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Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group said Sunday they had seized a vessel in the Red Sea, which belongs to an Israeli businessman.&nbsp;

The Israeli military also confirmed the news later, terming the act "a very grave incident on a global level".

According to unconfirmed reports in Iranian media, the Houthi fighters landed on the ship by helicopter and steered it towards the Yemeni coast.

The ship left Turkey and was headed for India, and was staffed by “civilians of various nationalities, not including Israelis", IDF said in a statement.

"Onboard the vessel are 25 crew members of various nationalities including Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Filipino and Mexican," the statement added.

<h2>Who owns the vessel?</h2>

IDF in its statement said the ship is owned by a British company and is operated by a Japanese firm. "It is not an Israeli ship," IDF made it clear.

However, Maritime security company Ambrey said "the vehicles carrier's group owner is listed as Ray Car Carriers", whose parent company belongs to Abraham "Rami" Ungar, an Israeli businessman.

<h2>Who is Abraham (Rami) Ungar?</h2>

According to Haaretz, Abraham (Rami) Ungar is one of Israel’s richest individuals, with a total net worth of over $2 billion.

He is an international shipping mogul and one of the country’s biggest motor vehicle importers. He has also had a history of close ties to right-wing Israeli politicians.

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Apparently, he was also involved in two major political scandals in the country where he allegedly offered favours to former ministers and even ex-PM Ehud Olmert.

In 2018, he is believed to have purchased FIFA World Cup tickets for then-minister Yoav Gallant from the Likud party. In another affair, he allegedly paid an individual $10,000 a month to prevent her from testifying against then-PM Ehud Olmert.

<h2>Israel, US, Japan condemn the incident</h2>

The office of the Israeli PM labelled it as “an act of Iranian terrorism that expresses a leap in their aggression."&nbsp;

"This is another Iranian act of terrorism that represents an escalation in Iran's belligerence against the citizens of the free world, with concomitant international ramifications vis-a-vis the security of global shipping routes."

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A US military official said the seizure of the vessel "is a flagrant violation of international law"."We demand the immediate release of the ship and its crew. We will consult with our allies and UN partners as to appropriate next steps," the official said.

In a separate statement, Japan also condemned the hijacking.

The alleged Houthi attack comes after calls by Iran’s leader Ali Khamenei to ban the shipment of oil and food to Israel.

(With inputs from agencies)

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group said Sunday they had seized a vessel in the Red Sea, which belongs to an Israeli businessman. The Israeli military also confirmed the news later, terming the act "a very grave incident on a global level".

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group said Sunday they had seized a vessel in the Red Sea, which belongs to an Israeli businessman. The Israeli military also confirmed the news later, terming the act "a very grave incident on a global level". According to unconfirmed reports in Iranian media, the Houthi fighters landed on the ship by helicopter and steered it towards the Yemeni coast. The ship left Turkey and was headed for India, and was staffed by “civilians of various nationalities, not including Israelis", IDF said in a statement. "Onboard the vessel are 25 crew members of various nationalities including Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Filipino and Mexican," the statement added. Who owns the vessel? IDF in its statement said the ship is owned by a British company and is operated by a Japanese firm. "It is not an Israeli ship," IDF made it clear. However, Maritime security company Ambrey said "the vehicles carrier's group owner is listed as Ray Car Carriers", whose parent company belongs to Abraham "Rami" Ungar, an Israeli businessman. Who is Abraham (Rami) Ungar? According to Haaretz, Abraham (Rami) Ungar is one of Israel’s richest individuals, with a total net worth of over $2 billion. He is an international shipping mogul and one of the country’s biggest motor vehicle importers. He has also had a history of close ties to right-wing Israeli politicians. Watch: US mulls sanctions on violent Israeli settlers × Apparently, he was also involved in two major political scandals in the country where he allegedly offered favours to former ministers and even ex-PM Ehud Olmert. In 2018, he is believed to have purchased FIFA World Cup tickets for then-minister Yoav Gallant from the Likud party. In another affair, he allegedly paid an individual $10,000 a month to prevent her from testifying against then-PM Ehud Olmert. Israel, US, Japan condemn the incident The office of the Israeli PM labelled it as “an act of Iranian terrorism that expresses a leap in their aggression." "This is another Iranian act of terrorism that represents an escalation in Iran's belligerence against the citizens of the free world, with concomitant international ramifications vis-a-vis the security of global shipping routes." Also read: White House clarifies on potential hostage deal to pause Israel-Hamas war A US military official said the seizure of the vessel "is a flagrant violation of international law"."We demand the immediate release of the ship and its crew. We will consult with our allies and UN partners as to appropriate next steps," the official said. In a separate statement, Japan also condemned the hijacking. The alleged Houthi attack comes after calls by Iran’s leader Ali Khamenei to ban the shipment of oil and food to Israel. (With inputs from agencies)

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OpenAI, a company that took the world by storm with its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, now appears to have landed itself in troubled waters. The company fired its ex-CEO and face of the AI revolution, Sam Altman, who joined Microsoft on Monday.

Altman’s new role was announced Monday by Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella, after failed talks between the board of OpenAI and its ex-CEO. Altman will now be joining Microsoft to lead a new advanced AI research team. 
 
Meanwhile,&nbsp;OpenAI announced Emmett Shear as its new interim CEO&nbsp;in one of the most dramatic twists from Silicon Valley’s boardrooms.

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It is noteworthy that the power shuffle took place before ChatGPT's one-year launch. The revolutionary large language model-based chatbot was launched by OpenAI on Nov 30 last year.

