<p>A seasoned US senator Bob Menendez has temporarily stepped down from his role as the head of the influential foreign relations committee in the Senate as he faces charges of bribery, reported the BBC.</p>

<p>The Justice Department alleges that Robert Menendez and his wife received substantial sums of money in exchange for assisting the government of Egypt.</p>

<h2><strong>What did federal agents discover at&nbsp;Menendez's home?</strong></h2>

<p>During a search of the Menendez family's residence and safety deposit box last summer, federal agents discovered gold bars valued at over $100,000 and over $480,000 in cash. Much of this money was concealed in envelopes and hidden in clothing, closets, and a safe, as stated by prosecutors, reported Politico.</p>

<p>Damian Williams, the US&nbsp;Attorney for the Southern District of New York, showcased photographs of the gold bars and a portion of the cash during a press conference on Friday morning (September 22).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Menendez and his spouse vehemently deny these accusations. Despite calls from fellow Democrats in his home state of New Jersey to resign his Senate seat, the embattled senator has refused to step down.</p>

<p>Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that Menendez had decided to step aside as chairman of the powerful committee "until the matter has been resolved." Schumer, a Democrat from New York, praised Menendez as a dedicated public servant who always fights for the interests of the people of New Jersey.</p>

<p>This is not the first time that Menendez, 69, who has been in Congress since 2006, has had to give up&nbsp;his coveted position on the foreign relations panel.</p>

<p>He previously stepped down in 2015 when he was indicted in New Jersey on charges of accepting bribes from a Florida eye doctor. That case resulted in a mistrial after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict.</p>

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<p>It is expected that Maryland Democrat Ben Cardin, who previously assumed the committee's top Democratic position, will once again temporarily fill the vacancy.</p>

<p>According to the 39-page indictment revealed on Friday, Menendez's position of leadership and influence as a senator facilitated this alleged influence-peddling. Both Menendez and his spouse face three criminal counts: conspiracy to commit bribery, conspiracy to commit honest services fraud, and conspiracy to commit extortion under the pretence of official authority.</p>

<p>Menendez has portrayed the allegations as politically motivated, stating, "For years, forces behind the scenes have repeatedly attempted to silence my voice and dig my political grave."</p>

<p>He believes that the investigation has been marked by a smear campaign of anonymous sources and innuendos designed to create an appearance of impropriety where none exists.&nbsp;</p>

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A seasoned US senator Bob Menendez has temporarily stepped down from his role as the head of the influential foreign relations committee in the Senate as he faces charges of bribery, reported the BBC.

A seasoned US senator Bob Menendez has temporarily stepped down from his role as the head of the influential foreign relations committee in the Senate as he faces charges of bribery, reported the BBC. The Justice Department alleges that Robert Menendez and his wife received substantial sums of money in exchange for assisting the government of Egypt. What did federal agents discover at Menendez's home? During a search of the Menendez family's residence and safety deposit box last summer, federal agents discovered gold bars valued at over $100,000 and over $480,000 in cash. Much of this money was concealed in envelopes and hidden in clothing, closets, and a safe, as stated by prosecutors, reported Politico. Damian Williams, the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, showcased photographs of the gold bars and a portion of the cash during a press conference on Friday morning (September 22). This is wild: Democratic Senator Bob Menendez (@SenatorMenendez), who was indicted today, seems to be really living large: Over $480,000 in cash, stuffed into envelopes and hidden in clothing, closets, and a safe, while over $70,000 was found in Nadine Menendez’s safe deposit… pic.twitter.com/acUFOgUdPe — Simon Ateba (@simonateba) September 22, 2023 × Menendez and his spouse vehemently deny these accusations. Despite calls from fellow Democrats in his home state of New Jersey to resign his Senate seat, the embattled senator has refused to step down. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that Menendez had decided to step aside as chairman of the powerful committee "until the matter has been resolved." Schumer, a Democrat from New York, praised Menendez as a dedicated public servant who always fights for the interests of the people of New Jersey. This is not the first time that Menendez, 69, who has been in Congress since 2006, has had to give up his coveted position on the foreign relations panel. He previously stepped down in 2015 when he was indicted in New Jersey on charges of accepting bribes from a Florida eye doctor. That case resulted in a mistrial after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict. Watch this report It is expected that Maryland Democrat Ben Cardin, who previously assumed the committee's top Democratic position, will once again temporarily fill the vacancy. According to the 39-page indictment revealed on Friday, Menendez's position of leadership and influence as a senator facilitated this alleged influence-peddling. Both Menendez and his spouse face three criminal counts: conspiracy to commit bribery, conspiracy to commit honest services fraud, and conspiracy to commit extortion under the pretence of official authority. Menendez has portrayed the allegations as politically motivated, stating, "For years, forces behind the scenes have repeatedly attempted to silence my voice and dig my political grave." He believes that the investigation has been marked by a smear campaign of anonymous sources and innuendos designed to create an appearance of impropriety where none exists. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>UK’s home secretary Suella Braverman stepped down on Wednesday just six weeks after being appointed to the post, putting the Liz Truss government in further turmoil.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, Braverman offered to resign after admitting to accidentally leaking national security details.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She is the second Cabinet minister to leave the Liz Truss government after finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng quit over the mini-budget fiasco last week.</p>

