Hi divers and an Italian stunt pilot performed a synchronized flight and dive on Wednesday. The performance which the organizers said was the first of its kind.

Synchronised flight and dive show takes place in Polignano A Mare

According to a recent preprint publication released by Kyiv's Main Astronomical Observatory in collaboration with the nation's National Academy of Science, experts in the country are looking to the skies and observing something they didn't expect: an excessive amount of Unidentified flying objects (UFO).&nbsp;

Although the Pentagon in the United States has long hinted, speculated, and warned that some UFOs may be cutting-edge military technology from foreign militaries, particularly China and Russia (though it hasn't really provided any evidence this is actually the case), the paper does not specifically address the war.&nbsp;

The Ukraine paper is noteworthy in particular because it not only demonstrates how science has continued to advance during the war, but also provides an explanation for these sightings.

“We see them everywhere,” the research said. “We observe a significant number of objects whose nature is not clear.”

'Unidentified aerial phenomena I'&nbsp;is the title of the essay. Events are observed using data from the main astronomical observatory of the NAS in Kyiv and Vinarivka, a village south of Kyiv. The authors of the study claim that because of their interest in the topic, observatories decided to take on the task of looking for UFOs as a separate initiative.&nbsp;

The researchers separated the phenomenon they saw into two groups: Cosmics and&nbsp;Phantoms. "We note that Cosmics are luminous objects, brighter than the background of the sky. We call these ships names of birds (swift, falcon, eagle).&nbsp;Phantoms are dark objects, with contrast from several to about 50 per cent," the paper said.

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The simple explanation would be that these are rockets, missiles, or some other weapon used in the conflict. However, the scientists say that it is "not clear" what they are.&nbsp;

After many encounters were documented on camera by Navy pilots, UFOs have once again gained public attention. The Pentagon responded to Congress' requests for information by stating that it has observed some odd phenomena but required more time and resources to properly investigate them. Congress granted them both, and the Pentagon activated the AARO to investigate the mysterious celestial objects.&nbsp;

The Pentagon's new agency needs to concentrate on UFOs that aren't "man-made," according to a recent amendment in a Senate intelligence budget report that stated that the threat of UFOs was growing "exponentially."

(with inputs from agencies) 
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According to a recent preprint publication released by Kyiv's Main Astronomical Observatory in collaboration with the nation's National Academy of Science, experts in the country are looking to the skies and observing something they didn't expect: an excessive amount of Unidentified flying objects (UFO).

According to a recent preprint publication released by Kyiv's Main Astronomical Observatory in collaboration with the nation's National Academy of Science, experts in the country are looking to the skies and observing something they didn't expect: an excessive amount of Unidentified flying objects (UFO). Although the Pentagon in the United States has long hinted, speculated, and warned that some UFOs may be cutting-edge military technology from foreign militaries, particularly China and Russia (though it hasn't really provided any evidence this is actually the case), the paper does not specifically address the war. The Ukraine paper is noteworthy in particular because it not only demonstrates how science has continued to advance during the war, but also provides an explanation for these sightings. “We see them everywhere,” the research said. “We observe a significant number of objects whose nature is not clear.” 'Unidentified aerial phenomena I' is the title of the essay. Events are observed using data from the main astronomical observatory of the NAS in Kyiv and Vinarivka, a village south of Kyiv. The authors of the study claim that because of their interest in the topic, observatories decided to take on the task of looking for UFOs as a separate initiative. The researchers separated the phenomenon they saw into two groups: Cosmics and Phantoms. "We note that Cosmics are luminous objects, brighter than the background of the sky. We call these ships names of birds (swift, falcon, eagle). Phantoms are dark objects, with contrast from several to about 50 per cent," the paper said. Also Read: Biden announces $900 million for US EV charging funding out of $5 billion approved by Congress The simple explanation would be that these are rockets, missiles, or some other weapon used in the conflict. However, the scientists say that it is "not clear" what they are. After many encounters were documented on camera by Navy pilots, UFOs have once again gained public attention. The Pentagon responded to Congress' requests for information by stating that it has observed some odd phenomena but required more time and resources to properly investigate them. Congress granted them both, and the Pentagon activated the AARO to investigate the mysterious celestial objects. The Pentagon's new agency needs to concentrate on UFOs that aren't "man-made," according to a recent amendment in a Senate intelligence budget report that stated that the threat of UFOs was growing "exponentially." (with inputs from agencies)

Kyiv astronomical observatory claims UFOs hovering over Ukrainian skies

South Korean authorities recently detained a woman on murder charges in connection with the deaths of two children whose bodies were discovered in luggage in New Zealand last month.

The 42-year-old woman, who was purportedly a New Zealander of South Korean descent, was detained in Ulsan in the southeast, the police reported, and has been transported to Seoul, where she will be transported to Seoul's district office in a police car with tinted windows.

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The suspect is charged by the New Zealand police with killing the mother's two children, aged seven and 10 at the time, sometime in 2018 in Auckland. She was discovered to have travelled to South Korea following the crime and has been evading capture ever since.

When local reporters asked the woman, she continuously refuted the allegations and said, "I didn't do it," AFP reported.

After being arrested, the lady arrived at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office on Thursday (September 15) in a police car with tinted windows.

After an unwary family bought a trailer-load of items, including the bag, at an auction for abandoned goods outside of Auckland, the remains of the two IDs were discovered.

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The New Zealand police stated that due to bodies being stored for a number of years, hindered the investigation.

According to Detective Inspector Tofilau, Fa'amanuia Vaaelua said that this case is very difficult to inquire about. He further said, "To have someone in custody overseas within such a short period of time have all been down to the assistance of the Korean authorities and the coordination by our New Zealand Police Interpol staff," AFP reported.

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South Korean authorities recently detained a woman on murder charges in connection with the deaths of two children whose bodies were discovered in luggage in New Zealand last month.

South Korean authorities recently detained a woman on murder charges in connection with the deaths of two children whose bodies were discovered in luggage in New Zealand last month. The 42-year-old woman, who was purportedly a New Zealander of South Korean descent, was detained in Ulsan in the southeast, the police reported, and has been transported to Seoul, where she will be transported to Seoul's district office in a police car with tinted windows. Also read | New Zealand: Police identifies remains of two children found in suitcases The suspect is charged by the New Zealand police with killing the mother's two children, aged seven and 10 at the time, sometime in 2018 in Auckland. She was discovered to have travelled to South Korea following the crime and has been evading capture ever since. When local reporters asked the woman, she continuously refuted the allegations and said, "I didn't do it," AFP reported. After being arrested, the lady arrived at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office on Thursday (September 15) in a police car with tinted windows. After an unwary family bought a trailer-load of items, including the bag, at an auction for abandoned goods outside of Auckland, the remains of the two IDs were discovered. Also read | Smugglers put migrants in suitcases and empty water tanks, allege US prosecutors The New Zealand police stated that due to bodies being stored for a number of years, hindered the investigation. According to Detective Inspector Tofilau, Fa'amanuia Vaaelua said that this case is very difficult to inquire about. He further said, "To have someone in custody overseas within such a short period of time have all been down to the assistance of the Korean authorities and the coordination by our New Zealand Police Interpol staff," AFP reported. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Air India on Thursday (September 15) launched a transformation strategy centred on customer service, technology, and hospitality to reestablish itself over the coming five years, growing significantly internationally and improving its domestic market share by at least 30 per cent.&nbsp;

The airline's plan aims to put it on a course for consistent growth, financial success, and market dominance.

