It is speculated that South Korea could be supplying artillery shells to the United States as Washington's inventory drains amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The South Korean Defence Ministry has said that it is presently negotiating to supply ammunition to the US.

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US has been one of the most vocal critics of China's alleged oppression of its minorities and in a latest show of anger, Washington has blocked its major solar shipment. According to the federal customs, thousands of shipments of solar energy components have been sitting at the US port.

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More than 1,000 shipments of solar energy components worth hundreds of millions of dollars have piled up at US ports since June under a new law banning imports from China's Xinjiang region over concerns about slave labor, according to federal customs officials and industry sources.

The level of seizures, which has not previously been reported, reflects how a policy intended to heap pressure on Beijing over its Uyghur detention camps in Xinjiang risks slowing the Biden administration’s efforts to decarbonize the US power sector to fight climate change.

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US Customs and Border Protection has seized 1,053 shipments of solar energy equipment between June 21, when the Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act went into effect, and Oct. 25, it told Reuters in response to a public records request, adding none of the shipments have yet been released.

The agency would not reveal the manufacturers or confirm details about the quantity of solar equipment in the shipments, citing federal law that protects confidential trade secrets.

Three industry sources with knowledge of the matter, however, told Reuters the detained products include panels and polysilicon cells likely amounting to up to 1 gigawatt of capacity and primarily made by three Chinese manufacturers - Longi Green Energy Technology Co Ltd, Trina Solar Co Ltd and JinkoSolar Holding Co.

Combined, Longi, Trina and Jinko typically account for up to a third of US&nbsp;panel supplies. But the companies have halted new shipments to the United States over concerns additional cargoes will also be detained, the industry sources said.

The sources asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.

China denies abuses in Xinjiang. Beijing initially denied the existence of any detention camps, but then later admitted it had set up "vocational training centers" necessary to curb what it said was terrorism, separatism and religious radicalism in Xinjiang.

Neither China’s foreign ministry nor the China Photovoltaic Industry Association responded immediately to requests for comment.

Last month, Li Gao, the head of the climate change office at the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, said some countries "fabricate reasons to suppress China’s photovoltaic enterprises...damaging the global collective effort to fight climate change".

In an email, Jinko said it is working with CBP on documentation proving its supplies are not linked to forced labor and is "confident the shipments will be admitted."

Longi and Trina did not respond to requests for comment.

The bottleneck is a challenge to US&nbsp;solar development at a time the Biden administration is seeking to decarbonize the US economy and implement the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a new law that encourages clean energy technologies to combat climate change.

Solar installations in the United States slowed by 23% in the third quarter, and nearly 23 gigawatts of solar projects are delayed, largely due to an inability to obtain panels, according to the American Clean Power Association trade group.

ACP urged the Biden administration to streamline the vetting process for imports.

"After more than four months of solar panels being reviewed under UFLPA, none have been rejected and instead they remain stuck in limbo with no end in sight," it said in a statement.

The UFLPA essentially presumes that all goods from Xinjiang are made with forced labor and requires producers to show sourcing documentation of imported equipment back to the raw material to prove otherwise before imports can be cleared.

CBP would not comment on the length of the detainments or say when they might be released or rejected. "Ultimately, it is contingent upon how quickly an importer is able to submit sufficient documentation," CBP spokesperson Rhonda Lawson said.

Longi, Trina and Jinko source most of their polysilicon from US and European suppliers such as Hemlock Semiconductor, a Michigan-based joint venture between Corning Inc and Shin-Etsu Handotai Co Ltd, and Germany's Wacker Chemie, the industry sources said.

A Wacker spokesperson would not comment on the US detainments but said the company sources quartzite from suppliers in Norway, Spain and France.

"Our procurement strategy gives us every reason to be confident that the products used in our supply chain are made in a manner that respects human rights," spokesperson Christof Bachmair said.

Hemlock said in a statement that it sources all metallurgical-grade silicon from suppliers using quartz mined in North and South America.

CBP has previously said that it had detained about 1,700 shipments worth $516.3 million under UFLPA through September but has never before detailed how many of those shipments contained solar equipment.

