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<p>Israel has released a list of 300 Palestinian prisoners, out of which 150 will be released in the first phase if the Hamas militant group releases more than the promised 50 Israeli hostages. The list was released on Wednesday (Nov 22) by Israel's Justice Ministry. As per Haaretz, the ministry also reportedly gave a time frame of 24 hours to the public to appeal to the court regarding the list.</p>

<p>A ceasefire was earlier agreed upon for a minimum of four days to facilitate the release of at least 50 hostages in exchange for 150 Palestinians jailed in Israel.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Who all are there in the released list?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Both sides have agreed to release 150 females and minors. Meanwhile, 287 out of 300 detainees mentioned in the list are males who are aged under 18.&nbsp;The remaining 13 prisoners are adult women arrested for attempting terror stabbing. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The 150 detainees will be released by Israel in the first phase. In the second phase,&nbsp;Israel will release another 150 Palestinian detainees in case another 50 hostages are released from Gaza.</p>

<p>As per the second phase, the truce in Israel-Hamas war will be extended by a day for every 10 further hostages released.&nbsp;<br />
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Israel has published a list of 300 Palestinians who could be released in total - most are&nbsp;male&nbsp;teenagers.</p>

<p>These Palestinians were arrested by Israel for clashing&nbsp;with police, throwing stones, and riots in the West Bank and East Jerusalem region, media reports said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The West Bank and East Jerusalem region have been brewing with violence for a long time and there have been many instances of clashes between Palestinians and police at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque, especially during major holidays.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Many pro-Palestinians have been calling for a truce in the Israel-Hamas war, however, the talks were not able to reach any conclusive end till Wednesday, which finally reached a major breakthrough.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The agreement was cleared by the full Israeli cabinet.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-approves-hostage-deal-with-hamas-661498">Israel approves hostage deal with Hamas</a></strong></p>

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<p>Qatar played a pivotal role in reaching the agreement. The truce comes as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has been quite dire with the Hamas-run government saying that the Palestinian death toll in the besieged region has surpassed 14,000.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The truce is a ray of hope for many of Gaza's civilians who are caught in the crossfire between Israel and Hamas. Many Israelis were outraged overt Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's inaction over the hostage situation.</p>

<p>As per Israel, the ceasefire might be extended depending on hostages being freed by Hamas militant group.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Netanyahu along with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Minister Benny Gantz have been given the power by the government to continue to assess the situation at every step. They will call the shots as to when the ceasefire will end and for how long it will be there.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israel has released a list of 300 Palestinian prisoners, out of which 150 will be released in the first phase if the Hamas militant group releases more than the promised 50 Israeli hostages.

Israel has released a list of 300 Palestinian prisoners, out of which 150 will be released in the first phase if the Hamas militant group releases more than the promised 50 Israeli hostages. The list was released on Wednesday (Nov 22) by Israel's Justice Ministry. As per Haaretz, the ministry also reportedly gave a time frame of 24 hours to the public to appeal to the court regarding the list. A ceasefire was earlier agreed upon for a minimum of four days to facilitate the release of at least 50 hostages in exchange for 150 Palestinians jailed in Israel. Also Read | With China presiding over session, India warns UN Security Council of 'vicious cycle of debt traps' Who all are there in the released list? Both sides have agreed to release 150 females and minors. Meanwhile, 287 out of 300 detainees mentioned in the list are males who are aged under 18. The remaining 13 prisoners are adult women arrested for attempting terror stabbing. The 150 detainees will be released by Israel in the first phase. In the second phase, Israel will release another 150 Palestinian detainees in case another 50 hostages are released from Gaza. As per the second phase, the truce in Israel-Hamas war will be extended by a day for every 10 further hostages released. Israel has published a list of 300 Palestinians who could be released in total - most are male teenagers. These Palestinians were arrested by Israel for clashing with police, throwing stones, and riots in the West Bank and East Jerusalem region, media reports said. The West Bank and East Jerusalem region have been brewing with violence for a long time and there have been many instances of clashes between Palestinians and police at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque, especially during major holidays. Also Read | China's state banks drive yuan rally amidst dollar weakness: Report Many pro-Palestinians have been calling for a truce in the Israel-Hamas war, however, the talks were not able to reach any conclusive end till Wednesday, which finally reached a major breakthrough. The agreement was cleared by the full Israeli cabinet. Watch | Israel approves hostage deal with Hamas × Qatar played a pivotal role in reaching the agreement. The truce comes as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has been quite dire with the Hamas-run government saying that the Palestinian death toll in the besieged region has surpassed 14,000. The truce is a ray of hope for many of Gaza's civilians who are caught in the crossfire between Israel and Hamas. Many Israelis were outraged overt Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's inaction over the hostage situation. As per Israel, the ceasefire might be extended depending on hostages being freed by Hamas militant group. Netanyahu along with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Minister Benny Gantz have been given the power by the government to continue to assess the situation at every step. They will call the shots as to when the ceasefire will end and for how long it will be there. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel releases  list of 300 detained Palestinian prisoners, 150 to be set free in first phase

<p>China is witnessing a spontaneous wave of protests across the country, all thanks to its crumbling property sector.</p>

<p>According to Freedom House’s data, more than 1,777 property-related demonstrations have taken place in the tightly monitored country between June 2022 and October 2023.</p>

<p>Almost 100 demonstrations are taking place in China every month, with as many as 276 cities witnessing such protests regularly.</p>

<p>In August 2023, about 100 workers-led protests took place, three times more than those took place the same month a year earlier.</p>

<p>And notably, these are not one-time incidents. According to Nikkei Asia, one in seven protests were linked to past protests, which shows that the Chinese government has failed to address the concerns of suppliers, contractors and construction workers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>All of them have gone unpaid for months.</p>

<p>On the other hand, millions of homebuyers are also writhing in anger after having channelled all of their investments into unfinished house projects, even as the country’s top developers, including China Evergrande Group and Country Garden Holdings, default on their borrowings.</p>

<h2><strong>Crisis in China’s property sector</strong></h2>

<p>China’s property sector is the backbone of the Chinese economy, contributing more than a quarter of the world’s second-largest economy.</p>

