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<p>Kamala Harris will be the first person with Indian roots to become the US president if she wins against Donald Trump. Her Indian-origin roots have often been highlighted and sometimes scrutinised, with much pomp and fair.</p>

<p>WION brings you up to speed about the Democrat’s connection to India, sans the drama.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read!&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Mother India?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Harris has time and again invoked her Indian mother, Shyamala Gopalan and spoken about the many happy memories she has had with her. The campaign website for Harris also shows images of Gopalan with a little Kamala and Maya, signalling a concerted effort to highlight Harris’s Indian roots.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-elections-not-just-kamala-harriss-mother-shyamala-gopalan-was-a-trailblazer-771831">US Elections: Not just Kamala Harris’s mother; Shyamala Gopalan was a trailblazer&nbsp;</a></strong></p>

<p>Interestingly, her Jamaican roots, via her father Donald J Harris, do not get as much attention.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Childhood travel&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Kamala Harris has noted, specifically in an event with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, that her family used to travel to her ancestral village in Tamil Nadu’s Chennai to spend time with grandparents and extended family.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Vice President has also frequently elucidated on her love for classic South-Indian dishes. In 2020, she had cooked a dosa with celebrity Mindy Kaling, an act which was both celebrated and scrutinised on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Enough of an Indian to win?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>As per a survey by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the percentage of Indian-Americans identifying as Democrats has declined to 47% from 56% in 2020. But the share of Indian-Americans who subscribe to the ideological left has grown since 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There is a gender gap when it comes to Indians voting for Harris. The survey noted that 67% of Indian-American women support Harris while only 53% of men support her. This shift may be due to Donald Trump’s border policies and Harris’s sharp defence of sexual autonomy for women.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But, despite the possible disillusionment of Indian-Americans with Kamala Harris, the survey showed a strong sentiment towards Democrats and a consistent disdain of the Republican Party.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Small but significant voting bloc</strong></h2>

<p>There are approximately 5.2 million people of Indian-origin living in the US. Out of this approximately 2.6 million people were eligible to vote.</p>

<p>The overall share of Indian-Americans may be less but the bloc holds a significant hold over American politics. Harris, Nikky Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy were prominent people of Indian-origin in the bid to the White House.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Rhetoric and reality&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The rhetoric around Kamala Harris being an ‘Indian US President’ is spreading fast in a replay of when she became the Vice President. People in India’s Chennai will be happy if she wins. Indians everywhere may feel represented.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-elections-2024-where-do-kamala-harris-donald-trump-tim-walz-and-jd-vance-stand-on-lgbtqia-rights-769147">US Elections 2024: Where do Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Tim Walz and JD Vance stand on LGBTQIA+ rights?</a></strong></p>

<p>But the real test of the Democrat’s mettle will be if Americans choose her to lead the country, in an era rife with divisions.&nbsp;</p>


Kamala Harris will be the first person with Indian roots to become the US president if she wins against Donald Trump. Her Indian-origin roots have often been highlighted and sometimes scrutinised, with much pomp and fair.

Kamala Harris will be the first person with Indian roots to become the US president if she wins against Donald Trump. Her Indian-origin roots have often been highlighted and sometimes scrutinised, with much pomp and fair. WION brings you up to speed about the Democrat’s connection to India, sans the drama. Read! Mother India? Harris has time and again invoked her Indian mother, Shyamala Gopalan and spoken about the many happy memories she has had with her. The campaign website for Harris also shows images of Gopalan with a little Kamala and Maya, signalling a concerted effort to highlight Harris’s Indian roots. Also read: US Elections: Not just Kamala Harris’s mother; Shyamala Gopalan was a trailblazer Interestingly, her Jamaican roots, via her father Donald J Harris, do not get as much attention. Childhood travel Kamala Harris has noted, specifically in an event with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, that her family used to travel to her ancestral village in Tamil Nadu’s Chennai to spend time with grandparents and extended family. The Vice President has also frequently elucidated on her love for classic South-Indian dishes. In 2020, she had cooked a dosa with celebrity Mindy Kaling, an act which was both celebrated and scrutinised on social media. Enough of an Indian to win? As per a survey by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the percentage of Indian-Americans identifying as Democrats has declined to 47% from 56% in 2020. But the share of Indian-Americans who subscribe to the ideological left has grown since 2020. There is a gender gap when it comes to Indians voting for Harris. The survey noted that 67% of Indian-American women support Harris while only 53% of men support her. This shift may be due to Donald Trump’s border policies and Harris’s sharp defence of sexual autonomy for women. But, despite the possible disillusionment of Indian-Americans with Kamala Harris, the survey showed a strong sentiment towards Democrats and a consistent disdain of the Republican Party. Small but significant voting bloc There are approximately 5.2 million people of Indian-origin living in the US. Out of this approximately 2.6 million people were eligible to vote. The overall share of Indian-Americans may be less but the bloc holds a significant hold over American politics. Harris, Nikky Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy were prominent people of Indian-origin in the bid to the White House. Rhetoric and reality The rhetoric around Kamala Harris being an ‘Indian US President’ is spreading fast in a replay of when she became the Vice President. People in India’s Chennai will be happy if she wins. Indians everywhere may feel represented. Also read: US Elections 2024: Where do Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Tim Walz and JD Vance stand on LGBTQIA+ rights? But the real test of the Democrat’s mettle will be if Americans choose her to lead the country, in an era rife with divisions.

