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Sex workers in Belgium will now be entitled to sick days, maternity pay, and pension rights under a new law which is the first of its kind in the world. A report by the news agency Associated Press on Sunday (Dec.

Sex workers in Belgium will now be entitled to sick days, maternity pay, and pension rights under a new law which is the first of its kind in the world. A report by the news agency Associated Press on Sunday (Dec. 1) said that the new law also establishes fundamental rights for sex workers, including the right to refuse clients, choose their practices, and stop an act at any moment. A look at the law As per the new law, sex workers would have access to health insurance, paid leave, maternity benefits, unemployment support, and pensions. The legislation establishes rules on working hours, pay, and safety measures, addressing a long-standing gap in legal protections for those in the industry. Employers must now obtain authorisation, adhere to strict safety protocols, and meet background requirements, including no prior convictions for sexual assault or human trafficking. They must provide clean linens, condoms, and hygiene products, and install emergency buttons in workspaces. 'An incredible step forward' Speaking to the Associated Press, Isabelle Jaramillo, coordinator of an advocacy group involved in drafting the law, said, "This is an incredible step forward." "It means their profession can finally be recognized as legitimate by the Belgian state," Jaramillo, who works at Espace P, said. “From the employer’s perspective, this will also be a revolution. They’ll have to apply for a state authorization to hire sex workers,” Jaramillo added. She pointed out that under the previous legislation, "hiring someone for sex work automatically made you a pimp, even if the arrangement was consensual." “Now, they’ll have to apply for state authorization to hire employees,” she said. The criticism As per the law, independent sex work remains permitted, but unregulated third-party hiring or violations of the legal framework would be prosecuted. Critics argue the law cannot fully address the stigma and risks tied to the trade, especially for undocumented sex workers. (With inputs from agencies)

Sex workers in Belgium will now have sick days, pension rights under new law

India's GDP Growth For The July-september Quarter Came In At Just 5.4%, Marking The Slowest Pace In Seven Quarters. This Starkly Contrasts With Earlier Expectations, Raising Concerns About The Country's Economic Outlook. The Slowdown Is More Significant Considering That India Had Been Projecting A Much Higher Growth Rate For This Period.

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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s two-decade-old hold on power has been challenged in a major rebel attack on Aleppo, Syria’s second-largest city. The blitzkrieg, led by militant Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), caught the Syrian forces off guard and forced them out of the city.

Assad’s long-time allies Iran and Russia also failed to see the attack coming, prompting the Russian Air Force Friday (Nov 29) to launch an aerial offensive against Syrian armed opposition forces in Aleppo and Idlib provinces.

The Syrian defence ministry later said the rebel attack led to the death of dozens of soldiers. The ministry claimed that the rebel forces “were unable to establish solid positions” but soon it became clear Syrian forces had ceded control over the city with little resistance.

News agency AFP reported Saturday (Nov 30) that rebels had also taken control of strategic towns in Idlib and Hama provinces. A Syria war monitor reported that Aleppo's civilian airport was also seized by the invading rebels.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the HTS and allied factions "took control of the Aleppo international airport" on the city's southeastern outskirts after government forces withdrew.

<h2>Iranian consulate attacked</h2>

Iran, a key ally of Assad, said that its consulate in Aleppo was under attack by "terrorist elements". Esmaeil Baghaei, the spokesman of the Iranian foreign ministry, "strongly condemned the attack" but said all of its staff members were safe.

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Foreign ministers of Iran and Russia also expressed concern at the sudden escalation of conflict in Syria, which remained largely static since 2016. "Strong support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic was reaffirmed," Moscow's foreign ministry said in a readout of a call between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi.

<h2>The goals of the Rebels</h2>

Ahead of the major offensive against Assad, who has remained in power since 2000, the Syrian opposition forces announced a major coalition called the “Military Operations Command,” which included a broad spectrum of fighters including Islamist factions and moderate groups once backed by the United States.

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The alliance said they were responding to escalation from the Syrian government and Iranian militias.

It is pertinent to note that this attack comes at a time when both of Assad’s allies are busy defending their interests elsewhere. Russia is rushing to double down on its advance in eastern Ukraine and free its Kursk region of invading Ukrainian forces whereas Iran is occupied with Israel’s assault against its proxies in the West Asian region.

