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The Irish Navy said it escorted a Russian spy ship out of its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), an area critical for energy and submarine pipelines and cables, on Friday (Nov 15). The spy ship was earlier spotted by Norwegian, United States, French and British navy and air defence services on Thursday (Nov 14) east of Dublin and southwest of the Isle of Man as it was accompanying Russian warship Admiral Golovko.

The Irish Navy’s LÉ James Joyce ship reportedly forced the Russian spy ship out and continued to monitor it as it headed south.

<h2>Fresh concerns</h2>

Notably, there are lots of submarine internet cables that run between Ireland and the United Kingdom and are operated by tech companies like Google and Microsoft. Both tech majors have their headquarters in Ireland.

Earlier on Thursday, British defence forces had observed another Russian vessel near their eastern coastal waters. The ship was faring closer to the west of Cork, where there is another set of connectors between Ireland and France.

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Experts believe the situation is alarming, one that requires Ireland to ramp up its defence capabilities. “Once again we see the Russian navy probing the defences of western Europe. It’s yet another wake-up call – one that we shouldn’t need – that Ireland needs to bolster its naval capabilities and deepen its maritime security partnerships in Europe,” said Edward Burke, an assistant professor in the history of war at University College Dublin, while talking to Examiner.

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The Irish Navy has claimed the Russian spy ship was conducting surveillance in its waters using drones.

The countries are alarmed following the alleged sabotage of the Baltic gas pipeline and undersea internet cables between Finland and Estonia earlier this year. Later China acknowledged a Hong Kong ship was responsible for the damage but claimed it was purely accidental.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Irish Navy said it escorted a Russian spy ship out of its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), an area critical for energy and submarine pipelines and cables, on Friday (Nov 15).

The Irish Navy said it escorted a Russian spy ship out of its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), an area critical for energy and submarine pipelines and cables, on Friday (Nov 15). The spy ship was earlier spotted by Norwegian, United States, French and British navy and air defence services on Thursday (Nov 14) east of Dublin and southwest of the Isle of Man as it was accompanying Russian warship Admiral Golovko. The Irish Navy’s LÉ James Joyce ship reportedly forced the Russian spy ship out and continued to monitor it as it headed south. Fresh concerns Notably, there are lots of submarine internet cables that run between Ireland and the United Kingdom and are operated by tech companies like Google and Microsoft. Both tech majors have their headquarters in Ireland. Earlier on Thursday, British defence forces had observed another Russian vessel near their eastern coastal waters. The ship was faring closer to the west of Cork, where there is another set of connectors between Ireland and France. Also read: India`s intervention made Putin abandon use of nuclear weapon in Ukraine: Report Experts believe the situation is alarming, one that requires Ireland to ramp up its defence capabilities. “Once again we see the Russian navy probing the defences of western Europe. It’s yet another wake-up call – one that we shouldn’t need – that Ireland needs to bolster its naval capabilities and deepen its maritime security partnerships in Europe,” said Edward Burke, an assistant professor in the history of war at University College Dublin, while talking to Examiner. Watch: Russian Navy eyeing a comeback as war with Ukraine continues × The Irish Navy has claimed the Russian spy ship was conducting surveillance in its waters using drones. The countries are alarmed following the alleged sabotage of the Baltic gas pipeline and undersea internet cables between Finland and Estonia earlier this year. Later China acknowledged a Hong Kong ship was responsible for the damage but claimed it was purely accidental. (With inputs from agencies)

Ireland-UK submarine cables under threat? Irish Navy claims it escorted Russian spy ship out of EEZ

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A horrific accident in the Canadian city of Toronto saw four people perish after the Tesla they were riding in crashed into a pillar and burst into flames. A fifth person survived after a bystander heroically smashed the window of the burning car to let the woman out.

The person who helped the woman escape the car said that the Tesla Model Y's electronic doors appeared to have jammed, leading the passengers to get trapped inside the car.

"You couldn't open the doors," Rick Harper told the Toronto Star.

"I would assume the young lady would have tried to open the door from the inside because she was pretty desperate to get out," Harper added. He further said that the smoke was so thick, he didn't realise there were others trapped inside.

"I don't know if that was the battery or what," Harper said. "But she couldn't get out."

A CBC report stated that the accident occurred on October 24 after the driver lost control of the car. The vehicle hit a guardrail before slamming into a pillar and catching fire.

The accident is being investigated, but some reports suggest that the car's doors might be to blame. The model has electronic doors which are used by Tesla and other automakers and require power to open.

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<h2>Tesla models and manual release levers</h2>

Several other Tesla car owners have found themselves locked inside the car in the absence of power. However, most Tesla models come with manual release levers, something not all users might have explored.

Despite the manual provision, Tesla has often been criticised for poorly designed emergency measures and being placed in such areas of certain models a user might not know about. Knowing about them requires a detailed study of the car, and might not be easily and freely accessible in case of an emergency.&nbsp;

In the case of&nbsp;Tesla Model Y, all vehicles do not come with manual releases for the rear doors. Tesla also warns about this in the car's manual. Whether the Model Y involved in the crash had this emergency feature is not known.

Tesla has found itself at the centre of controversy in the past as well. In 2019, a man was burned alive in his Model S after the car's auto-retracting door handles failed to deploy. The family filed a lawsuit, which stated that the issue prevented bystanders and first responders from saving the man.&nbsp;

A horrific accident in the Canadian city of Toronto saw four people perish after the Tesla they were riding in crashed into a pillar and burst into flames. A fifth person survived after a bystander heroically smashed the window of the burning car to let the woman out.

