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The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), also known as Kongra-Gel, claimed responsibility on Friday (Oct 25) for attacking a state-owned defence manufacturer's headquarters near Ankara.&nbsp;

The PKK attacked Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) on Wednesday, killing five people, and injuring 22 others. They stated that they targeted the industry because the arms it produced had killed "thousands" of Kurds, including women and children.&nbsp;

<h2>Attack planned 'long time ago'</h2>

In their statement, the rebel group said they planned the attack "a long time ago,"&nbsp;apparently rebuffing claims that the attack was an attempt to frustrate rumoured reconciliation efforts between the PKK and the Turkish government.

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<h2>Aim to create 'independent Kurdistan'</h2>

PKK is a militant Marxist-Leninist Kurdish separatist group, established in 1978, with the aim of creating a unified, independent Kurdistan.&nbsp;

It further aims to gain control of Kurdish areas of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey to advance Kurdish rights and recognition.

Moreover, their goal is to establish a confederation of semi-autonomous Kurdish regions.&nbsp;

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The PKK&nbsp;is banned as a terrorist organisation in Turkey, the United States and the United Kingdom, and has been fighting against the Turkish state since the 1980s for greater rights for the country’s significant Kurdish minority.

On Tuesday (Oct 22), a key ally of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan suggested that the PKK's leader, Abdullah Ocalan, could be released from his life imprisonment in a Turkish prison if he publicly disbanded the organisation.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), also known as Kongra-Gel, claimed responsibility on Friday (Oct 25) for attacking a state-owned defence manufacturer's headquarters near Ankara.

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), also known as Kongra-Gel, claimed responsibility on Friday (Oct 25) for attacking a state-owned defence manufacturer's headquarters near Ankara. The PKK attacked Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) on Wednesday, killing five people, and injuring 22 others. They stated that they targeted the industry because the arms it produced had killed "thousands" of Kurds, including women and children. Attack planned 'long time ago' In their statement, the rebel group said they planned the attack "a long time ago," apparently rebuffing claims that the attack was an attempt to frustrate rumoured reconciliation efforts between the PKK and the Turkish government. Also read: Kurdish rebel group PKK claims deadly attack on Turkish defence firm Aim to create 'independent Kurdistan' PKK is a militant Marxist-Leninist Kurdish separatist group, established in 1978, with the aim of creating a unified, independent Kurdistan. It further aims to gain control of Kurdish areas of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey to advance Kurdish rights and recognition. Moreover, their goal is to establish a confederation of semi-autonomous Kurdish regions. Watch | Turkey Terror Attack: Explosion And Gunfire Rock Turkish Aerospace Industries HQ, 5 Killed × The PKK is banned as a terrorist organisation in Turkey, the United States and the United Kingdom, and has been fighting against the Turkish state since the 1980s for greater rights for the country’s significant Kurdish minority. On Tuesday (Oct 22), a key ally of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan suggested that the PKK's leader, Abdullah Ocalan, could be released from his life imprisonment in a Turkish prison if he publicly disbanded the organisation. (With inputs from agencies)

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Alexander McCartney, a 26-year-old man from Northern Ireland, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for abusing at least 70 children online. He admitted to 185 charges including blackmail, inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and producing and distributing indecent images of children.&nbsp;

A police statement said his victims included girls aged between 10 and 16, who hailed from the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

According to prosecutors, he had targeted more than 3,500 children online and led one to even commit suicide.

This&nbsp;is one of the biggest “catfishing” or sexual extortion cases in the world.&nbsp;

According to media reports, McCartney would masquerade as a young girl on Snapchat to befriend other children and would then resort to blackmailing them. Justice O’Hara, while pronouncing judgement Friday (Oct 25), said “In my judgment, it is truly difficult to think of a sexual deviant who poses a greater risk than this defendant.”

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“There has not been a case such as the present where the defendant has used social media on an industrial scale to inflict such terrible and catastrophic damage on young girls, up to and including the death of a 12-year-old girl. The defendant was remorseless. He ignored multiple opportunities to stop he ignored multiple pleas for mercy. He lied and lied and then lied again,” the judge noted.

McCartney has been sentenced to life in prison on the counts of a girl’s manslaughter and on counts of forcing girls into engaging in sexual activities, including penetration.

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Additionally, he faces several other sentences ranging from 10 years “in each count” for 45 counts of various degrees of sexual crimes.

McCartney further faces imprisonment for six years in each count for 29 counts of possessing indecent images, and 10 years in each count for 58 counts of blackmail.

“This is a quite horrific case. Submissions were made on [McCartney’s] behalf about various mitigating factors … Those mitigating factors are few in number and limited in nature,” the judge noted.

(With inputs from agencies)

Alexander McCartney, a 26-year-old man from Northern Ireland, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for abusing at least 70 children online. He admitted to 185 charges including blackmail, inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and producing and distributing indecent images of children.

Alexander McCartney, a 26-year-old man from Northern Ireland, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for abusing at least 70 children online. He admitted to 185 charges including blackmail, inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and producing and distributing indecent images of children. A police statement said his victims included girls aged between 10 and 16, who hailed from the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. According to prosecutors, he had targeted more than 3,500 children online and led one to even commit suicide. This is one of the biggest “catfishing” or sexual extortion cases in the world. According to media reports, McCartney would masquerade as a young girl on Snapchat to befriend other children and would then resort to blackmailing them. Justice O’Hara, while pronouncing judgement Friday (Oct 25), said “In my judgment, it is truly difficult to think of a sexual deviant who poses a greater risk than this defendant.” Also read: Commonwealth heads to defy UK on slavery reparations of $24 trillion “There has not been a case such as the present where the defendant has used social media on an industrial scale to inflict such terrible and catastrophic damage on young girls, up to and including the death of a 12-year-old girl. The defendant was remorseless. He ignored multiple opportunities to stop he ignored multiple pleas for mercy. He lied and lied and then lied again,” the judge noted. McCartney has been sentenced to life in prison on the counts of a girl’s manslaughter and on counts of forcing girls into engaging in sexual activities, including penetration. Also read: This UK house with no front door is up for sale. Any takers? Additionally, he faces several other sentences ranging from 10 years “in each count” for 45 counts of various degrees of sexual crimes. McCartney further faces imprisonment for six years in each count for 29 counts of possessing indecent images, and 10 years in each count for 58 counts of blackmail. “This is a quite horrific case. Submissions were made on [McCartney’s] behalf about various mitigating factors … Those mitigating factors are few in number and limited in nature,” the judge noted. (With inputs from agencies)

Alexander McCartney: UK’s biggest abuser who targeted 3,500 kids online jailed for 20 years

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A statue mocking those who stormed the Capitol on Jan 6, 2021, has been installed in front of the same building. A swirly poop in bronze sits on a desk with California Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s name and was unveiled on Thursday morning.&nbsp;

Below the installation is the explanation, which reads, "This memorial honors the brave men and women who broke into the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021 to loot, urinate and defecate throughout those hallowed halls in order to overturn an election."