<p>Soon after&nbsp;Braverman's resignation, Prime Minister Liz Truss's office named&nbsp;Grant Shapps, the former transport secretary and one of Truss’s most prominent critics, as the next home secretary.</p>

<p>Truss's office said former transport minister Shapps had been appointed interior minister, replacing Suella Braverman who resigned earlier on Wednesday.&nbsp;<br />
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Shapps told the Telegraph, "It's a great honour to be appointed as Home Secretary today. I'm looking forward to getting stuck into the role, providing the sort of security the British people need, regardless of what else is happening in Westminster. The Home Office is at the heart of that in so many ways, it's a great office of state, I'm obviously honoured to do that role."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, Braverman took to Twitter to explain the reason behind her resignation.</p>

<p>“Earlier today, I sent an official document from my personal email to a trusted parliamentary colleague as part of policy engagement, and with the aim of garnering support for government policy on migration.”</p>

<p>“This constitutes a technical infringement of the rules. As you know, the document was a draft Written Ministerial Statement about migration, due for publication imminently. Much of it had already been briefed to MPs. Nevertheless, it is right for me to go.”</p>

<p>“As soon as I realised my mistake, I rapidly reported this on official channels, and informed the Cabinet Secretary. As Home Secretary, I hold myself to the highest standards and my resignation is the right thing to do. The business of government relies upon people accepting responsibility for their mistakes.”</p>

<p>“Pretending we haven't made mistakes, carrying on as if everyone can't see that we have made them, and hoping that things will magically come right is not serious politics. I have made a mistake; I accept responsibility; I resign.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Suella's&nbsp;statement on taking responsibility for her mistakes comes at a time when Truss is facing criticism for her economic decisions that left the markets in panic and has shrugged off hints to demit office.&nbsp;</p>

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Braverman’s departure would likely threaten the stability of the Conservative government, which has been striving to put up a brave face following mini-budget U-turns and economic turmoil.</p>

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<p>Last week, Braverman, the Indian-origin former minister, stoked a controversy when she said that a trade deal with India would increase migration to the UK when Indians already represented the largest group of visa overstayers.</p>

<p>“I have concerns about having an open borders migration policy with India because I don’t think that’s what people voted for with Brexit,” Braverman had told The Spectator weekly news magazine.</p>

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UK’s home secretary Suella Braverman stepped down on Wednesday just six weeks after being appointed to the post, putting the Liz Truss government in further turmoil.

