<p>United States is an accomplice in Israel's war in Gaza and cannot be considered a neutral mediator as it supplies the regime with weapons of war, Iran's acting foreign minister Ali Bagheri Kani wrote on his x account late on Friday (August 16) night.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In response to a phone call with the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, we exchanged views on the developments of the second day of talks to halt the Zionist regime’s genocidal war on Gaza," wrote Ali Bagheri Kani on the social media platform</p>

<p>Kani said that the process and results of the Friday talks in the Qatari capital Doha remain inconclusive due to several reasons. The latest issues and obstacles to reaching a ceasefire agreement include the persistent state of war in the blockaded Palestinian enclave of Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;WION Exclusive: Iran Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani talks about protests and the West</strong></p>

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<p>Bagheri Kani further noted that the United States is an accomplice in Israeli crimes against Gaza residents by supplying weapons of war to Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I also emphasised the use of all capacities to force the Zionist aggressors to stop the massacre and crime in the Gaza Strip," said Kani.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to arrive in Israel on Sunday (August 18, 2024) as part of Washington's ongoing diplomatic push to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza aimed to end the 10-month-old war between Israel and Hamas.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-willing-to-resume-nuclear-talks-with-the-united-states-acting-foreign-minister-741526">Iran willing to resume nuclear talks with United States: Acting foreign minister</a></strong></p>

<p>The top US diplomat's tenth trip to the region since the war began in October 2024 comes days after the United States put forward bridging proposals that it and mediators Qatar and Egypt believe would close gaps between Israel and Palestinian militant groups, including Hamas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>More than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed as a result of Israeli military action in Gaza since the 7 October Hamas-led attack on Israel, the Hamas-run health ministry said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


United States is an accomplice in Israel's war in Gaza and cannot be considered a neutral mediator as it supplies the regime with weapons of war, Iran's acting foreign minister Ali Bagheri Kani wrote on his x account late on Friday (August 16) night.

United States is an accomplice in Israel's war in Gaza and cannot be considered a neutral mediator as it supplies the regime with weapons of war, Iran's acting foreign minister Ali Bagheri Kani wrote on his x account late on Friday (August 16) night. "In response to a phone call with the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, we exchanged views on the developments of the second day of talks to halt the Zionist regime’s genocidal war on Gaza," wrote Ali Bagheri Kani on the social media platform Kani said that the process and results of the Friday talks in the Qatari capital Doha remain inconclusive due to several reasons. The latest issues and obstacles to reaching a ceasefire agreement include the persistent state of war in the blockaded Palestinian enclave of Gaza. Also watch | WION Exclusive: Iran Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani talks about protests and the West × Bagheri Kani further noted that the United States is an accomplice in Israeli crimes against Gaza residents by supplying weapons of war to Israel. "I also emphasised the use of all capacities to force the Zionist aggressors to stop the massacre and crime in the Gaza Strip," said Kani. Meanwhile, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to arrive in Israel on Sunday (August 18, 2024) as part of Washington's ongoing diplomatic push to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza aimed to end the 10-month-old war between Israel and Hamas. Also read | Iran willing to resume nuclear talks with United States: Acting foreign minister The top US diplomat's tenth trip to the region since the war began in October 2024 comes days after the United States put forward bridging proposals that it and mediators Qatar and Egypt believe would close gaps between Israel and Palestinian militant groups, including Hamas. More than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed as a result of Israeli military action in Gaza since the 7 October Hamas-led attack on Israel, the Hamas-run health ministry said. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran says US not a neutral mediator to end Gaza war

<p>An Indian-origin family's three members were killed in a car crash in the Texas state of the US. The couple's 14-year-old son is the lone survivor. Arvind Mani, 45, his wife Pradeepa Arvind, 40, and their 17-year-old daughter Andril Arvind, all residents of Leander — over 870 miles southwest of Tennessee — were killed around 5.45 am on Wednesday (August 14) near Lampass County, local media reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 14-year-old Adiryan was not in the vehicle and thus became the only surviving member of the family, according to a GoFundMe page set up to financially aid the boy. The page has raised over $700,000 so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pune-porsche-crash-police-arrests-teen-drivers-father-family-of-victims-calls-it-murder-723795">Pune Porsche Crash: Police arrest teen driver's father, family of victim calls it 'murder'</a></strong></p>

<p>"Arvind (45) and Pradeepa (42) were a wonderful couple blessed with two children, Andril (17) and Adiryan (14)," reads the GoFundMe page titled 'Support for Adiryan Arvind: A Tragic Loss and a Young Life to Rebuild'.</p>

<h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2>

<p>According to reports, Arvind and his wife were driving their daughter to college in North Texas. The 17-year-old girl had just graduated from high school and was going to attend the University of Dallas where she planned to take up a course in computer science.</p>

<p>The crash killed five people in total. This also includes the driver of the car that crashed into the family's vehicle. The Indian-American family's vehicle then caught fire in which three members perished.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There was no chance of survival. It is one of the worst crashes I have seen in 26 years because of the magnitude of the damage and amount of people lost," police told local media.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Pune Porsche crash: 2 doctors arrested on charges of manipulating teen driver's blood sample</strong></p>

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<p>Authorities say that the driver of the car that hit the family could be running on the road at a speed as high as 160 kmph, according to a witness who said the vehicles zoomed past her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With the family's car driving around 112 kmph, the car was "like driving into a concrete wall at 270 kmph," police said.</p>

<p>"The Rouse High School family is deeply saddened to share the loss of one of our very own Raiders from the Class of 2024, Andril Arvind," said a letter sent to parents from the school's principal.</p>

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An Indian-origin family's three members were killed in a car crash in the Texas state of the US. The couple's 14-year-old son is the lone survivor. Arvind Mani, 45, his wife Pradeepa Arvind, 40, and their 17-year-old daughter Andril Arvind, all residents of Leander — over 870 miles southwest of Tennessee — were killed around 5.

