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<p>Disappointment turned to anger for two sisters Parvathi and Janaki in their 20s, as they approached the entrance of the Foxconn iPhone factory in southern India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After coming across a job opening advertisement on WhatsApp, they arrived for interviews in March 2023, hopeful for new opportunities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, their ambitions were halted at the gate by a security guard's discriminatory question, "Are you married?"</p>

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<p>"We did not get the jobs as we both are married," Parvathi said in an interview at her village shanty.</p>

<p>“Disappointingly, even the auto-rickshaw driver who brought us here said, they wouldn't hire married women. Despite that, we held onto hope and decided to try anyway."</p>

<p>According to a Reuters investigation, Foxconn has analytically excluded married women from jobs at its main India iPhone assembly plant, on basis they have more family responsibilities than their unmarried counterparts.</p>

<p>S. Paul, a former human-resources executive at Foxconn India, said company relies on Indian recruitment agencies to find potential employees. These agencies are briefed verbally by Foxconn on the company's hiring criteria. This includes the initial candidate scouting, interview scheduling, and ultimately the hiring decisions. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Foxconn usually doesn't hire married women because of cultural issues and societal pressures, said Paul, who said he left the company in August 2023 for a better-paying role at a consulting firm.</p>

<p>The company's vision was that there were issues with women employees post-marriage, Paul added. “Among them were&nbsp;women have babies after marriage. Risk factors increase when you hire married women," he said.</p>

<p>Paul's account was confirmed by 17 employees from over a dozen Foxconn hiring agencies in India, and four current and ex-Foxconn HR executives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Agents and company HR sources cited reasons such as family duties, pregnancy, and higher absenteeism to justify excluding them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, many of these people also claimed jewellery worn by married Hindu women could interfere with production.</p>

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<p>The ban isn't permanent. Three former Foxconn HR executives told Reuters that the Taiwan-headquartered manufacturer relaxes the practice of not hiring married women during high-production periods when it sometimes faces labour shortages.</p>

<p>In certain cases, hiring agencies also help female candidates conceal their marital status to secure jobs, Reuters found.</p>

<p>However, in response to questions from Reuters, Apple and Foxconn acknowledged lapses in hiring practices in 2022 and said they had worked to address the issues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>All the discriminatory practices documented by Reuters at the Sriperumbudur plant in Chennai, however, took place in 2023 and 2024. The companies didn't address those instances.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Though Indian law doesn't bar companies from discriminating in hiring based on marital status, Apple's and Foxconn's policies prohibit such practice in their supply chains.</p>

<p>Apple told Reuters it upholds the "highest supply chain standards in the industry," and noted that Foxconn employs some married women in India.</p>

<p>"When apprehension about hiring practices were first raised in 2022 we immediately took action and worked with our supplier to conduct monthly audits to identify issues and ensure that our high standards are upheld," Apple said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Foxconn said it "vigorously refutes allegations of employment discrimination based on marital status, gender, religion or any other form."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Disappointment turned to anger for two sisters Parvathi and Janaki in their 20s, as they approached the entrance of the Foxconn iPhone factory in southern India.

Disappointment turned to anger for two sisters Parvathi and Janaki in their 20s, as they approached the entrance of the Foxconn iPhone factory in southern India. After coming across a job opening advertisement on WhatsApp, they arrived for interviews in March 2023, hopeful for new opportunities. However, their ambitions were halted at the gate by a security guard's discriminatory question, "Are you married?" Also read: Indian American motel manager Hemant Mistry punched to death in Oklahoma, suspect arrested | Video "We did not get the jobs as we both are married," Parvathi said in an interview at her village shanty. “Disappointingly, even the auto-rickshaw driver who brought us here said, they wouldn't hire married women. Despite that, we held onto hope and decided to try anyway." According to a Reuters investigation, Foxconn has analytically excluded married women from jobs at its main India iPhone assembly plant, on basis they have more family responsibilities than their unmarried counterparts. S. Paul, a former human-resources executive at Foxconn India, said company relies on Indian recruitment agencies to find potential employees. These agencies are briefed verbally by Foxconn on the company's hiring criteria. This includes the initial candidate scouting, interview scheduling, and ultimately the hiring decisions. Foxconn usually doesn't hire married women because of cultural issues and societal pressures, said Paul, who said he left the company in August 2023 for a better-paying role at a consulting firm. The company's vision was that there were issues with women employees post-marriage, Paul added. “Among them were women have babies after marriage. Risk factors increase when you hire married women," he said. Paul's account was confirmed by 17 employees from over a dozen Foxconn hiring agencies in India, and four current and ex-Foxconn HR executives. Agents and company HR sources cited reasons such as family duties, pregnancy, and higher absenteeism to justify excluding them. Additionally, many of these people also claimed jewellery worn by married Hindu women could interfere with production. Also read: Trudeau's debacle in Canada raises questions about his 'political longevity' The ban isn't permanent. Three former Foxconn HR executives told Reuters that the Taiwan-headquartered manufacturer relaxes the practice of not hiring married women during high-production periods when it sometimes faces labour shortages. In certain cases, hiring agencies also help female candidates conceal their marital status to secure jobs, Reuters found. However, in response to questions from Reuters, Apple and Foxconn acknowledged lapses in hiring practices in 2022 and said they had worked to address the issues. All the discriminatory practices documented by Reuters at the Sriperumbudur plant in Chennai, however, took place in 2023 and 2024. The companies didn't address those instances. Though Indian law doesn't bar companies from discriminating in hiring based on marital status, Apple's and Foxconn's policies prohibit such practice in their supply chains. Apple told Reuters it upholds the "highest supply chain standards in the industry," and noted that Foxconn employs some married women in India. "When apprehension about hiring practices were first raised in 2022 we immediately took action and worked with our supplier to conduct monthly audits to identify issues and ensure that our high standards are upheld," Apple said in a statement. However, Foxconn said it "vigorously refutes allegations of employment discrimination based on marital status, gender, religion or any other form." (With inputs from agencies)

Foxconn factory in India accused of denying jobs to married women: Report

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<p>Scientists were 'horrified' after they observed that at least 97 per cent of corals on a reef in the Great Barrier Reef have died during the past months in what is being dubbed as the world's worst coral bleaching event. Scientists used drone imagery to conduct an analysis of the death of corals on a reef at Lizard Island. The experts are now calling on the Australian government to release data on coral deaths as soon as possible, especially after last summer's mass bleaching.</p>

<p>Bleaching is referred to as a phenomenon when corals lose their vibrant colors and turn white due to changes in temperature. Mass coral bleaching is fast emerging as a global crisis as ocean temperatures rise due to climate change and pollution.</p>

<p>Macquarie University marine biologist Prof Jane Williamson, who was a part of the team that studied corals on Lizard Island, said she was "horrified" after seeing the analysis.</p>

<h2><strong>UNESCO urges Australia to improve targets</strong></h2>

<p>UNESCO has assured Australia to not put the reef on the list of "in danger" sites but it cautioned Australia to improve its climate targets. “[Australia] is urged to make mortality rates public as soon as possible,” UNESCO said in a report.</p>

<p>Jane Williamson and the team had earlier flown the drone over the reef in March to check the intensity of bleaching and fluorescing. When the action was repeated last month, they were shocked to learn that most of the corals had died.</p>

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<p>“At least 97% of the corals had died over those three months. We were there to do our sea cucumber monitoring work, but there was silence amongst us nine researchers," she said.</p>

<p>“We came out of the water and didn’t know what to say. It’s an iconic reef and most of it was dead,” she added.</p>

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<p>Dr Lyle Vail, the director of the Australian Museum’s Lizard Island Research Station, said the development was heartbreaking.</p>

<p>“It’s pretty heartbreaking to lose all that coral recovery,” he said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Scientists were 'horrified' after they observed that at least 97 per cent of corals on a reef in the Great Barrier Reef have died during the past months in what is being dubbed as the world's worst coral bleaching event.

Scientists were 'horrified' after they observed that at least 97 per cent of corals on a reef in the Great Barrier Reef have died during the past months in what is being dubbed as the world's worst coral bleaching event. Scientists used drone imagery to conduct an analysis of the death of corals on a reef at Lizard Island. The experts are now calling on the Australian government to release data on coral deaths as soon as possible, especially after last summer's mass bleaching. Bleaching is referred to as a phenomenon when corals lose their vibrant colors and turn white due to changes in temperature. Mass coral bleaching is fast emerging as a global crisis as ocean temperatures rise due to climate change and pollution. Macquarie University marine biologist Prof Jane Williamson, who was a part of the team that studied corals on Lizard Island, said she was "horrified" after seeing the analysis. UNESCO urges Australia to improve targets UNESCO has assured Australia to not put the reef on the list of "in danger" sites but it cautioned Australia to improve its climate targets. “[Australia] is urged to make mortality rates public as soon as possible,” UNESCO said in a report. Jane Williamson and the team had earlier flown the drone over the reef in March to check the intensity of bleaching and fluorescing. When the action was repeated last month, they were shocked to learn that most of the corals had died. Also read: Heat stress causes bleaching in two-thirds of world`s coral reefs, alarms report “At least 97% of the corals had died over those three months. We were there to do our sea cucumber monitoring work, but there was silence amongst us nine researchers," she said. “We came out of the water and didn’t know what to say. It’s an iconic reef and most of it was dead,” she added. Also read: Groundwater is a major source of pollution on Great Barrier Reef: Study Dr Lyle Vail, the director of the Australian Museum’s Lizard Island Research Station, said the development was heartbreaking. “It’s pretty heartbreaking to lose all that coral recovery,” he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Scientists 'horrified' as mass bleaching eliminates 97% of corals at a Great Barrier Reef island

<p>An Indian-American businessman, Hemant Mistry dies in Oklahoma after being punched by a stranger this weekend.</p>

<p>The incident was recorded on camera, which shows a man punching Mistry, a motel manager, after which fell flat to the ground. The 59-year-old succumbed to injuries at a local hospital after police responded to the assault that took place on Saturday around 10:00 pm local time.</p>

<p>The victim hails from Gujarat state of India, as per reports.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The CCTV footage shows Mistry being confronted by a 41-year-old man, identified as Richard Lewis, who then gets into an argument with the victim and Mistry asks him to leave the property. In response, Lewis punches&nbsp;Mistry fatally, knocking him unconscious.</p>

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<p>According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, the incident took place on Saturday night around 10:00 pm.</p>

<p>“Police were summoned to a motel parking lot in reference to an assault. Officers arrived and learned 59-year-old Hemant Mistry was in the process of asking 41-year-old Richard Lewis to leave the property. While doing so, Lewis punched Mistry one time, knocking him unconscious,” the Oklahoma police noted in an official release.</p>

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<p>Oklahoma police nabbed Lewis at a hotel in the 1900 block of S Meridian Avenue. Lewis was held on a $100,000 bond at the Oklahoma County jail on an aggravated assault and battery complaint on June 24.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The city police informed the press that the reason for the suspect being asked to leave the premises remains uncertain, but he was reluctant to exit.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An Indian-American businessman, Hemant Mistry dies in Oklahoma after being punched by a stranger this weekend. The incident was recorded on camera, which shows a man punching Mistry, a motel manager, after which fell flat to the ground.

