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<p>As hundreds of people on TikTok and Twitter urge to #cancelBalenciaga, the high-end fashion house&nbsp;has issued an apology for its contentious holiday ad campaign that featured kids carrying fetish-adorned purses and teddy bears.&nbsp;A comment about the giving and receiving of gifts was the goal of the Gift Shop campaign, which was shot by famous photographer Gabriele Galimberti and was motivated by Galimberti's own "toy tale" photographic series. However, the portrayal of young children holding bears while wearing bondage-style clothing, such as fishnets, cuffs, and harnesses, infuriated online users. <strong>We explain the case in-depth.&nbsp;</strong></p>

<h2><strong>Balenciaga's apology</strong></h2>

<p>"We sincerely apologise for any offence our Holiday campaign may have caused," Balenciaga said in a statement.</p>

<p>"Our plush bear bags should not have been featured with children in this campaign. We have immediately removed the campaign from all platforms."</p>

<p>Kim Kardashian, one of Balenciaga's most outspoken supporters, has also expressed her disapproval of the company, saying she was "shocked and outraged."</p>

<p>"I have been quiet for the past few days, not because I haven't been shocked and outraged by the recent Balenciaga campaigns, but because I wanted an opportunity to speak to their team to understand for myself how this could have happened," she wrote in an Instagram story.</p>

<p>"As a mother of four, I have been shaken by those disturbing images. The safety of children must be held with the highest regard and anything against it should have no place in our society - period," she added.</p>

<p>"I appreciate Balenciaga's removal of the campaigns and apology. In speaking with them, I believe they understand the seriousness of the issue and will take the necessary measures for this to never happen again."</p>

<h2><strong>Backstory</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The hashtag #cancelbalenciaga has received over 105k views on TikTok alone, with the majority of them being credited to video producers who explained why the holiday promotion is so abhorrent.</p>

<p>Balenciaga has recently gained a reputation for its unconventional fashion campaigns, whether it was due to the editorial-style advertisement's location or the brand's imaginative casting. This strategy, which they have used successfully thus far, is reflected in their store designs, runway presentations, and even the product line they offer. According to fashion aggregator and trend forecaster Lyst, Balenciaga has been one of the top 5 hottest fashion brands in the world for four years running. Their innovative approach to fashion has elevated the brand to a sought-after position never before achieved.</p>

<p>But this Gift Shop campaign was always going to stir up the wrong kind of outrage; anything that even remotely suggests sexualizing minors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ahead of the Christmas season, a new collection of giftable items, including Champagne glasses, pet bowls with jewels, and teddy bears, was introduced, and to support it, a campaign was started earlier this month. In order to "iterate on the artist's series 'Toy Stories,' an investigation of what individuals acquire and receive as gifts," Balenciaga hired photojournalist Gabriel Galimberti to photograph the campaign.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">the brand "Balenciaga" just did a uh..... interesting... photoshoot for their new products recently which included a very purposely poorly hidden court document about 'virtual child porn'<br />
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normal stuff <a href="https://t.co/zjMN5WhZ0s">pic.twitter.com/zjMN5WhZ0s</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is absolutely disgusting. Balenciaga features toddlers in ads, holding teddy bears in bondage outfits and with a court document about “child porn” partially hidden in the image.<br />
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This is criminal &amp; sick. Sexualizing children must be a redline. <a href="https://twitter.com/KimKardashian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KimKardashian</a> - speak out now. <a href="https://t.co/lNIdywunlY">pic.twitter.com/lNIdywunlY</a></p>
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<h2><strong>A supreme court document about child porn in balenciaga's campaign?</strong></h2>

<p>Not really. First off, the disputed document isn't even mentioned in the campaign. Actually, it's from a previous Balenciaga campaign from the company's partnership with Adidas.</p>

<p>However, a report on child pornography was included in the Adidas advertisement.</p>

<p>It's specifically from a Supreme Court decision from 2008 that upheld fines for child abuse and other types of sexual exploitation - not exactly the slam dunk TikTok and Twitter users are saying it is, but odd none the less.</p>

<p>In a statement, Balenciaga said they had not approved the paper and were taking legal action as a result.</p>

<p>"We apologise for displaying unsettling documents in our campaign," the brand said in a separate Instagram story.</p>

<p>"We take this matter very seriously and are taking legal action against the parties responsible for creating the set and including unapproved items for our Spring 2023 campaign photoshoot. We strongly condemn abuse of children in any form. We stand for children safety and well-being."</p>

<h2><strong>Did balenciaga actually remove their social media as a result of the controversy?</strong></h2>

<p>Balenciaga has allegedly been "cancelled" as a result of allegations that the company erased its social media account in response to criticism.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">THEY DELETED ALL OF THEIR INSTAGRAM POSTS LMAO <a href="https://t.co/ZWfgROhngr">pic.twitter.com/ZWfgROhngr</a></p>
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<h2><strong>Kim Kardashian releases a statement citing how "disgusted and outraged" she was at Balenciaga</strong></h2>

<p>Kim Kardashian, as previously reported, has spoken on the matter, expressing her disgust and fury while also announcing that Balenciaga is taking action to make sure that this problem won't occur again.</p>

<p>"I appreciate Balenciaga's removal of the campaigns and apology. In speaking with them, I believe they understand the seriousness of the issue and will take the necessary measures for this to never happen again," she wrote.</p>

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<p>However, many people felt that Kim's reaction was unsatisfactory. Instead, they demanded that she cut all ties to the brand and condemn it. Kim thankfully made a followup statement that addressed the issue for people who were worried.</p>

<p>"As for my future with Balenciaga, I am currently re-evaluating my relationship with the brand, basing it off their willingness to accept accountability for something that should have never happened to being with - and the actions I am expecting to see them take to protect children," she said.</p>

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As hundreds of people on TikTok and Twitter urge to #cancelBalenciaga, the high-end fashion house has issued an apology for its contentious holiday ad campaign that featured kids carrying fetish-adorned purses and teddy bears.

