UK's longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth, will be laid to rest on Monday alongside her husband Prince Philip. World leaders have gathered in London for the grand state funeral and mourners stayed overnight in Windsor to see the last glimpse of their Queen.

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The Taliban in Afghanistan has come up with a new diktat this time. It's a crackdown on Tiktok and Pubg applications. According to Afghanistan media reports, both the applications will be banned within the next three months.

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Now most countries around the world have eased Covid restrictions. Amid this, Hong Kong looks to scrap hotel quarantine as well. They're also likely to get rid of pre-flight Covid PCR test for travelers. As per reports, implementing these measures would be Hong Kong's biggest move to end global isolation.

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<p>A day after remarking that the US would defend Taiwan if China attacks the island nation, the Chinese foreign ministry has given a rather 'stern' reply to US President Joe Biden.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, Mao Ning, spokesperson at the Chinese foreign ministry during a media briefing stated that China reserves the right to take necessary measures aimed at culling secessionist activities in Taiwan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are willing to do our best to strive for peaceful reunification. At the same time, we will not tolerate any activities aimed at secession," said Mao.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Urging Washington to handle the issue 'carefully and properly' Mao further asserted that the US should not send 'wrong signals' to Taiwan's secessionist forces.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There is only one China in the world, Taiwan is part of China, and the government of the People's Republic of China is the only legitimate government of China." Mao signed off by saying.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>As reported by WION, on Sunday, during an interview with CBS, Biden was asked if American forces would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion. In reply, the US president gave an affirmative answer.</p>

<p>"Yes, if in fact there was an unprecedented attack." said Biden.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, in the same interview, Biden iterated his commitment to the 'One-China' policy that Washington has been following for years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We agree with what we signed onto a long time ago. And that there’s ‘one-China’ policy, and Taiwan makes their own judgments about their independence. We are not moving. We’re not encouraging their being independent. That’s their decision." added President Biden.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It is pertinent to note that the US recognises the 'one-China' policy espoused by Beijing. However, simultaneously, it maintains unofficial relations with Taiwan while not recognising China's sovereignty over the island state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The recent visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was a major flashpoint that created conditions pre-cursor to that of a full-fledged war.&nbsp;</p>

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A day after remarking that the US would defend Taiwan if China attacks the island nation, the Chinese foreign ministry has given a rather 'stern' reply to US President Joe Biden.

A day after remarking that the US would defend Taiwan if China attacks the island nation, the Chinese foreign ministry has given a rather 'stern' reply to US President Joe Biden. Reportedly, Mao Ning, spokesperson at the Chinese foreign ministry during a media briefing stated that China reserves the right to take necessary measures aimed at culling secessionist activities in Taiwan. "We are willing to do our best to strive for peaceful reunification. At the same time, we will not tolerate any activities aimed at secession," said Mao. Urging Washington to handle the issue 'carefully and properly' Mao further asserted that the US should not send 'wrong signals' to Taiwan's secessionist forces. "There is only one China in the world, Taiwan is part of China, and the government of the People's Republic of China is the only legitimate government of China." Mao signed off by saying. As reported by WION, on Sunday, during an interview with CBS, Biden was asked if American forces would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion. In reply, the US president gave an affirmative answer. "Yes, if in fact there was an unprecedented attack." said Biden. WATCH | 'US forces would defend Taiwan,' states US President Joe Biden × However, in the same interview, Biden iterated his commitment to the 'One-China' policy that Washington has been following for years. “We agree with what we signed onto a long time ago. And that there’s ‘one-China’ policy, and Taiwan makes their own judgments about their independence. We are not moving. We’re not encouraging their being independent. That’s their decision." added President Biden. Read more: Biden warns Jinping, says US forces would help defend Taiwan against China It is pertinent to note that the US recognises the 'one-China' policy espoused by Beijing. However, simultaneously, it maintains unofficial relations with Taiwan while not recognising China's sovereignty over the island state. The recent visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was a major flashpoint that created conditions pre-cursor to that of a full-fledged war. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>A couple of days after China reported its first imported case of the monkeypox virus infection, a top Chinese health official has released a rather 'controversial' advice on how to avoid the 'monkeypox' virus.</p>

<p>Reportedly, Wu Zunyou, chief epidemiologist at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advised people to avoid physical contact with foreigners to prevent contracting the infection.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"To prevent possible monkeypox infection and as part of our healthy lifestyle, it is recommended that 1) you do not have direct skin-to-skin contact with foreigners," said Wu on Weibo, a Chinese social media platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is necessary and very important to strengthen the surveillance and prevention of monkeypox epidemic at the social level." he further added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After his controversial advice went viral, Wu reportedly turned off the comment section under his post. Meanwhile, the sane voices on the Chinese internet asked why foreigners, who had been living there for a long time and had not left the country were pointed out in particular and deemed more dangerous than, say the locals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As reported by WION, Chine reported its first case of the monkeypox virus infection last Friday after an individual arrived in the southwestern city of Chongqing from abroad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read more<a href="https://www.wionews.com/east-asia/china-reports-its-first-imported-case-of-monkeypox-517069" target="_blank">: China reports its first case of monkeypox infection, patient showed symptoms in quarantine</a></p>

<p>The man was put in quarantine upon arrival to ensure the transmission risk is low, the municipal health commission said in a statement. All close contacts have been isolated and are under medical observation.</p>

<p>The monkeypox virus, which is transmitted through close contact with infected people, animals, or contaminated materials, usually causes symptoms similar to but milder than those of smallpox, such as fever, headache, and rashes.</p>

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A couple of days after China reported its first imported case of the monkeypox virus infection, a top Chinese health official has released a rather 'controversial' advice on how to avoid the 'monkeypox' virus.

A couple of days after China reported its first imported case of the monkeypox virus infection, a top Chinese health official has released a rather 'controversial' advice on how to avoid the 'monkeypox' virus. Reportedly, Wu Zunyou, chief epidemiologist at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention advised people to avoid physical contact with foreigners to prevent contracting the infection. "To prevent possible monkeypox infection and as part of our healthy lifestyle, it is recommended that 1) you do not have direct skin-to-skin contact with foreigners," said Wu on Weibo, a Chinese social media platform. "It is necessary and very important to strengthen the surveillance and prevention of monkeypox epidemic at the social level." he further added. WATCH | Monkeypox: Expert tells WION what you must know × After his controversial advice went viral, Wu reportedly turned off the comment section under his post. Meanwhile, the sane voices on the Chinese internet asked why foreigners, who had been living there for a long time and had not left the country were pointed out in particular and deemed more dangerous than, say the locals. As reported by WION, Chine reported its first case of the monkeypox virus infection last Friday after an individual arrived in the southwestern city of Chongqing from abroad. Read more: China reports its first case of monkeypox infection, patient showed symptoms in quarantine The man was put in quarantine upon arrival to ensure the transmission risk is low, the municipal health commission said in a statement. All close contacts have been isolated and are under medical observation. The monkeypox virus, which is transmitted through close contact with infected people, animals, or contaminated materials, usually causes symptoms similar to but milder than those of smallpox, such as fever, headache, and rashes. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'Don't touch foreigners', Chinese health official's controversial remark to avoid monkeypox draws flak

<p>Volkswagen is targeting a valuation of up to $75.1 billion for luxury sportscar maker Porsche, it said on Sunday, in what will be Germany's second-largest initial public offering (IPO) in history.</p>

<p>Volkswagen will price preferred shares in the flotation of Porsche AG at $76.30 to $82.28 per share, the carmaker said, translating into a valuation of $70. to S75.1 billion.</p>

<p>At the upper end of the range, first reported by Reuters, it would become Europe's third largest IPO on record, according to Refinitiv data. Trading will begin on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange on September 29, Volkswagen said.</p>

<p>As part of the listing, 911 million Porsche AG shares will be divided into 455.5 million preferred shares and 455.5 million ordinary shares. Up to 113,875,000 preferred shares, carrying no voting rights will be placed with investors over the course of the IPO.</p>

<p>The sovereign wealth funds of Qatar, Abu Dhabi, and Norway as well as mutual fund company T. Rowe Price will subscribe up to $3.67 billion worth of preferred shares as cornerstone investors, at the upper end of the valuation, Volkswagen said.</p>

<p>"We are now in the home stretch with the IPO plans for Porsche and welcome the commitment of our cornerstone investors," Volkswagen Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Arno Antlitz said.</p>

<p>In line with Volkswagen's agreement earlier in September with its largest shareholder Porsche SE. 25 per cent plus one ordinary share in the sportscar brand, which do carry voting rights, will go to Porsche SE at the price of the preferred shares plus a 7.5 per cent premium.</p>

<p>Porsche SE, the holding firm controlled by the Porsche and Piech families, will finance the acquisition of the ordinary shares with debt capital of up to $7.8 billion, it said in a separate statement.</p>

<p>Total proceeds from the sale will be $17.9 billion to $19.4 billion. If the IPO goes ahead, Volkswagen will call an extraordinary shareholder meeting in December where it will propose to pay 49 per cent of total proceeds to shareholders in early 2023 as a special dividend.</p>

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Volkswagen is targeting a valuation of up to $75.1 billion for luxury sportscar maker Porsche, it said on Sunday, in what will be Germany's second-largest initial public offering (IPO) in history.

