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<p>US President-elect Donald Trump announced another name for his Trump 2.0 administration- Mike Waltz. The Florida Congressman Waltz is set to be Trump’s National Security Advisor (NSA), reported The Associated Press on Monday citing sources familiar with the development.</p>

<p>The announcement will have a huge impact all over the world, except for India, as External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said, “A lot of countries are nervous (after Trump’s win), but India is not one of them.”</p>

<p>For those who don’t know, Waltz is the head of the India caucus and has advocated for advancing US defence and security cooperation with India. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address at the US Congress in June 2023, Waltz cordially invited the Indian PM.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He was instrumental in coordinating the Indian PM's Capitol Hill address during his 2023 visit.</p>

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<p>He once called India the US's most "important partnership." Citing India's ban on TikTok, Waltz called on the US to ban the Chinese app.</p>

<p>The Republican Congressman is also a staunch proponent of improving security and defence ties with India to counter China. He serves on the GOP China task force and has maintained that the US is not ready for a conflict in the Indo-Pacific.</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Mike Waltz, Trump 2.0’s likely National Security Advisor?</strong></h2>

<p>Mike Waltz, 50, is a hardcore Republican who also supported Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election result.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Waltz served in the United States Army and retired as Colonel as part of the special forces unit Green Beret. He has echoed his allegations of a “woke” military that is allegedly “soft” and remains “too focussed” on diversity and other inclusivity programmes. He is also a vocal critic of the Joe Biden administration's move to withdraw troops from Afghanistan in 2021.</p>

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<p>The three-term GOP Rep was elected a member of the US House of Representatives for the first time in 2019 and was re-elected last week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Waltz is also serving in the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness.</p>

<p>Watch |&nbsp;<strong>Donald Trump Eyes Bypass of Senate Confirmation Vote</strong></p>

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<p>In August 2023, he visited India on Independence Day and attended the event at Red Fort, Delhi. During the visit, he spoke to WION’s Assistant Editor, Foreign Affairs Sidhant Sibbal on a range of issues from India ties, Pakistan, and China to condemning the Khalistan violence.</p>

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<p>Waltz has criticized China’s alleged economic practices, such as intellectual property theft, unfair trade practices, and exploitation of US supply chain vulnerabilities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also advocated for a US boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing to protest China's treatment of its Uighur Muslim minority in restive Xinjiang and its alleged role in the origin of the Covid-19 pandemic.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US President-elect Donald Trump announced another name for his Trump 2.0 administration- Mike Waltz. The Florida Congressman Waltz is set to be Trump’s National Security Advisor (NSA), reported The Associated Press on Monday citing sources familiar with the development.

US President-elect Donald Trump announced another name for his Trump 2.0 administration- Mike Waltz. The Florida Congressman Waltz is set to be Trump’s National Security Advisor (NSA), reported The Associated Press on Monday citing sources familiar with the development. The announcement will have a huge impact all over the world, except for India, as External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said, “A lot of countries are nervous (after Trump’s win), but India is not one of them.” For those who don’t know, Waltz is the head of the India caucus and has advocated for advancing US defence and security cooperation with India. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address at the US Congress in June 2023, Waltz cordially invited the Indian PM. Also Read | Mike Waltz, Stephen Miller & Marco Rubio: Donald Trump's key picks for White House He was instrumental in coordinating the Indian PM's Capitol Hill address during his 2023 visit. Welcome to Congress, PM Modi! As Republican Co-Chair of the India Caucus, I’m thrilled @SpeakerMcCarthy invited @narendramodi to address Congress today. This will be the most important partnership for the U.S. in the 21st century. pic.twitter.com/uw5cuET8wU — Rep. Mike Waltz (@michaelgwaltz) June 22, 2023 × He once called India the US's most "important partnership." Citing India's ban on TikTok, Waltz called on the US to ban the Chinese app. The Republican Congressman is also a staunch proponent of improving security and defence ties with India to counter China. He serves on the GOP China task force and has maintained that the US is not ready for a conflict in the Indo-Pacific. Who is Mike Waltz, Trump 2.0’s likely National Security Advisor? Mike Waltz, 50, is a hardcore Republican who also supported Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election result. Waltz served in the United States Army and retired as Colonel as part of the special forces unit Green Beret. He has echoed his allegations of a “woke” military that is allegedly “soft” and remains “too focussed” on diversity and other inclusivity programmes. He is also a vocal critic of the Joe Biden administration's move to withdraw troops from Afghanistan in 2021. Also Read | US women begin ‘MATGA’ movement after Trump’s victory, fantasise poisoning men The three-term GOP Rep was elected a member of the US House of Representatives for the first time in 2019 and was re-elected last week. Waltz is also serving in the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness. Watch | Donald Trump Eyes Bypass of Senate Confirmation Vote × In August 2023, he visited India on Independence Day and attended the event at Red Fort, Delhi. During the visit, he spoke to WION’s Assistant Editor, Foreign Affairs Sidhant Sibbal on a range of issues from India ties, Pakistan, and China to condemning the Khalistan violence. Since US congressman Michael Waltz @michaelgwaltz is expected to be Trump's NSA, here is his interview to @WIONews last year during Delhi visit (Aug 2023). Spoke on India ties, Pakistan, China, & condemned Khalistan violence as well. https://t.co/icKotP3v3T pic.twitter.com/bULrv908JZ — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) November 12, 2024 × Waltz has criticized China’s alleged economic practices, such as intellectual property theft, unfair trade practices, and exploitation of US supply chain vulnerabilities. He also advocated for a US boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing to protest China's treatment of its Uighur Muslim minority in restive Xinjiang and its alleged role in the origin of the Covid-19 pandemic. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman condemned Israel's "genocide" in Gaza on Monday (Nov 11) while talking at an Arab and Muslim summit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The Kingdom renews its call and categorical rejection of the genocide committed by Israel against the brotherly Palestinian people," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>State leaders met in Riyadh on November 11 for an Arab and Islamic summit on the situation in Gaza and Lebanon, with the aim of unifying visions and positions and following up on the outcomes of a similar joint summit held last year before the conflict in the region expanded.</p>

