The United States hit <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/will-donald-trumps-trade-war-with-china-ever-end-241455/amp">China with new import duties</a> Thursday on more than $4 billion in imported wooden cabinets and vanities, after finding manufacturers there benefit from unfair subsidies.

The Commerce Department's preliminary finding comes just a &nbsp;week after Washington announced new punitive duties on another $300 billion in Chinese goods, meaning that starting September 1 all Chinese imports will be subject to punitive tariffs.

The latest announcement is one in a series of cases Commerce has pursued against particular product lines, usually at the request of American companies claiming to be hurt by imports from China or other trading partners.

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US imports of cabinets and vanities were valued at $4.4 billion last year, while subsidies ranged from 11 to 229.2 per cent for manufacturers in China's Jiangsu, Henan, Liaoning and Guangdong provinces, Commerce said in a statement.

Based on these rates, US customs agents will begin collecting duties from importers.&nbsp;

However, the funds would be returned if the department reverses its decision later this year or if an independent trade commission finds the subsidies did not harm US industry.

The cabinet case was launched in March by a trade group called the American Kitchen Cabinet Alliance.

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The United States hit China with new import duties Thursday on more than $4 billion in imported wooden cabinets and vanities, after finding manufacturers there benefit from unfair subsidies.

The United States hit China with new import duties Thursday on more than $4 billion in imported wooden cabinets and vanities, after finding manufacturers there benefit from unfair subsidies. The Commerce Department's preliminary finding comes just a week after Washington announced new punitive duties on another $300 billion in Chinese goods, meaning that starting September 1 all Chinese imports will be subject to punitive tariffs. The latest announcement is one in a series of cases Commerce has pursued against particular product lines, usually at the request of American companies claiming to be hurt by imports from China or other trading partners. Watch Video: US imports of cabinets and vanities were valued at $4.4 billion last year, while subsidies ranged from 11 to 229.2 per cent for manufacturers in China's Jiangsu, Henan, Liaoning and Guangdong provinces, Commerce said in a statement. Based on these rates, US customs agents will begin collecting duties from importers. However, the funds would be returned if the department reverses its decision later this year or if an independent trade commission finds the subsidies did not harm US industry. The cabinet case was launched in March by a trade group called the American Kitchen Cabinet Alliance.

Now, US slaps duties on $4.4 billion in imported Chinese cabinets, vanities

Pakistan is facing global isolation as it attempts to internationalise India's decision to remove the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir with United Nations recalling the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/restrictions-to-be-eased-in-kashmir-police-chief-241675">Shimla agreement and Washington </a>saying it hasn't changed any policy on Kashmir.

Appealing for "maximum restraint", the United Nation in a statement recalled the "1972 Agreement on bilateral relations between India and Pakistan, also known as the Simla Agreement, which states that the final status of Jammu and Kashmir is to be settled by peaceful means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations."

Interestingly, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jammu-and-kashmir-bilateral-issue-between-india-pak-part-of-shimla-agreement-un-241629">UN did not offer its office</a> for mediation between India and Pakistan that can be seen as a departure from the past.

The UN Security Council president Joanna Wronecka said, no comments in response to question by a reporter on Islamabad trying to raise the issue at the top body of the United Nation.&nbsp;

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Pakistan's present ambassador to UN Maleeha Lodhi has briefed both the UN Secretay-General António Guterres and UNSC president on Indian decision on Kashmir.

Meanwhile, the US has also reacted again developments from New Delhi on Jammu and Kashmir and distanced itself from it saying there been no change in US policy on Kashmir.

The US state department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus, said, "That’s certainly an incredibly important issue and something that we follow closely, but we have a host of issues that we work with India on quite closely and that we work with Pakistan on quite closely."

So far, Maldives, United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia have reacted to the Indian decision on Kashmir. While Maldives, UAE, Sri Lanka and Thailand have called it an internal matter of India, Saudi and Malaysia have said that India and Pakistan should peacefully settle the issues.

While Malaysia said, "as a close partner to both India and Pakistan, Malaysia places high hopes that the two neighbours will exercise utmost restraint", Saudi Arabia called "on the parties concerned to maintain peace and stability in the region and to take into account the interests of the people of the region."

The Maldives, a member of the organisation of Islamic cooperation (OIC) went ahead to say that "we believe that it is the right of every sovereign nation to amend their laws as required."

Both Maldives and UAE, who are members of OIC have backed India and said action by New Delhi is its internal matter. 
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Pakistan is facing global isolation as it attempts to internationalise India's decision to remove the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir with United Nations recalling the Shimla agreement and Washington saying it hasn't changed any policy on Kashmir.