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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s two-decade-old hold on power has been challenged in a major rebel attack on Aleppo, Syria’s second-largest city. The blitzkrieg, led by militant Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), caught the Syrian forces off guard and forced them out of the city.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s two-decade-old hold on power has been challenged in a major rebel attack on Aleppo, Syria’s second-largest city. The blitzkrieg, led by militant Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), caught the Syrian forces off guard and forced them out of the city. Assad’s long-time allies Iran and Russia also failed to see the attack coming, prompting the Russian Air Force Friday (Nov 29) to launch an aerial offensive against Syrian armed opposition forces in Aleppo and Idlib provinces. The Syrian defence ministry later said the rebel attack led to the death of dozens of soldiers. The ministry claimed that the rebel forces “were unable to establish solid positions” but soon it became clear Syrian forces had ceded control over the city with little resistance. News agency AFP reported Saturday (Nov 30) that rebels had also taken control of strategic towns in Idlib and Hama provinces. A Syria war monitor reported that Aleppo's civilian airport was also seized by the invading rebels. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the HTS and allied factions "took control of the Aleppo international airport" on the city's southeastern outskirts after government forces withdrew. Iranian consulate attacked Iran, a key ally of Assad, said that its consulate in Aleppo was under attack by "terrorist elements". Esmaeil Baghaei, the spokesman of the Iranian foreign ministry, "strongly condemned the attack" but said all of its staff members were safe. Also read: Syria war monitor: Russian air strikes hit Aleppo for the first time since 2016 Foreign ministers of Iran and Russia also expressed concern at the sudden escalation of conflict in Syria, which remained largely static since 2016. "Strong support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic was reaffirmed," Moscow's foreign ministry said in a readout of a call between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. The goals of the Rebels Ahead of the major offensive against Assad, who has remained in power since 2000, the Syrian opposition forces announced a major coalition called the “Military Operations Command,” which included a broad spectrum of fighters including Islamist factions and moderate groups once backed by the United States. Also read: Syria jihadists and Turkish-based allies launch major offensive in Aleppo city The alliance said they were responding to escalation from the Syrian government and Iranian militias. It is pertinent to note that this attack comes at a time when both of Assad’s allies are busy defending their interests elsewhere. Russia is rushing to double down on its advance in eastern Ukraine and free its Kursk region of invading Ukrainian forces whereas Iran is occupied with Israel’s assault against its proxies in the West Asian region. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Syria rebels seize Aleppo, other strategic towns; Iran says its consulate attacked

Iceland's centre-left Social Democratic Alliance became the biggest party in a snap election that unseated the ruling coalition of the past seven years, the final count showed on Sunday.

The Social Democrats gained 15 seats in the 63-seat parliament with 20.8 per cent of votes, state broadcaster RUV reported, making the party leader Kristrun Frostadottir, among the favourites to become prime minister. 
 
"It very much depends on whether she can convince the president that she is the most likely to be able to form a coalition," Stefania Oskarsdottir, political scientist at the University of Iceland said.

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Frostadottir, 36, took over as Social Democratic Party leader two years ago and has championed the Nordic welfare model, vowing to tackle a cost-of-living crisis sparked by high inflation and borrowing costs. 
 
Alternatively, current prime minister and leader of the conservative Independence Party, Bjarni Benediktsson, could continue at the helm, Oskarsdottir said, adding that it could become difficult to form a coalition.

"It's obvious that three parties are needed to form a coalition and it might prove somewhat tricky," she said. Benediktsson came second, gaining 14 seats&nbsp;with 19.4 per cent of votes, after a late surge in support, while the Liberal Reform Party was third with 15.8 per cent and 11 seats.

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Parties require 32 seats for a majority in the Althingi parliament. 
 
"It seems that the Reform Party is critical in this because they have the option of joining a coalition with the Social Democrats and the People's Party, and they also have the option of forming a coalition with the Independence Party and the Centre Party," Oskarsdottir said.

The Left-Green Movement, part of the previous three-party ruling coalition and formerly led by Katrin Jakobsdottir before she stepped down as prime minister in April to run for president, failed to win any seats. 
 
The Pirate Party also lost all of its seats, meaning only six parties will have a spot in parliament, compared to eight parties previously. 
 
The snap election was called last month after escalating coalition disagreements and public discontent over migration and energy and housing issues.

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Iceland's centre-left Social Democratic Alliance became the biggest party in a snap election that unseated the ruling coalition of the past seven years, the final count showed on Sunday.

Iceland's centre-left Social Democratic Alliance became the biggest party in a snap election that unseated the ruling coalition of the past seven years, the final count showed on Sunday. The Social Democrats gained 15 seats in the 63-seat parliament with 20.8 per cent of votes, state broadcaster RUV reported, making the party leader Kristrun Frostadottir, among the favourites to become prime minister. "It very much depends on whether she can convince the president that she is the most likely to be able to form a coalition," Stefania Oskarsdottir, political scientist at the University of Iceland said. Also read | Gaza aid crisis deepens: UN suspends shipments via key Gaza-Israel crossing after loot by armed gangs Frostadottir, 36, took over as Social Democratic Party leader two years ago and has championed the Nordic welfare model, vowing to tackle a cost-of-living crisis sparked by high inflation and borrowing costs. Alternatively, current prime minister and leader of the conservative Independence Party, Bjarni Benediktsson, could continue at the helm, Oskarsdottir said, adding that it could become difficult to form a coalition. "It's obvious that three parties are needed to form a coalition and it might prove somewhat tricky," she said. Benediktsson came second, gaining 14 seats with 19.4 per cent of votes, after a late surge in support, while the Liberal Reform Party was third with 15.8 per cent and 11 seats. Also read | Rebel offensive and Russian strikes in Syria leave 372 dead - Top updates Parties require 32 seats for a majority in the Althingi parliament. "It seems that the Reform Party is critical in this because they have the option of joining a coalition with the Social Democrats and the People's Party, and they also have the option of forming a coalition with the Independence Party and the Centre Party," Oskarsdottir said. The Left-Green Movement, part of the previous three-party ruling coalition and formerly led by Katrin Jakobsdottir before she stepped down as prime minister in April to run for president, failed to win any seats. The Pirate Party also lost all of its seats, meaning only six parties will have a spot in parliament, compared to eight parties previously. The snap election was called last month after escalating coalition disagreements and public discontent over migration and energy and housing issues. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Iceland's Social Democratic Alliance unseats ruling coalition with victory in snap in elections

The Aleppo city of Syria is no longer under the control of President Bashar al-Assad's government, for the first time since the conflict began in the country, the news agency AFP reported on Sunday (Dec 1), citing a war monitor.