<p>Late in October, the Saudi Foreign Minister called for an immediate ceasefire during a 'Global Alliance' meeting that was held in Riyadh in a push for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.</p>

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<p>In September, the crown prince said that Saudi would not recognise Israel unless a Palestinian state was created.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soon after attending the summit, Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit spoke to the media and said the freezing of Israel's UN membership might happen soon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I trust that a lot of states will support freezing the membership. This freezing is not under the U.N. Security Council's vision, meaning the UNSC is the only party concerned with expelling and joining members but we are not speaking about expelling or joining, we are talking about freezing. Accordingly, we might witness soon the freezing of the membership through a UNGA majority vote. Accordingly, it is a step that puts things in the right place," Aboul Gheit said.</p>

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<p>"To be quite honest, the two-state solution was dying a slow death and with the conflict in Gaza and the activities of Israel in the West Bank that death was accelerating," he further added. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Gaza's war has kindled wider conflict in the West Asia, with Israel bombing Lebanon and sending forces into its south to disable Iran-backed Hezbollah, a Hamas ally.</p>

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman condemned Israel's "genocide" in Gaza on Monday (Nov 11) while talking at an Arab and Muslim summit. “The Kingdom renews its call and categorical rejection of the genocide committed by Israel against the brotherly Palestinian people," he said.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman condemned Israel's "genocide" in Gaza on Monday (Nov 11) while talking at an Arab and Muslim summit. “The Kingdom renews its call and categorical rejection of the genocide committed by Israel against the brotherly Palestinian people," he said. State leaders met in Riyadh on November 11 for an Arab and Islamic summit on the situation in Gaza and Lebanon, with the aim of unifying visions and positions and following up on the outcomes of a similar joint summit held last year before the conflict in the region expanded. Late in October, the Saudi Foreign Minister called for an immediate ceasefire during a 'Global Alliance' meeting that was held in Riyadh in a push for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Also read | Hezbollah launches over 90 rockets at Israel's Haifa Bay area; four injured, vehicles and homes damaged In September, the crown prince said that Saudi would not recognise Israel unless a Palestinian state was created. Soon after attending the summit, Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit spoke to the media and said the freezing of Israel's UN membership might happen soon. “I trust that a lot of states will support freezing the membership. This freezing is not under the U.N. Security Council's vision, meaning the UNSC is the only party concerned with expelling and joining members but we are not speaking about expelling or joining, we are talking about freezing. Accordingly, we might witness soon the freezing of the membership through a UNGA majority vote. Accordingly, it is a step that puts things in the right place," Aboul Gheit said. Also read | Netanyahu not invited to largest annual gathering of North American Jewish leaders in US "To be quite honest, the two-state solution was dying a slow death and with the conflict in Gaza and the activities of Israel in the West Bank that death was accelerating," he further added. Gaza's war has kindled wider conflict in the West Asia, with Israel bombing Lebanon and sending forces into its south to disable Iran-backed Hezbollah, a Hamas ally. (With inputs from agencies)

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman condemns Israel's occupation in Gaza, calls it 'genocide'

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<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly came extremely close to launching a nuclear weapon in Ukraine in October 2022. As per a report by The Sun, an updated biography of former British Prime Minister Liz Truss details the escalation and that her final days in office were spent examining weather maps and preparing for UK radiation cases.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This was after American spies sent "exquisite"&nbsp;intelligence that Putin was seriously close to giving the go-ahead to a nuke attack. The United States raised concerns that there was a 50 per cent chance Russia could deploy a tactical nuke on the Ukrainian battlefields. Another scenario cited was that it might test a larger bomb over the Black Sea.</p>

