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<p>Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has instructed police to ban mosques from broadcasting the Adhan, or Islamic call to prayer over loudspeakers, confirmed a Channel 12 report.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further directed the police to confiscate the loudspeaker equipment found to be used in the mosques, according to the report.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The mosques found to be using the loudspeakers to call for prayer would also be fined.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ben Gvir in a post on X, said that he is "proud" to introduce the policy, which according to him, will put an end to the "unreasonable noise from mosques, which has&nbsp;become a hazard for the residents of Israel.”</p>

<p>“In our debates, it arose that most Western countries, and even some Arab countries, limit the noise and have many laws on the matter. It’s only neglected in Israel,” Ben Gvir’s office said in a statement.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/clashes-erupt-again-at-jerusalems-al-aqsa-mosque-six-injured-579598"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Clashes erupt again at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque, six injured</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Policy condemned by opposition</strong></h2>

<p>However, the members of Israel's opposition have condemned the policy, including Labor MK Gilad Kariv, who posted on X, saying that Ben Gvir "endangers the State of Israel” and warns that he “won’t stop until in the end, a match sets the barrel on fire.”</p>

<p>Moreover, the leader of the United Arab List condemned the decision and accused Ben Gvir of fuelling divisions and targeting mosques after failing to provoke violence at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Ben Gvir is constantly trying to sabotage coexistence," Abbas wrote on X.</p>

<h2><strong>'War on Islam and Christianity'</strong></h2>

<p>The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) also condemned the ban and called for Muslim-majority nations to take concrete action to end the Israeli government’s genocide.</p>

<p>“A war on Islam and Christianity has always been a major component of the far-right Israeli government’s genocide targeting the Palestinian people. Attacks on mosques, churches, cultural sites, and religious texts are all part of the decades-long Israeli campaign to erase Palestinian culture," CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: Al Aqsa Mosque video a dangerous escalation: Hamas</strong></p>

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<p>"We repeat our call on Muslim-majority nations to use their collective power and take concrete actions to end this genocide," Awad added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further said that the Biden administration must speak out strongly to condemn the videotaped burning of copies of the Quran and destruction of mosques by Israeli soldiers in Gaza, adding that the US should end sending weapons to the Israeli government to force an end to the genocide.&nbsp;</p>

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Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has instructed police to ban mosques from broadcasting the Adhan, or Islamic call to prayer over loudspeakers, confirmed a Channel 12 report.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has instructed police to ban mosques from broadcasting the Adhan, or Islamic call to prayer over loudspeakers, confirmed a Channel 12 report. He further directed the police to confiscate the loudspeaker equipment found to be used in the mosques, according to the report. The mosques found to be using the loudspeakers to call for prayer would also be fined. Ben Gvir in a post on X, said that he is "proud" to introduce the policy, which according to him, will put an end to the "unreasonable noise from mosques, which has become a hazard for the residents of Israel.” “In our debates, it arose that most Western countries, and even some Arab countries, limit the noise and have many laws on the matter. It’s only neglected in Israel,” Ben Gvir’s office said in a statement. Also read: Clashes erupt again at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque, six injured Policy condemned by opposition However, the members of Israel's opposition have condemned the policy, including Labor MK Gilad Kariv, who posted on X, saying that Ben Gvir "endangers the State of Israel” and warns that he “won’t stop until in the end, a match sets the barrel on fire.” Moreover, the leader of the United Arab List condemned the decision and accused Ben Gvir of fuelling divisions and targeting mosques after failing to provoke violence at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque. "Ben Gvir is constantly trying to sabotage coexistence," Abbas wrote on X. 'War on Islam and Christianity' The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) also condemned the ban and called for Muslim-majority nations to take concrete action to end the Israeli government’s genocide. “A war on Islam and Christianity has always been a major component of the far-right Israeli government’s genocide targeting the Palestinian people. Attacks on mosques, churches, cultural sites, and religious texts are all part of the decades-long Israeli campaign to erase Palestinian culture," CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad said. Watch | Israel-Hamas war: Al Aqsa Mosque video a dangerous escalation: Hamas × "We repeat our call on Muslim-majority nations to use their collective power and take concrete actions to end this genocide," Awad added. He further said that the Biden administration must speak out strongly to condemn the videotaped burning of copies of the Quran and destruction of mosques by Israeli soldiers in Gaza, adding that the US should end sending weapons to the Israeli government to force an end to the genocide. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel bans mosques from using loudspeakers to broadcast call to prayer, opposition slams decision

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<p>Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Monday (Dec. 2) that the recent offensive by rebel factions in his country's north was an attempt to redraw the map of the region. President Assad made this remark during a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart&nbsp;Masoud Pezeshkian.</p>