US Elections: Kamala Harris is an Indian-American. But is that enough to become the US president?

<p>Spain witnessed such severe rainfall earlier this week that a part of the country appeared like an inland sea from space. The rains and ensuing floods have so far killed at least 205&nbsp;people, with the toll likely to increase as rescuers look for survivors in debris. Dozens of people are still missing as search and recovery efforts continue.</p>

<p>The situation went out of control as Spain’s east-central region received a year’s worth of rain within a few hours on Tuesday (Oct 29), resulting in flooding of streets and overflowing of rivers.</p>

<p>Now, some scary images of the region have emerged from space, with the flood-hit region appearing like an extension of the Balearic Sea. A satellite image captured on Oct 30 shows Spain’s east-central region totally inundated, giving an impression it’s in fact an inland sea.</p>

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<p>An analysis of before-and-after images of the region showed floodwater, appearing blue from space, covering regions that appeared dry and brown earlier. What were otherwise coastal areas looked like small islands.</p>

<h2><strong>What led to the catastrophe in Spain?</strong></h2>

<p>The destruction caused in Spain is being blamed on a usually rare weather system in which cold and warm air meet and produce powerful rain clouds. However, this phenomenon, known as DANA, is increasingly becoming common due to climate change.</p>

<p>According to meteorologists, a powerful storm gets generated after cold air blows over warm Mediterranean waters. It causes&nbsp;hotter air to rise and form&nbsp;dense clouds. This sometimes snowballs into heavy storms and tornadoes.</p>

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<p>According to experts, regions in Eastern and Southern Spain are more vulnerable to DANA phenomenon as they are located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.</p>

<p>"Forecasts were in line with what happened. But in an area between Utiel and Chiva, in the province of Valencia, rainfall exceeded 300 litres per square meter. In that area, storm systems formed and regenerated continuously," explained Ruben del Campo, spokesperson for the national weather agency Aemet.</p>

<p>&nbsp;(With inputs from agencies)</p>


Spain witnessed such severe rainfall earlier this week that a part of the country appeared like an inland sea from space. The rains and ensuing floods have so far killed at least 205 people, with the toll likely to increase as rescuers look for survivors in debris.

Spain witnessed such severe rainfall earlier this week that a part of the country appeared like an inland sea from space. The rains and ensuing floods have so far killed at least 205 people, with the toll likely to increase as rescuers look for survivors in debris. Dozens of people are still missing as search and recovery efforts continue. The situation went out of control as Spain’s east-central region received a year’s worth of rain within a few hours on Tuesday (Oct 29), resulting in flooding of streets and overflowing of rivers. Now, some scary images of the region have emerged from space, with the flood-hit region appearing like an extension of the Balearic Sea. A satellite image captured on Oct 30 shows Spain’s east-central region totally inundated, giving an impression it’s in fact an inland sea. Watch: What Caused The Deadly Floods In Spain? × An analysis of before-and-after images of the region showed floodwater, appearing blue from space, covering regions that appeared dry and brown earlier. What were otherwise coastal areas looked like small islands. What led to the catastrophe in Spain? The destruction caused in Spain is being blamed on a usually rare weather system in which cold and warm air meet and produce powerful rain clouds. However, this phenomenon, known as DANA, is increasingly becoming common due to climate change. According to meteorologists, a powerful storm gets generated after cold air blows over warm Mediterranean waters. It causes hotter air to rise and form dense clouds. This sometimes snowballs into heavy storms and tornadoes. Also read: Spain's rare, deadly flood disaster leaves at least 158 dead as rescuers rush to find survivors According to experts, regions in Eastern and Southern Spain are more vulnerable to DANA phenomenon as they are located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. "Forecasts were in line with what happened. But in an area between Utiel and Chiva, in the province of Valencia, rainfall exceeded 300 litres per square meter. In that area, storm systems formed and regenerated continuously," explained Ruben del Campo, spokesperson for the national weather agency Aemet. (With inputs from agencies)

Scary images show parts of Spain appear like inland sea from space following deadly floods

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<p>Former President Donald Trump used anti-immigration rhetoric to court voters during a rally in Nevada on Thursday (Oct 31) just five days away from Super Tuesday.</p>

<p>Trump told his supporters the United States is "an occupied country" and promised voters that November 5th would mark "liberation day" for the nation.</p>

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<p>The Republican candidate also invoked the story of Nicholas Quets, a young U.S. Marine Corps veteran who was recently killed in Mexico, allegedly by a Mexican cartel. The victim's family was present at the rally, and Trump invited them on stage.</p>

<p>Trump held his event in Henderson, Nevada, one of the seven battleground states along with Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan.</p>

<p>With both candidates in the southwest, they courted Hispanic voters.</p>

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<p>Nationally, Trump had the support of 38 per cent of registered Hispanic voters in a series of Reuters/Ipsos polls conducted this month, up from 32 per cent at the same point in 2020. Harris' share of Hispanic voters was at 50 per cent, compared with Democratic President Joe Biden's 54 per cent in October 2020.</p>

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Former President Donald Trump used anti-immigration rhetoric to court voters during a rally in Nevada on Thursday (Oct 31) just five days away from Super Tuesday.

