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The Canadian government said on Friday (Nov 22) that it has not stated, nor is it aware of evidence linking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, or India's National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval to the serious criminal activity within Canada.

The Canadian government said on Friday (Nov 22) that it has not stated, nor is it aware of evidence linking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, or India's National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval to the serious criminal activity within Canada. “On October 14th, because of a significant and ongoing threat to public safety, the RCMP and officials took the extraordinary step of making public accusations of serious criminal activity in Canada perpetrated by agents of the Government of India," the Canadian government said in a statement. Click here to read the Canadian government's statement However, it pointed out that it was not aware of the aforementioned evidence linking Indian leaders to criminal activity within Canada. "Any suggestion to the contrary is both speculative and inaccurate,” the statement added. Why this clarification by Ottawa? A few days back, a report by Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail claimed that Indian Prime Minister Modi was aware of the alleged plot to kill Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The Globe and Mail had cited inputs from a national security official. The report also claimed that Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar and NSA Doval were in the loop of the plot. Hardeep Singh Nijjar was killed by unidentified men on June 18 last year. His killing triggered diplomatic tensions between Canada and India, with Ottawa saying it suspects India's involvement in the killing and New Delhi calling the allegations "absurd." Ties between India and Canada nosedived last month after Canada linked Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Verma and some other diplomats to the murder. The Canadian government had said the Indian diplomats were expelled from the country. Meanwhile, New Delhi expelled Canadian Charge d'Affaires Stewart Wheeler and five other diplomats following Ottawa's allegations in connection to the case. India rejects Canadian media report on Nijjar's killing The Indian foreign ministry rejected the claims made by The Globe and Mail in its report about Hardeep Singh Nijjar. "We do not normally comment on media reports. However, such ludicrous statements made to a newspaper purportedly by a Canadian government source should be dismissed with the contempt they deserve. Smear campaigns like this only further damage our already strained ties," the foreign ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.

Not aware of evidence linking India's Modi, Jaishankar to serious criminal activity within Canada: Ottawa

After Australia passed a bill to ban social media for kids under 16 years of age, other countries including the United Kingdom started thinking in this direction.&nbsp;

On Thursday (Nov 21), the BBC reported that the UK's technology secretary Peter Kyle said&nbsp;a possible ban for under-16s is “on the table."

While speaking on the Today programme, on BBC Radio 4, Kyle said he would “do what it takes” to keep young people and children in particular safe online.

He also announced detailed research into the impact tech was having on young people, claiming that research currently came up with “no firm, peer-reviewed evidence.”

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However, while speaking to The Guardian, Kyle said&nbsp;"there’s no work programme at the moment on banning smartphones to children."

His comments came as he met a group of teenagers at the headquarters of the NSPCC in London on Thursday. Childline operators deal with about 10 calls a day from children suffering harm from social media.

<h2>Social media ban for kids in Australia&nbsp;</h2>

The idea of legally restricting social media for young people has come after the Australian government said it would introduce legislation to ban children under 16 from social media.

Earlier, Australia's communications minister Michelle Rowland introduced a world-first law in Parliament to ban children under 16 from using social media.&nbsp;

"This bill establishes a new societal norm that social media access should not define growing up in Australia,” Rowland said, pointing towards the risks of unfiltered and endless content exposure for young users.

Watch |&nbsp;Australia Considers Ban On Social Media For Children Under 16 By 2025

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Kyle’s comments earlier that a ban was “on the table” led to concerns among teenagers. Kyle is still saying he has not ruled out a ban in the future, depending on evidence about its effectiveness, including if one is rolled out in Australia where legislation is going through parliament.

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"I’m in touch with the government in Australia to see what, if it is, they’re basing it on [and] why they’re doing it,"&nbsp;he said.

Meanwhile, Tesla CEO Elon Musk slammed the Australian government for proposing a law banning social media for kids under 16.&nbsp;

The X owner called the bill "a backdoor way to control access to the internet by all Australians."

Australia announced the bill on November 21 and Musk reacted just hours after it.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

After Australia passed a bill to ban social media for kids under 16 years of age, other countries including the United Kingdom started thinking in this direction.

