Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump recently indicated a potential shift in U.S. electric vehicle (EV) policy if he returns to the White House. Trump, known for his scepticism towards green energy incentives, suggested he might end the $7,500 tax credit for EV purchases. This announcement could have significant implications for the burgeoning EV market in the United States, particularly for automakers who have benefited from these subsidies.

Questioning the EV Tax Credit: A Possible Reversal?

Trump's reservations about the EV tax credit are not new. During his previous term, he attempted to repeal the incentive, a move that was ultimately reversed under President Joe Biden’s administration, which expanded the credit in 2022. Speaking to Reuters after a campaign event in York, Pennsylvania, Trump expressed his general disapproval of tax credits and incentives. "Tax credits and tax incentives are not generally a very good thing," Trump stated, hinting at a possible rollback of these benefits if he is re-elected.

The EV tax credit has played a crucial role in promoting the adoption of electric vehicles by making them more affordable for consumers. However, Trump’s comments suggest a preference for a more market-driven approach to the automotive industry. "I'm not making any final decisions on it," he said, adding that while he supports the concept of electric cars, he remains a fan of traditional gasoline-powered vehicles and hybrids as well.

Elon Musk in a Trump Administration?

In a surprising turn, Trump also indicated his openness to involving Tesla CEO Elon Musk in his administration. Praising Musk's intelligence and innovative spirit, Trump said, "He's a very smart guy. I certainly would, if he would do it, I certainly would. He's a brilliant guy." This potential collaboration could lead to interesting dynamics in U.S. technology and energy policies, given Musk's influence in the EV sector and beyond.

Musk, who recently endorsed Trump in the U.S. presidential race, did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the possibility of joining a Trump administration. If appointed to a cabinet or advisory role, Musk’s involvement could signal a shift in how technology and energy policies are shaped in the future.

Challenges to the EV Market: A Smaller Market Ahead?

Trump’s scepticism about the future of electric vehicles extends beyond tax incentives. He criticised the Biden administration's stricter emissions standards, which require automakers to increase production of EVs and plug-in hybrids. Trump argued that these regulations are pushing the industry towards a "much smaller market" for EVs due to ongoing concerns about high costs and battery range limitations.

This perspective contrasts sharply with current trends, where many automakers are rapidly expanding their EV line-ups in response to global demand and regulatory pressures. If Trump were to relax these regulations, it could slow the momentum of EV adoption in the U.S. and alter the competitive landscape of the global automotive industry.

Trade Policies: Tariffs and Domestic Production

Beyond the EV market, Trump reiterated his commitment to reshaping U.S. trade policies, particularly concerning the automotive industry. He vowed to impose new tariffs on vehicles produced in Mexico for U.S. consumers, a move aimed at discouraging automakers from outsourcing production. "If you put tariffs on those cars, they're going to make it here," Trump asserted, emphasising his desire to boost domestic manufacturing.

Trump also expressed openness to foreign automakers, including Chinese companies, building vehicles in the U.S. "We’re going to give incentives, and if China and other countries want to come here and sell the cars, they’re going to build plants here," he said, highlighting a strategy to create jobs and stimulate the U.S. economy.

Big Tech in Trump's Crosshairs: Google and TikTok

Trump took a firm stance against Alphabet's Google, describing the tech giant as operating like the "Wild West." While he stopped short of calling for the company to be broken up, he hinted at significant penalties, stating, "They're going to have to pay a great price."

Trump also addressed the ongoing debate over TikTok, a popular short-video app owned by China’s ByteDance. Despite previous threats to ban the app, Trump acknowledged the complexities involved, particularly concerning free speech. He suggested that ByteDance might eventually sell TikTok’s U.S. assets, a move that could resolve the concerns surrounding the app’s ownership and data security.

A Complex Road Ahead for U.S. Policy

As Donald Trump campaigns for a return to the presidency, his comments signal a potential shift in U.S. policy across several sectors, from electric vehicles to trade and technology. His scepticism towards EV incentives, coupled with his willingness to engage with influential figures like Elon Musk, suggests that a Trump administration could take a markedly different approach to the issues shaping the future of the American economy. Whether these ideas resonate with voters and industry leaders remains to be seen, but the implications for U.S. policy and global markets are significant.

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump recently indicated a potential shift in U.S. electric vehicle (EV) policy if he returns to the White House. Trump, known for his scepticism towards green energy incentives, suggested he might end the $7,500 tax credit for EV purchases.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump recently indicated a potential shift in U.S. electric vehicle (EV) policy if he returns to the White House. Trump, known for his scepticism towards green energy incentives, suggested he might end the $7,500 tax credit for EV purchases. This announcement could have significant implications for the burgeoning EV market in the United States, particularly for automakers who have benefited from these subsidies. Questioning the EV Tax Credit: A Possible Reversal? Trump's reservations about the EV tax credit are not new. During his previous term, he attempted to repeal the incentive, a move that was ultimately reversed under President Joe Biden’s administration, which expanded the credit in 2022. Speaking to Reuters after a campaign event in York, Pennsylvania, Trump expressed his general disapproval of tax credits and incentives. "Tax credits and tax incentives are not generally a very good thing," Trump stated, hinting at a possible rollback of these benefits if he is re-elected. The EV tax credit has played a crucial role in promoting the adoption of electric vehicles by making them more affordable for consumers. However, Trump’s comments suggest a preference for a more market-driven approach to the automotive industry. "I'm not making any final decisions on it," he said, adding that while he supports the concept of electric cars, he remains a fan of traditional gasoline-powered vehicles and hybrids as well. Elon Musk in a Trump Administration? In a surprising turn, Trump also indicated his openness to involving Tesla CEO Elon Musk in his administration. Praising Musk's intelligence and innovative spirit, Trump said, "He's a very smart guy. I certainly would, if he would do it, I certainly would. He's a brilliant guy." This potential collaboration could lead to interesting dynamics in U.S. technology and energy policies, given Musk's influence in the EV sector and beyond. Musk, who recently endorsed Trump in the U.S. presidential race, did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the possibility of joining a Trump administration. If appointed to a cabinet or advisory role, Musk’s involvement could signal a shift in how technology and energy policies are shaped in the future. Challenges to the EV Market: A Smaller Market Ahead? Trump’s scepticism about the future of electric vehicles extends beyond tax incentives. He criticised the Biden administration's stricter emissions standards, which require automakers to increase production of EVs and plug-in hybrids. Trump argued that these regulations are pushing the industry towards a "much smaller market" for EVs due to ongoing concerns about high costs and battery range limitations. This perspective contrasts sharply with current trends, where many automakers are rapidly expanding their EV line-ups in response to global demand and regulatory pressures. If Trump were to relax these regulations, it could slow the momentum of EV adoption in the U.S. and alter the competitive landscape of the global automotive industry. Trade Policies: Tariffs and Domestic Production Beyond the EV market, Trump reiterated his commitment to reshaping U.S. trade policies, particularly concerning the automotive industry. He vowed to impose new tariffs on vehicles produced in Mexico for U.S. consumers, a move aimed at discouraging automakers from outsourcing production. "If you put tariffs on those cars, they're going to make it here," Trump asserted, emphasising his desire to boost domestic manufacturing. Trump also expressed openness to foreign automakers, including Chinese companies, building vehicles in the U.S. "We’re going to give incentives, and if China and other countries want to come here and sell the cars, they’re going to build plants here," he said, highlighting a strategy to create jobs and stimulate the U.S. economy. Big Tech in Trump's Crosshairs: Google and TikTok Trump took a firm stance against Alphabet's Google, describing the tech giant as operating like the "Wild West." While he stopped short of calling for the company to be broken up, he hinted at significant penalties, stating, "They're going to have to pay a great price." Trump also addressed the ongoing debate over TikTok, a popular short-video app owned by China’s ByteDance. Despite previous threats to ban the app, Trump acknowledged the complexities involved, particularly concerning free speech. He suggested that ByteDance might eventually sell TikTok’s U.S. assets, a move that could resolve the concerns surrounding the app’s ownership and data security. A Complex Road Ahead for U.S. Policy As Donald Trump campaigns for a return to the presidency, his comments signal a potential shift in U.S. policy across several sectors, from electric vehicles to trade and technology. His scepticism towards EV incentives, coupled with his willingness to engage with influential figures like Elon Musk, suggests that a Trump administration could take a markedly different approach to the issues shaping the future of the American economy. Whether these ideas resonate with voters and industry leaders remains to be seen, but the implications for U.S. policy and global markets are significant. (Inputs from Reuters)

Trump considers ending EV tax credit, taps Musk for cabinet role

Kamala Harris is expected to make her first appearance but first incumbent President Joe Biden will deliver a primetime speech. Biden is set to pass the torch to Harris in what is likely to be a bittersweet convention farewell.

US Elections 2024: Biden to pass torch to Harris in bittersweet farewell in Chicago

Former US President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of offering Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk a prominent position in his administration if he secures a second term in the White House. In an interview with Reuters on Monday (Aug 19), Trump said he was interested in bringing Musk into his team, either in a Cabinet role or as an advisor.

"I would tap Musk for such a position if he would do it," Trump told Reuters after a campaign event in York, Pennsylvania.

Elon Musk responded to Trump's offer on his social media platform X.&nbsp;

"I am willing to serve," posted Musk.

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However, Trump's support for Musk could also be influenced by his stance on electric vehicle incentives which could impact Tesla’s business. The former president suggested he might eliminate the $7,500 tax credit available for certain new electric vehicles.&nbsp;

"Tax credits and tax incentives are not generally a very good thing."