Pakistan is facing global isolation as it attempts to internationalise India's decision to remove the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir with United Nations recalling the Shimla agreement and Washington saying it hasn't changed any policy on Kashmir. Appealing for "maximum restraint", the United Nation in a statement recalled the "1972 Agreement on bilateral relations between India and Pakistan, also known as the Simla Agreement, which states that the final status of Jammu and Kashmir is to be settled by peaceful means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations." Interestingly, the UN did not offer its office for mediation between India and Pakistan that can be seen as a departure from the past. The UN Security Council president Joanna Wronecka said, no comments in response to question by a reporter on Islamabad trying to raise the issue at the top body of the United Nation. Watch Video: Pakistan's present ambassador to UN Maleeha Lodhi has briefed both the UN Secretay-General António Guterres and UNSC president on Indian decision on Kashmir. Meanwhile, the US has also reacted again developments from New Delhi on Jammu and Kashmir and distanced itself from it saying there been no change in US policy on Kashmir. The US state department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus, said, "That’s certainly an incredibly important issue and something that we follow closely, but we have a host of issues that we work with India on quite closely and that we work with Pakistan on quite closely." So far, Maldives, United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia have reacted to the Indian decision on Kashmir. While Maldives, UAE, Sri Lanka and Thailand have called it an internal matter of India, Saudi and Malaysia have said that India and Pakistan should peacefully settle the issues. While Malaysia said, "as a close partner to both India and Pakistan, Malaysia places high hopes that the two neighbours will exercise utmost restraint", Saudi Arabia called "on the parties concerned to maintain peace and stability in the region and to take into account the interests of the people of the region." The Maldives, a member of the organisation of Islamic cooperation (OIC) went ahead to say that "we believe that it is the right of every sovereign nation to amend their laws as required." Both Maldives and UAE, who are members of OIC have backed India and said action by New Delhi is its internal matter.

Pakistan gets no traction for stand on J&K in international community

Dilbag Singh, director-general of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/overall-situation-in-jammu-and-kashmir-under-control-says-army-chief-bipin-rawat-241555">police in Kashmir</a> said on Friday that locals in Kashmir can pray within their neighbourhood without restriction, AFP reported.

"People are allowed to pray within their neighbourhood, there is no restriction on that," said Dilbag Singh, director-general of police for Kashmir.

Security officials have decided to ease a curfew in Kashmir, AFP added.

"But they should not venture out of their local area," he added.

Reports said National Security Advisor(NSA) Ajit Doval visited downtown Srinagar today and spent over two hours in the area. Doval interacted with troops and locals and also had lunch with CRPF personnel. The NSA chief&nbsp;will be addressing&nbsp;a press conference at 5 pm(local time) in Srinagar today.

On Thursday,<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jammu-and-kashmir-bilateral-issue-between-india-pak-part-of-shimla-agreement-un-241629"> Jammu and Kashmir </a>chief secretary had ordered government employees to report to duty "with immediate effect".

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The chief secretary in his note had further stated that necessary arrangements regarding the smooth and secure working environment for the employees have been made by the administration.

In a televised address to the nation on Thursday, PM Modi had said that changes in Jammu and Kashmir was the beginning of "new era". PM Modi said that he wanted the local young leaders of the region to enter politics and participate in the polls.

During the address, PM Modi wished people of J&amp;K on the eve of Eid and said the government was making sure that people have no problem in celebrating Eid.

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Dilbag Singh, director-general of police in Kashmir said on Friday that locals in Kashmir can pray within their neighbourhood without restriction, AFP reported. "People are allowed to pray within their neighbourhood, there is no restriction on that," said Dilbag Singh, director-general of police for Kashmir.

Dilbag Singh, director-general of police in Kashmir said on Friday that locals in Kashmir can pray within their neighbourhood without restriction, AFP reported. "People are allowed to pray within their neighbourhood, there is no restriction on that," said Dilbag Singh, director-general of police for Kashmir. Security officials have decided to ease a curfew in Kashmir, AFP added. "But they should not venture out of their local area," he added. Reports said National Security Advisor(NSA) Ajit Doval visited downtown Srinagar today and spent over two hours in the area. Doval interacted with troops and locals and also had lunch with CRPF personnel. The NSA chief will be addressing a press conference at 5 pm(local time) in Srinagar today. On Thursday, Jammu and Kashmir chief secretary had ordered government employees to report to duty "with immediate effect". Watch Video: The chief secretary in his note had further stated that necessary arrangements regarding the smooth and secure working environment for the employees have been made by the administration. In a televised address to the nation on Thursday, PM Modi had said that changes in Jammu and Kashmir was the beginning of "new era". PM Modi said that he wanted the local young leaders of the region to enter politics and participate in the polls. During the address, PM Modi wished people of J&K on the eve of Eid and said the government was making sure that people have no problem in celebrating Eid. "Those from J&K who live elsewhere and want to go home to celebrate the festival will be helped by the government," the PM said.

Restrictions to be eased in Kashmir: Police chief

Chinese telecom giant Huawei unveiled its<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/huawei-still-number-two-smartphone-seller-despite-us-sanctions-239773"> own operating system</a> on Friday, as it faces the threat of losing access to Android systems and US sanctions.

Richard Yu, the head of Huawei's consumer business, told a press conference in the southern city of Dongguan that the new system, called HarmonyOS, would "bring more harmony to the world".

On Thursday, Beijing had said US rules banning technology giant <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/huawei-rolls-out-5g-phone-and-flags-first-hongmeng-device-238641">Huawei and other Chinese firms</a> from government contracts amounted to &nbsp;"abuse of state power" amid an escalating China-US trade war.

Huawei's new operating system comes amid US moves to blacklist it, citing national security concerns, cutting it off from American-made components it needs for products - though it was issued a 90-day reprieve in May.

