Former US president Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty before an Indian-American judge to the charges accusing him of orchestrating a criminal conspiracy to remain in power despite losing the November 2020 election.

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China has started restricting exports of two materials key to the semiconductor industry, as the chip war with the US heats up. Watch the video to know more.

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NASA meanwhile has successfully averted a big problem as its Engineers had sent a wrong signal to Voyager 2 and lost contact for nearly about 10 days. But the US space agency has said that it has successfully reconnected its space probe after a brief scare of unexplored.

NASA succeeds in making contact with Voyager 2 after 10 days

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday (August 4) approved the use of the Zurzuvae (zuranolone) pill to treat postpartum depression (PPD) in adults. In a statement, the FDA said that the pill is to be taken once every day for 14 days during the evening with a fatty meal. The daily recommended dosage is 40 milligrams. The approval of Zurzuvae was granted to Sage Therapeutics, Inc, the statement added.

US: FDA approves first oral pill to treat postpartum depression

Niger Coup is an 'eye-opening' event. The event put forth the West’s failing policy in the Sahel, The coup in Niger was the seventh in West & Central Africa in the last three years.

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Hollywood writers a strike has been going on for close to about 100 days but negotiations are set to restart this week. The industry's writers and major studios have finally agreed to hold discussions for the first time since the WGA went on strike in the month of May.

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US officials' proposed measure is aimed at stopping Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels in international waters.

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<p>Ukraine on Thursday (August 3) began talks with the US on security guarantees for the country, said the chief of staff of President Volodymyr Zelesnky. This is a follow-up to pledges by G7 countries at last month's NATO summit.</p>

<p>Ukraine was told that the Group of Seven (G7) would draw up and honour security guarantees and help bolster its military in light of Russia's 17-month-old invasion of Ukraine.</p>

<p>Ukraine views these talks as an interim phase before its accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). During the recently concluded summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, NATO offered support to Ukraine but leaders of the alliance ruled out membership till the war with Russia is resolved.</p>

<p>Presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak, writing on the Telegram messaging app, said the agreement reached in Vilnius was "the basis for working out corresponding bilateral agreements".</p>

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<p>"It is symbolic that the United States - our biggest strategic partner - became the first country with which Ukraine has started this process," Yermak wrote. "Through this process we will create a successful model for other partners."</p>

<p>Members of the G7 agreed for each nation to negotiate agreements.</p>

<p>Yermak restated Ukraine's position that guarantees "will strengthen Ukraine along the path to future membership of the Euro-Atlantic community, including NATO and the European Union".</p>

<p>He didn't elaborate where the talks were taking place or who was taking part. However, photo accompanying his post showed him seated at a table at what appeared to be the Ukrainian president's office in the capital Kyiv.</p>

<p><strong>Stop using Black Sea as ''blackmail"</strong></p>

<p>US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday urged United Nations (UN) members to tell Russia to stop using Black Sea as 'blackmail'. Russia has already quit the grain deal with Ukraine that allowed Ukrainian ships carrying grain to travel safely through the Black Sea.</p>

<p>Ukraine is a major exporter of grains and disruption of grain exports last year due to Russian invasion had raised the spectre of a global food crisis.</p>

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<p>"Every member of the United Nations should tell Moscow, 'Enough,'" said Blinken as he chaired a UN Security Council meeting on famine and food insecurity caused by conflict.</p>

<p>"Enough using the Black Sea as blackmail; enough treating the world's most vulnerable people as leverage; enough of this unjustified unconscionable war," he told the 15-member body.</p>