This proposal comes even though Musk’s electric car company, Tesla, benefits from such incentives.

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The offer of a role to Musk is particularly notable given Musk’s shifting political allegiances.&nbsp;

Musk had initially supported President Joe Biden in the 2020 election. However, Musk publicly endorsed Trump after surviving an assassination attempt.

Trump's remarks follow a recent interview Musk conducted with Trump on X, where Trump praised Musk’s electric vehicles. While he said that not everyone should own an electric car, Trump commended Musk for producing "great products."

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Earlier this year, Musk denied having any discussions with Trump about a potential advisory role.&nbsp;

"There have not been any discussions of a role for me in a potential Trump Presidency," he said.&nbsp;

However, during their live chat last week, Trump indicated he would be open to involving Musk in a "government efficiency commission", a suggestion Musk had floated to ensure that "taxpayers' money is spent in a good way."

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Former US President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of offering Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk a prominent position in his administration if he secures a second term in the White House.

Former US President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of offering Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk a prominent position in his administration if he secures a second term in the White House. In an interview with Reuters on Monday (Aug 19), Trump said he was interested in bringing Musk into his team, either in a Cabinet role or as an advisor. "I would tap Musk for such a position if he would do it," Trump told Reuters after a campaign event in York, Pennsylvania. Elon Musk responded to Trump's offer on his social media platform X. "I am willing to serve," posted Musk. I am willing to serve pic.twitter.com/BJhGbcA2e0 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 20, 2024 × However, Trump's support for Musk could also be influenced by his stance on electric vehicle incentives which could impact Tesla’s business. The former president suggested he might eliminate the $7,500 tax credit available for certain new electric vehicles. "Tax credits and tax incentives are not generally a very good thing." This proposal comes even though Musk’s electric car company, Tesla, benefits from such incentives. Also read | Donald Trump's interview with Elon Musk on X hit by 'massive' cyberattack The offer of a role to Musk is particularly notable given Musk’s shifting political allegiances. Musk had initially supported President Joe Biden in the 2020 election. However, Musk publicly endorsed Trump after surviving an assassination attempt. Trump's remarks follow a recent interview Musk conducted with Trump on X, where Trump praised Musk’s electric vehicles. While he said that not everyone should own an electric car, Trump commended Musk for producing "great products." Also watch | Donald Trump attacks Harris in interview with Elon Musk on 'X' × Earlier this year, Musk denied having any discussions with Trump about a potential advisory role. "There have not been any discussions of a role for me in a potential Trump Presidency," he said. However, during their live chat last week, Trump indicated he would be open to involving Musk in a "government efficiency commission", a suggestion Musk had floated to ensure that "taxpayers' money is spent in a good way." (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk responds after Donald Trump offers Tesla CEO cabinet spot in his administration

Harris is now heading into the Democratic National Convention riding a historic Whirlwind. Harris's campaign has broken records for fundraising packed arenas with supporters and turned the polls in some crucial battle ground states in the favor of the Democrats. Watch in for more details!

US Elections 2024: Kamala Harris & Tim Walz to formally accept nominations at DNC

The Kamala Harris-Tim Walz campaign said on Saturday (Aug 17) that it planned to spend at least $370 million on digital and television ads between Labor Day and November 5 (the day of the US presidential election).

The Kamala Harris-Tim Walz campaign said on Saturday (Aug 17) that it planned to spend at least $370 million on digital and television ads between Labor Day and November 5 (the day of the US presidential election). In a memo, Deputy Campaign Managers Quentin Fulks and Rob Flaherty said that the campaign this weekend placed $170 million in TV reservations, which came on top of $200 million in digital reservations. What do the reservations include? Citing the campaign, a report by Bloomberg said that the reservations included time during major sporting events and “high-viewership moments” like the season premieres of Grey’s Anatomy and the Golden Bachelorette and were intended to introduce Harris to voters and not let Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump define her. Also read | Kamala Harris pledges to tackle costs, build houses, lower taxes in economy speech The report said that the Harris-Walz campaign placed more than $200 million in digital reservations on platforms like Hulu, Roku, Youtube, Spotify and Pandora. For August, Trump and his allied super-PACs booked about 60 per cent of the ad time, reversing the advertising advantage Democrats have had for most of the campaign. Trump-aligned Preserve America PAC launched its first round of advertising during the Olympics in July and plans to spend about $60 million through Labor Day, Bloomberg reported citing a source. Both campaigns injected millions of dollars Both campaigns have injected millions of dollars worth of television ads since Harris entered the presidential race. As of August 14, the presidential campaigns and their allies have already bought or reserved $247 million in ad spending to run this month, 19 per cent more than they did in all of August 2020 Harris surges ahead of Trump in new poll A recent poll suggested that Kamala Harris was starting to grow on North Carolina voters and they were more than willing to vote for her. This analysis came as Harris is touted to beat Trump in the region. This poll came right after Trump visited North Carolina's Ashville on Wednesday. Speaking to supporters in Asheville, Trump steered clear of broadsides challenging Harris' racial identity and spoke about policy in more detail than he has at other recent events. But he continued to throw personal insults at her, at one point calling her "stupid" and denigrating her laugh as a cackle. (With inputs from agencies)

US presidential election: Harris-Walz campaign to spend $370 million on digital, TV ads

Former president and Republican nominee Donald Trump has once again stirred up a controversy with personal attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris.

Trump commented on Vice President Kamala Harris’ appearance, despite pressure from GOP allies to concentrate on policy issues instead of personal attacks.

During a rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, on Saturday (August 17), Trump deviated from his prepared speech to draw a comparison between his appearance and that of the Democratic presidential nominee.

"I say that I am much better looking. I'm a better-looking person than Kamala," said Trump.

Trump was apparently reacting to a Wall Street Journal column that mentioned Harris’s appearance as a political strength. He also claimed he mistook a Time Magazine cover illustration of Harris for actresses Sophia Loren or Elizabeth Taylor.

“You’re not allowed to say this anymore. You know, David, don’t ever get caught in this trap,” Trump advised Republican Senate candidate David McCormick, who was in the audience. “David, please don’t ever call a woman beautiful, because that will be the end of your political career.”

Social media users mocked Trump for focusing on personal insults. This is not the first time the Republican nominee has directed personal attacks at Harris.&nbsp;

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Trump has often referred to Harris as a "radical liberal" and called her by multiple names, including "Kamabla," "Lyin' Kamala," and "Laffin Kamala."

At a news conference held at his Bedminster, New Jersey, golf club, Trump defended his decision to criticise Harris on a personal level.

"I think I am entitled to personal attacks. I don't have a lot of respect for [Harris]. I don't have a lot of respect for her intelligence, and I think she'll be a terrible president," Trump said.&nbsp;

Trump tried to justify his stance by accusing Harris of using the justice system against him and others. He also claimed that Harris had called him "weird." However, it was actually her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who initially described Republican policies as "weird" in late July.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former president and Republican nominee Donald Trump has once again stirred up a controversy with personal attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump commented on Vice President Kamala Harris’ appearance, despite pressure from GOP allies to concentrate on policy issues instead of personal attacks.

Former president and Republican nominee Donald Trump has once again stirred up a controversy with personal attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump commented on Vice President Kamala Harris’ appearance, despite pressure from GOP allies to concentrate on policy issues instead of personal attacks. During a rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, on Saturday (August 17), Trump deviated from his prepared speech to draw a comparison between his appearance and that of the Democratic presidential nominee. "I say that I am much better looking. I'm a better-looking person than Kamala," said Trump. Trump was apparently reacting to a Wall Street Journal column that mentioned Harris’s appearance as a political strength. He also claimed he mistook a Time Magazine cover illustration of Harris for actresses Sophia Loren or Elizabeth Taylor. “You’re not allowed to say this anymore. You know, David, don’t ever get caught in this trap,” Trump advised Republican Senate candidate David McCormick, who was in the audience. “David, please don’t ever call a woman beautiful, because that will be the end of your political career.” Social media users mocked Trump for focusing on personal insults. This is not the first time the Republican nominee has directed personal attacks at Harris. Also read: WHO pushes for mpox vaccine production surge as death toll in DRC nears 550 Trump has often referred to Harris as a "radical liberal" and called her by multiple names, including "Kamabla," "Lyin' Kamala," and "Laffin Kamala." At a news conference held at his Bedminster, New Jersey, golf club, Trump defended his decision to criticise Harris on a personal level. "I think I am entitled to personal attacks. I don't have a lot of respect for [Harris]. I don't have a lot of respect for her intelligence, and I think she'll be a terrible president," Trump said. Trump tried to justify his stance by accusing Harris of using the justice system against him and others. He also claimed that Harris had called him "weird." However, it was actually her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who initially described Republican policies as "weird" in late July. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump escalates personal attacks on Harris, claims he’s ‘much better looking’

Former United States President Donald Trump has come under fire for claiming that the Presidential Medal of Freedom is "much better" than the highest US military decoration Medal of Honor.