An Indian-American businessman, Hemant Mistry dies in Oklahoma after being punched by a stranger this weekend. The incident was recorded on camera, which shows a man punching Mistry, a motel manager, after which fell flat to the ground. The 59-year-old succumbed to injuries at a local hospital after police responded to the assault that took place on Saturday around 10:00 pm local time. The victim hails from Gujarat state of India, as per reports. Also Read | Indian man lands in trouble for taking a bus with an American woman. Here`s why The CCTV footage shows Mistry being confronted by a 41-year-old man, identified as Richard Lewis, who then gets into an argument with the victim and Mistry asks him to leave the property. In response, Lewis punches Mistry fatally, knocking him unconscious. Indian American, 59 year old Motel Manager, Hemant Mistry was killed by man after he was punched by a stranger in a motel parking in Oklahoma. The man punched Mistry knocking him unconscious. Mistry was taken to a hospital, where he then died. #NRINews #IndianAmerican pic.twitter.com/brBWt0jOXy — Rohit Sharma 🇺🇸🇮🇳 (@DcWalaDesi) June 25, 2024 × According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, the incident took place on Saturday night around 10:00 pm. “Police were summoned to a motel parking lot in reference to an assault. Officers arrived and learned 59-year-old Hemant Mistry was in the process of asking 41-year-old Richard Lewis to leave the property. While doing so, Lewis punched Mistry one time, knocking him unconscious,” the Oklahoma police noted in an official release. Also Read | Indian-Americans Atul Gawande, Rahul Gupta in Joe Biden's 11 key nominations Oklahoma police nabbed Lewis at a hotel in the 1900 block of S Meridian Avenue. Lewis was held on a $100,000 bond at the Oklahoma County jail on an aggravated assault and battery complaint on June 24. The city police informed the press that the reason for the suspect being asked to leave the premises remains uncertain, but he was reluctant to exit. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian American motel manager Hemant Mistry punched to death in Oklahoma, suspect arrested | Video

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<p>At least 13 people were killed in protests on Tuesday (June 25) in Kenya, according to the official from the country's main doctors' association.</p>

<p>"So far, we have at least 13 people killed, but this is not the final number," Simon Kigondu, president of the Kenya Medical Association told AFP on Wednesday (June 26).</p>

<p>The Kenyan parliament passed a controversial finance bill on Tuesday, increasing taxes, amidst violent clashes between police and protesters in Nairobi and other cities across the country.</p>

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<p>As per the witnesses, police used tear gas and water cannons, and fired shots at the heads of demonstrators to disperse the crowds, while protesters retaliated by throwing stones at security forces.</p>

<p><strong>Here are the latest developments:</strong></p>

<h2><strong>India issues advisory to citizens</strong></h2>

<p>In an advisory posted on X, the Indian consulate in Kenya said, "In view of the prevailing tense situation, all Indians in Kenya are advised to exercise utmost caution, restrict non-essential movement and avoid the areas affected by the protests and violence till the situation clears up."</p>

<h2><strong>The security of our people is our top priority, says President Ruto</strong></h2>

<p>After violent protests that marred the streets of the nation, talking to the media, Kenyan President William Ruto said that the security of Kenyans was his "utmost priority".</p>

<p>Condemning the violent protests, Ruto said that discussions over tax hike had been hijacked by dangerous people.</p>

<h2><strong>UN calls for calm in Kenya as protests turn violent</strong></h2>

<p>United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged control in Kenya by police and security forces and called for protesters to be peaceful, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said.</p>

<p>"It is very important that the rights of people to demonstrate peacefully be upheld," Dujarric said</p>

<h2><strong>White House urges calm&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The White House called for calm in Kenya, which is a close US partner. "The United States is closely monitoring the situation in Nairobi. We condemn violence in all its forms and urge calm," a National Security Council spokesperson said.</p>

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At least 13 people were killed in protests on Tuesday (June 25) in Kenya, according to the official from the country's main doctors' association. "So far, we have at least 13 people killed, but this is not the final number," Simon Kigondu, president of the Kenya Medical Association told AFP on Wednesday (June 26).

At least 13 people were killed in protests on Tuesday (June 25) in Kenya, according to the official from the country's main doctors' association. "So far, we have at least 13 people killed, but this is not the final number," Simon Kigondu, president of the Kenya Medical Association told AFP on Wednesday (June 26). The Kenyan parliament passed a controversial finance bill on Tuesday, increasing taxes, amidst violent clashes between police and protesters in Nairobi and other cities across the country. Also read: Kenya protests turn deadly: What's happening in East African nation? 5 points As per the witnesses, police used tear gas and water cannons, and fired shots at the heads of demonstrators to disperse the crowds, while protesters retaliated by throwing stones at security forces. Here are the latest developments: India issues advisory to citizens In an advisory posted on X, the Indian consulate in Kenya said, "In view of the prevailing tense situation, all Indians in Kenya are advised to exercise utmost caution, restrict non-essential movement and avoid the areas affected by the protests and violence till the situation clears up." The security of our people is our top priority, says President Ruto After violent protests that marred the streets of the nation, talking to the media, Kenyan President William Ruto said that the security of Kenyans was his "utmost priority". Condemning the violent protests, Ruto said that discussions over tax hike had been hijacked by dangerous people. UN calls for calm in Kenya as protests turn violent United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged control in Kenya by police and security forces and called for protesters to be peaceful, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said. "It is very important that the rights of people to demonstrate peacefully be upheld," Dujarric said White House urges calm The White House called for calm in Kenya, which is a close US partner. "The United States is closely monitoring the situation in Nairobi. We condemn violence in all its forms and urge calm," a National Security Council spokesperson said. × (With inputs from agencies)

Kenya protest death toll climbs to 13 | Top developments

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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's Liberal party has suffered a major upset in a special election for a Toronto district it has held for three decades, raising doubts about Trudeau's leadership ahead of next year's general election. Watch to know more.

Canada: Trudeau's liberal party loses Toronto Bypoll

<p>A local court in Washington DC, United States, on Tuesday (Jun 25) suspended the law licence of US President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, after he was convicted on federal gun charges&nbsp;earlier this month.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Hunter Biden’s law licence suspended</strong></h2>

<p>The Court of Appeals in the District of Columbia issued an order “immediately” suspending Hunter Biden’s law licence after what they called “serious crimes” under the district’s bar rule.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this month, Hunter was found guilty by a jury on all three federal felony gun charges against him in Wilmington, Delaware.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Hunter Biden's attorneys seeking new trial in Federal Gun case</strong></p>

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<p>The court also hinted at more severe repercussions and directed its attorney disciplinary arm, the Board on Professional Responsibility, to “institute a formal disciplinary proceeding”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The board also warned that it could recommend that Hunter be disbarred if the formal proceedings to determine the nature of the offences find that the crime he committed involved “moral turpitude”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On June 11, a jury in Wilmington found Hunter guilty of three felony counts tied to possession of a gun while using narcotics. The first son had pleaded not guilty in the case. So far, no sentencing date has been set.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Hunter Biden’s lawyers seek new trial</strong></h2>

<p>Hunter’s lawyers, on Monday (Jun 24) requested a new trial claiming that there was a procedural issue in the timing of the early June trial which led to his conviction.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first son’s lawyer said that the court did not have jurisdiction over his case because of appeals that he had filed challenging his prosecution.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the filing, Hunter’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, argued his client’s conviction “should be vacated” because the trial began without the issuance of a “mandate” from the appeals court, which should have allowed the trial to proceed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The “mandate” effectively notifies a lower court of the ruling made by a higher court in an appeal.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The first son’s lawyers had filed a motion for a new trial on June 17 but swiftly deleted the request.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hunter was found guilty of lying on a gun application that he used to buy a Colt Cobra 38 Special revolver in 2018 by not disclosing his drug addiction.</p>

<p>The charges against him carry a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison and fines of $750,000. However, this sentence is unlikely for first-time offenders.&nbsp;</p>

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A local court in Washington DC, United States, on Tuesday (Jun 25) suspended the law licence of US President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, after he was convicted on federal gun charges earlier this month.