<p>According to a statement from the Syrian presidency, Assad said, "The terrorist escalation reflects the far-reaching goals of dividing the region and fragmenting the countries in it and redrawing the map in line with the objectives of the United States and the West."</p>

<p>In a shock offensive, rebel factions breached Aleppo last Friday (November 28) and clashed with government forces for the first time since 2016. The advance on Aleppo followed a shock offensive by insurgents on Wednesday (November 26).</p>

<h2><strong>Rebels take stock of gains in north</strong></h2>

<p>President Assad's remark on Monday came as rebel factions took stock of their gains in north Syria.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-the-syrian-rebel-faction-leading-the-offensive-on-aleppo-780686">Who are the Syrian rebels who have taken Aleppo after shock offensive?</a></strong></p>

<p>In the northern town of Maaret al-Numan, rebel fighters took stock of their gains, inspecting armoured vehicles with&nbsp;Syrian government markings, a report by the news agency Reuters said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that more than 400 people have been killed in the major rebel offensive on government-controlled areas in the country's north.</p>

<p>The death toll includes&nbsp;214 rebels from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and allied factions who launched the offensive, 137 pro-government forces, and 61 civilians.</p>

<h2><strong>Watch: Statue of Assad's brother torn down in Aleppo</strong></h2>

<p>On Saturday, a statue&nbsp;of Bashar al-Assad's brother, Bassel, was torn down in Aleppo by armed men.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Bassel al-Assad was seen as the likely successor to his father, Hafez al-Assad, before he died in a car crash in 1994. In 2000, Bashar al-Assad became the President of Syria after his father's death.</p>

<p>It is not yet known who were the men who tore down the statue.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Monday (Dec. 2) that the recent offensive by rebel factions in his country's north was an attempt to redraw the map of the region.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Monday (Dec. 2) that the recent offensive by rebel factions in his country's north was an attempt to redraw the map of the region. President Assad made this remark during a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian. According to a statement from the Syrian presidency, Assad said, "The terrorist escalation reflects the far-reaching goals of dividing the region and fragmenting the countries in it and redrawing the map in line with the objectives of the United States and the West." In a shock offensive, rebel factions breached Aleppo last Friday (November 28) and clashed with government forces for the first time since 2016. The advance on Aleppo followed a shock offensive by insurgents on Wednesday (November 26). Rebels take stock of gains in north President Assad's remark on Monday came as rebel factions took stock of their gains in north Syria. Also read | Who are the Syrian rebels who have taken Aleppo after shock offensive? In the northern town of Maaret al-Numan, rebel fighters took stock of their gains, inspecting armoured vehicles with Syrian government markings, a report by the news agency Reuters said. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that more than 400 people have been killed in the major rebel offensive on government-controlled areas in the country's north. The death toll includes 214 rebels from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and allied factions who launched the offensive, 137 pro-government forces, and 61 civilians. Watch: Statue of Assad's brother torn down in Aleppo On Saturday, a statue of Bashar al-Assad's brother, Bassel, was torn down in Aleppo by armed men. Historic moment in Allepo now, as the statue of Bassel al-Assad, brother of Putin's puppet Bashar al-Assad is ripped down. pic.twitter.com/tpC0hszYDh — Jay in Kyiv (@JayinKyiv) November 30, 2024 × Bassel al-Assad was seen as the likely successor to his father, Hafez al-Assad, before he died in a car crash in 1994. In 2000, Bashar al-Assad became the President of Syria after his father's death. It is not yet known who were the men who tore down the statue. (With inputs from agencies)

Syrian conflict: Assad says strife in north a bid to redraw the region's map

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<p>The missing US-Israeli soldier Omer Maxim Neutra was killed in the Hamas's attack on southern Israel on October 7 last year, and his body is being held hostage in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 21-year-old lone soldier from New York served as a tank platoon commander in the 7th Armored Brigade's 77th Battalion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was called a "lone soldier" because his parents were not in Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Until the IDF confirmed his killing, it was believed that Neutra was alive and being held hostage by Hamas.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-publishes-video-of-israeli-american-hostage-pleading-for-trumps-help-in-securing-release-780558"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Hamas publishes video of Israeli-American hostage pleading for Trump's help in securing release</strong></a></p>

<p>On the day of the attack last year, October 7, he was stationed in a tank on the Gaza border near the southern community of Nahal Oz.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the attack, their tank was attacked by the Hamas group with RPG fire and explosive devices. Then, the four people, including Neutra, Sgt. Shaked Dahan, the driver, Sgt. Nimrod Cohen, the gunner, and Sgt. Oz Daniel, the loader, were abducted to Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dahan's death was confirmed in November, while Daniel's death was confirmed in February.</p>

