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<p>The historic Donald Trump hush money criminal trial has already made headlines as more than 50 potential jurors were dismissed on Monday (Apr 15) after saying they could not be impartial in judging the controversial Republican.</p>

<p>"I just couldn't do it," one prospective juror was heard saying outside the courtroom, reports Reuters.</p>

<h2><strong>Unbiased jury</strong></h2>

<p>On the first day of the trial, New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan, who is presiding over Trump's trial, told nearly 100 potential jurors that they must set aside any biases or personal attitudes including "political orientation" against the defendant Trump or the case.</p>

<p>Judge Merchan had to dismiss the potential jurors after they confessed that they could not impartially decide whether the 2024 Republican presidential candidate illegally covered up a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-will-be-fighting-for-our-country-says-trump-on-the-eve-of-hush-money-criminal-trial-711332">'I will be fighting for our country,' says Trump on eve of hush money criminal trial</a></strong></p>

<p>At the end of the day, no jurors were selected. The process will resume on Tuesday (Apr 16).</p>

<p>Exiting the courtroom, Trump, as per AP, reiterated his "witch hunt" allegations once again.</p>

<p>"It's a scam. It’s a political witch hunt. It continues, and it continues forever," he said.</p>

<p>Previously, on his social media platform Truth Social, the presumptive Republican candidate had alleged that the criminal case would happen "before a totally conflicted Judge, a Corrupt Prosecutor, a Legal System in CHAOS, a State being overrun by violent crime and corruption, and Crooked Joe Biden's henchmen "Rigging the System" against his Political Opponent, ME!"</p>

<p>He had also declared that he would be "fighting for myself but, much more importantly, I will be fighting for our Country".&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>The Trump hush money trial</strong></h2>

<p>Donald Trump is facing the court on criminal charges stemming from hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels.</p>

<p>He is accused of covering up a $130,000 payment&nbsp;his former lawyer Michael Cohen made to porn star Daniels, aka Stephanie Clifford. The payment was&nbsp;allegedly&nbsp;made&nbsp;in exchange for her silence before the 2016 presidential election about a sexual encounter she claims she had with Trump a decade earlier.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-hush--trial-violation-of-gag-order-can-lead-to-fines-jail-time-say-new-york-prosecutors-711653">Trump’s hush money trial: Violation of gag order can lead to fines, jail time, say New York prosecutors</a></strong></p>

<p>The Republican leader, as per Reuters, denies any such encounter with Daniels. He has also pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Creating history: First former US president to face criminal charges</strong></h2>

<p>Trump has made history as he, a former US president, goes on trial for criminal charges in the Lower Manhattan court.</p>

<p>Fighting the case against Trump will be Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, a Democrat. The case will also be a major test for DA Bragg, as it may be the only one of Trump's four criminal cases to face a jury before Election Day — November 5th.</p>

<p>Trump has persistently tried to delay proceedings till after the elections in all four criminal indictments. His efforts to reverse his 2020 defeat to Democrat rival Joe&nbsp;Biden and his mishandling of sensitive government documents after the end of his presidency in 2021 are some of the other cases he faces. The 2024 presidential hopeful has pleaded not guilty to all the charges.</p>

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The historic Donald Trump hush money criminal trial has already made headlines as more than 50 potential jurors were dismissed on Monday (Apr 15) after saying they could not be impartial in judging the controversial Republican.

