In the face of escalating tensions across the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan has secured agreements to acquire about 1,000 lethal drones from the United States, strengthening its asymmetric warfare capabilities.

Taiwan Signs $160 Million Drone Deal With United States

An inquiry committee from India is set to visit the United States on Tuesday, October 15, to investigate American claims about the involvement of an Indian government official in an alleged plot to assassinate Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on US soil, according to a statement released by the US Department of State on Monday.

An inquiry committee from India is set to visit the United States on Tuesday, October 15, to investigate American claims about the involvement of an Indian government official in an alleged plot to assassinate Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on US soil, according to a statement released by the US Department of State on Monday. However, the US State Department later withdrew the statement. “An Indian Enquiry Committee that was established to investigate activities of certain organized criminals is actively investigating the individual who was identified last year in the Department of Justice’s indictment as an Indian government employee who directed a foiled plot to assassinate a US citizen in New York City,” the statement read. Also read: India expels 6 Canadian diplomats, hours after recalling its high commissioner "The Inquiry Committee will be travelling to Washington, D.C. on October 15th, as part of their ongoing investigations to discuss the case, including information they have obtained, and to receive an update from US authorities regarding the US case that is proceeding," it added. "Additionally, India has informed the United States they are continuing their efforts to investigate other linkages of the former government employee and will determine follow-up steps, as necessary," the US state department added in its statement. Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national, was charged by US federal prosecutors in November last year for his alleged role in the failed assassination attempt targeting Pannun. Gupta was arrested in the Czech Republic last year following a US request. Also read: EU sanctions Iran for supplying ballistic missiles to Russia US prosecutors accused Gupta of collaborating with an Indian government employee and offering $100,000 to hire an assassin to kill Pannun, who resides in New York City. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, labeled a terrorist by India, leads the Khalistani separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). A dual citizen of the United States and Canada, Pannun was born in Khankot, a village near Amritsar, and is the son of Mahinder Singh, a former employee of the Punjab State Agricultural Marketing Board. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian inquiry team heads to US to probe 'foiled' assassination plot against Khalistani leader Pannun

Two giant pandas arrived at the United States' Washington zoo on Tuesday in the latest chapter in China's campaign of international "panda diplomacy."

Two Giant Pandas Arrives in United States From China

In a shocking claim, a retired senior Pentagon official said that a UFO "mother ships"&nbsp;had been "releasing swarms of smaller craft" which has added more mystery to the intrusions over multiple US military bases.

The statement came at a time when the Air Force's 50-page records revealed about the provocative 'drone' incursions, which one general called "Close Encounters at Langley."

As per the report, last December, multiple noisy and small&nbsp;UFOs were spotted at dusk for nearly 17 nights "moving at rapid speeds" and displaying "flashing red, green, and white lights" which penetrated the highly restricted airspace which was above Langley Air Force Base in&nbsp;Virginia.

Speaking to DailyMail.com, senior ex-Pentagon&nbsp;security official Chris Mellon said that the event was "part of a much larger pattern affecting numerous national security installations."

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"Two of the notable aspects," he said, adding, "are the fact our drone signal-jamming devices have proven ineffective and these craft are making no effort to remain concealed."

"In fact, in some instances, it is clear they want to be seen as though taunting us," Mellon said.

<h2>Security experts say maybe they were 'Chinese drones'</h2>

Mellon, who earlier worked as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Intelligence under both Presidents Clinton and George W. Bush, said while speaking to DailyMail.com that "a similar series of intrusions has also occurred over Palmdale, CA."

Palmdale is the home of defence contractor Lockheed Martin's classified 'Skunk Works' which was behind the F-22.&nbsp;

Speaking to The War Zone, Edwards Air Force Base spokesperson said that investigators were "monitoring' that situation to 'determine if there is any ill intent and, even if not, we are trying to find out why or who is doing it."&nbsp;

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"I make no claims regarding their origin, perhaps many are Chinese drones," said Mellon, while speaking to DailyMail.com.&nbsp;

"But their brazenness, range, flight duration, reliability, resistance to countermeasures and indifference to detection are confounding. In some cases "mother ships" have been reported," he added.

"These 'mother ships' were extremely fast larger vehicles that have been observed collecting or releasing a swarm of smaller craft," Mellon said.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a shocking claim, a retired senior Pentagon official said that a UFO "mother ships" had been "releasing swarms of smaller craft" which has added more mystery to the intrusions over multiple US military bases.

In a shocking claim, a retired senior Pentagon official said that a UFO "mother ships" had been "releasing swarms of smaller craft" which has added more mystery to the intrusions over multiple US military bases. The statement came at a time when the Air Force's 50-page records revealed about the provocative 'drone' incursions, which one general called "Close Encounters at Langley." As per the report, last December, multiple noisy and small UFOs were spotted at dusk for nearly 17 nights "moving at rapid speeds" and displaying "flashing red, green, and white lights" which penetrated the highly restricted airspace which was above Langley Air Force Base in Virginia. Speaking to DailyMail.com, senior ex-Pentagon security official Chris Mellon said that the event was "part of a much larger pattern affecting numerous national security installations." Also Read: White House and Pentagon puzzled after swarm of mystery drones hover over US military base for 17 days "Two of the notable aspects," he said, adding, "are the fact our drone signal-jamming devices have proven ineffective and these craft are making no effort to remain concealed." "In fact, in some instances, it is clear they want to be seen as though taunting us," Mellon said. Security experts say maybe they were 'Chinese drones' Mellon, who earlier worked as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Intelligence under both Presidents Clinton and George W. Bush, said while speaking to DailyMail.com that "a similar series of intrusions has also occurred over Palmdale, CA." Palmdale is the home of defence contractor Lockheed Martin's classified 'Skunk Works' which was behind the F-22. Speaking to The War Zone, Edwards Air Force Base spokesperson said that investigators were "monitoring' that situation to 'determine if there is any ill intent and, even if not, we are trying to find out why or who is doing it." Also Read: Musk says UFOs in US skies are not alien spacecraft but are actually secret... "I make no claims regarding their origin, perhaps many are Chinese drones," said Mellon, while speaking to DailyMail.com. "But their brazenness, range, flight duration, reliability, resistance to countermeasures and indifference to detection are confounding. In some cases "mother ships" have been reported," he added. "These 'mother ships' were extremely fast larger vehicles that have been observed collecting or releasing a swarm of smaller craft," Mellon said. (With inputs from agencies)

UFO 'mother ships' released swarms of smaller crafts over US Air Force base, says security expert

The experimental spaceplane of the US Space Force called X-37B is set to use the atmospheric drag of Earth for the first time to change its own orbit.&nbsp;

This spaceplane has been in space for more than 10 months. The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle was launched by SpaceX’s&nbsp;Falcon Heavy rocket on December 29, 2023.&nbsp;

This is the seventh time the spaceplane has entered orbit and big plans have been made by the Space Force for the last leg of the journey of the test vehicle around the Earth.

The spaceplane will start a series of orbital manoeuvres called as aerobraking in which they use the drag of the atmosphere of Earth to change its orbit while trying to expend minimal fuel, announced the Space Force&nbsp;on Thursday (Oct 10).

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The X-37B spaceplane has been built by Boeing and it will be disposed of its service module before its remaining mission objectives are completed and will then de-orbit for concluding its seventh mission in space.&nbsp;

“This novel and efficient series of manoeuvres demonstrate the Space Force’s commitment to achieving groundbreaking innovation as it conducts national security missions in space,” said Frank Kendall, secretary of the U.S. Air Force, in a statement.

<h2>US Space Force's secretive test vehicle</h2>

The test vehicle's capabilities and specifics have been kept very secretively by the Space Force as the US has been competing with China to develop the next generation of reusable spacecraft.&nbsp;

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The Space Force has shared very little information regarding the ongoing mission of the spaceplane and has only revealed that the vehicle is set to operate in new orbital alignments and take part in experiments with “space domain awareness technologies.”&nbsp;

As part of its seventh mission, the spaceplane will also carry out an experiment designed by NASA which includes exposing plant seeds to the harsh radiation environment found in long-duration spaceflight to gather data required for future crewed missions.

In May 2020, the X-37B was launched atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket as part of its sixth mission and it remained in orbit for 908 days before&nbsp;it landed at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in November 2022.

(With inputs from agencies)

The experimental spaceplane of the US Space Force called X-37B is set to use the atmospheric drag of Earth for the first time to change its own orbit. This spaceplane has been in space for more than 10 months.

The experimental spaceplane of the US Space Force called X-37B is set to use the atmospheric drag of Earth for the first time to change its own orbit. This spaceplane has been in space for more than 10 months. The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle was launched by SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket on December 29, 2023. This is the seventh time the spaceplane has entered orbit and big plans have been made by the Space Force for the last leg of the journey of the test vehicle around the Earth. The spaceplane will start a series of orbital manoeuvres called as aerobraking in which they use the drag of the atmosphere of Earth to change its orbit while trying to expend minimal fuel, announced the Space Force on Thursday (Oct 10). Also Read: Halloween scare! Listen to demonic sounds made by Earth's magnetic field when it flipped The X-37B spaceplane has been built by Boeing and it will be disposed of its service module before its remaining mission objectives are completed and will then de-orbit for concluding its seventh mission in space. “This novel and efficient series of manoeuvres demonstrate the Space Force’s commitment to achieving groundbreaking innovation as it conducts national security missions in space,” said Frank Kendall, secretary of the U.S. Air Force, in a statement. US Space Force's secretive test vehicle The test vehicle's capabilities and specifics have been kept very secretively by the Space Force as the US has been competing with China to develop the next generation of reusable spacecraft. Also Read: Earth likely had a ring around it 466 million years ago. It was created by... The Space Force has shared very little information regarding the ongoing mission of the spaceplane and has only revealed that the vehicle is set to operate in new orbital alignments and take part in experiments with “space domain awareness technologies.” As part of its seventh mission, the spaceplane will also carry out an experiment designed by NASA which includes exposing plant seeds to the harsh radiation environment found in long-duration spaceflight to gather data required for future crewed missions. In May 2020, the X-37B was launched atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket as part of its sixth mission and it remained in orbit for 908 days before it landed at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in November 2022. (With inputs from agencies)

US secretive spaceplane to try to change its orbit using Earth's atmosphere

A woman in the United States has been claiming that she is a "real-life vampire" and has been feeding on the energy of humans.

The woman, identified as Hellen Schweizer, has earned for herself the title "Vampire Hellie" and is known to wear cloaks and fangs.&nbsp;

The 29-year-old claims to "feed on people's energy" and eat bloody sausages and has now become a&nbsp;viral&nbsp;sensation.

Hellie says she does not like daylight and when she is out in the sun, her energy is depleted and she feels nauseous, irritable and dizzy.

<h2>Woman embodies life of vampire</h2>

The woman, who hails from Ohio, United States, said that vampirism interested her from an early age, but when she grew older, she did more research on it and started to live her life like a vampire.

Speaking to The Mirror, Hellie said, "I was interested in vampires from a young age, but because I grew up in a religious household, I was not encouraged."&nbsp;

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She does a lot of live videos, and speaks in a hushed voice, where she creates "what would you do if this vampire entered your home" videos while in costume.

"People love me dressing up, and I embrace that - it is very good for business. It really did start out as a cosplay on TikTok for fun, but one day I looked at myself in the mirror and thought, 'this is not the costume'. When all of the fangs and costume are off - that's the costume. So I started digging deeper into what real vampirism is," Hellie said.

"While I do love wearing fangs, that's not exactly what being a real vampire is all about," she added.&nbsp;

"For me, I feed off energy. Not in the sense of sucking the energy out of a room,&nbsp;but energy is everywhere and is in every living thing,&nbsp;and there is ambient energy, which is great and you can&nbsp;take that. In a spiritual sense, I don't have enough energy of my own, so I need a little help from my friends," Hellie said.

(With inputs from agencies)

A woman in the United States has been claiming that she is a "real-life vampire" and has been feeding on the energy of humans. The woman, identified as Hellen Schweizer, has earned for herself the title "Vampire Hellie" and is known to wear cloaks and fangs.

A woman in the United States has been claiming that she is a "real-life vampire" and has been feeding on the energy of humans. The woman, identified as Hellen Schweizer, has earned for herself the title "Vampire Hellie" and is known to wear cloaks and fangs. The 29-year-old claims to "feed on people's energy" and eat bloody sausages and has now become a viral sensation. Hellie says she does not like daylight and when she is out in the sun, her energy is depleted and she feels nauseous, irritable and dizzy. Woman embodies life of vampire The woman, who hails from Ohio, United States, said that vampirism interested her from an early age, but when she grew older, she did more research on it and started to live her life like a vampire. Speaking to The Mirror, Hellie said, "I was interested in vampires from a young age, but because I grew up in a religious household, I was not encouraged." Also Read: This 'Spider-Woman' of China can climb 108-metre cliff without any safety gear She does a lot of live videos, and speaks in a hushed voice, where she creates "what would you do if this vampire entered your home" videos while in costume. "People love me dressing up, and I embrace that - it is very good for business. It really did start out as a cosplay on TikTok for fun, but one day I looked at myself in the mirror and thought, 'this is not the costume'. When all of the fangs and costume are off - that's the costume. So I started digging deeper into what real vampirism is," Hellie said. "While I do love wearing fangs, that's not exactly what being a real vampire is all about," she added. "For me, I feed off energy. Not in the sense of sucking the energy out of a room, but energy is everywhere and is in every living thing, and there is ambient energy, which is great and you can take that. In a spiritual sense, I don't have enough energy of my own, so I need a little help from my friends," Hellie said. (With inputs from agencies)

US woman claims she is a ‘real-life vampire’, ‘feeds on energy of people’

Former United States President Barack Obama on Thursday (Oct 10) made&nbsp;his first appearance on the campaign trail for Democratic presidential candidate&nbsp;Kamala Harris urged men in particular to support&nbsp;the vice president&nbsp;and not&nbsp;make any "excuses".&nbsp;

Obama was speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania and at an event for Black voters, where he specifically urged the Black men in the swing state to support Harris.&nbsp;

He questioned their unwillingness to vote for her.&nbsp;According to a September NAACP poll,&nbsp;over one-quarter of Black men under 50 say they will vote for Republican presidential candidate&nbsp;&nbsp;Donald Trump.&nbsp;

“We have not yet seen the same kinds of energy and turnout in all quarters of our neighborhoods and communities as we saw when I was running. Now, I also want to say that that seems to be more pronounced with the brothers,” Obama said.