<p>Now, after 14 months of the deadly attack, Neutra's death has been confirmed by the Israeli military.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Lebanon War: Thousands Protest In Tel Aviv Demanding Release Of Hostages</strong></p>

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<p>However, nothing has been confirmed about Cohen. His father on Monday told Ynet news, "We have received indications that Nimrod is alive. I am sure my son is alive, and I am fighting.”</p>

<p>Neutra’s death was declared by the Military Rabbinate based on findings and new intelligence information, according to the IDF.</p>

<p>His family spoke with him last on October 6. Later, when his parents, Ronen and Orna, heard what was happening on October 7, Neutra's father tried contacting his son.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The mother of Neutra, Ronen, told CBS News that her&nbsp;son was interested in peace-building and had looked forward to returning to Long Island and college.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“They said that he’s been taken captive,” said Orna Neutra. “So many have died that it’s just insane that you feel relief to think that your son is not dead, you know?" Orna said.</p>

<p>Reportedly, 97 of the 251 hostages taken by Hamas on October 7, are still in Gaza, including the bodies of at least 35 confirmed dead by the Israeli military.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><em>Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.</em></strong></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The missing US-Israeli soldier Omer Maxim Neutra was killed in the Hamas's attack on southern Israel on October 7 last year, and his body is being held hostage in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed on Monday.

The missing US-Israeli soldier Omer Maxim Neutra was killed in the Hamas's attack on southern Israel on October 7 last year, and his body is being held hostage in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed on Monday. The 21-year-old lone soldier from New York served as a tank platoon commander in the 7th Armored Brigade's 77th Battalion. He was called a "lone soldier" because his parents were not in Israel. Until the IDF confirmed his killing, it was believed that Neutra was alive and being held hostage by Hamas. Also read: Hamas publishes video of Israeli-American hostage pleading for Trump's help in securing release On the day of the attack last year, October 7, he was stationed in a tank on the Gaza border near the southern community of Nahal Oz. During the attack, their tank was attacked by the Hamas group with RPG fire and explosive devices. Then, the four people, including Neutra, Sgt. Shaked Dahan, the driver, Sgt. Nimrod Cohen, the gunner, and Sgt. Oz Daniel, the loader, were abducted to Gaza. Dahan's death was confirmed in November, while Daniel's death was confirmed in February. Now, after 14 months of the deadly attack, Neutra's death has been confirmed by the Israeli military. Watch | Israel-Lebanon War: Thousands Protest In Tel Aviv Demanding Release Of Hostages × However, nothing has been confirmed about Cohen. His father on Monday told Ynet news, "We have received indications that Nimrod is alive. I am sure my son is alive, and I am fighting.” Neutra’s death was declared by the Military Rabbinate based on findings and new intelligence information, according to the IDF. His family spoke with him last on October 6. Later, when his parents, Ronen and Orna, heard what was happening on October 7, Neutra's father tried contacting his son. The mother of Neutra, Ronen, told CBS News that her son was interested in peace-building and had looked forward to returning to Long Island and college. “They said that he’s been taken captive,” said Orna Neutra. “So many have died that it’s just insane that you feel relief to think that your son is not dead, you know?" Orna said. Reportedly, 97 of the 251 hostages taken by Hamas on October 7, are still in Gaza, including the bodies of at least 35 confirmed dead by the Israeli military. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

US-Israeli hostage Cpt Omer Neutra killed on Oct 7, body held by Hamas in Gaza, confirms IDF

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<p>An impeachment complaint was filed on Monday (Dec. 2)&nbsp;against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte over her death threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the alleged misuse of government funds by her office and other criminal accusations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A report by the news agency Associated Press said that the impeachment complaint was filed by several prominent opponents and activists in the House of Representatives.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/philippine-vp-duterte-named-mastermind-in-plot-to-kill-president-marcos-jr-could-face-criminal-charges-779109">Philippine VP Duterte named ‘mastermind’ in plot to kill President Marcos Jr.; could face criminal charges</a></strong></p>

<p>The complaint accused Vice President Duterte, 46, of&nbsp;violating the country’s Constitution, massive corruption, and other “high crimes,” including the death threats she made against the president, his wife, and the speaker of the House of Representatives.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Duterte's unfolding legal troubles</strong></h2>

<p>The complaint said that Duterte's threats showed the extent of the "respondent's mental incapacity, her depravity, and lack of mental fitness to continue holding the high office of vice president of the Philippines."</p>