As hundreds of people on TikTok and Twitter urge to #cancelBalenciaga, the high-end fashion house has issued an apology for its contentious holiday ad campaign that featured kids carrying fetish-adorned purses and teddy bears. A comment about the giving and receiving of gifts was the goal of the Gift Shop campaign, which was shot by famous photographer Gabriele Galimberti and was motivated by Galimberti's own "toy tale" photographic series. However, the portrayal of young children holding bears while wearing bondage-style clothing, such as fishnets, cuffs, and harnesses, infuriated online users. We explain the case in-depth. Balenciaga's apology "We sincerely apologise for any offence our Holiday campaign may have caused," Balenciaga said in a statement. "Our plush bear bags should not have been featured with children in this campaign. We have immediately removed the campaign from all platforms." Kim Kardashian, one of Balenciaga's most outspoken supporters, has also expressed her disapproval of the company, saying she was "shocked and outraged." "I have been quiet for the past few days, not because I haven't been shocked and outraged by the recent Balenciaga campaigns, but because I wanted an opportunity to speak to their team to understand for myself how this could have happened," she wrote in an Instagram story. "As a mother of four, I have been shaken by those disturbing images. The safety of children must be held with the highest regard and anything against it should have no place in our society - period," she added. "I appreciate Balenciaga's removal of the campaigns and apology. In speaking with them, I believe they understand the seriousness of the issue and will take the necessary measures for this to never happen again." Backstory The hashtag #cancelbalenciaga has received over 105k views on TikTok alone, with the majority of them being credited to video producers who explained why the holiday promotion is so abhorrent. Balenciaga has recently gained a reputation for its unconventional fashion campaigns, whether it was due to the editorial-style advertisement's location or the brand's imaginative casting. This strategy, which they have used successfully thus far, is reflected in their store designs, runway presentations, and even the product line they offer. According to fashion aggregator and trend forecaster Lyst, Balenciaga has been one of the top 5 hottest fashion brands in the world for four years running. Their innovative approach to fashion has elevated the brand to a sought-after position never before achieved. But this Gift Shop campaign was always going to stir up the wrong kind of outrage; anything that even remotely suggests sexualizing minors. Ahead of the Christmas season, a new collection of giftable items, including Champagne glasses, pet bowls with jewels, and teddy bears, was introduced, and to support it, a campaign was started earlier this month. In order to "iterate on the artist's series 'Toy Stories,' an investigation of what individuals acquire and receive as gifts," Balenciaga hired photojournalist Gabriel Galimberti to photograph the campaign. the brand "Balenciaga" just did a uh..... interesting... photoshoot for their new products recently which included a very purposely poorly hidden court document about 'virtual child porn' normal stuff pic.twitter.com/zjMN5WhZ0s — shoe (@shoe0nhead) November 21, 2022 × This is absolutely disgusting. Balenciaga features toddlers in ads, holding teddy bears in bondage outfits and with a court document about “child porn” partially hidden in the image. This is criminal & sick. Sexualizing children must be a redline. @KimKardashian - speak out now. pic.twitter.com/lNIdywunlY — Lila Rose (@LilaGraceRose) November 22, 2022 × A supreme court document about child porn in balenciaga's campaign? Not really. First off, the disputed document isn't even mentioned in the campaign. Actually, it's from a previous Balenciaga campaign from the company's partnership with Adidas. However, a report on child pornography was included in the Adidas advertisement. It's specifically from a Supreme Court decision from 2008 that upheld fines for child abuse and other types of sexual exploitation - not exactly the slam dunk TikTok and Twitter users are saying it is, but odd none the less. In a statement, Balenciaga said they had not approved the paper and were taking legal action as a result. "We apologise for displaying unsettling documents in our campaign," the brand said in a separate Instagram story. "We take this matter very seriously and are taking legal action against the parties responsible for creating the set and including unapproved items for our Spring 2023 campaign photoshoot. We strongly condemn abuse of children in any form. We stand for children safety and well-being." Did balenciaga actually remove their social media as a result of the controversy? Balenciaga has allegedly been "cancelled" as a result of allegations that the company erased its social media account in response to criticism. interesting timing pic.twitter.com/sST1MkKAPd — shoe (@shoe0nhead) November 21, 2022 × THEY DELETED ALL OF THEIR INSTAGRAM POSTS LMAO pic.twitter.com/ZWfgROhngr — shoe (@shoe0nhead) November 21, 2022 × Kim Kardashian releases a statement citing how "disgusted and outraged" she was at Balenciaga Kim Kardashian, as previously reported, has spoken on the matter, expressing her disgust and fury while also announcing that Balenciaga is taking action to make sure that this problem won't occur again. "I appreciate Balenciaga's removal of the campaigns and apology. In speaking with them, I believe they understand the seriousness of the issue and will take the necessary measures for this to never happen again," she wrote. However, many people felt that Kim's reaction was unsatisfactory. Instead, they demanded that she cut all ties to the brand and condemn it. Kim thankfully made a followup statement that addressed the issue for people who were worried. "As for my future with Balenciaga, I am currently re-evaluating my relationship with the brand, basing it off their willingness to accept accountability for something that should have never happened to being with - and the actions I am expecting to see them take to protect children," she said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>A gunshot fired during a holiday festival in Dayton sent people running for safety and prompted cancellation of a parade minutes after it had started, authorities said.&nbsp;A police sergeant on duty saw juveniles fighting and heard the shot fired shortly after 8 p.m. Friday during the Dayton Holiday Festival, which was marking its 50th anniversary, the Dayton Daily News&nbsp;reported. No injuries were reported.</p>

<p>Assistant Chief Eric Henderson said initial information indicates that at least two girls were fighting and a boy pulled out a weapon and fired into the air. A shell casing from a handgun was recovered. No arrests were immediately announced and authorities asked anyone with information to contact investigators.</p>

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<p>The Children’s Parade, which was to feature floats, bands and drill teams, was cancelled. Officials said one of the largest crowds in years had gathered to watch the parade as well as the earlier Grande Illumination tree-lighting event.</p>

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<p>In Springfield, a man was reported shot in the downtown area near a Holiday in the City celebration on Friday night. The Springfield News-Sun reported that most holiday events were wrapping up at the time. The city said in a news release that the man’s injuries weren’t life-threatening. No arrests were immediately reported.</p>

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A gunshot fired during a holiday festival in Dayton sent people running for safety and prompted cancellation of a parade minutes after it had started, authorities said.

A gunshot fired during a holiday festival in Dayton sent people running for safety and prompted cancellation of a parade minutes after it had started, authorities said. A police sergeant on duty saw juveniles fighting and heard the shot fired shortly after 8 p.m. Friday during the Dayton Holiday Festival, which was marking its 50th anniversary, the Dayton Daily News reported. No injuries were reported. Assistant Chief Eric Henderson said initial information indicates that at least two girls were fighting and a boy pulled out a weapon and fired into the air. A shell casing from a handgun was recovered. No arrests were immediately announced and authorities asked anyone with information to contact investigators. Also read | ‘Grave mistake’: Musk speaks about Twitter’s ban on Trump; will support DeSantis in 2024 presidential election The Children’s Parade, which was to feature floats, bands and drill teams, was cancelled. Officials said one of the largest crowds in years had gathered to watch the parade as well as the earlier Grande Illumination tree-lighting event. US bans import, sale of Huawei equipment; prevents authorisation of article In Springfield, a man was reported shot in the downtown area near a Holiday in the City celebration on Friday night. The Springfield News-Sun reported that most holiday events were wrapping up at the time. The city said in a news release that the man’s injuries weren’t life-threatening. No arrests were immediately reported. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>The Capital Market Authority said on Thursday that Saudi Arabia's stock market regulator has given the go-ahead for Luberef, a base oil subsidiary of the world's largest oil company Aramco, to conduct an IPO.</p>

<p>Investors will be able to purchase 50.045 million shares, or 29.656% of the share capital, of Saudi Aramco Base Oil Company (Luberef), formerly known as Saudi Aramco Lubricating Oil Refining Co.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Saudi investment bank Jadwa Investment controls 30% of Luberef, with Aramco owning 70% of it.</p>

<p>The region has emerged as a bright light in an overall down year for equities markets, riding high on robust oil prices and amid a flurry of state-led flotations in Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai.</p>

<p>According to statistics from Refinitiv, Gulf issuers have raised over $16 billion in IPOs this year, or almost half of the total proceeds from IPOs in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.</p>

<p>The energy trading division of Aramco also intends to go public.</p>

<p>In order to wean the economy off of oil, develop new sectors, and generate employment, the kingdom's privatisation initiative is a pillar of its Vision 2030 economic strategy.</p>

<p>The biggest IPO ever was Saudi Aramco's record listing on Riyadh's Tadawul market in late 2019. The listing's profits were later increased to total $29.4 billion.</p>

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The Capital Market Authority said on Thursday that Saudi Arabia's stock market regulator has given the go-ahead for Luberef, a base oil subsidiary of the world's largest oil company Aramco, to conduct an IPO.

The Capital Market Authority said on Thursday that Saudi Arabia's stock market regulator has given the go-ahead for Luberef, a base oil subsidiary of the world's largest oil company Aramco, to conduct an IPO. Investors will be able to purchase 50.045 million shares, or 29.656% of the share capital, of Saudi Aramco Base Oil Company (Luberef), formerly known as Saudi Aramco Lubricating Oil Refining Co. The Saudi investment bank Jadwa Investment controls 30% of Luberef, with Aramco owning 70% of it. The region has emerged as a bright light in an overall down year for equities markets, riding high on robust oil prices and amid a flurry of state-led flotations in Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai. According to statistics from Refinitiv, Gulf issuers have raised over $16 billion in IPOs this year, or almost half of the total proceeds from IPOs in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The energy trading division of Aramco also intends to go public. In order to wean the economy off of oil, develop new sectors, and generate employment, the kingdom's privatisation initiative is a pillar of its Vision 2030 economic strategy. The biggest IPO ever was Saudi Aramco's record listing on Riyadh's Tadawul market in late 2019. The listing's profits were later increased to total $29.4 billion. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>After learning that thousands of nurses may strike before Christmas, UK's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declared that the salary demands of the nurses' union are unaffordable.&nbsp;The Royal College of Nursing (RCN), the union representing British nurses, announced on Friday that the nurses would go on strike on December 15 and 20 in order to demand higher pay. This strike action would add to a winter of industrial action and increase pressure on the government-run healthcare system, said a report in Independent.</p>

<p>''What the unions are asking for, I think, is a 19% pay rise and I think most people watching will recognise that that's obviously unaffordable,''&nbsp;Sunak&nbsp;said while visiting a doctor's surgery in Darlington.</p>

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<p>The strikes will put more pressure on Sunak as Britain struggles with a cost-of-living problem and an impending economic slump, with inflation hitting a 41-year high of 11.1 per cent&nbsp;in October.</p>

<p>The NHS, which has offered free healthcare at the point of use since 1948, is currently juggling a record seven&nbsp;million patients on hospital waiting lists. The emergency and accident rooms are similarly overworked.<br />
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In a dramatic escalation of the wage dispute raging throughout the NHS, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) declared on Friday that its members will hold their first nationwide strike on December 15 and 20.</p>

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<p>In order to prevent a walkout, RCN general secretary Pat Cullen has encouraged Health Secretary Steve Barclay to "stop the spin and start to communicate" with nurses.</p>

<p>As the health system gets ready for the expected postponement of thousands of procedures and appointments next month, information will shortly be released on which areas within the NHS will be spared from strike action.</p>

<p>On strike days, "life-preserving" and "emergency-type care" services will be provided, according to a nursing chief, who declined to provide specifics on which departments would be filled if coworkers staged a walkout.<br />
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After learning that thousands of nurses may strike before Christmas, UK's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declared that the salary demands of the nurses' union are unaffordable.

