Amongst the items that the FBI recovered from former US President Donald Trump's house during a raid, nearly about 90 empty folders were found. Trump's Florida residence was raided on August 8.

FBI finds 90 empty folders at former US President Donald Trump's house

As tensions with China continue to rise, the US announced a $1.1 billion arms package for Taiwan. The funds will enable Taiwan to buy upgraded missiles and will boost its defence system.

US announces $1.1 billion arms aid to Taiwan to boost their defence

According to US government officials and related emails examined by Reuters, federal and local authorities are frantically trying to find nearly a dozen unaccompanied migrant children after Houston police voiced concerns about dozens of migrant children reported missing in the Texas city since last year.&nbsp;

The incidents highlight the difficulties the administration of US President Joe Biden faces as a record number of unaccompanied minors enter the country through the southwest border, which must be released to sponsors in a secure manner without delay.

According to an HHS official who declined to be named, a Houston police detective notified the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) earlier this summer after spotting what appeared to be a trend of migrant children going missing from the homes of their US sponsors.&nbsp;

The government organisation in charge of managing the detention and release of kids who have crossed the border between the US and Mexico without a parent or other adult guardian is HHS.&nbsp;

According to the HHS source and an internal email reviewed by Reuters, the HHS refugee office initiated an emergency supervisory assessment of the discharges of unaccompanied minors to non-parent sponsors in the Houston area in August.

According to the HHS official and two additional sources with knowledge of the matter, the agency discovered that 57 unaccompanied migrant children had gone missing in Houston since the end of last year. Nine children who escaped from HHS facilities in the Houston region were counted, the official said.&nbsp;

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Some of the children who have gone missing and been found are now 18 or older. The official stated that just a few children left the houses of relatives serving as sponsors to join their parents who were already in the United States, adding that this is a small proportion of the total number of releases to the region.&nbsp;

More than 6,300 unaccompanied juveniles were released in Harris County, Texas, where Houston is located, from October 2021, when this fiscal year started, to June 2022.

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According to US government officials and related emails examined by Reuters, federal and local authorities are frantically trying to find nearly a dozen unaccompanied migrant children after Houston police voiced concerns about dozens of migrant children reported missing in the Texas city since last year.

According to US government officials and related emails examined by Reuters, federal and local authorities are frantically trying to find nearly a dozen unaccompanied migrant children after Houston police voiced concerns about dozens of migrant children reported missing in the Texas city since last year. The incidents highlight the difficulties the administration of US President Joe Biden faces as a record number of unaccompanied minors enter the country through the southwest border, which must be released to sponsors in a secure manner without delay. According to an HHS official who declined to be named, a Houston police detective notified the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) earlier this summer after spotting what appeared to be a trend of migrant children going missing from the homes of their US sponsors. The government organisation in charge of managing the detention and release of kids who have crossed the border between the US and Mexico without a parent or other adult guardian is HHS. According to the HHS source and an internal email reviewed by Reuters, the HHS refugee office initiated an emergency supervisory assessment of the discharges of unaccompanied minors to non-parent sponsors in the Houston area in August. According to the HHS official and two additional sources with knowledge of the matter, the agency discovered that 57 unaccompanied migrant children had gone missing in Houston since the end of last year. Nine children who escaped from HHS facilities in the Houston region were counted, the official said. Also Read: White House says no link between Iran nuclear deal and IAEA probes under NPT Some of the children who have gone missing and been found are now 18 or older. The official stated that just a few children left the houses of relatives serving as sponsors to join their parents who were already in the United States, adding that this is a small proportion of the total number of releases to the region. More than 6,300 unaccompanied juveniles were released in Harris County, Texas, where Houston is located, from October 2021, when this fiscal year started, to June 2022. (with inputs from agencies)

Dozens of missing migrant children in Houston raises alarm, likely crossed border unaccompanied

US President Joe Biden has warned equality & democracy under assault in the US. He said, 'Maga forces are determined to take this country backwards'.

Joe Biden warns equality & democracy under assault in the US

One year after the complete U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid sat down with Voice of America.

