King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden is celebrating his 50th year in power. He is the second-longest-reigning European monarch still alive and the first monarch in the history of the Swedish monarchy to complete 50 years on the throne.

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In response, Lukashenko said, "We could think about three-way cooperation," adding, "I think a bit of work could be found for Belarus to do there as well." In order to examine the most recent Russian fighter jets, Kim visited an aviation facility in Komsomolsk-on-Amur on Friday.

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Before rushing home in time for the Yom Kippur holiday on Sunday, Netanyahu will stay in the US for a total of six days, including Shabbat with his staff in a hotel on the Upper East Side. Netanyahu's journey, though, can be cut short if a serious security crisis occurs at home.

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On Saturday morning, two terrorists were neutralized in an encounter that broke out in the Baramulla area of Jammu and Kashmir. In Uri, the counterterrorism operation is still in progress close to the Line of Control.

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The gathering takes place at a time when dissatisfaction with the Western-led global order is on the rise due to growing disagreements over the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the battle against climate change, and the international financial system.

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After a beauty shop owner was caught on camera "choking" a customer he accused of stealing, a dispute over shoplifting turned violent. The woman was restrained by Sohail Sindho, 45, the owner of Peckham Hair and Cosmetics in south London, who said she tried to steal things from his store. He said that she turned violent because he barred her way out.

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There is a new virus in India that is sending health officials into a frenzy in the southern states of the country. Authorities in India are scrambling to contain a rare outbreak of Nipah, a virus spread from animals to humans that causes deadly fever and has a high mortality rate. So which are the affected regions, will the virus spread, what's the transmission rate and what does the population need to do to stay safe or virus free. WION's Eric Njoka talks to dr. Vivek Nangia , chief of pulmonology at Max hospital, Saket for more perspective.

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On Saturday, Iranian security personnel were stationed in Mahsa Amini's hometown in expectation of disruption as people around the nation were ready to commemorate the first anniversary of her passing while in the care of morality police.

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According to Chris Wood of Jefferies and his renowned "Greed & Fear" report, valuations in India's midcap segment appear rich, although they still remain below historical averages. On the other hand, larger companies in the country seem fairly valued. One key risk highlighted in the report is the potential impact of rising crude oil prices, which could stoke inflation. However, the report remains bullish on India in the long term and suggests that any market pullback from these levels should be seen as a golden buying opportunity for long-term investors.

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A looming government shutdown threatens to postpone the release of a variety of US economic data, depriving markets, companies, and policymakers of crucial information on which to base decisions at home and abroad.

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More than 60% of Indian employees notice their coworkers are stressed out and more than half of them log off of work feeling weary. That's what the latest Asian mental health index states. In addition, the index, created after polling 13,000 workers in 12 Asian countries, notes that over 43% of India's working population is either nervous, depressed, or isolated.

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<p>A Belgian court on Friday (September 15) sentenced eight men to prison for their&nbsp; involvement in the twin bomb blasts that killed 32 people in the capital city of Belgium in 2016, the local media reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Six men convicted of murder and attempted murder for their role&nbsp;in the bombings were handed sentences ranging from 20 years to life in jail.&nbsp;</p>

<p>French citizen Salah Abdeslam and Belgian-Moroccan Mohamed Abrini, already given a life sentence by France for a&nbsp;2015 massacre in Paris, were the highest-profile of six culprits found guilty of murder last month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Belgian court said&nbsp;Abdeslam's prison sentence was enough and he did not receive a further sentence.&nbsp;He was seized in Brussels four days before the Belgian attacks, after fleeing the French capital.</p>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;Abrini, who fled the airport without detonating the bomb and testified the same during the proceedings was found guilty of being in one of the teams of the suicide bombers and handed a 30-year jail term.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Krayem, who is from Sweden, was accused of planning to be a second bomber on the Brussels&nbsp;metro. He was found guilty of murder along with defendants Ali El Haddad Asufi and Bilal El Makhoukhi and handed a life sentence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Osama Atar, who is believed to have been killed in an air strike in Syria, was convicted in absentia of masterminding the attacks.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>What happened in Belgium?</strong></h2>

<p>Seven years ago on March 22, 2016, two jihadist attacks conducted by the Islamic State (IS) rocked the Belgian capital. Two suicide bombers set&nbsp;themselves off at&nbsp;Brussels Airport in Zaventem and&nbsp;on a train leaving Maalbeek/Maelbeek metro station in central Brussels. While 32 people were killed, more than 300 were injured in the attacks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The attacks took place near the headquarters of both NATO and the EU. Subsequent investigation revealed they were part of a wave of attacks claimed by the IS in Europe.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The bombings caused widespread devastation, leaving hundreds of travellers and transport staff severely injured. Years and countless court appearances later, the&nbsp;victims, their families, and rescuers continue to suffer from the trauma inflicted on that&nbsp;day.</p>