After learning that thousands of nurses may strike before Christmas, UK's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declared that the salary demands of the nurses' union are unaffordable. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN), the union representing British nurses, announced on Friday that the nurses would go on strike on December 15 and 20 in order to demand higher pay. This strike action would add to a winter of industrial action and increase pressure on the government-run healthcare system, said a report in Independent. ''What the unions are asking for, I think, is a 19% pay rise and I think most people watching will recognise that that's obviously unaffordable,'' Sunak said while visiting a doctor's surgery in Darlington. Also read | UK PM Rishi Sunak faces fresh Tory rebellion from Boris Johnson, Liz Truss The strikes will put more pressure on Sunak as Britain struggles with a cost-of-living problem and an impending economic slump, with inflation hitting a 41-year high of 11.1 per cent in October. The NHS, which has offered free healthcare at the point of use since 1948, is currently juggling a record seven million patients on hospital waiting lists. The emergency and accident rooms are similarly overworked. In a dramatic escalation of the wage dispute raging throughout the NHS, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) declared on Friday that its members will hold their first nationwide strike on December 15 and 20. WION Dispatch: UK students may face ban if not admitted to top universities, says report In order to prevent a walkout, RCN general secretary Pat Cullen has encouraged Health Secretary Steve Barclay to "stop the spin and start to communicate" with nurses. As the health system gets ready for the expected postponement of thousands of procedures and appointments next month, information will shortly be released on which areas within the NHS will be spared from strike action. On strike days, "life-preserving" and "emergency-type care" services will be provided, according to a nursing chief, who declined to provide specifics on which departments would be filled if coworkers staged a walkout. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>A new skyscraper in Dubai is all set to be hailed as the world's tallest residential building. The developers claim that this 'hypertower' will be taller than Manhattan's 72-metre skyscraper.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The structure, known as "Burj Binghatti Jacob &amp; Co Residences," is the result of a partnership between Emirati real estate developer Binghatti and watchmaker Jacob &amp; Co. On Tuesday (Nov 22), both companies unveiled the designs of the structure stating that the project's goal is to determine "to break records as one of the tallest residential constructions in the world."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A New York Post report said that the skyscraper will have 100 storeys, twice more than the existing record-holder, Central Park Tower on 57th Street in Manhattan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to sources, the skyscraper will also feature an "elite private club" with an infinity pool and a spacious lounge space. The Bingahtti Developers described the project as a "true work of art that is set to redefine the entire history of the real estate industry and bring a new icon&nbsp;to Dubai's skyline."</p>

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<p>The structure will be situated in the centre of Dubai's business sector, Business Bay. The developers told the publication that five "most luxurious and exclusive" penthouses will be built on the top floor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a Facebook post by Binghatti, nearly 12,000 guests from all over the world visited the Burj Bingatti Jacob &amp; Co Residence's recent unveiling.&nbsp;</p>

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A new skyscraper in Dubai is all set to be hailed as the world's tallest residential building. The developers claim that this 'hypertower' will be taller than Manhattan's 72-metre skyscraper.

A new skyscraper in Dubai is all set to be hailed as the world's tallest residential building. The developers claim that this 'hypertower' will be taller than Manhattan's 72-metre skyscraper. The structure, known as "Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences," is the result of a partnership between Emirati real estate developer Binghatti and watchmaker Jacob & Co. On Tuesday (Nov 22), both companies unveiled the designs of the structure stating that the project's goal is to determine "to break records as one of the tallest residential constructions in the world." Also read | How did this century-old, 3,800-tonne building in Shanghai start 'walking'? A New York Post report said that the skyscraper will have 100 storeys, twice more than the existing record-holder, Central Park Tower on 57th Street in Manhattan. According to sources, the skyscraper will also feature an "elite private club" with an infinity pool and a spacious lounge space. The Bingahtti Developers described the project as a "true work of art that is set to redefine the entire history of the real estate industry and bring a new icon to Dubai's skyline." Also read | Watch: Man catches toddler after she falls from fifth floor building as video goes viral The structure will be situated in the centre of Dubai's business sector, Business Bay. The developers told the publication that five "most luxurious and exclusive" penthouses will be built on the top floor. According to a Facebook post by Binghatti, nearly 12,000 guests from all over the world visited the Burj Bingatti Jacob & Co Residence's recent unveiling. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Dubai's 100-storey 'hypertower' all set to become world's tallest residential building 

African leaders have declared a ceasefire in eastern DRC starting from Friday. Declaration was issued by the leaders of Congo, Rwanda and several others.

African leaders agree on ‘immediate ceasefire’ in violence-torn eastern DRC

<p>A pocket watch belonging to a clerk who was in the massive ship Titanic that sank last century has been sold for £98,000 ($115,876) at an auction. The watch was sold at Henry Aldrige &amp; Sons in Devizes on Saturday (Nov 19), 110 years on.</p>

<p>The auction centre is known for selling belongings from the Titanic.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-andywarhols-iconic-piece-sells-for-85-million-at-new-york-auction-535127"><strong>Also&nbsp;read |&nbsp;Andy&nbsp;Warhol's iconic piece sells for $85 million at New York auction</strong></a></p>

<p>The watch, frozen in time, belonged to Oscar Woody, who died along with 1,520 others while travelling on the luxurious cruise ship that sank in the Atlantic ocean after hitting an iceberg.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wood's body was discovered after 10 days. Among the&nbsp;treasured items, his broken watch was also found, which was then handed to his wife.</p>

<p>The watch's screen was smashed and his two hands snapped off. His frozen watch shows the time the ship submerged into the cold North Atlantic ocean. The Titanic reportedly sank at 21 minutes past two on April 14, 1912.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/watch-breath-taking-video-shows-titanics-15-tonne-anchor-512071"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Watch: Breathtaking video shows Titanic’s 15-tonne anchor</strong></a></p>

<p>Other items sold at the auction include a first-class menu card, a list of first-class passengers list and an ornate dessert plate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first class menu that showed plover on toast was sold for&nbsp;£50,000 ($ 59,120), while the passenger list was sold for&nbsp;£41,000 ($48,478).</p>

<p>An ornate plate was sold for&nbsp;£20,000 ($23,648) and a section of a column from the&nbsp;'a&nbsp;la carte'&nbsp;restaurant was sold&nbsp;for £23,000 ($27,195).</p>

<p>Earlier, during an auction in 2017, a fur coat owned by a first-class stewardess was sold for&nbsp;£150,000 ($177,361). In the same year, a letter by a Titanic passenger Oscar Holverson was sold for £126,000 ($148,983).</p>

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A pocket watch belonging to a clerk who was in the massive ship Titanic that sank last century has been sold for £98,000 ($115,876) at an auction. The watch was sold at Henry Aldrige & Sons in Devizes on Saturday (Nov 19), 110 years on.