An Indian-origin family's three members were killed in a car crash in the Texas state of the US. The couple's 14-year-old son is the lone survivor. Arvind Mani, 45, his wife Pradeepa Arvind, 40, and their 17-year-old daughter Andril Arvind, all residents of Leander — over 870 miles southwest of Tennessee — were killed around 5.45 am on Wednesday (August 14) near Lampass County, local media reported. The 14-year-old Adiryan was not in the vehicle and thus became the only surviving member of the family, according to a GoFundMe page set up to financially aid the boy. The page has raised over $700,000 so far. Also read | Pune Porsche Crash: Police arrest teen driver's father, family of victim calls it 'murder' "Arvind (45) and Pradeepa (42) were a wonderful couple blessed with two children, Andril (17) and Adiryan (14)," reads the GoFundMe page titled 'Support for Adiryan Arvind: A Tragic Loss and a Young Life to Rebuild'. What happened? According to reports, Arvind and his wife were driving their daughter to college in North Texas. The 17-year-old girl had just graduated from high school and was going to attend the University of Dallas where she planned to take up a course in computer science. The crash killed five people in total. This also includes the driver of the car that crashed into the family's vehicle. The Indian-American family's vehicle then caught fire in which three members perished. "There was no chance of survival. It is one of the worst crashes I have seen in 26 years because of the magnitude of the damage and amount of people lost," police told local media. Also watch | Pune Porsche crash: 2 doctors arrested on charges of manipulating teen driver's blood sample × Authorities say that the driver of the car that hit the family could be running on the road at a speed as high as 160 kmph, according to a witness who said the vehicles zoomed past her. With the family's car driving around 112 kmph, the car was "like driving into a concrete wall at 270 kmph," police said. "The Rouse High School family is deeply saddened to share the loss of one of our very own Raiders from the Class of 2024, Andril Arvind," said a letter sent to parents from the school's principal. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian-origin family killed in US car crash, 14-year-old son lone survivor

<p>India's Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a new recruitment drive to fill 45 key positions, including joint secretaries, directors, and deputy secretaries across 24 ministries in Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The recruitment, set to be conducted through lateral entry on a contract or deputation basis, has drawn sharp criticism from Opposition leaders who accuse the government of bypassing reservation policies.</p>

<p>The advertisement, issued on Saturday (August 17), seeks to fill 10 joint secretary positions and 35 director and deputy secretary positions by September 17.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;India: 3 UPSC aspirants dead as coaching centre’s basement gets flooded in Delhi</strong></p>

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<p>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge voiced strong opposition to the recruitment process and accusing the BJP-led government of undermining the Constitution and launching a "double attack on reservation."</p>

<p>In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Kharge alleged that the BJP was deliberately conducting such recruitments to exclude SC, ST, and OBC categories from reservation benefits. He also referred to the recent High Court decision that exposed a reservation "scam" in the appointment of 69,000 assistant teachers in Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/upsc-chairperson-manoj-soni-resigns-amid-puja-khedkar-controversy-742575">UPSC Chairperson Manoj Soni resigns amid Puja Khedkar controversy</a></strong></p>

<p>Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Bihar deputy CM&nbsp;Tejashwi Yadav also slammed the government's move as a "cruel joke" on the country's reservation system and constitution. Yadav argued that if these 45 posts were filled through the traditional civil services examination, nearly half would be reserved for SC, ST, and OBC candidates.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The government has invited applications from "talented and motivated Indian nationals" interested in contributing to nation-building. The positions are open to State/UT officers and employees of public sector undertakings. Those from the private sector will be appointed on a contract basis, while other applicants will be posted on deputation. The appointment period is three years, extendable to five years based on performance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Applicants for joint secretary positions must have at least 15 years of experience in the relevant domain and be between 40 and 55 years old. Candidates for director and deputy secretary posts should be between 35-45 and 32-40 years old, respectively.</p>

<p>The lateral recruitment process for joint secretaries, directors, and deputy secretaries in the Central government was first introduced in 2018. According to a Lok Sabha reply dated July 24, 2024, 63 appointments have been made through lateral entry so far, with 35 candidates coming from the private sector. Currently, 57 of these employees remain in their respective ministries and departments.</p>


India's Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a new recruitment drive to fill 45 key positions, including joint secretaries, directors, and deputy secretaries across 24 ministries in Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government.

India's Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a new recruitment drive to fill 45 key positions, including joint secretaries, directors, and deputy secretaries across 24 ministries in Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. The recruitment, set to be conducted through lateral entry on a contract or deputation basis, has drawn sharp criticism from Opposition leaders who accuse the government of bypassing reservation policies. The advertisement, issued on Saturday (August 17), seeks to fill 10 joint secretary positions and 35 director and deputy secretary positions by September 17. Also watch | India: 3 UPSC aspirants dead as coaching centre’s basement gets flooded in Delhi × Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge voiced strong opposition to the recruitment process and accusing the BJP-led government of undermining the Constitution and launching a "double attack on reservation." In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Kharge alleged that the BJP was deliberately conducting such recruitments to exclude SC, ST, and OBC categories from reservation benefits. He also referred to the recent High Court decision that exposed a reservation "scam" in the appointment of 69,000 assistant teachers in Uttar Pradesh. Also read | UPSC Chairperson Manoj Soni resigns amid Puja Khedkar controversy Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Bihar deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav also slammed the government's move as a "cruel joke" on the country's reservation system and constitution. Yadav argued that if these 45 posts were filled through the traditional civil services examination, nearly half would be reserved for SC, ST, and OBC candidates. The government has invited applications from "talented and motivated Indian nationals" interested in contributing to nation-building. The positions are open to State/UT officers and employees of public sector undertakings. Those from the private sector will be appointed on a contract basis, while other applicants will be posted on deputation. The appointment period is three years, extendable to five years based on performance. Applicants for joint secretary positions must have at least 15 years of experience in the relevant domain and be between 40 and 55 years old. Candidates for director and deputy secretary posts should be between 35-45 and 32-40 years old, respectively. The lateral recruitment process for joint secretaries, directors, and deputy secretaries in the Central government was first introduced in 2018. According to a Lok Sabha reply dated July 24, 2024, 63 appointments have been made through lateral entry so far, with 35 candidates coming from the private sector. Currently, 57 of these employees remain in their respective ministries and departments.