<p>But the past few years have been a roller coaster ride. Investments have run dry, the housing market has cooled, which has led to a steep decline in prices.</p>

<p>According to Nikkei Asia, investment and property sales by volume last month were both 11 per cent lower in China than a year earlier.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;China: Constant nibbling at neighbours' borderlands? | World News | WION</strong></p>

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<p>The constant turbulence in the sector, without much-needed intervention from the government, has angered homebuyers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2022, they began a campaign to boycott mortgage payments to press the authorities into addressing their grievances.</p>

<h2><strong>Decentralised movement on the rise</strong></h2>

<p>Centralised or organised movements can’t occur in China, under the watch of autocratic and megalomaniac CCP leaders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The crackdown on free speech in China has intensified especially under President Xi Jinping’s era, leaving no room for dissent.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-xi-jinping-destroying-altering-hundreds-of-mosques-in-northern-region-661402"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;China: Xi Jinping`s regime destroying, altering hundreds of mosques in northern region</strong></a></p>

<p>But that has not stopped people from forming a ‘decentralised movement’.</p>

<p>They are communication without direct coordination.</p>

<p>Last year, such protests did bear fruits, when the CCP was forced to abruptly end its draconian Zero Covid policy amidst mounting anger.</p>

<p>This year too, the crisis in China’s property sector has tested people’s patience for too long. As the Chinese government continues to adopt a heavy-handed approach towards dissent, and as courts continuously fail to address the grievances of the victims, this wave of protests will only get stronger and more lethal (for CCP) with time.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


China is witnessing a spontaneous wave of protests across the country, all thanks to its crumbling property sector. According to Freedom House’s data, more than 1,777 property-related demonstrations have taken place in the tightly monitored country between June 2022 and October 2023.

China is witnessing a spontaneous wave of protests across the country, all thanks to its crumbling property sector. According to Freedom House’s data, more than 1,777 property-related demonstrations have taken place in the tightly monitored country between June 2022 and October 2023. Almost 100 demonstrations are taking place in China every month, with as many as 276 cities witnessing such protests regularly. In August 2023, about 100 workers-led protests took place, three times more than those took place the same month a year earlier. And notably, these are not one-time incidents. According to Nikkei Asia, one in seven protests were linked to past protests, which shows that the Chinese government has failed to address the concerns of suppliers, contractors and construction workers. All of them have gone unpaid for months. On the other hand, millions of homebuyers are also writhing in anger after having channelled all of their investments into unfinished house projects, even as the country’s top developers, including China Evergrande Group and Country Garden Holdings, default on their borrowings. Crisis in China’s property sector China’s property sector is the backbone of the Chinese economy, contributing more than a quarter of the world’s second-largest economy. But the past few years have been a roller coaster ride. Investments have run dry, the housing market has cooled, which has led to a steep decline in prices. According to Nikkei Asia, investment and property sales by volume last month were both 11 per cent lower in China than a year earlier. Watch: China: Constant nibbling at neighbours' borderlands? | World News | WION × The constant turbulence in the sector, without much-needed intervention from the government, has angered homebuyers. In 2022, they began a campaign to boycott mortgage payments to press the authorities into addressing their grievances. Decentralised movement on the rise Centralised or organised movements can’t occur in China, under the watch of autocratic and megalomaniac CCP leaders. The crackdown on free speech in China has intensified especially under President Xi Jinping’s era, leaving no room for dissent. Also read: China: Xi Jinping`s regime destroying, altering hundreds of mosques in northern region But that has not stopped people from forming a ‘decentralised movement’. They are communication without direct coordination. Last year, such protests did bear fruits, when the CCP was forced to abruptly end its draconian Zero Covid policy amidst mounting anger. This year too, the crisis in China’s property sector has tested people’s patience for too long. As the Chinese government continues to adopt a heavy-handed approach towards dissent, and as courts continuously fail to address the grievances of the victims, this wave of protests will only get stronger and more lethal (for CCP) with time. (With inputs from agencies)

China’s crumbling property sector spurs strong wave of anti-CCP protests across country

<p data-testid="paragraph-0">Dutch voters cast their ballots on Wednesday in a nail-biting election in which opinion polls show at least three parties - including the far right - could hope for the top spot.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-1">A weighted poll published on the eve of the vote showed anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders' Freedom Party (PVV) tied for the lead with the conservative People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) of outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-2">"I hope I don't wake up tomorrow and we have Wilders as a prime minister. That's a nightmare," said Amsterdam resident Arie van der Neut, an architect, after he cast his ballot for the pro-European, center-left Volt party.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-3">Only one thing is certain: the Netherlands will get its first new prime minister in over a decade, after Rutte resigned in July as his fourth coalition government collapsed,&nbsp;ending a 13-year tenure.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-4">No party&nbsp;is on track to take more than 20% of the vote and with late polls showing Labour leader Frans Timmermans and&nbsp;Wilders&nbsp;making gains, and a large number of Dutch still undecided ahead of the vote,&nbsp;many scenarios are possible.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-5">Although it is the tradition, there is also no guarantee that the party that wins the most seats would end up delivering the prime minister, in a country where the vote is split among many parties and coalition talks can take months.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-6">Restricting immigration - the issue that triggered the collapse of Rutte's last cabinet - has been a key issue in the campaign, alongside climate change.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-7">"It's been enough now. The Netherlands can't take it anymore. We have to think about our own people first now. Borders closed. Zero asylum seekers," Wilders said in a television debate late on Tuesday.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-8">Justice Minister Dilan Yesilgoz, a Turkish immigrant tough on immigration and Rutte's successor at the helm of the VVD, who is hoping to become the country's first woman prime minister, responded:</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-9">"I don't think anyone believes Wilders would be a prime minister for all. He's all about closing borders, excluding groups who he feels don't belong in the Netherlands."</p>

