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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday (Nov 22) called his own officials “criminals” for linking top Indian leadership to violent activities in Canada. Trudeau was addressing media in Brampton when he was asked about his views on reports linking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Foreign Minister S Jaishankar to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistani separatist leader, last year in Surrey, British Columbia.

"We have seen, unfortunately, that criminals leaking top-secret information to the media have consistently gotten those stories wrong," Trudeau said. "That's why we had a national enquiry into foreign interference, which has highlighted that criminals leaking information to media outlets are unreliable on top of being criminals," the Canadian PM added.

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Earlier, a bombshell report by Canadian media outlet Globe and Mail claimed that Canada's&nbsp;security agencies believed PM Modi was aware of the violent plots and added that Jaishankar and Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval were also kept in the loop. But the report was immediately rubbished by Trudeau's intelligence adviser.

Nathalie Drouin in a statement clarified: “The Government of Canada has not stated, nor is it aware of the evidence, linking Prime Minister Modi, Minister Jaishankar, or NSA Doval to the serious criminal activity within Canada. Any suggestion to the contrary is both speculative and inaccurate.”

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India and Canada are locked in a tense geopolitical standoff over the killing of Nijjar, which Ottawa blames on the agents of the Indian government. New Delhi calls these allegations “absurd” and “motivated”, linking the standoff to “vote-bank politics” at home. India has also accused Canada of providing a safe haven to Indian criminals and terrorists, who threaten India's&nbsp;national security and territorial integrity.

Canadian police earlier this month even detained a most wanted criminal of India, named Arshdeep Singh, alias Arsh Dalla, in connection with a shootout in Canada on October 27-28. Dalla is a close aide of slain Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Dalla is the acting chief of the Khalistani Tiger Force, a designated terrorist organisation in India. He is accused of various nefarious crimes, including murder, target killings, and extortion, according to Indian intelligence agencies.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday (Nov 22) called his own officials “criminals” for linking top Indian leadership to violent activities in Canada.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday (Nov 22) called his own officials “criminals” for linking top Indian leadership to violent activities in Canada. Trudeau was addressing media in Brampton when he was asked about his views on reports linking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Foreign Minister S Jaishankar to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistani separatist leader, last year in Surrey, British Columbia. "We have seen, unfortunately, that criminals leaking top-secret information to the media have consistently gotten those stories wrong," Trudeau said. "That's why we had a national enquiry into foreign interference, which has highlighted that criminals leaking information to media outlets are unreliable on top of being criminals," the Canadian PM added. Reacting on Globe & Mail report on PM Modi, EAM, NSA, Canada PM Justin Trudeau terms his officials 'criminals' for leaking information to media on Indian Leadership; Terms media reports 'wrong' Ctsy: CPAC pic.twitter.com/eQji6hKkNw — Vipul🎭 (@_lonewolf0308) November 23, 2024 × Earlier, a bombshell report by Canadian media outlet Globe and Mail claimed that Canada's security agencies believed PM Modi was aware of the violent plots and added that Jaishankar and Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval were also kept in the loop. But the report was immediately rubbished by Trudeau's intelligence adviser. Nathalie Drouin in a statement clarified: “The Government of Canada has not stated, nor is it aware of the evidence, linking Prime Minister Modi, Minister Jaishankar, or NSA Doval to the serious criminal activity within Canada. Any suggestion to the contrary is both speculative and inaccurate.” Also read: Canadian Police arrest Khalistani terrorist Arsh Dalla, close aide of Hardeep Singh Nijjar India and Canada are locked in a tense geopolitical standoff over the killing of Nijjar, which Ottawa blames on the agents of the Indian government. New Delhi calls these allegations “absurd” and “motivated”, linking the standoff to “vote-bank politics” at home. India has also accused Canada of providing a safe haven to Indian criminals and terrorists, who threaten India's national security and territorial integrity. Canadian police earlier this month even detained a most wanted criminal of India, named Arshdeep Singh, alias Arsh Dalla, in connection with a shootout in Canada on October 27-28. Dalla is a close aide of slain Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Dalla is the acting chief of the Khalistani Tiger Force, a designated terrorist organisation in India. He is accused of various nefarious crimes, including murder, target killings, and extortion, according to Indian intelligence agencies. (With inputs from agencies)

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Two Iranian students who visited a visa extension centre at Kazan Federal University on Friday were arrested after being subjected to "inhumane and unprofessional beating" by the police, according to the IRNA state news agency, which cited a statement from Iran's consulate in the city.

