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In an embarrassing setback, United States Democratic&nbsp;vice presidential candidate and&nbsp;Minnesota Governor&nbsp;Tim Walz ended up losing even his home county to Republican candidate Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential elections.

Trump secured 49.6 per cent of the vote in Minnesota’s Blue Earth County, against Walz’s 48.3 per cent.

Ironically, Walz was defeated by Trump in a territory that he and his family had been calling home for the last 20 years before he became governor.

This was a major upset when compared to the election results in 2020. Incumbent US President&nbsp;Joe Biden won from the county with an impressive 51 per cent of the vote while Trump languished at just above 46 per cent.

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According to US media, Walz moved to Blue Earth County as an adult and spent his time there teaching social studies and coaching football.&nbsp;

His stint in the Congress has been impressive, winning the state's 1st Congressional District for the Democrats in 2006, and then representing it for 12 years.&nbsp;

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Walz took on the role of Minnesota governor in 2018, after defeating his Republican opponent by double digits. It was because of this impressive report card and track record that he was selected as Kamala Harris's running mate by Democratic elites. However, the voters of his county rejected him.

It must be noted that Trump failed to win the Minnesota state overall, with the state's 10 electoral votes ultimately going to Harris on Wednesday (Nov 6). The blue state last voted for a Republican candidate in 1972 when Richard Nixon was the GOP nominee. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

In an embarrassing setback, United States Democratic vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz ended up losing even his home county to Republican candidate Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential elections.

In an embarrassing setback, United States Democratic vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz ended up losing even his home county to Republican candidate Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential elections. Trump secured 49.6 per cent of the vote in Minnesota’s Blue Earth County, against Walz’s 48.3 per cent. Ironically, Walz was defeated by Trump in a territory that he and his family had been calling home for the last 20 years before he became governor. This was a major upset when compared to the election results in 2020. Incumbent US President Joe Biden won from the county with an impressive 51 per cent of the vote while Trump languished at just above 46 per cent. Also read: US Presidential Election 2024: How it will impact foreign policy? According to US media, Walz moved to Blue Earth County as an adult and spent his time there teaching social studies and coaching football. His stint in the Congress has been impressive, winning the state's 1st Congressional District for the Democrats in 2006, and then representing it for 12 years. Also read: `God spared my life for a reason`: Trump hails election victory in rousing speech; here are the top quotes Walz took on the role of Minnesota governor in 2018, after defeating his Republican opponent by double digits. It was because of this impressive report card and track record that he was selected as Kamala Harris's running mate by Democratic elites. However, the voters of his county rejected him. It must be noted that Trump failed to win the Minnesota state overall, with the state's 10 electoral votes ultimately going to Harris on Wednesday (Nov 6). The blue state last voted for a Republican candidate in 1972 when Richard Nixon was the GOP nominee. (With inputs from agencies)

Embarrassing! Democratic VP pick Tim Walz lost even his own county to Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin,&nbsp;on Thursday (Nov 7), congratulated Donald Trump on winning the US presidential election. In his first remarks since Trump's win, he praised his courage when a gunman tried to assassinate him during a rally in Pennsylvania.&nbsp;

"He behaved, in my opinion, in a very correct way, courageously, like a real man," Putin said at the Valdai discussion club in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi. "I take this opportunity to congratulate him on his election."

Putin also raised the remarks made by Trump during his election campaign about Ukraine and restoring relations with Russia, saying that it deserved attention.

"What was said about the desire to restore relations with Russia, to bring about the end of the Ukrainian crisis, in my opinion, this deserves attention at least," said Putin.

However, the 72-year-old Kremlin chief also added cautiously, "I do not know what is going to happen now. I have no clue."

Notably, Trump had earlier said that if&nbsp;he became the president, he could end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours. However, he had never given a clear plan of action about how would he do this.

Putin also said that he was open to holding a dialogue with Trump. Responding to a reporter about what he would do if Trump suggests a meeting, the Russian president said he was ready to resume contacts if the Trump administration wanted that.&nbsp;

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<h2>Past allegations of Trump campaign-Putin collusion</h2>

There have been accusations that Russia and the Trump campaign colluded during the US elections in 2016, although US Special Counsel Robert Mueller found no evidence for it in a probe.

Watch:&nbsp;What Will Donald Trump's Second Administration Look Like?

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Earlier, a former American diplomat said that Trump is likely to call Putin and ask him to stop the war in Ukraine as soon as possible.&nbsp;

Trump is “going to make a phone call to Putin as quickly as possible and tell Putin that he needs to stop the war, that the fighting has to stop, and that there has to be peace,” Kurt Volker, former US special representative for Ukraine negotiations, said.&nbsp;

The Moscow Times reported Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying that Putin might speak with Trump before his inauguration in January, but won't initiate contact.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Thursday (Nov 7), congratulated Donald Trump on winning the US presidential election. In his first remarks since Trump's win, he praised his courage when a gunman tried to assassinate him during a rally in Pennsylvania.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Thursday (Nov 7), congratulated Donald Trump on winning the US presidential election. In his first remarks since Trump's win, he praised his courage when a gunman tried to assassinate him during a rally in Pennsylvania. "He behaved, in my opinion, in a very correct way, courageously, like a real man," Putin said at the Valdai discussion club in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi. "I take this opportunity to congratulate him on his election." Putin also raised the remarks made by Trump during his election campaign about Ukraine and restoring relations with Russia, saying that it deserved attention. "What was said about the desire to restore relations with Russia, to bring about the end of the Ukrainian crisis, in my opinion, this deserves attention at least," said Putin. However, the 72-year-old Kremlin chief also added cautiously, "I do not know what is going to happen now. I have no clue." Notably, Trump had earlier said that if he became the president, he could end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours. However, he had never given a clear plan of action about how would he do this. Putin also said that he was open to holding a dialogue with Trump. Responding to a reporter about what he would do if Trump suggests a meeting, the Russian president said he was ready to resume contacts if the Trump administration wanted that. Also Read: Trump-Putin phone call expected before January inauguration Past allegations of Trump campaign-Putin collusion There have been accusations that Russia and the Trump campaign colluded during the US elections in 2016, although US Special Counsel Robert Mueller found no evidence for it in a probe. Watch: What Will Donald Trump's Second Administration Look Like? × Earlier, a former American diplomat said that Trump is likely to call Putin and ask him to stop the war in Ukraine as soon as possible. Trump is “going to make a phone call to Putin as quickly as possible and tell Putin that he needs to stop the war, that the fighting has to stop, and that there has to be peace,” Kurt Volker, former US special representative for Ukraine negotiations, said. The Moscow Times reported Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying that Putin might speak with Trump before his inauguration in January, but won't initiate contact.

Putin calls Trump a 'courageous, real man'. Then adds a word of caution. 'I don't know...'

After all the frenzy around the US presidential election, the Americans finally made a choice on November 5 by choosing Republican Donald Trump as their next President. At the victory speech, the former President was joined by his running mate JD Vance, his entire family and a very special guest- Elon Musk.

While addressing his supporters at Mar-a-Lago in Florida after the election win, Trump introduced Musk as “a star is born,” amid an enthusiastic crowd.&nbsp;

The great introduction came after the Tesla CEO’s great support of Trump in his campaign—from attending rallies to donating more than $100 million to Republican causes, Musk did it all. Now, reports are surfacing that the billionaire mid-lands a role in Trump’s new cabinet, which is set to be inaugurated on January 6.

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Trump first revealed such plans during an interview in October, where he said he is looking to appoint a “secretary of cost-cutting.” He also insisted that he would defer to Musk when it came to shutting down various agencies and essentially “trimming” the government.

“I’m going to have Elon Musk — he is dying to do this. You know, he’s a great business guy, actually. You think of him for science and rockets. And every time I think he’s telling me about a new screw that was developed, he’s developed a new screw — screws are difficult — and it’s made out of titanium, and it’s so exciting. But you know what? He’s a great business guy, and he’s a great cost-cutter. You’ve seen that. And he said&nbsp;I could cut costs without affecting anybody,” Trump told Fox News during an interaction.

Watch |&nbsp;US Election 2024: Will Elon Musk Be Joining Forces With Donald Trump Soon?

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This is not something new that Trump has pitched for. Earlier, the former POTUS displayed a strong interest in drafting high-net-worth individuals from the private sector into official roles.&nbsp;

Trump nominated five people who were predominantly businessmen as Cabinet secretaries during his first term in office — including Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson, billionaire philanthropist Betsy DeVos, and former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon.