Former United States President Donald Trump has come under fire for claiming that the Presidential Medal of Freedom is "much better" than the highest US military decoration Medal of Honor. Al Lipphardt, commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), slammed former president Trump for "asinine" comments regarding the Medal of Honor award. What did Donald Trump say? At a New Jersey campaign event on Thursday (Aug 15), Trump ignited controversy by claiming the Presidential Medal of Freedom is a "better" award than the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration in the US Armed Forces. The Medal of Honor is given to service members who show "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty." In contrast, the Presidential Medal of Freedom is given to civilians for "exceptional contributions to the security or national interests of America, to world peace, or cultural or other significant public or private endeavours." Trump compared the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the Medal of Honor, stating, "It's the equivalent of the Congressional Medal of Honor. But the civilian version, it's actually much better because everyone that gets the Congressional Medal of Honor, they're soldiers." VFW, Kamala Harris' campaign hit at Trump VFW National Commander Al Lipphardt condemned Trump's remarks on Friday (Aug 16), which compared the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the Medal of Honor, according to The Hill. Lipphardt called the former president's comments as "asinine," stating that they "not only diminish the significance of our nation's highest award for valour but also crassly characterised the sacrifices of those who have risked their lives above and beyond the call of duty." Also read: PM Modi's Poland visit: 'Good Maharaja' connect, homage to Indian soldiers, diaspora to be focus In a similar vein, Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign voiced strong disapproval. Spokesperson Sarafina Chitika remarked that voters "owe it to our service members" not to choose Trump. She added, "Donald Trump knows nothing about service to anyone or anything but himself." “For him to insult Medal of Honor recipients, just as he has previously attacked Gold Star families, mocked prisoners of war, and referred to those who lost their lives in service to our country as ‘suckers’ and ‘losers,’ should remind all Americans that we owe it to our service members, our country, and our future to make sure Donald Trump is never our nation’s commander in chief again,” she added. (With inputs from agencies)

Kamala Harris campaign, war veterans slam Trump's 'asinine comments' on Medal of Honor

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.&nbsp;

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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.&nbsp;

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;

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.

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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.

<h2>What does it mean?</h2>

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.

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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

Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raided and searched the US-based house of a Russian-born analyst who advised former president Donald Trump during his presidential campaign in 2016.

Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raided and searched the US-based house of a Russian-born analyst who advised former president Donald Trump during his presidential campaign in 2016. Citing local media, a report by The Guardian on Saturday (Aug 17) said that the analyst was identified as Dimitri Simes. His house in Virginia was raided by FBI agents. He currently hosts a current affairs program on Russia’s state-run Channel One. He was not in the US when the raid happened. Also read | 'We don't allow...': Google admits omitting Trump's assassination attempt search results Reacting to the raid, Simes, 76, told Russian media, "I’m puzzled and concerned. I have not seen a warrant. I was not contacted by any law enforcement or anyone else whatsoever." Who is Dimitri Simes, and how did he meet Trump? As per The Guardian report, Simes was born in Moscow and emigrated to the United States (US) in the 1970s. He served as an informal foreign policy adviser to then-US president Richard Nixon before leading the Center for the National Interest for nearly 30 years. The report said that after meeting Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner in 2016, the analyst began providing the Trump campaign with informal counsel on foreign policy. This included advising on a speech Trump gave envisioning greater cooperation with Russia. Simes name had been included over 100 times in the 2019 Mueller report into Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election which Trump won. The report cleared him of any wrongdoing. 'Biden regime terrified of...' Speaking to Sputnik News, Simes' son Dimitri Simes Jr said that his father has not been in the US since October 2022. In a post on X, Dimitri Jr said, "The Biden regime is terrified of being called out over Ukraine and Israel." The Biden regime is terrified of being called out over Ukraine and Israel. That’s why they’re moving full-press to intimidate any American citizens who dare to speak out. Unfortunately for them, their scare tactics aren’t impressing anyone. https://t.co/YS1Mdwrbdu — Dimitri Simes Jr. (@DimitriASimes) August 16, 2024 × "That’s why they’re moving full press to intimidate any American citizens who dare to speak out," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Trouble for Trump? FBI raids home of Russian-born analyst who advised ex-US president

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.

<h2>Who is Barron Trump?</h2>

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.

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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.

Melania&nbsp;has consistently sought to shield Barron from the public eye.&nbsp;

<h2>Barron Trump's Slovenian accent goes viral</h2>

An old video of a four-year-old Barron speaking with a Slovenian accent has gone viral on social media platform X.&nbsp;

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.

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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."

Larry King later notes Barron's accent, to which Melania responds, confirming that Barron spends most of his time with her.&nbsp;

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."

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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

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Former United States president Donald Trump on Tuesday (Aug 13) reacted to the claims of his supposed ‘slurring’ during the interview with billionaire Elon Musk on X platform. The Republican presidential candidate&nbsp;admitted that his voice was distorted but blamed it on technical issues.

In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump thanked Musk for a ‘strong endorsement’ but blamed the distortion of his voice on the “complexity of modern day equipment, and cellphone technology.”

“Unfortunately, because of the complexity of modern day equipment, and cellphone technology, my voice was, in certain areas, somewhat different and strange. Therefore, we have put out an actual, and perfect, recording of the conversation. ENJOY!!!” Trump wrote.

Earlier, Vice President&nbsp;Kamala Harris' campaign had pointed out that the former president&nbsp;was ‘lisping and slurring’ his words during the interview. The Trump campaign had earlier dismissed the allegations, saying: “It must be your ears.”

Several users also pointed out issues with Trump’s voice during the interview.

“Why does [Donald Trump] have a terrible ‘lisp’ in the [Elon Musk] X interview?” wrote one user. “Someone needs to adjust that microphone ASAP.”

Another wrote, “Is it just me… What is wrong with Trump’s voice?” “Sound like he has a lisp?”

“Trump got hit by the CIA lisp gun” posted a third.

The interview, which was held Monday on X, was marred by several glitches and tech issues. The discussion started 45 minutes late and users were unable to access the live-streaming link.

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Musk later acknowledged the tech issue and blamed it on a suspected “massive DDOS [distributed denial of service] attack.” However, US media reported there was no such evidence provided to back the attack claims.

X's owner&nbsp;said the "massive attack illustrates there's a lot of opposition to people just hearing what President Trump has to say."

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The speech fiasco meanwhile also highlighted concerns related to the age of the 78-year-old presidential candidate. A recent survey by Morning Consult revealed that 58 per cent of American voters believed Trump was too old to run for office.

Trump has vehemently dismissed these concerns, stressing that he passed two cognitive tests in the presidential debate against President Joe Biden.

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Former United States president Donald Trump on Tuesday (Aug 13) reacted to the claims of his supposed ‘slurring’ during the interview with billionaire Elon Musk on X platform.

Former United States president Donald Trump on Tuesday (Aug 13) reacted to the claims of his supposed ‘slurring’ during the interview with billionaire Elon Musk on X platform. The Republican presidential candidate admitted that his voice was distorted but blamed it on technical issues. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump thanked Musk for a ‘strong endorsement’ but blamed the distortion of his voice on the “complexity of modern day equipment, and cellphone technology.” “Unfortunately, because of the complexity of modern day equipment, and cellphone technology, my voice was, in certain areas, somewhat different and strange. Therefore, we have put out an actual, and perfect, recording of the conversation. ENJOY!!!” Trump wrote. Earlier, Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign had pointed out that the former president was ‘lisping and slurring’ his words during the interview. The Trump campaign had earlier dismissed the allegations, saying: “It must be your ears.” Several users also pointed out issues with Trump’s voice during the interview. “Why does [Donald Trump] have a terrible ‘lisp’ in the [Elon Musk] X interview?” wrote one user. “Someone needs to adjust that microphone ASAP.” Another wrote, “Is it just me… What is wrong with Trump’s voice?” “Sound like he has a lisp?” “Trump got hit by the CIA lisp gun” posted a third. The interview, which was held Monday on X, was marred by several glitches and tech issues. The discussion started 45 minutes late and users were unable to access the live-streaming link. Also read: Donald Trump`s interview with Elon Musk on X hit by `massive` cyberattack Musk later acknowledged the tech issue and blamed it on a suspected “massive DDOS [distributed denial of service] attack.” However, US media reported there was no such evidence provided to back the attack claims. X's owner said the "massive attack illustrates there's a lot of opposition to people just hearing what President Trump has to say." Also read: What is the DDoS attack that halted Elon Musk`s interview with Donald Trump on X? The speech fiasco meanwhile also highlighted concerns related to the age of the 78-year-old presidential candidate. A recent survey by Morning Consult revealed that 58 per cent of American voters believed Trump was too old to run for office. Trump has vehemently dismissed these concerns, stressing that he passed two cognitive tests in the presidential debate against President Joe Biden. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump blames ‘complex technology’ for ‘strange’ voice during X interview with Musk

Donald Trump's interview with Elon Musk on X (formerly Twitter) was marred by a cyberattack, according to the platform's CEO, as&nbsp;it was delayed by almost 40 minutes.&nbsp;

Musk informed that a massive DDoS attack had taken place on X which forced the wait when thousands of listeners had tuned in on Monday (Aug 12) to hear the former US president.&nbsp;

"There appears to be a massive DDOS attack on X. Working on shutting it down," Musk, the world's richest man, wrote on the platform.&nbsp;

"Worst case, we will proceed with a smaller number of live listeners and post the conversation later," he added.&nbsp;

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<h2>What is a DDoS attack?</h2>

DDoS stands for 'Distributed Denial-of-Service'&nbsp;attack where the target server is flooded by the high volume of traffic that makes it difficult for the website or in this particular case, X, to function properly.&nbsp;

According to Cloudflare, the&nbsp;largest content delivery network in the world, "DDoS attacks achieve effectiveness by utilising multiple compromised computer systems as sources of attack traffic".

In simple words, imagine a home with a driveway. The owner is able to take out their car every day to go to the office or run errands but one day, a mean person decides to park 100 cars in the driveway and the street. Now, it becomes difficult for the owner to leave the house to go about their business.

