Indian Cabinet has given its approval to a revival package worth 890.47 billion rupees ($10.79 billion) for state-owned telecom operator BSNL.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

"In a significant move, as part of the revival strategy, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved the third revival package for BSNL with a total outlay of Rs. 89,047 crore," a government press release said.&nbsp;

As per the announcement, the revival package includes the allotment of 4G/5G spectrum for BSNL through equity infusion.

BSNL has been facing difficulties due to inadequate infrastructure and fierce competition from Jio, the wireless subsidiary of Reliance Industries. "The authorised capital of BSNL will be increased from Rs. 1,50,000 crore (1500 billion rupees) to Rs. 2,10,000 crore (2100 billion rupees)," the press release said, adding that with this revival package, BSNL will emerge as a stable telecom service provider focused on providing connectivity to remotest parts of India.&nbsp;

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Other competitors of BSNL are Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea.&nbsp;Telecom&nbsp;firms have been offering 4G services at affordable prices both on voice calls and data.&nbsp;With this revival package, BSNL will emerge as a stable telecom service provider focused on providing connectivity to the remotest parts of India.

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<h2>BSNL-Tata Consultancy Services partnership&nbsp;</h2>

This decision comes after BSNL entered into a partnership with Tata Consultancy Services, a leading software company, to assist in the deployment of a 4G network across the country.&nbsp;

In a regulatory filing at the time, the company had said, "The consortium led by Tata Consultancy Services Limited has received an Advance Purchase Order valued over Rs 15,000 crore from BSNL, a 100% Govt. of India-owned Public Sector Undertaking, for the deployment of a 4G network across India."

<h2>First and second revival package&nbsp;</h2>

The Indian government approved the first revival package for BSNL/MTNL in 2019. It amounted to Rs. 69,000 crores (690 billion rupees) and brought stability to BSNL/MTNL.

In 2022, Government approved a second revival package for BSNL/MTNL amounting to Rs. 1.64 Lakh Crore (1640 billion rupees). It provided financial support for capex, viability gap funding for rural landlines, financial support for de-stressing the balance sheet, settlement of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues, the merger of BBNL with BSNL, etc.

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With the government aid of two revival packages, BSNL started earning operating profits in FY 2021-22. The total debt of BSNL has reduced from Rs. 32,944 Crore (329.44 billion rupees) to Rs. 22,289 crore (222.89 billion rupees).

Following the announcement of the revival package for BSNL, the shares of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd, a state-owned telecom company and rival to BSNL, experienced a significant increase of nearly 12 per cent.

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Indian Cabinet has given its approval to a revival package worth 890.47 billion rupees ($10.79 billion) for state-owned telecom operator BSNL. "In a significant move, as part of the revival strategy, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved the third revival package for BSNL with a total outlay of Rs.

Indian Cabinet has given its approval to a revival package worth 890.47 billion rupees ($10.79 billion) for state-owned telecom operator BSNL. "In a significant move, as part of the revival strategy, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved the third revival package for BSNL with a total outlay of Rs. 89,047 crore," a government press release said. As per the announcement, the revival package includes the allotment of 4G/5G spectrum for BSNL through equity infusion. BSNL has been facing difficulties due to inadequate infrastructure and fierce competition from Jio, the wireless subsidiary of Reliance Industries. "The authorised capital of BSNL will be increased from Rs. 1,50,000 crore (1500 billion rupees) to Rs. 2,10,000 crore (2100 billion rupees)," the press release said, adding that with this revival package, BSNL will emerge as a stable telecom service provider focused on providing connectivity to remotest parts of India. Also Read | World’s largest sand island in Australia’s Queensland finally washes off its colonial name Other competitors of BSNL are Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea. Telecom firms have been offering 4G services at affordable prices both on voice calls and data. With this revival package, BSNL will emerge as a stable telecom service provider focused on providing connectivity to the remotest parts of India. Also Read | France gives thumbs down to NATO’s plans of opening liaison office in Japan BSNL-Tata Consultancy Services partnership This decision comes after BSNL entered into a partnership with Tata Consultancy Services, a leading software company, to assist in the deployment of a 4G network across the country. In a regulatory filing at the time, the company had said, "The consortium led by Tata Consultancy Services Limited has received an Advance Purchase Order valued over Rs 15,000 crore from BSNL, a 100% Govt. of India-owned Public Sector Undertaking, for the deployment of a 4G network across India." First and second revival package The Indian government approved the first revival package for BSNL/MTNL in 2019. It amounted to Rs. 69,000 crores (690 billion rupees) and brought stability to BSNL/MTNL. In 2022, Government approved a second revival package for BSNL/MTNL amounting to Rs. 1.64 Lakh Crore (1640 billion rupees). It provided financial support for capex, viability gap funding for rural landlines, financial support for de-stressing the balance sheet, settlement of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues, the merger of BBNL with BSNL, etc. Watch | Taylor Swift flaunts Rs 8K bangles from an Indian brand in her music video 'Karma' × With the government aid of two revival packages, BSNL started earning operating profits in FY 2021-22. The total debt of BSNL has reduced from Rs. 32,944 Crore (329.44 billion rupees) to Rs. 22,289 crore (222.89 billion rupees). Following the announcement of the revival package for BSNL, the shares of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd, a state-owned telecom company and rival to BSNL, experienced a significant increase of nearly 12 per cent. 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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The newest issue that has plagued Elon Musk's electric car company, Tesla, is a study that claims it failed to protect customer data and has received several complaints about its driving aid technology. The story was published by a German newspaper.

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A Pakistan intelligence agency has apprised the prime minister Shehbaz Sharif-led government that Imran Khan colluded in orchestrating the violence that ensued on 9-10th of May that took place following the arrest of the former prime minister, as per local media outlet The News International.&nbsp;The report suggested that Imran conspired to the attacks well before the day of the protests by acting hand in glove with his loyalists only. It added that the former prime minister did not reveal his plans to all the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders.&nbsp;

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In order to mobilise demonstrators, Imran Khan's loyalists, which are named in the intelligence report, gave instructions to the party cadres. Citing sources within PTI, the intelligence report sheds light on how Imran allegedly gave particular commands to target pre-selected venues in case of his arrest.&nbsp;

On the day of the protests, Pakistani politician who served as Federal Minister for Communications, Murad Saeed passed on the specifics given by Imran Khan to the party leaders via his tweets.&nbsp;

<h2>Imran Khan refutes all claims&nbsp;</h2>

However, it is to be noted that the former PM has refuted all claims of him being involved in planning out the attacks that killed several Pakistanis. He upheld that PTI has always held peaceful protests and adhered to the rule of law in the country.&nbsp;

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Not only that, Imran Khan also urged for an independent investigation into the attacks and asked for perpetrators to be brought to justice. Replying to a query by The News International over the intel report, PTI’s spokesperson Sadaqat Ali Abbasi who is PTI leader from Rawalpindi denied all the leveled accusations and said that peaceful protests were carried out in front of the Rawalpindi Press Club at Liaquat Bagh.

The intel report names Dr Yasmin Rashid, Hammad Azhar and Awn Abbas Buppi in Punjab, Ali Zaidi in Sindh, Ali Nawaz Awan in Islamabad and Qasim Suri in Balochistan and Murad Saeed and Omar Ayub in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).&nbsp;

The report points out a range of allegations against the former premiere. It includes international collusion to oust him from power, conspiracies by the country’s intelligence agencies, and spreading hatred against the country's military and senior leadership on social media platforms.&nbsp;

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Imran Khan, as per the intel, “thoughtfully attempted” to taint the image of senior army officers, including the Chief of Army Staff, DG ISI, and DG-C.

One of the key takeaways from the intel report indicates that some of Imran Khan's advisers made the former PM believe that total mayhem will ensue in the country and the government. The advisors also added the military leadership, will bow to its knees which would enable him to dictate his own terms.

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A Pakistan intelligence agency has apprised the prime minister Shehbaz Sharif-led government that Imran Khan colluded in orchestrating the violence that ensued on 9-10th of May that took place following the arrest of the former prime minister, as per local media outlet The News International.