Former President Donald Trump used anti-immigration rhetoric to court voters during a rally in Nevada on Thursday (Oct 31) just five days away from Super Tuesday. Trump told his supporters the United States is "an occupied country" and promised voters that November 5th would mark "liberation day" for the nation. Also read | US presidential election: Disinformation about polls coming from 'foreign interference,' says Georgia The Republican candidate also invoked the story of Nicholas Quets, a young U.S. Marine Corps veteran who was recently killed in Mexico, allegedly by a Mexican cartel. The victim's family was present at the rally, and Trump invited them on stage. Trump held his event in Henderson, Nevada, one of the seven battleground states along with Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan. With both candidates in the southwest, they courted Hispanic voters. Also read | Minnesota US Presidential Election 2024: Voting, result info, candidates and all you need to know Nationally, Trump had the support of 38 per cent of registered Hispanic voters in a series of Reuters/Ipsos polls conducted this month, up from 32 per cent at the same point in 2020. Harris' share of Hispanic voters was at 50 per cent, compared with Democratic President Joe Biden's 54 per cent in October 2020. 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.

Trump stokes migration fears in Nevada, says US is 'occupied'

<p>During an interview with Tucker Carlson in Arizona on Thursday (October 31), Donald Trump suggested that Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could play “influential roles” in a possible second term as president.</p>

<p>Carlson questioned Trump on rumours that he might appoint Musk and Kennedy. Kennedy had initially launched an independent presidential bid but ended his campaign in August, offering his endorsement to Trump.</p>

<p>Carlson asked, “Do you think Bobby Kennedy and Elon Musk will be influential figures, without specifying what roles they would have in your administration?”</p>

<p>Trump responded, “Yeah, I do.”</p>

<p>Trump also criticised Kamala Harris and referred to Liz Cheney as a “war hawk,” suggesting that she should experience the front lines herself to “see how she feels about it.” Cheney, a former congresswoman, has emerged as one of Trump’s more vocal Republican critics.</p>

<p>During their conversation, Trump criticised Cheney, whose father, former vice-president Dick Cheney, played a major role in the Iraq invasion. “Let’s put her with a rifle standing there with nine barrels shooting at her. Let’s see how she feels about it when the guns are pointed at her.”</p>

<p>Recent polls have indicated that Trump holds a slight lead in Arizona. The interview was framed as a fundraiser for Hurricane Helene relief efforts, a cause fundamental in North Carolina, another battleground state.</p>

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<p>“We’re facing an enemy from within. We have some very bad and dangerous people who want to bring down our country, perhaps turn it into a communist or fascist state by any means,” Trump continued. “But these are the greatest con artists. As soon as I mentioned an enemy from within, they quickly jumped on it … calling it an enemy from within. These people are sick puppies.”</p>

<p>Trump also hinted at the possibility of election fraud, suggesting he would claim cheating if he loses in Tuesday’s presidential election. He told Carlson he’s currently leading and implied that “only cheating” could prevent his victory.</p>

<p>“I believe we’re leading by a lot, and … if we can keep the cheating under control because there are a bunch of cheats, we’re going to have a tremendous victory. I think it’ll go down as one of the greatest victories of all time.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


During an interview with Tucker Carlson in Arizona on Thursday (October 31), Donald Trump suggested that Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could play “influential roles” in a possible second term as president.

During an interview with Tucker Carlson in Arizona on Thursday (October 31), Donald Trump suggested that Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could play “influential roles” in a possible second term as president. Carlson questioned Trump on rumours that he might appoint Musk and Kennedy. Kennedy had initially launched an independent presidential bid but ended his campaign in August, offering his endorsement to Trump. Carlson asked, “Do you think Bobby Kennedy and Elon Musk will be influential figures, without specifying what roles they would have in your administration?” Trump responded, “Yeah, I do.” Trump also criticised Kamala Harris and referred to Liz Cheney as a “war hawk,” suggesting that she should experience the front lines herself to “see how she feels about it.” Cheney, a former congresswoman, has emerged as one of Trump’s more vocal Republican critics. During their conversation, Trump criticised Cheney, whose father, former vice-president Dick Cheney, played a major role in the Iraq invasion. “Let’s put her with a rifle standing there with nine barrels shooting at her. Let’s see how she feels about it when the guns are pointed at her.” Recent polls have indicated that Trump holds a slight lead in Arizona. The interview was framed as a fundraiser for Hurricane Helene relief efforts, a cause fundamental in North Carolina, another battleground state. Also read: How a missing apostrophe led to uproar over Joe Biden's 'garbage' remark “We’re facing an enemy from within. We have some very bad and dangerous people who want to bring down our country, perhaps turn it into a communist or fascist state by any means,” Trump continued. “But these are the greatest con artists. As soon as I mentioned an enemy from within, they quickly jumped on it … calling it an enemy from within. These people are sick puppies.” Trump also hinted at the possibility of election fraud, suggesting he would claim cheating if he loses in Tuesday’s presidential election. He told Carlson he’s currently leading and implied that “only cheating” could prevent his victory. “I believe we’re leading by a lot, and … if we can keep the cheating under control because there are a bunch of cheats, we’re going to have a tremendous victory. I think it’ll go down as one of the greatest victories of all time.” (With inputs from agencies)