The Aleppo city of Syria is no longer under the control of President Bashar al-Assad's government, for the first time since the conflict began in the country, the news agency AFP reported on Sunday (Dec 1), citing a war monitor. Rami Abdel Rahman, head of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, told AFP that Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and allied rebel factions "control Aleppo city, except the neighbourhoods controlled by the Kurdish forces." "For the first time since the conflict started in 2012, Aleppo city is out of control of Syrian regime forces," Rahman added. Also read | Syria rebels seize Aleppo, other strategic towns; Iran says its consulate attacked In a shock offensive, rebel factions breached Aleppo on Friday and clashed with government forces for the first time since 2016. The advance on Aleppo followed a shock offensive by insurgents on Wednesday. The surprise attack sent residents fleeing and added fresh uncertainty to a region reeling under multiple wars. Here's a look at the updates: > The death toll in the conflict is now over 400. > The toll in five days of clashes and air strikes "has reached 412", the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said, including 214 rebels from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and allied factions who launched the offensive, 137 pro-government forces and 61 civilians, 17 of them on Sunday. > Aleppo is no longer under the Assad government's control for the first time since the Syrian civil war began in 2012. > Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that he would leave Tehran for Damascus to deliver a message of support for Syria's government and armed forces. > "I am going to Damascus to convey the message of the Islamic Republic to the Syrian government," Foreign Minister Araghchi said, emphasising Tehran will "firmly support the Syrian government and army." > A day earlier, Iran's foreign ministry said its consulate in Aleppo had come under attack, but staff members were safe. > Also on Saturday, rebel factions seized Aleppo's airport and dozens of nearby towns after overrunning most of the city. > The Syrian Army confirmed that the rebels had entered "large parts" of Aleppo of around two million people and said "dozens of men from our armed forces were killed." Also watch | The West Asia Post: Syrian rebels seize over 50 towns, villages × > Since 2020, the rebel enclave in Syria's northwestern Idlib region has been subject to a Turkish- and Russian-brokered truce that has largely been held despite repeated violations. > But the insurgents' launch of a surprise offensive on Wednesday against Aleppo shattered the truce. > The Syrian government regained control of a large part of the country in 2015 with the support of its Russian and Iranian allies, and in 2016 the entire of Aleppo. > On Saturday, Russia launched its first air strikes on Aleppo since 2016, targeting the rebels. > The state-run Russian Centre for the Reconciliation of the Enemy Parties in Syria said missile and bomb strikes against the rebels had targeted "militant concentrations, command posts, depots, and artillery positions" in Aleppo and Idlib provinces. (With inputs from agencies)

Aleppo no longer under Assad govt's control for first time since Syrian civil war

Australia's prime minister said Sunday he was ready to "engage" with billionaire X owner Elon Musk over his criticism of the government's ban on under-16s joining social media.

Anthony Albanese hailed the parliament's Thursday passage of landmark legislation requiring social media firms to take "reasonable steps" to prevent young teens from having accounts.

The law, which will come into effect after 12 months, gives few details of how it will be enforced, including how sites like Facebook, Instagram and X will verify users' ages.

Musk – who has been named Donald Trump's government efficiency chief in the incoming US administration – posted on X last month that the law "seems like a backdoor way to control access to the Internet by all Australians".

"We will talk to anyone," Albanese said when asked if he would discuss the legislation with Musk.

"With regard to Elon Musk, he has an agenda. He's entitled to push that as the owner of X, formerly known as Twitter," Albanese told Australian public broadcaster ABC.

When the interviewer mentioned that Musk was also Trump's "right-hand man", the prime minister replied: "We will engage, we will engage."

Social media firms that fail to comply with the new law face fines of up to Aus$50 million (US$32.5 million) for "systemic breaches".

Musk's platform in October lost a legal bid to avoid a US$417,000 fine levelled by Australia's online watchdog, which has accused X of failing to stamp out harmful posts.

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<h2>'Bullying'</h2>

The government will decide over the next 12 months how to implement the ban, Albanese said, insisting, however, that it would not require people to provide identification.

"The obligation will be on social media companies to do everything they can to make sure that those people under 16 don't have access to social media," the prime minister said.

"We know that social media companies have more information about you and I than some of our friends do," he added.

"We know that they are able to do that, and the obligation will be on them."

Albanese said he was "determined" to implement the legislation.

"I've met parents who have had to bury their children as a result of the impact that social media has had as a result of bullying, and we need to do something about it," he said.

Several social media giants have promised to work with the government on implementing the law.

But they have also criticised the legislation, saying it was "rushed", full of unanswered questions, and did not take into account the views of experts who opposed it.