A Pakistan intelligence agency has apprised the prime minister Shehbaz Sharif-led government that Imran Khan colluded in orchestrating the violence that ensued on 9-10th of May that took place following the arrest of the former prime minister, as per local media outlet The News International. The report suggested that Imran conspired to the attacks well before the day of the protests by acting hand in glove with his loyalists only. It added that the former prime minister did not reveal his plans to all the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders. Also Read | More than 5,000 new species discovered on seabed of Pacific Ocean In order to mobilise demonstrators, Imran Khan's loyalists, which are named in the intelligence report, gave instructions to the party cadres. Citing sources within PTI, the intelligence report sheds light on how Imran allegedly gave particular commands to target pre-selected venues in case of his arrest. On the day of the protests, Pakistani politician who served as Federal Minister for Communications, Murad Saeed passed on the specifics given by Imran Khan to the party leaders via his tweets. Imran Khan refutes all claims However, it is to be noted that the former PM has refuted all claims of him being involved in planning out the attacks that killed several Pakistanis. He upheld that PTI has always held peaceful protests and adhered to the rule of law in the country. Also Read | Elon Musk's Neuralink cleared for human test of brain implants Not only that, Imran Khan also urged for an independent investigation into the attacks and asked for perpetrators to be brought to justice. Replying to a query by The News International over the intel report, PTI’s spokesperson Sadaqat Ali Abbasi who is PTI leader from Rawalpindi denied all the leveled accusations and said that peaceful protests were carried out in front of the Rawalpindi Press Club at Liaquat Bagh. The intel report names Dr Yasmin Rashid, Hammad Azhar and Awn Abbas Buppi in Punjab, Ali Zaidi in Sindh, Ali Nawaz Awan in Islamabad and Qasim Suri in Balochistan and Murad Saeed and Omar Ayub in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The report points out a range of allegations against the former premiere. It includes international collusion to oust him from power, conspiracies by the country’s intelligence agencies, and spreading hatred against the country's military and senior leadership on social media platforms. Watch | Battleground Bakhmut: Russia vs Ukraine | WION Wideangle × Imran Khan, as per the intel, “thoughtfully attempted” to taint the image of senior army officers, including the Chief of Army Staff, DG ISI, and DG-C. One of the key takeaways from the intel report indicates that some of Imran Khan's advisers made the former PM believe that total mayhem will ensue in the country and the government. The advisors also added the military leadership, will bow to its knees which would enable him to dictate his own terms. 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. ×

Imran, his loyalists orchestrated May 9 violence: Intel report

Apple has limited the use of ChatGPT and other external artificial intelligence applications for its employees until the company itself develops similar technologies,&nbsp;according to a document and individuals cited by the Wall Street Journal on Thursday.&nbsp;

Apple has warned its staff not to use Copilot, an AI programme used by Microsoft-owned GitHub, to automate the creation of software code. The move was taken out of concerns that the employees may expose confidential information.

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OpenAI announced last month that it had added a "incognito mode" that did not record users' chat histories or use them to enhance ChatGPT's artificial intelligence. AI, has come under increasing scrutiny on concerns if ChatGPT and other chatbots are managing hundreds of millions of user's data, which is frequently used to develop, or "train" AI's capabilities.&nbsp;

<h2>ChatGPT app for iOS</h2>

On Thursday morning, OpenAI unveiled the ChatGPT app for Apple's iOS in the US. Apple, OpenAI, or Microsoft, no one has yet commented on the prohibition by Apple on its employees on use of ChatGPT.&nbsp;

In a press release upon the release of ChatGPT app for iOS, OpenAI wrote, "Since the release of ChatGPT, we've heard from users that they love using ChatGPT on the go. Today, we’re launching the ChatGPT app for iOS."

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"The ChatGPT app is free to use and syncs your history across devices. It also integrates Whisper, our open-source speech-recognition system, enabling voice input. ChatGPT Plus subscribers get exclusive access to GPT-4’s capabilities, early access to features and faster response times, all on iOS," it added.&nbsp;

It also said that the app rollout is in the US and the company will expand to additional countries in the coming weeks.

"We’re eager to see how you use the app. As we gather user feedback, we’re committed to continuous feature and safety improvements for ChatGPT. With the ChatGPT app for iOS, we’re taking another step towards our mission by transforming state-of-the-art research into useful tools that empower people, while continuously making them more accessible," it said.&nbsp;

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The core issue is as AI becomes more sophisticated, it raises questions about privacy, data security, bias in algorithms, job displacement, and the impact on social dynamics. It's crucial to ensure that AI systems are designed and used responsibly, with proper guidelines and regulations in place.&nbsp;

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Apple has limited the use of ChatGPT and other external artificial intelligence applications for its employees until the company itself develops similar technologies, according to a document and individuals cited by the Wall Street Journal on Thursday.

Apple has limited the use of ChatGPT and other external artificial intelligence applications for its employees until the company itself develops similar technologies, according to a document and individuals cited by the Wall Street Journal on Thursday. Apple has warned its staff not to use Copilot, an AI programme used by Microsoft-owned GitHub, to automate the creation of software code. The move was taken out of concerns that the employees may expose confidential information. Also Read | UK unveils new Russian sanctions, including ban on diamonds, copper OpenAI announced last month that it had added a "incognito mode" that did not record users' chat histories or use them to enhance ChatGPT's artificial intelligence. AI, has come under increasing scrutiny on concerns if ChatGPT and other chatbots are managing hundreds of millions of user's data, which is frequently used to develop, or "train" AI's capabilities. ChatGPT app for iOS On Thursday morning, OpenAI unveiled the ChatGPT app for Apple's iOS in the US. Apple, OpenAI, or Microsoft, no one has yet commented on the prohibition by Apple on its employees on use of ChatGPT. In a press release upon the release of ChatGPT app for iOS, OpenAI wrote, "Since the release of ChatGPT, we've heard from users that they love using ChatGPT on the go. Today, we’re launching the ChatGPT app for iOS." Also Read | More than half of world's large lakes and reservoirs drying up: Study "The ChatGPT app is free to use and syncs your history across devices. It also integrates Whisper, our open-source speech-recognition system, enabling voice input. ChatGPT Plus subscribers get exclusive access to GPT-4’s capabilities, early access to features and faster response times, all on iOS," it added. It also said that the app rollout is in the US and the company will expand to additional countries in the coming weeks. "We’re eager to see how you use the app. As we gather user feedback, we’re committed to continuous feature and safety improvements for ChatGPT. With the ChatGPT app for iOS, we’re taking another step towards our mission by transforming state-of-the-art research into useful tools that empower people, while continuously making them more accessible," it said. Watch | Japan to join India's UPI payment system, says Kono Taro, Japan's Digital Minister × While artificial intelligence (AI) offers numerous benefits and advancements in various fields, few countries have expressed their worries about the challenges associated with its development and use. The core issue is as AI becomes more sophisticated, it raises questions about privacy, data security, bias in algorithms, job displacement, and the impact on social dynamics. It's crucial to ensure that AI systems are designed and used responsibly, with proper guidelines and regulations in place. 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. ×

Apple bans employees from using OpenAI's ChatGPT

Ahead of a possible US Fed hike, job openings fell to a 2-year low in march. That is a clear indication that the U.S job market is cooling sharply.

Job openings near two-year low as layoffs jump

Morgan Stanley, one of the top advisory firms, is planning to eliminate 3,000 positions by the end of June. That's 5% of the bank's workforce. The cuts are expected to impact banking and trading staff the most.

Morgan Stanley plans to cut 3,000 jobs amid worsening economic outlook

The Indian government is planning to ban sugar exports due to a decline in output and to prevent inflationary pressures before the Lok Sabha elections next year, as per reports.

According to reports, a group of ministers has advised that mills cease sending sugar overseas with "immediate effect".

The committee, including the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and the Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, is believed to have discussed the issue in a meeting on April 27. According to the source, the government will shortly announce a restriction on shipments.

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Reports citing a government source said there is now enough sugar to satisfy the expected 275 lakh tonnes of domestic consumption demand. But, before the state elections this year and the Lok Sabha elections the following year, the government does not want to take any chances. &nbsp;

According to statistics from the Department of Consumer Affairs, sugar's average retail price throughout all of India on Friday was Rs 42.24 per kg, which was somewhat higher than the level from a year earlier when it was Rs 41.31. The country is expected to produce 327 lakh tonnes (LT) of sugar during the 2022–23 crop year (October–September), down from the 359 lakh tonnes produced during the previous crop year.

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Maximum 6.31 lakh tonnes of sugar have been sold from India to Bangladesh in the current year, according to statistics on sugar exports up till April 8, 2023. Djibouti, Iraq, Somalia, Sudan, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, China, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Afghanistan, Cameroon, and Jordan are a few more important importers.

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The Indian government is planning to ban sugar exports due to a decline in output and to prevent inflationary pressures before the Lok Sabha elections next year, as per reports.

The Indian government is planning to ban sugar exports due to a decline in output and to prevent inflationary pressures before the Lok Sabha elections next year, as per reports. According to reports, a group of ministers has advised that mills cease sending sugar overseas with "immediate effect". The committee, including the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and the Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, is believed to have discussed the issue in a meeting on April 27. According to the source, the government will shortly announce a restriction on shipments. Also Read | EU nations reach deal 'in principle' to transit grain from Ukraine Reports citing a government source said there is now enough sugar to satisfy the expected 275 lakh tonnes of domestic consumption demand. But, before the state elections this year and the Lok Sabha elections the following year, the government does not want to take any chances. According to statistics from the Department of Consumer Affairs, sugar's average retail price throughout all of India on Friday was Rs 42.24 per kg, which was somewhat higher than the level from a year earlier when it was Rs 41.31. The country is expected to produce 327 lakh tonnes (LT) of sugar during the 2022–23 crop year (October–September), down from the 359 lakh tonnes produced during the previous crop year. Also Read | Indian Air Force uses night vision goggles, bravely rescues 121 people from Sudan airstrip Maximum 6.31 lakh tonnes of sugar have been sold from India to Bangladesh in the current year, according to statistics on sugar exports up till April 8, 2023. Djibouti, Iraq, Somalia, Sudan, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, China, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Afghanistan, Cameroon, and Jordan are a few more important importers. Watch | After Russia's winter assault, Ukraine prepares for summer attack × According to official data, even though the majority of the sugar has already been shipped in accordance with the fixed quota established for the current year, nearly two lakh tonnes of sugar have not yet been sent for export. 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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The EU Environmental Agency (EEA) on Monday said that more than 1,200 premature deaths are recorded every year of those aged under 18 across Europe due to air pollution. It added that pollution is also increasing the risk of these youngsters contracting chronic diseases in later stages of their lives.