Trump hints at key roles for Elon Musk, RFK Jr. if he wins; claims only ‘cheating’ would cause election loss

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<p>Cyclists using a mobile phone while riding in Japan could face up to six months in jail under strict new rules that entered into force Friday.</p>

<p>Those who breach the revised road traffic law can be punished with a maximum of six months in prison or a fine of up to 100,000 yen ($660).</p>

<p>"Making a call with a smartphone in your hand while cycling, or watching the screen, is now banned and subject to punishment," a National Police Agency leaflet says.</p>

<p>Some accidents caused by cyclists watching screens have resulted in pedestrian deaths, according to the government.</p>

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<p>Although the total number of traffic accidents is declining in Japan, the proportion that involve bicycles is on the rise.</p>

<p>Unlike many other countries, riding a bicycle on the pavement is allowed in usually law-abiding Japan and a common sight.</p>

<p>Under the new rules, cycling while drunk can land the rider with up to three years in prison or a fine of up to 500,000 yen.</p>

<p>Those who offer alcoholic drinks to cyclists face up to two years in prison or a fine of up to 300,000 yen.</p>

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Cyclists using a mobile phone while riding in Japan could face up to six months in jail under strict new rules that entered into force Friday. Those who breach the revised road traffic law can be punished with a maximum of six months in prison or a fine of up to 100,000 yen ($660).

Cyclists using a mobile phone while riding in Japan could face up to six months in jail under strict new rules that entered into force Friday. Those who breach the revised road traffic law can be punished with a maximum of six months in prison or a fine of up to 100,000 yen ($660). "Making a call with a smartphone in your hand while cycling, or watching the screen, is now banned and subject to punishment," a National Police Agency leaflet says. Some accidents caused by cyclists watching screens have resulted in pedestrian deaths, according to the government. Also read: OpenAI takes on Google's search engine by adding new search function to ChatGPT Although the total number of traffic accidents is declining in Japan, the proportion that involve bicycles is on the rise. Unlike many other countries, riding a bicycle on the pavement is allowed in usually law-abiding Japan and a common sight. Under the new rules, cycling while drunk can land the rider with up to three years in prison or a fine of up to 500,000 yen. Those who offer alcoholic drinks to cyclists face up to two years in prison or a fine of up to 300,000 yen. 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.

Japan says ‘no biking and texting’: New law introduces jail time for cycling while using your phone

South Korea have condemned the latest missile launch by North Korea. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and US defense secretary Lloys Austin they both met with their South Korean counterparts in Washington. Watch to know more.

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<p>A man dressed up in a colourful, quite flamboyant style, sporting a long grey beard claims to be the inventor of Bitcoin- the ‘real’ founder of the cryptocurrency, Satoshi Nakamoto.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Thursday (Oct 31), a dozen journalists gathered at a London club to meet the inventor, a man named Stephen Mollah, and ask him about his identity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>BBC News reporter Joe Tidy, who attended the event, mentioned that attendees were asked to pay £500 to participate and ask questions.</p>

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<p>“A man called Stephen Mollah has taken to the stage. He claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto – the mystery inventor of Bitcoin. He’s claimed this before and is currently in a legal dispute about it. He will now provide evidence, he says,” Tidy continued.</p>

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<p>The event began with a presentation by Mollah and organizer Charles Anderson, which included a strange monologue about Anderson's alleged inventions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After some 40 minutes, Mollah took the stage, all dressed up in an eccentric manner, and claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto.</p>

<p>He described himself as a businessperson and an economic and monetary scientist.&nbsp;</p>

<p>What followed was more of a grilling session than an interview. But that didn’t stop Mollah from “revealing the truth to the world”. He further claimed to have invented the Twitter (now X) logo, the Eurobrand and of course the ChatGPT protocol.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mollah also presented screenshots of Nakamoto’s posts on a Bitcoin forum from nearly 16 years ago, which were deemed easy to fake. He claimed the posts were timestamped and had paper copies as proof.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>When asked to perform a live transfer of Nakamoto's famed Genesis coins, Mollah stated he did not have the keys to those early Bitcoin wallets, which were split into eight parts and stored on eight computers around the world.</p>

<p>He went on to say that there are some groups that are attempting to hack his devices for the massive crypto haul.</p>

<p>Despite several claims and efforts to prove himself as Bitcoin’s creator, Mollah’s presentation fell flat, exposing a struggle to present convincing proof amid scepticism.</p>

