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Pakistan's violence accelerated as at least five police officials were killed and dozens injured after Pakistan Tekreek-e-Insaaf workers entered Islamabad for a protest demanding the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. The PTI protesters reached Islamabad on Monday (Nov 25) despite the government's orders not to&nbsp;enter the capital.&nbsp;

Meanwhile in the US, president-elect Donald Trump announced his 'first decisions' after the election. Trump said he will impose a massive 25 per cent tariff on all products which will be imported from Mexico and Canada.&nbsp;

Outgoind President Joe Biden along with First Lady Jill Biden will attend Trump's inauguration ceremony, the White House said.&nbsp;

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At least five security personnel have been killed and dozens were reported injured after Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan's supporters entered Islamabad. Pakistan's government has vowed to take every action to control the situation as the government has authorised shoot-at-sight orders. The clashes erupted after Imran Khan's supporters gathered for a protest demanding his release from the jail.

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United States President-elect Donald Trump, while announcing his many first decisions that he will take as the commander in chief after taking office, on Monday (Nov 25) said that he will impose a massive 25 per cent tariff on all products which will be imported from Mexico and Canada.&nbsp;The 78-year-old Republican said that it is important to levy the duty to crack down on drug smuggling and illegal immigration in the northern and southern parts of America.

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US President Joe Biden will attend Donald&nbsp;Trump's&nbsp;inauguration&nbsp;in January, the White House said Monday, calling it a "commitment to our democratic values" despite&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;skipping Biden's swearing-in.&nbsp;Then-president&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;refused to attend Biden's&nbsp;inauguration&nbsp;in 2021, after falsely claiming his election win was fraudulent and whipping up a mob of supporters who stormed the US Capitol.

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Violent clashes and stone pelting broke out in the Indian city of Udaipur on Monday (Nov 26) after BJP MLA Vishvaraj Singh Mewar was coronated as the 77th Maharana of Mewar on Monday (Nov 25).&nbsp;The clashes started after the BJP MLA and his supporters were denied entry inside the palace because of a stand-off with his cousin Dr Lakshay Raj Singh Mewar, who along with the Maharana's uncle Shreeji Arvind Singh Mewar manage the trust which now runs the palace.&nbsp;

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Pakistan's violence accelerated as at least five police officials were killed and dozens injured after Pakistan Tekreek-e-Insaaf workers entered Islamabad for a protest demanding the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.

Pakistan's violence accelerated as at least five police officials were killed and dozens injured after Pakistan Tekreek-e-Insaaf workers entered Islamabad for a protest demanding the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. The PTI protesters reached Islamabad on Monday (Nov 25) despite the government's orders not to enter the capital. Meanwhile in the US, president-elect Donald Trump announced his 'first decisions' after the election. Trump said he will impose a massive 25 per cent tariff on all products which will be imported from Mexico and Canada. Outgoind President Joe Biden along with First Lady Jill Biden will attend Trump's inauguration ceremony, the White House said. Click on the headlines to read more Pak violence: 5 security personnel killed as PTI protesters enter Islamabad At least five security personnel have been killed and dozens were reported injured after Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan's supporters entered Islamabad. Pakistan's government has vowed to take every action to control the situation as the government has authorised shoot-at-sight orders. The clashes erupted after Imran Khan's supporters gathered for a protest demanding his release from the jail. Trump promises more tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, China, says 'Time to pay a very big price' United States President-elect Donald Trump, while announcing his many first decisions that he will take as the commander in chief after taking office, on Monday (Nov 25) said that he will impose a massive 25 per cent tariff on all products which will be imported from Mexico and Canada. The 78-year-old Republican said that it is important to levy the duty to crack down on drug smuggling and illegal immigration in the northern and southern parts of America. Joe Biden and wife to attend Trump inauguration: White House US President Joe Biden will attend Donald Trump's inauguration in January, the White House said Monday, calling it a "commitment to our democratic values" despite Trump skipping Biden's swearing-in. Then-president Trump refused to attend Biden's inauguration in 2021, after falsely claiming his election win was fraudulent and whipping up a mob of supporters who stormed the US Capitol. Clashes break out outside Udaipur palace after new Maharana fails to get entry amid family feud Violent clashes and stone pelting broke out in the Indian city of Udaipur on Monday (Nov 26) after BJP MLA Vishvaraj Singh Mewar was coronated as the 77th Maharana of Mewar on Monday (Nov 25). The clashes started after the BJP MLA and his supporters were denied entry inside the palace because of a stand-off with his cousin Dr Lakshay Raj Singh Mewar, who along with the Maharana's uncle Shreeji Arvind Singh Mewar manage the trust which now runs the palace. Watch | US Prosecutors Seek Dismissal of Donald Trump's Federal Criminal Case ×

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Norway's Ambassador to India May-Elin Stener has said that her country can help India get more green energy and "support the very ambitious goals that the Indian government has". Norway is a world leader in green energy, being Europe's largest producer of hydropower, expanding its onshore wind capacity, and giving a significant push to Green Hydrogen.&nbsp;

Speaking at WION Podcast, to our correspondent Sidhant Sibal, she said, "when it comes to the climate change goals and the Sustainable Development Goals, it is very clear for us in Norway, and should be also in a lot of other countries, that if India does not reach its goals, the world will not reach its goals".

The ambassador listed the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) as a milestone for Norway. European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is an intergovernmental organization which has Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and &nbsp;Switzerland as its members.

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Stener&nbsp;pointed out that Norway will ratify the trade agreement soon. She explained that because of this, "a lot of goods will get easier access, and they will be cheaper", giving the example of Norwegian Solomon.&nbsp;

She also spoke about her country's foreign policy, Norwegian&nbsp;Prime Minister&nbsp;Jonas Gahr Støre and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi&nbsp;meeting in Brazil, among other things. Stener&nbsp;is the first foreign envoy to be at the WION Podcast. Here's the full interview:

Sidhant Sibal: My first question to you is about the India-Norway relationship if you can give us a broader picture...

Ambassador May-Elin Stener: I would say the Indian-Norway relationship is really growing. It's getting more important by the day. And this year, 2024 has been a really important year. We managed to conclude the Free Trade Agreement, the trade and economic partnership agreement, in March, together with the other EFTA countries. And now we are just looking into the ratification in Norway, which will happen in the next couple of months and that is the cornerstone, a milestone for us, as a very good basis for our businesses.

Sidhant Sibal: You talked about EFTA, if you can talk about in detail, about the positive aspects in terms of how it will help not only the EFTA country but also India?&nbsp;

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Ambassador May-Elin Stener: Well, it will help the EFTA countries, and I can talk about my own country, Norway, in the sense that a lot of goods will get easier access, and they will be cheaper. For example, Norwegian salmon, there is already quite a high toll on that, which will go down to zero in a few years. So Norwegian salmon will be cheaper, and that will also cause a great interest from the Norwegian seafood industry to look to India as a market. And mentioning market India is, and will be, the biggest consumer market in the world. So, of course, for us as Norway, this is of tremendous importance. And also, that's why I'm saying Norwegian interests, Norwegian businesses have a lot of interest. The agreement, though, also, I think, is beneficial for India, when, when it eases a trade between our countries and some of the goods that are going to Norway will also be cheaper to export. But first and foremost, I think this treaty is the first one to have an investment chapter, and that investment chapter is very important, and it's important for us in Norway and Norwegian businesses who want to invest in India. But I also think it's a very big advantage for India to have those measures on the investment.

Sidhant Sibal: What kind of investments we can expect from Norway, especially from your sovereign wealth fund to India and any domains which you expect.&nbsp;

Ambassador May-Elin Stener: The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund will not be included by the agreement, because we're talking about foreign direct investments here. So I can say about the sovereign wealth fund, though they are also growing in India, and their investments are growing, and probably that will also continue. But on the foreign direct investment, those areas that are of priority for Norway and India in our relationship, particularly on green energy, and also on the maritime sector and the maritime industries. We have very particular technologies in Norway, because we have been an energy superpower, because we found oil and gas in the 1970s and we're now transforming it all to green energy, and we're using a lot of the same technologies, and we are quite cutting edge there. And also we have been a big shipping nation, and therefore we also have quite a good technology to contribute in that area as well. And then coming into India, this is offering something that we can't really find anywhere else, it's the scale that is here. So therefore these companies, with these cutting-edge technologies, will be really interested in investing. And that we see also is of interest here in India, in your growth, in your growth stories.