A pocket watch belonging to a clerk who was in the massive ship Titanic that sank last century has been sold for £98,000 ($115,876) at an auction. The watch was sold at Henry Aldrige & Sons in Devizes on Saturday (Nov 19), 110 years on. The auction centre is known for selling belongings from the Titanic. Also read | Andy Warhol's iconic piece sells for $85 million at New York auction The watch, frozen in time, belonged to Oscar Woody, who died along with 1,520 others while travelling on the luxurious cruise ship that sank in the Atlantic ocean after hitting an iceberg. Wood's body was discovered after 10 days. Among the treasured items, his broken watch was also found, which was then handed to his wife. The watch's screen was smashed and his two hands snapped off. His frozen watch shows the time the ship submerged into the cold North Atlantic ocean. The Titanic reportedly sank at 21 minutes past two on April 14, 1912. Also read | Watch: Breathtaking video shows Titanic’s 15-tonne anchor Other items sold at the auction include a first-class menu card, a list of first-class passengers list and an ornate dessert plate. The first class menu that showed plover on toast was sold for £50,000 ($ 59,120), while the passenger list was sold for £41,000 ($48,478). An ornate plate was sold for £20,000 ($23,648) and a section of a column from the 'a la carte' restaurant was sold for £23,000 ($27,195). Earlier, during an auction in 2017, a fur coat owned by a first-class stewardess was sold for £150,000 ($177,361). In the same year, a letter by a Titanic passenger Oscar Holverson was sold for £126,000 ($148,983). (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Frozen in time: Golden pocket watch that sank with Titanic sold at auction, 110 years on

<p>Elon Musk, Twitter's&nbsp;new owner, conducted a poll in which Twitter users narrowly decided to reverse a ban imposed on the former US president, Donald Trump&nbsp;more than a year ago. This decision led to Twitter restoring Trump's account. Despite Musk's admission that automated bots were influencing the results of the user poll, the account was restored.</p>

<p>Musk had before insisted that the business will create a content moderation committee and that "no major content decisions or account reinstatements would happen before that council convenes." Nevertheless, Trump was re-platformed on Twitter by way of a user poll despite his earlier claims. It is not yet apparent whether the council has been established.</p>

<p>Rapper Kanye West, who had his account suspended after making anti-Semitic comments, got it restored about the same time that Musk acquired control of Twitter in October.</p>

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<p>Following the assault on the US Capitol on January 6, 2017, Twitter banned Trump, claiming that his posts were "very likely to incite and inspire individuals to mimic the criminal acts that took place at the US Capitol." After the violence, he was later banned from YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. Trump has urged his followers on Twitter to "fight like hell."</p>

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<p>It was an abrupt change from the tech industry's previous stance on Trump and other political figures, which had mostly been one of mutually beneficial cooperation.</p>

<p>Twitter and Facebook plainly acted in response to mounting demands for coercive action against them for allowing the President to spread misinformation and hatred on their platforms while in office by banning him.</p>

<h2><strong>Why has&nbsp;Trump's Twitter account been reinstated?</strong></h2>

<p>Musk created a Twitter poll on Saturday, 19 November, asking if Trump's account should be reactivated. Over 15 million people responded to the survey, and a narrow majority (51.8%) of them agreed that his account should be reinstated. But it's important to remember that, according to Musk, over 134 million people watched the poll, which means that only approximately 11% of them took part.</p>

<p>Notably, Musk said the poll was under attack by bots, which are automated programmes run by computers. One of Musk's main arguments for abandoning his $44 billion offer to purchase Twitter earlier this year was the purported existence of bots. Musk has expressed interest in reactivating Trump's account at the tumultuous time of his Twitter acquisition, in May.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Will Trump return to Twitter? Twitter CEO Elon Musk goes on a meme-posting spree</strong></p>

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<p>“I do think that it was not correct to ban Donald Trump,” said Musk in May. “I think that was a mistake because it alienated a large part of the country and did not ultimately result in Donald Trump not having a voice… So I guess the answer is I would reverse the permaban.”</p>

<p>It's unsure if Trump, who was once dangerous tweeter, would begin using the app once more. His last tweet, which was posted on January 8 before his account was suspended, stated that he would not be present at Joe Biden's inauguration. Since then, Trump has joined Truth Social, a right-wing social media platform created by a business the former president owned.</p>

<p>Trump declared that he would continue using Truth Social whether or not Musk welcomed him back to Twitter in response to his remarks.</p>

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Elon Musk, Twitter's new owner, conducted a poll in which Twitter users narrowly decided to reverse a ban imposed on the former US president, Donald Trump more than a year ago.

Elon Musk, Twitter's new owner, conducted a poll in which Twitter users narrowly decided to reverse a ban imposed on the former US president, Donald Trump more than a year ago. This decision led to Twitter restoring Trump's account. Despite Musk's admission that automated bots were influencing the results of the user poll, the account was restored. Musk had before insisted that the business will create a content moderation committee and that "no major content decisions or account reinstatements would happen before that council convenes." Nevertheless, Trump was re-platformed on Twitter by way of a user poll despite his earlier claims. It is not yet apparent whether the council has been established. Rapper Kanye West, who had his account suspended after making anti-Semitic comments, got it restored about the same time that Musk acquired control of Twitter in October. The people have spoken. Trump will be reinstated. Vox Populi, Vox Dei. https://t.co/jmkhFuyfkv — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 20, 2022 × Why was Trump banned from Twitter in the first place? Following the assault on the US Capitol on January 6, 2017, Twitter banned Trump, claiming that his posts were "very likely to incite and inspire individuals to mimic the criminal acts that took place at the US Capitol." After the violence, he was later banned from YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. Trump has urged his followers on Twitter to "fight like hell." Also read | Donald Trump and Saudi company collaborate on Oman golf project It was an abrupt change from the tech industry's previous stance on Trump and other political figures, which had mostly been one of mutually beneficial cooperation. Twitter and Facebook plainly acted in response to mounting demands for coercive action against them for allowing the President to spread misinformation and hatred on their platforms while in office by banning him. Why has Trump's Twitter account been reinstated? Musk created a Twitter poll on Saturday, 19 November, asking if Trump's account should be reactivated. Over 15 million people responded to the survey, and a narrow majority (51.8%) of them agreed that his account should be reinstated. But it's important to remember that, according to Musk, over 134 million people watched the poll, which means that only approximately 11% of them took part. Notably, Musk said the poll was under attack by bots, which are automated programmes run by computers. One of Musk's main arguments for abandoning his $44 billion offer to purchase Twitter earlier this year was the purported existence of bots. Musk has expressed interest in reactivating Trump's account at the tumultuous time of his Twitter acquisition, in May. WATCH | Will Trump return to Twitter? Twitter CEO Elon Musk goes on a meme-posting spree “I do think that it was not correct to ban Donald Trump,” said Musk in May. “I think that was a mistake because it alienated a large part of the country and did not ultimately result in Donald Trump not having a voice… So I guess the answer is I would reverse the permaban.” It's unsure if Trump, who was once dangerous tweeter, would begin using the app once more. His last tweet, which was posted on January 8 before his account was suspended, stated that he would not be present at Joe Biden's inauguration. Since then, Trump has joined Truth Social, a right-wing social media platform created by a business the former president owned. Trump declared that he would continue using Truth Social whether or not Musk welcomed him back to Twitter in response to his remarks. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Sheep are known to follow their herdmates quite blindly and without a thought. Many farmers will tell you that its just a matter of nudging the Sheep that's in the front in the right direction and the herd follows. But there has to be a limit to this tendency right? A sheep might just think its too tired to follow the herd or something right? But it appears the ingrained tendency to follow the animal in front runs so deep that it makes the Sheep forget basic necessities like food and water.</p>

<p>A herd of Sheep was seen walking in a circle for 10&nbsp;days straight! The baffling incident was caught on CCTV camera installed in the pen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bizarre scene unfolded in a farm in Inner Mongolia region of China. The sheep of one Ms Miao appeared to be fitted with supercharged batteries as they went round and round in circles for nearly two weeks. The news has been reported by People's Daily China and video has been posted online.</p>

<p>In the video, the Sheep can be seen walking in an endless circular loop. Some of them appear taking a break from the marathon and standing in the middle of the circle appearing clueless. But they soon join the group effort that goes on incessantly like there is no tomorrow.</p>

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Sheep are known to follow their herdmates quite blindly and without a thought. Many farmers will tell you that its just a matter of nudging the Sheep that's in the front in the right direction and the herd follows.