A local court in Washington DC, United States, on Tuesday (Jun 25) suspended the law licence of US President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, after he was convicted on federal gun charges earlier this month. Hunter Biden’s law licence suspended The Court of Appeals in the District of Columbia issued an order “immediately” suspending Hunter Biden’s law licence after what they called “serious crimes” under the district’s bar rule. Earlier this month, Hunter was found guilty by a jury on all three federal felony gun charges against him in Wilmington, Delaware. WATCH | Hunter Biden's attorneys seeking new trial in Federal Gun case The court also hinted at more severe repercussions and directed its attorney disciplinary arm, the Board on Professional Responsibility, to “institute a formal disciplinary proceeding”. The board also warned that it could recommend that Hunter be disbarred if the formal proceedings to determine the nature of the offences find that the crime he committed involved “moral turpitude”. On June 11, a jury in Wilmington found Hunter guilty of three felony counts tied to possession of a gun while using narcotics. The first son had pleaded not guilty in the case. So far, no sentencing date has been set. Hunter Biden’s lawyers seek new trial Hunter’s lawyers, on Monday (Jun 24) requested a new trial claiming that there was a procedural issue in the timing of the early June trial which led to his conviction. The first son’s lawyer said that the court did not have jurisdiction over his case because of appeals that he had filed challenging his prosecution. In the filing, Hunter’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, argued his client’s conviction “should be vacated” because the trial began without the issuance of a “mandate” from the appeals court, which should have allowed the trial to proceed. The “mandate” effectively notifies a lower court of the ruling made by a higher court in an appeal. Also Read | Joe Biden turns his Delaware home into 'personal ATM', earns $4.2mn from $350K property: Report The first son’s lawyers had filed a motion for a new trial on June 17 but swiftly deleted the request. Hunter was found guilty of lying on a gun application that he used to buy a Colt Cobra 38 Special revolver in 2018 by not disclosing his drug addiction. The charges against him carry a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison and fines of $750,000. However, this sentence is unlikely for first-time offenders. (With inputs from agencies)

Hunter Biden’s law license suspended in Washington DC after conviction in gun case

Conservative cabinet minister Alister Jack has admitted placing three bets on the date of the general election in the weeks before Prime Minister Rishi Sunak surprise announcement. In a conversation with BBC the minister had claimed that he placed a successful bet that the election would fall between July and September and even made € 2,100. Watch in for more details!

UK Elections 2024: Conservative Cabinet Minister admits to three election bets

<p>Kenya's President William Ruto Tuesday (Jun 25) promised to take a tough line against "violence and anarchy" after protests against his government's proposed tax hikes turned deadly and demonstrators ransacked parliament, reportedly setting parts of it on fire. The violence left at least five people dead.</p>

<p>"We shall provide a full, effective and expeditious response to today's treasonous events," Ruto told a press briefing in Nairobi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After rounds of rubber bullets and water cannons, police opened fire on demonstrators who were trying to storm Kenya's parliament killing at least five, as per news agencies. Local reports mentioned that at least 10 died, but there's no official confirmation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Several protesters reportedly entered the complex where lawmakers were debating tax hike proposals that have sparked widespread anger across the nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A fire erupted at the governor's office in the capital city of Nairobi. TV footage showed protesters breaching&nbsp;the nearby parliament complex, which was also partly ablaze.&nbsp;Footage broadcast on privately owned Citizen TV showed police trying to douse the flames at City Hall with water cannons, with rights groups accusing officers of firing live rounds, leaving one dead and many wounded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police fired live bullets at protesters, with the Kenya Human Rights Commission initially saying on X that "police have shot four protesters, as witnessed by KHRC, killing one. We strongly condemn the police killing".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Human rights observers are now reporting the increasing use of live bullets by the National Police Service in the capital of Nairobi... Safe passage for medical officers to treat the many wounded is now urgent," Irungu Houghton, the executive director of Amnesty International Kenya, told the news agency AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Internet disruptions in Kenya</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Global web monitor NetBlocks said that a&nbsp;"major disruption" hit&nbsp;Kenya's internet service amid protests.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Live network data show a major disruption to internet connectivity in #Kenya; the incident comes amidst a deadly crackdown by police on #RejectFinanceBill2024 protesters a day after authorities claimed there would be no internet shutdown," the watchdog said on X.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>What do the&nbsp;protesters want?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Kenyan protesters have demanded President William Ruto's resignation over proposed tax hikes. The protesters have accused Ruto of betraying them after he won the presidency in 2022 as he promised to champion the working poor. They vowed to reject outright the government's new finance bill to raise taxes and lighten debt costs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kenyans protested against the new finance bill despite the fact that the government agreed to scrap some provisions in the draft law, such as taxes on bread, cars, cooking oil and sanitary towels. The Finance Bill 2024 proposes increased levies on a wide range of products and services which has angered citizens, who are already overburdened by the high cost of living.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As quoted by the news agency Reuters, an unnamed protester said, "Government treats us like foreigners in this place. We are rejecting every single bill in that finance... we are rejecting the bill, every clause. We are not asking for any amendment. We are asking for them to reject it. We are going to take power with our own hands, and we are not afraid."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I don't want him as my president, I even regret why I voted for him. He must go. This new finance bill, you are not amending, we are rejecting. Everything, withdraw it. The money that he uses to travel is belonging to the economy. Ruto you must go, by force. We are not pleasing you, you must go by force," a protester said.&nbsp;</p>

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Kenya's President William Ruto Tuesday (Jun 25) promised to take a tough line against "violence and anarchy" after protests against his government's proposed tax hikes turned deadly and demonstrators ransacked parliament, reportedly setting parts of it on fire.

Kenya's President William Ruto Tuesday (Jun 25) promised to take a tough line against "violence and anarchy" after protests against his government's proposed tax hikes turned deadly and demonstrators ransacked parliament, reportedly setting parts of it on fire. The violence left at least five people dead. "We shall provide a full, effective and expeditious response to today's treasonous events," Ruto told a press briefing in Nairobi. After rounds of rubber bullets and water cannons, police opened fire on demonstrators who were trying to storm Kenya's parliament killing at least five, as per news agencies. Local reports mentioned that at least 10 died, but there's no official confirmation. Also read: Kenya protests: Ex-US president Barack Obama's sister tear-gassed live on air Several protesters reportedly entered the complex where lawmakers were debating tax hike proposals that have sparked widespread anger across the nation. A fire erupted at the governor's office in the capital city of Nairobi. TV footage showed protesters breaching the nearby parliament complex, which was also partly ablaze. Footage broadcast on privately owned Citizen TV showed police trying to douse the flames at City Hall with water cannons, with rights groups accusing officers of firing live rounds, leaving one dead and many wounded. Police fired live bullets at protesters, with the Kenya Human Rights Commission initially saying on X that "police have shot four protesters, as witnessed by KHRC, killing one. We strongly condemn the police killing". "Human rights observers are now reporting the increasing use of live bullets by the National Police Service in the capital of Nairobi... Safe passage for medical officers to treat the many wounded is now urgent," Irungu Houghton, the executive director of Amnesty International Kenya, told the news agency AFP. Internet disruptions in Kenya Global web monitor NetBlocks said that a "major disruption" hit Kenya's internet service amid protests. "Live network data show a major disruption to internet connectivity in #Kenya; the incident comes amidst a deadly crackdown by police on #RejectFinanceBill2024 protesters a day after authorities claimed there would be no internet shutdown," the watchdog said on X. × What do the protesters want? Kenyan protesters have demanded President William Ruto's resignation over proposed tax hikes. The protesters have accused Ruto of betraying them after he won the presidency in 2022 as he promised to champion the working poor. They vowed to reject outright the government's new finance bill to raise taxes and lighten debt costs. Kenyans protested against the new finance bill despite the fact that the government agreed to scrap some provisions in the draft law, such as taxes on bread, cars, cooking oil and sanitary towels. The Finance Bill 2024 proposes increased levies on a wide range of products and services which has angered citizens, who are already overburdened by the high cost of living. Also read: Why is WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange flying to Saipan, a remote Pacific island? As quoted by the news agency Reuters, an unnamed protester said, "Government treats us like foreigners in this place. We are rejecting every single bill in that finance... we are rejecting the bill, every clause. We are not asking for any amendment. We are asking for them to reject it. We are going to take power with our own hands, and we are not afraid." "I don't want him as my president, I even regret why I voted for him. He must go. This new finance bill, you are not amending, we are rejecting. Everything, withdraw it. The money that he uses to travel is belonging to the economy. Ruto you must go, by force. We are not pleasing you, you must go by force," a protester said. (With inputs from agencies)

Kenya's President William Ruto slams 'criminal' demonstrators as protests turn deadly, five killed

<p>Lucas McClish, a California hiker who went missing on June 11, was found by a rescue team in the mountains after 10 days, the Santa Cruz County’s Office said.</p>

<p>McClish embarked on his brief three-hour hike into the mountains but somehow failed to navigate the route when he could not find the familiar landmarks due to previous wildfires in the area.</p>

<p>His family filed a missing report on June 16 when he did not show up for a Father's Day gathering.&nbsp;<br />
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This triggered a search effort that went on for several days before McClish was finally tracked.</p>

<p>“Deputies responded with State Parks, Cal Fire and Boulder Creek Fire Department and were able to confirm it was Lukas McClish, who had been missing since Tuesday, June 11,” the County office wrote on social media in a posting.</p>

<p>The Cal Fire, who helped the officials of Santa Cruz County, in a post on the official X account said, “multiple reports of witnesses hearing someone yelling for help, but the location of that person was hard to establish”.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>McClish survived on water alone</strong></h2>

<p>McClish in an interview with ABC 7 revealed that he drank almost a gallon of water every day to survive.</p>

<p>“I just made sure I drank a gallon of water every day, but then after, getting close to the end of it, my body needed food and some kind of sustenance,” he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said that used to store water in his boots to keep himself hydrated.</p>

<p>"I go up a canyon, down a canyon to the next waterfall and sit down by the waterfall and drink water out of my boot,” KSBW quoted him as saying.</p>

<p>As per the local media reports, he ate wild berries and slept on wet leaves while screaming for help.</p>

<p>"‘Help, help. I’m over here, Or ‘Is anybody out there? I want a burrito and a taco bowl,’ that’s what I thought about every day when after the first five days, when I started to kind of realize that I might be in over my head,” New York Post quoted him as saying. &nbsp;</p>

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Lucas McClish, a California hiker who went missing on June 11, was found by a rescue team in the mountains after 10 days, the Santa Cruz County’s Office said. McClish embarked on his brief three-hour hike into the mountains but somehow failed to navigate the route when he could not find the familiar landmarks due to previous wildfires in the area.