<p>The trial, which&nbsp;started at the end of last year, was held under tight security at the converted former headquarters of the NATO military alliance. The proceedings aimed to bring justice to those affected and hold the perpetrators accountable.</p>

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A Belgian court on Friday (September 15) sentenced eight men to prison for their involvement in the twin bomb blasts that killed 32 people in the capital city of Belgium in 2016, the local media reported. Six men convicted of murder and attempted murder for their role in the bombings were handed sentences ranging from 20 years to life in jail. French citizen Salah Abdeslam and Belgian-Moroccan Mohamed Abrini, already given a life sentence by France for a 2015 massacre in Paris, were the highest-profile of six culprits found guilty of murder last month. The Belgian court said Abdeslam's prison sentence was enough and he did not receive a further sentence. He was seized in Brussels four days before the Belgian attacks, after fleeing the French capital. Meanwhile, Abrini, who fled the airport without detonating the bomb and testified the same during the proceedings was found guilty of being in one of the teams of the suicide bombers and handed a 30-year jail term. Krayem, who is from Sweden, was accused of planning to be a second bomber on the Brussels metro. He was found guilty of murder along with defendants Ali El Haddad Asufi and Bilal El Makhoukhi and handed a life sentence. Osama Atar, who is believed to have been killed in an air strike in Syria, was convicted in absentia of masterminding the attacks. Watch | Gravitas: Hunter Biden indicted on gun charges | Will President Biden's reputation go south? × What happened in Belgium? Seven years ago on March 22, 2016, two jihadist attacks conducted by the Islamic State (IS) rocked the Belgian capital. Two suicide bombers set themselves off at Brussels Airport in Zaventem and on a train leaving Maalbeek/Maelbeek metro station in central Brussels. While 32 people were killed, more than 300 were injured in the attacks. The attacks took place near the headquarters of both NATO and the EU. Subsequent investigation revealed they were part of a wave of attacks claimed by the IS in Europe. Also read | Explained | Brussels bombings: What happened in 2016? What is the case? The bombings caused widespread devastation, leaving hundreds of travellers and transport staff severely injured. Years and countless court appearances later, the victims, their families, and rescuers continue to suffer from the trauma inflicted on that day. The trial, which started at the end of last year, was held under tight security at the converted former headquarters of the NATO military alliance. The proceedings aimed to bring justice to those affected and hold the perpetrators accountable. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Belgian court sentences 8 for 2016 Brussels twin bombings

'Taliban are not friendly with musicians, they burn musical instruments, that's ultimate cruelty for a musician.' In an exclusive chat with WION's Samarpita Das, Afghan refugee and singer Abi K Safa talks about his struggle as a musician under the Taliban and tells how he ended up working with the three-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej.

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China's struggling property sector received a major setback on Thursday, as credit rating agency Moody's downgraded its outlook for the sector from stable to negative. Moody's said that weaker growth is impacting homebuyers' spending. It noted that credit stress at country garden, one of China's biggest property developers, has led to homebuyers avoiding risks.

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A Bloomberg report citing a memo showed Elon Musk's X corp. Has agreed to try and resolve claims by hundreds of former twitter employees who feel they were robbed of severance compensation.

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Apple, renowned for its cutting-edge gadgets and groundbreaking innovations, is once again making headlines in the tech world. This time, it's all about the iphone and the exciting shift in its charging ports. But the burning question on everyone's mind is: what does this change mean for consumers, and how will it impact apple's investors? Take a look to find out.

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After Bernard Looney's sudden departure from BP, the company has been searching both internally and externally for a new chief executive officer. BP's press office stated on Wednesday that chairman Helge Lund, who also serves as chairman of the company's nominating committee, informed employees via webcast that the search for a new CEO had begun.

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Pakistan held its discount rate steady for a second consecutive meeting, surprising market watchers who forecast more price increases. State Bank of Pakistan governor Jameel Ahmad said that the target rate is consistent with international monetary fund criteria for a tighter policy in advance of a loan programme review scheduled for November. Since January, Pakistan's monetary officials have pledged to hike rates by a total of 600 basis points in exchange for the country receiving 3 billion dollars in rescue funds. In a statement released on Thursday, the central bank confirmed that the target rate will remain unchanged at 22%.

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Shares of Softbank's arm holdings made a resounding debut on the Nasdaq, opening 25% above their initial offering price. This surge propelled the chip designer to a staggering valuation of nearly $60 billion.

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In some news from the world of aviation, India's aviation regulator has raised three incidents of engine failure in low-cost carrier Indigo's flights, with the engine maker Pratt & Whitney. India's directorate general of civil aviation has asked that Pratt & Whitney to identify the cause of engine damage and share data on engine failures globally.

