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The United States (US) has charged an Iranian man in an alleged assassination attempt on President-elect Donald Trump. US prosecutors announced on Friday (Nov 8) that the foiled assassination plot on Trump was allegedly directed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to avenge the death of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani.

The United States (US) has charged an Iranian man in an alleged assassination attempt on President-elect Donald Trump. US prosecutors announced on Friday (Nov 8) that the foiled assassination plot on Trump was allegedly directed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to avenge the death of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani. Soleimani was killed in 2020 in a US strike ordered by then-president Trump, the Justice Department said according to Reuters. The 51-year-old Farhad Shakeri, an Afghan national who is believed to be in Iran, was "tasked" by the IRGC with providing a plan to kill Trump, who defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 5 US presidential election, the department said in a statement. Also read | Trump wants trade war veteran Robert Lighthizer to run US trade policy: Report Shakeri and two other men, Carlisle Rivera, 49, and Jonathon Loadholt, 36, both from New York, were charged separately with plotting to kill an Iranian-American dissident in New York. Rivera and Loadholt are in US custody and made a court appearance in New York on Thursday. "The charges announced today expose Iran's continued brazen attempts to target US citizens, including President-elect Donald Trump, other government leaders and dissidents who criticize the regime in Tehran," FBI Director Christopher Wray said. Trump faced two other separate assassination attempts this year, including a shooting at a campaign rally when a bullet grazed his ear. On Friday, the Justice Department described Shakeri as an "IRGC asset residing in Tehran." It said he immigrated to the United States as a child and was deported around 2008 after serving 14 years in prison for robbery. "In recent months, Shakeri has used a network of criminal associates he met in prison in the United States to supply the IRGC with operatives to conduct surveillance and assassinations of IRGC targets," the Justice Department said. Also read | Houthis say they fired hypersonic ballistic rocket at Israeli air base It said Loadholt and Rivera, at Shakeri's direction, spent months conducting surveillance on a US citizen of Iranian origin who is an outspoken critic of the Iranian regime and has been the target of multiple prior kidnapping and murder plots. She was not identified in court documents but appears to be dissident journalist Masih Alinejad. A general in the Revolutionary Guards was charged by US prosecutors in late October in connection with a separate plot to assassinate Alinejad, who lives in New York. 'Money's not an issue' According to the criminal complaint against Shakeri, he allegedly disclosed the plot to assassinate Trump in telephone conversations with FBI agents in recent months. Shakeri held the conversations with FBI agents because he was hoping to obtain a sentence reduction for a person who is imprisoned in the United States, it said. Shakeri told the FBI he was approached by an IRGC official in September about organising the assassination of Trump. He allegedly told the IRGC official it would cost a "huge" amount of money, to which the official responded: "Money's not an issue." (With inputs from agencies)

'Money's not an issue': Man charged in Trump's assassination attempt reveals Iran army's plan

As Democrat-leaning women across the United States vow to ditch ‘love making’ and reproduction with men over Republican Donald Trump’s victory amid concerns about how his presidency would affect their reproductive rights, Conservative women are starting a separate movement of their own: Having more and more babies and ‘spreading the red’. Several female supporters of the Republican party are taking to social media and expressing their desire to have more babies as they believe Trump would fix the country’s cost of living crisis.

One such message was shared by Illinois mom Tara Elsas on TikTok, who wrote, “Me waiting for my husband to get home from the fire dept. to ask if we can have another baby now that we can afford it. Thank you Trump.”

Elsas spoke highly of Trump’s victory to American media outlet New York Post, saying, “It was just a big sigh of relief.”

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“[Trump’s] campaign pledged to end the inflation nightmare and he has a plan to do so, which makes a big difference for our family,” she added. Elsas hopes Trump will fulfil his promises to lower gas prices, drill domestically and bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.

“All of these things are going to enable us to have another child without the worry that inflation will keep growing, and to give our child the life they deserve,” Elsas said.

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While reacting to Elsas’s post, many Conservative women also voiced similar opinions, sharing how they are planning more babies now. “Literally my first text to my husband yesterday morning,” one user commented.