Sidhant Sibal: Norwegian technology and India scale, they can come together, and Norway is a leader when it comes to technology, clean energy. How can Norway help India in meeting its goal, especially when it comes to climate change goals?&nbsp;

Ambassador May-Elin Stener: Well, when it comes to the climate change goals and the Sustainable Development Goals, it is very clear for us in Norway, and should be also in a lot of other countries, that if India does not reach its goals, the world will not reach its goals. And this is important to stop the climate change that we are seeing and to keep our planet. So, you know that scheme, this is something that we should all worry about, and I think it's really important that we succeed and that we actually also will be able to work on these issues together and to get more green energy into India and to support the very ambitious goals that the Indian government has.&nbsp; 
 
Sidhant Sibal: We have a platform called the India Nordic Summit. It happened in Stockholm. Then it happened in Copenhagen. Is expected to happen in your country. How do you see this platform in furthering the goals between India and the Nordic region as a whole, which you're part of?

Ambassador May-Elin Stener: Well, the Nordic Region, we are composed of countries. We have a lot of the same history. We work very closely together in the Nordic Council, some of us share more or less the same language, and it's a platform where we are cooperating a lot in many areas. Still combined, we are population-wise, quite small compared to India, but the economies of the Nordic countries combined, we are between 10 to 12 in the world. So we do have a lot to offer. And I think also India sees that, because we are also getting the interest back. And as you have been saying, there have been two Nordic India summits, and we are now looking into having the next one in Oslo quite soon.

Sidhant Sibal: Now many of our viewers will be watching this interview. If you can explain the Norwegian foreign policy to them. What is the Norwegian policy all about, if you can, perhaps, in a concise format, tell this to our viewers.

Ambassador May-Elin Stener:&nbsp;Well, the Nordic well, we are a country far up in the north. We are a small country. We are neighbouring Russia in the north, this is, of course, important points in our foreign policy, in the current climate that we see, we are staunch supporters of Ukraine, and we are condemning the full-scale invasion of Russia, because we see that this is wrong. A country cannot invade that it's not allowed according to international law. But also for us as a neighbouring country, we of course, feel this even more closely than we also had a very, very close relations in the Middle East, some of the viewers might remember, if they are old enough, the Oslo Accords from 1993 that was brokered by Norway between Israel and the Palestinians. And the most important in those Accords, maybe, were the two-state solutions. And it does not look very good for the two-state solution these days, but we are still working on trying to get the parties in the Middle East together so that we are able to see that we still think that there is no other way to two-state&nbsp;solution between. So those are two important pillars. When we look at the world how it is today, we already spoke about the climate change and working, working in the framework of the United Nations on the Paris Agreement, and discussing and seeing how we can get action to solve those problems and to look towards the cleaner future for everyone and below the 1.5% Celsius goal is, of course, also very important. So those are some issues important in our foreign policy. Apart from that, also, of course, we want to see ourselves, as a bridge leader. We've had, I mentioned the Middle East, but we've also had, had roles in peace, building and mediating roles between parties in conflicts in many places in the world, and that's an experience that we have used, and are also used in the world today, which is quite full of conflicts.

Sidhant Sibal: It's a very volatile world. But ma'am, my last question to you is about India's role. How does Norway seize India which is a large country in Asia, a democratic country, and a country which is rising very fast?

Ambassador May-Elin Stener: Well, it's exactly that we see India as a country that is rising very fast. The economy is now the fifth largest in the world, and it's also the fastest-growing economy. You soon looking to be the third largest, which makes you a big power in itself, but we also see that the way India is conducting its foreign policy, it's growing in importance, and it's a country that a lot of other countries, including mine, are looking to and want to have close relations with, for sure.

Sidhant Sibal: In addition to this, both the prime ministers met in Brazil at the G20 Summit. Anything specific that came out, we saw the Indian read-out talking about the various sectors. Anything from the Norwegian side. What do we expect, or what was the purpose of that very important meeting?

Ambassador May-Elin Stener: Well, it was indeed a very important meeting, and it was really good to see that the two prime ministers met, my prime minister with Prime Minister Modi, and as I understand, they had a very good meeting and discussed precisely those issues that have been mentioned here, because they are peers in our bilateral relationship, particularly how to trade and economic partnership agreement implemented and to work on that. They also reconfirmed the importance of the Nordic India summit that will happen in Oslo next time. So it definitely just showed how important this relationship clearly is.

Norway's Ambassador to India May-Elin Stener has said that her country can help India get more green energy and "support the very ambitious goals that the Indian government has".