Volkswagen is targeting a valuation of up to $75.1 billion for luxury sportscar maker Porsche, it said on Sunday, in what will be Germany's second-largest initial public offering (IPO) in history. Volkswagen will price preferred shares in the flotation of Porsche AG at $76.30 to $82.28 per share, the carmaker said, translating into a valuation of $70. to S75.1 billion. At the upper end of the range, first reported by Reuters, it would become Europe's third largest IPO on record, according to Refinitiv data. Trading will begin on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange on September 29, Volkswagen said. As part of the listing, 911 million Porsche AG shares will be divided into 455.5 million preferred shares and 455.5 million ordinary shares. Up to 113,875,000 preferred shares, carrying no voting rights will be placed with investors over the course of the IPO. The sovereign wealth funds of Qatar, Abu Dhabi, and Norway as well as mutual fund company T. Rowe Price will subscribe up to $3.67 billion worth of preferred shares as cornerstone investors, at the upper end of the valuation, Volkswagen said. "We are now in the home stretch with the IPO plans for Porsche and welcome the commitment of our cornerstone investors," Volkswagen Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Arno Antlitz said. In line with Volkswagen's agreement earlier in September with its largest shareholder Porsche SE. 25 per cent plus one ordinary share in the sportscar brand, which do carry voting rights, will go to Porsche SE at the price of the preferred shares plus a 7.5 per cent premium. Porsche SE, the holding firm controlled by the Porsche and Piech families, will finance the acquisition of the ordinary shares with debt capital of up to $7.8 billion, it said in a separate statement. Total proceeds from the sale will be $17.9 billion to $19.4 billion. If the IPO goes ahead, Volkswagen will call an extraordinary shareholder meeting in December where it will propose to pay 49 per cent of total proceeds to shareholders in early 2023 as a special dividend. A stock exchange prospectus is expected to be published on Monday, after which institutional and private investors can subscribe to Porsche shares. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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India's prime minister Narendra Modi who is in Samrkand addressed the SEO leaders on day two of the SCO summit. During his speech, Indian PM emphasized on how the country supports mutual trust among SEO leaders and also raised the issue of transit rights between member states.

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<p>Banking major Goldman Sachs has cut the GDP forecast for the US for 2023, anticipating an aggressive rate hike from the Federal Reserve.</p>

<p>Reportedly, the GDP growth will see a decline of 0.4 per cent to 1.1 per cent from the earlier projection of 1.5 per cent. Meanwhile, the projection for 2022 was left unchanged at zero per cent.</p>

<p>Furthermore, the financial firm expects the US central bank, the Federal Reserve to hike policy rates by 75 basis points in its next meeting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This higher rates path combined with recent tightening in financial conditions implies a somewhat worse outlook for growth and employment next year,” said the company.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/goldman-sachs-to-start-firing-employees-from-next-week-amid-economic-slowdown-515603">Goldman Sachs to start firing employees from next week amid economic slowdown</a></p>

<p>“Our growth forecast is slightly below consensus and implies a below-potential growth trajectory that we believe is necessary to cool wage and price inflation.” it further added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The firm also believes that the unemployment rate will skyrocket to 4.1 per cent by the end of 2023, up 0.3 per cent from the previous forecast of 3.8 per cent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As reported extensively by WION, the US has already seen two consecutive quarters where the economy has contracted; meaning, an unofficial recession has already set in place.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The worries were compounded earlier this week when the Consumer Price Index report was released. The inflation rate stood at a worse-than-expected mark of '8.3' per cent, leading industry experts to predict that the Fed may hike interest rates for a record fifth time this year, next week.</p>

<p>Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-parties-as-stock-market-tumbles-inflation-worsens-and-fed-indicates-rate-hike-515921" target="_blank">&nbsp;Biden parties as stock market tumbles, inflation worsens and Fed indicates rate hike</a></p>

<p>Moreover, as soon as the report came out, the US stock market tumbled to its two-month low.</p>

<p>Reportedly, all three major US stock indices fell well below their numbers set in the month of June. The Dow dropped 139. 40 points to close at 30,822 while S&amp;P 500 closed the week by siding 0.72 per cent. Lastly, Nasdaq Composite slide 0.9 per cent to finish the week at 11,448.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/as-recession-fears-mount-wall-street-tumbles-to-a-two-month-low-516999" target="_blank">As recession fears mount, Wall Street tumbles to a two-month low</a></p>

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Banking major Goldman Sachs has cut the GDP forecast for the US for 2023, anticipating an aggressive rate hike from the Federal Reserve. Reportedly, the GDP growth will see a decline of 0.

Banking major Goldman Sachs has cut the GDP forecast for the US for 2023, anticipating an aggressive rate hike from the Federal Reserve. Reportedly, the GDP growth will see a decline of 0.4 per cent to 1.1 per cent from the earlier projection of 1.5 per cent. Meanwhile, the projection for 2022 was left unchanged at zero per cent. Furthermore, the financial firm expects the US central bank, the Federal Reserve to hike policy rates by 75 basis points in its next meeting. “This higher rates path combined with recent tightening in financial conditions implies a somewhat worse outlook for growth and employment next year,” said the company. Read more: Goldman Sachs to start firing employees from next week amid economic slowdown “Our growth forecast is slightly below consensus and implies a below-potential growth trajectory that we believe is necessary to cool wage and price inflation.” it further added. The firm also believes that the unemployment rate will skyrocket to 4.1 per cent by the end of 2023, up 0.3 per cent from the previous forecast of 3.8 per cent. As reported extensively by WION, the US has already seen two consecutive quarters where the economy has contracted; meaning, an unofficial recession has already set in place. The worries were compounded earlier this week when the Consumer Price Index report was released. The inflation rate stood at a worse-than-expected mark of '8.3' per cent, leading industry experts to predict that the Fed may hike interest rates for a record fifth time this year, next week. Read more: Biden parties as stock market tumbles, inflation worsens and Fed indicates rate hike Moreover, as soon as the report came out, the US stock market tumbled to its two-month low. Reportedly, all three major US stock indices fell well below their numbers set in the month of June. The Dow dropped 139. 40 points to close at 30,822 while S&P 500 closed the week by siding 0.72 per cent. Lastly, Nasdaq Composite slide 0.9 per cent to finish the week at 11,448. Read more: As recession fears mount, Wall Street tumbles to a two-month low (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will be appointing the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS) come the month of November, as per Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, Khawaja made the statement during a press conference on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Former premier Nawaz Sharif has fulfilled this political responsibility four times and Shehbaz will do the same in November,” Khwaja told the reporters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The minister also trained his guns on former PM Imran Khan who has been iterating that the government is stalling elections to bring the army chief of choice.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“He just wants to make the Army Chief’s appointment controversial. Politics is separate but institutions should not be made controversial,” chided Khawaja.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It is pertinent to note that current Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa retires on November 29 after his three-year extension ends. The appointment of the Army chief in Pakistan is a big deal as the Army rules the coup-prone country from behind the curtains.</p>

<p>While a democratic regime sits in Islamabad at all times, it is the Army headquarters in Rawalpindi where the big decisions are taken and instructed to the executive.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Most governments in Pakistan tend to have an Army chief that dictates the actions. Bajwa was no less and on several occasions, he undermined former PM Imran Khan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief attempted to go against Bajwa, he was cut to size, and Shehbaz Sharif and his coalition government was brought to power.</p>

<p>Since then, Imran has been openly targeting Sharif's government and not leaving an opportunity to go after Bajwa as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As reported by WION, in a public rally in faislabad earlier this month, Imran stated that Sharif was trying to appoint his pawn because if a "patriotic Army Chief is appointed, he would ask them about their ill-gotten wealth".</p>

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<p>At the time, Khawaja had retorted by saying,&nbsp;"Imran Khan made wrong statement about the army chief at the rally. Many army chiefs were appointed in Pakistan. The sanctity of some institutions is for Pakistan’s security, Imran Khan should not play with the country for its own interests."</p>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;Islamabad High Court Chief Justice, Justice Athar Minallah while hearing a petition regarding the censoring of Imran Khan's speeches, censured Imran Khan over his COAS appointment remarks asking Imran Khan's consul to do some self-accountability.</p>

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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will be appointing the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS) come the month of November, as per Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will be appointing the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS) come the month of November, as per Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif. Reportedly, Khawaja made the statement during a press conference on Saturday. “Former premier Nawaz Sharif has fulfilled this political responsibility four times and Shehbaz will do the same in November,” Khwaja told the reporters. The minister also trained his guns on former PM Imran Khan who has been iterating that the government is stalling elections to bring the army chief of choice. “He just wants to make the Army Chief’s appointment controversial. Politics is separate but institutions should not be made controversial,” chided Khawaja. WATCH | WION Dispatch: Pakistan army slams Imran Khan's 'defamatory' remarks about military leadership × It is pertinent to note that current Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa retires on November 29 after his three-year extension ends. The appointment of the Army chief in Pakistan is a big deal as the Army rules the coup-prone country from behind the curtains. While a democratic regime sits in Islamabad at all times, it is the Army headquarters in Rawalpindi where the big decisions are taken and instructed to the executive. Most governments in Pakistan tend to have an Army chief that dictates the actions. Bajwa was no less and on several occasions, he undermined former PM Imran Khan. However, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief attempted to go against Bajwa, he was cut to size, and Shehbaz Sharif and his coalition government was brought to power. Since then, Imran has been openly targeting Sharif's government and not leaving an opportunity to go after Bajwa as well. As reported by WION, in a public rally in faislabad earlier this month, Imran stated that Sharif was trying to appoint his pawn because if a "patriotic Army Chief is appointed, he would ask them about their ill-gotten wealth". Read more: Critique on Imran Khan following statement alleging that govt wants to bring an army chief of their choice At the time, Khawaja had retorted by saying, "Imran Khan made wrong statement about the army chief at the rally. Many army chiefs were appointed in Pakistan. The sanctity of some institutions is for Pakistan’s security, Imran Khan should not play with the country for its own interests." Meanwhile, Islamabad High Court Chief Justice, Justice Athar Minallah while hearing a petition regarding the censoring of Imran Khan's speeches, censured Imran Khan over his COAS appointment remarks asking Imran Khan's consul to do some self-accountability. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday in a public meeting once again targeted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his coalition government by stating that the World Bank was not willing to give financial aid to it.</p>