“Now me and my husband debating having a 3rd if trump won,” another wrote.

This comes as many women in the US, after Trump won the 2024 presidential election, took to social media and vowed to stay away from sex and producing children in protest of the Republican candidate’s victory while expressing concerns about how his presidency would affect access to abortion.&nbsp;

Abortion was one of the key issues in the 2024 presidential election as several states across the country passed near-total abortion bans after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.&nbsp;

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/koreas-4b-movement-attracts-american-women-after-trump-wins-what-is-it-774576">4B movement</a> is inspired by South Korea, which was launched against gender-based violence in the East Asian nation.

(With inputs from agencies)

As Democrat-leaning women across the United States vow to ditch ‘love making’ and reproduction with men over Republican Donald Trump’s victory amid concerns about how his presidency would affect their reproductive rights, Conservative women are starting a separate movement of their own: Having more and more babies and ‘spreading the red’.

As Democrat-leaning women across the United States vow to ditch ‘love making’ and reproduction with men over Republican Donald Trump’s victory amid concerns about how his presidency would affect their reproductive rights, Conservative women are starting a separate movement of their own: Having more and more babies and ‘spreading the red’. Several female supporters of the Republican party are taking to social media and expressing their desire to have more babies as they believe Trump would fix the country’s cost of living crisis. One such message was shared by Illinois mom Tara Elsas on TikTok, who wrote, “Me waiting for my husband to get home from the fire dept. to ask if we can have another baby now that we can afford it. Thank you Trump.” Elsas spoke highly of Trump’s victory to American media outlet New York Post, saying, “It was just a big sigh of relief.” Also read: Elon Musk makes surprise appearance on Trump-Zelensky phone call: Reports “[Trump’s] campaign pledged to end the inflation nightmare and he has a plan to do so, which makes a big difference for our family,” she added. Elsas hopes Trump will fulfil his promises to lower gas prices, drill domestically and bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. “All of these things are going to enable us to have another child without the worry that inflation will keep growing, and to give our child the life they deserve,” Elsas said. Also read: Trump Media reports $19.2 million loss in Q3, revenue declines on election day filing While reacting to Elsas’s post, many Conservative women also voiced similar opinions, sharing how they are planning more babies now. “Literally my first text to my husband yesterday morning,” one user commented. “Now me and my husband debating having a 3rd if trump won,” another wrote. This comes as many women in the US, after Trump won the 2024 presidential election, took to social media and vowed to stay away from sex and producing children in protest of the Republican candidate’s victory while expressing concerns about how his presidency would affect access to abortion. Abortion was one of the key issues in the 2024 presidential election as several states across the country passed near-total abortion bans after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. The 4B movement is inspired by South Korea, which was launched against gender-based violence in the East Asian nation. (With inputs from agencies)

Conservative women in US say they will have more babies after Trump's victory as '4B' movement gains traction

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Elon Musk took part in a phone call between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President-elect Donald Trump after his election victory, a senior Ukrainian official told AFP Friday (Nov 8).

