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Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indian-origin biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy announced that they are hiring for their new United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk and Ramaswamy are seeking “high-IQ small-government revolutionaries” who are willing to work over 80 hours a week without pay.

In an X post, the department posted from its official handle, “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.”

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“If that’s you, DM this account with your CV. Elon &amp; Vivek will review the top 1% of applicants,” it added.

However, to send a message to a DOGE account to submit applications, users need an X subscription. To get a verified X account, users need to pay $84 a year for the premium membership.

“Indeed, this will be tedious work, make lots of enemies &amp; compensation is zero,” Musk wrote in a separate X post about the job. “What a great deal!”

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<h2>Trump appoints Musk and&nbsp;Ramaswamy</h2>

US President-elect Donald Trump earlier announced the appointment of Musk and Ramaswamy to the department, saying “Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my administration to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure federal agencies – essential to the ‘Save America’ movement.”

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Musk has vowed to reduce federal bureaucracy by one-third and reduce the US government spending by $2 trillion, a move that he said “necessarily involves some temporary hardship”.&nbsp;

The X owner has emerged as a strong ally of Trump since the first assassination attempt on the Republican. He is the largest donator to Trump’s campaign after donating $120 million. Musk has also held rallies and events for Trump and promoted his campaign message consistently on X.

(With inputs from agencies)

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indian-origin biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy announced that they are hiring for their new United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indian-origin biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy announced that they are hiring for their new United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk and Ramaswamy are seeking “high-IQ small-government revolutionaries” who are willing to work over 80 hours a week without pay. In an X post, the department posted from its official handle, “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.” 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 × Also read | 'So humanity can grow,' Elon Musk allegedly offered his sperm to a very famous politician “If that’s you, DM this account with your CV. Elon & Vivek will review the top 1% of applicants,” it added. However, to send a message to a DOGE account to submit applications, users need an X subscription. To get a verified X account, users need to pay $84 a year for the premium membership. “Indeed, this will be tedious work, make lots of enemies & compensation is zero,” Musk wrote in a separate X post about the job. “What a great deal!” 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 × Trump appoints Musk and Ramaswamy US President-elect Donald Trump earlier announced the appointment of Musk and Ramaswamy to the department, saying “Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my administration to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure federal agencies – essential to the ‘Save America’ movement.” Also read | 'Good news,' Trump ally Elon Musk met with Iran’s UN ambassador, discussed ways to defuse tensions: Report Musk has vowed to reduce federal bureaucracy by one-third and reduce the US government spending by $2 trillion, a move that he said “necessarily involves some temporary hardship”. The X owner has emerged as a strong ally of Trump since the first assassination attempt on the Republican. He is the largest donator to Trump’s campaign after donating $120 million. Musk has also held rallies and events for Trump and promoted his campaign message consistently on X. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE seeks ‘super-high IQ’ candidates

Pakistan's Lahore along with some other regions of the South Asian country are experiencing the worst air quality in the world this November. Lahore has recorded some of the highest Air Quality Index (AQI) levels globally.

Pakistan's Lahore along with some other regions of the South Asian country are experiencing the worst air quality in the world this November. Lahore has recorded some of the highest Air Quality Index (AQI) levels globally. On Friday (Nov 15), one area in the city reported an AQI nearing 1600. Data from Swiss monitoring organisation IQAir showed that the CERP Office area in Lahore recorded a 'hazardous' AQI of 1587 on Friday morning. Additionally, three other areas, Syed Maratib Ali Road, Pakistan Engineering Services offices, and VTS, also saw AQI levels surpassing 1000 on the same day. No respite despite emergency pollution-control measures Considering the situation, local authorities have imposed several emergency pollution-control measures. However, despite government efforts to reduce pollution, the air quality in the city continues to deteriorate. Schools, parks, and museums have been closed until the end of the week. Mask mandates have been enforced, and workplaces have been instructed to reduce their operations. 15,000 cases of respiratory and viral infections within 24 hours Aside from the worsening air quality, Pakistan is also struggling with dense smog. This hazardous combination of falling temperatures and poor air quality has also led to health crises. According to Ary News, Lahore alone reported over 15,000 cases of respiratory and viral infections within 24 hours. Also read: Stricter GRAP-III pollution curbs imposed as Delhi chokes amid ‘severe’ air quality To combat the smog and pollution, Pakistan's government has introduced several measures. These include a three-month ban on weddings and updated transportation guidelines aimed at reducing emissions. Schools and colleges in Punjab province have also been shut down temporarily as part of these efforts. Currently, Lahore and Multan rank as the most polluted cities in the world. Health facilities are overwhelmed, with over 70,000 individuals seeking treatment daily for smog-related illnesses. The worsening smog is largely attributed to emissions from vehicles, industrial and construction activities, and the widespread practice of crop burning during the winter wheat planting season. (With inputs from agencies)

At 1600 AQI, Lahore becomes world’s most polluted city as smog crisis deepens

United States President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the director of national intelligence (DNI) has created fresh troubles for the government of&nbsp;President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine.

Former Democratic lawmaker Tulsi Gabbard’s name was confirmed for the role by Trump himself on Wednesday (Nov 13), prompting officials in Kyiv to remove previous bulletins and posts made by the Ukrainian government agency Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) accusing her of being a Russian asset.

A news website Ctrana.ua has reported that the Ukrainian government agency has deleted at least four of its posts from social media, with one from April 2022 describing Gabbard as someone who “for several years, has been working for foreign audience for the Kremlin money.”

In fact, one of the posts made by the CCD in 2022 can still be viewed on X, which accuses Tulsi Gabbard of taking “Kremlin money.”

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Similarly, in June 2024, Gabbard was accused by the CCD of spreading misinformation about Zelensky, whereas a February 2023 post accused the army veteran of “espousing pro-Russian rhetoric.” Both the posts have reportedly been deleted now.

Gabbard is known for her strong anti-war stance and has voiced her opposition to prolonged US involvement in conflicts abroad.

In 2022, Gabbard blasted the incumbent US President&nbsp;Joe Biden's administration for refusing to acknowledge “Russia’s legitimate security concerns” and igniting the war in Ukraine.

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“This war and suffering could have easily been avoided if Biden Admin/NATO had simply acknowledged Russia’s legitimate security concerns regarding Ukraine’s becoming a member of NATO, which would mean US/NATO forces right on Russia’s border," Gabbard wrote on X.

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Gabbard has also suggested in the past that the US was fuelling a proxy war with Russia that could lead to a “forever war.”

She even once voiced her opposition to using force against the Russian leader, saying "doing anything to press Putin to stop the invasion of Ukraine could lead to a nuclear war."

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp; &nbsp;

United States President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the director of national intelligence (DNI) has created fresh troubles for the government of President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine.