<h2 data-testid="Heading"><strong>Immigration, climate change&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p data-testid="paragraph-10">Lawmaker Pieter Omtzigt, a centrist who founded his own party after breaking with the Christian Democrats, is trailing slightly behind the first three in the latest polls, but will still likely play an important role.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-11">At stake in the election is&nbsp;also whether voters in one of Europe's most prosperous countries are willing to continue funding climate policies, such as an expensive rollout of offshore wind farms amid a cost-of-living shock across the continent.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-12">With the Netherlands a founding member of the EU, and Rutte a key operator in EU summits, fellow leaders will also be scrutinising the outcome as parties on the right have suggested seeking exemptions from the bloc's rules on agriculture and immigration.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-13">Voting booths will close at 9 p.m. (2000 GMT), when national broadcaster NOS publishes its first exit poll.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-14">A first-place finish for Wilders could lead the Netherlands to a hard-right coalition with a strong anti-immigration line, even though he has been seeking to soften his image in the hope of entering government.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-15">A hard-right coalition could also soften plans to reduce livestock and fertilizer use, which are strongly opposed by farmers.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-16">If Timmermans is better placed, this could&nbsp;swing the next&nbsp;government toward the centre and more spending on climate policies and increase social spending, including raising the minimum wage.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-17">Rutte will remain in a caretaker role until a new government is installed, likely in the first half of 2024.</p>


Dutch voters cast their ballots on Wednesday in a nail-biting election in which opinion polls show at least three parties - including the far right - could hope for the top spot.

Dutch voters cast their ballots on Wednesday in a nail-biting election in which opinion polls show at least three parties - including the far right - could hope for the top spot. A weighted poll published on the eve of the vote showed anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders' Freedom Party (PVV) tied for the lead with the conservative People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) of outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte. "I hope I don't wake up tomorrow and we have Wilders as a prime minister. That's a nightmare," said Amsterdam resident Arie van der Neut, an architect, after he cast his ballot for the pro-European, center-left Volt party. Only one thing is certain: the Netherlands will get its first new prime minister in over a decade, after Rutte resigned in July as his fourth coalition government collapsed, ending a 13-year tenure. No party is on track to take more than 20% of the vote and with late polls showing Labour leader Frans Timmermans and Wilders making gains, and a large number of Dutch still undecided ahead of the vote, many scenarios are possible. Although it is the tradition, there is also no guarantee that the party that wins the most seats would end up delivering the prime minister, in a country where the vote is split among many parties and coalition talks can take months. Restricting immigration - the issue that triggered the collapse of Rutte's last cabinet - has been a key issue in the campaign, alongside climate change. "It's been enough now. The Netherlands can't take it anymore. We have to think about our own people first now. Borders closed. Zero asylum seekers," Wilders said in a television debate late on Tuesday. Justice Minister Dilan Yesilgoz, a Turkish immigrant tough on immigration and Rutte's successor at the helm of the VVD, who is hoping to become the country's first woman prime minister, responded: "I don't think anyone believes Wilders would be a prime minister for all. He's all about closing borders, excluding groups who he feels don't belong in the Netherlands." Immigration, climate change Lawmaker Pieter Omtzigt, a centrist who founded his own party after breaking with the Christian Democrats, is trailing slightly behind the first three in the latest polls, but will still likely play an important role. At stake in the election is also whether voters in one of Europe's most prosperous countries are willing to continue funding climate policies, such as an expensive rollout of offshore wind farms amid a cost-of-living shock across the continent. With the Netherlands a founding member of the EU, and Rutte a key operator in EU summits, fellow leaders will also be scrutinising the outcome as parties on the right have suggested seeking exemptions from the bloc's rules on agriculture and immigration. Voting booths will close at 9 p.m. (2000 GMT), when national broadcaster NOS publishes its first exit poll. A first-place finish for Wilders could lead the Netherlands to a hard-right coalition with a strong anti-immigration line, even though he has been seeking to soften his image in the hope of entering government. A hard-right coalition could also soften plans to reduce livestock and fertilizer use, which are strongly opposed by farmers. If Timmermans is better placed, this could swing the next government toward the centre and more spending on climate policies and increase social spending, including raising the minimum wage. Rutte will remain in a caretaker role until a new government is installed, likely in the first half of 2024.

Dutch election: Voters cast ballots to choose new prime minister in tight race

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<p>You might have heard of partners in crime, but Japan is offering people a partner in crying. Japanese companies are hiring “handsome weeping boys” for their employees who first make them cry and then cry with them and console them. As bizarre as it may sound, this unconventional method has its own logical reasoning.</p>

<p>The idea of a “handsome weeping boy” in Japanese offices was initiated by Hiroki Tekai, who is the founder of crying workshops in Tokyo. The concept of this practice is to bring people together so they can work better as a team by showing their vulnerable side.</p>

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<p>"Japanese are not used to crying in front of people. But once you cry in front of others, the environment will change, particularly in a business,” Tekai told BBC.</p>

<h2><strong>Japan’s ‘handsome weeping boys’: Partner in crying</strong></h2>

<p>These weeping men are known as ikemeso danshi, which translates to “handsome weeping boy” in English. But, how does a normal day in business look like for ikemeso danshis? Well, to start with, they are quite professional.</p>

<p>First, they will show sad films to team of group of people in a separate room from their work desks. These films are mostly about cute little pets getting hurt or left alone, or about father-daughter relationships. Once everyone in the room starts weeping or sobbing, the ikemeso danshi will walk around with a large cotton handkerchief and softly wipe the tears from people’s faces. He then diligently refolds the handkerchief for each person to offer them a dry patch.</p>

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<p>Companies, who want to hire these weeping men or crying session facilitators, can choose from a selection of handsome men. Some people pursue this as a full-time job while others also do it on a part-time basis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>More and more companies in Japan, specifically in Tokyo have launched similar projects where they rent non-sexual cuddling sessions for their employees. In Japan, rent-a-friend service is already available, where you can rent a person to become your friend for a session or two.</p>

<h2><strong>Why only men?</strong></h2>

<p>As per Tekai, crying workshops are mainly led by handsome men to bring the image of crying men into the mainstream while using those men to make other people cry. When asked why good-looking people only, Tekai told BBC that he thinks “it's because it's so different to daily life. It's exciting."</p>

<p>Many employees have accepted that most Japanese people are not expressive and seldom do they express their emotions freely. These crying workshops are actually helping people to cry out loud&nbsp;without shame, which helps in shunning the social stigma linked to expressing emotions openly in public settings.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


You might have heard of partners in crime, but Japan is offering people a partner in crying. Japanese companies are hiring “handsome weeping boys” for their employees who first make them cry and then cry with them and console them.