After Australia passed a bill to ban social media for kids under 16 years of age, other countries including the United Kingdom started thinking in this direction. On Thursday (Nov 21), the BBC reported that the UK's technology secretary Peter Kyle said a possible ban for under-16s is “on the table." While speaking on the Today programme, on BBC Radio 4, Kyle said he would “do what it takes” to keep young people and children in particular safe online. He also announced detailed research into the impact tech was having on young people, claiming that research currently came up with “no firm, peer-reviewed evidence.” Also Read | Cambridge Dictionary picks 'manifest' as Word of the Year 2024, here's why However, while speaking to The Guardian, Kyle said "there’s no work programme at the moment on banning smartphones to children." His comments came as he met a group of teenagers at the headquarters of the NSPCC in London on Thursday. Childline operators deal with about 10 calls a day from children suffering harm from social media. Social media ban for kids in Australia The idea of legally restricting social media for young people has come after the Australian government said it would introduce legislation to ban children under 16 from social media. Earlier, Australia's communications minister Michelle Rowland introduced a world-first law in Parliament to ban children under 16 from using social media. "This bill establishes a new societal norm that social media access should not define growing up in Australia,” Rowland said, pointing towards the risks of unfiltered and endless content exposure for young users. Watch | Australia Considers Ban On Social Media For Children Under 16 By 2025 × Kyle’s comments earlier that a ban was “on the table” led to concerns among teenagers. Kyle is still saying he has not ruled out a ban in the future, depending on evidence about its effectiveness, including if one is rolled out in Australia where legislation is going through parliament. Also Read | Elon Musk to be summoned by UK MPs over X's role in UK riots "I’m in touch with the government in Australia to see what, if it is, they’re basing it on [and] why they’re doing it," he said. Meanwhile, Tesla CEO Elon Musk slammed the Australian government for proposing a law banning social media for kids under 16. The X owner called the bill "a backdoor way to control access to the internet by all Australians." Australia announced the bill on November 21 and Musk reacted just hours after it. (With inputs from agencies)

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A US court ruled Friday (Nov 22) that United States President-elect Donald Trump's criminal sentencing in hush money trial will be postponed indefinitely—potentially until after he leaves office. The sentencing was originally scheduled for November 26.&nbsp;

"It is... ordered that the joint application for a stay of sentencing is granted to the extent that the November 26, 2024 date is adjourned," said Judge Juan Merchan in an order.

In a one-page&nbsp;decision, the judge said&nbsp;that Trump's legal team could file their submissions for dismissal of the case by December 2, while the prosecutors were given a week to file their submissions.

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The order comes amid uncertainty revolving around whether the judge should proceed with sentencing, delay it for four years until Trump vacates the office or simply dismiss the case once and for all.

Earlier this month, Trump's lawyer told the court that there was a strong case for dismissing the trial altogether. On the other hand, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office said the jury's verdict must be taken into consideration.

In May, a New York jury found Trump guilty on 34 felony counts in the hush money trial, in which he faced four years in prison.

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Trump had to deal with four prosecutions during his presidential campaign and the Republican put everything on the line to win the elections in a bid to end his many legal troubles. The effect is now already visible.

The US Department of Justice has already dropped his two federal cases. A case in the US state of Georgia has also been halted amid concerns over the district attorney's relationship with the prosecutor.

But as he manages to dodge criminal cases, Trump continues to face obligations in civil litigation and is still liable to pay more than $450 million after being found to have inflated the value of his assets in representations to banks.

(With inputs from agencies)

A US court ruled Friday (Nov 22) that United States President-elect Donald Trump's criminal sentencing in hush money trial will be postponed indefinitely—potentially until after he leaves office.