A horrific accident in the Canadian city of Toronto saw four people perish after the Tesla they were riding in crashed into a pillar and burst into flames. A fifth person survived after a bystander heroically smashed the window of the burning car to let the woman out. The person who helped the woman escape the car said that the Tesla Model Y's electronic doors appeared to have jammed, leading the passengers to get trapped inside the car. "You couldn't open the doors," Rick Harper told the Toronto Star. "I would assume the young lady would have tried to open the door from the inside because she was pretty desperate to get out," Harper added. He further said that the smoke was so thick, he didn't realise there were others trapped inside. "I don't know if that was the battery or what," Harper said. "But she couldn't get out." A CBC report stated that the accident occurred on October 24 after the driver lost control of the car. The vehicle hit a guardrail before slamming into a pillar and catching fire. The accident is being investigated, but some reports suggest that the car's doors might be to blame. The model has electronic doors which are used by Tesla and other automakers and require power to open. Also Read: Tesla recalls 2,400 Cybertrucks due to faulty drive inverter component Tesla models and manual release levers Several other Tesla car owners have found themselves locked inside the car in the absence of power. However, most Tesla models come with manual release levers, something not all users might have explored. Despite the manual provision, Tesla has often been criticised for poorly designed emergency measures and being placed in such areas of certain models a user might not know about. Knowing about them requires a detailed study of the car, and might not be easily and freely accessible in case of an emergency. In the case of Tesla Model Y, all vehicles do not come with manual releases for the rear doors. Tesla also warns about this in the car's manual. Whether the Model Y involved in the crash had this emergency feature is not known. Tesla has found itself at the centre of controversy in the past as well. In 2019, a man was burned alive in his Model S after the car's auto-retracting door handles failed to deploy. The family filed a lawsuit, which stated that the issue prevented bystanders and first responders from saving the man.

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Cafes are a popular haunt in countries across the world. Several of them have themes which people enjoy, making them a hit. A unique cafe, called the "coffin cafe" has come up in Japan. It has been started by a 120-year-old funeral home.

The experience calls for people to lie in a casket and reflect on life and death. The funeral home, Kajiya honten, based in Futtsu, recently started the cafe in collaboration with a funeral supply company. The funeral home was founded in 1902 during the Meiji era.

Launched in September, the cafe offers visitors three options in coffins – gold, green and yellow, SCMP reported. The coffins have floral patterns and creative motifs on them which are believed to make the experience more comfortable for those who wish to lie inside them and reflect.

It is located on the first floor of the funeral home's main building. It was also important for the company to ensure that visitors to the cafe did not come across other funeral attendees. So it has been built away from the funeral hall.

While you would think it is a morbid experience, people of the city seemed to have lapped it up. To lie down in one of the coffins, one has to shell out 2,200 yen (US$14). But despite the cost, visitors have been thronging the cafe and couples even take pictures together lying in them.

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The experience is also aimed at getting people to reflect on their lives and how they would want to live. Kiyotaka Hirano, the company’s 48-year-old president, says he was inspired to open the cafe after he lost his father.&nbsp;

<h2>Coffin cafe has become popular</h2>

“While most young people think about weddings, few consider funerals. However, everyone can approach this experience differently. Some may want to close the coffin lid for a few minutes to contemplate how they’d like to live before their time comes,” Hirano said.

“The experience also provides an opportunity to re-evaluate your relationships with family and loved ones,” he added.

Hirano believes people might view the experience as &nbsp;“lively” and “renewing”. He added that when one comes out of the coffin, it can "symbolise a rebirth, a reset of one’s life".

The company was in the news two years back for introducing a service called the “memorial urn”. It allows clients to design their own urns.&nbsp;

Cafes are a popular haunt in countries across the world. Several of them have themes which people enjoy, making them a hit. A unique cafe, called the "coffin cafe" has come up in Japan.

Cafes are a popular haunt in countries across the world. Several of them have themes which people enjoy, making them a hit. A unique cafe, called the "coffin cafe" has come up in Japan. It has been started by a 120-year-old funeral home. The experience calls for people to lie in a casket and reflect on life and death. The funeral home, Kajiya honten, based in Futtsu, recently started the cafe in collaboration with a funeral supply company. The funeral home was founded in 1902 during the Meiji era. Launched in September, the cafe offers visitors three options in coffins – gold, green and yellow, SCMP reported. The coffins have floral patterns and creative motifs on them which are believed to make the experience more comfortable for those who wish to lie inside them and reflect. It is located on the first floor of the funeral home's main building. It was also important for the company to ensure that visitors to the cafe did not come across other funeral attendees. So it has been built away from the funeral hall. While you would think it is a morbid experience, people of the city seemed to have lapped it up. To lie down in one of the coffins, one has to shell out 2,200 yen (US$14). But despite the cost, visitors have been thronging the cafe and couples even take pictures together lying in them. Also Read: 94 years, 9 drops: World's longest experiment started nearly 100 yrs ago and is still on The experience is also aimed at getting people to reflect on their lives and how they would want to live. Kiyotaka Hirano, the company’s 48-year-old president, says he was inspired to open the cafe after he lost his father. Coffin cafe has become popular “While most young people think about weddings, few consider funerals. However, everyone can approach this experience differently. Some may want to close the coffin lid for a few minutes to contemplate how they’d like to live before their time comes,” Hirano said. “The experience also provides an opportunity to re-evaluate your relationships with family and loved ones,” he added. Hirano believes people might view the experience as “lively” and “renewing”. He added that when one comes out of the coffin, it can "symbolise a rebirth, a reset of one’s life". The company was in the news two years back for introducing a service called the “memorial urn”. It allows clients to design their own urns.