Lucas McClish, a California hiker who went missing on June 11, was found by a rescue team in the mountains after 10 days, the Santa Cruz County’s Office said. McClish embarked on his brief three-hour hike into the mountains but somehow failed to navigate the route when he could not find the familiar landmarks due to previous wildfires in the area. His family filed a missing report on June 16 when he did not show up for a Father's Day gathering. This triggered a search effort that went on for several days before McClish was finally tracked. “Deputies responded with State Parks, Cal Fire and Boulder Creek Fire Department and were able to confirm it was Lukas McClish, who had been missing since Tuesday, June 11,” the County office wrote on social media in a posting. The Cal Fire, who helped the officials of Santa Cruz County, in a post on the official X account said, “multiple reports of witnesses hearing someone yelling for help, but the location of that person was hard to establish”. CAL FIRE CZU firefighters assisted @SantaCruzSO1 @BoulderCreekFD with a rescue in Big Basin State Parks last night. There were multiple reports of witnesses hearing someone yelling for help, but the location of that person was hard to establish. READ MORE ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/tQxHvVPVJO — CAL FIRE CZU (@CALFIRECZU) June 21, 2024 × Also read: World's tallest male dog Kevin from passes away, leaving owners devastated McClish survived on water alone McClish in an interview with ABC 7 revealed that he drank almost a gallon of water every day to survive. “I just made sure I drank a gallon of water every day, but then after, getting close to the end of it, my body needed food and some kind of sustenance,” he said. He said that used to store water in his boots to keep himself hydrated. "I go up a canyon, down a canyon to the next waterfall and sit down by the waterfall and drink water out of my boot,” KSBW quoted him as saying. As per the local media reports, he ate wild berries and slept on wet leaves while screaming for help. "‘Help, help. I’m over here, Or ‘Is anybody out there? I want a burrito and a taco bowl,’ that’s what I thought about every day when after the first five days, when I started to kind of realize that I might be in over my head,” New York Post quoted him as saying. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Following Donald Trump's conviction on criminal charges related to bribing a porn star for her silence, a New York court partly lifted a gag order on the presumptive Republican presidential nominee on Tuesday (June 25).</p>

<p>Though Trump's remarks regarding specific prosecutors and other case participants are still restricted, the amended order permits him to talk publicly about the prosecution's witnesses.</p>

<p>The gag order, according to Trump's attorneys, was suppressing his campaign speech and making it more difficult for him to refute Democratic President Joe Biden's criticisms when they square off on June 27.</p>

<p>Alvin Bragg's office of prosecutors in Manhattan stated that there was no longer a need to impose restrictions on Trump's comments about trial witnesses.</p>

<p>They did, however, ask Justice Juan Merchan to preserve limits on his statements regarding jurors, court staff, and individual prosecutors, citing safety concerns.</p>

<p>Prosecutors argued that such limits were still necessary, citing Trump supporters' attempts to identify members of the secret jury and threats of violence against them.</p>

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<p>"There thus remains a critical need to protect the jurors in this case from attacks by the defendant and those he inspires to action," they stated in a court filing on June 20.</p>

<p>A Manhattan jury found Trump guilty on May 30 of concealing his former attorney Michael Cohen's $130,000 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Daniels was threatening to go public with her account of a sexual encounter with Trump before the 2016 election.</p>

<p>This was the first criminal trial of a US president.</p>

<p>Sentencing is scheduled for July 11, four days prior to his party's official nomination meeting for the presidential elections.</p>

<p>During the seven-week trial, Trump disobeyed the gag order 10 times. The court penalised him $10,000 for this infraction and threatened to put him in jail on May 6.</p>

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Following Donald Trump's conviction on criminal charges related to bribing a porn star for her silence, a New York court partly lifted a gag order on the presumptive Republican presidential nominee on Tuesday (June 25).

Following Donald Trump's conviction on criminal charges related to bribing a porn star for her silence, a New York court partly lifted a gag order on the presumptive Republican presidential nominee on Tuesday (June 25). Though Trump's remarks regarding specific prosecutors and other case participants are still restricted, the amended order permits him to talk publicly about the prosecution's witnesses. The gag order, according to Trump's attorneys, was suppressing his campaign speech and making it more difficult for him to refute Democratic President Joe Biden's criticisms when they square off on June 27. Alvin Bragg's office of prosecutors in Manhattan stated that there was no longer a need to impose restrictions on Trump's comments about trial witnesses. They did, however, ask Justice Juan Merchan to preserve limits on his statements regarding jurors, court staff, and individual prosecutors, citing safety concerns. Prosecutors argued that such limits were still necessary, citing Trump supporters' attempts to identify members of the secret jury and threats of violence against them. Also read: UK: PPE worth £1.4 billion purchased during pandemic destroyed or unused - Reports "There thus remains a critical need to protect the jurors in this case from attacks by the defendant and those he inspires to action," they stated in a court filing on June 20. A Manhattan jury found Trump guilty on May 30 of concealing his former attorney Michael Cohen's $130,000 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Daniels was threatening to go public with her account of a sexual encounter with Trump before the 2016 election. This was the first criminal trial of a US president. Sentencing is scheduled for July 11, four days prior to his party's official nomination meeting for the presidential elections. During the seven-week trial, Trump disobeyed the gag order 10 times. The court penalised him $10,000 for this infraction and threatened to put him in jail on May 6. (With inputs from agencies)

Gag's up! Trump gets partial reprieve ahead of debate with Joe Biden

<p>Peaceful protests in Kenya turned deadly on Tuesday (Jun 25) when police opened fire on demonstrators, who were raising their voices against proposed tax hikes and demanding President William Ruto's resignation. The protesters vowed to reject outright the government's new finance bill to raise taxes and lighten debt costs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kenyans protested against the new finance bill even though the government agreed to scrap some provisions in the draft law, such as taxes on bread, cars, cooking oil and sanitary towels. The Finance Bill 2024 proposes increased levies on a wide range of products and services which has angered citizens, who are already overburdened by the high cost of living.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amid the chaos, Ruto addressed&nbsp;the nation, calling protesters&nbsp;"criminals". He said, "I assure the nation that the government has mobilised resources to make sure that events such as this do not recur again."&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Police open fire</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Police were initially firing tear gas and rubber bullets into the crowd, but live use of bullets caused the deaths of at least five people, while injuring dozens. Local reports mentioned that 10 protesters died, but an official confirmation of the toll is awaited.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Parts of parliament set ablaze</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>A fire erupted at the governor's office in the capital city of Nairobi. TV footage showed protesters breaching the nearby parliament complex, which was also partly ablaze, with reports blaming protesters for the same. Police tried to douse the flames at City Hall with water cannons.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>People abducted</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Amnesty International claimed in a report published on Tuesday that the Police Reforms Working Group Kenya (PRWG-K) condemned the recent wave of abductions of citizens suspected of involvement in the protests.</p>

<p>The report mentioned that the abductions of at least 12 people, which occurred over the last five days and intensified last night, are a "gross violation" of human rights and amount to arbitrary arrests and enforced disappearance as prohibited under Article 29 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Internet outage</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Global web monitor NetBlocks said that a "major disruption" hit Kenya's internet service amid protests.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Live network data show a major disruption to internet connectivity in #Kenya; the incident comes amidst a deadly crackdown by police on #RejectFinanceBill2024 protesters a day after authorities claimed there would be no internet shutdown," the watchdog said on X.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Military deployed</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The government deployed the military to support embattled police officers, the defence minister said.</p>

<p>The military was deployed to support the police "in response to the security emergency caused by the ongoing violent protests" across Kenya "resulting in destruction and breaching of critical infrastructure", cabinet secretary Aden Bare Duale said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Peaceful protests in Kenya turned deadly on Tuesday (Jun 25) when police opened fire on demonstrators, who were raising their voices against proposed tax hikes and demanding President William Ruto's resignation.

Peaceful protests in Kenya turned deadly on Tuesday (Jun 25) when police opened fire on demonstrators, who were raising their voices against proposed tax hikes and demanding President William Ruto's resignation. The protesters vowed to reject outright the government's new finance bill to raise taxes and lighten debt costs. Kenyans protested against the new finance bill even though the government agreed to scrap some provisions in the draft law, such as taxes on bread, cars, cooking oil and sanitary towels. The Finance Bill 2024 proposes increased levies on a wide range of products and services which has angered citizens, who are already overburdened by the high cost of living. Amid the chaos, Ruto addressed the nation, calling protesters "criminals". He said, "I assure the nation that the government has mobilised resources to make sure that events such as this do not recur again." Also read: Kenyan protests erupt over controversial finance bill. What is it? Police open fire Police were initially firing tear gas and rubber bullets into the crowd, but live use of bullets caused the deaths of at least five people, while injuring dozens. Local reports mentioned that 10 protesters died, but an official confirmation of the toll is awaited. Parts of parliament set ablaze A fire erupted at the governor's office in the capital city of Nairobi. TV footage showed protesters breaching the nearby parliament complex, which was also partly ablaze, with reports blaming protesters for the same. Police tried to douse the flames at City Hall with water cannons. Also read: Kenya protests: Ex-US president Barack Obama's sister tear-gassed live on air People abducted Amnesty International claimed in a report published on Tuesday that the Police Reforms Working Group Kenya (PRWG-K) condemned the recent wave of abductions of citizens suspected of involvement in the protests. The report mentioned that the abductions of at least 12 people, which occurred over the last five days and intensified last night, are a "gross violation" of human rights and amount to arbitrary arrests and enforced disappearance as prohibited under Article 29 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. Watch this report: × Internet outage Global web monitor NetBlocks said that a "major disruption" hit Kenya's internet service amid protests. "Live network data show a major disruption to internet connectivity in #Kenya; the incident comes amidst a deadly crackdown by police on #RejectFinanceBill2024 protesters a day after authorities claimed there would be no internet shutdown," the watchdog said on X. Military deployed The government deployed the military to support embattled police officers, the defence minister said. The military was deployed to support the police "in response to the security emergency caused by the ongoing violent protests" across Kenya "resulting in destruction and breaching of critical infrastructure", cabinet secretary Aden Bare Duale said in a statement. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>A horrific series of shootings has left three women dead, including the gunman's mother,&nbsp;in a violent rampage that unfolded across multiple locations in Florida on Monday (June 24) night.</p>

<p>The suspect, identified as 28-year-old Javontee Brice, was later fatally shot down by police.</p>

<p>As per the turn of events reported, Brice first went to an apartment in Palmetto. This is where he was able to find his sister and ex-girlfriend. He threatened to kill the ex-girlfriend, but his sister was able to talk him out of it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Brice then drove to a Motel 6 in Bradenton where his mother, two young sisters, and his mother's boyfriend were staying. Around 9:15 PM, he walked into the hotel room, looked at his mother, and said "I'm sorry" before shooting her three times in front of the others.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>From there, Brice drove to a house in Palmetto where one of his cousins was at a cookout. He allegedly shot and killed the 29-year-old cousin as she was getting into her car to leave, around 9:40 PM.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Brice's final stop was a home in Bradenton where another ex-girlfriend lived with her new partner. At around 10:04 PM, he allegedly shot and killed the new partner.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Authorities issued a statewide "Be On the Lookout" bulletin for Brice's car, which was later tracked to Hamilton County, near the Georgia border. When police pulled him over around 1:30 AM, Brice got out of the car and started firing at officers, who returned fire and fatally shot him.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Motive unclear&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells said Brice "seemed to have an agenda" and "knew exactly who he wanted to kill." However, the motive behind the deadly rampage remains unclear.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We don't know what set this man off. We don't know why he chose to kill his loved ones," Wells said. "We may never know, but we're going to continue to investigate."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Brice's family is said to be "devastated" by the loss of his mother and cousin.</p>

<p>Authorities are now working to interview relatives to try and determine what Brice may have been going through in the days leading up to the tragic events.</p>

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A horrific series of shootings has left three women dead, including the gunman's mother, in a violent rampage that unfolded across multiple locations in Florida on Monday (June 24) night.