Here’s everything you need to know about the new OpenAI CEO, Emmett Shear.

<h2>Emmett Shear: Ex-CEO, cofounder of Twitch hired as OpenAI’s new interim CEO. Who is he?</h2>

Emmett Shear, the former CEO of Twitch, has now been installed as the new interim CEO of OpenAI. Twitch was co-founded by Shear but was later acquired by Amazon in 2014. Shear remained the chief executive of Twitch till March this year, where he spent around a decade turning it from Justin.tv into the most successful idea of game streaming service in the world. 
 
Shear was named as the new interim CEO replacing Mira Murati, who was earlier given the same portfolio in a management reshuffle.&nbsp;

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Shear grew up in Seattle and met Justin Kan at the age of 8, who later became his co-founder for Justin.tv and Twitch. Shear received a Bachelor of Science with a major in computer science in 2005 from Yale University.&nbsp;

He then joined Y Combinator in 2005, where he built a calendar application called Kilo, and later became a part-time partner at the start-up accelerator in June 2011. During his stint at Y Combinator, he offered advice to the new start-ups in each batch.&nbsp;

In June 2011, when Justin.tv decided to spin off the gaming content under a separate brand and site, Shear became the CEO of the new company- Twitch.&nbsp;

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Shear is also linked to the effective altruism movement, as per a Bloomberg report. The movement is sceptical about the risks posed by AI and people part of the movement have imaged various scenarios in which AI could be used to cause serious and widespread harm.&nbsp;

Speaking about the possibility of a hyper-intelligent AI getting out of human control, Shear said (as quoted by the Wall Street Journal), “It’s like a universe destroying bomb…It’s bad in a way that makes global warming not a problem."

(With inputs from agencies)

OpenAI, a company that took the world by storm with its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, now appears to have landed itself in troubled waters. The company fired its ex-CEO and face of the AI revolution, Sam Altman, who joined Microsoft on Monday.

OpenAI, a company that took the world by storm with its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, now appears to have landed itself in troubled waters. The company fired its ex-CEO and face of the AI revolution, Sam Altman, who joined Microsoft on Monday. Altman’s new role was announced Monday by Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella, after failed talks between the board of OpenAI and its ex-CEO. Altman will now be joining Microsoft to lead a new advanced AI research team. Meanwhile, OpenAI announced Emmett Shear as its new interim CEO in one of the most dramatic twists from Silicon Valley’s boardrooms. Also Read | Traders' Diary | Cues to watch this week (Nov 20-24) It is noteworthy that the power shuffle took place before ChatGPT's one-year launch. The revolutionary large language model-based chatbot was launched by OpenAI on Nov 30 last year. Here’s everything you need to know about the new OpenAI CEO, Emmett Shear. Emmett Shear: Ex-CEO, cofounder of Twitch hired as OpenAI’s new interim CEO. Who is he? Emmett Shear, the former CEO of Twitch, has now been installed as the new interim CEO of OpenAI. Twitch was co-founded by Shear but was later acquired by Amazon in 2014. Shear remained the chief executive of Twitch till March this year, where he spent around a decade turning it from Justin.tv into the most successful idea of game streaming service in the world. Shear was named as the new interim CEO replacing Mira Murati, who was earlier given the same portfolio in a management reshuffle. Also Read | Australia: One in 10 men have committed a sexual offence against children, finds study Shear grew up in Seattle and met Justin Kan at the age of 8, who later became his co-founder for Justin.tv and Twitch. Shear received a Bachelor of Science with a major in computer science in 2005 from Yale University. He then joined Y Combinator in 2005, where he built a calendar application called Kilo, and later became a part-time partner at the start-up accelerator in June 2011. During his stint at Y Combinator, he offered advice to the new start-ups in each batch. In June 2011, when Justin.tv decided to spin off the gaming content under a separate brand and site, Shear became the CEO of the new company- Twitch. Also Read | Wion Business Wrap | Instagram reels reshape beauty, OpenAI's $86 bn valuation in limbo & more Shear is also linked to the effective altruism movement, as per a Bloomberg report. The movement is sceptical about the risks posed by AI and people part of the movement have imaged various scenarios in which AI could be used to cause serious and widespread harm. Speaking about the possibility of a hyper-intelligent AI getting out of human control, Shear said (as quoted by the Wall Street Journal), “It’s like a universe destroying bomb…It’s bad in a way that makes global warming not a problem." (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Emmett Shear? New interim CEO of OpenAI who once called AI a 'universe-destroying bomb'

Over 500 employees of OpenAI have rebelled against the company board that sacked its CEO Sam Altman a few days ago. The employees have demanded that the board resign. The saga of Altman's shock exit appears to be snowballing into a crisis for the company that rolled out the hugely popular AI tool ChatGPT.

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Over 500 employees of OpenAI have rebelled against the company board that sacked its CEO Sam Altman a few days ago. The employees have demanded that the board resign.