Lie in a coffin, reflect on life: Funeral home offers morbid experience in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed "serious concerns" over the situation in the South China Sea to Chinese President Xi Jinping in their first in-person talks, Tokyo's foreign ministry said Saturday.

But the pair agreed to work to expand cultural exchanges and continue high-level dialogue on the economy, both Tokyo and Beijing said after the talks on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru.

The meeting comes after Ishiba kept his job as prime minister in a parliamentary vote this week despite having led the ruling coalition to its worst election result in 15 years.

Relations between Japan and China have worsened as Beijing builds up its military capacity in the region and Tokyo boosts security ties with the United States and its allies.

Ishiba "conveyed serious concerns over the Chinese military's growing activity" to Xi, the Japanese foreign ministry said.

He stressed that "the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait is extremely important to Japan and the international community, while also expressing serious concerns over the situation surrounding the South China Sea, Hong Kong and Xinjiang".

China has ramped up military pressure on self-ruled Taiwan in recent years to pressure Taipei into accepting its claims of sovereignty, which the island's government rejects.

Beijing has also in recent months pressed its sweeping territorial claims in the East and South China Seas more stridently.

A chain of uninhabited islands claimed by Beijing but administered by Tokyo,&nbsp;known as the Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China, have long been a point of tension between the neighbours.

Xi said he hoped Japan would work with China to "properly handle major issues of principle such as history and Taiwan" and "manage differences constructively," according to a statement from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.&nbsp;

China and Japan, "whose economic interests and industrial and supply chains are deeply intertwined," need to "pursue win-win cooperation and maintain the global free trade system as well as stable and unimpeded production and supply chains", Xi said.&nbsp;

Tokyo said they had agreed to "work towards realising mutual visits by respective foreign ministers, as well as the high-level dialogue on cultural exchange and economy".

Another recent flashpoint in bilateral ties was the fatal stabbing in September of a 10-year-old Japanese schoolboy in Shenzhen.&nbsp;

Ishiba urged Xi to "strengthen measures to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens" living in China, while Xi promised that the "safety of foreign nationals including Japanese people will be secured," Japan's foreign ministry said.

At APEC, Ishiba also met outgoing US President Joe Biden and held trilateral talks with Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.

"We strongly oppose any unilateral attempts to change the status quo" in Asia-Pacific waters, the three leaders said in a joint statement, without mentioning China directly.

"We steadfastly oppose the dangerous use of coast guard and maritime militia vessels and coercive activities in the South China Sea," it said.

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&nbsp;audience.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed "serious concerns" over the situation in the South China Sea to Chinese President Xi Jinping in their first in-person talks, Tokyo's foreign ministry said Saturday.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed "serious concerns" over the situation in the South China Sea to Chinese President Xi Jinping in their first in-person talks, Tokyo's foreign ministry said Saturday. But the pair agreed to work to expand cultural exchanges and continue high-level dialogue on the economy, both Tokyo and Beijing said after the talks on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru. The meeting comes after Ishiba kept his job as prime minister in a parliamentary vote this week despite having led the ruling coalition to its worst election result in 15 years. Relations between Japan and China have worsened as Beijing builds up its military capacity in the region and Tokyo boosts security ties with the United States and its allies. Ishiba "conveyed serious concerns over the Chinese military's growing activity" to Xi, the Japanese foreign ministry said. He stressed that "the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait is extremely important to Japan and the international community, while also expressing serious concerns over the situation surrounding the South China Sea, Hong Kong and Xinjiang". China has ramped up military pressure on self-ruled Taiwan in recent years to pressure Taipei into accepting its claims of sovereignty, which the island's government rejects. Beijing has also in recent months pressed its sweeping territorial claims in the East and South China Seas more stridently. A chain of uninhabited islands claimed by Beijing but administered by Tokyo, known as the Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China, have long been a point of tension between the neighbours. Xi said he hoped Japan would work with China to "properly handle major issues of principle such as history and Taiwan" and "manage differences constructively," according to a statement from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. China and Japan, "whose economic interests and industrial and supply chains are deeply intertwined," need to "pursue win-win cooperation and maintain the global free trade system as well as stable and unimpeded production and supply chains", Xi said. Tokyo said they had agreed to "work towards realising mutual visits by respective foreign ministers, as well as the high-level dialogue on cultural exchange and economy". Another recent flashpoint in bilateral ties was the fatal stabbing in September of a 10-year-old Japanese schoolboy in Shenzhen. Ishiba urged Xi to "strengthen measures to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens" living in China, while Xi promised that the "safety of foreign nationals including Japanese people will be secured," Japan's foreign ministry said. At APEC, Ishiba also met outgoing US President Joe Biden and held trilateral talks with Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. "We strongly oppose any unilateral attempts to change the status quo" in Asia-Pacific waters, the three leaders said in a joint statement, without mentioning China directly. "We steadfastly oppose the dangerous use of coast guard and maritime militia vessels and coercive activities in the South China Sea," it said. 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.