That ban could prevent the Chinese tech firm from getting hold of key hardware and software including smartphone chips and elements of the Google Android operating system even as Huawei said it would challenge the move in federal court.&nbsp;

Huawei was the world's number two smartphone producer last year, ahead of Apple and behind South Korea's Samsung, as well as the largest provider of telecom networking equipment, but the firm has emerged as a key bone of contention in the wider China-US trade war.

Washington accuses Huawei of working directly with the Chinese government, a claim the company denies.

The US fears that systems built by Huawei could be used by Beijing for espionage via secret "backdoors" built into telecom networking equipment.

Fears have also heightened over the coming rollout of super-fast 5G networks expected to power the next wave of technological development.&nbsp;

The latest US restrictions unveiled on Wednesday also bar contracts to Chinese firms ZTE, Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company and Dahua Technology Company. 
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Chinese telecom giant Huawei unveiled its own operating system on Friday, as it faces the threat of losing access to Android systems and US sanctions. Richard Yu, the head of Huawei's consumer business, told a press conference in the southern city of Dongguan that the new system, called HarmonyOS, would "bring more harmony to the world".

Chinese telecom giant Huawei unveiled its own operating system on Friday, as it faces the threat of losing access to Android systems and US sanctions. Richard Yu, the head of Huawei's consumer business, told a press conference in the southern city of Dongguan that the new system, called HarmonyOS, would "bring more harmony to the world". On Thursday, Beijing had said US rules banning technology giant Huawei and other Chinese firms from government contracts amounted to "abuse of state power" amid an escalating China-US trade war. Huawei's new operating system comes amid US moves to blacklist it, citing national security concerns, cutting it off from American-made components it needs for products - though it was issued a 90-day reprieve in May. That ban could prevent the Chinese tech firm from getting hold of key hardware and software including smartphone chips and elements of the Google Android operating system even as Huawei said it would challenge the move in federal court. Huawei was the world's number two smartphone producer last year, ahead of Apple and behind South Korea's Samsung, as well as the largest provider of telecom networking equipment, but the firm has emerged as a key bone of contention in the wider China-US trade war. Washington accuses Huawei of working directly with the Chinese government, a claim the company denies. The US fears that systems built by Huawei could be used by Beijing for espionage via secret "backdoors" built into telecom networking equipment. Fears have also heightened over the coming rollout of super-fast 5G networks expected to power the next wave of technological development. The latest US restrictions unveiled on Wednesday also bar contracts to Chinese firms ZTE, Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company and Dahua Technology Company.

Huawei unveils own operating system HarmonyOS to compete with Android

A day after Pakistan downgraded <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/abrogation-of-article-370-pakistan-downgrades-ties-with-india-looks-towards-china-for-support-241399">diplomatic ties with India</a>, the ministry of external affairs in a statement said that Pakistan's intention was to present an "alarming picture to the world of our bilateral ties".

Pakistan on Wednesday had announced that it will be downgrading<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-support-direct-dialogue-between-india-pak-on-kashmir-us-state-department-241415"> diplomatic ties with India</a>. In a follow-up move, the Imran Khan government also expelled Indian envoy to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria and said that the new Pakistan high commissioner to India Moin-ul-Haq won't be sent to Delhi.

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Pakistan's move&nbsp;came in the wake of the Indian government's decision to scrap Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

India's ministry of external affairs said the recent decisions by the government and Parliament&nbsp;were&nbsp;driven by a commitment to extend opportunities to Jammu and Kashmir for development which were earlier denied by the temporary provision in the Constitution.

"It is not surprising that such developmental initiatives that could address any disaffection in Jammu and Kashmir should be negatively perceived in Pakistan, which has utilised such sentiments to justify its cross-border terrorism," the external affairs ministry said.

"The recent developments pertaining to Article 370 are entirely the internal affair of India," the statement added.

"The government regrets the steps announced by Pakistan on Wednesday and would urge that country to review them so that normal channels for diplomatic communications are preserved," the external affairs ministry asserted.

In a related development, Islamabad also partially closed its airspace with India on the eastern front. At least three entry points out of the nine between India and Pakistan on the eastern were closed, according to reports.

The airspace will be closed from August 6 to September 5 between 02:45 to 11:00(Pakistan Standard Time)&nbsp;every day except Sundays.&nbsp; 
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A day after Pakistan downgraded diplomatic ties with India, the ministry of external affairs in a statement said that Pakistan's intention was to present an "alarming picture to the world of our bilateral ties".

A day after Pakistan downgraded diplomatic ties with India, the ministry of external affairs in a statement said that Pakistan's intention was to present an "alarming picture to the world of our bilateral ties". Pakistan on Wednesday had announced that it will be downgrading diplomatic ties with India. In a follow-up move, the Imran Khan government also expelled Indian envoy to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria and said that the new Pakistan high commissioner to India Moin-ul-Haq won't be sent to Delhi. Watch Video: Pakistan's move came in the wake of the Indian government's decision to scrap Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. India's ministry of external affairs said the recent decisions by the government and Parliament were driven by a commitment to extend opportunities to Jammu and Kashmir for development which were earlier denied by the temporary provision in the Constitution. "It is not surprising that such developmental initiatives that could address any disaffection in Jammu and Kashmir should be negatively perceived in Pakistan, which has utilised such sentiments to justify its cross-border terrorism," the external affairs ministry said. "The recent developments pertaining to Article 370 are entirely the internal affair of India," the statement added. "The government regrets the steps announced by Pakistan on Wednesday and would urge that country to review them so that normal channels for diplomatic communications are preserved," the external affairs ministry asserted. In a related development, Islamabad also partially closed its airspace with India on the eastern front. At least three entry points out of the nine between India and Pakistan on the eastern were closed, according to reports. The airspace will be closed from August 6 to September 5 between 02:45 to 11:00(Pakistan Standard Time) every day except Sundays.

