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"Bro, I can't wait for my first dead body," wrote an 11-year-old boy on Instagram in Sweden, where gangs recruit children too young to be prosecuted as contract killers on chat apps.

"Bro, I can't wait for my first dead body," wrote an 11-year-old boy on Instagram in Sweden, where gangs recruit children too young to be prosecuted as contract killers on chat apps. "Stay motivated, it'll come," answered his 19-year-old contact. He went on to offer the child 150,000 kronor ($13,680) to carry out a murder, as well as clothes and transport to the scene of the crime, according to a police investigation of the exchange last year in the western province of Varmland seen by AFP. In this case, four men aged 18 to 20 are accused of recruiting four minors aged 11 to 17 to work for a criminal gang. All were arrested before carrying out the crimes. The preliminary inquiry contains a slew of screenshots that the youngsters sent each other of themselves posing with weapons, some with bare chests or donning hooded masks. Questioned by police, the 11-year-old said he wrote the message to seem "cool" and "not show his fear". The case is not an isolated one. Sweden has struggled to rein in a surge in gang shootings and bombings across the country in recent years, linked to score-settling and battles to control the drug market. Last year, 53 people were killed in shootings, increasingly in public, with innocent victims also dying. 'Killer wanted' Sweden's gang crime is organised and complex, with gang leaders operating from abroad through intermediaries who use encrypted messaging services like Telegram, Snapchat, and Signal to recruit teens under 15, the age of criminal responsibility. "It is organised as a kind of (job) market where missions are published on discussion forums, and the people accepting the assignments are increasingly young," Johan Olsson, the head of the Swedish police's National Operations Department (NOA), told reporters last month. Also read: Putin approves budget plans, raising 2025 military spending to record levels Hits are subcontracted with the parties only communicating online, Stockholm University criminology professor Sven Granath told AFP. Others recruit in person, seeking out kids hanging around in their neighbourhoods. The number of murder-related cases in Sweden where a suspect is under the age of 15 rose from 31 in the first eight months of 2023 to 102 in the same period this year, according to the Prosecution Authority. Granath said the children who are recruited are often struggling in school, have addiction problems or attention deficit disorders, or have already been in trouble with the law. "They are recruited into conflicts they have no connection to—they're just mercenaries," he said, adding that they haven't necessarily been a member of a gang before. Some children even seek out the contracts, according to a report from the National Council for Crime Prevention (BRA), as they look for cash, an adrenaline rush, recognition, or a sense of belonging. They're drawn in by flashy clothes as well as the promise of undying loyalty, experts say. "Nowadays everybody wants to be a murderer," Viktor Grewe, a 25-year-old former gang member who had his first run-in with police when he was 13, told AFP. "It's incredibly sad to see that this is what kids aspire to," he said, as some "crimfluencers" glorify criminal lifestyles on TikTok. 'Ruthless exploitation' There is a "ruthless exploitation of young people", Tony Quiroga, a police commander in Orebro, west of Stockholm, told AFP. The criminal subcontractors "don't want to take any risks themselves", he said, protecting both themselves and those higher up the chain. "They hide behind pseudonyms on social media and put several filters between themselves and the culprit." In Orebro, volunteers patrol the streets of disadvantaged neighbourhoods to talk to youths about the risks of falling under the gangs' control. Grewe, who turned his back on gang life when he was 22, said young criminals don't expect to live beyond the age of 25. According to a recent BRA report, recruiting kids is part of the gangs' business model, where children recruit even younger children -- and once they're in, it's hard to leave. Quiroga despaired that the police are up against conflicts "that never end". 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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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.

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A Canadian court issued an interlocutory injunction which prohibits Khalistan protesters from gathering within 100 metres of the premises of the Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Toronto.

The Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Hindu Cultural Society in Scarborough released a statement saying that the order by the Canadian court was aimed at ensuring the safety and sanctity of the temple.

“The Superior Court of Justice in Toronto, Ontario, has issued an interlocutory injunction prohibiting all protest activities, including physically preventing, or interfering with access to within a 100-metre&nbsp;radius of the Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Scarborough from 8 am to 6 pm on Saturday, November 30th, 2024. This order aims to ensure the safety and sanctity of the temple premises and individuals during the specified hours,” the society said.

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“The Hindu Cultural Society Shree Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Scarborough extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Toronto Police Service and 42 Division for their outstanding support in facilitating the Indian Consular Camp held at our temple. Your commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our community during this important event was exemplary and greatly appreciated. By providing a secure and welcoming environment, you enabled countless community members to access vital consular services with peace of mind. We are truly thankful for your dedication and partnership, which contribute to fostering harmony and trust within our diverse community. Thank you for your service!” the statement further added.