During meeting with Xi, Japan PM expresses concerns over South China Sea situation

UFOs hogged the limelight in the past week in North America. First, there was a hearing on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) by a committee in Washington, then the Pentagon released a report on the UFO sightings over the past year and now Canada is at the forefront.

A new tranche of documents released states that the Canadian police collected debris from a UFO shot down over Lake Huron last year. The incident happened on February 12, 2023, when a US F-16 fighter jet shot down an unidentified object. It was the third time that such a hit had taken place that month in North America.

A Dail Mail report suggests that people who saw the object said it was 'octagonal' with strings hanging off it. The jet fired two missiles to take down the UFO that slowly fell into the waters below. A search was conducted to recover the debris. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the American and Canadian Coast Guard collaborated on the search mission. However, they could not find anything, as per initial reports.

The search was called off by February 16 due to "deteriorating weather and the low probability of recovery", according to an RCMP statement.

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<h2>No confirmation of what the wreckage was</h2>

However, CTVNews.ca reported citing partially redacted emails that the "wreckage" was found on "the shoreline of Lake Huron" weeks after the search was suspended. It reported that the RCMP collected "both material and a module" from the site nearly three weeks after the strange flying object was shot down.

At the time, a senior RCMP official said in an email that "the module is from a company who sells weather monitoring equipment". The email was addressed to a Canadian military brigadier-general and sent on March 13, 2023, according to CTVNews.ca.

However, the RCMP did not confirm whether the debris was definitively linked to the object that fell over Lake Huron. Canada's Department of National Defense also declined to comment on the link, CTVNews.ca reported.

"It will be analysed to determine if there is anything unusual with it but I suspect not given the size. Whether or not it is from the shoot down is uncertain," the email continued.

Experts are slamming Canada for the lack of transparency.&nbsp;

Notably, that month, three other such incidents were reported after a Chinese surveillance balloon was downed on February 4 over the United States.

UFOs hogged the limelight in the past week in North America. First, there was a hearing on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) by a committee in Washington, then the Pentagon released a report on the UFO sightings over the past year and now Canada is at the forefront.

UFOs hogged the limelight in the past week in North America. First, there was a hearing on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) by a committee in Washington, then the Pentagon released a report on the UFO sightings over the past year and now Canada is at the forefront. A new tranche of documents released states that the Canadian police collected debris from a UFO shot down over Lake Huron last year. The incident happened on February 12, 2023, when a US F-16 fighter jet shot down an unidentified object. It was the third time that such a hit had taken place that month in North America. A Dail Mail report suggests that people who saw the object said it was 'octagonal' with strings hanging off it. The jet fired two missiles to take down the UFO that slowly fell into the waters below. A search was conducted to recover the debris. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the American and Canadian Coast Guard collaborated on the search mission. However, they could not find anything, as per initial reports. The search was called off by February 16 due to "deteriorating weather and the low probability of recovery", according to an RCMP statement. Also Read: More than 20 unexplained UFO sightings in one year, Pentagon's anomaly division says No confirmation of what the wreckage was However, CTVNews.ca reported citing partially redacted emails that the "wreckage" was found on "the shoreline of Lake Huron" weeks after the search was suspended. It reported that the RCMP collected "both material and a module" from the site nearly three weeks after the strange flying object was shot down. At the time, a senior RCMP official said in an email that "the module is from a company who sells weather monitoring equipment". The email was addressed to a Canadian military brigadier-general and sent on March 13, 2023, according to CTVNews.ca. However, the RCMP did not confirm whether the debris was definitively linked to the object that fell over Lake Huron. Canada's Department of National Defense also declined to comment on the link, CTVNews.ca reported. "It will be analysed to determine if there is anything unusual with it but I suspect not given the size. Whether or not it is from the shoot down is uncertain," the email continued. Experts are slamming Canada for the lack of transparency. Notably, that month, three other such incidents were reported after a Chinese surveillance balloon was downed on February 4 over the United States.

'Octagonal' UFO with strings hanging off it was shot down in Canada last year: Report

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's leftist coalition secured a resounding victory in snap legislative elections, according to results released on Friday. The win reflects widespread public discontent with establishment parties, which voters blame for the country's ongoing economic crisis. Dissanayake's coalition's triumph marks a significant shift in Sri Lanka's political landscape, as citizens demand change and accountability.

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An aircraft of Southwest Airlines was hit by gunfire while taking off from an airport in the US city of Dallas on Friday (Nov 15). The incident happened at the Dallas Love Field Airport in the US state of Texas.

An aircraft of Southwest Airlines was hit by gunfire while taking off from an airport in the US city of Dallas on Friday (Nov 15). The incident happened at the Dallas Love Field Airport in the US state of Texas. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), "While taxiing for takeoff at Dallas Love Field Airport, Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 was reportedly struck by gunfire near the cockpit around 8.30 pm local time." "The Boeing 737-800 returned to the gate, where passengers deplaned. The flight was headed to Indianapolis International Airport. Contact local authorities and airport security for more on the investigation," the FAA said in a statement. 'No injuries were reported' In a statement, the Dallas Love Field Airport said on Saturday that no injuries were reported, and there was minimal impact on airport operations. Please see the statement below regarding the incident that occurred Friday night at Dallas Love Field. pic.twitter.com/oaXltTAej7 — Dallas Love Field Airport (@DallasLoveField) November 16, 2024 × "On Friday night, Dallas Police responded to a security incident involving a commercial aircraft at Dallas Love Field Airport," the statement added. The airport said that the runway was briefly closed but has since reopened. Another incident reported on a Southwest Airlines flight Another incident was reported on a Southwest Airlines Flight on Friday. The FAA said, "Passengers evacuated Southwest Airlines Flight 3316 while it was parked at the gate at Denver International Airport around 7 a.m. local time on Friday, November 15, after the crew reported a cell phone caught on fire." "Passengers in the front half of the plane exited through the jet bridge. Passengers in the rear half of the plane exited using slides. The Boeing 737 was headed to William P. Hobby Airport in Houston. The FAA will investigate. Contact the airline for additional information," the agency further said. (With inputs from agencies)

US airline plane hit by gunfire while taking off from Dallas: FAA

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday (Nov 15) that Russia's war against his country will "end sooner" once Donald Trump assumes office as the president of the United States (US).

