Using religious imagery to mask his campaign once more, former president Donald Trump called Saturday's presidential election in November as "judgment day" and introduced himself as a "proud political dissident" in front of conservative activists outside of Washington.

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In her home state of South Carolina, Nikki Haley has been trounced by Donald Trump, a painful blow that makes her already slim chances of winning the nomination become even smaller.

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Following a winning run through every Republican nominating contest to date, former President Donald Trump emerged victorious from Saturday's GOP presidential primary in South Carolina, according to NBC News projections. This puts him in a position to possibly secure the party's presidential nomination within the next month.

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With a sweeping of early states under his belt, the former president is speeding toward the Republican nomination. Nikki Haley, though, declared she was going to keep fighting. Watch to know more!

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Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: The United States and the UK struck 18 Houthi Targets in Yemen in an answer to the recent attacks by the militia group on ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden this includes a missile strike this past week that set fire to a cargo vessel. Former US President and Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump has won South Carolina's Republican primary beating his last major Republican rival and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley in her home town. This Victory comes at a time when Donald Trump has already swept Iowa caucus. Watch to know more!

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With a sweeping of early states under his belt, the former president is speeding toward the Republican nomination. Nikki Haley, though, declared she was going to keep fighting.

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Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump and his party are scrambling to contain the fallout from a conservative Alabama court ruling that prompted some state providers to suspend in vitro fertilization treatments, while Democrats seized on the outcome as more evidence that reproductive rights are under assault.

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<p>Former US president Donald Trump's attempt to delay the $354 million fine, along with nearly $100 million in interest, ordered against him in a civil fraud case in New York has been denied by Judge Arthur Engoron of the New York State Supreme Court, media reports said.</p>

<p>Engoron stated in an email to Trump's legal team and lawyers from the New York Attorney General's Office that he would sign a judgement proposed by the state to finalise his ruling, citing the failure of Trump's lawyers to provide any justification for a delay.&nbsp;"You have failed to explain, much less justify, any basis for a stay," he wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Engoron on February 16 ruled that Trump and other defendants were liable to pay $453.5 million in fines and interest for their involvement in a scheme spanning a decade aimed at inflating asset values to secure more favourable loans.&nbsp;"Their complete lack of contrition and remorse borders on pathological," the judge had written in his ruling.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Engoron additionally prohibited Trump from serving as an officer or director of any New York corporation for three years. Moreover, Trump is barred from applying for loans from any New York chartered or registered financial institution during this period.</p>

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<p>Trump has expressed intentions to appeal the ruling, criticising both Engoron and New York Attorney General Letitia James. He accuses both of pursuing the case for political reasons.</p>

<h2><strong>Denied pleas for delay</strong></h2>

<p>Trump's legal team requested a 30-day postponement of enforcement, citing the need for an orderly post-judgment process due to its magnitude. However, Engoron rejected this request.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In case Trump decides to appeal against the judgment, the former US president would need to post a bond covering the $354 million penalty.</p>

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<p>Failure to pay could result in asset seizure, as indicated by Attorney General James, who is committed to ensuring the judgement is "paid to New Yorkers".</p>

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Former US president Donald Trump's attempt to delay the $354 million fine, along with nearly $100 million in interest, ordered against him in a civil fraud case in New York has been denied by Judge Arthur Engoron of the New York State Supreme Court, media reports said.