Norway's Ambassador to India May-Elin Stener has said that her country can help India get more green energy and "support the very ambitious goals that the Indian government has". Norway is a world leader in green energy, being Europe's largest producer of hydropower, expanding its onshore wind capacity, and giving a significant push to Green Hydrogen. Speaking at WION Podcast, to our correspondent Sidhant Sibal, she said, "when it comes to the climate change goals and the Sustainable Development Goals, it is very clear for us in Norway, and should be also in a lot of other countries, that if India does not reach its goals, the world will not reach its goals". The ambassador listed the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) as a milestone for Norway. European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is an intergovernmental organization which has Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland as its members. Also read: Exclusive: Norway grants 98% of Indian exports zero customs duties under TEPA Stener pointed out that Norway will ratify the trade agreement soon. She explained that because of this, "a lot of goods will get easier access, and they will be cheaper", giving the example of Norwegian Solomon. She also spoke about her country's foreign policy, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting in Brazil, among other things. Stener is the first foreign envoy to be at the WION Podcast. Here's the full interview: Sidhant Sibal: My first question to you is about the India-Norway relationship if you can give us a broader picture... Ambassador May-Elin Stener: I would say the Indian-Norway relationship is really growing. It's getting more important by the day. And this year, 2024 has been a really important year. We managed to conclude the Free Trade Agreement, the trade and economic partnership agreement, in March, together with the other EFTA countries. And now we are just looking into the ratification in Norway, which will happen in the next couple of months and that is the cornerstone, a milestone for us, as a very good basis for our businesses. Sidhant Sibal: You talked about EFTA, if you can talk about in detail, about the positive aspects in terms of how it will help not only the EFTA country but also India? Watch | Norway Chairwoman of the standing committee speaks to WION | Exclusive Interview × Ambassador May-Elin Stener: Well, it will help the EFTA countries, and I can talk about my own country, Norway, in the sense that a lot of goods will get easier access, and they will be cheaper. For example, Norwegian salmon, there is already quite a high toll on that, which will go down to zero in a few years. So Norwegian salmon will be cheaper, and that will also cause a great interest from the Norwegian seafood industry to look to India as a market. And mentioning market India is, and will be, the biggest consumer market in the world. So, of course, for us as Norway, this is of tremendous importance. And also, that's why I'm saying Norwegian interests, Norwegian businesses have a lot of interest. The agreement, though, also, I think, is beneficial for India, when, when it eases a trade between our countries and some of the goods that are going to Norway will also be cheaper to export. But first and foremost, I think this treaty is the first one to have an investment chapter, and that investment chapter is very important, and it's important for us in Norway and Norwegian businesses who want to invest in India. But I also think it's a very big advantage for India to have those measures on the investment. Sidhant Sibal: What kind of investments we can expect from Norway, especially from your sovereign wealth fund to India and any domains which you expect. Ambassador May-Elin Stener: The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund will not be included by the agreement, because we're talking about foreign direct investments here. So I can say about the sovereign wealth fund, though they are also growing in India, and their investments are growing, and probably that will also continue. But on the foreign direct investment, those areas that are of priority for Norway and India in our relationship, particularly on green energy, and also on the maritime sector and the maritime industries. We have very particular technologies in Norway, because we have been an energy superpower, because we found oil and gas in the 1970s and we're now transforming it all to green energy, and we're using a lot of the same technologies, and we are quite cutting edge there. And also we have been a big shipping nation, and therefore we also have quite a good technology to contribute in that area as well. And then coming into India, this is offering something that we can't really find anywhere else, it's the scale that is here. So therefore these companies, with these cutting-edge technologies, will be really interested in investing. And that we see also is of interest here in India, in your growth, in your growth stories. Sidhant Sibal: Norwegian technology and India scale, they can come together, and Norway is a leader when it comes to technology, clean energy. How can Norway help India in meeting its goal, especially when it comes to climate change goals? Ambassador May-Elin Stener: Well, when it comes to the climate change goals and the Sustainable Development Goals, it is very clear for us in Norway, and should be also in a lot of other countries, that if India does not reach its goals, the world will not reach its goals. And this is important to stop the climate change that we are seeing and to keep our planet. So, you know that scheme, this is something that we should all worry about, and I think it's really important that we succeed and that we actually also will be able to work on these issues together and to get more green energy into India and to support the very ambitious goals that the Indian government has. Sidhant Sibal: We have a platform called the India Nordic Summit. It happened in Stockholm. Then it happened in Copenhagen. Is expected to happen in your country. How do you see this platform in furthering the goals between India and the Nordic region as a whole, which you're part of? Ambassador May-Elin Stener: Well, the Nordic Region, we are composed of countries. We have a lot of the same history. We work very closely together in the Nordic Council, some of us share more or less the same language, and it's a platform where we are cooperating a lot in many areas. Still combined, we are population-wise, quite small compared to India, but the economies of the Nordic countries combined, we are between 10 to 12 in the world. So we do have a lot to offer. And I think also India sees that, because we are also getting the interest back. And as you have been saying, there have been two Nordic India summits, and we are now looking into having the next one in Oslo quite soon. Sidhant Sibal: Now many of our viewers will be watching this interview. If you can explain the Norwegian foreign policy to them. What is the Norwegian policy all about, if you can, perhaps, in a concise format, tell this to our viewers. Ambassador May-Elin Stener: Well, the Nordic well, we are a country far up in the north. We are a small country. We are neighbouring Russia in the north, this is, of course, important points in our foreign policy, in the current climate that we see, we are staunch supporters of Ukraine, and we are condemning the full-scale invasion of Russia, because we see that this is wrong. A country cannot invade that it's not allowed according to international law. But also for us as a neighbouring country, we of course, feel this even more closely than we also had a very, very close relations in the Middle East, some of the viewers might remember, if they are old enough, the Oslo Accords from 1993 that was brokered by Norway between Israel and the Palestinians. And the most important in those Accords, maybe, were the two-state solutions. And it does not look very good for the two-state solution these days, but we are still working on trying to get the parties in the Middle East together so that we are able to see that we still think that there is no other way to two-state solution between. So those are two important pillars. When we look at the world how it is today, we already spoke about the climate change and working, working in the framework of the United Nations on the Paris Agreement, and discussing and seeing how we can get action to solve those problems and to look towards the cleaner future for everyone and below the 1.5% Celsius goal is, of course, also very important. So those are some issues important in our foreign policy. Apart from that, also, of course, we want to see ourselves, as a bridge leader. We've had, I mentioned the Middle East, but we've also had, had roles in peace, building and mediating roles between parties in conflicts in many places in the world, and that's an experience that we have used, and are also used in the world today, which is quite full of conflicts. Sidhant Sibal: It's a very volatile world. But ma'am, my last question to you is about India's role. How does Norway seize India which is a large country in Asia, a democratic country, and a country which is rising very fast? Ambassador May-Elin Stener: Well, it's exactly that we see India as a country that is rising very fast. The economy is now the fifth largest in the world, and it's also the fastest-growing economy. You soon looking to be the third largest, which makes you a big power in itself, but we also see that the way India is conducting its foreign policy, it's growing in importance, and it's a country that a lot of other countries, including mine, are looking to and want to have close relations with, for sure. Sidhant Sibal: In addition to this, both the prime ministers met in Brazil at the G20 Summit. Anything specific that came out, we saw the Indian read-out talking about the various sectors. Anything from the Norwegian side. What do we expect, or what was the purpose of that very important meeting? Ambassador May-Elin Stener: Well, it was indeed a very important meeting, and it was really good to see that the two prime ministers met, my prime minister with Prime Minister Modi, and as I understand, they had a very good meeting and discussed precisely those issues that have been mentioned here, because they are peers in our bilateral relationship, particularly how to trade and economic partnership agreement implemented and to work on that. They also reconfirmed the importance of the Nordic India summit that will happen in Oslo next time. So it definitely just showed how important this relationship clearly is.

Norway ready to boost India's green energy goals: Ambassador Stener

Ukrainians who had abandoned&nbsp;regions under Russian cotrol and sought to&nbsp;build a new new life in places still under Kyiv's control, are now returning to their original homes. Critics say this is because of Ukraine's failure to provide them with housing and social assistance, The Times reported.

As per Maksym Tkachenko, an MP from President Volodymyr Zelensky’s ruling party, nearly 150,000 people have quit efforts to start afresh in Ukraine and are left with no option but to return to their hometowns.

“They have not received enough assistance from the state — no housing, no social support, compensation [for losses], work,” Tkachenko told the Ukrinform website.&nbsp;

He further alleged that internally displaced Ukrainians were also facing "discrimination" and "scepticism" in their efforts to get jobs.

However, he soon retracted the statistics. "There is no such data. This was my baseless and emotional assumption,” he said.

Notably, Tkachenko was not the only one to claim that Ukrainians were returning to Moscow-controlled regions. Petro Andryushchenko, an adviser to the exiled mayor of Mariupol, earlier said that at least 50,000 people had returned to the port city which was captured by Russia in 2022.

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However, he clarified that it was only because people "didn't have enough money" and had "nothing to do with pro-Russian ideology."

"People simply have nowhere to live. If they work, there is not enough money to pay the rent," he said. "They are forced to return. This has nothing to do with."

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Moscow has also changed the rules regarding registration of properties in regions controlled by it. Andryushchenko wrote on Telegram that thousands of others went to Mariupol to re-register their ownership of properties as per the new rules, and later left.

After taking control of Mariupol Russia had said it would “nationalise” private property if people didn't show relevant documents to occupying Kremlin forces in person.

Last month, Olena Shuliak, the head of Zelensky’s Servant of the People party, admitted that efforts to to support internally displaced people had “completely failed”. As per the World Bank, it will cost $150 billion to restore houses in Ukraine. Shuliak says, based on current funding levels, the work would take 1,575 years. 
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Ukrainians who had abandoned regions under Russian cotrol and sought to build a new new life in places still under Kyiv's control, are now returning to their original homes.

Ukrainians who had abandoned regions under Russian cotrol and sought to build a new new life in places still under Kyiv's control, are now returning to their original homes. Critics say this is because of Ukraine's failure to provide them with housing and social assistance, The Times reported. As per Maksym Tkachenko, an MP from President Volodymyr Zelensky’s ruling party, nearly 150,000 people have quit efforts to start afresh in Ukraine and are left with no option but to return to their hometowns. “They have not received enough assistance from the state — no housing, no social support, compensation [for losses], work,” Tkachenko told the Ukrinform website. He further alleged that internally displaced Ukrainians were also facing "discrimination" and "scepticism" in their efforts to get jobs. However, he soon retracted the statistics. "There is no such data. This was my baseless and emotional assumption,” he said. Notably, Tkachenko was not the only one to claim that Ukrainians were returning to Moscow-controlled regions. Petro Andryushchenko, an adviser to the exiled mayor of Mariupol, earlier said that at least 50,000 people had returned to the port city which was captured by Russia in 2022. Also Read: Kyiv sustained almost 65k casualties from Russia's Battlegroup North, says report However, he clarified that it was only because people "didn't have enough money" and had "nothing to do with pro-Russian ideology." "People simply have nowhere to live. If they work, there is not enough money to pay the rent," he said. "They are forced to return. This has nothing to do with." × Moscow has also changed the rules regarding registration of properties in regions controlled by it. Andryushchenko wrote on Telegram that thousands of others went to Mariupol to re-register their ownership of properties as per the new rules, and later left. After taking control of Mariupol Russia had said it would “nationalise” private property if people didn't show relevant documents to occupying Kremlin forces in person. Last month, Olena Shuliak, the head of Zelensky’s Servant of the People party, admitted that efforts to to support internally displaced people had “completely failed”. As per the World Bank, it will cost $150 billion to restore houses in Ukraine. Shuliak says, based on current funding levels, the work would take 1,575 years.