<h2>What did Musk say?</h2>

Musk also hinted at the possibility of a new administrative role in the coming months — posting a series of memes as Trump stormed his way to an election victory.&nbsp;

Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/embarrassing-democratic-vp-pick-tim-walz-lost-even-his-own-county-to-trump-774474">Embarrassing! Democratic VP pick Tim Walz lost even his own county to Trump</a>

He also claimed during a recent Trump election rally that the federal budget could be slashed by “at least” $2 trillion.

&nbsp;“America is a nation of builders. Soon, you will be free to build,” he assured in one social media post following the results.

(With inputs from agencies)

After all the frenzy around the US presidential election, the Americans finally made a choice on November 5 by choosing Republican Donald Trump as their next President.

After all the frenzy around the US presidential election, the Americans finally made a choice on November 5 by choosing Republican Donald Trump as their next President. At the victory speech, the former President was joined by his running mate JD Vance, his entire family and a very special guest- Elon Musk. While addressing his supporters at Mar-a-Lago in Florida after the election win, Trump introduced Musk as “a star is born,” amid an enthusiastic crowd. The great introduction came after the Tesla CEO’s great support of Trump in his campaign—from attending rallies to donating more than $100 million to Republican causes, Musk did it all. Now, reports are surfacing that the billionaire mid-lands a role in Trump’s new cabinet, which is set to be inaugurated on January 6. Also Read | Fed cuts interest rates by 0.25% amid economic shifts and inflation concerns Trump first revealed such plans during an interview in October, where he said he is looking to appoint a “secretary of cost-cutting.” He also insisted that he would defer to Musk when it came to shutting down various agencies and essentially “trimming” the government. “I’m going to have Elon Musk — he is dying to do this. You know, he’s a great business guy, actually. You think of him for science and rockets. And every time I think he’s telling me about a new screw that was developed, he’s developed a new screw — screws are difficult — and it’s made out of titanium, and it’s so exciting. But you know what? He’s a great business guy, and he’s a great cost-cutter. You’ve seen that. And he said I could cut costs without affecting anybody,” Trump told Fox News during an interaction. Watch | US Election 2024: Will Elon Musk Be Joining Forces With Donald Trump Soon? × This is not something new that Trump has pitched for. Earlier, the former POTUS displayed a strong interest in drafting high-net-worth individuals from the private sector into official roles. Trump nominated five people who were predominantly businessmen as Cabinet secretaries during his first term in office — including Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson, billionaire philanthropist Betsy DeVos, and former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon. What did Musk say? Musk also hinted at the possibility of a new administrative role in the coming months — posting a series of memes as Trump stormed his way to an election victory. Also Read | Embarrassing! Democratic VP pick Tim Walz lost even his own county to Trump He also claimed during a recent Trump election rally that the federal budget could be slashed by “at least” $2 trillion. “America is a nation of builders. Soon, you will be free to build,” he assured in one social media post following the results. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump 2.0 cabinet to have Elon Musk as 'secretary of cost-cutting'? Tesla CEO says…

Germany has arrested a US&nbsp;citizen suspected of offering intelligence on the US&nbsp;military to China that he had acquired while working for troops stationed in Germany, the federal prosecutor's office said in a statement on Thursday.

The man, identified only as Martin D.&nbsp;under German privacy law, is accused of having declared himself ready to work as an agent for a foreign intelligence agency, the statement said.

The accused had worked for US&nbsp;armed forces in Germany until recently, according to prosecutors.

In 2024, he is said to have contacted Chinese state positions and offered to share with them sensitive information to pass on to Chinese intelligence. He had gathered the information through his work for the military, prosecutors said.

Germany has warned of an increased risk of espionage from Beijing and arrested a number of people this year for alleged spy activities.

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This includes three Germans arrested in April on suspicion of working to hand over technology that could strengthen China's navy, as well as a European Union staffer of a far-right politician accused of working with Chinese intelligence.

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Germany has arrested a US citizen suspected of offering intelligence on the US military to China that he had acquired while working for troops stationed in Germany, the federal prosecutor's office said in a statement on Thursday.

Germany has arrested a US citizen suspected of offering intelligence on the US military to China that he had acquired while working for troops stationed in Germany, the federal prosecutor's office said in a statement on Thursday. The man, identified only as Martin D. under German privacy law, is accused of having declared himself ready to work as an agent for a foreign intelligence agency, the statement said. The accused had worked for US armed forces in Germany until recently, according to prosecutors. In 2024, he is said to have contacted Chinese state positions and offered to share with them sensitive information to pass on to Chinese intelligence. He had gathered the information through his work for the military, prosecutors said. Germany has warned of an increased risk of espionage from Beijing and arrested a number of people this year for alleged spy activities. Also read: Germany`s Scholz cancels trip to COP climate summit amid pressure to call vote after coalition collapse This includes three Germans arrested in April on suspicion of working to hand over technology that could strengthen China's navy, as well as a European Union staffer of a far-right politician accused of working with Chinese intelligence. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

US citizen detained by Germany over alleged intel leak to China

Former Toronto Police Sergeant (Detective) Donald Best supported India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's criticism that Canada lacks proper vetting procedures for immigrants and expressed concerns that Canada's visa approval process is flawed, allowing individuals with criminal backgrounds and ties to organized crime in India to enter the country.

In an interview with ANI, Donald Best, who is also an investigative journalist, endorsed concerns of India about Khalistani separatists getting political space in Canada.

"India's External Affairs Minister has mentioned that Canada is approving visas for people who are criminals and were members of organised crime in India. I believe that it is true. We have absolutely no vetting of our immigrants. It seems that so many people who come to Canada and seek refugee status, not only from India but from around the world, are fleeing their own country because they are wanted criminals. I think this is attracting a great number of Khalistani separatists to Canada because they are protected and they find refuge here and their community is growing...," said Best.

Ties with Ottawa have seen sharp deterioration with India repeatedly expressing its deep concern about extremism and the culture of violence and anti-India activities in Canada and has asked Canadian authorities to take action against these activities. There have been very dramatic changes in Canada since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came to office with "unfettered mass immigration" negatively impacting housing, economy and social services.

Donald Best slammed Trudeau's policies saying "there is turmoil" in Canada and for a country with a small population of about 40 million, about five per cent of immigrants have come in the last about two years. "We have seen very dramatic changes in Canada since Trudeau and his government took over. We have seen unfettered mass immigration, which is seriously negatively impacting our housing, economy, social services, hospitals, and health services. We are a very small country population-wise. We have only 40 million people. But in terms of 40 million people, five per cent arrived within the last year-and-a-half to two years...There is a lot of turmoil here. We also had great criticism that for some reason, Khalistani separatists and Sikhs have undue influence and they have attained positions of power and authority at all levels municipal, provincial and national out of proportion to their population. Many people, including your own External Affairs Minister, talked about how the federal government is propped by the New Democratic Party, in which the opposition leader is Jagmeet Singh, who has appeared with some people associated with the Khalistani movement. I have been told that Mr Singh is not allowed in India," he said.

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According to the Criminal Intelligence Service Canada, over 2,600 organised crime groups are operating in Canada, posing significant threats to public safety and societal stability. These groups are involved in various illicit activities, including the illicit drug market, violent crime and financial crime.

The Indian government has expressed concerns about Canada's perceived leniency towards Khalistani extremists, who are seeking to establish an independent Sikh state.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has acknowledged the threat posed by organised crime. However, the Canadian government's stance on visa approvals for individuals with links to organised crime remains unclear."We have a problem in Canada and part of the problem is that the Khalistani separatists seem to be able to do whatever they want to do. A few months ago, in a parade in Alberta, they had pictures of convicted terrorists in India who had murdered people. They had these photos on their vehicles celebrating and venerating these terrorists and ordinary Canadians just look at this and I include many people from India who have been here for decades...Canada has had so many immigration for over hundred years and no matter what is happening in your home country...we try to leave behind all this in Canada, that has been our habit, that's not happening anymore with the Khalistani separatists..Ordinary Canadians are becoming overwhelmed and it is a shame because it is impacting how they view India and Indians," Donald Best added.

In recent years, Canada has witnessed a surge in Khalistani extremist activities, including violent protests and attacks on Hindu temples.

An Indian consular camp at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Canada's Brampton witnessed a "violent disruption" on Sunday in Brampton, near Toronto. The incident sparked widespread criticism in and outside Canada.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condemned the "deliberate attack" on a Hindu temple in Canada and said that "cowardly attempts to intimidate" Indian diplomats were appalling and New Delhi expects Canadian authorities to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law.

