The White House on Wednesday acknowledged the nomination of President Donald Trump for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, while calling it a testimony to Trump's "bold diplomacy and vision".

“Today, President Donald J Trump was nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for his leadership in brokering the Abraham Accords, bringing about the full normalization of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and marking a major step toward a more peaceful Middle East”, the White House press statement said.

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The&nbsp;US president has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Prize for his efforts in normalising ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, and for facilitating the historic deal. He was nominated by&nbsp;Christian Tybring-Gjedde, a member of Norwegian Parliament.

“This historic diplomatic breakthrough between Israel and the United Arab Emirates is the most significant step toward peace in the Middle East in more than a quarter of a century”, the statement further read.

'He has done more for peace than others'

Tybring-Gjedde said that Trump has done more for peace than numerous holders of the coveted award. “For his merit, I think he has done more trying to create peace between nations than most other Peace Prize nominees,"&nbsp;Tybring-Gjedde told&nbsp;Fox News.

“This peace deal is a testament to the bold diplomacy and vision of President Trump, and he is honored to be considered by the Nobel Committee. President Trump will host the Israeli and Emirati delegations for a signing ceremony of the Abraham Accords on September 15 at the White House”, White House statement further said.

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President Trump had earlier claimed that he was robbed of the Nobel Peace Prize.

During a rally in Toledo, Ohio, in January 2020,&nbsp;Trump had&nbsp;said he deserved the prize which was earlier awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. “I made a deal, I saved a country, and I just heard that the head of that country is now getting the Nobel Peace Prize for saving the country. I said, ‘What, did I have something do with it?'” Trump claimed.

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Abiy received the peace prize for ending Ethiopian border conflict with neighbouring Eritrea, which was settled in 2018.

Earlier, allies of the US president had said that Trump deserves the Nobel Prize for his negotiations with North Korea. Trump had also complained about his predecessor, President Barack Obama receiving the coveted award.

The White House on Wednesday acknowledged the nomination of President Donald Trump for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, while calling it a testimony to Trump's "bold diplomacy and vision".

The White House on Wednesday acknowledged the nomination of President Donald Trump for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, while calling it a testimony to Trump's "bold diplomacy and vision". “Today, President Donald J Trump was nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for his leadership in brokering the Abraham Accords, bringing about the full normalization of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and marking a major step toward a more peaceful Middle East”, the White House press statement said. Also read: US President Donald Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize 2021 The US president has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Prize for his efforts in normalising ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, and for facilitating the historic deal. He was nominated by Christian Tybring-Gjedde, a member of Norwegian Parliament. “This historic diplomatic breakthrough between Israel and the United Arab Emirates is the most significant step toward peace in the Middle East in more than a quarter of a century”, the statement further read. 'He has done more for peace than others' Tybring-Gjedde said that Trump has done more for peace than numerous holders of the coveted award. “For his merit, I think he has done more trying to create peace between nations than most other Peace Prize nominees," Tybring-Gjedde told Fox News. “This peace deal is a testament to the bold diplomacy and vision of President Trump, and he is honored to be considered by the Nobel Committee. President Trump will host the Israeli and Emirati delegations for a signing ceremony of the Abraham Accords on September 15 at the White House”, White House statement further said. Also read: Meet Donald Trump's latest admirer - Noor Bin Ladin, the niece of Osama Bin Laden President Trump had earlier claimed that he was robbed of the Nobel Peace Prize. During a rally in Toledo, Ohio, in January 2020, Trump had said he deserved the prize which was earlier awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. “I made a deal, I saved a country, and I just heard that the head of that country is now getting the Nobel Peace Prize for saving the country. I said, ‘What, did I have something do with it?'” Trump claimed. Also read: US election 2020: Kamala Harris will never be president of US, says Donald Trump Abiy received the peace prize for ending Ethiopian border conflict with neighbouring Eritrea, which was settled in 2018. Earlier, allies of the US president had said that Trump deserves the Nobel Prize for his negotiations with North Korea. Trump had also complained about his predecessor, President Barack Obama receiving the coveted award.

