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<p>Tesla CEO Elon Musk put up a cryptic gun emoji post on his social media platform X, shortly after US President Joe Biden spoke on the rising gun violence in the US.</p>

<p>"More children are killed by gunfire in America than anywhere else," Biden stated in a powerful farewell speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday (Aug 20).</p>

<p>"That's why Kamala (Harris) and I are proud to have passed major gun legislation... Now it's time to ban assault weapons," Biden told the crowd.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trumps-latest-gaffe-calls-kamala-harris-the-president-at-michigan-rally-751816">Trump's latest gaffe: Calls Kamala Harris 'the president' at Michigan rally</a></p>

<p>As the US President Biden spoke, Musk, who endorsed Trump last month, shared an emoji-filled post on X, without detailing.</p>

<p>The emojis were of guns and a man dancing.</p>

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<p>"The gun emoji being nerfed in 2016 marked the ascendance of woke mind virus," he said in another post.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Donald Trump offers Musk cabinet spot in his administration</strong></p>

<p>Former US President Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of offering Elon Musk a prominent position in his administration if he secures a second term in the White House.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an interview with Reuters on Monday (Aug 19), Trump said he was interested in bringing Musk into his team, either in a Cabinet role or as an advisor.</p>

<p>"I would tap Musk for such a position if he would do it," Trump told Reuters after a campaign event in York, Pennsylvania.</p>

<p>Elon Musk responded to Trump's offer on his social media platform X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am willing to serve," posted Musk.</p>

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<p>Although earlier Musk denied having any discussions with Trump about a potential advisory role in Trump’s cabinet.</p>

<p><strong>Gun violence in US</strong></p>

<p>According to the Gun Violence Archive (GVA), a website that tracks shootings across the US, over 10,000 people have died this year from "willful, malicious, or accidental shootings."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/whos-going-to-tell-him-michelle-obama-targets-trump-at-dnc-speech-over-black-jobs-remark-751822">Michelle Obama targets Trump at DNC speech over 'Black jobs' remark</a></p>

<p>Around 19 people have so far been killed this year in 352 mass shootings in the US. In 2023, 40 people were killed in 656 mass shootings, the website records say.</p>

<p>The GVA further says over 900 children 17 years old and younger, including 154 under the age of 11, have been killed in shootings this year.</p>

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk put up a cryptic gun emoji post on his social media platform X, shortly after US President Joe Biden spoke on the rising gun violence in the US.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk put up a cryptic gun emoji post on his social media platform X, shortly after US President Joe Biden spoke on the rising gun violence in the US. "More children are killed by gunfire in America than anywhere else," Biden stated in a powerful farewell speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday (Aug 20). "That's why Kamala (Harris) and I are proud to have passed major gun legislation... Now it's time to ban assault weapons," Biden told the crowd. Also read: Trump's latest gaffe: Calls Kamala Harris 'the president' at Michigan rally As the US President Biden spoke, Musk, who endorsed Trump last month, shared an emoji-filled post on X, without detailing. The emojis were of guns and a man dancing. 🕺🕺🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫🔫🕺🕺 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 20, 2024 × "The gun emoji being nerfed in 2016 marked the ascendance of woke mind virus," he said in another post. The gun emoji being nerfed in ~2016 marked the ascendance of woke_mind_virus.mp3.exe — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 20, 2024 × Donald Trump offers Musk cabinet spot in his administration Former US President Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of offering Elon Musk a prominent position in his administration if he secures a second term in the White House. In an interview with Reuters on Monday (Aug 19), Trump said he was interested in bringing Musk into his team, either in a Cabinet role or as an advisor. "I would tap Musk for such a position if he would do it," Trump told Reuters after a campaign event in York, Pennsylvania. Elon Musk responded to Trump's offer on his social media platform X. "I am willing to serve," posted Musk. I am willing to serve pic.twitter.com/BJhGbcA2e0 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 20, 2024 × Although earlier Musk denied having any discussions with Trump about a potential advisory role in Trump’s cabinet. Gun violence in US According to the Gun Violence Archive (GVA), a website that tracks shootings across the US, over 10,000 people have died this year from "willful, malicious, or accidental shootings." Also read: Michelle Obama targets Trump at DNC speech over 'Black jobs' remark Around 19 people have so far been killed this year in 352 mass shootings in the US. In 2023, 40 people were killed in 656 mass shootings, the website records say. The GVA further says over 900 children 17 years old and younger, including 154 under the age of 11, have been killed in shootings this year. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk's cryptic emoji post as Biden speaks on gun violence in US

The US Navy has equipped the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) with the world's first Unmanned Air Warfare Center (UAWC). This upgrade allows the carrier to operate MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aerial system (UAS).