Sheep are known to follow their herdmates quite blindly and without a thought. Many farmers will tell you that its just a matter of nudging the Sheep that's in the front in the right direction and the herd follows. But there has to be a limit to this tendency right? A sheep might just think its too tired to follow the herd or something right? But it appears the ingrained tendency to follow the animal in front runs so deep that it makes the Sheep forget basic necessities like food and water. A herd of Sheep was seen walking in a circle for 10 days straight! The baffling incident was caught on CCTV camera installed in the pen. The bizarre scene unfolded in a farm in Inner Mongolia region of China. The sheep of one Ms Miao appeared to be fitted with supercharged batteries as they went round and round in circles for nearly two weeks. The news has been reported by People's Daily China and video has been posted online. In the video, the Sheep can be seen walking in an endless circular loop. Some of them appear taking a break from the marathon and standing in the middle of the circle appearing clueless. But they soon join the group effort that goes on incessantly like there is no tomorrow. Check out for yourself in the video below! The great sheep mystery! Hundreds of sheep walk in a circle for over 10 days in N China's Inner Mongolia. The sheep are healthy and the reason for the weird behavior is still a mystery. pic.twitter.com/8Jg7yOPmGK — People's Daily, China (@PDChina) November 16, 2022 × Maybe its a wake up sign from God for us to not blindly forward online stuff just because everyone else has done it. Maybe it's just one of the crazy crazy things nature throws at us from time to time. 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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<p>Facebook parent company Meta has let go around 13 per cent&nbsp;of its workforce. In a letter to his employees,&nbsp;Zuckerberg explained how he had&nbsp;hired aggressively during the pandemic and had anticipated quick growth&nbsp;even after the pandemic ended.&nbsp;The mass layoffs, which are the first in Meta's 18-year existence, came shortly after&nbsp;massive job&nbsp;cuts at Microsoft Corp. and Twitter, now owned by Elon Musk. But, why did Meta fire so many employees in the first place? What are the ramifications of this move for its Indian employees? How does it reflect on the larger structural problems of the company? We explain the same in-depth.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is Meta exactly doing?</strong></h2>

<p>As it struggles with rising costs and plummeting ad revenues, Meta has adopted various cost-cutting strategies&nbsp;in addition to firing almost 11,000 employees. By extending its freeze on fresh recruitment until the first quarter, the firm intends to reduce discretionary spending. However, it hasn't mentioned the areas that would be affected by the transfers or the estimated cost cuts. Before the firings, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/facebook-parent-to-combine-voice-video-unit-with-messaging-teams-533587">Meta</a> had been indirectly hinting at cost-cutting measures by reducing its real estate holdings and doing away with some of the benefits it provided to its employees, such as free laundry&nbsp;and dry cleaning services,&nbsp;dinners they were permitted to pack&nbsp;home to their families and avail&nbsp;free valet services.&nbsp;</p>

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<h5><strong>“Unfortunately, this did not play out the way I expected,” Zuckerberg wrote. “Not only has online commerce returned to prior trends, but the macroeconomic downturn, increased competition, and ads signal loss have caused our revenue to be much lower than I’d expected. I got this wrong, and I take responsibility for that.”</strong></h5>
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<h2><strong>Reasons behind downsizing</strong></h2>

<p>There are&nbsp;two key factors at play.&nbsp;First, during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, social media companies&nbsp;embarked on a recruiting spree.&nbsp;The reason being that more people stayed indoors&nbsp;during the pandemic lockdown and spent more time on the internet.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, once the lockdowns ended and people resumed venturing outdoors, the upward trend faded.&nbsp;“In its earnings report last month, Meta disclosed that Reality Labs, the part of the company working on the metaverse, had $3.67 billion in operating losses. Reality Labs also experienced its lowest revenue since the final quarter of 2020. The company expects the operating losses for Reality Labs to increase next year,”&nbsp;The New York Times<em>&nbsp;</em>reported.</p>

<p><strong>Also WATCH |&nbsp;Twitter, Meta: Tech 'bloodbath' continues as tech giants on firing spree</strong></p>

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<p>The United States' economic slump made everything worse. This past summer, Meta recorded its first-ever quarterly sales decrease, which was followed by a larger decline in the following season.</p>

<h2><strong>What next for Meta?</strong></h2>

<p>A impending&nbsp;recession has Meta and its advertisers on high alert. The difficulty of using Apple's privacy settings, which make it harder for social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Snap to monitor users without their permission and target them with adverts, is another issue. As more young people choose TikTok over Instagram, which Meta also owns, competition from TikTok is becoming a greater concern.</p>

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<h5><strong>“We’ve cut costs across our business, including scaling back budgets, reducing perks, and shrinking our real estate footprint,” Zuckerberg said. ”We’re restructuring teams to increase our efficiency. But these measures alone won’t bring our expenses in line with our revenue growth, so I’ve also made the hard decision to let people go.”</strong></h5>
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<p>More cost cuts at Meta will be rolled out in coming months, Zuckerberg said.&nbsp;However, Zuckerberg has made it clear&nbsp;that his commitment&nbsp;to the metaverse&nbsp;is unwavering.</p>

<h2><strong>What happens to the Indians who got fired?</strong></h2>

<p>Many affected Indians have expressed their concern on social media platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn. These affected Indians are on H1B visas and must find jobs within 60 days of the termination date. Any H1B visa holder who is unable to obtain employment within 60 days will have to return to their country of origin. In this situation, Indians who are jobless after the grace period must go&nbsp;back. The original employer will need to bear the cost of&nbsp;their return ticket in accordance with H1B visa policy.</p>

<p>Unlike Musk, Zuckerberg said that he will assist migrant employees with their immigration.</p>

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<h5><strong>“I know this is especially difficult if you’re here on a visa. There’s a notice period before termination and some visa grace periods, which means everyone will have time to make plans and work through their immigration status. We have dedicated immigration specialists to help guide you based on what you and your family need. Outside the US, support will be similar, and we’ll follow up soon with separate processes that take into account local employment laws,”&nbsp;Zuckerberg said in a letter addressing the employees.&nbsp;</strong></h5>
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<p><strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/india-dream11-co-founder-offers-jobs-to-people-fired-from-twitter-meta-and-others-533728">Fantasy platform Dream11 co-founder offers jobs to people fired from Twitter, Meta and others</a></p>

<p>Employees in the United States will get 16 weeks of severance compensation in addition to two&nbsp;"additional weeks for every year of service, with no cap." All remaining Paid time off leave, or PTO (an employee leave policy under which the company sanctions a pool of leaves for its employees) vesting on 15 November,&nbsp;2022, the cost of healthcare for them and their families for six months, and three months of career support from an outside vendor will be provided to laid-off staff.&nbsp;</p>

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Facebook parent company Meta has let go around 13 per cent of its workforce. In a letter to his employees, Zuckerberg explained how he had hired aggressively during the pandemic and had anticipated quick growth even after the pandemic ended.

Facebook parent company Meta has let go around 13 per cent of its workforce. In a letter to his employees, Zuckerberg explained how he had hired aggressively during the pandemic and had anticipated quick growth even after the pandemic ended. The mass layoffs, which are the first in Meta's 18-year existence, came shortly after massive job cuts at Microsoft Corp. and Twitter, now owned by Elon Musk. But, why did Meta fire so many employees in the first place? What are the ramifications of this move for its Indian employees? How does it reflect on the larger structural problems of the company? We explain the same in-depth. What is Meta exactly doing? As it struggles with rising costs and plummeting ad revenues, Meta has adopted various cost-cutting strategies in addition to firing almost 11,000 employees. By extending its freeze on fresh recruitment until the first quarter, the firm intends to reduce discretionary spending. However, it hasn't mentioned the areas that would be affected by the transfers or the estimated cost cuts. Before the firings, Meta had been indirectly hinting at cost-cutting measures by reducing its real estate holdings and doing away with some of the benefits it provided to its employees, such as free laundry and dry cleaning services, dinners they were permitted to pack home to their families and avail free valet services. #Gravitas | Mark Zuckerberg is set to pull off an @elonmusk. His company@Meta is about to unleash its biggest round of layoffs in history. Thousands of Meta employees are set to be sacked. Why? @PriyankaSh25 reports pic.twitter.com/IQtfiVyxHq — WION (@WIONews) November 8, 2022 × “Unfortunately, this did not play out the way I expected,” Zuckerberg wrote. “Not only has online commerce returned to prior trends, but the macroeconomic downturn, increased competition, and ads signal loss have caused our revenue to be much lower than I’d expected. I got this wrong, and I take responsibility for that.” Reasons behind downsizing There are two key factors at play. First, during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, social media companies embarked on a recruiting spree. The reason being that more people stayed indoors during the pandemic lockdown and spent more time on the internet. Second, investors are concerned about Meta's massive $10 billion investment in the "metaverse." However, once the lockdowns ended and people resumed venturing outdoors, the upward trend faded. “In its earnings report last month, Meta disclosed that Reality Labs, the part of the company working on the metaverse, had $3.67 billion in operating losses. Reality Labs also experienced its lowest revenue since the final quarter of 2020. The company expects the operating losses for Reality Labs to increase next year,” The New York Times reported. Also WATCH | Twitter, Meta: Tech 'bloodbath' continues as tech giants on firing spree The United States' economic slump made everything worse. This past summer, Meta recorded its first-ever quarterly sales decrease, which was followed by a larger decline in the following season. What next for Meta? A impending recession has Meta and its advertisers on high alert. The difficulty of using Apple's privacy settings, which make it harder for social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Snap to monitor users without their permission and target them with adverts, is another issue. As more young people choose TikTok over Instagram, which Meta also owns, competition from TikTok is becoming a greater concern. “We’ve cut costs across our business, including scaling back budgets, reducing perks, and shrinking our real estate footprint,” Zuckerberg said. ”We’re restructuring teams to increase our efficiency. But these measures alone won’t bring our expenses in line with our revenue growth, so I’ve also made the hard decision to let people go.” More cost cuts at Meta will be rolled out in coming months, Zuckerberg said. However, Zuckerberg has made it clear that his commitment to the metaverse is unwavering. What happens to the Indians who got fired? Many affected Indians have expressed their concern on social media platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn. These affected Indians are on H1B visas and must find jobs within 60 days of the termination date. Any H1B visa holder who is unable to obtain employment within 60 days will have to return to their country of origin. In this situation, Indians who are jobless after the grace period must go back. The original employer will need to bear the cost of their return ticket in accordance with H1B visa policy. Unlike Musk, Zuckerberg said that he will assist migrant employees with their immigration. “I know this is especially difficult if you’re here on a visa. There’s a notice period before termination and some visa grace periods, which means everyone will have time to make plans and work through their immigration status. We have dedicated immigration specialists to help guide you based on what you and your family need. Outside the US, support will be similar, and we’ll follow up soon with separate processes that take into account local employment laws,” Zuckerberg said in a letter addressing the employees. Also read | Fantasy platform Dream11 co-founder offers jobs to people fired from Twitter, Meta and others Employees in the United States will get 16 weeks of severance compensation in addition to two "additional weeks for every year of service, with no cap." All remaining Paid time off leave, or PTO (an employee leave policy under which the company sanctions a pool of leaves for its employees) vesting on 15 November, 2022, the cost of healthcare for them and their families for six months, and three months of career support from an outside vendor will be provided to laid-off staff. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Tremors were reported in Delhi and neighbouring areas at around 8 pm, which caused many people to flee their homes and places of business. This was the second such earthquake to be felt in the area in a week. According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake's epicentre was once again&nbsp;in Nepal and its magnitude was 5.4 on the Richter scale.</p>

