Located in the West Indies, the Bahamas is one of the most attractive countries with no tax. For living a tax-free life, it is not mandatory to have citizenship and the minimum of 90-day stay is sufficient for obtaining Permanent residency in the country.

Panama has been tax-free because of its favourable tax laws and financial secrecy regulations. The country is home to a wide array of skyscrapers, beaches and casinos.

The island nation situated in the Caribbean Sea, offers tax-free life with no payroll, capital gains and withholding tax. However, life here is quite expensive but the more money you invest here, the more easily you can get permanent residence.

Brunei
Unlike other tax-free countries, that are good hosts for travellers, Brunei is quite difficult to live in. One cannot obtain permanent residency or citizenship here unless they get the approval of the Sultan.

One of the best countries in the world, Monaco, has no income tax. Located on the French Riviera, the country tends to attract high-income and tax-averse type people.

Bermuda is often considered as a tax-efficient jurisdiction because of its lack of personal income tax, corporate tax and capital gains tax. However, it has other fees and taxes, including payroll tax, custom duties and stamp duties.

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<p>Economically-crippled Pakistan has now touched the mark of $254 billion (PKR&nbsp;71 trillion) in debt as of June 2024, Pakistan-based ARY News reported, on Friday (Aug 30).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Pakistan federal government released details of the domestic and foreign debt of the country, and the data was presented to the National Assembly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The country's total debt comprises 66 per cent domestic debt and 34 per cent foreign debt, according to the document presented in the National Assembly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The total debt sums to Rs 47 trillion in domestic loans and over Rs 24 trillion in foreign loans.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-gets-24th-imf-loan-since-1947-this-time-its-7-billion-740483"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Pakistan gets 24th IMF loan since 1947; this time it’s $7 billion</strong></a></p>

<p>Moreover, the Pakistan Ministry of Finance also presented a debt repayment schedule for the next several years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the schedule, Pakistan will pay Rs 18,700 billion in 2024, Rs 8,700 billion in 2025, Rs 7,600 billion in 2026, and Rs 4,300 billion in 2027.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Pakistan battles security crisis in Balochistan</strong></p>

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<p>Further, in future, the debt-ridden country will have to pay Rs 6,000 billion in 2028, &nbsp;Rs 8,400 billion in 2029, Rs 2,400 billion in 2030, and Rs 2,600 billion in 2031.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan also has to pay a significant portion of the debt and is scheduled for repayment in 2031.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The country has been dealing with significant economic challenges, due to which, it was seeking bailout programs from International Monetary Fund (IMF).&nbsp;</p>

<p>In July, Prime Minister&nbsp;Shehbaz Sharif-led Pakistan government revealed a three-year economic plan, aiming to increase the share of provinces in the federal budget. The plan also highlighted the country's debt burden with total debts expected to reach PKR 79,731 billion by the end of the current fiscal year.</p>

<p>Earlier, the federal government shared a three-year economic plan, which aims to increase the share of provinces in the budget from 39.4 per cent to 48.7 per cent by 2027.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The provinces will receive Rs 10,350 billion by 2026-27 under the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, the report stated.&nbsp;</p>

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Economically-crippled Pakistan has now touched the mark of $254 billion (PKR 71 trillion) in debt as of June 2024, Pakistan-based ARY News reported, on Friday (Aug 30).

Economically-crippled Pakistan has now touched the mark of $254 billion (PKR 71 trillion) in debt as of June 2024, Pakistan-based ARY News reported, on Friday (Aug 30). The Pakistan federal government released details of the domestic and foreign debt of the country, and the data was presented to the National Assembly. The country's total debt comprises 66 per cent domestic debt and 34 per cent foreign debt, according to the document presented in the National Assembly. The total debt sums to Rs 47 trillion in domestic loans and over Rs 24 trillion in foreign loans. Also read: Pakistan gets 24th IMF loan since 1947; this time it’s $7 billion Moreover, the Pakistan Ministry of Finance also presented a debt repayment schedule for the next several years. As per the schedule, Pakistan will pay Rs 18,700 billion in 2024, Rs 8,700 billion in 2025, Rs 7,600 billion in 2026, and Rs 4,300 billion in 2027. Watch | Pakistan battles security crisis in Balochistan × Further, in future, the debt-ridden country will have to pay Rs 6,000 billion in 2028, Rs 8,400 billion in 2029, Rs 2,400 billion in 2030, and Rs 2,600 billion in 2031. Pakistan also has to pay a significant portion of the debt and is scheduled for repayment in 2031. The country has been dealing with significant economic challenges, due to which, it was seeking bailout programs from International Monetary Fund (IMF). In July, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led Pakistan government revealed a three-year economic plan, aiming to increase the share of provinces in the federal budget. The plan also highlighted the country's debt burden with total debts expected to reach PKR 79,731 billion by the end of the current fiscal year. Earlier, the federal government shared a three-year economic plan, which aims to increase the share of provinces in the budget from 39.4 per cent to 48.7 per cent by 2027. The provinces will receive Rs 10,350 billion by 2026-27 under the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, the report stated. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan debt crosses $254 billion as of June 2024

<p>Australian mining services company Mineral Resources founder Chris Ellison has been in the spotlight after he shared that he does not want staff to step out of the office for coffee and&nbsp;wants to hold them captive all day long.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, Billionaire mining boss Ellison also banned work from home for his employees.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australias-right-to-disconnect-law-to-come-into-force-allows-ignoring-bosses-after-work-752732"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;'Right to disconnect': Australians will now be free to ignore bosses&nbsp;after&nbsp;work</strong></a></p>

<p>The managing director of Mineral Resources said that the industry could not afford to continue down the path of flexible working and that his company was investing in amenities at the firm's head office in Perth, Western Australia, to keep people from leaving.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Want to hold them captive all day long'</strong></h2>

<p>During a presentation on Thursday (Aug 29), Ellison said,&nbsp;“I want to hold them captive all day long", adding, "I don’t want them leaving the building … I don’t want them walking down the road for a cup of coffee. We kind of figured out a few years ago how much that cost.”</p>

<p>He also slammed other businesses that permitted their staff to work from home. Ellison's&nbsp;company, worth A$8 billion ($5.42 billion)&nbsp;and has a staff of about 5600 people, formally banned working from home last year, despite the Covid&nbsp;pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I have a no-work-from-home policy,” Ellison said. “I wish everyone else would get on board with that – the sooner the better. The industry can’t afford it.”</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Australia introduces ‘right to disconnect’ laws</strong></p>

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<p>Further, Ellison highlighted that they cannot have people working for three days and getting paid for four or five days. "We’ve now got the industry all heading out there going ‘why don’t we do a four-day week, we got used to it over Covid’,” Ellison said. “We can’t have people working three days, and picking up five days a week pay, or [even] four days.”</p>

<p>The managing director further said that they have got amenities in the office, to make people stay there.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Head office is a place that a lot of our people want to be, and they love working in there. We’ve got a restaurant in there, we’ve also got a gym, and we’ve got other facilities that keep them glued in there," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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Australian mining services company Mineral Resources founder Chris Ellison has been in the spotlight after he shared that he does not want staff to step out of the office for coffee and wants to hold them captive all day long.