United States President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the director of national intelligence (DNI) has created fresh troubles for the government of President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine. Former Democratic lawmaker Tulsi Gabbard’s name was confirmed for the role by Trump himself on Wednesday (Nov 13), prompting officials in Kyiv to remove previous bulletins and posts made by the Ukrainian government agency Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) accusing her of being a Russian asset. A news website Ctrana.ua has reported that the Ukrainian government agency has deleted at least four of its posts from social media, with one from April 2022 describing Gabbard as someone who “for several years, has been working for foreign audience for the Kremlin money.” In fact, one of the posts made by the CCD in 2022 can still be viewed on X, which accuses Tulsi Gabbard of taking “Kremlin money.” ❗️ЦПД: ворог продовжує поширювати дезінформацію, використовуючи завербованих американських політиків. Колишня офіцер резерву армії США Тулсі Габбард вже кілька років працює на іноземну аудиторію за гроші кремля🤬 ➡️ https://t.co/DCknK26OZy#stoprussia pic.twitter.com/XroYzxMhSl — Прес-служба РНБОУ (@rnbo_gov_ua) April 6, 2022 × Similarly, in June 2024, Gabbard was accused by the CCD of spreading misinformation about Zelensky, whereas a February 2023 post accused the army veteran of “espousing pro-Russian rhetoric.” Both the posts have reportedly been deleted now. Gabbard is known for her strong anti-war stance and has voiced her opposition to prolonged US involvement in conflicts abroad. In 2022, Gabbard blasted the incumbent US President Joe Biden's administration for refusing to acknowledge “Russia’s legitimate security concerns” and igniting the war in Ukraine. Also read: Tulsi Gabbard alleges Biden administration placed her on 'terror watchlist' for criticising Kamala Harris “This war and suffering could have easily been avoided if Biden Admin/NATO had simply acknowledged Russia’s legitimate security concerns regarding Ukraine’s becoming a member of NATO, which would mean US/NATO forces right on Russia’s border," Gabbard wrote on X. Also read: Tulsi Gabbard is the new US director of national intelligence. Who is she? Gabbard has also suggested in the past that the US was fuelling a proxy war with Russia that could lead to a “forever war.” She even once voiced her opposition to using force against the Russian leader, saying "doing anything to press Putin to stop the invasion of Ukraine could lead to a nuclear war." (With inputs from agencies)

Kyiv scrambling to delete posts made against ‘Russian asset’ Tulsi Gabbard following DNI nomination: Report

A human rights group called on Thailand to fully investigate three soldiers for the "horrific" death of a Myanmar migrant on the border earlier this year, saying they had tortured and beaten the man.

Aung Ko Ko, 37, died after three soldiers and a Myanmar national brought him to an abandoned military bunker where they kicked and beat him with a bamboo stick for wearing the uniform of a neighbourhood watch group adorned with the Thai flag, Fortify Rights said, citing eyewitnesses and legal documents.

A Thai court convicted the Myanmar man, Sirachuch, in September to five years in prison for being an accomplice to Aung Ko Ko's death, according to Fortify Rights and the defendant's lawyer, who declined to comment further, citing the sensitivity of the case.

However, the police chief in Mae Sot, where Aung Ko Ko's body was found, told Reuters Sirachuch had not identified his accomplices.

“We have followed the legal process fully but he did not name others," Police Colonel Pittayakon Petcharat said.

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The case comes amid rising anti-migrant sentiment in Thailand since a coup in Myanmar in 2021 plunged the country into chaos and sent many people fleeing across the border.

The army and the defence ministry did not respond to a request for comment.

Reuters could not independently verify the claims or reach Sirachuch for comment. Reuters sent questions to him via his lawyer.

Watch |&nbsp;Myanmar: 11 Killed In Airstrike At Teashop

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In a statement, Fortify Rights’ Chief Executive Officer Matthew Smith said Thailand, as an incoming member of the United Nations Human Rights Council after it was elected in October, had a "heightened responsibility to protect human rights".

“The horrific torture and killing of Aung Ko Ko cannot be allowed to go unanswered,” he said.

Smith said he spoke to the country’s Department of Special Investigations in early November about the case. The DSI did not respond to a request for comment.

Anti-Myanmar migrant sentiment has been on the rise in Thailand, stoked by ultra-conservative political groups who say government regulation has been lax leading to a rising number of illegal Myanmar migrants who they say obtained social benefits meant for Thais.

Aung Ko Ko’s close relative said he was a construction worker and had left Myanmar to seek better healthcare.

"They didn’t have to kill him,” the relative said, through tears. "I feel very hurt. I want those culprits who killed to have suitable punishment."

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A human rights group called on Thailand to fully investigate three soldiers for the "horrific" death of a Myanmar migrant on the border earlier this year, saying they had tortured and beaten the man.

A human rights group called on Thailand to fully investigate three soldiers for the "horrific" death of a Myanmar migrant on the border earlier this year, saying they had tortured and beaten the man. Aung Ko Ko, 37, died after three soldiers and a Myanmar national brought him to an abandoned military bunker where they kicked and beat him with a bamboo stick for wearing the uniform of a neighbourhood watch group adorned with the Thai flag, Fortify Rights said, citing eyewitnesses and legal documents. A Thai court convicted the Myanmar man, Sirachuch, in September to five years in prison for being an accomplice to Aung Ko Ko's death, according to Fortify Rights and the defendant's lawyer, who declined to comment further, citing the sensitivity of the case. However, the police chief in Mae Sot, where Aung Ko Ko's body was found, told Reuters Sirachuch had not identified his accomplices. “We have followed the legal process fully but he did not name others," Police Colonel Pittayakon Petcharat said. Also read: Thai police on high alert as Mossad confirms terror plot targeting Israeli tourists The case comes amid rising anti-migrant sentiment in Thailand since a coup in Myanmar in 2021 plunged the country into chaos and sent many people fleeing across the border. The army and the defence ministry did not respond to a request for comment. Reuters could not independently verify the claims or reach Sirachuch for comment. Reuters sent questions to him via his lawyer. Watch | Myanmar: 11 Killed In Airstrike At Teashop × In a statement, Fortify Rights’ Chief Executive Officer Matthew Smith said Thailand, as an incoming member of the United Nations Human Rights Council after it was elected in October, had a "heightened responsibility to protect human rights". “The horrific torture and killing of Aung Ko Ko cannot be allowed to go unanswered,” he said. Smith said he spoke to the country’s Department of Special Investigations in early November about the case. The DSI did not respond to a request for comment. Anti-Myanmar migrant sentiment has been on the rise in Thailand, stoked by ultra-conservative political groups who say government regulation has been lax leading to a rising number of illegal Myanmar migrants who they say obtained social benefits meant for Thais. Aung Ko Ko’s close relative said he was a construction worker and had left Myanmar to seek better healthcare. "They didn’t have to kill him,” the relative said, through tears. "I feel very hurt. I want those culprits who killed to have suitable punishment." 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.

Thailand soldiers tortured, killed Myanmar migrant, human rights group calls for probe

Bluesky, the social media platform believed to be X’s competitor, has recently gained popularity after Donald Trump’s win in the United States presidential election. The social media platform has gained millions of new users, including some big Hollywood names.

As Elon Musk secures a position in Trump’s cabinet, a large number of X users have shifted to Bluesky as a result of terms of service change on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.&nbsp;

Bluesky, which now has over 16 million users, recently faced technical issues as many reported outages.

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<h2>Bluesky reports outages</h2>

As Bluesky is growing, with one million new users joining this week, the app was among the top on the App Store on November 14, according to Business Insider.&nbsp;

However, thousands of users reported issues with the application and website on Downdetector just as Bluesky went over 16 million users, according to an employee at the decentralised microblogging company.

<h2>Hollywood celebs leave X</h2>

While Musk’s X has around 317 million users, Bluesky’s user base is much smaller. However, major Hollywood names have recently switched to Bluesky from X after Trump won his second term in office.&nbsp;

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Don Lemon, an American television journalist, posted a short video to announce that he is leaving X. “I once believed it was a place for honest debate, discussion, transparency, and free speech. But now, I feel it no longer serves that purpose,” he said.

Other big names including Elton John, Lee Curtis, Whoopi Goldberg, and Mia Farrow have also left Musk’s social media platform. Rapper Lizzo also left X, saying, “Anyways, I joined Bluesky because we’re leaving toxicity in 2024.”

Bluesky was first created by Jack Dorsey as a research project in 2019 to decentralise Twitter, as per Forbes. The company was officially launched in 2021 and opened to the public in 2023. The platform offers features similar to X to its users. In addition, it allows users to create their own servers with their own set of rules.

(With inputs from agencies)

Bluesky, the social media platform believed to be X’s competitor, has recently gained popularity after Donald Trump’s win in the United States presidential election.