<p>The biography, titled Out of the Blue, mentions that Truss was concerned about Britain being affected by the attack due to "wrong weather patterns" and spent "numerous hours studying satellite weather data and wind directions".</p>

<p>According to the book, Whitehall disaster planners were afraid that if an attack happened, radioactive material in the atmosphere could travel across Europe from any blast zone.</p>

<p>Notably, Putin has turned up the heat in Ukraine in the last few weeks. He has deployed 50,000 Russian and North Korean troops to try and take Kursk before Donald Trump is sworn in as the new president of the United States. Notably, Trump is expected to intervene and support talks to end the two-and-a-half-year-long war.</p>

<p>The war is expected to escalate in the coming weeks since, as per a leading military commander in Ukraine, "tens of thousands of enemy soldiers" have reached Kursk to throw out Kyiv's forces.</p>

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<h2>Russia-Ukraine war&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

<p>As per a British defence intelligence assessment seen by The Telegraph, Moscow is likely to increase its kamikaze drone attacks on Ukrainian positions very soon.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Denies Trump-Putin Phone Call</strong></p>

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<p>NATO allies believe that Putin will try and grab the region before Trump returns to office on Jan 20 next year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A report by the Washington Post earlier suggested that Putin and Trump had talked over the phone after the Republican won the presidential election last week. The two were said to have talked about the Ukraine war, with Trump telling him to end the conflict.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the Kremlin has rejected the reports, saying no such call took place between the two. "This is completely false information," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.</p>

<p>The Washington Post quoted "anonymous sources familiar with the matter" as saying that Trump "reminded Putin" of America's sizable military presence in Europe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Trump did have a call with Ukrainian President Zelensky who confirmed it in a post on X. He wrote, "I had an excellent call with President Trump and congratulated him on his historic landslide victory - his tremendous campaign made this result possible."</p>


Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly came extremely close to launching a nuclear weapon in Ukraine in October 2022. As per a report by The Sun, an updated biography of former British Prime Minister Liz Truss details the escalation and that her final days in office were spent examining weather maps and preparing for UK radiation cases.

Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly came extremely close to launching a nuclear weapon in Ukraine in October 2022. As per a report by The Sun, an updated biography of former British Prime Minister Liz Truss details the escalation and that her final days in office were spent examining weather maps and preparing for UK radiation cases. This was after American spies sent "exquisite" intelligence that Putin was seriously close to giving the go-ahead to a nuke attack. The United States raised concerns that there was a 50 per cent chance Russia could deploy a tactical nuke on the Ukrainian battlefields. Another scenario cited was that it might test a larger bomb over the Black Sea. The biography, titled Out of the Blue, mentions that Truss was concerned about Britain being affected by the attack due to "wrong weather patterns" and spent "numerous hours studying satellite weather data and wind directions". According to the book, Whitehall disaster planners were afraid that if an attack happened, radioactive material in the atmosphere could travel across Europe from any blast zone. Notably, Putin has turned up the heat in Ukraine in the last few weeks. He has deployed 50,000 Russian and North Korean troops to try and take Kursk before Donald Trump is sworn in as the new president of the United States. Notably, Trump is expected to intervene and support talks to end the two-and-a-half-year-long war. The war is expected to escalate in the coming weeks since, as per a leading military commander in Ukraine, "tens of thousands of enemy soldiers" have reached Kursk to throw out Kyiv's forces. Also Read: Kremlin denies reports of Trump-Putin call, warning against escalating Ukraine war Russia-Ukraine war As per a British defence intelligence assessment seen by The Telegraph, Moscow is likely to increase its kamikaze drone attacks on Ukrainian positions very soon. Watch: Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Denies Trump-Putin Phone Call × NATO allies believe that Putin will try and grab the region before Trump returns to office on Jan 20 next year. A report by the Washington Post earlier suggested that Putin and Trump had talked over the phone after the Republican won the presidential election last week. The two were said to have talked about the Ukraine war, with Trump telling him to end the conflict. However, the Kremlin has rejected the reports, saying no such call took place between the two. "This is completely false information," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said. The Washington Post quoted "anonymous sources familiar with the matter" as saying that Trump "reminded Putin" of America's sizable military presence in Europe. Meanwhile, Trump did have a call with Ukrainian President Zelensky who confirmed it in a post on X. He wrote, "I had an excellent call with President Trump and congratulated him on his historic landslide victory - his tremendous campaign made this result possible."