The historic Donald Trump hush money criminal trial has already made headlines as more than 50 potential jurors were dismissed on Monday (Apr 15) after saying they could not be impartial in judging the controversial Republican. "I just couldn't do it," one prospective juror was heard saying outside the courtroom, reports Reuters. Unbiased jury On the first day of the trial, New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan, who is presiding over Trump's trial, told nearly 100 potential jurors that they must set aside any biases or personal attitudes including "political orientation" against the defendant Trump or the case. Judge Merchan had to dismiss the potential jurors after they confessed that they could not impartially decide whether the 2024 Republican presidential candidate illegally covered up a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels. Also read | 'I will be fighting for our country,' says Trump on eve of hush money criminal trial At the end of the day, no jurors were selected. The process will resume on Tuesday (Apr 16). Exiting the courtroom, Trump, as per AP, reiterated his "witch hunt" allegations once again. "It's a scam. It’s a political witch hunt. It continues, and it continues forever," he said. Previously, on his social media platform Truth Social, the presumptive Republican candidate had alleged that the criminal case would happen "before a totally conflicted Judge, a Corrupt Prosecutor, a Legal System in CHAOS, a State being overrun by violent crime and corruption, and Crooked Joe Biden's henchmen "Rigging the System" against his Political Opponent, ME!" He had also declared that he would be "fighting for myself but, much more importantly, I will be fighting for our Country". The Trump hush money trial Donald Trump is facing the court on criminal charges stemming from hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels. He is accused of covering up a $130,000 payment his former lawyer Michael Cohen made to porn star Daniels, aka Stephanie Clifford. The payment was allegedly made in exchange for her silence before the 2016 presidential election about a sexual encounter she claims she had with Trump a decade earlier. Also read | Trump’s hush money trial: Violation of gag order can lead to fines, jail time, say New York prosecutors The Republican leader, as per Reuters, denies any such encounter with Daniels. He has also pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records. Creating history: First former US president to face criminal charges Trump has made history as he, a former US president, goes on trial for criminal charges in the Lower Manhattan court. Fighting the case against Trump will be Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, a Democrat. The case will also be a major test for DA Bragg, as it may be the only one of Trump's four criminal cases to face a jury before Election Day — November 5th. Trump has persistently tried to delay proceedings till after the elections in all four criminal indictments. His efforts to reverse his 2020 defeat to Democrat rival Joe Biden and his mishandling of sensitive government documents after the end of his presidency in 2021 are some of the other cases he faces. The 2024 presidential hopeful has pleaded not guilty to all the charges. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump hush money case: No jury selected on day 1 as potential jurors confess to bias against the Republican

<p>Ajman Crown Prince Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi has directed that due to weather fluctuations, Tuesday (Apr 16) will be a remote working day for employees of the Ajman government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Al Nuaimi, who is also the Chairman of the Executive Council, has directed that the remote working order will be in place for employees in all government departments in the Emirate of Ajman. However, employees in jobs that require attendance at the workplace as determined by the competent authority in the government department concerned are the exception.</p>

<h2><strong>UAE's weather woes</strong></h2>

<p>As per reports, residents of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah have been warned of heavy rainfall and unsettled weather conditions over the next 48 hours.</p>

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<p>In a conversation with Khaleej Times, Dr Ahmed Habib, an expert at the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said: "There is not only a likelihood of significant rainfall but also a possibility of hailstorm in places like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and other emirates."</p>

<p>"These clouds are expected to intensify over the next several hours. Rainfall has already begun in certain areas of the UAE, particularly along the coast," he added.</p>

<p>"Thunderclouds accompanied by strong winds will surround the region, reducing visibility across the eastern parts of the country. Abu Dhabi is already experiencing a wind speed of 1000km/hr."</p>

<h2><strong>Police "fully prepared"</strong></h2>

<p>According to news agency ANI, the Abu Dhabhi police said they are "fully prepared" to tackle the anticipated weather conditions that are expected to batter the UAE till Wednesday (Apr 17).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>To ensure public safety, the police will collaborate closely with other "relevant entities".</p>

<p>In a statement, the Abu Dhabi Police General Command said that the Police and relevant entities, including the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority (ADCDA), Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), Al Ain Municipality, Al Dhafra Municipality, and Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), will ensure to maintain the safety of the community and protect lives and property.&nbsp;</p>

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Ajman Crown Prince Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi has directed that due to weather fluctuations, Tuesday (Apr 16) will be a remote working day for employees of the Ajman government.