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“You’re coming up with all kinds of reasons and excuses. I’ve got a problem with that. Part of it makes me think that, well, you just aren’t feeling the idea of having a woman as president, and you’re coming up with other alternatives and reasons for that," the former president said.&nbsp;

Obama added, "When we get in trouble and the system isn’t working for us, they’re the ones out there marching and protesting.”

The former US president while addressing the Fitzgerald Field House in Pittsburgh, called on residents of the crucial swing state to vote for Harris and down-ballot for other Democratic candidates like Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey.

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“We need a president who actually cares about solving problems and making your life better, and that’s what Kamala Harris will do,” Obama said. “And to help her do it, she will need a Senate full of serious public servants like Bob Casey.”

According to recent surveys released by Quinnipiac University, Harris was leading in Pennsylvania, but polling between her and Trump has been close.

<h2>Obama-Harris'&nbsp;bond during the campaigns&nbsp;</h2>

Barack Obama and Kamala Harris have been supporting each other's campaigns for a long time now. Harris was an early supporter of Obama’s long-shot bid against Hilary Clinton, starting in 2007 when she knocked on doors for him ahead of the Iowa caucuses.

Similarly, in 2010, Obama backed Harris when she ran for attorney-general of California, calling her "a dear, dear friend of mine".&nbsp;

Further slamming Trump in his Pittsburgh event, Obama said, "This election is going to be tight because there are a lot of Americans who are still struggling out there.”&nbsp; 
 
“I get why people are looking to shake things up. I mean, I am the hope-y, change-y guy. So I understand people feeling frustrated. We can do better. What I cannot understand is why anybody would think that Donald Trump will shake things up in a way that is good for you."

He added, "The good news is, Kamala Harris – she doesn’t have concepts for a plan. She has an actual plan to make your life better.”

<h2>Obama's 'diaper' joke at Trump</h2>

Taking another jibe at the Republican presidential candidate, Obama shared a personal story related to the high cost of diapers when his first daughter Malia was born in 1998. “I remember buying diapers after Malia was born and thinking, ‘That’s how much they cost?’” Obama said to the crowd.

“Do you think Donald Trump ever changed a diaper?”&nbsp;Barack Obama said.&nbsp;

The crowd laughed and someone in the audience quickly responded, "His own!". Obama laughed and pointed to the audience member, clearly amused by the joke.

“I almost said that,” the former US president&nbsp;chuckled, “But I decided I shouldn’t say it.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Former United States President Barack Obama on Thursday (Oct 10) made his first appearance on the campaign trail for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris urged men in particular to support the vice president and not make any "excuses".

Former United States President Barack Obama on Thursday (Oct 10) made his first appearance on the campaign trail for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris urged men in particular to support the vice president and not make any "excuses". Obama was speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania and at an event for Black voters, where he specifically urged the Black men in the swing state to support Harris. He questioned their unwillingness to vote for her. According to a September NAACP poll, over one-quarter of Black men under 50 say they will vote for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. “We have not yet seen the same kinds of energy and turnout in all quarters of our neighborhoods and communities as we saw when I was running. Now, I also want to say that that seems to be more pronounced with the brothers,” Obama said. Also read: Barack Obama to hold 27-day campaign sprint for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris “You’re coming up with all kinds of reasons and excuses. I’ve got a problem with that. Part of it makes me think that, well, you just aren’t feeling the idea of having a woman as president, and you’re coming up with other alternatives and reasons for that," the former president said. Obama added, "When we get in trouble and the system isn’t working for us, they’re the ones out there marching and protesting.” The former US president while addressing the Fitzgerald Field House in Pittsburgh, called on residents of the crucial swing state to vote for Harris and down-ballot for other Democratic candidates like Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey. Watch | US Elections: Obama Hits Campaign Trail For Harris | Vance Stops For Town Hall In North Carolina × “We need a president who actually cares about solving problems and making your life better, and that’s what Kamala Harris will do,” Obama said. “And to help her do it, she will need a Senate full of serious public servants like Bob Casey.” According to recent surveys released by Quinnipiac University, Harris was leading in Pennsylvania, but polling between her and Trump has been close. Obama-Harris' bond during the campaigns Barack Obama and Kamala Harris have been supporting each other's campaigns for a long time now. Harris was an early supporter of Obama’s long-shot bid against Hilary Clinton, starting in 2007 when she knocked on doors for him ahead of the Iowa caucuses. Similarly, in 2010, Obama backed Harris when she ran for attorney-general of California, calling her "a dear, dear friend of mine". Further slamming Trump in his Pittsburgh event, Obama said, "This election is going to be tight because there are a lot of Americans who are still struggling out there.” “I get why people are looking to shake things up. I mean, I am the hope-y, change-y guy. So I understand people feeling frustrated. We can do better. What I cannot understand is why anybody would think that Donald Trump will shake things up in a way that is good for you." He added, "The good news is, Kamala Harris – she doesn’t have concepts for a plan. She has an actual plan to make your life better.” Obama's 'diaper' joke at Trump Taking another jibe at the Republican presidential candidate, Obama shared a personal story related to the high cost of diapers when his first daughter Malia was born in 1998. “I remember buying diapers after Malia was born and thinking, ‘That’s how much they cost?’” Obama said to the crowd. “Do you think Donald Trump ever changed a diaper?” Barack Obama said. The crowd laughed and someone in the audience quickly responded, "His own!". Obama laughed and pointed to the audience member, clearly amused by the joke. “I almost said that,” the former US president chuckled, “But I decided I shouldn’t say it.” (With inputs from agencies)

US presidential election: Obama tells Black men to stop 'excuses' and support Harris instead of Trump

A group of 14 US states on Tuesday filed lawsuits accusing TikTok of ensnaring young users with addictive features, then harming their minds and violating their privacy.

The wave of local court lawsuits demanding corrective measures and financial penalties comes as the popular video-snippet-sharing app faces a ban in the United States if it remains owned by China-based ByteDance.

"Our investigation has revealed that TikTok cultivates social media addiction to boost corporate profits," California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a news release issued jointly with officials from other states.

"TikTok intentionally targets children because they know kids do not yet have the defenses or capacity to create healthy boundaries around addictive content."

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Bonta contended that features such as beauty filters, endless scrolling, autoplay videos, and "likes" exploit youthful curiosity and lack of willpower to stop.

TikTok then hits young users with money-making ads, the lawsuits argue.

TikTok called the claims inaccurate and misleading.

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"We've endeavored to work with the Attorneys General for over two years, and it is incredibly disappointing they have taken this step rather than work with us on constructive solutions to industry-wide challenges," TikTok spokesman Michael Hughes said in response to an AFP inquiry.

Hughes cited what he said were TikTok safeguards that include booting users suspected of being younger than 13, default screen time limits, and privacy settings for minors using the app.

"Young people are struggling with their mental health because of addictive social media platforms like TikTok," said New York Attorney General Letitia James.

"TikTok claims that their platform is safe for young people, but that is far from true," she added.

TikTok is battling the US ban threat in a federal appeals court, arguing that it violates free speech rights.

A law poised to take effect early next year requires the app to divest from its Chinese ownership or be banned in the United States.

The US government alleges that TikTok allows Beijing to collect data and spy on users. It also says TikTok is a conduit to spread propaganda. China and the company strongly deny these claims.

TikTok has until January to find a buyer or face the ban, which would upend the social media business and rile many of the app's 170 million US users.

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A group of 14 US states on Tuesday filed lawsuits accusing TikTok of ensnaring young users with addictive features, then harming their minds and violating their privacy.

A group of 14 US states on Tuesday filed lawsuits accusing TikTok of ensnaring young users with addictive features, then harming their minds and violating their privacy. The wave of local court lawsuits demanding corrective measures and financial penalties comes as the popular video-snippet-sharing app faces a ban in the United States if it remains owned by China-based ByteDance. "Our investigation has revealed that TikTok cultivates social media addiction to boost corporate profits," California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a news release issued jointly with officials from other states. "TikTok intentionally targets children because they know kids do not yet have the defenses or capacity to create healthy boundaries around addictive content." Also read: Turkish TikToker, who went viral for marrying herself, dies by suicide. Suicide note says 'I jumped off...' Bonta contended that features such as beauty filters, endless scrolling, autoplay videos, and "likes" exploit youthful curiosity and lack of willpower to stop. TikTok then hits young users with money-making ads, the lawsuits argue. TikTok called the claims inaccurate and misleading. Watch | US: Federal Trade Commission probes TikTok over child privacy concerns × "We've endeavored to work with the Attorneys General for over two years, and it is incredibly disappointing they have taken this step rather than work with us on constructive solutions to industry-wide challenges," TikTok spokesman Michael Hughes said in response to an AFP inquiry. Hughes cited what he said were TikTok safeguards that include booting users suspected of being younger than 13, default screen time limits, and privacy settings for minors using the app. "Young people are struggling with their mental health because of addictive social media platforms like TikTok," said New York Attorney General Letitia James. "TikTok claims that their platform is safe for young people, but that is far from true," she added. TikTok is battling the US ban threat in a federal appeals court, arguing that it violates free speech rights. A law poised to take effect early next year requires the app to divest from its Chinese ownership or be banned in the United States. The US government alleges that TikTok allows Beijing to collect data and spy on users. It also says TikTok is a conduit to spread propaganda. China and the company strongly deny these claims. TikTok has until January to find a buyer or face the ban, which would upend the social media business and rile many of the app's 170 million US users. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

TikTok sued by 14 US states over harming young users with addictive features

Historian Allan Lichtman, who is also known as polling 'Nostradamus', said that he will not revisit his predictions about Democratic nominee Kamala Harris defeating her Republican challenger&nbsp;Donald Trump in the November elections in the United States because of the "so-called" October surprise.&nbsp;

Since 1984, the 77-year-old American University professor, who created his own election model, has made the right prediction regarding every presidential winner.

In September, the polling Nostradamus predicted that Harris ticked all the boxes of critical objectives for the win and said that she would defeat Trump.

The professor has now said that any sort of news event&nbsp;between now and November 5 will not change his prediction.

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"One of the greatest myths of American politics is the October surprise. I have never changed my prediction in response to an October surprise because the keys gauged the big picture of incumbent governance in strength and don’t sway by the events of the campaign," said the polling Nostradamus.

According to Lichtman, the "keys" are the 13 categories that he uses for assessing the winning chances of each candidate contesting the elections.

In September, he said that Harris enjoyed an advantage in eight keys while Trump led only three of them.

<h2>What is 'October surprise'?</h2>

Historically, an October surprise means a significant news event which happens in the last weeks of a presidential campaign and sometimes has a major impact on the elections.

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In recent years, a notorious “October surprise” came just a month before the 2016 US election when the Washington Post got a leaked “Access Hollywood” tape in which Trump was shown making shocking remarks regarding how he treats women.

“I don’t even wait. And when you’re a star, they let you do it. You can do anything… Grab ’em by the p—y. You can do anything,”&nbsp;Trump was heard saying to TV host Billy Bush&nbsp;in the 2005 clip.

However, as was predicted by Lichtman using his keys system, Trump still won the election.

Lichtman said that in the last 40 years, he has never changed his prediction and he will stick to his forecast of a Harris win even this time.

(With inputs from agencies)

Historian Allan Lichtman, who is also known as polling 'Nostradamus', said that he will not revisit his predictions about Democratic nominee Kamala Harris defeating her Republican challenger Donald Trump in the November elections in the United States because of the "so-called" October surprise.

Historian Allan Lichtman, who is also known as polling 'Nostradamus', said that he will not revisit his predictions about Democratic nominee Kamala Harris defeating her Republican challenger Donald Trump in the November elections in the United States because of the "so-called" October surprise. Since 1984, the 77-year-old American University professor, who created his own election model, has made the right prediction regarding every presidential winner. In September, the polling Nostradamus predicted that Harris ticked all the boxes of critical objectives for the win and said that she would defeat Trump. The professor has now said that any sort of news event between now and November 5 will not change his prediction. Also Read: How Trump won the White House in 2016 despite losing the popular vote: Here's how US electoral college works "One of the greatest myths of American politics is the October surprise. I have never changed my prediction in response to an October surprise because the keys gauged the big picture of incumbent governance in strength and don’t sway by the events of the campaign," said the polling Nostradamus. According to Lichtman, the "keys" are the 13 categories that he uses for assessing the winning chances of each candidate contesting the elections. In September, he said that Harris enjoyed an advantage in eight keys while Trump led only three of them. What is 'October surprise'? Historically, an October surprise means a significant news event which happens in the last weeks of a presidential campaign and sometimes has a major impact on the elections. Watch: US Elections 2024: Oil Moguls Emerge As Trump's Key Cash Source In recent years, a notorious “October surprise” came just a month before the 2016 US election when the Washington Post got a leaked “Access Hollywood” tape in which Trump was shown making shocking remarks regarding how he treats women. “I don’t even wait. And when you’re a star, they let you do it. You can do anything… Grab ’em by the p—y. You can do anything,” Trump was heard saying to TV host Billy Bush in the 2005 clip. However, as was predicted by Lichtman using his keys system, Trump still won the election. Lichtman said that in the last 40 years, he has never changed his prediction and he will stick to his forecast of a Harris win even this time. (With inputs from agencies)

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At present, there are approximately 12,100 nuclear warheads in existence. Nearly 88 per cent of these are held by just two countries, Russia and the United States, according to Statista.