Elon Musk took part in a phone call between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President-elect Donald Trump after his election victory, a senior Ukrainian official told AFP Friday (Nov 8). "I confirm it," the presidency official who asked to remain anonymous told AFP, saying that the claim in a report by US news site Axios about the call on Wednesday was accurate. Musk, the world's richest man, played a major role in the Republican campaign, spending over $110 million of his fortune to help get him elected. Trump has said he aims to include Musk in some form of advisory role in his upcoming government. His presence during an official call underlines his close ties to the next US president. Also read | Pentagon officials brace for illegal orders from Donald Trump: Reports Another high-ranking Ukrainian source told AFP that Musk was physically present with Trump during the call. Musk "wasn't on the line, Trump gave him the phone. They were there together somewhere," the source said. Zelensky "thanked him (Musk) for the Starlinks, they talked briefly," the source said, referring to the satellite internet devices used by Ukrainian troops as they fight a Russian invasion. "But the main conversation was of course with Trump," the source added, while saying he and Zelensky "didn't discuss anything substantial, it was just a greeting conversation". Zelensky congratulates Trump Zelensky earlier said that he and Trump shared an "excellent" call, where he congratulated the Republican on his "tremendous victory" and they agreed to "maintain close dialogue and advance our cooperation". He did not mention speaking to Musk. When contacted by AFP, Trump's team declined to confirm the Tesla boss's participation in the call, saying they would not discuss private conversations. Axios reported, citing two sources, that the call lasted some 25 minutes and left Zelensky somewhat reassured by what he heard from Trump, without giving specifics. Also read | 'Money's not an issue': Man charged in Trump's assassination attempt revealed Iran army's plan Zelensky said after the call that "strong and unwavering US leadership" under Trump was "vital" for a "just peace". Trump has repeatedly boasted that he could end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours and criticised American aid to Kyiv in its fight against Russia. Washington has been a key military backer of Ukraine and many in Ukraine are worried that Trump will not give the same level of support -- or that he could back a peace settlement to Russia's advantage. On Thursday Zelensky said it would be "unacceptable" for Europe to offer the Kremlin concessions to halt its invasion of Ukraine after Moscow demanded the West enter direct talks on ending the war. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday hailed Trump as "courageous" for the way he handled himself following an assassination attempt at a rally in July, and said he was "ready" to hold discussions with him. 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.

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A&nbsp;woman in the US state of Texas&nbsp;has set the record for the largest donation of breastmilk by an individual by donating over 2,600 litres of breastmilk. The 36-year-old previously broke the same record in 2014 after donating 1,569.79 litres of breastmilk.

Alyse Ogletree made all her donations to Mothers' Milk Bank in North Texas, a total measuring 2,645.58 litres as of July 2023. She has also donated beyond this record but it was not counted. She said her favourite thing about this is knowing that she is helping other people.

“I have a big heart,” she told the Guinness World Records. “At the end of the day, I’m not made of money and I can’t give away money to good causes over and over because I have a family I have to support for.”

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Alyse found out she was overproducing and throwing it away after she gave birth to her first son Kyle, now 14. She started donating breast milk in 2010 after she learned how to from a nurse.

“Our first child, Kyle, was in the hospital, and I was filling the nurses’ freezer. A nurse asked if I was donating, which I didn’t know was possible, and that is when I learned about it.”

Alyse has two more children, Kage, 12, and Kory, seven. Additionally, she has been a surrogate for another.

She broke the record for the first time when she submitted her application after donating when she had her daughter Kage. She continued donating following the birth of her youngest and when she became a surrogate mother.

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“It’s one of the best feelings in the world,” she said.&nbsp;

Alyse wishes to make other women aware of donating breast milk as they may be able to help other mothers and their babies. She has never been diagnosed with any condition to explain her overproducing, however, she explained she was well-hydrated, had a healthy diet and maintained a consistent pumping schedule.

“Alyse Ogletree has astounded and inspired us once again through her remarkable commitment to donate an incomprehensible amount of surplus breastmilk to fragile infants. Her life-saving efforts are an undeniable testament to her extraordinary generosity and compassion,” said Shaina Starks executive director of Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas.

(With inputs from agencies)

A woman in the US state of Texas has set the record for the largest donation of breastmilk by an individual by donating over 2,600 litres of breastmilk. The 36-year-old previously broke the same record in 2014 after donating 1,569.