Ukrainians returning to Russian-held areas after Kyiv failed to help them rebuild lives: Report

A U.S. agency said on Sunday that it is reviewing the impact of Department of Justice bribery allegations against the founder of India's Adani Group on the agency's prior agreement to lend more than $550 million to a Sri Lankan port development backed by the group.

The U.S. International Development Finance Corp last November said it would&nbsp;provide&nbsp;$553 million in financing for the port terminal project in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. The project is partly owned by the Adani Group.

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Federal prosecutors in New York on Wednesday announced that Gautam Adani, the billionaire founder of the Adani Group, and seven other individuals had been&nbsp;indicted on charges&nbsp;of paying about $265 billion in bribes to Indian government officials to obtain contracts expected to yield $2 billion of profit over 20 years and develop India's largest solar power plant project.

"DFC is aware of the recent allegations related to Adani and is actively assessing the ramifications in light of the recent DOJ announcement," an official with the development agency said in a statement.

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"We are committed to ensuring that our projects and partners uphold the highest standards of integrity and compliance," the official said. 
The agency said that no funds have yet been disbursed under the loan commitment.

Bloomberg News first reported the news on the DFC on Sunday.

The Adani Group did not immediately respond to requests for comment outside regular business hours on Sunday.

The Adani Group has said the Justice Department accusations as well as those levelled by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in a parallel civil case are "baseless and denied" and said it will seek "all possible legal recourse."

A U.S. agency said on Sunday that it is reviewing the impact of Department of Justice bribery allegations against the founder of India's Adani Group on the agency's prior agreement to lend more than $550 million to a Sri Lankan port development backed by the group.

A U.S. agency said on Sunday that it is reviewing the impact of Department of Justice bribery allegations against the founder of India's Adani Group on the agency's prior agreement to lend more than $550 million to a Sri Lankan port development backed by the group. The U.S. International Development Finance Corp last November said it would provide $553 million in financing for the port terminal project in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. The project is partly owned by the Adani Group. Also Read: Bribery allegations rock Adani group: global projects in the spotlight Federal prosecutors in New York on Wednesday announced that Gautam Adani, the billionaire founder of the Adani Group, and seven other individuals had been indicted on charges of paying about $265 billion in bribes to Indian government officials to obtain contracts expected to yield $2 billion of profit over 20 years and develop India's largest solar power plant project. "DFC is aware of the recent allegations related to Adani and is actively assessing the ramifications in light of the recent DOJ announcement," an official with the development agency said in a statement. Watch: Gautam Adani Indictment: Adani to Respond After Legal Review "We are committed to ensuring that our projects and partners uphold the highest standards of integrity and compliance," the official said. The agency said that no funds have yet been disbursed under the loan commitment. Bloomberg News first reported the news on the DFC on Sunday. The Adani Group did not immediately respond to requests for comment outside regular business hours on Sunday. The Adani Group has said the Justice Department accusations as well as those levelled by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in a parallel civil case are "baseless and denied" and said it will seek "all possible legal recourse."

US development agency says 'assessing ramifications' on Sri Lanka project of Adani

Escalating its attacks Russia launched a record number of drones at Ukraine overnight. The Ukrainian Air force said the strike damaged buildings and critical infrastructure in several areas.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Hits Russia With US-Made ATACMS

US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday (Nov 25) said that he will impose a massive 25 per cent tariff on all products which will be imported from Mexico and Canada over the neighbouring countries' failure to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs trade. He also vowed to slap another 10 per cent tariff on China over drug trafficking.

“As everyone is aware, thousands of people are pouring through Mexico and Canada, bringing Crime and Drugs at levels never seen before,” wrote Trump on his social media platform Truth Social.&nbsp;

It is important to levy the duty to crack down on drug smuggling and illegal immigration in the northern and southern parts of America, he said while announcing the many first decisions that he would take as the US commander-in-chief.

“Right now a caravan coming from Mexico, composed of thousands of people, seems to be unstoppable in its quest to come through our currently Open Border," he added.

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The president-elect spoke about his first of “many” executive orders which he will take on January 20.&nbsp;

The imposition of tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico could be a deathknell to Nafta, the a regional free trade agreement of America with its neighbours.

“On January 20th, as one of my many first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the United States, and its ridiculous Open Borders,” said Trump.

He added that the tariff will “remain in effect until such time as Drugs, in particular, Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country!”

“Both Mexico and Canada have the absolute right and power to easily solve this long simmering problem. We hereby demand that they use this power, and until such time that they do, it is time for them to pay a very big price!”&nbsp;

<h2>Trump announces additional 10 per cent on goods from China</h2>

Trump also said he would&nbsp;impose an additional 10 per cent tariff on China because the country has not been able to curb the export of illicit fentanyl.

“I have had many talks with China about the massive amounts of drugs, in particular Fentanyl, being sent into the United States – But to no avail,” Trump wrote in another&nbsp; post.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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“Representatives of China told me that they would institute their maximum penalty, that of death, for any drug dealers caught doing this but, unfortunately, they never followed through, and drugs are pouring into our Country, mostly through Mexico, at levels never seen before,” he added.

“Until such time as they stop, we will be charging China an additional 10% Tariff, above any additional Tariffs, on all of their many products coming into the United States of America,” he announced.&nbsp;

“Thank you for your attention to this matter,” concluded the president-elect.&nbsp;

While campaigning for the presidential elections, Trump had said he would impose blanket tariffs of 10 per cent to 20 per cent on virtually all imports.

He had also proposed to impose tariffs higher than 200 per cent on Mexican-made automobiles, stating that a lot of manufacturing plants located in the south of the border are either owned or supported by China.&nbsp;

He had also threatened to impose 60 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods.

Trump will take over as the next president of the United States on January 20 after clinching a thumping victory in the presidential elections of November 5.

(With inputs from agencies)

US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday (Nov 25) said that he will impose a massive 25 per cent tariff on all products which will be imported from Mexico and Canada over the neighbouring countries' failure to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs trade.

US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday (Nov 25) said that he will impose a massive 25 per cent tariff on all products which will be imported from Mexico and Canada over the neighbouring countries' failure to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs trade. He also vowed to slap another 10 per cent tariff on China over drug trafficking. “As everyone is aware, thousands of people are pouring through Mexico and Canada, bringing Crime and Drugs at levels never seen before,” wrote Trump on his social media platform Truth Social. It is important to levy the duty to crack down on drug smuggling and illegal immigration in the northern and southern parts of America, he said while announcing the many first decisions that he would take as the US commander-in-chief. “Right now a caravan coming from Mexico, composed of thousands of people, seems to be unstoppable in its quest to come through our currently Open Border," he added. Also Read: How Trump’s win fuelled a $70 billion surge in Elon Musk’s net worth The president-elect spoke about his first of “many” executive orders which he will take on January 20. The imposition of tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico could be a deathknell to Nafta, the a regional free trade agreement of America with its neighbours. “On January 20th, as one of my many first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the United States, and its ridiculous Open Borders,” said Trump. He added that the tariff will “remain in effect until such time as Drugs, in particular, Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country!” “Both Mexico and Canada have the absolute right and power to easily solve this long simmering problem. We hereby demand that they use this power, and until such time that they do, it is time for them to pay a very big price!” Trump announces additional 10 per cent on goods from China Trump also said he would impose an additional 10 per cent tariff on China because the country has not been able to curb the export of illicit fentanyl. “I have had many talks with China about the massive amounts of drugs, in particular Fentanyl, being sent into the United States – But to no avail,” Trump wrote in another post. Watch: Trump To 'Sign Order' Removing All Transgender Personnel From U.S. Military “Representatives of China told me that they would institute their maximum penalty, that of death, for any drug dealers caught doing this but, unfortunately, they never followed through, and drugs are pouring into our Country, mostly through Mexico, at levels never seen before,” he added. “Until such time as they stop, we will be charging China an additional 10% Tariff, above any additional Tariffs, on all of their many products coming into the United States of America,” he announced. “Thank you for your attention to this matter,” concluded the president-elect. While campaigning for the presidential elections, Trump had said he would impose blanket tariffs of 10 per cent to 20 per cent on virtually all imports. He had also proposed to impose tariffs higher than 200 per cent on Mexican-made automobiles, stating that a lot of manufacturing plants located in the south of the border are either owned or supported by China. He had also threatened to impose 60 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods. Trump will take over as the next president of the United States on January 20 after clinching a thumping victory in the presidential elections of November 5. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump vows 25 pc tariffs on all goods from Canada, Mexico, adds more to China: 'Time to pay big price'

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The UK government is set to initiate talks with the incoming US administration of Donald Trump in a bid to keep the Chagos Islands agreement in place, the Guardian reported Tuesday (Nov. 26). The UK, under the administration of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, had decided in October to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after over two centuries of control. The move allowed hundreds of displaced islanders to return to their homeland.