<h2><strong>How internet reacted to ‘new’ Satoshi Nakamoto</strong></h2>

<p>Mollah is the latest in a series of individuals claiming to be Nakamoto, with previous claimants like Australian computer scientist Craig Wright, who was ruled not to be the Bitcoin inventor by England's High Court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here’s how netizens reacted to ‘new’ Satoshi Nakamoto:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Stephen "Satoshi Nakamoto" Mollah, ladies and gentlemen.<br />
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Again no signing, also can't code in C++, but... over 1,000 less forgeries as Craig Wright, I'll give him that. <a href="https://t.co/WU1EtHvFAM">pic.twitter.com/WU1EtHvFAM</a></p>
— Arthur van Pelt 🔥 ∞/21M ⚡ (@Arthur_van_Pelt) <a href="https://twitter.com/Arthur_van_Pelt/status/1851970137525493863?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 31, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">It was nice to see you all dressing up for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Halloween?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Halloween</a><br />
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My absolute favorite costume was for sure Stephen Mollah as "Satoshi Nakamoto" 👻 🎃 <a href="https://t.co/Km5tLg9gt3">pic.twitter.com/Km5tLg9gt3</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">POV: you discover that Satoshi Nakamoto has been Stephen Mollah all this time<br />
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(it's over bois, pack it up)<br />
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<p>Mollah and Anderson are currently involved in a legal battle over their claim, with a private prosecution by alleged victim Dlmit Dohil accusing them of dishonestly claiming that Mollah was Nakamoto, exposing him to a risk of loss. Both pleaded not guilty to fraud by false representation and were given bail, with a trial set for November 3 next year.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A man dressed up in a colourful, quite flamboyant style, sporting a long grey beard claims to be the inventor of Bitcoin- the ‘real’ founder of the cryptocurrency, Satoshi Nakamoto.

A man dressed up in a colourful, quite flamboyant style, sporting a long grey beard claims to be the inventor of Bitcoin- the ‘real’ founder of the cryptocurrency, Satoshi Nakamoto. On Thursday (Oct 31), a dozen journalists gathered at a London club to meet the inventor, a man named Stephen Mollah, and ask him about his identity. BBC News reporter Joe Tidy, who attended the event, mentioned that attendees were asked to pay £500 to participate and ask questions. Also Read | 'January 6 will be fun': MAGA activist plans to overturn Harris' potential win, says report “A man called Stephen Mollah has taken to the stage. He claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto – the mystery inventor of Bitcoin. He’s claimed this before and is currently in a legal dispute about it. He will now provide evidence, he says,” Tidy continued. I’m at a London event billed as the ‘unveiling of the true legal identity of Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto’. An odd set up to the press conference as the organiser asked me to pay £500 to attend and appear on stage to ask questions of the billionaire mystery man. pic.twitter.com/3oTB6qX20U — Joe Tidy (@joetidy) October 31, 2024 × The event began with a presentation by Mollah and organizer Charles Anderson, which included a strange monologue about Anderson's alleged inventions. After some 40 minutes, Mollah took the stage, all dressed up in an eccentric manner, and claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto. He described himself as a businessperson and an economic and monetary scientist. What followed was more of a grilling session than an interview. But that didn’t stop Mollah from “revealing the truth to the world”. He further claimed to have invented the Twitter (now X) logo, the Eurobrand and of course the ChatGPT protocol. Mollah also presented screenshots of Nakamoto’s posts on a Bitcoin forum from nearly 16 years ago, which were deemed easy to fake. He claimed the posts were timestamped and had paper copies as proof. Also Read | OpenAI takes on Google's search engine by adding new search function to ChatGPT When asked to perform a live transfer of Nakamoto's famed Genesis coins, Mollah stated he did not have the keys to those early Bitcoin wallets, which were split into eight parts and stored on eight computers around the world. He went on to say that there are some groups that are attempting to hack his devices for the massive crypto haul. Despite several claims and efforts to prove himself as Bitcoin’s creator, Mollah’s presentation fell flat, exposing a struggle to present convincing proof amid scepticism. How internet reacted to ‘new’ Satoshi Nakamoto Mollah is the latest in a series of individuals claiming to be Nakamoto, with previous claimants like Australian computer scientist Craig Wright, who was ruled not to be the Bitcoin inventor by England's High Court. Here’s how netizens reacted to ‘new’ Satoshi Nakamoto: Stephen "Satoshi Nakamoto" Mollah, ladies and gentlemen. Again no signing, also can't code in C++, but... over 1,000 less forgeries as Craig Wright, I'll give him that. pic.twitter.com/WU1EtHvFAM — Arthur van Pelt 🔥 ∞/21M ⚡ (@Arthur_van_Pelt) October 31, 2024 × It was nice to see you all dressing up for #Halloween My absolute favorite costume was for sure Stephen Mollah as "Satoshi Nakamoto" 👻 🎃 pic.twitter.com/Km5tLg9gt3 — Mr. M (@MrMPodcast) November 1, 2024 × POV: you discover that Satoshi Nakamoto has been Stephen Mollah all this time (it's over bois, pack it up) /s pic.twitter.com/Hg8H9jn1vx — LN Markets (@LNMarkets) November 1, 2024 × Mollah and Anderson are currently involved in a legal battle over their claim, with a private prosecution by alleged victim Dlmit Dohil accusing them of dishonestly claiming that Mollah was Nakamoto, exposing him to a risk of loss. Both pleaded not guilty to fraud by false representation and were given bail, with a trial set for November 3 next year. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Stephen Mollah, man claiming to be 'real' founder of Bitcoin? Internet calls him Faketoshi