Ajman Crown Prince Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi has directed that due to weather fluctuations, Tuesday (Apr 16) will be a remote working day for employees of the Ajman government. Al Nuaimi, who is also the Chairman of the Executive Council, has directed that the remote working order will be in place for employees in all government departments in the Emirate of Ajman. However, employees in jobs that require attendance at the workplace as determined by the competent authority in the government department concerned are the exception. UAE's weather woes As per reports, residents of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah have been warned of heavy rainfall and unsettled weather conditions over the next 48 hours. 🇦🇪 | ÚLTIMA HORA: Las autoridades de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos insta a la gente a no salir de sus hogares mientras violentas tormentas azotan los Emiratos. Las torrenciales lluvias han causado inundaciones en Dubai y Abu Dhabi. pic.twitter.com/Cn7CgEjgIc — Alerta Mundial (@AlertaMundoNews) April 16, 2024 × Also read | Trump hush money case: No jury selected on day 1, as potential jurors confess to bias against Republican In a conversation with Khaleej Times, Dr Ahmed Habib, an expert at the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said: "There is not only a likelihood of significant rainfall but also a possibility of hailstorm in places like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and other emirates." "These clouds are expected to intensify over the next several hours. Rainfall has already begun in certain areas of the UAE, particularly along the coast," he added. "Thunderclouds accompanied by strong winds will surround the region, reducing visibility across the eastern parts of the country. Abu Dhabi is already experiencing a wind speed of 1000km/hr." Police "fully prepared" According to news agency ANI, the Abu Dhabhi police said they are "fully prepared" to tackle the anticipated weather conditions that are expected to batter the UAE till Wednesday (Apr 17). Also read | Elon Musk's X backtracks, will comply with Brazil court order to ban certain accounts To ensure public safety, the police will collaborate closely with other "relevant entities". In a statement, the Abu Dhabi Police General Command said that the Police and relevant entities, including the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority (ADCDA), Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), Al Ain Municipality, Al Dhafra Municipality, and Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), will ensure to maintain the safety of the community and protect lives and property. (With inputs from agencies)

Ajman crown prince directs govt officials to work remotely amidst UAE's weather woes

<p>Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday (Apr 16) revealed via a social media post that he has sent letters to 32 countries urging them to impose sanctions on Iran's missile programme.</p>

<p>The minister has also urged the nations to proscribe Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation after the Middle Eastern country's first-ever direct attack on Israel.</p>

<h2><strong>"Diplomatic attack against Iran"</strong></h2>

<p>In a post on social media platform X, Katz declared, "Alongside the military response to the firing of missiles and drones, I am leading a diplomatic attack against Iran."</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-confirms-response-to-iran-attack-as-netanyahu-urges-countries-to-stand-united-711688">Israel confirms response to Iran attack as Netanyahu urges countries to 'stand united'</a></strong></p>

<p>He further revealed that he has sent letters to 32 countries and spoken with dozens of foreign ministers and leading figures around the world "demanding that sanctions be imposed on the Iranian missile project and that the Revolutionary Guards be declared a terrorist organisation, as a way to contain and weaken Iran."</p>

<p>"Iran must be stopped now - before it is too late," he stressed.</p>

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<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Iran attacks Israel: Iranians anxious as Israel weighs strike response</strong></p>

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<p>The Group of Seven major democracies (G7), according to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, are already working on a package of coordinated measures against Iran.</p>

<h2><strong>Israel's retaliation against Iran&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Israel, as per reports, has vowed that it would respond to the Iranian attack that took place on Sunday (Apr 14). The attack, which involved more than 300 missiles and drones, caused modest damage in Israel and wounded a 7-year-old girl.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, as per Reuters, Iran's attack has disrupted travel, with at least a dozen airlines cancelling or re-routing flights. Europe's aviation regulator has also reaffirmed advice that airlines should use caution in Israeli and Iranian airspace.</p>

<p>The vow has further worried the global community that is calling for restraint. The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog on Monday voiced concern that Israel's retaliatory attacks could hit Iranian nuclear sites.</p>

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Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday (Apr 16) revealed via a social media post that he has sent letters to 32 countries urging them to impose sanctions on Iran's missile programme.