In response Iran submitted "a protest note" to the Russian Foreign Ministry condemning the "violent treatment of the Iranian students by the police", IRNA said.

Iran, a close ally of Russia, has requested "explanations" for the incident.

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The two students were released late on Friday following interventions by the consulate.

The press service of the Kazan police said via Telegram on Friday that a conflict among students had turned physical, and that officers had "detained the instigators" of the fight.

The statement did not give the nationality of those arrested.&nbsp;

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The regional Investigative Committee in Kazan also reported on Friday that two foreign nationals were arrested for allegedly "using violence against a representative of the authority".

Iran's top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, has "repeatedly" followed up on the incident, said a post on X from Kazem Jalali, Tehran's ambassador to Moscow.

Jalali, in another post on Friday, condemned "any sort of misbehavior with Iranian students", asking for "the responsible Russian authorities" to be held accountable.

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Two Iranian students who visited a visa extension centre at Kazan Federal University on Friday were arrested after being subjected to "inhumane and unprofessional beating" by the police, according to the IRNA state news agency, which cited a statement from Iran's consulate in the city.

Two Iranian students who visited a visa extension centre at Kazan Federal University on Friday were arrested after being subjected to "inhumane and unprofessional beating" by the police, according to the IRNA state news agency, which cited a statement from Iran's consulate in the city. In response Iran submitted "a protest note" to the Russian Foreign Ministry condemning the "violent treatment of the Iranian students by the police", IRNA said. Iran, a close ally of Russia, has requested "explanations" for the incident. Also read: Iranian woman who stripped in anti-hijab protest released without charges The two students were released late on Friday following interventions by the consulate. The press service of the Kazan police said via Telegram on Friday that a conflict among students had turned physical, and that officers had "detained the instigators" of the fight. The statement did not give the nationality of those arrested. Watch | After IAEA Censure, Iran to Launch Advanced Centrifuges × The regional Investigative Committee in Kazan also reported on Friday that two foreign nationals were arrested for allegedly "using violence against a representative of the authority". Iran's top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, has "repeatedly" followed up on the incident, said a post on X from Kazem Jalali, Tehran's ambassador to Moscow. Jalali, in another post on Friday, condemned "any sort of misbehavior with Iranian students", asking for "the responsible Russian authorities" to be held accountable. 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.

Tehran decries 'violent arrests' and 'inhumane and unprofessional beating' of Iranian students in Russia

Iran has said it will activate “new and advanced” centrifuges in response to a resolution adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) board censuring it for lack of cooperation. Watch this report for more details!

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A Chinese man was dismissed by his company for napping in the office after working until past midnight the previous day. The man, identified as Zhang, was awarded 350,000 yuan (US$48,000) in compensation by a court. Zhang had been with the same company for 20 years. He was a department manager at a chemical company in Taixing, Jiangsu province in southeastern China.

Cameras caught him napping in the office one day, a violation of the company policy, as per a SCMP report. A day earlier, Zhang had stayed late at the office for a work-related drive.&nbsp;

Two weeks later, the company’s HR department stated in a report that Zhang had been “caught sleeping at work due to exhaustion”. He also signed the report. As per the record of a conversation circulating online, an HR staff member asked him, "Manager Zhang, how long did you nap that day?”&nbsp;

He responded: “About an hour or so.”

The company then consulted with a labour union and issued a notice dismissing Zhang, stating that he had violated the company policy.

“Comrade Zhang, you joined the company in 2004 and signed an open-ended employment contract. However, your behaviour of sleeping on the job is a serious breach of the company’s zero-tolerance discipline policy," it read.

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It added that following the union's approval, "the company has decided to terminate your employment, ending all labour relations between you and the company."