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According to government data released on Friday, American employers reduced their hiring pace in August following the unexpected increase in the previous month, and the unemployment rate edged up. This could provide some comfort to the central bank that its efforts to fight inflation are bearing fruit.&nbsp;

The Federal Reserve is closely monitoring the development of the hot labour market and seeking for indications of softening as it attempts to cool the economy by sharply raising interest rates to curb inflation, which has risen to a 40-year high.&nbsp;

The unemployment rate increased as more people entered the job field, despite the data showing earnings continuing to climb; this is a favourable trend that would allow the Fed to choose a lesser move later this month after two straight increases.

The most recent report was praised by President Joe Biden, who has been riding a tide of legislative and economic successes.&nbsp;

"More great news: Our jobs market remains strong. Even more Americans are coming back to work," Biden tweeted.

According to the Labor Department's closely-watched monthly report, despite the decreasing pace, the job increases have raised employment above the level prior to the pandemic.&nbsp;

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According to the study, the US economy added 315,000 jobs in August, which was in line with expectations after hiring 526,000 people in July.

According to the figures, the jobless rate increased once again to 3.7 percent from 3.5 percent in the previous month. The rate of people who are in the labour force increased by three tenths to 62.4 percent.&nbsp;

Although at a slower rate than in recent months, average hourly earnings increased by another 10 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $32.36 in August. Worker salary has climbed by 5.2 percent in the last year.&nbsp;

The Fed is concerned about continued rising pressure because it thinks it may result in a spiralling wage-price relationship and higher inflation.

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According to government data released on Friday, American employers reduced their hiring pace in August following the unexpected increase in the previous month, and the unemployment rate edged up.

According to government data released on Friday, American employers reduced their hiring pace in August following the unexpected increase in the previous month, and the unemployment rate edged up. This could provide some comfort to the central bank that its efforts to fight inflation are bearing fruit. The Federal Reserve is closely monitoring the development of the hot labour market and seeking for indications of softening as it attempts to cool the economy by sharply raising interest rates to curb inflation, which has risen to a 40-year high. The unemployment rate increased as more people entered the job field, despite the data showing earnings continuing to climb; this is a favourable trend that would allow the Fed to choose a lesser move later this month after two straight increases. The most recent report was praised by President Joe Biden, who has been riding a tide of legislative and economic successes. "More great news: Our jobs market remains strong. Even more Americans are coming back to work," Biden tweeted. According to the Labor Department's closely-watched monthly report, despite the decreasing pace, the job increases have raised employment above the level prior to the pandemic. Also Read: White House says no link between Iran nuclear deal and IAEA probes under NPT According to the study, the US economy added 315,000 jobs in August, which was in line with expectations after hiring 526,000 people in July. According to the figures, the jobless rate increased once again to 3.7 percent from 3.5 percent in the previous month. The rate of people who are in the labour force increased by three tenths to 62.4 percent. Although at a slower rate than in recent months, average hourly earnings increased by another 10 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $32.36 in August. Worker salary has climbed by 5.2 percent in the last year. The Fed is concerned about continued rising pressure because it thinks it may result in a spiralling wage-price relationship and higher inflation. (with inputs from agencies)

US employers slowed pace of hiring in August, unemployment rate ticks up

Iran has submitted a document to the European Union (EU) seeking&nbsp;to finalise the 2015 nuclear accord with world powers, The Guardian has reported.

Nasser Kanaani, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman, has reportedly said that the latest text submitted on Friday presented “a constructive approach with the aim of finalising the negotiations”.

The latest Iranian document is part of the series of exchanges with the US via mediators from the EU aimed at tweaking a draft agreement presented on August 8.

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Wednesday had hoped for a resolution within days to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.

Tehran gave its first response to the draft on August 15, which was followed by a response from Washington.

Meanwhile, the US has confirmed receiving the latest response from Iran on reviving the nuclear deal, however it found the text not "constructive".

"We can confirm that we have received Iran's response through the EU," US state department spokesman Vedant Patel was quoted as saying by AFP late Thursday in Washington.

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"We are studying it and will respond through the EU, but unfortunately it is not constructive," he added.

Though United States has not discussed details publicly, reports indicate that disputes include Iran's insistence on the UN nuclear watchdog closing a probe of three undeclared sites suspected in nuclear work before the 2015 nuclear deal.

On Wednesday, French president Emmanuel Macron expressed optimism on a new deal “in the next few days” during an address to French diplomats in Paris on Wednesday.

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Iran has submitted a document to the European Union (EU) seeking to finalise the 2015 nuclear accord with world powers, The Guardian has reported. Nasser Kanaani, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman, has reportedly said that the latest text submitted on Friday presented “a constructive approach with the aim of finalising the negotiations”.