A US court ruled Friday (Nov 22) that United States President-elect Donald Trump's criminal sentencing in hush money trial will be postponed indefinitely—potentially until after he leaves office. The sentencing was originally scheduled for November 26. "It is... ordered that the joint application for a stay of sentencing is granted to the extent that the November 26, 2024 date is adjourned," said Judge Juan Merchan in an order. In a one-page decision, the judge said that Trump's legal team could file their submissions for dismissal of the case by December 2, while the prosecutors were given a week to file their submissions. Also read: Powell`s wait-and-watch on Trump policies is a switch from 2016 The order comes amid uncertainty revolving around whether the judge should proceed with sentencing, delay it for four years until Trump vacates the office or simply dismiss the case once and for all. Earlier this month, Trump's lawyer told the court that there was a strong case for dismissing the trial altogether. On the other hand, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office said the jury's verdict must be taken into consideration. In May, a New York jury found Trump guilty on 34 felony counts in the hush money trial, in which he faced four years in prison. Also read: Money-Wise: With Trump administration announced, here`s how Indian investors should plan their years ahead Trump had to deal with four prosecutions during his presidential campaign and the Republican put everything on the line to win the elections in a bid to end his many legal troubles. The effect is now already visible. The US Department of Justice has already dropped his two federal cases. A case in the US state of Georgia has also been halted amid concerns over the district attorney's relationship with the prosecutor. But as he manages to dodge criminal cases, Trump continues to face obligations in civil litigation and is still liable to pay more than $450 million after being found to have inflated the value of his assets in representations to banks. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump hush money trial: Sentencing postponed indefinitely, likely until he vacates office

More and more Indian students in the United States are taking up babysitting jobs as they feel the heat of the cost of living crisis and other part-time job opportunities get scarce. According to a Times of India report, the students are taking off-campus jobs even if it’s illegal, to make ends meet.

Babysitting jobs have become a hot topic especially among girls, due to a safe environment and additional perks like food, accommodation or both. The trend is more visible among students from&nbsp;Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, and they are mostly catering to Indian families based in the US. The pay scale varies from place to place but is generally low due to an oversupply of job seekers.

According to a report by Open Doors 2024, there are approximately 39,000 Indian students in Texas, 20,000 in Illinois, 13,500 in Ohio, and 7,000 in Connecticut, and 50 per cent of them are Telugu-speaking.

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The Times of India report highlighted that most students make&nbsp;somewhere between $13 and $18 per hour for babysitting jobs. One student from Hyderabad, who now stays in Ohio, was quoted as saying by the TOI, “I babysit a six-year-old boy for about eight hours a day and get paid $13 an hour. I also get a meal for taking care of the boy."

Another student in Connecticut said, “I have to take care of a two-and-a-half-year-old six days a week. For those six days, the girl's parents take care of food and accommodation. On Sundays, I stay in my friend's room."

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The earning from these off-campus jobs often goes into paying rent and other expenses. Students in the US spend an average of $300 per month on rent.

(With inputs from agencies)

More and more Indian students in the United States are taking up babysitting jobs as they feel the heat of the cost of living crisis and other part-time job opportunities get scarce.

More and more Indian students in the United States are taking up babysitting jobs as they feel the heat of the cost of living crisis and other part-time job opportunities get scarce. According to a Times of India report, the students are taking off-campus jobs even if it’s illegal, to make ends meet. Babysitting jobs have become a hot topic especially among girls, due to a safe environment and additional perks like food, accommodation or both. The trend is more visible among students from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, and they are mostly catering to Indian families based in the US. The pay scale varies from place to place but is generally low due to an oversupply of job seekers. According to a report by Open Doors 2024, there are approximately 39,000 Indian students in Texas, 20,000 in Illinois, 13,500 in Ohio, and 7,000 in Connecticut, and 50 per cent of them are Telugu-speaking. Also read: 10 Indians arrested every hour for trying to enter US illegally in last one year, reveals data The Times of India report highlighted that most students make somewhere between $13 and $18 per hour for babysitting jobs. One student from Hyderabad, who now stays in Ohio, was quoted as saying by the TOI, “I babysit a six-year-old boy for about eight hours a day and get paid $13 an hour. I also get a meal for taking care of the boy." Another student in Connecticut said, “I have to take care of a two-and-a-half-year-old six days a week. For those six days, the girl's parents take care of food and accommodation. On Sundays, I stay in my friend's room." Also read: Indian man lands in trouble for taking a bus with an American woman. Here`s why The earning from these off-campus jobs often goes into paying rent and other expenses. Students in the US spend an average of $300 per month on rent. (With inputs from agencies)

Babysitting jobs becoming popular among Indian students in US as inflation bites

UK police reported on Friday (Nov 22) that officers conducted a controlled explosion outside the United States embassy in London after a "suspicious package" was discovered.