Australian mining services company Mineral Resources founder Chris Ellison has been in the spotlight after he shared that he does not want staff to step out of the office for coffee and wants to hold them captive all day long. Earlier, Billionaire mining boss Ellison also banned work from home for his employees. Also read: 'Right to disconnect': Australians will now be free to ignore bosses after work The managing director of Mineral Resources said that the industry could not afford to continue down the path of flexible working and that his company was investing in amenities at the firm's head office in Perth, Western Australia, to keep people from leaving. 'Want to hold them captive all day long' During a presentation on Thursday (Aug 29), Ellison said, “I want to hold them captive all day long", adding, "I don’t want them leaving the building … I don’t want them walking down the road for a cup of coffee. We kind of figured out a few years ago how much that cost.” He also slammed other businesses that permitted their staff to work from home. Ellison's company, worth A$8 billion ($5.42 billion) and has a staff of about 5600 people, formally banned working from home last year, despite the Covid pandemic. “I have a no-work-from-home policy,” Ellison said. “I wish everyone else would get on board with that – the sooner the better. The industry can’t afford it.” Watch | Australia introduces ‘right to disconnect’ laws × Further, Ellison highlighted that they cannot have people working for three days and getting paid for four or five days. "We’ve now got the industry all heading out there going ‘why don’t we do a four-day week, we got used to it over Covid’,” Ellison said. “We can’t have people working three days, and picking up five days a week pay, or [even] four days.” The managing director further said that they have got amenities in the office, to make people stay there. “Head office is a place that a lot of our people want to be, and they love working in there. We’ve got a restaurant in there, we’ve also got a gym, and we’ve got other facilities that keep them glued in there," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

'Hold them captive all day long': Australian mining boss against his staff going out for coffee

<p>Israel&nbsp;Defence Minister Yoav Gallant reportedly presented a document to the security cabinet, urging a hostage-ceasefire deal and warning that if Israel does not make a deal, it would leave the hostages in captivity and would face the danger of an "imminent deterioration into a multi-front war.”</p>

<p>Presenting Israel at a "strategic crossroads" in his document, Gallant shared the document with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and several other top officials ahead of the security cabinet meeting, Channel 12 reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Israeli minister further stressed that if Israel accepts the deal, it will not only achieve the hostage return but will also enable a diplomatic arrangement to calm hostilities with Hezbollah across the northern border and prevent regional war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In March, Gallant was fired by Netanyahu for publicly warning that the political crisis in Israel was harming the country’s security. However, after immense pressure from the public, he&nbsp;reinstated Gallant and shared a post on X, publicly announcing his decision.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/internal-war-in-israeli-cabinet-pm-netanyahu-and-defence-minister-gallant-exchange-fiery-words-749690"><strong>Also read :&nbsp;Internal war in Israeli cabinet? PM Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant exchange fiery words</strong></a></p>

<p>"There were disagreements between us, even difficult ones on certain topics, but I decided to leave them behind. Gallant will remain in his position and will continue to work tougher on behalf of the state of Israel,” he stated.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: Yoav Gallant to be ousted?</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Yair Lapid on Thursday (Aug 29)&nbsp;said that despite being warned for over a year that his government's policies had weakened Israel's deterrence, Netanyahu has failed to act and even appeared "bored and indifferent to the issue" in one of the joint briefings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lapid also&nbsp;stressed that “on October 7 there was no tactical, concrete warning of the breaching of the fence,” he said there were “repeated strategic warnings of an eruption of violence and the loss of deterrence.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It is not true that the political system was not alerted to the October 7 disaster. For months, the prime minister and cabinet ministers received a series of severe and unprecedented warnings, and did nothing,” he&nbsp;stated.<br />
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Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant reportedly presented a document to the security cabinet, urging a hostage-ceasefire deal and warning that if Israel does not make a deal, it would leave the hostages in captivity and would face the danger of an "imminent deterioration into a multi-front war.

Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant reportedly presented a document to the security cabinet, urging a hostage-ceasefire deal and warning that if Israel does not make a deal, it would leave the hostages in captivity and would face the danger of an "imminent deterioration into a multi-front war.” Presenting Israel at a "strategic crossroads" in his document, Gallant shared the document with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and several other top officials ahead of the security cabinet meeting, Channel 12 reported. The Israeli minister further stressed that if Israel accepts the deal, it will not only achieve the hostage return but will also enable a diplomatic arrangement to calm hostilities with Hezbollah across the northern border and prevent regional war. In March, Gallant was fired by Netanyahu for publicly warning that the political crisis in Israel was harming the country’s security. However, after immense pressure from the public, he reinstated Gallant and shared a post on X, publicly announcing his decision. Also read : Internal war in Israeli cabinet? PM Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant exchange fiery words "There were disagreements between us, even difficult ones on certain topics, but I decided to leave them behind. Gallant will remain in his position and will continue to work tougher on behalf of the state of Israel,” he stated. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Yoav Gallant to be ousted? × Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Yair Lapid on Thursday (Aug 29) said that despite being warned for over a year that his government's policies had weakened Israel's deterrence, Netanyahu has failed to act and even appeared "bored and indifferent to the issue" in one of the joint briefings. Lapid also stressed that “on October 7 there was no tactical, concrete warning of the breaching of the fence,” he said there were “repeated strategic warnings of an eruption of violence and the loss of deterrence.” “It is not true that the political system was not alerted to the October 7 disaster. For months, the prime minister and cabinet ministers received a series of severe and unprecedented warnings, and did nothing,” he stated. (With inputs from agencies)

Gallant warns Israeli ministers to make 'hostage-ceasefire deal' or face danger of 'multi-front war'

<p>China lacks the ability to "fully" invade Taiwan as it does not have the equipment, but is bringing online advanced new weapons and has other options to threaten Taiwan, such as inspecting foreign cargo ships, the island's defence ministry said.</p>

<p>China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, has ramped up military and political pressure over the past five years to assert its claims, which Taipei strongly rejects.</p>

<p>China has never renounced the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control. The government of the defeated Republic of China fled to Taiwan in 1949 after losing a civil war with Mao Zedong's communists, and no peace treaty or armistice has ever been signed.</p>

<p>In an annual threat assessment of China sent to lawmakers on Friday, a copy of which was reviewed by Reuters, Taiwan's defence ministry said Beijing continues to hone skills such as joint command operations.</p>