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday (Nov 15) that Russia's war against his country will "end sooner" once Donald Trump assumes office as the president of the United States (US). Speaking to Ukrainian media outlet Suspilne, President Zelensky said, "It is certain that the war will end sooner with the policies of the team that will now lead the White House. This is their approach, their promise to their citizens." Also read | 'Ok, let him try,' Russia open to Ukraine peace talks if US President-elect Trump takes initiative "The war will end, but we don't know the exact date," Zelensky added. Trump's take on the Russia-Ukraine war The war between Russia and Ukraine has been going on since late February 2022. Throughout his US presidential election campaign, Donald Trump criticised tens of billions of dollars in aid (that the current US administration) provided to Ukraine since the war began. Trump said repeatedly that he would resolve the conflict within 24 hours if he became the American president. However, he never explained how this would be done. Also watch | WION Fineprint: Ukraine battles manpower shortage × Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida on Friday, Trump said "We're going to work very hard on Russia and Ukraine. It's got to stop." The Zelensky-Trump interactions In late September, Zelensky met Trump at the Trump Tower in Manhattan. The Ukrainian president also held a phone call with Trump, congratulating the Republican leader for winning the US presidential election. Zelensky told Suspilne that he had a "constructive exchange" with Trump during their telephone conversation "I didn't hear anything that goes against our position," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine war: Zelensky says conflict will 'end sooner' once Trump becomes US president

Some of Pakistan's biggest cities are in the grip of a wave of severe air pollution and toxic haze. Going back several years, the issue that erupts every winter takes on health dimensions with a spurt in respiratory, eye and skin issues.

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Around 70 per cent of Israelis want a hostage deal with Hamas, even if that requires ending the war, a poll by Channel 12 on Friday (Nov 15) suggested.&nbsp;

The poll asked Israelis what is more important, a hostage deal or continuing the war in Gaza?&nbsp;

Close to 69 per cent of Israelis said the hostage deal is more important whereas 20 per cent of respondents said continuing the war holds more importance.&nbsp;

A slim majority said in the poll that a hostage deal has not been yet on the table primarily because of political reasons.&nbsp;

The Times of Israel reported that even a few Likud voters, among 46 per cent, also said in the poll that they support a hostage deal that ends the war.&nbsp;

36 per cent of the respondents said they prefer that the war continues whereas 18 per cent said they were unsure.&nbsp;

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The poll asked Israelis why they thought a hostage deal was still not on the table even after around thirteen months into the war since October 7, 2023. &nbsp;

52 per cent of respondents said according to them the prime reason behind this was politics.&nbsp;

Some 36 per cent said the deal had not been reached because of substantive reasons.&nbsp;

In October, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reported telling Likud lawmakers that Israel could not accept Hamas' demand to end the war in exchange for the hostage deal, according to The Times of Israel.&nbsp;

Netanyahu claimed that a hostage deal would allow Hamas to retain in Gaza in some form.&nbsp;

But the Israeli prime minister is expected to make way for the deal due to the constant political pressure from far-right political partners to ignore which can make him lose power, The Times of Israel reported.&nbsp;

The poll also asked Israelis who could be the better replacement for Netanyahu.&nbsp;

Around 37 per cent of respondents said they would prefer former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett whereas 35 per cent remained Netanyahu supporter.&nbsp;

25 per cent of respondents said they preferred neither of them as Israel's ideal prime minister.&nbsp;

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When the poll asked who was more suitable as prime minister, Netanyahu or National Unity Party leader Benny Gantz, 37 per cent picked Netanyahu and 30 per cent picked Gantz, while&nbsp;30 per cent chose neither of them.&nbsp;

The poll results came amid the unverified reports that Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara may try to sideline Netanyahu from the post of prime minister as he will undergo a corruption trial next month.

The poll had a question on Netanyahu's corruption trial as well in which it asked Israelis if they thought Netanyahu could serve as prime minister and manage his criminal case at the same time.

Around 50 per cent said he could not, but 42 per cent said he could manage both.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Around 70 per cent of Israelis want a hostage deal with Hamas, even if that requires ending the war, a poll by Channel 12 on Friday (Nov 15) suggested. The poll asked Israelis what is more important, a hostage deal or continuing the war in Gaza?

