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After a lengthy absence from the game, Lionel Messi turned up in Inter Miami colours on Saturday (October 7) as his side took on FC Cincinnati, in a quest to retain playoff hopes. Although Inter Miami lost the game 1-0, a fan had a memorable moment, albeit in a controversial manner.&nbsp;

Messi was substituted onto the field after half-time and on a rare occasion, could not guide his team to the victory shores. After the match, a youngster evading security managed to saunter across the pitch to Messi.&nbsp;However, before the kid could reach the Argentine, Messi's personal bodyguard, Yassine Chueko, made famous by the internet, halted him in the tracks.&nbsp;

Chueko, a former Navy Seal and MMA competitor, reportedly handpicked by Inter Miami owner David Beckham, grabbed the kid and started to escort him out of the pitch. However, after a few seconds, upon talking to the kid, he turned around and&nbsp;took the intruder to Messi&nbsp;and stood by while the young man had his few seconds of glory, alongside the World Cup winner.&nbsp;

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The kid, visibly shaking, meeting his idol, took a selfie and later got his Inter Miami jersey signed by him. After the brief encounter, the smiling kid was taken away from the pitch.&nbsp;

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Notably, ever since Messi arrived to Miami after an acrimonious divorce with Paris Saint Germain, he has been the centre of attention everywhere he goes. From big Hollywood stars descending to the stadium to watch him to ordinary folks waiting in lines to catch his glimpse, Messi appears to be enjoying his club football once again.&nbsp;

Such has been Messi's impact in America and for Inter Miami that he has been nominated for two major Leaguye Soccer Awards, despite joining the club less than three months ago.&nbsp;

After the Leagues Cup triumph in Nashville on August 19, there was talk of Miami adding two more trophies this season but, without Messi, they lost their US Open Cup final to Houston and then faded out of contention in the league

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After a lengthy absence from the game, Lionel Messi turned up in Inter Miami colours on Saturday (October 7) as his side took on FC Cincinnati, in a quest to retain playoff hopes.

After a lengthy absence from the game, Lionel Messi turned up in Inter Miami colours on Saturday (October 7) as his side took on FC Cincinnati, in a quest to retain playoff hopes. Although Inter Miami lost the game 1-0, a fan had a memorable moment, albeit in a controversial manner. Messi was substituted onto the field after half-time and on a rare occasion, could not guide his team to the victory shores. After the match, a youngster evading security managed to saunter across the pitch to Messi. However, before the kid could reach the Argentine, Messi's personal bodyguard, Yassine Chueko, made famous by the internet, halted him in the tracks. Chueko, a former Navy Seal and MMA competitor, reportedly handpicked by Inter Miami owner David Beckham, grabbed the kid and started to escort him out of the pitch. However, after a few seconds, upon talking to the kid, he turned around and took the intruder to Messi and stood by while the young man had his few seconds of glory, alongside the World Cup winner. This is Sofyan Amrabat. He's a professional footballer in the day for Manchester united in the UK and he's also a Lionel Messi bodyguard at night for inter Miami in the US 😂 pic.twitter.com/QvZ0kqcKsG — Khojo_Hazard ( X ) 🫠 (@Khojo_Hazard25) October 8, 2023 × The kid, visibly shaking, meeting his idol, took a selfie and later got his Inter Miami jersey signed by him. After the brief encounter, the smiling kid was taken away from the pitch. Also read | No Hollywood ending for Lionel Messi in his maiden MLS season as Inter Miami crash out of playoffs race Notably, ever since Messi arrived to Miami after an acrimonious divorce with Paris Saint Germain, he has been the centre of attention everywhere he goes. From big Hollywood stars descending to the stadium to watch him to ordinary folks waiting in lines to catch his glimpse, Messi appears to be enjoying his club football once again. Such has been Messi's impact in America and for Inter Miami that he has been nominated for two major Leaguye Soccer Awards, despite joining the club less than three months ago. After the Leagues Cup triumph in Nashville on August 19, there was talk of Miami adding two more trophies this season but, without Messi, they lost their US Open Cup final to Houston and then faded out of contention in the league (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The death toll from a 6.3 magnitude earthquake in western Afghanistan on Saturday (Oct 7) has risen to more than 2,000, according to a Taliban spokesperson cited by AFP.

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Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing a significant popularity slump, with his main rival, Pierre Poilievre.