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Ukraine on Thursday (August 3) began talks with the US on security guarantees for the country, said the chief of staff of President Volodymyr Zelesnky. This is a follow-up to pledges by G7 countries at last month's NATO summit. Ukraine was told that the Group of Seven (G7) would draw up and honour security guarantees and help bolster its military in light of Russia's 17-month-old invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine views these talks as an interim phase before its accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). During the recently concluded summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, NATO offered support to Ukraine but leaders of the alliance ruled out membership till the war with Russia is resolved. Presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak, writing on the Telegram messaging app, said the agreement reached in Vilnius was "the basis for working out corresponding bilateral agreements". Watch | Iran FM: Concerning that US, western nations keep arming Ukraine × "It is symbolic that the United States - our biggest strategic partner - became the first country with which Ukraine has started this process," Yermak wrote. "Through this process we will create a successful model for other partners." Members of the G7 agreed for each nation to negotiate agreements. Yermak restated Ukraine's position that guarantees "will strengthen Ukraine along the path to future membership of the Euro-Atlantic community, including NATO and the European Union". He didn't elaborate where the talks were taking place or who was taking part. However, photo accompanying his post showed him seated at a table at what appeared to be the Ukrainian president's office in the capital Kyiv. Stop using Black Sea as ''blackmail" US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday urged United Nations (UN) members to tell Russia to stop using Black Sea as 'blackmail'. Russia has already quit the grain deal with Ukraine that allowed Ukrainian ships carrying grain to travel safely through the Black Sea. Ukraine is a major exporter of grains and disruption of grain exports last year due to Russian invasion had raised the spectre of a global food crisis. Also Read | Russian forces failed to make headway along frontlines, claims Ukraine after a night of drone attacks "Every member of the United Nations should tell Moscow, 'Enough,'" said Blinken as he chaired a UN Security Council meeting on famine and food insecurity caused by conflict. "Enough using the Black Sea as blackmail; enough treating the world's most vulnerable people as leverage; enough of this unjustified unconscionable war," he told the 15-member body. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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2023 is turning out to be a year of reconciliation in the world's most volatile region. Regional players are aiming for stability after years of war, violence and upheaval. In the latest, Saudi Arabia and Israel seem to be talking indirectly, and Iran is not happy. What is this about? Ghadi Francis gets you the story.

Saudi-Israel rapprochement possible?

Two US Navy sailors have been arrested on suspicion of spying for China as per the Department of Justice. They have been arrested on charges of handing over sensitive US national security material to China.

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<p>The US may soon deploy armed sailors and Marines on commercial ships travelling the Strait of Hormuz near Iran, a Reuters report said citing two US officials on Thursday (August 3). This step is being taken after alleged ship-hijacking attempts by Iran in the international waters. Last month, the Pentagon sent F-35 and F-16 fighter jets in addition to a warship to West Asia in order to monitor key waterways in the region. This followed Iran's seizure of commercial shipping vessels.</p>

<p>Reuters cited an official who spoke on the condition on anonymity that US military has already been training some Marines in West Asia to be on the vessels.</p>

<p>However, the official reportedly said that it would ultimately be up to commercial vessels whether to request troops for parts of a journey that were particularly dangerous in the Strait of Hormuz.</p>

<p>In July, the US Navy had said it carried out intervention to prevent Iran from seizing two commercial tankers in the Gulf of Oman.</p>

<p>Since 2019, there have been a series of attacks on shipping in strategic Gulf waters amid continuing tensions between the United States and Iran.</p>

<p>About a fifth of the world's crude oil and oil products pass through the Strait of Hormuz.</p>

<p>With the 2015 Iran nuclear deal effectively dead, Iran's relations with the West have deteriorated over the past year, leading Washington and its allies to look for ways to de-escalate tensions and a way to revive some kind of nuclear limits.</p>

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The US may soon deploy armed sailors and Marines on commercial ships travelling the Strait of Hormuz near Iran, a Reuters report said citing two US officials on Thursday (August 3). This step is being taken after alleged ship-hijacking attempts by Iran in the international waters. Last month, the Pentagon sent F-35 and F-16 fighter jets in addition to a warship to West Asia in order to monitor key waterways in the region. This followed Iran's seizure of commercial shipping vessels. Reuters cited an official who spoke on the condition on anonymity that US military has already been training some Marines in West Asia to be on the vessels. However, the official reportedly said that it would ultimately be up to commercial vessels whether to request troops for parts of a journey that were particularly dangerous in the Strait of Hormuz. In July, the US Navy had said it carried out intervention to prevent Iran from seizing two commercial tankers in the Gulf of Oman. Since 2019, there have been a series of attacks on shipping in strategic Gulf waters amid continuing tensions between the United States and Iran. About a fifth of the world's crude oil and oil products pass through the Strait of Hormuz. With the 2015 Iran nuclear deal effectively dead, Iran's relations with the West have deteriorated over the past year, leading Washington and its allies to look for ways to de-escalate tensions and a way to revive some kind of nuclear limits. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Donald Trump, a former US president, is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday in Washington, DC, to answer to four felony charges relating to his alleged attempts to hold onto power after losing the 2020 presidential election. Trump has now appeared in court to defend himself against four felony accusations.