<h2>Zhang went to court over the dismissal</h2>

Zhang was unhappy with the decision, having spent 20 years at the company. He filed a lawsuit against the company.

The court agreed that a company has the right to terminate its employees. However, this should only happen if an act causes significant loss. It further noted that Zhang had grown in the company, being given multiple promotions and salary increases. It termed the decision to terminate him excessive and unreasonable.

“Sleeping on the job was a first-time offence and did not result in serious harm to the company,” Ju Qi, a judge at the Taixing People’s Court, said.

A Chinese man was dismissed by his company for napping in the office after working until past midnight the previous day. The man, identified as Zhang, was awarded 350,000 yuan (US$48,000) in compensation by a court.

A Chinese man was dismissed by his company for napping in the office after working until past midnight the previous day. The man, identified as Zhang, was awarded 350,000 yuan (US$48,000) in compensation by a court. Zhang had been with the same company for 20 years. He was a department manager at a chemical company in Taixing, Jiangsu province in southeastern China. Cameras caught him napping in the office one day, a violation of the company policy, as per a SCMP report. A day earlier, Zhang had stayed late at the office for a work-related drive. Two weeks later, the company’s HR department stated in a report that Zhang had been “caught sleeping at work due to exhaustion”. He also signed the report. As per the record of a conversation circulating online, an HR staff member asked him, "Manager Zhang, how long did you nap that day?” He responded: “About an hour or so.” The company then consulted with a labour union and issued a notice dismissing Zhang, stating that he had violated the company policy. “Comrade Zhang, you joined the company in 2004 and signed an open-ended employment contract. However, your behaviour of sleeping on the job is a serious breach of the company’s zero-tolerance discipline policy," it read. Also Read: China man cycles over 4,000km so his wife would take him back. 'I did not...' It added that following the union's approval, "the company has decided to terminate your employment, ending all labour relations between you and the company." Zhang went to court over the dismissal Zhang was unhappy with the decision, having spent 20 years at the company. He filed a lawsuit against the company. The court agreed that a company has the right to terminate its employees. However, this should only happen if an act causes significant loss. It further noted that Zhang had grown in the company, being given multiple promotions and salary increases. It termed the decision to terminate him excessive and unreasonable. “Sleeping on the job was a first-time offence and did not result in serious harm to the company,” Ju Qi, a judge at the Taixing People’s Court, said.

China: Man fired for napping in office awarded Rs 4 million in compensation

Japan unveils a $140 billion plan aimed at combating inflation and stimulating growth in key sectors of its economy.

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Ukraine has already lost 40 per cent of the territory it occupied in Russia's Kursk Oblast in a major offensive in August this year, news agency Reuters reported citing Kyiv military sources on Saturday (Nov 23). Owing to a massive wave of Russia's counter-offensive, Kyiv has faced a major setback in the region.&nbsp;

Russia is now said to have prepared about 60,000 men to take Kursk back in its entirety, reportedly involving troops from North Korea.

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"At most, we controlled about 1,376 square kilometres (531 square miles), now of course this territory is smaller. The enemy is increasing its counterattacks," Reuters quoted the source as saying.&nbsp;"Now we control approximately 800 square kilometres (309 square miles). We will hold this territory for as long as is militarily appropriate."

The Kursk offensive by Ukraine was the first territorial incursion Russia witnessed since the Second World War. The biggest objective of the offensive was to thwart Russian advances in eastern Ukraine and force Russia to pull troops back to focus on defending its own territories.

However, despite Ukrainian forces managing to occupy a considerable chunk of Russian territory in Kursk, Moscow's&nbsp;troops continued making advances in Ukraine.

<h2>Russia's rapid advances in eastern Ukraine</h2>

Reuters quoted the source as saying that the Ukrainian position in&nbsp;the Kurakhove region was the most volatile, where Russian forces were making advances of&nbsp;200-300 meters (yards) a day and had managed to break through in some areas with armoured vehicles backed by anti-drone defences.