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday (Apr 16) revealed via a social media post that he has sent letters to 32 countries urging them to impose sanctions on Iran's missile programme. The minister has also urged the nations to proscribe Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation after the Middle Eastern country's first-ever direct attack on Israel. "Diplomatic attack against Iran" In a post on social media platform X, Katz declared, "Alongside the military response to the firing of missiles and drones, I am leading a diplomatic attack against Iran." Also read | Israel confirms response to Iran attack as Netanyahu urges countries to 'stand united' He further revealed that he has sent letters to 32 countries and spoken with dozens of foreign ministers and leading figures around the world "demanding that sanctions be imposed on the Iranian missile project and that the Revolutionary Guards be declared a terrorist organisation, as a way to contain and weaken Iran." "Iran must be stopped now - before it is too late," he stressed. לצד התגובה הצבאית על ירי הטילים והכטב"מים, אני מוביל מתקפה מדינית נגד איראן. שיגרתי הבוקר מכתבים ל-32 מדינות ושוחחתי עם עשרות שרי חוץ וגורמים מובילים בעולם בדרישה להטיל סנקציות על פרויקט הטילים האיראני ולהכריז על משמרות המהפכה כארגון טרור, כדרך לבלימת והחלשת איראן. חייבים לעצור… pic.twitter.com/QYGeAuuqRl — ישראל כ”ץ Israel Katz (@Israel_katz) April 16, 2024 × Watch | Iran attacks Israel: Iranians anxious as Israel weighs strike response The Group of Seven major democracies (G7), according to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, are already working on a package of coordinated measures against Iran. Israel's retaliation against Iran Israel, as per reports, has vowed that it would respond to the Iranian attack that took place on Sunday (Apr 14). The attack, which involved more than 300 missiles and drones, caused modest damage in Israel and wounded a 7-year-old girl. Also read | Hamas says will release around 20 hostages in exchange for 6-week truce: Report However, as per Reuters, Iran's attack has disrupted travel, with at least a dozen airlines cancelling or re-routing flights. Europe's aviation regulator has also reaffirmed advice that airlines should use caution in Israeli and Iranian airspace. The vow has further worried the global community that is calling for restraint. The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog on Monday voiced concern that Israel's retaliatory attacks could hit Iranian nuclear sites. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel foreign minister calls for 'diplomatic attack' against Iran, writes to 32 nations urging sanctions

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<p>A fire broke out at Copenhagen’s old stock exchange, one of the most famous buildings, on Tuesday (April 16).&nbsp;The fire engulfed its spire, which collapsed onto the roof.&nbsp;</p>

<p>No&nbsp;injuries have been reported in the incident.&nbsp;It was not immediately clear what caused the blaze.</p>

<p>Videos spread across&nbsp;local media platforms showed people moving out with large and historic paintings from the building built in 1615, to save them from the flames.</p>

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<p>The historic building is no longer the house of the Danish stock exchange but serves as headquarters for the Danish Chamber of Commerce.</p>

<p>"Horrible pictures from the Bourse. So sad. An iconic building that means a lot to all of us ... Our own Notre-Dame moment," Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen wrote on X.</p>

<p>The historic building, whose spire was shaped like the tails of four dragons intertwined, had been under renovation when the fire broke out.</p>

<p>“We are met by a terrible sight. The Bourse is on fire,” the Chamber of Commerce wrote on X.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ajman-crown-prince-directs-govt-officials-to-work-remotely-amidst-uaes-weather-woes-711802">Ajman crown prince directs govt officials to work remotely amidst UAE's weather woes</a></p>

<p>According to Danish TV, local craftsman Henrik Grage described the day as tragic. "This is our Notre-Dame," while comparing it to the fire that engulfed the cathedral in the centre of Paris in 2019.</p>

<p>The Danish Chamber of Commerce, which has owned the building since 1857, has worked on restoring it to the style of Denmark's King Christian IV, who had the building constructed in the 17th century.</p>

<p>"400 years of Danish cultural heritage in flames," Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt wrote on X.</p>

<p>Copenhagen police asked people to avoid driving in the inner part of the city.</p>

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A fire broke out at Copenhagen’s old stock exchange, one of the most famous buildings, on Tuesday (April 16). The fire engulfed its spire, which collapsed onto the roof.