Former US president Donald Trump's attempt to delay the $354 million fine, along with nearly $100 million in interest, ordered against him in a civil fraud case in New York has been denied by Judge Arthur Engoron of the New York State Supreme Court, media reports said. Engoron stated in an email to Trump's legal team and lawyers from the New York Attorney General's Office that he would sign a judgement proposed by the state to finalise his ruling, citing the failure of Trump's lawyers to provide any justification for a delay. "You have failed to explain, much less justify, any basis for a stay," he wrote. Engoron on February 16 ruled that Trump and other defendants were liable to pay $453.5 million in fines and interest for their involvement in a scheme spanning a decade aimed at inflating asset values to secure more favourable loans. "Their complete lack of contrition and remorse borders on pathological," the judge had written in his ruling. Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Engoron additionally prohibited Trump from serving as an officer or director of any New York corporation for three years. Moreover, Trump is barred from applying for loans from any New York chartered or registered financial institution during this period. Also Read | US President Biden meets Navalny's wife and daughter, vows sanctions against Russia Trump has expressed intentions to appeal the ruling, criticising both Engoron and New York Attorney General Letitia James. He accuses both of pursuing the case for political reasons. Denied pleas for delay Trump's legal team requested a 30-day postponement of enforcement, citing the need for an orderly post-judgment process due to its magnitude. However, Engoron rejected this request. Also Read | Odysseus: US spacecraft makes historic landing on Moon, marks 1st American touchdown in over 50 yrs In case Trump decides to appeal against the judgment, the former US president would need to post a bond covering the $354 million penalty. Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: After capturing Avdiivka, Russia sets eyes on southern Ukraine × Failure to pay could result in asset seizure, as indicated by Attorney General James, who is committed to ensuring the judgement is "paid to New Yorkers". (With inputs from agencies)

'You have failed to explain': Judge refuses Trump's bid to delay $354 million fine in fraud case

South Carolina voters are preparing to cast their ballots in the Republican presidential primary on Saturday, which will pit former governor Nikki Haley against former president Donald Trump.

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Donald Trump’s attorneys said late Thursday that the former president should never have been charged in Florida with illegally retaining classified materials because he designated them as personal documents before leaving office — and thus should be shielded from prosecution by presidential immunity.

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US President Joe Biden at the moment narrowly leads former president Donald Trump. However a majority of voters are still worried about Biden's age. According to a poll by Quinnipiac University 49% of registered voters support Biden and 45% back Trump but 67% of Voters said the 81-year-old president is too old to serve another term. Watch to know more!

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Federal filings show the U.S. president Joe Biden’s re-election campaign had nearly double the cash on hand of his Republican rival at the end of January.

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Donald Trump has launched his own sneaker brand, a day after a New York judge ordered him to pay $354.9m in penalties for fraudulently overstating his net worth to dupe lenders.

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Trump -- almost certain to be the Republican presidential nominee this November -- was found liable for unlawfully inflating his wealth and manipulating the value of properties to obtain more favorable bank loans or insurance terms.

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U.S. President Joe Biden blames russian president Vladimir Putin for Alexei Navalny's death, saying he was "Not surprised" but "Outraged" by the opposition leader's passing. "We don't know exactly what happened, but there is no doubt that the death of Nalvany was a consequence of something that Putin and his thugs did," Biden said at the white house after russian prison officials said Navalny had died.

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A New York judge denied former president Donald Trump's request to dismiss the criminal charges relating to the hush money trial payment. The judge said Trump's trial will proceed as scheduled for the 25th of March and this would be the first trial of any former president of the United States of America in American History.

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Former US President Donald Trump raised a storm of criticism from the White House and Western officials. He suggested he would not defend NATO allies who failed to spend enough on defence. Watch this video for all details.

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Donald Trump said that, while president, he told the leaders of NATO countries that he would "encourage" Russia "to do whatever the hell they want" to countries that had not paid the money they owed to the military alliance.

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In the United States with Special Counsel report putting President Biden's age in memory back into the spotlight. The focus is yet again shifting to his well documented history of confusing and embarrassing gaps. Now here are some of the most recent...Former US President Donald Trump has yet again called out Biden and his mental capacity & ability. Watch to know more!

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Biden told reporters on live TV that his 'memory is fine', but during the same address he referred to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi as President of Mexico. This week, Biden also confused European leader with their dead predecessors. He confused Angela Merkel with Helmut Kohl and Emmanuel Macron with Francois Mitterrand.