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The European commission launched an investigation, looking into whether to impose punitive tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports, which it believes are benefiting from substantial state subsidies. This move follows concerns that the flood of cheaper electric cars from China is threatening EU producers and distorting the market.

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<p>India has taken a significant step in its preparedness to combat the dangerous Nipah virus by procuring an additional 20 doses of monoclonal antibodies from Australia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Friday, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Director General Rajeev Bahl said: "We got some doses of monoclonal antibody from Australia in 2018. Currently, the doses are available for only 10 patients."</p>

<h2><strong>Why is this important?</strong></h2>

<p>These antibodies, as per PTI,&nbsp;are vital for the treatment of Nipah virus infections, a disease with a high mortality rate.&nbsp;Monoclonal antibodies are synthetic proteins that mimic the immune system's ability to fight harmful pathogens.</p>

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<p>"Twenty more doses are being procured. But the medicine needs to be given during the early stage of the infection," said Bahl, adding that it can only given as compassionate use medicine.</p>

<p>He also said that no one so far has been administered the medicine in India.</p>

<h2><strong>Nipah and high mortality</strong></h2>

<p>The ICMR DG also said that the "Mortality among those infected with Nipah virus is very high - between 40 to 70 per cent as compared to that of Covid, which was around 2-3 per cent."</p>

<p>The decision to acquire these antibodies is a proactive measure following recent Nipah virus outbreaks in various regions of India, including Kerala.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>When asked about why cases keep surfacing in Kerala, Bahl said: "We do not know. In 2018, we found the outbreak in Kerala was related to bats. We are not sure how the infection passed from bats to humans. The link couldn't be established. Again, we are trying to find out this time. It always happens in the rainy season."</p>

<p>He said that globally, monoclonal antibodies have been used to successfully treat 14 patients infected with the Nipah virus outside India.</p>

<p>"Only Phase 1 trial to establish the safety of the medicine has been done outside. Efficacy trials have not been done. It can only given as compassionate use medicine," he said.</p>

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India has taken a significant step in its preparedness to combat the dangerous Nipah virus by procuring an additional 20 doses of monoclonal antibodies from Australia.

India has taken a significant step in its preparedness to combat the dangerous Nipah virus by procuring an additional 20 doses of monoclonal antibodies from Australia. On Friday, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Director General Rajeev Bahl said: "We got some doses of monoclonal antibody from Australia in 2018. Currently, the doses are available for only 10 patients." Why is this important? These antibodies, as per PTI, are vital for the treatment of Nipah virus infections, a disease with a high mortality rate. Monoclonal antibodies are synthetic proteins that mimic the immune system's ability to fight harmful pathogens. Also read | Nipah virus latest | Kerala reports sixth case, govt rushes to curb spread "Twenty more doses are being procured. But the medicine needs to be given during the early stage of the infection," said Bahl, adding that it can only given as compassionate use medicine. He also said that no one so far has been administered the medicine in India. Nipah and high mortality The ICMR DG also said that the "Mortality among those infected with Nipah virus is very high - between 40 to 70 per cent as compared to that of Covid, which was around 2-3 per cent." The decision to acquire these antibodies is a proactive measure following recent Nipah virus outbreaks in various regions of India, including Kerala. Also read | Nipah virus in India's Kerala: 5 cases seen so far, educational institutions in Kozhikode to be shut When asked about why cases keep surfacing in Kerala, Bahl said: "We do not know. In 2018, we found the outbreak in Kerala was related to bats. We are not sure how the infection passed from bats to humans. The link couldn't be established. Again, we are trying to find out this time. It always happens in the rainy season." He said that globally, monoclonal antibodies have been used to successfully treat 14 patients infected with the Nipah virus outside India. "Only Phase 1 trial to establish the safety of the medicine has been done outside. Efficacy trials have not been done. It can only given as compassionate use medicine," he said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Germany, France and Britain will not remove ballistic missile and nuclear proliferation-related sanctions on Iran that were set to expire next month&nbsp;under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The move is set to infuriate Tehran and put the viability of the deal in jeopardy. The original deal stated that some UN sanctions were supposed to be lifted on October 18, 2023, as part of the sunset clause which would have allowed Iran to import and export ballistic missiles and drones.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the three European nations, known as E3, wrote a letter to&nbsp;European Union External Affairs Chief, Josep Borell and said Tehran was in serious breach of the deal - meaning the sanctions could not be lifted.</p>

<p>"In direct response to Iran’s consistent and severe non-compliance with its Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) commitments since 2019, the governments of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom intend to maintain nuclear proliferation-related measures on Iran, as well as arms and missile embargoes, after JCPOA Transition Day on 18 October 2023," a spokesperson for the three countries, known as the E3, said in a statement.</p>