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The Maldives has elected a new leader. Pro-China Mohamed Muizzu replaces incumbent president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. How will this affect India-Maldives ties?

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Schneider electric India recently launched an electric innovation yatra to mark 60 years of its presence in the country. This carbon neutral "Innovation hub on wheels" was launched with a mission of making India more sustainable, digital, and energy positive.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 1.8 million to 2.7 million cases worldwide result in between 81,410 and 137,880 deaths from snakebite envenoming, making it one of the most neglected tropical diseases (NTD). In an attempt to prevent fatal snakebite deaths, a Maharashtra couple has taken on this task and has so far saved over 6000 lives.

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In Ahmedabad, New Zealand defeated world champions England by nine wickets in the opening match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. With 82 balls remaining, the New Zealanders easily surpassed a target of 283 thanks to centuries from Devin Conve and Rachin Rindra, who also shared a record stand of 273.

New Zealand beat holders England by nine wickets in Ahmedabad

Following a thrilling opening to the 50-over competition at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad between reigning champions England and New Zealand, Pakistan will now prepare to play the Netherlands, a team that advanced through the World Cup qualifying process. This will be Pakistan's first official T20 World Cup encounter played in India since the 2016 tournament and their first in the format in more than ten years.

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Donald Trump allegedly shared classified information about US nuclear submarines with an Australian businessman&nbsp;just three months after he left the office, reported US media said Thursday.

During a meeting at his Florida private members' club Mar-a-Lago, the "excited" former US president disclosed the sensitive information to a businessman, identified by the New York Times&nbsp;as billionaire Anthony Pratt.

Pratt, who heads one of the world's largest packaging companies, then supposedly shared the sensitive details with "scores of others, including more than a dozen foreign officials, several of his own employees, and a handful of journalists."

<h2>'Discreet' Trump</h2>

Back in April 2021, Pratt looking to strike up a conversation with Trump reportedly brought up the American submarine fleet. The two, as per an ABC News report, previously had a conversation on the same topic.

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Pratt, as per the report, would tell people that while talking to Trump, he said that Australia should start buying its submarines from the United States.&nbsp;

Hearing this, "leaning," towards the Australian billionaire, an excited Trump revealed "the supposed exact number of nuclear warheads [US submarines] routinely carry, and exactly how close they supposedly can get to a Russian submarine without being detected."

Pratt would go on to discuss this with at least 45 others,&nbsp;including 11 of his company's employees, 10 Australian officials, six journalists, and three former Australian prime ministers, reports ABC News, citing sources.

<h2>How it impacts US</h2>

Quoting sources, the Times reports that Trump's disclosures "potentially endangered the US nuclear fleet."

As per reports, federal prosecutors, already looking into Trump over the classified material found at Mar-a-Lago after he left office, have interviewed Pratt twice about the incident.

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The Australian businessman now may be called by prosecutors to testify against the former US president, during the classified documents trial. The trial is due to start next May in Florida.

Along with the classified documents case, Trump faces multiple other indictments: over his efforts to overturn his election loss, which includes provoking an insurrection on Capitol Hill, and over his election-eve hush money payments in 2016 to a porn star. He is also on trial for wildly and fraudulently inflating the value of his assets to get better terms from banks and insurance companies.

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Donald Trump allegedly shared classified information about US nuclear submarines with an Australian businessman just three months after he left the office, reported US media said Thursday.

Donald Trump allegedly shared classified information about US nuclear submarines with an Australian businessman just three months after he left the office, reported US media said Thursday. During a meeting at his Florida private members' club Mar-a-Lago, the "excited" former US president disclosed the sensitive information to a businessman, identified by the New York Times as billionaire Anthony Pratt. Pratt, who heads one of the world's largest packaging companies, then supposedly shared the sensitive details with "scores of others, including more than a dozen foreign officials, several of his own employees, and a handful of journalists." 'Discreet' Trump Back in April 2021, Pratt looking to strike up a conversation with Trump reportedly brought up the American submarine fleet. The two, as per an ABC News report, previously had a conversation on the same topic. Also read | Donald Trump to be the next US House Speaker? Pratt, as per the report, would tell people that while talking to Trump, he said that Australia should start buying its submarines from the United States. Hearing this, "leaning," towards the Australian billionaire, an excited Trump revealed "the supposed exact number of nuclear warheads [US submarines] routinely carry, and exactly how close they supposedly can get to a Russian submarine without being detected." Pratt would go on to discuss this with at least 45 others, including 11 of his company's employees, 10 Australian officials, six journalists, and three former Australian prime ministers, reports ABC News, citing sources. How it impacts US Quoting sources, the Times reports that Trump's disclosures "potentially endangered the US nuclear fleet." As per reports, federal prosecutors, already looking into Trump over the classified material found at Mar-a-Lago after he left office, have interviewed Pratt twice about the incident. Also read | Donald Trump out of Forbes 400 list of wealthy Americans The Australian businessman now may be called by prosecutors to testify against the former US president, during the classified documents trial. The trial is due to start next May in Florida. Along with the classified documents case, Trump faces multiple other indictments: over his efforts to overturn his election loss, which includes provoking an insurrection on Capitol Hill, and over his election-eve hush money payments in 2016 to a porn star. He is also on trial for wildly and fraudulently inflating the value of his assets to get better terms from banks and insurance companies. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to embark on a significant diplomatic mission next week, travelling to Italy and France to bolster India's strategic partnerships with these nations. A number of pacts are expected to be signed during the visit.