UK police reported on Friday (Nov 22) that officers conducted a controlled explosion outside the United States embassy in London after a "suspicious package" was discovered. The incident occurred near the high-security embassy in Nine Elms, just south of the River Thames. In a statement shared on X, the Metropolitan Police confirmed, "We can confirm that the 'loud bang' reported in the area a short time ago was a controlled explosion carried out by officers." The police added that investigations were ongoing and cordons around the site would remain in place. "Enquiries are still ongoing and cordons will remain in place for the time being," it added. The US embassy also took to X and said, "Local authorities are investigating a suspicious package outside the embassy," the statement read. A nearby road was closed "out of an abundance of caution," it added. Bomb Squad called to Gatwick airport While police managed the situation in London, another security incident took place at Gatwick Airport. A bomb disposal unit was deployed to the airport’s South Terminal after a "suspected prohibited item" was detected in a passenger's luggage. Also read: Ukraine cancels parliament session over fears of Russian missile strike Sussex Police responded to the incident at 8:20 am (local time) on Friday. "Police were called to the South Terminal at Gatwick Airport at 8.20am on Friday following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage. As a precaution, an EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) team is being deployed to the airport," it said in a statement. Gatwick Airport, located about 30 miles south of London, confirmed the evacuation on social media platform X. The airport said that a large part of its South Terminal has been evacuated as a precaution while we continue to investigate a security incident. "Passengers will not be able to enter the South Terminal while this is ongoing. Safety and security of our passengers and staff remains our top priority," the airport said. “We are working hard to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.” (With inputs from agencies)

UK police conduct 'controlled explosion' outside US embassy; bomb squad deployed near Gatwick airport

Jussie Smollett's conviction in an alleged hate crime hoax was overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court. The Supreme Court overturns Mullet's conviction on charges of staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying to Chicago Police.

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The death toll due to an alcohol poisoning incident in Laos has climbed to five after a British tourist was declared dead. A report by BBC on Friday (Nov 22) said that the British tourist was 28-year-old Simone White.

The death toll due to an alcohol poisoning incident in Laos has climbed to five after a British tourist was declared dead. A report by BBC on Friday (Nov 22) said that the British tourist was 28-year-old Simone White. "We are supporting the family of a British woman who has died in Laos, and we are in contact with the local authorities," the British foreign office said on Thursday. The other four victims in the incident are from the US, Australia and Denmark. 'Every parent's worst nightmare' Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told Parliament that 19-year-old Bianca Jones died after being evacuated from Laos for treatment in a hospital in Thailand. A report by the news agency Associated Press on Friday said that a friend of Jones was also hospitalised in Thailand. Prime Minister Albanese said that this tragedy was "every parent’s very worst fear and a nightmare that no one should have to endure." Also read | Animals guzzle alcohol and get sloshed all the time, study finds "...we also take this moment to say that we’re thinking of Bianca’s friend Holly Bowles who is fighting for her life,” Albanese added. The Associated Press report said that the two Australian women fell ill on November 13 after a night out drinking with a group. They are believed to have consumed drinks tainted with methanol, which is sometimes used as the alcohol in mixed drinks at disreputable bars and can cause severe poisoning or death. The American and Danish victims US State Department officials told the news agency that an American tourist died in the incident, but refused to elaborate further out of respect for the victim's family. The other two victims in the tragedy were from Denmark, but the foreign ministry would not elaborate as well. A Kiwi who fell sick could be victim of methanol poisoning Meanwhile, New Zealand's foreign ministry said on Thursday that one of its citizens was also unwell in Laos and could be a victim of methanol poisoning. Also watch | Gravitas: Alcohol consumption abundant in natural world × “We have updated our travel advisory for Laos to note that there have been several cases of suspected methanol poisoning after consuming alcoholic drinks,” the foreign ministry said. "Travelers are advised to be cautious about consuming alcoholic beverages, particularly cocktails and drinks made with spirits that may have been adulterated with harmful substances,” it added. (With inputs from agencies)

Laos alcohol poisoning incident: Death toll climbs to five

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US President-elect Donald Trump tapped Pam Bondi, a staunch ally who helped defend the ex-leader against impeachment, as US attorney general on Thursday following firebrand Matt Gaetz's withdrawal from the running. Watch in for more details!