UK’s home secretary Suella Braverman stepped down on Wednesday just six weeks after being appointed to the post, putting the Liz Truss government in further turmoil. According to reports, Braverman offered to resign after admitting to accidentally leaking national security details. She is the second Cabinet minister to leave the Liz Truss government after finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng quit over the mini-budget fiasco last week. Soon after Braverman's resignation, Prime Minister Liz Truss's office named Grant Shapps, the former transport secretary and one of Truss’s most prominent critics, as the next home secretary. Truss's office said former transport minister Shapps had been appointed interior minister, replacing Suella Braverman who resigned earlier on Wednesday. Shapps told the Telegraph, "It's a great honour to be appointed as Home Secretary today. I'm looking forward to getting stuck into the role, providing the sort of security the British people need, regardless of what else is happening in Westminster. The Home Office is at the heart of that in so many ways, it's a great office of state, I'm obviously honoured to do that role." Earlier, Braverman took to Twitter to explain the reason behind her resignation. “Earlier today, I sent an official document from my personal email to a trusted parliamentary colleague as part of policy engagement, and with the aim of garnering support for government policy on migration.” “This constitutes a technical infringement of the rules. As you know, the document was a draft Written Ministerial Statement about migration, due for publication imminently. Much of it had already been briefed to MPs. Nevertheless, it is right for me to go.” “As soon as I realised my mistake, I rapidly reported this on official channels, and informed the Cabinet Secretary. As Home Secretary, I hold myself to the highest standards and my resignation is the right thing to do. The business of government relies upon people accepting responsibility for their mistakes.” “Pretending we haven't made mistakes, carrying on as if everyone can't see that we have made them, and hoping that things will magically come right is not serious politics. I have made a mistake; I accept responsibility; I resign.” My letter to the Prime Minister. pic.twitter.com/TaWO1PMOF2 — Suella Braverman MP (@SuellaBraverman) October 19, 2022 × Suella's statement on taking responsibility for her mistakes comes at a time when Truss is facing criticism for her economic decisions that left the markets in panic and has shrugged off hints to demit office. Also read | Liz Truss says 'I am not a quitter' as calls for her resignation grow in UK Braverman’s departure would likely threaten the stability of the Conservative government, which has been striving to put up a brave face following mini-budget U-turns and economic turmoil. Also read | UK inflation accelerates to 40-year high amid rising food prices Last week, Braverman, the Indian-origin former minister, stoked a controversy when she said that a trade deal with India would increase migration to the UK when Indians already represented the largest group of visa overstayers. “I have concerns about having an open borders migration policy with India because I don’t think that’s what people voted for with Brexit,” Braverman had told The Spectator weekly news magazine. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>In the latest shake up, ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming has stepped down as chairman of the company, which owns TikTok, said a report by Reuters citing a person with knowledge of the matter. Yiming had said in May that he would step down as CEO. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-should-step-down-says-whistleblower-frances-haugen-426037" hreflang="en">Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg should step down, says whistleblower Frances Haugen</a></strong></p>

<p>Liang Rubo, who is the new CEO, has taken over as chairman of the company's five-person board. The board also includes General Atlantic, Sequoia Capital, Coatue Management, and Susquehanna International Group, the person said. The decision was made this year, added the source. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It seems to be unclear that why and when this change of guard occurred. And will these changes affect&nbsp;Yiming's&nbsp;more than 50% voting rights at the firm. Several questions like these are yet to be answered. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/meet-me-on-earth-or-in-space-wfp-chief-fires-new-tweet-at-elon-musk-426140" hreflang="en">Meet me on Earth or in space: WFP chief fires new tweet at Elon Musk</a></strong></p>

<p>In May, ByteDance had announced that Zhang would move to a "key strategy" position at the end of the year. The source said that plan was unchanged. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The surprise announcement of Zhang saw his college roommate and co-founder Liang take the lead in navigating the company through a rising wave of new government regulations targeting big tech companies. &nbsp;</p>

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In the latest shake up, ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming has stepped down as chairman of the company, which owns TikTok, said a report by Reuters citing a person with knowledge of the matter.