Bluesky, the social media platform believed to be X’s competitor, has recently gained popularity after Donald Trump’s win in the United States presidential election. The social media platform has gained millions of new users, including some big Hollywood names. As Elon Musk secures a position in Trump’s cabinet, a large number of X users have shifted to Bluesky as a result of terms of service change on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Bluesky, which now has over 16 million users, recently faced technical issues as many reported outages. Also read | 'Good news,' Trump ally Elon Musk met with Iran’s UN ambassador, discussed ways to defuse tensions: Report Bluesky reports outages As Bluesky is growing, with one million new users joining this week, the app was among the top on the App Store on November 14, according to Business Insider. However, thousands of users reported issues with the application and website on Downdetector just as Bluesky went over 16 million users, according to an employee at the decentralised microblogging company. Hollywood celebs leave X While Musk’s X has around 317 million users, Bluesky’s user base is much smaller. However, major Hollywood names have recently switched to Bluesky from X after Trump won his second term in office. Also read | 'So humanity can grow,' Elon Musk allegedly offered his sperm to a very famous politician Don Lemon, an American television journalist, posted a short video to announce that he is leaving X. “I once believed it was a place for honest debate, discussion, transparency, and free speech. But now, I feel it no longer serves that purpose,” he said. Other big names including Elton John, Lee Curtis, Whoopi Goldberg, and Mia Farrow have also left Musk’s social media platform. Rapper Lizzo also left X, saying, “Anyways, I joined Bluesky because we’re leaving toxicity in 2024.” Bluesky was first created by Jack Dorsey as a research project in 2019 to decentralise Twitter, as per Forbes. The company was officially launched in 2021 and opened to the public in 2023. The platform offers features similar to X to its users. In addition, it allows users to create their own servers with their own set of rules. (With inputs from agencies)

Bluesky reports outages as millions, including Hollywood elites join platform after leaving Musk’s X

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.

Sri Lanka Elections: Landslide Victory For Lanka President's Party In Snap Elections

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been instructed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to abandon plans for a Champions Trophy tour in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The move follows concerns over the region's political sensitivity and international implications. As a result, the planned tour has been officially cancelled, marking a significant setback for the PCB’s ambitions to host the event in the disputed territory.

ICC Forces Cancellation Of Champions Trophy Tour In Pakistan

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the visiting head of the UN nuclear watchdog on Thursday that his government was willing to resolve doubts about its atomic program, ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump's arrival in office. Watch this report for more details!

UN Nuclear Chief Rafael Grossi Meets Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Iran

A new storm, named Typhoon Usagi, is rapidly intensifying and is expected to develop into a powerful typhoon in the coming days. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as the storm threatens to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and potential flooding to affected regions. Preparations are underway as communities brace for the impact of what could be a severe weather event.

Typhoon Usagi: New Storm Threatens to Strengthen into a Major Typhoon

Pakistan's military does not have any intentions of negotiating or cutting a deal with imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan, senior military sources told the Guardian.&nbsp;

This comes after Khan said that he would be willing to engage with the army leadership from his prison cell.&nbsp;

Imran Khan is currently serving his prison sentence in Adiala Jail and is banned from meeting journalists. However, the Guardian submitted their questions through their legal team.&nbsp;

Khan responded and said that he has had "no personal engagement with the military" since he was arrested and imprisoned in August last year.&nbsp;

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However, Khan added that he would not rule out doing a deal with Pakistan's military establishment, despite previously accusing them of bringing down his government and being behind his incarceration.&nbsp;

“With regards to doing a deal with the military, any engagement would be based on principles and in the interest of the people, not personal gain or compromises that undermine Pakistan’s democratic values,” former Pakistan PM told the Guardian.

He added that he would “rather live the rest of my life in prison than compromise on my principles.”

Separately, the senior military leadership said that for the past months now, Khan has been pressuring them for discussions with the military and had offered "unconditional" talks as he sought a teal to ensure his release.&nbsp;

However, the military leadership are said to be resolute in refusing to enter into any negotiations with Imran Khan.&nbsp;

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“Khan has to face the court cases against him, and can’t expect any deals from the military. Khan wants everyone to follow the rule of law, but he does not want this rule of law for himself,” one military source told the British newspaper.&nbsp;

Notably, Imran Khan's government fell when his relationship with the army's leadership ruined in 2022. He then began to vocally criticise the military establishment and accused them of a role in an assassination attempt on his life and for orchestrating his arrest.&nbsp;

He is currently facing hundreds of cases he claims are trumped by the military and his political opponents who have formed the current coalition government.&nbsp;

Earlier in July, Khan publicly offered to hold "conditional" talks with the Pakistan military, if they agreed to hold "clean and transparent" elections.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan's military does not have any intentions of negotiating or cutting a deal with imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan, senior military sources told the Guardian.

Pakistan's military does not have any intentions of negotiating or cutting a deal with imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan, senior military sources told the Guardian. This comes after Khan said that he would be willing to engage with the army leadership from his prison cell. Imran Khan is currently serving his prison sentence in Adiala Jail and is banned from meeting journalists. However, the Guardian submitted their questions through their legal team. Khan responded and said that he has had "no personal engagement with the military" since he was arrested and imprisoned in August last year. Also read: Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, close aides acquitted in Section 144 violation case However, Khan added that he would not rule out doing a deal with Pakistan's military establishment, despite previously accusing them of bringing down his government and being behind his incarceration. “With regards to doing a deal with the military, any engagement would be based on principles and in the interest of the people, not personal gain or compromises that undermine Pakistan’s democratic values,” former Pakistan PM told the Guardian. He added that he would “rather live the rest of my life in prison than compromise on my principles.” Separately, the senior military leadership said that for the past months now, Khan has been pressuring them for discussions with the military and had offered "unconditional" talks as he sought a teal to ensure his release. However, the military leadership are said to be resolute in refusing to enter into any negotiations with Imran Khan. Watch | Pakistan's Former PM Imran Khan Out Of Race For Oxford's Chancellor × “Khan has to face the court cases against him, and can’t expect any deals from the military. Khan wants everyone to follow the rule of law, but he does not want this rule of law for himself,” one military source told the British newspaper. Notably, Imran Khan's government fell when his relationship with the army's leadership ruined in 2022. He then began to vocally criticise the military establishment and accused them of a role in an assassination attempt on his life and for orchestrating his arrest. He is currently facing hundreds of cases he claims are trumped by the military and his political opponents who have formed the current coalition government. Earlier in July, Khan publicly offered to hold "conditional" talks with the Pakistan military, if they agreed to hold "clean and transparent" elections. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan military has no intentions of working out a deal with imprisoned former PM Imran Khan

Staff at NHS hospitals have been reported for wearing pro-Palestinian clothing and badges at work. The incidents have been described as "intimidating and distressing". Watch this report for more details!

Complaints Over NHS Staff Members Wearing Pro-Palestine Badges

A group of climate policy experts said that future climate summits of the United Nations (UN) should be held only in countries that can show clear support for climate action and have stricter rules on fossil fuel lobbying.

A group of climate policy experts said that future climate summits of the United Nations (UN) should be held only in countries that can show clear support for climate action and have stricter rules on fossil fuel lobbying. A report by The Guardian early Friday (Nov 15) said that the group, which includes former UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon and former UN climate chief Christiana Figueres, wrote a letter to the United Nations. In the letter, the group demanded the current complex process of annual conferences of the parties under the UN framework convention on climate change be streamlined, and meetings should be held more frequently. “It is now clear that the Cop is no longer fit for purpose. We need a shift from negotiation to implementation,” the letter added. The criticism of holding COP29 in Azerbaijan COP29 is being held in Azerbaijan's capital Baku. The summit started on Monday (Nov 11) and would go on till November 22. Also read | World leaders remain divided at COP29 even as fresh concerns raised over climate change The Guardian reported that Azerbaijan is a controversial host for the conference, as it is a major fossil fuel producer. The country also has had a poor human rights record for many years and the government has regularly targeted journalists, activists and independent politicians. On Thursday, environmental activist Greta Thunberg said, "Azerbaijan is an extremely repressive state, a petrostate that is planning to expand fossil fuel production." Before the summit began, one of the key members of the Azerbaijan government’s organising team was filmed appearing to offer help striking fossil fuel deals. In its letter, the group of climate policy experts also said there was a need for "strict eligibility criteria to exclude countries who do not support the phase-out/transition away from fossil energy." "Host countries must demonstrate their high level of ambition to uphold the goals of the Paris Agreement,” the group added. (With inputs from agencies)

Future UN climate summits should only be held in nations that...: Experts

Before the UEFA Nations League match in Paris, pro-Palestine protests took place outside the stadium, with demonstrators voicing their opposition to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The protests highlighted the political tensions surrounding the event, as activists called for greater attention to the humanitarian crisis. Despite the demonstration, the match went ahead as scheduled, with heightened security measures in place to ensure public safety.