The ties between India and Canada took a sharp downturn following Canadian leaders making allegations without providing evidence about an assassination on their soil.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is in Australia, on Tuesday expressed concerns about the attack on the Hindu temple in Canada, and said the incident shows how "political space" is being given to the "extremist forces" in the country."What happened yesterday at the Hindu temple in Canada was deeply concerning.You should have seen the statement by our official spokesperson and also the expression of concern by our PM yesterday. That should convey to you how deeply we feel about it," Jaishankar said at a joint press conference with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

Answering another query, he talked about the political space given to "extremist forces" in Canada."Let me make three comments. One, Canada has developed a pattern of making allegations without providing specifics. Secondly, when we look at Canada, for us the fact that they are putting our diplomats under surveillance is something which is unacceptable. Third, the incidents (attack on the Hindu Temple) and do look at the videos. I think they will tell you in a way in political space today which has been given to extremist forces there," Jaishankar said.

India also summoned the representative of the Canadian High Commission earlier this month and handed a diplomatic note in which the government protested in the strongest terms to the "absurd and baseless" references made to Union Home Minister Amit Shah before the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security in Ottawa by Deputy Minister David Morrison.

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Former Toronto Police Sergeant (Detective) Donald Best supported India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's criticism that Canada lacks proper vetting procedures for immigrants and expressed concerns that Canada's visa approval process is flawed, allowing individuals with criminal backgrounds and ties to organized crime in India to enter the country.

Former Toronto Police Sergeant (Detective) Donald Best supported India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's criticism that Canada lacks proper vetting procedures for immigrants and expressed concerns that Canada's visa approval process is flawed, allowing individuals with criminal backgrounds and ties to organized crime in India to enter the country. In an interview with ANI, Donald Best, who is also an investigative journalist, endorsed concerns of India about Khalistani separatists getting political space in Canada. "India's External Affairs Minister has mentioned that Canada is approving visas for people who are criminals and were members of organised crime in India. I believe that it is true. We have absolutely no vetting of our immigrants. It seems that so many people who come to Canada and seek refugee status, not only from India but from around the world, are fleeing their own country because they are wanted criminals. I think this is attracting a great number of Khalistani separatists to Canada because they are protected and they find refuge here and their community is growing...," said Best. Ties with Ottawa have seen sharp deterioration with India repeatedly expressing its deep concern about extremism and the culture of violence and anti-India activities in Canada and has asked Canadian authorities to take action against these activities. There have been very dramatic changes in Canada since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came to office with "unfettered mass immigration" negatively impacting housing, economy and social services. Donald Best slammed Trudeau's policies saying "there is turmoil" in Canada and for a country with a small population of about 40 million, about five per cent of immigrants have come in the last about two years. "We have seen very dramatic changes in Canada since Trudeau and his government took over. We have seen unfettered mass immigration, which is seriously negatively impacting our housing, economy, social services, hospitals, and health services. We are a very small country population-wise. We have only 40 million people. But in terms of 40 million people, five per cent arrived within the last year-and-a-half to two years...There is a lot of turmoil here. We also had great criticism that for some reason, Khalistani separatists and Sikhs have undue influence and they have attained positions of power and authority at all levels municipal, provincial and national out of proportion to their population. Many people, including your own External Affairs Minister, talked about how the federal government is propped by the New Democratic Party, in which the opposition leader is Jagmeet Singh, who has appeared with some people associated with the Khalistani movement. I have been told that Mr Singh is not allowed in India," he said. Also read: Canada suspends cop over attending pro-Khalistan protest outside Hindu temple According to the Criminal Intelligence Service Canada, over 2,600 organised crime groups are operating in Canada, posing significant threats to public safety and societal stability. These groups are involved in various illicit activities, including the illicit drug market, violent crime and financial crime. The Indian government has expressed concerns about Canada's perceived leniency towards Khalistani extremists, who are seeking to establish an independent Sikh state. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has acknowledged the threat posed by organised crime. However, the Canadian government's stance on visa approvals for individuals with links to organised crime remains unclear."We have a problem in Canada and part of the problem is that the Khalistani separatists seem to be able to do whatever they want to do. A few months ago, in a parade in Alberta, they had pictures of convicted terrorists in India who had murdered people. They had these photos on their vehicles celebrating and venerating these terrorists and ordinary Canadians just look at this and I include many people from India who have been here for decades...Canada has had so many immigration for over hundred years and no matter what is happening in your home country...we try to leave behind all this in Canada, that has been our habit, that's not happening anymore with the Khalistani separatists..Ordinary Canadians are becoming overwhelmed and it is a shame because it is impacting how they view India and Indians," Donald Best added. In recent years, Canada has witnessed a surge in Khalistani extremist activities, including violent protests and attacks on Hindu temples. An Indian consular camp at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Canada's Brampton witnessed a "violent disruption" on Sunday in Brampton, near Toronto. The incident sparked widespread criticism in and outside Canada. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condemned the "deliberate attack" on a Hindu temple in Canada and said that "cowardly attempts to intimidate" Indian diplomats were appalling and New Delhi expects Canadian authorities to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law. The ties between India and Canada took a sharp downturn following Canadian leaders making allegations without providing evidence about an assassination on their soil. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is in Australia, on Tuesday expressed concerns about the attack on the Hindu temple in Canada, and said the incident shows how "political space" is being given to the "extremist forces" in the country."What happened yesterday at the Hindu temple in Canada was deeply concerning.You should have seen the statement by our official spokesperson and also the expression of concern by our PM yesterday. That should convey to you how deeply we feel about it," Jaishankar said at a joint press conference with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Answering another query, he talked about the political space given to "extremist forces" in Canada."Let me make three comments. One, Canada has developed a pattern of making allegations without providing specifics. Secondly, when we look at Canada, for us the fact that they are putting our diplomats under surveillance is something which is unacceptable. Third, the incidents (attack on the Hindu Temple) and do look at the videos. I think they will tell you in a way in political space today which has been given to extremist forces there," Jaishankar said. India also summoned the representative of the Canadian High Commission earlier this month and handed a diplomatic note in which the government protested in the strongest terms to the "absurd and baseless" references made to Union Home Minister Amit Shah before the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security in Ottawa by Deputy Minister David Morrison. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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Germany's embattled Olaf Scholz faced heavy pressure Thursday to quickly call elections after his unruly coalition collapsed just as Donald Trump celebrated his return to the White House.

The centre-left chancellor has vowed to cling on in a minority government for now and to ask for a confidence vote in January that would likely lead to snap elections in March.

But the conservative opposition is pressing to hold the key vote next week rather than next year, at a time when Germany is suffering economic distress and global volatility.

Christian Democrats (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz –&nbsp;whose alliance with Bavaria's CSU is leading in opinion polls -- said Scholz's alliance with the Greens and the liberal Free Democrats had "failed".

"The decision taken last night... is the end of the coalition government and thus the end of this legislative period," Merz said, adding that there was "absolutely no reason" to delay the confidence vote until January.&nbsp;

The call was echoed by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the hard-left BSW, whose rise has rattled Germany's traditionally staid party politics, as well as by the ousted Free Democrats (FDP).

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Merz later met with Scholz and said he was open to helping the minority government pass legislation, on the condition that Scholz seek a confidence vote "in the coming days", a CDU party source said, adding that Scholz had declined to do so.

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the head of state in Europe's biggest economy, urged "reason and responsibility" on all sides and said Germany needed "stable majorities and a government that is able to act".

Now is not the time for "tactics and squabbling", he said, pointing to the "uncertain political situation... in our own country, in Europe, in the world, and also after the election in the United States".

NATO chief Mark Rutte meanwhile expressed confidence that Germany would remain a key player on the world stage.

"I'm sure that when it comes to defence, when it comes to foreign policy, that Germany will be able to fulfil its obligations," Rutte said. "I'm not worried about that."

Scholz's motley three-way crew of ideologically disparate parties took over with fanfare from Chancellor Angela Merkel in 2021.

But the early spirit of unity quickly frayed as Germany was hammered by crises including the Ukraine war and soaring inflation.

After months of bitter infighting, mostly on economic and fiscal policy, the coalition finally broke apart Wednesday after Scholz sacked his rebellious finance minister Christian Lindner of the FDP.

The surprise move, which saw two other FDP ministers quit, leaves Scholz's Social Democrats and the Greens heading a precarious minority government, where it will have to ask Merz's party to back laws on a case-by-case basis.

Scholz said he would seek a confidence vote by January 15 so lawmakers could decide whether to call early elections by March -- more than half a year ahead of a previously scheduled September vote.