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Brazilian police on Thursday called for the indictment of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro over a 2022 "coup" plot to prevent current leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office.

Brazilian police on Thursday called for the indictment of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro over a 2022 "coup" plot to prevent current leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office. A police statement said its investigators concluded that Bolsonaro and 36 others planned the "violent overthrow of the democratic state." "Federal police concluded on Thursday the investigation into the existence of a criminal organization that acted in a coordinated way in 2002 in an attempt to maintain the then-president in power," the statement said. "The final report has been sent to the Supreme Court with the request that 37 individuals be indicted for the crimes of the violent overthrow of the democratic state, coup d'etat and criminal organization," it said. It is up to Brazil's attorney general to decide whether the allegations are substantiated enough to warrant criminal charges being laid. The charge of attempting a coup carries a sentence of up to 12 years in prison. Also read | Netanyahu calls ICC arrest warrant 'antisemitic,' warns of 'severe consequences' Bolsonaro vowed to fight the allegation and accused the Supreme Court judge overseeing the case of overstepping the law. "The fight begins at the Attorney General's office," Bolsonaro said on his X social media account. The judge, Alexandre de Moraes, "leads the entire investigation, adjusts statements, arrests without charges, fishes for evidence and has a very creative advisory team. He does everything that the law does not say," Bolsonaro said. According to police, the alleged plot was hatched in the final months of Bolsonaro's 2019-2022 presidency. Lula, a left-winger who was previously president between 2003 and 2010, won the October 2022 elections to succeed the far-right Bolsonaro. Police have not so far drawn a direct link between the alleged plot and an insurrection that took place in Brasilia on January 8, 2023, when thousands of Bolsonaro supporters stormed the capital's presidential palace, the Congress building and the Supreme Court. Investigations continue into that upheaval, which echoed scenes from the United States two years earlier, when supporters of Donald Trump protesting President Joe Biden's election win attacked the US Capitol in Washington on January 6, 2021. Bolsonaro has expressed admiration for Trump in the past. The list of alleged co-conspirators in the Bolsonaro case included three elite soldiers and a police officer arrested on Tuesday for allegedly plotting to assassinate Lula and Moraes, in a separately announced case. "I must be very grateful that I am alive. The attempt to poison me and Alckmin didn't work," said Lula on Thursday at an official ceremony, referring to Vice President Geraldo Alckmin. Also read | US ‘fundamentally rejects’ ICC’s arrest warrant for Netanyahu, says court has no credibility "We need to build this country without persecution, incitement to hatred or discord," the president added. Trump parallels Bolsonaro is the target of several investigations, but the one on Thursday placing him at the centre of an alleged coup is the most dramatic. He says he is innocent and the victim of "persecution." A former army captain, Bolsonaro has already been declared ineligible to hold public office until 2030 for having made unsubstantiated claims of fraud in Brazil's electronic voting system. He has been prohibited from leaving the country while a vast probe named "Tempus Veritatis" ("the time of truth" in Latin) continues. The investigation has already swept up several of Bolsonaro's closest aides. Bolsonaro hopes to overturn the ineligibility ruling and attempt a comeback in the 2026 presidential elections. On X, he has posted parallels between his situation and that of Trump, who won over US voters this month to secure a return to the White House. The police investigation calling for Bolsonaro's indictment detailed an alleged decree the ex-president was said to have issued in December 2022 ordering high-ranking military officers to arrest Moraes. Moraes was head of the national electoral tribunal that validated Lula's victory in 2022. Also read | Who is Pam Bondi, Trump's next attorney general? That decree was confirmed by the military officers in police questioning, according to transcripts made public by Moraes, who is now in charge of the case at the Supreme Court. According to a transcript released in March, a retired Brazilian army general, Marco Antonio Freire Gomes, had spoken to police investigators about the December 2022 meetings with Bolsonaro. He said a Bolsonaro aide had seen legal opinions the then-president had drawn up supporting his attempt to stay in power. 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.