But the victory of Donald Trump has now triggered concerns in London&nbsp;over the prospects of the US pulling out the deal with the Indian Ocean country unilaterally. It is because Marco Rubio, Trump’s pick for secretary of state, had criticised the deal in October, saying it puts American national security at risk given the presence of a joint military base of the UK and US on the territory.

Guardian has reported that Jonathan Powell, the man who negotiated the deal this autumn, is planning to travel to Washington DC, in the coming days to hold discussions with the Trump team.

Earlier, Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, claimed this month that the Trump team saw this deal with “outright hostility.”

“Diego Garcia was described to me by a senior Trump adviser as the most important island on the planet as far as America was concerned,” Farage said in the UK Parliament.

Powell, UK National Security Adviser, also travelled to Mauritius earlier this week to hold discussions with the new government.

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His potential talks with the Trump team would focus on ensuring the US administration that the handover deal does not threaten US security. It is because some in the US believe that the government in Mauritius is a close partner to China, a rival nation.

The previous government of Conservatives had held 11 rounds of discussions with the Mauritius government.

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India also played a quiet yet key role in facilitating the agreement between the UK and Mauritius, having always supported the claim of Mauritius to the island, which includes Diego Garcia.

India welcomed the deal, calling it a part of decolonisation even as the UK said it would continue to have the right to use the base in Diego Garcia, the largest island in the archipelago. New Delhi said it was a positive outcome for all the parties and a move that will enhance long-term security in the Indian Ocean.

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The UK government is set to initiate talks with the incoming US administration of Donald Trump in a bid to keep the Chagos Islands agreement in place, the Guardian reported Tuesday (Nov.

The UK government is set to initiate talks with the incoming US administration of Donald Trump in a bid to keep the Chagos Islands agreement in place, the Guardian reported Tuesday (Nov. 26). The UK, under the administration of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, had decided in October to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after over two centuries of control. The move allowed hundreds of displaced islanders to return to their homeland. But the victory of Donald Trump has now triggered concerns in London over the prospects of the US pulling out the deal with the Indian Ocean country unilaterally. It is because Marco Rubio, Trump’s pick for secretary of state, had criticised the deal in October, saying it puts American national security at risk given the presence of a joint military base of the UK and US on the territory. Guardian has reported that Jonathan Powell, the man who negotiated the deal this autumn, is planning to travel to Washington DC, in the coming days to hold discussions with the Trump team. Earlier, Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, claimed this month that the Trump team saw this deal with “outright hostility.” “Diego Garcia was described to me by a senior Trump adviser as the most important island on the planet as far as America was concerned,” Farage said in the UK Parliament. Powell, UK National Security Adviser, also travelled to Mauritius earlier this week to hold discussions with the new government. Also read: UK-Mauritius Chagos archipelago agreement: India played quiet but crucial role in deal, says report His potential talks with the Trump team would focus on ensuring the US administration that the handover deal does not threaten US security. It is because some in the US believe that the government in Mauritius is a close partner to China, a rival nation. The previous government of Conservatives had held 11 rounds of discussions with the Mauritius government. Watch: Chagos Deal In Doubt After Trump Victory? × India also played a quiet yet key role in facilitating the agreement between the UK and Mauritius, having always supported the claim of Mauritius to the island, which includes Diego Garcia. India welcomed the deal, calling it a part of decolonisation even as the UK said it would continue to have the right to use the base in Diego Garcia, the largest island in the archipelago. New Delhi said it was a positive outcome for all the parties and a move that will enhance long-term security in the Indian Ocean. (With inputs from agencies)

Will Trump rip up Chagos Islands agreement? UK rushes to initiate talks with incoming cabinet

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks to the media after meeting with G7 counterparts. He said that de-escalating tensions could help end the Gaza war. Watch in for more details!

BREAKING: 'Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire on Final Stage', Says Antony Blinken

Elon Musk has labelled Britain a "tyrannical police state" and emphasised on calling for a fresh general election. He also shared a documentary by a jailed far-right activist on his X account.&nbsp;

Musk, who has now become an advisor to US President-elect Donald Trump, has been spending much of the year clashing with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. This comes at a time when the UK is concerned about its relations with the incoming Trump-led US administration.&nbsp;

The billionaire, in his latest series of attacks, responded to a post about a viral online petition calling for an immediate election in the UK. However, the country had elections in July when the Labour had a landslide victory.&nbsp;

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“The people of Britain have had enough of a tyrannical police state," Musk posted on his X platform and quoted a post about the ongoing online petition.&nbsp;

The petition accuses the government of having "gone back on the promises" it made during the election.&nbsp;

On these comments, Starmer’s official spokesperson said the prime minister “looks forward to working with President Trump and .. his whole team, including Elon Musk” to develop “the special U.K.-U.S. relationship.”

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Earlier in August, Musk heaped criticism on&nbsp;the UK, saying that the country was on the verge of "civil war". This happened following the right-wing riots after three young girls were killed in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance party.&nbsp;

On the contrary, Starmer has been working to overcome its own past public comments and building relations with Trump. However, Musk continues to attack UK.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk has labelled Britain a "tyrannical police state" and emphasised on calling for a fresh general election. He also shared a documentary by a jailed far-right activist on his X account.

Elon Musk has labelled Britain a "tyrannical police state" and emphasised on calling for a fresh general election. He also shared a documentary by a jailed far-right activist on his X account. Musk, who has now become an advisor to US President-elect Donald Trump, has been spending much of the year clashing with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. This comes at a time when the UK is concerned about its relations with the incoming Trump-led US administration. The billionaire, in his latest series of attacks, responded to a post about a viral online petition calling for an immediate election in the UK. However, the country had elections in July when the Labour had a landslide victory. Also read: Elon Musk to summon British lawmakers to US because of THIS reason “The people of Britain have had enough of a tyrannical police state," Musk posted on his X platform and quoted a post about the ongoing online petition. The petition accuses the government of having "gone back on the promises" it made during the election. On these comments, Starmer’s official spokesperson said the prime minister “looks forward to working with President Trump and .. his whole team, including Elon Musk” to develop “the special U.K.-U.S. relationship.” Watch | Elon Musk To Be Summoned By UK Over X's Role In UK Riots × Earlier in August, Musk heaped criticism on the UK, saying that the country was on the verge of "civil war". This happened following the right-wing riots after three young girls were killed in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance party. On the contrary, Starmer has been working to overcome its own past public comments and building relations with Trump. However, Musk continues to attack UK. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk labels UK a 'tyrannical police state', backs calls for general election

Russia, on Tuesday (Nov 26) expelled a British diplomat after accusing him of allegedly spying as tensions between London and Moscow increased after Ukraine used British weapons to strike inside Russia.&nbsp;

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) alleged that the British diplomat, who worked at the embassy in Moscow, intentionally provided false information to enter the country as a cover for espionage work, “thereby violating Russian law,” Russian-state media TASS reported.&nbsp;

“The Russian FSB has identified signs of intelligence and subversive work by the said diplomat that threatens the security of the Russian Federation,” TASS cited the security service as saying.&nbsp;

Following this, the Russian foreign ministry revoked the British diplomat's diplomatic accreditation and ordered him to leave the country within two weeks.&nbsp;

“This is not the first time that Russia has made malicious and baseless accusations against our staff. We will respond in due course," a British Foreign Office spokesperson said in a statement.&nbsp;

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The FSB has also claimed that the diplomat was sent to Moscow to "replace" one of six alleged British intelligence officers that Russia expelled this summer.

In August, Russia revoked the accreditation of British diplomats, alleging them of espionage. Britain, in response, labelled the accusations as "completely baseless".&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: Putin's New Hypersonic Missile A Warning To Britain?