To shore up his depleted cabinet, Scholz appointed his party ally Joerg Kukies as his new finance minister.

The chancellor also delayed a visit to a European summit in Hungary by several hours and cancelled his planned trip to next week's COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan.

Germany's political turmoil could not have come at a worse time as the economy is set to shrink for a second year in a row amid dire geopolitical challenges.

"The early end of the coalition leaves Germany somewhat rudderless in what could be an exceptionally turbulent time right after Donald Trump won the US election," Berenberg bank analyst Holger Schmieding said in a research note.

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But Schmieding said a snap election and new leadership in early 2025 might ultimately help, as "the constant bickering within the now-defunct three-party coalition had turned into a major obstacle to growth".

A new opinion poll gave the CDU/CSU alliance 32 per cent support –&nbsp;one point ahead of the combined total of the SPD with 15 per cent, the Greens with 11 per cent and the FDP with only five per cent.

The AfD scored 18 per cent in the Ipsos poll, making it the second-strongest party, but it is unlikely to enter any government as all other parties have vowed not to cooperate with it.

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Germany's embattled Olaf Scholz faced heavy pressure Thursday to quickly call elections after his unruly coalition collapsed just as Donald Trump celebrated his return to the White House.

Germany's embattled Olaf Scholz faced heavy pressure Thursday to quickly call elections after his unruly coalition collapsed just as Donald Trump celebrated his return to the White House. The centre-left chancellor has vowed to cling on in a minority government for now and to ask for a confidence vote in January that would likely lead to snap elections in March. But the conservative opposition is pressing to hold the key vote next week rather than next year, at a time when Germany is suffering economic distress and global volatility. Christian Democrats (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz – whose alliance with Bavaria's CSU is leading in opinion polls -- said Scholz's alliance with the Greens and the liberal Free Democrats had "failed". "The decision taken last night... is the end of the coalition government and thus the end of this legislative period," Merz said, adding that there was "absolutely no reason" to delay the confidence vote until January. The call was echoed by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the hard-left BSW, whose rise has rattled Germany's traditionally staid party politics, as well as by the ousted Free Democrats (FDP). Also read: Olaf Scholz’s adviser Joerg Kukies to be Germany’s finance minister: Report Merz later met with Scholz and said he was open to helping the minority government pass legislation, on the condition that Scholz seek a confidence vote "in the coming days", a CDU party source said, adding that Scholz had declined to do so. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the head of state in Europe's biggest economy, urged "reason and responsibility" on all sides and said Germany needed "stable majorities and a government that is able to act". Now is not the time for "tactics and squabbling", he said, pointing to the "uncertain political situation... in our own country, in Europe, in the world, and also after the election in the United States". NATO chief Mark Rutte meanwhile expressed confidence that Germany would remain a key player on the world stage. "I'm sure that when it comes to defence, when it comes to foreign policy, that Germany will be able to fulfil its obligations," Rutte said. "I'm not worried about that." Scholz's motley three-way crew of ideologically disparate parties took over with fanfare from Chancellor Angela Merkel in 2021. But the early spirit of unity quickly frayed as Germany was hammered by crises including the Ukraine war and soaring inflation. After months of bitter infighting, mostly on economic and fiscal policy, the coalition finally broke apart Wednesday after Scholz sacked his rebellious finance minister Christian Lindner of the FDP. The surprise move, which saw two other FDP ministers quit, leaves Scholz's Social Democrats and the Greens heading a precarious minority government, where it will have to ask Merz's party to back laws on a case-by-case basis. Scholz said he would seek a confidence vote by January 15 so lawmakers could decide whether to call early elections by March -- more than half a year ahead of a previously scheduled September vote. To shore up his depleted cabinet, Scholz appointed his party ally Joerg Kukies as his new finance minister. The chancellor also delayed a visit to a European summit in Hungary by several hours and cancelled his planned trip to next week's COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan. Germany's political turmoil could not have come at a worse time as the economy is set to shrink for a second year in a row amid dire geopolitical challenges. "The early end of the coalition leaves Germany somewhat rudderless in what could be an exceptionally turbulent time right after Donald Trump won the US election," Berenberg bank analyst Holger Schmieding said in a research note. Also read: UN Peacekeepers injured in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon But Schmieding said a snap election and new leadership in early 2025 might ultimately help, as "the constant bickering within the now-defunct three-party coalition had turned into a major obstacle to growth". A new opinion poll gave the CDU/CSU alliance 32 per cent support – one point ahead of the combined total of the SPD with 15 per cent, the Greens with 11 per cent and the FDP with only five per cent. The AfD scored 18 per cent in the Ipsos poll, making it the second-strongest party, but it is unlikely to enter any government as all other parties have vowed not to cooperate with it. 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.

Germany's Scholz cancels trip to COP summit amid pressure to call for elections after coalition collapse

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke with president-elect Donald Trump on Thursday morning, and described the first telephone call between the leaders since Tuesday's US&nbsp;elections as "very cordial."

Sheinbaum posted on social media platform X a photo of herself smiling at her desk, adding that she and Trump spoke about the "good relations that we'll have between Mexico and the United States."

The post did not go into further detail about the call.

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Issues touching on Mexico's relationship with its northern neighbour, including trade, migration and security, played a large role in the election that will send the former president back to the White House in January.

Earlier on Thursday, Sheinbaum said she expected to discuss with Trump "all of the issues on the bilateral agenda."

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Sheinbaum sent Trump a congratulatory letter on Wednesday and has repeatedly pledged she will pursue good ties with the United States, Mexico's top trade partner.

Sheinbaum, who lived for several years in California as a university student, is a fluent English speaker.

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke with president-elect Donald Trump on Thursday morning, and described the first telephone call between the leaders since Tuesday's US elections as "very cordial.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke with president-elect Donald Trump on Thursday morning, and described the first telephone call between the leaders since Tuesday's US elections as "very cordial." Sheinbaum posted on social media platform X a photo of herself smiling at her desk, adding that she and Trump spoke about the "good relations that we'll have between Mexico and the United States." The post did not go into further detail about the call. Also read: Donald Trump's win in US election a chance for Washington to reassess 'wrong policies': Iran Issues touching on Mexico's relationship with its northern neighbour, including trade, migration and security, played a large role in the election that will send the former president back to the White House in January. Earlier on Thursday, Sheinbaum said she expected to discuss with Trump "all of the issues on the bilateral agenda." Watch | Department Of Justice To Drop Federal Cases Against Trump × Sheinbaum sent Trump a congratulatory letter on Wednesday and has repeatedly pledged she will pursue good ties with the United States, Mexico's top trade partner. Sheinbaum, who lived for several years in California as a university student, is a fluent English speaker. 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.

‘Very cordial,’ Mexican President holds telephonic conversation with US presidential election winner Trump

The reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris coincides with the unveiling of the iconic bell set to feature in the Paris 2024 Olympics, symbolizing the city’s blend of history and modernity as the Games approach.

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To increase women's safety in public and commercial areas around the state, the Uttar Pradesh State Women's Commission has put out drastic measures. These recommendations, which were considered at a meeting held in Lucknow on October 28, include prohibiting men from training women in yoga or at gyms and prohibiting male tailors from taking women's measurements.

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Officials across the United States are examining reports of racist text messages targeting Black people,&nbsp;minors, students, and professionals from unknown numbers following the 2024 presidential election which Donald Trump won. These messages, some instructing recipients to "pick cotton at the nearest plantation," have surfaced in multiple US states, including California, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina.

The messages differ slightly but generally carry a similar theme, instructing recipients they’ve been “selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation.” Reports from local news and social media show that people in more than a dozen states have received these texts.

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The senders of these messages are unknown, and a complete list of recipients isn’t available. TextNow, a messaging app, believes that these texts were part of a "widespread, coordinated attack" and has stated that it is cooperating with partners to investigate and block similar accounts.&nbsp;

TextNow told CNN, "We do not tolerate or condone the use of our service to send harassing or spam messages and will work with the authorities to prevent these individuals from doing so in the future."

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Derrick Johnson, CEO of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People), commented on the wider implications, saying, “The unfortunate reality of electing a president who, historically, has embraced and at times encouraged hate, is unfolding before our eyes.”&nbsp;

Johnson described the messages as a troubling sign of rising racist rhetoric across the country.

“These messages represent an alarming increase in vile and abhorrent rhetoric from racist groups across the country, who now feel emboldened to spread hate and stoke the flames of fear that many of us are feeling after Tuesday’s election results,” he added.