This comes after Khalistani elements launched a violent attack on Hindu devotees at the Hindu Sabha temple early in November. The radicals wanted to disrupt the event, co-organised by the Indian Consulate.

They clashed with people outside the temple and threatened the security of Indian officials.

The brazen attack even prompted a reaction from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who took to X to condemn this “deliberate attack.”

"I strongly condemn the deliberate attack on a Hindu temple in Canada. Equally appalling are the cowardly attempts to intimidate our diplomats. Such acts of violence will never weaken India's resolve," PM Modi posted on X.

"We expect the Canadian government to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law," the Indian leader added.

(With inputs from agencies)

A Canadian court issued an interlocutory injunction which prohibits Khalistan protesters from gathering within 100 metres of the premises of the Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Toronto.

A Canadian court issued an interlocutory injunction which prohibits Khalistan protesters from gathering within 100 metres of the premises of the Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Toronto. The Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Hindu Cultural Society in Scarborough released a statement saying that the order by the Canadian court was aimed at ensuring the safety and sanctity of the temple. “The Superior Court of Justice in Toronto, Ontario, has issued an interlocutory injunction prohibiting all protest activities, including physically preventing, or interfering with access to within a 100-metre radius of the Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Scarborough from 8 am to 6 pm on Saturday, November 30th, 2024. This order aims to ensure the safety and sanctity of the temple premises and individuals during the specified hours,” the society said. Also read: Russia launches first strike on Aleppo since 2016 after Jihadist rebels overtake Syrian city “The Hindu Cultural Society Shree Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Scarborough extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Toronto Police Service and 42 Division for their outstanding support in facilitating the Indian Consular Camp held at our temple. Your commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our community during this important event was exemplary and greatly appreciated. By providing a secure and welcoming environment, you enabled countless community members to access vital consular services with peace of mind. We are truly thankful for your dedication and partnership, which contribute to fostering harmony and trust within our diverse community. Thank you for your service!” the statement further added. This comes after Khalistani elements launched a violent attack on Hindu devotees at the Hindu Sabha temple early in November. The radicals wanted to disrupt the event, co-organised by the Indian Consulate. They clashed with people outside the temple and threatened the security of Indian officials. The brazen attack even prompted a reaction from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who took to X to condemn this “deliberate attack.” "I strongly condemn the deliberate attack on a Hindu temple in Canada. Equally appalling are the cowardly attempts to intimidate our diplomats. Such acts of violence will never weaken India's resolve," PM Modi posted on X. "We expect the Canadian government to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law," the Indian leader added. (With inputs from agencies)

Canadian court restricts pro-Khalistan elements from gathering within 100m of temple in Toronto

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.

Author John LeFevre, shared a report on X saying, “The deal was part of a $1.1 billion IMF bailout package to help Pakistan avoid defaulting on their international debt. Prior to this sweetheart deal, the hotel had been closed since 2020, having long struggled with occupancy and in dire need of renovation.”

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Republican politician Vivek Ramaswamy expressed outrage over the deal, calling it “nuts.” In a post on X, he wrote, “A taxpayer-funded hotel for illegal migrants is owned by the Pakistani government, which means NYC taxpayers are effectively paying a foreign government to house illegals in our own country. This is nuts.”

President-elect Donald Trump has tasked Vivek Ramaswamy and Tesla CEO Elon Musk with improving government efficiency and cutting unnecessary expenditures through the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

The Roosevelt Hotel, named after former US President Theodore Roosevelt, had been closed since 2020 due to the pandemic and low occupancy. It reopened in 2023 under the lease agreement with New York City. According to reports, this arrangement was tied to Pakistan’s efforts to secure a $1.1 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to stave off an economic default.

The lease agreement was expected to generate $220 million for Pakistan, with Minister of Railways and Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique confirming that the revenue would aid the country’s financial recovery. “A contract was signed for 1,250 rooms. The hotel will be returned to the government of Pakistan once the three-year term lease expires,” Rafique said during a press conference in 2023.

(With inputs from agencies)

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.