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The relations between the two nations came to a new low last week after the United Kingdom&nbsp;allowed Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles on targets inside Russia.&nbsp;

<h2>Russia bans entry to senior British ministers</h2>

Russia on Tuesday (Nov 26) also&nbsp;banned some of the UK's cabinet ministers from entering the nation in response to what it called London’s “Russophobic” policies.

Those ministers included Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, and Interior Minister Yvette Cooper. Additionally, more than a dozen other senior politicians in the new Labour government were also banned.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Russia, on Tuesday (Nov 26) expelled a British diplomat after accusing him of allegedly spying as tensions between London and Moscow increased after Ukraine used British weapons to strike inside Russia.

Russia, on Tuesday (Nov 26) expelled a British diplomat after accusing him of allegedly spying as tensions between London and Moscow increased after Ukraine used British weapons to strike inside Russia. Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) alleged that the British diplomat, who worked at the embassy in Moscow, intentionally provided false information to enter the country as a cover for espionage work, “thereby violating Russian law,” Russian-state media TASS reported. “The Russian FSB has identified signs of intelligence and subversive work by the said diplomat that threatens the security of the Russian Federation,” TASS cited the security service as saying. Following this, the Russian foreign ministry revoked the British diplomat's diplomatic accreditation and ordered him to leave the country within two weeks. “This is not the first time that Russia has made malicious and baseless accusations against our staff. We will respond in due course," a British Foreign Office spokesperson said in a statement. Also read: Ex-British soldier captured in Russia while fighting for Ukraine: Report The FSB has also claimed that the diplomat was sent to Moscow to "replace" one of six alleged British intelligence officers that Russia expelled this summer. In August, Russia revoked the accreditation of British diplomats, alleging them of espionage. Britain, in response, labelled the accusations as "completely baseless". Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Putin's New Hypersonic Missile A Warning To Britain? × The relations between the two nations came to a new low last week after the United Kingdom allowed Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles on targets inside Russia. Russia bans entry to senior British ministers Russia on Tuesday (Nov 26) also banned some of the UK's cabinet ministers from entering the nation in response to what it called London’s “Russophobic” policies. Those ministers included Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, and Interior Minister Yvette Cooper. Additionally, more than a dozen other senior politicians in the new Labour government were also banned. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia expels British diplomat over alleged espionage

Israel and Hezbollah are reportedly nearing a US-backed ceasefire deal amid ongoing violence. As negotiations progress, the death toll in Lebanon has surpassed a grim milestone, highlighting the urgency of halting hostilities.

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Winter Session of the Indian Parliament begins today amid uproar by opposition parties. Both houses were adjourned till Wednesday amid ruckus over Adani bribery case.

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A moderately strong magnitude-6.4 earthquake struck off the coast of central&nbsp;Japan on&nbsp; Tuesday&nbsp;night, again rattling an area still traumatised by a devastating January jolt.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries and a tsunami alert was not issued.&nbsp;

The quake with a depth of 10 kilometres hit off the Noto Peninsula of central&nbsp;Japan&nbsp;at around 10:47 pm, according to the&nbsp;Japan&nbsp;Meteorological Agency.&nbsp;

"This earthquake may cause slight changes to sea levels along the coast of&nbsp;Japan, but there is no expectation of damage,"&nbsp;Japan's Cabinet Office said on social media platform X.&nbsp;

No abnormality has been detected in a local nuclear power plant, public broadcaster NHK quoted nuclear regulation authorities as saying.&nbsp;

An NHK reporter stationed in central&nbsp;Japan's Ishikawa region described feeling the vertical "thrust" when it happened, adding traffic lights near him remained standing.&nbsp;

Sitting on top of four major tectonic plates along the western edge of the Pacific "Ring of Fire",&nbsp;Japan&nbsp;is one of the world's most tectonically active countries.

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The archipelago, home to around 125 million people, experiences around 1,500 jolts every year and accounts for around 18 per cent of the world's earthquakes.

The vast majority are mild, although the damage they cause varies according to their location and the depth below the Earth's surface at which they strike.

On New Year's Day this year, over 400 people died after a massive earthquake hit the peninsula, including "quake-linked" deaths as well as those killed directly in the disaster.

The January 1 quake and its aftershocks toppled buildings, caused fires, and knocked out infrastructure at a time when families were celebrating the new year.

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A moderately strong magnitude-6.4 earthquake struck off the coast of central Japan on Tuesday night, again rattling an area still traumatised by a devastating January jolt.

A moderately strong magnitude-6.4 earthquake struck off the coast of central Japan on Tuesday night, again rattling an area still traumatised by a devastating January jolt. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries and a tsunami alert was not issued. The quake with a depth of 10 kilometres hit off the Noto Peninsula of central Japan at around 10:47 pm, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. "This earthquake may cause slight changes to sea levels along the coast of Japan, but there is no expectation of damage," Japan's Cabinet Office said on social media platform X. No abnormality has been detected in a local nuclear power plant, public broadcaster NHK quoted nuclear regulation authorities as saying. An NHK reporter stationed in central Japan's Ishikawa region described feeling the vertical "thrust" when it happened, adding traffic lights near him remained standing. Sitting on top of four major tectonic plates along the western edge of the Pacific "Ring of Fire", Japan is one of the world's most tectonically active countries. Also read: Japan`s teens are creating tear-like droplets using hot melted glue in a bizarre make-up trend The archipelago, home to around 125 million people, experiences around 1,500 jolts every year and accounts for around 18 per cent of the world's earthquakes. The vast majority are mild, although the damage they cause varies according to their location and the depth below the Earth's surface at which they strike. On New Year's Day this year, over 400 people died after a massive earthquake hit the peninsula, including "quake-linked" deaths as well as those killed directly in the disaster. The January 1 quake and its aftershocks toppled buildings, caused fires, and knocked out infrastructure at a time when families were celebrating the new year. 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.

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake jolts central Japan, local nuclear plant declared safe

Amid violent protests in Pakistan for the release of former prime minister Imran Khan, the government asked the country's army to intervene. Following this, the Pakistan army issued "shoot at sight" orders under Section 245.&nbsp;

As tensions with Russia rise, Germany is officially asking its citizens to prepare for war. They have reportedly prepared a list of state buildings, underground train stations, and even private properties that can be used as emergency shelters for nearby civilians during an event of war.&nbsp;

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Amid violent protests in Pakistan for the release of former prime minister Imran Khan, the government asked the country's army to intervene. Following this, the Pakistan army issued "shoot at sight" orders under Section 245.

Amid violent protests in Pakistan for the release of former prime minister Imran Khan, the government asked the country's army to intervene. Following this, the Pakistan army issued "shoot at sight" orders under Section 245. As tensions with Russia rise, Germany is officially asking its citizens to prepare for war. They have reportedly prepared a list of state buildings, underground train stations, and even private properties that can be used as emergency shelters for nearby civilians during an event of war. Click on the headlines to read more Pakistan army issues 'shoot-at-sight' order amid violent protests to release Imran Khan As the situation in Pakistan worsens amid violent protests in the capital, the nation's army has issued "shoot at sight" orders under Section 245, a clause meant for the armed forces "to defend Pakistan against external aggression or threat of war", reported Bloomberg. Bracing for war? Germany draws up list of bunkers amid tensions with Russia Germany is officially asking its citizens to prepare for war. The country’s interior ministry has reportedly prepared a list of state buildings, underground train stations, and even private properties that can be used as emergency shelters for nearby civilians during an event of war. Civilians will be able to locate nearby bunkers using a phone app. The ministry is also urging residents to convert their basements and garages into protective shelters. Biden to provide nukes to Ukraine? Russia responds with a nuclear warning The Kremlin Tuesday (Nov 26) condemned the West over the prospects of arming Ukraine with nuclear weapons. Dmitry Peskov, the official spokesperson for the Kremlin, was responding to a report by the New York Times which suggested that the Joe Biden administration of the US was contemplating providing nuclear weapons to Kyiv before the end of the term on January 20. Adani shares in red as Moody's downgrades outlook for seven group companies The Adani Group faced another major setback Tuesday (Nov. 26) as global ratings agency Moody's revised the outlook for seven of the group entities from ‘stable’ to 'negative'. The group companies that have been placed on the list include Adani Green Energy, Adani Ports, and Adani Transmission. 'EVMs not tampered when you win?' Supreme Court rejects plea seeking use of ballot papers The Supreme Court of India Tuesday (Nov. 26) rejected a petition seeking to prefer the use of ballot papers over Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in elections. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and PB Varale noted that the allegations of tampering were selective and were only made by people when they lose polls. Israeli cabinet to vote on Hezbollah ceasefire deal after Netanyahu approves it 'in principle': Report The Israeli cabinet will vote on a ceasefire deal with Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah on Tuesday (Nov. 26), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's spokesperson told CNN. Fadnavis vs Shinde: Tussle for power continues in Maharashtra as CM resigns As the Mahayuti alliance is set to come back to power in the Indian state of Maharashtra, the suspense over who is going to be the next chief minister of the state seems to be deepening. Bangladesh denies bail to Hindu monk Krishna Das, India condemns arrest Bangladeshi Hindu religious leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari was denied bail by a court on Tuesday (Nov. 26) and the sedition case filed against him was upheld as tensions escalated over the rights of minorities in the country. Champions Trophy 2025 moving out of Pakistan? ICC calls board meeting to decide on final venue The International Cricket Council (ICC) has called a board meeting on November 29 to decide on the venue of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 event. The tournament, originally scheduled to be held in Pakistan, has been in limbo ever since India's refusal to travel to the country. Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers cite Donald Trump's example in latest bail plea Sean Diddy Combs' lawyers are trying all possible ways to get the disgraced music mogul out of jail. Diddy's team of lawyers sent a letter to a judge who is scheduled to decide on the rapper's bail bid request for Thanksgiving on Monday, referring to President-elect Donald Trump's federal criminal case.