The EU has also proposed a ban on products from Xinjiang but has not implemented one.

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More than 1,000 shipments of solar energy components worth hundreds of millions of dollars have piled up at US ports since June under a new law banning imports from China's Xinjiang region over concerns about slave labor, according to federal customs officials and industry sources. The level of seizures, which has not previously been reported, reflects how a policy intended to heap pressure on Beijing over its Uyghur detention camps in Xinjiang risks slowing the Biden administration’s efforts to decarbonize the US power sector to fight climate change. Watch | US, China tiff over Xinjiang: Chinese solar energy cargo seized at US port × US Customs and Border Protection has seized 1,053 shipments of solar energy equipment between June 21, when the Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act went into effect, and Oct. 25, it told Reuters in response to a public records request, adding none of the shipments have yet been released. The agency would not reveal the manufacturers or confirm details about the quantity of solar equipment in the shipments, citing federal law that protects confidential trade secrets. Three industry sources with knowledge of the matter, however, told Reuters the detained products include panels and polysilicon cells likely amounting to up to 1 gigawatt of capacity and primarily made by three Chinese manufacturers - Longi Green Energy Technology Co Ltd, Trina Solar Co Ltd and JinkoSolar Holding Co. Combined, Longi, Trina and Jinko typically account for up to a third of US panel supplies. But the companies have halted new shipments to the United States over concerns additional cargoes will also be detained, the industry sources said. The sources asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. China denies abuses in Xinjiang. Beijing initially denied the existence of any detention camps, but then later admitted it had set up "vocational training centers" necessary to curb what it said was terrorism, separatism and religious radicalism in Xinjiang. Neither China’s foreign ministry nor the China Photovoltaic Industry Association responded immediately to requests for comment. Last month, Li Gao, the head of the climate change office at the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, said some countries "fabricate reasons to suppress China’s photovoltaic enterprises...damaging the global collective effort to fight climate change". In an email, Jinko said it is working with CBP on documentation proving its supplies are not linked to forced labor and is "confident the shipments will be admitted." Longi and Trina did not respond to requests for comment. The bottleneck is a challenge to US solar development at a time the Biden administration is seeking to decarbonize the US economy and implement the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a new law that encourages clean energy technologies to combat climate change. Solar installations in the United States slowed by 23% in the third quarter, and nearly 23 gigawatts of solar projects are delayed, largely due to an inability to obtain panels, according to the American Clean Power Association trade group. ACP urged the Biden administration to streamline the vetting process for imports. "After more than four months of solar panels being reviewed under UFLPA, none have been rejected and instead they remain stuck in limbo with no end in sight," it said in a statement. The UFLPA essentially presumes that all goods from Xinjiang are made with forced labor and requires producers to show sourcing documentation of imported equipment back to the raw material to prove otherwise before imports can be cleared. CBP would not comment on the length of the detainments or say when they might be released or rejected. "Ultimately, it is contingent upon how quickly an importer is able to submit sufficient documentation," CBP spokesperson Rhonda Lawson said. Longi, Trina and Jinko source most of their polysilicon from US and European suppliers such as Hemlock Semiconductor, a Michigan-based joint venture between Corning Inc and Shin-Etsu Handotai Co Ltd, and Germany's Wacker Chemie, the industry sources said. A Wacker spokesperson would not comment on the US detainments but said the company sources quartzite from suppliers in Norway, Spain and France. "Our procurement strategy gives us every reason to be confident that the products used in our supply chain are made in a manner that respects human rights," spokesperson Christof Bachmair said. Hemlock said in a statement that it sources all metallurgical-grade silicon from suppliers using quartz mined in North and South America. CBP has previously said that it had detained about 1,700 shipments worth $516.3 million under UFLPA through September but has never before detailed how many of those shipments contained solar equipment. The EU has also proposed a ban on products from Xinjiang but has not implemented one. 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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Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey has been elected governor of Massachusetts, making history as the nation’s first openly lesbian governor.

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Republicans and Democrats are in a tight race for control of the US Congress, as counting continues following the midterm elections.