You might have heard of partners in crime, but Japan is offering people a partner in crying. Japanese companies are hiring “handsome weeping boys” for their employees who first make them cry and then cry with them and console them. As bizarre as it may sound, this unconventional method has its own logical reasoning. The idea of a “handsome weeping boy” in Japanese offices was initiated by Hiroki Tekai, who is the founder of crying workshops in Tokyo. The concept of this practice is to bring people together so they can work better as a team by showing their vulnerable side. Also Read | Asteroid thought to be lost in space could strike Earth in 2024, NASA estimates show "Japanese are not used to crying in front of people. But once you cry in front of others, the environment will change, particularly in a business,” Tekai told BBC. Japan’s ‘handsome weeping boys’: Partner in crying These weeping men are known as ikemeso danshi, which translates to “handsome weeping boy” in English. But, how does a normal day in business look like for ikemeso danshis? Well, to start with, they are quite professional. First, they will show sad films to team of group of people in a separate room from their work desks. These films are mostly about cute little pets getting hurt or left alone, or about father-daughter relationships. Once everyone in the room starts weeping or sobbing, the ikemeso danshi will walk around with a large cotton handkerchief and softly wipe the tears from people’s faces. He then diligently refolds the handkerchief for each person to offer them a dry patch. Also Read | People who strictly adhered to Covid rules have bad mental health now: Study Companies, who want to hire these weeping men or crying session facilitators, can choose from a selection of handsome men. Some people pursue this as a full-time job while others also do it on a part-time basis. More and more companies in Japan, specifically in Tokyo have launched similar projects where they rent non-sexual cuddling sessions for their employees. In Japan, rent-a-friend service is already available, where you can rent a person to become your friend for a session or two. Why only men? As per Tekai, crying workshops are mainly led by handsome men to bring the image of crying men into the mainstream while using those men to make other people cry. When asked why good-looking people only, Tekai told BBC that he thinks “it's because it's so different to daily life. It's exciting." Many employees have accepted that most Japanese people are not expressive and seldom do they express their emotions freely. These crying workshops are actually helping people to cry out loud without shame, which helps in shunning the social stigma linked to expressing emotions openly in public settings. (With inputs from agencies)

In Japan, companies are renting 'handsome weeping boys' to make employees cry, wipe their tears

In an unprecedented vote early Wednesday morning, Israel’s cabinet approved an agreement to secure the release of roughly 50 hostages who were abducted into Gaza during the October 7 terror onslaught.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel approves hostage deal, Netanyahu says 4-day truce deal right decision

<p>New Delhi on Wednesday (Nov 22) resumed e-visa services for Canadian nationals, as per Indian government sources.</p>

<p>The move comes after nearly a two-month pause, triggered by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s bombshell allegations against the Government of India (GOI) regarding the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June on Canadian soil.</p>

<p>Trudeau alleged that “agents” of the GOI were involved in Nijjar’s murder, something India strongly denies.</p>

<p>This resulted in the downgrading&nbsp;of the diplomatic ties between the two countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both India and Canada also exchanged travel advisories. India advised its citizens in Canada, and those contemplating travelling, to exercise "utmost caution" in view of "politically-condoned" hate crimes.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Canada-China ties remain frosty, detention feud reopened</strong></p>

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<p>Despite several reminders, Ottawa has so far failed to produce any evidence establishing New Delhi’s role in the murder.</p>

<p>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterated India's demand last week&nbsp;at an event in the United Kingdom, who has been pushing India to co-operate with Canada's inquiry, Mr Jaishankar said, "We are not ruling out an investigation... (but) if you (the Canadian government) have a reason to make such an allegation, please share the evidence with us. We will look at anything you have to offer."</p>

<p>Notably, India’s de-escalatory move amidst its tussle with Canada comes as PM Justin Trudeau is scheduled to join Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the G20 Virtual Summit later in the day.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/canadas-fiscal-update-higher-deficits-slower-debt-reduction-and-housing-boost-661441"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Canada’s Fiscal Update: Higher deficits, slower debt reduction, and housing boost</strong></a></p>

<p>Late last month, the Indian embassy in Ottawa announced it was resuming processing business, medical and conference visas for Canadian nationals.</p>


New Delhi on Wednesday (Nov 22) resumed e-visa services for Canadian nationals, as per Indian government sources. The move comes after nearly a two-month pause, triggered by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s bombshell allegations against the Government of India (GOI) regarding the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June on Canadian soil.

New Delhi on Wednesday (Nov 22) resumed e-visa services for Canadian nationals, as per Indian government sources. The move comes after nearly a two-month pause, triggered by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s bombshell allegations against the Government of India (GOI) regarding the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June on Canadian soil. Trudeau alleged that “agents” of the GOI were involved in Nijjar’s murder, something India strongly denies. This resulted in the downgrading of the diplomatic ties between the two countries. Both India and Canada also exchanged travel advisories. India advised its citizens in Canada, and those contemplating travelling, to exercise "utmost caution" in view of "politically-condoned" hate crimes. Watch: Canada-China ties remain frosty, detention feud reopened × Despite several reminders, Ottawa has so far failed to produce any evidence establishing New Delhi’s role in the murder. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterated India's demand last week at an event in the United Kingdom, who has been pushing India to co-operate with Canada's inquiry, Mr Jaishankar said, "We are not ruling out an investigation... (but) if you (the Canadian government) have a reason to make such an allegation, please share the evidence with us. We will look at anything you have to offer." Notably, India’s de-escalatory move amidst its tussle with Canada comes as PM Justin Trudeau is scheduled to join Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the G20 Virtual Summit later in the day. Also read: Canada’s Fiscal Update: Higher deficits, slower debt reduction, and housing boost Late last month, the Indian embassy in Ottawa announced it was resuming processing business, medical and conference visas for Canadian nationals.

New Delhi resumes e-visa services for Canadian nationals after two-month halt

A new Human Rights Watch report alleges that China is destroying or repurposing mosques - it is called Beijing's crackdown on mosques and is part of China's efforts to target the practice of Islam in the country.