<p>“The same constitute not only betrayal of public trust but also a high crime which would warrant her immediate impeachment from office,” the complaint added.</p>

<p>The 46-year-old has also been accused of having unexplained wealth and of allowing extrajudicial killing of drug suspects.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | Marcos Jr. gets death threat from Philippine VP</strong></p>

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<p>The Associated Press reported that the vice president's legal troubles have unfolded in the backdrop of her increasing feud with President Marcos Jr. and his allies.</p>

<p>Last week, Duterte told reporters that she had contracted an assassin to kill the president, his wife, and Speaker Martin Romualdez if she herself were killed.</p>

<p>She later said she was not threatening him (the president) but was expressing concern for her own safety.</p>

<h2><strong>Impeachment to be scrutinised by Congress</strong></h2>

<p>The impeachment complaint would be scrutinised by Congress, and the process could take weeks or months.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Marcos Jr. has said impeachment of Duterte would waste time while the country faces other challenges, but her opponents have said they will proceed to foster accountability and the rule of law.</p>

<p>Marcos and Duterte won landslide victories as running mates in the 2022 election but have since fallen out over key differences.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An impeachment complaint was filed on Monday (Dec. 2) against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte over her death threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

An impeachment complaint was filed on Monday (Dec. 2) against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte over her death threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the alleged misuse of government funds by her office and other criminal accusations. A report by the news agency Associated Press said that the impeachment complaint was filed by several prominent opponents and activists in the House of Representatives. Also read | Philippine VP Duterte named ‘mastermind’ in plot to kill President Marcos Jr.; could face criminal charges The complaint accused Vice President Duterte, 46, of violating the country’s Constitution, massive corruption, and other “high crimes,” including the death threats she made against the president, his wife, and the speaker of the House of Representatives. Duterte's unfolding legal troubles The complaint said that Duterte's threats showed the extent of the "respondent's mental incapacity, her depravity, and lack of mental fitness to continue holding the high office of vice president of the Philippines." “The same constitute not only betrayal of public trust but also a high crime which would warrant her immediate impeachment from office,” the complaint added. The 46-year-old has also been accused of having unexplained wealth and of allowing extrajudicial killing of drug suspects. Also watch | Marcos Jr. gets death threat from Philippine VP × The Associated Press reported that the vice president's legal troubles have unfolded in the backdrop of her increasing feud with President Marcos Jr. and his allies. Last week, Duterte told reporters that she had contracted an assassin to kill the president, his wife, and Speaker Martin Romualdez if she herself were killed. She later said she was not threatening him (the president) but was expressing concern for her own safety. Impeachment to be scrutinised by Congress The impeachment complaint would be scrutinised by Congress, and the process could take weeks or months. Marcos Jr. has said impeachment of Duterte would waste time while the country faces other challenges, but her opponents have said they will proceed to foster accountability and the rule of law. Marcos and Duterte won landslide victories as running mates in the 2022 election but have since fallen out over key differences. (With inputs from agencies)

Philippine VP faces impeachment complaint after she issued death threat against president

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<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India on the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said. The dates will be announced in early 2025, according to the Russian Embassy in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi and Russian President Putin have agreements to hold meetings once a year and it is Russia's turn this time, Ushakov said in a briefing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our leaders have an agreement to hold meetings once a year. This time, it's our turn." He further said, "We received Mr. Modi's invitation and we will certainly consider it positively," the diplomat said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, "We will figure out the tentative dates early next year."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-president-putin-expected-to-visit-india-soon-says-kremlin-spokesperson-777357"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Russian President Putin expected to visit India soon, says Kremlin spokesperson</strong></a></p>

<p>According to the Russian embassy, the two leaders remain in regular contact and have been holding talks over phone calls once every couple of months.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi, during the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, extended an invitation to Putin to visit India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit next year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later, the Prime Minister's office released a statement stating that both leaders conducted a comprehensive review of bilateral cooperation in several domains, including political, economic, defence, energy, and people-to-people connections.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;BRICS Summit 2024: Indian PM Holds Bilateral Talk With Putin In Kazan</strong></p>

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<p>PM Modi and Putin exchanged views on India-Russia engagement in multilateral forums, in particular in BRICS, according to the press release.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi also said that his two visits to Russia in the last three months reflect close coordination and deep friendship between the two countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two leaders met twice this year. PM Modi paid an official visit to Russia in July, marking his first bilateral visit after resuming office for the third time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was also conferred with Russia's highest national award, "The Order of St. Andrew the Apostle," for his contribution to fostering India-Russia ties.</p>