Pakistan trying to present alarming picture by downgrading diplomatic ties: India

The United States raised its travel warning for Hong Kong, urging <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-facing-biggest-crisis-since-handover-senior-china-official-241270">travellers to exercise increased</a> caution in the Chinese territory due to what it described as civil unrest after months of sometimes violent street protests.

The protests in the Asian financial hub began with opposition to a now-suspended<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/around-50-staff-at-hong-kong-disney-join-city-wide-strike-241018"> extradition law</a> and have evolved into a direct challenge to the government and calls for full democracy.

"The protests and confrontations have spilled over into neighbourhoods other than those where the police have permitted marches or rallies," said the advisory, which was posted on the US Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau's website on Wednesday.

"These demonstrations, which can take place with little or no notice, are likely to continue," it said. The advisory was raised to level two on a four-point scale.

Australia also warned its travellers in an updated advisory on Wednesday.

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The protests pose the biggest popular challenge to Chinese President Xi Jinping since he came to power in 2012. Xi is also grappling with a debilitating trade war with the United States and a slowing economy.

Hong Kong is facing its worst crisis since it returned to China from British rule in 1997 because of the protests, the head of China's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs office said on Wednesday.

More protests are planned in several districts across the city this weekend, starting on Friday, with demonstrators also planning a three-day rally at the city's international airport.

Hong Kong's embattled leader Carrie Lam visited Hong Kong districts on Wednesday to speak with residents and inspect a police station that had been the target of recent protests.

She said in a statement after the visit the government would put forward measures to improve people's livelihoods.

Young people have been at the forefront of the protests and are angry about broader problems that include sky-high living costs and what they see as an unfair housing policy skewed towards the rich.

The normally efficient and orderly city has seen its transport network besieged and shut down by demonstrators, while protests across the city have also shut big-brand stores and popular shopping malls.

Hong Kong police have arrested 589 people since the protests began in June, the youngest aged 13.

Several thousand Hong Kong lawyers, dressed in black, marched in silence on Wednesday to call on the government to safeguard the independence of the city's department of justice.

They fear the justice department's prosecutions of arrested protesters are taking on an increasingly political slant. Many of those arrested have been charged with rioting, which carries a 10-year jail term.

Protesters have started to use increasingly diverse tactics to evade capture, shifting quickly from place to place and using online platforms such as Telegram to direct hundreds of people.

They also circulated brightly coloured pamphlets for tourists ahead of the airport demonstrations to help them understand what was happening. The pamphlets said the protesters would never surrender.

"Dear Travellers, please forgive us for the 'unexpected Hong Kong'. You're arrived in a broken, torn-apart city, not the one you have once pictured. Yet the city you imagined is exactly what we are fighting for," the pamphlets said.

The United States raised its travel warning for Hong Kong, urging travellers to exercise increased caution in the Chinese territory due to what it described as civil unrest after months of sometimes violent street protests.

The United States raised its travel warning for Hong Kong, urging travellers to exercise increased caution in the Chinese territory due to what it described as civil unrest after months of sometimes violent street protests. The protests in the Asian financial hub began with opposition to a now-suspended extradition law and have evolved into a direct challenge to the government and calls for full democracy. "The protests and confrontations have spilled over into neighbourhoods other than those where the police have permitted marches or rallies," said the advisory, which was posted on the US Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau's website on Wednesday. "These demonstrations, which can take place with little or no notice, are likely to continue," it said. The advisory was raised to level two on a four-point scale. Australia also warned its travellers in an updated advisory on Wednesday. Watch Video: The protests pose the biggest popular challenge to Chinese President Xi Jinping since he came to power in 2012. Xi is also grappling with a debilitating trade war with the United States and a slowing economy. Hong Kong is facing its worst crisis since it returned to China from British rule in 1997 because of the protests, the head of China's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs office said on Wednesday. More protests are planned in several districts across the city this weekend, starting on Friday, with demonstrators also planning a three-day rally at the city's international airport. Hong Kong's embattled leader Carrie Lam visited Hong Kong districts on Wednesday to speak with residents and inspect a police station that had been the target of recent protests. She said in a statement after the visit the government would put forward measures to improve people's livelihoods. Young people have been at the forefront of the protests and are angry about broader problems that include sky-high living costs and what they see as an unfair housing policy skewed towards the rich. The normally efficient and orderly city has seen its transport network besieged and shut down by demonstrators, while protests across the city have also shut big-brand stores and popular shopping malls. Hong Kong police have arrested 589 people since the protests began in June, the youngest aged 13. Several thousand Hong Kong lawyers, dressed in black, marched in silence on Wednesday to call on the government to safeguard the independence of the city's department of justice. They fear the justice department's prosecutions of arrested protesters are taking on an increasingly political slant. Many of those arrested have been charged with rioting, which carries a 10-year jail term. Protesters have started to use increasingly diverse tactics to evade capture, shifting quickly from place to place and using online platforms such as Telegram to direct hundreds of people. They also circulated brightly coloured pamphlets for tourists ahead of the airport demonstrations to help them understand what was happening. The pamphlets said the protesters would never surrender. "Dear Travellers, please forgive us for the 'unexpected Hong Kong'. You're arrived in a broken, torn-apart city, not the one you have once pictured. Yet the city you imagined is exactly what we are fighting for," the pamphlets said.