A horrific series of shootings has left three women dead, including the gunman's mother, in a violent rampage that unfolded across multiple locations in Florida on Monday (June 24) night. The suspect, identified as 28-year-old Javontee Brice, was later fatally shot down by police. As per the turn of events reported, Brice first went to an apartment in Palmetto. This is where he was able to find his sister and ex-girlfriend. He threatened to kill the ex-girlfriend, but his sister was able to talk him out of it. Brice then drove to a Motel 6 in Bradenton where his mother, two young sisters, and his mother's boyfriend were staying. Around 9:15 PM, he walked into the hotel room, looked at his mother, and said "I'm sorry" before shooting her three times in front of the others. Also Read | UK: PPE worth £1.4 billion purchased during pandemic destroyed or unused - Reports From there, Brice drove to a house in Palmetto where one of his cousins was at a cookout. He allegedly shot and killed the 29-year-old cousin as she was getting into her car to leave, around 9:40 PM. Brice's final stop was a home in Bradenton where another ex-girlfriend lived with her new partner. At around 10:04 PM, he allegedly shot and killed the new partner. Also Read | Israeli forces kill at least 24 in three separate airstrikes on Gaza Authorities issued a statewide "Be On the Lookout" bulletin for Brice's car, which was later tracked to Hamilton County, near the Georgia border. When police pulled him over around 1:30 AM, Brice got out of the car and started firing at officers, who returned fire and fatally shot him. Motive unclear Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells said Brice "seemed to have an agenda" and "knew exactly who he wanted to kill." However, the motive behind the deadly rampage remains unclear. Watch | Kenya Protest: Police open fire at protesters trying to storm Parliament × "We don't know what set this man off. We don't know why he chose to kill his loved ones," Wells said. "We may never know, but we're going to continue to investigate." Brice's family is said to be "devastated" by the loss of his mother and cousin. Authorities are now working to interview relatives to try and determine what Brice may have been going through in the days leading up to the tragic events. (With inputs from agencies)

Deadly rampage: Man kills 3, including his mother, in violent Florida shooting spree

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday said he went to the front line Donetsk region, where he discussed the military and humanitarian situation with high-ranking commanders.</p>

<p>The visit came a few days after Zelensky replaced the commander of Ukraine's Joint Forces following criticism, as Kyiv has struggled to hold back Moscow's troops in the east for months.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I started the day in the Donetsk region, together with our soldiers, together with Commander-in-chief (Oleksandr) Syrsky and the new Commander of the Joint Forces, General (Andriy) Gnatov," Zelensky said from the city of Pokrovsk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that the newly-appointed Gnatov was "a young man, but his knowledge of the frontline and experience are exactly what we need".</p>

<p>The president appointed Gnatov after a popular military commander accused his predecessor, Yuriy Sodol, of incompetence.</p>

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<p>Zelensky also spoke about assistance to affected communities in the Donetsk region, which has borne the brunt of the fighting in recent months.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He made a rare jab at government officials, saying they "should be there and in other places near the front -- in difficult communities where people need immediate solutions".</p>

<p>"I was surprised that some relevant government officials had not been here for six months or more. I will draw appropriate conclusions about them," he added.&nbsp;</p>


Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday said he went to the front line Donetsk region, where he discussed the military and humanitarian situation with high-ranking commanders.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday said he went to the front line Donetsk region, where he discussed the military and humanitarian situation with high-ranking commanders. The visit came a few days after Zelensky replaced the commander of Ukraine's Joint Forces following criticism, as Kyiv has struggled to hold back Moscow's troops in the east for months. Also read: Ukraine war: Zelensky replaces top military commander for 'causing mass casualties' on Russia front "I started the day in the Donetsk region, together with our soldiers, together with Commander-in-chief (Oleksandr) Syrsky and the new Commander of the Joint Forces, General (Andriy) Gnatov," Zelensky said from the city of Pokrovsk. He added that the newly-appointed Gnatov was "a young man, but his knowledge of the frontline and experience are exactly what we need". The president appointed Gnatov after a popular military commander accused his predecessor, Yuriy Sodol, of incompetence. × Zelensky also spoke about assistance to affected communities in the Donetsk region, which has borne the brunt of the fighting in recent months. He made a rare jab at government officials, saying they "should be there and in other places near the front -- in difficult communities where people need immediate solutions". "I was surprised that some relevant government officials had not been here for six months or more. I will draw appropriate conclusions about them," he added.

Zelensky says visited frontline Donetsk region in east Ukraine

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant at the Pentagon on Tuesday, warning that a conflict between Israel and Hezbollah could spark a regional war and urging a diplomatic solution.

Israel-War: Netanyahu to deploy troops on Northern border | Can diplomacy end Israel-Hezbollah war?

<p>According to media&nbsp;reports, personal protective equipment (PPE) worth an estimated £1.4 billion that the government purchased in a single transaction during the epidemic has been destroyed or 'written off'.</p>

<p>According to data shared by the BBC, Full Support Healthcare, a Northamptonshire-based provider, supplied at least 1.57 billion PPE pieces that would never be utilised.</p>

<p>In April 2020, the business signed a £1.78 billion contract with the government to supply respirators, aprons, face masks, and eye protection. This was the biggest Covid-19 PPE order, accounting for&nbsp;about 13% of the government's entire expenditure, according to the BBC article.</p>

<p>“We know that billions of pounds were wasted during the pandemic on corruption and incompetence by the Conservatives, but this is the worst example I have ever seen," shadow health secretary Wes Streeting said.</p>

<p>“£1.4bn on one contract, paying for PPE that was never used, and Rishi Sunak’s fingerprints are all over it. That is money that could have been used to pay the salaries of 37,000 NHS nurses," he added.</p>

<p>Only 232 million of the 2.02 billion PPE items that Full Support Healthcare supplied have been sent to the NHS or other care settings.</p>

<p>The BBC reports that 825 million more items are categorised as surplus stock, and that around 749 million items have already been burnt or destroyed.</p>

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<p>Prior to this, the government predicted that PPE obtained under the deal, valued around £85 million, would not be used.</p>

<p>Since its purchase, the BBC report claimed, at least £100 million more in public funds have been used for the storage and destruction of the surplus stock.</p>

<p>“We do not recognise the £1.4 billion quoted. Our position on PPE stock is set out in the department’s annual accounts as audited by the National Audit Office," a Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) spokesperson said.</p>

<p>Amounts spent on PPE of £13.6 billion were written off, according to DHSC records shared in January. This was because some items were not fit or damaged, while others would not be utilised before they expired.</p>

<p>The government intends to get rid of "nearly all" of the PPE gear that is now kept in warehouses and containers, according to a National Audit Office (NAO) accountability report.</p>

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According to media reports, personal protective equipment (PPE) worth an estimated £1.4 billion that the government purchased in a single transaction during the epidemic has been destroyed or 'written off'.

According to media reports, personal protective equipment (PPE) worth an estimated £1.4 billion that the government purchased in a single transaction during the epidemic has been destroyed or 'written off'. According to data shared by the BBC, Full Support Healthcare, a Northamptonshire-based provider, supplied at least 1.57 billion PPE pieces that would never be utilised. In April 2020, the business signed a £1.78 billion contract with the government to supply respirators, aprons, face masks, and eye protection. This was the biggest Covid-19 PPE order, accounting for about 13% of the government's entire expenditure, according to the BBC article. “We know that billions of pounds were wasted during the pandemic on corruption and incompetence by the Conservatives, but this is the worst example I have ever seen," shadow health secretary Wes Streeting said. “£1.4bn on one contract, paying for PPE that was never used, and Rishi Sunak’s fingerprints are all over it. That is money that could have been used to pay the salaries of 37,000 NHS nurses," he added. Only 232 million of the 2.02 billion PPE items that Full Support Healthcare supplied have been sent to the NHS or other care settings. The BBC reports that 825 million more items are categorised as surplus stock, and that around 749 million items have already been burnt or destroyed. Also read: Watch: Korean Air flight drops 25,000 feet mid-air, passengers share harrowing experiences Prior to this, the government predicted that PPE obtained under the deal, valued around £85 million, would not be used. Since its purchase, the BBC report claimed, at least £100 million more in public funds have been used for the storage and destruction of the surplus stock. “We do not recognise the £1.4 billion quoted. Our position on PPE stock is set out in the department’s annual accounts as audited by the National Audit Office," a Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) spokesperson said. Amounts spent on PPE of £13.6 billion were written off, according to DHSC records shared in January. This was because some items were not fit or damaged, while others would not be utilised before they expired. The government intends to get rid of "nearly all" of the PPE gear that is now kept in warehouses and containers, according to a National Audit Office (NAO) accountability report. (With inputs from agencies)

UK: PPE worth £1.4 billion purchased during pandemic destroyed or unused - Reports