<p>"However, the use of tactics and strategies against Taiwan is still limited by the natural geographical environment of the Taiwan Strait and insufficient landing equipment and logistic capabilities," it said.</p>

<p>China "is not yet fully possessed of the formal combat capabilities for a comprehensive invasion of Taiwan".</p>

<p>But China is speeding up the development of a slew of new weapons, such as the H-20 bomber and hypersonic missiles and beefing up the number of nuclear warheads&nbsp;while trialling new tactics, the ministry said.</p>

<p>The report said that in May when China staged war games around Taiwan shortly after Lai Ching-te took office as the new president, Chinese coast guard ships were sent for the first time on interception and inspection drills off the east coast.</p>

<p>China's aim with the drills was to practice cutting off communication with the outside world and blockade Taiwan, and boarding foreign cargo ships is an option China could take, short of open conflict, the ministry said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-plans-to-use-drones-to-blockade-taiwan-after-us-unveils-hellscape-strategy-738679"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;China plans to use drones to blockade Taiwan after US unveils 'Hellscape' strategy</strong></a></p>

<p>The waters around Taiwan, including the Taiwan Strait, are busy international shipping lanes.</p>

<p>China's defence ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.</p>

<p>At a regular news briefing in Beijing on Thursday, the ministry said that as long as Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party "engages in 'Taiwan independence' (efforts), there will be no peace".</p>

<p>"The more they provoke, the faster they will perish," spokesperson Wu Qian told reporters.</p>

<p>Taiwan's proposed defence spending will rise faster than expected economic growth next year, as Taipei builds more missiles, submarines and other weapons to deter China.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Pacific leaders reject call to break ties with Taiwan</strong></p>

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<p>President Lai, whom China calls a "separatist", has repeatedly offered talks with Beijing, but has been rebuffed. He says only Taiwan's people can decide their future.</p>

<p>"Peace achieved by strength is true peace," Lai told officers at the defence ministry on Friday.</p>

<p>"We will continue to improve our self-defence capabilities and show the world that we are united as a nation and are determined to protect our country."</p>

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China lacks the ability to "fully" invade Taiwan as it does not have the equipment, but is bringing online advanced new weapons and has other options to threaten Taiwan, such as inspecting foreign cargo ships, the island's defence ministry said.

China lacks the ability to "fully" invade Taiwan as it does not have the equipment, but is bringing online advanced new weapons and has other options to threaten Taiwan, such as inspecting foreign cargo ships, the island's defence ministry said. China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, has ramped up military and political pressure over the past five years to assert its claims, which Taipei strongly rejects. China has never renounced the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control. The government of the defeated Republic of China fled to Taiwan in 1949 after losing a civil war with Mao Zedong's communists, and no peace treaty or armistice has ever been signed. In an annual threat assessment of China sent to lawmakers on Friday, a copy of which was reviewed by Reuters, Taiwan's defence ministry said Beijing continues to hone skills such as joint command operations. "However, the use of tactics and strategies against Taiwan is still limited by the natural geographical environment of the Taiwan Strait and insufficient landing equipment and logistic capabilities," it said. China "is not yet fully possessed of the formal combat capabilities for a comprehensive invasion of Taiwan". But China is speeding up the development of a slew of new weapons, such as the H-20 bomber and hypersonic missiles and beefing up the number of nuclear warheads while trialling new tactics, the ministry said. The report said that in May when China staged war games around Taiwan shortly after Lai Ching-te took office as the new president, Chinese coast guard ships were sent for the first time on interception and inspection drills off the east coast. China's aim with the drills was to practice cutting off communication with the outside world and blockade Taiwan, and boarding foreign cargo ships is an option China could take, short of open conflict, the ministry said. Also read: China plans to use drones to blockade Taiwan after US unveils 'Hellscape' strategy The waters around Taiwan, including the Taiwan Strait, are busy international shipping lanes. China's defence ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. At a regular news briefing in Beijing on Thursday, the ministry said that as long as Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party "engages in 'Taiwan independence' (efforts), there will be no peace". "The more they provoke, the faster they will perish," spokesperson Wu Qian told reporters. Taiwan's proposed defence spending will rise faster than expected economic growth next year, as Taipei builds more missiles, submarines and other weapons to deter China. Watch | Pacific leaders reject call to break ties with Taiwan × President Lai, whom China calls a "separatist", has repeatedly offered talks with Beijing, but has been rebuffed. He says only Taiwan's people can decide their future. "Peace achieved by strength is true peace," Lai told officers at the defence ministry on Friday. "We will continue to improve our self-defence capabilities and show the world that we are united as a nation and are determined to protect our country." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

China lacks ability to 'fully invade', has other options to threaten: Taiwan defence ministry

<p>Former United States President Donald Trump, in a move to overturn his felony conviction in the New York hush money trial, asked a federal court to take over his case, stressing that he is being harmed by actions taken by the state court judge.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump’s attorneys, in a filing submitted on Thursday (Aug 29) urged&nbsp;the US District Court in Manhattan to intervene in the former president's&nbsp;case. This comes&nbsp;as Trump has sought to overturn his conviction and further delay&nbsp;his sentencing scheduled for next month.</p>

<h2><strong>Trump's hush money trial&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Republican presidential candidate&nbsp;Trump was convicted in May, of 34 counts of falsifying business records in connection with a hush money payment ahead of the 2016 presidential&nbsp;election.</p>

<p>Trump was initially expected to be sentenced in July, however, Judge Juan Merchan pushed&nbsp;the sentencing to September 18.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-request-to-delay-hush-money-sentencing-wont-be-opposed-manhattan-da-737228"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Trump's request to delay hush money sentencing won't be opposed: Manhattan DA</strong></a></p>

<p>Trump’s attorneys Todd Blanche and Emil Bove have argued that the state's prosecution went against his constitutional rights and contradicted the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They further stated that moving to federal court would give him an “unbiased forum, free from local hostilities.”</p>

<p>“Immediate access to such a forum is imperative and of the utmost urgency,” Trump’s attorneys stated. “Federal institutional interests associated with the Presidency, Congressional and FEC regulation of federal elections, and the integrity of the upcoming 2024 Presidential election are at stake.”</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Former US President Donald Trump found guilty in hush money case</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Direct and irreparable harm to Trump</strong></h2>

<p>"The ongoing proceedings will continue to cause direct and irreparable harm to President Trump—the leading candidate in the 2024 Presidential election—and voters located far beyond Manhattan,” the former president's&nbsp;attorneys wrote.</p>

<p>A federal judge rejected Trump's first attempt at moving the hush money case to federal court, stating that the case did not have to do with his official duties as president, but rather a "personal item".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Republican presidential candidate and his legal team have been claiming that the case was politically motivated and argued that Trump's First Amendment rights are being violated by the court.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Former United States President Donald Trump, in a move to overturn his felony conviction in the New York hush money trial, asked a federal court to take over his case, stressing that he is being harmed by actions taken by the state court judge.