The 100 cars are the bots that are usually directed to a target network while the driveway is your internet which the network cannot surf due to the excessive load.&nbsp;

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<h2>What happens during a DDoS attack?</h2>

As legitimate users are pushed out during a DDoS attack, the services offered by the target network can be delayed or otherwise disrupted for a length of time.

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<h2>How to&nbsp;mitigate a DDoS attack?</h2>

There are several ways to mitigate a DDoS attack. One of the oldest ways is to reroute the traffic to a null route, or blackhole, and drop it from the network.&nbsp;

<h3>Rate limiting</h3>

Secondly, one can limit the number of requests a server accepts over a certain time window might mitigate the attack. In the case of X, Musk stated that the interview would go ahead with a limited number of listeners after the attack which suggests that a 'rate limiting' fix was applied.&nbsp;

<h3>Firewall</h3>

A Web Application Firewall (WAF) protects in mitigating a layer seven&nbsp;DDoS attack. It puts WAF between the internet and an origin server with the former acting as a reverse proxy.&nbsp;

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Donald Trump's interview with Elon Musk on X (formerly Twitter) was marred by a cyberattack, according to the platform's CEO, as it was delayed by almost 40 minutes.

Donald Trump's interview with Elon Musk on X (formerly Twitter) was marred by a cyberattack, according to the platform's CEO, as it was delayed by almost 40 minutes. Musk informed that a massive DDoS attack had taken place on X which forced the wait when thousands of listeners had tuned in on Monday (Aug 12) to hear the former US president. "There appears to be a massive DDOS attack on X. Working on shutting it down," Musk, the world's richest man, wrote on the platform. "Worst case, we will proceed with a smaller number of live listeners and post the conversation later," he added. There appears to be a massive DDOS attack on 𝕏. Working on shutting it down. Worst case, we will proceed with a smaller number of live listeners and post the conversation later. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 13, 2024 × What is a DDoS attack? DDoS stands for 'Distributed Denial-of-Service' attack where the target server is flooded by the high volume of traffic that makes it difficult for the website or in this particular case, X, to function properly. According to Cloudflare, the largest content delivery network in the world, "DDoS attacks achieve effectiveness by utilising multiple compromised computer systems as sources of attack traffic". In simple words, imagine a home with a driveway. The owner is able to take out their car every day to go to the office or run errands but one day, a mean person decides to park 100 cars in the driveway and the street. Now, it becomes difficult for the owner to leave the house to go about their business. The 100 cars are the bots that are usually directed to a target network while the driveway is your internet which the network cannot surf due to the excessive load. Watch | Trump rally shooting: Elon Musk condemns attack endorses Trump What happens during a DDoS attack? As legitimate users are pushed out during a DDoS attack, the services offered by the target network can be delayed or otherwise disrupted for a length of time. Also read | Donald Trump's interview with Elon Musk on X hit by 'massive' cyberattack How to mitigate a DDoS attack? There are several ways to mitigate a DDoS attack. One of the oldest ways is to reroute the traffic to a null route, or blackhole, and drop it from the network. Rate limiting Secondly, one can limit the number of requests a server accepts over a certain time window might mitigate the attack. In the case of X, Musk stated that the interview would go ahead with a limited number of listeners after the attack which suggests that a 'rate limiting' fix was applied. Firewall A Web Application Firewall (WAF) protects in mitigating a layer seven DDoS attack. It puts WAF between the internet and an origin server with the former acting as a reverse proxy. (With inputs from agencies)

What is the DDoS attack that halted Elon Musk's interview with Donald Trump on X?

Elon Musk's highly anticipated interview with former President Donald Trump commenced with the conversation by asking Trump about the assassination attempt at his Pennsylvania rally last month.

"I didn't know I had that much blood," Trump remarked about the shooting, adding that it was the "best alternative you could think of," considering he wasn't more seriously injured.

“I’m a believer, now. I’m more of a believer in God, I think,” Trump said.

Trump further claimed that he was targeted because of his stance on immigration.

The former president said that he&nbsp;would surely go back to Butler, Pennsylvania in October, where he survived an assassination attempt on July 13.

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Musk seemed to suggest in a lighthearted manner that the charts, which caused Trump to adjust his position just moments before the gunshots were fired, had actually saved his life.

“I just want to say that I think a lot of people admire your courage under fire there,” Musk said.

Jokingly replying back, Trump said, "Illegal immigration saved my life," nodding to the topic and a chart he was talking about when shots began to fly.

It may be mentioned here, that Trump claims, "You have millions of people coming in a month. And they have another 5 months."

Whereas, factually, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported 7.1 million arrests for illegal crossings from Mexico between January 2021 and June 2024.&nbsp;

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However, these figures only represent arrests, not individual people. Due to pandemic-era asylum restrictions, many individuals made multiple attempts to cross the border without facing legal consequences, meaning the actual number of people is lower than the total number of arrests.

<h2>Trump's comments on Joe Biden's withdrawal</h2>

Donald Trump, further went on to&nbsp;claim that Joe Biden was forced to drop out of the US Presidential race due to a "coup".

"I beat Biden so bad in the debate, he was forced out of the race - one of the greatest debate performances ever. Biden's exit, it was a coup," the former president claimed.

<h2>Musk and Trump interview captures widespread attention</h2>

The talk between Musk and Trump has drawn a deterrent response from Europe. Thierry Breton, a French business executive and the European Union's commissioner for the internal market expressed distress over the possible “strengthening of harmful content” that could arise from broadcasting the interview.&nbsp;

In a letter posted on X, Breton urged Musk to ensure the platform sticks to EU regulations, mainly the Digital Services Act, enacted in 2022 to combat disinformation.

Responding to Breton’s warning, Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung criticised the EU, suggesting they should "mind their own business" rather than interfering in the US presidential election.&nbsp;

Musk endorsed Trump’s candidacy just a few days after the former president survived an assassination attempt at a rally.

<h2>Trump- Musk chat on X hit by 'massive' cyberattack</h2>

Elon Musk's highly anticipated interview with former President Donald Trump commenced after a 40-minute delay caused by technical issues on X's Spaces platform.&nbsp;

Eighteen minutes into the interview, which was scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. EDT, according to Musk, the interview, which was more of an informal talk with the Republican presidential candidate, was halted due to a "Distributed Denial-of-Service" (DDOS) attack.&nbsp;

"There appears to be a massive DDOS attack on X. Working on shutting it down," Musk wrote on the platform.&nbsp;

Notably, X faced similar issues when Musk interviewed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on the social media platform in May 2023, which Musk blamed on X’s servers being overwhelmed by the traffic.

Despite the glitches, the Trump-Musk interview was able to attract over a million listeners from across the world.&nbsp;

Trump started by congratulating Musk, ‘You broke records, you silence voices.’, he said.

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Elon Musk's highly anticipated interview with former President Donald Trump commenced with the conversation by asking Trump about the assassination attempt at his Pennsylvania rally last month.

Elon Musk's highly anticipated interview with former President Donald Trump commenced with the conversation by asking Trump about the assassination attempt at his Pennsylvania rally last month. "I didn't know I had that much blood," Trump remarked about the shooting, adding that it was the "best alternative you could think of," considering he wasn't more seriously injured. “I’m a believer, now. I’m more of a believer in God, I think,” Trump said. Trump further claimed that he was targeted because of his stance on immigration. The former president said that he would surely go back to Butler, Pennsylvania in October, where he survived an assassination attempt on July 13. Also read: Trump's interview with Musk on X hit by 'massive' cyberattack Musk seemed to suggest in a lighthearted manner that the charts, which caused Trump to adjust his position just moments before the gunshots were fired, had actually saved his life. “I just want to say that I think a lot of people admire your courage under fire there,” Musk said. Jokingly replying back, Trump said, "Illegal immigration saved my life," nodding to the topic and a chart he was talking about when shots began to fly. It may be mentioned here, that Trump claims, "You have millions of people coming in a month. And they have another 5 months." Whereas, factually, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported 7.1 million arrests for illegal crossings from Mexico between January 2021 and June 2024. Also read: What is DDoS attack that halted Elon Musk's interview with Donald Trump on X? However, these figures only represent arrests, not individual people. Due to pandemic-era asylum restrictions, many individuals made multiple attempts to cross the border without facing legal consequences, meaning the actual number of people is lower than the total number of arrests. Trump's comments on Joe Biden's withdrawal Donald Trump, further went on to claim that Joe Biden was forced to drop out of the US Presidential race due to a "coup". "I beat Biden so bad in the debate, he was forced out of the race - one of the greatest debate performances ever. Biden's exit, it was a coup," the former president claimed. Musk and Trump interview captures widespread attention The talk between Musk and Trump has drawn a deterrent response from Europe. Thierry Breton, a French business executive and the European Union's commissioner for the internal market expressed distress over the possible “strengthening of harmful content” that could arise from broadcasting the interview. In a letter posted on X, Breton urged Musk to ensure the platform sticks to EU regulations, mainly the Digital Services Act, enacted in 2022 to combat disinformation. Responding to Breton’s warning, Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung criticised the EU, suggesting they should "mind their own business" rather than interfering in the US presidential election. Musk endorsed Trump’s candidacy just a few days after the former president survived an assassination attempt at a rally. Trump- Musk chat on X hit by 'massive' cyberattack Elon Musk's highly anticipated interview with former President Donald Trump commenced after a 40-minute delay caused by technical issues on X's Spaces platform. Eighteen minutes into the interview, which was scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. EDT, according to Musk, the interview, which was more of an informal talk with the Republican presidential candidate, was halted due to a "Distributed Denial-of-Service" (DDOS) attack. "There appears to be a massive DDOS attack on X. Working on shutting it down," Musk wrote on the platform. Notably, X faced similar issues when Musk interviewed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on the social media platform in May 2023, which Musk blamed on X’s servers being overwhelmed by the traffic. Despite the glitches, the Trump-Musk interview was able to attract over a million listeners from across the world. Trump started by congratulating Musk, ‘You broke records, you silence voices.’, he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Musk-Trump interview: Trump claims, ‘Illegal immigration saved my life’