The UN children's charity UNICEF Australia warned this week that the law was no "silver bullet" against online harm and could push kids into "covert and unregulated" spaces online.

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Australia's prime minister said Sunday he was ready to "engage" with billionaire X owner Elon Musk over his criticism of the government's ban on under-16s joining social media.

Australia's prime minister said Sunday he was ready to "engage" with billionaire X owner Elon Musk over his criticism of the government's ban on under-16s joining social media. Anthony Albanese hailed the parliament's Thursday passage of landmark legislation requiring social media firms to take "reasonable steps" to prevent young teens from having accounts. The law, which will come into effect after 12 months, gives few details of how it will be enforced, including how sites like Facebook, Instagram and X will verify users' ages. Musk – who has been named Donald Trump's government efficiency chief in the incoming US administration – posted on X last month that the law "seems like a backdoor way to control access to the Internet by all Australians". "We will talk to anyone," Albanese said when asked if he would discuss the legislation with Musk. "With regard to Elon Musk, he has an agenda. He's entitled to push that as the owner of X, formerly known as Twitter," Albanese told Australian public broadcaster ABC. When the interviewer mentioned that Musk was also Trump's "right-hand man", the prime minister replied: "We will engage, we will engage." Social media firms that fail to comply with the new law face fines of up to Aus$50 million (US$32.5 million) for "systemic breaches". Musk's platform in October lost a legal bid to avoid a US$417,000 fine levelled by Australia's online watchdog, which has accused X of failing to stamp out harmful posts. Also read | Trump warns India, other BRICS nations: Commit to US Dollar or face '100%' tariff 'Bullying' The government will decide over the next 12 months how to implement the ban, Albanese said, insisting, however, that it would not require people to provide identification. "The obligation will be on social media companies to do everything they can to make sure that those people under 16 don't have access to social media," the prime minister said. "We know that social media companies have more information about you and I than some of our friends do," he added. "We know that they are able to do that, and the obligation will be on them." Albanese said he was "determined" to implement the legislation. "I've met parents who have had to bury their children as a result of the impact that social media has had as a result of bullying, and we need to do something about it," he said. Several social media giants have promised to work with the government on implementing the law. But they have also criticised the legislation, saying it was "rushed", full of unanswered questions, and did not take into account the views of experts who opposed it. The UN children's charity UNICEF Australia warned this week that the law was no "silver bullet" against online harm and could push kids into "covert and unregulated" spaces online. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Ready to 'engage' with Musk: Australian PM on social media teen ban

Russia launched a series of airstrikes in Syria on Sunday as rebel forces advanced following their takeover of Aleppo, according to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). In other news, cyclone Fengal made landfall early Sunday morning, around 2 am, crossing the Tamil Nadu coast between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, as confirmed by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Following landfall, the cyclone was expected to move west-southwestwards but instead remained stationary for six hours near Puducherry.

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Eminent missile scientist Dr Jaiteerth Raghavendra Joshi has taken charge as the new CEO &amp; MD of BrahMos Aerospace. BrahMos Aerospace is a joint venture between India and Russia aimed at developing and producing the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system.&nbsp;

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India outplayed the opposition in&nbsp;their pink-ball practice game against Australia's Prime Minister XI on Sunday (Dec. 1) in Canberra. The game, which was reduced to 46 over-a-side due to rain, was arranged before the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in Adelaide, which will be a day-night contest. India made 257/5 runs in their allotted overs&nbsp;

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Pop star Dua Lipa made&nbsp;Mumbai groove with her energetic performance on Saturday (Nov 30). The Grammy-winner singer performed live in the financial capital of India&nbsp;as part of the Zomato Feeding India Concert at MMRDA, BKC.&nbsp;

Russia launched a series of airstrikes in Syria on Sunday as rebel forces advanced following their takeover of Aleppo, according to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR).