US raises Hong Kong travel warning amid street protests

US President Donald Trump met victims and first responders from last weekend's deadly shootings in Texas and Ohio on Wednesday, as chanting protesters accused him of inflaming tensions with anti-immigrant and racially charged rhetoric.

Trump visited hospitals where victims were<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-has-fanned-the-flames-of-white-supremacy-biden-241421"> treated in El Paso, Texas</a>, on the border with Mexico, and in Dayton, Ohio, after massacres 13 hours apart that shocked the country and reopened a national debate on gun safety.

In both cities, crowds of protesters gathered to confront Trump and condemn his visit. Some held signs reading "Trump is racist," "Love over hate" and "Send him back!"

Chanting crowds in Dayton urged Trump: "Do something!"

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The president and first lady Melania Trump avoided the press on both hospital visits and stayed out of public view.

They visited survivors in their hospital rooms at the University Medical Center in El Paso and Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, and thanked the medical staff and first responders, White House spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said.

"It was a warm and wonderful visit," Trump said on Twitter after leaving Dayton. "Tremendous enthusiasm &amp; even Love."

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Trump also visited law enforcement personnel at an emergency operations centre in El Paso to thank them for their response on Saturday, when a man killed 22 people at a Walmart store, apparently after posting an anti-immigrant manifesto online.

In Dayton, nine people and the suspect were killed in a rampage early on Sunday.

"The job you have done is incredible," Trump told gathered officers and staff. "I wanted to come and thank you."

Before leaving Washington, Trump said that in the wake of the shootings he wanted to strengthen background checks for gun purchases and make sure mentally ill people did not carry guns. He predicted congressional support for those two measures but not for Democratic efforts to ban assault rifles.

"I can tell you that there is no political appetite for that at this moment," Trump told reporters at the White House. "But I will certainly bring that up ... There is a great appetite, and I mean a very strong appetite, for background checks."

Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley and US&nbsp;Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio, both Democrats, accompanied Trump in Dayton and told reporters they urged him to call on Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell to bring the Senate back from its summer recess to work on a House-passed bill that expands background checks on gun buyers.

Brown said he asked Trump to promise he would sign that bill. "He only said that we will get things done," Brown said, adding the president had been "comforting" to the victims.

Whaley said she agreed with Trump's decision not to visit the district where the shooting occurred given the high emotions in the community.

"A lot of people that own businesses in that district are not interested in the president being there," she said. "A lot of the time his talk can be very divisive and that's the last thing we need in Dayton."

Trump later criticised the two Democrats for their comments, saying on Twitter the news conference they held was "a fraud. It bore no resemblance to what took place."

Trump told reporters at the El Paso operations centre the two Democrats "should not be politicking today."

Democrats say Trump's anti-immigrant, racially charged language at rallies and on Twitter has fanned racist, white nationalist sentiments, creating a political climate that is conducive to hate-based violence.

The massacre in the predominantly Hispanic city of El Paso is being investigated as a hate crime and act of domestic terrorism, authorities said. The FBI said the Dayton shooter also explored violent ideologies.

An open letter to Trump on Wednesday in the El Paso Times described the border city as having "a deep tradition of racial harmony" whose people came together after the tragedy. It admonished Trump for calling El Paso one of the country's most dangerous cities in his February State of the Union address.

"He's going to make war between us. Racism is starting to pop up more and more. Mexican people are fed up. He's going to create chaos around here," said Fernando Montoya, 45, who joined the protesters at a park in El Paso.

On Monday, Trump gave a speech focusing on mental health reforms, tighter internet regulation and wider use of the death penalty. Democrats accused Trump of hiding behind talk of mental illness and the influence of social media rather than committing to laws to restrict gun ownership.

In Iowa, Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden said Trump had "fanned the flames" of white supremacy.

"We have a president with a toxic tongue who has publicly and unapologetically embraced a political strategy of hate, racism, and division," the former vice president said.

Former Texas congressman and El Paso native Beto O'Rourke, another 2020 presidential contender, said Trump "helped create the hatred that made Saturday's tragedy possible" and thus "has no place here."

Asked on MSNBC on Wednesday if Trump is a white supremacist, O'Rourke said: "He is. He's also made that very clear."

US&nbsp;Representative Veronica Escobar, a Democrat whose congressional district includes El Paso, declined a White House invitation to join Trump in the city and said that the president "is not welcome here."

"Members of our community, Hispanics and Mexicans and immigrants, have been dehumanized. That's the bottom line: we’ve been dehumanized by the president and by his words," she told the protest rally in El Paso.

Not everyone agreed that Trump should stay away.