A woman in the US state of Texas has set the record for the largest donation of breastmilk by an individual by donating over 2,600 litres of breastmilk. The 36-year-old previously broke the same record in 2014 after donating 1,569.79 litres of breastmilk. Alyse Ogletree made all her donations to Mothers' Milk Bank in North Texas, a total measuring 2,645.58 litres as of July 2023. She has also donated beyond this record but it was not counted. She said her favourite thing about this is knowing that she is helping other people. “I have a big heart,” she told the Guinness World Records. “At the end of the day, I’m not made of money and I can’t give away money to good causes over and over because I have a family I have to support for.” Also read | Chinese maths 'Prodigy' cheated in contest, organisers confirm Alyse found out she was overproducing and throwing it away after she gave birth to her first son Kyle, now 14. She started donating breast milk in 2010 after she learned how to from a nurse. “Our first child, Kyle, was in the hospital, and I was filling the nurses’ freezer. A nurse asked if I was donating, which I didn’t know was possible, and that is when I learned about it.” Alyse has two more children, Kage, 12, and Kory, seven. Additionally, she has been a surrogate for another. She broke the record for the first time when she submitted her application after donating when she had her daughter Kage. She continued donating following the birth of her youngest and when she became a surrogate mother. Also read | Saudi Arabia’s desert region experiences snow for first time, check videos and photos “It’s one of the best feelings in the world,” she said. Alyse wishes to make other women aware of donating breast milk as they may be able to help other mothers and their babies. She has never been diagnosed with any condition to explain her overproducing, however, she explained she was well-hydrated, had a healthy diet and maintained a consistent pumping schedule. “Alyse Ogletree has astounded and inspired us once again through her remarkable commitment to donate an incomprehensible amount of surplus breastmilk to fragile infants. Her life-saving efforts are an undeniable testament to her extraordinary generosity and compassion,” said Shaina Starks executive director of Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas. (With inputs from agencies)

Texas woman sets Guinness World Record by donating over 2,600 litres of breastmilk

Iran's Foreign Minister&nbsp;Abbas Araghchi issued a warning on Saturday (Nov 9) that the conflicts between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and the Jewish state&nbsp;and Hezbollah in Lebanon might extend beyond the Middle East.

In a speech aired on state TV, Araghchi warned, “The world should know that in case of the expansion of war, its harmful effects will not be limited only to the West Asia region; insecurity and instability can spread to other regions, even far away.”

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian suggested that the possibility of a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon could influence Iran’s actions.

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“If they (the Israelis)... accept a ceasefire and stop massacring the oppressed and innocent people of the region, it could affect the intensity and type of our response,” Pezeshkian stated at the beginning of this month.

Meanwhile, on Thursday, Ali Larijani, an adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, advised caution in Iran’s response to Israel.

“Israel aims to bring the conflict to Iran. We must act wisely to avoid its trap and not react instinctively,” Larijani said on state television.

On October 26, Israel launched airstrikes on military installations in Iran as a response to Tehran's attack on Israel earlier on October 1. Iran’s strike was in retaliation for the deaths of Iran-supported militant leaders and a Revolutionary Guards general.

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Iranian officials reported that Israel's October 26 attack resulted in the deaths of four soldiers and minor damage to radar equipment. Additionally, Iranian media noted that a civilian casualty occurred.

Despite warnings from the United States and Israel, Tehran has pledged to retaliate. Last week, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei promised a powerful response against both Israel and the US for their actions toward Iran.

"The enemies, whether the Zionist regime or the United States of America, will definitely receive a crushing response to what they are doing to Iran, the Iranian people, and the resistance front," Khamenei said.

(With inputs from agencies)

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a warning on Saturday (Nov 9) that the conflicts between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and the Jewish state and Hezbollah in Lebanon might extend beyond the Middle East.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a warning on Saturday (Nov 9) that the conflicts between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and the Jewish state and Hezbollah in Lebanon might extend beyond the Middle East. In a speech aired on state TV, Araghchi warned, “The world should know that in case of the expansion of war, its harmful effects will not be limited only to the West Asia region; insecurity and instability can spread to other regions, even far away.” Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian suggested that the possibility of a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon could influence Iran’s actions. Also read: Blast at Quetta Railway Station: Death toll at 26 in attack claimed by BLA “If they (the Israelis)... accept a ceasefire and stop massacring the oppressed and innocent people of the region, it could affect the intensity and type of our response,” Pezeshkian stated at the beginning of this month. Meanwhile, on Thursday, Ali Larijani, an adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, advised caution in Iran’s response to Israel. “Israel aims to bring the conflict to Iran. We must act wisely to avoid its trap and not react instinctively,” Larijani said on state television. On October 26, Israel launched airstrikes on military installations in Iran as a response to Tehran's attack on Israel earlier on October 1. Iran’s strike was in retaliation for the deaths of Iran-supported militant leaders and a Revolutionary Guards general. Also read: 'Presence of Hamas in Doha is no longer accepted since...,' US tells Qatar Iranian officials reported that Israel's October 26 attack resulted in the deaths of four soldiers and minor damage to radar equipment. Additionally, Iranian media noted that a civilian casualty occurred. Despite warnings from the United States and Israel, Tehran has pledged to retaliate. Last week, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei promised a powerful response against both Israel and the US for their actions toward Iran. "The enemies, whether the Zionist regime or the United States of America, will definitely receive a crushing response to what they are doing to Iran, the Iranian people, and the resistance front," Khamenei said. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran warns of potential 'war expansion,' says conflicts could spread beyond the Middle East