The source said that there are over half a million Russian troops currently fighting in Ukraine, with Russia expected to reinforce them with almost 200,000 additional troops in the coming days. Russia has not confirmed these numbers so far.

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Ukraine has already lost 40 per cent of the territory it occupied in Russia's Kursk Oblast in a major offensive in August this year, news agency Reuters reported citing Kyiv military sources on Saturday (Nov 23).

Ukraine has already lost 40 per cent of the territory it occupied in Russia's Kursk Oblast in a major offensive in August this year, news agency Reuters reported citing Kyiv military sources on Saturday (Nov 23). Owing to a massive wave of Russia's counter-offensive, Kyiv has faced a major setback in the region. Russia is now said to have prepared about 60,000 men to take Kursk back in its entirety, reportedly involving troops from North Korea. Also read: ‘There is no countermeasure,’ Putin hails Russia’s Oreshnik missile; orders serial production "At most, we controlled about 1,376 square kilometres (531 square miles), now of course this territory is smaller. The enemy is increasing its counterattacks," Reuters quoted the source as saying. "Now we control approximately 800 square kilometres (309 square miles). We will hold this territory for as long as is militarily appropriate." The Kursk offensive by Ukraine was the first territorial incursion Russia witnessed since the Second World War. The biggest objective of the offensive was to thwart Russian advances in eastern Ukraine and force Russia to pull troops back to focus on defending its own territories. However, despite Ukrainian forces managing to occupy a considerable chunk of Russian territory in Kursk, Moscow's troops continued making advances in Ukraine. Russia's rapid advances in eastern Ukraine Reuters quoted the source as saying that the Ukrainian position in the Kurakhove region was the most volatile, where Russian forces were making advances of 200-300 meters (yards) a day and had managed to break through in some areas with armoured vehicles backed by anti-drone defences. The source said that there are over half a million Russian troops currently fighting in Ukraine, with Russia expected to reinforce them with almost 200,000 additional troops in the coming days. Russia has not confirmed these numbers so far. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on 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.

'Enemy is increasing counterattacks,' Ukraine loses 40% of Russia's Kursk: Report

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Wealthy nations raised their offer for climate finance for poorer nations to $300 billion Saturday at COP29 negotiations, with growing doubts that all countries will leave happy with the outcome.