Over 500 employees of OpenAI have rebelled against the company board that sacked its CEO Sam Altman a few days ago. The employees have demanded that the board resign. The saga of Altman's shock exit appears to be snowballing into a crisis for the company that rolled out the hugely popular AI tool ChatGPT. In other news, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has assured Ukraine that its support for the country against war in Russia is for the long haul. Read this and more in Top 10 World News. Over 500 OpenAI staff threaten to quit unless board resigns, reinstates Altman According to a report by Wired on Monday (Nov 20), 490 employees wrote a letter to the board saying, "The process through which you terminated Sam Altman and removed Greg Brockman from the board has jeopardised all of this work and undermined our mission and company." US will remain with war-torn Ukraine for 'long haul': Pentagon chief Since the beginning of the conflict, the US has provided tens of billions of dollars in security aid for Ukraine and repeatedly pledged to back Kyiv for "as long as it takes." NIA books Khalistani terrorist Pannun over threats to Air India passengers In a video shared online on Nov 4, Pannun had asked the Sikh community not to take the Indian carrier flight on the said date, claiming that their lives would be in danger if they did so. Royal Navy’s submarine averts tragedy, 140 crew on board escape death: Report A depth gauge failed on one of the Vanguard class submarines, which was also carrying two Trident 2 missiles, during its deployment in the Atlantic Ocean. Exclusive: Australia's Deputy PM Richard Marles points to increased defence ties with India Australian defence minister is in Delhi for key India-Australia 2+2 at foreign and defence ministers level. He said, Australia shares a "huge strategic alignment with India" and also "comfort, the trust", pointing to increased interoperability between the militaries of the two sides. Who is Emmett Shear? New interim CEO of OpenAI who once called AI a 'universe destroying bomb' OpenAI appointed a new interim CEO, Emmett Shear, on Monday after Sam Altman joined Microsoft’s AI team. Emmett Shear is the former CEO and co-founder of Twitch, a video game live streaming service. Elon Musk takes a dig after Satya Nadella announces Altman is joining Microsoft Sam Altman, former CEO of OpenAI that created the hugely popular AI tool ChatGPT was fired from the company just days ago. Musk has poked fun at his hiring by Microsoft. Zelensky initiates military overhaul, dismisses medical forces commander in Ukraine President Zelensky has effected swift changes in the Ukraine military by dismissing the Armed Forces Medical Forces commander. The move follows debates on the 20-month conflict's progress against Russia. Brazil's Bolsonaro faces probe for ‘harassing’ humpback whale in latest legal woe Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro faces investigation for allegedly harassing a humpback whale while jetskiing. This adds to a series of probes into his actions, spanning environmental offences to political misconduct. Germany: Protestant church head Annette Kurschus resigns over sexual abuse cover-up

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Amid the escalating tensions in West Asia and a deteriorating situation in Gaza, a delegation of Arab Islamic Foreign Ministers is set to visit Delhi this week. The delegation is expected to include Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, and Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad Al-Maliki.&nbsp;

The primary agenda for the foreign minister's visit is to engage in discussions concerning the ongoing crisis in West Asia. They will be holding a meeting with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar. The delegation was earlier in China &amp; is expected to travel to other global capitals as well.&nbsp;

Since the Oct&nbsp;7&nbsp;attack by Hamas, resulting in the death of 1,200 Israelis as per officials, Israel has responded with major retaliation, reportedly killing over 13,000 Palestinians in Gaza.&nbsp;

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India has welcomed international efforts aimed at de-escalating the conflict and facilitating urgent humanitarian aid to the people of Palestine. New Delhi has condemned the Oct 7&nbsp;attack, pointing to its policy to oppose terrorism in all its forms but also advocated adherence to international humanitarian law. It has also called for the unconditional release of all Israeli hostages who are in Hamas custody.

In a tangible display of solidarity, New Delhi has dispatched humanitarian aid to Palestine, delivering 70 tonnes of disaster relief materials, including 17 tonnes of medicines and medical supplies in two instalments.

India's overarching policy regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict underscores the advocacy for direct negotiations with the establishment of a sovereign, independent, and viable state of Palestine living within secure and recognised borders, coexisting in peace with Israel.

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Amid the escalating tensions in West Asia and a deteriorating situation in Gaza, a delegation of Arab Islamic Foreign Ministers is set to visit Delhi this week. The delegation is expected to include Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, and Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad Al-Maliki.

Amid the escalating tensions in West Asia and a deteriorating situation in Gaza, a delegation of Arab Islamic Foreign Ministers is set to visit Delhi this week. The delegation is expected to include Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, and Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad Al-Maliki. The primary agenda for the foreign minister's visit is to engage in discussions concerning the ongoing crisis in West Asia. They will be holding a meeting with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar. The delegation was earlier in China & is expected to travel to other global capitals as well. Since the Oct 7 attack by Hamas, resulting in the death of 1,200 Israelis as per officials, Israel has responded with major retaliation, reportedly killing over 13,000 Palestinians in Gaza. Also read: Israeli families demand answers from Netanyahu over hostage situation: 'Stop talking about killing Arabs' Watch: Russia's Putin to take part in virtual BRICS summit on Gaza × Also read: Hamas chief says 'close to reaching' truce deal with Israel amid war India has welcomed international efforts aimed at de-escalating the conflict and facilitating urgent humanitarian aid to the people of Palestine. New Delhi has condemned the Oct 7 attack, pointing to its policy to oppose terrorism in all its forms but also advocated adherence to international humanitarian law. It has also called for the unconditional release of all Israeli hostages who are in Hamas custody. In a tangible display of solidarity, New Delhi has dispatched humanitarian aid to Palestine, delivering 70 tonnes of disaster relief materials, including 17 tonnes of medicines and medical supplies in two instalments. India's overarching policy regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict underscores the advocacy for direct negotiations with the establishment of a sovereign, independent, and viable state of Palestine living within secure and recognised borders, coexisting in peace with Israel. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Amid West Asia crisis, Arab and Islamic foreign ministers' delegation to visit New Delhi

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Canadian MP Chandra Arya on Monday (Nov 20) warned of a possible threat at the Hindu Laxmi Narayan Mandir in Surrey while sharing a video of pro-Khalistani backers.