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President Joe Biden's agenda hung in the balance as a predicted Republican wave failed to materialize in congressional elections fought against a backdrop of stubbornly high inflation and fears for US democracy.

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Donald Trump warned Ron DeSantis not to run against him in 2024, suggesting he could reveal damaging secrets about the Florida governor.

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A US judge granted final approval to a class action settlement worth $80 million. To resolve claims, Volkswagen and Porsche unites skewed emissions and fuel economy data on 50,000 Porsche vehicles in the United States.

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On the eve of the midterm elections, former US President Donald Trump denounced Speaker Nancy Pelosi as "an animal" at an Ohio rally on Monday.&nbsp;As the 2024 Presidential elections draw near, Donald Trump, who is envisioning a stellar comeback to the White House, justified his comments by claiming that she had impeached him twice "for nothing."

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"Nancy Pelosi said please don't call them animals, they're human beings. I said no, they're animals. Of course, I think she's an animal too if you wanna know the truth," the Republican leader said amid cheers in Dayton, Ohio.

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The strained relationship between Nancy Pelosi and Donald Trump is well known, especially after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/suspect-in-attack-on-paul-pelosi-indicted-on-federal-charges-532767">Pelosi</a> claimed she would have wanted to "punch" him if he had visited the Capitol during the January 6 riots.

"If he comes, I'm going to punch him out. I've been waiting for this. For trespassing on the Capitol grounds, I'm going to punch him out. And I'm going to go to jail, and I'm going to be happy," Ms Pelosi admitted saying as reported&nbsp;by CNN.

Paul Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi's husband, was brutally&nbsp;attacked&nbsp;on October 28 after an armed man broke into their California home.

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On the eve of the midterm elections, former US President Donald Trump denounced Speaker Nancy Pelosi as "an animal" at an Ohio rally on Monday. As the 2024 Presidential elections draw near, Donald Trump, who is envisioning a stellar comeback to the White House, justified his comments by claiming that she had impeached him twice "for nothing.

On the eve of the midterm elections, former US President Donald Trump denounced Speaker Nancy Pelosi as "an animal" at an Ohio rally on Monday. As the 2024 Presidential elections draw near, Donald Trump, who is envisioning a stellar comeback to the White House, justified his comments by claiming that she had impeached him twice "for nothing." "Nancy Pelosi said please don't call them animals. They're human beings. I said no, they're animals. Of course I think she's an animal too." -- Trump pic.twitter.com/W5PFjOvhxe — Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) November 8, 2022 × "An MS-13 gang member was sentenced for helping lure a teenage boy to a playground, beating him in the head with a baseball bat and brutally stabbing him 32 times. This was an animal," Mr Trump said. "Nancy Pelosi said please don't call them animals, they're human beings. I said no, they're animals. Of course, I think she's an animal too if you wanna know the truth," the Republican leader said amid cheers in Dayton, Ohio. Also read | 'Red wave didn’t happen': President Biden hails midterm poll results, calls it ‘good day for democracy’ The strained relationship between Nancy Pelosi and Donald Trump is well known, especially after Pelosi claimed she would have wanted to "punch" him if he had visited the Capitol during the January 6 riots. "If he comes, I'm going to punch him out. I've been waiting for this. For trespassing on the Capitol grounds, I'm going to punch him out. And I'm going to go to jail, and I'm going to be happy," Ms Pelosi admitted saying as reported by CNN. Paul Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi's husband, was brutally attacked on October 28 after an armed man broke into their California home. WATCH | How the US Midterms could impact Russia-Ukraine war? US policies to have global repercussions? (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The US midterm elections remain the top focus of the day with president Biden&nbsp;calling it "a good day for democracy." On the COVID-19 front, China's major industrial hub,&nbsp;Guangzhou is under lockdown after a major spike in daily Covid cases. In other news, Microsoft co-founder&nbsp;Paul Allen's art collection was sold for more than $1 billion at a Christie's auction in New York, making it the most expensive sale ever of a private collection. Furthermore, Hurricane Nicole has devastated the Bahamas and is now heading for Florida.&nbsp;