Wealthy nations raised their offer for climate finance for poorer nations to $300 billion Saturday at COP29 negotiations, with growing doubts that all countries will leave happy with the outcome. Negotiators worked through the night in a sports stadium in the Caspian Sea city of Baku in a search for compromise as the two-week COP29 conference dragged into an extra day. In a year set to be the hottest ever recorded, developing nations bearing the brunt of rising drought and disasters flatly rejected Friday an initial offer of $250 billion per year by 2035. On Saturday, wealthy countries – whose ranks include the European Union, the United States, Britain and Japan – raised the sum to $300 billion, said multiple sources with close knowledge of the negotiations. Also read: COP29 delegates still appear far from reaching consensus "We're trying to get a good deal," British Energy Secretary Ed Miliband told AFP as he shuttled between meetings. US climate envoy John Podesta said countries had worked through the night in pursuit of a "good outcome". But the EU's climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra said negotiators were not out of the woods yet. "We're doing everything we can on each of the axes to build bridges and to make this into a success. But it is iffy whether we will succeed," he said. Ali Mohamed, chair of the African Group of Negotiators, told AFP that developing nations had made clear that without more money the COP could fail. "No deal is better than a bad deal," said Mohamed, who is also Kenya's climate envoy. South African environment minister Dion George, however, said: "I think being ambitious at this point is not going to be very useful." "What we are not up for is going backwards or standing still," he said. "We might as well just have stayed at home then." 'Ripped off' Juan Carlos Monterrey Gomez, Panama's outspoken climate negotiator, said he was "optimistic" after leaving a meeting with EU counterparts. "We can get somewhere," said Gomez. The revised offer from rich countries came with conditions in other parts of the broader climate deal under discussion in Azerbaijan. The EU in particular wants an annual review on global efforts to phase out fossil fuels, which are the main drivers of global warming. This has run into opposition from Saudi Arabia, which has sought to water down a landmark pledge to transition away from oil, gas and coal made at COP28 last year. "We will not allow the most vulnerable, especially the small island states, to be ripped off by the new, few rich fossil fuel emitters," said German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. Irish climate minister Eamon Ryan said he was "hopeful" for a deal but that a clearer picture would emerge later in the day, when a new text is expected. Ryan told AFP developing countries needed money "but also we have to put a halt to the advance of fossil fuels." A coalition of more than 300 activist groups accused historic polluters most responsible for climate change of skirting their obligation, and urged developing nations to stand firm. "You claim to champion a rules-based system, yet flout the rules when they don't suit your interests, putting at risk billions of people and life on Earth," the non-governmental organisations wrote in an open letter. Wealthy nations counter that it is politically unrealistic to expect more in direct government funding. The US earlier this month elected former president Donald Trump, a sceptic of both climate change and foreign assistance, and a number of other Western countries have seen right-wing backlashes against the green agenda. Saudis fighting for fossil fuels The draft deal posits a larger overall target of $1.3 trillion per year to cope with rising temperatures and disasters, but most would come from private sources. Even $250 billion would be a step up from the $100 billion now provided by wealthy nations under a commitment set to expire. A group of developing countries had demanded at least $500 billion, with some saying that increases were less than met the eye due to inflation. Experts commissioned by the United Nations to assess the needs of developing countries said $250 billion was "too low" and by 2035 rich nations should be providing at least $390 billion. This figure was taken up by Brazil, the host of next year's COP30, which says $390 billion should be the sole responsibility of wealthier countries. The US and EU have wanted newly wealthy emerging economies like China – the world's largest emitter – to chip in. China, which remains classified as a developing nation under the UN framework, provides climate assistance but wants to keep doing so on its own voluntary terms. While China has generally taken a low-key and cooperative stance in Baku, oil-rich Saudi Arabia has pushed hard for weaker language on fossil fuels and, like China, has fought against being obliged to provide aid, one veteran activist from a developing country said. Azerbaijan, an authoritarian state that relies on oil and gas exports, has been accused of lacking the experience and bandwidth to steer such complex negotiations. Its leader Ilham Aliyev opened the conference by railing against Western nations and hailing fossil fuels as a "gift of God". 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.

Wealthy nations raise climate finance offer to $300bn at COP29 as the summit extends in Baku

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Jill Biden praised her husband, Joe Biden, for his extraordinary achievements over more than 40 years of public service, a moment that deeply moved the President. His emotional response highlighted the significance of his long career in politics.

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Hong Kong is celebrating the 100-day milestone of its twin panda cubs, marking a significant achievement in their care and conservation. The milestone highlights the successful breeding and nurturing of the rare cubs at the city's wildlife park.

Hong Kong Celebrates 100 Day Milestones Of Twin Panda Cubs

Tens of thousands of homes, farms and businesses in Ireland suffered power outages due to Storm Bert on Saturday, while some rail lines and roads were closed in Britain due to what forecasters called a "multi-hazard event".

Yellow and amber weather warnings for wind, rain, snow and ice were also in place for most of the United Kingdom, according to a Met Office weather forecast.

Pictures and videos on social media showed snow covering roads in some parts of the UK, while floodwater could be seen rising towards the top of parked cars in the Donegal town of Killybegs in neighbouring Ireland.

"As we go through the first part of Saturday morning, it (the storm) will start to show its hand across Scotland, north Wales and northern England, with the potential for some heavy snowfall, especially over higher ground," Met Office Chief Meteorologist Jason Kelly said in the forecast.

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"Storm Bert is what we call a ‘multi-hazard event’, bringing snow, rain and wind to the UK for the majority of the weekend."

The Irish Meteorological Service placed a "status red" rain warning - its highest level - for the populous counties of Cork and Galway overnight. The heavy rain led to flooding in parts of the west coast of Ireland, making some roads impassable.

Some train services, such as the Inverness-Elgin and Aberdeen-Inverurie routes - both popular with tourists in Scotland - have been suspended due to the weather, ScotRail said on social media platform X.