"This is not a political visit," El Paso Mayor Dee Margo told reporters. "He is president of the United States. So in that capacity, I will fulfil my obligations as mayor of El Paso to meet with the president and discuss whatever our needs are in this community."

US President Donald Trump met victims and first responders from last weekend's deadly shootings in Texas and Ohio on Wednesday, as chanting protesters accused him of inflaming tensions with anti-immigrant and racially charged rhetoric.

US President Donald Trump met victims and first responders from last weekend's deadly shootings in Texas and Ohio on Wednesday, as chanting protesters accused him of inflaming tensions with anti-immigrant and racially charged rhetoric. Trump visited hospitals where victims were treated in El Paso, Texas, on the border with Mexico, and in Dayton, Ohio, after massacres 13 hours apart that shocked the country and reopened a national debate on gun safety. In both cities, crowds of protesters gathered to confront Trump and condemn his visit. Some held signs reading "Trump is racist," "Love over hate" and "Send him back!" Chanting crowds in Dayton urged Trump: "Do something!" Watch Video: The president and first lady Melania Trump avoided the press on both hospital visits and stayed out of public view. They visited survivors in their hospital rooms at the University Medical Center in El Paso and Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, and thanked the medical staff and first responders, White House spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said. "It was a warm and wonderful visit," Trump said on Twitter after leaving Dayton. "Tremendous enthusiasm & even Love." My time spent in Dayton and El Paso with some of the greatest people on earth. Thank you for a job well done! pic.twitter.com/TNVDGhxOpo — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 8, 2019 × Trump also visited law enforcement personnel at an emergency operations centre in El Paso to thank them for their response on Saturday, when a man killed 22 people at a Walmart store, apparently after posting an anti-immigrant manifesto online. In Dayton, nine people and the suspect were killed in a rampage early on Sunday. "The job you have done is incredible," Trump told gathered officers and staff. "I wanted to come and thank you." Before leaving Washington, Trump said that in the wake of the shootings he wanted to strengthen background checks for gun purchases and make sure mentally ill people did not carry guns. He predicted congressional support for those two measures but not for Democratic efforts to ban assault rifles. "I can tell you that there is no political appetite for that at this moment," Trump told reporters at the White House. "But I will certainly bring that up ... There is a great appetite, and I mean a very strong appetite, for background checks." Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley and US Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio, both Democrats, accompanied Trump in Dayton and told reporters they urged him to call on Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell to bring the Senate back from its summer recess to work on a House-passed bill that expands background checks on gun buyers. Brown said he asked Trump to promise he would sign that bill. "He only said that we will get things done," Brown said, adding the president had been "comforting" to the victims. Whaley said she agreed with Trump's decision not to visit the district where the shooting occurred given the high emotions in the community. "A lot of people that own businesses in that district are not interested in the president being there," she said. "A lot of the time his talk can be very divisive and that's the last thing we need in Dayton." Trump later criticised the two Democrats for their comments, saying on Twitter the news conference they held was "a fraud. It bore no resemblance to what took place." Trump told reporters at the El Paso operations centre the two Democrats "should not be politicking today." Democrats say Trump's anti-immigrant, racially charged language at rallies and on Twitter has fanned racist, white nationalist sentiments, creating a political climate that is conducive to hate-based violence. The massacre in the predominantly Hispanic city of El Paso is being investigated as a hate crime and act of domestic terrorism, authorities said. The FBI said the Dayton shooter also explored violent ideologies. An open letter to Trump on Wednesday in the El Paso Times described the border city as having "a deep tradition of racial harmony" whose people came together after the tragedy. It admonished Trump for calling El Paso one of the country's most dangerous cities in his February State of the Union address. "He's going to make war between us. Racism is starting to pop up more and more. Mexican people are fed up. He's going to create chaos around here," said Fernando Montoya, 45, who joined the protesters at a park in El Paso. On Monday, Trump gave a speech focusing on mental health reforms, tighter internet regulation and wider use of the death penalty. Democrats accused Trump of hiding behind talk of mental illness and the influence of social media rather than committing to laws to restrict gun ownership. In Iowa, Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden said Trump had "fanned the flames" of white supremacy. "We have a president with a toxic tongue who has publicly and unapologetically embraced a political strategy of hate, racism, and division," the former vice president said. Former Texas congressman and El Paso native Beto O'Rourke, another 2020 presidential contender, said Trump "helped create the hatred that made Saturday's tragedy possible" and thus "has no place here." Asked on MSNBC on Wednesday if Trump is a white supremacist, O'Rourke said: "He is. He's also made that very clear." US Representative Veronica Escobar, a Democrat whose congressional district includes El Paso, declined a White House invitation to join Trump in the city and said that the president "is not welcome here." "Members of our community, Hispanics and Mexicans and immigrants, have been dehumanized. That's the bottom line: we’ve been dehumanized by the president and by his words," she told the protest rally in El Paso. Not everyone agreed that Trump should stay away. "This is not a political visit," El Paso Mayor Dee Margo told reporters. "He is president of the United States. So in that capacity, I will fulfil my obligations as mayor of El Paso to meet with the president and discuss whatever our needs are in this community."

Trump visits victims of mass shootings at El Paso as protesters shout 'Do something!'