Russia launched a series of airstrikes in Syria on Sunday as rebel forces advanced following their takeover of Aleppo, according to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). In other news, cyclone Fengal made landfall early Sunday morning, around 2 am, crossing the Tamil Nadu coast between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, as confirmed by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Following landfall, the cyclone was expected to move west-southwestwards but instead remained stationary for six hours near Puducherry. Click on the headlines to read more Rebel offensive and Russian strikes in Syria leave 372 dead - Top updates Russia launched a series of airstrikes in Syria on Sunday as rebel forces advanced following their takeover of Aleppo, according to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). Cyclone Fengal weakens after landfall: Flights delayed, schools closed Cyclone Fengal made landfall early Sunday morning, around 2 am, crossing the Tamil Nadu coast between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, as confirmed by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Following landfall, the cyclone was expected to move west-southwestwards but instead remained stationary for six hours near Puducherry. Israel-Hamas war: 'White House not there yet on ceasefire, hostage deal' United States (US) National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan said on Sunday that the White House was working on a ceasefire and hostage deal in the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip but "was not there yet." Maharashtra chief minister candidate will be decided tomorrow: Eknath Shinde Maharashtra caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Sunday (Dec. 1) that the state's CM candidate would be decided on Monday, more than a week after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance emerged victorious in the assembly polls. Who are the Syrian rebels who have taken Aleppo after shock offensive? Earlier this week, rebel factions in Syria launched a large-scale surprise attack on areas controlled by the government and seized territory in the country's northwestern region. On Saturday (Nov 30), thousands of insurgents took over most of Aleppo, facing very little resistance from the government forces. 'This is nuts': Vivek Ramaswamy blasts NYC's $220mn migrant housing deal with Pakistan-owned hotel In 2023, New York City entered into a controversial $220 million lease agreement to rent the Roosevelt Hotel, a historic property in Manhattan owned by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), a state-run entity of Pakistan. The hotel, with its 1,200 rooms, was leased to house undocumented migrants for three years, sparking criticism from various quarters. Russian President Putin approves budget plans, raising 2025 military spending to record levels Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the country's budget plans, raising next year's military spending to record levels as Russia seeks to prevail in its war against Ukraine. Dr Jaiteerth R Joshi takes over as BrahMos Aerospace chief Eminent missile scientist Dr Jaiteerth Raghavendra Joshi has taken charge as the new CEO & MD of BrahMos Aerospace. BrahMos Aerospace is a joint venture between India and Russia aimed at developing and producing the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system. BGT 2024-25: India vs PM XI | Gill, Rana star in pink-ball practice game India outplayed the opposition in their pink-ball practice game against Australia's Prime Minister XI on Sunday (Dec. 1) in Canberra. The game, which was reduced to 46 over-a-side due to rain, was arranged before the second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test in Adelaide, which will be a day-night contest. India made 257/5 runs in their allotted overs Dua Lipa performs mashup of Levitating & SRK's Woh Ladki Jo at Mumbai concert Pop star Dua Lipa made Mumbai groove with her energetic performance on Saturday (Nov 30). The Grammy-winner singer performed live in the financial capital of India as part of the Zomato Feeding India Concert at MMRDA, BKC.

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Tensions remain high in Bangladesh as three Hindu temples were reportedly vandalized in Chattogram. The attacks come amid ongoing protests following the arrest of a spiritual leader linked to ISKCON. Watch in for more details!

Bangladesh: 3 Temples Attacked In Bangladesh; India Condemns And Expresses Concern

Russia launched a series of airstrikes in Syria on Sunday as rebel forces advanced further following their takeover of Aleppo, according to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR).

Russia launched a series of airstrikes in Syria on Sunday as rebel forces advanced further following their takeover of Aleppo, according to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). The Observatory reported that five people were killed in a strike targeting a hospital in Aleppo. Another airstrike in the north-western city of Idlib resulted in the deaths of eight civilians and left over 50 injured. Russian warplanes also bombed rural areas in Idlib and Hama, regions that have recently come under the control of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the group leading the rebel offensive, the SOHR added. As per monitor, says death toll in Syria rebel offensive rises to 412, AFP reported. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham is designated a terrorist organisation by the UN Security Council. The Syrian army intensified its strikes, carried out in coordination with Russian jets on Idlib, and claimed to have killed and wounded dozens of insurgents. For the first time since the Syrian civil war began, government forces have lost control of Aleppo, the monitors told AFP. Key developments: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, whose regime is backed by Moscow, vowed to protect the country’s "stability and territorial integrity" against what he called "terrorists and their backers." Also read: Israel-Hamas war: 'White House not there yet on ceasefire, hostage deal' Since the rebels launched a surprise offensive on Wednesday, at least 372 people, including 20 civilians, have been killed, according to the SOHR. The monitor noted that Sunday’s Russian airstrikes in Idlib, a rebel stronghold in north-western Syria, claimed several civilian lives. The SOHR detailed the following civilian casualties: A child was killed during strikes in Al-Atareb. Four university students were killed when Hayat Tahrir al-Sham fired rockets at a student dormitory in Aleppo. Four individuals were killed in a Russian airstrike on a refugee camp in Idlib. Sixteen were killed in airstrikes near the Al-Basel roundabout. Twenty-three others were killed in separate Russian airstrikes across Idlib, Al-Atareb, and Darat Izza in western Aleppo's countryside. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to visit Damascus later on Sunday. He reiterated Tehran’s support for the Syrian government and its military as rebel forces gain ground in the south. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented on the situation, stating that Israel is closely monitoring developments in Syria. “We are determined to defend Israel’s vital interests and preserve the achievements of war,” Netanyahu said while visiting military recruits at a base in central Israel. Israel shares a border with Syria through the Golan Heights, which it occupies. (With inputs from agencies)

Rebel offensive and Russian strikes in Syria leave 412 dead - Top updates

US President-elect Donald Trump has warned BRICS nations, which includes India, to commit to the US dollar or face "100%" tariffs.

Palestinian militant group Hamas has released a video showing an Israeli-American hostage pleading for Trump’s intervention in securing the release of captives in Gaza.

Meanwhile, Trump has named&nbsp;Indian-origin Kash Patel as FBI director.

Finally, air quality in the Indian capital Delhi&nbsp;remained consistently in the ‘very poor’ category in November, with an average AQI of 375.

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US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday (Nov 30) issued a stark warning to India and other BRICS nations, threatening them with a 100 per cent tariff if they continue to pursue other currencies to replace the US dollar for trade.