A fire broke out at Copenhagen’s old stock exchange, one of the most famous buildings, on Tuesday (April 16). The fire engulfed its spire, which collapsed onto the roof. No injuries have been reported in the incident. It was not immediately clear what caused the blaze. Videos spread across local media platforms showed people moving out with large and historic paintings from the building built in 1615, to save them from the flames. The moment the iconic twisting dragon spire of the historical Børsen Stock Exchange building in Copenhagen collapsed. It was constructed in 1625.pic.twitter.com/UffSBvyFS0 — Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) April 16, 2024 × The historic building is no longer the house of the Danish stock exchange but serves as headquarters for the Danish Chamber of Commerce. "Horrible pictures from the Bourse. So sad. An iconic building that means a lot to all of us ... Our own Notre-Dame moment," Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen wrote on X. The historic building, whose spire was shaped like the tails of four dragons intertwined, had been under renovation when the fire broke out. “We are met by a terrible sight. The Bourse is on fire,” the Chamber of Commerce wrote on X. Also read: Ajman crown prince directs govt officials to work remotely amidst UAE's weather woes According to Danish TV, local craftsman Henrik Grage described the day as tragic. "This is our Notre-Dame," while comparing it to the fire that engulfed the cathedral in the centre of Paris in 2019. The Danish Chamber of Commerce, which has owned the building since 1857, has worked on restoring it to the style of Denmark's King Christian IV, who had the building constructed in the 17th century. "400 years of Danish cultural heritage in flames," Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt wrote on X. Copenhagen police asked people to avoid driving in the inner part of the city. (With inputs from agencies)

'This is our Notre-Dame': Copenhagen's 17th-century stock exchange building engulfed by fire

UK PM Rishi Sunak faces very vocal resistance against his plans to effectively ban smoking for anyone aged 15 and younger as a new bill comes up for a vote in the House of Commons on April 16.

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The Israeli war cabinet has reviewed military plans for a potential response against iran. Talks in Jerusalem are locked on the timing and scale of Israel's response. According to reports..The war cabinet members are mulling a painful strike that does not cause casualties. The question is--what are the options on Israel's table.

Iran attacks Israel: 'Response will be designed to send a strong message,' says IDF

<p>Brazilian police and firefighters established a boundary in the northeastern region of Para on Sunday (April 14), where a boat carrying decomposing bodies was docked.</p>

<p>This was in response to the discovery made on Saturday (April 13), following reports of a boat found with 20 decomposed bodies off the coast of the northern Brazilian state.</p>

<p>The Brazilian federal prosecutor's office and the federal police of Para State have launched investigations into the matter.</p>

<p>Brazilian federal prosecutors office said that some local Para news reports claim there could be up to 20 bodies on the boat and that they were Haitian migrants.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The office announced it is opening a criminal and civil investigation into the incident.</p>

<p>The boat was taken to the shore in the municipality of Braganca on Sunday. The bodies were taken to the Forensic Medical Institute (IML) in Braganca for identification work.</p>

<p>Forensics will also be carried out on the boat. The number, nationality and cause of death of the victims is not yet known, federal police confirmed.</p>

<p>This is not&nbsp;the first time that vessels carrying dead bodies were spotted by fishermen on the western side of the Atlantic Ocean. In 2021, at least seven boats full of corpses washed up in Brazil and the Eastern Caribbean.</p>

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Brazilian police and firefighters established a boundary in the northeastern region of Para on Sunday (April 14), where a boat carrying decomposing bodies was docked.