UEFA National League: Pro-Palestine Protests Took Place Before The Match In Paris

India is gearing up for a crucial showdown in Johannesburg today, where they will face South Africa in the final T20I of the series. With the series tied, India will be looking to clinch the win and take the series, while South Africa aims to bounce back and secure a victory. Both teams are set to battle it out in a thrilling finale with high stakes.

India vs South Africa: Johannesburg Set for Decisive Final T20I as India Aim for Series Win

A man in China so badly wanted to reconcile with his wife after two years of separation, that he cycled nearly 4,400km to southwestern China over 100 days to meet her.&nbsp;

Zhou, currently in his 40s, met his wife, Li, in Shanghai and the two got married in 2007. The marriage did not last long and they divorced in 2013. But things improved between them afterwards and so they got married again. They have a son and a daughter.&nbsp;

But things soured once again and they separated again. Zhou told the Yangtse Evening Post that the issues between them weren't as big, but they both were just stubborn. However, they stayed in touch after breaking up.

“There wasn’t a serious issue between us; we’re just both very stubborn and acted impulsively, leading to several break-ups and reconciliations,” Zhou said.&nbsp;

Li told the publication that she had suggested Zhou cycle all the way to Lhasa if he wished to reconcile, but she didn't think he would actually do it.&nbsp;

“He reached out wanting to get back together, and I jokingly said I was driving to Lhasa. If he could ride a bike there, I might consider reconciling.”

“Honestly, I was just saying it casually; I did not expect him to actually do it,” Li told the Yangtse Evening Post.

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But Zhou took it seriously and started his journey on a bicycle from the southeastern city of Nanjing on July 28. He reached his destination more than 100 days later on October 28 after travelling 4,400 km.

<h2>Zhou had two health scares</h2>

Zhou suffered a few medical issues during the trip. He suffered a heatstroke in eastern China’s Anhui province and had to be hospitalised. He recovered soon and continued with the journey.

However, in Yichang, central China’s Hubei province, he collapsed while cycling due to a heatstroke as the temperature was 40 degrees Celsius and he had no water.

He says his wife drove hundreds of kilometres to reach Yichang and take care of him since the situation was quite serious. Li told him to call it off, saying she could see how serious he was about getting back together. But Zhou was adamant about finishing the trip.

Later Li got sick and Zhou went to be by her side. Once she recovered, both of them took the trip to Lhasa together and officially reunited after reaching their destination.

Zhou now wants to cycle to Nepal and Europe.&nbsp;

A man in China so badly wanted to reconcile with his wife after two years of separation, that he cycled nearly 4,400km to southwestern China over 100 days to meet her.

A man in China so badly wanted to reconcile with his wife after two years of separation, that he cycled nearly 4,400km to southwestern China over 100 days to meet her. Zhou, currently in his 40s, met his wife, Li, in Shanghai and the two got married in 2007. The marriage did not last long and they divorced in 2013. But things improved between them afterwards and so they got married again. They have a son and a daughter. But things soured once again and they separated again. Zhou told the Yangtse Evening Post that the issues between them weren't as big, but they both were just stubborn. However, they stayed in touch after breaking up. “There wasn’t a serious issue between us; we’re just both very stubborn and acted impulsively, leading to several break-ups and reconciliations,” Zhou said. Li told the publication that she had suggested Zhou cycle all the way to Lhasa if he wished to reconcile, but she didn't think he would actually do it. “He reached out wanting to get back together, and I jokingly said I was driving to Lhasa. If he could ride a bike there, I might consider reconciling.” “Honestly, I was just saying it casually; I did not expect him to actually do it,” Li told the Yangtse Evening Post. Also Read: Japanese man has eaten same food, worn same style of clothes for 15 years. Here's why But Zhou took it seriously and started his journey on a bicycle from the southeastern city of Nanjing on July 28. He reached his destination more than 100 days later on October 28 after travelling 4,400 km. Zhou had two health scares Zhou suffered a few medical issues during the trip. He suffered a heatstroke in eastern China’s Anhui province and had to be hospitalised. He recovered soon and continued with the journey. However, in Yichang, central China’s Hubei province, he collapsed while cycling due to a heatstroke as the temperature was 40 degrees Celsius and he had no water. He says his wife drove hundreds of kilometres to reach Yichang and take care of him since the situation was quite serious. Li told him to call it off, saying she could see how serious he was about getting back together. But Zhou was adamant about finishing the trip. Later Li got sick and Zhou went to be by her side. Once she recovered, both of them took the trip to Lhasa together and officially reunited after reaching their destination. Zhou now wants to cycle to Nepal and Europe.

China man cycles over 4,000km so his wife would take him back. 'I did not...'

An Israeli strike killed 12 people after it hit a civil defence center in Lebanon's city of Baalbek. The attack destroyed the building operated by the civil defence, a politically unaffiliated emergency rescue service, and a neighbouring residence. Watch this report for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah War: 12 Killed in Israeli Strike on Lebanese City of Baalbek

US President-elect Donald Trump has started his transition ahead of taking the oath of office in January 2025. From the names he suggested for cabinet and other key positions in the White House, it is clear that his second non-consecutive term will try to settle political scores while ensuring protection from court cases.&nbsp;

Based on the profiles of Team Trump, here is an analysis of how different aspects of government will be impacted, from global wars to domestic security.

Note: This time, most of Trump's nominees will eventually get the jobs, as the Senate and House of Represenatives are also Republican-controlled after the November 5 general election. Only the most controversial nominations might get stuck at committee level in House and Senate. But this article assumes all the names would be final.

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<h2>ENDING WARS IN UKRAINE AND WEST ASIA</h2>

Trump had often claimed during the re-election campaign that he is the only one who can end the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, and prevent World War 3. The time has come for him to deliver.&nbsp;

He has picked Marco Rubio to lead the State Department. As secretary of state, the Florida Senator will lead efforts to de-escalate the situation.&nbsp;

Trump also chose Mike Huckabee, a staunch defender of Israel, as the US ambassador to the Jewish nation, which is engaged in a multi-front war with terror groups Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel is also fighting Iran and its proxies like Houthi rebels in Yemen, and other militants in Iraq and Syria. The choice of Huckabee is a clear indication that ultimately, the US will favour Israel's views on ending the conflict.

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But can he really end the war? Trump is averse to the US being dragged into foreign wars, and particularly opposed to paying for them. Also remember that he was the architect of the Abram Accords, the agreements of peace and cooperation between Israel and several of its enemy Arab states. It is quite possible that Trump and his team would be able to start negotiations that could end the war in the Middle East.

The US efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war are going to be skewed in favour of Russia, with Trump having a direct line with Russian President Vladimir Putin for a long time. Trump had been dismissive and critical about Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him the 'greatest salesman'. Don't forget that Trump's first impeachment in 2019 came as a result of his blocking of aid to Ukraine (to force it to investigate the current President Joe Biden).&nbsp;

The efforts at the United Nations to end the Ukraine war will be led by Trump nominee for US envoy, Elise Stefanik.