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. Author John LeFevre, shared a report on X saying, “The deal was part of a $1.1 billion IMF bailout package to help Pakistan avoid defaulting on their international debt. Prior to this sweetheart deal, the hotel had been closed since 2020, having long struggled with occupancy and in dire need of renovation.” A taxpayer-funded hotel for illegal migrants is owned by the Pakistani government which means NYC taxpayers are effectively paying a foreign government to house illegals in our own country. This is nuts. https://t.co/Oy4Z9qoX45 — Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) December 1, 2024 × Also read: Putin approves budget plans, raising 2025 military spending to record levels Republican politician Vivek Ramaswamy expressed outrage over the deal, calling it “nuts.” In a post on X, he wrote, “A taxpayer-funded hotel for illegal migrants is owned by the Pakistani government, which means NYC taxpayers are effectively paying a foreign government to house illegals in our own country. This is nuts.” President-elect Donald Trump has tasked Vivek Ramaswamy and Tesla CEO Elon Musk with improving government efficiency and cutting unnecessary expenditures through the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The Roosevelt Hotel, named after former US President Theodore Roosevelt, had been closed since 2020 due to the pandemic and low occupancy. It reopened in 2023 under the lease agreement with New York City. According to reports, this arrangement was tied to Pakistan’s efforts to secure a $1.1 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to stave off an economic default. The lease agreement was expected to generate $220 million for Pakistan, with Minister of Railways and Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique confirming that the revenue would aid the country’s financial recovery. “A contract was signed for 1,250 rooms. The hotel will be returned to the government of Pakistan once the three-year term lease expires,” Rafique said during a press conference in 2023. (With inputs from agencies)

'This is nuts': Vivek Ramaswamy blasts NYC's $220mn migrant housing deal with Pakistan-owned hotel

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.

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Iran is looking at this week's ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah as an opportunity to rebuild the Lebanon-based militant group, according to a report by the Washington Post.

The report, citing sources, said that the truce gives Iran a chance to reassess and regroup its most powerful proxy in the region and attempt to reestablish its deterrent capabilities.

As per the newspaper, Hezbollah was hoping for more support from Iran's other proxies present in the region at the time when Israel launched its military campaign against its sites across Lebanon.

“Lebanon was at its most vulnerable during heavy bombings, yet support from other members of the resistance axis, including Yemen and Iraq, was minimal at best,” one of the sources close to Hezbollah was quoted as saying.

During the war, Israel delivered several crushing blows to Hezbollah by killing the group's long-standing leader in September, along with other high-ranking officials.

“Iran is prepared to allocate funds for reconstruction and to ensure Hezbollah’s survival, as well as to maintain support within the Shiite community,” the source added according to the report.

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<h2>Iran welcomes ceasefire in Lebanon</h2>

Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi welcomed the ceasefire on Wednesday (Nov. 27) and expressed hope that it would be permanent.&nbsp;

Araqchi further said that the ceasefire would ease tensions between Israel and Iran depending upon the behaviour of Israel.

“Of course, we reserve the right to respond to the recent Israeli aggression, but we are taking all developments in the region into account,” he said.

<h2>Israel says ceasefire with Hezbollah breached&nbsp;</h2>

Meanwhile, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Thursday (Nov. 28) reported the arrival of suspects into Lebanon's southern regions and called it a violation of the ceasefire by&nbsp;Hezbollah, reported news agency Reuters.

Earlier, the Lebanon-based militant organisation said its fighters were "full equipped to deal with the aspirations and assaults of the Israeli enemy” and said their forces had their hands on the "trigger." Earlier, Hezbollah claimed victory in the ongoing conflict with the Jewish nation without any mention of the fragile truce.

(With inputs from agencies)

Iran is looking at this week's ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah as an opportunity to rebuild the Lebanon-based militant group, according to a report by the Washington Post.

Iran is looking at this week's ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah as an opportunity to rebuild the Lebanon-based militant group, according to a report by the Washington Post. The report, citing sources, said that the truce gives Iran a chance to reassess and regroup its most powerful proxy in the region and attempt to reestablish its deterrent capabilities. As per the newspaper, Hezbollah was hoping for more support from Iran's other proxies present in the region at the time when Israel launched its military campaign against its sites across Lebanon. “Lebanon was at its most vulnerable during heavy bombings, yet support from other members of the resistance axis, including Yemen and Iraq, was minimal at best,” one of the sources close to Hezbollah was quoted as saying. During the war, Israel delivered several crushing blows to Hezbollah by killing the group's long-standing leader in September, along with other high-ranking officials. “Iran is prepared to allocate funds for reconstruction and to ensure Hezbollah’s survival, as well as to maintain support within the Shiite community,” the source added according to the report. Also read: Israel says killed a Gaza militant who took part in Oct 7 attacks, Hamas ally releases new hostage video Iran welcomes ceasefire in Lebanon Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi welcomed the ceasefire on Wednesday (Nov. 27) and expressed hope that it would be permanent. Araqchi further said that the ceasefire would ease tensions between Israel and Iran depending upon the behaviour of Israel. “Of course, we reserve the right to respond to the recent Israeli aggression, but we are taking all developments in the region into account,” he said. Israel says ceasefire with Hezbollah breached Meanwhile, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Thursday (Nov. 28) reported the arrival of suspects into Lebanon's southern regions and called it a violation of the ceasefire by Hezbollah, reported news agency Reuters. Earlier, the Lebanon-based militant organisation said its fighters were "full equipped to deal with the aspirations and assaults of the Israeli enemy” and said their forces had their hands on the "trigger." Earlier, Hezbollah claimed victory in the ongoing conflict with the Jewish nation without any mention of the fragile truce. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran looking at Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire as opportunity to rebuild militant group: Report

The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah brought hope for normality back to many in southern Lebanon on Friday, including fishermen.