Democrats are rushing to blame United States President Joe Biden for his Vice President Kamala Harris'&nbsp;massive defeat against Republican leader Donald Trump in the 2024 US presidential elections. While talking to the New York Times, veteran Democrat and former House speaker Nancy Pelosi blasted Biden for delaying his withdrawal from the race. “Had the president gotten out sooner, there may have been other candidates in the race,” Pelosi was quoted as saying by the paper.

“The anticipation was that, if the president were to step aside, there would be an open primary,” she added.’

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Pelosi added Harris&nbsp;may have done well in the primary and had been stronger going forward. “And as I say, Kamala may have, I think she would have done well in [a primary] and been stronger going forward. But we don’t know that. That didn’t happen. We live with what happened,”&nbsp;former House speaker&nbsp;told the outlet.

“And because the president endorsed Kamala Harris immediately, that really made it almost impossible to have a primary at that time. If it had been much earlier, it would have been different.”

Pelosi was one of the top Democrats to have reportedly advised Biden to pull out of the race to the White House after his disastrous debate performance against the GOP nominee in June this year.

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Earlier, Longtime Democratic donor and hedge fund manager Bill Ackman had also criticised Biden for withdrawing “too late.”

“Why did Joe Biden hold on for as long as he did? He should not have concealed his (health) and dropped out a lot sooner," news agency Reuters quoted him as saying. “The party lied to the American people about the cognitive health and fitness of the president, and then didn’t hold a primary to replace him,” he added.

Some Democrats are believed to have also raised questions on Biden’s advisors for never saying “no” to the US president.

A former campaign aide meanwhile said Harris' close association with Biden’s policies may also have discouraged potential voters from supporting the Democratic candidate. Harris’ remarks on ABC News that “she wouldn’t have done anything differently than Biden” further raised concerns that her administration may not be that different from the era of a very unpopular incumbent president.

(With inputs from agencies)

Democrats are rushing to blame United States President Joe Biden for his Vice President Kamala Harris' massive defeat against Republican leader Donald Trump in the 2024 US presidential elections.

Democrats are rushing to blame United States President Joe Biden for his Vice President Kamala Harris' massive defeat against Republican leader Donald Trump in the 2024 US presidential elections. While talking to the New York Times, veteran Democrat and former House speaker Nancy Pelosi blasted Biden for delaying his withdrawal from the race. “Had the president gotten out sooner, there may have been other candidates in the race,” Pelosi was quoted as saying by the paper. “The anticipation was that, if the president were to step aside, there would be an open primary,” she added.’ Also read: US election: Joe Biden breaks silence on Kamala Harris` defeat Pelosi added Harris may have done well in the primary and had been stronger going forward. “And as I say, Kamala may have, I think she would have done well in [a primary] and been stronger going forward. But we don’t know that. That didn’t happen. We live with what happened,” former House speaker told the outlet. “And because the president endorsed Kamala Harris immediately, that really made it almost impossible to have a primary at that time. If it had been much earlier, it would have been different.” Pelosi was one of the top Democrats to have reportedly advised Biden to pull out of the race to the White House after his disastrous debate performance against the GOP nominee in June this year. Also read: ‘He regained youth,’ internet startled as ‘super sharp’ Biden delivers powerful speech Earlier, Longtime Democratic donor and hedge fund manager Bill Ackman had also criticised Biden for withdrawing “too late.” “Why did Joe Biden hold on for as long as he did? He should not have concealed his (health) and dropped out a lot sooner," news agency Reuters quoted him as saying. “The party lied to the American people about the cognitive health and fitness of the president, and then didn’t hold a primary to replace him,” he added. Some Democrats are believed to have also raised questions on Biden’s advisors for never saying “no” to the US president. A former campaign aide meanwhile said Harris' close association with Biden’s policies may also have discouraged potential voters from supporting the Democratic candidate. Harris’ remarks on ABC News that “she wouldn’t have done anything differently than Biden” further raised concerns that her administration may not be that different from the era of a very unpopular incumbent president. (With inputs from agencies)