China: Human Rights Watch says mosques have been altered or closed down

<p>North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reviewed photographs of major US military bases in Guam after Pyongyang claimed on Tuesday (Nov 21) that it successfully put a military spy satellite into orbit. North Korean state media said on Wednesday that it received the images from the "Malligyong-1" spy satellite.</p>

<p>State-run news agency KCNA said that Kim "watched the aerospace photos of Anderson Air Force Base, Apra Harbor and other major military bases of the US forces taken in the sky above Guam in the Pacific, which were received at 9:21am on Nov 22".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The report of images came despite Japanese officials claiming that there is <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-not-sure-if-north-korea-successfully-put-military-spy-satellite-into-orbit-661323">no evidence that Pyongyang's launch was indeed a success</a>. Hirokazu Matsuno, who is the chief government spokesman, said: "The government at this point is not confirming whether the satellite has entered into an orbit around the Earth."&nbsp;</p>

<p>China urged all parties to stay "calm and restrained" after the announcement of the successful launch of a military surveillance satellite, which led to condemnation from the United States and South Korea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On being asked about the launch, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a regular briefing that all the concerned parties should remain calm and restrained. He said that all must "look squarely at the crux of the problem, adhere to the general direction of a political settlement, and do more to help ease tensions".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Iran unveils new hypersonic weapon 'Fattah 2'&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Aftermath of missile launch</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>South Korea on Wednesday suspended parts of a 2018 military pact with North Korea, which says that it has a "sovereign right" to develop spy satellites and other technologies to defend itself against any military aggression.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Comprehensive Military Agreement was signed in Pyongyang on September 19, 2018, by Kim and South Korean President Moon Jae-in.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amid escalating tensions in the Korean peninsula, South Korea's Defence Minister Shin Won-sik visited the US aircraft carrier Carl Vinson on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>South Korea's navy said the Carl Vinson had arrived at a port in Busan on Tuesday in a show of extended deterrence against North Korea's nuclear and missile programmes.&nbsp;<br />
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reviewed photographs of major US military bases in Guam after Pyongyang claimed on Tuesday (Nov 21) that it successfully put a military spy satellite into orbit.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reviewed photographs of major US military bases in Guam after Pyongyang claimed on Tuesday (Nov 21) that it successfully put a military spy satellite into orbit. North Korean state media said on Wednesday that it received the images from the "Malligyong-1" spy satellite. State-run news agency KCNA said that Kim "watched the aerospace photos of Anderson Air Force Base, Apra Harbor and other major military bases of the US forces taken in the sky above Guam in the Pacific, which were received at 9:21am on Nov 22". Also read: Japan's wage boom paves the way for BOJ exit, boosts inflation battle The report of images came despite Japanese officials claiming that there is no evidence that Pyongyang's launch was indeed a success. Hirokazu Matsuno, who is the chief government spokesman, said: "The government at this point is not confirming whether the satellite has entered into an orbit around the Earth." China urged all parties to stay "calm and restrained" after the announcement of the successful launch of a military surveillance satellite, which led to condemnation from the United States and South Korea. On being asked about the launch, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a regular briefing that all the concerned parties should remain calm and restrained. He said that all must "look squarely at the crux of the problem, adhere to the general direction of a political settlement, and do more to help ease tensions". Watch: Iran unveils new hypersonic weapon 'Fattah 2' × Also read: Plane crashes into parking lot of Texas shopping centre, bursts into flames Aftermath of missile launch South Korea on Wednesday suspended parts of a 2018 military pact with North Korea, which says that it has a "sovereign right" to develop spy satellites and other technologies to defend itself against any military aggression. The Comprehensive Military Agreement was signed in Pyongyang on September 19, 2018, by Kim and South Korean President Moon Jae-in. Amid escalating tensions in the Korean peninsula, South Korea's Defence Minister Shin Won-sik visited the US aircraft carrier Carl Vinson on Wednesday. South Korea's navy said the Carl Vinson had arrived at a port in Busan on Tuesday in a show of extended deterrence against North Korea's nuclear and missile programmes. (With inputs from agencies)

North Korea receives images of US Guam airbase from spy satellite

Israel approves hostage deal with Hamas

<p>A new study has found that extreme heat may have caused 70,000 excess deaths in Europe in 2022. The scientists at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) revised their earlier estimate of 61,000 after making changes to their framework for measuring heat-related mortality.</p>

<p>The researchers said the previous framework took into account the weekly data but now they were relying on daily data.</p>

<p>The new framework is based on daily temperatures and mortality records from 147 regions in 16 European countries.</p>

<h2><strong>2022: Second-hottest year for Europe</strong></h2>

<p>According to Copernicus, the EU’s earth observation programme, the year 2022 saw Europe witness the second-hottest year on record, with temperature around 0.9C above average and summer temperature at 1.4C above average.</p>

<p>Earlier, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and Copernicus said in a joint statement that Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent, warming twice as much as the global average since the 1980s.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/what-is-the-cerberus-heatwave-which-is-boiling-europe-616230"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;What is the Cerberus heatwave which is boiling Europe?</strong></a></p>

<p>“The record-breaking heat stress that Europeans experienced in 2022 was one of the main drivers of weather-related excess deaths in Europe,” said Dr Carlo Buontempo, the director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service in a June statement.</p>

<p>“Our current understanding of the climate system and its evolution informs us that these kinds of events are part of a pattern that will make heat stress extremes more frequent and more intense across the region,” he added.</p>

<h2><strong>Heat-related deaths to become annual phenomenon</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, researchers at ISGlobal and Inserm said in July that Europe could see as many as 68,000 heat-related excess deaths each year by 2030.</p>

<p>By 2040, the figure could further swell to 94,000, unless global governments take radical steps to check the carbon emissions.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Death toll rises as Europe suffers third heatwave</strong></p>

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<p>There are “improvements in the quality of houses, the insulation, ventilation and also a more clever design of cities. These among many others are tools at various different levels that could be implemented to reduce to increase resilience and reduce the impacts,” said Joan Ballester Claramunt, a researcher at ISGlobal.</p>

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A new study has found that extreme heat may have caused 70,000 excess deaths in Europe in 2022. The scientists at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) revised their earlier estimate of 61,000 after making changes to their framework for measuring heat-related mortality.