<p>Justifying the decision, the E3 said the agreement signed eight years ago contained mechanisms in case of any&nbsp;dispute about whether one side was in breach of the deal.</p>

<h2><strong>Iran violated the deal: EU</strong></h2>

<p>Borell confirmed he had received the letter from the E3 with the said proposal and transferred it to the other participants of the deal. Borell added that Iran has been in non-compliance since 2019 and the issue had not been resolved through the JCPOA dispute resolution mechanism.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to a Reuters report, three major reasons cited for keeping the sanctions were:&nbsp;Russia using Iranian drones against Ukraine in the ongoing war; the possibility that Iran might sell&nbsp;ballistic missiles to Russia; and&nbsp;depriving Iran of the nuclear deal's benefits given Tehran has violated the accord, albeit only after the United States did so first.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our commitment to finding a diplomatic solution remains. This decision does not amount to imposing additional sanctions nor to triggering the snapback mechanism. We stand ready to reverse our decision, should Iran fully implement its JCPoA commitments," the E3 said, referring to a mechanism that would immediately restore all UN sanctions against Iran.</p>

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Germany, France and Britain will not remove ballistic missile and nuclear proliferation-related sanctions on Iran that were set to expire next month under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. The move is set to infuriate Tehran and put the viability of the deal in jeopardy. The original deal stated that some UN sanctions were supposed to be lifted on October 18, 2023, as part of the sunset clause which would have allowed Iran to import and export ballistic missiles and drones. However, the three European nations, known as E3, wrote a letter to European Union External Affairs Chief, Josep Borell and said Tehran was in serious breach of the deal - meaning the sanctions could not be lifted. "In direct response to Iran’s consistent and severe non-compliance with its Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) commitments since 2019, the governments of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom intend to maintain nuclear proliferation-related measures on Iran, as well as arms and missile embargoes, after JCPOA Transition Day on 18 October 2023," a spokesperson for the three countries, known as the E3, said in a statement. Justifying the decision, the E3 said the agreement signed eight years ago contained mechanisms in case of any dispute about whether one side was in breach of the deal. Iran violated the deal: EU Borell confirmed he had received the letter from the E3 with the said proposal and transferred it to the other participants of the deal. Borell added that Iran has been in non-compliance since 2019 and the issue had not been resolved through the JCPOA dispute resolution mechanism. Watch | Iran's Nuclear deal with West: 'Nuclear bomb fears are false excuse,' says Ali Khamenei × According to a Reuters report, three major reasons cited for keeping the sanctions were: Russia using Iranian drones against Ukraine in the ongoing war; the possibility that Iran might sell ballistic missiles to Russia; and depriving Iran of the nuclear deal's benefits given Tehran has violated the accord, albeit only after the United States did so first. "Our commitment to finding a diplomatic solution remains. This decision does not amount to imposing additional sanctions nor to triggering the snapback mechanism. We stand ready to reverse our decision, should Iran fully implement its JCPoA commitments," the E3 said, referring to a mechanism that would immediately restore all UN sanctions against Iran. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>A tragic incident unfolded on Friday as a service elevator, part of an ongoing construction project in India's National Capital Region (NCR) experienced a horrifying free fall, resulting in the death of four labourers, according to local authorities.</p>

<p>The incident, as per a PTI report, happened in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida West, also known as Noida Extension.</p>

<p>In addition to the four deceased, five labourers sustained severe injuries and were transported to the district hospital for urgent medical attention, said the police in a statement.</p>

<h2><strong>How it happened</strong></h2>

<p>The harrowing incident, as per reports, took place at around 8:30 am IST (3:00 am GMT) at the construction site of Amrapali Dream Valley Society, a project that had long been stalled but is now being completed by the state-run NBCC (National Buildings Construction Corporation).</p>

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<p>Providing further insight into the incident, a police official said that the service elevator, which was carrying workers from the ground floor, tragically plummeted from the fourteenth floor.</p>

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<p>Conveying his condolences, District Magistrate Manish Verma confirmed the tragic loss of lives and said: "Four workers died in the incident while five others were hospitalised in a critical condition."</p>

<p>Verma, who has visited the injured and conducted an onsite inspection, has pledged a thorough investigation and has said anyone found guilty would be accountable for their actions.</p>

<p>Talking to PTI, he said "We will recommend financial compensation for the victims as per the law and guidelines of the Labour Code. The matter is under investigation as of now."</p>