Brazil police urge Bolsonaro's indictment for 2022 'coup' plot

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Air quality in the Indian capital New Delhi has once again deteriorated to the 'severe' category, with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 401 by 6:00 pm (local time) on Friday (Nov 22). Out of the 39 monitoring stations across the city, 19 reported AQI levels in the "severe" range. In other news,&nbsp;Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, on Friday (Nov 22) extended an invitation to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu to visit the European country in open defiance of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). While speaking to state radio, Orban accused the ICC of “interfering in an ongoing conflict for political purposes.”

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, on Friday (Nov 22) extended an invitation to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu to visit the European country in open defiance of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). While speaking to state radio, Orban accused the ICC of “interfering in an ongoing conflict for political purposes.”

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A US court ruled Friday (Nov 22) that US President-elect Donald Trump's criminal sentencing in hush money trial will be postponed indefinitely—potentially until after he leaves office. The sentencing was originally scheduled for Nov 26.&nbsp;

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has called for an emergency meeting with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on the future of the Champions Trophy. According to reports, ICC will try to resolve the scheduling issues of the CT with India refusing to travel to Pakistan. The Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be hosted by Pakistan from February 19 to March 9, but clouds of uncertainty linger after BCCI refused to travel to Pakistan.

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For a man who has delivered the simplest of the stories in the most heartwarming films, Shoojit Sircar falters a bit with his latest&nbsp;I Want To Talk.&nbsp;The film, based on a real person, talks of a man's relentless pursuit to live despite the medical challenges that life keeps throwing at him.&nbsp;

Air quality in the Indian capital New Delhi has once again deteriorated to the 'severe' category, with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 401 by 6:00 pm (local time) on Friday (Nov 22).

Air quality in the Indian capital New Delhi has once again deteriorated to the 'severe' category, with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 401 by 6:00 pm (local time) on Friday (Nov 22). Out of the 39 monitoring stations across the city, 19 reported AQI levels in the "severe" range. In other news, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, on Friday (Nov 22) extended an invitation to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu to visit the European country in open defiance of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). While speaking to state radio, Orban accused the ICC of “interfering in an ongoing conflict for political purposes.” Click on the headlines to read more Delhi AQI drops to 'severe' again after brief respite; SC raps Delhi govt over 'failure' to enforce GRAP 4 Air quality in the Indian capital New Delhi has once again deteriorated to the 'severe' category, with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 401 by 6:00 pm (local time) on Friday (Nov 22). Out of the 39 monitoring stations across the city, 19 reported AQI levels in the "severe" range. Hungary PM defies ICC warrant by inviting Netanyahu over, Israel PM responds Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, on Friday (Nov 22) extended an invitation to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu to visit the European country in open defiance of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). While speaking to state radio, Orban accused the ICC of “interfering in an ongoing conflict for political purposes.” Trump hush money trial: Sentencing postponed indefinitely, likely until he vacates office A US court ruled Friday (Nov 22) that US President-elect Donald Trump's criminal sentencing in hush money trial will be postponed indefinitely—potentially until after he leaves office. The sentencing was originally scheduled for Nov 26. Ukraine cancels parliament session over fears of Russian missile strike Ukraine’s parliament cancelled its session scheduled for Friday (Nov 22), citing concerns about the risk of a Russian missile attack targeting Kyiv's government district. Pakistan forces kill 3 in anti-terror ops, day after deadly Kurram attack Pakistani forces Friday (Nov 22) launched intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in the Bannu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, leading to death of three militants and injuries to two others. The operations were launched under Pakistan’s so-called Azm-i-Istehkam initiative, in response to a sharp rise in terror activities in provinces like KP and Balochistan. ‘World War 3 has already begun,’ Ex-Ukraine army chief warns, citing US role Former commander-in-chief of Ukraine has claimed that the world has already entered the phase of the third World War, with the direct involvement of two superpowers in the raging conflict—The United States and Russia. Europe's Proba-3 satellites to soon be mated with India's PSLV rocket Hectic activity is underway at the Indian Spaceport in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, where the European Proba-3 twin satellites and the Indian PSLV rocket are being prepared for launch on December 4. As Yen struggles and poverty rises, Tokyo turns to ‘sex tourism’ to make ends meet As Japan faces economic challenges, including a weakening yen and rising poverty, its capital city of Tokyo has become a hub for sex tourism. Once celebrated for its economic boom and status as one of the world’s most livable cities, the capital now wrestles with the darker side of its financial struggles. CT 2025: ICC calls for emergency meeting with BCCI, PCB over scheduling issues The International Cricket Council (ICC) has called for an emergency meeting with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on the future of the Champions Trophy. According to reports, ICC will try to resolve the scheduling issues of the CT with India refusing to travel to Pakistan. The Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be hosted by Pakistan from February 19 to March 9, but clouds of uncertainty linger after BCCI refused to travel to Pakistan. I Want To Talk review: Abhishek Bachchan is stunning in half-baked drama For a man who has delivered the simplest of the stories in the most heartwarming films, Shoojit Sircar falters a bit with his latest I Want To Talk. The film, based on a real person, talks of a man's relentless pursuit to live despite the medical challenges that life keeps throwing at him.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (Nov. 21) claimed that Russia has hit Ukraine with new mid-range ballistic missiles. He specified that the strike was carried out by a ballistic missile with a non-nuclear hypersonic warhead.