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Leaders from both political parties have condemned the messages, vowing to identify and stop those responsible. A Trump campaign representative, Karoline Leavitt, clarified that the campaign “has absolutely nothing to do with these text messages.”

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New York Attorney General Letitia James, a Democrat, said, "Hate has no place in our country. These racist text messages targeting Black New Yorkers, including children and teens, are despicable. Any New Yorker who gets these texts should contact us: https://ag.ny.gov/file-complaint/civil-rights.”

“The FBI is aware of the offensive and racist text messages sent to individuals around the country and is in contact with the Justice Department and other federal authorities on the matter,” the FBI said in a statement Thursday (Nov 7).

Louisiana&nbsp;Attorney General Liz Murrill, a Republican, took to X and said, “I have been made aware of racist and vile spam text messages individuals have received throughout Louisiana. I have directed the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation to fully investigate the origins of these disgusting texts that only intend to divide us. I urge anyone who received a text to contact my office at (800) 351-4889.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Officials across the United States are examining reports of racist text messages targeting Black people, minors, students, and professionals from unknown numbers following the 2024 presidential election which Donald Trump won.

Officials across the United States are examining reports of racist text messages targeting Black people, minors, students, and professionals from unknown numbers following the 2024 presidential election which Donald Trump won. These messages, some instructing recipients to "pick cotton at the nearest plantation," have surfaced in multiple US states, including California, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. The messages differ slightly but generally carry a similar theme, instructing recipients they’ve been “selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation.” Reports from local news and social media show that people in more than a dozen states have received these texts. My grandson received this text message this morning. This is the kind of shit black people have been subjected to all my life. This text is going around to young black people. It ain’t funny & laughter won’t be the consequence for whoever the cowardly MF is if I find (it). pic.twitter.com/0OjKhUdcA1 — Virvus Jones (@VirvusJ) November 7, 2024 × The senders of these messages are unknown, and a complete list of recipients isn’t available. TextNow, a messaging app, believes that these texts were part of a "widespread, coordinated attack" and has stated that it is cooperating with partners to investigate and block similar accounts. TextNow told CNN, "We do not tolerate or condone the use of our service to send harassing or spam messages and will work with the authorities to prevent these individuals from doing so in the future." Also read: Clueless US voters Googled ‘where to vote for Biden’ in Trump vs Harris fight Derrick Johnson, CEO of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People), commented on the wider implications, saying, “The unfortunate reality of electing a president who, historically, has embraced and at times encouraged hate, is unfolding before our eyes.” Johnson described the messages as a troubling sign of rising racist rhetoric across the country. “These messages represent an alarming increase in vile and abhorrent rhetoric from racist groups across the country, who now feel emboldened to spread hate and stoke the flames of fear that many of us are feeling after Tuesday’s election results,” he added. I have been made aware of racist and vile spam text messages individuals have received throughout Louisiana. I have directed the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation to fully investigate the origins of these disgusting texts that only intend to divide us. I urge anyone who received… pic.twitter.com/akz37kYbXq — Attorney General Liz Murrill (@AGLizMurrill) November 7, 2024 × Leaders from both political parties have condemned the messages, vowing to identify and stop those responsible. A Trump campaign representative, Karoline Leavitt, clarified that the campaign “has absolutely nothing to do with these text messages.” Also read: ‘He regained youth,’ internet startled as ‘super sharp’ Biden delivers powerful speech New York Attorney General Letitia James, a Democrat, said, "Hate has no place in our country. These racist text messages targeting Black New Yorkers, including children and teens, are despicable. Any New Yorker who gets these texts should contact us: https://ag.ny.gov/file-complaint/civil-rights.” “The FBI is aware of the offensive and racist text messages sent to individuals around the country and is in contact with the Justice Department and other federal authorities on the matter,” the FBI said in a statement Thursday (Nov 7). Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, a Republican, took to X and said, “I have been made aware of racist and vile spam text messages individuals have received throughout Louisiana. I have directed the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation to fully investigate the origins of these disgusting texts that only intend to divide us. I urge anyone who received a text to contact my office at (800) 351-4889.” (With inputs from agencies)

‘Pick cotton at nearest plantation’: Racist texts sent to Black people across US, FBI opens probe

Yemen's Houthi group said Friday that it has launched a hypersonic ballistic missile toward Nevatim Airbase in southern Israel, and has shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over northern Yemen's Al-Jawf province. Watch this report for more details!

Yemen's Houthis Claim Hypersonic Ballistic Missile Attack at Israel's Nevatim Airbase

Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk took aim at Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, predicting Trudeau's defeat in the next Canadian federal election, scheduled to take place on or before October 20, 2025.

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Yemen's&nbsp;Houthis&nbsp;targeted Israel's southern Nevatim Airbase with a hypersonic ballistic rocket called "Palestine 2" and downed early on Friday (Nov&nbsp;8) a US&nbsp;MQ-9 Reaper in the airspace of the Yemeni province of al-Jawf, the group's military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said.

Speaking during a pro-Palestinian protest in Sanaa, Sarea said the group will continue their targeted operations and that they will continue imposing their naval blockade on Israel and would target any ships belonging to, linked to, or heading to Israel, until Israel’s military operations in Gaza and Lebanon stop.

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The speech comes less than a week after the Iran-aligned&nbsp;Houthis&nbsp;said they were intensifying their attacks to support Hamas and Hezbollah in their resistance against Israeli actions in the region.

Since November, the&nbsp;Houthis&nbsp;have carried out nearly 100 attacks on ships crossing the Red Sea, a critical route for global trade linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. They have sunk two vessels, seized another and killed at least four seafarers.

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Yemen's Houthis targeted Israel's southern Nevatim Airbase with a hypersonic ballistic rocket called "Palestine 2" and downed early on Friday (Nov 8) a US MQ-9 Reaper in the airspace of the Yemeni province of al-Jawf, the group's military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said.

Yemen's Houthis targeted Israel's southern Nevatim Airbase with a hypersonic ballistic rocket called "Palestine 2" and downed early on Friday (Nov 8) a US MQ-9 Reaper in the airspace of the Yemeni province of al-Jawf, the group's military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said. Speaking during a pro-Palestinian protest in Sanaa, Sarea said the group will continue their targeted operations and that they will continue imposing their naval blockade on Israel and would target any ships belonging to, linked to, or heading to Israel, until Israel’s military operations in Gaza and Lebanon stop. Also read: UN Peacekeepers injured in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon The speech comes less than a week after the Iran-aligned Houthis said they were intensifying their attacks to support Hamas and Hezbollah in their resistance against Israeli actions in the region. Since November, the Houthis have carried out nearly 100 attacks on ships crossing the Red Sea, a critical route for global trade linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. They have sunk two vessels, seized another and killed at least four seafarers. Also read: `Trust has eroded`: Netanyahu dismisses Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, replaces him with Foreign Minister Katz Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Houthis say they fired hypersonic ballistic rocket at Israeli air base

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna refused to enter a holy site in Jerusalem during her visit, in protest over Israeli policies regarding access and control of religious sites. Her decision reflects growing diplomatic tensions surrounding the status of Jerusalem and its significance to both Israelis and Palestinians. The protest highlights France's stance on maintaining the status quo and protecting the rights of all religious groups in the city.

French FM Refuses To Enter Holy Site In Jerusalem In Protest

As the 2024 U.S. elections approach, speculation grows over potential cabinet positions in a possible second Trump administration. Key figures like Elon Musk, Mike Pompeo, and Robert Kennedy Jr. have sparked interest due to their political influence and high profiles. Musk, the tech mogul, could play a role in tech or innovation policy, Pompeo, the former Secretary of State, might return to a foreign policy role, and Kennedy, the environmental activist, could find a spot in health or environmental affairs. The possibility of these figures joining Trump's cabinet remains a subject of debate as the election draws nearer.

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The CEO of COP29&nbsp;allegedly agreed to help arrange fossil fuel deals during the upcoming climate summit.&nbsp;

The incident was caught on camera by an activist organisation Global Witness, pretending to be a fake oil and gas company named 'EC Capital'. The namesake company requested COP29’s help to facilitate deals in exchange for sponsorship of the event.

As per the Global Witness, during the conversation, Elnur Soltanov, Azerbaijan’s deputy energy minister and CEO of COP29, agreed to the demands and discussed a future where fossil fuels might be used "perhaps forever."&nbsp;

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Soltanov also introduced this fake investor group to a senior executive at SOCAR, Azerbaijan's national oil and gas company, to discuss investment opportunities. He established a "contact between the fake investor and [SOCAR] … so that they can start discussions.”