Elon Musk's highly-anticipated interview with former US President Donald Trump on X (formerly Twitter) was off to a shaky start due to a possible cyberattack.&nbsp;

According to the Tesla CEO, the interview, which was more of an informal talk with the Republican presidential candidate, was halted due to a "Distributed Denial-of-Service" (DDOS) attack.&nbsp;

"There appears to be a massive DDOS attack on X. Working on shutting it down," Musk, the world's richest man, wrote on the platform.&nbsp;

"Worst case, we will proceed with a smaller number of live listeners and post the conversation later," he added.&nbsp;

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Notably, the event started almost 40 minutes late before Musk informed about the alleged cyberattack. According to X, at one point more than 960,000 accounts were on Spaces watching the interview.&nbsp;

After the stuttering start, Trump began by "congratulating" Musk for "Breaking every record" for the large number of listeners that had joined the event.&nbsp;

Elon, meanwhile, started by asking the former prez about the assassination attempt which took place exactly a month ago in Butler County, Pennsylvania.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

After the attack, the SpaceX CEO endorsed Trump as the president of the country, having made a significant financial contribution to the latter's campaign just days before.&nbsp;

Musk has been using his platform to actively campaign for Trump by terming Democrat candidate, Kamala Harris, a threat to the country and the globe. Trump, meanwhile, is looking to gain some steam after his campaign seemingly lost ideas after Joe Biden's decision to quit the re-election bid.&nbsp;

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<h2>What is a DDoS attack?</h2>

In a DDoS attack, the target server is flooded by a high volume of traffic that makes it difficult for the website or in this particular case, X, to function properly.&nbsp;

The servers are capable of handling a lot of data but notorious actors, using multiple compromised networks flood the infrastructure of the target, and use the opportunity to exploit the prey's network for important data.&nbsp;

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Typical countermeasures against DDoS attacks are filters which discern real requests from fake ones.

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Elon Musk's highly-anticipated interview with former US President Donald Trump on X (formerly Twitter) was off to a shaky start due to a possible cyberattack. According to the Tesla CEO, the interview, which was more of an informal talk with the Republican presidential candidate, was halted due to a "Distributed Denial-of-Service" (DDOS) attack.

Elon Musk's highly-anticipated interview with former US President Donald Trump on X (formerly Twitter) was off to a shaky start due to a possible cyberattack. According to the Tesla CEO, the interview, which was more of an informal talk with the Republican presidential candidate, was halted due to a "Distributed Denial-of-Service" (DDOS) attack. "There appears to be a massive DDOS attack on X. Working on shutting it down," Musk, the world's richest man, wrote on the platform. "Worst case, we will proceed with a smaller number of live listeners and post the conversation later," he added. There appears to be a massive DDOS attack on 𝕏. Working on shutting it down. Worst case, we will proceed with a smaller number of live listeners and post the conversation later. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 13, 2024 × Notably, the event started almost 40 minutes late before Musk informed about the alleged cyberattack. According to X, at one point more than 960,000 accounts were on Spaces watching the interview. After the stuttering start, Trump began by "congratulating" Musk for "Breaking every record" for the large number of listeners that had joined the event. Elon, meanwhile, started by asking the former prez about the assassination attempt which took place exactly a month ago in Butler County, Pennsylvania. After the attack, the SpaceX CEO endorsed Trump as the president of the country, having made a significant financial contribution to the latter's campaign just days before. Musk has been using his platform to actively campaign for Trump by terming Democrat candidate, Kamala Harris, a threat to the country and the globe. Trump, meanwhile, is looking to gain some steam after his campaign seemingly lost ideas after Joe Biden's decision to quit the re-election bid. Watch | Trump rally shooting: Elon Musk condemns attack endorses Trump × What is a DDoS attack? In a DDoS attack, the target server is flooded by a high volume of traffic that makes it difficult for the website or in this particular case, X, to function properly. The servers are capable of handling a lot of data but notorious actors, using multiple compromised networks flood the infrastructure of the target, and use the opportunity to exploit the prey's network for important data. Also read | Elon Musk a ‘teenager on the bus with no headphones’, should face ‘arrest warrant’, says ex-Twitter chief Typical countermeasures against DDoS attacks are filters which discern real requests from fake ones. (With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump's interview with Elon Musk on X hit by 'massive' cyberattack

There was an embarrassing technical glitch of about 40 long minutes before Elon Musk the sponsor sat down with Donald Trump the nominee. The conversation went on for about 2 hours and as promised it was candid but there were no new headlines both agreed on almost everything from immigration to election fraud to Biden's presidency. Watch in for more details!

US Elections 2024: Donald Trump returns to X with two-hour Elon Musk chat hit by technical glitch

Hours after hosting former US president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for an online discussion on X, billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday (Aug 13) invited Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris for a similar conversation.

Hours after hosting former US president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for an online discussion on X, billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday (Aug 13) invited Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris for a similar conversation. "Happy to host Kamala on an X spaces too," Musk said in a post on his X account. The post has garnered numerous reactions. The Trump campaign reacted to the post with a folded hands emoji. 'Kamala Harris seems to struggle with...' Reacting to Musk's post, X user Whole Mars Catalog supported the idea of an open discussion with Harris. "...would love to hear it. she (Harris) seems to struggle with forming coherent sentences," the user said. Also read | Trump assassination attempt: Ex-US president says he will go back to the place where he was shot Another user said that Harris, the current vice president, would never have the courage to do an unscripted interview or conversation. 🙏 https://t.co/ddnDDEdd01 — Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) August 13, 2024 × "If she doesn’t… I’ll vote 4 Trump," another user said. "I can't think of a single question that you could ask her that she could answer without notes or without laughing. It would be the shortest X spaces in X History," user Wendy Patterson said. Trump reacts to Harris replacing Biden for election During his conversation with Elon Musk on X, Trump expressed anger that Harris had been swapped in for Biden on the Democratic ticket. “She hasn't done an interview since this whole scam started. And say what you want. This was the coup. This was a coup of the president of the United States. He didn't want to leave. And they said we can do it the nice way. Oh, we can do it the hard way,” Trump told Musk. (With inputs from agencies)

US presidential election: After Donald Trump, Elon Musk invites Kamala Harris for online discussion on X

Former US President Donald Trump has once again dismissed the threat of climate change, saying that rising sea levels would lead to more oceanfront properties being developed.&nbsp;

Trump was speaking to&nbsp;Elon Musk on Monday (Aug 12) on X (formerly Twitter) when he made the rather bizarre comment which reiterated his campaign policy regarding climate change.&nbsp;

"The biggest threat is not global warming, where the ocean is going to rise one-eighth of an inch over the next 400 years," Trump told Musk.

"You'll have more oceanfront property, right? The biggest threat is not that. The biggest threat is nuclear warming, because we have five countries now that have significant nuclear power, and we have to not allow anything to happen with stupid people like Biden."

It is not the first instance when Trump has sidestepped the conversation around global warming. After the first presidential debate, Trump criticised Joe Biden for the latter's claim that the "only existential threat to humanity is climate change".&nbsp;

“He [Biden] said it again last night, that global warming is an existential threat. And I say that the thing that’s an existential threat is not global warming, where the ocean will rise – maybe, it may go down, also – but it may rise one-eighth of an inch in the next 497 years, they say. One-eighth," said Trump at a rally in Virginia.&nbsp;

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<h2>What does data suggest?</h2>

However, Trump's claims were quickly debunked as NASA reported earlier this year that the current global average sea level rise in 2023 was 0.17 inches per year - more than double the rate in 1993.&nbsp;

"The total rise is equivalent to draining a quarter of Lake Superior into the ocean over the course of a year," NASA said.&nbsp;

Simply put, sea level rise was already more than an eighth of an inch annually and was accelerating, NASA added. Notably, the NASA-led analysis is based on a sea level dataset featuring more than 30 years of satellite observations.&nbsp;

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Democrats have cornered Trump on the issue by claiming that the former prez may&nbsp;withdraw from the Paris Agreement if he comes to power again.

The Paris Agreement is an important milestone in global efforts to address climate change which has drawn a collective commitment by nearly every country in the world to combat this pressing issue.

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Former US President Donald Trump has once again dismissed the threat of climate change, saying that rising sea levels would lead to more oceanfront properties being developed.