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<p>New Zealand offered a rare national apology on Tuesday to the victims and families of hundreds of thousands of young people and adults who went through “unimaginable pain” within children’s homes and psychiatric hospitals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is historic in the case of people subjected to institutional physical and sexual abuse over the last 70 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The apology came after a public inquiry in July found some 200,000 children and vulnerable adults in state and faith-based care experienced some form of abuse from 1950 to 2019.</p>

<p>"It was horrific. It was heartbreaking. It was wrong. And it should never have happened," Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told survivors and their families at parliament in Wellington.</p>

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<p>"Today I am apologising on behalf of the government to everyone who suﬀered abuse, harm and neglect while in care. I make this apology to all survivors on behalf of my own and previous governments."</p>

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<p>Not only the plain apology, the New Zealand government will also initiate work on 28 recommendations from the inquiry and will provide its full response in early 2025, the prime minister said.</p>

<p>"I am sorry you were not believed when you came forward to report your abuse," Luxon said in an address delivered to parliament.</p>

<p>"But I hope that today, with this apology and the acknowledgement of your burden, it becomes a little lighter for some of you," the PM added.</p>

<h2><strong>Child, young people abused in New Zealand care&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>A July 2024 investigation found that at least 200,000 children, young people and vulnerable adults have been abused in New Zealand state and faith-based care.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It means almost one in three children in care from 1950 to 2019 suffered some form of abuse, including being subject to rape, electric shocks and forced labour, according to the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry.</p>

<p>Watch |&nbsp;<strong>New Zealand PM promises reform after inquiry finds 200,000 abused in care</strong></p>

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<p>Children were also sexually abused by church carers, mothers were forced to give up kids for adoption and troublesome patients were strapped to beds for seizure-inducing electroconvulsive therapy.</p>

<p>The publication of the commission's final report followed a six-year investigation into the experiences of nearly 3,000 people.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Many of those abused have come from disadvantaged or marginalised communities, including Māori and Pacific people, as well as those with disabilities.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


New Zealand offered a rare national apology on Tuesday to the victims and families of hundreds of thousands of young people and adults who went through “unimaginable pain” within children’s homes and psychiatric hospitals.

New Zealand offered a rare national apology on Tuesday to the victims and families of hundreds of thousands of young people and adults who went through “unimaginable pain” within children’s homes and psychiatric hospitals. This is historic in the case of people subjected to institutional physical and sexual abuse over the last 70 years. The apology came after a public inquiry in July found some 200,000 children and vulnerable adults in state and faith-based care experienced some form of abuse from 1950 to 2019. "It was horrific. It was heartbreaking. It was wrong. And it should never have happened," Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told survivors and their families at parliament in Wellington. Also Read | Haiti's new PM sworn in as passenger jet comes under fire in Port-au-Prince "Today I am apologising on behalf of the government to everyone who suﬀered abuse, harm and neglect while in care. I make this apology to all survivors on behalf of my own and previous governments." Today I stood before survivors of abuse in care as the representative of not only this Government, but all of the governments that have gone before us to offer a formal and unreserved apology for the abuse suffered while in state care, churches and other faith-based places. It… pic.twitter.com/Xz6bKVeOrE — Christopher Luxon (@chrisluxonmp) November 11, 2024 × Not only the plain apology, the New Zealand government will also initiate work on 28 recommendations from the inquiry and will provide its full response in early 2025, the prime minister said. "I am sorry you were not believed when you came forward to report your abuse," Luxon said in an address delivered to parliament. "But I hope that today, with this apology and the acknowledgement of your burden, it becomes a little lighter for some of you," the PM added. Child, young people abused in New Zealand care A July 2024 investigation found that at least 200,000 children, young people and vulnerable adults have been abused in New Zealand state and faith-based care. It means almost one in three children in care from 1950 to 2019 suffered some form of abuse, including being subject to rape, electric shocks and forced labour, according to the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry. Watch | New Zealand PM promises reform after inquiry finds 200,000 abused in care × Children were also sexually abused by church carers, mothers were forced to give up kids for adoption and troublesome patients were strapped to beds for seizure-inducing electroconvulsive therapy. The publication of the commission's final report followed a six-year investigation into the experiences of nearly 3,000 people. Also Read | Mike Waltz, Stephen Miller & Marco Rubio: Donald Trump's key picks for White House Many of those abused have come from disadvantaged or marginalised communities, including Māori and Pacific people, as well as those with disabilities. (With inputs from agencies)

'It was horrific, heartbreaking, wrong': New Zealand PM offers historic apology to survivors of state abuse

<p>Alix Didier Fils-Aime, a businessman, became Haiti's new Prime Minister on Monday (Nov 11), taking the reins in a nation rocked by lawlessness and political discord. His swearing-in coincided with a startling episode of violence—a Spirit Airlines passenger jet attempting to land in Port-au-Prince came under gunfire, forcing it to divert to the Dominican Republic.</p>

<h2><strong>“Lots of work to do”: New Haiti PM</strong></h2>

<p>“We have a transition with lots of work to do: the first essential job, which is a condition for success, is restoring security,” said Fils-Aime in his first remarks.</p>