A new study has found that extreme heat may have caused 70,000 excess deaths in Europe in 2022. The scientists at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) revised their earlier estimate of 61,000 after making changes to their framework for measuring heat-related mortality. The researchers said the previous framework took into account the weekly data but now they were relying on daily data. The new framework is based on daily temperatures and mortality records from 147 regions in 16 European countries. 2022: Second-hottest year for Europe According to Copernicus, the EU’s earth observation programme, the year 2022 saw Europe witness the second-hottest year on record, with temperature around 0.9C above average and summer temperature at 1.4C above average. Earlier, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and Copernicus said in a joint statement that Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent, warming twice as much as the global average since the 1980s. Also read: What is the Cerberus heatwave which is boiling Europe? “The record-breaking heat stress that Europeans experienced in 2022 was one of the main drivers of weather-related excess deaths in Europe,” said Dr Carlo Buontempo, the director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service in a June statement. “Our current understanding of the climate system and its evolution informs us that these kinds of events are part of a pattern that will make heat stress extremes more frequent and more intense across the region,” he added. Heat-related deaths to become annual phenomenon Earlier, researchers at ISGlobal and Inserm said in July that Europe could see as many as 68,000 heat-related excess deaths each year by 2030. By 2040, the figure could further swell to 94,000, unless global governments take radical steps to check the carbon emissions. Watch: Death toll rises as Europe suffers third heatwave × There are “improvements in the quality of houses, the insulation, ventilation and also a more clever design of cities. These among many others are tools at various different levels that could be implemented to reduce to increase resilience and reduce the impacts,” said Joan Ballester Claramunt, a researcher at ISGlobal. (With inputs from agencies)

Extreme heat caused 70,000 excess deaths in Europe in 2022: Study

<p>Founder and CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao has stepped down from his position after pleading guilty to violating US anti-money laundering laws. The most influential figure in the crypto industry Zhao will pay a $50 million fine and end his journey with the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As part of the settlement, Zhao is not allowed to take on a management role in the company for the next three years, as per reports.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The announcement was made by Zhao himself on X on Wednesday, in which he admitted his “mistakes” and introduced the new CEO of Binance, Richard Teng. Teng is the former Global Head of Regional Markets at Binance, who will now lead the company.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This came as a stunning blow to the crypto world where Zhao was the most powerful person.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Changpeng Zhao, ex-CEO of Binance?</strong></h2>

<p>Changpeng Zhao, better known as CZ, is a Chinese-born Canadian businessman and investor. He immigrated with his family to British Columbia when he was 12. Zhao graduated from McGill University in Quebec with a major in Computer Science.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He worked in his first full-time job at Bloomberg Tradebook for four years as a developer of futures trading software. He became involved in the crypto industry in 2013, working on various projects related to blockchain and cryptocurrency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In July 2017, Changpeng Zhao founded Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange that quickly gained popularity for its user-friendly interface and low trading fees.</p>

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<p>Despite the success of Binance, it was overshadowed by the heap of regulatory challenges in various countries. This eventually prompted Zhao to adapt the business to comply with different jurisdictions' requirements.</p>

<p>"Binance made it easy for criminals to move their stolen funds and illicit proceeds on its exchanges," US&nbsp;Attorney General Merrick Garland said on Tuesday.</p>

<h2><strong>What’s next for Binance and Zhao?</strong></h2>

<p>The company has also agreed to plead guilty and will pay $4.3 billion in fines and restitution, and accept the appointment of a monitor, as per the court documents.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Justice Department of the US is seeking an 18-month prison sentence for Zhao, the maximum suggested under federal guidelines, the New York Times reported.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Founder and CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao has stepped down from his position after pleading guilty to violating US anti-money laundering laws. The most influential figure in the crypto industry Zhao will pay a $50 million fine and end his journey with the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance.

Founder and CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao has stepped down from his position after pleading guilty to violating US anti-money laundering laws. The most influential figure in the crypto industry Zhao will pay a $50 million fine and end his journey with the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance. As part of the settlement, Zhao is not allowed to take on a management role in the company for the next three years, as per reports. Also Read | Microsoft CTO offers matching compensation to OpenAI employees amid leadership issues The announcement was made by Zhao himself on X on Wednesday, in which he admitted his “mistakes” and introduced the new CEO of Binance, Richard Teng. Teng is the former Global Head of Regional Markets at Binance, who will now lead the company. Today, I stepped down as CEO of Binance. Admittedly, it was not easy to let go emotionally. But I know it is the right thing to do. I made mistakes, and I must take responsibility. This is best for our community, for Binance, and for myself. Binance is no longer a baby. It is… — CZ 🔶 Binance (@cz_binance) November 21, 2023 × This came as a stunning blow to the crypto world where Zhao was the most powerful person. Who is Changpeng Zhao, ex-CEO of Binance? Changpeng Zhao, better known as CZ, is a Chinese-born Canadian businessman and investor. He immigrated with his family to British Columbia when he was 12. Zhao graduated from McGill University in Quebec with a major in Computer Science. He worked in his first full-time job at Bloomberg Tradebook for four years as a developer of futures trading software. He became involved in the crypto industry in 2013, working on various projects related to blockchain and cryptocurrency. In July 2017, Changpeng Zhao founded Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange that quickly gained popularity for its user-friendly interface and low trading fees. Also Read | Argentina's black market peso plummets as libertarian Milei secures presidential win Despite the success of Binance, it was overshadowed by the heap of regulatory challenges in various countries. This eventually prompted Zhao to adapt the business to comply with different jurisdictions' requirements. "Binance made it easy for criminals to move their stolen funds and illicit proceeds on its exchanges," US Attorney General Merrick Garland said on Tuesday. What’s next for Binance and Zhao? The company has also agreed to plead guilty and will pay $4.3 billion in fines and restitution, and accept the appointment of a monitor, as per the court documents. The Justice Department of the US is seeking an 18-month prison sentence for Zhao, the maximum suggested under federal guidelines, the New York Times reported. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Changpeng Zhao, ex-Binance CEO who quit after pleading guilty to money laundering violations

Melissa Barrera has reportedly been fired from Scream VII due to her Instagram posts about the Israel-Hamas war. Watch the video to know more.