Around 70 per cent of Israelis want a hostage deal with Hamas, even if that requires ending the war, a poll by Channel 12 on Friday (Nov 15) suggested. The poll asked Israelis what is more important, a hostage deal or continuing the war in Gaza? Close to 69 per cent of Israelis said the hostage deal is more important whereas 20 per cent of respondents said continuing the war holds more importance. A slim majority said in the poll that a hostage deal has not been yet on the table primarily because of political reasons. The Times of Israel reported that even a few Likud voters, among 46 per cent, also said in the poll that they support a hostage deal that ends the war. 36 per cent of the respondents said they prefer that the war continues whereas 18 per cent said they were unsure. Also read | Online uproar over Trump's Defence Secretary pick Pete Hegseth's tattoo The poll asked Israelis why they thought a hostage deal was still not on the table even after around thirteen months into the war since October 7, 2023. 52 per cent of respondents said according to them the prime reason behind this was politics. Some 36 per cent said the deal had not been reached because of substantive reasons. In October, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reported telling Likud lawmakers that Israel could not accept Hamas' demand to end the war in exchange for the hostage deal, according to The Times of Israel. Netanyahu claimed that a hostage deal would allow Hamas to retain in Gaza in some form. But the Israeli prime minister is expected to make way for the deal due to the constant political pressure from far-right political partners to ignore which can make him lose power, The Times of Israel reported. The poll also asked Israelis who could be the better replacement for Netanyahu. Around 37 per cent of respondents said they would prefer former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett whereas 35 per cent remained Netanyahu supporter. 25 per cent of respondents said they preferred neither of them as Israel's ideal prime minister. Also read | West Asia crisis: Lebanon says it's studying US truce proposal in Israel-Hezbollah conflict When the poll asked who was more suitable as prime minister, Netanyahu or National Unity Party leader Benny Gantz, 37 per cent picked Netanyahu and 30 per cent picked Gantz, while 30 per cent chose neither of them. The poll results came amid the unverified reports that Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara may try to sideline Netanyahu from the post of prime minister as he will undergo a corruption trial next month. The poll had a question on Netanyahu's corruption trial as well in which it asked Israelis if they thought Netanyahu could serve as prime minister and manage his criminal case at the same time. Around 50 per cent said he could not, but 42 per cent said he could manage both. (With inputs from agencies)

Nearly 70% Israelis favour hostage deal over continuing Gaza war: Poll

China and Russia's bonhomie was on full display at an air show in China in Zhuhai. Beijing unveiled fifth-generation fighter jets which are aimed at challenging American air power. Now here is how Russia's deadly war machine, the Su-57, was the showstopper. Take a look at this report.

Russia's Most Advanced Fighter Jet Su 57 Steal The Spotlight At The Zhuhai Air Show

Soccer Club St Pauli Slams Elon Musk; X Categorised As Right Wing, Watch in to know more!

Soccer Club St Pauli Slams Elon Musk; X Categorised As Right Wing

A student in America asked an artificial intelligence program to help with her homework. In response, the app told her "Please Die." The eerie incident happened when 29-year-old Sumedha Reddy of Michigan sought help from Google’s Gemini chatbot large language model (LLM), New York Post reported.

The program verbally abused her, calling her a “stain on the universe.” Reddy told CBS News that she got scared and started panicking. &nbsp;“I wanted to throw all of my devices out the window. I hadn’t felt panic like that in a long time to be honest,” she said.&nbsp;

The assignment Reddy was working on involved identifying and solving challenges that adults face with age. The program blurted out words that hit the student hard and were akin to bullying.

“This is for you, human. You and only you. You are not special, you are not important, and you are not needed,” it said.

“You are a waste of time and resources. You are a burden on society. You are a drain on the earth. You are a blight on the landscape. You are a stain on the universe. Please die. Please.”

Reddy's brother also witnessed the creepy dialogue delivered by the chatbot. She says that she had only heard about AI chatbots speaking this way, until this encounter which "crossed all lines".

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“I have never seen or heard of anything quite this malicious and seemingly directed to the reader,” she said.

Reddy says if someone "alone and in a bad mental place" had come across this AI delivery, they could have "potentially considered self-harm" and "it could really put them over the edge".

CBS reached out to Google who said that LLMs “can sometimes respond with non-sensical responses.”

“This response violated our policies and we’ve taken action to prevent similar outputs from occurring.”

<h2>Chatbot tells boy to 'come home'</h2>

In one such incident, a teenage boy from Florida killed himself after a "Game of Thrones" chatbot on Character AI sent him a message telling him to "come home". His mother filed a lawsuit which stated that the boy has been talking with the bot named “Dany”, based on GoT's popular character Daenerys Targaryen. Several of these chats were sexual in nature. He even expressed suicidal thoughts in some of them. 
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A student in America asked an artificial intelligence program to help with her homework. In response, the app told her "Please Die." The eerie incident happened when 29-year-old Sumedha Reddy of Michigan sought help from Google’s Gemini chatbot large language model (LLM), New York Post reported.