Pushing further with its sarcastic tone, the message also ropes in Donald Trump. “President Trump celebrates these heroes of January 6th as ‘unbelievable patriots’ and ‘warriors'. This monument stands as a testament to their daring sacrifice and lasting legacy."

The shameful incident happened in Jan 2021 when lawmakers gathered to ratify the 2020 presidential elections and confirm Joe Biden as the president of the United States. Several officers were injured as a mob stormed the building, with lawmakers seeking cover. One of the rioters was accused of pooping on Pelosi's desk.&nbsp;

As the proceedings happened at the Capitol, Trump urged his supporters to force then-Vice President Mike Pence to overturn the election on social media. To this day, Trump denies that Biden won.&nbsp;

The monument nowhere mentions who is behind the bizarre piece of art work. However, NBC News reported that a public gathering permit provided to it by the National Park Service says Julia Jimenez-Pyzik of Civic Crafted LLC applied to put it up. As per the document, the installation will stay there till Oct 31. A secruity guard will keep watch for the next seven days.

<h2>Second monument on its way</h2>

The permit carries the name of the monument as The Resolute Desk.&nbsp;

"This desk represents the heart of democracy, where decisions are made, voices are heard, and the future is shaped," the permit states. "More than just a place for work, it is a testament to the ideals of transparency, accountability, and representation."

According to the permit, another installation is on its way and will crop up at Freedom Plaza, on Pennsylvania Avenue, between the Capitol and the White House on Oct. 28.&nbsp;

It will depict a Tiki Torch, with a hand emerging from a stone base holding one.&nbsp;

A statue mocking those who stormed the Capitol on Jan 6, 2021, has been installed in front of the same building. A swirly poop in bronze sits on a desk with California Rep.

A statue mocking those who stormed the Capitol on Jan 6, 2021, has been installed in front of the same building. A swirly poop in bronze sits on a desk with California Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s name and was unveiled on Thursday morning. Below the installation is the explanation, which reads, "This memorial honors the brave men and women who broke into the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021 to loot, urinate and defecate throughout those hallowed halls in order to overturn an election." Pushing further with its sarcastic tone, the message also ropes in Donald Trump. “President Trump celebrates these heroes of January 6th as ‘unbelievable patriots’ and ‘warriors'. This monument stands as a testament to their daring sacrifice and lasting legacy." The shameful incident happened in Jan 2021 when lawmakers gathered to ratify the 2020 presidential elections and confirm Joe Biden as the president of the United States. Several officers were injured as a mob stormed the building, with lawmakers seeking cover. One of the rioters was accused of pooping on Pelosi's desk. As the proceedings happened at the Capitol, Trump urged his supporters to force then-Vice President Mike Pence to overturn the election on social media. To this day, Trump denies that Biden won. The monument nowhere mentions who is behind the bizarre piece of art work. However, NBC News reported that a public gathering permit provided to it by the National Park Service says Julia Jimenez-Pyzik of Civic Crafted LLC applied to put it up. As per the document, the installation will stay there till Oct 31. A secruity guard will keep watch for the next seven days. Second monument on its way The permit carries the name of the monument as The Resolute Desk. "This desk represents the heart of democracy, where decisions are made, voices are heard, and the future is shaped," the permit states. "More than just a place for work, it is a testament to the ideals of transparency, accountability, and representation." According to the permit, another installation is on its way and will crop up at Freedom Plaza, on Pennsylvania Avenue, between the Capitol and the White House on Oct. 28. It will depict a Tiki Torch, with a hand emerging from a stone base holding one.

Poop on Pelosi's table statue in Washington mocking Jan 6 rioters grabs eyeballs

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Illegal immigration from India to the United States has been a persistent issue. Recent data by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) showed that 2.9 million illegal immigrants were apprehended at the country's borders with Mexico and Canada in the fiscal year 2024 (October 1, 2023-September 30, 2024).

According to the data by the CBP out of the 2.9 illegal immigrants, 90,415 were Indians. Additionally, roughly 50 per cent of them were from the Indian state of Gujarat, reported Times of India citing sources in Indian agencies tracking illegal immigration.&nbsp;

It added that 10 Indians were arrested every hour. Moreover, 43,764 were arrested at the US-Canada border in the north, which makes it the highest number of Indians caught at this border to date.&nbsp;

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However, it did show that there is a slight decline from the previous year's total of 3.2 million, and also in the number of Indians caught on the Mexico route.&nbsp;

In last fiscal year's report, the number of illegal Indian immigrants caught was 96,917.&nbsp;

"People have stopped using the donkey route via Mexico due to two key reasons. One is that they would be kept in Dubai or Turkey for some time before being taken to Mexico. US agencies, over the past few years, have been keeping sharp vigil on illegal immigrants staying in those countries and have broken links in the human smuggling chain," a source in the immigration network told TOI.&nbsp;

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The source added, "Gujaratis, too, began choosing Canada over Mexico as they could easily hire a taxi and cross over to the US. Recently, US authorities have tightened vigil on this border. Such immigrants are usually sent to Canada as most of them carry a Canadian visitor visa. However, the immigrants try again after some time on the same route."

They further reportedly said&nbsp;that the people caught at the border may be very few compared to those who actually manage to sneak into the US.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Illegal immigration from India to the United States has been a persistent issue. Recent data by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) showed that 2.9 million illegal immigrants were apprehended at the country's borders with Mexico and Canada in the fiscal year 2024 (October 1, 2023-September 30, 2024).

Illegal immigration from India to the United States has been a persistent issue. Recent data by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) showed that 2.9 million illegal immigrants were apprehended at the country's borders with Mexico and Canada in the fiscal year 2024 (October 1, 2023-September 30, 2024). According to the data by the CBP out of the 2.9 illegal immigrants, 90,415 were Indians. Additionally, roughly 50 per cent of them were from the Indian state of Gujarat, reported Times of India citing sources in Indian agencies tracking illegal immigration. It added that 10 Indians were arrested every hour. Moreover, 43,764 were arrested at the US-Canada border in the north, which makes it the highest number of Indians caught at this border to date. Also read: US seeks Mexico's help to tackle surging migration However, it did show that there is a slight decline from the previous year's total of 3.2 million, and also in the number of Indians caught on the Mexico route. In last fiscal year's report, the number of illegal Indian immigrants caught was 96,917. "People have stopped using the donkey route via Mexico due to two key reasons. One is that they would be kept in Dubai or Turkey for some time before being taken to Mexico. US agencies, over the past few years, have been keeping sharp vigil on illegal immigrants staying in those countries and have broken links in the human smuggling chain," a source in the immigration network told TOI. Watch | WION Gravitas: Indian immigrants illegal in the US number around 500,000 × The source added, "Gujaratis, too, began choosing Canada over Mexico as they could easily hire a taxi and cross over to the US. Recently, US authorities have tightened vigil on this border. Such immigrants are usually sent to Canada as most of them carry a Canadian visitor visa. However, the immigrants try again after some time on the same route." They further reportedly said that the people caught at the border may be very few compared to those who actually manage to sneak into the US. (With inputs from agencies)

10 Indians arrested every hour for trying to enter US illegally in last one year, reveals data

Thousands of security cameras have been placed throughout the capital of Somalia to keep an eye on al-Shabaab Insurgent movements and also to reassure citizens but the move has caused business owners to fear retaliatory attacks. Watch our report to know more.