Melissa Barrera 'fired' from Scream 7 over Israel-Palestine comments

Israel and Hamas agree deal for release of some hostages and four-day ceasefire

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<p>South African lawmakers on Tuesday (Nov 21) voted in favour of closing down the Israeli embassy in Pretoria. They also finalised suspending all diplomatic relations until a ceasefire is agreed in the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. The vote on Tuesday was adopted by a 248-91 margin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This was announced hours before Israel and Hamas agreed on&nbsp;a deal which would lead to the release of&nbsp;at least 50 Israeli hostages and scores of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli prisons. The deal also allowed the Gaza residents to have a four-day truce - a brief relief from the deadly airstrikes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israel, Hamas, the United States, and Qatar set out a meticulously sequenced agreement, that had been weeks in the making, in a series of announcements.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the resolution is mostly symbolic, as it will be up to President Cyril Ramaphosa's government to follow it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A representative for the president stated that Ramaphosa "notes and appreciates" parliament's instructions on South Africa's diplomatic relations with Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by news agency Reuters, Vincent Magwenya, spokesperson to the President of South Africa said, "The president and cabinet are engaged over the matter, which remains the responsibility of the national executive."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Israeli ambassador in Pretoria was recalled to Tel Aviv on Monday for consultations ahead of the vote.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Israel cabinet approves hostage deal; Netanyahu says, '4-days truce deal right decision'&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>BRICS countries discuss Gaza conflict&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The leaders of the BRICS group of developing countries and those countries asked to join next year discussed the ongoing war and West Asia crisis, but failed to reach an agreement on a joint declaration.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The virtual meetings, hosted by South Africa, were the first between the organisation's leaders since Israel retaliated after a surprise attack by Hamas on October 7.&nbsp;</p>

<p>BRICS comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. In August, the grouping agreed to admit Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates from January.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ramaphosa told Tuesday's talks that diplomats did not have sufficient time to draft a declaration. In his summary of the discussions, Ramaphosa said: "We've called upon all parties to exercise maximum restraint. We affirmed ... that a just and lasting solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict can be achieved by peaceful means."&nbsp;</p>


South African lawmakers on Tuesday (Nov 21) voted in favour of closing down the Israeli embassy in Pretoria. They also finalised suspending all diplomatic relations until a ceasefire is agreed in the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

South African lawmakers on Tuesday (Nov 21) voted in favour of closing down the Israeli embassy in Pretoria. They also finalised suspending all diplomatic relations until a ceasefire is agreed in the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. The vote on Tuesday was adopted by a 248-91 margin. This was announced hours before Israel and Hamas agreed on a deal which would lead to the release of at least 50 Israeli hostages and scores of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli prisons. The deal also allowed the Gaza residents to have a four-day truce - a brief relief from the deadly airstrikes. Israel, Hamas, the United States, and Qatar set out a meticulously sequenced agreement, that had been weeks in the making, in a series of announcements. Also read: Former Obama adviser fired for racist and Islamophobic comments in viral video Meanwhile, the resolution is mostly symbolic, as it will be up to President Cyril Ramaphosa's government to follow it. A representative for the president stated that Ramaphosa "notes and appreciates" parliament's instructions on South Africa's diplomatic relations with Israel. As quoted by news agency Reuters, Vincent Magwenya, spokesperson to the President of South Africa said, "The president and cabinet are engaged over the matter, which remains the responsibility of the national executive." The Israeli ambassador in Pretoria was recalled to Tel Aviv on Monday for consultations ahead of the vote. Watch: Israel cabinet approves hostage deal; Netanyahu says, '4-days truce deal right decision' × Also read: Elon Musk declares X will donate its revenue to hospitals in Israel and Gaza BRICS countries discuss Gaza conflict The leaders of the BRICS group of developing countries and those countries asked to join next year discussed the ongoing war and West Asia crisis, but failed to reach an agreement on a joint declaration. The virtual meetings, hosted by South Africa, were the first between the organisation's leaders since Israel retaliated after a surprise attack by Hamas on October 7. BRICS comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. In August, the grouping agreed to admit Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates from January. Ramaphosa told Tuesday's talks that diplomats did not have sufficient time to draft a declaration. In his summary of the discussions, Ramaphosa said: "We've called upon all parties to exercise maximum restraint. We affirmed ... that a just and lasting solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict can be achieved by peaceful means."

South African lawmakers vote to suspend diplomatic ties with Israel and shut embassy

<p>Four high school teenagers from Las Vegas have been charged with second-degree murder after they allegedly beat their classmate to death on November 1.</p>

<p>Jonathan Lewis Jr, a 17-year-old student from Rancho High School, died after his fight with as many as ten students from the same school.</p>

<p>Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said they have arrested nine individuals in total and all of them are aged between 13 and 17. However, they are being tried as adults under Nevada law.</p>

<p>Dontral Beaver, 16, Damien Hernandez, 17, Treavion Randolph, 16, and Gianni Robinson, 17, appeared in court on Tuesday (Nov 21) where the charges were read.</p>

<p>The other five, also aged 13-17, will remain in juvenile court as they await their transfer to adult court.</p>

<p>The fight erupted after Lewis tried to stand up for a younger friend who had been allegedly robbed by the gang.</p>

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<p>The fight was filmed and widely shared on social media, including TikTok.</p>

<h2><strong>Randolph’s family maintains innocence&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Randolph’s family was quoted by Daily Mail as saying that the viral video of the beating doesn’t show him.</p>

<p>“I've seen that video. I've watched it all. You can't see Treavion on there,” Randolph’s uncle said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“They say they identified him from that video, but we don't know for sure. We haven't been told much. We don't know a lot about the whole thing,” he added.</p>

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<p>Except for Damien Hernandez, none of the eight accused has any past criminal record. In 2021, Hernandez received a citation for smoking marijuana in public.</p>

<p>Lt. Jason Johansson of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said all the people involved — believed to be 10 — were students of Rancho High School.</p>

<h2><strong>Victim’s family sets up anti-bullying fund</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Jonathan Lewis’s family has set up an anti-bullying foundation in his memory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The foundation, Team Jonathan, has reportedly partnered with other anti-bullying campaigns, including Choose Love and Dads in Schools.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Four high school teenagers from Las Vegas have been charged with second-degree murder after they allegedly beat their classmate to death on November 1. Jonathan Lewis Jr, a 17-year-old student from Rancho High School, died after his fight with as many as ten students from the same school.