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Tens of thousands of homes, farms and businesses in Ireland suffered power outages due to Storm Bert on Saturday, while some rail lines and roads were closed in Britain due to what forecasters called a "multi-hazard event".

Tens of thousands of homes, farms and businesses in Ireland suffered power outages due to Storm Bert on Saturday, while some rail lines and roads were closed in Britain due to what forecasters called a "multi-hazard event". Yellow and amber weather warnings for wind, rain, snow and ice were also in place for most of the United Kingdom, according to a Met Office weather forecast. Pictures and videos on social media showed snow covering roads in some parts of the UK, while floodwater could be seen rising towards the top of parked cars in the Donegal town of Killybegs in neighbouring Ireland. "As we go through the first part of Saturday morning, it (the storm) will start to show its hand across Scotland, north Wales and northern England, with the potential for some heavy snowfall, especially over higher ground," Met Office Chief Meteorologist Jason Kelly said in the forecast. Also read: After Australia, UK plans to legally ban social media for children under-16s "Storm Bert is what we call a ‘multi-hazard event’, bringing snow, rain and wind to the UK for the majority of the weekend." The Irish Meteorological Service placed a "status red" rain warning - its highest level - for the populous counties of Cork and Galway overnight. The heavy rain led to flooding in parts of the west coast of Ireland, making some roads impassable. Some train services, such as the Inverness-Elgin and Aberdeen-Inverurie routes - both popular with tourists in Scotland - have been suspended due to the weather, ScotRail said on social media platform X. 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.

Storm Bert: Power outages, travel chaos follows strong winds, heavy rains in UK

Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel and Steve Shand were convicted of human smuggling charges after their roles in an operation that led to the deaths of an Indian migrant family during a 2022 blizzard at the Canada-U.S. border.

Two Men Convicted in Human Smuggling Operation Linked to Fatal Canada-U.S. Border Crossing

Haiti has called in the French ambassador after French President Emmanuel Macron referred to the country's leaders as "morons." The diplomatic tension follows Macron's controversial comments, prompting a response from the Haitian government.

Haiti Summons French Ambassador Following Macron's "Morons" Remark About Its Leaders

American billionaire Elon Musk continues to add to his wealth faster than ever. After Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 United States presidential election, Musk’s fortune surged by $70 billion, making him wealthier than ever before.

American billionaire Elon Musk continues to add to his wealth faster than ever. After Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 United States presidential election, Musk’s fortune surged by $70 billion, making him wealthier than ever before. The billionaire’s rising net worth is attributed to Tesla’s skyrocketing stock prices, and the rapid growth of his AI company, xAI. As of 22 November, Musk’s wealth exceeded $340 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Musk’s wealth surges after election On 5 November, following Trump’s win, Musk’s fortune saw a dramatic rise. Tesla’s stock soared by 40 per cent in the days after the election, driven by investor optimism. By the close of trading on Friday, Musk’s net worth had climbed to $321.7 billion, with Tesla shares gaining 3.8 per cent. This marked a new high for Musk, surpassing his previous record of $320.3 billion set in November 2021 during Tesla’s pandemic-era growth. His fortune has since reached an estimated $347.8 billion. Also read: Adani Green’s CFO downplays US bribery charges There is speculation that Musk’s close ties with the Trump administration could lead to regulatory advantages for Tesla. Reports suggest that Musk’s net worth increased by $83 billion following the election. Meanwhile, President-elect Trump appointed Musk to lead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) a nod to the popular cryptocurrency meme. xAI’s rapid growth boosts fortune Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has seen its valuation double to $50 billion in recent weeks, according to The Wall Street Journal. Musk, who owns 60 per cent of the company, gained $13 billion from the company’s rising value. This contributed to the $70 billion increase in his wealth since Election Day. Over the past six months, Musk’s net worth has risen from under $200 billion to more than $315 billion, as per Forbes. He now holds an $80 billion lead over Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, whose wealth stands at $235 billion. (With inputs from agencies)

How Trump’s win fuelled a $70 billion surge in Elon Musk’s net worth

The Mahayuti alliance is leading in over 226 seats in Maharashtra's ongoing elections, signaling a strong performance as the results continue to unfold. This marks a crucial development in the state's political landscape.