Taking to his official X account, Arya urged Canadian authorities to look into the matter and take stern action against the ones abusing freedom of speech and expression.

He wrote, "Last week, Khalistan supporters verbally abused a Sikh family outside a Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, BC, according to some reports. Now it appears the same Khalistan group wants to create trouble at the Hindu Laxmi Narayan Mandir in Surrey."

"All these are being done in the name of freedom of speech and expression. Like a broken record, I am again asking Canadian authorities to step in and take action," he added.

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Emphasising how Hindu temples were being attacked in the country over the past years to spread unrest, Arya said, "Hindu temples have been attacked many times during the last couple of years. Hate crimes are being committed against Hindu-Canadians."

"Allowing these things to continue to be done openly and publicly is not acceptable," he said.

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Earlier, Arya had claimed that extremist elements were “attacking” and “threatening” the Hindu community residing in Canada to go back to India.

He then urged all the Hindu-Canadians to stay vigilant and report any unforeseen incident to law enforcement agencies.

<h2>'Hindu Canadians considered soft targets'</h2>

Arya had claimed that the Hindu Canadians were considered soft targets in the country.

“Two well-organised groups claiming to represent their faiths have been attacking Hindu-Canadian community leaders, Hindu organisations and even me. For over 10 months, I have been attacked for raising a flag with our Hindu religious sacred symbol Aum on our parliament hill,” he stated.

“As Canadians, we can be proud of our Hindu faith and heritage and our impressive contribution to the socio-economic success of our country Canada,” he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

Canadian MP Chandra Arya on Monday (Nov 20) warned of a possible threat at the Hindu Laxmi Narayan Mandir in Surrey while sharing a video of pro-Khalistani backers.

Canadian MP Chandra Arya on Monday (Nov 20) warned of a possible threat at the Hindu Laxmi Narayan Mandir in Surrey while sharing a video of pro-Khalistani backers. Taking to his official X account, Arya urged Canadian authorities to look into the matter and take stern action against the ones abusing freedom of speech and expression. He wrote, "Last week, Khalistan supporters verbally abused a Sikh family outside a Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, BC, according to some reports. Now it appears the same Khalistan group wants to create trouble at the Hindu Laxmi Narayan Mandir in Surrey." "All these are being done in the name of freedom of speech and expression. Like a broken record, I am again asking Canadian authorities to step in and take action," he added. Last week Khalistan supporters verbally abused a Sikh family outside a Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey BC according to some reports. Now it appears the same Khalistan group want to create trouble at the Hindu Laxmi Narayan Mandir in Surrey. All these are being done in the name of… https://t.co/szTznICBo0 — Chandra Arya (@AryaCanada) November 20, 2023 × Emphasising how Hindu temples were being attacked in the country over the past years to spread unrest, Arya said, "Hindu temples have been attacked many times during the last couple of years. Hate crimes are being committed against Hindu-Canadians." "Allowing these things to continue to be done openly and publicly is not acceptable," he said. Also read: UK PM Rishi Sunak reportedly said government should 'let people die', COVID inquiry hears Earlier, Arya had claimed that extremist elements were “attacking” and “threatening” the Hindu community residing in Canada to go back to India. He then urged all the Hindu-Canadians to stay vigilant and report any unforeseen incident to law enforcement agencies. 'Hindu Canadians considered soft targets' Arya had claimed that the Hindu Canadians were considered soft targets in the country. “Two well-organised groups claiming to represent their faiths have been attacking Hindu-Canadian community leaders, Hindu organisations and even me. For over 10 months, I have been attacked for raising a flag with our Hindu religious sacred symbol Aum on our parliament hill,” he stated. “As Canadians, we can be proud of our Hindu faith and heritage and our impressive contribution to the socio-economic success of our country Canada,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Canadian MP Chandra Arya asks authorities to take action as Khalistan supporters issue threat to temples

The world leaders are getting out for the COP 28 summit, and a new report has now shared more details about one of the pledges there. According to a report by the news agency AFP, next month a cooling pledge will be unveiled.

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The hostage situation continues to be the flashpoint in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-live-israeli-foreign-ministry-recalls-its-ambassador-from-south-africa-660921">ongoing Israel-Hamas war </a>with the world urging warring nations to come up with a truce. The families of hostages are frustrated and demanding answers from the Benjamin Netanyahu government.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's latest announcement came as a ray of hope as he said on Tuesday (Nov 21) that his militant movement was nearing a truce agreement with Israel. A statement sent by his office to the news agency AFP stated: "We are close to reaching a deal on a truce."&nbsp;

The families of those who were taken as hostages on Oct 7 by the militant group Hamas when it launched a surprise attack have been pressing the government to take urgent action.&nbsp;

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As quoted by CNN, Shai Wenkert whose son Omer was taken from a music festival and is currently being held hostage in Gaza, said: "I demand their commitment that everyone is returning home. All the hostages. We must get answers, and a commitment … in a written form."&nbsp;

The report said that Wenkert spoke to the media on Monday and over a week ago, he urged the European Parliament for help. Media reports have said that Wenkert spoke with the media before he and other relatives met with Prime Minister Netanyahu and his war cabinet in Tel Aviv.&nbsp;