In the recording, Soltanov told the group, “There are a lot of joint ventures that could be established. Socar is trading oil and gas all over the world, including in Asia.”

He also called natural gas a “transitional fuel” and mentioned, “We will have a certain amount of oil and natural gas being produced, perhaps forever.” This contrasts with last year’s COP28 agreement to transition away from fossil fuels and the stance of the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which has stated that new oil and gas development contradicts the climate targets of the Paris Agreement.

This video has drawn outrage from activists who are calling for a ban on fossil fuel companies and their lobbyists at COP gatherings.

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The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which oversees COP, expects its officials to act without any personal gain and prohibits them from using their positions for private interests.

This incident follows a similar controversy at last year’s COP28 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where leaked documents revealed the host country planned to use climate meetings to promote deals for its national oil and gas companies. Those talks were led by Sultan Al Jaber, CEO of the UAE’s national oil company Adnoc and the country’s climate representative.

Reacting to the development, UNFCCC told the BBC, that “the [UNFCCC] secretariat has the same rigorous standards every year, reflecting the importance of impartiality on the part of all presiding officers. Given the spiralling human and economic costs of the global climate crisis in every country, we are very focused on Cop29 delivering ambitious and concrete outcomes.”

(With inputs from agencies)

The CEO of COP29 allegedly agreed to help arrange fossil fuel deals during the upcoming climate summit. The incident was caught on camera by an activist organisation Global Witness, pretending to be a fake oil and gas company named 'EC Capital'.

The CEO of COP29 allegedly agreed to help arrange fossil fuel deals during the upcoming climate summit. The incident was caught on camera by an activist organisation Global Witness, pretending to be a fake oil and gas company named 'EC Capital'. The namesake company requested COP29’s help to facilitate deals in exchange for sponsorship of the event. As per the Global Witness, during the conversation, Elnur Soltanov, Azerbaijan’s deputy energy minister and CEO of COP29, agreed to the demands and discussed a future where fossil fuels might be used "perhaps forever." Also read: EU in panic after Trump’s victory, Italy’s Meloni warns can’t rely on US Soltanov also introduced this fake investor group to a senior executive at SOCAR, Azerbaijan's national oil and gas company, to discuss investment opportunities. He established a "contact between the fake investor and [SOCAR] … so that they can start discussions.” In the recording, Soltanov told the group, “There are a lot of joint ventures that could be established. Socar is trading oil and gas all over the world, including in Asia.” He also called natural gas a “transitional fuel” and mentioned, “We will have a certain amount of oil and natural gas being produced, perhaps forever.” This contrasts with last year’s COP28 agreement to transition away from fossil fuels and the stance of the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which has stated that new oil and gas development contradicts the climate targets of the Paris Agreement. This video has drawn outrage from activists who are calling for a ban on fossil fuel companies and their lobbyists at COP gatherings. Also read: Iranian student who stripped to underwear subjected to ‘extreme torture' The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which oversees COP, expects its officials to act without any personal gain and prohibits them from using their positions for private interests. This incident follows a similar controversy at last year’s COP28 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where leaked documents revealed the host country planned to use climate meetings to promote deals for its national oil and gas companies. Those talks were led by Sultan Al Jaber, CEO of the UAE’s national oil company Adnoc and the country’s climate representative. Reacting to the development, UNFCCC told the BBC, that “the [UNFCCC] secretariat has the same rigorous standards every year, reflecting the importance of impartiality on the part of all presiding officers. Given the spiralling human and economic costs of the global climate crisis in every country, we are very focused on Cop29 delivering ambitious and concrete outcomes.” (With inputs from agencies)

'Fossil fuels, perhaps forever,' COP29 CEO caught on tape brokering oil deals

European leaders are panicking over the historic victory of Republican leader Donald Trump in the 2024 United States presidential elections, with calls growing for economic overhaul and reforms to boost growth. As European leaders gather in Hungary’s Budapest to discuss pressing economic issues these days, Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has warned it was high time the 27-nation bloc found a “balance”. In other news, a&nbsp;young Iranian woman who was detained for stripping down to underwear to mark a protest may have been tortured, given electric shocks and beaten by authorities, human rights organisations have warned.

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A film festival scheduled to run from November 7 in Istanbul was pulled out at the last moment as a mark of protest over a ban on a Daniel Craig starrer film&nbsp;Queer&nbsp;by the local authorities. The Mubu Fest organized by streaming platform Mubi was scheduled to run the second edition of the film fest in Turkey after a successful inaugural run in 2023.&nbsp;

European leaders are panicking over the historic victory of Republican leader Donald Trump in the 2024 United States presidential elections, with calls growing for economic overhaul and reforms to boost growth.

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Spain was recently ravaged by devastating flash floods, and according to some conspiracy theorists, some higher power had sent out a warning sign before the devastation. According to reports, a double rainbow was seen in the sky before the floods. A cluster of lights was then spotted near the rainbows in Spain.&nbsp;

Conspiracy theorists say those were "UFOs" that had come to send out a "warning" of the floods that hit the country days later. Unverified videos on social media show lights darting through the sky over a residential area in Barcelona.

The white lights later whizzed through the clouds as the camera zoomed in. The person in the video can then be heard saying, "What the hell are they?" before saying the lights might be "UFOs".

Several people on social media also believed the lights were UFOs and had come to warn them about the impending disaster. But others think that they were merely birds reflecting light, or could also just be drones.

The lights were seen over Barcelona, and days later the storm named DANA caused the fatal floods. The death toll is still rising, with more than 200 people confirmed dead.&nbsp;

<h2>Cold drops in Spain</h2>

Spain is also battling cold drops this year, a phenomenon which occurs when cold air combines with humid air in the upper atmosphere. It is known to cause extreme downpours and storms.

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The region of Paiporta has been the most affected and the Spanish media says it is ground zero of the disaster. At least 89 people are still missing here. More than 60 people died here when water gushed down the Poyo canal.&nbsp;

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People are extremely angry by the disaster and vented it out on Spanish royals and other officials when they visited Paiporta. They hurled mud and other objects at them to express their rage at the deaths and the devastation.&nbsp;

Several more municipalities, especially the southern flank of Valencia city on the Mediterranean coast, have been affected. Police are searching nearby marshes and coastlines where the waters could have carried people away.

Residents say the regional Valencia government did not alert them against the danger in time.&nbsp; 
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Spain was recently ravaged by devastating flash floods, and according to some conspiracy theorists, some higher power had sent out a warning sign before the devastation.

Spain was recently ravaged by devastating flash floods, and according to some conspiracy theorists, some higher power had sent out a warning sign before the devastation. According to reports, a double rainbow was seen in the sky before the floods. A cluster of lights was then spotted near the rainbows in Spain. Conspiracy theorists say those were "UFOs" that had come to send out a "warning" of the floods that hit the country days later. Unverified videos on social media show lights darting through the sky over a residential area in Barcelona. The white lights later whizzed through the clouds as the camera zoomed in. The person in the video can then be heard saying, "What the hell are they?" before saying the lights might be "UFOs". Several people on social media also believed the lights were UFOs and had come to warn them about the impending disaster. But others think that they were merely birds reflecting light, or could also just be drones. The lights were seen over Barcelona, and days later the storm named DANA caused the fatal floods. The death toll is still rising, with more than 200 people confirmed dead. Cold drops in Spain Spain is also battling cold drops this year, a phenomenon which occurs when cold air combines with humid air in the upper atmosphere. It is known to cause extreme downpours and storms. Source: @avistamienosdeovnis Location: 📍Barcelona, Spain Look it’s a rainbow… No wait, it’s actually orbs in formation described exactly like @PatrickQJackson said. Their behaviour almost looks playful… I don’t know if these specific orbs are craft but I’m getting the… pic.twitter.com/jG7RhlARXV — Just (@Kobe_for_3) November 3, 2024 × The region of Paiporta has been the most affected and the Spanish media says it is ground zero of the disaster. At least 89 people are still missing here. More than 60 people died here when water gushed down the Poyo canal. Also Read: Spain's king and queen face mud-pelting, slurs in flood-hit town as umbrellas fail to save royal faces People are extremely angry by the disaster and vented it out on Spanish royals and other officials when they visited Paiporta. They hurled mud and other objects at them to express their rage at the deaths and the devastation. Several more municipalities, especially the southern flank of Valencia city on the Mediterranean coast, have been affected. Police are searching nearby marshes and coastlines where the waters could have carried people away. Residents say the regional Valencia government did not alert them against the danger in time.