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US President Joe Biden welcomed the outcome of the midterm elections, calling it "a good day for democracy" and pointed out how Democrats denied Republicans the sweeping victory they expected. According to CNN projections, Democrats now have 188 out of 218 seats needed to control the House of Representatives.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cop27-china-says-it-contribute-to-compensating-poorer-countries-for-climate-change-532732">COP27: China ready to back mechanism to compensate poor countries for climate change</a>

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China's climate envoy Xie Zhenhua on Wednesday said that China would be willing to support a mechanism for compensating poorer countries for losses and damage brought on by climate change. Speaking at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt, he further said that his country is under no obligation to participate, but is willing to make a contribution.

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A spike in COVID-19 cases has led to lockdowns in South China's Guangzhou, a major industrial base, adding to the financial woes that have disarrayed global supply chains and drastically impeded growth in the second-largest economy in the world.&nbsp;Residents in affected districts consisting of almost five million people have been ordered to stay indoors&nbsp;at least through Sunday, with one member from each family allowed to venture out once per day to purchase essentials, as per local authorities.&nbsp;

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The art collection of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen was sold for more than $1 billion at a Christie's New York auction on Wednesday. It broke the record for the most expensive auction sale ever. The collection broke the record previously set by the Macklowe collection, owned by a divorced couple, which was sold for $922 million at Sotheby’s just six months ago. The proceeds from the sale will be donated to charity as per Allen's will. The collection consists of 150 masterpieces from artists such as Van Gogh, Alberto Giacometti, Claude Monet, Paul Gauguin, and Jasper Johns. As per Forbes, the collection fetched $1.5 billion.

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The US midterm elections remain the top focus of the day with president Biden calling it "a good day for democracy." On the COVID-19 front, China's major industrial hub, Guangzhou is under lockdown after a major spike in daily Covid cases.

The US midterm elections remain the top focus of the day with president Biden calling it "a good day for democracy." On the COVID-19 front, China's major industrial hub, Guangzhou is under lockdown after a major spike in daily Covid cases. In other news, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's art collection was sold for more than $1 billion at a Christie's auction in New York, making it the most expensive sale ever of a private collection. Furthermore, Hurricane Nicole has devastated the Bahamas and is now heading for Florida. Click on the headlines for more: 'Red wave didn’t happen': President Biden hails midterm poll results, calls it ‘good day for democracy’ US President Joe Biden welcomed the outcome of the midterm elections, calling it "a good day for democracy" and pointed out how Democrats denied Republicans the sweeping victory they expected. According to CNN projections, Democrats now have 188 out of 218 seats needed to control the House of Representatives. COP27: China ready to back mechanism to compensate poor countries for climate change China's climate envoy Xie Zhenhua on Wednesday said that China would be willing to support a mechanism for compensating poorer countries for losses and damage brought on by climate change. Speaking at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt, he further said that his country is under no obligation to participate, but is willing to make a contribution. China's economic hub Guangzhou under lockdown; 2,500 new cases reported over 24 hours A spike in COVID-19 cases has led to lockdowns in South China's Guangzhou, a major industrial base, adding to the financial woes that have disarrayed global supply chains and drastically impeded growth in the second-largest economy in the world. Residents in affected districts consisting of almost five million people have been ordered to stay indoors at least through Sunday, with one member from each family allowed to venture out once per day to purchase essentials, as per local authorities. Microsoft co-founder's art collection creates history, sold for record $1.5 billion at auction The art collection of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen was sold for more than $1 billion at a Christie's New York auction on Wednesday. It broke the record for the most expensive auction sale ever. The collection broke the record previously set by the Macklowe collection, owned by a divorced couple, which was sold for $922 million at Sotheby’s just six months ago. The proceeds from the sale will be donated to charity as per Allen's will. The collection consists of 150 masterpieces from artists such as Van Gogh, Alberto Giacometti, Claude Monet, Paul Gauguin, and Jasper Johns. As per Forbes, the collection fetched $1.5 billion. WATCH: US: Florida braces for Hurricane Nicole; flights grounded, schools shut WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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A former US naval officer and his wife were convicted and jailed for selling military secrets to an unnamed foreign country.&nbsp;Jonathan Toebbe, 42, was caught stealing secrets about nuclear-powered submarines.&nbsp;While Toebbe, who was the chief engineer at the office of the chief of naval operations, was given 18 years prison sentence, his wife Diana received a harsher sentence of 21 years for helping him and then attempting to cover up her role.&nbsp;