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<p>His predecessor, Garry Conille, was appointed in May, but just five months into his term he was dismissed by the transitional council — a body thrust into power after the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021, which left the country without a sitting parliament or leader — following an extended power struggle.</p>

<p>The new Haiti PM said he was aware of the nation's “difficult circumstances” and promised to put “all of my energy, my skills, and my patriotism at the service of the national cause.”</p>

<h2><strong>Drama in the skies</strong></h2>

<p>Fils-Aime's ascent to power comes as a Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale to Port-au-Prince was struck by gunfire on Monday.</p>

<p>While all passengers escaped unharm, a flight attendant sustained minor injuries.</p>

<p>The low-cost carrier said an inspection of Flight 951 revealed bullet damage. The images of bullet-riddled walls inside the cabin rapidly circulated online. While it reviews the security risks, Spirit Airlines has announced a pause of its flights to Haiti.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince has grounded all commercial flights in response to the shooting, according to the Miami Herald.</p>

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<p>American Airlines has also halted its flights from Miami to the Haitian capital until Thursday.</p>

<p>“Strongly” condemning the recent attack, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a trade group representing airlines, said there was an “urgent need for robust security measures to protect air operations.”</p>

<p>Amid soaring violence in the country, a recent United Nations report estimates that over 1,200 Haitians were killed in just three months (from July to September), with a growing wave of kidnappings and abuse directed at women and girls.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Alix Didier Fils-Aime, a businessman, became Haiti's new Prime Minister on Monday (Nov 11), taking the reins in a nation rocked by lawlessness and political discord.

Alix Didier Fils-Aime, a businessman, became Haiti's new Prime Minister on Monday (Nov 11), taking the reins in a nation rocked by lawlessness and political discord. His swearing-in coincided with a startling episode of violence—a Spirit Airlines passenger jet attempting to land in Port-au-Prince came under gunfire, forcing it to divert to the Dominican Republic. “Lots of work to do”: New Haiti PM “We have a transition with lots of work to do: the first essential job, which is a condition for success, is restoring security,” said Fils-Aime in his first remarks. Also read | US women begin ‘MATGA’ movement after Trump’s victory, fantasise poisoning men His predecessor, Garry Conille, was appointed in May, but just five months into his term he was dismissed by the transitional council — a body thrust into power after the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021, which left the country without a sitting parliament or leader — following an extended power struggle. The new Haiti PM said he was aware of the nation's “difficult circumstances” and promised to put “all of my energy, my skills, and my patriotism at the service of the national cause.” Drama in the skies Fils-Aime's ascent to power comes as a Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale to Port-au-Prince was struck by gunfire on Monday. While all passengers escaped unharm, a flight attendant sustained minor injuries. The low-cost carrier said an inspection of Flight 951 revealed bullet damage. The images of bullet-riddled walls inside the cabin rapidly circulated online. While it reviews the security risks, Spirit Airlines has announced a pause of its flights to Haiti. Meanwhile, the Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince has grounded all commercial flights in response to the shooting, according to the Miami Herald. Also read | Haiti PM Garry Conille narrowly escapes gang attack in capital Port-au-Prince American Airlines has also halted its flights from Miami to the Haitian capital until Thursday. “Strongly” condemning the recent attack, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a trade group representing airlines, said there was an “urgent need for robust security measures to protect air operations.” Amid soaring violence in the country, a recent United Nations report estimates that over 1,200 Haitians were killed in just three months (from July to September), with a growing wave of kidnappings and abuse directed at women and girls. (With inputs from agencies)

Haiti's new PM sworn in as passenger jet comes under fire in Port-au-Prince

After an unusually long wait, Japan's Mount Fuji has finally been covered with snow. The delay aligns with the trend of rising global temperatures, which has led to an increase in hot temperatures. Watch this report for more details!

Japan: Snow Returns at Mount Fuji After a Month

<p>US President-elect Donald Trump, who is set to re-enter the White House after beating the Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election has started selecting key members of his cabinet. The former president picked Republican Representative Mike Waltz as his national security adviser, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday (Nov 11).</p>

<p>Waltz has been a Trump loyalist and has served in the National Guard as a colonel. He has been a critic of Chinese activity in the Asia-Pacific and has voiced the need for the United States to be ready for a potential conflict in the region.</p>

<p>Waltz will be responsible for briefing Trump on key national security issues and coordinating with different agencies.</p>

<p>As per a CNN reporter's post on X on Monday (Nov 11), Trump is also expected to tap immigration adviser Stephen Miller as White House deputy chief of staff for policy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Miller's appointment would place the architect of Trump's restrictive first-term immigration agenda in a top position.</p>