Indian opposition parties denounce UPSC lateral entry drive as 'scam, cruel joke'

<p>India is a global leader with breakthrough innovations, American businessman and Microsoft founder Bill Gates has said as he joined Indian-Americans to celebrate the first ever India Independence Day celebrations of the newly-opened Indian Consulate in Seattle.</p>

<p>Bill Gates, chairman of the Gates Foundation, flagged off the first India Day celebrations in the Greater Seattle area as Consulate General of India as Seattle's Guest of Honor, on India's 78th Independence Day, a media release said.</p>

<p>Addressing the nearly 2,000 plus members of the Indian-American community, he referred to India as a "global leader with breakthrough innovations in areas like technology, agriculture and healthcare".</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/melinda-gates-to-resign-from-gates-foundation-bill-gates-says-i-am-sorry-721098">Melinda Gates to resign from Gates Foundation, Bill Gates says ‘I am sorry...’</a></strong></p>

<p>Mr Gates further said, "From manufacturing safe low-cost vaccines to the remarkable leadership shown by the Indian diaspora to India's Digital Public Infrastructure - India's ingenuity is helping not just Indians, but the whole world. Countries across the Global South are leveraging India's experience to build their DPI systems."</p>

<p>Other participants at the India Day celebrations included Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, Congressman Adam Smith, Lt. General Xavier Brunson, Commander of the America's First Corps in Pacific NorthWest, Rear Admiral Mark Sucato, Commander of the Navy Region of North West, Washington Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck and Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and Chief Justice from Washington Supreme Court Steve Gonzalez.</p>

<p>The event showcased for the first time in the Greater Seattle area all states and regions of India through floats and cultural performances celebrating the theme of Unity in Diversity.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Bill Gates envisions a future without overworking humans | World News | WION</strong></p>

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<p>Each of the floats were put together by prominent leaders of the Indian-American community and reflected some of the important aspects of India's rich cultural heritage.</p>

<p>To mark the occasion, five separate official proclamations were issued by governments/city councils of King County, Bellevue City (Washington), Portland (Oregon), Hillsboro (Oregon), Tigard (Oregon) to honour the India Day celebrations. Mark Gordon, Governor of Wyoming also sent a separate congratulatory message on India's 78th Independence Day. Some iconic buildings in Seattle and Bellevue also lit up in the colours of the Indian flag to mark the India Day celebrations.</p>

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India is a global leader with breakthrough innovations, American businessman and Microsoft founder Bill Gates has said as he joined Indian-Americans to celebrate the first ever India Independence Day celebrations of the newly-opened Indian Consulate in Seattle.

India is a global leader with breakthrough innovations, American businessman and Microsoft founder Bill Gates has said as he joined Indian-Americans to celebrate the first ever India Independence Day celebrations of the newly-opened Indian Consulate in Seattle. Bill Gates, chairman of the Gates Foundation, flagged off the first India Day celebrations in the Greater Seattle area as Consulate General of India as Seattle's Guest of Honor, on India's 78th Independence Day, a media release said. Addressing the nearly 2,000 plus members of the Indian-American community, he referred to India as a "global leader with breakthrough innovations in areas like technology, agriculture and healthcare". Also read | Melinda Gates to resign from Gates Foundation, Bill Gates says ‘I am sorry...’ Mr Gates further said, "From manufacturing safe low-cost vaccines to the remarkable leadership shown by the Indian diaspora to India's Digital Public Infrastructure - India's ingenuity is helping not just Indians, but the whole world. Countries across the Global South are leveraging India's experience to build their DPI systems." Other participants at the India Day celebrations included Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, Congressman Adam Smith, Lt. General Xavier Brunson, Commander of the America's First Corps in Pacific NorthWest, Rear Admiral Mark Sucato, Commander of the Navy Region of North West, Washington Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck and Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and Chief Justice from Washington Supreme Court Steve Gonzalez. The event showcased for the first time in the Greater Seattle area all states and regions of India through floats and cultural performances celebrating the theme of Unity in Diversity. Also watch | Bill Gates envisions a future without overworking humans | World News | WION × Each of the floats were put together by prominent leaders of the Indian-American community and reflected some of the important aspects of India's rich cultural heritage. To mark the occasion, five separate official proclamations were issued by governments/city councils of King County, Bellevue City (Washington), Portland (Oregon), Hillsboro (Oregon), Tigard (Oregon) to honour the India Day celebrations. Mark Gordon, Governor of Wyoming also sent a separate congratulatory message on India's 78th Independence Day. Some iconic buildings in Seattle and Bellevue also lit up in the colours of the Indian flag to mark the India Day celebrations. 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.

India a 'global leader in breakthrough innovations': Bill Gates

<p>At least 20 coaches of the Sabarmati Express passenger train derailed between Kanpur and Bhimsen station in Uttar Pradesh at 2:30 am on Saturday, a Railway Board official said.</p>

<p>"No injury to any person has been reported as of now," the official said.</p>

<p>"The loco pilot said that some boulder hit the cattle guard (front portion) of the engine which got badly damaged and bent," he added.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Passenger train Kanchanjunga Express hit by goods train in India's West Bengal</strong></p>

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<p>According to the Railways, seven trains have been cancelled and three diverted due to the derailment.</p>

<p>Shashi Kant Tripathi, Chief Public Relation Officer (CPRO) of the North Central Railway Zone, under which the accident site falls, said that buses were arranged to carry passengers from the accident site to the Kanpur Railway Station.</p>

<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chandigarh-dibrugarh-express-train-derailed-in-gonda-one-killed-several-feared-injured-742061">Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express train derails in Gonda; four killed, several injured</a></strong></p>