Former US President Donald Trump has once again dismissed the threat of climate change, saying that rising sea levels would lead to more oceanfront properties being developed. Trump was speaking to Elon Musk on Monday (Aug 12) on X (formerly Twitter) when he made the rather bizarre comment which reiterated his campaign policy regarding climate change. "The biggest threat is not global warming, where the ocean is going to rise one-eighth of an inch over the next 400 years," Trump told Musk. "You'll have more oceanfront property, right? The biggest threat is not that. The biggest threat is nuclear warming, because we have five countries now that have significant nuclear power, and we have to not allow anything to happen with stupid people like Biden." It is not the first instance when Trump has sidestepped the conversation around global warming. After the first presidential debate, Trump criticised Joe Biden for the latter's claim that the "only existential threat to humanity is climate change". “He [Biden] said it again last night, that global warming is an existential threat. And I say that the thing that’s an existential threat is not global warming, where the ocean will rise – maybe, it may go down, also – but it may rise one-eighth of an inch in the next 497 years, they say. One-eighth," said Trump at a rally in Virginia. Watch | Trump rally shooting: Elon Musk condemns attack endorses Trump What does data suggest? However, Trump's claims were quickly debunked as NASA reported earlier this year that the current global average sea level rise in 2023 was 0.17 inches per year - more than double the rate in 1993. "The total rise is equivalent to draining a quarter of Lake Superior into the ocean over the course of a year," NASA said. Simply put, sea level rise was already more than an eighth of an inch annually and was accelerating, NASA added. Notably, the NASA-led analysis is based on a sea level dataset featuring more than 30 years of satellite observations. Also read | Musk-Trump interview: Trump claims, ‘Illegal immigration saved my life’ Democrats have cornered Trump on the issue by claiming that the former prez may withdraw from the Paris Agreement if he comes to power again. The Paris Agreement is an important milestone in global efforts to address climate change which has drawn a collective commitment by nearly every country in the world to combat this pressing issue. (With inputs from agencies)

'More oceanfront property, right?': Trump dismisses climate change threat leading to sea-level rise

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a probe to ascertain whether Iranian state actors were behind the recent hacking attempt on Donald Trump's presidential campaign.&nbsp;

“We can confirm the FBI is investigating the matter,” the agency said in a statement on Monday (Aug 12).&nbsp;

Additionally, the premier security agency is investigating if the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris campaign was also targeted by the Iranian hackers, according to a CBS report.&nbsp;

Notably, it was Trump's campaign last week that claimed it had been hacked and suggested Iranian actors were involved in&nbsp;stealing and distributing internal documents.

The hackers reportedly distributed documents and a dossier on Trump's vice-presidential pick, JD Vance. Apparently, a US media outlet received emails with the campaign material, starting July 22, from a source that refused to identify themselves.&nbsp;

The document was dated Feb. 23, almost five months before Trump selected Vance as his running mate.

"These documents were obtained illegally from foreign sources hostile to the United States, intended to interfere with the 2024 election and sow chaos throughout our Democratic process," Donald Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement.&nbsp;

"The Iranians know that President Trump will stop their reign of terror just like he did in his first four years in the White House. Any media or news outlet reprinting documents or internal communications is doing the bidding of America's enemies and doing exactly what they want," Cheung added.

Microsoft’s Threat Analysis Center (MTAC) stated that Trump's campaign was sent a phishing email which led to the hacking attempt. A phishing email is designed to look trustworthy but once a user clicks on the malicious link, the hacker is able to enter their network.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Trump said the hackers were "only able to gather publicly available information" but raised further concerns about the threat of another Iranian attack.&nbsp;

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<h2>What did Microsoft say?&nbsp;</h2>

The allegations by the Trump campaign surfaced a day after Microsoft in a report revealed that&nbsp;Iran was evolving its tactics for the elections which is likely to have global implications.

"A group run by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) intelligence unit sent a spear-phishing email to a high-ranking official of a presidential campaign” and “another group with assessed links to the IRGC compromised a user account with minimal access permissions at a county-level government,” the report said.

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The report added that another Tehran-backed group had been launching "secret" news sites that used AI to lift content from legitimate news sites, and targeted US voters on opposite sides of the political spectrum.

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a probe to ascertain whether Iranian state actors were behind the recent hacking attempt on Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a probe to ascertain whether Iranian state actors were behind the recent hacking attempt on Donald Trump's presidential campaign. “We can confirm the FBI is investigating the matter,” the agency said in a statement on Monday (Aug 12). Additionally, the premier security agency is investigating if the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris campaign was also targeted by the Iranian hackers, according to a CBS report. Notably, it was Trump's campaign last week that claimed it had been hacked and suggested Iranian actors were involved in stealing and distributing internal documents. The hackers reportedly distributed documents and a dossier on Trump's vice-presidential pick, JD Vance. Apparently, a US media outlet received emails with the campaign material, starting July 22, from a source that refused to identify themselves. The document was dated Feb. 23, almost five months before Trump selected Vance as his running mate. "These documents were obtained illegally from foreign sources hostile to the United States, intended to interfere with the 2024 election and sow chaos throughout our Democratic process," Donald Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement. "The Iranians know that President Trump will stop their reign of terror just like he did in his first four years in the White House. Any media or news outlet reprinting documents or internal communications is doing the bidding of America's enemies and doing exactly what they want," Cheung added. Microsoft’s Threat Analysis Center (MTAC) stated that Trump's campaign was sent a phishing email which led to the hacking attempt. A phishing email is designed to look trustworthy but once a user clicks on the malicious link, the hacker is able to enter their network. Meanwhile, Trump said the hackers were "only able to gather publicly available information" but raised further concerns about the threat of another Iranian attack. Watch | US elections 2024: Donald Trump and Kamala Harris say they've agreed to Sept 10 debate What did Microsoft say? The allegations by the Trump campaign surfaced a day after Microsoft in a report revealed that Iran was evolving its tactics for the elections which is likely to have global implications. "A group run by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) intelligence unit sent a spear-phishing email to a high-ranking official of a presidential campaign” and “another group with assessed links to the IRGC compromised a user account with minimal access permissions at a county-level government,” the report said. Also read | Microsoft researchers report Iran hackers targeting US officials before election The report added that another Tehran-backed group had been launching "secret" news sites that used AI to lift content from legitimate news sites, and targeted US voters on opposite sides of the political spectrum. (With inputs from agencies)

FBI probing if Iran hacked Trump's presidential campaign

Olympics games bid farewell to Paris on Sunday (August 11), and the City of Angels, Los Angeles, is gearing up to welcome the Olympics in 2028. In a new post on Truth Social, former US president Donald Trump has claimed that he is the one who successfully secured Los Angeles' bid to host the 2028 Olympic Games.

“As President-elect, I worked with the Olympic Organizing Committee of Los Angeles in getting the 2028 Olympics to come to the United States. There was tremendous competition from other countries,” the Republican presidential nominee&nbsp;wrote in a post on Truth Social.

In 2017, Los Angeles competed with Paris to host the 2024 Olympic Games. Trump did put his weight behind the city's bid and even met with Thomas Bach, the president of the International Olympic Committee at the White House in June 2017.&nbsp;

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“Working hard to get the Olympics for the United States (L.A.). Stay tuned!” Trump tweeted in July 2017.

The Olympic Organising Committee awarded the hosting rights for the 2024 games to Paris and the 2028 games to Los Angeles.

In his post, Trump also hit out at former president Barack Obama saying that he refused to address the International Olympic Committee. Trump alleged that Obama refused to meet with the IOC because the committee previously rejected his personally submitted request to get 2016 Olympics hosting rights to Chicago, and gave them to the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro instead.

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"President Obama refused to speak to the International Olympic Committee (perhaps because of a previous rejection by them of a proposal personally made by him!), which needed the enthusiastic support and approval of the U.S. President - Without which they would not have chosen our Country," Trump wrote.

"I gave them what they wanted to hear, and got the job done! It was my great honour to do so. Hopefully, I will be President, and our Country will have reached new (and record!) levels of success. SEE YOU IN 2028. Thank you!" he concluded.

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Olympics games bid farewell to Paris on Sunday (August 11), and the City of Angels, Los Angeles, is gearing up to welcome the Olympics in 2028. In a new post on Truth Social, former US president Donald Trump has claimed that he is the one who successfully secured Los Angeles' bid to host the 2028 Olympic Games.

Olympics games bid farewell to Paris on Sunday (August 11), and the City of Angels, Los Angeles, is gearing up to welcome the Olympics in 2028. In a new post on Truth Social, former US president Donald Trump has claimed that he is the one who successfully secured Los Angeles' bid to host the 2028 Olympic Games. “As President-elect, I worked with the Olympic Organizing Committee of Los Angeles in getting the 2028 Olympics to come to the United States. There was tremendous competition from other countries,” the Republican presidential nominee wrote in a post on Truth Social. In 2017, Los Angeles competed with Paris to host the 2024 Olympic Games. Trump did put his weight behind the city's bid and even met with Thomas Bach, the president of the International Olympic Committee at the White House in June 2017. As President-Elect, I worked with the Olympic Organizing Committee of Los Angeles in getting the 2028 Olympics to come to the United States. There was tremendous competition from other countries. President Obama refused to speak to the International Olympic Committee (perhaps… — Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) August 12, 2024 × “Working hard to get the Olympics for the United States (L.A.). Stay tuned!” Trump tweeted in July 2017. The Olympic Organising Committee awarded the hosting rights for the 2024 games to Paris and the 2028 games to Los Angeles. In his post, Trump also hit out at former president Barack Obama saying that he refused to address the International Olympic Committee. Trump alleged that Obama refused to meet with the IOC because the committee previously rejected his personally submitted request to get 2016 Olympics hosting rights to Chicago, and gave them to the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro instead. Also read: US to deploy submarine in Middle East amid Israel-Iran war threat "President Obama refused to speak to the International Olympic Committee (perhaps because of a previous rejection by them of a proposal personally made by him!), which needed the enthusiastic support and approval of the U.S. President - Without which they would not have chosen our Country," Trump wrote. "I gave them what they wanted to hear, and got the job done! It was my great honour to do so. Hopefully, I will be President, and our Country will have reached new (and record!) levels of success. SEE YOU IN 2028. Thank you!" he concluded. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump takes credit for LA 2028 Olympics, slams Obama: 'Got the job done'

Donald Trump's presidential campaign on Saturday (Aug 10) claimed that it had been hacked. It further suggested that Iranian actors were involved in stealing and distributing sensitive internal documents.&nbsp;

The hackers reportedly distributed documents and a dossier on Trump's vice-presidential pick, JD Vance.&nbsp;

"These documents were obtained illegally from foreign sources hostile to the United States, intended to interfere with the 2024 election and sow chaos throughout our Democratic process," Donald Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement.