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<p>Miller was a White House senior adviser for policy during Trump's 2017-2021 presidency and the driving force behind the Republican's wide-ranging immigration crackdown. Policies included the construction of a wall on the US - Mexico border, banning people from certain Muslim-majority nations and elsewhere, and a contentious 2018 border policy that separated thousands of migrant families.</p>

<p>Trump, who takes office in January, said in a social media post that the former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from his first administration would be in charge of the country's borders in his new administration starting Jan&nbsp;20.</p>

<p>The president-elect made cracking down on illegal immigration the central element of his campaign, promising mass deportations. He is expected to mobilise agencies across the US government to help him deport record number&nbsp;of immigrants in an operation that Vice President-elect JD Vance has said could remove an estimated 1 million people per year.</p>

<h2><strong>US Senator Marco Rubio</strong></h2>

<p>Further, Trump selected US Senator Marco Rubio to be his secretary of state, sources said in November, putting the Florida-born politician on track to be the first Latino to serve as America's top diplomat once the Republican president-elect takes office in January.</p>

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<p>Rubio was arguably the most hawkish option on Trump's shortlist for secretary of state, and he has in past years&nbsp;advocated for a muscular foreign policy concerning America's geopolitical foes, including China, Iran and Cuba.</p>

<p>However, over the last few&nbsp;years he has softened some of his stances to align more closely with Trump's views. The president-elect accuses past US presidents of leading America into costly and futile wars and has pushed for a more restrained foreign policy.</p>

<p>The new administration will confront a world more volatile and dangerous than it was when Trump took office in 2017, with wars raging in Ukraine and the Middle East and China aligning itself more closely with US foes Russia and Iran.</p>

<h2>Ukraine Crisis High on Rubio's Agenda</h2>

<p>The 53-year-old has said in recent interviews that Ukraine needs to seek a negotiated settlement with Russia rather than focus on regaining all territory that Russia has taken in the last decade.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He was also one of the 15 Republican senators to vote against a $95 billion military aid package for Ukraine, which was passed in April this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>By selecting Rubio for a key policy role, Trump may help consolidate gains among Latinos and make clear that they have a place at the highest levels of his administration.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US President-elect Donald Trump, who is set to re-enter the White House after beating the Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election has started selecting key members of his cabinet.

US President-elect Donald Trump, who is set to re-enter the White House after beating the Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election has started selecting key members of his cabinet. The former president picked Republican Representative Mike Waltz as his national security adviser, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday (Nov 11). Waltz has been a Trump loyalist and has served in the National Guard as a colonel. He has been a critic of Chinese activity in the Asia-Pacific and has voiced the need for the United States to be ready for a potential conflict in the region. Waltz will be responsible for briefing Trump on key national security issues and coordinating with different agencies. As per a CNN reporter's post on X on Monday (Nov 11), Trump is also expected to tap immigration adviser Stephen Miller as White House deputy chief of staff for policy. Miller's appointment would place the architect of Trump's restrictive first-term immigration agenda in a top position. Also read | US women begin ‘MATGA’ movement after Trump’s victory, fantasise poisoning men Miller was a White House senior adviser for policy during Trump's 2017-2021 presidency and the driving force behind the Republican's wide-ranging immigration crackdown. Policies included the construction of a wall on the US - Mexico border, banning people from certain Muslim-majority nations and elsewhere, and a contentious 2018 border policy that separated thousands of migrant families. Trump, who takes office in January, said in a social media post that the former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from his first administration would be in charge of the country's borders in his new administration starting Jan 20. The president-elect made cracking down on illegal immigration the central element of his campaign, promising mass deportations. He is expected to mobilise agencies across the US government to help him deport record number of immigrants in an operation that Vice President-elect JD Vance has said could remove an estimated 1 million people per year. US Senator Marco Rubio Further, Trump selected US Senator Marco Rubio to be his secretary of state, sources said in November, putting the Florida-born politician on track to be the first Latino to serve as America's top diplomat once the Republican president-elect takes office in January. Also read | Trump chooses Elise Stefanik as US ambassador to UN in his second term Rubio was arguably the most hawkish option on Trump's shortlist for secretary of state, and he has in past years advocated for a muscular foreign policy concerning America's geopolitical foes, including China, Iran and Cuba. However, over the last few years he has softened some of his stances to align more closely with Trump's views. The president-elect accuses past US presidents of leading America into costly and futile wars and has pushed for a more restrained foreign policy. The new administration will confront a world more volatile and dangerous than it was when Trump took office in 2017, with wars raging in Ukraine and the Middle East and China aligning itself more closely with US foes Russia and Iran. Ukraine Crisis High on Rubio's Agenda The 53-year-old has said in recent interviews that Ukraine needs to seek a negotiated settlement with Russia rather than focus on regaining all territory that Russia has taken in the last decade. Also read | Donald Trump announces Tom Homan as 'border czar' to handle 'deportation of illegal aliens' He was also one of the 15 Republican senators to vote against a $95 billion military aid package for Ukraine, which was passed in April this year. By selecting Rubio for a key policy role, Trump may help consolidate gains among Latinos and make clear that they have a place at the highest levels of his administration. (With inputs from agencies)