<p>Progressive Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), a staunch critic of Israel, was handed over a massive blow in the Democratic primary for New York's 16th District by a candidate who is linked to the pro-Israel lobby. The clash between Bowman and Westchester County Executive George Latimer turned out to be the most expensive than any house primary in the country's history, with ad tracking firm AdImpact estimating the total ad spending to be around $25 million. About $15 million of that came from the United Democracy Project, a powerful pro-Israel lobby. Latimer was leading Bowman 56 per cent to 44 when 66 per cent of the votes were counted.</p>

<p>It's now clear Latimer will be the next congressman from New York’s 16th district as a Democratic nominee, making Bowman the first incumbent Democratic lawmaker to lose a primary cycle. This also comes as a stunning blow to the so-called “squad” alliance of progressive lawmakers, comprising Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Summer Lee, D-Pa. All of them were also targeted by pro-Israel groups but they survived primaries.</p>

<h2><strong>New York's other key primaries</strong></h2>

<p>From New York’s 1st District, former CNN anchor John Avlon won the Democratic primary. Now, he is poised to take on GOP Rep. Nick LaLota.</p>

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<p>In Central New York's 22nd District, Sen. John Mannion was picked to take on GOP Rep. Brandon Williams.</p>

<p>Tuesday's primaries set the tone for November matchups and New York is significant for Democrats to wrest majority control of the house. As of now, five Republicans represent the district that the US president won in 2020. Democrats need a net gain of just five seats to take back the majority.</p>

<h2><strong>Lauren Boebert wins GOP Colorado primary</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the Republican primary for Colorado saw Lauren Boebert emerge victorious, surviving a scandal over a video of her at a Denver theatre and allegations of carpetbagging.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war: Russia's MIG-31 downed a US RQ4 drone over Black Sea, says Report</strong></p>

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<p>In the other two key GOP contests, Attorney Jeff Hurd won the primary for the 3rd Congressional District whereas&nbsp;radio host Jeff Crank tanked Colorado GOP Chairman Dave Williams in the 5th District.</p>

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Progressive Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), a staunch critic of Israel, was handed over a massive blow in the Democratic primary for New York's 16th District by a candidate who is linked to the pro-Israel lobby.

Progressive Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), a staunch critic of Israel, was handed over a massive blow in the Democratic primary for New York's 16th District by a candidate who is linked to the pro-Israel lobby. The clash between Bowman and Westchester County Executive George Latimer turned out to be the most expensive than any house primary in the country's history, with ad tracking firm AdImpact estimating the total ad spending to be around $25 million. About $15 million of that came from the United Democracy Project, a powerful pro-Israel lobby. Latimer was leading Bowman 56 per cent to 44 when 66 per cent of the votes were counted. It's now clear Latimer will be the next congressman from New York’s 16th district as a Democratic nominee, making Bowman the first incumbent Democratic lawmaker to lose a primary cycle. This also comes as a stunning blow to the so-called “squad” alliance of progressive lawmakers, comprising Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Summer Lee, D-Pa. All of them were also targeted by pro-Israel groups but they survived primaries. New York's other key primaries From New York’s 1st District, former CNN anchor John Avlon won the Democratic primary. Now, he is poised to take on GOP Rep. Nick LaLota. Also read: US probing China Telecom, China Mobile over internet, cloud risks In Central New York's 22nd District, Sen. John Mannion was picked to take on GOP Rep. Brandon Williams. Tuesday's primaries set the tone for November matchups and New York is significant for Democrats to wrest majority control of the house. As of now, five Republicans represent the district that the US president won in 2020. Democrats need a net gain of just five seats to take back the majority. Lauren Boebert wins GOP Colorado primary Meanwhile, the Republican primary for Colorado saw Lauren Boebert emerge victorious, surviving a scandal over a video of her at a Denver theatre and allegations of carpetbagging. Watch: Russia-Ukraine war: Russia's MIG-31 downed a US RQ4 drone over Black Sea, says Report × In the other two key GOP contests, Attorney Jeff Hurd won the primary for the 3rd Congressional District whereas radio host Jeff Crank tanked Colorado GOP Chairman Dave Williams in the 5th District. (With inputs from agencies)

Vocal Israel critic and 'squad' ally Jamaal Bowman loses Democratic primary to George Latimer

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange walked out of the courtroom in Saipan as a free man for the first time in 12 years. Watch to know more.

Julian Assange walks free, UN hails Assange's release

<p>Police opened fire at protesters who were opposing Kenya's unpopular financial reforms. The protesters tried to storm parliament, setting afire parts of the building.<br />
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After years in a London prison, WikiLeaks founder reached a plea deal to avoid extradition to the US. The Australian is on his way home, before which he will have to face a court appearance in a US territory.</p>

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<p>Police opened fire on demonstrators who were trying to storm Kenya's parliament on Tuesday (Jun 25), killing at least five, as per Reuters. Several protesters reportedly entered the complex where lawmakers were debating tax hike proposals that have sparked widespread anger across the nation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was released from a British prison. He is expected to plead guilty to violating US espionage law on Wednesday (Jun 26) and is set to face a final court hearing. WikiLeaks said in a statement that Assange was freed on bail from prison in London and had boarded a flight to fly out of the nation on Monday (Jun 25).</p>

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<p>The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday (June 25) said it has issued arrest warrants for Russia's former defence minister and military chief over alleged crimes during Russia's war against Ukraine.</p>

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<p>At least 24 Palestinians were killed in three separate airstrikes launched by Israeli forces on the Gaza City early on Tuesday (June 25).</p>

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<p>In a decision that might split Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition, the Israeli Supreme Court on Tuesday (June 25) mandated that the state start enlisting ultra-Orthodox Jewish seminarians in the military.</p>

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<p>British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has withdrawn Conservative Party support for two parliamentary candidates who are under investigation by the Gambling Commission over allegations of betting on the date of the upcoming general election.</p>

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<p>The Delhi High Court on Tuesday (June 25) allowed the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) plea to stay the trial court's bail order for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy case.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Recently purported videos of individuals in disastrously inebriated states have taken the internet by storm raising concerns of drug menace in northern India's Punjab.</p>

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<p>As the Afghan cricket team reaches the T20 world cup semi finals and reaches a new milestone, the Taliban has thanked India for the capacity building that has been provided by Delhi for many years. Afghanistan qualified for the semi finals by beating Bangladesh by eight runs and will now play South Africa on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, who recently took oath as MP in the 18th Lok Sabha session, is all set to return to the silver screens after her 2023 film Tejas, which turned out to be one of Hindi cinema's biggest box-office disaster within its first two days of release. Her next film Emergency, which is based on the 1975 Indian Emergency imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, will hit theatres on September 6.</p>


Police opened fire at protesters who were opposing Kenya's unpopular financial reforms. The protesters tried to storm parliament, setting afire parts of the building.

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<p>India's external affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has indicated that plans are afoot to organise the India Africa summit. The last such summit happened in 2015 in Delhi and while work was on to organise it last year it could not materialise. The 2015 India Africa summit was attended by leaders and representatives from all 54 African nations and the African Union, making it one of the largest gatherings of African leaders outside Africa.</p>

<p>Speaking at Africa Day, EAM said, "India and Africa must engage and must work together very closely. In this regard, we look forward to organising the IAFS IV Summit, and we seek your support to do so. We hope that the event would provide a more contemporary agenda of cooperation between us."</p>

<p>At the Africa Day celebrations in Delhi, Dr S Jaishankar detailed Delhi's support for the continent. Nearly 40,000 Africans have been trained in India under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme. Under the programme, since 2019, more than 15,000 youths from 22 African countries have received scholarships for various degree and diploma courses in disciplines such as computer applications, business administration, commerce, social sciences, and humanities.</p>

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<p>Currently, over 23,000 African students live and study in India. Indian govt has also established several educational institutions in Africa, including the Indian Institute of Technology in Zanzibar (Tanzania), the National Forensic Science University in Uganda, and Entrepreneurship Development Centres in Rwanda.</p>

<p>Dr Jaishankar also reiterated India's support for African representation in global governance structures. "Given our shared struggles, it is natural that we are supportive of a greater role for Africa in the United Nations and other multilateral fora," he said. He affirmed India's backing of the African Union’s ‘Ezulwini Consensus’ and the ‘Sirte Declaration,’ which call for significant reforms in the United Nations Security Council to include African representation. Under India's G20 Presidency, the African Union became a member of the G20, a major economic grouping.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, in an effort to bolster people-to-people engagement, India has also extended e-visa facilities to 33 African countries. Additionally, India has expanded its diplomatic presence on the continent, opening 16 new diplomatic missions which brings the total number of Indian missions in Africa to 45.</p>


India's external affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has indicated that plans are afoot to organise the India Africa summit. The last such summit happened in 2015 in Delhi and while work was on to organise it last year it could not materialise.

India's external affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has indicated that plans are afoot to organise the India Africa summit. The last such summit happened in 2015 in Delhi and while work was on to organise it last year it could not materialise. The 2015 India Africa summit was attended by leaders and representatives from all 54 African nations and the African Union, making it one of the largest gatherings of African leaders outside Africa. Speaking at Africa Day, EAM said, "India and Africa must engage and must work together very closely. In this regard, we look forward to organising the IAFS IV Summit, and we seek your support to do so. We hope that the event would provide a more contemporary agenda of cooperation between us." At the Africa Day celebrations in Delhi, Dr S Jaishankar detailed Delhi's support for the continent. Nearly 40,000 Africans have been trained in India under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme. Under the programme, since 2019, more than 15,000 youths from 22 African countries have received scholarships for various degree and diploma courses in disciplines such as computer applications, business administration, commerce, social sciences, and humanities. Also read: Terrorism `should never be tolerated`: Jaishankar on 39th anniversary of Kanishka bombing Currently, over 23,000 African students live and study in India. Indian govt has also established several educational institutions in Africa, including the Indian Institute of Technology in Zanzibar (Tanzania), the National Forensic Science University in Uganda, and Entrepreneurship Development Centres in Rwanda. Dr Jaishankar also reiterated India's support for African representation in global governance structures. "Given our shared struggles, it is natural that we are supportive of a greater role for Africa in the United Nations and other multilateral fora," he said. He affirmed India's backing of the African Union’s ‘Ezulwini Consensus’ and the ‘Sirte Declaration,’ which call for significant reforms in the United Nations Security Council to include African representation. Under India's G20 Presidency, the African Union became a member of the G20, a major economic grouping. Also read: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina holds meeting with Jaishankar during state visit to India Meanwhile, in an effort to bolster people-to-people engagement, India has also extended e-visa facilities to 33 African countries. Additionally, India has expanded its diplomatic presence on the continent, opening 16 new diplomatic missions which brings the total number of Indian missions in Africa to 45.