The visit to Italy is especially significant, as this year, both countries elevated their ties to a strategic partnership level. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's two visits to Delhi this year further underlined the strengthening of relations. In March, Meloni paid a bilateral visit, and in September, she attended the G20 summit. During her March visit, both nations agreed to enhance their cooperation in the field of defence. It's noteworthy that in 2021, India lifted the ban on the Italian defence company Leonardo SpA (formerly known as Finmeccanica) and its subsidiary AgustaWestland, which had faced allegations of paying bribes to secure a $48 million contract for the supply of 12 helicopters to India.

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France, a well-established defence partner of India, has been instrumental in providing timely delivery of the 36 Rafale fighter jets ordered by India. The relationship between India and France in the defence sector has grown stronger, with both countries agreeing to jointly develop a combat aircraft engine during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Paris earlier this year. This collaboration extends to other areas, such as the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) programme, with India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and France's Safran Helicopter Engine signing the agreement.

One of the key elements of this defence-industrial partnership between the two countries has been the transfer of technology. An example of this commitment is the contract between Safran Helicopter Engine and HAL for the transfer of technology related to the Shakti Engine, underscoring France's dedication to supporting technology transfer and the "Make in India" initiative.

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Furthermore, both India and France have agreed to explore additional projects aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Indian submarine fleet. Under the 2006 P-75 Scorpene Project, a significant partnership was formed to build six submarines with technology transfer at the Mazagaon Docks Ltd. The commissioning of the first submarine, INS Kalvari, in October 2017 marked a milestone in this collaboration.

As Rajnath Singh embarks on his diplomatic mission to Italy and France, the focus remains on further strengthening defence ties, fostering technology transfer, and enhancing cooperation in various facets of defence manufacturing. Both countries also share a deep historical connection, rooted in the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers during the tumultuous years of the World Wars. Monuments and memorials stand as enduring tributes to the valour and sacrifice of these Indian soldiers, serving as poignant reminders of their contributions in Italy's Cassino and France's Neuve-Chapelle.

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Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to embark on a significant diplomatic mission next week, travelling to Italy and France to bolster India's strategic partnerships with these nations. A number of pacts are expected to be signed during the visit. The visit to Italy is especially significant, as this year, both countries elevated their ties to a strategic partnership level. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's two visits to Delhi this year further underlined the strengthening of relations. In March, Meloni paid a bilateral visit, and in September, she attended the G20 summit. During her March visit, both nations agreed to enhance their cooperation in the field of defence. It's noteworthy that in 2021, India lifted the ban on the Italian defence company Leonardo SpA (formerly known as Finmeccanica) and its subsidiary AgustaWestland, which had faced allegations of paying bribes to secure a $48 million contract for the supply of 12 helicopters to India. Also read | How China's 'scientific' ships can pave way to Chinese submarine deployment near India France, a well-established defence partner of India, has been instrumental in providing timely delivery of the 36 Rafale fighter jets ordered by India. The relationship between India and France in the defence sector has grown stronger, with both countries agreeing to jointly develop a combat aircraft engine during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Paris earlier this year. This collaboration extends to other areas, such as the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) programme, with India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and France's Safran Helicopter Engine signing the agreement. One of the key elements of this defence-industrial partnership between the two countries has been the transfer of technology. An example of this commitment is the contract between Safran Helicopter Engine and HAL for the transfer of technology related to the Shakti Engine, underscoring France's dedication to supporting technology transfer and the "Make in India" initiative. Also read | MEA briefing: India reiterates demand for parity in diplomatic presence with Canada Furthermore, both India and France have agreed to explore additional projects aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Indian submarine fleet. Under the 2006 P-75 Scorpene Project, a significant partnership was formed to build six submarines with technology transfer at the Mazagaon Docks Ltd. The commissioning of the first submarine, INS Kalvari, in October 2017 marked a milestone in this collaboration. As Rajnath Singh embarks on his diplomatic mission to Italy and France, the focus remains on further strengthening defence ties, fostering technology transfer, and enhancing cooperation in various facets of defence manufacturing. Both countries also share a deep historical connection, rooted in the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers during the tumultuous years of the World Wars. Monuments and memorials stand as enduring tributes to the valour and sacrifice of these Indian soldiers, serving as poignant reminders of their contributions in Italy's Cassino and France's Neuve-Chapelle. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has expressed grief over the tragedy that has befallen the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim.