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More than 3 million people have been compelled to leave Sudan since the war began 19 months ago in search of safety in neighboring nations and beyond.

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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently extended his congratulations to Donald Trump after he won the 2024 United States presidential election via X, a social media platform banned in Pakistan.

In his message on X, Sharif said, “I look forward to working closely with the incoming administration to further strengthen and broaden the Pakistan-US partnership.”

Not long after his post appeared, a Community Note highlighted the irony, reminding users that the Pakistani government, led by Sharif, had officially banned X, previously known as Twitter, within the country.&nbsp;

The note stated, “Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has banned X (formerly Twitter) in Pakistan. He is using a VPN to access X, which is unlawful according to Pakistani law.”

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Whether Sharif accessed X from within Pakistan using a VPN or posted from outside the country remains unclear.

Earlier in the year, Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, announced the platform’s ban, citing national security concerns. Tarar explained that members of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) had been using X to promote anti-national activities.

Despite the ban still being in place, Sharif’s post triggered a wave of criticism across social media.

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One user commented, “If hypocrisy had a human face, it would be Shehbaz Sharif.”

Another user posted, “Check this out, people—Shameless &amp; mandates thief @CMShehbaz is congratulating @realDonaldTrump via X after banning X for his own Pakistani nation—this is called true hypocrisy!”

One more response added, “The government has imposed a ban on Twitter in Pakistan, with reports suggesting that even ministers are accessing the platform using VPNs. It’s ironic for a government to restrict public access and yet bypass those same restrictions for themselves.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently extended his congratulations to Donald Trump after he won the 2024 United States presidential election via X, a social media platform banned in Pakistan.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently extended his congratulations to Donald Trump after he won the 2024 United States presidential election via X, a social media platform banned in Pakistan. In his message on X, Sharif said, “I look forward to working closely with the incoming administration to further strengthen and broaden the Pakistan-US partnership.” Not long after his post appeared, a Community Note highlighted the irony, reminding users that the Pakistani government, led by Sharif, had officially banned X, previously known as Twitter, within the country. The note stated, “Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has banned X (formerly Twitter) in Pakistan. He is using a VPN to access X, which is unlawful according to Pakistani law.” Also read: Blast at Quetta Railway Station: Death toll at 26 in attack claimed by BLA Whether Sharif accessed X from within Pakistan using a VPN or posted from outside the country remains unclear. Earlier in the year, Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, announced the platform’s ban, citing national security concerns. Tarar explained that members of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) had been using X to promote anti-national activities. Despite the ban still being in place, Sharif’s post triggered a wave of criticism across social media. Also read: Hope Trump keeps his promises to end wars in West Asia: Iraqi PM One user commented, “If hypocrisy had a human face, it would be Shehbaz Sharif.” Another user posted, “Check this out, people—Shameless & mandates thief @CMShehbaz is congratulating @realDonaldTrump via X after banning X for his own Pakistani nation—this is called true hypocrisy!” One more response added, “The government has imposed a ban on Twitter in Pakistan, with reports suggesting that even ministers are accessing the platform using VPNs. It’s ironic for a government to restrict public access and yet bypass those same restrictions for themselves.” (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif bypasses own X ban to congratulate Trump, users call out hypocrisy

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Canada on Friday (Nov 8) scrapped a popular student visa scheme that expedited the visa issuing process for students coming from nations like India, China and Pakistan. The Student Direct Stream (SDS) initiative ended on November 8 at 2:00 pm ET, meaning applications received after this time will be now processed using regular study permit procedures.