US: Former President Donald Trump appears in court to face four criminal charges

A federal judge who has emerged as one of the strongest authorities against rioters who took part in the January 6 insurgency at the United States Capitol will shortly meet with her most high-profile defendant: Donald Trump. Tanya Chutkan, a 2014 Obama appointee, was assigned to oversee the case on Tuesday after a federal grand jury indicted the former president on four counts related to his attempt to sabotage the 2020 presidential election, including conspiracy and obstruction of official proceedings.

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Beijing in Washington sees each other as a bit of a threat in the Pacific. The Pentagon appears to be working to increase the range of its frontline ammunition. Both are the largest naval presence in the world so this certainly means that more preparations will be needed for the Americans to take on China in case hostilities break out.

China views the US as a threat in the Pacific

Donald Trump is set to appear in federal court in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to confront claims of conspiracy to rig the 2020 election and witness tampering. The former president, who is now the Republican nominee for president in 2024, is the subject of a third active criminal investigation.

Former President Trump due to appear in court

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms: American engineer working with a missile defence contractor in the US has been fired from his longtime job after one of his colleagues heard him speaking in Hindi.

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<p>In a startling incident that unfolded in Pennsylvania, a woman's life took a devastating turn when she was mistakenly injected with a corrosive acid during a routine medical procedure.</p>

<p>The aftermath of this egregious error has left her physically disfigured and grappling with uncertainties about her reproductive future.</p>

<p>As per a report by the New York Post, the victim, identified as Christine, has been thrust into a nightmarish ordeal that highlights the potential hazards of medical mix-ups.</p>

<h2><strong>Misguided treatment: Acid injection instead of saline</strong></h2>

<p>In what should have been a routine procedure to check her fallopian tubes for blockages, Christine, 33, visited Main Line Fertility in Pennsylvania in December of the previous year.</p>

<p>Tragically, a medical error of unfathomable proportions occurred. During the procedure, her physician, Dr Bloom, administered trichloroacetic acid (TCA) instead of the intended saline solution.</p>

<p>The immediate excruciating pain and Christine's instinctive realisation that something was amiss marked the beginning of a harrowing journey.</p>

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<p>Following the injection, Christine's body exhibited distressing symptoms. Red warts surfaced on her inner thighs and legs, an alarming sign of the corrosive impact of the mistakenly administered acid.</p>

<p>Shockingly, medical records revealed that the acid had been introduced at an alarming concentration of 85 per cent, a stark contrast to the minuscule amounts typically used for specific medical purposes such as treating genital warts.</p>

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<p>The consequences of this grievous error have been profound and enduring. After being rushed to a burn centre,&nbsp;Christine was diagnosed with first- and second-degree internal and external chemical burns.</p>

<p>The acid's relentless attack on her body left behind scar tissue that bears an unsettling resemblance to leather. The implications for her dreams of motherhood with her husband, Jason, are heartbreaking; the potential impact on her reproductive health remains a pressing concern.</p>

<h2 class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><strong>Legal battle: Seeking accountability</strong></h2>

<p>In the wake of this catastrophic medical mishap, Christine and Jason decided to take legal action.</p>

<p>In March, they filed a lawsuit against Main Line Fertility, alleging negligence, recklessness, and a failure to adhere to established best practices.</p>

<p>Their legal petition asserts that the clinic's representatives have not offered an apology for the life-altering blunder, further compounding the distressing situation.</p>

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In a startling incident that unfolded in Pennsylvania, a woman's life took a devastating turn when she was mistakenly injected with a corrosive acid during a routine medical procedure.