Other nations that possess nuclear weapons include France, China, the United Kingdom, Pakistan, India, Israel, and North Korea. Russia holds the largest number of confirmed nuclear weapons, with more than 5,500 warheads in its arsenal.

Former Russian minister Andrei Kozyrev believes President Vladimir Putin is unlikely to use nuclear weapons against the West. However, Putin has made what some see as threats to use them if his invasion of Ukraine faces further interference.

Nuclear weapons are seen as the most destructive on Earth. When detonated, they cause massive destruction and release intense heat and radiation, leading to long-term environmental damage that can last for years.

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As reported by express.co.uk, a single bomb has the potential to wipe out an entire city, and the impact can be felt as far as 53 miles (around 85 km) away, depending on the bomb's size. People within this range may even experience temporary blindness if they are looking directly at the explosion.

Nuclear bombs have been used only once in history when the United States dropped two on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. While the exact number of deaths is uncertain, it’s estimated that around 140,000 people were killed in Hiroshima and at least 74,000 in Nagasaki.

The bombs released nuclear radiation that led to thousands more deaths from radiation sickness over the following weeks, months, and even years.

The creation of these powerful weapons started the Nuclear Arms Race, a competition for dominance in nuclear warfare between the United States, the Soviet Union, and their allies in the years that followed.

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This race continued throughout the Cold War, reaching its height in 1986 when over 64,000 nuclear warheads were believed to be in circulation worldwide.

But as the Soviet Union collapsed and the Cold War ended, tensions between the East and West eased, leading to the beginning of nuclear disarmament.

Since the 1980s, Russia's nuclear stockpile has reportedly shrunk by nine times, while the US&nbsp;arsenal is now six times smaller.

<h2>Can nuclear bombs be intercepted?</h2>

In short, nuclear bombs can be intercepted, but it's a very challenging task.

Ballistic missiles are used to carry and launch nuclear bombs along a specific flight path.

In the 1960s, during the height of the Nuclear Arms Race, the Soviet Union created anti-ballistic missiles to defend the USSR from ballistic missile threats.

These anti-ballistic missiles (ABMs) are designed to intercept and destroy nuclear missiles before they reach their target.

ABMs work by detecting and tracking an incoming ballistic missile, and then launching an interceptor to destroy it.

This is typically done using a booster rocket that either collides with the missile to destroy it on impact or uses a blast fragmentation warhead to detonate the missile's payload without causing a nuclear explosion.

Even if an ABM successfully destroys a missile, there’s still a chance that plutonium or uranium could be scattered in the area, leading to a radiation risk.

However, this outcome is still far better than the destruction of an entire city.

<h2>How do nuclear bombs work?</h2>

The effects of a nuclear explosion can vary widely based on several factors. These include the type of weapon (whether it uses fission or fusion) and its power. The location of the blast also matters—whether it occurs in the air (and at what height), on the ground, underground, or underwater. Weather conditions, environmental factors, and the nature of the target (such as a city, countryside, or military site) all play significant roles in determining the impact.

When a nuclear weapon explodes, it creates a fireball with temperatures as hot as the Sun's core or centre. The energy released spreads in different ways.

About 85 per cent&nbsp;of the energy from a nuclear explosion goes into creating a powerful blast and intense heat. The other 15 per cent is released as radiation. This includes immediate radiation within the first minute and lasting radiation over time, which can include local fallout.

Local fallout (radioactive debris that falls back to the ground) refers to the radioactive particles that settle back to Earth after a nuclear explosion.

<h2>Blast&nbsp;</h2>

When a nuclear explosion occurs, extremely hot gases expand rapidly, creating a shock wave that moves outward at high speed.

The "overpressure," or intense pressure, at the front of the shock wave, can be measured in pascals (or kilopascals (kPa)), pounds per square inch (psi), and kilograms per square centimetre (kg/cm²). For reference, 1&nbsp;psi is about 6.9 kPa or 0.07 kg/cm².

The higher the overpressure, the more likely a building will be damaged by the sudden force of the shock wave.

Another damaging effect is the "dynamic pressure," which is the strong, fast-moving (or high-velocity) wind that follows the shock wave.

A typical two-story, wood-frame house will collapse under an overpressure of about 0.35 kg/cm² (five&nbsp;psi).

Atmospheric pressure at sea level is about 14.7 psi (10.3 kg/cm²). A pressure of 5&nbsp;psi (0.35 kg/cm²) is significantly higher than normal atmospheric pressure (14.7 psi is what we experience constantly). When a sudden additional pressure of five&nbsp;psi from a shock wave hits, it exerts a powerful force that can cause structural damage, leading to collapse.

A one-megaton (about 1,000,000 kilograms of TNT) explosion at 3,000 metres&nbsp;(10,000 feet) high can create this level of overpressure (5 psi) up to 7&nbsp;km (about 4&nbsp;miles) from the blast.

The strong winds following the blast can throw a person against a wall with several times the force of gravity.

The force of gravity is the pull that Earth exerts on objects, measured as 9.8 metres&nbsp;per second squared (m/s²).

Within 8&nbsp;km (5&nbsp;miles) of the blast, few people outside or in regular buildings are likely to survive.

The initial shock wave creates huge amounts of debris, like bricks, glass, wood, and metal, which fly at speeds over 160 km/h (100 mph), causing more destruction.

<h2>Thermal Radiation&nbsp;</h2>

About 35 per cent&nbsp;of the energy from an airburst is released as thermal radiation, which includes light and heat. This can cause skin burns, and eye injuries, and start fires over long distances.

The shock wave can spread fires even more. If these fires are large enough, they can merge into a firestorm. This creates a huge column of hot air that pulls in fresh air from around it.

Winds rushing inward and the intense heat in a firestorm burn almost everything that can catch fire.

<h2>Initial radiation&nbsp;</h2>

A unique aspect of a nuclear explosion is the release of nuclear radiation, which is divided into initial radiation and residual radiation.

Initial radiation, or prompt radiation, includes gamma rays and neutrons released within a minute of the explosion. It also produces beta particles (free electrons) and a small number of alpha particles (helium nuclei i.e., two protons and two neutrons bound together), but these usually don't reach the ground if the explosion happens high above the ground.

Gamma rays and neutrons can harm living things and remain dangerous over long distances because they can penetrate most buildings.

Although gamma rays and neutrons make up only about three&nbsp;per cent of the energy from a nuclear blast, they can cause a large number of injuries and deaths. They can lead to radiation sickness, cancer, and other serious health issues.

<h2>Residual radiation&nbsp;</h2>

Residual radiation is the radiation released more than one minute after the explosion. In an airburst, this mainly comes from the weapon's debris.

If the explosion happens on or near the ground, dirt, water, and nearby materials are pulled up by the rising cloud, leading to local and global fallout.

Delayed fallout arrives after the first day. It consists of tiny particles carried by the wind, spreading thinly over large areas of the Earth.

A nuclear explosion creates a complex mix of over 300 different isotopes from many elements. These isotopes have half-lives ranging from fractions of a second to millions of years.

The radioactivity of fission products is very high initially but decreases quickly due to radioactive decay.

Seven hours after a nuclear explosion, the leftover radioactivity drops to about 10 per cent of its level at one hour. After 48 more hours, it decreases to one&nbsp;per cent.

As a simple guideline, for every seven times increase in time after the explosion, the radiation level drops by ten times.

For example, if the radiation level is 100 units one hour after an explosion, seven hours later it would decrease to 10 units. After 49 hours (seven times seven), it would drop to 1 unit.

At present, there are approximately 12,100 nuclear warheads in existence. Nearly 88 per cent of these are held by just two countries, Russia and the United States, according to Statista.

At present, there are approximately 12,100 nuclear warheads in existence. Nearly 88 per cent of these are held by just two countries, Russia and the United States, according to Statista. Other nations that possess nuclear weapons include France, China, the United Kingdom, Pakistan, India, Israel, and North Korea. Russia holds the largest number of confirmed nuclear weapons, with more than 5,500 warheads in its arsenal. Former Russian minister Andrei Kozyrev believes President Vladimir Putin is unlikely to use nuclear weapons against the West. However, Putin has made what some see as threats to use them if his invasion of Ukraine faces further interference. Nuclear weapons are seen as the most destructive on Earth. When detonated, they cause massive destruction and release intense heat and radiation, leading to long-term environmental damage that can last for years. Also Read: Did Russia use 'father of all bombs', the ODAB-9000 vacuum bomb, on Ukraine? As reported by express.co.uk, a single bomb has the potential to wipe out an entire city, and the impact can be felt as far as 53 miles (around 85 km) away, depending on the bomb's size. People within this range may even experience temporary blindness if they are looking directly at the explosion. Nuclear bombs have been used only once in history when the United States dropped two on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. While the exact number of deaths is uncertain, it’s estimated that around 140,000 people were killed in Hiroshima and at least 74,000 in Nagasaki. The bombs released nuclear radiation that led to thousands more deaths from radiation sickness over the following weeks, months, and even years. The creation of these powerful weapons started the Nuclear Arms Race, a competition for dominance in nuclear warfare between the United States, the Soviet Union, and their allies in the years that followed. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: New NATO Chief Rutte Wants Ukraine to 'prevail' in Kyiv Trip × This race continued throughout the Cold War, reaching its height in 1986 when over 64,000 nuclear warheads were believed to be in circulation worldwide. But as the Soviet Union collapsed and the Cold War ended, tensions between the East and West eased, leading to the beginning of nuclear disarmament. Since the 1980s, Russia's nuclear stockpile has reportedly shrunk by nine times, while the US arsenal is now six times smaller. Can nuclear bombs be intercepted? In short, nuclear bombs can be intercepted, but it's a very challenging task. Ballistic missiles are used to carry and launch nuclear bombs along a specific flight path. In the 1960s, during the height of the Nuclear Arms Race, the Soviet Union created anti-ballistic missiles to defend the USSR from ballistic missile threats. These anti-ballistic missiles (ABMs) are designed to intercept and destroy nuclear missiles before they reach their target. ABMs work by detecting and tracking an incoming ballistic missile, and then launching an interceptor to destroy it. This is typically done using a booster rocket that either collides with the missile to destroy it on impact or uses a blast fragmentation warhead to detonate the missile's payload without causing a nuclear explosion. Even if an ABM successfully destroys a missile, there’s still a chance that plutonium or uranium could be scattered in the area, leading to a radiation risk. However, this outcome is still far better than the destruction of an entire city. How do nuclear bombs work? The effects of a nuclear explosion can vary widely based on several factors. These include the type of weapon (whether it uses fission or fusion) and its power. The location of the blast also matters—whether it occurs in the air (and at what height), on the ground, underground, or underwater. Weather conditions, environmental factors, and the nature of the target (such as a city, countryside, or military site) all play significant roles in determining the impact. When a nuclear weapon explodes, it creates a fireball with temperatures as hot as the Sun's core or centre. The energy released spreads in different ways. About 85 per cent of the energy from a nuclear explosion goes into creating a powerful blast and intense heat. The other 15 per cent is released as radiation. This includes immediate radiation within the first minute and lasting radiation over time, which can include local fallout. Local fallout (radioactive debris that falls back to the ground) refers to the radioactive particles that settle back to Earth after a nuclear explosion. Blast When a nuclear explosion occurs, extremely hot gases expand rapidly, creating a shock wave that moves outward at high speed. The "overpressure," or intense pressure, at the front of the shock wave, can be measured in pascals (or kilopascals (kPa)), pounds per square inch (psi), and kilograms per square centimetre (kg/cm²). For reference, 1 psi is about 6.9 kPa or 0.07 kg/cm². The higher the overpressure, the more likely a building will be damaged by the sudden force of the shock wave. Another damaging effect is the "dynamic pressure," which is the strong, fast-moving (or high-velocity) wind that follows the shock wave. A typical two-story, wood-frame house will collapse under an overpressure of about 0.35 kg/cm² (five psi). Atmospheric pressure at sea level is about 14.7 psi (10.3 kg/cm²). A pressure of 5 psi (0.35 kg/cm²) is significantly higher than normal atmospheric pressure (14.7 psi is what we experience constantly). When a sudden additional pressure of five psi from a shock wave hits, it exerts a powerful force that can cause structural damage, leading to collapse. A one-megaton (about 1,000,000 kilograms of TNT) explosion at 3,000 metres (10,000 feet) high can create this level of overpressure (5 psi) up to 7 km (about 4 miles) from the blast. The strong winds following the blast can throw a person against a wall with several times the force of gravity. The force of gravity is the pull that Earth exerts on objects, measured as 9.8 metres per second squared (m/s²). Within 8 km (5 miles) of the blast, few people outside or in regular buildings are likely to survive. The initial shock wave creates huge amounts of debris, like bricks, glass, wood, and metal, which fly at speeds over 160 km/h (100 mph), causing more destruction. Thermal Radiation About 35 per cent of the energy from an airburst is released as thermal radiation, which includes light and heat. This can cause skin burns, and eye injuries, and start fires over long distances. The shock wave can spread fires even more. If these fires are large enough, they can merge into a firestorm. This creates a huge column of hot air that pulls in fresh air from around it. Winds rushing inward and the intense heat in a firestorm burn almost everything that can catch fire. Initial radiation A unique aspect of a nuclear explosion is the release of nuclear radiation, which is divided into initial radiation and residual radiation. Initial radiation, or prompt radiation, includes gamma rays and neutrons released within a minute of the explosion. It also produces beta particles (free electrons) and a small number of alpha particles (helium nuclei i.e., two protons and two neutrons bound together), but these usually don't reach the ground if the explosion happens high above the ground. Gamma rays and neutrons can harm living things and remain dangerous over long distances because they can penetrate most buildings. Although gamma rays and neutrons make up only about three per cent of the energy from a nuclear blast, they can cause a large number of injuries and deaths. They can lead to radiation sickness, cancer, and other serious health issues. Residual radiation Residual radiation is the radiation released more than one minute after the explosion. In an airburst, this mainly comes from the weapon's debris. If the explosion happens on or near the ground, dirt, water, and nearby materials are pulled up by the rising cloud, leading to local and global fallout. Delayed fallout arrives after the first day. It consists of tiny particles carried by the wind, spreading thinly over large areas of the Earth. A nuclear explosion creates a complex mix of over 300 different isotopes from many elements. These isotopes have half-lives ranging from fractions of a second to millions of years. The radioactivity of fission products is very high initially but decreases quickly due to radioactive decay. Seven hours after a nuclear explosion, the leftover radioactivity drops to about 10 per cent of its level at one hour. After 48 more hours, it decreases to one per cent. As a simple guideline, for every seven times increase in time after the explosion, the radiation level drops by ten times. For example, if the radiation level is 100 units one hour after an explosion, seven hours later it would decrease to 10 units. After 49 hours (seven times seven), it would drop to 1 unit.