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Campbell Wilson, the MD, and CEO of Air India, referred to the proposal as a new start of a new era and an opportunity to make a historic shift.&nbsp;

An airline spokesperson said, "As part of [the plan] Vihaan.AI, Air India has put into place a detailed roadmap with clear milestones focusing on dramatically growing both its network and fleet, developing a completely revamped customer proposition, improving reliability and on-time performance, taking a leadership position in technology, sustainability, and innovation, while aggressively investing in the best industry talent," Hindustan Times reported.

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As per an airline official, the transition plan has been developed in response to feedback from its airline on their goals and expectations for the airline's expansion and its centre for providing an outstanding customer experience, hiring the best talent for the industry, and maximising profit.

Another official stated that the medium-term focus for the long term is to create excellence and aim to become a global leader.

The airline this week announced that it would lease 30 new aircraft over the next 15 years and would introduce premium economy for the first time after the Tata Group takeover.&nbsp;

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Air India on Thursday (September 15) launched a transformation strategy centred on customer service, technology, and hospitality to reestablish itself over the coming five years, growing significantly internationally and improving its domestic market share by at least 30 per cent.

Air India on Thursday (September 15) launched a transformation strategy centred on customer service, technology, and hospitality to reestablish itself over the coming five years, growing significantly internationally and improving its domestic market share by at least 30 per cent. The airline's plan aims to put it on a course for consistent growth, financial success, and market dominance. Also read | Watch: Air India Express flight's engine catches fire at Muscat airport just before take-off Campbell Wilson, the MD, and CEO of Air India, referred to the proposal as a new start of a new era and an opportunity to make a historic shift. An airline spokesperson said, "As part of [the plan] Vihaan.AI, Air India has put into place a detailed roadmap with clear milestones focusing on dramatically growing both its network and fleet, developing a completely revamped customer proposition, improving reliability and on-time performance, taking a leadership position in technology, sustainability, and innovation, while aggressively investing in the best industry talent," Hindustan Times reported. Also read | India: Tata's Air India holds walk-in interviews, rival IndiGo's crew goes into 'mass leave' As per an airline official, the transition plan has been developed in response to feedback from its airline on their goals and expectations for the airline's expansion and its centre for providing an outstanding customer experience, hiring the best talent for the industry, and maximising profit. Another official stated that the medium-term focus for the long term is to create excellence and aim to become a global leader. The airline this week announced that it would lease 30 new aircraft over the next 15 years and would introduce premium economy for the first time after the Tata Group takeover. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Tata-owned Air India launches new plan to re-establish itself and aims to become a global leader

India has become Sri Lanka's biggest lender in 2022, providing the island nation with loans of USD 377 million as it battled an unprecedented political crisis and economic unrest, as per&nbsp;the Verite Research think tank.&nbsp;

India is followed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) with loans totalling USD 360 million. They make up about 76 per cent&nbsp;of all disbursements&nbsp;from January to April 2022.&nbsp;

According to Verite Research, a Colombo-based independent interdisciplinary think tank that offers strategic analysis and advice for governments and the private sector in Asia, India has emerged as Sri Lanka's largest bilateral lender with a contribution of USD 377 million out of a total disbursement of loans amounting to USD 968 million in the first four months of this year.

China has been Sri Lanka's largest bilateral lender between 2017 and 2021. China contributed USD 947 million in 2021, of which USD 809 million came from loans taken out with the China Development Bank. The major multilateral lender during that time was the ADB.&nbsp;

India's credit lines allowed Sri Lanka to buy petrol and necessities at the start of this year when it was experiencing its greatest economic crisis.&nbsp;

According to the Indian High Commission in this city, India has provided roughly USD 4 billion in overall credit support to Sri Lanka this year, including currency swaps.

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Gotabaya Rajapaksa was removed from office in mid-July as a result of the public demonstrations that have been taking place since the end of March in response to the economic hardships and shortages of basic necessities.&nbsp;

When India's 700 million USD dedicated credit line for fuel imports ran out in late June, there were long lines for petrol at Indian Oil Company retail stations. At the time, the state fuel company solely provided fuel to emergency services.&nbsp;

Recently, Sri Lanka and the IMF reached an agreement for a USD 2.9 billion loan facility, which is contingent upon a debt restructuring agreement between Sri Lanka and its creditors.&nbsp;

Due to the currency crisis, Sri Lanka declared its default on its international debt in mid-April. The nation has a foreign debt of USD 51 billion, of which USD 28 billion must be paid by 2027.

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India has become Sri Lanka's biggest lender in 2022, providing the island nation with loans of USD 377 million as it battled an unprecedented political crisis and economic unrest, as per the Verite Research think tank.

India has become Sri Lanka's biggest lender in 2022, providing the island nation with loans of USD 377 million as it battled an unprecedented political crisis and economic unrest, as per the Verite Research think tank. India is followed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) with loans totalling USD 360 million. They make up about 76 per cent of all disbursements from January to April 2022. According to Verite Research, a Colombo-based independent interdisciplinary think tank that offers strategic analysis and advice for governments and the private sector in Asia, India has emerged as Sri Lanka's largest bilateral lender with a contribution of USD 377 million out of a total disbursement of loans amounting to USD 968 million in the first four months of this year. China has been Sri Lanka's largest bilateral lender between 2017 and 2021. China contributed USD 947 million in 2021, of which USD 809 million came from loans taken out with the China Development Bank. The major multilateral lender during that time was the ADB. India's credit lines allowed Sri Lanka to buy petrol and necessities at the start of this year when it was experiencing its greatest economic crisis. According to the Indian High Commission in this city, India has provided roughly USD 4 billion in overall credit support to Sri Lanka this year, including currency swaps. Also Read: Kyiv astronomical observatory claims UFOs hovering over Ukrainian skies Gotabaya Rajapaksa was removed from office in mid-July as a result of the public demonstrations that have been taking place since the end of March in response to the economic hardships and shortages of basic necessities. When India's 700 million USD dedicated credit line for fuel imports ran out in late June, there were long lines for petrol at Indian Oil Company retail stations. At the time, the state fuel company solely provided fuel to emergency services. Recently, Sri Lanka and the IMF reached an agreement for a USD 2.9 billion loan facility, which is contingent upon a debt restructuring agreement between Sri Lanka and its creditors. Due to the currency crisis, Sri Lanka declared its default on its international debt in mid-April. The nation has a foreign debt of USD 51 billion, of which USD 28 billion must be paid by 2027. (with inputs from, agencies)

With USD 377 million in loans, India is Sri Lanka's top lender in 2022: Report

Google lost an appeal against an anti-test fine imposed by the European Union. The European Court of Justices General Court confirmed a 2018 decision to impose an almost $4 billion fine on the tech giant. This ruling comes as a win for European Commission Regulators who are looking to control the power of big tech.