Even after improvements made recently, the level of key air pollutants in many European countries "remain stubbornly above" World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, especially in central-eastern Europe and Italy, stated the EEA after carrying out a study in almost 30 countries, which includes 27 members of the European Union.

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The report did not include the major industrial nations like the United Kingdom, Ukraine and Russia, suggesting that the continent's overall death tolls could be higher.

Last November, the EEA said that 238,000 people died prematurely due to air pollution in 2020. The death toll includes those in the EU as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and Turkey.

"Air pollution causes over 1,200 premature deaths per year in people under the age of 18 in Europe and significantly increases the risk of disease later in life," the agency stated.

This was the first study conducted by the agency which focused specifically on children.

"Although the number of premature deaths in this age group is low relative to the total for the European population estimated by EEA each year, deaths early in life represent a loss of future potential and come with a significant burden of chronic illness, both in childhood and later in life," said the agency.

The agency appealed to the authorities to focus on the improvisation of air quality around nurseries, sports facilities, schools and mass transport hubs.

"After birth, ambient air pollution increases the risk of several health problems, including asthma, reduced lung function, respiratory infections and allergies," noted the report.

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<h2>Seven million children die annually</h2>

Poor quality of air can also "aggravate chronic conditions like asthma, which afflicts nine per cent of children and adolescents in Europe, as well as increasing the risk of some chronic diseases later in adulthood", stated the report.

As per the figures released on Monday, 97 per cent of the urban population was inhaling air that did not meet the standards mentioned in the WHO recommendations in 2021.

Last year, the EEA said that the EU was heading toward its target of reducing the number of premature deaths by 50 per cent by 2030.&nbsp;

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The EU Environmental Agency (EEA) on Monday said that more than 1,200 premature deaths are recorded every year of those aged under 18 across Europe due to air pollution.

The EU Environmental Agency (EEA) on Monday said that more than 1,200 premature deaths are recorded every year of those aged under 18 across Europe due to air pollution. It added that pollution is also increasing the risk of these youngsters contracting chronic diseases in later stages of their lives. Even after improvements made recently, the level of key air pollutants in many European countries "remain stubbornly above" World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, especially in central-eastern Europe and Italy, stated the EEA after carrying out a study in almost 30 countries, which includes 27 members of the European Union. ALSO READ | Air pollution speeds up bone loss in postmenopausal women, says study The report did not include the major industrial nations like the United Kingdom, Ukraine and Russia, suggesting that the continent's overall death tolls could be higher. Last November, the EEA said that 238,000 people died prematurely due to air pollution in 2020. The death toll includes those in the EU as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and Turkey. "Air pollution causes over 1,200 premature deaths per year in people under the age of 18 in Europe and significantly increases the risk of disease later in life," the agency stated. This was the first study conducted by the agency which focused specifically on children. "Although the number of premature deaths in this age group is low relative to the total for the European population estimated by EEA each year, deaths early in life represent a loss of future potential and come with a significant burden of chronic illness, both in childhood and later in life," said the agency. The agency appealed to the authorities to focus on the improvisation of air quality around nurseries, sports facilities, schools and mass transport hubs. "After birth, ambient air pollution increases the risk of several health problems, including asthma, reduced lung function, respiratory infections and allergies," noted the report. WATCH | 1200 European children die every year due to air pollution Seven million children die annually Poor quality of air can also "aggravate chronic conditions like asthma, which afflicts nine per cent of children and adolescents in Europe, as well as increasing the risk of some chronic diseases later in adulthood", stated the report. As per the figures released on Monday, 97 per cent of the urban population was inhaling air that did not meet the standards mentioned in the WHO recommendations in 2021. Last year, the EEA said that the EU was heading toward its target of reducing the number of premature deaths by 50 per cent by 2030. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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A recent survey has found that Gen Z&nbsp;workers are not viewed favourably by business owners and managers, primarily due to being difficult to work with.&nbsp;

The survey was conducted by American firm&nbsp;ResumeBuilder with 1344 people as the sample size. It asked people in managerial positions across different US states about their experience of working with those born in 1997 or later.&nbsp;

Surprisingly, nearly half (49 per cent) of the respondents stated it was difficult to work with Gen Z "all or most of the time". Meanwhile, a whopping 79 per cent dubbed them as the most difficult generation to have in the workplace.&nbsp;

59 per cent of respondents added that they have had to sack a Gen Z employee with 20 per cent of the employers firing them within a week of their start date.

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Most managers cited entitlement, lack of motivation, effort and productivity from the Gen Z workers as the reasons for being insufferable to work with. Some said the workers got 'offended' too easily which provided the managers another reason to give them the boot.&nbsp;

“In our organization, the Gen Zs I have interacted with can be exhausting because they lack discipline, and they like to challenge you,” one hiring honho was quoted as saying by the publication.&nbsp;

"They think they’re better than you, smarter than you, more capable than you and they will tell you to your face."

Stacie Haller,&nbsp;ResumeBuilder’s chief career adviser posited that since most Gen Z workers had taken employment during the pandemic, they lacked the basics to adjust to the conventional professional&nbsp;setups.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“As a result of Covid-19 and remote education, it’s possible that Gen Z-ers lack the foundation to be more successful than older generations in entry-level positions.&nbsp;We know that with remote work and education, communication skills do not develop as well and people tend to work more independently,”&nbsp;she said.&nbsp;

“Hiring managers need to be cognisant of this when interviewing Gen Z-ers for positions. This generation may need more training when it comes to professional skills.”

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With most Gen Z workers just starting out, such negative perceptions amongst the hiring group may not augur well for their careers. A separate study conducted by the same American firm found that young workers were already feeling burnt out and disconnected from their jobs.&nbsp;

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A recent survey has found that Gen Z workers are not viewed favourably by business owners and managers, primarily due to being difficult to work with. The survey was conducted by American firm ResumeBuilder with 1344 people as the sample size.

A recent survey has found that Gen Z workers are not viewed favourably by business owners and managers, primarily due to being difficult to work with. The survey was conducted by American firm ResumeBuilder with 1344 people as the sample size. It asked people in managerial positions across different US states about their experience of working with those born in 1997 or later. Surprisingly, nearly half (49 per cent) of the respondents stated it was difficult to work with Gen Z "all or most of the time". Meanwhile, a whopping 79 per cent dubbed them as the most difficult generation to have in the workplace. 59 per cent of respondents added that they have had to sack a Gen Z employee with 20 per cent of the employers firing them within a week of their start date. WATCH | Are Gen Z the most stressed generation in the workplace? × Most managers cited entitlement, lack of motivation, effort and productivity from the Gen Z workers as the reasons for being insufferable to work with. Some said the workers got 'offended' too easily which provided the managers another reason to give them the boot. “In our organization, the Gen Zs I have interacted with can be exhausting because they lack discipline, and they like to challenge you,” one hiring honho was quoted as saying by the publication. "They think they’re better than you, smarter than you, more capable than you and they will tell you to your face." Stacie Haller, ResumeBuilder’s chief career adviser posited that since most Gen Z workers had taken employment during the pandemic, they lacked the basics to adjust to the conventional professional setups. “As a result of Covid-19 and remote education, it’s possible that Gen Z-ers lack the foundation to be more successful than older generations in entry-level positions. We know that with remote work and education, communication skills do not develop as well and people tend to work more independently,” she said. “Hiring managers need to be cognisant of this when interviewing Gen Z-ers for positions. This generation may need more training when it comes to professional skills.” ALSO READ | Millennials clash with Gen Z and Boomers on concept of work spouses With most Gen Z workers just starting out, such negative perceptions amongst the hiring group may not augur well for their careers. A separate study conducted by the same American firm found that young workers were already feeling burnt out and disconnected from their jobs. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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A leaked recording suggested that the World Bank staff were apparently asked to give special treatment to the son of the high-ranking official after support was extended by the US Treasury to the $13 billion increase in the organisation's funding, as per a report published in The Guardian.

As per reports, the whistleblower has claimed that the 2018 staff meeting's recording suggests that the colleagues were asked by a senior manager to give special treatment to the son of David Malpass, who is currently the World Bank's president but at that time was serving the US Treasury under Donald Trump.

In the recording, the bank staff can be heard as calling 22-year-old Robert Malpass as a “prince” and “important little fellow”, who is likely to go “running to daddy” if things don't go well.