The high-stakes gamble: Can missile defence systems truly intercept nuclear warheads?

In a tragic case of severe neglect, an Indiana father has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after his six-month-old son was found disfigured and in a pool of blood after nearly being eaten alive by rats.&nbsp;

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The infant, as per reports, was found lying in his bassinet in the "house of horrors" with over 50 bites across his body, face, and limbs when police responded to a 911 call from David Schonabaum, the child's father.&nbsp;

The incident, which occurred on 13 September 2023, predictably, shocked the local community in Evansville.&nbsp;

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Prosecutors, as per the New York Post, said that the six-month-old child had suffered severe injuries, with his tiny fingers gnawed down to the bone by rats. The baby, who is now permanently disfigured, was flown to an Indianapolis hospital, where he was treated for blood loss and given a transfusion.&nbsp;

According to police records, doctors also noted his body temperature had dangerously dropped to 93.5 degrees Fahrenheit (34.17 °C).

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Authorities described the family's home on South Linwood Avenue as a "house of horrors." The home, shared by Schonabaum, his wife, Angel Renee Schonabaum, 29, and her sister, Delania Thurman, was found to be in deplorable condition. The house was infested with rats, littered with trash, and strewn with rat faeces, prosecutors said.

In a news release, Prosecutor Diana Moers described the case as "horrific" and said, "We will live with the images of this baby forever.

"The baby lived in an absolute house of horrors, along with his siblings and a pet dog."

The couple's two other children, 3- and 6 years old, as well as two young cousins 2 and 5 years old, also lived in the house under these appalling conditions.

This was not the first time rats had attacked children in the home. Prosecutors noted that three other children had previously been bitten by vermin while they slept.&nbsp;

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Despite prior interventions from the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS), which attempted to provide aid and improve the safety of the home, the problems persisted, culminating in the near-fatal mauling of the infant.

"It is completely shocking to the conscience that anyone would live in these conditions, much less allow their children, baby, and animals to live among absolute filth when they cannot help themselves," said Moers in a statement. She condemned the conditions the children were subjected to, calling it "unimaginable".

"It is also unimaginable how a rat was able to do such damage to this infant before his father called for help."

David Schonabaum was convicted last month on multiple felony counts of neglect and child endangerment. His wife, Angel Renee, pleaded guilty to similar charges and is scheduled for sentencing on 24 October. Meanwhile, Thurman, who had also been charged, was sentenced to two years of probation earlier in the year.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

In a tragic case of severe neglect, an Indiana father has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after his six-month-old son was found disfigured and in a pool of blood after nearly being eaten alive by rats.

In a tragic case of severe neglect, an Indiana father has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after his six-month-old son was found disfigured and in a pool of blood after nearly being eaten alive by rats. What happened? The infant, as per reports, was found lying in his bassinet in the "house of horrors" with over 50 bites across his body, face, and limbs when police responded to a 911 call from David Schonabaum, the child's father. The incident, which occurred on 13 September 2023, predictably, shocked the local community in Evansville. Also read | South African farmer kills, 'feeds' two Black women to pigs, sparks outrage Prosecutors, as per the New York Post, said that the six-month-old child had suffered severe injuries, with his tiny fingers gnawed down to the bone by rats. The baby, who is now permanently disfigured, was flown to an Indianapolis hospital, where he was treated for blood loss and given a transfusion. According to police records, doctors also noted his body temperature had dangerously dropped to 93.5 degrees Fahrenheit (34.17 °C). House of Horrors Authorities described the family's home on South Linwood Avenue as a "house of horrors." The home, shared by Schonabaum, his wife, Angel Renee Schonabaum, 29, and her sister, Delania Thurman, was found to be in deplorable condition. The house was infested with rats, littered with trash, and strewn with rat faeces, prosecutors said. In a news release, Prosecutor Diana Moers described the case as "horrific" and said, "We will live with the images of this baby forever. "The baby lived in an absolute house of horrors, along with his siblings and a pet dog." The couple's two other children, 3- and 6 years old, as well as two young cousins 2 and 5 years old, also lived in the house under these appalling conditions. This was not the first time rats had attacked children in the home. Prosecutors noted that three other children had previously been bitten by vermin while they slept. Also read | New York to combat rat infestation in city with birth control pills Despite prior interventions from the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS), which attempted to provide aid and improve the safety of the home, the problems persisted, culminating in the near-fatal mauling of the infant. "It is completely shocking to the conscience that anyone would live in these conditions, much less allow their children, baby, and animals to live among absolute filth when they cannot help themselves," said Moers in a statement. She condemned the conditions the children were subjected to, calling it "unimaginable". "It is also unimaginable how a rat was able to do such damage to this infant before his father called for help." David Schonabaum was convicted last month on multiple felony counts of neglect and child endangerment. His wife, Angel Renee, pleaded guilty to similar charges and is scheduled for sentencing on 24 October. Meanwhile, Thurman, who had also been charged, was sentenced to two years of probation earlier in the year. (With inputs from agencies)

Baby found disfigured by rats in 'house of horrors'; Indiana father sentenced to 16 years in prison

A US labour board issued a complaint accusing Apple of violating employees' rights to organise and advocate for better working conditions by maintaining a series of unlawful workplace rules.

The National Labor Relations Board in the complaint announced late on Monday claims Apple required employees nationwide to sign illegal confidentiality, non-disclosure, and non-compete agreements and imposed overly broad misconduct and social media policies.

The complaint accuses Apple of "interfering with, restraining, and coercing employees in the exercise of" their rights under federal labor law.

Apple, in a statement provided by a spokesperson, said it has always respected its employees' rights to discuss wages, hours, and working conditions, which is reflected in its employment policies.

"We strongly disagree with these claims and will continue to share the facts at the hearing," the company said.

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If Apple does not settle the case, it will be heard by an administrative judge beginning in January. The agency is seeking to require Apple to rescind the allegedly unlawful rules and notify its entire US&nbsp;workforce of their legal rights.

Administrative judges' decisions can be reviewed by the five-member labor board, whose rulings can be appealed to federal appeals courts.

The complaint stems from charges filed against Apple in 2021 by Ashley Gjovik, a former senior engineering manager at the company. Gjovik said various Apple rules, including those relating to confidentiality and social media use, deter employees from discussing issues such as pay equity and sex discrimination with each other and the media.

Gjovik also filed a lawsuit in California federal court in May accusing Apple of illegally retaliating against her for filing the NLRB complaints and attempting to organize other workers. Apple has denied wrongdoing and has moved to dismiss the case.

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The company is facing at least two other pending NLRB cases claiming it fired an employee at its Cupertino, California headquarters for criticising managers and illegally interfered with a union campaign at a retail store in Atlanta. The company has denied wrongdoing.

The NLRB in May ruled that the manager of an Apple store in Manhattan unlawfully interrogated an employee about his support for a union. Two Apple stores in the US have unionised since 2022, and unions are working to organize several other locations.

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A US labour board issued a complaint accusing Apple of violating employees' rights to organise and advocate for better working conditions by maintaining a series of unlawful workplace rules.

A US labour board issued a complaint accusing Apple of violating employees' rights to organise and advocate for better working conditions by maintaining a series of unlawful workplace rules. The National Labor Relations Board in the complaint announced late on Monday claims Apple required employees nationwide to sign illegal confidentiality, non-disclosure, and non-compete agreements and imposed overly broad misconduct and social media policies. The complaint accuses Apple of "interfering with, restraining, and coercing employees in the exercise of" their rights under federal labor law. Apple, in a statement provided by a spokesperson, said it has always respected its employees' rights to discuss wages, hours, and working conditions, which is reflected in its employment policies. "We strongly disagree with these claims and will continue to share the facts at the hearing," the company said. Also read: Tech firms slash business travel in 2023, but Alphabet and Apple fall behind: Study If Apple does not settle the case, it will be heard by an administrative judge beginning in January. The agency is seeking to require Apple to rescind the allegedly unlawful rules and notify its entire US workforce of their legal rights. Administrative judges' decisions can be reviewed by the five-member labor board, whose rulings can be appealed to federal appeals courts. The complaint stems from charges filed against Apple in 2021 by Ashley Gjovik, a former senior engineering manager at the company. Gjovik said various Apple rules, including those relating to confidentiality and social media use, deter employees from discussing issues such as pay equity and sex discrimination with each other and the media. Gjovik also filed a lawsuit in California federal court in May accusing Apple of illegally retaliating against her for filing the NLRB complaints and attempting to organize other workers. Apple has denied wrongdoing and has moved to dismiss the case. Watch | Apple Tax To Help Ireland's Economic Security × The company is facing at least two other pending NLRB cases claiming it fired an employee at its Cupertino, California headquarters for criticising managers and illegally interfered with a union campaign at a retail store in Atlanta. The company has denied wrongdoing. The NLRB in May ruled that the manager of an Apple store in Manhattan unlawfully interrogated an employee about his support for a union. Two Apple stores in the US have unionised since 2022, and unions are working to organize several other locations. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US labour board accuses Apple of imposing illegal workplace rules

The U.S. military on Monday released video of what it said was an unsafe manoeuvre by a Russian fighter jet near Alaska during an intercept by the U.S. military last week.

The United States regularly carries out aerial intercepts of Russian aircraft in international airspace near Alaska, and usually says they are carried out in a safe and professional manner. But this time was different, officials say.

"The conduct of one Russian Su-35 was unsafe, unprofessional, and endangered all – not what you'd see in a professional air force," Air Force General Gregory Guillot, who oversees U.S. forces in North America said in a statement posted on X.

Russia's embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

North American Aerospace Defense Command, known as NORAD, said on Sept. 23 that it detected and tracked four Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone.

At the time, it said the Russian activity "occurs regularly and is not seen as a threat."

An air defense identification zone is international airspace just beyond a country's sovereign territory that approaching aircraft to identify themselves.

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The U.S. military on Monday released video of what it said was an unsafe manoeuvre by a Russian fighter jet near Alaska during an intercept by the U.S. military last week.

The U.S. military on Monday released video of what it said was an unsafe manoeuvre by a Russian fighter jet near Alaska during an intercept by the U.S. military last week. The United States regularly carries out aerial intercepts of Russian aircraft in international airspace near Alaska, and usually says they are carried out in a safe and professional manner. But this time was different, officials say. "The conduct of one Russian Su-35 was unsafe, unprofessional, and endangered all – not what you'd see in a professional air force," Air Force General Gregory Guillot, who oversees U.S. forces in North America said in a statement posted on X. Russia's embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment. North American Aerospace Defense Command, known as NORAD, said on Sept. 23 that it detected and tracked four Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone. At the time, it said the Russian activity "occurs regularly and is not seen as a threat." An air defense identification zone is international airspace just beyond a country's sovereign territory that approaching aircraft to identify themselves. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US military releases video of ‘unsafe’ Russian fighter jet manoeuvre near Alaska

United States former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was slammed by netizens after he proposed a bizarre solution to the crime which appeared to have been lifted straight from the horror film The Purge.

While addressing a rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Sunday (Sep&nbsp;29), the&nbsp;US&nbsp;Republican presidential candidate said that criminals "have to be taught" a lesson.

For this, Trump suggested, "If you had one really violent day. One rough hour — and I mean real rough — the word would get out and it would end immediately."

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The former president said that the crime rate has been high in the United States because of police not being "allowed to do their job" because Democrat presidential nominee Kamala Harris and "the liberal left won’t let them."

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-would-strike-a-deal-with-iran-to-end-hostilities-if-elected-762526">Trump says would strike a deal with Iran to end hostilities, if elected</a>

<h2>Here's how netizens reacted to Trump's bizarre proposal</h2>

Reacting to Trump’s proposal, several netizens said that the idea had some serious resemblance with The Purge, which is a dystopian horror film franchise.

The first Purge film was released in 2013. In the movie, a 12-hour period was declared every year in the US during which all kinds of crime were declared legal.

Reacting to it on X, journalist Brian Krassenstein said, "Did Trump just f***ing suggest The Purge?"

Meanwhile, another X user Mark Rothchild said, "The Purge. He’s endorsing The Purge."

"Trump is literally proposing The Purge lmao," said Armand Domalewski.

Meanwhile, Ahmed Baba wrote on X, "So to be clear, Trump is calling for a one-way Purge-style day where police are allowed to unleash brutality on civilians. His campaign will try and spin this but that’s exactly what it sounds like."

X user Noah Berlatsky said, "He’s not proposing the purge. He’s proposing Kristallnacht. This is one of those cases where I’m afraid that the fictional fascism has overwritten the actual fascism in unhelpful ways."

Watch:&nbsp;US Elections: Donald Trump Launches 'Trump Watches' As Potential Gifts For Supporters

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"In The Purge, the police won’t respond to calls for help. Trump is proposing a state programme in which police are empowered to murder marginalised people," he added.