Somalia: Govt's Goal To Monitor & Capture Activity Of AL Shabaab Militants

Two Indian Army soldiers and two porters were killed Thursday (Oct 24) after their vehicle was attacked by terrorists near Botpathri in Gulmarg, Kashmir, close to the Line of Control (LoC). Watch in for more details!

India: Two Soldiers, Two Porters Killed In Terror Attack In J&K's Baramulla

Months ahead of the United States&nbsp;presidential election US President Joe Biden stepped down from being the Democratic nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris became the electoral saviour for the party, but the senior party strategists have reportedly expressed concern&nbsp;that the Democrats were overconfident about her path to victory.&nbsp;

Now, as the election day approaches, it seems their concerns were well-founded.&nbsp;

Democratic presidential nominee Harris did enjoy a surge of momentum and experienced a significant boost in the polls, compared to&nbsp;Biden.&nbsp;

However, Harris needs to attract voters from beyond the Democratic&nbsp;base while holding together the fragile coalition that helped Biden win in 2020.

<h2>Neck-and-neck race between Trump and Harris</h2>

The race is going neck-and-neck in the key swing states, but the poll numbers could be wrong.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kamala-harris-obama-bring-star-power-to-georgia-urging-voters-to-reject-trumps-wannabe-dictatorship-770540">Also read:&nbsp;Kamala Harris, Obama bring star power to Georgia, urging voters to reject Trump’s ‘wannabe dictatorship’</a>

According to the polling, Harris is likely to win the popular vote. But, it won't be enough. She has to win key battleground states to win&nbsp;the Electoral College.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are currently locked in a tight race for the popular vote, 48 per cent to 48 per cent, the final national poll by The New York Times and Siena College has found.&nbsp;

The result is not in support of Harris. This comes&nbsp;less than two weeks ahead of the presidential elections on November 5.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;US Presidential Elections: Harris Rallies With Obama, Celebrities In Georgia

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While this latest poll offers a glimpse of what is currently happening as the election approaches, the presidential election will be decided in the seven battleground states where Harris and Trump have devoted an overwhelming amount of their time and resources on campaigns, speeches, and rallies.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Months ahead of the United States presidential election US President Joe Biden stepped down from being the Democratic nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris became the electoral saviour for the party, but the senior party strategists have reportedly expressed concern that the Democrats were overconfident about her path to victory.

Months ahead of the United States presidential election US President Joe Biden stepped down from being the Democratic nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris became the electoral saviour for the party, but the senior party strategists have reportedly expressed concern that the Democrats were overconfident about her path to victory. Now, as the election day approaches, it seems their concerns were well-founded. Democratic presidential nominee Harris did enjoy a surge of momentum and experienced a significant boost in the polls, compared to Biden. However, Harris needs to attract voters from beyond the Democratic base while holding together the fragile coalition that helped Biden win in 2020. Neck-and-neck race between Trump and Harris The race is going neck-and-neck in the key swing states, but the poll numbers could be wrong. Also read: Kamala Harris, Obama bring star power to Georgia, urging voters to reject Trump’s ‘wannabe dictatorship’ According to the polling, Harris is likely to win the popular vote. But, it won't be enough. She has to win key battleground states to win the Electoral College. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are currently locked in a tight race for the popular vote, 48 per cent to 48 per cent, the final national poll by The New York Times and Siena College has found. The result is not in support of Harris. This comes less than two weeks ahead of the presidential elections on November 5. Watch | US Presidential Elections: Harris Rallies With Obama, Celebrities In Georgia × While this latest poll offers a glimpse of what is currently happening as the election approaches, the presidential election will be decided in the seven battleground states where Harris and Trump have devoted an overwhelming amount of their time and resources on campaigns, speeches, and rallies. (With inputs from agencies)

Democrats anxious about Kamala Harris' path to victory in US elections

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes hit two homes at dawn on Friday in Khan Yunis, the territory's main southern city, killing at least 20 people including children.

Fourteen people were killed in a strike that hit the Al-Fara family home, and a separate raid killed another six, said agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal.

Bassal said the 14 included nine children under the age of 16.

"The rocket fell next to us, and we were buried under the rubble. My children and sister were killed," Umm al-Ameer al-Fara who survived the strike told AFP.

Next to her, Ihsan al-Fara said there were only "women and children" and no militants in the house.

"My son Issa was killed, he was five years old... All my children were injured," she added.

Relatives combed through their home destroyed following the strike, while others overlooked a large crater filled with household debris, including mattresses and shattered furniture.

AFP photographs showed relatives at the European hospital in Khan Yunis mourning the deaths of children, the bodies of several of them wrapped in white shrouds.

The Israeli military, in a statement giving an operational update, said that "a number of terrorists were eliminated from the air and ground" in southern Gaza.

While Israeli forces continue to operate across Gaza, recent weeks have seen an intensified air and ground assault in the territory's north, where the military reports Hamas militants are regrouping.

The Gaza war began with Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,206 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of official Israeli figures.

Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed 42,847 people in Gaza, the majority civilians, according to figures from the Hamas-run territory's health ministry, data which the United Nations considers reliable.

Vast swathes of Gaza have been reduced to rubble amid Israel's massive air and ground campaign against militants based in the besieged Palestinian territory, displacing almost all of its civilian population of 2.4 million people at least once in the past year.

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&nbsp;WION&nbsp;audience.

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes hit two homes at dawn on Friday in Khan Yunis, the territory's main southern city, killing at least 20 people including children.

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes hit two homes at dawn on Friday in Khan Yunis, the territory's main southern city, killing at least 20 people including children. Fourteen people were killed in a strike that hit the Al-Fara family home, and a separate raid killed another six, said agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal. Bassal said the 14 included nine children under the age of 16. "The rocket fell next to us, and we were buried under the rubble. My children and sister were killed," Umm al-Ameer al-Fara who survived the strike told AFP. Next to her, Ihsan al-Fara said there were only "women and children" and no militants in the house. "My son Issa was killed, he was five years old... All my children were injured," she added. Relatives combed through their home destroyed following the strike, while others overlooked a large crater filled with household debris, including mattresses and shattered furniture. AFP photographs showed relatives at the European hospital in Khan Yunis mourning the deaths of children, the bodies of several of them wrapped in white shrouds. The Israeli military, in a statement giving an operational update, said that "a number of terrorists were eliminated from the air and ground" in southern Gaza. While Israeli forces continue to operate across Gaza, recent weeks have seen an intensified air and ground assault in the territory's north, where the military reports Hamas militants are regrouping. The Gaza war began with Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,206 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of official Israeli figures. Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed 42,847 people in Gaza, the majority civilians, according to figures from the Hamas-run territory's health ministry, data which the United Nations considers reliable. Vast swathes of Gaza have been reduced to rubble amid Israel's massive air and ground campaign against militants based in the besieged Palestinian territory, displacing almost all of its civilian population of 2.4 million people at least once in the past year. 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.