<p>This was less powerful than the earthquake earlier this week that was felt in the Delhi area. Once more, the depth was 10 kilometres below the surface of the earth.</p>

<p>Noida and Gurugram both reported experiencing tremors.</p>

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<p>Previously, on Tuesday night,&nbsp;strong tremors were felt&nbsp;in Delhi at around 2 am after a 6.3-magnitude quake struck in Nepal.&nbsp;</p>

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Tremors were reported in Delhi and neighbouring areas at around 8 pm, which caused many people to flee their homes and places of business. This was the second such earthquake to be felt in the area in a week.

Tremors were reported in Delhi and neighbouring areas at around 8 pm, which caused many people to flee their homes and places of business. This was the second such earthquake to be felt in the area in a week. According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake's epicentre was once again in Nepal and its magnitude was 5.4 on the Richter scale. This was less powerful than the earthquake earlier this week that was felt in the Delhi area. Once more, the depth was 10 kilometres below the surface of the earth. Noida and Gurugram both reported experiencing tremors. Also read | India calls for early resolution as detained ship with 16 Indian sailors onboard reaches Nigeria Earthquake of Magnitude:5.4, Occurred on 12-11-2022, 19:57:06 IST, Lat: 29.28 & Long: 81.20, Depth: 10 Km ,Location: Nepal, for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/4wntmaWERI @ndmaindia @Indiametdept @Ravi_MoES @OfficeOfDrJS @Dr_Mishra1966 @PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/eyQE1HMb5Z — National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) November 12, 2022 × Previously, on Tuesday night, strong tremors were felt in Delhi at around 2 am after a 6.3-magnitude quake struck in Nepal. Also WATCH | Pakistan: Shehbaz meets Nawaz, delays return to Pakistan (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi NCR; second time this week

<p>Turkiye has finally&nbsp;appointed an ambassador to Israel as the latest move toward mending&nbsp;relations with the Jewish state, after a four-year hiatus. Turkish media claimed that Sakir Ozkan Torunlar, an experienced diplomat who had previously served as Turkiye's consul general in Jerusalem between 2010 and 2014, had been appointed to the position late Friday. In May 2018, Ankara recalled its ambassador to Israel and expelled the Israeli envoy in protest over the Israeli army's killing of several Palestinians.</p>

<p>Ties between the two turned bitter after Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticised Israel's policy towards Palestinians under the previous governments of its new Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.</p>

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<p>But Erdogan sent a congratulatory letter to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-food-import-costs-may-near-record-2-trillion-hurting-worlds-poorest-533362">Netanyahu </a>after his victory in elections held earlier this month.</p>

<p>Erdogan did, however, write Netanyahu a letter of congratulations after Netanyahu won the elections earlier this month.</p>

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Turkiye has finally appointed an ambassador to Israel as the latest move toward mending relations with the Jewish state, after a four-year hiatus. Turkish media claimed that Sakir Ozkan Torunlar, an experienced diplomat who had previously served as Turkiye's consul general in Jerusalem between 2010 and 2014, had been appointed to the position late Friday.

Turkiye has finally appointed an ambassador to Israel as the latest move toward mending relations with the Jewish state, after a four-year hiatus. Turkish media claimed that Sakir Ozkan Torunlar, an experienced diplomat who had previously served as Turkiye's consul general in Jerusalem between 2010 and 2014, had been appointed to the position late Friday. In May 2018, Ankara recalled its ambassador to Israel and expelled the Israeli envoy in protest over the Israeli army's killing of several Palestinians. Ties between the two turned bitter after Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticised Israel's policy towards Palestinians under the previous governments of its new Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Also watch | Summit of Organisation of Turkic States held in Samarkand; energy, regional stability tops agenda But Erdogan sent a congratulatory letter to Netanyahu after his victory in elections held earlier this month. Erdogan did, however, write Netanyahu a letter of congratulations after Netanyahu won the elections earlier this month. Also read | Spyware embedded in various Android apps keeping vigil on Uyghurs, their activities: Report (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Turkiye appoints new envoy to Israel after four-year hiatus

<p>The well-renowned ringer - The Big Ben&nbsp;is back with a "bong" following a five-year repair project. After&nbsp;a lengthy restoration plan involving more than 1,000 moving components, the giant&nbsp;clock that looms above Britain's Houses of Parliament is now working seamlessly.&nbsp;The five cast-iron bells of the clock, including Big Ben, had stopped ringing in 2017.&nbsp;After a week of trials, normal service will resume every 15 minutes from 11:00 am (1100 GMT) on Sunday.&nbsp;The day&nbsp;commemorates the moment when World War I's guns finally fell silent on November 11, 1918. In Britain, Remembrance Sunday always follows Armistice Day on November 11.</p>

<p>Big Ben and his partner have rung only twice since 2017 - when Britain left the European Union in 2021 and at the funeral of&nbsp;Queen Elizabeth II in September.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bells are situated&nbsp;in a belfry atop the 96-metre (315-foot) Elizabeth Tower, which is surrounded by external protective nets&nbsp;to keep away bats and pigeons. Some of London's most breathtaking views can be witnessed from here.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The latest trials&nbsp;have been closely monitored by Ian Westworth, 60, and his colleagues to make sure that all systems run smoothly&nbsp;after the £80-million ($90-million) restoration.</p>

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<p id="12">“It’s the sound of London back again," Westworth told AFP on a dawn tour of the tower.</p>

<p id="13">“The bell’s sounded through wars, and you try and imagine what this bell’s actually seen — 160 years of development."</p>

<p id="14">The Elizabeth Tower was previously called the Clock Tower. In 2012, it was renamed to honour the late Queen Elizabeth II's&nbsp;diamond jubilee. In the 1840s, it stood tall as the most dominant in the Westminster skyline.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“You used to be able to hear this (Big Ben) on a quiet night up to 15 miles (24 kilometres) away," Westworth said, as a chill wind whistled through the belfry.</p>

<h2>The restoration project&nbsp;</h2>

<p id="18">The five-year restoration work entailed&nbsp;cleaning and repainting each of the five bells’ hammers and arms. Owing to the Big Ben's size, the flooring in the tower beneath will have to be dismantled if it ever had to be removed.</p>

<p>The most cumbersome task was disassembling the 11.5-tonne clock mechanism from 1859 so a specialised business in Cumbria, northwest England, could clean, repair, and re-oil every cog and pinion. Other modifications were purely cosmetic in nature.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The four clock faces are currently illuminated by 28 spherical LED lights, with a balance of green and white providing the most accurate representation of how they would have appeared in gas-lit Victorian days. When the parliament is in session, a taller LED light rests over the bells and emits a white glow.</p>

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The well-renowned ringer - The Big Ben is back with a "bong" following a five-year repair project. After a lengthy restoration plan involving more than 1,000 moving components, the giant clock that looms above Britain's Houses of Parliament is now working seamlessly.