Trump's Nobel Peace Prize nomination a 'testament to his bold diplomacy and vision': White House

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is wanted by the United States because he is a "political enemy" of President Donald Trump, his London extradition hearing was told on Wednesday.

Australian-born Assange, 49, is fighting against being sent to the United States, where he is charged with conspiring to hack government computers and violating an espionage law over the release of confidential cables by WikiLeaks in 2010-2011.

Paul Rogers, a professor of peace studies at Britain's Bradford University, told London's Old Bailey court that the timing of the U.S. prosecution was connected to Assange's political views and Trump's hostility towards him.

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"The evidence does support very strongly ... this does appear to be a political trial," Rogers said.

Assange and WikiLeaks enraged the U.S. government a decade ago by publishing thousands of secret American documents, but he was not charged with any criminal offence at the time.

His supporters see him as a champion of free speech exposing abuses of power and hypocrisy by Washington and regard his prosecution as threat to journalism. U.S. authorities say he recklessly endangered the lives of sources with his releases.

Rogers said the Trump administration viewed Assange as a "political enemy" because of his opinions. Assange's defence team are arguing the U.S. case is politically-motivated, something which would bar his extradition.

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"The opinions and views of Mr Assange, demonstrated in his words and actions with the organisation WikiLeaks over many years, can be seen as very clearly placing him in the crosshairs of dispute with the philosophy of the Trump administration," Rogers said in his statement to the court.

James Lewis, the lawyer representing the United States, challenged the assertion the case was politically-motivated, saying U.S. federal prosecutors were forbidden to consider political opinion in making their decisions.

"I'm not saying they are acting in bad faith," Rogers said. "I'm saying that at a different level, a political decision was taken to investigate this further after it had lapsed for eight years."

Assange was warned by the judge on Tuesday he would be removed from the courtroom and tried in his absence if he interrupted proceedings after Assange shouting "nonsense" at Lewis.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is wanted by the United States because he is a "political enemy" of President Donald Trump, his London extradition hearing was told on Wednesday.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is wanted by the United States because he is a "political enemy" of President Donald Trump, his London extradition hearing was told on Wednesday. Australian-born Assange, 49, is fighting against being sent to the United States, where he is charged with conspiring to hack government computers and violating an espionage law over the release of confidential cables by WikiLeaks in 2010-2011. Paul Rogers, a professor of peace studies at Britain's Bradford University, told London's Old Bailey court that the timing of the U.S. prosecution was connected to Assange's political views and Trump's hostility towards him. Also read: Julian Assange 'secretly fathered two children', says his partner "The evidence does support very strongly ... this does appear to be a political trial," Rogers said. Assange and WikiLeaks enraged the U.S. government a decade ago by publishing thousands of secret American documents, but he was not charged with any criminal offence at the time. His supporters see him as a champion of free speech exposing abuses of power and hypocrisy by Washington and regard his prosecution as threat to journalism. U.S. authorities say he recklessly endangered the lives of sources with his releases. Rogers said the Trump administration viewed Assange as a "political enemy" because of his opinions. Assange's defence team are arguing the U.S. case is politically-motivated, something which would bar his extradition. Also read: Julian Assange' s partner files bail plea seeking release of Wikileaks co-founder "The opinions and views of Mr Assange, demonstrated in his words and actions with the organisation WikiLeaks over many years, can be seen as very clearly placing him in the crosshairs of dispute with the philosophy of the Trump administration," Rogers said in his statement to the court. James Lewis, the lawyer representing the United States, challenged the assertion the case was politically-motivated, saying U.S. federal prosecutors were forbidden to consider political opinion in making their decisions. "I'm not saying they are acting in bad faith," Rogers said. "I'm saying that at a different level, a political decision was taken to investigate this further after it had lapsed for eight years." Assange was warned by the judge on Tuesday he would be removed from the courtroom and tried in his absence if he interrupted proceedings after Assange shouting "nonsense" at Lewis.