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<p>The US election on November 5 is a big deal, not only for Americans but also for international students who are paying close attention to how results could change things.</p>

<p>Although neither Donald Trump nor Kamala Harris specifically mentions international students in their campaigns, they do talk a lot about immigration, which could affect the lives and future plans of students from abroad.</p>

<h2><strong>Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, H-1B</strong></h2>

<p>For international students, one major benefit of studying in the US is the chance to stay and work for a while after graduation through the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme. OPT allows them to get job experience, which can be a step towards longer-term visas like the H-1B.</p>

<p>But whoever wins the election may change immigration and work visa rules.</p>

<p>Currently, the US limits H-1B visas to 65,000 per year, with an additional 20,000 for US graduate degree holders. For 2024, about 781,000 people applied, but only 24 of them were selected to proceed, reflecting high competition for this visa.</p>

<p>Harris supports increasing skilled worker visas like the H-1B, while Trump’s administration might impose stricter immigration rules, mainly affecting unskilled workers but not as much in the IT sector.</p>

<p>This could mean a mix of outcomes for international students looking to work in the US.</p>

<h2><strong>How will Trump's immigration policies affect international students?</strong></h2>

<p>Trump’s 2024 campaign message on immigration includes securing borders and reclaiming national sovereignty, which isn’t seen as positive for international students.</p>

<p>In the past, he talked about deporting non-US citizens, seeing them as a burden. However, Trump recently suggested offering automatic green cards to international students who finish college in the US, to encourage them to stay rather than return to countries like India or China, where he says they often become very wealthy.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/you-are-not-garbage-trump-rides-garbage-truck-in-uniform-for-supports-at-rally-in-jibe-to-bidens-remarks-772162">Trump rides garbage truck in uniform for supporters at Wisconsin rally</a></strong></p>

<p>Trump’s campaign also focuses on opposing “globalism,” and his approach toward China could mean fewer Chinese students enrolling in US schools, which might hurt international student numbers overall.</p>

<p>Right now, Chinese students make up over a quarter of international enrolments in the US.</p>

<p>During Trump’s last term, he enacted a “Travel Ban” affecting mostly Musilm-majority West Asian countries.</p>

<p>His 2024 campaign says he would bring this ban back, though there aren’t clear details on which countries or visa types it would cover. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Trump’s campaign promised to “expand the Travel Ban on entry from terror-plagued places.”</p>

<h2><strong>How will Harris' immigration policies affect international students?</strong></h2>

<p>The Biden-Harris administration has pushed for expanding legal immigration, including through a failed bipartisan border deal that would have raised limits on employment-based visas. Harris has supported this, though she hasn’t shared much more on her plans for legal immigration, except for a “pathway to citizenship.”</p>

<h2><strong>Harris vs Trump on US college protests</strong></h2>

<p>The election has also seen candidates respond to recent pro-Gaza protests on over 100 US campuses. Trump and other Republicans are calling for the revocation of visas for foreign students involved in these protests, with Trump’s campaign post stating it would “revoke the student visas of radical anti-American and anti-Semitic foreigners” and deport “pro-Hamas radicals” to make campuses “safe and patriotic.”</p>

<p>Harris has been more reserved on this issue. In a July interview, she recognised the feelings behind the protests, saying, “They are showing exactly what the human emotion should be, as a response to Gaza,” though she did not fully agree with all protest points.</p>

<p>An open letter from the American Council on Education, representing over 1,600 colleges and universities, urged both candidates to support international students. They noted that international students “enrich our campuses and contribute greatly to US innovation and economic growth.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The US election on November 5 is a big deal, not only for Americans but also for international students who are paying close attention to how results could change things.