Gaza defence agency reports 20 killed in Israeli strikes on Khan Yunis

As world leaders are stepping up efforts to check a full-scale regional War fighting between Israel and Hezbollah and Lebanon has escalated dramatically. In just 48 Hours the Israeli forces launched some of the heaviest air strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut since the start of the Lebanon war. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hezbollah War: Israeli Forces Launch Intense Airstrikes On Hezbollah Strongholds

United Nations Secretary-General&nbsp;Antonio Guterres is facing the ire of the Ukrainian president following his decision to attend the BRICS Summit in Russia’s Kazan. Volodymyr Zelensky has now responded by rejecting a proposed visit by the UN chief to Kyiv, news agency AFP reported citing presidential sources.

BRICS Summit turned out to be a massive PR boost for Russian leader Vladimir Putin, who used the opportunity to refute ‘Russia-is-isolated’ claims often furthered by Western leaders and media.

More than 20 global leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attended the summit, the largest diplomatic event Russia hosted following its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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“After Kazan, (Guterres) wanted to come to Ukraine, but the president did not confirm his visit. So Guterres won’t be here, specifically because of the humiliation of sanity and international law in Kazan,” the presidential source said.

<h2>Talks between UN chief and Putin</h2>

According to a statement released by the UN, Guterres reminded Putin that the “Russian invasion of Ukraine was in violation of the United Nations Charter and international law.”

Guterres also highlighted the importance of "establishing freedom of navigation in the Black Sea," saying the move was vital for both Ukraine and Russia, as well as global "food and energy security."

"He fully supports the continuation of negotiations in this regard," the statement said, citing "deep appreciation" to Turkey's mediating efforts.

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Ahead of the Putin-Guterres meeting, Kyiv had condemned the visit, saying it “damages the UN’s reputation and does not promote peace.” Western nations also criticised the UN chief for visiting Russia’s Kazan, especially because Guterres participated only virtually at the Lebanon conference in Paris and was absent from the Ukraine peace summit held in Switzerland in June.

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the UN chief argued Guterres considered BRICS an important international forum.

(With inputs from agencies)

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is facing the ire of the Ukrainian president following his decision to attend the BRICS Summit in Russia’s Kazan.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is facing the ire of the Ukrainian president following his decision to attend the BRICS Summit in Russia’s Kazan. Volodymyr Zelensky has now responded by rejecting a proposed visit by the UN chief to Kyiv, news agency AFP reported citing presidential sources. BRICS Summit turned out to be a massive PR boost for Russian leader Vladimir Putin, who used the opportunity to refute ‘Russia-is-isolated’ claims often furthered by Western leaders and media. More than 20 global leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attended the summit, the largest diplomatic event Russia hosted following its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Also read: ‘Over 30 countries expressed desire to join BRICS,’ says Russian President Putin “After Kazan, (Guterres) wanted to come to Ukraine, but the president did not confirm his visit. So Guterres won’t be here, specifically because of the humiliation of sanity and international law in Kazan,” the presidential source said. Talks between UN chief and Putin According to a statement released by the UN, Guterres reminded Putin that the “Russian invasion of Ukraine was in violation of the United Nations Charter and international law.” Guterres also highlighted the importance of "establishing freedom of navigation in the Black Sea," saying the move was vital for both Ukraine and Russia, as well as global "food and energy security." "He fully supports the continuation of negotiations in this regard," the statement said, citing "deep appreciation" to Turkey's mediating efforts. Also read: ‘We support diplomacy, not war,’ PM Modi tells world leaders at BRICS Summit Ahead of the Putin-Guterres meeting, Kyiv had condemned the visit, saying it “damages the UN’s reputation and does not promote peace.” Western nations also criticised the UN chief for visiting Russia’s Kazan, especially because Guterres participated only virtually at the Lebanon conference in Paris and was absent from the Ukraine peace summit held in Switzerland in June. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the UN chief argued Guterres considered BRICS an important international forum. (With inputs from agencies)

'Guterres won’t be here': Fuming Zelensky rejects UN chief's visit over participation in BRICS

Trade growth between China and Russia has continued to slow after a year of rapid expansion, as settlement becomes a bigger obstacle amid secondary sanctions from the United States over Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine War: Tracking Russia's Resilience Amid War

Do social media companies deliberately design their apps in a way that turns teens into addicts, warranting schools to invest resources on their mental health? And if yes, should schools be compensated for that?

A ruling by United States District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, has now opened Pandora’s box for tech giants like Meta, Google, TikTok and Snap. On Thursday (Oct 24), Rogers left the social media companies hanging in balance for damages in more than 150 cases brought by school districts.

While many of the claims against social media giants were shot down under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which shields the companies from lawsuits, Rogers allowed a toned-down version of the lawsuit to proceed.

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Notably, just over a week ago, she allowed a lawsuit by dozens of state attorneys general accusing Meta of deliberately hooking kids on its platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

Apart from cases by school districts, these companies also face hundreds of personal injury claims, backed by allegations that Instagram and Facebook addiction caused them mental suffering and emotional trauma.

<h2>Allegations</h2>

School districts claim Facebook and other social media companies have designed their algorithm to hook teens and students on screens for hours. Their features such as the ‘like button’, as per school authorities, are similar to products designed to be addictive by cigarette manufacturers.

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While a similar case by shot down by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge in favour of the companies on June 7, Rogers saw merit in the schools’ core legal theory: The internet companies “deliberately fostered compulsive use of their platforms which foreseeably caused” the schools to spend their resources on tackling the mental health crisis among students.

On the other hand, the companies deny any role in causing mental trauma to youngsters. They claim they have taken several steps in order to boost privacy for teens and keep them safe.

(With inputs from agencies)

Do social media companies deliberately design their apps in a way that turns teens into addicts, warranting schools to invest resources on their mental health? And if yes, should schools be compensated for that?

Do social media companies deliberately design their apps in a way that turns teens into addicts, warranting schools to invest resources on their mental health? And if yes, should schools be compensated for that? A ruling by United States District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, has now opened Pandora’s box for tech giants like Meta, Google, TikTok and Snap. On Thursday (Oct 24), Rogers left the social media companies hanging in balance for damages in more than 150 cases brought by school districts. While many of the claims against social media giants were shot down under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which shields the companies from lawsuits, Rogers allowed a toned-down version of the lawsuit to proceed. Also read: Your phone is listening to your conversations, firm working for FB, Google confirms Notably, just over a week ago, she allowed a lawsuit by dozens of state attorneys general accusing Meta of deliberately hooking kids on its platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Apart from cases by school districts, these companies also face hundreds of personal injury claims, backed by allegations that Instagram and Facebook addiction caused them mental suffering and emotional trauma. Allegations School districts claim Facebook and other social media companies have designed their algorithm to hook teens and students on screens for hours. Their features such as the ‘like button’, as per school authorities, are similar to products designed to be addictive by cigarette manufacturers. Also read: ‘Work with us,’ CIA launches hiring drives in Iran, North Korea and China after success in Russia While a similar case by shot down by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge in favour of the companies on June 7, Rogers saw merit in the schools’ core legal theory: The internet companies “deliberately fostered compulsive use of their platforms which foreseeably caused” the schools to spend their resources on tackling the mental health crisis among students. On the other hand, the companies deny any role in causing mental trauma to youngsters. They claim they have taken several steps in order to boost privacy for teens and keep them safe. (With inputs from agencies)

US court okays lawsuits accusing Meta, Google of deploying addiction tactics on teens

Canada has been a top choice for international students in the past, especially from India, with more than 320,000 Indian students joining Canadian institutions in 2022 as per official data. This high influx of international students contributes hugely to Canada’s economy. However, growing diplomatic tensions between Canada and India may disrupt this valuable income stream.