Iran has submitted a document to the European Union (EU) seeking to finalise the 2015 nuclear accord with world powers, The Guardian has reported. Nasser Kanaani, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman, has reportedly said that the latest text submitted on Friday presented “a constructive approach with the aim of finalising the negotiations”. The latest Iranian document is part of the series of exchanges with the US via mediators from the EU aimed at tweaking a draft agreement presented on August 8. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Wednesday had hoped for a resolution within days to revive the 2015 nuclear deal. Tehran gave its first response to the draft on August 15, which was followed by a response from Washington. Meanwhile, the US has confirmed receiving the latest response from Iran on reviving the nuclear deal, however it found the text not "constructive". "We can confirm that we have received Iran's response through the EU," US state department spokesman Vedant Patel was quoted as saying by AFP late Thursday in Washington. Also read | Donald Trump and his supporters are 'threat to democracy', says Joe Biden "We are studying it and will respond through the EU, but unfortunately it is not constructive," he added. Though United States has not discussed details publicly, reports indicate that disputes include Iran's insistence on the UN nuclear watchdog closing a probe of three undeclared sites suspected in nuclear work before the 2015 nuclear deal. On Wednesday, French president Emmanuel Macron expressed optimism on a new deal “in the next few days” during an address to French diplomats in Paris on Wednesday. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Iran sends ‘constructive’ response to finalise nuclear deal, US rejects it

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US berry giants flock to Canada amid drought

The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden stated on Thursday that unless the two countries' nuclear weapons installations are inspected again, talks on a treaty to replace the previous agreement restricting strategic nuclear forces between the two countries cannot proceed.&nbsp;

The White House National Security Council spokesperson stated in an email that "the first step is to resume inspections under the existing New START Treaty and we have been trying to work with the Russians towards that end." She was referring to the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty that the two nations signed in 2010.&nbsp;

In another email, a spokeswoman for the state department echoed this assertion.

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the parties decided to suspend inspections of one other's strategic nuclear weapons installations in March 2020. As tensions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine have brought ties to their iciest point since the Cold War, discussions on restarting inspections have been going on for the past year without any agreement.&nbsp;

The U.S. spokespersons were responding to reports this week from state-run Russian news agencies, which cited Russian officials as stating that the parties were debating the possibility of holding a meeting of a consultative panel to discuss New START-related matters.&nbsp;

The NSC spokeswoman stated that the United States is ready to cooperate with Russia within the commission "to overcome implementation concerns" and that there is "no reason that these issues cannot be properly resolved."

The largest nuclear-armed nations in the world have declared themselves open to negotiations on a "framework" that would replace New START, the last agreement that placed restrictions on the deployment of strategic nuclear weapons and the missiles, aircraft, and submarines that carry them.&nbsp;

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The deal, which was set to expire on February 5, 2021, was extended by Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin shortly after Biden took office last year.&nbsp;

According to the agreement, the US and Russia agreed to limit the number of long-range missiles and bombers they might deploy to 700 and 1,550 strategic nuclear weapons, respectively. By the deadline of 2018, both parties fulfilled those obligations.&nbsp;

Up to 18 inspections of strategic nuclear weapons facilities can be carried out annually by either side to verify if&nbsp;the other is complying with the treaty's limits.

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The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden stated on Thursday that unless the two countries' nuclear weapons installations are inspected again, talks on a treaty to replace the previous agreement restricting strategic nuclear forces between the two countries cannot proceed.

