-cheating agreement. In case Ben Affleck cheats on JLO, Lopez will get $5 million in her pocket and vice-versa. Eric Njoka tells you more.

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<p>Wipro has fired 300 employees as part of a strict stance against workers who moonlight. The company recently discovered 300 employees to be&nbsp;moonlighting and working for competitors, according to Wipro Chairman Rishad Premji, who added that such individuals had no place in the organisation.</p>

<p><strong>What is 'moonlighting'?</strong></p>

<p>The term "moonlighting" refers to doing many jobs in addition to one's regular job. Moonlighting is the phrase used to describe the practice of working for other organisations while dedicating oneself to one's primary workplace, usually without the employer's knowledge.</p>

<p><strong>Why companies don't allow it?</strong></p>

<p>Businesses disagree with the approach, claiming that having staff perform numerous tasks can reduce productivity. As working from home became the norm during the Covid-19 pandemic, which is thought to have caused an increase in dual employment, moonlighting has come under discussion in the IT industry.</p>

<p><strong>Ethical issue</strong></p>

<p>Following the comments of Wipro's CEO, there is some discord within the Indian IT company regarding moonlighting. The chief operating officer (CFO) of Tata Consultancy Services, NG Subramaniam, described it as an ethical dilemma, but the CEO of Tech Mahindra, CP Gurnani, said he would be receptive to the practice if it allows staff members to earn extra money. He has also forewarned the staff about fraud and expects they will be honest.</p>

<p><strong>Termination warning</strong></p>

<p>Another significant IT business, Infosys, has cautioned its employees against accepting a second job without first informing the employer. Infosys recently reminded all of its employees to study their employment contracts before accepting a different job in one of the letters sent to staff members by the HR department. In fact, the employer also issued a warning that if an employee accepted a second job during or after working hours, they risked being fired.</p>

<p><strong>Cheating&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The majority of IT firms have strengthened their opposition to moonlighting and threatened to fire employees who are found to be working two jobs. Moonlighting could be viewed as unfair competition if an employee's contract stipulates non-compete restrictions and exclusive employment.</p>

<p><strong>Violation of integrity</strong></p>

<p>Premji said, as quoted by Moneycontrol, "If you actually look at the definition of moonlighting, it is having a second job secretively I'm all about transparency. As a part of transparency, individuals in organisations can have very candid conversations." Premji was speaking at an All India Management Association event.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He continued by saying that businesses and individuals could concertedly choose&nbsp;to take on second employment. He repeated that existing staff working for rival companies are a "complete violation of integrity in its deepest form," alluding to the Wipro episode.</p>

<p><em>(with inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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Wipro has fired 300 employees as part of a strict stance against workers who moonlight. The company recently discovered 300 employees to be moonlighting and working for competitors, according to Wipro Chairman Rishad Premji, who added that such individuals had no place in the organisation.

Wipro has fired 300 employees as part of a strict stance against workers who moonlight. The company recently discovered 300 employees to be moonlighting and working for competitors, according to Wipro Chairman Rishad Premji, who added that such individuals had no place in the organisation. What is 'moonlighting'? The term "moonlighting" refers to doing many jobs in addition to one's regular job. Moonlighting is the phrase used to describe the practice of working for other organisations while dedicating oneself to one's primary workplace, usually without the employer's knowledge. Why companies don't allow it? Businesses disagree with the approach, claiming that having staff perform numerous tasks can reduce productivity. As working from home became the norm during the Covid-19 pandemic, which is thought to have caused an increase in dual employment, moonlighting has come under discussion in the IT industry. Ethical issue Following the comments of Wipro's CEO, there is some discord within the Indian IT company regarding moonlighting. The chief operating officer (CFO) of Tata Consultancy Services, NG Subramaniam, described it as an ethical dilemma, but the CEO of Tech Mahindra, CP Gurnani, said he would be receptive to the practice if it allows staff members to earn extra money. He has also forewarned the staff about fraud and expects they will be honest. Termination warning Another significant IT business, Infosys, has cautioned its employees against accepting a second job without first informing the employer. Infosys recently reminded all of its employees to study their employment contracts before accepting a different job in one of the letters sent to staff members by the HR department. In fact, the employer also issued a warning that if an employee accepted a second job during or after working hours, they risked being fired. Cheating The majority of IT firms have strengthened their opposition to moonlighting and threatened to fire employees who are found to be working two jobs. Moonlighting could be viewed as unfair competition if an employee's contract stipulates non-compete restrictions and exclusive employment. Violation of integrity Premji said, as quoted by Moneycontrol, "If you actually look at the definition of moonlighting, it is having a second job secretively I'm all about transparency. As a part of transparency, individuals in organisations can have very candid conversations." Premji was speaking at an All India Management Association event. He continued by saying that businesses and individuals could concertedly choose to take on second employment. He repeated that existing staff working for rival companies are a "complete violation of integrity in its deepest form," alluding to the Wipro episode. (with inputs from agencies)

Explained: What is moonlighting? Why are IT companies against it?

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UK Prime Minister Liz Truss says that economic strength in democracies could help push back authoritarianism. In her first major international speech as PM at the United Nations General Assembly, she also defended her plans for economic reform.

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Turkiye's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan once again raised the issue of Kashmir during his UNGA address. Hours later, India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar raised Cyprus in his talks with the Turkish foreign minister. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

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