<h2>What was Student Direct Stream initiative?</h2>

The Student Direct Stream was launched in 2018 to allow post-secondary students to have faster access to study permits in Canada. The scheme offered benefits to students from Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Vietnam.

However, a notice issued by the Canadian government mentions that the change in visa policy “will not adversely affect eligibility for those who wish to apply for a study permit from a country” where the SDS was offered.

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That’s why the discontinuation of the visa scheme has raised concerns among Indian students, who now fear that their applications may now take longer to get approved.

The scheme has been disabled in the wake of an intense housing crisis, stretched healthcare system and skyrocketed inflation situation in Canada. General elections are scheduled to take place in Canada in 2025, and the government is now scrambling to address the concerns that the North American country may be accepting too many immigrants.

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It must be noted that Canada has already announced its plans to issue fewer study permits in 2025 and 2026. According to reports, there will be a decrease in the number of international student study permits for 2025. This change includes a 10 per cent reduction from the 2024 target of 485,000 new permits, with plans to maintain this reduced cap going forward.

(With inputs from agencies)

Canada on Friday (Nov 8) scrapped a popular student visa scheme that expedited the visa issuing process for students coming from nations like India, China and Pakistan.

Canada on Friday (Nov 8) scrapped a popular student visa scheme that expedited the visa issuing process for students coming from nations like India, China and Pakistan. The Student Direct Stream (SDS) initiative ended on November 8 at 2:00 pm ET, meaning applications received after this time will be now processed using regular study permit procedures. What was Student Direct Stream initiative? The Student Direct Stream was launched in 2018 to allow post-secondary students to have faster access to study permits in Canada. The scheme offered benefits to students from Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Vietnam. However, a notice issued by the Canadian government mentions that the change in visa policy “will not adversely affect eligibility for those who wish to apply for a study permit from a country” where the SDS was offered. Also read: Canada suspends cop over attending pro-Khalistan protest outside Hindu temple That’s why the discontinuation of the visa scheme has raised concerns among Indian students, who now fear that their applications may now take longer to get approved. The scheme has been disabled in the wake of an intense housing crisis, stretched healthcare system and skyrocketed inflation situation in Canada. General elections are scheduled to take place in Canada in 2025, and the government is now scrambling to address the concerns that the North American country may be accepting too many immigrants. Also read: Elon Musk forecasts Justin Trudeau`s fall, says `he will be gone in the...` It must be noted that Canada has already announced its plans to issue fewer study permits in 2025 and 2026. According to reports, there will be a decrease in the number of international student study permits for 2025. This change includes a 10 per cent reduction from the 2024 target of 485,000 new permits, with plans to maintain this reduced cap going forward. (With inputs from agencies)

Canada scraps popular student visa programme, here’s how it will affect Indians

Russian drones attacked Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa overnight, killing one person and injuring 13 others, including two boys, regional governor Oleh Kiper said on Saturday (Nov 9).

Several residential apartment buildings, private houses, commercial buildings and dozens of private cars were damaged in what was the second day in a row of Russian drone attacks on the city, Kiper said.

"At night the enemy again attacked Odesa and the nearby region with attack drones. One person died and 13 were wounded. Among the injured there were two children," he said on the Telegram messaging app.

Prosecutors said the children were boys aged four and 16.

Russia launched 51 drones, focusing its attack on Odesa and the nearby region in the south of Ukraine, the Ukrainian air force said, adding that Ukrainian air defence units and mobile drone hunter groups shot down 32 Russian drones.

It also said that 18 drones were "lost", most likely meaning they had been thwarted electronically.

Russian drones also triggered a large fire in one of Odesa's districts, public broadcaster Suspilne reported, quoting residents.

Other media outlets in the city posted video footage showing cars and buildings ablaze and thick smoke billowing skyward.