<h2><strong>Police identify the victims</strong></h2>

<p>The four workers who lost their lives have been identified as Ishtaq Ali (23), hailing from Bihar's Balrampur district; Arun Tanti Mandal (40) from Bihar's Banka; Vipot Mandal (45) from Bihar's Katihar; and Aris Khan (22) from Uttar Pradesh's Amroha district.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Those currently battling severe injuries are Asul Mustaqeem, Abdul Mustaqeem, Kuldeep Pal, Kaif, and Arbaaz Ali, with origins in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, according to the police.</p>

<p>Officials from the construction company are yet to release a statement.</p>

<h2><strong>Uttar Pradesh's missing regulations</strong></h2>

<p>This incident follows another tragedy in which a 72-year-old woman met a similar fate due to a malfunctioning elevator in a group housing society in Noida. It is suspected that she died from a possible heart attack.</p>

<p>Following the elderly woman's tragic demise, UP Power Minister A K Sharma informed the state assembly on August 10 that the process of enacting the Lift and Escalator Act in the state was underway.</p>

<p>PTI reports that despite calls from residents of Noida and Greater Noida for such regulations, Uttar Pradesh currently lacks specific regulations governing elevators' installation, maintenance, or usage.</p>

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A tragic incident unfolded on Friday as a service elevator, part of an ongoing construction project in India's National Capital Region (NCR) experienced a horrifying free fall, resulting in the death of four labourers, according to local authorities.

A tragic incident unfolded on Friday as a service elevator, part of an ongoing construction project in India's National Capital Region (NCR) experienced a horrifying free fall, resulting in the death of four labourers, according to local authorities. The incident, as per a PTI report, happened in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida West, also known as Noida Extension. In addition to the four deceased, five labourers sustained severe injuries and were transported to the district hospital for urgent medical attention, said the police in a statement. How it happened The harrowing incident, as per reports, took place at around 8:30 am IST (3:00 am GMT) at the construction site of Amrapali Dream Valley Society, a project that had long been stalled but is now being completed by the state-run NBCC (National Buildings Construction Corporation). Also read | Suspended Delhi govt official accused of rape refuses to provide sample for semen analysis: Report Providing further insight into the incident, a police official said that the service elevator, which was carrying workers from the ground floor, tragically plummeted from the fourteenth floor. #GreaterNoida Four dead, five on ventilator support after lift fell in Amrapali Dream valley project! The lift which fell from the 14th floor had a mechanical failure while it was taking the construction workers up. The pulley is still stuck on 14th floor. 👇 pic.twitter.com/paW1L5rFCt — Ashni Dhaor (@DhaorAshni) September 15, 2023 × #WATCH | Noida: On the lift collapse on an under-construction site of Amrapali Builders in Greater Noida, DM Manish Verma says,"...Four people have died...Five people are in critical condition and undergoing treatment in a city hospital...Our team is present in the city… pic.twitter.com/PIfZMYjTSC — ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) September 15, 2023 × Conveying his condolences, District Magistrate Manish Verma confirmed the tragic loss of lives and said: "Four workers died in the incident while five others were hospitalised in a critical condition." Verma, who has visited the injured and conducted an onsite inspection, has pledged a thorough investigation and has said anyone found guilty would be accountable for their actions. Talking to PTI, he said "We will recommend financial compensation for the victims as per the law and guidelines of the Labour Code. The matter is under investigation as of now." Police identify the victims The four workers who lost their lives have been identified as Ishtaq Ali (23), hailing from Bihar's Balrampur district; Arun Tanti Mandal (40) from Bihar's Banka; Vipot Mandal (45) from Bihar's Katihar; and Aris Khan (22) from Uttar Pradesh's Amroha district. Also read | India: Three women break glass ceiling, to soon become temple priests in Tamil Nadu Those currently battling severe injuries are Asul Mustaqeem, Abdul Mustaqeem, Kuldeep Pal, Kaif, and Arbaaz Ali, with origins in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, according to the police. Officials from the construction company are yet to release a statement. Uttar Pradesh's missing regulations This incident follows another tragedy in which a 72-year-old woman met a similar fate due to a malfunctioning elevator in a group housing society in Noida. It is suspected that she died from a possible heart attack. Following the elderly woman's tragic demise, UP Power Minister A K Sharma informed the state assembly on August 10 that the process of enacting the Lift and Escalator Act in the state was underway. PTI reports that despite calls from residents of Noida and Greater Noida for such regulations, Uttar Pradesh currently lacks specific regulations governing elevators' installation, maintenance, or usage. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In the ongoing clash between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag area, another soldier who had been missing since Thursday died.