<p>His second visit was for the 16th BRICS Summit in October. He thanked Putin for the invitation and the hospitality.&nbsp;</p>

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Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India on the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said. The dates will be announced in early 2025, according to the Russian Embassy in India.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India on the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said. The dates will be announced in early 2025, according to the Russian Embassy in India. PM Modi and Russian President Putin have agreements to hold meetings once a year and it is Russia's turn this time, Ushakov said in a briefing. "Our leaders have an agreement to hold meetings once a year. This time, it's our turn." He further said, "We received Mr. Modi's invitation and we will certainly consider it positively," the diplomat said. He added, "We will figure out the tentative dates early next year." Also read: Russian President Putin expected to visit India soon, says Kremlin spokesperson According to the Russian embassy, the two leaders remain in regular contact and have been holding talks over phone calls once every couple of months. PM Modi, during the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, extended an invitation to Putin to visit India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit next year. Later, the Prime Minister's office released a statement stating that both leaders conducted a comprehensive review of bilateral cooperation in several domains, including political, economic, defence, energy, and people-to-people connections. Watch | BRICS Summit 2024: Indian PM Holds Bilateral Talk With Putin In Kazan × PM Modi and Putin exchanged views on India-Russia engagement in multilateral forums, in particular in BRICS, according to the press release. PM Modi also said that his two visits to Russia in the last three months reflect close coordination and deep friendship between the two countries. The two leaders met twice this year. PM Modi paid an official visit to Russia in July, marking his first bilateral visit after resuming office for the third time. He was also conferred with Russia's highest national award, "The Order of St. Andrew the Apostle," for his contribution to fostering India-Russia ties. His second visit was for the 16th BRICS Summit in October. He thanked Putin for the invitation and the hospitality. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>A word which represents a common trend of mindless scrolling of Instagram reels and TikTok - 'brain rot'&nbsp;- has been announced as the Oxford word of the year.</p>

<p>The term 'brain rot'&nbsp;refers to the common trend of excessive consumption of low-quality online content. The usage of the word saw a surge of 230 per cent in its frequency from 2023 to 2024.</p>

<p>According to psychologist and Oxford University Professor Andrew Przybylski, the word's popularity is a "symptom of the time we're living in".</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-pushes-ahead-bill-banning-children-from-social-media-linkedin-says-its-too-dull-for-kids-779519">Australia clears bill banning children from social media, LinkedIn says its platform is 'too dull for kids'</a></p>

<p>Brain rot emerged as a winner after defeating five other shortlisted words, which included demure, dynamic pricing, romantasy, lore, and slop.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's what 'brain rot'&nbsp;means </strong></h2>

<p>Brain rot refers to the deterioration in the intellectual or mental state of a person, especially because of the overconsumption of social media posts or reels.</p>

<p>The word was first used before the internet came into the world. The word 'brain rot' was written by Henry David Thoreau in 1854 in his book "Walden".</p>

<p>The author criticised the tendency of society to devalue complex ideas and how it leads to a decline in mental and intellectual effort.</p>

<p>In the book, the writer asks, "While England endeavours to cure the potato rot, will not any endeavour to cure the brain-rot – which prevails so much more widely and fatally?"</p>

<p>Initially, the word gained traction among Gen Z and Gen Alpha on social media, and&nbsp;soon it started being used to describe low-quality content on social media platforms.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Australia Passes Social Media Ban For Children Under 16</strong></p>

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<p>Explaining the word, Prof Przybylski said that "there's no evidence of brain rot actually being a thing".</p>

<p>"Instead it describes our dissatisfaction with the online world and it's a word that we can use to bundle our anxieties that we have around social media," the professor added, reported BBC.</p>

<p>President of Oxford Languages, Casper Grathwohl, said that if one tries to revisit the Oxford Word of the Year in the last two decades "you can see society's growing preoccupation with how our virtual lives are evolving, the way internet culture is permeating so much of who we are and what we talk about".</p>

<p>"Last year's winning word, 'rizz,' was an interesting example of how language is increasingly formed, shaped, and shared within online communities. Brain rot speaks to one of the perceived dangers of virtual life, and how we are using our free time," he added. &nbsp;</p>

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A word which represents a common trend of mindless scrolling of Instagram reels and TikTok - 'brain rot' - has been announced as the Oxford word of the year. The term 'brain rot' refers to the common trend of excessive consumption of low-quality online content.