Any move by Trump to end the war in a way that could favour Russia would again put him at odds with NATO, which has been helping Ukraine with funds and arms to fight Russia, along with the Biden administration. Trump, in his first term, had wanted the US to cut its contributions to NATO, and pressured its other members from Europe to pay up and level the field on financial contributions to the western military alliance.&nbsp;

<h2>TRUMP'S LEGAL CASES: SHAKING UP THE JUDICIARY AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE&nbsp;</h2>

Trump wants to protect himself from conviction and sentencing in the ongoing legal battles, and will try to wind up all of them.&nbsp;

The cases deal with the 2020 election interference and the 2021 Capitol Hill riot, tax evasion, handling of classified documents, and the Stormy Daniels hush money payment.&nbsp;

Trump will ensure that presidential immunity is intact, and take more efforts to protect himself from future prosecution once he leaves office.

Trump's picks for key posts in the Justice Department are a clear indication of his intentions. He named Matt Gaetz as the attorney general, thus giving the country's top prosecutor role to a staunch ally. One of the things Trump said Gaetz would do is 'end weaponised government', code for what his surrogates call 'lawfare' against political opponents.&nbsp;

More interesting is his pick of Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general. Blanche was a defence lawyer for several of Trump's court cases.

Many of Trump's cases are being heard in New York courts. Keeping that in mind, he has appointed Jay Clayton, a loyalist, as the US attorney for the Southern District of New York, a very powerful post within the justice department.

<h2>THE BORDER, IMMIGRATION AND HOMELAND SECURITY</h2>

Trump made no secret of his hatred for immigrants trying to enter the US from the southern border. He started building a wall in his first term and will continue to strengthen efforts to prevent individuals and caravans from entering or getting asylum in the US. His homeland security secretary pick, Kristi Noem, is going to play a key role in implementing this.

Trump has once said that he would be a dictator 'may be on the first day', and ordering the deportation of illegal migrants could be one of the things he would do on day one or first week in office.&nbsp;

For this, he has appointed Tom Homan as the border czar who once promised to carry out the largest mass deportation ever by the US. 
Homan comes with significant experience, having led the immigration and customs enforcement in the first Trump administration.

<h2>SHAKING UP THE INTELLIGENCE ESTABLISHMENT</h2>

Trump has been a target of several investigations led by the intelligence establishment, or what he calls the deep state, particularly the classified documents investigation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. There is even talk that he will clip the wings of FBI with funding cuts. In broader terms, Trump has promised to dismantle the deep state, a reference mainly to the government-intelligence cooperation that led to what he calls a 'witchhunt' during and after his first term in office.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-20-tulsi-gabbard-nominated-to-head-us-intelligence-matt-gaetz-to-lead-justice-department-775994">Also read: Trump 2.0: Tulsi Gabbard nominated to head US Intelligence, Matt Gaetz to lead Justice Department</a> 
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Leading the charge would be Tulsi Gabbard, who Trump named as director of national intelligence. Trump also brought back his former DNI John Ratcliffe as the director of Central Intelligence Agency.&nbsp;

There is speculation that Trump would shake up FBI, with a leadership change and reorganisation of its structure. In his view, the agency was used by Biden administration as a tool to prosecute him.

<h2>FUTURE OF AMERICA AT WAR: DEFENCE AND SOLDIERS</h2>

Trump has exhibited strong support for American soldiers and veterans, who in turn backed him in large numbers. His opposition to foreign wars is part economic rationale and part isolationalist approach to global security affairs.&nbsp;

Trump does not want to send American boots to the ground, and had started the process of US troop withrdrawals from Iraq and Afghanistan when he left office.&nbsp;

He might find an ally in his new defence secretary nominee Peter Hegseth, who has seen wars first hand. Hegseth was deployed to Iraq in 2005 and Afghanistan in 2011. Having had no strategic or decision making role in military or national securty affairs, his approach is likely to be more grassroots, with an ear for the concerns of the American soldier than the larger goal of global policing.

This might erode the traditional role of America as the pre-eminent global power the international community looks up to intervene in and resolve conflicts.&nbsp;

Will the US want to give strategic space to Russia and rising China in this regard? That's an open question for now. Remember, however, that Trump had cooperated with Russia in helping eliminate the Islamic State terror group in the Middle East.

Trump has nominated the controversial Flordia Congressman Mike Waltz as the national security advisor. The former Army Green Beret is a war veteran of Afghanistan and worked as policy advisor to Republican administrations.

Waltz' appointment is also significant in the context of China, a country Trump might want to keep in check. Waltz has been critical of China on various issues like the mistreatment of the Uighur Muslims. He was also an advocate of the theory that the Covid pandemic originated in a Chinese lab.

<h2>GOVERNMENT SPENDING AND WASTE: WILL ELON MUSK CHANGE THINGS?</h2>

The appointment of the world's richest man Elon Musk, and Trump challenger-turned ally Vivek Ramaswamy to run a new agency of government efficiency is signficant. Trump wants to protect the upper middle class and the rich from taxes, while reducing government spending, and soverign debt. Musk has promised a trillion-dollar cut in government waste. Trump's Repubican base advocates least amount of goverment invervention in their lives. It would be interesting to see how much waste he is able to cut.

<h2>ENVIRONMENT: BACK TO FOSSIL FUELS AND POLLUTING VEHICLES?</h2>

Trump has been an ally of the fossil fuel lobby, having taken the US out of the Paris Accord to tackle climate change during his first term. Trump said he would 'drill baby, drill' to bring back America's very old dominance as the top oil producer. This will practically end the commitments to environmental causes.&nbsp;

For this he has roped in Lee Zeldin, who has no practical experience in the field, to run the environmental protection agency. Zeldin promised to 'restore US energy dominance', meaning back to drilling untapped reserves of petroleum in US and its territorial waters. He also promised, as did Trump, to 'revitalise the auto industry'.

Both these policies appeal to the rust belt America, which is looking forward to a windfall of jobs in the auto and oil sectors.&nbsp;

<h2>HEALTHCARE: WILL BIG PHARMA FACE THE MUSIC?</h2>

At the fag end of his first term, Trump and his allies amplified Covid conspiracy theories as the pandemic hit the US. It might even be argued that Covid was a cause of Trump's defeat in the 2020 election. Now, he has appointed as health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, the former Democrat who had openly opposed the Covid vaccination mandate. Will he reopen the Covid files and investigate America's response to it is one question. The other is whether he will take on Big Pharma, which made billions of dollars of profit during the Covid pandemic, particularly through their Covid vaccines.

<h2>BUT WHO CAN BLOCK TRUMP?</h2>

Roughly half of Senate and the full House of Representatives went into election along with the presidential election on November 5. Senate term is for six years and the House of Representatives' term is two years. This means there will be mid-term elections, and the Congress composition could change in next couple of years in favour of Democrats who can then block Trump's legislative agenda.

This acts as a check and balance system offering legislature's oversight on presidential actions, as much of it (except perhaps presidential orders) will need Congressional approval.&nbsp; 
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Democrat-chaired committees in the Senate and House could also put a spanner in the works on Trump policies. The other major check mechanism is the Supreme Court, whose nine judges these days have clear political leanings. Currently, the bench has a Conservative tilt, and Trump will get the opportunity to name more judges. Remember that Supreme Court judges can serve till death, and their rulings can impact a generation.

Then there is the media, the fourth pillar of democracy. Besides the Democrats, much of US media is likely to serve as the Opposition. We can expect dirt to be digged up on all his nominees before, during or after they assume office.

US President-elect Donald Trump has started his transition ahead of taking the oath of office in January 2025. From the names he suggested for cabinet and other key positions in the White House, it is clear that his second non-consecutive term will try to settle political scores while ensuring protection from court cases.