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Michael Cohen, U.S. President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, is alleging in a new book that Trump made disparaging remarks about Black world leaders including former South African President Nelson Mandela, as well as about U.S. minorities in general, the Washington Post reported on Saturday.

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Germany has threatened Russia with sanctions over poisoning of Russian critic Alexei Navalny. German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said that Moscow must come clean on the poisoning of the Russian opposition leader.

Germany threatens Russia with sanctions over poisoning of Alexei Navalny

Trump said that he looks forward to seeing Serbia and Kosovo prosper as "we work together on economic cooperation in the region going forward."

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Mr Navalny was flown to Berlin after falling ill on a flight in Siberia last month, and remains in a coma.

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Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is set to assail the incumbent US president's, Donald Trump, stewardship of the coronavirus-ravaged economy on Friday as both campaigns kick into high gear with less than two months to go to the November 3 US election.

The US Labour Department is also slated to release its monthly jobs report, a key indicator of economic health that will provide some insight into the state of the country’s recovery from the downturn sparked by COVID-19.

Trump has seized upon the monthly reports as evidence that the recovery has been a dramatic one. But last month’s report showed some slowdown in employment growth, as the United States added 1.8 million jobs in July after a record-smashing June when the nation posted 4.8 million. The unemployment rate fell to 10.2 per cent.

Economists have said the August report likely will show the labour market faltering further.

Biden will deliver remarks from his home base of Wilmington, Delaware, after his busiest campaign week in months. Trump has no public events planned.

While the Labor Day holiday typically marks the beginning of a more intense phase of the White House race, both Biden and Trump got a head start in the past week with a flurry of activity following their back-to-back party conventions.

Biden traveled to Pittsburgh and Kenosha, Wisconsin, both in battleground states that help decide the election, to address the ongoing and sometimes violent protests over racial injustice and police brutality.

Trump also visited Kenosha -- a flashpoint city where anti-racist demonstrators have clashed with Trump supporters after the police shooting of a Black man -- and made stops in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, another key state.

Both campaigns have launched new ad blitzes in those swing states, with Biden hammering Trump`s handling of the pandemic and Trump hewing to his “law and order” theme criticizing rioters and protesters.

The most recent Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that the race has remained relatively stable over the last several weeks, with Biden holding a seven percentage point over Trump nationally.

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is set to assail the incumbent US president's, Donald Trump, stewardship of the coronavirus-ravaged economy on Friday as both campaigns kick into high gear with less than two months to go to the November 3 US election.

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is set to assail the incumbent US president's, Donald Trump, stewardship of the coronavirus-ravaged economy on Friday as both campaigns kick into high gear with less than two months to go to the November 3 US election. The US Labour Department is also slated to release its monthly jobs report, a key indicator of economic health that will provide some insight into the state of the country’s recovery from the downturn sparked by COVID-19. Trump has seized upon the monthly reports as evidence that the recovery has been a dramatic one. But last month’s report showed some slowdown in employment growth, as the United States added 1.8 million jobs in July after a record-smashing June when the nation posted 4.8 million. The unemployment rate fell to 10.2 per cent. Economists have said the August report likely will show the labour market faltering further. Biden will deliver remarks from his home base of Wilmington, Delaware, after his busiest campaign week in months. Trump has no public events planned. While the Labor Day holiday typically marks the beginning of a more intense phase of the White House race, both Biden and Trump got a head start in the past week with a flurry of activity following their back-to-back party conventions. Biden traveled to Pittsburgh and Kenosha, Wisconsin, both in battleground states that help decide the election, to address the ongoing and sometimes violent protests over racial injustice and police brutality. Trump also visited Kenosha -- a flashpoint city where anti-racist demonstrators have clashed with Trump supporters after the police shooting of a Black man -- and made stops in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, another key state. Both campaigns have launched new ad blitzes in those swing states, with Biden hammering Trump`s handling of the pandemic and Trump hewing to his “law and order” theme criticizing rioters and protesters. The most recent Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that the race has remained relatively stable over the last several weeks, with Biden holding a seven percentage point over Trump nationally.