India: Joint anti-terror operation in South Kashmir

<p>In a significant development, the Nobel Foundation, the steward of the esteemed Nobel Prizes, has revealed an increase in the financial rewards accorded to this year's distinguished laureates.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Those honoured with the 2023 Nobel Prizes will now receive an additional 1 million crowns ($43,533). This means that the overall monetary prize will rise to a substantial 11 million Swedish crowns, or an impressive $986,000.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Why was the prize money increased?</strong></h2>

<p>As per Reuters, this decision underscores the stronger financial position of the Nobel Foundation.&nbsp;Over the years, the prize money has been adjusted up and down.</p>

<p>Back in 2012, the prize sum witnessed a reduction, declining from 10 million crowns to 8 million as the Foundation endeavoured to fortify its finances. In subsequent years, the prize was increased — in 2017, the prize value was increased to 9 million crowns, and then in 2020, it was raised to 10 million, thereby reinstating it to its pre-2012 level.</p>

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<p>However, the depreciation of the Swedish crown's value, which lost roughly 30 per cent of its value against the euro over the past decade, somewhat lessens the impact of these increments in prize value for international laureates.</p>

<p>Interestingly, the Nobel Prizes, which were originally established in 1901 to honour excellence in science, literature, and peace, boasted a monetary value of approximately 1.2 million dollars in 2013. This was despite a temporary reduction in the Swedish crown's prize sum to 8 million crowns during that period.</p>

<h2><strong>When will this year's Nobel Prizes be declared?</strong></h2>

<p>The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, the inaugural honour for 2023, is scheduled to be unveiled on October 2nd. Subsequently, the announcements in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, Literature, and Peace will be made in the ensuing days.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>These announcements are poised to captivate the global audience, and will be watched by people all around the world, celebrating the remarkable achievements of individuals in various fields.</p>

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In a significant development, the Nobel Foundation, the steward of the esteemed Nobel Prizes, has revealed an increase in the financial rewards accorded to this year's distinguished laureates.

In a significant development, the Nobel Foundation, the steward of the esteemed Nobel Prizes, has revealed an increase in the financial rewards accorded to this year's distinguished laureates. Those honoured with the 2023 Nobel Prizes will now receive an additional 1 million crowns ($43,533). This means that the overall monetary prize will rise to a substantial 11 million Swedish crowns, or an impressive $986,000. Why was the prize money increased? As per Reuters, this decision underscores the stronger financial position of the Nobel Foundation. Over the years, the prize money has been adjusted up and down. Back in 2012, the prize sum witnessed a reduction, declining from 10 million crowns to 8 million as the Foundation endeavoured to fortify its finances. In subsequent years, the prize was increased — in 2017, the prize value was increased to 9 million crowns, and then in 2020, it was raised to 10 million, thereby reinstating it to its pre-2012 level. Also read | Watch | CCTV footage shows security agents stealing items from bags at airport However, the depreciation of the Swedish crown's value, which lost roughly 30 per cent of its value against the euro over the past decade, somewhat lessens the impact of these increments in prize value for international laureates. Interestingly, the Nobel Prizes, which were originally established in 1901 to honour excellence in science, literature, and peace, boasted a monetary value of approximately 1.2 million dollars in 2013. This was despite a temporary reduction in the Swedish crown's prize sum to 8 million crowns during that period. When will this year's Nobel Prizes be declared? The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, the inaugural honour for 2023, is scheduled to be unveiled on October 2nd. Subsequently, the announcements in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, Literature, and Peace will be made in the ensuing days. Also read | Police arrests neo-Nazi man for hanging swastikas, racist messages from Orlando bridge These announcements are poised to captivate the global audience, and will be watched by people all around the world, celebrating the remarkable achievements of individuals in various fields. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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As South Korea has expressed worry that Kim Jong Un's visit is intended to advance military cooperation in the context of a potential arms-for-technology agreement, Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, arrived Friday in Komsomolsk-on-Amur in far-eastern Russia. He is slated to tour a company that manufactures fighter jets.

Kim Jong-Un visits military and civil equipment producing aviation firm

A government minister recently cautioned about the "threat" Beijing posed to the UK and advised former lawmakers, government employees, and members of the armed forces to avoid doing business with Chinese firms. In a previous assessment, the government said that Chinese recruitment strategies attempted to "headhunt" British citizens in "key positions with sensitive knowledge and experience" as part of Beijing's espionage effort.