The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden stated on Thursday that unless the two countries' nuclear weapons installations are inspected again, talks on a treaty to replace the previous agreement restricting strategic nuclear forces between the two countries cannot proceed. The White House National Security Council spokesperson stated in an email that "the first step is to resume inspections under the existing New START Treaty and we have been trying to work with the Russians towards that end." She was referring to the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty that the two nations signed in 2010. In another email, a spokeswoman for the state department echoed this assertion. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the parties decided to suspend inspections of one other's strategic nuclear weapons installations in March 2020. As tensions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine have brought ties to their iciest point since the Cold War, discussions on restarting inspections have been going on for the past year without any agreement. The U.S. spokespersons were responding to reports this week from state-run Russian news agencies, which cited Russian officials as stating that the parties were debating the possibility of holding a meeting of a consultative panel to discuss New START-related matters. The NSC spokeswoman stated that the United States is ready to cooperate with Russia within the commission "to overcome implementation concerns" and that there is "no reason that these issues cannot be properly resolved." The largest nuclear-armed nations in the world have declared themselves open to negotiations on a "framework" that would replace New START, the last agreement that placed restrictions on the deployment of strategic nuclear weapons and the missiles, aircraft, and submarines that carry them. Also Read: Watch: Ukrainian grain ship grounded in Istanbul, halting traffic on Turkiye's Bosphorus strait The deal, which was set to expire on February 5, 2021, was extended by Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin shortly after Biden took office last year. According to the agreement, the US and Russia agreed to limit the number of long-range missiles and bombers they might deploy to 700 and 1,550 strategic nuclear weapons, respectively. By the deadline of 2018, both parties fulfilled those obligations. Up to 18 inspections of strategic nuclear weapons facilities can be carried out annually by either side to verify if the other is complying with the treaty's limits. (with inputs from agencies)

US-Russia nuclear weapons inspection must as per New START Treaty, says US

The United States has received a new response from Iran on reviewing the nuclear deal to which the US thinks is 'not constructive'. This is the latest back and forth between the adversaries via mediators in European Union.

US: New Iran response 'not constructive', declines to discuss details publicly

The coordinated sanctions imposed on Russian oil and gas by the US, Europe and their Pacific allies have led to a historic shift in the direction of the Russian energy flow. China, which already is a huge importer of Russian energy supplies has been soaking up more Russian natural gas as compared to the previous years.

Historic shift in Russian energy flows, becomes China's 4th largest LNG supplier

State media KCNA said on Friday that the foreign ministry of North Korea criticised a new UN human rights expert as "biased" and that the nation would not accept what it dubbed US-led efforts to destroy the isolated dictatorship.

Elizabeth Salmon, the newly appointed U.N. specialist on North Korea's human rights, is in South Korea for the first time since taking office last month. Salmon stated in her inauguration speech that after more than two years of stringent measures to stop COVID-19, the North's human rights situation has gotten worse.&nbsp;

According to an unnamed ministry of foreign affairs source quoted by KCNA, "We had already made clear our principled stand that we neither recognise nor deal with any 'special rapporteur' who is merely a puppet of the US."

The North Korean government has consistently denied allegations of human rights violations and criticised UN&nbsp;probes into the topic as an attempt by the United States to meddle in its domestic affairs.

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The official, referring to the North by its official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), said: "The DPRK will never pardon the US&nbsp;and its vassal forces' 'human rights' racket against the DPRK which is aimed at overthrowing its social system."&nbsp;

According to a different recent UN&nbsp;study, increased information access restrictions, tougher border security, and increased digital surveillance have all resulted from North Korea's efforts to manage the coronavirus.&nbsp;

Later on Friday, Salmon was scheduled to address a press conference.

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State media KCNA said on Friday that the foreign ministry of North Korea criticised a new UN human rights expert as "biased" and that the nation would not accept what it dubbed US-led efforts to destroy the isolated dictatorship.

State media KCNA said on Friday that the foreign ministry of North Korea criticised a new UN human rights expert as "biased" and that the nation would not accept what it dubbed US-led efforts to destroy the isolated dictatorship. Elizabeth Salmon, the newly appointed U.N. specialist on North Korea's human rights, is in South Korea for the first time since taking office last month. Salmon stated in her inauguration speech that after more than two years of stringent measures to stop COVID-19, the North's human rights situation has gotten worse. According to an unnamed ministry of foreign affairs source quoted by KCNA, "We had already made clear our principled stand that we neither recognise nor deal with any 'special rapporteur' who is merely a puppet of the US." The North Korean government has consistently denied allegations of human rights violations and criticised UN probes into the topic as an attempt by the United States to meddle in its domestic affairs. Also Read: Watch: Ukrainian grain ship grounded in Istanbul, halting traffic on Turkiye's Bosphorus strait The official, referring to the North by its official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), said: "The DPRK will never pardon the US and its vassal forces' 'human rights' racket against the DPRK which is aimed at overthrowing its social system." According to a different recent UN study, increased information access restrictions, tougher border security, and increased digital surveillance have all resulted from North Korea's efforts to manage the coronavirus. Later on Friday, Salmon was scheduled to address a press conference. (with inputs from agencies)

N Korea denounces new UN human rights expert Salmon as 'puppet' of US

US automobile major Ford is recalling a 198,000 SUVs in the country after 25 fire incidents were reported in these vehicles. There would be an additional recall for 1,175 Mustang Mach-e electric vehicles because of a manufacturing defect.