Gil Dickmann, whose cousin is being held in Gaza, chanted: "Bring them home!" The family members held pictures of their loved ones.&nbsp;

Hen Avigdori, whose wife and daughter were taken on Oct 7, said, "Maybe instead of talking about the dead, talk about the living. Stop talking about killing Arabs. Talk about"saving Jews. This is your job!"&nbsp;

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<h2>Global calls for truce&nbsp;</h2>

Negotiators have been working to seal a deal to allow the release of around 240 mostly Israeli hostages seized on Oct 7, during the deadliest assault on Israel in its history. Hamas fighters also killed around 1,200 people during their cross-border assault, most of them civilians.&nbsp;

Israel launched a relentless bombing campaign and ground offensive in retaliation for the attack, vowing to destroy Hamas and secure the release of the hostages.

According to the Hamas government in Gaza, the war has killed more than 13,300 people, thousands of them children. Intense negotiations mediated by Qatar, where Hamas has a political office and where Haniyeh is based, have been underway for weeks.

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

The hostage situation continues to be the flashpoint in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war with the world urging warring nations to come up with a truce. The families of hostages are frustrated and demanding answers from the Benjamin Netanyahu government.

The hostage situation continues to be the flashpoint in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war with the world urging warring nations to come up with a truce. The families of hostages are frustrated and demanding answers from the Benjamin Netanyahu government. Meanwhile, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's latest announcement came as a ray of hope as he said on Tuesday (Nov 21) that his militant movement was nearing a truce agreement with Israel. A statement sent by his office to the news agency AFP stated: "We are close to reaching a deal on a truce." The families of those who were taken as hostages on Oct 7 by the militant group Hamas when it launched a surprise attack have been pressing the government to take urgent action. Also read: Hamas chief says 'close to reaching' truce deal with Israel amid war As quoted by CNN, Shai Wenkert whose son Omer was taken from a music festival and is currently being held hostage in Gaza, said: "I demand their commitment that everyone is returning home. All the hostages. We must get answers, and a commitment … in a written form." The report said that Wenkert spoke to the media on Monday and over a week ago, he urged the European Parliament for help. Media reports have said that Wenkert spoke with the media before he and other relatives met with Prime Minister Netanyahu and his war cabinet in Tel Aviv. Gil Dickmann, whose cousin is being held in Gaza, chanted: "Bring them home!" The family members held pictures of their loved ones. Hen Avigdori, whose wife and daughter were taken on Oct 7, said, "Maybe instead of talking about the dead, talk about the living. Stop talking about killing Arabs. Talk about"saving Jews. This is your job!" Also read: Houthi rebels release video of hijacking of 'Galaxy Leader' cargo ship Watch: First field hospital enters Gaza Strip since Israel-Hamas war began × Global calls for truce Negotiators have been working to seal a deal to allow the release of around 240 mostly Israeli hostages seized on Oct 7, during the deadliest assault on Israel in its history. Hamas fighters also killed around 1,200 people during their cross-border assault, most of them civilians. Israel launched a relentless bombing campaign and ground offensive in retaliation for the attack, vowing to destroy Hamas and secure the release of the hostages. According to the Hamas government in Gaza, the war has killed more than 13,300 people, thousands of them children. Intense negotiations mediated by Qatar, where Hamas has a political office and where Haniyeh is based, have been underway for weeks. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Israeli families demand answers from Netanyahu over hostage situation: 'Stop talking about killing Arabs'

South Korea's President Moon Jae-in has raised the possibility of banning the consumption of dog meat in the country by 2027. At this moment, as we speak, the consumption of dog meat is neither explicitly prohibited nor is it legalised in the country.

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As per reports, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his fellow war cabinet ministers met on Monday evening with the families of some 240 hostages being held by Hamas and other terror factions in the Gaza Strip since the October 7 atrocities across southern Israel.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu meets with families of hostages amid reports of imminent deal

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Health officials said 31 premature babies in "extremely critical condition" were transferred safely Sunday from Gaza's main hospital and will go to Egypt, while over 250 patients with severely infected wounds and other urgent conditions remained stranded days after Israeli forces entered the compound to look for Hamas operations there.

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The Israel-Hamas war has now entered its 45th day. The Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, killing around 1,200 people, injuring thousands, and taking over 200 people as hostages back to Gaza, Israeli officials have said. Israel has since retaliated with constant bombardment of the Gaza Strip and killed more than 13,000 Palestinians, mostly children, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Follow WION for all the latest updates on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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A court in California sentenced a male nanny to over 700 years in prison for sexually assaulting 16 young boys he was babysitting, as per the office of Orange County District Attorney.