<p>"Besides, an eight coaches MEMU train departed from Kanpur to the accident site to carry passengers back to Kanpur so that further arrangements can be made to send them to their respective destinations," Tripathi said.</p>

<p>The Railways has issued the following helpline numbers:- Prayagraj: 0532-2408128, 0532-2407353, Kanpur: 0512-2323018, 0512-2323015, Mirzapur: 054422200097, Etawah: 7525001249, Tundla: 7392959702, Ahmedabad: 07922113977, Banaras City: 8303994411, Gorakhpur: 0551-2208088.</p>

<p>Besides, the following helpine numbers for Jhansi Rail Division have been released -: Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Jn) -0510-2440787 and 0510-2440790.</p>

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At least 20 coaches of the Sabarmati Express passenger train derailed between Kanpur and Bhimsen station in Uttar Pradesh at 2:30 am on Saturday, a Railway Board official said.

At least 20 coaches of the Sabarmati Express passenger train derailed between Kanpur and Bhimsen station in Uttar Pradesh at 2:30 am on Saturday, a Railway Board official said. "No injury to any person has been reported as of now," the official said. "The loco pilot said that some boulder hit the cattle guard (front portion) of the engine which got badly damaged and bent," he added. Also watch | Passenger train Kanchanjunga Express hit by goods train in India's West Bengal × According to the Railways, seven trains have been cancelled and three diverted due to the derailment. Shashi Kant Tripathi, Chief Public Relation Officer (CPRO) of the North Central Railway Zone, under which the accident site falls, said that buses were arranged to carry passengers from the accident site to the Kanpur Railway Station. Also read | Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express train derails in Gonda; four killed, several injured "Besides, an eight coaches MEMU train departed from Kanpur to the accident site to carry passengers back to Kanpur so that further arrangements can be made to send them to their respective destinations," Tripathi said. The Railways has issued the following helpline numbers:- Prayagraj: 0532-2408128, 0532-2407353, Kanpur: 0512-2323018, 0512-2323015, Mirzapur: 054422200097, Etawah: 7525001249, Tundla: 7392959702, Ahmedabad: 07922113977, Banaras City: 8303994411, Gorakhpur: 0551-2208088. Besides, the following helpine numbers for Jhansi Rail Division have been released -: Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Jn) -0510-2440787 and 0510-2440790. 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.

Several trains diverted in northern India after 20 coaches of Sabarmati Express derail near Kanpur

<p>Former US President Donald Trump has brought in an unexpected ally — former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard — in preparation for an upcoming debate against Vice President Kamala Harris. According to sources familiar with Trump's schedule cited by the New York Times, Gabbard recently participated in a practice session at Trump’s private club and residence, Mar-a-Lago.</p>

<p>Gabbard, who left the Democratic Party after her 2020 presidential bid and has since become a popular figure among Trump’s supporters, has maintained a cordial relationship with the former president. At one point, she was even considered as a potential running mate for Trump.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tulsi-gabbards-aunt-stabbed-multiple-times-beaten-to-death-by-her-protege-in-samoa-728070">Tulsi Gabbard's aunt stabbed multiple times, beaten to death by her protégé in Samoa</a></strong></p>

<p>Her involvement in the debate preparations, which had not been previously disclosed, is partly due to her notable performance during a 2019 Democratic presidential primary debate, where she delivered a scathing critique of Harris on stage.</p>

<p>Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for Trump, confirmed Gabbard’s participation in an email to the New York Times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump has "proven to be one of the best debaters in political history" and that he continues to consult with "respected policy advisers and effective communicators like Tulsi Gabbard", the spokesperson reportedly said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although Trump has often claimed he doesn’t need traditional debate preparation, sources cited by the NYT point out that he has been dedicating more time this year to such activities compared to his previous campaigns.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;US Elections 2024: Donald Trump says 'entitled to make personal attacks'</strong></p>

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<p>Trump’s 2020 debate performance against Biden was widely regarded as a low point. However, Biden’s own struggles during their June debate this year eventually led to his withdrawal from the race. Trump’s team plans to adopt a similar preparation approach for his debate with Harris, which is scheduled for September 10.</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>As a woman and a former House member, Gabbard brings a combination of gender representation and policy experience. Moreover, her previous clash with Harris during the 2019 debates, where she criticised Harris’&nbsp;record as a prosecutor, has provided Trump with a template for his own attacks.</p>

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Former US President Donald Trump has brought in an unexpected ally — former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard — in preparation for an upcoming debate against Vice President Kamala Harris.

Former US President Donald Trump has brought in an unexpected ally — former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard — in preparation for an upcoming debate against Vice President Kamala Harris. According to sources familiar with Trump's schedule cited by the New York Times, Gabbard recently participated in a practice session at Trump’s private club and residence, Mar-a-Lago. Gabbard, who left the Democratic Party after her 2020 presidential bid and has since become a popular figure among Trump’s supporters, has maintained a cordial relationship with the former president. At one point, she was even considered as a potential running mate for Trump. Also read | Tulsi Gabbard's aunt stabbed multiple times, beaten to death by her protégé in Samoa Her involvement in the debate preparations, which had not been previously disclosed, is partly due to her notable performance during a 2019 Democratic presidential primary debate, where she delivered a scathing critique of Harris on stage. Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for Trump, confirmed Gabbard’s participation in an email to the New York Times. Trump has "proven to be one of the best debaters in political history" and that he continues to consult with "respected policy advisers and effective communicators like Tulsi Gabbard", the spokesperson reportedly said. Although Trump has often claimed he doesn’t need traditional debate preparation, sources cited by the NYT point out that he has been dedicating more time this year to such activities compared to his previous campaigns. Also watch | US Elections 2024: Donald Trump says 'entitled to make personal attacks' × Trump’s 2020 debate performance against Biden was widely regarded as a low point. However, Biden’s own struggles during their June debate this year eventually led to his withdrawal from the race. Trump’s team plans to adopt a similar preparation approach for his debate with Harris, which is scheduled for September 10. What does it mean? As a woman and a former House member, Gabbard brings a combination of gender representation and policy experience. Moreover, her previous clash with Harris during the 2019 debates, where she criticised Harris’ record as a prosecutor, has provided Trump with a template for his own attacks. (With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump brings in Tulsi Gabbard for debate preparation with Kamala Harris