According to the court documents, over several months Toebbe provided nuclear secrets containing thousands of pages to undercover FBI agents who pretended to be representing the foreign nation. &nbsp;

According to the commander of US submarine forces, Vice Admiral&nbsp;William J Houston, the data included “some of the most secure and sensitive information about our nuclear-powered fleet”, reports the Washington Post newspaper.&nbsp;

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West Virginia US District Judge Gina M Groh, who was hearing the case, called Toebbes and his wife “confessed traitors” who committed “horrible acts against this nation.”

Groh said that the couple’s crime was one of the most serious she had ever witnessed&nbsp;in her courtroom, with “potential for harm to US soldiers, the military, civilians.”

The judge said that Diana was given a harsher sentence because she obstructed justice and was not entitled to a reduction in her prison term for accepting responsibility.&nbsp;

"The harm to this nation is grave, and these are scary times we live in," the judge said at the sentencing hearing.&nbsp;

During the hearing, Diana was caught passing a letter to her husband reportedly urging him to follow the plan of absolving her of any wrongdoing.&nbsp;

The judge, who&nbsp;noticed the whole act, said, “She wanted [her husband] to lie.”&nbsp;

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A former US naval officer and his wife were convicted and jailed for selling military secrets to an unnamed foreign country. Jonathan Toebbe, 42, was caught stealing secrets about nuclear-powered submarines. While Toebbe, who was the chief engineer at the office of the chief of naval operations, was given 18 years prison sentence, his wife Diana received a harsher sentence of 21 years for helping him and then attempting to cover up her role. According to the court documents, over several months Toebbe provided nuclear secrets containing thousands of pages to undercover FBI agents who pretended to be representing the foreign nation. According to the commander of US submarine forces, Vice Admiral William J Houston, the data included “some of the most secure and sensitive information about our nuclear-powered fleet”, reports the Washington Post newspaper. Watch | US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to visit India, will meet Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman West Virginia US District Judge Gina M Groh, who was hearing the case, called Toebbes and his wife “confessed traitors” who committed “horrible acts against this nation.” Groh said that the couple’s crime was one of the most serious she had ever witnessed in her courtroom, with “potential for harm to US soldiers, the military, civilians.” The judge said that Diana was given a harsher sentence because she obstructed justice and was not entitled to a reduction in her prison term for accepting responsibility. "The harm to this nation is grave, and these are scary times we live in," the judge said at the sentencing hearing. During the hearing, Diana was caught passing a letter to her husband reportedly urging him to follow the plan of absolving her of any wrongdoing. The judge, who noticed the whole act, said, “She wanted [her husband] to lie.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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In an election that saw none of the much-expected&nbsp;'Red Wave' but instead&nbsp;turning of the tide towards Republicans, several Indian-Americans&nbsp;were elected to&nbsp;state legislatures as well. In other news, in a strange coincidence, after having rolled out conscription that drew wide condemnation and protests within&nbsp;the country, Moscow has rolled out an apparent Soviet-era training in schools that is aimed at training kids in weapon assembly.&nbsp;