Latest tolls show that the flash floods have claimed the lives of 14 people, while 102 people remain missing. As per reports, over 3,000 tourists are feared to be stranded in different parts of the state.

<h2>Condolences: Dalai Lama</h2>

The 14th Dalai Lama, as per a press statement released on Wednesday (Oct 4th), expressed his grief over the loss of life and widespread damage to property.

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A letter to Prem Singh Tamang, Chief Minister of Sikkim, read, "His Holiness the Dalai Lama expressed his sadness about the loss of life and widespread damage to property that has occurred in Sikkim as a result of the flash flood that took place in the Teesta River Valley last night."

"I offer my condolences to families who have lost loved ones…as well as others affected by this disaster, and pray for their welfare," wrote the Tibetan spiritual leader.

He also said that as a mark of his solidarity with the affected people, he has instructed the Dalai Lama Trust to extend financial aid towards relief and rescue efforts.

<h2>Latest toll</h2>

As per ANI, all the 14 people who lost their lives in the calamity were civilians. At least 102 people are missing, and over 3,000 are believed to be stranded. Around 12 to 14 workers who were working on the Teesta Stage 3 dam in Chungthang are among the missing.

Missing people have been reported from Chungthang in Mangan district, Dikchu, Singtam in Gangtok district and Rangpo in Pakyong district.

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"There are 12–14 workers still stranded in the tunnels of the dam. Collectively, across the State, 26 people have been reportedly injured and rushed to the hospitals. While 23 Army personnel in Bardang are still missing. They had a convoy vehicle which was parked adjacent to the highway which got submerged in the sludge," Sikkim Chief Secretary VB Pathak told media.

<h2>What happened in Sikkim?</h2>

As per Pathak, on Tuesday night (Oct 3rd), Sikkim's Lhonak Lake "received a cloudburst around 10:42 pm."

"Thereafter, the lake breached its embankment and made its course towards the Teesta River. Soon different parts of the Teesta basin reported a rise in water, with particularly alarming levels in Chungthang where the Teesta Stage 3 dam was breached," he added.

One platoon of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is already engaged in rescue efforts. The state government has requested three extra platoons. The request has been approved by the Indian central government.