<p>Barron Trump, the youngest son of former United States&nbsp;President Donald Trump and Melania Trump, has recently garnered&nbsp;attention online as his father's campaign for the 2024 presidential election heats up. Barron, who turned 18 on March 20, 2024, is stepping into the political spotlight, reportedly offering political advice and technological insights to his father's team.</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Barron Trump?</strong></h2>

<p>Born in 2006, Barron was raised in the Trump family's opulent penthouse in New York City and attended elite private schools on Manhattan's Upper West Side. His parents, Donald and Melania Trump, married in 2005, and soon after, they were expecting Barron.</p>

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<p>When Donald Trump took office in January 2017, Melania and her son&nbsp;remained in New York City for several months so Barron could complete his academic year. During the summers, Barron would join his family at the White House.</p>

<p>Melania&nbsp;has consistently sought to shield Barron from the public eye.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Barron Trump's Slovenian accent goes viral</strong></h2>

<p>An old video of a four-year-old Barron speaking with a Slovenian accent has gone viral on social media platform X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video, taken from the family's April 2010 appearance on CNN's Larry King Live, shows a young Barron interacting playfully with the talk show host.</p>

<p>In the video, Melania encourages Barron to greet Larry King, and the young boy waves energetically at the camera.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: The Trump Family accused of financial fraud</strong></p>

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<p>At one point, Barron picks up his suitcase and asks his mother if he needs to go to school. Melania responds, "Yeah, you will have lunch and then you go to school." The video also captures a moment where Barron is kneeling by his open luggage, prompting Donald&nbsp;to remark, "Now you can do reading, writing, and arithmetic."</p>

<p>Larry King later notes Barron's accent, to which Melania responds, confirming that Barron spends most of his time with her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Donald Trump adds, "I think it’s great. Anything he does is OK with me." Melania further claims that Barron speaks three languages, leading Donald&nbsp;to proudly declare him the "smart one."</p>

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Barron Trump, the youngest son of former United States President Donald Trump and Melania Trump, has recently garnered attention online as his father's campaign for the 2024 presidential election heats up.

Barron Trump, the youngest son of former United States President Donald Trump and Melania Trump, has recently garnered attention online as his father's campaign for the 2024 presidential election heats up. Barron, who turned 18 on March 20, 2024, is stepping into the political spotlight, reportedly offering political advice and technological insights to his father's team. Who is Barron Trump? Born in 2006, Barron was raised in the Trump family's opulent penthouse in New York City and attended elite private schools on Manhattan's Upper West Side. His parents, Donald and Melania Trump, married in 2005, and soon after, they were expecting Barron. Also read | Donald Trump blames 'Biden and his people' for hush money conviction When Donald Trump took office in January 2017, Melania and her son remained in New York City for several months so Barron could complete his academic year. During the summers, Barron would join his family at the White House. Melania has consistently sought to shield Barron from the public eye. Barron Trump's Slovenian accent goes viral An old video of a four-year-old Barron speaking with a Slovenian accent has gone viral on social media platform X. The video, taken from the family's April 2010 appearance on CNN's Larry King Live, shows a young Barron interacting playfully with the talk show host. In the video, Melania encourages Barron to greet Larry King, and the young boy waves energetically at the camera. Also watch | Gravitas: The Trump Family accused of financial fraud × At one point, Barron picks up his suitcase and asks his mother if he needs to go to school. Melania responds, "Yeah, you will have lunch and then you go to school." The video also captures a moment where Barron is kneeling by his open luggage, prompting Donald to remark, "Now you can do reading, writing, and arithmetic." Larry King later notes Barron's accent, to which Melania responds, confirming that Barron spends most of his time with her. Donald Trump adds, "I think it’s great. Anything he does is OK with me." Melania further claims that Barron speaks three languages, leading Donald to proudly declare him the "smart one." (With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump's 2006 born son Barron's Slovenian accent goes viral

<p>A federal appeals court on Friday (Aug&nbsp;16) upheld a significant portion of an injunction blocking a California law designed to protect children from potentially harmful online content.</p>

<p>The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favour of NetChoice, an industry trade group representing online businesses. The trade group had that the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act infringed upon its members’ First Amendment rights to free speech.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The court found that NetChoice was likely to prove that the law violated these rights.</p>

<p>The contested law required businesses to prepare "Data Protection Impact Assessment" reports to evaluate whether their online platforms could cause harm to children. This could include content like videos promoting self-harm. The law also mandated that businesses take proactive measures to mitigate such risks before launching their platforms. Additionally, the law required companies to estimate the ages of child users, configure privacy settings accordingly, or default to high privacy settings for all users.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;US: California to ban guns in most public places</strong></p>

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<p>Violations of the law could result in steep civil penalties, ranging from $2,500 per child for negligent violations to $7,500 per child for intentional violations.</p>

<p>NetChoice, whose members include major tech companies such as Amazon, Google, Meta Platforms (Facebook’s parent company), and Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter), argued that the law would effectively turn these companies into "roving censors" of content that California might deem harmful.</p>

<p>Circuit Judge Milan Smith, writing for a three-judge panel, stated that the requirement for businesses to create and disclose opinions about content-related harms to children was likely unconstitutional.</p>

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<p>“The forced creation and disclosure of highly subjective opinions about content-related harms to children is unnecessary for fostering a proactive environment in which companies, the state, and the general public work to protect children’s safety online,” Smith wrote.</p>

<p>While the appeals court upheld this part of the injunction, it set aside the remainder of the preliminary injunction issued last September by US District Judge Beth Labson Freeman.</p>

<p>California's law, modelled after similar legislation in the United Kingdom, was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in September 2022. It was originally set to take effect on July 1, 2024.</p>


A federal appeals court on Friday (Aug 16) upheld a significant portion of an injunction blocking a California law designed to protect children from potentially harmful online content.