US President-elect Donald Trump has started his transition ahead of taking the oath of office in January 2025. From the names he suggested for cabinet and other key positions in the White House, it is clear that his second non-consecutive term will try to settle political scores while ensuring protection from court cases. Based on the profiles of Team Trump, here is an analysis of how different aspects of government will be impacted, from global wars to domestic security. Note: This time, most of Trump's nominees will eventually get the jobs, as the Senate and House of Represenatives are also Republican-controlled after the November 5 general election. Only the most controversial nominations might get stuck at committee level in House and Senate. But this article assumes all the names would be final. WATCH- Trump's Cabinet: Congressman Matt Gaetz Named As Attorney General × ENDING WARS IN UKRAINE AND WEST ASIA Trump had often claimed during the re-election campaign that he is the only one who can end the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, and prevent World War 3. The time has come for him to deliver. He has picked Marco Rubio to lead the State Department. As secretary of state, the Florida Senator will lead efforts to de-escalate the situation. Trump also chose Mike Huckabee, a staunch defender of Israel, as the US ambassador to the Jewish nation, which is engaged in a multi-front war with terror groups Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel is also fighting Iran and its proxies like Houthi rebels in Yemen, and other militants in Iraq and Syria. The choice of Huckabee is a clear indication that ultimately, the US will favour Israel's views on ending the conflict. Also read: Tulsi Gabbard, newly-appointed Trump's spy chief, served in US military for over two decades But can he really end the war? Trump is averse to the US being dragged into foreign wars, and particularly opposed to paying for them. Also remember that he was the architect of the Abram Accords, the agreements of peace and cooperation between Israel and several of its enemy Arab states. It is quite possible that Trump and his team would be able to start negotiations that could end the war in the Middle East. The US efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war are going to be skewed in favour of Russia, with Trump having a direct line with Russian President Vladimir Putin for a long time. Trump had been dismissive and critical about Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him the 'greatest salesman'. Don't forget that Trump's first impeachment in 2019 came as a result of his blocking of aid to Ukraine (to force it to investigate the current President Joe Biden). The efforts at the United Nations to end the Ukraine war will be led by Trump nominee for US envoy, Elise Stefanik. Any move by Trump to end the war in a way that could favour Russia would again put him at odds with NATO, which has been helping Ukraine with funds and arms to fight Russia, along with the Biden administration. Trump, in his first term, had wanted the US to cut its contributions to NATO, and pressured its other members from Europe to pay up and level the field on financial contributions to the western military alliance. TRUMP'S LEGAL CASES: SHAKING UP THE JUDICIARY AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Trump wants to protect himself from conviction and sentencing in the ongoing legal battles, and will try to wind up all of them. The cases deal with the 2020 election interference and the 2021 Capitol Hill riot, tax evasion, handling of classified documents, and the Stormy Daniels hush money payment. Trump will ensure that presidential immunity is intact, and take more efforts to protect himself from future prosecution once he leaves office. Trump's picks for key posts in the Justice Department are a clear indication of his intentions. He named Matt Gaetz as the attorney general, thus giving the country's top prosecutor role to a staunch ally. One of the things Trump said Gaetz would do is 'end weaponised government', code for what his surrogates call 'lawfare' against political opponents. More interesting is his pick of Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general. Blanche was a defence lawyer for several of Trump's court cases. Many of Trump's cases are being heard in New York courts. Keeping that in mind, he has appointed Jay Clayton, a loyalist, as the US attorney for the Southern District of New York, a very powerful post within the justice department. THE BORDER, IMMIGRATION AND HOMELAND SECURITY Trump made no secret of his hatred for immigrants trying to enter the US from the southern border. He started building a wall in his first term and will continue to strengthen efforts to prevent individuals and caravans from entering or getting asylum in the US. His homeland security secretary pick, Kristi Noem, is going to play a key role in implementing this. Trump has once said that he would be a dictator 'may be on the first day', and ordering the deportation of illegal migrants could be one of the things he would do on day one or first week in office. For this, he has appointed Tom Homan as the border czar who once promised to carry out the largest mass deportation ever by the US. Homan comes with significant experience, having led the immigration and customs enforcement in the first Trump administration. SHAKING UP THE INTELLIGENCE ESTABLISHMENT Trump has been a target of several investigations led by the intelligence establishment, or what he calls the deep state, particularly the classified documents investigation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. There is even talk that he will clip the wings of FBI with funding cuts. In broader terms, Trump has promised to dismantle the deep state, a reference mainly to the government-intelligence cooperation that led to what he calls a 'witchhunt' during and after his first term in office. Also read: Trump 2.0: Tulsi Gabbard nominated to head US Intelligence, Matt Gaetz to lead Justice Department Leading the charge would be Tulsi Gabbard, who Trump named as director of national intelligence. Trump also brought back his former DNI John Ratcliffe as the director of Central Intelligence Agency. There is speculation that Trump would shake up FBI, with a leadership change and reorganisation of its structure. In his view, the agency was used by Biden administration as a tool to prosecute him. FUTURE OF AMERICA AT WAR: DEFENCE AND SOLDIERS Trump has exhibited strong support for American soldiers and veterans, who in turn backed him in large numbers. His opposition to foreign wars is part economic rationale and part isolationalist approach to global security affairs. Trump does not want to send American boots to the ground, and had started the process of US troop withrdrawals from Iraq and Afghanistan when he left office. He might find an ally in his new defence secretary nominee Peter Hegseth, who has seen wars first hand. Hegseth was deployed to Iraq in 2005 and Afghanistan in 2011. Having had no strategic or decision making role in military or national securty affairs, his approach is likely to be more grassroots, with an ear for the concerns of the American soldier than the larger goal of global policing. This might erode the traditional role of America as the pre-eminent global power the international community looks up to intervene in and resolve conflicts. Will the US want to give strategic space to Russia and rising China in this regard? That's an open question for now. Remember, however, that Trump had cooperated with Russia in helping eliminate the Islamic State terror group in the Middle East. Trump has nominated the controversial Flordia Congressman Mike Waltz as the national security advisor. The former Army Green Beret is a war veteran of Afghanistan and worked as policy advisor to Republican administrations. Waltz' appointment is also significant in the context of China, a country Trump might want to keep in check. Waltz has been critical of China on various issues like the mistreatment of the Uighur Muslims. He was also an advocate of the theory that the Covid pandemic originated in a Chinese lab. GOVERNMENT SPENDING AND WASTE: WILL ELON MUSK CHANGE THINGS? The appointment of the world's richest man Elon Musk, and Trump challenger-turned ally Vivek Ramaswamy to run a new agency of government efficiency is signficant. Trump wants to protect the upper middle class and the rich from taxes, while reducing government spending, and soverign debt. Musk has promised a trillion-dollar cut in government waste. Trump's Repubican base advocates least amount of goverment invervention in their lives. It would be interesting to see how much waste he is able to cut. ENVIRONMENT: BACK TO FOSSIL FUELS AND POLLUTING VEHICLES? Trump has been an ally of the fossil fuel lobby, having taken the US out of the Paris Accord to tackle climate change during his first term. Trump said he would 'drill baby, drill' to bring back America's very old dominance as the top oil producer. This will practically end the commitments to environmental causes. For this he has roped in Lee Zeldin, who has no practical experience in the field, to run the environmental protection agency. Zeldin promised to 'restore US energy dominance', meaning back to drilling untapped reserves of petroleum in US and its territorial waters. He also promised, as did Trump, to 'revitalise the auto industry'. Both these policies appeal to the rust belt America, which is looking forward to a windfall of jobs in the auto and oil sectors. HEALTHCARE: WILL BIG PHARMA FACE THE MUSIC? At the fag end of his first term, Trump and his allies amplified Covid conspiracy theories as the pandemic hit the US. It might even be argued that Covid was a cause of Trump's defeat in the 2020 election. Now, he has appointed as health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, the former Democrat who had openly opposed the Covid vaccination mandate. Will he reopen the Covid files and investigate America's response to it is one question. The other is whether he will take on Big Pharma, which made billions of dollars of profit during the Covid pandemic, particularly through their Covid vaccines. BUT WHO CAN BLOCK TRUMP? Roughly half of Senate and the full House of Representatives went into election along with the presidential election on November 5. Senate term is for six years and the House of Representatives' term is two years. This means there will be mid-term elections, and the Congress composition could change in next couple of years in favour of Democrats who can then block Trump's legislative agenda. This acts as a check and balance system offering legislature's oversight on presidential actions, as much of it (except perhaps presidential orders) will need Congressional approval. Democrat-chaired committees in the Senate and House could also put a spanner in the works on Trump policies. The other major check mechanism is the Supreme Court, whose nine judges these days have clear political leanings. Currently, the bench has a Conservative tilt, and Trump will get the opportunity to name more judges. Remember that Supreme Court judges can serve till death, and their rulings can impact a generation. Then there is the media, the fourth pillar of democracy. Besides the Democrats, much of US media is likely to serve as the Opposition. We can expect dirt to be digged up on all his nominees before, during or after they assume office.