<p>Reportedly, Imran was speaking at a rally in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's (K-P) Charsadda district where he called Sharif's government, an 'imported government' and warned it from trying to stop the 'peaceful revolution'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“If you stop this ‘peaceful revolution’ then as World Bank has predicted the game [situation] would get out of everyone’s hand. Let the change come through vote,” said Imran.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“No matter what you do you cannot win this match you have already lost this match...economy is sinking fast and the world is not willing to give them [government] financial aid for flood victims.” he further added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover,&nbsp;during his speech, Imran played a clip&nbsp;of Shehbaz where he can be heard saying that 'even friendly countries now look at&nbsp;Pakistan as country with begging bowl'.</p>

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<p>As reported by WION, ever since Pakistan's economic condition worsened after the coalition government came to power, Imran has been batting on the front foot to stage a comeback.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khan and his legion of supporters have mounted an aggressive attack on Shehbaz's government, especially in the backdrop of floods that have submerged a third of the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/critique-on-imran-khan-following-statement-alleging-that-govt-wants-to-bring-an-army-chief-of-their-choice-513154" target="_blank">&nbsp;Critique on Imran Khan following statement alleging that govt wants to bring an army chief of their choice</a></p>

<p>After Shehbaz fumbled with the earpiece at the SCO summit, opposite Russian President Vladimir Putin, Khan's supporters had a field day on Twitter mocking the PM.</p>

<p>"This Crime Minister is a constant embarrassment for Pakistan. Even President Putin had to eventually just laugh at this clumsy man. Pathetic. This is what conspirators wanted? To have by design a politician who would not only be a crook but also a pathetic apology for a PM?" tweeted one of Imran's party members.</p>

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<p>Before that, the PTI chief had issued a warning to the government that he would become more dangerous if he was sent to jail.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They have been trying to put me in jail for long now. I will be more dangerous if they send me to jail," said Imran Khan before appearing for a court hearing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/i-will-be-more-dangerous-if-jailed-former-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-issues-a-warning-514775" target="_blank">&nbsp;'I will be more dangerous, if jailed', former Pakistan PM Imran Khan issues a warning</a></p>

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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday in a public meeting once again targeted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his coalition government by stating that the World Bank was not willing to give financial aid to it.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday in a public meeting once again targeted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his coalition government by stating that the World Bank was not willing to give financial aid to it. Reportedly, Imran was speaking at a rally in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's (K-P) Charsadda district where he called Sharif's government, an 'imported government' and warned it from trying to stop the 'peaceful revolution'. “If you stop this ‘peaceful revolution’ then as World Bank has predicted the game [situation] would get out of everyone’s hand. Let the change come through vote,” said Imran. “No matter what you do you cannot win this match you have already lost this match...economy is sinking fast and the world is not willing to give them [government] financial aid for flood victims.” he further added. Moreover, during his speech, Imran played a clip of Shehbaz where he can be heard saying that 'even friendly countries now look at Pakistan as country with begging bowl'. چارسدہ کا آج کا جلسہ جس میں ایک مرتبہ پھرعوامی سمندر نےمیری حقیقی آزادی کی تحریک پر لبیک کہا۔جس حقیقت میں اب کسی قسم کا ابہام باقی نہیں وہ یہ ہے کہ پاکستان ایک انقلاب کو ابھرتےدیکھ رہاہے۔ہم سب کو یقینی بنانا چاہئیے کہ یہ بیلٹ باکس کے ذریعے پرامن طریقے سے آئے! pic.twitter.com/DOTcLgFwEI — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) September 17, 2022 × As reported by WION, ever since Pakistan's economic condition worsened after the coalition government came to power, Imran has been batting on the front foot to stage a comeback. Khan and his legion of supporters have mounted an aggressive attack on Shehbaz's government, especially in the backdrop of floods that have submerged a third of the country. Read more: Critique on Imran Khan following statement alleging that govt wants to bring an army chief of their choice After Shehbaz fumbled with the earpiece at the SCO summit, opposite Russian President Vladimir Putin, Khan's supporters had a field day on Twitter mocking the PM. "This Crime Minister is a constant embarrassment for Pakistan. Even President Putin had to eventually just laugh at this clumsy man. Pathetic. This is what conspirators wanted? To have by design a politician who would not only be a crook but also a pathetic apology for a PM?" tweeted one of Imran's party members. This CrimeMinister is a constant embarrassment for Pakistan. Even President Putin had to eventually just laugh at this clumsy man. Pathetic. This is what conspirators wanted? To have by design a politician who would not only be a crook but also a pathetic apology for a PM? pic.twitter.com/mmEhLY7RZg — Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) September 15, 2022 × Before that, the PTI chief had issued a warning to the government that he would become more dangerous if he was sent to jail. "They have been trying to put me in jail for long now. I will be more dangerous if they send me to jail," said Imran Khan before appearing for a court hearing. Read more: 'I will be more dangerous, if jailed', former Pakistan PM Imran Khan issues a warning (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Days after Ukraine authorities unearthed a mass burial site in the east Ukrainian town of Izium with most bodies having signs of violent deaths, the European Union presidency has called for the establishment of a war crimes tribunal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, the statement was made by Jan Lipavsky, foreign minister of the Czech Republic which currently holds the EU's rotating presidency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lipavsky took to Twitter to lash out at Russia and called for the establishment of a tribunal that will prosecute crimes of aggression.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Russia left behind mass graves of hundreds of shot and tortured people in the Izyum area. In the 21st century, such attacks against the civilian population are unthinkable and abhorrent," tweeted Lipavsky.</p>

<p>"We must not overlook it. We stand for the punishment of all war criminals. I call for the speedy establishment of a special international tribunal that will prosecute the crime of aggression." he further added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As reported by WION, the Ukrainian authorities on Friday began the process of examining the mass burial site. However, officials stated that 99 per cent of the exhumed bodies found at the burial site had signs of violent death, meaning the Russian troops tortured and mutilated them when killing.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Among the bodies that were exhumed today, 99 percent showed signs of violent death. There are several bodies with their hands tied behind their backs, and one person is buried with a rope around his neck." said Oleg Synegubov, head of the Kharkiv regional administration.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bodies-tortured-to-death-at-the-mass-burial-site-discovered-in-eastern-ukraine-claims-kyiv-516986" target="_blank">&nbsp;Most bodies at mass burial site have signs of violent death, claims Kyiv</a></p>

<p>Synegubov further stated that these people were obviously tortured and executed by the Russian troops.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Russian troops attacked Izyum in April and according to witnesses, over 100 were killed in the first assault as Russian bombs were hurled. The emergency service workers wearing blue plastic may have also stumbled upon the graves of little children, who, according to the locals were one of the earliest casualties in the attack.&nbsp;</p>

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Days after Ukraine authorities unearthed a mass burial site in the east Ukrainian town of Izium with most bodies having signs of violent deaths, the European Union presidency has called for the establishment of a war crimes tribunal.

Days after Ukraine authorities unearthed a mass burial site in the east Ukrainian town of Izium with most bodies having signs of violent deaths, the European Union presidency has called for the establishment of a war crimes tribunal. Reportedly, the statement was made by Jan Lipavsky, foreign minister of the Czech Republic which currently holds the EU's rotating presidency. Lipavsky took to Twitter to lash out at Russia and called for the establishment of a tribunal that will prosecute crimes of aggression. “Russia left behind mass graves of hundreds of shot and tortured people in the Izyum area. In the 21st century, such attacks against the civilian population are unthinkable and abhorrent," tweeted Lipavsky. "We must not overlook it. We stand for the punishment of all war criminals. I call for the speedy establishment of a special international tribunal that will prosecute the crime of aggression." he further added. Russia left behind mass graves of hundreds of shot and tortured people in the Izyum area. In the 21st century, such attacks against the civilian population are unthinkable and abhorrent. We must not overlook it. We stand for the punishment of all war criminals. #StandwithUkraine — Jan Lipavský (@JanLipavsky) September 17, 2022 × As reported by WION, the Ukrainian authorities on Friday began the process of examining the mass burial site. However, officials stated that 99 per cent of the exhumed bodies found at the burial site had signs of violent death, meaning the Russian troops tortured and mutilated them when killing. WATCH | Zelensky: After Bucha, new mass graves found in Ukraine's recaptured Izium × "Among the bodies that were exhumed today, 99 percent showed signs of violent death. There are several bodies with their hands tied behind their backs, and one person is buried with a rope around his neck." said Oleg Synegubov, head of the Kharkiv regional administration. Read more: Most bodies at mass burial site have signs of violent death, claims Kyiv Synegubov further stated that these people were obviously tortured and executed by the Russian troops. The Russian troops attacked Izyum in April and according to witnesses, over 100 were killed in the first assault as Russian bombs were hurled. The emergency service workers wearing blue plastic may have also stumbled upon the graves of little children, who, according to the locals were one of the earliest casualties in the attack. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>I must thank Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson for his elegant mix of American right-wing overconfidence and a magnificent display of historical ignorance. As I heard about his glorification of or apology for British colonial rule in India, some of the things he said did ring somewhat true inside me on something I had intended to write about. However, his lack of perspective&nbsp;compounded by factual inaccuracies stumped me.</p>