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The fortunes of Indian-American lawmakers from the ruling Democrat Party showed a remarkable upsurge during Wednesday's mid-term polls in the United States. A record five Indian-American lawmakers from the ruling Democrat Party, including Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal and Ami Bera have been elected to the US House of Representatives.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-russia-preparing-kids-for-war-moscow-rolls-out-soviet-era-training-to-teach-children-how-to-use-weapons-532999">Is Russia preparing kids for war? Moscow rolls out Soviet-era 'training' to teach children how to use weapons</a>
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On the Western front, Russia is embattling the Ukrainian troops since it announced the invasion of its neighbouring country over eight months ago and seems to be stuttering, having failed to gauge the kind of support West would pile up against it in the war.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-says-it-has-developed-a-hypersonic-missile-that-can-penetrate-advanced-air-defence-system-532874">Iran says it has developed a hypersonic missile that can ‘penetrate advanced air defence system’&nbsp;</a>
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Iran on Thursday claimed that it has developed a hypersonic ballistic missile, that can neutralise sophisticated air defence system, semi-official&nbsp;Tasnim&nbsp;news agency quoted the Revolutionary Guards' aerospace commander as saying.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cop27-a-fossil-fuel-industry-trade-show-sharp-rise-in-industry-delegates-shocks-many-532912">COP27, a 'fossil fuel industry trade show'? Deluge of industry delegates at summit shocks many</a>
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The number of COP27 summit delegates with links to fossil fuel-related entities is up by 25 per cent since the last summit in Glasgow last year, reports said.

According to the campaign group Global Witness, over 600 delegates at the talks in Egypt are linked to fossil fuel industries. This is more than the total number of delegates from the 10 countries most vulnerable to climate change, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Mozambique.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-faces-criticism-at-united-nations-for-its-migration-policies-533031">UK faces criticism at United Nations for its migration policies</a>
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In a United Nations&nbsp;review of its human rights record, the United Kingdom was subjected to a torrent of inquiries and criticism on its immigration and anti-poverty measures on Thursday&nbsp;amid claims that it is regressing on freedoms.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cop27-barbados-pm-calls-to-reform-imf-and-world-bank-finds-support-from-us-france-533033">COP27: Barbados PM calls to reform IMF and World Bank, finds support from US, France</a>
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Seventy-seven years after the end of the second world war, the world leaders gathered at the UN's climate change Conference of Parties (COP27) in Egypt, are considering reforms in two of the world's most significant financial institutions: the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russias-withdrawal-from-kherson-another-victory-for-ukraine-nato-chief-533015">Russia's withdrawal from Kherson 'another victory for Ukraine': NATO chief</a>
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While waiting to see how Russia's retreat from Kherson plays&nbsp;out, NATO leader Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday that if confirmed, it would be "another victory for Ukraine."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-authorities-destroy-fake-goods-worth-69-million-533019">Chinese authorities destroy fake goods worth $69 million</a>
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Authorities in China destroyed 3,000 tonnes of counterfeit products valued at 500 million yuan ($69 billion) at an event held across 17 provinces and cities, state broadcaster CCTV reported. The products were either burnt, dismantled, or thrown into landfill. The counterfeit products were purported to be from the brands such as Nike and Louis Vuitton.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-suspends-plan-to-welcome-3500-refugees-currently-in-italy-interior-minister-533010">France suspends plan to welcome 3,500 refugees currently in Italy: Interior Minister</a>
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France will suspend the plan to welcome 3,500 refugees currently in Italy after Rome's refusal to let a charity ship disembark 234 migrants rescued at sea, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said Thursday.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hurricane-nicole-weakens-from-category-1-after-making-landfall-in-florida-532997">Hurricane Nicole weakens from category 1 after making landfall in Florida</a>
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Shortly after making landfall on Florida's east coast with a mix of powerful winds and heavy rains, Hurricane Nicole deteriorated into a tropical storm on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.&nbsp;

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In an election that saw none of the much-expected 'Red Wave' but instead turning of the tide towards Republicans, several Indian-Americans were elected to state legislatures as well.