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Campaigners said that the leaked recording can undermine the mission of the World Bank, which includes combating the declining public trust in civic institutions through the promotion of good governance.

As per the report, the staff were informed that Robert was the son of David Malpass, the then undersecretary of the US Treasury, who had played an important role in guiding the World Bank in securing an endorsement for the multibillion-dollar capital injection.

The recordings further suggest that this may not be the first time an important global figure's family member was hired by the international development bank.

“Remember we had a ‘prince’ before … that is a subject for happy hour,” a staff member can be heard as saying. The World Bank stated that the contents revealed in the recording cannot be confirmed but added it was “both false and absurd” to draw a connection between the multibillion-dollar capital increase and an entry-level hire.

“We have a prince that is coming, that is joining us, on 16 July,” said a senior manager, one month before Robert Malpass started working with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which is the World Bank Group's commercial-terms lending arm that lends to private sector businesses.

“I want to forewarn all of you this young, bright person is the son of the undersecretary of the US Treasury, which was beneficial for us in getting the capital increase,” the manager stated.

The manager then explains that Robert, who recently finished his undergraduate in economics from Cornell University, needs to be treated like a “very important little fellow” that might otherwise go “running to daddy” if things went wrong.

“We need to manage his education and we need to manage the lemon,” said the manager, referring to the pending role of Robert in the department.

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“So we need to get work out of him, but we also need to make sure that he sees the world,” he can be heard as saying. When staff asks if Malpass intends to return to higher education, the manager replies “annoying[ly], he’s probably going to stay a year, or two years, and then he’s going to move to a hedge fund someplace. But in those two years, we need to make him happy and valuable and we need to teach him and so forth, all right? So that then I can go to his daddy, and then I get some bonus points.”

The whistleblower said that the leaked recording questions the way the World Bank Group is governed and how its largest member state influences it.

“The US, as the leading shareholder of the World Bank Group, is obligated to contribute to better corporate governance of the institution, but failed to do so. Special treatment destroys the morale of employees, especially among those in junior positions who suffer a lack of opportunities of advancement,” the whistleblower said.&nbsp; 
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A leaked recording suggested that the World Bank staff were apparently asked to give special treatment to the son of the high-ranking official after support was extended by the US Treasury to the $13 billion increase in the organisation's funding, as per a report published in The Guardian.

A leaked recording suggested that the World Bank staff were apparently asked to give special treatment to the son of the high-ranking official after support was extended by the US Treasury to the $13 billion increase in the organisation's funding, as per a report published in The Guardian. As per reports, the whistleblower has claimed that the 2018 staff meeting's recording suggests that the colleagues were asked by a senior manager to give special treatment to the son of David Malpass, who is currently the World Bank's president but at that time was serving the US Treasury under Donald Trump. In the recording, the bank staff can be heard as calling 22-year-old Robert Malpass as a “prince” and “important little fellow”, who is likely to go “running to daddy” if things don't go well. ALSO READ | World Bank announces grant of $200 million to repair Ukraine's energy infrastructure Campaigners said that the leaked recording can undermine the mission of the World Bank, which includes combating the declining public trust in civic institutions through the promotion of good governance. As per the report, the staff were informed that Robert was the son of David Malpass, the then undersecretary of the US Treasury, who had played an important role in guiding the World Bank in securing an endorsement for the multibillion-dollar capital injection. The recordings further suggest that this may not be the first time an important global figure's family member was hired by the international development bank. “Remember we had a ‘prince’ before … that is a subject for happy hour,” a staff member can be heard as saying. The World Bank stated that the contents revealed in the recording cannot be confirmed but added it was “both false and absurd” to draw a connection between the multibillion-dollar capital increase and an entry-level hire. “We have a prince that is coming, that is joining us, on 16 July,” said a senior manager, one month before Robert Malpass started working with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which is the World Bank Group's commercial-terms lending arm that lends to private sector businesses. “I want to forewarn all of you this young, bright person is the son of the undersecretary of the US Treasury, which was beneficial for us in getting the capital increase,” the manager stated. The manager then explains that Robert, who recently finished his undergraduate in economics from Cornell University, needs to be treated like a “very important little fellow” that might otherwise go “running to daddy” if things went wrong. “We need to manage his education and we need to manage the lemon,” said the manager, referring to the pending role of Robert in the department. WATCH | World Bank reforms to vastly expand lending “So we need to get work out of him, but we also need to make sure that he sees the world,” he can be heard as saying. When staff asks if Malpass intends to return to higher education, the manager replies “annoying[ly], he’s probably going to stay a year, or two years, and then he’s going to move to a hedge fund someplace. But in those two years, we need to make him happy and valuable and we need to teach him and so forth, all right? So that then I can go to his daddy, and then I get some bonus points.” The whistleblower said that the leaked recording questions the way the World Bank Group is governed and how its largest member state influences it. “The US, as the leading shareholder of the World Bank Group, is obligated to contribute to better corporate governance of the institution, but failed to do so. Special treatment destroys the morale of employees, especially among those in junior positions who suffer a lack of opportunities of advancement,” the whistleblower said. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

World Bank staff were asked to ‘specially treat’ son of Trump’s official: Report

UK’s Hindu residents are among the healthiest and well qualified groups when it comes to religion. Sikh residents are most likely to own their homes, according to the latest census data for England and Wales. The United Kingdom’s Office for National Statics (ONS) analyses statistics.

Hindus in UK among the healthiest, most qualified: Survey

The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition is keenly awaited. Every team is preparing hard for the marquee event which will be held in India entirely. As per a report, the 50-over marquee tournament is set to kick off in early October and will end by mid-November.&nbsp;

As per a report in ESPNCricinfo, the 2023 ODI WC will commence on&nbsp;October 05 whereas the finale will be held on November 19 at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. The same report also suggested that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the host of the ten-team tournament, has finalised as many as a dozen venues for the showpiece event.

Apart from Ahmedabad, the shortlisted cities are&nbsp;Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamsala, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Indore, Rajkot, and Mumbai. It is to be noted that the tournament will be held in the round-robin stage, just like the 2019 edition, and will&nbsp;consist of&nbsp;48 matches including three knockouts across a 46-day period.

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Why the delay from BCCI?

The BCCI has not specified venues for any games as of now, nor the two or three cities where the&nbsp;warm-up encounters will take place. It is learned that the delay in finalising the venues has been due to the threat posed by the monsoon season receding at different points across the nation.&nbsp;

The International Cricket Council (ICC) usually&nbsp;shares the World Cup schedules, at least, a year in the run-up to the event. However, much to the surprise of cricket fans worldwide, it hasn't been the case this time around. The wait has been prolonged as the Indian cricket board is&nbsp;yet to&nbsp;get the necessary clearance from the&nbsp;government.

The BCCI needs to get a tax exemption for hosting the mega&nbsp;tournament, and also acquire visa clearance for Team Pakistan. The Asian giants have not played a bilateral series in India since early 2013 and their last visit to their neighbouring country was during the 2016 T20 World Cup in India.

The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition is keenly awaited. Every team is preparing hard for the marquee event which will be held in India entirely. As per a report, the 50-over marquee tournament is set to kick off in early October and will end by mid-November.

The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition is keenly awaited. Every team is preparing hard for the marquee event which will be held in India entirely. As per a report, the 50-over marquee tournament is set to kick off in early October and will end by mid-November. As per a report in ESPNCricinfo, the 2023 ODI WC will commence on October 05 whereas the finale will be held on November 19 at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. The same report also suggested that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the host of the ten-team tournament, has finalised as many as a dozen venues for the showpiece event. Apart from Ahmedabad, the shortlisted cities are Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamsala, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Indore, Rajkot, and Mumbai. It is to be noted that the tournament will be held in the round-robin stage, just like the 2019 edition, and will consist of 48 matches including three knockouts across a 46-day period. Also Read: Big blow to Team India! Shreyas Iyer to undergo surgery, likely to skip IPL 2023, WTC final and ODI WC Why the delay from BCCI? The BCCI has not specified venues for any games as of now, nor the two or three cities where the warm-up encounters will take place. It is learned that the delay in finalising the venues has been due to the threat posed by the monsoon season receding at different points across the nation. The International Cricket Council (ICC) usually shares the World Cup schedules, at least, a year in the run-up to the event. However, much to the surprise of cricket fans worldwide, it hasn't been the case this time around. The wait has been prolonged as the Indian cricket board is yet to get the necessary clearance from the government. The BCCI needs to get a tax exemption for hosting the mega tournament, and also acquire visa clearance for Team Pakistan. The Asian giants have not played a bilateral series in India since early 2013 and their last visit to their neighbouring country was during the 2016 T20 World Cup in India.

ODI World Cup likely to kick off on October 5, final on November 19 in Ahmedabad: Report

Humanity's 'vampiric' overconsumption of its 'lifeblood' — water — is increasingly putting the resource at risk, warns&nbsp;the United Nations (UN) in a report published on Wednesday. The report was released just hours ahead of a major summit dealing with the issue. As per the report, about 10 per cent of the "world's population lives in a country where water stress has reached a high or critical level."