UK: China is trying to recruit civil servants and military personnel

<p>A day after the French radiation watchdog ordered Apple to halt the sales of its iPhone 12 models, the Cupertino-based company has responded. France's Agence Nationale des Fréquences (ANFR)&nbsp;on Tuesday (September 12) demanded an immediate halt saying the&nbsp;Apple devices emitted above-threshold electromagnetic radiation</p>

<p>Apple defended itself saying the iPhone 12 model, launched in 2020, was certified by&nbsp;multiple international bodies as compliant with global radiation standards. The company said it will contest the findings by the French watchdog, having previously submitted&nbsp;several Apple and third-party lab results proving&nbsp;the phone's compliance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Apple defends itself, troubles could further mount for it as Germany's network regulator BNetzA said it might launch similar proceedings, adding that it was in&nbsp;close contact with French authorities. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Spain's OCU consumers' group urged authorities there to halt the sale&nbsp;of iPhone 12.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>What did the French agency say?</strong></h2>

<p>Jean-Noel Barrot,&nbsp;France's junior minister for the digital economy, told the newspaper Le Parisien that ANFR had&nbsp;carried&nbsp;out tests which showed the&nbsp;smartphone's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) to be slightly higher than what's legally allowed.</p>

<p>The French watchdog said&nbsp;accredited labs found absorption of electromagnetic energy by the body at 5.74 watts per kilogramme during tests when the smartphone was being&nbsp;held in the hand or kept in the&nbsp;pocket. Interestingly, the European standard for the&nbsp;specific absorption rate is 4.0 watts per kilogramme in such tests.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Concerning phones already sold, Apple must in the briefest of delays take corrective measures to bring the affected phones into compliance. Otherwise, Apple will have to recall them," the watchdog added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The watchdog said its agents are on the lookout, verifying if the company had halted the sale of devices or not.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Barrot said a software update would be sufficient to fix the radiation issues.</p>

<p>"Apple is expected to respond within two weeks.&nbsp;If they fail to do so, I am prepared to order a recall of all iPhones 12 in circulation. The rule is the same for everyone, including the digital giants."</p>

<p>This is not the first instance when Apple has faced a regulatory bottleneck. On Tuesday (September 12), the company finally succumbed to the&nbsp;rules imposed by the European Union and announced that its new iPhone lineup will&nbsp;ditch the proprietary Lightning Port technology and adopt the&nbsp;USB-C chargers.&nbsp;</p>

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A day after the French radiation watchdog ordered Apple to halt the sales of its iPhone 12 models, the Cupertino-based company has responded. France's Agence Nationale des Fréquences (ANFR) on Tuesday (September 12) demanded an immediate halt saying the Apple devices emitted above-threshold electromagnetic radiation Apple defended itself saying the iPhone 12 model, launched in 2020, was certified by multiple international bodies as compliant with global radiation standards.

A day after the French radiation watchdog ordered Apple to halt the sales of its iPhone 12 models, the Cupertino-based company has responded. France's Agence Nationale des Fréquences (ANFR) on Tuesday (September 12) demanded an immediate halt saying the Apple devices emitted above-threshold electromagnetic radiation Apple defended itself saying the iPhone 12 model, launched in 2020, was certified by multiple international bodies as compliant with global radiation standards. The company said it will contest the findings by the French watchdog, having previously submitted several Apple and third-party lab results proving the phone's compliance. While Apple defends itself, troubles could further mount for it as Germany's network regulator BNetzA said it might launch similar proceedings, adding that it was in close contact with French authorities. Meanwhile, Spain's OCU consumers' group urged authorities there to halt the sale of iPhone 12. Watch | Apple iPhone 15 Event: Most exciting takeaways from the Apple launch event × What did the French agency say? Jean-Noel Barrot, France's junior minister for the digital economy, told the newspaper Le Parisien that ANFR had carried out tests which showed the smartphone's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) to be slightly higher than what's legally allowed. The French watchdog said accredited labs found absorption of electromagnetic energy by the body at 5.74 watts per kilogramme during tests when the smartphone was being held in the hand or kept in the pocket. Interestingly, the European standard for the specific absorption rate is 4.0 watts per kilogramme in such tests. "Concerning phones already sold, Apple must in the briefest of delays take corrective measures to bring the affected phones into compliance. Otherwise, Apple will have to recall them," the watchdog added. Also read | Made-in-India Apple iPhone to debut on launch day in India for the first time The watchdog said its agents are on the lookout, verifying if the company had halted the sale of devices or not. Meanwhile, Barrot said a software update would be sufficient to fix the radiation issues. "Apple is expected to respond within two weeks. If they fail to do so, I am prepared to order a recall of all iPhones 12 in circulation. The rule is the same for everyone, including the digital giants." This is not the first instance when Apple has faced a regulatory bottleneck. On Tuesday (September 12), the company finally succumbed to the rules imposed by the European Union and announced that its new iPhone lineup will ditch the proprietary Lightning Port technology and adopt the USB-C chargers. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Iran is reportedly considering implementing harsher laws that could put women behind bars for up to 10 years if they continue to defy the country's mandatory hijab law.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the Guardian, under these proposed stricter dress code regulations, even businesses that serve women without a hijab could face shutdowns.</p>

<p>The United Nations have described these measures as "gender apartheid." Here's what you need to know.</p>