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Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has expressed grief over the tragedy that has befallen the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim. Latest tolls show that the flash floods have claimed the lives of 14 people, while 102 people remain missing. As per reports, over 3,000 tourists are feared to be stranded in different parts of the state. Condolences: Dalai Lama The 14th Dalai Lama, as per a press statement released on Wednesday (Oct 4th), expressed his grief over the loss of life and widespread damage to property. Also read | Sikkim floods: Death toll climbs to 14; ISRO conducts image-based study of South Lhonk Lake A letter to Prem Singh Tamang, Chief Minister of Sikkim, read, "His Holiness the Dalai Lama expressed his sadness about the loss of life and widespread damage to property that has occurred in Sikkim as a result of the flash flood that took place in the Teesta River Valley last night." "I offer my condolences to families who have lost loved ones…as well as others affected by this disaster, and pray for their welfare," wrote the Tibetan spiritual leader. He also said that as a mark of his solidarity with the affected people, he has instructed the Dalai Lama Trust to extend financial aid towards relief and rescue efforts. Latest toll As per ANI, all the 14 people who lost their lives in the calamity were civilians. At least 102 people are missing, and over 3,000 are believed to be stranded. Around 12 to 14 workers who were working on the Teesta Stage 3 dam in Chungthang are among the missing. Missing people have been reported from Chungthang in Mangan district, Dikchu, Singtam in Gangtok district and Rangpo in Pakyong district. Also read | India: Highways, buildings washed away in Sikkim flash floods; 8 dead, 22 army personnel among many missing "There are 12–14 workers still stranded in the tunnels of the dam. Collectively, across the State, 26 people have been reportedly injured and rushed to the hospitals. While 23 Army personnel in Bardang are still missing. They had a convoy vehicle which was parked adjacent to the highway which got submerged in the sludge," Sikkim Chief Secretary VB Pathak told media. What happened in Sikkim? As per Pathak, on Tuesday night (Oct 3rd), Sikkim's Lhonak Lake "received a cloudburst around 10:42 pm." "Thereafter, the lake breached its embankment and made its course towards the Teesta River. Soon different parts of the Teesta basin reported a rise in water, with particularly alarming levels in Chungthang where the Teesta Stage 3 dam was breached," he added. One platoon of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is already engaged in rescue efforts. The state government has requested three extra platoons. The request has been approved by the Indian central government. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Sikkim floods: Dalai Lama expresses grief following devastation caused by flash floods

Carrying on the legacy of the previous government of Donald Trump, the Biden administration on Thursday (Oct 5) 'quietly' announced plans to make additions to the border walls with Mexico.

This wall, a signature policy of Trump, has long been a contentious topic of discussion in Washington politics. WION explains everything you need to know about the US wall with Mexico.

<h2>"High illegal entry"</h2>

On Thursday, US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in a notice in the US Federal Register said that there was "an acute and immediate need to construct physical barriers and roads in the vicinity of the border of the United States in order to prevent unlawful entries."&nbsp;

The new section of the Mexico wall, as per AFP, will be built in the Rio Grande Valley Sector of the US-Mexico border, which is a "high illegal entry" area, said Mayorkas. The Rio Grande Valley Sector, as per the US Homeland Security Secretary, has been the location of more than 245,000 illegal entrants this fiscal year.

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<h2>Biden's stand on the wall</h2>

The day he took office in January 2021, Biden announced, "no more American taxpayer dollars be diverted to construct a border wall".

He also said there would be a review of all the resources that had already been committed.

He had proclaimed: "Building a massive wall that spans the entire southern border is not a serious policy solution."

After 'quietly' announcing the plans for the new addition to the pre-existing wall,&nbsp;Mayorkas said there was "no new Administration policy with respect to border walls. From day one, this Administration has made clear that a border wall is not the answer."

He added that the "additional physical barriers" will be funded for using an appropriation made by Congress for the purpose of this wall back in 2019 when Trump was still in office.

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"We have repeatedly asked Congress to rescind this money, but it has not done so, and we are compelled to follow the law," he said.

For the move to go through and the border wall to be extended, some two dozen federal laws such as the Clean Air Act and Endangered Species Act would need to be waived.

Back in May of this year, when the Title 42 law expired, the Biden administration also introduced tough new rule that requires migrants to make an appointment on a government-run smartphone app before approaching a legal port of entry.

Those going against the rule face a tougher bar for asylum if they cross the border illegally.

<h2>Trump claims victory</h2>

The Mexico border wall was former president Trump's signature policy. His first political campaign for president was known for its rally chant, "Build That Wall."

On Thursday, after the Biden administration's plans were announced, Trump was quick to claim victory and demand an apology.

Taking to his social media platform Truth Social, he said: "As I have stated often, over thousands of years, there are only two things that have consistently worked, wheels and walls!"&nbsp;

He also said that the Biden administration showed "I was right when I built 560 miles... of brand new, beautiful border wall."

"Will Joe Biden apologise to me and America for taking so long to get moving, and allowing our country to be flooded with 15 million illegals immigrants, from places unknown," he asked.

<h2>Illegal migrants: A burning issue in US</h2>

Illegal immigration has become a major political issue for Biden. Opposition Republicans have repeatedly accused the president of lax border policies.

Republican governors of states near the border say Biden is not doing enough to stop the crossings, and have even transported some arriving migrants to Democrat-controlled cities such as New York and Chicago.

This has now led to some Democratic leaders voicing criticism against Biden.

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On Thursday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams began a trip to Mexico, Colombia and Ecuador, where he will tell would-be migrants that his city cannot accommodate them and that local shelter systems are overwhelmed, reported Reuters.