A word which represents a common trend of mindless scrolling of Instagram reels and TikTok - 'brain rot' - has been announced as the Oxford word of the year. The term 'brain rot' refers to the common trend of excessive consumption of low-quality online content. The usage of the word saw a surge of 230 per cent in its frequency from 2023 to 2024. According to psychologist and Oxford University Professor Andrew Przybylski, the word's popularity is a "symptom of the time we're living in". Also Read: Australia clears bill banning children from social media, LinkedIn says its platform is 'too dull for kids' Brain rot emerged as a winner after defeating five other shortlisted words, which included demure, dynamic pricing, romantasy, lore, and slop. Here's what 'brain rot' means Brain rot refers to the deterioration in the intellectual or mental state of a person, especially because of the overconsumption of social media posts or reels. The word was first used before the internet came into the world. The word 'brain rot' was written by Henry David Thoreau in 1854 in his book "Walden". The author criticised the tendency of society to devalue complex ideas and how it leads to a decline in mental and intellectual effort. In the book, the writer asks, "While England endeavours to cure the potato rot, will not any endeavour to cure the brain-rot – which prevails so much more widely and fatally?" Initially, the word gained traction among Gen Z and Gen Alpha on social media, and soon it started being used to describe low-quality content on social media platforms. Watch: Australia Passes Social Media Ban For Children Under 16 Explaining the word, Prof Przybylski said that "there's no evidence of brain rot actually being a thing". "Instead it describes our dissatisfaction with the online world and it's a word that we can use to bundle our anxieties that we have around social media," the professor added, reported BBC. President of Oxford Languages, Casper Grathwohl, said that if one tries to revisit the Oxford Word of the Year in the last two decades "you can see society's growing preoccupation with how our virtual lives are evolving, the way internet culture is permeating so much of who we are and what we talk about". "Last year's winning word, 'rizz,' was an interesting example of how language is increasingly formed, shaped, and shared within online communities. Brain rot speaks to one of the perceived dangers of virtual life, and how we are using our free time," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday (Dec 1) slammed President Joe Biden for pardoning his son Hunter Biden who was awaiting sentencing on federal charges related to tax evasion and the illegal purchase of a firearm.</p>

<p>Trump, who has pledged he would pardon his supporters who stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, in a bid to overturn the 2020 presidential election loss, called Biden's pardon an "abuse and miscarriage of Justice".</p>

<p>Referring to the January 6 protestors in a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump asked: "Does the Pardon given by Joe to Hunter include the J-6 Hostages, who have now been imprisoned for years?"</p>

<p>"Such an abuse and miscarriage of Justice!" he added.</p>

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<h2><strong>Joe Biden's pardon</strong></h2>

<p>On Sunday, the US president granted a full and unconditional pardon for his son, Hunter Biden. In a statement, he claimed that Hunter was targeted because of who his father was.</p>

<p>"No reasonable person who looks at the facts of Hunter’s cases can reach any other conclusion than Hunter was singled out only because he is my son — and that is wrong."</p>

<p>"I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department's decision-making, and I kept my word even as I have watched my son being selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted," he&nbsp;said.</p>

<p>"Here's the truth: I believe in the justice system, but as I have wrestled with this, I also believe raw politics has infected this process, and it led to a miscarriage of justice—and once I made this decision this weekend, there was no sense in delaying it further."</p>

<p>"I hope Americans will understand why a father and a President would come to this decision," he added.</p>

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<h2><strong>Internet reacts</strong></h2>

<p>Netizens were quick to react to the surprising clemency. Some called out the US president for "lying" that he would not pardon Hunter Biden.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">"No. No. It's a no. It will always be a no. Biden will not pardon his son Hunter."<br />
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Guess what? THEY LIED. <a href="https://t.co/tClxjSiyLJ">pic.twitter.com/tClxjSiyLJ</a></p>
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) <a href="https://twitter.com/EndWokeness/status/1863383227240452483?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Except Hunter Biden. <a href="https://t.co/7rsQ9QOP07">pic.twitter.com/7rsQ9QOP07</a></p>
— Ian Haworth (@ighaworth) <a href="https://twitter.com/ighaworth/status/1863386214121820340?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">If you're surprised by Crooked Joe Biden giving a pardon to his crackhead son, Hunter, you haven't been paying attention these last eight years. <a href="https://t.co/1YdZyksFGv">pic.twitter.com/1YdZyksFGv</a></p>
— Vince Langman (@LangmanVince) <a href="https://twitter.com/LangmanVince/status/1863382861803344132?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Others used it as an opportunity for satire, posting choice memes. Take a look at some of them:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Hunter Biden in the White House tonight after his dad pardoned him: <a href="https://t.co/UeBjx0hzpk">https://t.co/UeBjx0hzpk</a> <a href="https://t.co/NDC7whvifO">pic.twitter.com/NDC7whvifO</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Hunter Biden after being pardoned… <a href="https://t.co/ggwII4XRl5">https://t.co/ggwII4XRl5</a> <a href="https://t.co/gYdEkGXLkt">pic.twitter.com/gYdEkGXLkt</a></p>
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<p>Yet another faction applauded the decision, posting about how they're ready for "MAGA meltdowns".</p>