The US Department of State on Wednesday said that it continues to "support direct dialogue between <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/abrogation-of-article-370-pakistan-downgrades-ties-with-india-looks-towards-china-for-support-241399">India and Pakistan on Kashmir </a>and other issues of concern".

"We call upon on all parties to maintain peace and stability along the Line of Control(LoC), including taking firm and resolute steps to combat cross-border terrorism," the US State Department said.

"We continue to support direct dialogue between India and Pakistan on Kashmir and other issues of concern," it added.&nbsp;

In a similar statement, representative Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Senator Bob Menendez, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/abrogation-of-article-370-pakistan-downgrades-ties-with-india-looks-towards-china-for-support-241399">Pakistan must refrain</a> from any retaliatory aggression - including support for infiltrations across the Line of Control in the wake of India scrapping Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

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The US State Department's move comes amid increased tension between India and Pakistan after the Indian government abrogated Article 370 that granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. On Wednesday, Pakistan partially closed its airspace on the eastern front with India greatly affecting air traffic.

Pakistan had earlier closed its entire air space along the Indian border after Indian fighter jets conducted air strikes on terrorist hideout at Balakot on February 26th. The airspace will be closed from August 6 to September 5 between 02:45 to 11:00(Pakistan standard time) every day except Sundays.&nbsp;

The Imran Khan government also decided to expel the Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan and informed the Indian government that the new high commissioner-designate of Pakistan to India will not be taking charge.

The US Department of State on Wednesday said that it continues to "support direct dialogue between India and Pakistan on Kashmir and other issues of concern". "We call upon on all parties to maintain peace and stability along the Line of Control(LoC), including taking firm and resolute steps to combat cross-border terrorism," the US State Department said.

The US Department of State on Wednesday said that it continues to "support direct dialogue between India and Pakistan on Kashmir and other issues of concern". "We call upon on all parties to maintain peace and stability along the Line of Control(LoC), including taking firm and resolute steps to combat cross-border terrorism," the US State Department said. "We continue to support direct dialogue between India and Pakistan on Kashmir and other issues of concern," it added. In a similar statement, representative Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Senator Bob Menendez, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said that Pakistan must refrain from any retaliatory aggression - including support for infiltrations across the Line of Control in the wake of India scrapping Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Watch Video: The US State Department's move comes amid increased tension between India and Pakistan after the Indian government abrogated Article 370 that granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. On Wednesday, Pakistan partially closed its airspace on the eastern front with India greatly affecting air traffic. Pakistan had earlier closed its entire air space along the Indian border after Indian fighter jets conducted air strikes on terrorist hideout at Balakot on February 26th. The airspace will be closed from August 6 to September 5 between 02:45 to 11:00(Pakistan standard time) every day except Sundays. The Imran Khan government also decided to expel the Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan and informed the Indian government that the new high commissioner-designate of Pakistan to India will not be taking charge.

We support direct dialogue between India & Pak on Kashmir: US State Department

In the wake of India's decision to strip special status of Jammu and Kashmir, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-support-direct-dialogue-between-india-pak-on-kashmir-us-state-department-241415">Pakistan must refrain from any retaliatory</a> aggression, including support for infiltrations across the Line of Control (LoC) and take demonstrable action against terror infrastructure on its soil, said a joint statement by the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday.

The statement issued by Representative Eliot L. Engel, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-partially-closes-its-airspace-with-india-on-eastern-front-241404">Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs</a> Committee and Senator Bob Menendez, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said that transparency and political participation are the cornerstones of representative democracies and hoped that the Indian government would abide by these principles in Jammu and Kashmir.

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"As the world's largest democracy, India has an opportunity to demonstrate for all its citizens the importance of protecting and promoting equal rights, including freedom of assembly, access to information, and equal protection under the law," the statement said. &nbsp;

"Transparency and political participation are the cornerstones of representative democracies and we hope the India government will abide by these principles in Jammu and Kasmir," it added.

"And at the same time, Pakistan must refrain from any retaliatory aggression--including support for infiltrations across the Line of Control--and take demonstrable action against the&nbsp;infrastructure on Pakistan's soil," the statement said.

The joint statement comes amid spiralling tensions between India and Pakistan which came after the Indian Parliament passed a resolution to revoke Article 370 that granted to Jammu and Kashmir and a bill bifurcating the border state into two Union Territories earlier this week.

Rattled by New Delhi's decisions, Islamabad "rejected" the move and said it will exercise "all possible options" to counter the steps.&nbsp;

In the wake of India's decision to strip special status of Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan must refrain from any retaliatory aggression, including support for infiltrations across the Line of Control (LoC) and take demonstrable action against terror infrastructure on its soil, said a joint statement by the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday.