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A driver cruising down a highway in eastern Australia felt something on her foot and discovered a deadly tiger snake "slithering up her leg", police said Sunday.

Officers found her on the side of the Monash Freeway near Melbourne, barefoot and in a state of shock after her Friday morning encounter with the reptile, Victoria state police said.

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"The woman explained that she had been travelling at 80kph (50 mph) on the freeway when she felt something on foot and looked down to find a deadly tiger snake slithering up her leg," police said in a statement.

"Remarkably, she was able to fend the snake off her and weave through traffic before pulling over and leaping out of her car to safety."

Tiger snakes, named after their coloured stripes, are among the most venomous snakes in the world, according to the state's wildlife department.

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Thick bodied and about a metre (three feet) long, they respond to threats by raising themselves off the ground and flattening their heads and neck, it says.

Police said the woman was assessed by paramedics to ensure she had not been bitten, and a snake catcher removed the "massive" snake from the vehicle.

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A driver cruising down a highway in eastern Australia felt something on her foot and discovered a deadly tiger snake "slithering up her leg", police said Sunday.

A driver cruising down a highway in eastern Australia felt something on her foot and discovered a deadly tiger snake "slithering up her leg", police said Sunday. Officers found her on the side of the Monash Freeway near Melbourne, barefoot and in a state of shock after her Friday morning encounter with the reptile, Victoria state police said. Also read | Ready to 'engage' with Musk: Australian PM on social media teen ban "The woman explained that she had been travelling at 80kph (50 mph) on the freeway when she felt something on foot and looked down to find a deadly tiger snake slithering up her leg," police said in a statement. "Remarkably, she was able to fend the snake off her and weave through traffic before pulling over and leaping out of her car to safety." Tiger snakes, named after their coloured stripes, are among the most venomous snakes in the world, according to the state's wildlife department. Also read | China: Passengers may experience 5G connectivity in 1,000km/h trains, says study Thick bodied and about a metre (three feet) long, they respond to threats by raising themselves off the ground and flattening their heads and neck, it says. Police said the woman was assessed by paramedics to ensure she had not been bitten, and a snake catcher removed the "massive" snake from the vehicle. 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.

Australian woman finds deadly tiger snake slithering up her leg while driving

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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.

Aleppo Falls To Rebel Forces

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Senegal Commemorates French Colonial Massacre

US: Trump Names Kash Patel As New FBI Director

China Slams Taiwan President's Visit To U.S.

Christmas In Bethlehem: The Holy Land Weeps Amid War & Suffering

Possible Link Between Finger Length And Drinking Habits?

Cyclone Fengal: Chennai Airport Shut, Trains Hit Due To Heavy Rainfall

US: White-Out During Festive Season

Gangs recruit vulnerable children as contract killers in Sweden’s growing crime epidemic

USA News: Kamala Harris Team Still Raising Funds?

Cyclone 'Fengal' Makes Landfall: Heavy Rains Lash Tamil Nadu Coast

Russia-Ukraine War: Massive Russian Attack Cuts Power to 1M Homes in Ukraine

Who are the Syrian rebels who have taken Aleppo after shock offensive?

Violent Protests Erupt In Georgia Again

Canadian court restricts pro-Khalistan elements from gathering within 100m of temple in Toronto

'This is nuts': Vivek Ramaswamy blasts NYC's $220mn migrant housing deal with Pakistan-owned hotel

Russian President Putin approves budget plans, raising 2025 military spending to record levels

USS Zumwalt Refit In Progress At Mississippi Port

Iran looking at Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire as opportunity to rebuild militant group: Report

Ceasefire Brings Hope To Israel And Lebanon

Animal's Behaviour Under Study For Early Warning Systems Of Natural Disasters

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Missiles Kills 4 In Ukraine

Cyclone 'Fengal' Makes Landfall: Heavy Rains Lash Tamil Nadu Coast

Jay Shah Begins Tenure As ICC Chair

Australian woman finds deadly tiger snake slithering up her leg while driving

UK: London Landmarks In Gingerbread And Frosting

Aleppo Falls To Rebel Forces