Did UFOs try to warn Spaniards about devastating floods? Some people think they did

A young Iranian woman who was detained for stripping down to underwear to mark a protest may have been tortured, given electric shocks and beaten by authorities, human rights organisations have warned. The woman, whose identity remains unknown to date, was earlier transferred to a psychiatric hospital. Now Amnesty International (AI) has claimed it has evidence that Iranian officials subjected the woman to torture and even chemical substances.

Earlier, the authorities labelled her ‘mentally unstable’ and transferred her to a psychiatric institution. Amnesty said the woman was faced with an “alarming situation.”

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The woman became an internet sensation in Iran overnight after a video showing her roaming around in Tehran University campus in her underwear went viral. She was reportedly protesting harassment by campus security guards over an alleged violation of the strict dress code imposed on women in the Shi’ite nation.

Earlier, the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) called her arrest by Iranian authorities a “kidnapping” and highlighted the trend in the country to transfer political opponents and protesters to mental health centres to muzzle their voices.

Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of CHRI, was quoted as saying by the Guardian, “Iranian authorities systematically use involuntary psychiatric hospitalisation as a tool to suppress dissent, branding protesters as mentally unstable to undermine their credibility.”

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“Transferring individuals who participate in peaceful protests to psychiatric hospitals represents not only an act of arbitrary detention but also constitutes a form of kidnapping. This practice is a blatantly unlawful move to discredit activists by labelling them mentally unstable,” he added.

Notably, Iranian authorities in 2022 had transferred Saman Yasin, a well-known Kurdish rapper, to a mental health facility following her detention over protests. He was released on medical furlough last month after spending nearly two years in prison.

“Saman was tied to the bed in the psychiatric centre in a cruciform position for a long time. They administered high-dose sedatives and despite his unconscious state, the restraints on his hands and feet were not removed,” The Guardian quoted a source close to the&nbsp;Kurdish rapper&nbsp;as saying.

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A young Iranian woman who was detained for stripping down to underwear to mark a protest may have been tortured, given electric shocks and beaten by authorities, human rights organisations have warned.

A young Iranian woman who was detained for stripping down to underwear to mark a protest may have been tortured, given electric shocks and beaten by authorities, human rights organisations have warned. The woman, whose identity remains unknown to date, was earlier transferred to a psychiatric hospital. Now Amnesty International (AI) has claimed it has evidence that Iranian officials subjected the woman to torture and even chemical substances. Earlier, the authorities labelled her ‘mentally unstable’ and transferred her to a psychiatric institution. Amnesty said the woman was faced with an “alarming situation.” Also read: West Asia crisis: Israel bracing for massive Iranian attack ‘that will surpass all expectations’ The woman became an internet sensation in Iran overnight after a video showing her roaming around in Tehran University campus in her underwear went viral. She was reportedly protesting harassment by campus security guards over an alleged violation of the strict dress code imposed on women in the Shi’ite nation. Earlier, the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) called her arrest by Iranian authorities a “kidnapping” and highlighted the trend in the country to transfer political opponents and protesters to mental health centres to muzzle their voices. Hadi Ghaemi, executive director of CHRI, was quoted as saying by the Guardian, “Iranian authorities systematically use involuntary psychiatric hospitalisation as a tool to suppress dissent, branding protesters as mentally unstable to undermine their credibility.” Also read: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says Trump`s win ‘doesn’t matter’ “Transferring individuals who participate in peaceful protests to psychiatric hospitals represents not only an act of arbitrary detention but also constitutes a form of kidnapping. This practice is a blatantly unlawful move to discredit activists by labelling them mentally unstable,” he added. Notably, Iranian authorities in 2022 had transferred Saman Yasin, a well-known Kurdish rapper, to a mental health facility following her detention over protests. He was released on medical furlough last month after spending nearly two years in prison. “Saman was tied to the bed in the psychiatric centre in a cruciform position for a long time. They administered high-dose sedatives and despite his unconscious state, the restraints on his hands and feet were not removed,” The Guardian quoted a source close to the Kurdish rapper as saying. (With inputs from agencies)

Iranian woman arrested for stripping to underwear subjected to ‘torture, chemical substance’

European leaders are panicking over the historic victory of Republican leader Donald Trump in the 2024 United States presidential elections, with calls growing for economic overhaul and reforms to boost growth. As European leaders gather in Hungary’s Budapest to discuss pressing economic issues these days, Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has warned it was high time the 27-nation bloc found a “balance”.

“Don’t ask what the US can do for you, ask what Europe should do for itself,” the Italian leader said. “Europe must find a balance. We know what we have to do,” she added.

The European Union has ample reasons to be worried over a Trump presidency in the US, amid fears over his policies concerning Ukraine war, NATO and trade protectionism. Trump previously warned the EU will have to pay “a big price” for not allowing wider market access to the US companies.

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Earlier, former Italian prime minister and European Central Bank chief, Mario Draghi, also warned in a report that the 27-nation bloc faced a “slow and agonising decline” if it failed&nbsp;to act fast.

In a details report, Draghi proposed to inject a massive €800 billion&nbsp;investment booster shot into the European economy in a year, almost equal to five per cent of the EU’s total annual economic output. To implement this proposal, the EU may have to rely on more borrowings, something that remains a red line for a few economies.

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“We have postponed too many important decisions in order to find consensus [among EU member states],” Draghi warned while talking to reporters. “That consensus did not come, and as a result we have suffered lower economic growth, and now stagnation,” he added.

Additionally, fears of instability within the EU bloc have grown as political crises weigh down two of the biggest European economies: France and Germany. Germany’s coalition government collapsed Wednesday (Nov 6) whereas Emmanuel Macron, the French president, continues to function without a parliamentary majority.

(With inputs from agencies)

European leaders are panicking over the historic victory of Republican leader Donald Trump in the 2024 United States presidential elections, with calls growing for economic overhaul and reforms to boost growth. As European leaders gather in Hungary’s Budapest to discuss pressing economic issues these days, Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has warned it was high time the 27-nation bloc found a “balance”. “Don’t ask what the US can do for you, ask what Europe should do for itself,” the Italian leader said. “Europe must find a balance. We know what we have to do,” she added. The European Union has ample reasons to be worried over a Trump presidency in the US, amid fears over his policies concerning Ukraine war, NATO and trade protectionism. Trump previously warned the EU will have to pay “a big price” for not allowing wider market access to the US companies. Also read: `God spared my life for a reason`: Trump hails election victory in rousing speech; here are the top quotes Earlier, former Italian prime minister and European Central Bank chief, Mario Draghi, also warned in a report that the 27-nation bloc faced a “slow and agonising decline” if it failed to act fast. In a details report, Draghi proposed to inject a massive €800 billion investment booster shot into the European economy in a year, almost equal to five per cent of the EU’s total annual economic output. To implement this proposal, the EU may have to rely on more borrowings, something that remains a red line for a few economies. Also read: Trump 2.0 cabinet to have Elon Musk as `secretary of cost-cutting`? Tesla CEO says… “We have postponed too many important decisions in order to find consensus [among EU member states],” Draghi warned while talking to reporters. “That consensus did not come, and as a result we have suffered lower economic growth, and now stagnation,” he added. Additionally, fears of instability within the EU bloc have grown as political crises weigh down two of the biggest European economies: France and Germany. Germany’s coalition government collapsed Wednesday (Nov 6) whereas Emmanuel Macron, the French president, continues to function without a parliamentary majority. (With inputs from agencies)

EU in panic after Trump’s victory, Italy’s Meloni warns can’t rely on US

The UN&nbsp;Human Rights Office said on Friday nearly 70 per cent of the fatalities it has verified in the Gaza war were women and children, and condemned what it called a systematic violation of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law.

The UN&nbsp;tally since the start of the war, in which Israel's military is fighting Hamas militants, includes only fatalities it has managed to verify with three sources, and counting continues.

The 8,119 victims verified is a much lower number than the toll of over 43,000 provided by Palestinian health authorities for the 13-month-old war. But the UN&nbsp;breakdown of the victims' age and gender backs the Palestinian assertion that women and children represent a large portion of those killed in the war.

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This finding indicates "a systematic violation of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law, including distinction and proportionality," the UN&nbsp;rights office said in a statement accompanying the 32-page report.

"It is essential that there is due reckoning with respect to the allegations of serious violations of international law through credible and impartial judicial bodies and that, in the meantime, all relevant information and evidence are collected and preserved," United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said.