The report, which was published by UN-Water and UNESCO, warns that "scarcity is becoming endemic" due to overconsumption and pollution. It adds that global warming will further increase seasonal water shortages in areas with abundant water as well as those already strained.

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In the report's foreword, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, as per AFP, writes that the world is "blindly travelling a dangerous path" as "unsustainable water use, pollution and unchecked global warming are draining humanity's lifeblood."

"If nothing is done, it will be a business-as-usual scenario — it will keep on being between 40 per cent and 50 per cent of the population of the world that does not have access to sanitation and roughly 20-25 per cent of the world will not have access to safe water supply," said Richard Connor, lead author of the report while talking to AFP.

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He added that as the global population increases, "in absolute numbers, there'll be more and more people that don't have access to these services."

The UN 2023 Water Conference will host 6,500 guests from around the world, including a hundred ministers and a dozen heads of state and government. The conference will take place from Wednesday (March 22) to Friday (March 24) in New York.

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It invites governments and actors in the public and private sectors to present proposals for a 'water action agenda' that seeks to reverse the trend and help meet the development goal of ensuring "access to water and sanitation for all by 2030."

The UN 2023 Water Conference is the first summit on water in 50 years. Before this, the last high-level conference was held in 1977 in Mar del Plata, Argentina.

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Humanity's 'vampiric' overconsumption of its 'lifeblood' — water — is increasingly putting the resource at risk, warns the United Nations (UN) in a report published on Wednesday. The report was released just hours ahead of a major summit dealing with the issue. As per the report, about 10 per cent of the "world's population lives in a country where water stress has reached a high or critical level." The report, which was published by UN-Water and UNESCO, warns that "scarcity is becoming endemic" due to overconsumption and pollution. It adds that global warming will further increase seasonal water shortages in areas with abundant water as well as those already strained. Watch | Global fresh water resources won't keep up with demand by 2030 In the report's foreword, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, as per AFP, writes that the world is "blindly travelling a dangerous path" as "unsustainable water use, pollution and unchecked global warming are draining humanity's lifeblood." "If nothing is done, it will be a business-as-usual scenario — it will keep on being between 40 per cent and 50 per cent of the population of the world that does not have access to sanitation and roughly 20-25 per cent of the world will not have access to safe water supply," said Richard Connor, lead author of the report while talking to AFP. Also read | Reusable water bottles carry 40,000 TIMES more bacteria than a toilet seat, shows study He added that as the global population increases, "in absolute numbers, there'll be more and more people that don't have access to these services." The UN 2023 Water Conference will host 6,500 guests from around the world, including a hundred ministers and a dozen heads of state and government. The conference will take place from Wednesday (March 22) to Friday (March 24) in New York. Also read | Water on Earth may be older than the Sun itself: Study It invites governments and actors in the public and private sectors to present proposals for a 'water action agenda' that seeks to reverse the trend and help meet the development goal of ensuring "access to water and sanitation for all by 2030." The UN 2023 Water Conference is the first summit on water in 50 years. Before this, the last high-level conference was held in 1977 in Mar del Plata, Argentina. (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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A London Metropolitan police report which reviewed the standards of behaviour and internal culture of the service has unravelled some very disturbing assessments including key findings of institutional racism, sexism and homophobia.&nbsp;

Baroness Casey was appointed in October 2021 to look into the Met internal misconduct system.&nbsp;

This report is an effort to review the Met police after the horrific incident when two years ago in March 2021, one of the department's officer Sarah Everard was abducted, raped and murdered by a serving Metropolitan Police Officer, who was later sentenced to whole life imprisonment for his crime.&nbsp;

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As per the report, there are people in the Met with racist attitudes. It underscores that Black, Asian and ethnic minority officers and staff are more likely to experience racism, discrimination and bullying at their hands.&nbsp;

"Discrimination is often ignored, and complaints are likely to be turned against Black, Asian and ethnic minority officers. Many do not think it is worth reporting. Black officers are 81% more likely to be in the misconduct system than their White counterparts. The organisation has failed to significantly improve the recruitment and retention of Black officers at all levels. This is particularly true of Black and ethnic minority women," the report stated.&nbsp;

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Casey review also pointed out that Black Londoners in particular remain over-policed and are more likely 
to be stopped and searched, handcuffed, batoned and Tasered, are overrepresented in many serious crimes.&nbsp;

It adds that when Black Londoners are victims of crime, they are less satisfied with the service they receive than other Londoners.&nbsp;

The Met police assessment was done by engaging current and former Met personnel and other stakeholders and reviewing relevant Met internal policies. Moreover, it also included polling over 1,200 Londoners, conducting surveys of 6,751 current and former personnel and listening to the voices of those who have faced adverse consequences inside the service.&nbsp;

The review report touches upon a series of incidents and scandals involving the Met police. It underlines that the public confidence in Met police over the last few years has declined and in some communities it has hit rock bottom.

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Black and Mixed ethnic groups have consistently lower trust and confidence in the Met, frequently scoring around 10-20% lower than average on trust and belief in fairness. LGBT+ community also has low trust in the police.&nbsp;

It concludes that the Met has become disconnected from Londoners and their consent is largely assumed. "Londoners’ voices are missing from London policing," the report states.&nbsp;

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A London Metropolitan police report which reviewed the standards of behaviour and internal culture of the service has unravelled some very disturbing assessments including key findings of institutional racism, sexism and homophobia. Baroness Casey was appointed in October 2021 to look into the Met internal misconduct system. This report is an effort to review the Met police after the horrific incident when two years ago in March 2021, one of the department's officer Sarah Everard was abducted, raped and murdered by a serving Metropolitan Police Officer, who was later sentenced to whole life imprisonment for his crime. Also Read | After 11 weeks of protests, Israel modifies key judicial reform As per the report, there are people in the Met with racist attitudes. It underscores that Black, Asian and ethnic minority officers and staff are more likely to experience racism, discrimination and bullying at their hands. "Discrimination is often ignored, and complaints are likely to be turned against Black, Asian and ethnic minority officers. Many do not think it is worth reporting. Black officers are 81% more likely to be in the misconduct system than their White counterparts. The organisation has failed to significantly improve the recruitment and retention of Black officers at all levels. This is particularly true of Black and ethnic minority women," the report stated. Also Read | President Joe Biden signs law declassifying US intelligence on Covid virus origin Casey review also pointed out that Black Londoners in particular remain over-policed and are more likely to be stopped and searched, handcuffed, batoned and Tasered, are overrepresented in many serious crimes. It adds that when Black Londoners are victims of crime, they are less satisfied with the service they receive than other Londoners. The Met police assessment was done by engaging current and former Met personnel and other stakeholders and reviewing relevant Met internal policies. Moreover, it also included polling over 1,200 Londoners, conducting surveys of 6,751 current and former personnel and listening to the voices of those who have faced adverse consequences inside the service. The review report touches upon a series of incidents and scandals involving the Met police. It underlines that the public confidence in Met police over the last few years has declined and in some communities it has hit rock bottom. Watch | France protest: Police fire tear gas on protestors Black and Mixed ethnic groups have consistently lower trust and confidence in the Met, frequently scoring around 10-20% lower than average on trust and belief in fairness. LGBT+ community also has low trust in the police. It concludes that the Met has become disconnected from Londoners and their consent is largely assumed. "Londoners’ voices are missing from London policing," the report states. 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.

London Met Police plagued with institutional racism, sexism & homophobia: Cassey's Report

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's North Yorkshire home is once again in news and not for good reasons. The $4,80,000 (£400,000) private heating swimming pool installed on Sunak's property uses so much energy that the local electricity grid has had to be upgraded to meet the surging power demand, as per a Guardian report.

Rishi Sunak has electricity grid upgraded to heat his private pool : Report

The layoffs by US firms in January and February touched the highest since 2009, employment firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas reported. The tech sector accounted for more than a third of the over 1,80,000 job cuts announced. The layoffs in the US stood at 77,770 in February alone. The firms announced plans to hire 28,830 workers in February.

Job cuts by U.S. firms in Jan-Feb hit highest since 2009: Report

Mass layoffs continue, with over a third of the job cuts recorded in the tech sector. Michael Owen, president of the U.S. global center for cyber policy joins us to discuss what lies ahead.

Layoffs in the U.S. highest since 2009

It's been a week since the International Monetary Funds team concluded its visit to Pakistan. The country has been trying hard to convince IMF to release a loan installment but it looks like the condition isn't getting any better for the Pakistan. In a latest twist, according to reports, Pakistan officials accuses IMF for changing goalposts regarding its conditions.

Pakistan officials accuse IMF for changing goalposts, says report

U.S research firm Hindenburg alleged that the Adani group misused the tax havens and indulged in stock price manipulations on Jan 24. Since then seven of Adani's listed stock have lost over $140 billion.