Former United States President Donald Trump, in a move to overturn his felony conviction in the New York hush money trial, asked a federal court to take over his case, stressing that he is being harmed by actions taken by the state court judge. Trump’s attorneys, in a filing submitted on Thursday (Aug 29) urged the US District Court in Manhattan to intervene in the former president's case. This comes as Trump has sought to overturn his conviction and further delay his sentencing scheduled for next month. Trump's hush money trial Republican presidential candidate Trump was convicted in May, of 34 counts of falsifying business records in connection with a hush money payment ahead of the 2016 presidential election. Trump was initially expected to be sentenced in July, however, Judge Juan Merchan pushed the sentencing to September 18. Also read: Trump's request to delay hush money sentencing won't be opposed: Manhattan DA Trump’s attorneys Todd Blanche and Emil Bove have argued that the state's prosecution went against his constitutional rights and contradicted the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity. They further stated that moving to federal court would give him an “unbiased forum, free from local hostilities.” “Immediate access to such a forum is imperative and of the utmost urgency,” Trump’s attorneys stated. “Federal institutional interests associated with the Presidency, Congressional and FEC regulation of federal elections, and the integrity of the upcoming 2024 Presidential election are at stake.” Watch | Former US President Donald Trump found guilty in hush money case × Direct and irreparable harm to Trump "The ongoing proceedings will continue to cause direct and irreparable harm to President Trump—the leading candidate in the 2024 Presidential election—and voters located far beyond Manhattan,” the former president's attorneys wrote. A federal judge rejected Trump's first attempt at moving the hush money case to federal court, stating that the case did not have to do with his official duties as president, but rather a "personal item". The Republican presidential candidate and his legal team have been claiming that the case was politically motivated and argued that Trump's First Amendment rights are being violated by the court. (With inputs from agencies)

US: Trump again asks federal court to take over hush money trial case

<p>The 'Guru Granth Sahib saroops', which were seized by Qatar authorities for running a religious establishment without permission, were brought to Amritsar and have been handed over to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), following India's Ministry of External Affairs intervention.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two holy saroops of Guru Granth Sahib, which were returned by the Doha police in Qatar, were brought here on Wednesday night.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After requests by the SGPC to the External Affairs Ministry, the Indian government intervened and took the matter with the Qatar authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/qatar-fails-to-provide-copy-of-court-ruling-to-india-regarding-eight-indians-652263"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Qatar fails to provide India with copy of death sentence verdicts to eight Indians</strong></a></p>

<p>SGPC Secretary Partap Singh said the committee was informed on Wednesday night that the saroops were being brought by a flight to Sri Guru Ramdas Jee International Airport in Amritsar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The committee then sent a special vehicle to receive the saroops and brought them in a palanquin carriage vehicle to Gurudwara Baba Gurbakhsh Singh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Wednesday, thanked the Qatar government and urged Indian nationals in the Gulf countries to follow local laws.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;&nbsp;How India saved its veterans from death sentence in Qatar</strong></p>

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<p>Earlier on August 23, Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal also wrote to EAM Jaishankar, requesting him to take up the issue of allowing Sikhs of Qatar to establish&nbsp;gurudwaras, so they could practice their religion freely.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Appealed to Dr S Jaishankar to take up the issue of the release of two 'sWaroops' of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji from police custody in Qatar. Informed him that the Sikh 'sangat' of Qatar was in shock and anguish that the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, which is regarded as the living Guru by the community, had been made a case property," Badal said in a post on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes after Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh directed the SGPC, after a charitable organisation, the Bhai Kanhaiya Humanitarian Aid reported that an Indian national had been arrested in Doha in December 2023, in a case related to operating a religious establishment without approvals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the Sikh man was later released, but the two holy saroops were seized from him and were kept at Al Wakara police station in Qatar's Doha.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


The 'Guru Granth Sahib saroops', which were seized by Qatar authorities for running a religious establishment without permission, were brought to Amritsar and have been handed over to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), following India's Ministry of External Affairs intervention.

The 'Guru Granth Sahib saroops', which were seized by Qatar authorities for running a religious establishment without permission, were brought to Amritsar and have been handed over to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), following India's Ministry of External Affairs intervention. The two holy saroops of Guru Granth Sahib, which were returned by the Doha police in Qatar, were brought here on Wednesday night. After requests by the SGPC to the External Affairs Ministry, the Indian government intervened and took the matter with the Qatar authorities. Also read: Qatar fails to provide India with copy of death sentence verdicts to eight Indians SGPC Secretary Partap Singh said the committee was informed on Wednesday night that the saroops were being brought by a flight to Sri Guru Ramdas Jee International Airport in Amritsar. The committee then sent a special vehicle to receive the saroops and brought them in a palanquin carriage vehicle to Gurudwara Baba Gurbakhsh Singh. MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Wednesday, thanked the Qatar government and urged Indian nationals in the Gulf countries to follow local laws. Watch | How India saved its veterans from death sentence in Qatar × Earlier on August 23, Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal also wrote to EAM Jaishankar, requesting him to take up the issue of allowing Sikhs of Qatar to establish gurudwaras, so they could practice their religion freely. "Appealed to Dr S Jaishankar to take up the issue of the release of two 'sWaroops' of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji from police custody in Qatar. Informed him that the Sikh 'sangat' of Qatar was in shock and anguish that the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, which is regarded as the living Guru by the community, had been made a case property," Badal said in a post on X. This comes after Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh directed the SGPC, after a charitable organisation, the Bhai Kanhaiya Humanitarian Aid reported that an Indian national had been arrested in Doha in December 2023, in a case related to operating a religious establishment without approvals. However, the Sikh man was later released, but the two holy saroops were seized from him and were kept at Al Wakara police station in Qatar's Doha. (With inputs from agencies)

Holy 'saroops of Guru Granth Sahib' brought back from Qatar to Amritsar

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Insurers of the Bayesian superyacht that sank this month, killing tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and six others, could be on the hook for at least $150 million, according to the first estimates by industry experts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The British-flagged 56-metre-long (184-foot-long) yacht, which the experts estimated cost around $40 million, capsized and went down on August 19 within minutes of being hit by a pre-dawn storm while anchored off northern Sicily.</p>

<p>The superyacht's hull was insured against physical damage by yacht insurance provider OMAC and a consortium of insurers including Travelers Companies Inc, Navium Marine and Convex, Reuters reported last week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Its protection and indemnity (P&amp;I) insurance, which typically covers third-party liability claims including for environmental damage, injury and death, was provided by British Marine. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The hull was likely insured for around $40 million, while the P&amp;I cover would be larger, insurance sources said.</p>