<p>Stumping reminds me of cricket, the glorious game given to India by the empire. Social philosopher Ashish Nandy once said cricket is an Indian game accidentally invented by the English. It is now time to elaborate on this metaphor, as the world mourns the demise of Queen Elizabeth II, the occasion that enabled Carlson to say what he said; that the British kind of civiilised India by bequeathing institutions, building churches, and erecting architectural wonders hitherto unseen by the colonial natives.</p>

<p>Let's first get the gross factual inaccuracies out of the way. If southern India's temples and northern India's Mughal and Maratha forts alone are to be taken together, they are comparable, if not surpassing, many aspects of British architecture that India was happy to add to its long history of architectural wonders dating back to the times preceding the industrial revolution and hence special for the extra efforts required (Er, has Mr Carlson heard of the Taj Mahal or the Tanjore temple, perchance?).&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/shashi-tharoor-loses-cool-as-tucker-carlson-says-britain-civilised-india-515842">&nbsp;Shashi Tharoor 'loses cool' as TV anchor Tucker Carlson says Britain civilised India</a></strong></p>

<p>As for churches, they are beautiful but they are essentially shrines, just like temples and mosques. Delhi's Jama Masjid with its beautiful domes has its own architectural charm.</p>

<p>Now, for the institutions. The East India Company indeed built an army that eventually morphed into the British Indian army that in turn fought in the first and second world wars to help the Empire before finding its own native identity. But that, like many other institutions and practices given to India by the British, were essentially meant to strengthen the Empire and its control over India. In other words, like cricket, the institutional gifts given to India by the United Kingdom were largely accidental or incidental, and for most parts, unintentional.</p>

<p>Here's where I must salute our own skills. Jawaharlal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi accepted the British idea of self-governance (swaraj) before they arrived conclusively at 'Poorna Swaraj' (independence). To that extent, their idioms of political discourse followed British practices. And in my view and those of many others, they, instead of demolishing the stuff and building a Central Vista in a hurry, simply turned them one by one into something more Indian, more democratic, and more resourceful.</p>

<p>Here, we may be gently reminded of the fact that the 1940s saw India suffer the triple whammy of a world war, the British-induced Bengal famine, and the horrible partition that led to bloody riots. Independent India saved and created precious stuff, and destroying old laws and buildings was not among the priorities.</p>

<p>What the Indian National Congress did in its post-independence avatar of being the ruling party, and not a freedom movement, was to live up to the old saying: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.</p>

<p>And so, the Viceroy's House became Rashtrapati Bhavan. The British-style monarch's agent was replaced in the same palace by the First Citizen called the President of India. The seat of the Imperial Legislative Council was renamed Sansad Bhavan. The British built railways to take mineral wealth out of India but ended up offering a socio-geographical integration to an ancient land. A beautiful accident, as it were.</p>

<p>The Indian Penal Code, sadly enough with its&nbsp;anti-sedition provisions, remains a grim but useful reminder of the double-edged sword that was imperialism.</p>

<p>Some of the finest churches and colleges in India were built by Christian Jesuits, but it turns out they came from Portugal and France, not Britain. St Francis Xavier opened India's first Jesuit school in Goa in 1543, much before the East India Company set foot in India. It was named St. Paul's College. High-power colleges like the multiple St Xavier's and Loyola chains came much later.</p>

<p>Thomas Babington Macaulay is credited for introducing English education into India under William Bentinck, the Governor-General of India, who also played a vital role in abolishing the practice of Sati (widow burning) in India. While the British do deserve credit for doing away with some horrible practices, it must be remembered that English was introduced as an instrument to promote Western culture, recommended by law council member Macaulay as "useful learning" with an air of "superiority of the Europeans".</p>

<p>Macaulay, circa 1835, would not have imagined that English would one day run a thing he would not have heard of, called the computer, or that the United States, with its freshly-minted independence from British rule, would become a technology superpower. This was another case of lemonade manufactured by India with a British lemon.</p>

<p>Ancient Hindu mathematician Aryabhatta is often credited for inventing the symbol for zero, which is at the heart of binary algebra that runs computers. But that's another story, though not unrelated where colonialism is glorified without substantiation.</p>

<p>You could say the British did do some good things in India, such as incidentally bringing in the Industrial Revolution and modern democratic practices, but they are equally (dis)credited for de-industrialising India's homegrown artisans while practising democracy at home and plunderous imperialism in their colonies.</p>

<p>As a direct beneficiary of both democratic India and the English language, I certainly have a soft corner for some of the things that colonialism did, but enough has been written by solid researchers on both the loot and the use of "rule of law" for authoritarian rule by the British to further their own quest for power.</p>

<p>Some say Indians should not bother about a Fox News anchor. On an impulse, I agree, but on deep thought, somebody who can mislead the average Republican voter in the US needs to be told "Hold my beer". Certainly, someone called Carlson whose name is also that of a famous beer brand.</p>

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I must thank Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson for his elegant mix of American right-wing overconfidence and a magnificent display of historical ignorance. As I heard about his glorification of or apology for British colonial rule in India, some of the things he said did ring somewhat true inside me on something I had intended to write about.

I must thank Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson for his elegant mix of American right-wing overconfidence and a magnificent display of historical ignorance. As I heard about his glorification of or apology for British colonial rule in India, some of the things he said did ring somewhat true inside me on something I had intended to write about. However, his lack of perspective compounded by factual inaccuracies stumped me. Stumping reminds me of cricket, the glorious game given to India by the empire. Social philosopher Ashish Nandy once said cricket is an Indian game accidentally invented by the English. It is now time to elaborate on this metaphor, as the world mourns the demise of Queen Elizabeth II, the occasion that enabled Carlson to say what he said; that the British kind of civiilised India by bequeathing institutions, building churches, and erecting architectural wonders hitherto unseen by the colonial natives. Let's first get the gross factual inaccuracies out of the way. If southern India's temples and northern India's Mughal and Maratha forts alone are to be taken together, they are comparable, if not surpassing, many aspects of British architecture that India was happy to add to its long history of architectural wonders dating back to the times preceding the industrial revolution and hence special for the extra efforts required (Er, has Mr Carlson heard of the Taj Mahal or the Tanjore temple, perchance?). Read more: Shashi Tharoor 'loses cool' as TV anchor Tucker Carlson says Britain civilised India As for churches, they are beautiful but they are essentially shrines, just like temples and mosques. Delhi's Jama Masjid with its beautiful domes has its own architectural charm. Now, for the institutions. The East India Company indeed built an army that eventually morphed into the British Indian army that in turn fought in the first and second world wars to help the Empire before finding its own native identity. But that, like many other institutions and practices given to India by the British, were essentially meant to strengthen the Empire and its control over India. In other words, like cricket, the institutional gifts given to India by the United Kingdom were largely accidental or incidental, and for most parts, unintentional. Here's where I must salute our own skills. Jawaharlal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi accepted the British idea of self-governance (swaraj) before they arrived conclusively at 'Poorna Swaraj' (independence). To that extent, their idioms of political discourse followed British practices. And in my view and those of many others, they, instead of demolishing the stuff and building a Central Vista in a hurry, simply turned them one by one into something more Indian, more democratic, and more resourceful. Here, we may be gently reminded of the fact that the 1940s saw India suffer the triple whammy of a world war, the British-induced Bengal famine, and the horrible partition that led to bloody riots. Independent India saved and created precious stuff, and destroying old laws and buildings was not among the priorities. What the Indian National Congress did in its post-independence avatar of being the ruling party, and not a freedom movement, was to live up to the old saying: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. And so, the Viceroy's House became Rashtrapati Bhavan. The British-style monarch's agent was replaced in the same palace by the First Citizen called the President of India. The seat of the Imperial Legislative Council was renamed Sansad Bhavan. The British built railways to take mineral wealth out of India but ended up offering a socio-geographical integration to an ancient land. A beautiful accident, as it were. The Indian Penal Code, sadly enough with its anti-sedition provisions, remains a grim but useful reminder of the double-edged sword that was imperialism. Some of the finest churches and colleges in India were built by Christian Jesuits, but it turns out they came from Portugal and France, not Britain. St Francis Xavier opened India's first Jesuit school in Goa in 1543, much before the East India Company set foot in India. It was named St. Paul's College. High-power colleges like the multiple St Xavier's and Loyola chains came much later. Thomas Babington Macaulay is credited for introducing English education into India under William Bentinck, the Governor-General of India, who also played a vital role in abolishing the practice of Sati (widow burning) in India. While the British do deserve credit for doing away with some horrible practices, it must be remembered that English was introduced as an instrument to promote Western culture, recommended by law council member Macaulay as "useful learning" with an air of "superiority of the Europeans". Macaulay, circa 1835, would not have imagined that English would one day run a thing he would not have heard of, called the computer, or that the United States, with its freshly-minted independence from British rule, would become a technology superpower. This was another case of lemonade manufactured by India with a British lemon. Ancient Hindu mathematician Aryabhatta is often credited for inventing the symbol for zero, which is at the heart of binary algebra that runs computers. But that's another story, though not unrelated where colonialism is glorified without substantiation. You could say the British did do some good things in India, such as incidentally bringing in the Industrial Revolution and modern democratic practices, but they are equally (dis)credited for de-industrialising India's homegrown artisans while practising democracy at home and plunderous imperialism in their colonies. As a direct beneficiary of both democratic India and the English language, I certainly have a soft corner for some of the things that colonialism did, but enough has been written by solid researchers on both the loot and the use of "rule of law" for authoritarian rule by the British to further their own quest for power. Some say Indians should not bother about a Fox News anchor. On an impulse, I agree, but on deep thought, somebody who can mislead the average Republican voter in the US needs to be told "Hold my beer". Certainly, someone called Carlson whose name is also that of a famous beer brand. (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:

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<p>In a recent television interview, US President Joe Biden warned Russian President Vladimir Putin to not use any tactical nuclear or chemical weapons in Ukraine. In other news, thousands of people in Japan are in regional shelters as the country prepares to tackle the deadly and powerful typhoon Nanmadol. Finally, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Armenia on Saturday, days after deadly clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan broke out.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dont-dont-dont-biden-warns-putin-to-not-use-nuclear-or-chemical-weapons-against-ukraine-517269"><strong>'Don't. Don't. Don't,' Biden warns Putin to not use nuclear or chemical weapons against Ukraine</strong></a></p>

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<p>Reportedly, Biden was quizzed if Putin, aggrieved by the losses sustained on the battlefield against the Ukrainians in the last couple of weeks would think of unleashing chemical or tactical nuclear weapons.</p>

<p>"Don't. Don't. Don't. You will change the face of war unlike anything since World War II," said Biden in the interview.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trains-flights-halted-as-japan-prepares-for-typhoon-nanmadol-thousands-in-shelter-517271"><strong>Trains, flights halted as Japan prepares for typhoon Nanmadol, thousands in shelter &nbsp;</strong></a></p>

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<p>The southern Kyushu town of Kagoshima has received a special warning from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), a situation sent once every few years. The weather agency stated high winds, storm surges, and torrential rain might pose a great danger to the area. It further warned locals to take maximum care.+</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nancy-pelosi-visits-armenia-days-after-deadly-clashes-with-azerbaijan-erupted-517275"><strong>Nancy Pelosi visits Armenia days after deadly clashes with Azerbaijan erupted</strong></a></p>

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<p>Taking to Twitter, Pelosi informed about her visit and stated it was a symbol of Washington's commitment to a peaceful, prosperous, and democratic Armenia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Today, I am leading a Congressional delegation to Armenia to highlight the strong commitment of the United States to security, economic prosperity, and democratic governance in Armenia and the Caucasus region." she tweeted.</p>

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In a recent television interview, US President Joe Biden warned Russian President Vladimir Putin to not use any tactical nuclear or chemical weapons in Ukraine. In other news, thousands of people in Japan are in regional shelters as the country prepares to tackle the deadly and powerful typhoon Nanmadol.

In a recent television interview, US President Joe Biden warned Russian President Vladimir Putin to not use any tactical nuclear or chemical weapons in Ukraine. In other news, thousands of people in Japan are in regional shelters as the country prepares to tackle the deadly and powerful typhoon Nanmadol. Finally, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Armenia on Saturday, days after deadly clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan broke out. Click on the headlines to read more: 'Don't. Don't. Don't,' Biden warns Putin to not use nuclear or chemical weapons against Ukraine Reportedly, Biden was quizzed if Putin, aggrieved by the losses sustained on the battlefield against the Ukrainians in the last couple of weeks would think of unleashing chemical or tactical nuclear weapons. "Don't. Don't. Don't. You will change the face of war unlike anything since World War II," said Biden in the interview. Trains, flights halted as Japan prepares for typhoon Nanmadol, thousands in shelter The southern Kyushu town of Kagoshima has received a special warning from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), a situation sent once every few years. The weather agency stated high winds, storm surges, and torrential rain might pose a great danger to the area. It further warned locals to take maximum care.+ Nancy Pelosi visits Armenia days after deadly clashes with Azerbaijan erupted Taking to Twitter, Pelosi informed about her visit and stated it was a symbol of Washington's commitment to a peaceful, prosperous, and democratic Armenia. "Today, I am leading a Congressional delegation to Armenia to highlight the strong commitment of the United States to security, economic prosperity, and democratic governance in Armenia and the Caucasus region." she tweeted. Watch | 10 police officers injured in clashes during gay pride parade in Serbia Watch | Gravitas Plus: The many shades of King Charles III

Morning news brief: Joe Biden warns Vladimir Putin, Nancy Pelosi visits Armenia, and more 

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<p>American Coast Guard vessel USCGC Midgett sailed into and is anchored at the southern Indian city of Chennai on Friday as part of a four-day visit. The visiting crew is set to have in-port and at-sea bilateral professional exchanges, sharing of expertise and best practices with the Indian Coast Guard.&nbsp;</p>

<p>USCGC Midgett is on a mission to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific through cooperation and maritime domain awareness with the Indian Coast Guard. The visit by USCGC Midgett is aimed at reiterating the 75 years of partnership between the United States and India and strengthening the relationship between the two countries.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It is capable of executing the most challenging operations, including supporting the maritime homeland security and defence missions, and is equipped with a UAS Scan Eagle drone, MH-65 helicopter, and other state-of-the-art equipment.</p>

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<p>“As we spend the next four days with our Indian Coast Guard partners, we will work to advance our capabilities and interoperability through meaningful human interactions with our likeminded partners who share similar values and a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific." said US Coast Guard Captain Willie Carmichael, the Commanding Officer, USCGCS, Midgett.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Welcoming the Midgett to Chennai, US Consul General in Chennai Judith Ravin said, “The US is a proud Indo-Pacific nation, and our vital interests are inextricably tied to the region. India is an important partner of the United States in the Indo-Pacific region. I am confident the US-India partnership during the visit of the USCGC Midgett will further strengthen our bond towards a shared vision of a free and secure Indo-Pacific.”&nbsp;</p>

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American Coast Guard vessel USCGC Midgett sailed into and is anchored at the southern Indian city of Chennai on Friday as part of a four-day visit. The visiting crew is set to have in-port and at-sea bilateral professional exchanges, sharing of expertise and best practices with the Indian Coast Guard.

American Coast Guard vessel USCGC Midgett sailed into and is anchored at the southern Indian city of Chennai on Friday as part of a four-day visit. The visiting crew is set to have in-port and at-sea bilateral professional exchanges, sharing of expertise and best practices with the Indian Coast Guard. USCGC Midgett is on a mission to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific through cooperation and maritime domain awareness with the Indian Coast Guard. The visit by USCGC Midgett is aimed at reiterating the 75 years of partnership between the United States and India and strengthening the relationship between the two countries. 418 feet long and 54 feet wide, the Midgett is the largest and most technologically advanced of the US Coast Guard’s most recent class of vessels. Over the course of this voyage, the Midgett has sailed through the region’s waters, interacted with counterparts in the Philippines, Singapore and also taken part in bilateral exercises. #Chennai , we have a visitor! @uscoastguard ship (#Hawaii -based)Midgett is here for 4 days , for at-sea & in-port pro exchanges with the @IndiaCoastGuard Midgett is the largest & most tech advanced of US CG newest class of vessels; it has an onboard MH65 helo & scaneagle UAV pic.twitter.com/Q0VIfCGeCf — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) September 16, 2022 × It is capable of executing the most challenging operations, including supporting the maritime homeland security and defence missions, and is equipped with a UAS Scan Eagle drone, MH-65 helicopter, and other state-of-the-art equipment. WATCH | India's Coast Guard divers clean coral reef zones, remove ghost nets “As we spend the next four days with our Indian Coast Guard partners, we will work to advance our capabilities and interoperability through meaningful human interactions with our likeminded partners who share similar values and a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific." said US Coast Guard Captain Willie Carmichael, the Commanding Officer, USCGCS, Midgett. Welcoming the Midgett to Chennai, US Consul General in Chennai Judith Ravin said, “The US is a proud Indo-Pacific nation, and our vital interests are inextricably tied to the region. India is an important partner of the United States in the Indo-Pacific region. I am confident the US-India partnership during the visit of the USCGC Midgett will further strengthen our bond towards a shared vision of a free and secure Indo-Pacific.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Days after deadly clashes broke out between Armenia and Azerbaijan that killed over 215 people, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Armenia on Saturday for a three-day official visit. In the process, she became the highest ranking US official to visit the Western Asian country since it gained independence in 1991.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to Twitter, Pelosi informed about her visit and stated it was a symbol of Washington's commitment to a peaceful, prosperous, and democratic Armenia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Today, I am leading a Congressional delegation to Armenia to highlight the strong commitment of the United States to security, economic prosperity, and democratic governance in Armenia and the Caucasus region." she tweeted.</p>

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<p>Pelosi asserted that it was President Biden that formally acknowledged the Armenian genocide and that she, alongside her congressional delegation, was proud to travel to Yerevan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adding that we shouldn't forget the Armenian genocide, Pelosi said, “It is the moral duty of all to never forget: an obligation that has taken on heightened urgency as atrocities are perpetrated around the globe, including by Russia against Ukraine.”</p>

<p>Reportedly, Pelosi was received by the head of the Armenian National Assembly Alen Simonyan at the International Airport outside of Yerevan.</p>

<p>Simonyan remained optimistic that Pelosi's visit will play a big role in ensuring Yerevan's security.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Pelosi's visit comes at an incredibly delicate time. For the first time since Armenia and Azerbaijan fought a 44-day war in 2020, they have come close to engaging in another war.</p>

<p>As reported extensively by WION, the clashes broke out earlier this week on Tuesday over hostilities related to the decades-old Nagorno-Karabakh territory dispute. After over 215 were killed in the clash, Russia stepped in and reportedly brokered ceasefire between the two nations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We call on the parties to refrain from further escalation of the situation, exercise restraint and strictly observe the ceasefire in accordance with the trilateral statements of the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia of November 9, 2020, January 11 and November 26, 2021."&nbsp;a Russian foreign ministry statement said.</p>

<p>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-claims-ceasefire-reached-between-armenia-and-azerbaijan-515956">Russia claims ceasefire reached between Armenia and Azerbaijan</a></p>

<p>Notably, the unrest dates back to the collapse of the Soviet Union when the region declared independence from Azerbaijan with Armenia's backing. Azerbaijan has long claimed it will retake the territory, which is internationally recognised as Azerbaijani.</p>

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Days after deadly clashes broke out between Armenia and Azerbaijan that killed over 215 people, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Armenia on Saturday for a three-day official visit.