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<p>Former US president Donald Trump secured a resounding victory in the Nevada caucuses on Thursday (Feb 9), marking his third significant win in the Republican nomination race following triumphs in Iowa and New Hampshire. Trump's dominance in these three polls solidified his position as the potential nominee for the Republican party for president. Additionally, he also clinched victory in the Republican caucuses in the US Virgin Islands, adding four delegates to his tally.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the Virgin Islands, the former US president secured a commanding victory with 182 votes, representing 74 per cent of the 246 votes cast.</p>

<p>His sole remaining rival in the Republican race, Nikki Haley, garnered 26 per cent support with 64 votes. Haley is now facing an uphill battle. In her home state of South Carolina, she served as governor for six years. The state will hold its primary elections on February&nbsp;24.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While the outcome in Nevada may not significantly sway the Republican nominating contest, the state remains a fiercely contested battleground. Its population's political affiliation can swing either way, holding substantial sway in the upcoming presidential election in November.</p>

<p>Notably, in the 2020 election, Biden edged out Trump in Nevada by 2.4 percentage points. As of now, the projections suggest a close rematch between the two contenders in the state.</p>

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<p>In terms of population, Nevada has substantial Latinos or Hispanics, comprising about 30 per cent according to the US Census, media reports said.</p>

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<p>Nevada has approximately 768,000 registered as "non-partisan," outnumbering both Democrats and Republicans.&nbsp;</p>

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Former US president Donald Trump secured a resounding victory in the Nevada caucuses on Thursday (Feb 9), marking his third significant win in the Republican nomination race following triumphs in Iowa and New Hampshire.

Former US president Donald Trump secured a resounding victory in the Nevada caucuses on Thursday (Feb 9), marking his third significant win in the Republican nomination race following triumphs in Iowa and New Hampshire. Trump's dominance in these three polls solidified his position as the potential nominee for the Republican party for president. Additionally, he also clinched victory in the Republican caucuses in the US Virgin Islands, adding four delegates to his tally. In the Virgin Islands, the former US president secured a commanding victory with 182 votes, representing 74 per cent of the 246 votes cast. His sole remaining rival in the Republican race, Nikki Haley, garnered 26 per cent support with 64 votes. Haley is now facing an uphill battle. In her home state of South Carolina, she served as governor for six years. The state will hold its primary elections on February 24. Also Read | Nepal's Foreign Minister Saud to travel to India this month While the outcome in Nevada may not significantly sway the Republican nominating contest, the state remains a fiercely contested battleground. Its population's political affiliation can swing either way, holding substantial sway in the upcoming presidential election in November. Notably, in the 2020 election, Biden edged out Trump in Nevada by 2.4 percentage points. As of now, the projections suggest a close rematch between the two contenders in the state. Also Read | India nears landmark $100 bn investment pact with Switzerland, Norway In terms of population, Nevada has substantial Latinos or Hispanics, comprising about 30 per cent according to the US Census, media reports said. Watch | 'Digital Rupee' gets new features × Nevada has approximately 768,000 registered as "non-partisan," outnumbering both Democrats and Republicans. (With inputs from agencies)

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Free and fair elections are core to any democracy. The onus is on the voters to choose whoever they want. But apart from the choices - democracy also gives another option. To choose no one. In India, its called nota, none of the above. Similarly, in the United States - it is called - none of the candidates. And that's the category that has won the Nevada primary.

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The landmark ruling by US federal appeals court gave a setback to Donald Trump. The court rejected Trump's claim of absolute immunity, the judge said, 'Trump's stance would collapse system of separated powers.'

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<p>Donald Trump's bid for immunity from prosecution in the wake of allegations regarding his actions to overturn the 2020 election outcome suffered a significant setback as a federal appeals court dismissed the claim by the former US President on Tuesday (Feb 6). Special counsel Jack Smith's case against the former president, accusing him of election subversion, faced a blow as the court rejected Trump's argument that his actions were protected under presidential immunity.</p>

<p>The court's ruling stated,&nbsp;“For the purpose of this criminal case, former President Trump has become citizen Trump, with all of the defenses of any other criminal defendant. But any executive immunity that may have protected him while he served as President no longer protects him against this prosecution."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ruling by the federals appeals court comes days after a federal judge in Washington officially postponed Trump's trial in the case which was scheduled for March this year. The three-judge panel was unanimous in its decision in the latest ruling which refuted Trump's presidential immunity claims in the 2020 election case. The two judges included those appointed by US President Joe Biden, J. Michelle Childs, and Florence Pan, and one was Karen LeCraft Henderson appointed by former US President George HW Bush.</p>