Taking to X, technologist Jim Stewartson called it as "one of the most dangerous speeches of the 21st Century".

"Anyone who thinks Trump doesn't dream about ruling over a violent fascist regime is kidding themselves," commented another user.

"How could somebody listen to this and be OK with? How can you trust this guy with nuclear codes again?" an X user said.

"Trump really has lost his marbles," another user wrote.

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United States former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was slammed by netizens after he proposed a bizarre solution to the crime which appeared to have been lifted straight from the horror film The Purge.

United States former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was slammed by netizens after he proposed a bizarre solution to the crime which appeared to have been lifted straight from the horror film The Purge. While addressing a rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Sunday (Sep 29), the US Republican presidential candidate said that criminals "have to be taught" a lesson. For this, Trump suggested, "If you had one really violent day. One rough hour — and I mean real rough — the word would get out and it would end immediately." Trump on theft: If you had one really violent day.. .. … One rough hour. And I mean real rough. The word will get out and it will end immediately. pic.twitter.com/DkOdULcV32 — Acyn (@Acyn) September 29, 2024 × The former president said that the crime rate has been high in the United States because of police not being "allowed to do their job" because Democrat presidential nominee Kamala Harris and "the liberal left won’t let them." Also Read: Trump says would strike a deal with Iran to end hostilities, if elected Here's how netizens reacted to Trump's bizarre proposal Reacting to Trump’s proposal, several netizens said that the idea had some serious resemblance with The Purge, which is a dystopian horror film franchise. The first Purge film was released in 2013. In the movie, a 12-hour period was declared every year in the US during which all kinds of crime were declared legal. Reacting to it on X, journalist Brian Krassenstein said, "Did Trump just f***ing suggest The Purge?" Meanwhile, another X user Mark Rothchild said, "The Purge. He’s endorsing The Purge." "Trump is literally proposing The Purge lmao," said Armand Domalewski. Meanwhile, Ahmed Baba wrote on X, "So to be clear, Trump is calling for a one-way Purge-style day where police are allowed to unleash brutality on civilians. His campaign will try and spin this but that’s exactly what it sounds like." X user Noah Berlatsky said, "He’s not proposing the purge. He’s proposing Kristallnacht. This is one of those cases where I’m afraid that the fictional fascism has overwritten the actual fascism in unhelpful ways." Watch: US Elections: Donald Trump Launches 'Trump Watches' As Potential Gifts For Supporters "In The Purge, the police won’t respond to calls for help. Trump is proposing a state programme in which police are empowered to murder marginalised people," he added. Taking to X, technologist Jim Stewartson called it as "one of the most dangerous speeches of the 21st Century". "Anyone who thinks Trump doesn't dream about ruling over a violent fascist regime is kidding themselves," commented another user. "How could somebody listen to this and be OK with? How can you trust this guy with nuclear codes again?" an X user said. "Trump really has lost his marbles," another user wrote. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump comes up with shocking idea to end violent crime in US, suggests a day like 'The Purge'

Former United States President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Sep 27). Trump said that he and Zelensky&nbsp;have a “very good relationship”. However, just after that, the former US president&nbsp;also said that he has a "very good relationship" with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The Republican presidential candidate&nbsp;met with Zelensky at Trump Tower in New York on Friday. This comes after Zelensky met with&nbsp;the Democratic nominee for president and incumbent Vice President&nbsp;Kamala Harris, in Washington DC.

Trump further assured Zelensky that if he gets elected in the upcoming elections, he will resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict "very quickly".&nbsp;

“I think if we win, we’re going to get it resolved very quickly,” he said.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-accuses-great-salesman-zelensky-of-wanting-democrats-to-win-presidential-polls-761592">Also read:&nbsp;Trump accuses ‘great salesman’ Zelensky of favouring Democrats to win presidential polls</a>

The Ukrainian leader was standing next to Trump and immediately responded that he hoped that he and Trump would have a better relationship than the one between Putin and Trump.

Zelensky further said that he and the former US president have a “common view that the war in Ukraine has to be stopped” and that it was important to meet with both presidential candidates.

Watch |&nbsp;Zelensky's US Visit: Trump To Meet Zelensky After Slamming Him Over Deal With Russia

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After meeting Zelensky, Trump said, "It’s an honor to have the president with us, and he’s been through a lot", adding that he is going through a "tremendous amount".&nbsp;

<h2>Trump called Zelensky 'greatest salesman'</h2>

The meeting between Trump and Zelensky&nbsp;comes days after the former accused the latter of favouring Democrats over Republicans ahead of the presidential elections on November 5. He also called the Ukrainian leader the world’s ‘greatest salesman’.

"Zelensky is the greatest salesman in history. Every time he comes into the country, he walks away with $60 billion," Trump said. The 45th POTUS also suggested that Zelensky was benefitting from US aid to Ukraine.

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Former United States President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Sep 27). Trump said that he and Zelensky have a “very good relationship”.

Former United States President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Sep 27). Trump said that he and Zelensky have a “very good relationship”. However, just after that, the former US president also said that he has a "very good relationship" with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Republican presidential candidate met with Zelensky at Trump Tower in New York on Friday. This comes after Zelensky met with the Democratic nominee for president and incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris, in Washington DC. Trump further assured Zelensky that if he gets elected in the upcoming elections, he will resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict "very quickly". “I think if we win, we’re going to get it resolved very quickly,” he said. Also read: Trump accuses ‘great salesman’ Zelensky of favouring Democrats to win presidential polls The Ukrainian leader was standing next to Trump and immediately responded that he hoped that he and Trump would have a better relationship than the one between Putin and Trump. Zelensky further said that he and the former US president have a “common view that the war in Ukraine has to be stopped” and that it was important to meet with both presidential candidates. Watch | Zelensky's US Visit: Trump To Meet Zelensky After Slamming Him Over Deal With Russia × After meeting Zelensky, Trump said, "It’s an honor to have the president with us, and he’s been through a lot", adding that he is going through a "tremendous amount". Trump called Zelensky 'greatest salesman' The meeting between Trump and Zelensky comes days after the former accused the latter of favouring Democrats over Republicans ahead of the presidential elections on November 5. He also called the Ukrainian leader the world’s ‘greatest salesman’. "Zelensky is the greatest salesman in history. Every time he comes into the country, he walks away with $60 billion," Trump said. The 45th POTUS also suggested that Zelensky was benefitting from US aid to Ukraine. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump boasts 'very good relationship' with Zelensky, says if elected will resolve conflict 'very quickly'

Former United States president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has spoken about&nbsp;the idea of striking a deal with Iran, aimed at ending hostilities if he is elected president in the upcoming presidential elections.&nbsp;

However, he did not mention any specific details of the deal.&nbsp;

"I would do that,” Trump&nbsp;said, adding, "We have to make a deal because the consequences are impossible. We have to make a deal.”

The Republican presidential candidate made the&nbsp;statement while speaking to reporters on Thursday (Sep 26) in New York City, and said that talks are necessary because of the threat posed by Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons.

Watch |&nbsp;&nbsp;US: Donald Trump Briefed On Alleged Assassination Threats From Iran

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In 2018, Trump withdrew from a deal agreed to by the Obama administration alongside major world powers that granted Tehran sanctions relief in exchange for limits on its weapons program. Since then, Iran has returned to enriching uranium to the&nbsp;levels required&nbsp;for creating nuclear weapons, a threat that is likely to heighten tensions in the Middle East.&nbsp;

<h2>Threats from Iran to assassinate Trump</h2>

The statement by Trump also comes a&nbsp;day after the US intelligence agencies briefed the former president about "real and specific" threats from Iran to assassinate him.&nbsp;

Trump's&nbsp;campaign issued a statement, highlighting that the threat of assassination was an effort to destabilise and "sow chaos" in the US.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-intel-warns-trump-of-real-and-specific-threats-from-iran-to-assassinate-him-761693">Also read:&nbsp;'Big threats on my life by Iran': Trump says after US intelligence warns him of assassination threat</a>

Later, the Republican presidential candidate in a social media post&nbsp;said that big threats were there on his life by Iran, adding that moves were already made, but did not work out.&nbsp;

Moreover, on Thursday, a grand jury indicted multiple Iranians on charges related to hacking Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.

Trump said that he was prepared to make a deal with Iran “within one week after the election” if he had won in 2020.&nbsp;

“But Iran would have made a deal with us,” he&nbsp;said. “It would have been a great deal for them. The only thing is they cannot have nuclear weapons.”

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Former United States president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has spoken about the idea of striking a deal with Iran, aimed at ending hostilities if he is elected president in the upcoming presidential elections.

Former United States president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has spoken about the idea of striking a deal with Iran, aimed at ending hostilities if he is elected president in the upcoming presidential elections. However, he did not mention any specific details of the deal. "I would do that,” Trump said, adding, "We have to make a deal because the consequences are impossible. We have to make a deal.” The Republican presidential candidate made the statement while speaking to reporters on Thursday (Sep 26) in New York City, and said that talks are necessary because of the threat posed by Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons. Watch | US: Donald Trump Briefed On Alleged Assassination Threats From Iran × In 2018, Trump withdrew from a deal agreed to by the Obama administration alongside major world powers that granted Tehran sanctions relief in exchange for limits on its weapons program. Since then, Iran has returned to enriching uranium to the levels required for creating nuclear weapons, a threat that is likely to heighten tensions in the Middle East. Threats from Iran to assassinate Trump The statement by Trump also comes a day after the US intelligence agencies briefed the former president about "real and specific" threats from Iran to assassinate him. Trump's campaign issued a statement, highlighting that the threat of assassination was an effort to destabilise and "sow chaos" in the US. Also read: 'Big threats on my life by Iran': Trump says after US intelligence warns him of assassination threat Later, the Republican presidential candidate in a social media post said that big threats were there on his life by Iran, adding that moves were already made, but did not work out. Moreover, on Thursday, a grand jury indicted multiple Iranians on charges related to hacking Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign. Trump said that he was prepared to make a deal with Iran “within one week after the election” if he had won in 2020. “But Iran would have made a deal with us,” he said. “It would have been a great deal for them. The only thing is they cannot have nuclear weapons.” (With inputs from agencies)

Trump says would strike a deal with Iran to end hostilities, if elected

A senior United States (US) defence official said on Thursday (Sept 26) that China's newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year, a potential embarrassment for Beijing as it seeks to expand its military capabilities.

A senior United States (US) defence official said on Thursday (Sept 26) that China's newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year, a potential embarrassment for Beijing as it seeks to expand its military capabilities. Speaking to the news agency Reuters, the official said that China's new first-in-class nuclear-powered attack submarine sank alongside a pier sometime between May and June. The official chose to remain anonymous. 'No information to provide' Reacting to the comments made by the senior US defence official, a Chinese embassy spokesperson in the US said that Beijing had no information to provide. "We are not familiar with the situation you mentioned and currently have no information to provide," the embassy spokesperson told Reuters and pointed out it was not clear what caused it to sink or whether it had nuclear fuel on board at the time. Also read | China had world's oldest cheese but it was hidden in a shockingly weird place "In addition to the obvious questions about training standards and equipment quality, the incident raises deeper questions about the PLA's (People's Liberation Army) internal accountability and oversight of China's defence industry - which has long been plagued by corruption," the spokesperson added. As of 2022, China had six nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, six nuclear-powered attack submarines and 48 diesel-powered attack submarines, according to a Pentagon report on China's military. That submarine force is expected to grow to 65 by 2025 and 80 by 2035, the US Defense Department has said. Taiwan reacts to submarine sinking Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo said authorities "have a grasp of the situation through multiple intelligence and surveillance methods", but did not elaborate. Taiwan, which China views as its own territory, keeps a close watch on the latter's military activities. (With inputs from agencies)

An embarrassment for China? US says Chinese nuclear-powered submarine sank earlier in 2024

The United States, South Korea, and Japan conducted joint military drills in Sydney's harbor to strengthen regional security and cooperation. The exercises aimed to enhance interoperability among the allied forces and focus on maritime operations amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region. High-level officials from the three nations attended, underscoring their commitment to maintaining stability in the face of evolving security challenges.

United States, South Korea and Japan Hold Military Drills In Sydney's Harbor

Helene threatens to become the strongest storm to hit the U.S. in over a year. Thousands evacuate as Helene expected to intensify into a Category 3 storm on Florida coast. Helene is expected to bring powerful winds, flooding and a life-threatening storm surge. Helene is on track to land on Florida’s Gulf Coast late Thursday. Helene would be the fifth hurricane to slam Florida since 2022. Watch to know more!

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US President Joe Biden welcomed the president of the United Arab Emirates to the White House on Monday, saying the two leaders would discuss ways to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Lebanon, and efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza.

Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will meet separately with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the first in what is expected to be a series of foreign leader gatherings during the week of the United Nations General Assembly.

Biden, speaking at the start of his meeting with the UAE leader, said Lebanon and Gaza would feature prominently in their discussions, along with talks on artificial intelligence.

Before their meeting, Biden said he had been briefed on the latest developments between Israel and Lebanon, adding, "I continue to be in contact with our counterparts, and we're working to de-escalate in a way that allows people to return home safely."

Sheikh Mohamed said his country had an "unwavering commitment" to working with the United States and deepening the strategic partnership between the allies.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-strikes-more-than-300-hezbollah-targets-182-killed-over-700-injured-761254">Also read:&nbsp;Israel strikes more than 300 Hezbollah targets, 274 killed, over 700 injured</a>

Harris also plans to discuss efforts to secure a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal in her separate meeting with the UAE leader, the first-ever visit by a UAE president to the White House, the White House official said.

The meeting will give Harris, the Democratic nominee for the Nov. 5 presidential election, an opportunity to demonstrate national security chops at a time when the administration is under increasing pressure to contain strife in the Middle East.