Days after deadly clashes broke out between Armenia and Azerbaijan that killed over 215 people, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Armenia on Saturday for a three-day official visit. In the process, she became the highest ranking US official to visit the Western Asian country since it gained independence in 1991. Taking to Twitter, Pelosi informed about her visit and stated it was a symbol of Washington's commitment to a peaceful, prosperous, and democratic Armenia. "Today, I am leading a Congressional delegation to Armenia to highlight the strong commitment of the United States to security, economic prosperity, and democratic governance in Armenia and the Caucasus region." she tweeted. Today, I am leading a Congressional delegation to Armenia to highlight the strong commitment of the United States to security, economic prosperity, and democratic governance in Armenia and the Caucasus region. — Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) September 17, 2022 × Pelosi asserted that it was President Biden that formally acknowledged the Armenian genocide and that she, alongside her congressional delegation, was proud to travel to Yerevan. Adding that we shouldn't forget the Armenian genocide, Pelosi said, “It is the moral duty of all to never forget: an obligation that has taken on heightened urgency as atrocities are perpetrated around the globe, including by Russia against Ukraine.” Reportedly, Pelosi was received by the head of the Armenian National Assembly Alen Simonyan at the International Airport outside of Yerevan. Simonyan remained optimistic that Pelosi's visit will play a big role in ensuring Yerevan's security. WATCH | World at War | Episode 20: Armenia and Azerbaijan on the brink of war over Nagorno-Karabakh × Pelosi's visit comes at an incredibly delicate time. For the first time since Armenia and Azerbaijan fought a 44-day war in 2020, they have come close to engaging in another war. As reported extensively by WION, the clashes broke out earlier this week on Tuesday over hostilities related to the decades-old Nagorno-Karabakh territory dispute. After over 215 were killed in the clash, Russia stepped in and reportedly brokered ceasefire between the two nations. "We call on the parties to refrain from further escalation of the situation, exercise restraint and strictly observe the ceasefire in accordance with the trilateral statements of the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia of November 9, 2020, January 11 and November 26, 2021." a Russian foreign ministry statement said. Read more: Russia claims ceasefire reached between Armenia and Azerbaijan Notably, the unrest dates back to the collapse of the Soviet Union when the region declared independence from Azerbaijan with Armenia's backing. Azerbaijan has long claimed it will retake the territory, which is internationally recognised as Azerbaijani. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Nancy Pelosi visits Armenia days after deadly clashes with Azerbaijan erupted

The major talents ahead of UK's newly appointed Prime Minister Liz Truss is to uplift the country's economy. Her plans took a backseat to the Queen's death. This is when the country went into national mourning. Now as ministers will return to Westminster after the funeral, the government is under pressure to revive the economy.

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<p>In a recent TV interview, US President Joe Biden warned Russian President Vladimir Putin to not use tactical nuclear or chemical weapons in Ukraine as his side faces setbacks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, Biden was quizzed if Putin, aggrieved by the losses sustained on the battlefield against the Ukrainians in the last couple of weeks would think of unleashing chemical or tactical nuclear weapons.</p>

<p>"Don't. Don't. Don't. You will change the face of war unlike anything since World War II," said Biden in the interview.</p>

<p>When pressed further on what will be the consequences if Putin, inadvertently does take the step and cross the line, Biden remarked of Russia becoming a 'pariah' state.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>"You think I would tell you if I knew exactly what it would be? Of course, I'm not gonna tell you. It'll be consequential.&nbsp;They'll become more of a pariah in the world than they ever have been. And depending on the extent of what they do will determine what response would occur." said the US President.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the last few days, the White House has also taken a rather aggressive stance in calling out Putin on the public platform. After Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi advised Putin that&nbsp;'today's era is not of war', Washington&nbsp;quickly&nbsp;jumped in on the conversation and gave its version to Moscow.</p>

<p>"He (Putin) is only further isolating himself from the international community. We don't believe that now's the time to be doing any business as usual with Russia with respect to what they're doing in Ukraine." said&nbsp;John Kirby, coordinator for strategic communications at the National Security Council in the White House.</p>

<p>Additionally, US secretary of state Antony Blinken stated that what India and China communicated to Russia reflected the concerns of the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“What you're hearing from China, from India, is reflective of concerns around the world about the effects of Russia's aggression on Ukraine.” said Blinken.</p>

<p>Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-is-isolating-himself-white-house-weighs-in-after-pm-modis-message-to-putin-517008">&nbsp;'Putin is isolating himself', says White House stressing on PM Modi's message to Russian President</a></p>

<p>It is pertinent to note that ever since Russia invaded Ukraine in February earlier this year, it had been on the ascendency. However, the last couple of weeks has come as a rude shocker to Moscow.</p>

<p>The Russian troops in the Kharkiv region were forced to pull back as the Ukrainians launched a collective and sustained military effort. According to&nbsp;President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine has liberated more than 8,000 square km (3,100 square miles) of Ukrainian territory during&nbsp;this month alone. The victories have apparently all been in the northeastern region of Kharkiv.</p>

<p>Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-aims-to-free-all-russian-occupied-areas-after-recapturing-8000-sq-km-515931">Ukraine aims to free all Russian-occupied areas after recapturing 8,000 sq km</a></p>

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In a recent TV interview, US President Joe Biden warned Russian President Vladimir Putin to not use tactical nuclear or chemical weapons in Ukraine as his side faces setbacks.

In a recent TV interview, US President Joe Biden warned Russian President Vladimir Putin to not use tactical nuclear or chemical weapons in Ukraine as his side faces setbacks. Reportedly, Biden was quizzed if Putin, aggrieved by the losses sustained on the battlefield against the Ukrainians in the last couple of weeks would think of unleashing chemical or tactical nuclear weapons. "Don't. Don't. Don't. You will change the face of war unlike anything since World War II," said Biden in the interview. When pressed further on what will be the consequences if Putin, inadvertently does take the step and cross the line, Biden remarked of Russia becoming a 'pariah' state. "You think I would tell you if I knew exactly what it would be? Of course, I'm not gonna tell you. It'll be consequential. They'll become more of a pariah in the world than they ever have been. And depending on the extent of what they do will determine what response would occur." said the US President. WATCH | 203 days of Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv says it has recaptured 8,000 sq km of area in Kharkiv × In the last few days, the White House has also taken a rather aggressive stance in calling out Putin on the public platform. After Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi advised Putin that 'today's era is not of war', Washington quickly jumped in on the conversation and gave its version to Moscow. "He (Putin) is only further isolating himself from the international community. We don't believe that now's the time to be doing any business as usual with Russia with respect to what they're doing in Ukraine." said John Kirby, coordinator for strategic communications at the National Security Council in the White House. Additionally, US secretary of state Antony Blinken stated that what India and China communicated to Russia reflected the concerns of the world. “What you're hearing from China, from India, is reflective of concerns around the world about the effects of Russia's aggression on Ukraine.” said Blinken. Read more: 'Putin is isolating himself', says White House stressing on PM Modi's message to Russian President It is pertinent to note that ever since Russia invaded Ukraine in February earlier this year, it had been on the ascendency. However, the last couple of weeks has come as a rude shocker to Moscow. The Russian troops in the Kharkiv region were forced to pull back as the Ukrainians launched a collective and sustained military effort. According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine has liberated more than 8,000 square km (3,100 square miles) of Ukrainian territory during this month alone. The victories have apparently all been in the northeastern region of Kharkiv. Read more: Ukraine aims to free all Russian-occupied areas after recapturing 8,000 sq km (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'Don't. Don't. Don't,' Biden warns Putin to not use nuclear or chemical weapons against Ukraine

The world's largest economy, the United States of America is struggling with a 40-year high inflation. US federal reserve is poised to unleash another interest rate hike after the latest data showed a worrying U.S inflation picture. An increase in the interest rate is expected on Wednesday.