Trump 2.0: What will his 'revenge cabinet' do to the US and world? Who can stop him?

India's Ministry of External Affairs says it will pursue the extradition of Khalistani separatist Arsh Singh Gill, also known as Arsh Dalla, who has been arrested in Ontario. Dalla is wanted in over 50 cases of murder, extortion, and terrorist acts. Watch in for more details!

India To Step Up Extradition Bid For Khalistani Separatist Arsh Dalla From Canada

A rare baby red panda died at the Edinburgh Zoo because of stress caused by fireworks, officials said. Sadly, the panda had lost its mother only five days back and her death was also linked to the bursting of crackers. The panda named Roxie was only three months old and died in her enclosure on Bonfire Night.

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) sees a probable link between the panda's death and fireworks at the city centre. The wildlife conservation charity is responsible for running the zoo.&nbsp;

Following Roxie and her mother Ginger's deaths, experts from the group are calling for tighter restrictions regarding fireworks.&nbsp;

Ginger died in October and the charity had expressed hope at the time that Roxie would be able to survive without her mother. “[Roxie] is just about old enough that she should be able to survive at this stage without her mum. Our expert keepers will be keeping a close eye on her while she continues to grow."

After Roxie's death, Ben Supple, deputy chief executive at the society, said, “Roxie had recently lost her mum, Ginger, but was responding well to specialist care from our expert team and was feeding independently.

Supple expressed grief at her demise, saying that the noise of the fireworks seemed to have been too much for her.

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"Very sadly, she [died] on Bonfire Night and our vets believe this was probably a reaction to fireworks. Roxie had access to her den but the frightening noises" got to her.

<h2>Experts call for ban on fireworks</h2>

Although it is not clear what caused Ginger's death, Supple believes fireworks could have played a role.

“We know that fireworks can cause stress to other animals in the zoo and we cannot rule out that they may have contributed to the untimely death of Roxie’s mother, Ginger, just five days earlier.”

Edinburgh is the first council in Scotland to vote for a ban on the use of fireworks in some parts of the city around Bonfire Night. Officials are free to designate firework control zones after the 2022 riot in Dundee.&nbsp;

But Supple says the government needs to do more and has called for banning the sale of fireworks to the public.&nbsp;

“We support calls from animal welfare charities to ban the sale of fireworks to the public, with only light displays being permitted at organised events,” said Supple.

A rare baby red panda died at the Edinburgh Zoo because of stress caused by fireworks, officials said. Sadly, the panda had lost its mother only five days back and her death was also linked to the bursting of crackers.

A rare baby red panda died at the Edinburgh Zoo because of stress caused by fireworks, officials said. Sadly, the panda had lost its mother only five days back and her death was also linked to the bursting of crackers. The panda named Roxie was only three months old and died in her enclosure on Bonfire Night. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) sees a probable link between the panda's death and fireworks at the city centre. The wildlife conservation charity is responsible for running the zoo. Following Roxie and her mother Ginger's deaths, experts from the group are calling for tighter restrictions regarding fireworks. Ginger died in October and the charity had expressed hope at the time that Roxie would be able to survive without her mother. “[Roxie] is just about old enough that she should be able to survive at this stage without her mum. Our expert keepers will be keeping a close eye on her while she continues to grow." After Roxie's death, Ben Supple, deputy chief executive at the society, said, “Roxie had recently lost her mum, Ginger, but was responding well to specialist care from our expert team and was feeding independently. Supple expressed grief at her demise, saying that the noise of the fireworks seemed to have been too much for her. Also Read: 'Moo Deng? Who deng?' Baby girl pygmy hippo Haggis is winning hearts "Very sadly, she [died] on Bonfire Night and our vets believe this was probably a reaction to fireworks. Roxie had access to her den but the frightening noises" got to her. Experts call for ban on fireworks Although it is not clear what caused Ginger's death, Supple believes fireworks could have played a role. “We know that fireworks can cause stress to other animals in the zoo and we cannot rule out that they may have contributed to the untimely death of Roxie’s mother, Ginger, just five days earlier.” Edinburgh is the first council in Scotland to vote for a ban on the use of fireworks in some parts of the city around Bonfire Night. Officials are free to designate firework control zones after the 2022 riot in Dundee. But Supple says the government needs to do more and has called for banning the sale of fireworks to the public. “We support calls from animal welfare charities to ban the sale of fireworks to the public, with only light displays being permitted at organised events,” said Supple.

Baby red panda dies 5 days after mother's death due to fireworks stress

United States President-elect Donald Trump's close ally Elon Musk allegedly held a meeting with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, just one day before the Republican appointed him as the head of the new US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

According to a report by The New York Times, two Iranian officials familiar with the matter said that Musk met with Iranian Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani on November 11. During the meeting, which lasted over an hour, the two leaders discussed ways to ease tensions between Iran and the US.

One of the officials said Musk had requested the meeting, while the ambassador selected the location. The Iranians called the meeting “positive” and “good news,” according to The New York Times.&nbsp;

When asked if this meeting happened, Steven Cheung, communications director for Trump, told NYT, “We do not comment on reports of private meetings that did or did not occur.”

Relations between the US and Iran during the previous Trump presidency were tense, to say the least. Trump, who previously served as the US president from 2017 to 2021, imposed new sanctions on Iran in 2018 after pulling out of a 2015 nuclear deal that had eased economic restrictions on Tehran in return for limits on its nuclear programme.

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In another blow to Iran, Trump also ordered the drone strike that killed Qassem Soleimani, a high-ranking Iranian military official, in January 2020 in Iraq. In a speech in New York last September, Trump indicated openness to new nuclear negotiations. “We have to make a deal because the consequences are impossible. We have to make a deal,” the Republican had said.

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On Thursday, (Nov 14)&nbsp;Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, shared a post on X, stating, “As a committed member of NPT we continue our full cooperation with the IAEA. Differences can be resolved through cooperation and dialogue. We agreed to proceed with courage and goodwill. &nbsp;Iran has never left the negotiation table on its peaceful nuclear program. The ball is in the EU/E3 court. Willing to negotiate based on our national interest &amp; our inalienable rights, but NOT ready to negotiate under pressure and intimidation.”