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A subsidiary of a well-known brand Phillips has agreed to pay over $24 million to resolve the alleged false claims over respiratory related medical equipment in the United States. A Phillips spokesperson has said that its subsidiary agreed to settle the claim to avoid required expense of litigation.

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There could be some trouble for US-based software giant Microsoft as Britain's anti-trust regulator has started an additional probe on Microsoft Activision $69 billion merger.

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Sexual assault cases in the US military have increased. According to a latest report, over 8,800 cases of assault have been reported, compared to 7,800 cases last year which is more than a 13% rise.

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According to the White House, President Joe Biden assured Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Wednesday that the United States would never permit Iran to develop nuclear weapons. Washington is being sought after by Tehran for stronger guarantees in order to revive a nuclear agreement with major powers.&nbsp;

Israel is against going back to the 2015 agreement, which put restrictions on Iran's nuclear weapons programme in exchange for the relaxation of sanctions imposed by the United States, the European Union, and the UN on Tehran.&nbsp;

To Israel's pleasure, the deal's nuclear restrictions were broken by Tehran once former president Donald Trump withdrew from it and reinstituted heavy penalties in 2018. In order to protect Israel, which is Iran's main adversary in the region, Biden has committed to resurrecting the accord.

In a call where Biden and Lapid also discussed "threats posed by Iran," the President "underscored US&nbsp;commitment to never allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon," the White House said in a statement.&nbsp;

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The statement stated that Biden stressed the significance of finalising talks on Israel and Lebanon's maritime border.&nbsp;

They "spoke at length about the negotiations on a nuclear agreement and their shared commitment to stopping Iran’s progress towards a nuclear weapon," according to Lapid's office in its own readout of the call.

In March, it seemed like the nuclear agreement may be revived. Iranian demands that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) end its investigations into uranium traces found at three unreported sites before the nuclear accord is revived caused indirect discussions between Tehran and Washington to break down.&nbsp;

In July, Biden and Lapid jointly vowed to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, demonstrating their allies' unity after years of disagreement on how to approach Tehran diplomatically. But Lapid asserted last week that Israel will not be obligated by the 2015 agreement if it is restored.

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According to the White House, President Joe Biden assured Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Wednesday that the United States would never permit Iran to develop nuclear weapons.

According to the White House, President Joe Biden assured Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Wednesday that the United States would never permit Iran to develop nuclear weapons. Washington is being sought after by Tehran for stronger guarantees in order to revive a nuclear agreement with major powers. Israel is against going back to the 2015 agreement, which put restrictions on Iran's nuclear weapons programme in exchange for the relaxation of sanctions imposed by the United States, the European Union, and the UN on Tehran. To Israel's pleasure, the deal's nuclear restrictions were broken by Tehran once former president Donald Trump withdrew from it and reinstituted heavy penalties in 2018. In order to protect Israel, which is Iran's main adversary in the region, Biden has committed to resurrecting the accord. In a call where Biden and Lapid also discussed "threats posed by Iran," the President "underscored US commitment to never allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon," the White House said in a statement. Also Read: US approves Moderna and Pfizer shots targeting omicron variant of Covid The statement stated that Biden stressed the significance of finalising talks on Israel and Lebanon's maritime border. They "spoke at length about the negotiations on a nuclear agreement and their shared commitment to stopping Iran’s progress towards a nuclear weapon," according to Lapid's office in its own readout of the call. In March, it seemed like the nuclear agreement may be revived. Iranian demands that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) end its investigations into uranium traces found at three unreported sites before the nuclear accord is revived caused indirect discussions between Tehran and Washington to break down. In July, Biden and Lapid jointly vowed to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, demonstrating their allies' unity after years of disagreement on how to approach Tehran diplomatically. But Lapid asserted last week that Israel will not be obligated by the 2015 agreement if it is restored. (with inputs from agencies)

Biden assures Lapid, US will never allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons

Former United States president Donald Trump’s legal team said on Wednesday that the discovery of sensitive information in the documents found by the FBI during their raid of his Mar-a-Lago residence was not a “cause for&nbsp;alarm”. They told the judge in their latest filing that the presidential records are “sensitive by nature” and continued to request a “special master” to review the materials.

