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A recent poll by Forbes released on Thursday (October 31) shows Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris having a "razor-thin one-point edge" over the Republican nominee Donald Trump.&nbsp;

The new national HarrisX/Forbes poll marked a statistically tied race just a week before the election of November 5, but here is the plot; one in 10 voters could change their mind at the last moment.&nbsp;

The poll showed Harris leading Trump with 48-49 per cent votes.&nbsp;

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The poll was similar to Forbes' survey a week ago that found Trump with a 49-48 per cent lead including “leaners.”&nbsp;

The poll also showed the vice president leading with 49-48 per cent votes across the seven battleground states that are likely to determine the winner.

Around 10 per cent of potential voters and 16 per cent of registered voters are still weighing their choices, which simply means the results could be anything.&nbsp;

<h2>'Deceptive doctoring' of Harris' '60 Minutes' interview</h2>

The Forbes poll came the same day Trump sued CBS News for $10 billion over an interview of Harris aired on the agency's "60 Minutes" news program in early October that the lawsuit alleged was misleading.

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The complaint alleged the network aired two different responses from Harris&nbsp;to a question about the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

Trump has repeatedly assailed the network on the campaign trail over the episode and has threatened to revoke CBS's broadcasting license if elected. CBS has said Trump backed out of his own planned interview with "60 Minutes."

The version that aired during the "60 Minutes" program on Oct. 6 did not include what the lawsuit calls a "word salad" response from Harris about the Biden administration's influence on Israel's conduct of the war.

"Former President Trump’s repeated claims against 60 Minutes are false," a CBS News spokesperson said. "The lawsuit Trump has brought today against CBS is completely without merit and we will vigorously defend against it." 
&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A recent poll by Forbes released on Thursday (October 31) shows Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris having a "razor-thin one-point edge" over the Republican nominee Donald Trump.

A recent poll by Forbes released on Thursday (October 31) shows Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris having a "razor-thin one-point edge" over the Republican nominee Donald Trump. The new national HarrisX/Forbes poll marked a statistically tied race just a week before the election of November 5, but here is the plot; one in 10 voters could change their mind at the last moment. The poll showed Harris leading Trump with 48-49 per cent votes. Also read | 'January 6 will be fun': MAGA activist plans to overturn Harris' potential win, says report The poll was similar to Forbes' survey a week ago that found Trump with a 49-48 per cent lead including “leaners.” The poll also showed the vice president leading with 49-48 per cent votes across the seven battleground states that are likely to determine the winner. Around 10 per cent of potential voters and 16 per cent of registered voters are still weighing their choices, which simply means the results could be anything. 'Deceptive doctoring' of Harris' '60 Minutes' interview The Forbes poll came the same day Trump sued CBS News for $10 billion over an interview of Harris aired on the agency's "60 Minutes" news program in early October that the lawsuit alleged was misleading. Also read | Trump stokes migration fears in Nevada, says US is 'occupied' The complaint alleged the network aired two different responses from Harris to a question about the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Trump has repeatedly assailed the network on the campaign trail over the episode and has threatened to revoke CBS's broadcasting license if elected. CBS has said Trump backed out of his own planned interview with "60 Minutes." The version that aired during the "60 Minutes" program on Oct. 6 did not include what the lawsuit calls a "word salad" response from Harris about the Biden administration's influence on Israel's conduct of the war. "Former President Trump’s repeated claims against 60 Minutes are false," a CBS News spokesperson said. "The lawsuit Trump has brought today against CBS is completely without merit and we will vigorously defend against it." (With inputs from agencies)

US Presidential Election 2024: Forbes poll shows Harris NARROWLY leading Trump

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Officials at the White House altered the official transcript of a call in which outgoing United States (US) President Joe Biden appeared to take a swipe at supporters of Donald Trump, drawing objections from the federal workers who document such remarks for posterity, the news agency Associated Press reported on Thursday (Oct 31) citing sources.