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Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has called for the execution of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. In a statement amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, Khamenei denounced the Israeli leaders for their role in the military operations against Gaza. The call for death threats against Netanyahu and Gallant highlights the growing tensions and animosity in the Middle East surrounding the war.

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The Kremlin Tuesday (Nov. 26) condemned the West over the prospects of arming Ukraine with nuclear weapons. Dmitry Peskov, the official spokesperson for the Kremlin, was responding to a report by the New York Times which&nbsp;suggested that the Joe Biden administration of the US was contemplating providing nuclear weapons to Kyiv before the end of the term on January 20.

“Several officials even suggested that Mr. Biden could return nuclear weapons to Ukraine that were taken from it after the fall of the Soviet Union. That would be an instant and enormous deterrent. But such a step would be complicated and have serious implications," the Times wrote last week in a report.

While talking to reporters, Peskov said Tuesday it was an “absolutely irresponsible argument” of the Western officials to even think about such a possibility.

"These are absolutely irresponsible arguments of people who have a poor understanding of reality and who do not feel a shred of responsibility when making such statements. We also note that all of these statements are anonymous," Peskov said.

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His statement came after Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev suggested that the provision of nuclear arms to Ukraine may be considered a nuclear attack by Russia, warranting a nuclear response from the Russian forces.

Notably, Ukraine relinquished its nuclear stockpile in 1991 following the collapse of the USSR under a 1994 agreement called the Budapest Memorandum. This came after Russia, the US, and Britain gave it security assurances.

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President Volodymyr Zelensky said last month that joining NATO was the only option available to Kyiv to deter Russia.

Dmitry Peskov also warned Tuesday that the West must carefully listen to President Vladimir Putin and his newly-approved nuclear doctrine, which lowers the threshold for using nukes.

On the other hand, Ukrainian authorities have denied claims that Kyiv was seeking to build weapons of mass destruction, saying it has been and remains a party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

(With inputs from agencies)

The Kremlin Tuesday (Nov. 26) condemned the West over the prospects of arming Ukraine with nuclear weapons. Dmitry Peskov, the official spokesperson for the Kremlin, was responding to a report by the New York Times which suggested that the Joe Biden administration of the US was contemplating providing nuclear weapons to Kyiv before the end of the term on January 20.

The Kremlin Tuesday (Nov. 26) condemned the West over the prospects of arming Ukraine with nuclear weapons. Dmitry Peskov, the official spokesperson for the Kremlin, was responding to a report by the New York Times which suggested that the Joe Biden administration of the US was contemplating providing nuclear weapons to Kyiv before the end of the term on January 20. “Several officials even suggested that Mr. Biden could return nuclear weapons to Ukraine that were taken from it after the fall of the Soviet Union. That would be an instant and enormous deterrent. But such a step would be complicated and have serious implications," the Times wrote last week in a report. While talking to reporters, Peskov said Tuesday it was an “absolutely irresponsible argument” of the Western officials to even think about such a possibility. "These are absolutely irresponsible arguments of people who have a poor understanding of reality and who do not feel a shred of responsibility when making such statements. We also note that all of these statements are anonymous," Peskov said. Also read: Russian President Putin expected to visit India soon, says Kremlin spokesperson His statement came after Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev suggested that the provision of nuclear arms to Ukraine may be considered a nuclear attack by Russia, warranting a nuclear response from the Russian forces. Notably, Ukraine relinquished its nuclear stockpile in 1991 following the collapse of the USSR under a 1994 agreement called the Budapest Memorandum. This came after Russia, the US, and Britain gave it security assurances. Also read: Italy, Spain, Greece close embassies in Kyiv after US; Kremlin rejects ‘freeze’ on Ukraine war President Volodymyr Zelensky said last month that joining NATO was the only option available to Kyiv to deter Russia. Dmitry Peskov also warned Tuesday that the West must carefully listen to President Vladimir Putin and his newly-approved nuclear doctrine, which lowers the threshold for using nukes. On the other hand, Ukrainian authorities have denied claims that Kyiv was seeking to build weapons of mass destruction, saying it has been and remains a party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). (With inputs from agencies)

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Lebanon reported three deaths Tuesday in Israeli strikes on a&nbsp;Beirut&nbsp;building said to be housing displaced people, with state media describing a "belt of fire" around Hezbollah's south&nbsp;Beirut&nbsp;stronghold.

The heavy bombardment came as Israel weighed a proposed ceasefire in its two-month war with Hezbollah, following nearly a year of limited cross-border clashes linked to the Gaza war.

"The Israeli strike on the Nweiri area in&nbsp;Beirut&nbsp;destroyed a four-storey building housing displaced people," said Lebanon's official National News Agency, or NNA.

The health ministry said three people were killed and 26 wounded in the strikes on a densely populated area where people displaced by the Israeli aerial bombardment had sought refuge.

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"We were at home and suddenly the strike hit. We were blown away, and the walls fell on top of us," said Rola Jaafar, who lives in the building facing the one that was targeted.

She cried as she held her son&nbsp;and was relieved to find him alive and well after he was briefly lost in the chaos following the strike.

Shortly after the&nbsp;Beirut&nbsp;strike, "a belt of fire has encircled (Beirut's) southern suburbs, as raids targeted Burj al-Barajneh, Haret Hreik and Hadath, with smoke covering most of the southern suburbs and reaching&nbsp;Beirut," NNA said.

The south&nbsp;Beirut&nbsp;strikes came amid a flurry of Israeli evacuation calls for the Hezbollah stronghold that included at least 20 buildings, following earlier morning strikes.

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On Saturday, a strike on the densely populated Basta neighbourhood, near Nweiri, killed at least 29 people, the health ministry said.

On October 10, Israeli strikes on the Nweiri and Basta districts killed at least 22 people authorities said, while targeting Hezbollah security chief Wafiq Safa, who made it out alive, a source close to the group had told AFP.

Israel ramped up its aerial bombing of Lebanon on September 23, mainly targeting Hezbollah strongholds in south&nbsp;Beirut&nbsp;and the south and east of the country. It later sent ground troops across the southern border.

The war has killed at least 3,799 people in Lebanon since October 2023, according to the health ministry, most of them since September.

On the Israeli side, the Lebanon hostilities have killed at least 82 soldiers and 47 civilians, authorities say.

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Lebanon reported three deaths Tuesday in Israeli strikes on a Beirut building said to be housing displaced people, with state media describing a "belt of fire" around Hezbollah's south Beirut stronghold.