Adani stocks market rout over $140 billion

After a drone strike killed Al-Qaeda’s former head Ayman al-Zawahiri last August, Iran-based Sayf al-Adl (also spelt as Saif al-Adel) is now the de-facto leader of al-Qaeda, a United Nations sanctions monitoring report has confirmed. While al-Adl’s succession to the post has been speculated for months, no formal announcement has been made by al-Qaeda yet.

Saif al-Adel to lead Al-Qaeda: Report

The White House flatly rejected a new report by veteran investigative journalist Seymour Hersh that the US was behind the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines last year. Strategic Analyst Maximilian Hess speaks to WION more on this.

Strategic Analyst Maximilian Hess speaks to WION on Seymour Hersh report

The White House flatly rejected a new report by veteran investigative journalist Seymour Hersh that the US was behind the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines last year. Watch video to know more.

U.S. : White House rejects Seymour Hersh report

According to a report by anti-corruption campaigners Transparency International published on Tuesday (February 7), at least 52,000 properties in the United Kingdom are owned by anonymous investors including some “close to the Kremlin”. This comes despite the British government’s crackdown last year on Russian money which came from shell companies, tax havens, and opaque ownership structures, which were a part of the broader economic sanctions which were imposed on Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine.&nbsp;

The report shows that the total value of all properties put together is more than $8 billion which also includes luxury real estate in London. Additionally, they are also purchased with “suspect funds” via “secretive offshore companies”, the report by Transparency International UK claims. More than 18,000 offshore companies together hold almost 52,000 properties in England and Wales.&nbsp;

It added, that these companies have either “ignored the law altogether or submitted information which makes it impossible for the public to find out who owns them. This includes firms reportedly owned by kleptocrats, oligarchs and individuals subject to sanctions”. Additionally, the report also alleges that more than a fifth of the aforementioned total amount invested into the properties were “suspect funds” from Russia from those who are sanctioned and “close to the Kremlin”.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the British government in August launched the “Register of Overseas Entities” (ROE) which requires foreign companies to declare the ultimate beneficiary of any property owned in the UK. The findings of the report anti-corruption campaigners published are partly based on an analysis of the ROE database which comprises details of the real owners of offshore firms that hold UK property. They also noted that at least half of the 32,440 companies required to declare their ownership have failed to do so.&nbsp;

Another loophole that the report noted was how such companies file information which claims to have no beneficial owners which at least 12 per cent of the firms in question have done, “an issue we previously identified as a potential loophole that would allow offshore companies to sidestep the rules,” said the UK-based organisation.

“Transparency over who really owns property here is vital to addressing Britain's role as a global hub for dirty money,” said Duncan Hames, the group’s policy director, as per AFP. He added, “Our analysis reveals there are far too many companies that could be trying to skirt the rules, not knowing they exist, or ignoring them altogether.” Therefore, Transparency International also called for more government action to “to close loopholes in the law” and active enforcement of reform aimed at providing fewer places for corrupt wealth to hide.&nbsp; 
 
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According to a report by anti-corruption campaigners Transparency International published on Tuesday (February 7), at least 52,000 properties in the United Kingdom are owned by anonymous investors including some “close to the Kremlin”. This comes despite the British government’s crackdown last year on Russian money which came from shell companies, tax havens, and opaque ownership structures, which were a part of the broader economic sanctions which were imposed on Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine. The report shows that the total value of all properties put together is more than $8 billion which also includes luxury real estate in London. Additionally, they are also purchased with “suspect funds” via “secretive offshore companies”, the report by Transparency International UK claims. More than 18,000 offshore companies together hold almost 52,000 properties in England and Wales. It added, that these companies have either “ignored the law altogether or submitted information which makes it impossible for the public to find out who owns them. This includes firms reportedly owned by kleptocrats, oligarchs and individuals subject to sanctions”. Additionally, the report also alleges that more than a fifth of the aforementioned total amount invested into the properties were “suspect funds” from Russia from those who are sanctioned and “close to the Kremlin”. Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the British government in August launched the “Register of Overseas Entities” (ROE) which requires foreign companies to declare the ultimate beneficiary of any property owned in the UK. The findings of the report anti-corruption campaigners published are partly based on an analysis of the ROE database which comprises details of the real owners of offshore firms that hold UK property. They also noted that at least half of the 32,440 companies required to declare their ownership have failed to do so. Another loophole that the report noted was how such companies file information which claims to have no beneficial owners which at least 12 per cent of the firms in question have done, “an issue we previously identified as a potential loophole that would allow offshore companies to sidestep the rules,” said the UK-based organisation. “Transparency over who really owns property here is vital to addressing Britain's role as a global hub for dirty money,” said Duncan Hames, the group’s policy director, as per AFP. He added, “Our analysis reveals there are far too many companies that could be trying to skirt the rules, not knowing they exist, or ignoring them altogether.” Therefore, Transparency International also called for more government action to “to close loopholes in the law” and active enforcement of reform aimed at providing fewer places for corrupt wealth to hide. 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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Industrialist Gautam Adani is not the richest Indian in the world anymore as Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani replaced him following the Hindenburg report fiasco. The new rankings were published in the Forbes Real-time Billionaires list.

With this, Gautam Adani who was earlier in the third spot, slipped down to seventh place in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index on Tuesday.

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US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research severely criticised Indian conglomerate Adani in a 24 January report ahead of its flagship company's $2.5 billion share sale, triggering a $70 billion rout in the group's domestically listed stocks and a sell-off in its bonds listed overseas.

Hindenburg disclosed that it holds short positions in Adani companies through US-traded bonds and non-Indian-traded derivative instruments.

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It released a report alongside that accused the conglomerate of improper use of tax havens and flagged concerns about its debt levels. The Adani group has called the report baseless and termed the allegations "unsubstantiated speculations".

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India's capital markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, has investigated some of these issues over the past year following local media reports.

Reuters reported the regulator will continue this scrutiny and draw on any fresh information in the Hindenburg report.

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Industrialist Gautam Adani is not the richest Indian in the world anymore as Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani replaced him following the Hindenburg report fiasco. The new rankings were published in the Forbes Real-time Billionaires list. With this, Gautam Adani who was earlier in the third spot, slipped down to seventh place in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index on Tuesday. Also Read | Canada’s three-year pilot programme to decriminalise possession of illicit drugs begins in BC US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research severely criticised Indian conglomerate Adani in a 24 January report ahead of its flagship company's $2.5 billion share sale, triggering a $70 billion rout in the group's domestically listed stocks and a sell-off in its bonds listed overseas. Hindenburg disclosed that it holds short positions in Adani companies through US-traded bonds and non-Indian-traded derivative instruments. Also Read | Green Comet 2023: Check date, time and location; know when and how to view the rare shooting star It released a report alongside that accused the conglomerate of improper use of tax havens and flagged concerns about its debt levels. The Adani group has called the report baseless and termed the allegations "unsubstantiated speculations". Watch | China: Beijing says city has achieved 'temporary herd immunity' India's capital markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, has investigated some of these issues over the past year following local media reports. Reuters reported the regulator will continue this scrutiny and draw on any fresh information in the Hindenburg report. 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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The UN said on Tuesday that there is mounting evidence that gang-based crime is taking advantage of an increasing number of displaced people as a result of climate-related disasters.&nbsp;According to a&nbsp;report published&nbsp;by the&nbsp;United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime&nbsp;(UNODC), the ongoing conflict in Ukraine is another risk factor for a rise in human trafficking.

"Climate change is increasing vulnerability to trafficking," the UNODC report said.

"While a systematic global analysis of the impact of climate change in trafficking in persons is missing, community level studies in different parts of the world point at climate-induced disasters as root causes for trafficking in persons," it said.

The analysis of 800 court cases and information gathered from 141 nations between 2017 and 2020 form the basis of the report.

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Based on the research, impoverished farming, fishing, and other groups that primarily depend on the extraction of natural resources for their livelihoods were "disproportionately" impacted by climate change.

People were turning into easy targets for traffickers after they were "deprived of their means of subsistence&nbsp;and forced to flee their community," the report's primary author Fabrizio Sarrica said at a press conference.

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More than 23.7 million people were internally displaced by climate-related catastrophes in 2021 alone, and many more abandoned their nations entirely.

The Philippines and Bangladesh have seen a rise in cases of human trafficking, according to the UN drug agency, after severe storms and typhoons forced millions of people from their homes.

Many people were being forced to relocate due to droughts and floods in Ghana as well as the Caribbean area, which is vulnerable to storms and sea level rise.

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The UN said on Tuesday that there is mounting evidence that gang-based crime is taking advantage of an increasing number of displaced people as a result of climate-related disasters.