New immigration rules from the Canadian government are expected to cause a significant financial setback for post-secondary education in the country. A report by the International Consultants for Education and Fairs (ICEF) Monitor estimates Ontario alone could lose CDN$1 billion over the next two years.

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While Indian students, the largest group among international applicants, will feel the effects, Canada itself risks significant financial losses due to anticipated declines in international enrolment. Among the changes, the Canadian government has implemented measures to control the number of international students.&nbsp;

These include a federally enforced limit on enrolments, leading to a 35 per cent&nbsp;drop in new study permits for 2024, with a further 10 per cent&nbsp;reduction planned for 2025. This policy will even cover master’s and doctoral applicants from 2025 onwards, adding more constraints.

<h2>Contribution of Indian students to Canada’s education sector</h2>

Indian students are key players in Canada’s education sector, with 2022 seeing a 47 per cent&nbsp;increase in Indian study permit holders, totalling over 319,000. Their economic contributions are substantial, yet numbers have begun to decrease. By August this year, only 137,445 Indian students had been issued study permits, a four per cent&nbsp;drop from the previous year.

Currently, approximately 600,000 Indian students are in Canada, including recent arrivals, based on official data. This number, however, could drop further.

<h2>Canadian universities' dependence on higher international fees</h2>

Many Canadian universities rely heavily on international tuition fees, which are typically three times higher than those for domestic students. A reduction in Indian enrolment may lead to economic challenges in various areas. Indian students boost local economies, supporting businesses such as accommodation, food, retail, and transport.

Declining enrolment affects more than university budgets; it could compel institutions to cut programmes and services, impacting employment in the education sector.

<h2>Why international students matter to Canada</h2>

The economic role of international students in Canada is significant. According to a Global Affairs Canada report, international student spending contributed CDN$30.9 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2022.&nbsp;

This rapid growth has been a major asset to Canada’s post-secondary institutions, with economic contributions from students doubling from CDN$15.5 billion in 2016 to CDN$37.3 billion in 2022. This upward trend might have continued in 2023 had new restrictions not been put in place.

(With inputs from agencies)

Canada has been a top choice for international students in the past, especially from India, with more than 320,000 Indian students joining Canadian institutions in 2022 as per official data.

Canada has been a top choice for international students in the past, especially from India, with more than 320,000 Indian students joining Canadian institutions in 2022 as per official data. This high influx of international students contributes hugely to Canada’s economy. However, growing diplomatic tensions between Canada and India may disrupt this valuable income stream. New immigration rules from the Canadian government are expected to cause a significant financial setback for post-secondary education in the country. A report by the International Consultants for Education and Fairs (ICEF) Monitor estimates Ontario alone could lose CDN$1 billion over the next two years. Also read: Planning to send child to Canada for studies? Read warnings from Indian envoy While Indian students, the largest group among international applicants, will feel the effects, Canada itself risks significant financial losses due to anticipated declines in international enrolment. Among the changes, the Canadian government has implemented measures to control the number of international students. These include a federally enforced limit on enrolments, leading to a 35 per cent drop in new study permits for 2024, with a further 10 per cent reduction planned for 2025. This policy will even cover master’s and doctoral applicants from 2025 onwards, adding more constraints. Contribution of Indian students to Canada’s education sector Indian students are key players in Canada’s education sector, with 2022 seeing a 47 per cent increase in Indian study permit holders, totalling over 319,000. Their economic contributions are substantial, yet numbers have begun to decrease. By August this year, only 137,445 Indian students had been issued study permits, a four per cent drop from the previous year. Currently, approximately 600,000 Indian students are in Canada, including recent arrivals, based on official data. This number, however, could drop further. Canadian universities' dependence on higher international fees Many Canadian universities rely heavily on international tuition fees, which are typically three times higher than those for domestic students. A reduction in Indian enrolment may lead to economic challenges in various areas. Indian students boost local economies, supporting businesses such as accommodation, food, retail, and transport. Declining enrolment affects more than university budgets; it could compel institutions to cut programmes and services, impacting employment in the education sector. Why international students matter to Canada The economic role of international students in Canada is significant. According to a Global Affairs Canada report, international student spending contributed CDN$30.9 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2022. This rapid growth has been a major asset to Canada’s post-secondary institutions, with economic contributions from students doubling from CDN$15.5 billion in 2016 to CDN$37.3 billion in 2022. This upward trend might have continued in 2023 had new restrictions not been put in place. (With inputs from agencies)

How Canada’s restrictions on Indian students may lead to billion-dollar losses to its economy

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has arrived in India ahead of IGC. He met the Indian PM at his official residence for a one-on-one meeting. Scholz along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the IGC on Friday and Saturday. Watch this report to know more.

Germany's Olaf Scholz Eyes Fast-track FTA With India

US President Joe Biden said Thursday (Oct 24) that he will issue a formal apology for the treatment of Native American children who were forcibly removed from their families by the US government and put into an abusive boarding school system.

For over 150 years, the schools sought to forcibly assimilate Native Americans, with a recent government report detailing numerous cases of physical, mental and sexual abuse, as well as the deaths of over 950 children.

"I'm heading to do something that should have been done a long time ago," the president said as he left the White House. "To make a formal apology to the Indian nations for the way we treated their children for so many years."

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Biden is scheduled to make the official apology Friday on a visit to the Gila River Indian Reservation in Arizona, one of the states with the highest Native American populations in the country and a key battleground in the US election.

The boarding schools, which were run by the US government, were in operation from the early 19th century until the 1970s.

The report found at least 973 children died at these schools, many of which were far from their original homes.

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, the first Native American cabinet secretary in US history, was a major force behind the investigation that produced the report.

"For more than a century, tens of thousands of Indigenous children as young as four years old, were taken from their families and communities and forced into boarding schools," Haaland told reporters. "This includes my own family."

"For decades, this terrible chapter was hidden from our history books," she continued. "But now our administration's work will ensure that no one will ever forget."

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The apology follows formal declarations in Canada, where thousands of children died at similar boarding schools, and other countries around the world where historic abuses of Indigenous populations are increasingly being recognized.

In a statement, the White House said the apology was being issued in order to "remember and teach our full history, even when it is painful."