Lebanon reported three deaths Tuesday in Israeli strikes on a Beirut building said to be housing displaced people, with state media describing a "belt of fire" around Hezbollah's south Beirut stronghold. The heavy bombardment came as Israel weighed a proposed ceasefire in its two-month war with Hezbollah, following nearly a year of limited cross-border clashes linked to the Gaza war. "The Israeli strike on the Nweiri area in Beirut destroyed a four-storey building housing displaced people," said Lebanon's official National News Agency, or NNA. The health ministry said three people were killed and 26 wounded in the strikes on a densely populated area where people displaced by the Israeli aerial bombardment had sought refuge. Also read: West Asia crisis updates: Israeli strikes kill 19 in Gaza, 11 in Beirut "We were at home and suddenly the strike hit. We were blown away, and the walls fell on top of us," said Rola Jaafar, who lives in the building facing the one that was targeted. She cried as she held her son and was relieved to find him alive and well after he was briefly lost in the chaos following the strike. Shortly after the Beirut strike, "a belt of fire has encircled (Beirut's) southern suburbs, as raids targeted Burj al-Barajneh, Haret Hreik and Hadath, with smoke covering most of the southern suburbs and reaching Beirut," NNA said. The south Beirut strikes came amid a flurry of Israeli evacuation calls for the Hezbollah stronghold that included at least 20 buildings, following earlier morning strikes. Also read: US Deploys B-52s Near West Asia, Amid Israel-Iran Tensions On Saturday, a strike on the densely populated Basta neighbourhood, near Nweiri, killed at least 29 people, the health ministry said. On October 10, Israeli strikes on the Nweiri and Basta districts killed at least 22 people authorities said, while targeting Hezbollah security chief Wafiq Safa, who made it out alive, a source close to the group had told AFP. Israel ramped up its aerial bombing of Lebanon on September 23, mainly targeting Hezbollah strongholds in south Beirut and the south and east of the country. It later sent ground troops across the southern border. The war has killed at least 3,799 people in Lebanon since October 2023, according to the health ministry, most of them since September. On the Israeli side, the Lebanon hostilities have killed at least 82 soldiers and 47 civilians, authorities say. 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.

Israel launches intense strikes on Beirut, Lebanon says three killed

Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is expected to travel to India from December 15th onwards, with the key day of engagement being December 16th, when&nbsp;he will meet top Indian leadership, including PM Narendra Modi.&nbsp;

This will be Dissanayake's first foreign visit abroad after taking charge as president in September this year.

The November parliamentary&nbsp;elections in Sri Lanka saw Dissanayake's National People's Power (NPP) coalition getting a landslide victory. The coalition got 159 seats out of the 225 seats, transforming the political landscape of the country since it is for the first time that a Sinhala-Buddhist party has&nbsp;won in the predominantly Tamil areas in the north.&nbsp;

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He is the first top leader of Sri Lanka who is not from the nation's political elites, and his victory is seen as a sea change in the country's post-colonial political history.

After his win in the parliamentary elections, the Indian high commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha had met him. After congratulating him on his election victory, the Indian high commissioner also extended an invitation to the Sri Lankan leader to visit India.

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HC <a href="https://twitter.com/santjha?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@santjha</a> called on President &amp; Leader of NPP <a href="https://twitter.com/anuradisanayake?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@anuradisanayake</a> to congratulate on NPP’s victory in 🇱🇰 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ParliamentaryElections2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ParliamentaryElections2024</a>. As a fellow democracy,🇮🇳 welcomes the mandate &amp; remains committed to further strengthening bilateral ties for the benefit of our peoples. <a href="https://t.co/1qMEBn3uSO">pic.twitter.com/1qMEBn3uSO</a>
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The Indian high commissioner had also called on Dissanayake when he became president and congratulated him on "winning the people's mandate". Both times, the Indian high commissioner was the first foreign envoy to meet him, which shows the strong ties between the two countries and continued engagement as well.

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Anura Kumara Dissanayake, often referred to by his initials AKD, visited India in early 2024 and met India's external affairs minister, Dr S Jaishankar, and NSA Ajit Doval. His upcoming visit will be as the President of Sri Lanka, with a big parliamentary majority.&nbsp;

In October, India's external affairs minister, Dr S Jaishankar, had visited Sri Lanka, which was the first high-level engagement&nbsp;between India and Sri Lanka after the election of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

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During the visit, EAM Jaishankar met&nbsp;President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, and Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath.&nbsp;

AKDs' visit will be key in continuing the India and Sri Lanka engagement with a focus on economic recovery and connectivity—both physical with talks of a land bridge&nbsp;and a petroleum pipeline to financial connectivity with India's UPI being extended to Sri Lanka.

India played a key role in the economic recovery of Sri Lanka during the massive economic crisis with bailout support of $4 billion.&nbsp;

Delhi provided currency swaps to help Sri Lanka manage its foreign exchange shortages and supplied diesel, petrol, and other essentials like food grains through credit lines, which were crucial for maintaining basic services.

However, the fishing issue remains a point of contention between the two nations. Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan custody have been an irritant, though both countries have sought to resolve it under the Joint Working Group mechanism.

India has also been calling for reconciliation on the Tamil issue and implementation of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution that aims to give autonomy to the country's Tamil community.

Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is expected to travel to India from December 15th onwards, with the key day of engagement being December 16th, when he will meet top Indian leadership, including PM Narendra Modi.

Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is expected to travel to India from December 15th onwards, with the key day of engagement being December 16th, when he will meet top Indian leadership, including PM Narendra Modi. This will be Dissanayake's first foreign visit abroad after taking charge as president in September this year. The November parliamentary elections in Sri Lanka saw Dissanayake's National People's Power (NPP) coalition getting a landslide victory. The coalition got 159 seats out of the 225 seats, transforming the political landscape of the country since it is for the first time that a Sinhala-Buddhist party has won in the predominantly Tamil areas in the north. Also read: Sri Lanka, Australia woo Indian tourists with new initiatives He is the first top leader of Sri Lanka who is not from the nation's political elites, and his victory is seen as a sea change in the country's post-colonial political history. After his win in the parliamentary elections, the Indian high commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha had met him. After congratulating him on his election victory, the Indian high commissioner also extended an invitation to the Sri Lankan leader to visit India. HC @santjha called on President & Leader of NPP @anuradisanayake to congratulate on NPP’s victory in 🇱🇰 #ParliamentaryElections2024. As a fellow democracy,🇮🇳 welcomes the mandate & remains committed to further strengthening bilateral ties for the benefit of our peoples. pic.twitter.com/1qMEBn3uSO — India in Sri Lanka (@IndiainSL) November 15, 2024 × The Indian high commissioner had also called on Dissanayake when he became president and congratulated him on "winning the people's mandate". Both times, the Indian high commissioner was the first foreign envoy to meet him, which shows the strong ties between the two countries and continued engagement as well. HC @santjha called on 🇱🇰 President-elect @anuradisanayake. Conveyed greetings from India’s leadership and congratulated him on winning the people’s mandate. 🇮🇳 as 🇱🇰’s civilisational twin is committed to further deepen ties for the prosperity of the people of our two countries. pic.twitter.com/l5qUxmAcA1 — India in Sri Lanka (@IndiainSL) September 22, 2024 × Anura Kumara Dissanayake, often referred to by his initials AKD, visited India in early 2024 and met India's external affairs minister, Dr S Jaishankar, and NSA Ajit Doval. His upcoming visit will be as the President of Sri Lanka, with a big parliamentary majority. In October, India's external affairs minister, Dr S Jaishankar, had visited Sri Lanka, which was the first high-level engagement between India and Sri Lanka after the election of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Watch | Sri Lanka's New Parliament Convened, Speaker & Others Elected × During the visit, EAM Jaishankar met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, and Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath. AKDs' visit will be key in continuing the India and Sri Lanka engagement with a focus on economic recovery and connectivity—both physical with talks of a land bridge and a petroleum pipeline to financial connectivity with India's UPI being extended to Sri Lanka. India played a key role in the economic recovery of Sri Lanka during the massive economic crisis with bailout support of $4 billion. Delhi provided currency swaps to help Sri Lanka manage its foreign exchange shortages and supplied diesel, petrol, and other essentials like food grains through credit lines, which were crucial for maintaining basic services. However, the fishing issue remains a point of contention between the two nations. Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan custody have been an irritant, though both countries have sought to resolve it under the Joint Working Group mechanism. India has also been calling for reconciliation on the Tamil issue and implementation of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution that aims to give autonomy to the country's Tamil community.

Sri Lankan President Dissanayake's India visit begins on December 15

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