A court in California sentenced a male nanny to over 700 years in prison for sexually assaulting 16 young boys he was babysitting, as per the office of Orange County District Attorney. The court found 34-year-old Matthew Antonio Zakrzewski guilty of dozens of charges, including sexually assaulting boys between two and 12 years of age. He was also found guilty of exposing his 17th victim to child pornography to sexually assault him. Zakrzewski's heinous crimes did not stop there. He filmed several of his crimes against the young children. The authorities initially charged him with three felony counts of lewd and lascivious conduct with a minor under 14, one felony count of oral copulation of a child under ten, and one felony count of child pornography. The district attorney's office reported that the crimes occurred between January 2014 and May 2019. The Laguna Beach police Department arrested Zakrzewski in May 2019 at a local airport after a couple filed a complaint against him for touching their eight-year-old son inappropriately. ALSO READ | Ohio woman charged after her toddler accidentally fires her gun at Walmart The investigators found more video evidence and tips against him during the probe. Zakrzewski had a website where he called himself the "original sitter buddy." He also portrayed himself as a manny, providing multiple services like mentorships, big brother relationships, and overnight and vacationing babysitting. In the court, the parents of the young victims expressed their anger towards Zakrewski through victim impact statements, narrating how he tricked them into gaining access to their children. A mother of a boy who fell victim to Zakrzewski's crimes described her pain in the court, saying she will never know how her little one should've turned out in the absence of the trauma of being sexually assaulted. The young boy was only two when Zakrzewski molested him. However, Zakrzewski did not show any remorse or apologise. Instead, he said, "I prided myself on bringing smiles to your children, and all the good times we shared were 100 per cent genuine." Several parents present in the court covered their ears and wept while he spoke. Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer said, "This monster disguised by smiles and giggles engaged in the most horrific and calculated manipulation to ensure he would continue to have unfettered access to what these parents cherish the most." He added, "These innocent little boys must bear a lifetime of trauma, and their parents will bear a lifetime of pain knowing that they put their precious children in the arms of an animal because they believed who he said he was." (With inputs from agencies)

Male nanny who sexually assaulted 16 young boys sentenced to over 700 years in prison

Napoleon Bonaparte was a ruler known to the whole world, some known him as an unbeatable ruler and some know him as a great ruler but the historical figure is making headlines as one of his hats has fetched a whopping $2.1 million at an auction.

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According to recent reports, talks are underway for a possible deal to release hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas war | Talks underway for hostage deal: Report

The India-Australia annual second 2+2 dialogue is scheduled to take place on November 20, 2023. The 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue is a cornerstone of the relationship between the two countries and an opportunity to progress their work together to shape the type of region.

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British Airways crew members have been accused of cooking up an armed robbery in Rio de Janeiro to cover up a wild night of drugs and alcohol, reported The Independent, citing Brazilian police.&nbsp;

The report stated that the passengers were stuck in the Brazilian city for 24 hours after three workers reported being "too traumatised to work" after a robbery on Sep 5.&nbsp;

British Airways was reportedly forced to postpone flight BA248 back to Heathrow Airport for 24 hours since the crew was not scheduled to work the next day.&nbsp;

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They have apparently been accused of "inventing" the armed robbery so that they won't get punished by the bosses because their stories were inconsistent.&nbsp;

While speaking about the probe, the Civil Police of the State of Rio de Janeiro told the media outlet that three cabin crew members lied about being the victims in their official testimonies.&nbsp;

The Brazilian officials, just one of the offences described by the trio occurred, and that the group proceeded to an abandoned petrol station near a Rio settlement to take drugs.&nbsp;

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As quoted, the police said: "After field investigation and intelligence work, data crossing and image analysis, the Special Tourism Support Delegation (Deat) found that three flight attendants from an English company, who reported having been robbed in September this year lied in their testimony when recording the incident."&nbsp;

"According to Deat, of the various crimes reported by the trio, only one occurred, after a late night in which they consumed drugs and alcohol and went to an abandoned gas station, close to a community in Rio, where they continued their drug use. The trio are being investigated for falsely reporting a crime," the added.&nbsp;

British Airways crew members have been accused of cooking up an armed robbery in Rio de Janeiro to cover up a wild night of drugs and alcohol, reported The Independent, citing Brazilian police.

British Airways crew members have been accused of cooking up an armed robbery in Rio de Janeiro to cover up a wild night of drugs and alcohol, reported The Independent, citing Brazilian police. The report stated that the passengers were stuck in the Brazilian city for 24 hours after three workers reported being "too traumatised to work" after a robbery on Sep 5. British Airways was reportedly forced to postpone flight BA248 back to Heathrow Airport for 24 hours since the crew was not scheduled to work the next day. Also read: Elon Musk to file thermonuclear lawsuit against media watchdog They have apparently been accused of "inventing" the armed robbery so that they won't get punished by the bosses because their stories were inconsistent. While speaking about the probe, the Civil Police of the State of Rio de Janeiro told the media outlet that three cabin crew members lied about being the victims in their official testimonies. The Brazilian officials, just one of the offences described by the trio occurred, and that the group proceeded to an abandoned petrol station near a Rio settlement to take drugs. Also read: Scottish government chalks out post-independence plans to rejoin European Union As quoted, the police said: "After field investigation and intelligence work, data crossing and image analysis, the Special Tourism Support Delegation (Deat) found that three flight attendants from an English company, who reported having been robbed in September this year lied in their testimony when recording the incident." "According to Deat, of the various crimes reported by the trio, only one occurred, after a late night in which they consumed drugs and alcohol and went to an abandoned gas station, close to a community in Rio, where they continued their drug use. The trio are being investigated for falsely reporting a crime," the added.

British Airways crew members cooked up armed robbery story to cover up drugs and alcohol-fuelled night: Report

Every continent has seen extreme weather occurrences, including the most recent "unbearable" hot in Brazil, historically high sea temperatures, and alarming lows in Antarctic sea ice.