Israel attacked hundreds of Hezbollah targets on Monday in airstrikes that Lebanese health authorities said killed at least 274 people, making it the deadliest day in Lebanon in decades and ramping up nearly a year of conflict with its Iran-backed enemy.

Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hezbollah War: Hezbollah Targets Israeli Ramat David Airbase Near Haifa

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After almost a year of war against Hamas in Gaza on its southern border, Israel is shifting its focus to its northern frontier, from where Hezbollah has been firing rockets into Israel in support of its ally Hamas.

The talks at the White House are also expected to include discussions on the Gulf state's involvement in the Sudan conflict and its plans for artificial intelligence, an ambitious effort also drawing interest from US geopolitical rival China.

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US President Joe Biden welcomed the president of the United Arab Emirates to the White House on Monday, saying the two leaders would discuss ways to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Lebanon, and efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza.

US President Joe Biden welcomed the president of the United Arab Emirates to the White House on Monday, saying the two leaders would discuss ways to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Lebanon, and efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will meet separately with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the first in what is expected to be a series of foreign leader gatherings during the week of the United Nations General Assembly. Biden, speaking at the start of his meeting with the UAE leader, said Lebanon and Gaza would feature prominently in their discussions, along with talks on artificial intelligence. Before their meeting, Biden said he had been briefed on the latest developments between Israel and Lebanon, adding, "I continue to be in contact with our counterparts, and we're working to de-escalate in a way that allows people to return home safely." Sheikh Mohamed said his country had an "unwavering commitment" to working with the United States and deepening the strategic partnership between the allies. Also read: Israel strikes more than 300 Hezbollah targets, 274 killed, over 700 injured Harris also plans to discuss efforts to secure a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal in her separate meeting with the UAE leader, the first-ever visit by a UAE president to the White House, the White House official said. The meeting will give Harris, the Democratic nominee for the Nov. 5 presidential election, an opportunity to demonstrate national security chops at a time when the administration is under increasing pressure to contain strife in the Middle East. Israel attacked hundreds of Hezbollah targets on Monday in airstrikes that Lebanese health authorities said killed at least 274 people, making it the deadliest day in Lebanon in decades and ramping up nearly a year of conflict with its Iran-backed enemy. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah War: Hezbollah Targets Israeli Ramat David Airbase Near Haifa × After almost a year of war against Hamas in Gaza on its southern border, Israel is shifting its focus to its northern frontier, from where Hezbollah has been firing rockets into Israel in support of its ally Hamas. The talks at the White House are also expected to include discussions on the Gulf state's involvement in the Sudan conflict and its plans for artificial intelligence, an ambitious effort also drawing interest from US geopolitical rival China. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Biden hosts UAE President, says 'working to de-escalate' tensions between Israel, Hezbollah

Two Russian cosmonauts landed back on Earth on Monday after a record-breaking stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub spent 374 days in low-Earth orbit at the ISS, the longest time anybody has ever stayed on the station in a continuous stint.

During his stay, Kononenko, 60, also set a new record for the longest cumulative time any person has spent in space -- passing the three-year mark with a total of 1,111 days across five trips.

American astronaut Tracy Dyson, who took off for the station in March, also returned to Earth.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/astronaut-who-spent-178-days-in-space-says-humanity-is-living-a-big-lie-755822">Also read:&nbsp;Astronaut who spent 178 days in space says humanity is living 'a big lie'</a>

The Soyuz MS-25 capsule carrying the three landed in the vast steppe of Kazakhstan at 16:59 local time (1159 GMT), an official broadcast of the landing showed.

The absolute record for the longest unbroken time any human has spent in space belongs to Russia's Valeri Polyakov, who spent 438 days on the Mir space station in 1994-95.

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Russia has vowed to quit the ISS, which it says has outlived its purpose, and is planning to launch its own independent space station, though those plans have been beset by delays.

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Russia's Roscosmos state space agency is seeking new partnerships with countries in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

In a rare form of cooperation between Washington and Moscow amid tensions over Ukraine, US and Russian astronauts jointly stay aboard the ISS and Russian Soyuz craft ferry them to and from the station.

The ISS spans the size of a football field and orbits some 250 miles (400 kilometres) above the Earth.

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Two Russian cosmonauts landed back on Earth on Monday after a record-breaking stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub spent 374 days in low-Earth orbit at the ISS, the longest time anybody has ever stayed on the station in a continuous stint.

Two Russian cosmonauts landed back on Earth on Monday after a record-breaking stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub spent 374 days in low-Earth orbit at the ISS, the longest time anybody has ever stayed on the station in a continuous stint. During his stay, Kononenko, 60, also set a new record for the longest cumulative time any person has spent in space -- passing the three-year mark with a total of 1,111 days across five trips. American astronaut Tracy Dyson, who took off for the station in March, also returned to Earth. Also read: Astronaut who spent 178 days in space says humanity is living 'a big lie' The Soyuz MS-25 capsule carrying the three landed in the vast steppe of Kazakhstan at 16:59 local time (1159 GMT), an official broadcast of the landing showed. The absolute record for the longest unbroken time any human has spent in space belongs to Russia's Valeri Polyakov, who spent 438 days on the Mir space station in 1994-95. Russian Soyuz capsule lands in Kazakhstan, bringing back two Russian cosmonauts and a US astronaut from the International Space Station (ISS) . . . . .#Russia #Cosmonaut #Astronaut #Kazakhstan #ISS #InternationalSpaceStation #WIONUncut pic.twitter.com/t2isLkBIQ1 — WION (@WIONews) September 23, 2024 × Russia has vowed to quit the ISS, which it says has outlived its purpose, and is planning to launch its own independent space station, though those plans have been beset by delays. Watch | NASA resupply mission docks at International Space Station × Russia's Roscosmos state space agency is seeking new partnerships with countries in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. In a rare form of cooperation between Washington and Moscow amid tensions over Ukraine, US and Russian astronauts jointly stay aboard the ISS and Russian Soyuz craft ferry them to and from the station. The ISS spans the size of a football field and orbits some 250 miles (400 kilometres) above the Earth. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Russian capsule Soyuz carrying 2 Russians, one American returns to Earth from space station

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a 'fruitful' roundtable meeting with the CEOs of leading tech companies in the US on Sunday, during the second leg of his three-day US visit.

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Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris raised more than triple the funds for her presidential campaign when&nbsp;compared to&nbsp;her Republican rival Donald Trump&nbsp;in the month of August, the United States Federal Election Commission (FEC) said in the latest figures.&nbsp;

Harris and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) saw $257 million flow into their coffers, compared with $85 million raised by Trump and the Republican National Committee (RNC). Democrats have witnessed&nbsp;an increase in&nbsp;financial fundraising since US President&nbsp;Joe Biden&nbsp;called off his&nbsp;re-election bid.&nbsp;

The FEC highlighted that Harris'&nbsp;Democratic campaign,&nbsp;her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and the DNC have&nbsp;$286 million to use&nbsp;in the final two months before the election on November 5, compared with Trump's $214 million.&nbsp;

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The FEC revealed that spending on the Harris-Walz campaign reached $174 million last month, almost three times as much as the Trump campaign outlays of $61 million.&nbsp;

However, the campaign and national committee spending together&nbsp;showed a less extreme split. Harris and the Democrats splurged $258 million last month into her sprint for the presidency.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Trump and the Republicans spent&nbsp;$121 million on campaign advertising and costs which was reportedly&nbsp;$36 million more than they raised that month.&nbsp;

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Despite the Harris campaign's cash advantage, the polls – nationally and in swing states – indicate an extremely tight race between the candidates.&nbsp;

Both campaigns stressed that most of their expenditure was on advertisements, with smaller sums paying for rallies, travel and campaign staff salaries.

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Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris raised more than triple the funds for her presidential campaign when compared to her Republican rival Donald Trump in the month of August, the United States Federal Election Commission (FEC) said in the latest figures.

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris raised more than triple the funds for her presidential campaign when compared to her Republican rival Donald Trump in the month of August, the United States Federal Election Commission (FEC) said in the latest figures. Harris and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) saw $257 million flow into their coffers, compared with $85 million raised by Trump and the Republican National Committee (RNC). Democrats have witnessed an increase in financial fundraising since US President Joe Biden called off his re-election bid. The FEC highlighted that Harris' Democratic campaign, her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and the DNC have $286 million to use in the final two months before the election on November 5, compared with Trump's $214 million. Also read: Trump says Jews would be to blame if he lost election, reiterates Israel may cease to exist if 'enemy' wins The FEC revealed that spending on the Harris-Walz campaign reached $174 million last month, almost three times as much as the Trump campaign outlays of $61 million. However, the campaign and national committee spending together showed a less extreme split. Harris and the Democrats splurged $258 million last month into her sprint for the presidency. Meanwhile, Trump and the Republicans spent $121 million on campaign advertising and costs which was reportedly $36 million more than they raised that month. Watch | US Elections 2024: Trump, Harris intensify campaigning × Despite the Harris campaign's cash advantage, the polls – nationally and in swing states – indicate an extremely tight race between the candidates. Both campaigns stressed that most of their expenditure was on advertisements, with smaller sums paying for rallies, travel and campaign staff salaries. (With inputs from agencies)

US presidential election: Kamala Harris' fundraising triples Donald Trump's in August

The United States has extended its support to India's call for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), after which the Quad leaders (US, India, Japan and Australia) also emphasised the need for comprehensive reform of the UN body in their joint statement.&nbsp;

The support was extended after bilateral talks&nbsp;were held between US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Quad summit in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday (Sep 21).

"President&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;shared with Prime Minister Modi that the United States supports initiatives to reform global institutions to reflect India's important voice, including permanent membership for India in a reformed&nbsp;UN Security Council," said the White House, in a statement.

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For the past several years, India has been eyeing a permanent seat in the UNSC while underlining the country's global influence, its contributions to peacekeeping missions and its path to being the largest democracy in the world.

<h2>Quad issues joint statement underlying need for reform in UNSC</h2>

Quad members - India, Australia, Japan, and the United States - signed the 'Wilmington Declaration,' in which they underscored the need to reform&nbsp;the UN Security Council (UNSC) to make it more representative, inclusive, transparent, efficient, effective, democratic, and accountable.

The members underlined the need to expand the UNSC and ensure more representation from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

"Together, with our global and regional partners, we continue to support international institutions and initiatives that underpin global peace, prosperity and sustainable development. We reiterate our unwavering support for the UN Charter and the three pillars of the UN system," read the joint declaration.

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"We will reform the UN Security Council, recognizing the urgent need to make it more representative, inclusive, transparent, efficient, effective, democratic and accountable through expansion in permanent and non-permanent categories of membership of the UN Security Council. This expansion of permanent seats should include representation for Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean in a reformed Security Council," it stated.

Biden had extended support to India's call for permanent membership in the UN Security Council in September last year during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Delhi.

Biden and Modi had issued a joint statement in which the former welcomed India's candidature of a non-permanent seat in UNSC in 2028-29.

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The United States has extended its support to India's call for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), after which the Quad leaders (US, India, Japan and Australia) also emphasised the need for comprehensive reform of the UN body in their joint statement.

The United States has extended its support to India's call for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), after which the Quad leaders (US, India, Japan and Australia) also emphasised the need for comprehensive reform of the UN body in their joint statement. The support was extended after bilateral talks were held between US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Quad summit in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday (Sep 21). "President Biden shared with Prime Minister Modi that the United States supports initiatives to reform global institutions to reflect India's important voice, including permanent membership for India in a reformed UN Security Council," said the White House, in a statement. Also Read: Quad Leaders' Summit: Biden caught on hot mic saying 'China testing us' For the past several years, India has been eyeing a permanent seat in the UNSC while underlining the country's global influence, its contributions to peacekeeping missions and its path to being the largest democracy in the world. Quad issues joint statement underlying need for reform in UNSC Quad members - India, Australia, Japan, and the United States - signed the 'Wilmington Declaration,' in which they underscored the need to reform the UN Security Council (UNSC) to make it more representative, inclusive, transparent, efficient, effective, democratic, and accountable. The members underlined the need to expand the UNSC and ensure more representation from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. "Together, with our global and regional partners, we continue to support international institutions and initiatives that underpin global peace, prosperity and sustainable development. We reiterate our unwavering support for the UN Charter and the three pillars of the UN system," read the joint declaration. Watch: Quad Summit: Modi attends Quad Leaders' Summit in Delaware "We will reform the UN Security Council, recognizing the urgent need to make it more representative, inclusive, transparent, efficient, effective, democratic and accountable through expansion in permanent and non-permanent categories of membership of the UN Security Council. This expansion of permanent seats should include representation for Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean in a reformed Security Council," it stated. Biden had extended support to India's call for permanent membership in the UN Security Council in September last year during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Delhi. Biden and Modi had issued a joint statement in which the former welcomed India's candidature of a non-permanent seat in UNSC in 2028-29. (With inputs from agencies)

US backs India for permanent UNSC seat, Quad leaders echo similar sentiment

The US Secret Service on Friday detailed a litany of security failures uncovered by its review of the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump at a rally in July.

Shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks was able to open fire from a nearby rooftop at the outdoor event held by Republican election candidate Trump, who narrowly escaped death and suffered a wound to his right ear.

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The review "identified deficiencies in the advanced planning and its implementation by Secret Service personnel," Acting Director Ronald Rowe said at a press briefing.

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"While some members of the advance team were very diligent, there was complacency on the part of others that led to a breach of security protocols."

Among the failures identified by Rowe were poor communication with local law enforcement, an "over-reliance" on mobile devices "resulting in information being siloed" and line of sight issues, which "were acknowledged but not properly mitigated."

"At approximately 18:10 local time, by a phone call, the&nbsp;Secret&nbsp;Service&nbsp;security room calls the countersniper response agent reporting an individual on the roof of the AGR building," Rowe said.