A federal appeals court on Friday (Aug 16) upheld a significant portion of an injunction blocking a California law designed to protect children from potentially harmful online content. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favour of NetChoice, an industry trade group representing online businesses. The trade group had that the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act infringed upon its members’ First Amendment rights to free speech. The court found that NetChoice was likely to prove that the law violated these rights. The contested law required businesses to prepare "Data Protection Impact Assessment" reports to evaluate whether their online platforms could cause harm to children. This could include content like videos promoting self-harm. The law also mandated that businesses take proactive measures to mitigate such risks before launching their platforms. Additionally, the law required companies to estimate the ages of child users, configure privacy settings accordingly, or default to high privacy settings for all users. Also watch | US: California to ban guns in most public places × Violations of the law could result in steep civil penalties, ranging from $2,500 per child for negligent violations to $7,500 per child for intentional violations. NetChoice, whose members include major tech companies such as Amazon, Google, Meta Platforms (Facebook’s parent company), and Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter), argued that the law would effectively turn these companies into "roving censors" of content that California might deem harmful. Circuit Judge Milan Smith, writing for a three-judge panel, stated that the requirement for businesses to create and disclose opinions about content-related harms to children was likely unconstitutional. Also read | California Court reviews law on app-based drivers' classification as contractors “The forced creation and disclosure of highly subjective opinions about content-related harms to children is unnecessary for fostering a proactive environment in which companies, the state, and the general public work to protect children’s safety online,” Smith wrote. While the appeals court upheld this part of the injunction, it set aside the remainder of the preliminary injunction issued last September by US District Judge Beth Labson Freeman. California's law, modelled after similar legislation in the United Kingdom, was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in September 2022. It was originally set to take effect on July 1, 2024.

US court blocks key part of California law on children's online safety

<p>Doctors in India have called in for a nationwide shutdown of non-emergency medical services in protest of the brutal sexual assault and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata earlier this month. The heightened sense of insecurity was aggravated earlier this week when a mob of unidentified people assaulted medical professionals at Kolkata's RG Kar hospital where the trainee doctor was criminally assaulted before being killed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The services shutdown has coincided with the findings of a probe by the National Commission for Women which found lapses in security, infrastructure, and investigation after the&nbsp;Kolkata&nbsp;trainee doctor was sexually assaulted and killed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The medical professionals of the world's biggest democracy are calling for humanised working and living conditions for resident doctors.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What Indian Medical Association is demanding?</strong></h2>

<p>The Indian Medical Association has issued five key demands. This includes the implementation of a central law to prevent violence against doctors in hospital settings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here are the key demands put forth by the IMA:</p>

<p>1. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has called for an overhaul of the working conditions of resident doctors, highlighting the 36-hour duty shift the victim at RG Kar Hospital was subjected to and the absence of safe rest spaces.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Kolkata Horror: Doctors Rage across India, plan 24-hour Strike</strong></p>

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<p>2. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has urged the incorporation of the 2023 amendments to the Epidemic Diseases Act of 1897 into the proposed Hospital Protection Bill of 2019.&nbsp;</p>

<p>3. The IMA has also called for a thorough and professional investigation into the Kolkata crime in a time-bound manner. The medical professionals have also called upon West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's government to identify those responsible for the vandalism at RG Kar Hospital on the night of August 14 and ensure that the law takes its due course.</p>

<p>4. The IMA has urged that hospital security protocols be elevated to the same level as airport security. It has asked for the hospitals to be designated as safe zones with the installation of CCTV cameras and the deployment of security personnel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>5. The IMA has also called for appropriate and dignified compensation for the bereaved family, reflecting the severity of the crime.</p>

<h2><strong>'Entire department is suspect': Deceased doctor's father</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking to reporters, the father of the deceased trainee doctor in the&nbsp;RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-death case said, "My daughter left for duty at around 8:10 am on that day. She was on OPD and last spoke to her mother at around 11:15 PM. In the morning when my wife was calling her, her phone was ringing but no one picked up, by that time my daughter died. The matter of concern is that from 3 AM to 10 AM, nobody needed her, despite she was an on-duty doctor. All the people who are protesting on the streets are like my sons and daughters. My daughter has passed away but crores of children are standing with me now...She had to face some problems in college, the entire department was a suspect... All those who are protesting, we are with them... I spoke to the officials of CBI yesterday but I cannot say anything else since the matter is subjudice."</p>


Doctors in India have called in for a nationwide shutdown of non-emergency medical services in protest of the brutal sexual assault and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata earlier this month.