In an election that saw none of the much-expected 'Red Wave' but instead turning of the tide towards Republicans, several Indian-Americans were elected to state legislatures as well. In other news, in a strange coincidence, after having rolled out conscription that drew wide condemnation and protests within the country, Moscow has rolled out an apparent Soviet-era training in schools that is aimed at training kids in weapon assembly. Click on the headlines to read more: Indian-Americans script history in US midterms with record wins, re-elections The fortunes of Indian-American lawmakers from the ruling Democrat Party showed a remarkable upsurge during Wednesday's mid-term polls in the United States. A record five Indian-American lawmakers from the ruling Democrat Party, including Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal and Ami Bera have been elected to the US House of Representatives. Is Russia preparing kids for war? Moscow rolls out Soviet-era 'training' to teach children how to use weapons On the Western front, Russia is embattling the Ukrainian troops since it announced the invasion of its neighbouring country over eight months ago and seems to be stuttering, having failed to gauge the kind of support West would pile up against it in the war. Iran says it has developed a hypersonic missile that can ‘penetrate advanced air defence system’ Iran on Thursday claimed that it has developed a hypersonic ballistic missile, that can neutralise sophisticated air defence system, semi-official Tasnim news agency quoted the Revolutionary Guards' aerospace commander as saying. COP27, a 'fossil fuel industry trade show'? Deluge of industry delegates at summit shocks many The number of COP27 summit delegates with links to fossil fuel-related entities is up by 25 per cent since the last summit in Glasgow last year, reports said. According to the campaign group Global Witness, over 600 delegates at the talks in Egypt are linked to fossil fuel industries. This is more than the total number of delegates from the 10 countries most vulnerable to climate change, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Mozambique. UK faces criticism at United Nations for its migration policies In a United Nations review of its human rights record, the United Kingdom was subjected to a torrent of inquiries and criticism on its immigration and anti-poverty measures on Thursday amid claims that it is regressing on freedoms. COP27: Barbados PM calls to reform IMF and World Bank, finds support from US, France Seventy-seven years after the end of the second world war, the world leaders gathered at the UN's climate change Conference of Parties (COP27) in Egypt, are considering reforms in two of the world's most significant financial institutions: the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. Russia's withdrawal from Kherson 'another victory for Ukraine': NATO chief While waiting to see how Russia's retreat from Kherson plays out, NATO leader Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday that if confirmed, it would be "another victory for Ukraine." Chinese authorities destroy fake goods worth $69 million Authorities in China destroyed 3,000 tonnes of counterfeit products valued at 500 million yuan ($69 billion) at an event held across 17 provinces and cities, state broadcaster CCTV reported. The products were either burnt, dismantled, or thrown into landfill. The counterfeit products were purported to be from the brands such as Nike and Louis Vuitton. France suspends plan to welcome 3,500 refugees currently in Italy: Interior Minister France will suspend the plan to welcome 3,500 refugees currently in Italy after Rome's refusal to let a charity ship disembark 234 migrants rescued at sea, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said Thursday. Hurricane Nicole weakens from category 1 after making landfall in Florida Shortly after making landfall on Florida's east coast with a mix of powerful winds and heavy rains, Hurricane Nicole deteriorated into a tropical storm on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

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US President Joe Biden is all set to embark on major summits around the world post Midterm elections. US President will attend COP27, G20 & ASEAN Summit.

Biden hits world stage after Midterms: US President to attend COP27, G20 & ASEAN Summit

Is Taiwan being cautious after the US Midterms election? Taiwan expects an unchanged US Policy even if there is a Republican-controlled House in the US. Watch this report to find out more.

US-Taiwan ties: Taiwan cautious after US Midterms? Taiwan expects unchanged US Policy

Hurricane Nicole made a landfall in Bahamas and is now moving towards Florida's Atlantic Coast. It is threatening to batter the region with a dangerous storm with strong winds. Nicole has already forced people out of their homes in the Bahamas.

US: Florida braces for Hurricane Nicole; flights grounded, schools shut

It was a mixed bag in the US midterm elections - some seats taken as predicted while others were not so expected. Starting with the House of Representatives, Republicans were expected to take control of the chamber but in an unexpected blue surge, the journey hasn't been a cakewalk.

US Midterm Elections: A mixed bag; unexpected blue in some states

The results of the US midterm elections are coming out to be a mixed bag. GOP is inching towards a majority in the House and the control of the Senate hangs in balance.