<p>"Our understanding is that the cost of the boat was between $40 and $50 million, so the limit of the hull &amp; machinery policy was probably around those values," said Marcos Alvarez, managing director, of global financial institution ratings at Morningstar DBRS.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The P&amp;I policy would likely be "several multiples" of the hull policy, or $200-300 million, Alvarez added, noting it would also likely cover liability payments even if the captain or crew are found to be negligent.</p>

<p>Prosecutors in the town of Termini Imerese, near Palermo, are investigating the captain and two other crew members. An investigation does not imply guilt or mean formal charges will follow. Prosecutors have said the probe would take time and require salvaging the wreck.</p>

<p>Oscar Seikaly, CEO of broker NSI Insurance Group, which provides yacht insurance, estimated the hull value at $40-70 million but said P&amp;I cover might not total more than $100 million.</p>

<p>P&amp;I insurance would also cover recovery of the Bayesian, said Francesco Dubbioso, country manager for Italy for insurer Alta Signa Europe, who estimated the superyacht's value at $30 million to $40 million.</p>

<p>Reuters is the first to report the potential insurance costs. OMAC, Travelers and Navium Marine did not immediately respond to Reuters' for comment. Convex declined to comment.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sicily-yacht-sinking-timeline-of-events-that-led-to-the-disaster-search-for-missing-continues-751967"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Sicily yacht sinking: Timeline of events that led to the disaster; search for missing continues</strong></a></p>

<p>The Bayesian disaster, which has puzzled experts who said the boat would have been built to withstand a severe storm, adds to recent woes for yacht insurers, who have faced a raft of hurricane losses in the past few years.</p>

<p>Premium rates have risen by four to five times in the past couple of years in parts of the U.S. and the Caribbean, and yacht insurers have cut the amount of cover they provide because of the risks, Seikaly said.</p>

<p>As a result, insurers have increased rates and re-evaluated their guidelines and risk appetite, according to industry experts.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Bayesian yacht probe: Was there a plot to kill Yacht passengers?</strong></p>

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<p>As well as hurricanes, insured losses have mostly stemmed from severe storms, floods, and other weather events in North America, the Caribbean, and Europe, according to a report by broker Marsh.</p>

<p>Seikaly said four clients had last week been ready to buy boats but changed their minds because of the high cost of insurance.</p>

<p>Climate change was also likely to add to yacht insurers' worries, Seikaly added, as it throws up more unexpected events.</p>

<p>"Whoever thought a storm in the Mediterranean in the month of August was going to sink a ship?"</p>

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Insurers of the Bayesian superyacht that sank this month, killing tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and six others, could be on the hook for at least $150 million, according to the first estimates by industry experts.

Insurers of the Bayesian superyacht that sank this month, killing tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and six others, could be on the hook for at least $150 million, according to the first estimates by industry experts. The British-flagged 56-metre-long (184-foot-long) yacht, which the experts estimated cost around $40 million, capsized and went down on August 19 within minutes of being hit by a pre-dawn storm while anchored off northern Sicily. The superyacht's hull was insured against physical damage by yacht insurance provider OMAC and a consortium of insurers including Travelers Companies Inc, Navium Marine and Convex, Reuters reported last week. Its protection and indemnity (P&I) insurance, which typically covers third-party liability claims including for environmental damage, injury and death, was provided by British Marine. The hull was likely insured for around $40 million, while the P&I cover would be larger, insurance sources said. "Our understanding is that the cost of the boat was between $40 and $50 million, so the limit of the hull & machinery policy was probably around those values," said Marcos Alvarez, managing director, of global financial institution ratings at Morningstar DBRS. The P&I policy would likely be "several multiples" of the hull policy, or $200-300 million, Alvarez added, noting it would also likely cover liability payments even if the captain or crew are found to be negligent. Prosecutors in the town of Termini Imerese, near Palermo, are investigating the captain and two other crew members. An investigation does not imply guilt or mean formal charges will follow. Prosecutors have said the probe would take time and require salvaging the wreck. Oscar Seikaly, CEO of broker NSI Insurance Group, which provides yacht insurance, estimated the hull value at $40-70 million but said P&I cover might not total more than $100 million. P&I insurance would also cover recovery of the Bayesian, said Francesco Dubbioso, country manager for Italy for insurer Alta Signa Europe, who estimated the superyacht's value at $30 million to $40 million. Reuters is the first to report the potential insurance costs. OMAC, Travelers and Navium Marine did not immediately respond to Reuters' for comment. Convex declined to comment. Also read | Sicily yacht sinking: Timeline of events that led to the disaster; search for missing continues The Bayesian disaster, which has puzzled experts who said the boat would have been built to withstand a severe storm, adds to recent woes for yacht insurers, who have faced a raft of hurricane losses in the past few years. Premium rates have risen by four to five times in the past couple of years in parts of the U.S. and the Caribbean, and yacht insurers have cut the amount of cover they provide because of the risks, Seikaly said. As a result, insurers have increased rates and re-evaluated their guidelines and risk appetite, according to industry experts. Watch | Bayesian yacht probe: Was there a plot to kill Yacht passengers? × As well as hurricanes, insured losses have mostly stemmed from severe storms, floods, and other weather events in North America, the Caribbean, and Europe, according to a report by broker Marsh. Seikaly said four clients had last week been ready to buy boats but changed their minds because of the high cost of insurance. Climate change was also likely to add to yacht insurers' worries, Seikaly added, as it throws up more unexpected events. "Whoever thought a storm in the Mediterranean in the month of August was going to sink a ship?" Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Superyacht sank in Sicily, may cost insurers at least $150 mn: Experts

<p>Former Union Minister&nbsp;Smriti Irani&nbsp;shared her insights on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, stressing that he is now engaging in a different style of political manoeuvring, adding that his actions are now calculated to appeal to specific demographics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a recent podcast, BJP leader Smriti Irani shared her views on Rahul Gandhi's evolving political strategies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She said that the Congress leader thinks he has "tasted success" and has now evolved.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/smriti-irani-hits-out-at-rahul-gandhi-over-debate-challenge-to-modi-is-he-pm-candidate-720561"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Smriti Irani hits out at Rahul Gandhi over debate challenge to Modi: 'Is he PM candidate?'</strong></a></p>

<p>Irani highlighted that when Gandhi discusses caste issues or appears in Parliament wearing a white T-shirt, he is fully aware of the message it conveys.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She claimed that Gandhi's actions were calculated to appeal to specific demographics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Irani added, "So we shouldn't be under the misconception about his actions – whether you find them good, bad, or childish – they are a different kind of politics." She said that these moves are part of Rahul Gandhi's broader strategies to maintain his relevance in Indian politics.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Soft Hindutva'</strong></h2>