In a startling incident that unfolded in Pennsylvania, a woman's life took a devastating turn when she was mistakenly injected with a corrosive acid during a routine medical procedure. The aftermath of this egregious error has left her physically disfigured and grappling with uncertainties about her reproductive future. As per a report by the New York Post, the victim, identified as Christine, has been thrust into a nightmarish ordeal that highlights the potential hazards of medical mix-ups. Misguided treatment: Acid injection instead of saline In what should have been a routine procedure to check her fallopian tubes for blockages, Christine, 33, visited Main Line Fertility in Pennsylvania in December of the previous year. Tragically, a medical error of unfathomable proportions occurred. During the procedure, her physician, Dr Bloom, administered trichloroacetic acid (TCA) instead of the intended saline solution. The immediate excruciating pain and Christine's instinctive realisation that something was amiss marked the beginning of a harrowing journey. Also read | COVID-19: China focuses on new vaccination drive as coronavirus wave looms over nation Following the injection, Christine's body exhibited distressing symptoms. Red warts surfaced on her inner thighs and legs, an alarming sign of the corrosive impact of the mistakenly administered acid. Shockingly, medical records revealed that the acid had been introduced at an alarming concentration of 85 per cent, a stark contrast to the minuscule amounts typically used for specific medical purposes such as treating genital warts. Also watch | No new HIV cases by 2030, England all set to become the first to defeat HIV The consequences of this grievous error have been profound and enduring. After being rushed to a burn centre, Christine was diagnosed with first- and second-degree internal and external chemical burns. The acid's relentless attack on her body left behind scar tissue that bears an unsettling resemblance to leather. The implications for her dreams of motherhood with her husband, Jason, are heartbreaking; the potential impact on her reproductive health remains a pressing concern. Legal battle: Seeking accountability In the wake of this catastrophic medical mishap, Christine and Jason decided to take legal action. In March, they filed a lawsuit against Main Line Fertility, alleging negligence, recklessness, and a failure to adhere to established best practices. Their legal petition asserts that the clinic's representatives have not offered an apology for the life-altering blunder, further compounding the distressing situation. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooter has been given the death penalty for killing 11 Jewish people back in 2018 a federal jury unanimously read the verdict and he's due to be in court later today. Once again and this marks the first death penalty carried out under President Joe Biden's Administration.

Federal jury sentences mass shooter to death

The United States and China national security officers held discussions on defence ties and Regional security issues releasing a statement to the Pentagon.

Pentagon, China's ministry of foreign affairs discuss ties

The Biden administration has handed out its very first death penalty. The penalty has been handed out to Robert Bowers, the gunman who killed 11 worshippers and wounded six others at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018. Bowers was convicted of all 63 charges against him. Out of these 22 charges were capital offences. The attack, which took place in October 2018, is described as the deadliest attack on Jewish people in the US. Bowers had turned an ordinary Jewish Sabbath into the worst anti-Semitic mass shooting in US history and he is proud of it. The decision to sentence Bowers to death was unanimous among the 12 jurors deliberating the issue. They spent just over 10 hours deliberating the issue over a period of 2 days. During Bowers' sentencing, prosecutors argued that Bowers carried out the killing due to his hatred of Jewish people.

Death penalty for Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooter who killed 11 worshipers in 2018 due to Jewish hatred

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<p>The Walt Disney World governing district, now under the control of Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees, eliminated its diversity, equity, and inclusion programmes, mirroring the governor's broader efforts to curtail such initiatives in various sectors, including higher education on Tuesday (August 1).&nbsp;The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District announced the discontinuation of its diversity committee and related job responsibilities, along with the termination of previous initiatives focused on achieving racial and gender parity through contract awards, as reported by the Associated Press.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is the district's new direction?</strong></h2>

<p>The district's new administrator, Glenton Gilzean, who is an African American and a former leader of the Central Florida Urban League, characterised these initiatives as "illegal and simply un-American." Gilzean's affiliations with conservative institutions and his appointment to the Florida Commission on Ethics by DeSantis underscore his alignment with the governor's stance. He emphasised unity and cooperation among diverse communities as the driving force for the district's future.</p>

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<p>Disney World has not yet commented on the abolishment of the diversity, equity, and inclusion programs within the district.</p>

<h2><strong>Governor DeSantis' agenda</strong></h2>

<p>Governor DeSantis, who is also a contender for the GOP presidential nomination, has been a vocal proponent of limiting diversity programmes.</p>

<p>He signed a law that prohibits public colleges from using state or federal funds for such programmes. Additionally, he championed Florida's "Stop WOKE" law, which restricts businesses, schools, and colleges from providing training on certain racial concepts. A federal judge previously halted the enforcement of this law in specific settings, citing concerns about its implications.</p>

<h2><strong>Historical context</strong></h2>

<p>The creation of the district, originally known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, played a pivotal role in Disney's establishment of a theme park resort near Orlando in the 1960s. This separate governing body allowed Disney to manage essential services on its extensive property. For over five decades, the district was governed by Disney supporters.</p>

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<p>Earlier this year, DeSantis' appointees assumed control of the district following a year-long dispute between the governor and the company. The disagreement arose when Disney publicly opposed a state law banning certain classroom discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity. In response, DeSantis passed legislation granting his appointees control over the district's services, leading to a legal battle between Disney and the governor.</p>

<p>Prior to the shift in leadership, Disney had entered agreements with the previous oversight board members, reducing the new supervisors' authority over design and development. The DeSantis-appointed board members filed a lawsuit in state court, seeking to invalidate these agreements as part of the ongoing legal conflict between the district's new leadership and Disney.</p>

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The Walt Disney World governing district, now under the control of Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees, eliminated its diversity, equity, and inclusion programmes, mirroring the governor's broader efforts to curtail such initiatives in various sectors, including higher education on Tuesday (August 1).