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Palestinian militant group Hamas, on Saturday (Nov 30), published a video showing an Israeli-American hostage pleading for US President-elect Donald Trump's help in securing the release of the ones held captive in Gaza.

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US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday (Nov 30) announced that&nbsp;loyalist Kashyap "Kash" Patel was his choice for director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The Republican leader also declared Chad Chronister as his pick for administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and confirmed Pam Bondi as his pick to lead the Department of Justice.&nbsp;

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Delhi witnessed an average AQI of 375 in the month of November, with 303 being the lowest. The air quality in the national capital remained in the ‘very poor’ or worse category throughout the month.&nbsp;

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US President-elect Donald Trump has warned BRICS nations, which includes India, to commit to the US dollar or face "100%" tariffs. Palestinian militant group Hamas has released a video showing an Israeli-American hostage pleading for Trump’s intervention in securing the release of captives in Gaza.

US President-elect Donald Trump has warned BRICS nations, which includes India, to commit to the US dollar or face "100%" tariffs. Palestinian militant group Hamas has released a video showing an Israeli-American hostage pleading for Trump’s intervention in securing the release of captives in Gaza. Meanwhile, Trump has named Indian-origin Kash Patel as FBI director. Finally, air quality in the Indian capital Delhi remained consistently in the ‘very poor’ category in November, with an average AQI of 375. Click on the headlines for more Trump warns India, other BRICS nations: Commit to US Dollar or face '100%' tariff US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday (Nov 30) issued a stark warning to India and other BRICS nations, threatening them with a 100 per cent tariff if they continue to pursue other currencies to replace the US dollar for trade. Hamas publishes video of Israeli-American hostage pleading for Trump's help in securing release Palestinian militant group Hamas, on Saturday (Nov 30), published a video showing an Israeli-American hostage pleading for US President-elect Donald Trump's help in securing the release of the ones held captive in Gaza. Trump selects Indian-origin Kash Patel to head FBI, announces key picks for DEA, and Justice Department US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday (Nov 30) announced that loyalist Kashyap "Kash" Patel was his choice for director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The Republican leader also declared Chad Chronister as his pick for administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and confirmed Pam Bondi as his pick to lead the Department of Justice. Delhi pollution: Even the best air Delhiites breathed in November was of 'very poor' category Delhi witnessed an average AQI of 375 in the month of November, with 303 being the lowest. The air quality in the national capital remained in the ‘very poor’ or worse category throughout the month. Watch | Israel-Gaza War: Israel Pounds Hamas Targets In Gaza

Morning news brief: Trump threatens BRICS nations; Hamas releases hostage video, and more

Donald Trump's remarks follow a BRICS meeting last month that discussed boosting non-dollar transactions and strengthening local currencies.

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Hamas&nbsp;on Saturday (Nov 30) published a video showing an Israeli-American hostage pleading for US President-elect Donald Trump's help in securing the release of those held captive by the Palestinian militant group in Gaza.

Edan Alexander addressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Hebrew and Trump in English.

He then urged Israelis to demand action from the government to secure the release of the hostages held captive by Hamas since its attack on Israel on Oct 7, 2023.

Alexander's mother Yael, speaking later at a rally for the hostages in Tel Aviv on Saturday, said that the video has upset her, showing how the hostages are crying out for help.

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"This video has upset me, but beyond the hope it gives us, it shows how bad the situation is for Edan and the other hostages and how much they are crying out and hoping to be saved now," she said.

She then said that she had spoken to Netanyahu, further telling the crowd, "You must keep your promise and free them. This state is strong enough to end the war and bring them all back, including my Edan."

The Israeli prime minister's office released a statement saying that Netanyahu had "promised that Israel is determined to take every action to bring them back home, together with all of the hostages held by the enemy".

He also described the video's release as "cruel psychological warfare".

<h2>Cruel reminder of Hamas'&nbsp;terror: White House</h2>

White House National Security Council spokesman Sean Savett said that the video was "a cruel reminder of Hamas's terror".

"The war in Gaza would stop tomorrow and the suffering of Gazans would end... if Hamas agreed to release the hostages," Savett said in a statement.

The Hostage Families Forum campaign group meanwhile&nbsp;reiterated its calls for the release of hostages.

"One year after the first and only deal, it's clear to everyone: returning the hostages is only possible through a deal," it said in a statement.

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos.

Hamas on Saturday (Nov 30) published a video showing an Israeli-American hostage pleading for US President-elect Donald Trump's help in securing the release of those held captive by the Palestinian militant group in Gaza.