News outlet Politico&nbsp;said it had received emails with the campaign material from a source who refused to identify themselves. The outlet said it received the first set of documents on July 22 via email.&nbsp;

The document was dated Feb. 23, almost five months before Trump selected Vance as his running mate.&nbsp;

"The Iranians know that President Trump will stop their reign of terror just like he did in his first four years in the White House. Any media or news outlet reprinting documents or internal communications is doing the bidding of America's enemies and doing exactly what they want," Cheung added.&nbsp;

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<h2>Microsoft points to Iranian threat&nbsp;</h2>

The news of the leak comes a day after Microsoft issued a report documenting foreign agents and their attempts to interfere in the US elections in 2024. The findings revealed that Iran is evolving its tactics for the elections which is likely to have global implications.

"A group run by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) intelligence unit sent a spear-phishing email to a high-ranking official of a presidential campaign” and “another group with assessed links to the IRGC compromised a user account with minimal access permissions at a county-level government,” the report said.

The report added that another Tehran-backed group had been launching "secret" news sites that used AI to lift content from legitimate news sites, and targeted US voters on opposite sides of the political spectrum.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/microsoft-researchers-report-iran-hackers-targeting-us-officials-before-election-748728">Also read |&nbsp;Microsoft researchers report Iran hackers targeting US officials before election</a>

Quizzed about the allegations, Iran's mission to the United Nations in New York said its cyber capabilities were "defensive and proportionate to the threats it faces" and that it had no plans to launch a cyber attack.&nbsp;

"The US&nbsp;presidential election is an internal matter in which&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;does not interfere,"&nbsp;the mission was quoted as saying by&nbsp;Reuters.&nbsp;

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Donald Trump's presidential campaign on Saturday (Aug 10) claimed that it had been hacked. It further suggested that Iranian actors were involved in stealing and distributing sensitive internal documents.

Donald Trump's presidential campaign on Saturday (Aug 10) claimed that it had been hacked. It further suggested that Iranian actors were involved in stealing and distributing sensitive internal documents. The hackers reportedly distributed documents and a dossier on Trump's vice-presidential pick, JD Vance. "These documents were obtained illegally from foreign sources hostile to the United States, intended to interfere with the 2024 election and sow chaos throughout our Democratic process," Donald Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement. News outlet Politico said it had received emails with the campaign material from a source who refused to identify themselves. The outlet said it received the first set of documents on July 22 via email. The document was dated Feb. 23, almost five months before Trump selected Vance as his running mate. "The Iranians know that President Trump will stop their reign of terror just like he did in his first four years in the White House. Any media or news outlet reprinting documents or internal communications is doing the bidding of America's enemies and doing exactly what they want," Cheung added. Watch | US elections 2024: Donald Trump and Kamala Harris say they've agreed to Sept 10 debate × Microsoft points to Iranian threat The news of the leak comes a day after Microsoft issued a report documenting foreign agents and their attempts to interfere in the US elections in 2024. The findings revealed that Iran is evolving its tactics for the elections which is likely to have global implications. "A group run by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) intelligence unit sent a spear-phishing email to a high-ranking official of a presidential campaign” and “another group with assessed links to the IRGC compromised a user account with minimal access permissions at a county-level government,” the report said. The report added that another Tehran-backed group had been launching "secret" news sites that used AI to lift content from legitimate news sites, and targeted US voters on opposite sides of the political spectrum. Also read | Microsoft researchers report Iran hackers targeting US officials before election Quizzed about the allegations, Iran's mission to the United Nations in New York said its cyber capabilities were "defensive and proportionate to the threats it faces" and that it had no plans to launch a cyber attack. "The US presidential election is an internal matter in which Iran does not interfere," the mission was quoted as saying by Reuters. (With inputs from agencies)

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Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI)&nbsp;Madhabi Buch and the Adani Group are making headlines. A report by US-based short-seller&nbsp;Hindenburg Research on Saturday (Aug 10) said that&nbsp;Madhabi and&nbsp;her husband had stakes in offshore entities linked to&nbsp;the Adani Group's alleged financial misconduct.

The Russia-Ukraine war rages on with Russia&nbsp;evacuating more than 76,000 people&nbsp;from areas bordering Ukraine in the Kursk&nbsp;region&nbsp;following Kyiv's incursion into the region earlier this week.&nbsp;On Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the first time acknowledged that his country's military was fighting in Kursk.

In other news from around the world, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump claimed that his presidential campaign was hacked.&nbsp;

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Weeks before Buch's appointment to SEBI, her husband, Dhaval Buch,&nbsp;requested to transfer their investments into his sole control&nbsp;to avoid any scrutiny that may come with the high-profile regulatory job, the report said.&nbsp;

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Russia on Saturday (Aug 10) evacuated more than 76,000 people&nbsp;from areas bordering Ukraine in Russia's&nbsp;Kursk&nbsp;region&nbsp;following Ukraine's incursion into the region earlier this week. The Russian emergencies ministry&nbsp;released a video clip it said showed evacuees arriving at the city of Oryol, 140 kilometres north of&nbsp;Kursk.

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A police officer in the US state of&nbsp;Missouri was critically injured outside a police station in Ferguson during protests on the 10th anniversary&nbsp;of the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, the police said on Saturday (Aug 10). The officer was identified as&nbsp;Travis Brown.

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Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI) Madhabi Buch and the Adani Group are making headlines. A report by US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research on Saturday (Aug 10) said that Madhabi and her husband had stakes in offshore entities linked to the Adani Group's alleged financial misconduct.

Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI) Madhabi Buch and the Adani Group are making headlines. A report by US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research on Saturday (Aug 10) said that Madhabi and her husband had stakes in offshore entities linked to the Adani Group's alleged financial misconduct. The Russia-Ukraine war rages on with Russia evacuating more than 76,000 people from areas bordering Ukraine in the Kursk region following Kyiv's incursion into the region earlier this week. On Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the first time acknowledged that his country's military was fighting in Kursk. In other news from around the world, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump claimed that his presidential campaign was hacked. Click on the headlines to read more: Hindenburg report alleges market regulator chief, her spouse held stake in Adani Group's offshore fund Weeks before Buch's appointment to SEBI, her husband, Dhaval Buch, requested to transfer their investments into his sole control to avoid any scrutiny that may come with the high-profile regulatory job, the report said. Ukraine war: Russia evacuates over 76,000 in Kursk region; Zelensky acknowledges operation Russia on Saturday (Aug 10) evacuated more than 76,000 people from areas bordering Ukraine in Russia's Kursk region following Ukraine's incursion into the region earlier this week. The Russian emergencies ministry released a video clip it said showed evacuees arriving at the city of Oryol, 140 kilometres north of Kursk. Donald Trump's presidential campaign hacked, Iranian actors blamed by his team Donald Trump on Saturday (Aug 10) claimed that his presidential campaign had been hacked. The Republican presidential candidate suggested Iranian actors were involved in stealing and distributing sensitive internal documents. Michael Brown death anniversary: US cop critically injured during protests A police officer in the US state of Missouri was critically injured outside a police station in Ferguson during protests on the 10th anniversary of the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, the police said on Saturday (Aug 10). The officer was identified as Travis Brown. WATCH: Catalonia's New President: Salvador Illa sworn-in as new Catalonia president ×

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Republican presidential candidate and ex-US president Donald Trump in a press conference recounted his scary experience of nearly dying in an alleged helicopter crash, where he claimed he was travelling with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. Trump made these claims in response to a question about the relations between Brown and Democratic presidential hopeful and Vice President Kamala Harris.

“I know Willie Brown very well. In fact, I went down in a helicopter with him. We thought maybe this is the end. We were in a helicopter going to a certain location together, and there was an emergency landing,” Trump told reporters gathered at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.

“This was not a pleasant landing, and Willie was, he was a little concerned. So I know him, I know him pretty well. I mean, I haven’t seen him in years,” Trump went on. "I went down in a helicopter with him. We thought maybe this is the end,” the ex-president claimed.

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But his claims were soon rejected by the former mayor. Willie described Trump’s story as “obviously wrong”, saying, “I’ve never been in a helicopter with him in my life.”

When Trump’s campaign was asked for a response to Willie’s rejection of his story, a spokesperson responded by saying, “Slick Willie!”

<h2>Is Trump confused?</h2>

Meanwhile, a&nbsp;report by the&nbsp;Times&nbsp;on Thursday (Aug 8) speculated Trump may have confused Willie with former California Governor&nbsp;Jerry Brown, with whom he toured wildfire damage by helicopter in November 2018. However, California Governor&nbsp;Gavin Newsom, who also toured the wildfires with Trump and Jerry Brown in a helicopter, claimed the helicopter never went down.

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“I was on a helicopter with Jerry Brown and Trump, and it didn’t go down,” Newsom was quoted as saying by the Times.

But the former president&nbsp;again asserted his story was true on Friday, saying he was not confusing Willie with Jerry.