<p>Smriti Irani further remarked on Congress party's attempt at "soft Hindutva", including Rahul Gandhi's temple visits during elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The BJP leader emphasised that these actions were not liked by the voters and attracted criticism.</p>

<p>"Rahul Gandhi did not get any traction from his temple visits. It became the butt of jokes. Some people found it deceitful. So when this strategy did not work, they switched to caste issues to gain traction," Irani said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Makes arousing statements to get media&nbsp;attention’</strong></h2>

<p>Smriti Irani further pointed out that Gandhi, who has been in the limelight for several of his statements, has been doing it knowingly to remain in the public eye.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She said that his recent remark about the lack of Dalit or Adivasi contestants in Miss India is an example.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;BJP seeks action against Rahul Gandhi, accuses Congress MP of violating house rules</strong></p>

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<p>"He knows that Miss India has nothing to do with forming the government, but he still says things like that on social media. Because it makes the headlines," she said.</p>

<p>Pointing at his strategies, Smriti Irani said, "These are not his beliefs, this is all just part of a strategy."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Former Union Minister Smriti Irani shared her insights on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, stressing that he is now engaging in a different style of political manoeuvring, adding that his actions are now calculated to appeal to specific demographics.

Former Union Minister Smriti Irani shared her insights on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, stressing that he is now engaging in a different style of political manoeuvring, adding that his actions are now calculated to appeal to specific demographics. In a recent podcast, BJP leader Smriti Irani shared her views on Rahul Gandhi's evolving political strategies. She said that the Congress leader thinks he has "tasted success" and has now evolved. Also read: Smriti Irani hits out at Rahul Gandhi over debate challenge to Modi: 'Is he PM candidate?' Irani highlighted that when Gandhi discusses caste issues or appears in Parliament wearing a white T-shirt, he is fully aware of the message it conveys. She claimed that Gandhi's actions were calculated to appeal to specific demographics. Irani added, "So we shouldn't be under the misconception about his actions – whether you find them good, bad, or childish – they are a different kind of politics." She said that these moves are part of Rahul Gandhi's broader strategies to maintain his relevance in Indian politics. 'Soft Hindutva' Smriti Irani further remarked on Congress party's attempt at "soft Hindutva", including Rahul Gandhi's temple visits during elections. The BJP leader emphasised that these actions were not liked by the voters and attracted criticism. "Rahul Gandhi did not get any traction from his temple visits. It became the butt of jokes. Some people found it deceitful. So when this strategy did not work, they switched to caste issues to gain traction," Irani said. ‘Makes arousing statements to get media attention’ Smriti Irani further pointed out that Gandhi, who has been in the limelight for several of his statements, has been doing it knowingly to remain in the public eye. She said that his recent remark about the lack of Dalit or Adivasi contestants in Miss India is an example. Watch | BJP seeks action against Rahul Gandhi, accuses Congress MP of violating house rules × "He knows that Miss India has nothing to do with forming the government, but he still says things like that on social media. Because it makes the headlines," she said. Pointing at his strategies, Smriti Irani said, "These are not his beliefs, this is all just part of a strategy." (With inputs from agencies)

Smriti Irani says Rahul Gandhi changed strategy after ‘soft Hindutva’ failure, making ‘calculated moves’

<p>Ahead of the US presidential elections scheduled for November, 'Taiwanese Americans for Harris' highlighted that there would be an "enormous" risk with a second Trump presidency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Taiwanese Americans for Harris' is an official grassroots affinity group gathering Taiwanese Americans to support US Presidential nominee Kamala Harris for president. It further aims to support the Taiwanese American community and help elect Democrats&nbsp;supporting Taiwan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although some US lawmakers have affirmed that support for Taiwan will continue regardless of who wins the 2024 elections, the organisation's national co-chair Jay Chen said, “There is an enormous risk with a second Trump presidency.”&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'No individual has been more dismissive for Taiwan than Trump'</strong></h2>

<p>Chen told Taiwan News&nbsp;that as a lieutenant commander in the US Naval Reserves, no president has been more supportive of Taiwan than Biden, and no individual has been more dismissive than Trump.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-halts-arms-talks-blaming-us-taiwan-arms-sales-741913"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;China halts arms talks, blaming US-Taiwan arms sales</strong></a></p>

<p>However, Rupert-Hammond-Chambers, president of the US-Taiwan Business Council, said that they believe an administration led by Trump could adopt a clearer policy towards Taipei sooner and be more open to arms sales than a Democratic one.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Current US policy offered no guarantee of support'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Hammond-Chambers told The Washington Post that while the current policy offered no guarantees of American defence support, it restricted Taiwan's ability to acquire comprehensive defence capabilities, with the US "directing Taiwan only to buy in a certain area and only providing technologies in that area”.</p>

<p>The council’s head stated an example, saying that Biden's administration has denied a Taiwanese request for anti-submarine helicopters that&nbsp;are needed to patrol waters around the island.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Taiwan reacts to Trump's 'pay US' comment; dedicated to bolster our defence: Taiwan</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the national co-chair of 'Taiwanese Americans for Harris', said that after Harris replaced Biden in the US presidential race, the Harris campaign has been “incredibly receptive” to Taiwanese Americans’ concerns.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably in July, Trump questioned US support for Taiwan in an interview with Bloomberg, saying that they stole America's chip industry, adding that Taipei should pay the US for its defence as "it doesn’t give us anything.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Ahead of the US presidential elections scheduled for November, 'Taiwanese Americans for Harris' highlighted that there would be an "enormous" risk with a second Trump presidency.

Ahead of the US presidential elections scheduled for November, 'Taiwanese Americans for Harris' highlighted that there would be an "enormous" risk with a second Trump presidency. 'Taiwanese Americans for Harris' is an official grassroots affinity group gathering Taiwanese Americans to support US Presidential nominee Kamala Harris for president. It further aims to support the Taiwanese American community and help elect Democrats supporting Taiwan. Although some US lawmakers have affirmed that support for Taiwan will continue regardless of who wins the 2024 elections, the organisation's national co-chair Jay Chen said, “There is an enormous risk with a second Trump presidency.” 'No individual has been more dismissive for Taiwan than Trump' Chen told Taiwan News that as a lieutenant commander in the US Naval Reserves, no president has been more supportive of Taiwan than Biden, and no individual has been more dismissive than Trump. Also read: China halts arms talks, blaming US-Taiwan arms sales However, Rupert-Hammond-Chambers, president of the US-Taiwan Business Council, said that they believe an administration led by Trump could adopt a clearer policy towards Taipei sooner and be more open to arms sales than a Democratic one. 'Current US policy offered no guarantee of support' Hammond-Chambers told The Washington Post that while the current policy offered no guarantees of American defence support, it restricted Taiwan's ability to acquire comprehensive defence capabilities, with the US "directing Taiwan only to buy in a certain area and only providing technologies in that area”. The council’s head stated an example, saying that Biden's administration has denied a Taiwanese request for anti-submarine helicopters that are needed to patrol waters around the island. Watch | Taiwan reacts to Trump's 'pay US' comment; dedicated to bolster our defence: Taiwan × Meanwhile, the national co-chair of 'Taiwanese Americans for Harris', said that after Harris replaced Biden in the US presidential race, the Harris campaign has been “incredibly receptive” to Taiwanese Americans’ concerns. Notably in July, Trump questioned US support for Taiwan in an interview with Bloomberg, saying that they stole America's chip industry, adding that Taipei should pay the US for its defence as "it doesn’t give us anything.” (With inputs from agencies)