<h2><strong>Iran's 'gender apartheid' law</strong></h2>

<p>As per reports, the new draft law contains harsh sentences that are comparable to those imposed on murderers and drug traffickers.</p>

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<p>It includes severe penalties, such as more than 60 lashes, heavy fines, and lengthy prison sentences.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hossein Raeesi, an Iranian human rights lawyer, says, "That's ridiculous to even think about."</p>

<p>The draft law also warns businesses of possible closure and other serious consequences if they serve women with "improper dress code."</p>

<h2><strong>A tightening noose?</strong></h2>

<p>Security and women's rights activists allege that Iranian authorities are investing in smart cameras with facial recognition technology, which can also send alerts when large gatherings occur.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, security forces are said to be setting up more checkpoints to detain women who do not comply with the dress code, those planning to protest on the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death.</p>

<p>These stricter regulations, as per the Guardian, coincide with increased patrolling by Iran's so-called "morality police" and further "gender segregation" in various public spaces, including universities, hospitals, parks, and workplaces.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A group of experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council see this as an apparent attempt at "suppressing women and girls into total submission."</p>

<p>Iranian women agree.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking to the Guardian, an Iranian journalist said: "With the new law, the government is telling us women that we will go to prison for up to 10 years if we don't wear a hijab. What next? A death penalty for defying the new hijab law?"</p>

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<p>Another Iranian woman feels like the government wants to "erase women from society."</p>

<p>"The Islamic Republic has taken a cue from the Taliban to slowly ban us from public places. They want to erase women from society," said the Tehran-based finance student.</p>

<p>Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA) reported that the new law is under review by Iran's Guardian Council — a powerful body responsible for vetting legislation and overseeing elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If they endorse the bill, it would return to parliament and could come into effect as early as October, said HRA.</p>

<p>This development comes a year after the death of 22-year-old&nbsp;Amini, who died in custody after being detained for allegedly wearing the Islamic headscarf incorrectly. Her death, reportedly due to police beatings, triggered a long wave of protests and significant unrest in Iran.</p>

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Iran is reportedly considering implementing harsher laws that could put women behind bars for up to 10 years if they continue to defy the country's mandatory hijab law.

Iran is reportedly considering implementing harsher laws that could put women behind bars for up to 10 years if they continue to defy the country's mandatory hijab law. As per the Guardian, under these proposed stricter dress code regulations, even businesses that serve women without a hijab could face shutdowns. The United Nations have described these measures as "gender apartheid." Here's what you need to know. Iran's 'gender apartheid' law As per reports, the new draft law contains harsh sentences that are comparable to those imposed on murderers and drug traffickers. Also read | Iran: Two female journalists sentenced to prison over 'conspiracy and collusion' It includes severe penalties, such as more than 60 lashes, heavy fines, and lengthy prison sentences. Hossein Raeesi, an Iranian human rights lawyer, says, "That's ridiculous to even think about." The draft law also warns businesses of possible closure and other serious consequences if they serve women with "improper dress code." A tightening noose? Security and women's rights activists allege that Iranian authorities are investing in smart cameras with facial recognition technology, which can also send alerts when large gatherings occur. Additionally, security forces are said to be setting up more checkpoints to detain women who do not comply with the dress code, those planning to protest on the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death. These stricter regulations, as per the Guardian, coincide with increased patrolling by Iran's so-called "morality police" and further "gender segregation" in various public spaces, including universities, hospitals, parks, and workplaces. A group of experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council see this as an apparent attempt at "suppressing women and girls into total submission." Iranian women agree. Talking to the Guardian, an Iranian journalist said: "With the new law, the government is telling us women that we will go to prison for up to 10 years if we don't wear a hijab. What next? A death penalty for defying the new hijab law?" Also read | Iran shuts down water park over violation of hijab law: Media Another Iranian woman feels like the government wants to "erase women from society." "The Islamic Republic has taken a cue from the Taliban to slowly ban us from public places. They want to erase women from society," said the Tehran-based finance student. Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA) reported that the new law is under review by Iran's Guardian Council — a powerful body responsible for vetting legislation and overseeing elections. If they endorse the bill, it would return to parliament and could come into effect as early as October, said HRA. This development comes a year after the death of 22-year-old Amini, who died in custody after being detained for allegedly wearing the Islamic headscarf incorrectly. Her death, reportedly due to police beatings, triggered a long wave of protests and significant unrest in Iran. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'Gender apartheid'? Iran proposes harsher punishment, up to 10 years in prison for violating hijab laws

After being blocked for nine days due to an exchange of fire between the security forces of Pakistan and Afghanistan, a crucial border crossing has now been restored to both foot and vehicle traffic. Muhammad Anas, a representative of the Torkham border crossing in the Khyber district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

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