The US election on November 5 is a big deal, not only for Americans but also for international students who are paying close attention to how results could change things. Although neither Donald Trump nor Kamala Harris specifically mentions international students in their campaigns, they do talk a lot about immigration, which could affect the lives and future plans of students from abroad. Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, H-1B For international students, one major benefit of studying in the US is the chance to stay and work for a while after graduation through the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme. OPT allows them to get job experience, which can be a step towards longer-term visas like the H-1B. But whoever wins the election may change immigration and work visa rules. Currently, the US limits H-1B visas to 65,000 per year, with an additional 20,000 for US graduate degree holders. For 2024, about 781,000 people applied, but only 24 of them were selected to proceed, reflecting high competition for this visa. Harris supports increasing skilled worker visas like the H-1B, while Trump’s administration might impose stricter immigration rules, mainly affecting unskilled workers but not as much in the IT sector. This could mean a mix of outcomes for international students looking to work in the US. How will Trump's immigration policies affect international students? Trump’s 2024 campaign message on immigration includes securing borders and reclaiming national sovereignty, which isn’t seen as positive for international students. In the past, he talked about deporting non-US citizens, seeing them as a burden. However, Trump recently suggested offering automatic green cards to international students who finish college in the US, to encourage them to stay rather than return to countries like India or China, where he says they often become very wealthy. Also read: Trump rides garbage truck in uniform for supporters at Wisconsin rally Trump’s campaign also focuses on opposing “globalism,” and his approach toward China could mean fewer Chinese students enrolling in US schools, which might hurt international student numbers overall. Right now, Chinese students make up over a quarter of international enrolments in the US. During Trump’s last term, he enacted a “Travel Ban” affecting mostly Musilm-majority West Asian countries. His 2024 campaign says he would bring this ban back, though there aren’t clear details on which countries or visa types it would cover. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Trump’s campaign promised to “expand the Travel Ban on entry from terror-plagued places.” How will Harris' immigration policies affect international students? The Biden-Harris administration has pushed for expanding legal immigration, including through a failed bipartisan border deal that would have raised limits on employment-based visas. Harris has supported this, though she hasn’t shared much more on her plans for legal immigration, except for a “pathway to citizenship.” Harris vs Trump on US college protests The election has also seen candidates respond to recent pro-Gaza protests on over 100 US campuses. Trump and other Republicans are calling for the revocation of visas for foreign students involved in these protests, with Trump’s campaign post stating it would “revoke the student visas of radical anti-American and anti-Semitic foreigners” and deport “pro-Hamas radicals” to make campuses “safe and patriotic.” Harris has been more reserved on this issue. In a July interview, she recognised the feelings behind the protests, saying, “They are showing exactly what the human emotion should be, as a response to Gaza,” though she did not fully agree with all protest points. An open letter from the American Council on Education, representing over 1,600 colleges and universities, urged both candidates to support international students. They noted that international students “enrich our campuses and contribute greatly to US innovation and economic growth.” (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Israel intelligence has suggested that Iran is preparing to attack Israel in the coming days, possibly before the November 5 presidential election in the United States (US), Axios reported on Friday (Nov 1) citing two sources.</p>

<p>The sources said that the attack was&nbsp;expected to be carried out from Iraq using a large number of drones and ballistic missiles. This development came a day after&nbsp;Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Hossein Salami said that Israel made a mistake when it attacked Iran last week.</p>

<p>A New York Times report also confirmed Thursday that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has instructed his forces to prepare a direct attack against Israel. Ayatollah allegedly made his decision on Monday after reviewing damage report from military inflicted by Israeli strikes last week.</p>

<h2><strong>The Israel-Iran conflict</strong></h2>

<p>Israel and&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;have engaged in a series of tit-for-tat military strikes, part of broader West Asia warfare set off by fighting in the Gaza Strip. On October 1, Iran launched more than 200 missiles against Israel.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/west-asia-crisis-key-elements-of-any-ceasefire-deal-with-lebanon-are-israel-tells-us-envoys-772418">West Asia crisis- Key elements of any ceasefire deal with Lebanon are...: Israel tells US envoys</a></strong></p>

<p>Israel retaliated last weekend with military jets striking&nbsp;missile factories and other sites near Tehran and in western&nbsp;Iran.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tehran said it lost four soldiers in the attack and said the strikes caused limited damage. Iran further said that it was entitled and obligated to defend itself.</p>

<h2><strong>'Iran is planning a definitive and painful response'</strong></h2>

<p>On Wednesday, an Iranian source told CNN that Tehran was planning a definitive and painful response (against Israel) that would likely come before the presidential election in the United States.</p>

<p>The source said that the Iranian retaliation was certain, adding, that the response would be strong and would make Israel regret its attack.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Israel can reach anywhere in Iran, says Netanyahu</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that his country could reach anywhere in Iran if the need arose.&nbsp;Prime Minister Netanyahu, in a speech to new military officers, said that Israel has unprecedented freedom of action following its recent airstrikes against&nbsp;Iran.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | World DNA: Netanyahu's warning to Iran</strong></p>

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<p>"Israel today has more freedom of action in&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;than ever. We can reach any place in&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;as necessary. The supreme goal I gave to the Israel Defence Forces and the security branches is to prevent&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;from achieving a nuclear weapon," Netanyahu said.</p>

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Israel intelligence has suggested that Iran is preparing to attack Israel in the coming days, possibly before the November 5 presidential election in the United States (US), Axios reported on Friday (Nov 1) citing two sources.

Israel intelligence has suggested that Iran is preparing to attack Israel in the coming days, possibly before the November 5 presidential election in the United States (US), Axios reported on Friday (Nov 1) citing two sources. The sources said that the attack was expected to be carried out from Iraq using a large number of drones and ballistic missiles. This development came a day after Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Hossein Salami said that Israel made a mistake when it attacked Iran last week. A New York Times report also confirmed Thursday that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has instructed his forces to prepare a direct attack against Israel. Ayatollah allegedly made his decision on Monday after reviewing damage report from military inflicted by Israeli strikes last week. The Israel-Iran conflict Israel and Iran have engaged in a series of tit-for-tat military strikes, part of broader West Asia warfare set off by fighting in the Gaza Strip. On October 1, Iran launched more than 200 missiles against Israel. Also read | West Asia crisis- Key elements of any ceasefire deal with Lebanon are...: Israel tells US envoys Israel retaliated last weekend with military jets striking missile factories and other sites near Tehran and in western Iran. Tehran said it lost four soldiers in the attack and said the strikes caused limited damage. Iran further said that it was entitled and obligated to defend itself. 'Iran is planning a definitive and painful response' On Wednesday, an Iranian source told CNN that Tehran was planning a definitive and painful response (against Israel) that would likely come before the presidential election in the United States. The source said that the Iranian retaliation was certain, adding, that the response would be strong and would make Israel regret its attack. Israel can reach anywhere in Iran, says Netanyahu Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that his country could reach anywhere in Iran if the need arose. Prime Minister Netanyahu, in a speech to new military officers, said that Israel has unprecedented freedom of action following its recent airstrikes against Iran. Also watch | World DNA: Netanyahu's warning to Iran × "Israel today has more freedom of action in Iran than ever. We can reach any place in Iran as necessary. The supreme goal I gave to the Israel Defence Forces and the security branches is to prevent Iran from achieving a nuclear weapon," Netanyahu said. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat on Friday after preliminary results showed his party had lost its parliamentary majority by a landslide in this week's election, ending nearly six decades in power.</p>