"Simply put, the notion that Presidential records would contain sensitive information should have never been cause for alarm," Trump’s lawyers told the judge, according to Reuters.&nbsp;

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The FBI conducted a raid on Trump’s residence in Florida after a number of witnesses said that there could be documents pertaining to national security and obstruction of justice, an affidavit claimed.&nbsp;

The affidavit, filed by the US Justice Department, also claimed that the FBI found around 700 documents in Mar-a-Lago and they were classified into three categories – Confidential, Secret and Top Secret.&nbsp;

The argument from Trump’s lawyers came one day after&nbsp;the justice department said that the documents were "likely concealed" to obstruct the ongoing investigation by the FBI.&nbsp;

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In the latest court filing, the DOJ said that it provided the detailed background on the build-up to the raid "to correct the incomplete and inaccurate narrative set forth in (Trump's) filings."&nbsp;&nbsp;

Trump continued to defend his position and also criticised the authorities for deliberately targeting him ahead of the mid-term elections. Trump’s team also argued that as a former president, Trump "continues to have rights related to the assertion of executive privilege”.&nbsp;

However, this argument was called “illogical” by the DOJ who said that Trump "has no property interest in any presidential records (including classified records) seized from the premises,"&nbsp;according to AFP.

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Former United States president Donald Trump’s legal team said on Wednesday that the discovery of sensitive information in the documents found by the FBI during their raid of his Mar-a-Lago residence was not a “cause for alarm”.

Former United States president Donald Trump’s legal team said on Wednesday that the discovery of sensitive information in the documents found by the FBI during their raid of his Mar-a-Lago residence was not a “cause for alarm”. They told the judge in their latest filing that the presidential records are “sensitive by nature” and continued to request a “special master” to review the materials. "Simply put, the notion that Presidential records would contain sensitive information should have never been cause for alarm," Trump’s lawyers told the judge, according to Reuters. Also read | Human rights violations committed in China's Xinjiang: UN human rights chief The FBI conducted a raid on Trump’s residence in Florida after a number of witnesses said that there could be documents pertaining to national security and obstruction of justice, an affidavit claimed. The affidavit, filed by the US Justice Department, also claimed that the FBI found around 700 documents in Mar-a-Lago and they were classified into three categories – Confidential, Secret and Top Secret. The argument from Trump’s lawyers came one day after the justice department said that the documents were "likely concealed" to obstruct the ongoing investigation by the FBI. Also read | US military reports increase of 13% in sexual assaults: Report In the latest court filing, the DOJ said that it provided the detailed background on the build-up to the raid "to correct the incomplete and inaccurate narrative set forth in (Trump's) filings." Trump continued to defend his position and also criticised the authorities for deliberately targeting him ahead of the mid-term elections. Trump’s team also argued that as a former president, Trump "continues to have rights related to the assertion of executive privilege”. However, this argument was called “illogical” by the DOJ who said that Trump "has no property interest in any presidential records (including classified records) seized from the premises," according to AFP. WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

Donald Trump's lawyers say discovery of classified records in FBI raid ‘no cause for alarm’

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In a new court filing the US justice department has said that the top secret documents found at Donald Trump's Florida home were deliberately concealed to obstruct the FBI probe into the former US president Donald Trump's mishandling of classified materials.

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In an effort to stop a new wave of dreaded illnesses this winter, US officials on Wednesday approved enhanced Covid-19 immunizations made by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech that specifically target the most recent strains of the Omicron form.&nbsp;

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in a statement that the two new booster shots are acceptable for anyone 12 and older for the Pfizer shot and 18 and older for Moderna.&nbsp;

The BA.4 and BA.5 lineages, the subvariants of Omicron that makeup nearly 90% of all new cases in the United States, are also protected against by this new generation of so-called "bivalent" vaccines.

According to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, "although the current Covid-19 surge is waning overall, it's predicated that&nbsp;we'll enter yet another surge as we spend more time indoors later this fall and winter."&nbsp;

These update boosters provide us with a chance to go in front of the curve, he claimed.&nbsp;

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Even though Americans no longer pay much attention to coronavirus in their daily lives, the country still sees about 80,000 new instances of the disease each day, along with 400 fatalities.