The well-renowned ringer - The Big Ben is back with a "bong" following a five-year repair project. After a lengthy restoration plan involving more than 1,000 moving components, the giant clock that looms above Britain's Houses of Parliament is now working seamlessly. The five cast-iron bells of the clock, including Big Ben, had stopped ringing in 2017. After a week of trials, normal service will resume every 15 minutes from 11:00 am (1100 GMT) on Sunday. The day commemorates the moment when World War I's guns finally fell silent on November 11, 1918. In Britain, Remembrance Sunday always follows Armistice Day on November 11. Big Ben and his partner have rung only twice since 2017 - when Britain left the European Union in 2021 and at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in September. The bells are situated in a belfry atop the 96-metre (315-foot) Elizabeth Tower, which is surrounded by external protective nets to keep away bats and pigeons. Some of London's most breathtaking views can be witnessed from here. The latest trials have been closely monitored by Ian Westworth, 60, and his colleagues to make sure that all systems run smoothly after the £80-million ($90-million) restoration. Also read | UK: Female MP talks about 'whisper list' of leaders known for 'sexual misconduct' “It’s the sound of London back again," Westworth told AFP on a dawn tour of the tower. “The bell’s sounded through wars, and you try and imagine what this bell’s actually seen — 160 years of development." The Elizabeth Tower was previously called the Clock Tower. In 2012, it was renamed to honour the late Queen Elizabeth II's diamond jubilee. In the 1840s, it stood tall as the most dominant in the Westminster skyline. Also WATCH | World Business Watch: Crypto exchange Coinbase cuts jobs “You used to be able to hear this (Big Ben) on a quiet night up to 15 miles (24 kilometres) away," Westworth said, as a chill wind whistled through the belfry. The restoration project The five-year restoration work entailed cleaning and repainting each of the five bells’ hammers and arms. Owing to the Big Ben's size, the flooring in the tower beneath will have to be dismantled if it ever had to be removed. The most cumbersome task was disassembling the 11.5-tonne clock mechanism from 1859 so a specialised business in Cumbria, northwest England, could clean, repair, and re-oil every cog and pinion. Other modifications were purely cosmetic in nature. The four clock faces are currently illuminated by 28 spherical LED lights, with a balance of green and white providing the most accurate representation of how they would have appeared in gas-lit Victorian days. When the parliament is in session, a taller LED light rests over the bells and emits a white glow. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Big Ben's back! World-famous ringer now functional after five-year restoration project

Trending on WION: KFC apologises after asking Germans to 'commemorate' Nazi atrocity

<p>In what appears to be an elaborate, if cruel, joke, the founder of virtual reality company Oculuss claimed he is designing a VR headset that can actually kill the player who loses, or gets 'killed' in gaming parlance, during a video game.</p>

<p>In a blog post, Palmer Luckey who left Oculus VR after it was acquired by Facebook some years ago, said he was inspired by the Japanese novel series-turned-anime 'Sword Art Online'. In it, players are entrapped in an online role-playing game where death in the game implies death in the real world due to the lethal "NerveGear" headset they wear.</p>

<p>“The idea of tying your real life to your virtual avatar has always fascinated me — you instantly raise the stakes to the maximum level and force people to fundamentally rethink how they interact with the virtual world and the players inside it,” Luckey said.</p>

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<p>If Sword Art Online players who use these headsets and&nbsp;fail to escape a mad scientist's trap, will experience microwave-induced brain melt. When it comes to Luckey's headgear, things get bloodier since he says it uses charge modules to blow someone's skull up.</p>

<p>Based on a research by Jorden Lowen from 2018 that was based on the analysis of a few VR games, modern virtual reality technology has the potential to alter how people feel about video games by inducing out-of-body experiences.</p>

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<p>In the past, many scholars have also questioned the impact of new media and technology on how we perceive mortality, embodiment, and subjectivity.</p>

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In what appears to be an elaborate, if cruel, joke, the founder of virtual reality company Oculuss claimed he is designing a VR headset that can actually kill the player who loses, or gets 'killed' in gaming parlance, during a video game.

In what appears to be an elaborate, if cruel, joke, the founder of virtual reality company Oculuss claimed he is designing a VR headset that can actually kill the player who loses, or gets 'killed' in gaming parlance, during a video game. In a blog post, Palmer Luckey who left Oculus VR after it was acquired by Facebook some years ago, said he was inspired by the Japanese novel series-turned-anime 'Sword Art Online'. In it, players are entrapped in an online role-playing game where death in the game implies death in the real world due to the lethal "NerveGear" headset they wear. “The idea of tying your real life to your virtual avatar has always fascinated me — you instantly raise the stakes to the maximum level and force people to fundamentally rethink how they interact with the virtual world and the players inside it,” Luckey said. Also read | Twitter begins using 'official' label for accounts associated with Indian government, media outlets If Sword Art Online players who use these headsets and fail to escape a mad scientist's trap, will experience microwave-induced brain melt. When it comes to Luckey's headgear, things get bloodier since he says it uses charge modules to blow someone's skull up. Based on a research by Jorden Lowen from 2018 that was based on the analysis of a few VR games, modern virtual reality technology has the potential to alter how people feel about video games by inducing out-of-body experiences. WATCH | WION at EICMA 2022: Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha display latest technologies In the past, many scholars have also questioned the impact of new media and technology on how we perceive mortality, embodiment, and subjectivity. Although the Luckey VR headgear is not yet for sale, it will be intriguing to observe how it develops and how people respond. Several observers said the blog post is likely a joke, even as one wonders it will be legal to design, let alone sell, such a headset. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>A&nbsp;woman in Switzerland suffered serious injuries after being struck by her own car three times. Police claim that the 45-year-old lady exited her vehicle in a residential neighbourhood of St. Gallen, in northern Switzerland, with the engine running. According to the authorities, the woman presumably got out of the car to get something in the trunk when it started to roll backward, according to the Swiss news agency ATS.</p>

<p>The woman attempted to stop the car, but instead fell on the ground and was initially driven over. Following the car's collision with another vehicle and subsequent bounce, she was subsequently driven over a second time.</p>

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<p>The car then hit a sidewalk, pushing it back toward the victim and ran her over a third time, making her situation much worse. The automobile ultimately hit a wooden barrier and came to a stop.</p>

<p>According to a report in The Guardian, the woman was admitted to the hospital in a critical condition.</p>

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A woman in Switzerland suffered serious injuries after being struck by her own car three times. Police claim that the 45-year-old lady exited her vehicle in a residential neighbourhood of St.

A woman in Switzerland suffered serious injuries after being struck by her own car three times. Police claim that the 45-year-old lady exited her vehicle in a residential neighbourhood of St. Gallen, in northern Switzerland, with the engine running. According to the authorities, the woman presumably got out of the car to get something in the trunk when it started to roll backward, according to the Swiss news agency ATS. The woman attempted to stop the car, but instead fell on the ground and was initially driven over. Following the car's collision with another vehicle and subsequent bounce, she was subsequently driven over a second time. Also read | German billionaire Rainer Schaller and his son's remains identified after Caribbean crash The car then hit a sidewalk, pushing it back toward the victim and ran her over a third time, making her situation much worse. The automobile ultimately hit a wooden barrier and came to a stop. According to a report in The Guardian, the woman was admitted to the hospital in a critical condition. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Was it a bird, an aircraft, or a strange object? No, it was just free advertising and air pollution. However, it was also impossible to ignore, and for others, it served as a reminder of their little infatuation with the smartphone game Candy Crush Saga.</p>

<p>To celebrate the game's tenth anniversary, 500 lit drones were flown in rhythm against the Manhattan cityscape on Thursday night under clear skies, as reported by the Guardian.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To avoid breaking the restrictions on drone use in New York City's airspace and prohibitions against flying them within the city boundaries, the display was flown over land from the adjacent state of New Jersey.</p>

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<p>The company's chief marketing officer, Fernanda Romano, characterised the quick transformation of the Manhattan skyline into a "candified carnival" as a 10-minute light show that used the sky as "the greatest screen on the globe."</p>

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<p>However, some gaped while others complained. Brad Hoylman, a Democratic state senator from the area, blasted the move and called it "outrageous" to "damage" the city's iconic skyline "for private benefit." Birds were also at danger, he told Gothamist.</p>

<p>Every year, millions of migratory birds fly over the city; many of them collide with lit-up structures and are susceptible to being startled by things like drones.</p>

<p>To set up the exhibit, the firm needed a special authorization.</p>

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Was it a bird, an aircraft, or a strange object? No, it was just free advertising and air pollution. However, it was also impossible to ignore, and for others, it served as a reminder of their little infatuation with the smartphone game Candy Crush Saga.