Mike Waltz, Stephen Miller & Marco Rubio: Donald Trump's key picks for White House

<p>The website of a Moscow-based clinic has said that Telegram boss Pavel Durov’s sperm is now available at the facility and the service can be availed by women wanting to undergo free IVF treatment. The clinic named Altravita, while describing Pavel as the “most famous and successful entrepreneurs of all time", said it was a “unique opportunity" and only limited slots were available.</p>

<p>“We are happy to offer you a unique opportunity! Only in our clinic you can undergo IVF for free, using Pavel Durov’s sperm-one of the most famous and successful entrepreneurs of our time. This opportunity is one of a kind and the number of slots is limited," the clinic’s website states.</p>

<p>Durov also posted on Telegram about the clinic in an unusual announcement, linking it to the website of the facility. However, the posts didn’t specify whether the treatment will be free.</p>

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<p>The Telegram boss in July revealed that he had fathered more than 100 biological children through sperm donation.</p>

<p>According to Altravita’s website, the offer for free IVF treatment can be availed by women not aged more than 37 years and with “satisfactory" health conditions “by their reproductologist’s medical report".</p>

<p>The clinic claimed it was the only “Pavel Durov sperm bank in the world". “Only our cryobank has the exclusive right to store and use biomaterial of Pavel Durov," it added.</p>

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<p>The clinic claimed Durov will bear all the expenses for IVF procedures that involve the use of his sperm for those who desire to be parents. In July, Durov said through his sperm bank, he wanted to raising awareness among healthy men to do this more often so that “families struggling to have kids can enjoy more options. Defy convention – redefine the norm"!</p>

<p>“I was just told that I have over 100 biological kids. How is this possible for a guy who has never been married and prefers to live alone?" he asked on his channel.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The website of a Moscow-based clinic has said that Telegram boss Pavel Durov’s sperm is now available at the facility and the service can be availed by women wanting to undergo free IVF treatment.

The website of a Moscow-based clinic has said that Telegram boss Pavel Durov’s sperm is now available at the facility and the service can be availed by women wanting to undergo free IVF treatment. The clinic named Altravita, while describing Pavel as the “most famous and successful entrepreneurs of all time", said it was a “unique opportunity" and only limited slots were available. “We are happy to offer you a unique opportunity! Only in our clinic you can undergo IVF for free, using Pavel Durov’s sperm-one of the most famous and successful entrepreneurs of our time. This opportunity is one of a kind and the number of slots is limited," the clinic’s website states. Durov also posted on Telegram about the clinic in an unusual announcement, linking it to the website of the facility. However, the posts didn’t specify whether the treatment will be free. Also read: Telegram to share `bad` users` IP address, phone numbers to government authorities: CEO Durov The Telegram boss in July revealed that he had fathered more than 100 biological children through sperm donation. According to Altravita’s website, the offer for free IVF treatment can be availed by women not aged more than 37 years and with “satisfactory" health conditions “by their reproductologist’s medical report". The clinic claimed it was the only “Pavel Durov sperm bank in the world". “Only our cryobank has the exclusive right to store and use biomaterial of Pavel Durov," it added. Also read: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov freed from detention, to face a court now The clinic claimed Durov will bear all the expenses for IVF procedures that involve the use of his sperm for those who desire to be parents. In July, Durov said through his sperm bank, he wanted to raising awareness among healthy men to do this more often so that “families struggling to have kids can enjoy more options. Defy convention – redefine the norm"! “I was just told that I have over 100 biological kids. How is this possible for a guy who has never been married and prefers to live alone?" he asked on his channel. (With inputs from agencies)

Telegram boss Durov offering free IVF treatment to women willing to use his sperm

<p>Israel’s newly appointed Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday (Nov 11) issued a stark warning to Iran. Katz, in a social media post, asserted that Iran’s nuclear sites are now “more exposed than ever” to potential strikes by Israel.</p>

<h2><strong>Eliminate the existential threat</strong></h2>

<p>Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Katz declared it was a unique moment to “eliminate the existential threat” posed to Israel.</p>

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<p>He revealed that during his first meeting with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) General Staff Forum, he emphasised: “Iran is more exposed than ever to strikes on its nuclear facilities. We have the opportunity to achieve our most important goal – to thwart and eliminate the existential threat to the State of Israel.”</p>

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<p>Israel has long accused Iran of seeking to build nuclear weapons, a claim that Tehran firmly denies, maintaining that its nuclear programme is peaceful. Tensions intensified after the United States, under President Donald Trump, withdrew from a 2015 nuclear agreement that had restricted Iran’s nuclear development. Since then, Iran has ramped up uranium enrichment to 60 per cent — alarmingly close to the 90 per cent required for atomic weapons-grade.</p>

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<p>The recent escalation in tensions between the two nations has seen a cycle of missile strikes, with Iran launching missiles at Israeli territory twice this year. Israel has responded, most recently, on October 26, by targeting Iranian military facilities, even as it warned Iran against any retaliation.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israel’s newly appointed Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday (Nov 11) issued a stark warning to Iran. Katz, in a social media post, asserted that Iran’s nuclear sites are now “more exposed than ever” to potential strikes by Israel.