Joe Biden set to criticise Trump on US economy as campaign intensifies

Pentagon on Tuesday said that the Chinese military is pushing to double its 200-plus nuclear warheads within a decade with the ability to launch them aboard ballistic missiles by land, sea and air.

Pentagon on Tuesday said that the Chinese military is pushing to double its 200-plus nuclear warheads within a decade with the ability to launch them aboard ballistic missiles by land, sea and air. Also read: Joe Biden reportedly raised $300 million in August, highest ever for a US presidential candidate According to the report, the People's Liberation Army is also focused on conducting joint operations, to be able to deter or defeat any US effort to intervene on Taiwan's behalf. It also said that the Chinese Army has matched or surpassed the US Military in many areas like shipbuilding, land-based ballistic and cruise missiles, and air defense systems. Also read: 'I am Taiwanese': Czech speaker channels Kennedy in Taiwan speech The annual report, in its first public estimate of China's nuclear capacity, said that the country had nuclear warheads numbering "in the low 200s". These numbers are likely to be doubled within 10 years. The country under Xi's regime has ballistic missiles that can be launched from land and sea and now are developing the capacity to do develop an air-launched ballistic missile as well, the report said. "It is likely that Beijing will seek to develop a military by mid-century that is equal to -- or in some cases superior to -- the US military, or that of any other great power that the PRC views as a threat," the report said. If China achieves that goal and the United States fails to address it, the report said, it "will have serious implications for US national interests and the security of the international rules-based order." (Inputs from AFP)

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The head of the US Food and Drug Administration recently claimed that a COVID-19 vaccine would be rolled out in the US before completing its trials.

In an interview with The Financial Times on Sunday, Stephen Hahn, the commissioner of FDA said that he was ready to allow “emergency use” for a coronavirus vaccine, even before stage 3 of the human trials come to a close.

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Hahn added that the “benefit outweighs the risk in a public health emergency”, as the US nears 6 million cases.

However, Hahn did add this was not going to be a “political decision” but one based purely on “science, medicine, data, and decision”.

Election gimmick?

Many analysts believe that Trump wants to fast track a vaccine before the upcoming November elections to sway the vote in his favour. Medical professionals are also wary of the risks posed by using an untested vaccine.

Currently, Trump’s Operation Warp Speed is underway, which a public-private partnernship to develop a coronavirus vaccine.

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Earlier, Trump had attacked the FDA, saying the “deep state” was in cahoots with the drug body to slow down the vaccine approval process. In classic Trump style, he offered no evidence.

The US is nearing 6 million cases of coronavirus, with 182,612 deaths recorded so far.&nbsp;California recently became the first US state to cross 700,000 infections.

Last week, Hahn had claimed that plasma therapy would save 35 out of every 100 lives, while the studies show it saves 3 out of 5 patients. Following this claim, he was forced to apologise and amend his stance. He has been criticised for misleading the public about plasma therapy.

Russia is doing something similar with their vaccine. Before completing its trials, the vaccine was approved and given to people, including one of Putin’s daughters.

The head of the US Food and Drug Administration recently claimed that a COVID-19 vaccine would be rolled out in the US before completing its trials. In an interview with The Financial Times on Sunday, Stephen Hahn, the commissioner of FDA said that he was ready to allow “emergency use” for a coronavirus vaccine, even before stage 3 of the human trials come to a close.