Maharashtra: Mahayuti Alliance Leads In Over 226 Seats

The United States justice department has charged an Indian man for conspiring to export controlled aviation components to Russian entities as he violated the Export Control Reform Act.

Sanjay Kaushik, a 57-year-old Indian man is also charged with attempting to illegally export a navigation and flight control system from the US state of Oregon to Russia through India.&nbsp;

According to the justice department's statement, the charges included Kaushik also making false statements in connection with an export.&nbsp;

Kaushik was arrested in Miami, Florida, on October 17 pursuant to a criminal complaint and arrest warrant issued by the District of Oregon.

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Kaushik began conspiring with others to unlawfully obtain aerospace goods and technology from the US for entities in Russia, and all this started as early as March 2023, over a year after Moscow&nbsp;launched its&nbsp;full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the statement read.&nbsp;

"The goods were purchased under the false pretense that they would be supplied to Kaushik and his Indian company, when in fact they were destined for Russian end users," it added.

<h2>'20 years in prison'</h2>

Kaushik could face a maximum of 20 years in prison and up to $1 million for each count in the indictment if he gets convicted.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Indian National Charged In US For Attempting To Export Aviation Items To Russia

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After considering the US Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors, a federal district court judge will determine any sentence.&nbsp;

Assistant US Attorney Gregory&nbsp;R&nbsp;Nyhus for the District of Oregon and Trial Attorneys Joshua E&nbsp;Kurland and Dallas J&nbsp;Kaplan of the National Security Division’s Counterintelligence and Export Control Section are prosecuting the case.

(With inputs from agencies)

The United States justice department has charged an Indian man for conspiring to export controlled aviation components to Russian entities as he violated the Export Control Reform Act.

The United States justice department has charged an Indian man for conspiring to export controlled aviation components to Russian entities as he violated the Export Control Reform Act. Sanjay Kaushik, a 57-year-old Indian man is also charged with attempting to illegally export a navigation and flight control system from the US state of Oregon to Russia through India. According to the justice department's statement, the charges included Kaushik also making false statements in connection with an export. Kaushik was arrested in Miami, Florida, on October 17 pursuant to a criminal complaint and arrest warrant issued by the District of Oregon. Also read: Gautam Adani indicted in US over multimillion dollar bribery: What are the charges? What you should know Kaushik began conspiring with others to unlawfully obtain aerospace goods and technology from the US for entities in Russia, and all this started as early as March 2023, over a year after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the statement read. "The goods were purchased under the false pretense that they would be supplied to Kaushik and his Indian company, when in fact they were destined for Russian end users," it added. '20 years in prison' Kaushik could face a maximum of 20 years in prison and up to $1 million for each count in the indictment if he gets convicted. Watch | Indian National Charged In US For Attempting To Export Aviation Items To Russia × After considering the US Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors, a federal district court judge will determine any sentence. Assistant US Attorney Gregory R Nyhus for the District of Oregon and Trial Attorneys Joshua E Kurland and Dallas J Kaplan of the National Security Division’s Counterintelligence and Export Control Section are prosecuting the case. (With inputs from agencies)

US charges Indian man for allegedly exporting aviation goods to Russia, could face up to 20 years in prison

Israel has expressed the need for the freedom to strike Hezbollah in the future, emphasizing its right to defend itself amid ongoing tensions with the militant group. The statement highlights Israel's concerns over potential threats from Hezbollah in the region.

Israel-Hezbollah War: Want Freedom To Hit Hezbollah In The Future Says Israel

In anticipation of a protest rally by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the Pakistani government has imposed a ban on all public gatherings. The move aims to maintain order and prevent potential unrest amid rising political tensions.

Pakistan: 22,000 Policemen Deployed Ahead Of PTI's March

Pakistan: Government Bans All Public Gatherings In Anticipation Of PTI's Protest Rally

A powerful storm has brought record rainfall to Northern California, causing widespread disruptions, while the US Northeast is grappling with heavy snowfall. The weather events are creating significant challenges across both regions.