“First of all, it was in New Jersey, not California, and it was Willie Brown, not former Governor Jerry Brown,” Trump said in a post&nbsp;on his Truth Social platform.&nbsp;

Amidst this,&nbsp;Former Los Angeles city councilman and California state Sen. Nate Holden claimed Friday that Trump could be mistaking him with Willie as it was actually him on the scary ride.

“Willie is the short Black guy living in San Francisco,” Holden said in an interview with Politico late Friday. “I’m a tall Black guy living in Los Angeles.”

“I guess we all look alike,” he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

Republican presidential candidate and ex-US president Donald Trump in a press conference recounted his scary experience of nearly dying in an alleged helicopter crash, where he claimed he was travelling with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

Republican presidential candidate and ex-US president Donald Trump in a press conference recounted his scary experience of nearly dying in an alleged helicopter crash, where he claimed he was travelling with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. Trump made these claims in response to a question about the relations between Brown and Democratic presidential hopeful and Vice President Kamala Harris. “I know Willie Brown very well. In fact, I went down in a helicopter with him. We thought maybe this is the end. We were in a helicopter going to a certain location together, and there was an emergency landing,” Trump told reporters gathered at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. “This was not a pleasant landing, and Willie was, he was a little concerned. So I know him, I know him pretty well. I mean, I haven’t seen him in years,” Trump went on. "I went down in a helicopter with him. We thought maybe this is the end,” the ex-president claimed. Also read: Trump`s reluctant embrace of EVs amid Musk endorsement But his claims were soon rejected by the former mayor. Willie described Trump’s story as “obviously wrong”, saying, “I’ve never been in a helicopter with him in my life.” When Trump’s campaign was asked for a response to Willie’s rejection of his story, a spokesperson responded by saying, “Slick Willie!” Is Trump confused? Meanwhile, a report by the Times on Thursday (Aug 8) speculated Trump may have confused Willie with former California Governor Jerry Brown, with whom he toured wildfire damage by helicopter in November 2018. However, California Governor Gavin Newsom, who also toured the wildfires with Trump and Jerry Brown in a helicopter, claimed the helicopter never went down. Also read: Trump to be in interview with Musk: Will it break the internet? When and where will it happen? “I was on a helicopter with Jerry Brown and Trump, and it didn’t go down,” Newsom was quoted as saying by the Times. But the former president again asserted his story was true on Friday, saying he was not confusing Willie with Jerry. “First of all, it was in New Jersey, not California, and it was Willie Brown, not former Governor Jerry Brown,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform. Amidst this, Former Los Angeles city councilman and California state Sen. Nate Holden claimed Friday that Trump could be mistaking him with Willie as it was actually him on the scary ride. “Willie is the short Black guy living in San Francisco,” Holden said in an interview with Politico late Friday. “I’m a tall Black guy living in Los Angeles.” “I guess we all look alike,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

‘My helicopter went down,’ Trump recounts scary crash that ‘never happened’

Former US President Donald Trump and Democratic opponent Kamala Harris are set to debate on September 10 on ABC, marking their first face-to-face confrontation in what polls indicate is a tight race.

US Republican presidential candidate said during a news conference at his Palm Beach, Florida, residence, that he wanted extra debates on Sept. 4 and Sept. 25 that would air on Fox and NBC.

Replying to her opponent, Harris said in a post on X that she was looking forward to the September 10 debate after Trump "finally committed."

After a campaign stop in the Detroit area, she told reporters that she was open to considering more debates. However, a campaign official reiterated that a September 4 debate on Fox is not an option.

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However, Trump previously stated that he might back out of the ABC debate, scheduled before Harris replaced President Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential candidate.

The September 10 debate on ABC was intended to be the second of two agreed-upon debates between Biden and Trump, following their June 27 debate on CNN.

Harris leads Trump by 5 points in latest poll

It is worth mentioning here, according to an Ipsos poll published on Thursday found Harris has widened her lead over Trump since late July. The US VP leads Trump 42% to 37%, compared with a July 22-23 Reuters/Ipsos survey that showed her up 37% to 34% over Trump.

The Palm Beach news conference by Trump on Thursday was his first public appearance since Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate on Tuesday.

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This week, Harris and Walz have headlined rallies in the battleground states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, attracting tens of thousands of attendees. Their late entry into the race appears to have energized Democrats. On Thursday, the Democratic duo visited a union hall, emphasising that their campaign views labor groups as crucial to tipping the balance in the election.

Watch: Harris draws more support among black voters, Trump up slightly among white voters: Ipsos poll

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Interestingly, opinion polls show Harris has erased the lead Trump had built over Biden, and Democrats have raked in hundreds of millions of dollars from voters and big donors since she became the party's candidate.

In Thursday’s press conference Trump criticised Harris for not doing a press interview since launching her campaign.

"She can't do an interview. She's barely competent," Trump said, later again calling her "nasty," a go-to line that he often uses to disparage female critics.

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Former US President Donald Trump and Democratic opponent Kamala Harris are set to debate on September 10 on ABC, marking their first face-to-face confrontation in what polls indicate is a tight race.

Former US President Donald Trump and Democratic opponent Kamala Harris are set to debate on September 10 on ABC, marking their first face-to-face confrontation in what polls indicate is a tight race. US Republican presidential candidate said during a news conference at his Palm Beach, Florida, residence, that he wanted extra debates on Sept. 4 and Sept. 25 that would air on Fox and NBC. Replying to her opponent, Harris said in a post on X that she was looking forward to the September 10 debate after Trump "finally committed." After a campaign stop in the Detroit area, she told reporters that she was open to considering more debates. However, a campaign official reiterated that a September 4 debate on Fox is not an option. Also read: Harris holds first public rally with running mate Tim Walz However, Trump previously stated that he might back out of the ABC debate, scheduled before Harris replaced President Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential candidate. The September 10 debate on ABC was intended to be the second of two agreed-upon debates between Biden and Trump, following their June 27 debate on CNN. Harris leads Trump by 5 points in latest poll It is worth mentioning here, according to an Ipsos poll published on Thursday found Harris has widened her lead over Trump since late July. The US VP leads Trump 42% to 37%, compared with a July 22-23 Reuters/Ipsos survey that showed her up 37% to 34% over Trump. The Palm Beach news conference by Trump on Thursday was his first public appearance since Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate on Tuesday. Also read: What a Kamala Harris presidency would mean for India-US ties This week, Harris and Walz have headlined rallies in the battleground states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, attracting tens of thousands of attendees. Their late entry into the race appears to have energized Democrats. On Thursday, the Democratic duo visited a union hall, emphasising that their campaign views labor groups as crucial to tipping the balance in the election. Watch: Harris draws more support among black voters, Trump up slightly among white voters: Ipsos poll × Interestingly, opinion polls show Harris has erased the lead Trump had built over Biden, and Democrats have raked in hundreds of millions of dollars from voters and big donors since she became the party's candidate. In Thursday’s press conference Trump criticised Harris for not doing a press interview since launching her campaign. "She can't do an interview. She's barely competent," Trump said, later again calling her "nasty," a go-to line that he often uses to disparage female critics. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump and Harris to debate on Sep 10; Trump calls for two additional debates

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have agreed to a debate on 10 September, with broadcaster ABC to host. Trump said he wants to debate Harris multiple times before the election. Watch in for more details!

US Election 2024: Donald Trump agrees to debate Kamala Harris on September 10

Donald Trump and Democratic opponent Kamala Harris are set to debate on September 10 on ABC, marking their first face-to-face confrontation in what polls indicate is a tight race.

In other news,&nbsp;Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Thursday (Aug 8) that the government agreed to resume the Gaza war ceasefire talks on August 15 at the demand of US, Qatari, and Egyptian mediators.&nbsp;

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Netanyahu's office said that Israel would be sending a negotiating team on August 15&nbsp;&nbsp;to conclude the details of implementing a ceasefire deal.

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro escalated tensions with the social media platform X and its owner, Elon Musk, by imposing a 10-day ban on the platform in the country, following uproar over a contested presidential election.

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Donald Trump and Democratic opponent Kamala Harris are set to debate on September 10 on ABC, marking their first face-to-face confrontation in what polls indicate is a tight race.

Donald Trump and Democratic opponent Kamala Harris are set to debate on September 10 on ABC, marking their first face-to-face confrontation in what polls indicate is a tight race. In other news, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Thursday (Aug 8) that the government agreed to resume the Gaza war ceasefire talks on August 15 at the demand of US, Qatari, and Egyptian mediators. Click on the links to read more... Trump and Harris to debate on Sep 10; Trump calls for two additional debates Donald Trump said during a news conference at his Palm Beach, Florida, residence, that he wanted extra debates on Sept. 4 and Sept. 25 that would air on Fox and NBC. Gaza war: Israel agrees to resume truce talks on Aug 15 at mediators' demand Netanyahu's office said that Israel would be sending a negotiating team on August 15 to conclude the details of implementing a ceasefire deal. Venezuela President blocks social media platform X for 10 days Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro escalated tensions with the social media platform X and its owner, Elon Musk, by imposing a 10-day ban on the platform in the country, following uproar over a contested presidential election. West Asia crisis: 'A full-scale war in Lebanon will...,' warns minister Lebanon's Economy Minister Amin Salam said on Thursday (Aug 8) that the country's economy was in a very dangerous spot as the government prepared for war, a siege, and billions of dollars of destruction and losses. VIDEO: Paris Olympics javelin final: Neeraj Chopra seals silver ×

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