Four high school teenagers from Las Vegas have been charged with second-degree murder after they allegedly beat their classmate to death on November 1. Jonathan Lewis Jr, a 17-year-old student from Rancho High School, died after his fight with as many as ten students from the same school. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said they have arrested nine individuals in total and all of them are aged between 13 and 17. However, they are being tried as adults under Nevada law. Dontral Beaver, 16, Damien Hernandez, 17, Treavion Randolph, 16, and Gianni Robinson, 17, appeared in court on Tuesday (Nov 21) where the charges were read. The other five, also aged 13-17, will remain in juvenile court as they await their transfer to adult court. The fight erupted after Lewis tried to stand up for a younger friend who had been allegedly robbed by the gang. Watch: Gravitas: US green card backlog hits 1.8 million | Indians face waiting period of 134 years The fight was filmed and widely shared on social media, including TikTok. Randolph’s family maintains innocence Randolph’s family was quoted by Daily Mail as saying that the viral video of the beating doesn’t show him. “I've seen that video. I've watched it all. You can't see Treavion on there,” Randolph’s uncle said. “They say they identified him from that video, but we don't know for sure. We haven't been told much. We don't know a lot about the whole thing,” he added. Also read: ‘US-India relations may get worse’ over Canada, US envoy to India warned State Department: Report Except for Damien Hernandez, none of the eight accused has any past criminal record. In 2021, Hernandez received a citation for smoking marijuana in public. Lt. Jason Johansson of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said all the people involved — believed to be 10 — were students of Rancho High School. Victim’s family sets up anti-bullying fund Meanwhile, Jonathan Lewis’s family has set up an anti-bullying foundation in his memory. The foundation, Team Jonathan, has reportedly partnered with other anti-bullying campaigns, including Choose Love and Dads in Schools. (With inputs from agencies)

Jonathan Lewis's bullying case: Four accused charged with second-degree murder

<p>Japan's J-Alert warning system was triggered by a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-makes-fresh-attempt-to-launch-first-spy-satellite-says-it-was-success-661263">North Korean missile launch</a> in the country's southwestern Okinawa prefecture late on Tuesday (Nov 21).&nbsp;But Japan is not sure whether North Korea has successfully managed to put a military spy satellite into orbit as claimed by Pyongyang.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hirokazu Matsuno, who is the chief government spokesman, said: "The government at this point is not confirming whether the satellite has entered into an orbit around the Earth."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hours before Japan's claim, the news agency Reuters reported that an eyewitness video recorded the audio of the alert system warning&nbsp;residents of a missile launch.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The alert system also advised people to take cover inside buildings or underground.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This came after North Korea claimed that the launch on Tuesday had successfully placed its first spy satellite in orbit.&nbsp;As per reports, North Korea claimed that it successfully launched the "Malligyong-1" satellite launch vehicle (SLV), placing a military reconnaissance satellite in orbit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Japan had issued an evacuation order to residents in Okinawa immediately after the launch. But it rescinded the call after the missile passed over the Pacific Ocean.&nbsp;</p>

<p>North Korea also vowed to launch more in the near future, defying international condemnation from the United States and its allies.</p>

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<h2><strong>Japan 'currently analysing' the launch</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Matsuno further added that Japan's defence ministry was "currently analysing" the launch.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He told reporters, "We think that since last year, North Korea has conducted repeated launches using ballistic missile technology at the highest-ever frequency, and is rapidly improving its missile-related technology and its operational capability."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"North Korea's repeated launches using ballistic missile technology cannot be tolerated, and its rapid improvement of missile technology cannot be overlooked," Matsuno added.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday: "Even if they call it a satellite, the launch of an item that uses ballistic missile technology is clearly a violation of the relevant United Nations resolutions<i>.</i>"</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Japan's J-Alert warning system was triggered by a North Korean missile launch in the country's southwestern Okinawa prefecture late on Tuesday (Nov 21). But Japan is not sure whether North Korea has successfully managed to put a military spy satellite into orbit as claimed by Pyongyang.

Japan's J-Alert warning system was triggered by a North Korean missile launch in the country's southwestern Okinawa prefecture late on Tuesday (Nov 21). But Japan is not sure whether North Korea has successfully managed to put a military spy satellite into orbit as claimed by Pyongyang. Hirokazu Matsuno, who is the chief government spokesman, said: "The government at this point is not confirming whether the satellite has entered into an orbit around the Earth." Hours before Japan's claim, the news agency Reuters reported that an eyewitness video recorded the audio of the alert system warning residents of a missile launch. Also read: Japan's wage boom paves the way for BOJ exit, boosts inflation battle The alert system also advised people to take cover inside buildings or underground. This came after North Korea claimed that the launch on Tuesday had successfully placed its first spy satellite in orbit. As per reports, North Korea claimed that it successfully launched the "Malligyong-1" satellite launch vehicle (SLV), placing a military reconnaissance satellite in orbit. Japan had issued an evacuation order to residents in Okinawa immediately after the launch. But it rescinded the call after the missile passed over the Pacific Ocean. North Korea also vowed to launch more in the near future, defying international condemnation from the United States and its allies. Watch this report: × Also read: Plane crashes into parking lot of Texas shopping centre, bursts into flames Japan 'currently analysing' the launch Meanwhile, Matsuno further added that Japan's defence ministry was "currently analysing" the launch. He told reporters, "We think that since last year, North Korea has conducted repeated launches using ballistic missile technology at the highest-ever frequency, and is rapidly improving its missile-related technology and its operational capability." "North Korea's repeated launches using ballistic missile technology cannot be tolerated, and its rapid improvement of missile technology cannot be overlooked," Matsuno added. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday: "Even if they call it a satellite, the launch of an item that uses ballistic missile technology is clearly a violation of the relevant United Nations resolutions." (With inputs from agencies)

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