The head of the US Food and Drug Administration recently claimed that a COVID-19 vaccine would be rolled out in the US before completing its trials. In an interview with The Financial Times on Sunday, Stephen Hahn, the commissioner of FDA said that he was ready to allow “emergency use” for a coronavirus vaccine, even before stage 3 of the human trials come to a close. Also read: FDA commissioner disputes Trump, says no 'deep state' thwarting vaccine Hahn added that the “benefit outweighs the risk in a public health emergency”, as the US nears 6 million cases. However, Hahn did add this was not going to be a “political decision” but one based purely on “science, medicine, data, and decision”. Election gimmick? Many analysts believe that Trump wants to fast track a vaccine before the upcoming November elections to sway the vote in his favour. Medical professionals are also wary of the risks posed by using an untested vaccine. Currently, Trump’s Operation Warp Speed is underway, which a public-private partnernship to develop a coronavirus vaccine. Also read: Trump says without proof that FDA 'deep state' slowing coronavirus trials Earlier, Trump had attacked the FDA, saying the “deep state” was in cahoots with the drug body to slow down the vaccine approval process. In classic Trump style, he offered no evidence. The US is nearing 6 million cases of coronavirus, with 182,612 deaths recorded so far. California recently became the first US state to cross 700,000 infections. Last week, Hahn had claimed that plasma therapy would save 35 out of every 100 lives, while the studies show it saves 3 out of 5 patients. Following this claim, he was forced to apologise and amend his stance. He has been criticised for misleading the public about plasma therapy. Russia is doing something similar with their vaccine. Before completing its trials, the vaccine was approved and given to people, including one of Putin’s daughters.

Is Trump pressurising FDA to issue a coronavirus vaccine before completing trials?

A majority of US states have rejected new Trump administration COVID-19 testing guidance in an extraordinary rebuke of the nation's top agency for disease prevention.

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The Republican National Convention continues Wednesday under the theme "America, Land of Heroes" with Vice President Mike Pence

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Donald Trump’s vice president Mike Pence took center stage at the Republican convention Wednesday to warn voters they “won’t be safe in Joe Biden’s America”

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Melania Trump called for an end to violence and looting “being done in the name of justice," as protests continue to erupted nationwide following the death of African-American George Floyd.

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While Trump speaks from Washington, D.C., Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks from the other side of the world. Pompeo is on a trip to the Middle East but will take time out to speak from Jerusalem.

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Pence also made a surprise appearance at Charlotte where the roll call vote was done. He will deliver his formal acceptance speech on Wednesday.

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Donald Trump Jr. delivered a forceful endorsement for his father's reelection on the opening night of the Republican National Convention.

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“This is the most important election in the history of our country,” Trump said before remarking on the “special evening” that was the 2016 election.

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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will speak to the Republican National Convention this week. Despite having told U.S. diplomats that presidential and political appointees may not take part in any such political activity.

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Day one of the Republican National Convention has wrapped up. The event included prominent as well as divisive speakers. Nikki Haley & Former Footballer Herschel Walker defended Donald Trump over the racism. Donald Trump Jr. wants 'Beijing Biden' to win.

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The various R.N.C. committees must meet to complete the formal paperwork to nominate Mr. Trump by the coming deadlines.

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Trump's campaign released a video titled "4 more years" with a mix of speeches of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi from his visit to the US during the 'Howdy Modi' event and Trump's visit with his family to Ahmedabad, India in February 2020.

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Its the final night of the 2020 National Democratic Convention that is presently underway in Milwaukee. All eyes will be on the Presidential nominee Joe Biden as he officially accepts his party's nomination to run for the Presidency.

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Mexican officials and border town residents criticized US President Donald Trump for threatening to levy a tax on cars crossing into the United States to fund his signature border wall.

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Former Vice President Joe Biden accepted the presidential nomination during the fourth night of the Democratic National Convention at the Chase Center in Wilmington. Watch report.

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US federal judge refused President Donald Trump's effort to block the release of his accounting records. Trump's lawayers slam probe as 'politically charged'. His accounting firm has been investigated in a criminal case.

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Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton gave a speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Hillary said, "Joe and Kamala can win by 3 million votes and still lose, so we need numbers overwhelming so that Trump can't sneak or steal his way of victory."

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As the US is now inching closer to its Presidential elections in November, the first-ever Digital National Convention of the Democratic party is currently underway in Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

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Former President Barack Obama in his speech at the Democratic National Convention 2020 pointed criticism of President Donald Trump. He argued that his successor has turned the presidency into “one more reality show that he can use to get the attention he craves.”

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