"That vital piece of information was&nbsp;not&nbsp;relayed over the&nbsp;Secret&nbsp;Service&nbsp;radio network."

Two attendees of the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania were injured from gunfire and a third, 50-year-old firefighter Corey Comperatore, died as a result.

Crooks was shot dead by Secret Service personnel.

Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle resigned in the aftermath of the incident and several additional Secret Service agents have been put on leave.

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The US Secret Service on Friday detailed a litany of security failures uncovered by its review of the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump at a rally in July.

The US Secret Service on Friday detailed a litany of security failures uncovered by its review of the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump at a rally in July. Shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks was able to open fire from a nearby rooftop at the outdoor event held by Republican election candidate Trump, who narrowly escaped death and suffered a wound to his right ear. Watch | Trump Assassination Bid: FBI probing apparent assassination attempt × The review "identified deficiencies in the advanced planning and its implementation by Secret Service personnel," Acting Director Ronald Rowe said at a press briefing. Also read: Trump fans at rally face mysterious illness that made their eyes 'burn like hell' "While some members of the advance team were very diligent, there was complacency on the part of others that led to a breach of security protocols." Among the failures identified by Rowe were poor communication with local law enforcement, an "over-reliance" on mobile devices "resulting in information being siloed" and line of sight issues, which "were acknowledged but not properly mitigated." "At approximately 18:10 local time, by a phone call, the Secret Service security room calls the countersniper response agent reporting an individual on the roof of the AGR building," Rowe said. "That vital piece of information was not relayed over the Secret Service radio network." Two attendees of the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania were injured from gunfire and a third, 50-year-old firefighter Corey Comperatore, died as a result. Crooks was shot dead by Secret Service personnel. Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle resigned in the aftermath of the incident and several additional Secret Service agents have been put on leave. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US Secret Service accepts 'deficiencies' before Trump assassination attempt in July

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived to an enthusiastic welcome in Philadelphia as he kicked off his three-day visit to the United States, on Saturday.

A large number of people from the Indian community in the US had gathered at the Philadelphia International Airport to give a warm welcome to PM Modi.

The Prime Minister interacted with the Indian community on his arrival as people jostled to get a selfie with him.

"Landed in Philadelphia. Today's programme will be focused on the Quad Summit and the bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden. I am sure the discussions throughout the day will contribute to making our planet better and addressing key global challenges," PM Modi posted on X after his arrival.

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Hundreds had also gathered at the hotel where PM Modi will be putting up during his stay in Delaware.

Irrespective of the long flight, PM Modi and the travelling Indian delegation will have no time to get over the jetlag considering the busy schedule lined up for the day, immediately after their arrival.

The Prime Minister will be holding bilateral discussions with President Biden and other leaders of the Quad grouping, including Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan.

Some key Indo-Pacific Economic Framework-related agreements and an India-US Drug Framework-related MoU are expected to be signed following PM Modi's meeting with Biden. A bilateral fact sheet will also be released after the bilateral discussions between the two leaders.

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The all-important sixth Quad Leaders' Summit - fourth in-person - is scheduled at around 4 PM EST (around 1.30 AM, India time on Sunday) at Archmere Academy, where Biden attended High school.

After the plenary session, the Quad leaders will gather together for the unveiling of the Cancer Moonshot event, a signature initiative that aims at implementing innovative strategies to prevent, detect, treat, and alleviate the impact of cancer on patients and their families.

It is for the first time that Biden will also be hosting foreign leaders in Wilmington as President - including an "intimate leaders' dinner" at his private home following the Moonshot event - which the White House believes is "a reflection of his deep personal relationships with each of the Quad Leaders", and the importance of the Quad to all countries.

"I look forward to joining my colleagues President Biden, Prime Minister Albanese, and Prime Minister Kishida for the Quad Summit. The forum has emerged as a key group of like-minded countries to work for peace, progress and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. My meeting with President Biden will allow us to review and identify new pathways to further deepen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership for the benefit of our people and the global good," said PM Modi before his departure, on Saturday.

Quad - a diplomatic partnership between India, the United States, Australia, and Japan - remains committed to supporting an open, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient.

The Quad countries account for a 1.9 billion combined population, 44 per cent of two-way merchandise trade across the Indo-Pacific region, US $34.8 trillion combined GDP, and hold 30 per cent of Global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) stock.

Having swapped its turn with the US due to scheduling issues, India will now be hosting the 2025 Quad Summit as the relationship between the partner nations continues to expand both strategically and economically.

From Wilmington, Prime Minister Modi will travel to New York where he will address a community rally at the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island on Sunday which is expected to be attended by more than 16,000 people.

"The Indian community has distinguished itself in the USA, making a positive impact across diverse sectors. It's always a delight to interact with them. At around 9:30 PM India time on Sunday, 22nd September, I will address the Modi and US programme in New York City. Let's celebrate the bonds that connect our nations!" said PM Modi after his arrival in the United States.

The prime minister will also be attending a Business Roundtable with CEOs of leading US companies in the cutting-edge areas of Artificial Intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing, and biotechnology besides holding bilateral meetings with several other world leaders during his stay in New York.

On Monday (Sep 23), PM Modi will address the Summit of the Future in the UN General Assembly which will bring together world leaders with the objective of enhancing multilateral cooperation and tackling the most pressing global challenges.

An outcome document Pact for the Future, along with annexes on the global digital compact and a declaration for future generations, are expected to be adopted by the world leaders during the event.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived to an enthusiastic welcome in Philadelphia as he kicked off his three-day visit to the United States, on Saturday. A large number of people from the Indian community in the US had gathered at the Philadelphia International Airport to give a warm welcome to PM Modi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived to an enthusiastic welcome in Philadelphia as he kicked off his three-day visit to the United States, on Saturday. A large number of people from the Indian community in the US had gathered at the Philadelphia International Airport to give a warm welcome to PM Modi. The Prime Minister interacted with the Indian community on his arrival as people jostled to get a selfie with him. "Landed in Philadelphia. Today's programme will be focused on the Quad Summit and the bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden. I am sure the discussions throughout the day will contribute to making our planet better and addressing key global challenges," PM Modi posted on X after his arrival. Also read: PM Modi arrives in US to attend Quad Summit, to hold meeting with President Biden Hundreds had also gathered at the hotel where PM Modi will be putting up during his stay in Delaware. Irrespective of the long flight, PM Modi and the travelling Indian delegation will have no time to get over the jetlag considering the busy schedule lined up for the day, immediately after their arrival. The Prime Minister will be holding bilateral discussions with President Biden and other leaders of the Quad grouping, including Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan. Some key Indo-Pacific Economic Framework-related agreements and an India-US Drug Framework-related MoU are expected to be signed following PM Modi's meeting with Biden. A bilateral fact sheet will also be released after the bilateral discussions between the two leaders. Watch | Indian PM's US Visit: PM Modi To Attend Sixth-QUAD Leaders' Summit × The all-important sixth Quad Leaders' Summit - fourth in-person - is scheduled at around 4 PM EST (around 1.30 AM, India time on Sunday) at Archmere Academy, where Biden attended High school. After the plenary session, the Quad leaders will gather together for the unveiling of the Cancer Moonshot event, a signature initiative that aims at implementing innovative strategies to prevent, detect, treat, and alleviate the impact of cancer on patients and their families. It is for the first time that Biden will also be hosting foreign leaders in Wilmington as President - including an "intimate leaders' dinner" at his private home following the Moonshot event - which the White House believes is "a reflection of his deep personal relationships with each of the Quad Leaders", and the importance of the Quad to all countries. "I look forward to joining my colleagues President Biden, Prime Minister Albanese, and Prime Minister Kishida for the Quad Summit. The forum has emerged as a key group of like-minded countries to work for peace, progress and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. My meeting with President Biden will allow us to review and identify new pathways to further deepen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership for the benefit of our people and the global good," said PM Modi before his departure, on Saturday. Quad - a diplomatic partnership between India, the United States, Australia, and Japan - remains committed to supporting an open, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient. The Quad countries account for a 1.9 billion combined population, 44 per cent of two-way merchandise trade across the Indo-Pacific region, US $34.8 trillion combined GDP, and hold 30 per cent of Global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) stock. Having swapped its turn with the US due to scheduling issues, India will now be hosting the 2025 Quad Summit as the relationship between the partner nations continues to expand both strategically and economically. From Wilmington, Prime Minister Modi will travel to New York where he will address a community rally at the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island on Sunday which is expected to be attended by more than 16,000 people. "The Indian community has distinguished itself in the USA, making a positive impact across diverse sectors. It's always a delight to interact with them. At around 9:30 PM India time on Sunday, 22nd September, I will address the Modi and US programme in New York City. Let's celebrate the bonds that connect our nations!" said PM Modi after his arrival in the United States. The prime minister will also be attending a Business Roundtable with CEOs of leading US companies in the cutting-edge areas of Artificial Intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing, and biotechnology besides holding bilateral meetings with several other world leaders during his stay in New York. On Monday (Sep 23), PM Modi will address the Summit of the Future in the UN General Assembly which will bring together world leaders with the objective of enhancing multilateral cooperation and tackling the most pressing global challenges. An outcome document Pact for the Future, along with annexes on the global digital compact and a declaration for future generations, are expected to be adopted by the world leaders during the event. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Indian diaspora greets PM Modi as he arrives in US

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived&nbsp;in the United States on Saturday (Sep 21)&nbsp;to attend the Quad Summit and address a key conclave at the United Nations. He is also expected to hold a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden. In other news, polls closed in cash-strapped Sri Lanka on Saturday evening with the voter turnout at nearly 70 per cent an hour before polling stations closed at 4 pm (local time).&nbsp;

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Cash-strapped Sri Lanka voted for its next president Saturday in an effective referendum on an unpopular International Monetary Fund austerity plan enacted after the island nation's unprecedented financial crisis.&nbsp;Turnout was at nearly 70 per cent an hour before polling stations closed at 4:00 pm (1030 GMT), an election commission official said, citing provisional figures.

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The White House has officially interacted with a pro-Khalistan Sikh group and assured them of "protection from any transnational aggression on its soil". The unprecedented meeting took place just ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra&nbsp;Modi’s arrival on Saturday (Sep 21), who is on a three-day visit to the United States. Modi is set to attend the Quad leaders’ summit along with leaders of the US, Japan and Australia.

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Gaza's civil defence agency said an Israeli strike Saturday on a school-turned-shelter in the Palestinian territory's largest city killed 22&nbsp;people, while Israel's military said it targeted Hamas militants.

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Security officials in New Delhi and Washington DC have ensured enhanced security measures for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will arrive in the United States for a three-day visit on Saturday (Sep&nbsp;21). The officials have been in touch for over the last 15 days and have beefed up security amid concerns following two assassination attempts on ex-US president Donald Trump.

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi was sworn in as Delhi's youngest chief minister on Saturday (Sep 21). The oath-taking ceremony began at 4:30 pm IST at Raj Niwas. The ceremony was initially scheduled for September 26-27 but was preponed&nbsp;at&nbsp;the request of the Delhi LG.

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Bangladesh has reversed the hilsa fish export ban and has approved the export of 3000 tonnes of hilsa fish to India ahead of&nbsp;the occasion of Durga Puja, Dhaka's commerce ministry announced in a statement on Saturday (Sep 21), as reported by Bangladesh-based newspaper The Daily Star.&nbsp;

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Amid the Tirupati laddoo row in Andhra Pradesh, Amul filed a complaint with Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Police Station on Saturday (Sep 21)&nbsp;after false reports on social media platform X claimed that the ghee used in the Tirupati temple's laddoos was supplied by the Indian dairy brand.&nbsp;

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With the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auctions fast approaching, franchises are set to lay out plans for the next campaign. Part of the conversation could see Chennai Super Kings (CSK) retain a chunk of star names including Ravindra Jadeja and Gaikwad. However, the biggest name that is in the headlines is MS Dhoni as fans await his future. According to reports, CSK will retain Dhoni if the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) approves amendments to the retention policy.