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The Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will take part in a virtual BRICS meeting on November 21 to discuss the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Kremlin stated, "On November 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin will participate in an extraordinary BRICS summit (via videoconference) to discuss the Palestinian-Israeli conflict," but it did not offer any other informatio

Russian President Vladimir Putin to take part in virtual BRICS summit on Israel-Hamas war

Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Sunday (Nov 19) that the challenges to the Israel-Hamas war hostage deal were logistical. Addressing a press conference with European Union's (EU) foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, Prime Minister Al Thani said, "The challenges that remain in the negotiations are very minor compared to the bigger challenges, they are more logistical, they are more practical.

Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Sunday (Nov 19) that the challenges to the Israel-Hamas war hostage deal were logistical. Addressing a press conference with European Union's (EU) foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, Prime Minister Al Thani said, "The challenges that remain in the negotiations are very minor compared to the bigger challenges, they are more logistical, they are more practical." "The deal is going through ups and downs from time to time throughout the last few weeks. But I think that you know, I'm now more confident that we are close enough to reach a deal that can bring people safely back to their homes, whether they are the hostages on Hamas side or whatever the exchange that will happen, will take place from the Israeli side," he added. Also read: As Israel-Hamas war rages on, militant group's top brass enjoys luxury far from conflict Since the beginning of the conflict between Israel and Hamas on Oct 7, Qatar became a key intermediary over the fate of hundreds of Israeli hostages held by Hamas militants. Qatar has been brokering talks to free some of the 240 hostages in return for a temporary ceasefire, a mediation effort that has so far led to the release of four hostages. "The deal is going through ups and downs from time to time throughout the last few weeks," Prime Minister Al Thani also told reporters. US still pushing for hostage deal On Saturday, the United States said that it was still working to secure a deal between Israel and Hamas after a reported tentative agreement to free women and children held hostage in Gaza in exchange for a pause in the war. In a post on X, White House National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said, "We have not reached a deal yet, but we continue to work hard to get to a deal." Earlier, an article by the Washington Post said that all parties in the conflict would halt combat operations for at least five days while some hostages were released in batches, with overhead surveillance monitoring movement to police the pause. However, the Joe Biden administration denied any major breakthrough in the deal. Also on Saturday, White House Coordinator for Middle East and North America Brett McGurk said there would be no significant pause in the conflict before hostages were released. McGurk said that the release of a large number of hostages would result in "a significant pause... and a massive surge of humanitarian relief." He also said that the situation in the Gaza Strip was "horrific" and "intolerable". Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Israel-Hamas war: Challenges to hostage deal are logistical, says Qatar PM

Voting for the presidential election in Argentina started on Sunday (Nov 19) as voters sought a solution to the triple-digit inflation and rising poverty. This election is a battle between embattled Economy Minister Sergio Massa and the libertarian outsider Javier Milei.

Voting for the presidential election in Argentina started on Sunday (Nov 19) as voters sought a solution to the triple-digit inflation and rising poverty. This election is a battle between embattled Economy Minister Sergio Massa and the libertarian outsider Javier Milei. The two leaders represent starkly different futures for Argentina. According to a report by the news agency AFP, polls showed Milei holds a slight advantage over Massa. Irrespective of whoever wins, the election will shape the South American country's political landscape, its economic roadmap, trade in grains, lithium, and hydrocarbons, and its global ties. Speaking to the news agency Reuters, Julio Burdman, director of the consultancy Observatorio Electoral said that the election will mark a profound rupture in the system of political representation. "I think all the political forces as we have known them are going to be transformed," Burdman added. New president will take office on Dec 10 The new president will take office on Dec 10. Massa, 51, is a seasoned politician seeking to convince citizens to trust him despite his performance as economy minister which saw Argentina's annual inflation hit a high of 143 per cent. Milei, on the other hand, has vowed to halt Argentina's unbridled spending, ditch the peso for the US dollar, and "dynamite" the central bank. An economist by profession, Milei, 53, is a political newcomer who stunned observers by surging to the front of the electoral race just months ago, AFP reported. His rants against traditional political parties in the country that have failed to halt decades of economic decline have fired up voters tired of the status quo. Speaking to AFP, taxi driver Daniel Ayala rooted for Milei and said he was "tired of the corruption" of the ruling Peronist coalition -which Massa represents. The political newcomer previously said he was going to ditch those ministries entirely and was in favour of making it easier to carry guns and even sell human organs. In the run-up to the election, Massa sought to distance himself from outgoing President Alberto Fernandez and his Vice President Cristina Kirchner, who was last year convicted of fraud. AFP reported that the economy minister has portrayed himself as the calm, statesmanlike opposite of Milei. However, he was accused by analysts of abusing state resources to boost his electoral chances. This included using ads to warn that transport prices would increase under Milei as well as slashing income taxes for almost the whole population and granting cash payouts to millions. (With inputs from agencies)

Argentina presidential run-off polling starts as voters seek respite from inflation, rising poverty

Toomaj Salehi, a well-known Iranian rapper, has been freed on bail after spending more than a year behind bars for supporting nationwide protests that were sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody. Salehi, 32, was arrested in October 2022 for openly expressing his support for the protests.&nbsp;

Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian woman died on September 16, 2022, in a hospital under circumstances that raised suspicions. Amini had been arrested by Iran's morality police for allegedly not adhering to government-mandated hijab standards.

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In July, Salehi received a six-year prison sentence on charges of "corruption on earth."&nbsp;In Iran, this charge&nbsp;is a serious offense with severe consequences. The charge is typically associated with actions that are deemed to be harmful to the public order, security, and the overall well-being of society. It carries a maximum penalty of death.