As the war against Russia nears its 1,000-day mark, Moscow's forces have intensified air attacks on Ukrainian cities and towns, sending swarms of drones almost every night.

Ukraine's military said that Russia launched more than 2,000 attack drones at civilian and military targets in October.

Moscow says it does not target civilians. The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine had verified 11,743 civilian deaths in conflict-related violence from Russia's full-scale invasion in Feb. 2022 to the end of August this year. The Ukrainian government says the toll is likely to be much higher due to difficulties accessing parts of the country.

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.

Russian drones attacked Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa overnight, killing one person and injuring 13 others, including two boys, regional governor Oleh Kiper said on Saturday (Nov 9).

Russian drones attacked Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa overnight, killing one person and injuring 13 others, including two boys, regional governor Oleh Kiper said on Saturday (Nov 9). Several residential apartment buildings, private houses, commercial buildings and dozens of private cars were damaged in what was the second day in a row of Russian drone attacks on the city, Kiper said. "At night the enemy again attacked Odesa and the nearby region with attack drones. One person died and 13 were wounded. Among the injured there were two children," he said on the Telegram messaging app. Prosecutors said the children were boys aged four and 16. Russia launched 51 drones, focusing its attack on Odesa and the nearby region in the south of Ukraine, the Ukrainian air force said, adding that Ukrainian air defence units and mobile drone hunter groups shot down 32 Russian drones. It also said that 18 drones were "lost", most likely meaning they had been thwarted electronically. Russian drones also triggered a large fire in one of Odesa's districts, public broadcaster Suspilne reported, quoting residents. Other media outlets in the city posted video footage showing cars and buildings ablaze and thick smoke billowing skyward. As the war against Russia nears its 1,000-day mark, Moscow's forces have intensified air attacks on Ukrainian cities and towns, sending swarms of drones almost every night. Ukraine's military said that Russia launched more than 2,000 attack drones at civilian and military targets in October. Moscow says it does not target civilians. The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine had verified 11,743 civilian deaths in conflict-related violence from Russia's full-scale invasion in Feb. 2022 to the end of August this year. The Ukrainian government says the toll is likely to be much higher due to difficulties accessing parts of the country. 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.

One killed, 13 others injured following Russian drone attack on Ukraine's Odesa

Pakistan Railway Station Explosion: 26 Killed, Dozens Injured In Blast.

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The South Korean military said that North Korea disrupted GPS signals in border areas for the second consecutive day on Saturday (Nov 9), affecting an unspecified number of flights and vessel operations.

The South Korean military said that North Korea disrupted GPS signals in border areas for the second consecutive day on Saturday (Nov 9), affecting an unspecified number of flights and vessel operations. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said that North Korean operations to manipulate GPS signals were detected from around the western border city of Kaesong and the nearby city of Haeju on Friday and Saturday, adding that the activities disrupted dozens of civilian aircraft and several vessels. The JCS urged Pyongyang to immediately halt the latest provocation and warned it would be held accountable for its actions. Also read | North Korean soldiers have become porn addicts amid Russia-Ukraine war: Report Tensions between the Koreas have reignited since the North began flying balloons carrying trash into the South in May this year, prompting Seoul to restart loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts. The increased risk in South Korean airspace Citing an analyst, a report by the news agency Associated Press on Saturday said that North Korea's GPS signal disruptions and balloon campaigns highlighted the vulnerability of South Korea’s Incheon International Airport. The analyst said, "No major aviation incidents have resulted to date, but GPS interference can endanger commercial airlines flying in poor visibility, and it is a violation of international conventions on navigational safety." The analyst pointed out that trash balloons sent by North Korea earlier this year halted the airport’s runway operations 12 different times for a total of 265 minutes. Meanwhile, aviation experts have said that Pyongyang's trash balloon campaign, missile launches and the emergence of GPS "spoofing" have increased risks in South Korean airspace. While warning aircraft and vessels near western border areas, South Korea did not specify how North Korea was interfering with GPS signals or detail the extent of disruptions. (With inputs from agencies)

North Korea disrupted GPS signals from border areas for second consecutive day: Seoul

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