US attempts to tackle 40-year-high inflation; hike in interest rate expected on Wednesday

<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidKRU8ZrKcuckr" /><meta charset="utf-8" />It is not a secret that Chinese authorities have been carrying out mass DNA testing across Tibet to create a gene pool to police the ordinary Tibetans. However, according to reports, the Chinese regime has kicked up its operation a few notches up in the last few weeks.</p>

<p>According to a study published by the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab, the communist regime of China has collected over 1.2 million samples in the last five years. The study reached its conclusion by analysing 100 publically available sources.</p>

<p>Furthermore, the sources included 44 reports containing figures of the number of DNA samples police had collected in particular areas of Tibet.</p>

<p>Noting that the study targeted men, women, children and Buddhist monks for the DNA collection, the study stated, “Our research suggests that mass DNA collection is a form of social control directed against the Tibetan people. In some cases, police have targeted Buddhist monks.”</p>

<p>Despite China's malfeasance being out in the public, the Xi Jinping government doubles down on its rhetoric by remarking that it is collecting DNA samples and other biometric identification data as a crime prevention measure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The study by the Canadian researchers comes roughly a week after Human Rights Watch published a similar report and shed light on the arbitrary personal data collection authorised by Politburo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The Chinese government is already subjecting Tibetans to pervasive repression. Now the authorities are literally taking blood without consent to strengthen their surveillance capabilities.” said Sophie Richardson, China director at Human Rights Watch.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Not only is China encroaching upon the rights of Tibetians and citizens in Mainland China, but China has also&nbsp;been routinely accused by countries such as the US of trying to steal gene data from across the globe.</p>

<p>Moreover, in 2020, it was revealed that the Politburo had passed orders, allowing the collection of blood samples from men and boys from across the country to build a genetic map of its roughly 700 million males.</p>

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It is not a secret that Chinese authorities have been carrying out mass DNA testing across Tibet to create a gene pool to police the ordinary Tibetans. However, according to reports, the Chinese regime has kicked up its operation a few notches up in the last few weeks.

It is not a secret that Chinese authorities have been carrying out mass DNA testing across Tibet to create a gene pool to police the ordinary Tibetans. However, according to reports, the Chinese regime has kicked up its operation a few notches up in the last few weeks. According to a study published by the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab, the communist regime of China has collected over 1.2 million samples in the last five years. The study reached its conclusion by analysing 100 publically available sources. Furthermore, the sources included 44 reports containing figures of the number of DNA samples police had collected in particular areas of Tibet. Noting that the study targeted men, women, children and Buddhist monks for the DNA collection, the study stated, “Our research suggests that mass DNA collection is a form of social control directed against the Tibetan people. In some cases, police have targeted Buddhist monks.” Despite China's malfeasance being out in the public, the Xi Jinping government doubles down on its rhetoric by remarking that it is collecting DNA samples and other biometric identification data as a crime prevention measure. The study by the Canadian researchers comes roughly a week after Human Rights Watch published a similar report and shed light on the arbitrary personal data collection authorised by Politburo. “The Chinese government is already subjecting Tibetans to pervasive repression. Now the authorities are literally taking blood without consent to strengthen their surveillance capabilities.” said Sophie Richardson, China director at Human Rights Watch. WATCH | WION Fineprint| Report: Chinese authorities gathering DNA samples across Tibet × Not only is China encroaching upon the rights of Tibetians and citizens in Mainland China, but China has also been routinely accused by countries such as the US of trying to steal gene data from across the globe. Moreover, in 2020, it was revealed that the Politburo had passed orders, allowing the collection of blood samples from men and boys from across the country to build a genetic map of its roughly 700 million males. Read more: Millions of gene data harvested across world from women's prenatal tests linked to Chinese military (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Over one million Tibetans subjected to DNA tests in last five years: Research

Kazakhstan is changing the name of its capital city from Nur-Sultan to Astana. It was only in 2019 that the capital was named Nur-Sultan from Astana. What explains the reversal? Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

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The political climate in Pakistan has been in shambles this year. There have been conspiracies, ousting of a sitting Prime Minister and an old face chosen to bring new home. But there has been no end to petty spats between the ruling and the opposition.

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The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been reconnected to the national grid. The UN nuclear watchdog confirmed this after shelling had previously damaged power lines as per the IAEA. One of the four main power lines have been repaired and the six reactors are currently in a state of cold shutdown.

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<p>Students at Chandigarh University in the Punjab state of India are lodging a protest on the campus since Saturday night&nbsp;after objectionable videos of several girl students allegedly went viral on social media platforms.</p>

<p>According to sources, a girl student allegedly leaked private videos of her hostel mates to a friend who leaked them online.&nbsp;After the news of the incident spread across the campus, the students came out in protest and demanded a probe into the incident.</p>

<p>According to the police, the accused is a first-year MBA student at the university who has been arrested after being booked under Sections 354C of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and relevant sections of the IT Act.</p>

<p>After the controversy snowballed, several rumours started doing the rounds with a few media channels reporting that victims had attempted suicide en masse on the campus. The police, however, cleared that no one had committed suicide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the viral video of a student being carried towards an ambulance, police said one student suffered from an anxiety attack.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the college authorities refuted all the allegations and stated that no objectionable video has been released online.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The rumor which is circulating through media that 60 objectionable MMS have been found of students...is totally false and baseless. During the preliminary investigation conducted by the university, there have been no videos found of any student which are objectionable except a personal video shot by a girl which was shared by herself to her boyfriend." said RS Bawa, pro-chancellor, Chandigarh University in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Similarly, Mohali SSP Vivek Soni informed the media that they had also recovered only one video.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“So far in our investigation, we have found out that there is only one video of the accused herself. She has not recorded any other video of anyone else. Even the [accused] student did not say to herself that she made someone else’s video. Electronic devices and mobile phones have been taken into custody and will be sent for forensic examination today itself.” SSP Soni told the reporters.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A video of the hostel warden reprimanding the accused student for sending the 'objectionale videos' to her friend has also gone viral on social media platforms. The police, however, so far, have not validated the authenticity of the video.&nbsp;</p>

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Students at Chandigarh University in the Punjab state of India are lodging a protest on the campus since Saturday night after objectionable videos of several girl students allegedly went viral on social media platforms.

Students at Chandigarh University in the Punjab state of India are lodging a protest on the campus since Saturday night after objectionable videos of several girl students allegedly went viral on social media platforms. According to sources, a girl student allegedly leaked private videos of her hostel mates to a friend who leaked them online. After the news of the incident spread across the campus, the students came out in protest and demanded a probe into the incident. According to the police, the accused is a first-year MBA student at the university who has been arrested after being booked under Sections 354C of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and relevant sections of the IT Act. After the controversy snowballed, several rumours started doing the rounds with a few media channels reporting that victims had attempted suicide en masse on the campus. The police, however, cleared that no one had committed suicide. On the viral video of a student being carried towards an ambulance, police said one student suffered from an anxiety attack. Meanwhile, the college authorities refuted all the allegations and stated that no objectionable video has been released online. "The rumor which is circulating through media that 60 objectionable MMS have been found of students...is totally false and baseless. During the preliminary investigation conducted by the university, there have been no videos found of any student which are objectionable except a personal video shot by a girl which was shared by herself to her boyfriend." said RS Bawa, pro-chancellor, Chandigarh University in a statement. There are rumours that 7 girls have committed suicide whereas the fact is that no girl has attempted any such step. No girl has been admitted to hospital in the incident: Chandigarh University pic.twitter.com/5zsMeibsxW — ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2022 × Similarly, Mohali SSP Vivek Soni informed the media that they had also recovered only one video. “So far in our investigation, we have found out that there is only one video of the accused herself. She has not recorded any other video of anyone else. Even the [accused] student did not say to herself that she made someone else’s video. Electronic devices and mobile phones have been taken into custody and will be sent for forensic examination today itself.” SSP Soni told the reporters. #WATCH | So far in our investigation, we have found out that there is only one video of the accused herself. She has not recorded any other video of anyone else. Electronic devices and mobile phones have been taken into custody and will be sent for forensic examination: Mohali SP pic.twitter.com/wv5dKYzYCr — ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2022 × A video of the hostel warden reprimanding the accused student for sending the 'objectionale videos' to her friend has also gone viral on social media platforms. The police, however, so far, have not validated the authenticity of the video. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India: Protest erupts at private university over leak of objectionable videos of girl students

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<p>A new study on the effects of drinking several cups of tea per day has found that the practice has numerous health benefits ranging from lowering the risk of diabetes, stroke, and heart disease to overall mortality.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The study will be presented next week at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. According to the researchers, the study involved more than one million adult participants across eight countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The result of the study indicated that drinking just one to three cups of your favourite tea beverage lowered the risk of type 2 diabetes by four per cent. Meanwhile, it also reduced the risk of developing diabetes by one per cent for every extra cuppa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our results are exciting because they suggest that people can do something as simple as drinking four cups of tea a day to potentially lessen their risk of developing type 2 diabetes," said a researcher related to the study.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The researchers associated with the study pointed out that the benefits of drinking tea could be related to the presence of&nbsp;polyphenols in tea leaves which produce antioxidants.</p>

<p>These compounds help the human body by reducing inflammation and stress in the body. Consequently, it helps in reducing the risk of certain cardiovascular conditions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As reported by WION, a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine last month also showed the positive effects of drinking tea.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-drinking-tea-has-possible-health-benefits-study-says-511370">Drinking tea might help you live longer, study says</a></strong></p>

<p>Notably, scientists from the US National Cancer Institute studied the tea habits of nearly a half million adults in the United Kingdom and followed them for up to 14 years, taking into consideration risk factors such as health, socioeconomics, smoking, alcohol intake, gender, etc.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the end, researchers concluded that drinking two or more cups daily lowers risk of death from any cause vs. non-tea drinkers by around 9 per cent&nbsp;to 13 per cent.&nbsp;</p>

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A new study on the effects of drinking several cups of tea per day has found that the practice has numerous health benefits ranging from lowering the risk of diabetes, stroke, and heart disease to overall mortality.