"That the president is taking that step tomorrow is so historic, I'm not sure I could adequately put its impact into words," Haaland said.

Biden's visit to Arizona, a state he narrowly won in 2020, comes in the midst of an extremely close presidential campaign between Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former president Donald Trump.

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US President Joe Biden said Thursday (Oct 24) that he will issue a formal apology for the treatment of Native American children who were forcibly removed from their families by the US government and put into an abusive boarding school system.

US President Joe Biden said Thursday (Oct 24) that he will issue a formal apology for the treatment of Native American children who were forcibly removed from their families by the US government and put into an abusive boarding school system. For over 150 years, the schools sought to forcibly assimilate Native Americans, with a recent government report detailing numerous cases of physical, mental and sexual abuse, as well as the deaths of over 950 children. "I'm heading to do something that should have been done a long time ago," the president said as he left the White House. "To make a formal apology to the Indian nations for the way we treated their children for so many years." Also read | Noble winner economists called Kamala Harris' economic plan 'vastly superior', unhappy with Trump's Biden is scheduled to make the official apology Friday on a visit to the Gila River Indian Reservation in Arizona, one of the states with the highest Native American populations in the country and a key battleground in the US election. The boarding schools, which were run by the US government, were in operation from the early 19th century until the 1970s. The report found at least 973 children died at these schools, many of which were far from their original homes. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, the first Native American cabinet secretary in US history, was a major force behind the investigation that produced the report. "For more than a century, tens of thousands of Indigenous children as young as four years old, were taken from their families and communities and forced into boarding schools," Haaland told reporters. "This includes my own family." "For decades, this terrible chapter was hidden from our history books," she continued. "But now our administration's work will ensure that no one will ever forget." Also read | Japan and US Finance leaders address currency fluctuations in bilateral talks The apology follows formal declarations in Canada, where thousands of children died at similar boarding schools, and other countries around the world where historic abuses of Indigenous populations are increasingly being recognized. In a statement, the White House said the apology was being issued in order to "remember and teach our full history, even when it is painful." "That the president is taking that step tomorrow is so historic, I'm not sure I could adequately put its impact into words," Haaland said. Biden's visit to Arizona, a state he narrowly won in 2020, comes in the midst of an extremely close presidential campaign between Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former president Donald Trump. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US President Joe Biden to formally apologise for Indigenous boarding school policy

Current climate policies will result in global warming of over 3 Degrees Celsius by the end of the century, according to a United Nations report. The annual emissions gap report has found that the world faces as much as 3.1 Degrees Celsius of warming above pre-industrial levels by 2100, if governments do not take greater action on slashing planet-warming emissions.

UN Report: Climate to Warm by 3.1°C Without Greater Action

Former porn star Mia Khalifa made fun of the US service members for fighting wars overseas in a social media post, saying the United States government doesn't care about them. She said she hoped "they’d get “their little brain[s] all scrambled up”.

“Good morning to everyone who is not in the US military,” Khalifa says in the video she posted to her X account.

“Good morning to everyone who is sitting at home and not on soil that doesn’t belong to them, fighting a war for a country that doesn’t care about them.”

“I hope you go over there and get your little brain all scrambled up with PTSD and come back here and see how much the United States cares about you, pookie!” she says mockingly.

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She goes on to address them by saying, "See how much they care about you when you come back."

“Let’s see how much the VA cares about you. Let’s see what they tell you to do with your little broken brain from going over to fight a war that’s not yours," she says.

She slams the US government and says they do not care about these service members and leaves them to fend for themselves.

"They’re going to try to tell you to do breathing exercises because the US government does not give a f***&nbsp;about you, once you cannot die for them. Once you’re done, once you’re a shell, they don’t care about you," she said.

<h2>Khalifa's controversial posts about Israel-Palestine</h2>

Khalifa is a Lebanese-American performer and was the number-one star on a porn site for a long time. She once received death threats from ISIS for performing wearing a hijab.

She is also anti-Israel and calls it an "apartheid" state.&nbsp;

Khalifa has been showing support for Palestine in her social media posts. She earlier courted controversy for supporting the Hamas'&nbsp;October 7 attack on Israel and making jokes.&nbsp;

While the attacks were happening, she wrote, "Can someone please tell the freedom fighters in Palestine to flip their phones and film horizontally?"

Former porn star Mia Khalifa made fun of the US service members for fighting wars overseas in a social media post, saying the United States government doesn't care about them.

Former porn star Mia Khalifa made fun of the US service members for fighting wars overseas in a social media post, saying the United States government doesn't care about them. She said she hoped "they’d get “their little brain[s] all scrambled up”. “Good morning to everyone who is not in the US military,” Khalifa says in the video she posted to her X account. “Good morning to everyone who is sitting at home and not on soil that doesn’t belong to them, fighting a war for a country that doesn’t care about them.” “I hope you go over there and get your little brain all scrambled up with PTSD and come back here and see how much the United States cares about you, pookie!” she says mockingly. Mia Khalifa goes off on the U.S. military service members and veterans, wishing they suffer from PTSD pic.twitter.com/S6zb85P0ma — FearBuck (@FearedBuck) October 24, 2024 × She goes on to address them by saying, "See how much they care about you when you come back." “Let’s see how much the VA cares about you. Let’s see what they tell you to do with your little broken brain from going over to fight a war that’s not yours," she says. She slams the US government and says they do not care about these service members and leaves them to fend for themselves. "They’re going to try to tell you to do breathing exercises because the US government does not give a f*** about you, once you cannot die for them. Once you’re done, once you’re a shell, they don’t care about you," she said. Khalifa's controversial posts about Israel-Palestine Khalifa is a Lebanese-American performer and was the number-one star on a porn site for a long time. She once received death threats from ISIS for performing wearing a hijab. She is also anti-Israel and calls it an "apartheid" state. Khalifa has been showing support for Palestine in her social media posts. She earlier courted controversy for supporting the Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel and making jokes. While the attacks were happening, she wrote, "Can someone please tell the freedom fighters in Palestine to flip their phones and film horizontally?"

Mia Khalifa says US government doesn't care about veterans, hopes they get PTSD

Lebanon said an Israeli strike on a residence housing media workers killed two journalists and a broadcast engineer on Friday, in an attack the minister of information branded a "war crime".

Pro-Iran Lebanese television channel Al Mayadeen said a cameraman and broadcast engineer were killed in the strike on a journalists' residence in Hasbaya, south Lebanon.

Another TV outlet, Al-Manar, run by Hezbollah, said one of its video journalists was also killed in the strike on a bungalow located in a resort that several media organisations covering the Israel-Hezbollah war had rented out.

"The Israeli enemy waited for the journalists' nighttime break to betray them in their sleep," Information Minister Ziad Makary said in a post on X.

"This is an assassination, after monitoring and tracking, with prior planning and design, as there were 18 journalists there representing seven media institutions. This is a war crime."

Journalists from other media organisations, including Lebanese broadcaster Al-Jadeed, Sky News Arabic and Al Jazeera English, were also resting nearby when the strike hit overnight.