EU top court confirms close to $4 bn fine imposed on Google

The World Bank is prepared to contribute up to $30 billion to help address the worldwide food shortages that have been made worse by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and has already distributed nearly $10 billion in financial relief,&nbsp;as per&nbsp;a senior bank official on Thursday.

The bank's managing director of operations, Axel van Trotsenburg, stated in an interview with Reuters while visiting the Bosnian city of Sarajevo that there is "an absolute need for international solidarity with Ukraine." He added that solidarity needs to be maintained throughout the long run as well as the short term.

Van Trotsenburg stated that the World Bank started assisting Ukraine shortly after the Russian invasion on February 24 and has so far distributed nearly $10 billion of the $13 billion in help it had committed to Kyiv.&nbsp;

He said that the bank has developed a platform to permit co-funding and parallel financing, as well as to combine its direct backing with additional support from nations like the United Governments, Britain, and Japan, as well as independent guarantees from European states. Additionally, a donor trust fund had been established.&nbsp;

While several nations have contributed through the trust fund, according to him, the United States has contributed the most money, on average at least $1.5 billion out of the almost $5 billion in external finance required every month.

"We set up (a) system through which we could help the continuation of the state functions of Ukraine - paying teacher salaries, pensions, helping the health system. That has worked very well and some of our partner countries wanted to use that mechanism because we can then also trace money," van Trotsenburg said, as reported by Reuters.

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He said that the bank was also helping Ukrainians affected by the conflict at home and abroad, as well as nearby nations and developing nations outside of Europe who were experiencing difficulties with Ukrainian grain exports as a result of the conflict.&nbsp;

This is one of the factors for the World Bank's announcement that it is prepared to offer funding of up to $30 billion to address food insecurity over the course of the upcoming 12 months.&nbsp;

According to a report issued on Friday by the World Bank, European Commission, and the Ukrainian government, the invasion by Russia had so far directly cost the nation over $97 billion, but reconstruction could end up costing as much as $350 billion.

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The World Bank is prepared to contribute up to $30 billion to help address the worldwide food shortages that have been made worse by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and has already distributed nearly $10 billion in financial relief, as per a senior bank official on Thursday.

The World Bank is prepared to contribute up to $30 billion to help address the worldwide food shortages that have been made worse by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and has already distributed nearly $10 billion in financial relief, as per a senior bank official on Thursday. The bank's managing director of operations, Axel van Trotsenburg, stated in an interview with Reuters while visiting the Bosnian city of Sarajevo that there is "an absolute need for international solidarity with Ukraine." He added that solidarity needs to be maintained throughout the long run as well as the short term. Van Trotsenburg stated that the World Bank started assisting Ukraine shortly after the Russian invasion on February 24 and has so far distributed nearly $10 billion of the $13 billion in help it had committed to Kyiv. He said that the bank has developed a platform to permit co-funding and parallel financing, as well as to combine its direct backing with additional support from nations like the United Governments, Britain, and Japan, as well as independent guarantees from European states. Additionally, a donor trust fund had been established. While several nations have contributed through the trust fund, according to him, the United States has contributed the most money, on average at least $1.5 billion out of the almost $5 billion in external finance required every month. "We set up (a) system through which we could help the continuation of the state functions of Ukraine - paying teacher salaries, pensions, helping the health system. That has worked very well and some of our partner countries wanted to use that mechanism because we can then also trace money," van Trotsenburg said, as reported by Reuters. Also Read: Data Lab| Fed up with mundane beer options? A brewing revolution is underway in the US He said that the bank was also helping Ukrainians affected by the conflict at home and abroad, as well as nearby nations and developing nations outside of Europe who were experiencing difficulties with Ukrainian grain exports as a result of the conflict. This is one of the factors for the World Bank's announcement that it is prepared to offer funding of up to $30 billion to address food insecurity over the course of the upcoming 12 months. According to a report issued on Friday by the World Bank, European Commission, and the Ukrainian government, the invasion by Russia had so far directly cost the nation over $97 billion, but reconstruction could end up costing as much as $350 billion. (with inputs from agencies)

World Bank provides $30 billion to combat global food shortages aggravated by Russia-Ukraine war

TikTok is a go-to platform to watch entertaining videos. But as a user, you may receive misleading information.&nbsp;

When NewGuard researchers searched TikTok for content on popular news subjects, they discovered that nearly one out of every five of the videos had automatically contained false information, AP reported.

For instance, when searching for "mRNA vaccine," false material appeared, including baseless claims that the coronavirus vaccines result in permanent harm to kids' critical organs. Furthermore, when the researchers who searched for material on the app regarding abortion, 2020 elections, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine discovered similar misleading videos among other useful ones.

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Steven Brill, CEO of NewsGaurd, said that given the app's popularity among people, especially young people, the amount of false information can be dangerous. Brill further enquired whether ByteDance, the Chinese firm that controls TikTok, is doing enough to stop the spread of false information.&nbsp;

In conversation with the Associated Press, Brills said, "It's either incompetence or it's something worse."

In response to NewsGuard's report, TikTok, in a statement, said that its community guidelines forbid misleading information and that it seeks to encourage authoritative content regarding significant topics like Russia-Ukraine or COVID-19. It further stated that other steps the firm takes are meant to point consumers to reliable sources.

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For instance, TikTok established an election centre this year to assist American voters in finding voting places or information. In the first quarter of this year, the platform eliminated over 102 million videos for breaking regulations.

However, researchers discovered that sometimes users can be directed towards search terms like "Covid vaccine exposed" and "Covid vaccine injury."

TikTok is the second most popular domain in the world, after Google. In comparison, when searching on Google, the search provides more accurate results and booster shots.

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TikTok is a go-to platform to watch entertaining videos. But as a user, you may receive misleading information. When NewGuard researchers searched TikTok for content on popular news subjects, they discovered that nearly one out of every five of the videos had automatically contained false information, AP reported.