Hamas on Saturday (Nov 30) published a video showing an Israeli-American hostage pleading for US President-elect Donald Trump's help in securing the release of those held captive by the Palestinian militant group in Gaza. Edan Alexander addressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Hebrew and Trump in English. He then urged Israelis to demand action from the government to secure the release of the hostages held captive by Hamas since its attack on Israel on Oct 7, 2023. Alexander's mother Yael, speaking later at a rally for the hostages in Tel Aviv on Saturday, said that the video has upset her, showing how the hostages are crying out for help. Also read: Israel says killed a Gaza militant who took part in Oct 7 attacks "This video has upset me, but beyond the hope it gives us, it shows how bad the situation is for Edan and the other hostages and how much they are crying out and hoping to be saved now," she said. She then said that she had spoken to Netanyahu, further telling the crowd, "You must keep your promise and free them. This state is strong enough to end the war and bring them all back, including my Edan." The Israeli prime minister's office released a statement saying that Netanyahu had "promised that Israel is determined to take every action to bring them back home, together with all of the hostages held by the enemy". He also described the video's release as "cruel psychological warfare". Cruel reminder of Hamas' terror: White House White House National Security Council spokesman Sean Savett said that the video was "a cruel reminder of Hamas's terror". "The war in Gaza would stop tomorrow and the suffering of Gazans would end... if Hamas agreed to release the hostages," Savett said in a statement. The Hostage Families Forum campaign group meanwhile reiterated its calls for the release of hostages. "One year after the first and only deal, it's clear to everyone: returning the hostages is only possible through a deal," it said in a statement. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos.

Hamas publishes video of Israeli-American hostage pleading for Trump's help in securing release

US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday (Nov 30) issued a stark warning to India and other BRICS nations, threatening them with a 100 per cent tariff if they continue to pursue other currencies to replace the US dollar for trade. 
 
BRICS is a group of emerging economies Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa,&nbsp;alongside recent additions like Iran, Egypt, and the UAE.

<h2>What did Trump say? &nbsp;</h2>

Taking to his Truth Social platform on Saturday, Trump declared that the time when the US stood by and watched nations undermine the dollar is "over".

"The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away from the Dollar while we stand by and watch is OVER."

He demanded a clear commitment from the group to abandon efforts that undermine the dominance of the dollar.

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"We require a commitment from these countries that they will neither create a new BRICS Currency, nor back any other currency to replace the mighty US Dollar," he wrote.

He threatened that such countries "will face 100% Tariffs," and that they should expect to "say goodbye to selling into the wonderful US Economy," Trump wrote.

"They can go find another 'sucker!'," he announced.&nbsp;

<h2>BRICS currency ambitions &nbsp;</h2>

Trump's threats come as at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia in October, member states explored expanding non-dollar transactions and strengthening local currency use.&nbsp;

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While Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed speculation about a unified BRICS currency or an alternative to the SWIFT financial messaging system, Moscow secured a joint declaration encouraging the "strengthening of correspondent banking networks within BRICS and enabling settlements in local currencies in line with BRICS Cross-Border Payments Initiative." &nbsp;

"As for a unified BRICS currency, we are not considering that question at the moment," said Putin at the time.

(With inputs from agencies)

US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday (Nov 30) issued a stark warning to India and other BRICS nations, threatening them with a 100 per cent tariff if they continue to pursue other currencies to replace the US dollar for trade.

US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday (Nov 30) issued a stark warning to India and other BRICS nations, threatening them with a 100 per cent tariff if they continue to pursue other currencies to replace the US dollar for trade. BRICS is a group of emerging economies Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, alongside recent additions like Iran, Egypt, and the UAE. What did Trump say? Taking to his Truth Social platform on Saturday, Trump declared that the time when the US stood by and watched nations undermine the dollar is "over". "The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away from the Dollar while we stand by and watch is OVER." He demanded a clear commitment from the group to abandon efforts that undermine the dominance of the dollar. Also read | Trump selects Indian-origin Kash Patel to head FBI, announces key picks for DEA, and Justice Department "We require a commitment from these countries that they will neither create a new BRICS Currency, nor back any other currency to replace the mighty US Dollar," he wrote. He threatened that such countries "will face 100% Tariffs," and that they should expect to "say goodbye to selling into the wonderful US Economy," Trump wrote. "They can go find another 'sucker!'," he announced. BRICS currency ambitions Trump's threats come as at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia in October, member states explored expanding non-dollar transactions and strengthening local currency use. Also read | Trudeau calls Mar-a-Lago meeting with Trump an 'excellent conversation' amid trade tensions While Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed speculation about a unified BRICS currency or an alternative to the SWIFT financial messaging system, Moscow secured a joint declaration encouraging the "strengthening of correspondent banking networks within BRICS and enabling settlements in local currencies in line with BRICS Cross-Border Payments Initiative." "As for a unified BRICS currency, we are not considering that question at the moment," said Putin at the time. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump warns India, other BRICS nations: Commit to US dollar or face '100%' tariff  

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a bone chilling warning to Ukraine signaling Russia's readiness to escalate the conflict with unprecedented missile capabilities.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Missiles Kills 4 In Central Ukraine

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has halted the delivery of aid through the key Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza after it became "impossible", its chief said Sunday.