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Having lost his legal battle in all the lower courts, Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, has now knocked on the doors of the US Supreme Court against his extradition to India.

India has sought Rana's extradition for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack. Rana had last reached out to the US Court of Appeals for the North Circuit in San Francisco after losing the legal battle in lower courts and several federal courts.

On September 23, the circuit court threw out his petition to give a stay on the decisions of the other courts that approved the move of the Department of State to extradite him to India. On November 13, Rana filed a “petition for a writ of certiorari” before the US Supreme Court.

In a long battle, this is Rana's last legal chance not to be extradited to India.

In his "petitions for a writ of certiorari to review the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit” in this case, Rana makes the same argument that he was tried and acquitted in federal court in the Northern District of Illinois (Chicago) on charges relating to the 2008 terrorist attack on Mumbai.

"India now seeks to extradite him for trial on charges based on the identical conduct at issue in the Chicago case,” it says.

The&nbsp;petition says that if the “elements” standard applies, he very likely will be sent to India to be put on trial a second time for the same conduct, with conviction and a death sentence ominously on the horizon for him.

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“In addition, resolution of this issue will have considerable and increasing impact, as the growing globalisation of criminal law enforcement and international cooperation, which in turn has led to a dramatic rise in extraditions, will affect more and more individuals and nations going forward,” it said.

Rana faces charges for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai attack and is known to be associated with Pakistani-American Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist David Coleman Headley, one of the main conspirators of the terror incident that hit India's financial hub in 2008.

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A total of 166 people, including six Americans, were killed in the Mumbai terror attacks in which 10 Pakistani terrorists laid a more than 60-hour siege, attacking and killing people at iconic and vital locations in Mumbai.

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Having lost his legal battle in all the lower courts, Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, has now knocked on the doors of the US Supreme Court against his extradition to India.