TikTok is a go-to platform to watch entertaining videos. But as a user, you may receive misleading information. When NewGuard researchers searched TikTok for content on popular news subjects, they discovered that nearly one out of every five of the videos had automatically contained false information, AP reported. For instance, when searching for "mRNA vaccine," false material appeared, including baseless claims that the coronavirus vaccines result in permanent harm to kids' critical organs. Furthermore, when the researchers who searched for material on the app regarding abortion, 2020 elections, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine discovered similar misleading videos among other useful ones. Also read | TikTok denies committing to stop sending US data to China but assures to maintain all security concerns Steven Brill, CEO of NewsGaurd, said that given the app's popularity among people, especially young people, the amount of false information can be dangerous. Brill further enquired whether ByteDance, the Chinese firm that controls TikTok, is doing enough to stop the spread of false information. In conversation with the Associated Press, Brills said, "It's either incompetence or it's something worse." In response to NewsGuard's report, TikTok, in a statement, said that its community guidelines forbid misleading information and that it seeks to encourage authoritative content regarding significant topics like Russia-Ukraine or COVID-19. It further stated that other steps the firm takes are meant to point consumers to reliable sources. Also read | TikTok challenge sparks huge spurt in number of car thefts in the United States For instance, TikTok established an election centre this year to assist American voters in finding voting places or information. In the first quarter of this year, the platform eliminated over 102 million videos for breaking regulations. However, researchers discovered that sometimes users can be directed towards search terms like "Covid vaccine exposed" and "Covid vaccine injury." TikTok is the second most popular domain in the world, after Google. In comparison, when searching on Google, the search provides more accurate results and booster shots. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

TikTok search results for COVID-19 and other significant topics show misleading information, says report 

The European Union has come up with a proposal to shield its consumers battling sky rocketing energy prices. The Block's Executives outline plans to raise more than $140 billion from energy firms. The money would help in protecting consumers from economic recession and insolvencies.

EU: Proposal to cap revenues from electricity generators, bid to raise $140 bn from energy firms

Kashmir used to be the favorite location for Bollywood filmmakers till the 1980s before insurgency began in Jammu and Kashmir. Now after 30 long years, the Indian filmmakers are back in the valley.

Kashmir: Government receives application from filmmakers, to return to picturesque valley

Lebanon has been reeling under an economic crisis for three years now. The country's banks have locked most depositors out of their savings, leaving much of the population unable to pay for basic needs. The crisis pushed Sali Hafi, a Lebanese woman to break into a bank with a gun to get her funds which she says she needed for the treatment of her sister who's battling cancer.

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Queen Elizabeth II is no more. The late Queen's coffin was carried on a gun carriage from Buckingham Palace to Westminster hall. She will lie in state at the hall for four days King Charles and his sons followed behind the coffin in silence as she was being carried to the Westminster hall.

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The United States is considering options for a sanctions package against China to deter it from invading Taiwan, with the European Union coming under diplomatic pressure from Taipei to do the same, according to reports. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be at Samarkand, Uzbekistan, to attend the first in-person summit of the SCO. So what does India hope to achieve at the summit and how is Russia using the grouping as an alternative to the India-led Western alliance? Molly Gambhir speaks to Sidhant Sibal and Anas Mallick.

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday announced that it is moving forward to increase the emergency funds for nations affected by rising food prices and shortages brought on by the Russia-Ukraine crisis, with nearly 20 to 30 countries in urgent need.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and board members are both quite positive and hopeful about the plan "food shock window" and hope to get it approved so that the funds can be distributed accordingly.

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The plan would enable the IMF to offer additional, unconditional emergency financing to severely affected countries by the food crisis brought on by global inflation, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Reuters reported.

She claimed that the plan would benefit low-income food-importing countries that have seen their expenses soar, or others like Ukraine, whose exports have been halted because of the invasion. She further predicted that approximately 50 nations would be eligible for the programme.

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As per a source familiar with the plan, the proposal discussed would temporarily raise the access limits and permit member countries to borrow up to 50 per cent of their IMF quota, with low-income countries having access to the Rapid Credit Facility.

The IMF has always been funding and helping nations with all the necessary funds and aid required.

The organsiation since the start of the pandemic has funded more than $268 billion to 93 countries, Gerry Rice, spokesman for the IMF, said. He further added that the fund had been given to 57 low-income countries with loans totaling $27 billion, and it's still urging its member countries for financial support.

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday announced that it is moving forward to increase the emergency funds for nations affected by rising food prices and shortages brought on by the Russia-Ukraine crisis, with nearly 20 to 30 countries in urgent need.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday announced that it is moving forward to increase the emergency funds for nations affected by rising food prices and shortages brought on by the Russia-Ukraine crisis, with nearly 20 to 30 countries in urgent need. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and board members are both quite positive and hopeful about the plan "food shock window" and hope to get it approved so that the funds can be distributed accordingly. Also read | IMF greenlights revival of Pakistan loan programme The plan would enable the IMF to offer additional, unconditional emergency financing to severely affected countries by the food crisis brought on by global inflation, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Reuters reported. She claimed that the plan would benefit low-income food-importing countries that have seen their expenses soar, or others like Ukraine, whose exports have been halted because of the invasion. She further predicted that approximately 50 nations would be eligible for the programme. Also read | Bangladesh seeks bailout package from IMF as huge import bill takes toll on economy As per a source familiar with the plan, the proposal discussed would temporarily raise the access limits and permit member countries to borrow up to 50 per cent of their IMF quota, with low-income countries having access to the Rapid Credit Facility. The IMF has always been funding and helping nations with all the necessary funds and aid required. The organsiation since the start of the pandemic has funded more than $268 billion to 93 countries, Gerry Rice, spokesman for the IMF, said. He further added that the fund had been given to 57 low-income countries with loans totaling $27 billion, and it's still urging its member countries for financial support. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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A marketing company in the US is breaking the wheel regarding how employees and employers deal with the resignation of the former. Reportedly, Jon Franko, the founder of a marketing company named Gorilla has come up with a novel idea that makes the quitting process, a rather stress-free process.

A marketing company in the US is breaking the wheel regarding how employees and employers deal with the resignation of the former. Reportedly, Jon Franko, the founder of a marketing company named Gorilla has come up with a novel idea that makes the quitting process, a rather stress-free process. Franko took to Linkedin to share a post where he stated that at his company, employees can quit, and search for a new job whilst simultaneously receiving a ten per cent pay raise. However, the caveat is that the employee quitting should leave the company within three months. "From the moment an employee tells us of their decision to leave Gorilla and that they are in the search for a new job, any full-time employee who gives us at least six weeks' notice will be given a 10 per cent salary increase for the remainder of their time at Gorilla. We ask that they leave within three months. And we promise, no hard feelings," wrote Franko in the post. Read more: After Wipro, Infosys warns employees of consequences if found to be moonlighting Franko added that this process allows individuals to pursue something different if they are feeling stuck in the wrong place. Citing an example of how a similar process was executed in the company, Franko asserted, "Recently, this was exercised by one of our own. Great person, great Gorilla, and extremely talented in the role. But, he was ready for something different. So, he came to us, told us he was seriously looking, and that he would be gone within three months. We "shook hands", bumped his salary 10% and began our search." When quizzed if an employee wanted to return after quitting, Franko asserted that they were 'absolutely' welcome. Looking for a new job, and putting in the notice period while the company gives you the side eye and attempts to fill your position, all within a few weeks' time is a miserable cycle that many of us have gone through. This transition period extracts a heavy toll on both parties and more often than not, it leaves things on an acrimonious note. Franko's idea looks brilliant on paper and with limited scale, it appears doable as well. However, in big companies where employees quit and join in masses, it will be interesting to observe if such a system can be implemented. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has agreed to restore the former name of the country's capital just three years after he renamed it in honour of his predecessor, his spokesperson said Tuesday.