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not immediately respond to a request by Reuters for comment on the report's findings.

Israel's military, which began its offensive in response to the October&nbsp;7, 2023 attack in which Hamas fighters killed about 1,200 people in southern Israel and seized more than 250 hostages, says it takes care to avoid harming civilians in Gaza.

It has said approximately one civilian has been killed for every fighter, a ratio it blames on Hamas, saying the Palestinian militant group uses civilian facilities. Hamas has denied using civilians and civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, as human shields.

<h2>YOUNGEST VICTIM AGED ONE DAY</h2>

Ajith Sunghay, Head of the UN Human Rights Office for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, told reporters at a briefing in Geneva that the fatalities included in the report were verified by three sources such as neighbours, family members, local NGOs, hospital records or UN&nbsp;staff on the ground.

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"The numbers are, of course, massive compared to previous years, so we do need time to catch up and verify", he said, adding that he thought the final UN&nbsp;tally was likely to be similar to the Palestinian toll.

The youngest victim whose death was verified by UN monitors was a one-day-old boy, and the oldest was a 97-year-old woman, the report said.

Overall, those aged 18 or under represented 44 per cent&nbsp;of the victims, with children aged five-nine representing the single biggest age category, followed by those aged 10-14, and then those aged up to and including four.

This broadly reflects the enclave's demographics, which the report said reflected an apparent failure to take precautions to avoid civilian losses.

It showed that in 88 per cent&nbsp;of cases, five or more people were killed in the same attack, pointing to the Israeli military's use of weapons with an effect across a wide area, although it said some fatalities may have been the result of errant projectiles from Palestinian armed 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.

The UN Human Rights Office said on Friday nearly 70 per cent of the fatalities it has verified in the Gaza war were women and children, and condemned what it called a systematic violation of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law.

The UN Human Rights Office said on Friday nearly 70 per cent of the fatalities it has verified in the Gaza war were women and children, and condemned what it called a systematic violation of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law. The UN tally since the start of the war, in which Israel's military is fighting Hamas militants, includes only fatalities it has managed to verify with three sources, and counting continues. The 8,119 victims verified is a much lower number than the toll of over 43,000 provided by Palestinian health authorities for the 13-month-old war. But the UN breakdown of the victims' age and gender backs the Palestinian assertion that women and children represent a large portion of those killed in the war. Also Read | India: Gurugram’s housing society conducts ‘artificial rain’ to combat pollution as AQI exceeds 400 This finding indicates "a systematic violation of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law, including distinction and proportionality," the UN rights office said in a statement accompanying the 32-page report. "It is essential that there is due reckoning with respect to the allegations of serious violations of international law through credible and impartial judicial bodies and that, in the meantime, all relevant information and evidence are collected and preserved," United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not immediately respond to a request by Reuters for comment on the report's findings. Israel's military, which began its offensive in response to the October 7, 2023 attack in which Hamas fighters killed about 1,200 people in southern Israel and seized more than 250 hostages, says it takes care to avoid harming civilians in Gaza. It has said approximately one civilian has been killed for every fighter, a ratio it blames on Hamas, saying the Palestinian militant group uses civilian facilities. Hamas has denied using civilians and civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, as human shields. YOUNGEST VICTIM AGED ONE DAY Ajith Sunghay, Head of the UN Human Rights Office for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, told reporters at a briefing in Geneva that the fatalities included in the report were verified by three sources such as neighbours, family members, local NGOs, hospital records or UN staff on the ground. Also Read | Canada police arrest Indian-origin man for 'inciting hatred' over Hindu Sabha temple protests "The numbers are, of course, massive compared to previous years, so we do need time to catch up and verify", he said, adding that he thought the final UN tally was likely to be similar to the Palestinian toll. The youngest victim whose death was verified by UN monitors was a one-day-old boy, and the oldest was a 97-year-old woman, the report said. Overall, those aged 18 or under represented 44 per cent of the victims, with children aged five-nine representing the single biggest age category, followed by those aged 10-14, and then those aged up to and including four. This broadly reflects the enclave's demographics, which the report said reflected an apparent failure to take precautions to avoid civilian losses. It showed that in 88 per cent of cases, five or more people were killed in the same attack, pointing to the Israeli military's use of weapons with an effect across a wide area, although it said some fatalities may have been the result of errant projectiles from Palestinian armed 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.

Israel-Hamas war: Nearly 70% of verified deaths in Gaza are women and children, says UN

Britain on Friday named Jonathan Powell, who was chief of staff to former prime minister Tony Blair, as its national security adviser, a role that will involve responding to global threats and building ties with Donald Trump's new US&nbsp;administration.

Powell, who also served as a diplomat in Britain's Foreign Office for 10 years, played a major role in negotiating the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 which largely ended three decades of sectarian violence in Northern Ireland.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Powell's experience working on some of the world's most complex conflicts meant he was "uniquely qualified" to advise on dealing with security challenges and building ties with foreign governments.

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Powell said he was honoured to accept the role. "National security is at the heart of this country’s response to the many challenges we face and having an integrated response will be crucial to our success," he said.

The 68-year-old currently leads Inter Mediate, a charity working on resolving international conflicts. He was recently appointed as the government's special envoy for negotiations that led to the return of the Chagos Islands, a chain of islands in the Indian Ocean, to Mauritius.

Former prime minister Rishi Sunak announced in April that Gwyn Jenkins, one of the country's top generals, would be the next national security adviser, but that decision was overturned by Starmer, who won a landslide election victory in July.

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Powell will succeed Tim Barrow, who has served in the role since September 2022.

Starmer and foreign minister David Lammy — who has criticised Trump in the past — are now seeking to build ties with the U.S. president-elect's team.

There are a number of areas where the British government could clash with the incoming Trump administration, from Ukraine to China.

Britain has been one of Ukraine's staunchest allies in its conflict against Russia and Trump's victory raises questions over future U.S. support to Kyiv, while Starmer's decision to reset ties with China could be challenged by Trump, who pressured Britain to take a much tougher approach in his first term.

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.

Britain on Friday named Jonathan Powell, who was chief of staff to former prime minister Tony Blair, as its national security adviser, a role that will involve responding to global threats and building ties with Donald Trump's new US administration.

Britain on Friday named Jonathan Powell, who was chief of staff to former prime minister Tony Blair, as its national security adviser, a role that will involve responding to global threats and building ties with Donald Trump's new US administration. Powell, who also served as a diplomat in Britain's Foreign Office for 10 years, played a major role in negotiating the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 which largely ended three decades of sectarian violence in Northern Ireland. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Powell's experience working on some of the world's most complex conflicts meant he was "uniquely qualified" to advise on dealing with security challenges and building ties with foreign governments. Also Read | Man rants about Gen Z colleague for taking a week off to deal with breakup, gets slammed by netizens Powell said he was honoured to accept the role. "National security is at the heart of this country’s response to the many challenges we face and having an integrated response will be crucial to our success," he said. The 68-year-old currently leads Inter Mediate, a charity working on resolving international conflicts. He was recently appointed as the government's special envoy for negotiations that led to the return of the Chagos Islands, a chain of islands in the Indian Ocean, to Mauritius. Former prime minister Rishi Sunak announced in April that Gwyn Jenkins, one of the country's top generals, would be the next national security adviser, but that decision was overturned by Starmer, who won a landslide election victory in July. Also Read | Three-year-old girl files petition against Pakistan government as air quality becomes hazardous Powell will succeed Tim Barrow, who has served in the role since September 2022. Starmer and foreign minister David Lammy — who has criticised Trump in the past — are now seeking to build ties with the U.S. president-elect's team. There are a number of areas where the British government could clash with the incoming Trump administration, from Ukraine to China. Britain has been one of Ukraine's staunchest allies in its conflict against Russia and Trump's victory raises questions over future U.S. support to Kyiv, while Starmer's decision to reset ties with China could be challenged by Trump, who pressured Britain to take a much tougher approach in his first term. 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.

UK appoints 'uniquely qualified' Jonathan Powell as national security adviser

The Aga Khan Emerald, an extremely rare 37 carats emerald and diamonds brooch could fetch up to $8 Mln at Christie’s auction next week in Geneva, Reuters reports.

Extremely Rare Aga Khan Emerald To Go On Auction

US Elections 2024: Will Elon Musk, Mike Pompeo, Robert Kennedy Jr Make The Cut In Trump's Cabinet?

For the first time in four years, the Republican Party has gained ground in the Senate and established a majority. Watch to know more.

Senate Wins A Major Victory For Trump

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