Was it a bird, an aircraft, or a strange object? No, it was just free advertising and air pollution. However, it was also impossible to ignore, and for others, it served as a reminder of their little infatuation with the smartphone game Candy Crush Saga. To celebrate the game's tenth anniversary, 500 lit drones were flown in rhythm against the Manhattan cityscape on Thursday night under clear skies, as reported by the Guardian. To avoid breaking the restrictions on drone use in New York City's airspace and prohibitions against flying them within the city boundaries, the display was flown over land from the adjacent state of New Jersey. In other news: New Yorkers enjoyed a drone show by ‘Candy Crush’ as the game celebrates its 10th anniversary pic.twitter.com/4sqRAG0H1B — Reuters (@Reuters) November 4, 2022 × The company's chief marketing officer, Fernanda Romano, characterised the quick transformation of the Manhattan skyline into a "candified carnival" as a 10-minute light show that used the sky as "the greatest screen on the globe." Also read | Twitter starts mass layoff: Roughly 50% of workforce hit by layoffs, Musk blames activist groups However, some gaped while others complained. Brad Hoylman, a Democratic state senator from the area, blasted the move and called it "outrageous" to "damage" the city's iconic skyline "for private benefit." Birds were also at danger, he told Gothamist. Every year, millions of migratory birds fly over the city; many of them collide with lit-up structures and are susceptible to being startled by things like drones. To set up the exhibit, the firm needed a special authorization. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>A life-size cast of the late Princess Diana's hand that was placed up for sale is anticipated to fetch up to 40,000 pounds ($46,046). The wedding band is seen on the plaster cast of Princess Diana's left hand. The auction house said that the 24-centimetre-long cast, which will be auctioned off at Reeman Dansie, is "extremely rare" and "unique".</p>

<p>Oscar Nemon, a well-known Croatian sculptor, created the mould just before he passed away in 1985. His final sitter was Princess Diana. Other royals like Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen Mother, and Prince Philip were depicted in sculptures in Oscar Nemon's portfolio.</p>

<p>Diana's wedding ring is depicted in her cast, which was created at St. James Palace in London.</p>

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<p>The artwork was described as "extremely rare and believed unique" by the auction house, while managing director of Reeman Dansie James Grinter described the cast as "delicate beauty."</p>

<p>"It has a wonderful presence actually," James Grinter told CNN. Before this, the life case belonged to Oscar Nemon's assistant, sculptor Karin Churchill, the auction house said.</p>

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<p>The right hand of former British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill cast in life-size by Oscar Nemon will also be auctioned off. It is anticipated to be sold&nbsp;for as much as 7,000 pounds ($8,049).</p>

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A life-size cast of the late Princess Diana's hand that was placed up for sale is anticipated to fetch up to 40,000 pounds ($46,046). The wedding band is seen on the plaster cast of Princess Diana's left hand.

A life-size cast of the late Princess Diana's hand that was placed up for sale is anticipated to fetch up to 40,000 pounds ($46,046). The wedding band is seen on the plaster cast of Princess Diana's left hand. The auction house said that the 24-centimetre-long cast, which will be auctioned off at Reeman Dansie, is "extremely rare" and "unique". Oscar Nemon, a well-known Croatian sculptor, created the mould just before he passed away in 1985. His final sitter was Princess Diana. Other royals like Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen Mother, and Prince Philip were depicted in sculptures in Oscar Nemon's portfolio. Diana's wedding ring is depicted in her cast, which was created at St. James Palace in London. Also read | UK PM Rishi Sunak under pressure as Infosys continues to operate in Russia The artwork was described as "extremely rare and believed unique" by the auction house, while managing director of Reeman Dansie James Grinter described the cast as "delicate beauty." "It has a wonderful presence actually," James Grinter told CNN. Before this, the life case belonged to Oscar Nemon's assistant, sculptor Karin Churchill, the auction house said. Also WATCH | Russia accuses UK over Nord Stream blasts, says 'UK Navy blew up Nord Stream' The right hand of former British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill cast in life-size by Oscar Nemon will also be auctioned off. It is anticipated to be sold for as much as 7,000 pounds ($8,049). (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Reports: Rare life-size cast of Princess Diana’s left hand with wedding ring up for auction

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<p>Following his endorsement of an anti-Semitic documentary, Nike Inc. terminated its association with Brooklyn Nets player Kyrie Irving on Friday and postponed the launch of its next pair of Irving-branded shoes. Irving was already serving a minimum five-game suspension from the Nets after he twice wavered in his apologies for the documentary. Later on Thursday night, Irving apologised more fully for sponsoring a film that he said included "false anti-Semitic comments."</p>

<p>“At Nike, we believe there is no place for hate speech and we condemn any form of antisemitism. To that end, we’ve made the decision to suspend our relationship with Kyrie Irving effective immediately and will no longer launch the Kyrie 8,” Nike said in a statement.</p>

<p>“We are deeply saddened and disappointed by the situation and its impact on everyone,” the statement said.</p>

<p>Additionally, the Nets will not pay him while he is on suspension. According to Basketball-Reference.com, he has a $36.9 million deal this season after making approximately $195 million over the course of his previous 11 seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, and Brooklyn Nets.</p>

<p>He would be punished for a minimum of five games and until he takes a number of undefined "remedial steps", according to the Nets.</p>

<p>Since sharing a link to a 2018 remark on Twitter last week and defending the article over the weekend, Irving has come in for harsh criticism. The tweet from the seven-time All-Star was later removed.</p>

<p>He apologised to those "hurt from the hateful sentiments stated in the documentary" in a post on Instagram on Thursday and claimed full responsibility for his choice to share the material with his followers.</p>

<p>Irving said the film “contained some false anti-Semitic statements, narratives, and language that were untrue and offensive to the Jewish Race/Religion.”</p>

<p>“I want to clarify any confusion on where I stand fighting against anti-Semitism by apologizing for posting the documentary without context and a factual explanation outlining the specific beliefs in the documentary I agreed with and disagreed with,” Irving wrote.</p>

<p>The controversy arises at a delicate time for Jews in the US. The New York City borough of Brooklyn, which has one of the densest Jewish communities in the world, is directly over the bay from New Jersey, where the FBI issued a credible threat warning on Thursday.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Following his endorsement of an anti-Semitic documentary, Nike Inc. terminated its association with Brooklyn Nets player Kyrie Irving on Friday and postponed the launch of its next pair of Irving-branded shoes.

Following his endorsement of an anti-Semitic documentary, Nike Inc. terminated its association with Brooklyn Nets player Kyrie Irving on Friday and postponed the launch of its next pair of Irving-branded shoes. Irving was already serving a minimum five-game suspension from the Nets after he twice wavered in his apologies for the documentary. Later on Thursday night, Irving apologised more fully for sponsoring a film that he said included "false anti-Semitic comments." “At Nike, we believe there is no place for hate speech and we condemn any form of antisemitism. To that end, we’ve made the decision to suspend our relationship with Kyrie Irving effective immediately and will no longer launch the Kyrie 8,” Nike said in a statement. “We are deeply saddened and disappointed by the situation and its impact on everyone,” the statement said. Additionally, the Nets will not pay him while he is on suspension. According to Basketball-Reference.com, he has a $36.9 million deal this season after making approximately $195 million over the course of his previous 11 seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, and Brooklyn Nets. He would be punished for a minimum of five games and until he takes a number of undefined "remedial steps", according to the Nets. Since sharing a link to a 2018 remark on Twitter last week and defending the article over the weekend, Irving has come in for harsh criticism. The tweet from the seven-time All-Star was later removed. He apologised to those "hurt from the hateful sentiments stated in the documentary" in a post on Instagram on Thursday and claimed full responsibility for his choice to share the material with his followers. Irving said the film “contained some false anti-Semitic statements, narratives, and language that were untrue and offensive to the Jewish Race/Religion.” “I want to clarify any confusion on where I stand fighting against anti-Semitism by apologizing for posting the documentary without context and a factual explanation outlining the specific beliefs in the documentary I agreed with and disagreed with,” Irving wrote. The controversy arises at a delicate time for Jews in the US. The New York City borough of Brooklyn, which has one of the densest Jewish communities in the world, is directly over the bay from New Jersey, where the FBI issued a credible threat warning on Thursday. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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