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<p>In a hard-hitting statement in the ruling, the court wrote, “It would be a striking paradox if the President, who alone is vested with the constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed, were the sole officer capable of defying those laws with impunity."&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the ruling, Trump hit back saying that it is 'nation-destroying'. In a Truth Social post, the former US president said, “a President of the United States must have full Immunity in order to properly function and do what has to be done for the good of our Country".</p>

<p>“A President will be afraid to act for fear of the opposite Party’s Vicious Retribution after leaving Office,” he wrote, adding, “It will become a political weapon.”</p>

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<p>In an earlier statement, Trump's attorney John Sauer argued that the prospect of prosecution could deter future presidents from making decisions. He&nbsp;suggested they may feel compelled to constantly second-guess themselves, questioning, “Am I going to jail for this?”&nbsp;when confronted with contentious choices.</p>

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<p>Taking a cue from this, the court said, “Past presidents have understood themselves to be subject to impeachment and criminal liability, at least under certain circumstances, so the possibility of chilling executive action is already in effect."</p>

<p>Now, Trump's legal team has the option to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court or to request a review at the appeals court, which entails the case being reheard by the entire DC Circuit.</p>
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Donald Trump's bid for immunity from prosecution in the wake of allegations regarding his actions to overturn the 2020 election outcome suffered a significant setback as a federal appeals court dismissed the claim by the former US President on Tuesday (Feb 6).

Donald Trump's bid for immunity from prosecution in the wake of allegations regarding his actions to overturn the 2020 election outcome suffered a significant setback as a federal appeals court dismissed the claim by the former US President on Tuesday (Feb 6). Special counsel Jack Smith's case against the former president, accusing him of election subversion, faced a blow as the court rejected Trump's argument that his actions were protected under presidential immunity. The court's ruling stated, “For the purpose of this criminal case, former President Trump has become citizen Trump, with all of the defenses of any other criminal defendant. But any executive immunity that may have protected him while he served as President no longer protects him against this prosecution." The ruling by the federals appeals court comes days after a federal judge in Washington officially postponed Trump's trial in the case which was scheduled for March this year. The three-judge panel was unanimous in its decision in the latest ruling which refuted Trump's presidential immunity claims in the 2020 election case. The two judges included those appointed by US President Joe Biden, J. Michelle Childs, and Florence Pan, and one was Karen LeCraft Henderson appointed by former US President George HW Bush. Also Read | Biden confuses Macron with former French prez Francois Mitterrand, who died nearly 30 years ago In a hard-hitting statement in the ruling, the court wrote, “It would be a striking paradox if the President, who alone is vested with the constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed, were the sole officer capable of defying those laws with impunity." After the ruling, Trump hit back saying that it is 'nation-destroying'. In a Truth Social post, the former US president said, “a President of the United States must have full Immunity in order to properly function and do what has to be done for the good of our Country". “A President will be afraid to act for fear of the opposite Party’s Vicious Retribution after leaving Office,” he wrote, adding, “It will become a political weapon.” Also Read | Maui police recommends more training, better tech, equipment in report on Lahaina wildfire In an earlier statement, Trump's attorney John Sauer argued that the prospect of prosecution could deter future presidents from making decisions. He suggested they may feel compelled to constantly second-guess themselves, questioning, “Am I going to jail for this?” when confronted with contentious choices. Watch | Joe Biden has lower approval than all recent sitting presidents: Gallup poll × Taking a cue from this, the court said, “Past presidents have understood themselves to be subject to impeachment and criminal liability, at least under certain circumstances, so the possibility of chilling executive action is already in effect." Now, Trump's legal team has the option to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court or to request a review at the appeals court, which entails the case being reheard by the entire DC Circuit. (With inputs from agencies)

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Former US president Donald Trump has again accused Israel of being a part of the plan to kill Iran's top Commander Qassem Soleimani back in early 2020. Qassem Soleimani was killed in a US drone strike in Iraq. Watch to know more!

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Former US President and Republican front runner up Donald Trump is campaigning in full swing to win the next term but overshadowing his campaign is the US Supreme court's pending decision. Watch to know more!

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