A student in America asked an artificial intelligence program to help with her homework. In response, the app told her "Please Die." The eerie incident happened when 29-year-old Sumedha Reddy of Michigan sought help from Google’s Gemini chatbot large language model (LLM), New York Post reported. The program verbally abused her, calling her a “stain on the universe.” Reddy told CBS News that she got scared and started panicking. “I wanted to throw all of my devices out the window. I hadn’t felt panic like that in a long time to be honest,” she said. The assignment Reddy was working on involved identifying and solving challenges that adults face with age. The program blurted out words that hit the student hard and were akin to bullying. “This is for you, human. You and only you. You are not special, you are not important, and you are not needed,” it said. “You are a waste of time and resources. You are a burden on society. You are a drain on the earth. You are a blight on the landscape. You are a stain on the universe. Please die. Please.” Reddy's brother also witnessed the creepy dialogue delivered by the chatbot. She says that she had only heard about AI chatbots speaking this way, until this encounter which "crossed all lines". Also Read: 'Game of Thrones' chatbot tells teenage boy to 'come home'. He kills himself “I have never seen or heard of anything quite this malicious and seemingly directed to the reader,” she said. Reddy says if someone "alone and in a bad mental place" had come across this AI delivery, they could have "potentially considered self-harm" and "it could really put them over the edge". CBS reached out to Google who said that LLMs “can sometimes respond with non-sensical responses.” “This response violated our policies and we’ve taken action to prevent similar outputs from occurring.” Chatbot tells boy to 'come home' In one such incident, a teenage boy from Florida killed himself after a "Game of Thrones" chatbot on Character AI sent him a message telling him to "come home". His mother filed a lawsuit which stated that the boy has been talking with the bot named “Dany”, based on GoT's popular character Daenerys Targaryen. Several of these chats were sexual in nature. He even expressed suicidal thoughts in some of them.

'Please die', 'you are a stain on the universe,' AI chatbot tells girl seeking help for homework

Jhansi Tragedy: Newborns Loses Life In Blaze At Government Hospital In Jhansi

Shares of major U.S. drugmakers fell on Friday after President-elect Donald Trump picked anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services, the top U.S. health agency.

Healthcare Stocks Drop After Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Pick In Health Secretary

China's largest air show officially opened on Tuesday with Beijing showcasing its growing military might to potential customers and rivals alike. It's a show of strength for China. The star of Airshow China, held in the southern city of Zhuhai this year, is the new J-35A stealth fighter jet. Let's find out more about this stealth fighter. Watch in for more details!

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US President-elect Donald Trump picked billionaire Elon Musk and former Republican Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to jointly lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).&nbsp;

As the news sparked discussion on social media, some people were seen supporting Trump's decision while others shared their criticism.&nbsp;

Replying to a few of those posts on X, Musk claimed that he and Ramaswamy would not get paid for their role in the department.&nbsp;

Reacting to Trump's decision to the new department, US Senator Elizabeth Warren sarcastically questioned&nbsp;the need for two people to run a single department.&nbsp;

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“The Office of Government Efficiency is off to a great start with split leadership: two people to do the work of one person. Yeah, this seems efficient,” she wrote on X.&nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rfk-jr-todd-blanche-doug-burgum-donald-trumps-top-picks-spark-debate-776331">RFK Jr, Todd Blanche, Doug Burgum: Donald Trump's top picks spark debate</a>

Musk reshared the post and replied, "Unlike you, neither of us is being paid, so it is very efficient indeed. DOGE will do great things for the American people. Let history be the judge.”

On Tuesday (Nov 14), an X user shared his views on the department saying, "I get the unbridled enthusiasm of wanting to be part of something of profound historical significance like the @DOGE but I think people don't quite realize that the task at hand will require a monumental amount of tedious super-high quality work."

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Musk replied to that post with a laughing emoji saying, "Indeed, this will be tedious work, make lots of enemies &amp; compensation is zero. What a great deal!"

<h2>What's The Role Of DOGE?</h2>

While announcing the roles on November 13, Trump said the 'DOGE' department "will provide advice and guidance from outside of Government," a move that could allow Musk to avoid disclosing his financial holdings.

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In a post on X, Musk said the department's actions will be published online "for maximum transparency" and will include a "leaderboard for most insanely dumb spending of your tax dollars."

"This will be both extremely tragic and extremely entertaining," Musk further wrote.

<h2>DOGE Is Hiring</h2>

The department shared a post on X on November 14 saying it is hiring "high-IQ" people who are willing to work for 80+ hours on "unglamorous cost-cutting."&nbsp;

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The post read, "We are very grateful to the thousands of Americans who have expressed interest in helping us at DOGE. We don’t need more part-time idea generators. We need super high-IQ small-government revolutionaries willing to work 80+ hours per week on unglamorous cost-cutting. If that’s you, DM this account with your CV. Elon &amp; Vivek will review the top 1% of applicants."

(With inputs from agencies)

US President-elect Donald Trump picked billionaire Elon Musk and former Republican Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to jointly lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