Brazilian police and firefighters established a boundary in the northeastern region of Para on Sunday (April 14), where a boat carrying decomposing bodies was docked. This was in response to the discovery made on Saturday (April 13), following reports of a boat found with 20 decomposed bodies off the coast of the northern Brazilian state. The Brazilian federal prosecutor's office and the federal police of Para State have launched investigations into the matter. Brazilian federal prosecutors office said that some local Para news reports claim there could be up to 20 bodies on the boat and that they were Haitian migrants. The office announced it is opening a criminal and civil investigation into the incident. The boat was taken to the shore in the municipality of Braganca on Sunday. The bodies were taken to the Forensic Medical Institute (IML) in Braganca for identification work. Forensics will also be carried out on the boat. The number, nationality and cause of death of the victims is not yet known, federal police confirmed. This is not the first time that vessels carrying dead bodies were spotted by fishermen on the western side of the Atlantic Ocean. In 2021, at least seven boats full of corpses washed up in Brazil and the Eastern Caribbean. (With inputs from agencies)

A boat with 20 decomposed bodies found off coast of Brazil

<p>Elon Musk's X has backtracked on its earlier protests regarding Brazil's orders to block certain accounts. On Monday (Apr 15), lawyers for X told the Brazil Supreme Court that the social media company will comply with every ruling issued by the court or the nation's top electoral court.</p>

<h2><strong>Letter to the court</strong></h2>

<p>In a letter addressed to Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, lawyers for the social media giant said: "As already communicated to the federal police, X Brasil informs that all orders issued by this Supreme Court and the Superior Electoral Court will continue to be fully complied with by X Corp."</p>

<p>The letter which was seen by news agency Reuters marks a dramatic change in X's (formerly Twitter) stance. Just last week, the company's Brazilian unit in a separate document sent to the justice had said it was unable to control the US-based company's willingness to comply with the Brazilian court's orders.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-under-inquiry-after-defying-brazil-judges-unconstitutional-order-to-block-certain-x-accounts-708784">Elon Musk under inquiry after defying Brazil judge's 'unconstitutional' order to block certain X accounts</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Elon Musk's protest against Brazil's order</strong></h2>

<p>X owner, Elon Musk, too had criticised the order to block certain accounts in the South American country. A self-proclaimed speech absolutist,&nbsp;Musk had called for the reversal of all restrictions imposed by Moraes, calling them "unconstitutional". He had also called for the Justice's resignation.</p>

<p>On X, challenging the Supreme Court justice's order, Musk had alleged that the judge had "betrayed the constitution and the people of Brazil."</p>

<p>Calling for Moraes' resignation, Musk said, "This judge has brazenly and repeatedly betrayed the constitution and people of Brazil. He should resign or be impeached. Shame @Alexandre, shame."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Coming shortly, 𝕏 will publish everything demanded by <a href="https://twitter.com/alexandre?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Alexandre</a> and how those requests violate Brazilian law.<br />
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This judge has brazenly and repeatedly betrayed the constitution and people of Brazil. He should resign or be impeached.<br />
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<p>For Musk's defiance, the Brazilian judge, on April 7,&nbsp;even opened an inquiry into Musk over charges of obstruction of justice.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/elon-musk-set-to-meet-pm-modi-amid-speculations-of-teslas-investment-in-india-710001">Elon Musk set to meet PM Modi amid&nbsp;speculations of Tesla's investment in India</a></strong></p>

<p>"X shall refrain from disobeying any court order already issued, including performing any profile reactivation that has been blocked by this Supreme Court," said Justice Moraes. Musk and X also faced a fine amounting to 100,000 reais ($19,740) per day, if they failed to block certain accounts.&nbsp;</p>

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Elon Musk's X has backtracked on its earlier protests regarding Brazil's orders to block certain accounts. On Monday (Apr 15), lawyers for X told the Brazil Supreme Court that the social media company will comply with every ruling issued by the court or the nation's top electoral court.