A new study on the effects of drinking several cups of tea per day has found that the practice has numerous health benefits ranging from lowering the risk of diabetes, stroke, and heart disease to overall mortality. The study will be presented next week at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. According to the researchers, the study involved more than one million adult participants across eight countries. The result of the study indicated that drinking just one to three cups of your favourite tea beverage lowered the risk of type 2 diabetes by four per cent. Meanwhile, it also reduced the risk of developing diabetes by one per cent for every extra cuppa. "Our results are exciting because they suggest that people can do something as simple as drinking four cups of tea a day to potentially lessen their risk of developing type 2 diabetes," said a researcher related to the study. WATCH | Gravitas: Study: 2 cups of tea a day may help you live longer × The researchers associated with the study pointed out that the benefits of drinking tea could be related to the presence of polyphenols in tea leaves which produce antioxidants. These compounds help the human body by reducing inflammation and stress in the body. Consequently, it helps in reducing the risk of certain cardiovascular conditions. As reported by WION, a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine last month also showed the positive effects of drinking tea. Read more: Drinking tea might help you live longer, study says Notably, scientists from the US National Cancer Institute studied the tea habits of nearly a half million adults in the United Kingdom and followed them for up to 14 years, taking into consideration risk factors such as health, socioeconomics, smoking, alcohol intake, gender, etc. In the end, researchers concluded that drinking two or more cups daily lowers risk of death from any cause vs. non-tea drinkers by around 9 per cent to 13 per cent. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Drink multiple cups of tea, lower diabetes & heart disease risk, study reveals

<p>The US Geological Survey stated that a severe earthquake struck Taiwan's southeast coast on Sunday (Sept 18), damaging at least one building in a village.</p>

<p>The USGS reported that the earthquake struck at 2:44 pm at a depth of 10 km, about 50 km north of Taitung, AFP reported. The department initially marked the initial strength of the earthquake to be 7.2 magnitudes but later lowered it to 6.9, AFP reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The village of Yuli experienced at least one structural fall, Taiwan's semi-official Central News Agency reported. A video was uploaded by the news agency that showed panicked residents running towards the collapsed building as it blew up a dense cloud of dust.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, in this steep, thinly populated area, there had been numerous tremors since a 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck the same area on Saturday. However, Sunday's earthquake was more intense and stronger than the previous one.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Remote islands close to Taiwan have received a tsunami warning from Japan's Meteorological Agency. Waves up to one metre high are expected to reach around 4:00 p, according to the department. High waves were seen approaching the islands in live TV footage from the.</p>

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<p>As per the China Earthquake Network Centre, regions like Fujian, Jiangsu, and Shanghai also felt some vibrations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The deadliest earthquake Taiwan ever experienced was of 7.6 magnitudes in 1999, which claimed the lives of over 2,000 people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taiwan, due to its location close to the meeting point of two tectonic plates, experiences earthquakes very frequently. The island is located on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," a region of extremely active earthquakes.</p>

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The US Geological Survey stated that a severe earthquake struck Taiwan's southeast coast on Sunday (Sept 18), damaging at least one building in a village. The USGS reported that the earthquake struck at 2:44 pm at a depth of 10 km, about 50 km north of Taitung, AFP reported.

The US Geological Survey stated that a severe earthquake struck Taiwan's southeast coast on Sunday (Sept 18), damaging at least one building in a village. The USGS reported that the earthquake struck at 2:44 pm at a depth of 10 km, about 50 km north of Taitung, AFP reported. The department initially marked the initial strength of the earthquake to be 7.2 magnitudes but later lowered it to 6.9, AFP reported. Also read | Trains, flights halted as Japan prepares for typhoon Nanmadol, thousands in shelter The village of Yuli experienced at least one structural fall, Taiwan's semi-official Central News Agency reported. A video was uploaded by the news agency that showed panicked residents running towards the collapsed building as it blew up a dense cloud of dust. Earlier, in this steep, thinly populated area, there had been numerous tremors since a 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck the same area on Saturday. However, Sunday's earthquake was more intense and stronger than the previous one. Remote islands close to Taiwan have received a tsunami warning from Japan's Meteorological Agency. Waves up to one metre high are expected to reach around 4:00 p, according to the department. High waves were seen approaching the islands in live TV footage from the. Also read | How could the US sanction China to deter a Taiwan attack? As per the China Earthquake Network Centre, regions like Fujian, Jiangsu, and Shanghai also felt some vibrations. The deadliest earthquake Taiwan ever experienced was of 7.6 magnitudes in 1999, which claimed the lives of over 2,000 people. Taiwan, due to its location close to the meeting point of two tectonic plates, experiences earthquakes very frequently. The island is located on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," a region of extremely active earthquakes. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Powerful earthquake of 6.9 magnitude hits Taiwan's southeast coast; tremors felt in China too

<p>Tropical storm Fiona gained strength on Saturday as it headed toward Puerto Rico, prompting the National Hurricane Center (NHC) to issue a hurricane warning and alerts for "life threatening floods and mudslides" for the US territory and watches for the US Virgin Islands.</p>

<p>One man was found dead in the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, after heavy rains from the massive storm swept away his house in the Basse-Terre district, according to local authorities.</p>

<p>The storm was about 120 kilometres southeast of St Croix and about 240 kilometres southeast of Puerto Rico with maximum sustained winds of 95 kph as of Saturday night, according to NHC.</p>

<p>It was expected to become a hurricane on Sunday and into Sunday night, as it moves near Puerto Rico. A storm is considered a Category 1 hurricane when sustained windspeeds reach 119 kph or greater.</p>

<p>The island was braced for up to 20 inches (50 cm) of rain and high winds that could bring flooding, mudslides and power outages.<br />
"Hurricane conditions are expected across portions of Puerto Rico Sunday and Sunday night, and are possible across the U.S. Virgin Islands (Saturday night) and Sunday," NHC said.</p>

<p>Heavy rains from Fiona were also due to spread to the Dominican Republican on Sunday and to the Turks and Caicos Islands on Monday night.</p>

<p>The government of the Dominican Republic issued a hurricane warning for the east of the country, from Cabo Caucedo to Cabo Frances Viejo, NHC said.</p>

<p>On Saturday, residents in Puerto Rico were bracing for severe power outages as the island's grid remained fragile after Hurricane Maria in September 2017 caused the largest blackout in US history. In that category 5 storm, 1.5 million customers lost electricity with 80 per cent of power lines knocked out.</p>

<p>Authorities have opened about 80 shelters and closed beaches and casinos, and residents were urged to seek shelter.<br />
Governor Pedro Pierluisi signed a state of emergency on Saturday warning residents, "We should not underestimate this storm in the least. The government is active and prepared to respond to the emergency."</p>

<p>He added, "We expect that during the night, the winds and rain will intensify," and "we all want the (electric) service to improve, but now what is important is the response, that we are prepared."</p>

<p>Abner Gomez, a spokesman for LUMA Energy, operator of the island's power grid, said the storm will cause outages, "But we will be ready to respond."</p>

<p>"The same thing that happened during Maria is not going to happen here," Gomez said.</p>

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Tropical storm Fiona gained strength on Saturday as it headed toward Puerto Rico, prompting the National Hurricane Center (NHC) to issue a hurricane warning and alerts for "life threatening floods and mudslides" for the US territory and watches for the US Virgin Islands.

Tropical storm Fiona gained strength on Saturday as it headed toward Puerto Rico, prompting the National Hurricane Center (NHC) to issue a hurricane warning and alerts for "life threatening floods and mudslides" for the US territory and watches for the US Virgin Islands. One man was found dead in the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, after heavy rains from the massive storm swept away his house in the Basse-Terre district, according to local authorities. The storm was about 120 kilometres southeast of St Croix and about 240 kilometres southeast of Puerto Rico with maximum sustained winds of 95 kph as of Saturday night, according to NHC. It was expected to become a hurricane on Sunday and into Sunday night, as it moves near Puerto Rico. A storm is considered a Category 1 hurricane when sustained windspeeds reach 119 kph or greater. The island was braced for up to 20 inches (50 cm) of rain and high winds that could bring flooding, mudslides and power outages. "Hurricane conditions are expected across portions of Puerto Rico Sunday and Sunday night, and are possible across the U.S. Virgin Islands (Saturday night) and Sunday," NHC said. Heavy rains from Fiona were also due to spread to the Dominican Republican on Sunday and to the Turks and Caicos Islands on Monday night. The government of the Dominican Republic issued a hurricane warning for the east of the country, from Cabo Caucedo to Cabo Frances Viejo, NHC said. On Saturday, residents in Puerto Rico were bracing for severe power outages as the island's grid remained fragile after Hurricane Maria in September 2017 caused the largest blackout in US history. In that category 5 storm, 1.5 million customers lost electricity with 80 per cent of power lines knocked out. Authorities have opened about 80 shelters and closed beaches and casinos, and residents were urged to seek shelter. Governor Pedro Pierluisi signed a state of emergency on Saturday warning residents, "We should not underestimate this storm in the least. The government is active and prepared to respond to the emergency." He added, "We expect that during the night, the winds and rain will intensify," and "we all want the (electric) service to improve, but now what is important is the response, that we are prepared." Abner Gomez, a spokesman for LUMA Energy, operator of the island's power grid, said the storm will cause outages, "But we will be ready to respond." "The same thing that happened during Maria is not going to happen here," Gomez said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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