The Walt Disney World governing district, now under the control of Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees, eliminated its diversity, equity, and inclusion programmes, mirroring the governor's broader efforts to curtail such initiatives in various sectors, including higher education on Tuesday (August 1). The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District announced the discontinuation of its diversity committee and related job responsibilities, along with the termination of previous initiatives focused on achieving racial and gender parity through contract awards, as reported by the Associated Press. What is the district's new direction? The district's new administrator, Glenton Gilzean, who is an African American and a former leader of the Central Florida Urban League, characterised these initiatives as "illegal and simply un-American." Gilzean's affiliations with conservative institutions and his appointment to the Florida Commission on Ethics by DeSantis underscore his alignment with the governor's stance. He emphasised unity and cooperation among diverse communities as the driving force for the district's future. Also read | Trump widens lead over DeSantis with record 54% support even as legal challenges mount Disney World has not yet commented on the abolishment of the diversity, equity, and inclusion programs within the district. Governor DeSantis' agenda Governor DeSantis, who is also a contender for the GOP presidential nomination, has been a vocal proponent of limiting diversity programmes. He signed a law that prohibits public colleges from using state or federal funds for such programmes. Additionally, he championed Florida's "Stop WOKE" law, which restricts businesses, schools, and colleges from providing training on certain racial concepts. A federal judge previously halted the enforcement of this law in specific settings, citing concerns about its implications. Historical context The creation of the district, originally known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, played a pivotal role in Disney's establishment of a theme park resort near Orlando in the 1960s. This separate governing body allowed Disney to manage essential services on its extensive property. For over five decades, the district was governed by Disney supporters. Also watch | US Presidential candidate DeSantis lays off one-third of campaign staff Earlier this year, DeSantis' appointees assumed control of the district following a year-long dispute between the governor and the company. The disagreement arose when Disney publicly opposed a state law banning certain classroom discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity. In response, DeSantis passed legislation granting his appointees control over the district's services, leading to a legal battle between Disney and the governor. Prior to the shift in leadership, Disney had entered agreements with the previous oversight board members, reducing the new supervisors' authority over design and development. The DeSantis-appointed board members filed a lawsuit in state court, seeking to invalidate these agreements as part of the ongoing legal conflict between the district's new leadership and Disney. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

DeSantis-led Disney World district eliminates diversity and equity programmes

Former US President Donald Trump was indicted for his wide-ranging attempts to overturn the 2020 election. This is the third time in 4 months that the former US President has been criminally charged. Here's a look at the indictment and the legal woes of Donald Trump.

Donald Trump's third indictment in four months

The country this time is trying to mobalise its population for intelligence-related matters, they are also trying to weaponise their entire population towards a single industry. China's Security Ministry released a statement saying that the country should encourage its citizens to join counter-espionage work.

US raises alarm over China's new counter-espionage law as latter tried to popularise anti-spy work

Former US President Donald Trump was indicted for his wide-ranging attempts to overturn the 2020 election. This is the third time in 4 months that the former U.S. President has been criminally charged. Here's a look at the indictment and the legal woes of Donald Trump.

White House maintain silence on Trump indictment

Big moves are being made in West Asia 2023 standing out to be a reconciliation in the world's most volatile regions. The arch-enemies are embracing civil and diplomatic ties and imagine truces are being brokered West Asia is aiming for stability after years of war violence and upheaval. There's a possible Saudi Arabia and Israel reproached it's a deal in the works where beneficiaries are multiple.

US aims to reclaim clout in West Asia

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US may deploy Marines on commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz to safeguard against Iran

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China views the US as a threat in the Pacific

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Barricades outside the courthouse in Washington before Donald Trump's hearing

Federal jury sentences mass shooter to death

Pentagon, China's ministry of foreign affairs discuss ties