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— Wu Tang is for the Children (@WUTangKids) <a href="https://twitter.com/WUTangKids/status/1863396550124187964?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2024</a></blockquote>
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RETWEET if you think President Biden made the right decision! <a href="https://t.co/GuaOKdZcyp">pic.twitter.com/GuaOKdZcyp</a></p>
— Protect Kamala Harris ✊ (@DisavowTrump20) <a href="https://twitter.com/DisavowTrump20/status/1863383404122673344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I actually love that President Biden has made the decision to pardon his son Hunter. We all know that if Hunter had a different last name he would never have been charged in the first place. <a href="https://t.co/TKwiuyEfrQ">pic.twitter.com/TKwiuyEfrQ</a></p>
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US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday (Dec 1) slammed President Joe Biden for pardoning his son Hunter Biden who was awaiting sentencing on federal charges related to tax evasion and the illegal purchase of a firearm.

US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday (Dec 1) slammed President Joe Biden for pardoning his son Hunter Biden who was awaiting sentencing on federal charges related to tax evasion and the illegal purchase of a firearm. Trump, who has pledged he would pardon his supporters who stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, in a bid to overturn the 2020 presidential election loss, called Biden's pardon an "abuse and miscarriage of Justice". Referring to the January 6 protestors in a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump asked: "Does the Pardon given by Joe to Hunter include the J-6 Hostages, who have now been imprisoned for years?" "Such an abuse and miscarriage of Justice!" he added. × Also read | Joe Biden officially pardons son Hunter, says 'I hope Americans will understand' Joe Biden's pardon On Sunday, the US president granted a full and unconditional pardon for his son, Hunter Biden. In a statement, he claimed that Hunter was targeted because of who his father was. "No reasonable person who looks at the facts of Hunter’s cases can reach any other conclusion than Hunter was singled out only because he is my son — and that is wrong." "I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department's decision-making, and I kept my word even as I have watched my son being selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted," he said. "Here's the truth: I believe in the justice system, but as I have wrestled with this, I also believe raw politics has infected this process, and it led to a miscarriage of justice—and once I made this decision this weekend, there was no sense in delaying it further." "I hope Americans will understand why a father and a President would come to this decision," he added. Also read | Donald Trump picks daughter's father-in-law Massad Boulos as his Middle East advisor Internet reacts Netizens were quick to react to the surprising clemency. Some called out the US president for "lying" that he would not pardon Hunter Biden. "No. No. It's a no. It will always be a no. Biden will not pardon his son Hunter." Guess what? THEY LIED. pic.twitter.com/tClxjSiyLJ — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) December 2, 2024 × Except Hunter Biden. pic.twitter.com/7rsQ9QOP07 — Ian Haworth (@ighaworth) December 2, 2024 × If you're surprised by Crooked Joe Biden giving a pardon to his crackhead son, Hunter, you haven't been paying attention these last eight years. pic.twitter.com/1YdZyksFGv — Vince Langman (@LangmanVince) December 2, 2024 × Others used it as an opportunity for satire, posting choice memes. Take a look at some of them: Hunter Biden tonight. pic.twitter.com/jKKwCUdfft — G (@stevensongs) December 2, 2024 × Hunter Biden in the White House tonight after his dad pardoned him: https://t.co/UeBjx0hzpk pic.twitter.com/NDC7whvifO — Michael (@LegacyKillaHD) December 2, 2024 × Hunter Biden after being pardoned… https://t.co/ggwII4XRl5 pic.twitter.com/gYdEkGXLkt — AB (@AB84) December 2, 2024 × Yet another faction applauded the decision, posting about how they're ready for "MAGA meltdowns". I’m here for all the MAGA meltdowns about Biden giving Hunter a pardon pic.twitter.com/Sn74D0nBYK — Wu Tang is for the Children (@WUTangKids) December 2, 2024 × President Biden did the right thing by pardoning his son, Hunter. The Trump Administration would have used the Justice Department to prosecute their political opponents. RETWEET if you think President Biden made the right decision! pic.twitter.com/GuaOKdZcyp — Protect Kamala Harris ✊ (@DisavowTrump20) December 2, 2024 × I actually love that President Biden has made the decision to pardon his son Hunter. We all know that if Hunter had a different last name he would never have been charged in the first place. pic.twitter.com/TKwiuyEfrQ — Tonya Bailey (@tbailey1976) December 2, 2024 × (With inputs from agencies)