In the latest shake up, ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming has stepped down as chairman of the company, which owns TikTok, said a report by Reuters citing a person with knowledge of the matter. Yiming had said in May that he would step down as CEO. Also Read: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg should step down, says whistleblower Frances Haugen Liang Rubo, who is the new CEO, has taken over as chairman of the company's five-person board. The board also includes General Atlantic, Sequoia Capital, Coatue Management, and Susquehanna International Group, the person said. The decision was made this year, added the source. It seems to be unclear that why and when this change of guard occurred. And will these changes affect Yiming's more than 50% voting rights at the firm. Several questions like these are yet to be answered. Also Read | Meet me on Earth or in space: WFP chief fires new tweet at Elon Musk In May, ByteDance had announced that Zhang would move to a "key strategy" position at the end of the year. The source said that plan was unchanged. The surprise announcement of Zhang saw his college roommate and co-founder Liang take the lead in navigating the company through a rising wave of new government regulations targeting big tech companies. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>As an inquiry into allegations about misconduct gets carried out, an ex-aide of the Prince of Wales has stepped down temporarily as a charity boss. &nbsp;</p>

<p>A former assistant valet to Charles, Michael Fawcett has stepped down as the chief executive of the Prince’s Foundation. There have been allegations of misconduct regarding an honour for Saudi businessman Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab meets Pakistan PM Khan and Pak FM</strong></p>

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<p>According to a report by ‘The Sunday Times’, the Saudi businessman has donated large sums to restoration projects of particular interest to Charles. Mahfouz, who is listed as a supporter on the Prince’s Foundation website, denies any wrongdoing. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2003, Fawcett was cleared of financial misconduct allegations levelled over the selling of royal gifts. Fawcett has been alleged to have coordinated support for an honour for Mahfouz. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/queen-elizabeth-iis-death-to-follow-social-media-blackouts-retweets-ban-report-410664" hreflang="en">Queen Elizabeth II's death to follow social media blackouts, retweets' ban: Report</a></strong></p>

<p>In 2018, after a reshuffle in Charles’s charities, Fawcett was appointed as chief executive of the Prince’s Foundation.</p>

<p>Prince’s Foundation chair Douglas Connell, said, “Michael Fawcett offered to step down temporarily from active duties as chief executive of the Prince’s Foundation while the trustees’ investigation is ongoing. The Prince’s Foundation has accepted this offer. Michael fully supports the ongoing investigation and has confirmed that he will assist the investigation in every way.”&nbsp;</p>


As an inquiry into allegations about misconduct gets carried out, an ex-aide of the Prince of Wales has stepped down temporarily as a charity boss. A former assistant valet to Charles, Michael Fawcett has stepped down as the chief executive of the Prince’s Foundation.

As an inquiry into allegations about misconduct gets carried out, an ex-aide of the Prince of Wales has stepped down temporarily as a charity boss. A former assistant valet to Charles, Michael Fawcett has stepped down as the chief executive of the Prince’s Foundation. There have been allegations of misconduct regarding an honour for Saudi businessman Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz. Watch: British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab meets Pakistan PM Khan and Pak FM × According to a report by ‘The Sunday Times’, the Saudi businessman has donated large sums to restoration projects of particular interest to Charles. Mahfouz, who is listed as a supporter on the Prince’s Foundation website, denies any wrongdoing. In 2003, Fawcett was cleared of financial misconduct allegations levelled over the selling of royal gifts. Fawcett has been alleged to have coordinated support for an honour for Mahfouz. Also Read | Queen Elizabeth II's death to follow social media blackouts, retweets' ban: Report In 2018, after a reshuffle in Charles’s charities, Fawcett was appointed as chief executive of the Prince’s Foundation. Prince’s Foundation chair Douglas Connell, said, “Michael Fawcett offered to step down temporarily from active duties as chief executive of the Prince’s Foundation while the trustees’ investigation is ongoing. The Prince’s Foundation has accepted this offer. Michael fully supports the ongoing investigation and has confirmed that he will assist the investigation in every way.”

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