Salehi's lawyer Amir Raisian revealed that upon appeal the Supreme Court identified "flaws in the initial sentence" and ordered Salehi's release from prison on bail on Saturday (Nov 18).&nbsp;

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<h2>Accusations on rapper&nbsp;</h2>

The accusations against Salehi included spreading "lies on the internet," "propaganda against the state," inciting violence, and forming and managing illegal groups for "disrupting security in cooperation with a government hostile" to Iran, AFP reported.

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In a separate incident, celebrated Iranian actress Hanieh Tavassoli was detained due to content shared on social media, which included a tribute to Mahsa Amini. This arrest coincided with the national protests marking the one-year anniversary of Amini's passing in September this year.&nbsp;

The aftermath of Amini's death in September 2022 led to months of unrest, resulting in hundreds of casualties, including both civilians and security personnel, and the arrest of thousands. Seven men have been executed in cases related to the protests, involving killings and violence against security forces.

This week, Iran's Supreme Court confirmed a death sentence for a man found guilty of murdering a Revolutionary Guards officer during the protests last year. Officer Ali Nazari died in October 2022 amid nationwide demonstrations that swept across Iran.&nbsp;

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Toomaj Salehi, a well-known Iranian rapper, has been freed on bail after spending more than a year behind bars for supporting nationwide protests that were sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody.

Toomaj Salehi, a well-known Iranian rapper, has been freed on bail after spending more than a year behind bars for supporting nationwide protests that were sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody. Salehi, 32, was arrested in October 2022 for openly expressing his support for the protests. Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian woman died on September 16, 2022, in a hospital under circumstances that raised suspicions. Amini had been arrested by Iran's morality police for allegedly not adhering to government-mandated hijab standards. Also Read | At least 500 Rohingyas arrive in Indonesia: UN refugee agency In July, Salehi received a six-year prison sentence on charges of "corruption on earth." In Iran, this charge is a serious offense with severe consequences. The charge is typically associated with actions that are deemed to be harmful to the public order, security, and the overall well-being of society. It carries a maximum penalty of death. Salehi's lawyer Amir Raisian revealed that upon appeal the Supreme Court identified "flaws in the initial sentence" and ordered Salehi's release from prison on bail on Saturday (Nov 18). Also Read | US: Four women killed, one injured in series of shootings across Memphis, gunman found dead later Accusations on rapper The accusations against Salehi included spreading "lies on the internet," "propaganda against the state," inciting violence, and forming and managing illegal groups for "disrupting security in cooperation with a government hostile" to Iran, AFP reported. Watch | US backs Japan's bid to bolster defences × In a separate incident, celebrated Iranian actress Hanieh Tavassoli was detained due to content shared on social media, which included a tribute to Mahsa Amini. This arrest coincided with the national protests marking the one-year anniversary of Amini's passing in September this year. The aftermath of Amini's death in September 2022 led to months of unrest, resulting in hundreds of casualties, including both civilians and security personnel, and the arrest of thousands. Seven men have been executed in cases related to the protests, involving killings and violence against security forces. This week, Iran's Supreme Court confirmed a death sentence for a man found guilty of murdering a Revolutionary Guards officer during the protests last year. Officer Ali Nazari died in October 2022 amid nationwide demonstrations that swept across Iran. (With inputs from agencies)

Iranian rapper released on bail after a year in jail for backing protests over Mahsa Amini's death

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday (Nov 19) confirmed the hacking of a shipping vessel in the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. According to a report by the Times of Israel, the IDF said the hijacking was a very serious incident on a global scale.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday (Nov 19) confirmed the hacking of a shipping vessel in the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. According to a report by the Times of Israel, the IDF said the hijacking was a very serious incident on a global scale. As per the report, the ship, Galaxy Leader, was sailing from Turkey to India with an international crew that did not include Israelis. “This is not an Israeli ship,” the IDF added. Also read: Challenges to hostage deal are logistical, says Qatar PM The ship is registered under a British company, which is partially owned by Israeli tycoon Abraham Ungar. The vessel was leased out to a Japanese company at the time of the hijacking. Fifty-two members were aboard the ship. Netanyahu's office condemns hijacking Sharing a post on X, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office condemned the hijacking of the ship. "This is another act of Iranian terrorism and constitutes a leap forward in Iran's aggression against the citizens of the free world, with international consequences regarding the security of global shipping lanes." The office also said that onboard the vessel were crews of various nationalities, including Ukrainian, Mexican and Filipino. Houthis threaten to attack Israeli ships in Red Sea On Tuesday, Houthis threatened to target Israeli ships in the Red Sea. Leader Abdul-Malik al-Huthi said that Houthis were monitoring for Israeli vessels in the commercially vital waters, even those that do not have Israeli flags. "Our eyes are open to constant monitoring and searching for any Israeli ship," he said in a speech broadcast by the rebels' Al-Masirah TV station. "The enemy relies on camouflage in its movement in the Red Sea, especially in Bab al-Mandab (strait), and did not dare to raise Israeli flags on its ships... and turned off identification devices," he added. The threat comes as Houthis said they launched yet another missile targeting Israel over its war with Hamas. Since October, the Iran-backed rebels have launched a series of drone and missile strikes targeting Israel. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

IDF confirms Houthis hijacked India-bound ship in Red Sea, but says it's not Israeli vessel

Iran-backed Houthi rebels hijacked an India-bound ship in the Red Sea. According to the Israel Defense Forces on Sunday (Nov 19), Galaxy Leader was sailing from Turkey to India with an international crew which did not include Israelis. There were 52 crew on board.

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