Israel’s newly appointed Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday (Nov 11) issued a stark warning to Iran. Katz, in a social media post, asserted that Iran’s nuclear sites are now “more exposed than ever” to potential strikes by Israel. Eliminate the existential threat Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Katz declared it was a unique moment to “eliminate the existential threat” posed to Israel. Also read | Hezbollah launches over 90 rockets at Israel's Haifa Bay area; four injured, vehicles and homes damaged He revealed that during his first meeting with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) General Staff Forum, he emphasised: “Iran is more exposed than ever to strikes on its nuclear facilities. We have the opportunity to achieve our most important goal – to thwart and eliminate the existential threat to the State of Israel.” In my first meeting today with the @IDF General Staff Forum, I emphasized: Iran is more exposed than ever to strikes on its nuclear facilities. We have the opportunity to achieve our most important goal – to thwart and eliminate the existential threat to the State of Israel. pic.twitter.com/HX4Z6IO8iQ — ישראל כ”ץ Israel Katz (@Israel_katz) November 11, 2024 × Iran's nuclear stash Israel has long accused Iran of seeking to build nuclear weapons, a claim that Tehran firmly denies, maintaining that its nuclear programme is peaceful. Tensions intensified after the United States, under President Donald Trump, withdrew from a 2015 nuclear agreement that had restricted Iran’s nuclear development. Since then, Iran has ramped up uranium enrichment to 60 per cent — alarmingly close to the 90 per cent required for atomic weapons-grade. Also read | Netanyahu not invited to largest annual gathering of North American Jewish leaders in US The recent escalation in tensions between the two nations has seen a cycle of missile strikes, with Iran launching missiles at Israeli territory twice this year. Israel has responded, most recently, on October 26, by targeting Iranian military facilities, even as it warned Iran against any retaliation. (With inputs from agencies)

Middle East crisis: Israeli defence minister warns Iran nuclear sites 'more exposed than ever' to strikes

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<p>American forces carried out strikes Monday against nine targets associated with Iranian-backed groups in Syria in response to attacks on Washington's troops in that country, the US military said.</p>

<p>“These strikes will degrade the Iranian-backed groups' ability to plan and launch future attacks on US and coalition forces,” the US Central Command (CENTCOM)said on social media, referring to the international coalition against the Islamic State (IS) jihadist group.</p>

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<p>CENTCOM did not say which groups were targeted or whether they were thought to have resulted in casualties.</p>

<p>But the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a monitoring group, said the strikes killed four members of groups loyal to Iran.</p>

<p>The US military has around 900 troops in Syria and 2,500 in Iraq as part of the anti-IS coalition that was established in 2014 to help combat the jihadists.</p>

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<p>Since war broke out in the Gaza Strip after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, pro-Iran groups have repeatedly targeted US forces in Iraq and Syria in response to Washington's support for Israel.</p>

<p>The United States has repeatedly responded to such attacks with strikes on Iran-backed groups.</p>

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American forces carried out strikes Monday against nine targets associated with Iranian-backed groups in Syria in response to attacks on Washington's troops in that country, the US military said.

American forces carried out strikes Monday against nine targets associated with Iranian-backed groups in Syria in response to attacks on Washington's troops in that country, the US military said. “These strikes will degrade the Iranian-backed groups' ability to plan and launch future attacks on US and coalition forces,” the US Central Command (CENTCOM)said on social media, referring to the international coalition against the Islamic State (IS) jihadist group. pic.twitter.com/Hnw4dW6LEe — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) November 11, 2024 × Also read | Middle East crisis: Israeli defence minister warns Iran nuclear sites 'more exposed than ever' to strikes CENTCOM did not say which groups were targeted or whether they were thought to have resulted in casualties. But the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a monitoring group, said the strikes killed four members of groups loyal to Iran. The US military has around 900 troops in Syria and 2,500 in Iraq as part of the anti-IS coalition that was established in 2014 to help combat the jihadists. Also read | Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman condemns Israel's occupation in Gaza, calls it 'genocide' Since war broke out in the Gaza Strip after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, pro-Iran groups have repeatedly targeted US forces in Iraq and Syria in response to Washington's support for Israel. The United States has repeatedly responded to such attacks with strikes on Iran-backed groups. 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.

US strikes Iranian-backed groups in Syria in response to attacks on American troops

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