One of Tokayev's first moves upon taking office in 2019 after President Nursultan Nazarbayev stepped down was to call for Kazakhstan's capital, Astana, to be dubbed Nur-Sultan instead.

Nazarbayev, who led the country for three decades under the Soviet Union and after it gained independence in 1991, relocated the capital from Almaty to Astana in 1997.

The move was widely questioned because of the city's relative isolation in the northern steppes and notoriously frigid winters in which temperatures plunge as low as 51 degrees Celsius below zero (minus-60 F).

He made the city into a showplace of gaudy architecture, including an observation tower where visitors can place their hands in a print of Nazarbayev's.

After he stepped down, Nazarbayev retained enormous influence as head of the country's ruling party and security council. But Tokayev removed him from those posts after deadly unrest in January that hinged partly on dissatisfaction with the power that Nazarbayev still wielded.

Tokayev's spokesman, Ruslan Zheliban, said the president agreed to the name change after an initiative by a group of parliament members.

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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has agreed to restore the former name of the country's capital just three years after he renamed it in honour of his predecessor, his spokesperson said Tuesday.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has agreed to restore the former name of the country's capital just three years after he renamed it in honour of his predecessor, his spokesperson said Tuesday. One of Tokayev's first moves upon taking office in 2019 after President Nursultan Nazarbayev stepped down was to call for Kazakhstan's capital, Astana, to be dubbed Nur-Sultan instead. Nazarbayev, who led the country for three decades under the Soviet Union and after it gained independence in 1991, relocated the capital from Almaty to Astana in 1997. The move was widely questioned because of the city's relative isolation in the northern steppes and notoriously frigid winters in which temperatures plunge as low as 51 degrees Celsius below zero (minus-60 F). He made the city into a showplace of gaudy architecture, including an observation tower where visitors can place their hands in a print of Nazarbayev's. After he stepped down, Nazarbayev retained enormous influence as head of the country's ruling party and security council. But Tokayev removed him from those posts after deadly unrest in January that hinged partly on dissatisfaction with the power that Nazarbayev still wielded. Tokayev's spokesman, Ruslan Zheliban, said the president agreed to the name change after an initiative by a group of parliament members. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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After a fire was discovered in one of the engines moments before takeoff on an Air India Express flight headed for Kochi, the aircraft was evacuated at Muscat airport in Oman today.&nbsp;

Four infants were among the 145 passengers on board who were also evacuated together with the entire staff and relocated to the terminal building. There were no reported major injuries. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation announced in a statement that a "relief flight will be organised."&nbsp;

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Formerly owned by the government, Tata Group currently owns Air India Express. It is marketed as India's first low-cost international airline and primarily connects to Southeast Asia and the Middle East/West Asia.

A burning smell forced an Air India Express plane that was flying from Calicut to Dubai two months ago to make a detour to Muscat. No major damage was discovered.&nbsp;

The month of July was busy for Indian airlines.&nbsp;

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Due to odd engine vibrations, an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Vadodara was forced to make a precautionary detour to Jaipur. The pilot of a different IndiGo flight from Sharjah to Hyderabad reported an aircraft technical issue, and the flight was diverted to Karachi in Pakistan. All of the passengers were transported safely to Hyderabad on a different aeroplane after that, which was also a precautionary landing.

After a layer of the windshield on a Go First flight from Delhi to Guwahati shattered in midair, the flight was diverted to Jaipur. On a Go First aircraft, this was the third instance of a technical issue in the previous two days.&nbsp;

In order to provide better control, the civil aviation minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia, met with airlines as well as representatives from his ministry and the regulator that month.

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After a fire was discovered in one of the engines moments before takeoff on an Air India Express flight headed for Kochi, the aircraft was evacuated at Muscat airport in Oman today.

After a fire was discovered in one of the engines moments before takeoff on an Air India Express flight headed for Kochi, the aircraft was evacuated at Muscat airport in Oman today. Four infants were among the 145 passengers on board who were also evacuated together with the entire staff and relocated to the terminal building. There were no reported major injuries. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation announced in a statement that a "relief flight will be organised." Just in : - Passengers evacuated via slides after smoke on Air India Express Muscat-Cochin flight IX-442, VT-AXZ. - There were 141 passengers plus 6 crew onboard and all are safe.@FlyWithIX pic.twitter.com/ufkvbk36hI — Tarun Shukla (@shukla_tarun) September 14, 2022 × Formerly owned by the government, Tata Group currently owns Air India Express. It is marketed as India's first low-cost international airline and primarily connects to Southeast Asia and the Middle East/West Asia. A burning smell forced an Air India Express plane that was flying from Calicut to Dubai two months ago to make a detour to Muscat. No major damage was discovered. The month of July was busy for Indian airlines. Also Read: Data Lab| Fed up with mundane beer options? A brewing revolution is underway in the US Due to odd engine vibrations, an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Vadodara was forced to make a precautionary detour to Jaipur. The pilot of a different IndiGo flight from Sharjah to Hyderabad reported an aircraft technical issue, and the flight was diverted to Karachi in Pakistan. All of the passengers were transported safely to Hyderabad on a different aeroplane after that, which was also a precautionary landing. After a layer of the windshield on a Go First flight from Delhi to Guwahati shattered in midair, the flight was diverted to Jaipur. On a Go First aircraft, this was the third instance of a technical issue in the previous two days. In order to provide better control, the civil aviation minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia, met with airlines as well as representatives from his ministry and the regulator that month. (with inputs from agencies)

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Even as China bars 1.4 billion citizens from Twitter, its local authorities are splurging on global advertising on the site, helping make the country the platform's fastest-growing overseas ad market and one of its largest non-U.S. revenue sources.

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In the wake of a joint smuggling probe, the US has given Israel a coin that was part of a nearly 2,000-year-old Jewish revolt against Roman control.&nbsp;

The "exceedingly&nbsp;rare" quarter shekel was minted in AD 69, and the Manhattan District Attorney's office, which held a repatriation ceremony in New York on Monday, estimated its value at over $1 million.&nbsp;

The action was taken 20 years after Israeli officials first learnt through sources that the silver coin had been found in the Ella Valley, south of Jerusalem, by antiquities robbers. It is thought to be a part of a stash of coins that criminals discovered in the region, which is home to many significant archaeological sites.