Elon Musk's X has backtracked on its earlier protests regarding Brazil's orders to block certain accounts. On Monday (Apr 15), lawyers for X told the Brazil Supreme Court that the social media company will comply with every ruling issued by the court or the nation's top electoral court. Letter to the court In a letter addressed to Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, lawyers for the social media giant said: "As already communicated to the federal police, X Brasil informs that all orders issued by this Supreme Court and the Superior Electoral Court will continue to be fully complied with by X Corp." The letter which was seen by news agency Reuters marks a dramatic change in X's (formerly Twitter) stance. Just last week, the company's Brazilian unit in a separate document sent to the justice had said it was unable to control the US-based company's willingness to comply with the Brazilian court's orders. Also read | Elon Musk under inquiry after defying Brazil judge's 'unconstitutional' order to block certain X accounts Elon Musk's protest against Brazil's order X owner, Elon Musk, too had criticised the order to block certain accounts in the South American country. A self-proclaimed speech absolutist, Musk had called for the reversal of all restrictions imposed by Moraes, calling them "unconstitutional". He had also called for the Justice's resignation. On X, challenging the Supreme Court justice's order, Musk had alleged that the judge had "betrayed the constitution and the people of Brazil." Calling for Moraes' resignation, Musk said, "This judge has brazenly and repeatedly betrayed the constitution and people of Brazil. He should resign or be impeached. Shame @Alexandre, shame." Coming shortly, 𝕏 will publish everything demanded by @Alexandre and how those requests violate Brazilian law. This judge has brazenly and repeatedly betrayed the constitution and people of Brazil. He should resign or be impeached. Shame @Alexandre, shame. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 7, 2024 × × For Musk's defiance, the Brazilian judge, on April 7, even opened an inquiry into Musk over charges of obstruction of justice. Also read | Elon Musk set to meet PM Modi amid speculations of Tesla's investment in India "X shall refrain from disobeying any court order already issued, including performing any profile reactivation that has been blocked by this Supreme Court," said Justice Moraes. Musk and X also faced a fine amounting to 100,000 reais ($19,740) per day, if they failed to block certain accounts. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk's X backtracks, will comply with Brazil court order to ban certain accounts

<p>Former Managing Director of Google and Twitter Parminder Singh recently took to X and shared a very interesting observation regarding ethnicity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In his post shared on April 14, Singh emphasised how Malaysians often refer to Sikhs as Bengalis. He further explained that not just Sikhs, but everybody from North India is perceived as Bengalis in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Singh decodes 'historicity' behind the 'ethnic' confusion</strong></h2>

<p>Singh, clarifying the confusion, said that the people in Malaysia tend to refer to everyone from North India as Bengalis. He said that he was made aware of this by fellow Malay Indians in a meditation retreat in Malaysia.</p>

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<p>Explaining the historical reason behind the confusion, Singh said, ''British India had three sea ports - Calcutta, Madras, and Bombay. British Malaya was served by ships from Calcutta and Madras. Most North Indians used the Calcutta port, the majority of whom were Sikhs recruited for army, police, and security jobs. To the Malay people, everyone who didn't come from Madras, essentially everyone from North India, was a Bengali."</p>

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<p>''In a lighter vein, some of them insisted on calling me Parry Dada (the Bengali term for elder brother). I suppose this is the opposite of how many of us North Indians tend to label everyone from the South as 'Madrasis'," he explained.</p>

<h1><strong>Netizens share their own anecdotes&nbsp;</strong></h1>

<p>Netizens appreciated the observation shared by Singh and wrote their own stories of how their ethnicities and cultures were misunderstood by people of other nationalities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"That is so amusing. Reminds me of what a salwar-kurta/kameez is called in Odisha. It is called, believe it or not, Punjabi!!! Imagine telling the shopkeeper there 'Show me colourful Punjabis'," said one user.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Malaysia urges Meta and TikTok to tackle harmful content on platforms</strong></p>

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<p>''Yea all over the world we are undersrood differently as per their own perception, based on lack of knowledge but in reality we the Sikhs carry values of of each one of those. We are like a VIBGYOR of the world communities and hence all names are acceptable," wrote another netizen. (sic)</p>