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Dozens of protesters broke through a security fence near the site of the Democratic National Convention on its opening day Monday as thousands took to the streets to voice their opposition to the war in Gaza. Watch in for more details!

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US President Joe Biden addressed the Democratic National Convention in Chicago amid the roars of his supporters saying 'Thank You Joe'. His daughter Ashley introduced him and a teary Biden entered the stage. The president addressed his own political party after its most influential members — lawmakers, donors and, according to polls, voters — forced his hand to exit the race less than a month ago. Watch in for more details!

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<p>China warned the United States on Tuesday that it has "no right to intervene" in its maritime disputes with the Philippines after another clash near a disputed reef in the South China Sea.</p>

<p>China and the Philippines have had repeated confrontations in the waters over the past year, including around a warship, grounded in 1999 by Manila on the contested Second Thomas Shoal, which hosts a garrison.</p>

<p>Both countries said on Monday that their coast guard ships had collided near the disputed Sabina Shoal, located 140 kilometres (86 miles) west of the Philippine island of Palawan and about 1,200 kilometres from Hainan island, the closest Chinese landmass.</p>

<p>China claims almost the entire South China Sea despite an international tribunal ruling that its assertion has no legal basis.</p>

<p>The United States condemned the "dangerous actions" against "lawful Philippine maritime operations" on Monday after the latest clash.</p>

<p>"These actions are the latest examples of (China) using dangerous and escalatory measures to enforce its expansive and unlawful South China Sea maritime claims," State Department spokesman Vedant Patel said.</p>

<p>Asked about Patel's remarks on Tuesday, his Chinese counterpart Mao Ning defended Beijing's "legal measures to safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests".</p>

<p>"The US is not a party in the South China Sea and has no right to intervene in maritime disputes between China and the Philippines," Mao told a regular briefing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The US should stop provoking confrontation in the South China Sea, not disrupt regional stability and not escalate tensions," Mao said.</p>

<p>Analysts have said Beijing's aim is to push eastwards from the Second Thomas Shoal towards the neighbouring Sabina Shoal in the Spratly Islands, encroaching on Manila's exclusive economic zone and normalising Chinese control of the area.</p>

<p>The confrontations have echoes of 2012 when Beijing took control of Scarborough Shoal, another strategic feature in the South China Sea closest to the Philippines.</p>

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China warned the United States on Tuesday that it has "no right to intervene" in its maritime disputes with the Philippines after another clash near a disputed reef in the South China Sea.

China warned the United States on Tuesday that it has "no right to intervene" in its maritime disputes with the Philippines after another clash near a disputed reef in the South China Sea. China and the Philippines have had repeated confrontations in the waters over the past year, including around a warship, grounded in 1999 by Manila on the contested Second Thomas Shoal, which hosts a garrison. Both countries said on Monday that their coast guard ships had collided near the disputed Sabina Shoal, located 140 kilometres (86 miles) west of the Philippine island of Palawan and about 1,200 kilometres from Hainan island, the closest Chinese landmass. China claims almost the entire South China Sea despite an international tribunal ruling that its assertion has no legal basis. The United States condemned the "dangerous actions" against "lawful Philippine maritime operations" on Monday after the latest clash. "These actions are the latest examples of (China) using dangerous and escalatory measures to enforce its expansive and unlawful South China Sea maritime claims," State Department spokesman Vedant Patel said. Asked about Patel's remarks on Tuesday, his Chinese counterpart Mao Ning defended Beijing's "legal measures to safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests". "The US is not a party in the South China Sea and has no right to intervene in maritime disputes between China and the Philippines," Mao told a regular briefing. "The US should stop provoking confrontation in the South China Sea, not disrupt regional stability and not escalate tensions," Mao said. Analysts have said Beijing's aim is to push eastwards from the Second Thomas Shoal towards the neighbouring Sabina Shoal in the Spratly Islands, encroaching on Manila's exclusive economic zone and normalising Chinese control of the area. The confrontations have echoes of 2012 when Beijing took control of Scarborough Shoal, another strategic feature in the South China Sea closest to the Philippines. 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.

China warns US 'no right to intervene' in South China Sea disputes

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