EAM Jaishankar: Work on to organise India-Africa Summit

<p>The Biden administration is investigating China Mobile, China&nbsp;Telecom&nbsp;and China Unicom over concerns the firms could exploit access to American data through their U.S. cloud and internet businesses by providing it to Beijing, three sources familiar with the matter said.</p>

<p>Authorities at the Commerce Department are running the investigation, which has not been previously reported. They have subpoenaed the state-backed companies and have completed "risk-based analyses" of China Mobile and China&nbsp;Telecom, but are not as advanced in their probe of China Unicom, the people said, declining to be named because the probe is not public.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The companies still have a small presence in the United States, for example, providing cloud services and routing wholesale U.S. internet traffic. That gives them access to Americans' data even after&nbsp;telecom&nbsp;regulators barred them from providing telephone and retail internet services in the United States.</p>

<p>The Chinese companies and their U.S.-based lawyers did not respond to requests for comment. The Justice Department declined to comment and the White House referred questions to Commerce, which declined to comment. The Chinese Embassy in Washington said it hopes the United States will "stop suppressing Chinese companies under false pretexts," adding that China will continue to defend the rights and interests of Chinese companies.</p>

<p>Reuters found no evidence the companies intentionally provided sensitive U.S. data to the Chinese government or committed any other type of wrongdoing.</p>

<p>The investigation is the latest effort by Washington to prevent Beijing from exploiting Chinese firms' access to U.S. data to harm companies, Americans or national security, as part of a deepening tech war between the geopolitical rivals. It shows the administration is trying to shut down all remaining avenues for Chinese companies already targeted by Washington to obtain U.S. data.</p>

<p>Regulators have not yet made decisions about how to address the potential threat, two of the people said. But, equipped with the authority to probe internet services sold into the U.S. by companies from "foreign adversary" nations, regulators could block transactions allowing them to operate&nbsp;in data centers and route data for internet providers, the sources said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Blocking key transactions, in turn, could degrade the Chinese firms' ability to offer competitive American-facing cloud and internet services to global customers, crippling their remaining U.S. businesses, experts and sources said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They are our chief global adversary and they are very sophisticated," said Doug Madory, an internet routing expert at internet analysis firm Kentik. "I think (U.S. regulators) would not feel like they were doing their job if they weren't trying to shore up every risk."</p>

<p><strong>ROUTING THROUGH CHINA&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>China&nbsp;Telecom, China Mobile and China Unicom have long been in Washington's crosshairs. The FCC denied China Mobile's application to provide telephone service in 2019 and revoked China&nbsp;Telecom&nbsp;and China Unicom's licenses to do the same in 2021 and 2022 respectively. In April, the FCC went further and barred the companies from providing broadband service. A spokesman for the FCC said the agency stands by its concerns.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One factor in the FCC's decision was a 2020 report from other U.S. government agencies that recommended revoking China&nbsp;Telecom's license to provide U.S. telephone service.&nbsp;It cited at least nine instances where China&nbsp;Telecom&nbsp;misrouted internet traffic through China, putting it at risk of being intercepted, manipulated or blocked from reaching its intended destination.</p>

<p>"China&nbsp;Telecom's U.S. operations... provide Chinese government-sponsored actors with openings to disrupt and misroute U.S. data and communications traffic," authorities said at the time.</p>

<p>China&nbsp;Telecom&nbsp;has previously denied the government's allegations and told U.S. agencies that routing problems are common and occur on all networks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The&nbsp;telecoms company sought to reverse the FCC decision, but a U.S. appeals court rejected its arguments, noting that the agencies presented "compelling evidence that the Chinese government may use Chinese information technology firms as vectors of espionage and sabotage."</p>

<p>The Commerce Department "must rigorously use its...authorities to protect U.S. data and infrastructure from Chinese companies like China&nbsp;Telecom," Republican congressman and chairman of the House Foreign Services Committee Michael McCaul said in a statement to Reuters. "As one of our top adversaries, China cannot and should not ever be trusted to have access to Americans’ private data,” he added.</p>

<p>China&nbsp;Telecom&nbsp;and its U.S. attorney did not immediately respond to requests for comment on his remarks.</p>

<p><strong>ACCESS POINTS, CLOUD UNDER SCRUTINY</strong></p>

<p>The Chinese&nbsp;telecoms companies' reach extends deep inside the U.S. internet infrastructure.</p>

<p>According to its website, China&nbsp;Telecom&nbsp;has 8 American Points of Presence (PoPs) that sit at internet exchange points, which allow large-scale networks to connect to each other and share routing information.</p>

<p>China&nbsp;Telecom&nbsp;did not respond to requests for comment about its U.S. based PoPs.</p>

<p>According to the FCC, there are "serious national security and law enforcement risks" posed by PoPs when operated by firms that pose a national security risk. In cases where China&nbsp;Telecom's PoPs reside in internet exchange points, the company "can potentially access and/or manipulate data where it is on the preferred path for U.S. customer traffic," the FCC said in April.</p>

<p>Bill Woodcock, executive director of Packet Clearing House, the intergovernmental treaty organization which is responsible for the&nbsp;security of critical Internet infrastructure, said traffic flowing through these points would be vulnerable to metadata analysis, which can capture key information about the data's origin, destination, size and timing of delivery. They also might allow for deep packet inspection, where parties can glimpse the data's contents, and even decryption.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Commerce investigators are also probing the companies' U.S. cloud offerings, the focus of the 2020 referral from the Justice Department on China Mobile, China&nbsp;Telecom&nbsp;and Alibaba that prompted the investigations, the people said. The probe was later expanded to include PoPs and China Unicom, whose cloud business was small at the time of the referral, two of people added. Alibaba did not respond to a request for comment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Regulators fear that the companies could access personal information and intellectual property stored in their clouds and provide it to the Chinese government or disrupt Americans' access to it, two of the sources said.</p>

<p>Commerce department officials are particularly concerned about one data center that is part owned by China Mobile in California's Silicon Valley, according to one of the sources.&nbsp;</p>

<p>China Mobile did not respond to requests for comment about the data center.</p>

<p>Reuters could not determine the reason for the government's specific interest in China Mobile's data center, but ownership of one provides greater opportunity to mishandle client data, according to Bert Hubert, a Dutch cloud computing expert and former member of a board that regulates Dutch Intelligence and security agencies.</p>

<p>He noted that ownership would make it easier to meddle with clients' servers at night, for example, by installing backdoors to enable remote access or bypass encryption. Those actions would be much tougher in a data center with strict security policies where the company merely leases space. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"If you have your own data center you have your own unique piece of China within the U.S.," he said.</p>


The Biden administration is investigating China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom over concerns the firms could exploit access to American data through their U.

The Biden administration is investigating China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom over concerns the firms could exploit access to American data through their U.S. cloud and internet businesses by providing it to Beijing, three sources familiar with the matter said. Authorities at the Commerce Department are running the investigation, which has not been previously reported. They have subpoenaed the state-backed companies and have completed "risk-based analyses" of China Mobile and China Telecom, but are not as advanced in their probe of China Unicom, the people said, declining to be named because the probe is not public. The companies still have a small presence in the United States, for example, providing cloud services and routing wholesale U.S. internet traffic. That gives them access to Americans' data even after telecom regulators barred them from providing telephone and retail internet services in the United States. The Chinese companies and their U.S.-based lawyers did not respond to requests for comment. The Justice Department declined to comment and the White House referred questions to Commerce, which declined to comment. The Chinese Embassy in Washington said it hopes the United States will "stop suppressing Chinese companies under false pretexts," adding that China will continue to defend the rights and interests of Chinese companies. Reuters found no evidence the companies intentionally provided sensitive U.S. data to the Chinese government or committed any other type of wrongdoing. The investigation is the latest effort by Washington to prevent Beijing from exploiting Chinese firms' access to U.S. data to harm companies, Americans or national security, as part of a deepening tech war between the geopolitical rivals. It shows the administration is trying to shut down all remaining avenues for Chinese companies already targeted by Washington to obtain U.S. data. Regulators have not yet made decisions about how to address the potential threat, two of the people said. But, equipped with the authority to probe internet services sold into the U.S. by companies from "foreign adversary" nations, regulators could block transactions allowing them to operate in data centers and route data for internet providers, the sources said. Blocking key transactions, in turn, could degrade the Chinese firms' ability to offer competitive American-facing cloud and internet services to global customers, crippling their remaining U.S. businesses, experts and sources said. "They are our chief global adversary and they are very sophisticated," said Doug Madory, an internet routing expert at internet analysis firm Kentik. "I think (U.S. regulators) would not feel like they were doing their job if they weren't trying to shore up every risk." ROUTING THROUGH CHINA China Telecom, China Mobile and China Unicom have long been in Washington's crosshairs. The FCC denied China Mobile's application to provide telephone service in 2019 and revoked China Telecom and China Unicom's licenses to do the same in 2021 and 2022 respectively. In April, the FCC went further and barred the companies from providing broadband service. A spokesman for the FCC said the agency stands by its concerns. One factor in the FCC's decision was a 2020 report from other U.S. government agencies that recommended revoking China Telecom's license to provide U.S. telephone service. It cited at least nine instances where China Telecom misrouted internet traffic through China, putting it at risk of being intercepted, manipulated or blocked from reaching its intended destination. "China Telecom's U.S. operations... provide Chinese government-sponsored actors with openings to disrupt and misroute U.S. data and communications traffic," authorities said at the time. China Telecom has previously denied the government's allegations and told U.S. agencies that routing problems are common and occur on all networks. The telecoms company sought to reverse the FCC decision, but a U.S. appeals court rejected its arguments, noting that the agencies presented "compelling evidence that the Chinese government may use Chinese information technology firms as vectors of espionage and sabotage." The Commerce Department "must rigorously use its...authorities to protect U.S. data and infrastructure from Chinese companies like China Telecom," Republican congressman and chairman of the House Foreign Services Committee Michael McCaul said in a statement to Reuters. "As one of our top adversaries, China cannot and should not ever be trusted to have access to Americans’ private data,” he added. China Telecom and its U.S. attorney did not immediately respond to requests for comment on his remarks. ACCESS POINTS, CLOUD UNDER SCRUTINY The Chinese telecoms companies' reach extends deep inside the U.S. internet infrastructure. According to its website, China Telecom has 8 American Points of Presence (PoPs) that sit at internet exchange points, which allow large-scale networks to connect to each other and share routing information. China Telecom did not respond to requests for comment about its U.S. based PoPs. According to the FCC, there are "serious national security and law enforcement risks" posed by PoPs when operated by firms that pose a national security risk. In cases where China Telecom's PoPs reside in internet exchange points, the company "can potentially access and/or manipulate data where it is on the preferred path for U.S. customer traffic," the FCC said in April. Bill Woodcock, executive director of Packet Clearing House, the intergovernmental treaty organization which is responsible for the security of critical Internet infrastructure, said traffic flowing through these points would be vulnerable to metadata analysis, which can capture key information about the data's origin, destination, size and timing of delivery. They also might allow for deep packet inspection, where parties can glimpse the data's contents, and even decryption. Commerce investigators are also probing the companies' U.S. cloud offerings, the focus of the 2020 referral from the Justice Department on China Mobile, China Telecom and Alibaba that prompted the investigations, the people said. The probe was later expanded to include PoPs and China Unicom, whose cloud business was small at the time of the referral, two of people added. Alibaba did not respond to a request for comment. Regulators fear that the companies could access personal information and intellectual property stored in their clouds and provide it to the Chinese government or disrupt Americans' access to it, two of the sources said. Commerce department officials are particularly concerned about one data center that is part owned by China Mobile in California's Silicon Valley, according to one of the sources. China Mobile did not respond to requests for comment about the data center. Reuters could not determine the reason for the government's specific interest in China Mobile's data center, but ownership of one provides greater opportunity to mishandle client data, according to Bert Hubert, a Dutch cloud computing expert and former member of a board that regulates Dutch Intelligence and security agencies. He noted that ownership would make it easier to meddle with clients' servers at night, for example, by installing backdoors to enable remote access or bypass encryption. Those actions would be much tougher in a data center with strict security policies where the company merely leases space. "If you have your own data center you have your own unique piece of China within the U.S.," he said.