Having lost his legal battle in all the lower courts, Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, has now knocked on the doors of the US Supreme Court against his extradition to India. India has sought Rana's extradition for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack. Rana had last reached out to the US Court of Appeals for the North Circuit in San Francisco after losing the legal battle in lower courts and several federal courts. On September 23, the circuit court threw out his petition to give a stay on the decisions of the other courts that approved the move of the Department of State to extradite him to India. On November 13, Rana filed a “petition for a writ of certiorari” before the US Supreme Court. In a long battle, this is Rana's last legal chance not to be extradited to India. In his "petitions for a writ of certiorari to review the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit” in this case, Rana makes the same argument that he was tried and acquitted in federal court in the Northern District of Illinois (Chicago) on charges relating to the 2008 terrorist attack on Mumbai. "India now seeks to extradite him for trial on charges based on the identical conduct at issue in the Chicago case,” it says. The petition says that if the “elements” standard applies, he very likely will be sent to India to be put on trial a second time for the same conduct, with conviction and a death sentence ominously on the horizon for him. Also read: Only a multi-national peace initiative can arrest the spiralling West Asia crisis “In addition, resolution of this issue will have considerable and increasing impact, as the growing globalisation of criminal law enforcement and international cooperation, which in turn has led to a dramatic rise in extraditions, will affect more and more individuals and nations going forward,” it said. Rana faces charges for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai attack and is known to be associated with Pakistani-American Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist David Coleman Headley, one of the main conspirators of the terror incident that hit India's financial hub in 2008. Also read: Global economy faces dangerous turmoil amid escalating tensions in West Asia A total of 166 people, including six Americans, were killed in the Mumbai terror attacks in which 10 Pakistani terrorists laid a more than 60-hour siege, attacking and killing people at iconic and vital locations in Mumbai. 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.

Mumbai attack accused Rana rushes to US Supreme Court against India's extradition request

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, on Friday (Nov 22) extended an invitation to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu to visit the European country in open defiance of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). While speaking to state radio, Orban accused the ICC of “interfering in an ongoing conflict for political purposes.”

Netanyahu in response thanked Orban for “moral clarity” on the issue, saying Hungary stood strong “by the side of justice and truth”.

The ICC issued the arrest warrant against Netanyahu, and former Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant earlier on Thursday, accusing the duo of using “starvation as a method of warfare”. The move was immediately slammed by like-minded nations like the United States, Austria and Argentina but Hungary went a step ahead by inviting Netanyahu over.

Orban termed the ICC’s warrant “outrageously impudent” and “cynical,” saying he would “defy this decision, and it will have no consequences for him.”

It is to be noted that ICC member nations are required to abide by the warrants and detain suspects the moment they set foot on their soil. However, the court lacks the ways to enforce its rulings.

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The United Kingdom and European Union&nbsp;have said they are bound by the ICC charter and hinted that they would detain Netanyahu once he enters their territory.

“The UK will always comply with its legal obligations as set out by domestic law and indeed international law,” a statement by Downing Street read. The EU on Thursday said the warrants against Israeli leaders were not political and should be respected.

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“This decision is a binding decision and all states, all state parties of the court, which include all members of the European Union, are binding to implement this court decision,” said the EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell. Israel on the other hand labelled the move as “antisemitic” in a statement.

(With inputs from agencies)

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, on Friday (Nov 22) extended an invitation to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu to visit the European country in open defiance of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, on Friday (Nov 22) extended an invitation to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu to visit the European country in open defiance of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). While speaking to state radio, Orban accused the ICC of “interfering in an ongoing conflict for political purposes.” Netanyahu in response thanked Orban for “moral clarity” on the issue, saying Hungary stood strong “by the side of justice and truth”. The ICC issued the arrest warrant against Netanyahu, and former Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant earlier on Thursday, accusing the duo of using “starvation as a method of warfare”. The move was immediately slammed by like-minded nations like the United States, Austria and Argentina but Hungary went a step ahead by inviting Netanyahu over. Orban termed the ICC’s warrant “outrageously impudent” and “cynical,” saying he would “defy this decision, and it will have no consequences for him.” It is to be noted that ICC member nations are required to abide by the warrants and detain suspects the moment they set foot on their soil. However, the court lacks the ways to enforce its rulings. Also read: US to deploy additional military assets to West Asia in warning to Iran The United Kingdom and European Union have said they are bound by the ICC charter and hinted that they would detain Netanyahu once he enters their territory. “The UK will always comply with its legal obligations as set out by domestic law and indeed international law,” a statement by Downing Street read. The EU on Thursday said the warrants against Israeli leaders were not political and should be respected. Also read: Only a multi-national peace initiative can arrest the spiralling West Asia crisis “This decision is a binding decision and all states, all state parties of the court, which include all members of the European Union, are binding to implement this court decision,” said the EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell. Israel on the other hand labelled the move as “antisemitic” in a statement. (With inputs from agencies)

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