US Midterm Elections: GOP inches towards majority in the House; Control of Senate hangs in balance

US Secretary Janet Yellen will arrive in India later today to participate in the India-US Economic and Financial partnership dialogue. This comes ahead of her trip to Bali for G20 summit where she will accompany President Joe Biden on the 15th and 16th November.

US Treasury Secretary to visit India; former says, 'Won't stop India from buying Russian Oil'

Now tensions between the world's two largest economies - China and the United States have been tested on various occasions mainly due to their divergent positions over Taiwan and tensions have grown ever since. US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan in August.

G20 Summit: Biden plans to meet Xi Jinping; US plans to discuss Taiwan with China

In the United States it is still unclear who will win the race to hold Congress so whether it is going to be the democrats or would it be the Republicans but one thing which seems to have influenced the voters is the state of the economy and the fear of the recession. Watch the video to know what President Joe Biden has to say on the issue.

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In an antitrust lawsuit,&nbsp;Apple Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. have been accused of&nbsp;conspiring to raise the price of the iPhone and iPad by eliminating practically all other resellers of new Apple products off Amazon's website.

An agreement that came to effect in January 2019 stipulated that Apple would give Amazon discounts of up to 10% on its products in exchange for Amazon allowing only seven out of 600 resellers to continue using its platform. This agreement was the subject of the proposed class action in federal court in Seattle, as per Bloomberg reports.&nbsp;

According to the complaint, after only carrying a small selection of Apple devices in addition to imitations, this made Amazon the preeminent reseller of new iPhones and iPads on its website.

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Prices increased by&nbsp;more than 10 per cent, while&nbsp;Apple&nbsp;stabilized the&nbsp;prices&nbsp;it charged in retail stores, the complaint said. Discounts of 20 per cent&nbsp;or more that were once common no longer are, it added.

"Erecting barriers to entry to keep competitors out and raising&nbsp;prices&nbsp;in the wake of their elimination is precisely the kind of conduct that Congress enacted antitrust laws to prevent," the complaint said. "The case is open and shut."

The lawsuit filed on Wednesday pertains to Americans who purchased brand-new iPhones and iPads from Amazon starting in January 2019.

WATCH |&nbsp;WION Business News | Apple warns of hit to iPhone shipments due to covid-19 restrictions at Foxconn

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In an antitrust lawsuit, Apple Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. have been accused of conspiring to raise the price of the iPhone and iPad by eliminating practically all other resellers of new Apple products off Amazon's website.

In an antitrust lawsuit, Apple Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. have been accused of conspiring to raise the price of the iPhone and iPad by eliminating practically all other resellers of new Apple products off Amazon's website. An agreement that came to effect in January 2019 stipulated that Apple would give Amazon discounts of up to 10% on its products in exchange for Amazon allowing only seven out of 600 resellers to continue using its platform. This agreement was the subject of the proposed class action in federal court in Seattle, as per Bloomberg reports. According to the complaint, after only carrying a small selection of Apple devices in addition to imitations, this made Amazon the preeminent reseller of new iPhones and iPads on its website. Also read | After Twitter, now Facebook parent company Meta will undergo massive layoffs: Report Prices increased by more than 10 per cent, while Apple stabilized the prices it charged in retail stores, the complaint said. Discounts of 20 per cent or more that were once common no longer are, it added. "Erecting barriers to entry to keep competitors out and raising prices in the wake of their elimination is precisely the kind of conduct that Congress enacted antitrust laws to prevent," the complaint said. "The case is open and shut." The lawsuit filed on Wednesday pertains to Americans who purchased brand-new iPhones and iPads from Amazon starting in January 2019. WATCH | WION Business News | Apple warns of hit to iPhone shipments due to covid-19 restrictions at Foxconn It demands specific treble damages, compensation, and an end to the claimed "collective boycott" by the corporations. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Apple-Amazon conspiracy: Antitrust lawsuit claims tech giants conspired to raise iPhone prices

US midterm elections: Historic milestones marked by winning candidates in 2022

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to visit India, will meet Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Spending on the US midterm elections is expected to reach yet another record this year and contested Senate races attracted the biggest expenses.

Reports: 2022 the most expensive US midterm election in history

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