US probing China Telecom, China Mobile over internet, cloud risks

<p>A loss of cabin pressure on a Korean Air aircraft from Seoul to Taichung necessitated the plane to take an emergency U-turn. Passengers and staff members panicked as the aircraft, a Boeing 737 Max 8 carrying flight KE189, dropped more than 25,000 feet.</p>

<p>The flight, scheduled to arrive at Taichung International Airport (RMQ) in Taiwan took&nbsp;off on June 22, 2024, at around 16:45 local time from Seoul's Incheon International Airport (ICN). After travelling for around 50 minutes, the aircraft started to drop quickly, which unnerved the passengers.</p>

<p>The plane descended around 26,900 feet from its cruise altitude in 15 minutes. Oxygen masks automatically deployed as the cabin pressure dropped.</p>

<p>An Instagram user aboard the airplane recorded the aftermath of the frightening descent. She wrote in the caption, “Motions are too complicated…Just want to say it’s good to be alive now…”</p>

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<p>The video shows everyone every passenger wearing oxygen masks in case of emergency.</p>

<p>Severe symptoms including nosebleeds, ear ache&nbsp;and hyperventilation were reported by passengers. “The children were crying, and everyone was scared,” a passenger told The Taipei Times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another passenger reported that something was wrong when flight attendants, who are typically busy serving, remained belted in their seats.</p>

<p>The plane successfully landed later at Taichung International Airport after conducting the emergency descent and changing course to return to Taiwan. Emergency services were on standby.</p>

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<p>Seventeen passengers were sent to local medical institutions for examination. According to accounts from local health officials, all were eventually discharged without significant injuries.<br />
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Korean Air apologised to passengers and their families following the accident. “We are fully cooperating with all relevant authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. We have given the impacted travellers complete support, which includes lodging, food, and travel plans,” the airline said in a statement.</p>

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A loss of cabin pressure on a Korean Air aircraft from Seoul to Taichung necessitated the plane to take an emergency U-turn. Passengers and staff members panicked as the aircraft, a Boeing 737 Max 8 carrying flight KE189, dropped more than 25,000 feet.

A loss of cabin pressure on a Korean Air aircraft from Seoul to Taichung necessitated the plane to take an emergency U-turn. Passengers and staff members panicked as the aircraft, a Boeing 737 Max 8 carrying flight KE189, dropped more than 25,000 feet. The flight, scheduled to arrive at Taichung International Airport (RMQ) in Taiwan took off on June 22, 2024, at around 16:45 local time from Seoul's Incheon International Airport (ICN). After travelling for around 50 minutes, the aircraft started to drop quickly, which unnerved the passengers. The plane descended around 26,900 feet from its cruise altitude in 15 minutes. Oxygen masks automatically deployed as the cabin pressure dropped. An Instagram user aboard the airplane recorded the aftermath of the frightening descent. She wrote in the caption, “Motions are too complicated…Just want to say it’s good to be alive now…” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chen Yi Ling (@nancy10in) × The video shows everyone every passenger wearing oxygen masks in case of emergency. Severe symptoms including nosebleeds, ear ache and hyperventilation were reported by passengers. “The children were crying, and everyone was scared,” a passenger told The Taipei Times. Another passenger reported that something was wrong when flight attendants, who are typically busy serving, remained belted in their seats. The plane successfully landed later at Taichung International Airport after conducting the emergency descent and changing course to return to Taiwan. Emergency services were on standby. Also read: Cochin-London Air India flight receives bomb threat, suspect detained Seventeen passengers were sent to local medical institutions for examination. According to accounts from local health officials, all were eventually discharged without significant injuries. Korean Air apologised to passengers and their families following the accident. “We are fully cooperating with all relevant authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. We have given the impacted travellers complete support, which includes lodging, food, and travel plans,” the airline said in a statement. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Violent clashes erupted in Kenya's capital and across the country as protesters took to the streets to denounce a new finance bill that would raise taxes amid a severe cost-of-living crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several people have been killed as police used tear gas, water cannons and live ammunition to try to disperse the crowds. Protesters stormed the parliament building, setting parts of it on fire, as lawmakers debated and ultimately passed the contentious legislation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The finance bill aims to raise an additional $2.7 billion in taxes as part of an effort to reduce Kenya's heavy debt burden, with interest payments alone consuming 37 per cent of the government's annual revenue.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Proposed tax hikes included a 16 per cent value-added tax on basic goods like bread and cooking oil, as well as new levies on vehicle ownership.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The proposed Finance Bill for the 2024/25 fiscal year has some of the key tax measures including a new 2.5 per cent tax on the value of motor vehicles to be paid annually, an "eco levy" on most manufactured goods including sanitary products and increases to existing taxes on financial transactions like mobile money transfers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Protesters, many of whom are also calling for President William Ruto to step down, argued that the tax increases will further squeeze Kenyans who are already struggling with soaring inflation, drought, and other economic shocks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We want to shut down parliament and every MP should go down and resign," protester Davis Tafari told Reuters. "We will have a new government."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Protestors say concessions not enough</strong></h2>

<p>In a concession to the public outcry, the government had scrapped some of the most unpopular tax proposals, including the bread and cooking oil VAT.<br />
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However, this has done little to quell the widespread anger, with demonstrators demanding a complete withdrawal of the finance bill.</p>

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<p>The unrest highlighted the difficult balancing act facing Ruto's administration, which must appease international lenders, like International Monetary Fund (IMF) pushing for fiscal consolidation while also addressing the needs of its impoverished citizens.&nbsp;</p>
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Violent clashes erupted in Kenya's capital and across the country as protesters took to the streets to denounce a new finance bill that would raise taxes amid a severe cost-of-living crisis.

Violent clashes erupted in Kenya's capital and across the country as protesters took to the streets to denounce a new finance bill that would raise taxes amid a severe cost-of-living crisis. Several people have been killed as police used tear gas, water cannons and live ammunition to try to disperse the crowds. Protesters stormed the parliament building, setting parts of it on fire, as lawmakers debated and ultimately passed the contentious legislation. The finance bill aims to raise an additional $2.7 billion in taxes as part of an effort to reduce Kenya's heavy debt burden, with interest payments alone consuming 37 per cent of the government's annual revenue. Also Read | Israeli forces kill at least 24 in three separate airstrikes on Gaza Proposed tax hikes included a 16 per cent value-added tax on basic goods like bread and cooking oil, as well as new levies on vehicle ownership. The proposed Finance Bill for the 2024/25 fiscal year has some of the key tax measures including a new 2.5 per cent tax on the value of motor vehicles to be paid annually, an "eco levy" on most manufactured goods including sanitary products and increases to existing taxes on financial transactions like mobile money transfers. Also Read | Kenya protests: Ex-US president Barack Obama's sister tear-gassed live on air Protesters, many of whom are also calling for President William Ruto to step down, argued that the tax increases will further squeeze Kenyans who are already struggling with soaring inflation, drought, and other economic shocks. "We want to shut down parliament and every MP should go down and resign," protester Davis Tafari told Reuters. "We will have a new government." Protestors say concessions not enough In a concession to the public outcry, the government had scrapped some of the most unpopular tax proposals, including the bread and cooking oil VAT. However, this has done little to quell the widespread anger, with demonstrators demanding a complete withdrawal of the finance bill. Watch | US: Hunter Biden's attorneys seeking new trial in Federal Gun case × The unrest highlighted the difficult balancing act facing Ruto's administration, which must appease international lenders, like International Monetary Fund (IMF) pushing for fiscal consolidation while also addressing the needs of its impoverished citizens. (With inputs from agencies)

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