Israel has not commented on the strike, which, according to Lebanon's health ministry, also wounded three other people.

The area where the journalists were located is outside Hezbollah's traditional strongholds.

Israel has been at war with Hezbollah in Lebanon since late last month, in a bid to secure its northern border after nearly a year of cross-border fire from the Iran-backed armed group.

Hezbollah began low-intensity strikes on Israel in support of its Palestinian ally Hamas following the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, the deadliest in its history.

After nearly a year of war in Gaza sparked by the attack, Israel expanded its focus to Lebanon and last month launched a massive bombing campaign targeting mainly Hezbollah strongholds across the country, sending in ground troops on September 30.&nbsp;

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The war in Lebanon has killed at least 1,580 people, according to an AFP tally of Lebanese health ministry figures.

Israel's military on Friday said it had struck more than 200 militant targets in Lebanon over the past day.

It also announced the deaths of five soldiers in fighting in south Lebanon.

<h2>- Gaza strikes -</h2>

In Gaza, the civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes hit two homes at dawn on Friday in Khan Yunis, the Palestinian territory's main southern city.&nbsp;

According to agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal, 14 were killed in a strike that hit the home of the Al-Fara family, and another six were killed in a separate raid.

In north Gaza, the Israeli military on Friday said dozens of militants were killed around Jabalia, in north Gaza, over the previous day.

Israel launched a major assault on north Gaza earlier this month, saying it aims to prevent Hamas from regrouping there.

The civil defence's Bassal said "more than 770 people have been killed" in northern Gaza in the 19 days since the Israeli operation began there.

The war in Gaza began with Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,206 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of official Israeli figures.

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The militants also took 251 people hostage, 97 of whom are still in Gaza, including 34 the Israeli military says are dead.&nbsp;

Israel's retaliatory campaign in Gaza has killed 42,847 people, the majority civilians, according to data from the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory, data which the UN considers reliable.

Multiple bids to stop the war have failed, though Israel's key backer the United States has voiced hope that the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar last week could serve as an opening for a deal.

A senior Hamas official told AFP that a delegation from the group's Doha-based leadership discussed "ideas and proposals" related to a Gaza truce with Egyptian officials in Cairo on Thursday.

"Hamas has expressed readiness to stop the fighting, but Israel must commit to a ceasefire, withdraw from the Gaza Strip, allow the return of displaced people, agree to a serious prisoner exchange deal and allow the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza," the official said.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he welcomed mediator Egypt's readiness to reach a deal "for the release of the hostages" held by militants in Gaza.

Netanyahu directed the head of Israel's Mossad spy agency to leave for Qatar on Sunday to "advance a series of initiatives that are on the agenda", his office said.

Qatar, Egypt and the United States have long tried to mediate a ceasefire in the Gaza war.

<h2>- 'Time is running out' -</h2>

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Qatar's leaders in Doha on Thursday on his 11th trip to the region since the start of the Gaza war.

During the trip, which comes less than two weeks before US elections, Blinken said mediators would explore new options.

Israeli and US officials as well as some analysts said Sinwar had been a key obstacle to a deal which would release the hostages still held in Gaza.

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Critics of Netanyahu, too, have regularly accused him of obstructing truce and hostage release negotiations.

An Israeli group representing families of hostages called on Netanyahu and Hamas to secure an agreement to free the remaining captives.

"Time is running out," the Hostages and Missing Families Forum said.&nbsp;

On Thursday, hostage supporters marched outside Netanyahu's Jerusalem residence demanding action for their release.

Blinken landed late Thursday in London, where a US official said he would meet on Friday with the foreign ministers of Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.

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Lebanon said an Israeli strike on a residence housing media workers killed two journalists and a broadcast engineer on Friday, in an attack the minister of information branded a "war crime".

Lebanon said an Israeli strike on a residence housing media workers killed two journalists and a broadcast engineer on Friday, in an attack the minister of information branded a "war crime". Pro-Iran Lebanese television channel Al Mayadeen said a cameraman and broadcast engineer were killed in the strike on a journalists' residence in Hasbaya, south Lebanon. Another TV outlet, Al-Manar, run by Hezbollah, said one of its video journalists was also killed in the strike on a bungalow located in a resort that several media organisations covering the Israel-Hezbollah war had rented out. "The Israeli enemy waited for the journalists' nighttime break to betray them in their sleep," Information Minister Ziad Makary said in a post on X. "This is an assassination, after monitoring and tracking, with prior planning and design, as there were 18 journalists there representing seven media institutions. This is a war crime." Journalists from other media organisations, including Lebanese broadcaster Al-Jadeed, Sky News Arabic and Al Jazeera English, were also resting nearby when the strike hit overnight. Israel has not commented on the strike, which, according to Lebanon's health ministry, also wounded three other people. The area where the journalists were located is outside Hezbollah's traditional strongholds. Israel has been at war with Hezbollah in Lebanon since late last month, in a bid to secure its northern border after nearly a year of cross-border fire from the Iran-backed armed group. Hezbollah began low-intensity strikes on Israel in support of its Palestinian ally Hamas following the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, the deadliest in its history. After nearly a year of war in Gaza sparked by the attack, Israel expanded its focus to Lebanon and last month launched a massive bombing campaign targeting mainly Hezbollah strongholds across the country, sending in ground troops on September 30. Also Read | India-China border row: Disengagement of troops begins in Demchok, Depsang The war in Lebanon has killed at least 1,580 people, according to an AFP tally of Lebanese health ministry figures. Israel's military on Friday said it had struck more than 200 militant targets in Lebanon over the past day. It also announced the deaths of five soldiers in fighting in south Lebanon. - Gaza strikes - In Gaza, the civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes hit two homes at dawn on Friday in Khan Yunis, the Palestinian territory's main southern city. According to agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal, 14 were killed in a strike that hit the home of the Al-Fara family, and another six were killed in a separate raid. In north Gaza, the Israeli military on Friday said dozens of militants were killed around Jabalia, in north Gaza, over the previous day. Israel launched a major assault on north Gaza earlier this month, saying it aims to prevent Hamas from regrouping there. The civil defence's Bassal said "more than 770 people have been killed" in northern Gaza in the 19 days since the Israeli operation began there. The war in Gaza began with Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,206 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of official Israeli figures. Also Read | Taiwan will not cede an inch of its territory, says President Lai The militants also took 251 people hostage, 97 of whom are still in Gaza, including 34 the Israeli military says are dead. Israel's retaliatory campaign in Gaza has killed 42,847 people, the majority civilians, according to data from the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory, data which the UN considers reliable. Multiple bids to stop the war have failed, though Israel's key backer the United States has voiced hope that the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar last week could serve as an opening for a deal. A senior Hamas official told AFP that a delegation from the group's Doha-based leadership discussed "ideas and proposals" related to a Gaza truce with Egyptian officials in Cairo on Thursday. "Hamas has expressed readiness to stop the fighting, but Israel must commit to a ceasefire, withdraw from the Gaza Strip, allow the return of displaced people, agree to a serious prisoner exchange deal and allow the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza," the official said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he welcomed mediator Egypt's readiness to reach a deal "for the release of the hostages" held by militants in Gaza. Netanyahu directed the head of Israel's Mossad spy agency to leave for Qatar on Sunday to "advance a series of initiatives that are on the agenda", his office said. Qatar, Egypt and the United States have long tried to mediate a ceasefire in the Gaza war. - 'Time is running out' - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Qatar's leaders in Doha on Thursday on his 11th trip to the region since the start of the Gaza war. During the trip, which comes less than two weeks before US elections, Blinken said mediators would explore new options. Israeli and US officials as well as some analysts said Sinwar had been a key obstacle to a deal which would release the hostages still held in Gaza. Also Read | Japan and US Finance leaders address currency fluctuations in bilateral talks Critics of Netanyahu, too, have regularly accused him of obstructing truce and hostage release negotiations. An Israeli group representing families of hostages called on Netanyahu and Hamas to secure an agreement to free the remaining captives. "Time is running out," the Hostages and Missing Families Forum said. On Thursday, hostage supporters marched outside Netanyahu's Jerusalem residence demanding action for their release. Blinken landed late Thursday in London, where a US official said he would meet on Friday with the foreign ministers of Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. 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.