Taiwanese Americans for Harris sees 'enormous risk' for Taiwan if Trump wins elections

<p>Former United States President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign was warned not to take photographs at Arlington National Cemetery before the altercation, during a wreath-laying ceremony, reported the Associated Press (AP) citing a defence official, on Thursday (Aug 29).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump was invited to Arlington, a resting place for over 400,000 service members, veterans and their families, by some of the families of the 13 service members who lost their lives in the Kabul airport bombing three years ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Republican presidential candidate&nbsp;has been facing severe criticism after he was seen giving a thumbs up and smiling pose in a photo at America's most sacred cemetery. Netizens have been reacting to the image since then.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An anti-Trump group, The Lincoln Project, posted, "Trump today with thumbs up at the grave of a soldier. Disgraceful."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This comes a day after NPR reported, citing a relevant source, that two Trump campaign staff members "verbally abused and pushed" aside a cemetery official who tried to stop them from filming and photographing in Section 60, where the military personnel who were killed during the war of Afghanistan and Iraq, were buried.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The defence official, on a condition of anonymity, discussed the matter and said that the Trump campaign was initially warned about not taking photographs in Section 60 before their arrival and the altercation.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Cemetery officials respond</strong></h2>

<p>However, cemetery officials responded to the inquiry and shared a statement, stating, that “an incident” had occurred and a report had been filed, but it did not address details of what had happened. Moreover, they declined to share the report.</p>

<p>“Federal law prohibits political campaign or election-related activities within Army National Military Cemeteries, to include photographers, content creators or any other persons attending for purposes, or in direct support of a partisan political candidate’s campaign,” the cemetery officials’ statement said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Arlington National Cemetery reinforced and widely shared this law and its prohibitions with all participants. We can confirm there was an incident, and a report was filed," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Private photographer was permitted on the premises'</strong></h2>

<p>On the contrary, Trump's spokesperson Steven Cheung said the Republican presidential candidate's team was permitted to have a photographer. He further contested the allegation that a campaign staffer pushed a cemetery official.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The fact is that a private photographer was permitted on the premises and for whatever reason, an unnamed individual, clearly suffering from a mental health episode, decided to physically block members of President Trump’s team during a very solemn ceremony,” he said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Former US President Donald Trump hints at reconsidering debate</strong></p>

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<p>Additionally, a key Trump campaign advisor, Chris LaCivita, said that the&nbsp;campaign posted a message signed by relatives of two of the service members killed in the bombing saying, “the president and his team conducted themselves with nothing but the utmost respect and dignity for all of our service members, especially our beloved children."</p>

<p>In a statement, he said, “For a despicable individual to physically prevent President Trump’s team from accompanying him to this solemn event is a disgrace and does not deserve to represent the hollowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery. Whoever this individual is, spreading these lies is dishonouring the men and women of our armed forces.”</p>

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Former United States President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign was warned not to take photographs at Arlington National Cemetery before the altercation, during a wreath-laying ceremony, reported the Associated Press (AP) citing a defence official, on Thursday (Aug 29).

Former United States President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign was warned not to take photographs at Arlington National Cemetery before the altercation, during a wreath-laying ceremony, reported the Associated Press (AP) citing a defence official, on Thursday (Aug 29). Trump was invited to Arlington, a resting place for over 400,000 service members, veterans and their families, by some of the families of the 13 service members who lost their lives in the Kabul airport bombing three years ago. The Republican presidential candidate has been facing severe criticism after he was seen giving a thumbs up and smiling pose in a photo at America's most sacred cemetery. Netizens have been reacting to the image since then. An anti-Trump group, The Lincoln Project, posted, "Trump today with thumbs up at the grave of a soldier. Disgraceful." Trump today with thumbs up at the grave of a soldier. Disgraceful. pic.twitter.com/scwq6bVhFF — The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) August 26, 2024 × Also read: ‘They made it difficult...,’ Trump blames Biden, Harris for July assassination attempt This comes a day after NPR reported, citing a relevant source, that two Trump campaign staff members "verbally abused and pushed" aside a cemetery official who tried to stop them from filming and photographing in Section 60, where the military personnel who were killed during the war of Afghanistan and Iraq, were buried. The defence official, on a condition of anonymity, discussed the matter and said that the Trump campaign was initially warned about not taking photographs in Section 60 before their arrival and the altercation. Cemetery officials respond However, cemetery officials responded to the inquiry and shared a statement, stating, that “an incident” had occurred and a report had been filed, but it did not address details of what had happened. Moreover, they declined to share the report. “Federal law prohibits political campaign or election-related activities within Army National Military Cemeteries, to include photographers, content creators or any other persons attending for purposes, or in direct support of a partisan political candidate’s campaign,” the cemetery officials’ statement said. “Arlington National Cemetery reinforced and widely shared this law and its prohibitions with all participants. We can confirm there was an incident, and a report was filed," it added. 'Private photographer was permitted on the premises' On the contrary, Trump's spokesperson Steven Cheung said the Republican presidential candidate's team was permitted to have a photographer. He further contested the allegation that a campaign staffer pushed a cemetery official. “The fact is that a private photographer was permitted on the premises and for whatever reason, an unnamed individual, clearly suffering from a mental health episode, decided to physically block members of President Trump’s team during a very solemn ceremony,” he said. Watch | Former US President Donald Trump hints at reconsidering debate × Additionally, a key Trump campaign advisor, Chris LaCivita, said that the campaign posted a message signed by relatives of two of the service members killed in the bombing saying, “the president and his team conducted themselves with nothing but the utmost respect and dignity for all of our service members, especially our beloved children." In a statement, he said, “For a despicable individual to physically prevent President Trump’s team from accompanying him to this solemn event is a disgrace and does not deserve to represent the hollowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery. Whoever this individual is, spreading these lies is dishonouring the men and women of our armed forces.” (With inputs from agencies)