Doctors in India have called in for a nationwide shutdown of non-emergency medical services in protest of the brutal sexual assault and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata earlier this month. The heightened sense of insecurity was aggravated earlier this week when a mob of unidentified people assaulted medical professionals at Kolkata's RG Kar hospital where the trainee doctor was criminally assaulted before being killed. The services shutdown has coincided with the findings of a probe by the National Commission for Women which found lapses in security, infrastructure, and investigation after the Kolkata trainee doctor was sexually assaulted and killed. Also read | Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Mamata Banerjee leads a rally, raises demand for death penalty The medical professionals of the world's biggest democracy are calling for humanised working and living conditions for resident doctors. What Indian Medical Association is demanding? The Indian Medical Association has issued five key demands. This includes the implementation of a central law to prevent violence against doctors in hospital settings. Here are the key demands put forth by the IMA: 1. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has called for an overhaul of the working conditions of resident doctors, highlighting the 36-hour duty shift the victim at RG Kar Hospital was subjected to and the absence of safe rest spaces. Also watch | Kolkata Horror: Doctors Rage across India, plan 24-hour Strike × 2. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has urged the incorporation of the 2023 amendments to the Epidemic Diseases Act of 1897 into the proposed Hospital Protection Bill of 2019. 3. The IMA has also called for a thorough and professional investigation into the Kolkata crime in a time-bound manner. The medical professionals have also called upon West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's government to identify those responsible for the vandalism at RG Kar Hospital on the night of August 14 and ensure that the law takes its due course. 4. The IMA has urged that hospital security protocols be elevated to the same level as airport security. It has asked for the hospitals to be designated as safe zones with the installation of CCTV cameras and the deployment of security personnel. 5. The IMA has also called for appropriate and dignified compensation for the bereaved family, reflecting the severity of the crime. 'Entire department is suspect': Deceased doctor's father Speaking to reporters, the father of the deceased trainee doctor in the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-death case said, "My daughter left for duty at around 8:10 am on that day. She was on OPD and last spoke to her mother at around 11:15 PM. In the morning when my wife was calling her, her phone was ringing but no one picked up, by that time my daughter died. The matter of concern is that from 3 AM to 10 AM, nobody needed her, despite she was an on-duty doctor. All the people who are protesting on the streets are like my sons and daughters. My daughter has passed away but crores of children are standing with me now...She had to face some problems in college, the entire department was a suspect... All those who are protesting, we are with them... I spoke to the officials of CBI yesterday but I cannot say anything else since the matter is subjudice."

Indian doctors launch 24-hour services shutdown over Kolkata horror; here are their key demands

<p>Indian Medical Association has launched a 24-hour shutdown of non-emergency services across India while protesting the Kolkata trainee doctor horror. The latest global health emergency, mpox, has stoked precautionary measures across the world but the WHO has said that there is no need to close the borders.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Canadian national and former Pakistani army doctor Tahawwur Rana, wanted by India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) for his role in the 26/11 terrorist attack, is extraditable to India under the extradition treaty between Washington DC and New Delhi, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian Medical Association has launched a 24-hour shutdown of non-emergency services across India while protesting the Kolkata trainee doctor horror. The latest global health emergency, mpox, has stoked precautionary measures across the world but the WHO has said that there is no need to close the borders.

Indian Medical Association has launched a 24-hour shutdown of non-emergency services across India while protesting the Kolkata trainee doctor horror. The latest global health emergency, mpox, has stoked precautionary measures across the world but the WHO has said that there is no need to close the borders. Click here to read more: Indian doctors launch 24-hour services shutdown over Kolkata horror; here are their key demands Doctors in India have called in for a nationwide shutdown of non-emergency medical services in protest of the brutal sexual assault and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata earlier this month. The heightened sense of insecurity was aggravated earlier this week when a mob of unidentified people assaulted medical professionals at Kolkata's RG Kar hospital where the trainee doctor was criminally assaulted before being killed. Mpox crisis updates: Pakistan adopts safety measures; WHO says no need to close borders First cases of mpox have been detected outside of Africa with the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the recent outbreak of the disease as a public health emergency of international concern after the new variant of the virus was identified. Gaza war: Optimistic about prospects of reaching truce deal, says US President Joe Biden United States President Joe Biden said on Friday (Aug 16) that he was optimistic about the prospects of reaching a ceasefire and hostage deal in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. 26/11 terror attack: Former Pakistan Army doctor Tahawwur Rana extraditable to India, US court rules Canadian national and former Pakistani army doctor Tahawwur Rana, wanted by India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) for his role in the 26/11 terrorist attack, is extraditable to India under the extradition treaty between Washington DC and New Delhi, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled. US Elections 2024: Kamala Harris takes lead in fifth swing state ×

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<p>Canadian national and former Pakistani army doctor Tahawwur Rana, wanted by India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) for his role in the 26/11 terrorist attack, is extraditable to India under the extradition treaty between Washington DC and New Delhi, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The (India US Extradition) Treaty permits Rana’s extradition," the court said in its ruling on August 15.</p>

<p>Ruling on an appeal filed by Rana, a panel of judges of the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the District Court in the Central District of California’s denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging a magistrate judge’s certification of his extradition to India.</p>

<p>The judicial panel held that Rana's alleged offence fell within the terms of the extradition treaty between the United States and India, which included a Non-Bis in Idem (double jeopardy) exception to extraditability "when the person sought has been convicted or acquitted in the Requested State for the offence for which extradition is requested".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A jury convicted Rana of providing material support to a foreign terrorist organisation and conspiring to provide material support to a foiled plot to carry out terrorist attacks in Denmark. However, the jury acquitted Rana of conspiring to provide material support to terrorism related to the attacks in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana 'extraditable' under US-India extradition treaty</strong></p>

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<p>After Rana served seven years in prison for those convictions and upon his compassionate release, India issued a request for his extradition to try him for his alleged participation in the Mumbai attacks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Before the magistrate judge who initially decided Rana’s extraditability (the extradition court), Rana argued that the US extradition treaty with India protected him from extradition because of its Non Bis in Idem (double jeopardy) provision. He also argued that India did not provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate probable cause that he committed the charged crimes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India maintains that the Indo-US extradition treaty permits Rana’s extradition because the Indian charges contain distinct elements from the crimes for which he was acquitted in the United States.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rana argued, however, that, based on the government’s interpretation of the Treaty in Headley’s plea agreement, we should judicially estop the government from advocating for its current interpretation of the Treaty.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We decline to do so," the judge said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Because the parties do not dispute that the crimes charged in India have elements independent from those under which Rana was prosecuted in the United States, the Treaty permits Rana’s extradition," Judge Smith said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rana has not yet run out of all the legal options to prevent his extradition to India.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Canadian national and former Pakistani army doctor Tahawwur Rana, wanted by India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) for his role in the 26/11 terrorist attack, is extraditable to India under the extradition treaty between Washington DC and New Delhi, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled.