<p>With more than half of constituencies reporting, the opposition coalition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) had a significant lead, putting its leader, lawyer Duma Boko, on track to win the presidency.</p>

<p>Analysts said that mounting socio-economic grievances, particularly among young people, were the downfall of the ruling&nbsp;Botswana&nbsp;Democratic Party (BDP), which has governed the small southern African state since independence from Britain in 1966.</p>

<p>Botswana&nbsp;has largely depended on its diamonds for income, but a downturn in the global diamond market caused economic growth to plummet this year, while unemployment rose to 28%.</p>

<p>State television showed that based on results from 41 of the 61 constituencies up for grabs, the UDC had won 26 seats in parliament while the BDP had only three. Members of parliament elect the president.</p>

<p>Boko, who has not yet spoken publicly since the result, had campaigned on issues such as raising the minimum wage and increasing social grants.</p>

<p>"Although I wanted to stay on as your president, I respect the will of the people and I congratulate the president-elect. I will step aside and I will support the new&nbsp;administration," Masisi said at a press conference.</p>

<p>The capital Gaborone was calm on Friday morning, with small groups of opposition supporters celebrating in the streets.</p>

<p>"I did not ever think I would witness this change in my life," said 23-year-old student Mpho Mogorosi. "The BDP had stayed too long in power and I am proud to be part of the people that removed them for a better&nbsp;Botswana."</p>

<p>The BDP was the second long-ruling party in southern Africa to suffer a defeat at the polls this year, after South Africa's African National Congress also lost its parliamentary majority following 30 years in power and was forced to form a coalition government.</p>

<p>Neighbouring Namibia will hold elections later this month in which the ruling SWAPO party, which has governed since 1990, is also expected to face a stiff challenge.</p>

<p>"The outcome of&nbsp;Botswana's elections should serve as a warning to long-time ruling parties across southern Africa and beyond that without economic progress and employment opportunities, political dominance will falter," said Zaynab Hoosen, an Africa analyst at Pangea-Risk.</p>

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Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat on Friday after preliminary results showed his party had lost its parliamentary majority by a landslide in this week's election, ending nearly six decades in power.

Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat on Friday after preliminary results showed his party had lost its parliamentary majority by a landslide in this week's election, ending nearly six decades in power. With more than half of constituencies reporting, the opposition coalition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) had a significant lead, putting its leader, lawyer Duma Boko, on track to win the presidency. Analysts said that mounting socio-economic grievances, particularly among young people, were the downfall of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which has governed the small southern African state since independence from Britain in 1966. Botswana has largely depended on its diamonds for income, but a downturn in the global diamond market caused economic growth to plummet this year, while unemployment rose to 28%. State television showed that based on results from 41 of the 61 constituencies up for grabs, the UDC had won 26 seats in parliament while the BDP had only three. Members of parliament elect the president. Boko, who has not yet spoken publicly since the result, had campaigned on issues such as raising the minimum wage and increasing social grants. "Although I wanted to stay on as your president, I respect the will of the people and I congratulate the president-elect. I will step aside and I will support the new administration," Masisi said at a press conference. The capital Gaborone was calm on Friday morning, with small groups of opposition supporters celebrating in the streets. "I did not ever think I would witness this change in my life," said 23-year-old student Mpho Mogorosi. "The BDP had stayed too long in power and I am proud to be part of the people that removed them for a better Botswana." The BDP was the second long-ruling party in southern Africa to suffer a defeat at the polls this year, after South Africa's African National Congress also lost its parliamentary majority following 30 years in power and was forced to form a coalition government. Neighbouring Namibia will hold elections later this month in which the ruling SWAPO party, which has governed since 1990, is also expected to face a stiff challenge. "The outcome of Botswana's elections should serve as a warning to long-time ruling parties across southern Africa and beyond that without economic progress and employment opportunities, political dominance will falter," said Zaynab Hoosen, an Africa analyst at Pangea-Risk. 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.

End of a 58-year rule: Botswana's ruling party loses election

In the lead-up to the 2024 elections, a new poll shows a tight race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in North Carolina, with both candidates neck-and-neck. This competitive landscape highlights the state's significance in the upcoming election and the ongoing division among voters.

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