Trump campaign was warned not to take 'disgraceful' photo at Arlington cemetery

<p>US President Joe Biden is looking forward to talks with Xi Jinping in the "coming weeks", top White House aide Jake Sullivan told the Chinese leader on Thursday as they met for rare talks in Beijing.</p>

<p>Sullivan, the first US National Security Adviser to visit China since 2016, met Xi as he wrapped up three days of talks in Beijing, which also saw him sit down with Foreign Minister Wang Yi and other high-ranking officials.</p>

<p>His visit came as China was embroiled in security rows with US allies Japan and the Philippines.</p>

<p>At a meeting with Xi in Beijing's ornate Great Hall of the People, he said President Biden "looks forward to engaging with you again in the coming weeks".</p>

<p>"President Biden is committed to responsibly managing this consequential relationship to ensure that competition does not veer into conflict or confrontation, and to work together where our interests align," he said.</p>

<p>Chinese state media said Xi told Sullivan that in spite of "great changes", China and the US could still enjoy good ties.</p>

<p>"China's commitment to the goal of stable, healthy, and sustainable development of China-US relations hasn't changed," Xi said.</p>

<p>"We hope that the US will work with China to meet each other halfway," he added, according to CCTV.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, Sullivan and top diplomat Wang discussed plans for their leaders to talk in the coming weeks.</p>

<p>They also clashed over China's increasingly assertive approach in disputed maritime regions.</p>

<h2><strong>Taiwan 'red line'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>On Thursday morning, Sullivan met with senior Chinese army official Zhang Youxia at the Beijing headquarters of the Central Military Commission, where the two discussed Taiwan and other flashpoint issues.</p>

<p>"It's rare that we have the opportunity to have this kind of exchange," Sullivan told Zhang in opening remarks.</p>

<p>The officials agreed to hold a call between the two sides' theatre commanders "in the near future", a readout from the White House said.</p>

<p>Sullivan also raised the importance of "freedom of navigation" in the South China Sea, where China and the Philippines have clashed in recent months, and "stability" in the Taiwan Strait, Washington said.</p>

<p>Zhang, in turn, warned that the status of the self-ruled island was "the first red line that cannot be crossed in China-US relations".</p>

<p>"China has always been committed to maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait," he said, according to a readout by Beijing's defence ministry.</p>

<p>"But 'Taiwan independence' and peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are incompatible," he said.</p>

<p>"China demands that the US halts military collusion with Taiwan, ceases arming Taiwan, and stops spreading false narratives related to Taiwan," Zhang added.</p>

<p>He also asked Washington to "work with China to promote communication and exchanges between the two militaries and jointly shoulder the responsibilities of major powers".</p>

<h2><strong>'Avoid miscalculation'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>China has kept up its sabre-rattling since the inauguration this year of President Lai Ching-te, whose party emphasises Taiwan's separate identity.</p>

<p>Thursday's talks also saw Sullivan express "concerns about (Chinese) support for Russia's defence industrial base", the readout added -- echoing longstanding US claims that Beijing has rejected.</p>

<p>He also raised "the need to avoid miscalculation and escalation in cyberspace, and ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza", the White House said.</p>

<p>Sullivan's visit comes months ahead of US elections in November.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, would be expected, if she wins, to continue Biden's approach of seeking dialogue with China while also maintaining pressure.</p>

<p>Her Republican rival Donald Trump has vowed, at least rhetorically, to take a harder line, with some of his aides seeing a far-reaching global showdown with China.</p>

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US President Joe Biden is looking forward to talks with Xi Jinping in the "coming weeks", top White House aide Jake Sullivan told the Chinese leader on Thursday as they met for rare talks in Beijing.

US President Joe Biden is looking forward to talks with Xi Jinping in the "coming weeks", top White House aide Jake Sullivan told the Chinese leader on Thursday as they met for rare talks in Beijing. Sullivan, the first US National Security Adviser to visit China since 2016, met Xi as he wrapped up three days of talks in Beijing, which also saw him sit down with Foreign Minister Wang Yi and other high-ranking officials. His visit came as China was embroiled in security rows with US allies Japan and the Philippines. At a meeting with Xi in Beijing's ornate Great Hall of the People, he said President Biden "looks forward to engaging with you again in the coming weeks". "President Biden is committed to responsibly managing this consequential relationship to ensure that competition does not veer into conflict or confrontation, and to work together where our interests align," he said. Chinese state media said Xi told Sullivan that in spite of "great changes", China and the US could still enjoy good ties. "China's commitment to the goal of stable, healthy, and sustainable development of China-US relations hasn't changed," Xi said. "We hope that the US will work with China to meet each other halfway," he added, according to CCTV. On Wednesday, Sullivan and top diplomat Wang discussed plans for their leaders to talk in the coming weeks. They also clashed over China's increasingly assertive approach in disputed maritime regions. Taiwan 'red line' On Thursday morning, Sullivan met with senior Chinese army official Zhang Youxia at the Beijing headquarters of the Central Military Commission, where the two discussed Taiwan and other flashpoint issues. "It's rare that we have the opportunity to have this kind of exchange," Sullivan told Zhang in opening remarks. The officials agreed to hold a call between the two sides' theatre commanders "in the near future", a readout from the White House said. Sullivan also raised the importance of "freedom of navigation" in the South China Sea, where China and the Philippines have clashed in recent months, and "stability" in the Taiwan Strait, Washington said. Zhang, in turn, warned that the status of the self-ruled island was "the first red line that cannot be crossed in China-US relations". "China has always been committed to maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait," he said, according to a readout by Beijing's defence ministry. "But 'Taiwan independence' and peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are incompatible," he said. "China demands that the US halts military collusion with Taiwan, ceases arming Taiwan, and stops spreading false narratives related to Taiwan," Zhang added. He also asked Washington to "work with China to promote communication and exchanges between the two militaries and jointly shoulder the responsibilities of major powers". 'Avoid miscalculation' China has kept up its sabre-rattling since the inauguration this year of President Lai Ching-te, whose party emphasises Taiwan's separate identity. Thursday's talks also saw Sullivan express "concerns about (Chinese) support for Russia's defence industrial base", the readout added -- echoing longstanding US claims that Beijing has rejected. He also raised "the need to avoid miscalculation and escalation in cyberspace, and ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza", the White House said. Sullivan's visit comes months ahead of US elections in November. The Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, would be expected, if she wins, to continue Biden's approach of seeking dialogue with China while also maintaining pressure. Her Republican rival Donald Trump has vowed, at least rhetorically, to take a harder line, with some of his aides seeing a far-reaching global showdown with China. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US President Biden 'looks forward' to hold talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in 'coming weeks'

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