As per the Washington-based Migration Policy Institute, around 11 million immigrants have entered the US without legal documentation.

These include hundreds and thousands of Venezuelans fleeing economic and political turmoil at home.

To enter the US, they trek through a treacherous jungle region between Colombia and Panama known as the Darien Gap.

This high number of migrants has strained US cities at the border and further north, reports Reuters.

As per the US Department of Justice, there are around two million claims by illegal immigrants looking to extend their stay in the US pending in the immigration court.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Carrying on the legacy of the previous government of Donald Trump, the Biden administration on Thursday (Oct 5) 'quietly' announced plans to make additions to the border walls with Mexico.

Carrying on the legacy of the previous government of Donald Trump, the Biden administration on Thursday (Oct 5) 'quietly' announced plans to make additions to the border walls with Mexico. This wall, a signature policy of Trump, has long been a contentious topic of discussion in Washington politics. WION explains everything you need to know about the US wall with Mexico. "High illegal entry" On Thursday, US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in a notice in the US Federal Register said that there was "an acute and immediate need to construct physical barriers and roads in the vicinity of the border of the United States in order to prevent unlawful entries." The new section of the Mexico wall, as per AFP, will be built in the Rio Grande Valley Sector of the US-Mexico border, which is a "high illegal entry" area, said Mayorkas. The Rio Grande Valley Sector, as per the US Homeland Security Secretary, has been the location of more than 245,000 illegal entrants this fiscal year. Also read | Most Americans believe in karma, hell & devil, organised religion finds few takers: Poll Biden's stand on the wall The day he took office in January 2021, Biden announced, "no more American taxpayer dollars be diverted to construct a border wall". He also said there would be a review of all the resources that had already been committed. He had proclaimed: "Building a massive wall that spans the entire southern border is not a serious policy solution." After 'quietly' announcing the plans for the new addition to the pre-existing wall, Mayorkas said there was "no new Administration policy with respect to border walls. From day one, this Administration has made clear that a border wall is not the answer." He added that the "additional physical barriers" will be funded for using an appropriation made by Congress for the purpose of this wall back in 2019 when Trump was still in office. Also read | Tens of millions of children uprooted by climate disasters: UNICEF "We have repeatedly asked Congress to rescind this money, but it has not done so, and we are compelled to follow the law," he said. For the move to go through and the border wall to be extended, some two dozen federal laws such as the Clean Air Act and Endangered Species Act would need to be waived. Back in May of this year, when the Title 42 law expired, the Biden administration also introduced tough new rule that requires migrants to make an appointment on a government-run smartphone app before approaching a legal port of entry. Those going against the rule face a tougher bar for asylum if they cross the border illegally. Trump claims victory The Mexico border wall was former president Trump's signature policy. His first political campaign for president was known for its rally chant, "Build That Wall." On Thursday, after the Biden administration's plans were announced, Trump was quick to claim victory and demand an apology. Taking to his social media platform Truth Social, he said: "As I have stated often, over thousands of years, there are only two things that have consistently worked, wheels and walls!" He also said that the Biden administration showed "I was right when I built 560 miles... of brand new, beautiful border wall." "Will Joe Biden apologise to me and America for taking so long to get moving, and allowing our country to be flooded with 15 million illegals immigrants, from places unknown," he asked. Illegal migrants: A burning issue in US Illegal immigration has become a major political issue for Biden. Opposition Republicans have repeatedly accused the president of lax border policies. Republican governors of states near the border say Biden is not doing enough to stop the crossings, and have even transported some arriving migrants to Democrat-controlled cities such as New York and Chicago. This has now led to some Democratic leaders voicing criticism against Biden. Also read | Scientists discover massive long-necked dinosaur 'titan' in Spain On Thursday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams began a trip to Mexico, Colombia and Ecuador, where he will tell would-be migrants that his city cannot accommodate them and that local shelter systems are overwhelmed, reported Reuters. As per the Washington-based Migration Policy Institute, around 11 million immigrants have entered the US without legal documentation. These include hundreds and thousands of Venezuelans fleeing economic and political turmoil at home. To enter the US, they trek through a treacherous jungle region between Colombia and Panama known as the Darien Gap. This high number of migrants has strained US cities at the border and further north, reports Reuters. As per the US Department of Justice, there are around two million claims by illegal immigrants looking to extend their stay in the US pending in the immigration court. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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