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Lovebirds Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi are preparing to walk down the aisle for the second time! The pair have planned a grand wedding ceremony in Italy this weekend. After tying the knot in a private ceremony back in May, the celebrity couple has now set their sights on a massive celebration in Florence. The couple, who first got married in secret with only close family present, are pulling out all the stops for their second wedding.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the United States on Saturday (Sep 21) to attend the Quad Summit and address a key conclave at the United Nations. He is also expected to hold a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the United States on Saturday (Sep 21) to attend the Quad Summit and address a key conclave at the United Nations. He is also expected to hold a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden. In other news, polls closed in cash-strapped Sri Lanka on Saturday evening with the voter turnout at nearly 70 per cent an hour before polling stations closed at 4 pm (local time). Click on the headlines to read more: PM Modi arrives in US to attend Quad Summit, to hold meeting with President Biden Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in the US on a three-day visit to “further strengthen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership,” attend the Quad summit and address a key conclave at the United Nations. Polls close in Sri Lanka with 70 per cent voter turnout Cash-strapped Sri Lanka voted for its next president Saturday in an effective referendum on an unpopular International Monetary Fund austerity plan enacted after the island nation's unprecedented financial crisis. Turnout was at nearly 70 per cent an hour before polling stations closed at 4:00 pm (1030 GMT), an election commission official said, citing provisional figures. White House interacts with pro-Khalistan groups, offers ‘protection’ from transnational aggression The White House has officially interacted with a pro-Khalistan Sikh group and assured them of "protection from any transnational aggression on its soil". The unprecedented meeting took place just ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival on Saturday (Sep 21), who is on a three-day visit to the United States. Modi is set to attend the Quad leaders’ summit along with leaders of the US, Japan and Australia. Gaza war: 22 killed as IDF targets school-turned-shelter, Israel says it hit militants Gaza's civil defence agency said an Israeli strike Saturday on a school-turned-shelter in the Palestinian territory's largest city killed 22 people, while Israel's military said it targeted Hamas militants. PM Modi’s US visit: Security beefed up amid threats from pro-Khalistan elements Security officials in New Delhi and Washington DC have ensured enhanced security measures for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will arrive in the United States for a three-day visit on Saturday (Sep 21). The officials have been in touch for over the last 15 days and have beefed up security amid concerns following two assassination attempts on ex-US president Donald Trump. Atishi takes oath as Delhi CM, becomes youngest leader to hold top office Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi was sworn in as Delhi's youngest chief minister on Saturday (Sep 21). The oath-taking ceremony began at 4:30 pm IST at Raj Niwas. The ceremony was initially scheduled for September 26-27 but was preponed at the request of the Delhi LG. Bangladesh reverses hilsa export ban, to send 3,000 tonnes of fish to India for Durga Puja Bangladesh has reversed the hilsa fish export ban and has approved the export of 3000 tonnes of hilsa fish to India ahead of the occasion of Durga Puja, Dhaka's commerce ministry announced in a statement on Saturday (Sep 21), as reported by Bangladesh-based newspaper The Daily Star. Tirupati laddoo row: Amul files complaint against X users for claiming that it supplied ghee to temple Amid the Tirupati laddoo row in Andhra Pradesh, Amul filed a complaint with Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Police Station on Saturday (Sep 21) after false reports on social media platform X claimed that the ghee used in the Tirupati temple's laddoos was supplied by the Indian dairy brand. CSK set to retain Jadeja, Ruturaj for IPL 2025; Dhoni retention subject to policy amendment from BCCI: Reports With the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auctions fast approaching, franchises are set to lay out plans for the next campaign. Part of the conversation could see Chennai Super Kings (CSK) retain a chunk of star names including Ravindra Jadeja and Gaikwad. However, the biggest name that is in the headlines is MS Dhoni as fans await his future. According to reports, CSK will retain Dhoni if the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) approves amendments to the retention policy. Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi to exchange wedding vows once again in a grand ceremony Lovebirds Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi are preparing to walk down the aisle for the second time! The pair have planned a grand wedding ceremony in Italy this weekend. After tying the knot in a private ceremony back in May, the celebrity couple has now set their sights on a massive celebration in Florence. The couple, who first got married in secret with only close family present, are pulling out all the stops for their second wedding.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged his American&nbsp;counterpart&nbsp;Joe Biden to allow Ukraine&nbsp;to carry out long-range strike missiles inside Russia with US-supplied weapons and to earn “a place in history” by “strengthening Ukraine” before leaving the office in November.

Talking about his "victory plan", Zelensky was speaking ahead of&nbsp;his trip to the United States, where he will be meeting Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.&nbsp;

Zelensky, who will also be addressing the United Nations, said that he would present a "victory plan" to end the war.&nbsp;

In a media briefing with the Observer in Kyiv, the Ukrainian president said his plan involves carrying out deep strikes with Western missiles inside Russia, something London and Washington have so far refused.&nbsp;

However, Zelensky's vision for a "just peace" has not yet been made public.&nbsp;

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The United Kingdom, earlier indicated&nbsp;that they are ready to allow Ukraine to use British Storm Shadow cruise missiles. But, the White House has been sceptical about it.&nbsp;

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer&nbsp;failed to resolve the issue when he held private talks with Biden last week in Washington.&nbsp;

Despite months of pushing the US to get their approval, Zelensky confirmed no green signal had been given.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: Russia warns West of nuclear response on missile supply to Kyiv

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"Neither the US nor the UK has allowed us to use these weapons on the territory of Russia, against any targets and at any distance,” the Ukrainian president&nbsp;said.

Storm Shadows, the French equivalent, Scalp, and the US Atacms system have “not been provided in the numbers we need”, he added.

Responding to how he would persuade Biden during his meeting on Thursday, Zelensky cited the fact that the outgoing president had in the past "changed his opinions" after "difficult discussions".&nbsp;

Zelensky&nbsp;added, “Biden can strengthen Ukraine and make important decisions for Ukraine to become stronger and to protect its independence while he is US president. I think it is a historical mission after all.”

<h2>Zelensky to 'most likely' meet Trump</h2>

Along with Harris and&nbsp;Biden, Zelensky said he would "most likely" have a meeting with former US President Donald Trump on Thursday or Friday.&nbsp;

“Our teams are in contact. The main thing is to have time (together). I won’t look into the future, but I think it will be important for both of us,” Zelensky&nbsp;said.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged his American counterpart Joe Biden to allow Ukraine to carry out long-range strike missiles inside Russia with US-supplied weapons and to earn “a place in history” by “strengthening Ukraine” before leaving the office in November.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged his American counterpart Joe Biden to allow Ukraine to carry out long-range strike missiles inside Russia with US-supplied weapons and to earn “a place in history” by “strengthening Ukraine” before leaving the office in November. Talking about his "victory plan", Zelensky was speaking ahead of his trip to the United States, where he will be meeting Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Zelensky, who will also be addressing the United Nations, said that he would present a "victory plan" to end the war. In a media briefing with the Observer in Kyiv, the Ukrainian president said his plan involves carrying out deep strikes with Western missiles inside Russia, something London and Washington have so far refused. However, Zelensky's vision for a "just peace" has not yet been made public. Also read: Russia knew about Ukraine’s Kursk plans, was preparing for months: Report The United Kingdom, earlier indicated that they are ready to allow Ukraine to use British Storm Shadow cruise missiles. But, the White House has been sceptical about it. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer failed to resolve the issue when he held private talks with Biden last week in Washington. Despite months of pushing the US to get their approval, Zelensky confirmed no green signal had been given. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Russia warns West of nuclear response on missile supply to Kyiv × "Neither the US nor the UK has allowed us to use these weapons on the territory of Russia, against any targets and at any distance,” the Ukrainian president said. Storm Shadows, the French equivalent, Scalp, and the US Atacms system have “not been provided in the numbers we need”, he added. Responding to how he would persuade Biden during his meeting on Thursday, Zelensky cited the fact that the outgoing president had in the past "changed his opinions" after "difficult discussions". Zelensky added, “Biden can strengthen Ukraine and make important decisions for Ukraine to become stronger and to protect its independence while he is US president. I think it is a historical mission after all.” Zelensky to 'most likely' meet Trump Along with Harris and Biden, Zelensky said he would "most likely" have a meeting with former US President Donald Trump on Thursday or Friday. “Our teams are in contact. The main thing is to have time (together). I won’t look into the future, but I think it will be important for both of us,” Zelensky said. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies)

Zelensky's plan to end war includes deep strikes inside Russia with US weapons

US lawmakers questioned tech executives on Wednesday about their preparations for battling foreign disinformation threats ahead of elections in November. Watch in for more details!

US Senate committee questions tech executives about election disinformation threats

The US Justice Department filed a lawsuit on Wednesday seeking more than $100 million from the Singapore owner and operator of a cargo ship that destroyed a Baltimore bridge.

The 1,000-foot (300-metre) M/V Dali collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, killing six road workers and blocking the busy shipping channel.

The civil suit against Grace Ocean Private and Synergy Marine Private was filed in the US District Court for the District of Maryland.

"The Justice Department is committed to ensuring accountability for those responsible for the destruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge," Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement.

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"With this civil claim, the Justice Department is working to ensure that the costs of clearing the channel and reopening the Port of Baltimore are borne by the companies that caused the crash, not by the American taxpayer."

The Justice Department said the suit is aimed at recovering more than $100 million in costs incurred in responding to the disaster and for removing tons of bridge debris.

The Dali lost power while leaving the port of Baltimore for Sri Lanka and struck the bridge.

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Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin Mizer said the owner and operator of the Dali were "well aware of vibration issues on the vessel that could cause a power outage.

"But instead of taking necessary precautions, they did the opposite.

"Out of negligence, mismanagement, and, at times, a desire to cut costs, they configured the ship's electrical and mechanical systems in a way that prevented those systems from being able to quickly restore propulsion and steering after a power outage," Mizer said.

"As a result, when the Dali lost power, a cascading set of failures led to disaster."

The Justice Department suit comes after Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine filed a legal action of their own earlier this year seeking to limit their liability to $44 million.

The Justice Department lawsuit does not seek damages for the eventual costs of rebuilding the bridge. That is expected to be the subject of a separate claim from the state of Maryland.

The families of the six road workers who lost their lives are also pursuing legal claims of their own.

The Fort McHenry channel leading to the port of Baltimore, a key hub for the auto industry, reopened to commercial navigation on June 10.

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The US Justice Department filed a lawsuit on Wednesday seeking more than $100 million from the Singapore owner and operator of a cargo ship that destroyed a Baltimore bridge.

The US Justice Department filed a lawsuit on Wednesday seeking more than $100 million from the Singapore owner and operator of a cargo ship that destroyed a Baltimore bridge. The 1,000-foot (300-metre) M/V Dali collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, killing six road workers and blocking the busy shipping channel. The civil suit against Grace Ocean Private and Synergy Marine Private was filed in the US District Court for the District of Maryland. "The Justice Department is committed to ensuring accountability for those responsible for the destruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge," Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement. Also read: Baltimore bridge collapse: Eight Indian crew members of cargo ship that crashed into bridge leave for India "With this civil claim, the Justice Department is working to ensure that the costs of clearing the channel and reopening the Port of Baltimore are borne by the companies that caused the crash, not by the American taxpayer." The Justice Department said the suit is aimed at recovering more than $100 million in costs incurred in responding to the disaster and for removing tons of bridge debris. The Dali lost power while leaving the port of Baltimore for Sri Lanka and struck the bridge. Watch | Collapsed Baltimore bridge blown up in controlled blast: Watch × Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin Mizer said the owner and operator of the Dali were "well aware of vibration issues on the vessel that could cause a power outage. "But instead of taking necessary precautions, they did the opposite. "Out of negligence, mismanagement, and, at times, a desire to cut costs, they configured the ship's electrical and mechanical systems in a way that prevented those systems from being able to quickly restore propulsion and steering after a power outage," Mizer said. "As a result, when the Dali lost power, a cascading set of failures led to disaster." The Justice Department suit comes after Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine filed a legal action of their own earlier this year seeking to limit their liability to $44 million. The Justice Department lawsuit does not seek damages for the eventual costs of rebuilding the bridge. That is expected to be the subject of a separate claim from the state of Maryland. The families of the six road workers who lost their lives are also pursuing legal claims of their own. The Fort McHenry channel leading to the port of Baltimore, a key hub for the auto industry, reopened to commercial navigation on June 10. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US files $100 mn lawsuit against owner of ship that destroyed Baltimore's key bridge

A former marine operator who worked for the company behind the Titan submersible that reportedly imploded&nbsp;last year, killing five people, told officials involved in an inquiry led by the United States Coast Guard&nbsp;that he believed such an incident was "inevitable" as the firm "bypassed" all standard rules.

David Lochridge, the former operations director for OceanGate, testified to US Coast Guard investigators that he had warned of a potential safety probe, but was ignored.&nbsp;

<h2>Titan submersible implosion</h2>

In June 2023, five people on board the Titan sub, died, when the experimental deep-sea craft imploded during an expedition to view the wreck of the Titanic. &nbsp;

The investigation has been going on for 15 months. The public hearings began on Monday as part of a two-week inquiry by the US Coast Guard into the disaster.&nbsp;

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Lochridge was fired from OceanGate in 2018 and sued by the company for revealing confidential information to regulators. The company also accused Lochridge of refusing to listen to assurances from a lead engineer on the matter.

According to&nbsp;court documents, Lochridge had major concerns with the Titan's design, including the fact that it was made from carbon fibre, and warned that the material would sustain&nbsp;damage with every dive.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;'Titan' submersible overshadows the death of migrants

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Earlier on Tuesday, he told US Coast Guard investigators the "whole idea" of OceanGate was "to make money".

"There was very little in the way of science," he added.

<h2>Accused company and its CEO of 'arrogance'</h2>

Lochridge also accused the company and its CEO of "arrogance", further saying that they refused to work with experts at the University of Washington to develop the Titan submersible and opted to do all the engineering in-house.

"They think they could do this on their own without proper engineering support," he said.

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A former marine operator who worked for the company behind the Titan submersible that reportedly imploded last year, killing five people, told officials involved in an inquiry led by the United States Coast Guard that he believed such an incident was "inevitable" as the firm "bypassed" all standard rules.

A former marine operator who worked for the company behind the Titan submersible that reportedly imploded last year, killing five people, told officials involved in an inquiry led by the United States Coast Guard that he believed such an incident was "inevitable" as the firm "bypassed" all standard rules. David Lochridge, the former operations director for OceanGate, testified to US Coast Guard investigators that he had warned of a potential safety probe, but was ignored. Titan submersible implosion In June 2023, five people on board the Titan sub, died, when the experimental deep-sea craft imploded during an expedition to view the wreck of the Titanic. The investigation has been going on for 15 months. The public hearings began on Monday as part of a two-week inquiry by the US Coast Guard into the disaster. Also read: Titan sub hearing: Former OceanGate employee reveals troubling 'red flags' Lochridge was fired from OceanGate in 2018 and sued by the company for revealing confidential information to regulators. The company also accused Lochridge of refusing to listen to assurances from a lead engineer on the matter. According to court documents, Lochridge had major concerns with the Titan's design, including the fact that it was made from carbon fibre, and warned that the material would sustain damage with every dive. Watch | 'Titan' submersible overshadows the death of migrants × Earlier on Tuesday, he told US Coast Guard investigators the "whole idea" of OceanGate was "to make money". "There was very little in the way of science," he added. Accused company and its CEO of 'arrogance' Lochridge also accused the company and its CEO of "arrogance", further saying that they refused to work with experts at the University of Washington to develop the Titan submersible and opted to do all the engineering in-house. "They think they could do this on their own without proper engineering support," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Former OceanGate employee reveals Titan incident was 'inevitable'

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