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has halted the delivery of aid through the key Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza after it became "impossible", its chief said Sunday. "We are pausing the delivery of aid through Kerem Shalom, the main crossing point for humanitarian aid into Gaza. The road out of this crossing has not been safe for months. On 16 November, a large convoy of aid trucks was stolen by armed gangs," UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini said in a post on X. Also read: Putin approves budget plans, raising 2025 military spending to record levels "Yesterday, we tried to bring in a few food trucks on the same route. They were all taken," he added, warning hunger was "rapidly deepening" in Gaza. Lazzarini listed how the humanitarian operation had become "unnecessarily impossible" due to "the ongoing siege, hurdles from Israeli authorities, political decisions to restrict the amounts of aid, lack of safety on aid routes and targeting of local police". It comes after the United Nations warned Friday that Gaza has descended into anarchy, with hunger soaring, looting rampant and rising numbers of rapes in shelters as public order falls apart. Lazzarini called on Israel to ensure aid flowed to Gaza and said the country "must refrain from attacks on humanitarian workers". According to UNRWA's count, only 65 aid trucks per day had been able to enter Gaza the past month, compared to a pre-war average of 500. Israel, which imposed a total siege on the Hamas-ruled territory in the early stages of the war last year, blames the inability of relief organisations to handle and distribute large quantities of aid. 'Catastrophic' During a press visit Thursday, the Israeli army showed aid shipments at the crossing and said they wait at the Gaza side of Kerem Shalom for "months". Lazzarini's announcement follows an Israeli strike Saturday that killed three contractors of the US charity World Central Kitchen, including one who Israel's military said was involved in Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack. The United Nations said last month that 333 aid workers had been killed since the start of the war in October of last year, 243 of them employees of UNRWA. Lazzarini reiterated his call for a ceasefire "that would also secure the delivery of safe and uninterrupted aid to people in need". Jean-Francois Corty, president of France-based charity Medecins du Monde, warned UNRWA's decision was a "very bad omen" and "tragic in a context that was already so". Claire Nicolet, head of mission in Jerusalem for Doctors Without Borders, told AFP the situation was "already catastrophic" and that UNRWA's announcement was the "straw that broke the camel's back" because the UN agency was "the backbone of aid for the supply of food and equipment". The Hamas attack on October 7, 2023 resulted in the deaths of 1,207 people on Israeli side, most of them civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. At least 44,429 Palestinians, a majority of them civilians, have been killed in Israel's military campaign in the Gaza Strip since the war began, according to data provided by the Hamas-run health ministry in the territory. The UN has acknowledged these figures as reliable. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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A radical Islamist group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, launched its largest military incursion against Syrian regime forces in northwest Syria since 2020, attacking multiple towns in Aleppo province. In response, Russian and Syrian warplanes conducted bombing raids. This offensive coincided with a ceasefire agreement between Hezbollah and Israel.

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Thirteen more people have been killed in the last two days in sectarian feud in northwest Pakistan, taking the death toll in the recent clashes to 124, the news agency AFP reported on Saturday (Nov 30) citing a local Kurram government official.

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Flooding driven by heavy rains in southern Thailand has killed nine people and displaced more than 13,000, officials said on Saturday, as rescue teams using boats and jet skis worked to reach stranded residents.

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United States (US) National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan said on Sunday that the White House was working on a ceasefire and hostage deal in the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip but "was not there yet.

United States (US) National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan said on Sunday that the White House was working on a ceasefire and hostage deal in the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip but "was not there yet." "We are working actively to try to make it happen. We are engaged deeply with the key players in the region, and there is activity even today," NSA Sullivan told NBC. "There will be further conversations and consultations, and our hope is that we can generate a ceasefire and hostage deal, but we're not there yet," he added. The Gaza war and failed ceasefire talks The war in Gaza began last year after Hamas launched an unprecedented attack against Israel on October 7, 2023, killing 1,200 people. Israel struck back hard at the Gaza Strip, killing more than 44,000 people, mostly civilians, as per Hamas' claims. Also read | Gaza war: IDF chief intends to step down once October 7 probe is completed During its attack on Israel, Hamas also took 251 hostages, with 97 still being held in Gaza, including 34 who have been confirmed to be dead, a report by the news agency AFP said. The United States, Qatar, and Egypt have led multiple failed efforts since the start of the year to reach a new ceasefire and hostage release. The only ceasefire so far, in November last year, saw the release of about 100 hostages by Hamas and its allies in exchange for 240 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. 'Progress could be made on hostage release deal...' US NSA Sullivan's remarks came as ceasefire talks began in Cairo on Saturday. Earlier on Sunday, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said there were "indications" progress could be made on a deal securing the release of hostages by Hamas in Gaza. Also watch | Gaza war: Thousands protest in Tel Aviv demanding release of hostages × "There are signs we may see a greater degree of flexibility from Hamas as a result of circumstances that have developed...," Foreign Minister Saar said. (With inputs from agencies)

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According to reports, President-elect Donald Trump is considering appointing Kash Patel to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Patel is a known loyalist of Trump. Born in New York in 1980 to Indian immigrant parents from East Africa, Kash Patel has roots in Vadodara, Gujarat. The push for Patel's appointment has come from some of Trump's longest-serving advisers. As a result, Pakistan finds itself in a complicated situation.

Donald Trump Loyalist Kash Patel to Be Named Next FBI Director?

Israeli military strikes killed at least 17 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, medics said, as forces stepped up their bombardment of central areas and tanks pushed deeper into the north and south of the enclave.

Israel-Gaza War: Israel Pounds Hamas Targets In Gaza

Senegal on Sunday commemorated the 80th anniversary of a massacre of African soldiers who fought for France during World War Two.

Senegal Commemorates French Colonial Massacre

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