Lebanon reports 3 media workers killed in Israeli strike

As Iran braces for a retaliatory strike from Israel, it has ordered its military to be ready for war but also try to avoid it. This development comes as Tehran sees the decimation of its allies (Hezbollah and Hamas) in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, a report by The New York Times (NYT) on Thursday (Oct 24) said.

As Iran braces for a retaliatory strike from Israel, it has ordered its military to be ready for war but also try to avoid it. This development comes as Tehran sees the decimation of its allies (Hezbollah and Hamas) in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, a report by The New York Times (NYT) on Thursday (Oct 24) said. Israel has been weighing a retaliation for the massive missile attack by Iran on October 1. If Israel attacks Iran in any form, Iran will respond in the same format, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said earlier this week. Also read | Iran's neighbours won't allow use of their 'soil or airspace' for any attack against Tehran: Minister Speaking to The NYT, four Iranian officials said on Thursday that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordered the military to devise multiple military plans for responding to an Israeli attack. The options Tehran has presented The above officials, who chose to remain anonymous, said that if the Israeli retaliation inflicted widespread damage and high casualties, Iran would retaliate. But, if Israel limited its attack to a few military bases and warehouses storing missiles and drones, Tehran might well do nothing. Also watch | The West Asia Post: Israel says its target list for Iran is ready × Khamenei had directed that a response would be certain if Israel strikes oil and energy infrastructure or nuclear facilities, or if it assassinates senior officials, the officials told the publication. Iran's responses under consideration The Iranian officials also told The NYT that if Israel inflicted major harm, Tehran's options under consideration included- a barrage of up to 1,000 ballistic missiles; escalated attacks by Iranian proxy militant groups in the region; and disrupting the flow of global energy supplies and shipping moving through the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions between Israel and Iran have grown since the Gaza war began on October 7 last year. In April this year, Israel and Iran exchanged fire after Israel attacked an Iranian embassy compound in Syria. In its strike on Israel earlier this month, Iran launched nearly 200 ballistic missiles to retaliate for the Israeli assassinations of the Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah. How will Israel attack Iran? Recently, leaked US intelligence documents detailed how Israel would attack Iran. The documents indicated that the Israeli Air Force would use long-range Air-Launched Ballistic Missiles or ABLMs on Iran. These ABLMs were named in the documents as the Golden Horizon and Rocks systems. Also read | How will Israel attack Iran? Strike plan as revealed by documents leaked online The timing of Israel's possible strike on Iran is still up in the air. There is fear in the US that the Israel may strike any time before the US presidential election on November 5. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: Iran orders troops to be ready for war with Israel 'but also avoid it if...,' says report

North Korean troops are poised to be deployed by Russia on the battlefield in Ukraine as early as this weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky&nbsp;claimed Friday.

Western officials have warned that such a development would stoke the almost three-year war and bring geopolitical consequences as far away as the Indo-Pacific region.

Zelensky&nbsp;said Ukrainian intelligence had determined that “the first North Korean military will be used by Russia in combat zones” between Sunday and Monday.

He said on Telegram that the deployment was “an obvious escalating move by Russia.” He didn't provide any further details, including where the North Korean soldiers may be sent.

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Russia has been conducting a ferocious summer campaign along the eastern front in Ukraine, gradually compelling Kyiv to give up ground. But Russia has struggled to push Ukrainian forces out of its Kursk border region following an incursion almost three months ago.

The deployment of North Korean forces under a military pact between Moscow and Pyongyang brings a new dimension to the conflict, which is Europe's biggest war since World War II and has cost tens of thousands of lives on both sides, including many civilians.

The US said Wednesday that 3,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia and are training at several locations, calling the move very serious.

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Zelensky&nbsp;said a week ago that his government has intelligence information that 10,000 troops from North Korea are being readied to join Russian forces fighting against his country. He said that a third nation wading into the hostilities would turn the conflict into a “world war.”&nbsp;

North Korea had already been supplying ammunition to Russia under a defence pact, but putting boots on the ground could complicate a war that has divided international politics, with most Western countries supporting Kyiv.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, meanwhile, has looked for support among BRICS countries.

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North Korean troops are poised to be deployed by Russia on the battlefield in Ukraine as early as this weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Friday.

North Korean troops are poised to be deployed by Russia on the battlefield in Ukraine as early as this weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Friday. Western officials have warned that such a development would stoke the almost three-year war and bring geopolitical consequences as far away as the Indo-Pacific region. Zelensky said Ukrainian intelligence had determined that “the first North Korean military will be used by Russia in combat zones” between Sunday and Monday. He said on Telegram that the deployment was “an obvious escalating move by Russia.” He didn't provide any further details, including where the North Korean soldiers may be sent. Also Read | India, China to complete disengagement at two friction points by Oct 28-29 Russia has been conducting a ferocious summer campaign along the eastern front in Ukraine, gradually compelling Kyiv to give up ground. But Russia has struggled to push Ukrainian forces out of its Kursk border region following an incursion almost three months ago. The deployment of North Korean forces under a military pact between Moscow and Pyongyang brings a new dimension to the conflict, which is Europe's biggest war since World War II and has cost tens of thousands of lives on both sides, including many civilians. The US said Wednesday that 3,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia and are training at several locations, calling the move very serious. Also Read | Kurdish rebel group PKK claims to carry attack on Turkish defence firm Zelensky said a week ago that his government has intelligence information that 10,000 troops from North Korea are being readied to join Russian forces fighting against his country. He said that a third nation wading into the hostilities would turn the conflict into a “world war.” North Korea had already been supplying ammunition to Russia under a defence pact, but putting boots on the ground could complicate a war that has divided international politics, with most Western countries supporting Kyiv. Russian President Vladimir Putin, meanwhile, has looked for support among BRICS countries. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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