Canadian national and former Pakistani army doctor Tahawwur Rana, wanted by India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) for his role in the 26/11 terrorist attack, is extraditable to India under the extradition treaty between Washington DC and New Delhi, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled. "The (India US Extradition) Treaty permits Rana’s extradition," the court said in its ruling on August 15. Ruling on an appeal filed by Rana, a panel of judges of the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the District Court in the Central District of California’s denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging a magistrate judge’s certification of his extradition to India. The judicial panel held that Rana's alleged offence fell within the terms of the extradition treaty between the United States and India, which included a Non-Bis in Idem (double jeopardy) exception to extraditability "when the person sought has been convicted or acquitted in the Requested State for the offence for which extradition is requested". Also read: Kolkata doctor rape-murder: Victim's father turns down compensation, demands justice A jury convicted Rana of providing material support to a foreign terrorist organisation and conspiring to provide material support to a foiled plot to carry out terrorist attacks in Denmark. However, the jury acquitted Rana of conspiring to provide material support to terrorism related to the attacks in India. Also watch | 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana 'extraditable' under US-India extradition treaty × After Rana served seven years in prison for those convictions and upon his compassionate release, India issued a request for his extradition to try him for his alleged participation in the Mumbai attacks. Before the magistrate judge who initially decided Rana’s extraditability (the extradition court), Rana argued that the US extradition treaty with India protected him from extradition because of its Non Bis in Idem (double jeopardy) provision. He also argued that India did not provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate probable cause that he committed the charged crimes. India maintains that the Indo-US extradition treaty permits Rana’s extradition because the Indian charges contain distinct elements from the crimes for which he was acquitted in the United States. Rana argued, however, that, based on the government’s interpretation of the Treaty in Headley’s plea agreement, we should judicially estop the government from advocating for its current interpretation of the Treaty. "We decline to do so," the judge said. "Because the parties do not dispute that the crimes charged in India have elements independent from those under which Rana was prosecuted in the United States, the Treaty permits Rana’s extradition," Judge Smith said. Rana has not yet run out of all the legal options to prevent his extradition to India. (With inputs from agencies)

26/11 Mumbai terror attack: Former Pakistan Army doctor Tahawwur Rana extraditable to India, US court rules

<p>Sweden on Thursday (August 15) registered Europe's first case of the more dangerous variant of the mpox which is spreading rapidly in Africa. This comes&nbsp;a day after the World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency.</p>

<p>"We have now [...] &nbsp;had confirmation that we have one case in Sweden of the more grave type of mpox, the one called Clade I," Sweden's Health and Social Affairs Minister Jakob Forssmed told a press conference on Thursday.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-declares-mpox-a-global-public-health-emergency-750211">What is mpox and why has WHO declared it a global health emergency?</a></strong></p>

<p>Sweden’s Public Health Agency said: "It is the first case caused by clade I to be diagnosed outside the African continent."</p>

<p>The WHO on Wednesday (August 14) declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years, following an outbreak of clade 1 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that has quickly spread to neighbouring countries.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Mpox Outbreak: W.H.O Sounds Alarm as New Variant Spreads Rapidly in Africa | Gravitas</strong></p>

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<p>Clade 1 was likely to be linked to "a higher rise of a more severe course of disease and higher mortality," the Swedish public health agency said.</p>

<h2><strong>Sweden's mpox patient</strong></h2>

<p>The patient caught the virus during a visit to "the part of Africa where there is a major outbreak of mpox clade I," Magnus Gisslen, a state epidemiologist, was quoted as saying by The Telegraph.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The patient "has received care", he said.</p>

<p>The Swedish public health agency said that Sweden "has a preparedness to diagnose, isolate and treat people with mpox safely."</p>

<p>"The fact that a patient with mpox is treated in the country does not affect the risk to the general population, a risk that the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) currently considers very low," it said.</p>

<p>Mpox is primarily spread through close contact, such as sex, skin-to-skin contact and speaking or breathing close to another person.</p>

<p>The disease causes a characteristic lumpy rash with pus-filled lesions, fever, aches, and pains. It has also been linked to dangerous complications for pregnant women including miscarriage.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Sweden on Thursday (August 15) registered Europe's first case of the more dangerous variant of the mpox which is spreading rapidly in Africa. This comes a day after the World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency.

Sweden on Thursday (August 15) registered Europe's first case of the more dangerous variant of the mpox which is spreading rapidly in Africa. This comes a day after the World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency. "We have now [...] had confirmation that we have one case in Sweden of the more grave type of mpox, the one called Clade I," Sweden's Health and Social Affairs Minister Jakob Forssmed told a press conference on Thursday. Also read | What is mpox and why has WHO declared it a global health emergency? Sweden’s Public Health Agency said: "It is the first case caused by clade I to be diagnosed outside the African continent." The WHO on Wednesday (August 14) declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years, following an outbreak of clade 1 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that has quickly spread to neighbouring countries. Also watch | Mpox Outbreak: W.H.O Sounds Alarm as New Variant Spreads Rapidly in Africa | Gravitas × Clade 1 was likely to be linked to "a higher rise of a more severe course of disease and higher mortality," the Swedish public health agency said. Sweden's mpox patient The patient caught the virus during a visit to "the part of Africa where there is a major outbreak of mpox clade I," Magnus Gisslen, a state epidemiologist, was quoted as saying by The Telegraph. The patient "has received care", he said. The Swedish public health agency said that Sweden "has a preparedness to diagnose, isolate and treat people with mpox safely." "The fact that a patient with mpox is treated in the country does not affect the risk to the general population, a risk that the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) currently considers very low," it said. Mpox is primarily spread through close contact, such as sex, skin-to-skin contact and speaking or breathing close to another person. The disease causes a characteristic lumpy rash with pus-filled lesions, fever, aches, and pains. It has also been linked to dangerous complications for pregnant women including miscarriage. (With inputs from agencies)

Sweden reports first case of more contagious mpox strain

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