Trump slams Joe Biden for pardoning son Hunter, calls it 'abuse and miscarriage of Justice'

<p>The 13-hour horrific ordeal of nearly 60 Indian passengers, who were stranded in Kuwait, came to an end as a Gulf Air flight to Manchester finally departed at 4:34 am (local time) on Monday (Dec 2).</p>

<p>Confirming the departure of the flight, the Embassy of India in a post on X said, "Embassy team was on the ground till the flight departed."</p>

<p>The Indian passengers, who were travelling from Mumbai to Manchester, had to face severe problems after the airlines unexpectedly diverted their flight to Kuwait.</p>

<h2><strong>Passengers complain about no assistance in Kuwait</strong></h2>

<p>As per the media reports, the passengers were stranded at the airport and were not provided food, accommodation or basic assistance.</p>

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<p>In a video shared on the social media platform, passengers were seen arguing with the airport authorities regarding the delay and appeared frustrated after hearing the response of the airline.</p>

<p>Some passengers also accused Gulf Air of providing accommodation to passengers who were from the UK, the US and the European Union and neglecting the Indian travellers.</p>

<p>One of the stranded passengers, Arzoo Singh claimed that they were not able to leave the airport because they did not have a transit visa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When passengers started sharing about the ordeal on social media, the situation escalated and the Indian Embassy in Kuwait intervened.</p>

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<p>"After we raised the issue on social media, senior officials from the Indian Embassy in Kuwait reached out to the Indian passengers stuck at the airport," said Arzoo Singh, while speaking to news agency ANI.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, another passenger Shivansh wrote on X, "Reading <em>Why Bharat Matters </em>while getting stuck in Kuwait without any help.</p>

<p>"All British passport holders got their hotels sorted with on-arrival visas, while Indian passport holders have been left stranded without any info, food, or any kind of help. Please help and provide us with a visa so that at least we can get a hotel and wait for the next flight."</p>

<p>According to the reports, the airlines made the announcement of diversion just 20 minutes before they landed in Kuwait.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the situation escalated, the Indian Embassy connected with the airlines and confirmed that the Gulf Air flight had been rescheduled for Manchester at 3:30 am on December 2.</p>

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The 13-hour horrific ordeal of nearly 60 Indian passengers, who were stranded in Kuwait, came to an end as a Gulf Air flight to Manchester finally departed at 4:34 am (local time) on Monday (Dec 2).

The 13-hour horrific ordeal of nearly 60 Indian passengers, who were stranded in Kuwait, came to an end as a Gulf Air flight to Manchester finally departed at 4:34 am (local time) on Monday (Dec 2). Confirming the departure of the flight, the Embassy of India in a post on X said, "Embassy team was on the ground till the flight departed." The Indian passengers, who were travelling from Mumbai to Manchester, had to face severe problems after the airlines unexpectedly diverted their flight to Kuwait. Passengers complain about no assistance in Kuwait As per the media reports, the passengers were stranded at the airport and were not provided food, accommodation or basic assistance. Also Read: Air India flight with 141 passengers lands safely after mid-air emergency In a video shared on the social media platform, passengers were seen arguing with the airport authorities regarding the delay and appeared frustrated after hearing the response of the airline. Some passengers also accused Gulf Air of providing accommodation to passengers who were from the UK, the US and the European Union and neglecting the Indian travellers. One of the stranded passengers, Arzoo Singh claimed that they were not able to leave the airport because they did not have a transit visa. When passengers started sharing about the ordeal on social media, the situation escalated and the Indian Embassy in Kuwait intervened. Watch: Foreign Destinations Eye India’s Travelers "After we raised the issue on social media, senior officials from the Indian Embassy in Kuwait reached out to the Indian passengers stuck at the airport," said Arzoo Singh, while speaking to news agency ANI. Meanwhile, another passenger Shivansh wrote on X, "Reading Why Bharat Matters while getting stuck in Kuwait without any help. "All British passport holders got their hotels sorted with on-arrival visas, while Indian passport holders have been left stranded without any info, food, or any kind of help. Please help and provide us with a visa so that at least we can get a hotel and wait for the next flight." According to the reports, the airlines made the announcement of diversion just 20 minutes before they landed in Kuwait. As the situation escalated, the Indian Embassy connected with the airlines and confirmed that the Gulf Air flight had been rescheduled for Manchester at 3:30 am on December 2. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian passengers stranded in Kuwait for more than 13 hours finally depart for Manchester

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