The UN said on Tuesday that there is mounting evidence that gang-based crime is taking advantage of an increasing number of displaced people as a result of climate-related disasters. According to a report published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the ongoing conflict in Ukraine is another risk factor for a rise in human trafficking. "Climate change is increasing vulnerability to trafficking," the UNODC report said. "While a systematic global analysis of the impact of climate change in trafficking in persons is missing, community level studies in different parts of the world point at climate-induced disasters as root causes for trafficking in persons," it said. The analysis of 800 court cases and information gathered from 141 nations between 2017 and 2020 form the basis of the report. Also read | UK: National Grid offers to pay customers if they use less power to prevent blackouts amid cold snap Based on the research, impoverished farming, fishing, and other groups that primarily depend on the extraction of natural resources for their livelihoods were "disproportionately" impacted by climate change. People were turning into easy targets for traffickers after they were "deprived of their means of subsistence and forced to flee their community," the report's primary author Fabrizio Sarrica said at a press conference. Also watch | Gravitas: How effective is intermittent fasting? More than 23.7 million people were internally displaced by climate-related catastrophes in 2021 alone, and many more abandoned their nations entirely. The Philippines and Bangladesh have seen a rise in cases of human trafficking, according to the UN drug agency, after severe storms and typhoons forced millions of people from their homes. Many people were being forced to relocate due to droughts and floods in Ghana as well as the Caribbean area, which is vulnerable to storms and sea level rise. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Researchers are now hoping for a new treatment of Ketamine and Psychological therapy to help people overcome alcoholism.&nbsp;

To explore the use of ketamine in treating alcohol, researchers are set to lay out a phase three trial worth $2.8 million (£2.4 million), the Guardian reported.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The team known as Ketamine for Reduction of Alcohol Relapse (Kare) has previously completed a similar concept which stated that individuals with alcohol disorders given ketamine and therapy together were more likely to remain abstinent than those given a placebo.&nbsp;

Team lead, Prof Celia Morgan said that people with alcohol problems can find difficulty in engaging with psychological interventions which Ketamine would help.&nbsp;

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The new trial will take place at seven NHS units in the UK and is expected to test 280 patients with severe alcohol disorders.&nbsp;

Participants will be divided into two groups. The first group will be given a 0.01 mg/kg dose of Ketamine and the other group will have 0.08 mg/kg with seven psychological&nbsp;therapy sessions for each group for three to six months.&nbsp;

Morgan said that it will provide proof for their concept study. Their alcohol intakes will be measured through self-report, smartphone-mounted breathalysers and wearable devices.&nbsp;

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Researchers are now hoping for a new treatment of Ketamine and Psychological therapy to help people overcome alcoholism. To explore the use of ketamine in treating alcohol, researchers are set to lay out a phase three trial worth $2.8 million (£2.4 million), the Guardian reported. Also read | At what age you should start taking care of your heart? Here's what experts have to say The team known as Ketamine for Reduction of Alcohol Relapse (Kare) has previously completed a similar concept which stated that individuals with alcohol disorders given ketamine and therapy together were more likely to remain abstinent than those given a placebo. Team lead, Prof Celia Morgan said that people with alcohol problems can find difficulty in engaging with psychological interventions which Ketamine would help. Watch | All alcohol beverages increase cancer risk, study confirms The new trial will take place at seven NHS units in the UK and is expected to test 280 patients with severe alcohol disorders. Participants will be divided into two groups. The first group will be given a 0.01 mg/kg dose of Ketamine and the other group will have 0.08 mg/kg with seven psychological therapy sessions for each group for three to six months. Morgan said that it will provide proof for their concept study. Their alcohol intakes will be measured through self-report, smartphone-mounted breathalysers and wearable devices. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The first-of-its-kind survey on people's experience with violence and harassment at work has surprisingly revealed that sexual harassment while prevalent is not the most reported form of abuse in workplaces; psychological abuse takes the cake.&nbsp;

The survey undertaken as a joint effort between International Labour Organization (ILO), Lloyd’s Register Foundation (LRF) and Gallup found that almost one in five people or 17.9 per cent have experienced psychological abuse and harassment in their workplace. This means that 583 million all over the world have experienced abuse such as insults, threats, bullying or intimidation.&nbsp;

Sexual harassment on the other hand was faced by one in fifteen or 6.3 per cent of people. Globally 205 million employees have faced unwanted sexual touching, comments, pictures, emails or sexual requests.

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As with sexual abuse, women were found to have experienced higher incidences of psychological violence and harassment. However, the frequency of psychological abuse was higher for men.

Incidents of physical violence were also found to be prevalent. 277 million or 8.5 per cent have faced abuse in the form of hitting, restraining or spitting. 
While both genders faced it, men were more likely to have experienced it, they were also more likely to report the abuse.

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The report shows that the risk of experiencing violence and harassment at work is particularly pronounced across certain demographic groups. It found that youth, migrant, and wage and salaried women and men were more likely to face violence and harassment at work, and 
this can be particularly true among women.&nbsp;

"For instance, survey results show that young women were twice as likely as young men to have experienced sexual violence and harassment, and migrant women were almost twice as likely as nonmigrant women to report sexual violence and harassment."

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However, despite the alarmingly high numbers, only one in two or 54.4 per cent of the victims have shared their negative experiences. Rather than using other informal or formal channels, the victims were more likely to have these conversations with friends and family.

As per ILO, this could be chalked up to due to a "fear of stigmatisation, lack of knowledge of reporting and monitoring systems, “normalisation” of violence and harassment, and re-victimisation or retaliation risks". The most common fears that discouraged people from talking about the abuse were "waste of time" and "fear for their reputation."

The report recommends that prevention mechanisms should be put in place; existing national and workplace mechanisms could be broadened or adapted to prevent abuse in the workplace. Additionally, it advocates increasing awareness of violence and harassment, enhancing the capability of institutions to deliver effective remedies, and supporting and establishing a right-based framework to help combat the problem.

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The first-of-its-kind survey on people's experience with violence and harassment at work has surprisingly revealed that sexual harassment while prevalent is not the most reported form of abuse in workplaces; psychological abuse takes the cake. The survey undertaken as a joint effort between International Labour Organization (ILO), Lloyd’s Register Foundation (LRF) and Gallup found that almost one in five people or 17.9 per cent have experienced psychological abuse and harassment in their workplace. This means that 583 million all over the world have experienced abuse such as insults, threats, bullying or intimidation. Sexual harassment on the other hand was faced by one in fifteen or 6.3 per cent of people. Globally 205 million employees have faced unwanted sexual touching, comments, pictures, emails or sexual requests. Watch | Gravitas: Parliaments: Unsafe place to work? As with sexual abuse, women were found to have experienced higher incidences of psychological violence and harassment. However, the frequency of psychological abuse was higher for men. Incidents of physical violence were also found to be prevalent. 277 million or 8.5 per cent have faced abuse in the form of hitting, restraining or spitting. While both genders faced it, men were more likely to have experienced it, they were also more likely to report the abuse. Also read | Are men more vulnerable than women in India? The report shows that the risk of experiencing violence and harassment at work is particularly pronounced across certain demographic groups. It found that youth, migrant, and wage and salaried women and men were more likely to face violence and harassment at work, and this can be particularly true among women. "For instance, survey results show that young women were twice as likely as young men to have experienced sexual violence and harassment, and migrant women were almost twice as likely as nonmigrant women to report sexual violence and harassment." Also read | Former housekeeper sues Jeff Bezos over long working hours, racial discrimination However, despite the alarmingly high numbers, only one in two or 54.4 per cent of the victims have shared their negative experiences. Rather than using other informal or formal channels, the victims were more likely to have these conversations with friends and family. As per ILO, this could be chalked up to due to a "fear of stigmatisation, lack of knowledge of reporting and monitoring systems, “normalisation” of violence and harassment, and re-victimisation or retaliation risks". The most common fears that discouraged people from talking about the abuse were "waste of time" and "fear for their reputation." The report recommends that prevention mechanisms should be put in place; existing national and workplace mechanisms could be broadened or adapted to prevent abuse in the workplace. Additionally, it advocates increasing awareness of violence and harassment, enhancing the capability of institutions to deliver effective remedies, and supporting and establishing a right-based framework to help combat the problem. 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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According to an analysis of thousands of reef surveys, the world’s coral reef cover has halved since the 1950s. It has been ravaged by global heating, overfishing, pollution and habitat destruction. &nbsp;

From the Great Barrier Reef in Australia to the Saya de Malha Bank in Indian Ocean, coral reefs and the diversity of fish species they support are in a steep decline. The trend looks to continue as the planet continues to heat up in the 21st century. &nbsp;

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A review of 14,705 reef surveys in 87 countries has found the effort required to maintain fish catches had surged dramatically since the mid-1990s. It reflects their worsening health, with catches from reef species peaking in 2002 and declining ever since.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Published in the journal ‘One Earth’ on Friday, the study found the diversity of species on reefs has dropped by more than 60% and total reef cover had approximately halved. It has been accompanied by a similar fall in services that the ecosystems provide for human populations. &nbsp;

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For millions of people around the world, coral reefs are a vital source of food. For several island indigenous communities, fish is the primary source of protein. The researchers have also said the declines raised fears about future food stability. &nbsp;

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Memorial University of Newfoundland’s research scientist Tyler Eddy, who led the study, said even though the decline of coral reef ecosystems had long been recorded at a national level, he was surprised by the extent of the scale of the global decline.&nbsp;

According to an analysis of thousands of reef surveys, the world’s coral reef cover has halved since the 1950s. It has been ravaged by global heating, overfishing, pollution and habitat destruction.