According to investigators, the item was purchased illegally before being trafficked through Jordan to the UK. Then, it was shipped to the US using fraudulent documentation. The coin was scheduled to be auctioned off in Denver, Colorado, but was instead taken by Homeland Security agents in 2017.&nbsp;

The coin has "immense cultural value," according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., who noted that despite the investigation's complexity, his team of prosecutors, analysts, and agents working with Israeli authorities was able to locate it in a couple of months.

In AD 6, the Romans conquered the kingdom of Judaea, but resistance to their rule resulted in a string of uprisings known as the Jewish-Roman Wars. The currency was made during the First Jewish Revolt, also known as the Great Jewish Revolt, which started in AD 66 and lasted for four years.&nbsp;

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In some regions of their empire, including Judaea, the Romans had permitted the creation and circulation of particular regional coinage. According to the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), rebel commanders covered the emperor's visage on imperial coins by adding "Jewish motifs." It was "a declaration of independence by the Jews in the land of Israel, a statement against the mighty empire that stood before them," according to an IAA press release.

The British Museum bought a coin in the 1930s that is the only other quarter shekel of a similar design that the IAA is aware of. It estimates that "approximately three" more are also available on the illegal market.&nbsp;

Senior Israeli officials, including Gilad Erdan, the nation's ambassador to the UN, were present for the coin's return ceremony. The repatriation of the object, according to IAA director Eli Eskosido, "marks the beginning of a very positive and important trend for the restoration of cultural heritage items."

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In the wake of a joint smuggling probe, the US has given Israel a coin that was part of a nearly 2,000-year-old Jewish revolt against Roman control. The "exceedingly rare" quarter shekel was minted in AD 69, and the Manhattan District Attorney's office, which held a repatriation ceremony in New York on Monday, estimated its value at over $1 million.

In the wake of a joint smuggling probe, the US has given Israel a coin that was part of a nearly 2,000-year-old Jewish revolt against Roman control. The "exceedingly rare" quarter shekel was minted in AD 69, and the Manhattan District Attorney's office, which held a repatriation ceremony in New York on Monday, estimated its value at over $1 million. The action was taken 20 years after Israeli officials first learnt through sources that the silver coin had been found in the Ella Valley, south of Jerusalem, by antiquities robbers. It is thought to be a part of a stash of coins that criminals discovered in the region, which is home to many significant archaeological sites. According to investigators, the item was purchased illegally before being trafficked through Jordan to the UK. Then, it was shipped to the US using fraudulent documentation. The coin was scheduled to be auctioned off in Denver, Colorado, but was instead taken by Homeland Security agents in 2017. The coin has "immense cultural value," according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., who noted that despite the investigation's complexity, his team of prosecutors, analysts, and agents working with Israeli authorities was able to locate it in a couple of months. In AD 6, the Romans conquered the kingdom of Judaea, but resistance to their rule resulted in a string of uprisings known as the Jewish-Roman Wars. The currency was made during the First Jewish Revolt, also known as the Great Jewish Revolt, which started in AD 66 and lasted for four years. Also Read: Data Lab| Fed up with mundane beer options? A brewing revolution is underway in the US In some regions of their empire, including Judaea, the Romans had permitted the creation and circulation of particular regional coinage. According to the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), rebel commanders covered the emperor's visage on imperial coins by adding "Jewish motifs." It was "a declaration of independence by the Jews in the land of Israel, a statement against the mighty empire that stood before them," according to an IAA press release. The British Museum bought a coin in the 1930s that is the only other quarter shekel of a similar design that the IAA is aware of. It estimates that "approximately three" more are also available on the illegal market. Senior Israeli officials, including Gilad Erdan, the nation's ambassador to the UN, were present for the coin's return ceremony. The repatriation of the object, according to IAA director Eli Eskosido, "marks the beginning of a very positive and important trend for the restoration of cultural heritage items." (with inputs from agencies)

United States returns 2000-year-old coin worth $1 million to Israel

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After Russia&nbsp;pulled back from the Kharkiv region of Ukraine on Saturday, Kyiv&nbsp;has been advancing in its pursuit to rid the country of Moscow's troops. Now,&nbsp;President Volodymyr Zelensky is claiming that his forces have captured as much as 6,000 square kilometres of territory from Russia, since the beginning of the month.

“Since the start of September, our soldiers have already liberated 6,000 square kilometres of Ukrainian territory in the east and south, and we are moving further,” said Zelensky in his briefing.&nbsp;

Additionally, several reports have claimed that Ukrainian troops are banging on the Russian border, having liberated one village after another near the areas.&nbsp;

"In some areas of the front, our defenders reached the state border with the Russian Federation."&nbsp;Oleh Syniehubov,&nbsp;the regional governor of the north-eastern Kharkiv region was quoted as saying.

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Oleh, without specifying the exact numbers stated that Russian Prisoners of War (POW) had been arrested and would be exchanged for Ukrainian service members captured by Russia.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, liberated residents of&nbsp;Zaliznychne, a small town near the eastern frontline claimed that Russians whisked off here in haste in the afternoon.

"The Russians were here in the morning. Then at noon, they suddenly started shouting wildly and began to run away, charging off in tanks and armoured vehicles."&nbsp;a resident was quoted as saying by Sky News.

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An upbeat Zelensky, elated at the supposed advances by his army has called upon the West once again to support Ukraine. Furthermore, the Ukrainian President has been taking shots at the Russian troops for&nbsp;their pullback.

“These days, the Russian army is showing its best showing its back. And, in the end, it is a good choice for them to run away. There is and will be no place for the occupiers in Ukraine."&nbsp;he said in a video post on Facebook.

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Since bursting through the frontline earlier this week, Ukrainian forces have recaptured dozens of towns and villages held by Russia for months.

Marking Russia's biggest battlefield defeat since its forces were forced to abandon their assault on the capital Kyiv in March, the claim of pullback to concentrate on Donetsk is similar to the justification given by Kremlin for Ukraine's capital.