Storm Delivers Record Rain to Northern California, Snow Hits US Northeast

Sara Duterte, the Philippines’ vice-president, set the cat among the pigeons on Saturday (Nov 23) by openly admitting she was in contact with an assassin to get President Ferdinand Marcos Jr killed if she herself were assassinated. In the Southeast Asian nation, vice presidents and presidents are elected separately and the two high-profile posts are currently held by two rival political families.

While addressing a press conference, Sara said she had instructed a killer to assassinate Marcos Jr, his wife and the speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives if she herself were killed.

“I have talked to a person. I said, if I get killed, go kill BBM [Marcos], [first lady] Liza Araneta and [speaker] Martin Romualdez. No joke. No joke,” Duterte said. “I said, do not stop until you kill them, and then he said yes.”

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The statement prompted an urgent response from the presidential office, which vowed “proper action.”

“Acting on the vice-president’s clear and unequivocal statement that she had contracted an assassin to kill the president if an alleged plot against her succeeds, the executive secretary has referred this active threat to the presidential security command for immediate proper action.”

“Any threat to the life of the president must always be taken seriously, more so that this threat has been publicly revealed in clear and certain terms,” the statement added.

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Duterte’s tirade against the president comes in a series of attacks that she has launched over the past months. In October, Duterte said she imagined cutting the president’s head off. The two families are at odds over differences on foreign policy as well as Sara’s father and former president Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly war on drugs, among others things.

In June, the political crisis deepened in the Philippines when Sara resigned from her cabinet posts but retained the vice-presidential chair, indicating that the political alliance between her and the president Marcos would come crashing down anytime now. The alliance struck in 2022 helped the two families secure victories.

Now, the Philippines is gearing up for mid-term elections in May and many are seeing them as a litmus test for Marcos’&nbsp;popularity.

(With inputs from agencies)

Sara Duterte, the Philippines’ vice-president, set the cat among the pigeons on Saturday (Nov 23) by openly admitting she was in contact with an assassin to get President Ferdinand Marcos Jr killed if she herself were assassinated.

Sara Duterte, the Philippines’ vice-president, set the cat among the pigeons on Saturday (Nov 23) by openly admitting she was in contact with an assassin to get President Ferdinand Marcos Jr killed if she herself were assassinated. In the Southeast Asian nation, vice presidents and presidents are elected separately and the two high-profile posts are currently held by two rival political families. While addressing a press conference, Sara said she had instructed a killer to assassinate Marcos Jr, his wife and the speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives if she herself were killed. “I have talked to a person. I said, if I get killed, go kill BBM [Marcos], [first lady] Liza Araneta and [speaker] Martin Romualdez. No joke. No joke,” Duterte said. “I said, do not stop until you kill them, and then he said yes.” Also read: Over 250,000 flee as Super Typhoon Man-yi nears Philippines The statement prompted an urgent response from the presidential office, which vowed “proper action.” “Acting on the vice-president’s clear and unequivocal statement that she had contracted an assassin to kill the president if an alleged plot against her succeeds, the executive secretary has referred this active threat to the presidential security command for immediate proper action.” “Any threat to the life of the president must always be taken seriously, more so that this threat has been publicly revealed in clear and certain terms,” the statement added. Watch: United States, Philippines Sign Military Intelligence-sharing Deal × Duterte’s tirade against the president comes in a series of attacks that she has launched over the past months. In October, Duterte said she imagined cutting the president’s head off. The two families are at odds over differences on foreign policy as well as Sara’s father and former president Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly war on drugs, among others things. In June, the political crisis deepened in the Philippines when Sara resigned from her cabinet posts but retained the vice-presidential chair, indicating that the political alliance between her and the president Marcos would come crashing down anytime now. The alliance struck in 2022 helped the two families secure victories. Now, the Philippines is gearing up for mid-term elections in May and many are seeing them as a litmus test for Marcos’ popularity. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Have talked to assassin to kill you,’ Filipino vice president issues open threat to Prez Marcos

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