According to an analysis of thousands of reef surveys, the world’s coral reef cover has halved since the 1950s. It has been ravaged by global heating, overfishing, pollution and habitat destruction. From the Great Barrier Reef in Australia to the Saya de Malha Bank in Indian Ocean, coral reefs and the diversity of fish species they support are in a steep decline. The trend looks to continue as the planet continues to heat up in the 21st century. Watch: Glasgow climate summit at risk of failure, states UN Chief × A review of 14,705 reef surveys in 87 countries has found the effort required to maintain fish catches had surged dramatically since the mid-1990s. It reflects their worsening health, with catches from reef species peaking in 2002 and declining ever since. Published in the journal ‘One Earth’ on Friday, the study found the diversity of species on reefs has dropped by more than 60% and total reef cover had approximately halved. It has been accompanied by a similar fall in services that the ecosystems provide for human populations. Also Read: US and EU pledge 30 per cent cut in methane emissions For millions of people around the world, coral reefs are a vital source of food. For several island indigenous communities, fish is the primary source of protein. The researchers have also said the declines raised fears about future food stability. WATCH | 'We need to rethink our role on planet if corals cannot be saved' × Memorial University of Newfoundland’s research scientist Tyler Eddy, who led the study, said even though the decline of coral reef ecosystems had long been recorded at a national level, he was surprised by the extent of the scale of the global decline.

Since 1950s, coral cover reduced by half in world, finds report  

Whether it's editorial leadership or role&nbsp;in news coverage, women continue to be severely under-represented in the media industry and taking the brunt of this are women of colour, shows a new report.&nbsp;The report titled 'From Outrage to Opportunity: How to Include the Missing Perspectives of Women of All Colors in News Leadership and Coverage' says that the media industry is persistently dominated by men and "While women in news have it hard, women of colour have it even harder."

"Women are significantly under-represented in editorial leadership roles and news coverage and their voices remain muted in a global news industry still dominated by men. However, substantive opportunities to reshape the status quo are emerging."

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The report authored by Luba Kassova had been commissioned by the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation and it "examines the harsh realities facing women of all colours in news leadership and coverage" in six countries: India, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, UK, and the USA.

It found that only one in four or 26 per cent of editors-in-chief across the six counties are women. The figure has fallen from the global average more than a decade ago. Additionally, for every woman, there are between two to 12 male editors-in-chief.&nbsp;

The proportion of female editors-in-chief is highest in South Africa and the UK at 37 per cent and lowest in India:&nbsp;11 per cent nationally and 8 per cent regionally). In the US the figure stands at 35 per cent, while for Nigeria, and Kenya, they are 18 per cent, and 19 per cent respectively.

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Even in high-profile beats like politics, business, foreign affairs, and health the disparity is still there. In health five out of six nations have achieved gender parity, while in business beat only one in every three senior editors is a woman. For politics beat this figure stands at one in every four.

In the UK, no women of colour occupied the most senior editorial decision-making positions in the key high-profile news beats of politics, foreign affairs, and health.

The lack of representation as per the report means that a lot of important stories are being missed. There's a lack of gender angles and low perceived importance of gender stories.&nbsp; Additionally, the perspective of people of colour and micro (human) stories within big political, economic, or health stories are often missed out. &nbsp;

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A dominos effect of this disparity is the declining news consumption of women; the report pegs it at about 11-12 per cent lower than men's.

The author Kassova writes that "organisations and leaders often expect to identify a silver bullet, a quick fix that can&nbsp;solve the problem. The truth is: there is no silver bullet". The report instead suggests a series of changes at various news levels like organizational, leadership, and sector levels that can help deal with the issue.

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Whether it's editorial leadership or role in news coverage, women continue to be severely under-represented in the media industry and taking the brunt of this are women of colour, shows a new report.

Whether it's editorial leadership or role in news coverage, women continue to be severely under-represented in the media industry and taking the brunt of this are women of colour, shows a new report. The report titled 'From Outrage to Opportunity: How to Include the Missing Perspectives of Women of All Colors in News Leadership and Coverage' says that the media industry is persistently dominated by men and "While women in news have it hard, women of colour have it even harder." "Women are significantly under-represented in editorial leadership roles and news coverage and their voices remain muted in a global news industry still dominated by men. However, substantive opportunities to reshape the status quo are emerging." Watch | Gender inequality has cost world USD 70 trillion since 1990, report finds The report authored by Luba Kassova had been commissioned by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and it "examines the harsh realities facing women of all colours in news leadership and coverage" in six countries: India, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, UK, and the USA. It found that only one in four or 26 per cent of editors-in-chief across the six counties are women. The figure has fallen from the global average more than a decade ago. Additionally, for every woman, there are between two to 12 male editors-in-chief. The proportion of female editors-in-chief is highest in South Africa and the UK at 37 per cent and lowest in India: 11 per cent nationally and 8 per cent regionally). In the US the figure stands at 35 per cent, while for Nigeria, and Kenya, they are 18 per cent, and 19 per cent respectively. Also read | UNESCO reports persistent gender bias in cultural, creative industries Even in high-profile beats like politics, business, foreign affairs, and health the disparity is still there. In health five out of six nations have achieved gender parity, while in business beat only one in every three senior editors is a woman. For politics beat this figure stands at one in every four. In the UK, no women of colour occupied the most senior editorial decision-making positions in the key high-profile news beats of politics, foreign affairs, and health. The lack of representation as per the report means that a lot of important stories are being missed. There's a lack of gender angles and low perceived importance of gender stories. Additionally, the perspective of people of colour and micro (human) stories within big political, economic, or health stories are often missed out. Also read | The Pronoun punch: Why hostility against gender-neutral identity? A dominos effect of this disparity is the declining news consumption of women; the report pegs it at about 11-12 per cent lower than men's. The author Kassova writes that "organisations and leaders often expect to identify a silver bullet, a quick fix that can solve the problem. The truth is: there is no silver bullet". The report instead suggests a series of changes at various news levels like organizational, leadership, and sector levels that can help deal with the issue. 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 disparity in news: Women, especially of colour, grossly under-represented in leadership and coverage

Amid the ongoing probe into Jan 6 riots in the United States, the US Department of Justice seeks to question Pence. This is according to the latest report. Watch here.

US: Report says DOJ seeks to question Pence in Jan 6 probe

A new report claims that China is trying to damage the digital infrastructure of several countries and the authorities have employed various “coercive” measures to achieve that result. The latest findings by Voice Against Autocracy pointed towards a potential network of Chinese technology firms that are helping the Communist Party in&nbsp;disrupting the system of foreign countries through&nbsp;global surveillance.&nbsp;

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The biggest name that featured in the Voice Against Autocracy report were Chinese telecommunication firm Huawei. The company currently accounts for over 30 per cent of the global telecom market and it has also gained close than 100 contracts around the world when it comes to the 5G technology. As a result, it has a part to play in cyber security and Chinese authorities can be manipulating the sector.&nbsp;

China with its peculiar objectives is attempting to by-pass the obstacle of convincing nations to entrust its rise but, on a total contrary, is rather on the path of using coercive means to sabotage the digital infrastructure of nations that are least concerned about the rising Chinese threat," the report stated.&nbsp;

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Huawei has come under the scanner of a number of global institutions after it received subsidies worth $75 billion from the Chinese government. Hikvision, the company well known for creating surveillance equipment, also gained massively from the government as they received over $694 million.&nbsp;

Following the announcements regarding the subsidies, the United States went ahead and listed five Chinese companies including Huawei and Hikvision as “severe threat to national security”.&nbsp;

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A new report claims that China is trying to damage the digital infrastructure of several countries and the authorities have employed various “coercive” measures to achieve that result.

A new report claims that China is trying to damage the digital infrastructure of several countries and the authorities have employed various “coercive” measures to achieve that result. The latest findings by Voice Against Autocracy pointed towards a potential network of Chinese technology firms that are helping the Communist Party in disrupting the system of foreign countries through global surveillance. Also read | Sri Lanka President announces budget; aims for a turnaround by the end of 2023 The biggest name that featured in the Voice Against Autocracy report were Chinese telecommunication firm Huawei. The company currently accounts for over 30 per cent of the global telecom market and it has also gained close than 100 contracts around the world when it comes to the 5G technology. As a result, it has a part to play in cyber security and Chinese authorities can be manipulating the sector. China with its peculiar objectives is attempting to by-pass the obstacle of convincing nations to entrust its rise but, on a total contrary, is rather on the path of using coercive means to sabotage the digital infrastructure of nations that are least concerned about the rising Chinese threat," the report stated. Also read | G20 Summit LIVE | Biden tells Xi hopes to avoid US-China 'conflict' Huawei has come under the scanner of a number of global institutions after it received subsidies worth $75 billion from the Chinese government. Hikvision, the company well known for creating surveillance equipment, also gained massively from the government as they received over $694 million. Following the announcements regarding the subsidies, the United States went ahead and listed five Chinese companies including Huawei and Hikvision as “severe threat to national security”.

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