The US health department said earlier this summer that it had ordered 105 million pills from Pfizer and 66 million from Moderna for use in the next fall and winter.&nbsp;

Before injections may start, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the country's health protection body, must still recommend the vaccines.&nbsp;

The CDC will hold a meeting with an impartial team of specialists on Thursday to go over the changes.

(with inputs from agencies)

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In an effort to stop a new wave of dreaded illnesses this winter, US officials on Wednesday approved enhanced Covid-19 immunizations made by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech that specifically target the most recent strains of the Omicron form.

In an effort to stop a new wave of dreaded illnesses this winter, US officials on Wednesday approved enhanced Covid-19 immunizations made by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech that specifically target the most recent strains of the Omicron form. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in a statement that the two new booster shots are acceptable for anyone 12 and older for the Pfizer shot and 18 and older for Moderna. The BA.4 and BA.5 lineages, the subvariants of Omicron that makeup nearly 90% of all new cases in the United States, are also protected against by this new generation of so-called "bivalent" vaccines. According to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, "although the current Covid-19 surge is waning overall, it's predicated that we'll enter yet another surge as we spend more time indoors later this fall and winter." These update boosters provide us with a chance to go in front of the curve, he claimed. Also Read: India's GDP jumped 13.5% in June quarter on pandemic rebound: Official figures Even though Americans no longer pay much attention to coronavirus in their daily lives, the country still sees about 80,000 new instances of the disease each day, along with 400 fatalities. The US health department said earlier this summer that it had ordered 105 million pills from Pfizer and 66 million from Moderna for use in the next fall and winter. Before injections may start, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the country's health protection body, must still recommend the vaccines. The CDC will hold a meeting with an impartial team of specialists on Thursday to go over the changes. (with inputs from agencies)

US approves Moderna and Pfizer shots targeting omicron variant of Covid

It's been about a month since the American house speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. Beijing is still infuriated with the US official's visit in the subsequent delegation visits and has shown its disagreement in every single way possible- from sanctions, military drills and even abandoning decade-old ties.

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A United States official said on Wednesday, citing US intelligence, that the Russian military is struggling with a manpower shortfall as it fights Ukraine and is looking to hire contract service members and may even attract convicted criminals.&nbsp;

As the conflict in Ukraine enters the seventh month, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Thursday increasing the strength of Russia's armed forces from 1.9 million to 2.04 million.&nbsp;

Since the conflict's early weeks, Moscow has not disclosed any casualties, but thousands have perished, according to Western officials and the Kyiv government.

"The Russian military is suffering from severe manpower shortages in Ukraine," the US official said, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the downgraded intelligence.

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As reported by Reuters, the official said it is believed that the Russian defence ministry is seeking to recruit contract service members to make up for these personnel shortages, "including by compelling wounded soldiers to re-enter combat, acquiring personnel from private security companies, and paying bonuses to conscripts."

"Separately, we have credible reporting that Russia’s defence ministry is also likely to begin recruiting convicted criminals in Ukraine in exchange for pardons and financial compensation," the official said.

(with inputs from agencies)

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A United States official said on Wednesday, citing US intelligence, that the Russian military is struggling with a manpower shortfall as it fights Ukraine and is looking to hire contract service members and may even attract convicted criminals.

A United States official said on Wednesday, citing US intelligence, that the Russian military is struggling with a manpower shortfall as it fights Ukraine and is looking to hire contract service members and may even attract convicted criminals. As the conflict in Ukraine enters the seventh month, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Thursday increasing the strength of Russia's armed forces from 1.9 million to 2.04 million. Since the conflict's early weeks, Moscow has not disclosed any casualties, but thousands have perished, according to Western officials and the Kyiv government. "The Russian military is suffering from severe manpower shortages in Ukraine," the US official said, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the downgraded intelligence. Also Read: Biden assures Lapid, US will never allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons As reported by Reuters, the official said it is believed that the Russian defence ministry is seeking to recruit contract service members to make up for these personnel shortages, "including by compelling wounded soldiers to re-enter combat, acquiring personnel from private security companies, and paying bonuses to conscripts." "Separately, we have credible reporting that Russia’s defence ministry is also likely to begin recruiting convicted criminals in Ukraine in exchange for pardons and financial compensation," the official said. (with inputs from agencies)

Russian military may begin recruiting 'convicted criminals': US intelligence

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