Araghchi’s post followed a meeting he held with Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

(With inputs from agencies)

United States President-elect Donald Trump's close ally Elon Musk allegedly held a meeting with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, just one day before the Republican appointed him as the head of the new US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

United States President-elect Donald Trump's close ally Elon Musk allegedly held a meeting with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, just one day before the Republican appointed him as the head of the new US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). According to a report by The New York Times, two Iranian officials familiar with the matter said that Musk met with Iranian Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani on November 11. During the meeting, which lasted over an hour, the two leaders discussed ways to ease tensions between Iran and the US. One of the officials said Musk had requested the meeting, while the ambassador selected the location. The Iranians called the meeting “positive” and “good news,” according to The New York Times. When asked if this meeting happened, Steven Cheung, communications director for Trump, told NYT, “We do not comment on reports of private meetings that did or did not occur.” Relations between the US and Iran during the previous Trump presidency were tense, to say the least. Trump, who previously served as the US president from 2017 to 2021, imposed new sanctions on Iran in 2018 after pulling out of a 2015 nuclear deal that had eased economic restrictions on Tehran in return for limits on its nuclear programme. Also read: 'So humanity can grow,' Elon Musk allegedly offered his sperm to a very famous politician In another blow to Iran, Trump also ordered the drone strike that killed Qassem Soleimani, a high-ranking Iranian military official, in January 2020 in Iraq. In a speech in New York last September, Trump indicated openness to new nuclear negotiations. “We have to make a deal because the consequences are impossible. We have to make a deal,” the Republican had said. Important & straightforward talks with DG @rafaelmgrossi this morning. As a committed member of NPT we continue our full cooperation with the IAEA. Differences can be resolved through cooperation and dialogue. We agreed to proceed with courage and good will. Iran has never… pic.twitter.com/bwLLzrKzwE — Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) November 14, 2024 × On Thursday, (Nov 14) Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, shared a post on X, stating, “As a committed member of NPT we continue our full cooperation with the IAEA. Differences can be resolved through cooperation and dialogue. We agreed to proceed with courage and goodwill. Iran has never left the negotiation table on its peaceful nuclear program. The ball is in the EU/E3 court. Willing to negotiate based on our national interest & our inalienable rights, but NOT ready to negotiate under pressure and intimidation.” Araghchi’s post followed a meeting he held with Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). (With inputs from agencies)

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A justice at the Brazilian Supreme Court said on Thursday (Nov 14) that he believed that the explosions outside the court were the consequence of frequent far-right attacks and hate speech targeting the country’s institutions.

A justice at the Brazilian Supreme Court said on Thursday (Nov 14) that he believed that the explosions outside the court were the consequence of frequent far-right attacks and hate speech targeting the country’s institutions. Addressing an event in Brasilia, Justice Alexandre de Moraes said, "It grew under the guise of a criminal use of freedom of speech. To offend, threaten, coerce." He added that the explosions appeared to be the most serious attack on the institution since then. Also read | Brazilian police treats Supreme Court bomb blast as 'terror attack', says was 'planned over a long period' “The country’s pacification is only possible with the accountability of all criminals. There is no possibility of pacification with amnesty for criminals,” the justice further said. The explosions outside the Supreme Court On Wednesday, a man who failed in an attempt to break into the Supreme Court killed himself in explosions outside the building, forcing justices and staff to evacuate. In a statement, the top court said that two strong blasts were heard at about 7.30 pm local time after the day's session finished and all the justices and staff left the building safely. Security camera footage provided by the Supreme Court shows the suspect approaching a statue outside the building, a report by the news agency Associated Press said. As a guard neared, the man threw an explosive and retreated a few steps, then threw a second device and an explosion followed. Finally, the suspect ignites a third device near to himself, causing his death. Also watch | Suicide bomber wanted to blow up Brazilian SC: Judge × Local media identified the man as 59-year-old Francisco Wanderley Luiz. He was a member of Brazil’s Liberal Party, the same as former president Jair Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro has railed against the Supreme Court in the past and specifically focused his ire on de Moraes. In a post on social media, he condemned the explosions by saying, "It is high time for Brazil to once again cultivate an environment suitable for different ideas to confront each other peacefully and for the strength of arguments to be worth more than the argument of force." Investigation launched Addressing a press conference, Federal Police Director Andrei Passos Rodrigues said on Thursday that cops were investigating the explosions as terrorism and a violent attack on the democratic rule of law. Rodrigues said that the man attempted to enter the Supreme Court and that it appeared he acted alone, though the police official indicated he also was viewing the attack in the broader context of extremism. (With inputs from agencies)

Blasts outside Brazil SC | Explosions were consequence of...: Top court justice

Elon Musk has always been vocal about his pro-natalist views, and reports suggest that he has gone above and beyond to promote his vision. According to a report by The New York Times, Musk allegedly offered his sperm to friends, including Nicole Shanahan, who was Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate. However, two sources claim that Shanahan turned down this unusual proposal.

This isn’t the first time such claims about Musk have surfaced. Last year, guests at a dinner party attended by Musk revealed to the New York Times that he suggested donating his sperm to a married couple he had only met a few times socially.

The incident took place at a dinner hosted by a Silicon Valley tech executive. During the gathering, the couple mentioned their struggles with conceiving a child, which prompted Musk to offer his help. He also allegedly talked about his numerous children during the event.

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As a father of 11, Musk has often emphasised the importance of having more children. In 2022, he posted on X (formerly Twitter), "Population collapse due to low birthrates is a much bigger risk to civilisation than global warming. (And I do think global warming is a major risk)."

Earlier this year, Musk posted, "I'm doing my best to encourage more people to become parents and ideally have three or more kids, so humanity can grow. The population collapse in most countries is a tragedy. Sales of adult diapers should never exceed sales of baby diapers!"

Musk’s views have sparked a variety of reactions online. Recently, he responded to Taylor Swift, who jokingly referred to herself as “Taylor Swift, Childless Cat Lady” in reference to a comment by Vice President-elect JD Vance, who called Democrats “a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives.”

Musk said, “Fine Taylor . . . you win . . . I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk has always been vocal about his pro-natalist views, and reports suggest that he has gone above and beyond to promote his vision. According to a report by The New York Times, Musk allegedly offered his sperm to friends, including Nicole Shanahan, who was Robert F.

Elon Musk has always been vocal about his pro-natalist views, and reports suggest that he has gone above and beyond to promote his vision. According to a report by The New York Times, Musk allegedly offered his sperm to friends, including Nicole Shanahan, who was Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate. However, two sources claim that Shanahan turned down this unusual proposal. This isn’t the first time such claims about Musk have surfaced. Last year, guests at a dinner party attended by Musk revealed to the New York Times that he suggested donating his sperm to a married couple he had only met a few times socially. The incident took place at a dinner hosted by a Silicon Valley tech executive. During the gathering, the couple mentioned their struggles with conceiving a child, which prompted Musk to offer his help. He also allegedly talked about his numerous children during the event. Also read: What will Team Trump do to US and world? Who can stop his 'revenge' cabinet? As a father of 11, Musk has often emphasised the importance of having more children. In 2022, he posted on X (formerly Twitter), "Population collapse due to low birthrates is a much bigger risk to civilisation than global warming. (And I do think global warming is a major risk)." Earlier this year, Musk posted, "I'm doing my best to encourage more people to become parents and ideally have three or more kids, so humanity can grow. The population collapse in most countries is a tragedy. Sales of adult diapers should never exceed sales of baby diapers!" Musk’s views have sparked a variety of reactions online. Recently, he responded to Taylor Swift, who jokingly referred to herself as “Taylor Swift, Childless Cat Lady” in reference to a comment by Vice President-elect JD Vance, who called Democrats “a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives.” Musk said, “Fine Taylor . . . you win . . . I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life.” (With inputs from agencies)

'So humanity can grow,' Elon Musk allegedly offered his sperm to a very famous politician

Given the declining air quality index and the dense haze that has engulfed the city since Wednesday, the Delhi government stated on Thursday that the third phase of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which aims to reduce air pollution, will take effect starting on Friday. Watch in for more details!

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As COP29 completed day four in Azerbaijan, Baku activists at COP29 display giant letters reading pay up under risers at Baku Stadium to demand developed Nations provide more funding to combat climate change. The situation Pops at a time when early efforts to reach a financial deal risk being are overshadowed by diplomatic rows. Watch in for more details!

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In a significant development, Russia says it is open to negotiations on an end to the Ukraine war if initiated by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Moscow's ambassador to the UN in Geneva has said that any talks need to be based on the realities of Russian advances. The remarks come in the wake of indications of a shift in Ukraine's stand as well. Officials have said that Kyiv's stand may hinge not so much on territorial boundaries. Watch in for more details!

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