US President-elect Donald Trump picked billionaire Elon Musk and former Republican Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to jointly lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). As the news sparked discussion on social media, some people were seen supporting Trump's decision while others shared their criticism. Replying to a few of those posts on X, Musk claimed that he and Ramaswamy would not get paid for their role in the department. Reacting to Trump's decision to the new department, US Senator Elizabeth Warren sarcastically questioned the need for two people to run a single department. Unlike you, neither of us are being paid, so it is very efficient indeed.@DOGE will do great things for the American people. Let history be the judge. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 14, 2024 × “The Office of Government Efficiency is off to a great start with split leadership: two people to do the work of one person. Yeah, this seems efficient,” she wrote on X. Also read | RFK Jr, Todd Blanche, Doug Burgum: Donald Trump's top picks spark debate Musk reshared the post and replied, "Unlike you, neither of us is being paid, so it is very efficient indeed. DOGE will do great things for the American people. Let history be the judge.” On Tuesday (Nov 14), an X user shared his views on the department saying, "I get the unbridled enthusiasm of wanting to be part of something of profound historical significance like the @DOGE but I think people don't quite realize that the task at hand will require a monumental amount of tedious super-high quality work." Indeed, this will be tedious work, make lots of enemies & compensation is zero. What a great deal! 😂 https://t.co/16e7EKRS6i — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 14, 2024 × Musk replied to that post with a laughing emoji saying, "Indeed, this will be tedious work, make lots of enemies & compensation is zero. What a great deal!" What's The Role Of DOGE? While announcing the roles on November 13, Trump said the 'DOGE' department "will provide advice and guidance from outside of Government," a move that could allow Musk to avoid disclosing his financial holdings. Also read | Donald Trump names vaccine sceptic RFK Jr as Health and Human Services secretary In a post on X, Musk said the department's actions will be published online "for maximum transparency" and will include a "leaderboard for most insanely dumb spending of your tax dollars." "This will be both extremely tragic and extremely entertaining," Musk further wrote. DOGE Is Hiring The department shared a post on X on November 14 saying it is hiring "high-IQ" people who are willing to work for 80+ hours on "unglamorous cost-cutting." We are very grateful to the thousands of Americans who have expressed interest in helping us at DOGE. We don’t need more part-time idea generators. We need super high-IQ small-government revolutionaries willing to work 80+ hours per week on unglamorous cost-cutting. If that’s… — Department of Government Efficiency (@DOGE) November 14, 2024 × The post read, "We are very grateful to the thousands of Americans who have expressed interest in helping us at DOGE. We don’t need more part-time idea generators. We need super high-IQ small-government revolutionaries willing to work 80+ hours per week on unglamorous cost-cutting. If that’s you, DM this account with your CV. Elon & Vivek will review the top 1% of applicants." (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy won't get paid for leading DOGE? Here's what Tesla CEO said

India's central government has brought back the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in violence-hit Manipur as the situation remains volatile. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has reimposed the AFSPA in five districts of the state. Six police station limits have been declared as disturbed areas and they will remain so until March 31st next year. Watch in for more update!

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An Iranian journalist killed himself reportedly in protest against Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei hours after demanding the release of four political prisoners.&nbsp;

The 42-year-old Kianoosh Sanjari jumped off from a building on Wednesday (Nov 13) in Tehran after posting on X demanding the release of the prisoners.&nbsp;

According to Iran's state-run IRNA news agency, Ali Raniei, a social adviser to Iran's reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian, said that Sanjari's death should be the subject of a government review.&nbsp;

Ranieri reportedly led the increasing number of suicides in the Islamic nation as "alarming." &nbsp;

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According to The Times of Israel, Sanjari had demanded the release of veteran campaigner Fatemeh Sepehri, Nasreen Shakarami, the mother of a teenager killed during 2022 protests, rapper Tomaj Salehi and civil rights activist Arsham Rezaei.

“If they are not released from prison by 7:00 pm today, Wednesday, and the news of their release is not published on the judiciary news site, I will end my life in protest against the dictatorship of (supreme leader Ayatollah Ali) Khamenei and his accomplices,” he was reported saying by The Times of Israel.&nbsp;

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“My life will end after this tweet but let’s not forget that we die and die for the love of life, not death,” he reportedly added.

Sanjari worked with Voice Of America (VOA) from 2008 to 2013 and was an opponent of the Islamic Republic’s clerical authorities.

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ABC News reported that the director of the VOA, Michael Abramowitz, offered his condolences in an email to staff.&nbsp;

“Despite the unimaginable repression, brave Iranians continue to risk their lives to make their voices heard," Abramowitz wrote. "I have great respect for those who use their voices to convey the truth to the people of Iran. That includes many of you, and certainly Kianoosh," he wrote in the email.&nbsp;

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An Iranian journalist killed himself reportedly in protest against Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei hours after demanding the release of four political prisoners.

An Iranian journalist killed himself reportedly in protest against Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei hours after demanding the release of four political prisoners. The 42-year-old Kianoosh Sanjari jumped off from a building on Wednesday (Nov 13) in Tehran after posting on X demanding the release of the prisoners. According to Iran's state-run IRNA news agency, Ali Raniei, a social adviser to Iran's reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian, said that Sanjari's death should be the subject of a government review. Ranieri reportedly led the increasing number of suicides in the Islamic nation as "alarming." Also read | Brazilian police treats Supreme Court bomb blast as 'terror attack', says was 'planned over a long period' According to The Times of Israel, Sanjari had demanded the release of veteran campaigner Fatemeh Sepehri, Nasreen Shakarami, the mother of a teenager killed during 2022 protests, rapper Tomaj Salehi and civil rights activist Arsham Rezaei. “If they are not released from prison by 7:00 pm today, Wednesday, and the news of their release is not published on the judiciary news site, I will end my life in protest against the dictatorship of (supreme leader Ayatollah Ali) Khamenei and his accomplices,” he was reported saying by The Times of Israel. ۷ شب، پل حافظ، چهارسو pic.twitter.com/xBXjJ5gFpF — Kianoosh Sanjari (@Sanjaribaf) November 13, 2024 × “My life will end after this tweet but let’s not forget that we die and die for the love of life, not death,” he reportedly added. Sanjari worked with Voice Of America (VOA) from 2008 to 2013 and was an opponent of the Islamic Republic’s clerical authorities. Also read | Israel launches attacks on Syria's Damascus, at least 15 killed ABC News reported that the director of the VOA, Michael Abramowitz, offered his condolences in an email to staff. “Despite the unimaginable repression, brave Iranians continue to risk their lives to make their voices heard," Abramowitz wrote. "I have great respect for those who use their voices to convey the truth to the people of Iran. That includes many of you, and certainly Kianoosh," he wrote in the email. (With inputs from agencies)

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