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. After Russia pulled back from the Kharkiv region of Ukraine on Saturday, Kyiv has been advancing in its pursuit to rid the country of Moscow's troops. Now, President Volodymyr Zelensky is claiming that his forces have captured as much as 6,000 square kilometres of territory from Russia, since the beginning of the month. “Since the start of September, our soldiers have already liberated 6,000 square kilometres of Ukrainian territory in the east and south, and we are moving further,” said Zelensky in his briefing. Additionally, several reports have claimed that Ukrainian troops are banging on the Russian border, having liberated one village after another near the areas. "In some areas of the front, our defenders reached the state border with the Russian Federation." Oleh Syniehubov, the regional governor of the north-eastern Kharkiv region was quoted as saying. WATCH | Ukraine continues its counter-offensive, Kyiv claims 6,000 sq km of land retaken × Oleh, without specifying the exact numbers stated that Russian Prisoners of War (POW) had been arrested and would be exchanged for Ukrainian service members captured by Russia. Meanwhile, liberated residents of Zaliznychne, a small town near the eastern frontline claimed that Russians whisked off here in haste in the afternoon. "The Russians were here in the morning. Then at noon, they suddenly started shouting wildly and began to run away, charging off in tanks and armoured vehicles." a resident was quoted as saying by Sky News. Read more: Recaptured over 3,000 sq km this month from Russian troops: Ukraine An upbeat Zelensky, elated at the supposed advances by his army has called upon the West once again to support Ukraine. Furthermore, the Ukrainian President has been taking shots at the Russian troops for their pullback. “These days, the Russian army is showing its best showing its back. And, in the end, it is a good choice for them to run away. There is and will be no place for the occupiers in Ukraine." he said in a video post on Facebook. Read more: 'Russian army is doing what it does best, showing its back,' gloats Zelensky after Russia pullback Since bursting through the frontline earlier this week, Ukrainian forces have recaptured dozens of towns and villages held by Russia for months. Marking Russia's biggest battlefield defeat since its forces were forced to abandon their assault on the capital Kyiv in March, the claim of pullback to concentrate on Donetsk is similar to the justification given by Kremlin for Ukraine's capital. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Ukrainian troops have reached the state border with Russia, reports suggest

The craft beer sector in the United States can rejoice as the sun is finally shining again. This&nbsp;impression is reinforced by the Brewers Association's recent report, the industry's main trade group, which shows the sector's strong recovery from pandemic-related losses. Even while there might still be some gloomy days ahead, the storm has hopefully gone for good.

As per the Brewers Association of the United States, a craft brewery, often known as a microbrewery, is a brewery that normally produces less beer than big brewers and is frequently privately owned. These breweries are typically marketed and seen as placing focus on traditional ingredients, novel flavours, and a variety of brewing techniques.

An industry predicated on human interactions saw its first-ever volume decrease in 2020, down by 9 per cent, as a result of the widespread closures of bars, tasting rooms, and virtually every other meeting place. However, 2021 brought good news. The BarthHaas Report 2021-2022 indicates that the share of the top 40 brewers has increased from 88.7 per cent of the total production in 2017 to 91.4 per cent of the total production in 2021.

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This is a positive development for the industry, which saw 36 of the top 50 brewers post losses in 2019. The unprecedented run of continuous development it had experienced over the previous ten years began to diminish even before the epidemic. Craft beer was finally able to become a part of every aspect of the American beer landscape during that time. By 2021, there would be 9247 breweries operating, up from 1813 in 2010.

In 2021, the top 40 brewers of the world produced 91.4 per cent of the total beer output, out of which the top 10 brewers claimed 73.8 per cent of market output as per the BarthHaas Report. Some of these breweries have subsequently outgrown the "micro" level due to their success, but they are still referred to as microbreweries because of the type of beer they are making. The term "speciality brewers" is now used to describe some. This effectively demonstrates how the development of microbreweries has led to a full circle in the consolidation, international mergers, and acquisitions of the world's beer industry.

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The only locations in Europe where beer was produced on a scale that could be considered commercial up until the thirteenth century were monasteries. The monks, visitors, pilgrims, and the underprivileged were all served beer. Later, monks began brewing beer for noblemen, selling it in "monastery pubs," and offering it for free use during church festivities and feasts.

From the fourteenth century onward, commercial brewers began to seriously threaten monastery beer production. Beer demand increased as income levels rose, trade and communities grew, and people became more concerned about water pollution. Travelling merchants needed a place to stay, food, and drink, and "inns" and "taverns" tried to provide for their needs. Trade centres like London, Bruges, Hamburg, and Munich quickly developed into significant brewing hubs.&nbsp;

The beer industry underwent a significant transition globally due to scientific advancements made in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. New types of beer could be manufactured and the production process could be more precisely managed thanks to advances in our understanding of yeast, steam engines, and refrigeration. As a result, the brewery sector started down the path of industrialization, which significantly consolidated the market.

According to the BarthHaas Report 2021-2022, the top 10 beer brewing countries in the world are - China, the United States of America, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, Russia, Japan, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, and Poland.

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But there has been a counter-movement, which began in the US, against the growing dominance of increasingly standardised lager and light beers made by fewer and fewer brewing enterprises. Due to their modest size, new breweries producing "special beers" and "older" styles of beer were given the moniker "microbreweries." Similar trends are currently being seen in several nations. Even though they still produce a small portion of the world's beer, microbreweries are expanding quickly.

Although the aggregate growth figures could suggest brighter times ahead, craft beer still faces several difficulties. Government initiatives that helped many brewers weather the most difficult phases of the shutdowns have come to an end, supply chain concerns are straining already thin bottom lines, and the alcohol market is becoming increasingly competitive with new players vying for consumers' attention.

Nonetheless, craft brewers can concentrate on doing what they do best—brewing the finest of suds.&nbsp;

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The craft beer sector in the United States can rejoice as the sun is finally shining again. This impression is reinforced by the Brewers Association's recent report, the industry's main trade group, which shows the sector's strong recovery from pandemic-related losses.

The craft beer sector in the United States can rejoice as the sun is finally shining again. This impression is reinforced by the Brewers Association's recent report, the industry's main trade group, which shows the sector's strong recovery from pandemic-related losses. Even while there might still be some gloomy days ahead, the storm has hopefully gone for good. As per the Brewers Association of the United States, a craft brewery, often known as a microbrewery, is a brewery that normally produces less beer than big brewers and is frequently privately owned. These breweries are typically marketed and seen as placing focus on traditional ingredients, novel flavours, and a variety of brewing techniques. An industry predicated on human interactions saw its first-ever volume decrease in 2020, down by 9 per cent, as a result of the widespread closures of bars, tasting rooms, and virtually every other meeting place. However, 2021 brought good news. The BarthHaas Report 2021-2022 indicates that the share of the top 40 brewers has increased from 88.7 per cent of the total production in 2017 to 91.4 per cent of the total production in 2021. × This is a positive development for the industry, which saw 36 of the top 50 brewers post losses in 2019. The unprecedented run of continuous development it had experienced over the previous ten years began to diminish even before the epidemic. Craft beer was finally able to become a part of every aspect of the American beer landscape during that time. By 2021, there would be 9247 breweries operating, up from 1813 in 2010. In 2021, the top 40 brewers of the world produced 91.4 per cent of the total beer output, out of which the top 10 brewers claimed 73.8 per cent of market output as per the BarthHaas Report. Some of these breweries have subsequently outgrown the "micro" level due to their success, but they are still referred to as microbreweries because of the type of beer they are making. The term "speciality brewers" is now used to describe some. This effectively demonstrates how the development of microbreweries has led to a full circle in the consolidation, international mergers, and acquisitions of the world's beer industry. × The beer transition The only locations in Europe where beer was produced on a scale that could be considered commercial up until the thirteenth century were monasteries. The monks, visitors, pilgrims, and the underprivileged were all served beer. Later, monks began brewing beer for noblemen, selling it in "monastery pubs," and offering it for free use during church festivities and feasts. From the fourteenth century onward, commercial brewers began to seriously threaten monastery beer production. Beer demand increased as income levels rose, trade and communities grew, and people became more concerned about water pollution. Travelling merchants needed a place to stay, food, and drink, and "inns" and "taverns" tried to provide for their needs. Trade centres like London, Bruges, Hamburg, and Munich quickly developed into significant brewing hubs. The beer industry underwent a significant transition globally due to scientific advancements made in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. New types of beer could be manufactured and the production process could be more precisely managed thanks to advances in our understanding of yeast, steam engines, and refrigeration. As a result, the brewery sector started down the path of industrialization, which significantly consolidated the market. According to the BarthHaas Report 2021-2022, the top 10 beer brewing countries in the world are - China, the United States of America, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, Russia, Japan, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, and Poland. × But there has been a counter-movement, which began in the US, against the growing dominance of increasingly standardised lager and light beers made by fewer and fewer brewing enterprises. Due to their modest size, new breweries producing "special beers" and "older" styles of beer were given the moniker "microbreweries." Similar trends are currently being seen in several nations. Even though they still produce a small portion of the world's beer, microbreweries are expanding quickly. Although the aggregate growth figures could suggest brighter times ahead, craft beer still faces several difficulties. Government initiatives that helped many brewers weather the most difficult phases of the shutdowns have come to an end, supply chain concerns are straining already thin bottom lines, and the alcohol market is becoming increasingly competitive with new players vying for consumers' attention. Nonetheless, craft brewers can concentrate on doing what they do best—brewing the finest of suds.