<p>"This is why colloquially many south Asians used to refer to every white person as “Angrez” (Angrez means English, not French/German/Scottish etc). And it's the reason the name for Sind/Hind/Indus became a mistaken label for all South Asians - Panjab Sind Gujarat Maratha," said a third user.</p>

<p>''Interesting. In East Africa, Sikhs are called Kala Singha. An earliest immigrant Sikh was one Kala Singh and Indians with beard and similar turban like Kala Singh got the same name tag," wrote another netizen.&nbsp;</p>


Former Managing Director of Google and Twitter Parminder Singh recently took to X and shared a very interesting observation regarding ethnicity. In his post shared on April 14, Singh emphasised how Malaysians often refer to Sikhs as Bengalis.

Former Managing Director of Google and Twitter Parminder Singh recently took to X and shared a very interesting observation regarding ethnicity. In his post shared on April 14, Singh emphasised how Malaysians often refer to Sikhs as Bengalis. He further explained that not just Sikhs, but everybody from North India is perceived as Bengalis in the country. Singh decodes 'historicity' behind the 'ethnic' confusion Singh, clarifying the confusion, said that the people in Malaysia tend to refer to everyone from North India as Bengalis. He said that he was made aware of this by fellow Malay Indians in a meditation retreat in Malaysia. Also Read: Malaysia opens visa-free entry for Indian, Chinese travelers from Dec 1 Explaining the historical reason behind the confusion, Singh said, ''British India had three sea ports - Calcutta, Madras, and Bombay. British Malaya was served by ships from Calcutta and Madras. Most North Indians used the Calcutta port, the majority of whom were Sikhs recruited for army, police, and security jobs. To the Malay people, everyone who didn't come from Madras, essentially everyone from North India, was a Bengali." In Malaysia, Sikhs are often referred to as Bengalis! I recently learned this fact and the fascinating history behind it. British India had three sea ports - Calcutta, Madras, and Bombay. British Malaya was served by ships from Calcutta and Madras. Most North Indians used the… — Parminder Singh (@parrysingh) April 14, 2024 × ''In a lighter vein, some of them insisted on calling me Parry Dada (the Bengali term for elder brother). I suppose this is the opposite of how many of us North Indians tend to label everyone from the South as 'Madrasis'," he explained. Netizens share their own anecdotes Netizens appreciated the observation shared by Singh and wrote their own stories of how their ethnicities and cultures were misunderstood by people of other nationalities. "That is so amusing. Reminds me of what a salwar-kurta/kameez is called in Odisha. It is called, believe it or not, Punjabi!!! Imagine telling the shopkeeper there 'Show me colourful Punjabis'," said one user. Watch: Malaysia urges Meta and TikTok to tackle harmful content on platforms ''Yea all over the world we are undersrood differently as per their own perception, based on lack of knowledge but in reality we the Sikhs carry values of of each one of those. We are like a VIBGYOR of the world communities and hence all names are acceptable," wrote another netizen. (sic) "This is why colloquially many south Asians used to refer to every white person as “Angrez” (Angrez means English, not French/German/Scottish etc). And it's the reason the name for Sind/Hind/Indus became a mistaken label for all South Asians - Panjab Sind Gujarat Maratha," said a third user. ''Interesting. In East Africa, Sikhs are called Kala Singha. An earliest immigrant Sikh was one Kala Singh and Indians with beard and similar turban like Kala Singh got the same name tag," wrote another netizen.

North Indians are mistaken for Bengalis in THIS country. The simple reasoning dates back to British rule

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Tehran has informed Islamabad that the Pakistani crew on board the MSC Aries are free to leave and head back home whenever they want. However it remains the prerogative of the captain of the ship as to whenever he allows his crew to disembark and leave the ship, sources say. The Israel-linked Portuguese-flagged commercial vessel MSC Aries was seized by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend. Watch in for more details!

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