In the wake of India's decision to strip special status of Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan must refrain from any retaliatory aggression, including support for infiltrations across the Line of Control (LoC) and take demonstrable action against terror infrastructure on its soil, said a joint statement by the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday. The statement issued by Representative Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Senator Bob Menendez, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said that transparency and political participation are the cornerstones of representative democracies and hoped that the Indian government would abide by these principles in Jammu and Kashmir. Watch Video: "As the world's largest democracy, India has an opportunity to demonstrate for all its citizens the importance of protecting and promoting equal rights, including freedom of assembly, access to information, and equal protection under the law," the statement said. "Transparency and political participation are the cornerstones of representative democracies and we hope the India government will abide by these principles in Jammu and Kasmir," it added. "And at the same time, Pakistan must refrain from any retaliatory aggression--including support for infiltrations across the Line of Control--and take demonstrable action against the infrastructure on Pakistan's soil," the statement said. The joint statement comes amid spiralling tensions between India and Pakistan which came after the Indian Parliament passed a resolution to revoke Article 370 that granted to Jammu and Kashmir and a bill bifurcating the border state into two Union Territories earlier this week. Rattled by New Delhi's decisions, Islamabad "rejected" the move and said it will exercise "all possible options" to counter the steps.

Pak must stop supporting infiltration across LoC: US Senate foreign affairs committee

Pakistan media reports said on Thursday that the Imran Khan government had suspended Samjhauta Express services with India.

Pakistan had earlier suspended the service in the wake of air strikes by Indian jets at Balakot in February after&nbsp;the Pulwama terror attack in which over 40 CRPF personnel were killed.

The service was restarted after Pakistan decided to release Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman who was taken into custody after his fighter aircraft was shot down by Pakistan forces.

The train service was finally started again on March 4 after Wing Commander Abhinandan arrived in India safely as&nbsp;both countries decided to pushback after the Balakot strikes.&nbsp;

On the Indian side, the train runs from Delhi to Attari and from Lahore to Wagah on the Pakistan side.

The train service was started on July 22, 1976 under the Shimla Agreement that settled the 1971 war between the two nations. It is named after the Hindi word for "agreement", comprises six sleeper coaches and an AC 3-tier coach.&nbsp;

From Lahore, the train departs on Monday and Thursday. The train operates from Delhi on every Wednesday and Sunday.

Pakistan media reports said on Thursday that the Imran Khan government had suspended Samjhauta Express services with India. Pakistan had earlier suspended the service in the wake of air strikes by Indian jets at Balakot in February after the Pulwama terror attack in which over 40 CRPF personnel were killed.

Pakistan media reports said on Thursday that the Imran Khan government had suspended Samjhauta Express services with India. Pakistan had earlier suspended the service in the wake of air strikes by Indian jets at Balakot in February after the Pulwama terror attack in which over 40 CRPF personnel were killed. The service was restarted after Pakistan decided to release Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman who was taken into custody after his fighter aircraft was shot down by Pakistan forces. The train service was finally started again on March 4 after Wing Commander Abhinandan arrived in India safely as both countries decided to pushback after the Balakot strikes. On the Indian side, the train runs from Delhi to Attari and from Lahore to Wagah on the Pakistan side. The train service was started on July 22, 1976 under the Shimla Agreement that settled the 1971 war between the two nations. It is named after the Hindi word for "agreement", comprises six sleeper coaches and an AC 3-tier coach. From Lahore, the train departs on Monday and Thursday. The train operates from Delhi on every Wednesday and Sunday.

Pakistan suspends Samjhauta Express services: Report

Bangladesh will host Zimbabwe for a tri-nations Twenty20 tournament in September despite the African nation being suspended by the game's world body, an official of the Bangladesh Cricket Board said Thursday.

Bangladesh will host Zimbabwe for a tri-nations Twenty20 tournament in September despite the African nation being suspended by the game's world body, an official of the Bangladesh Cricket Board said Thursday. The International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended Zimbabwe in July over a failure to keep the sport free from government interference, putting the country's participation in multi-nation events in doubt. "We have been informed by the concerned officials that there is no bar on Zimbabwe playing in bilateral matches. They are only suspended from ICC events. This is why we included them in the series," BCB spokesman Jalal Yunus told AFP. Afghanistan is the third team in the tournament scheduled to be held from September 13 to 24. Bangladesh was originally scheduled to play a bilateral series against Afghanistan in September, but officials said Zimbabwe had been included in the series following a request from the strife-torn country. The tri-series will be preceded by Afghanistan's maiden Test match against Bangladesh in Chittagong from September 5 to 9.

Bangladesh to host Zimbabwe despite ICC ban

Cricket Australia unveiled new guidelines on Thursday to ensure transgender players can take part in the game at the highest levels. The policy sets out a testosterone limit for transgender and gender-diverse players who want to play for state and national women's teams.

Cricket Australia unveiled new guidelines on Thursday to ensure transgender players can take part in the game at the highest levels. The policy sets out a testosterone limit for transgender and gender-diverse players who want to play for state and national women's teams. "It doesn't make any sense that today, people are discriminated against, harassed or excluded, because of who they are," Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts said in a statement. To be eligible for elite women's teams, the players must show a testosterone concentration of fewer than 10 nanomoles per litre over at least 12 months. They must also be able to demonstrate their elected gender is consistent with how they are living their lives daily. The move more closely aligns Australia to the International Cricket Council's gender diversity guidelines. Cricket Australia's policy also guides community clubs, supporting grassroots cricketers to compete as the gender with which they identify. The guidelines cover everything from victimisation to privacy and providing suitable facilities, as well as the collection of personal information. Transgender participation in sport has proved a thorny issue with some prominent stars, including tennis great Martina Navratilova, voicing disquiet.

Cricket Australia sets testosterone limit for transgender players

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