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Ride-hailing platform Uber earlier this week paid the state of New Jersey $100 million in back taxes after the company tried being excessively clever to avoid paying benefits to its drivers.

Ride-hailing platform Uber earlier this week paid the state of New Jersey $100 million in back taxes after the company tried being excessively clever to avoid paying benefits to its drivers. Reportedly, New Jersey's Department of Labor and Workforce Development had fined Uber and its subsidiary Raiser in 2019 over unpaid unemployment taxes for the period 2014-2018. Uber classified its drivers as self-employed which allowed the company to withhold the required benefits. Consequently, the drivers lost the right to overtime pay, paid sick leave, family leave, overtime pay, and most importantly minimum wage. Remarking that the state will not tolerate such companies, New Jersey's acting attorney general, Matt Platkin said, "We will not tolerate companies that misclassify their workers, thereby denying employees vital benefits and dodging their obligation to contribute to programs that benefit the workforce." Read more: The Uber Files: Leaked docs reveal how Uber won access to world leaders, deceived investigators Meanwhile, Uber in a statement did not directly admit that it had avoided paying benefits to its employees. "Drivers in New Jersey and nationally are independent contractors who work when and where they want - an overwhelming amount do this kind of work because they value flexibility. We look forward to working with policymakers to deliver benefits while preserving the flexibility drivers want." read the statement from the company. Despite being a worldwide, major cab-riding platform, Uber has a rather shady record of violating the regulations and later coughing up fines to brush the matters under carpet. Read More: 550 women sue Uber over allegations including kidnapping and sexual assault As reported by WION, in July, the San Franciso based company admitted that it knew about the data breach in 2016 that affected 57 million customers and yet failed to inform the public or US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Uber only confessed to the US prosecutors about its crime so as to avoid being levelled with criminal charges. It is pertinent to note that Uber had to pay a fine of $148 million to all 50 US states in September 2018, to settle the claims. However, given that Uber's market value amounted to $76 billion in the same year, many experts called it a mockery of the system. Read more: Uber admits concealing the 2016 data leak of 57 million passengers; avoids criminal charges (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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On the day when the Consumer Price Index report was released and the US stock market took a beating, President Joe Biden was busy partying on the White House lawns.

On the day when the Consumer Price Index report was released and the US stock market took a beating, President Joe Biden was busy partying on the White House lawns. Reportedly, Biden threw an 'inflation reduction' party while the CPI report showed inflation hitting a worse-than-expected mark of '8.3' per cent. "Exactly four weeks ago, I signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. So today, we're celebrating. Tune in at 3 PM ET as I deliver remarks and welcome the leaders and advocates who made it happen to the People's House." tweeted President Biden from his official Twitter account. Exactly four weeks ago, I signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. So today, we're celebrating. Tune in at 3 PM ET as I deliver remarks and welcome the leaders and advocates who made it happen to the People's House. — President Biden (@POTUS) September 13, 2022 × While the White House was delirious, the stock market was panicking. Reportedly, while the pace of consumer price inflation cooled compared to previous months, it was still touching a record four-decade high. Biden hosting a celebration for the Inflation Reduction Act at the White House (AP) Investors had hoped for better numbers but after the report release, they were forced to sell everything, leading to The Dow falling nearly 1300 points. Moreover, inflation numbers suggest that the US central bank, the Federal Reserve may be hiking interest rates for a record fifth time this year, next week. Read more: Biden signs the Inflation Reduction Act, a toned down version of his Build Back Better plan Meanwhile, US Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell said Biden and Democrats were “out of touch” on inflation. “You can’t make it up: Hours after this terrible inflation report, the White House is hosting an ‘inflation reduction’ celebration. Democrats have spent our economy into disaster and now they’re partying while families pay. They could not look more out of touch if they tried.” tweeted the Republican leader. You can’t make it up: Hours after this terrible inflation report, the White House is hosting an “inflation reduction” celebration. Democrats have spent our economy into disaster and now they’re partying while families pay. They could not look more out of touch if they tried. — Leader McConnell (@LeaderMcConnell) September 13, 2022 × This is not the first time that Biden has come under the scanner for his apathy in the face of a crisis. As reported by WION last month, Biden claimed that the US economy had 'zero inflation' in the month of July, thereby inviting seething criticism from Republicans across the board for trying to manipulate the numbers and present a rosy picture. Read more: President Biden claims US had ‘zero per cent inflation’ in July; gets trolled by Republicans "Before I begin today, I want to say a word about the news that came out today relative to the economy. Actually, I just want to say a number: Zero," Biden had told reporters at the time. The President further added, “Here’s what that means: while the price of some things go up, went up last month, the price of other things went down by the same amount. The result? Zero inflation last month." While Biden may have been technically right, the overall picture was quite different. The CPI report released on the same day revealed that the rate of inflation was down 0.6 per cent from June's 9.1 per cent but it certainly did not mean that inflation had reached the magical 'zero' per cent mark. Investors fear that the Fed hiking rates in an attempt to get ahead of inflation may be pushing the economy towards recession. However, for two consecutive months, Biden and his executives have failed to read the room and indulged in a PR party. Read more: Zero probability of recession in India while US has a 40 per cent chance: Study (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Biden parties as stock market tumbles, inflation worsens and Fed indicates rate hike

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