Officials at the White House altered the official transcript of a call in which outgoing United States (US) President Joe Biden appeared to take a swipe at supporters of Donald Trump, drawing objections from the federal workers who document such remarks for posterity, the news agency Associated Press reported on Thursday (Oct 31) citing sources. President Biden created an uproar earlier this week with his remarks to Latino activists responding to racist comments at a Trump rally made by the comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who referred to the US island territory of Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage.” Biden, according to a transcript prepared by the official White House stenographers, told the Latino group on a Tuesday evening video call, “The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters — his — his demonisation of Latinos is unconscionable, and it’s un-American.” The missing apostrophe that led to the uproar According to the Associated Press report, the transcript released by the White House office, however, rendered the quote with an apostrophe, reading “supporter’s” rather than “supporters,” which aides said pointed to Biden criticising Hinchcliffe, not the millions of Americans who were supporting Trump for president. Also read | 'You are not garbage': Trump rides garbage truck in uniform for supporters at rally in jibe to Biden's remarks The change was made after the press office “conferred with the president,” according to an internal email from the head of the stenographers’ office that was obtained by the news agency. The supervisor, in the email, called the press office’s handling of the matter “a breach of protocol and spoliation of transcript integrity between the Stenography and Press Offices.” The supervisor said that if there was a difference in "interpretation, the Press Office may choose to withhold the transcript but cannot edit it independently." “Our Stenography Office transcript — released to our distro, which includes the National Archives — is now different than the version edited and released to the public by Press Office staff,” the supervisor added. The edit of the transcript came as the White House scrambled to respond to a wave of queries from reporters about Biden’s comments. Vice President and current Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris distanced herself from Biden’s comments. 'We are not garbage' Supporters of Donald Trump rejected the remarks made by Biden. "We're not garbage, we're not trash. We're the American people," said Heather Johnson outside a Trump rally venue in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Also watch | WION Explains: How swing states decide elections in the US × "My reaction is this is a Hillary Clinton deplorable moment of this campaign and that the American people are better than this. Don't know what this campaign feels it has to go so negative against an entire population at this point even the polls say that's half of America," Johnson told the news agency Reuters. Another Trump supporter Chad Solomon said, "I believe everything that basically Biden says is garbage himself, as well as Kamala Harris, and I mean that with a straight face. I mean what he's trying to implement the past four years was inflation, the border crisis, foreign affairs is a mess. and it's been ridiculous." (With inputs from agencies)

How a missing apostrophe led to uproar over US President Joe Biden's 'garbage' remark

Vice President Kamala Harris has criticized former President Donald Trump’s recent comments about protecting women "whether they like it or not," labeling them as highly offensive. Harris emphasized that true support for women should be rooted in respect for their autonomy and choices, arguing that such statements undermine the very principles of empowerment and equality.

US Elections 2024: Harris Condemns Trump’s Remarks On Women’s Protection As 'Offensive'

In a significant development, Iran has announced plans to consult with regional nations prior to any potential military action against Israel. This move aims to foster dialogue and gauge the reactions of neighboring countries, highlighting the complex geopolitical landscape in the Middle East. The announcement comes amid heightened tensions and concerns about escalating conflicts in the region. Analysts suggest that Iran's strategy may seek to build alliances or at least mitigate backlash before taking any decisive steps.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US envoys on Thursday (Oct 31) that his country's ability to counter threats to its security from Lebanon and return displaced people to the north were key elements of any ceasefire deal with Lebanon.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US envoys on Thursday (Oct 31) that his country's ability to counter threats to its security from Lebanon and return displaced people to the north were key elements of any ceasefire deal with Lebanon. The conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah resumed a year ago when the militant group began firing rockets at Israel in support of Palestinian militants Hamas at the start of the Gaza war. The conflict in Lebanon has dramatically escalated over the past five weeks, with most of the 2,800 deaths reported by the Lebanese health ministry for the past 12 months occurring in that period. 'The main issue is...' Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu presented the key elements of a truce deal with Lebanon after a Hezbollah attack on northern Israel's Metula killed five people including an Israeli farmer and four foreign workers, while two more civilians were killed by shrapnel near the town of Kiryat Ata. Also read | Deputy chief of Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force killed in Israeli airstrikes: IDF "The main issue is ... Israel's ability and determination to enforce the agreement and thwart any threat to its security from Lebanon," Netanyahu's office cited him as telling US envoys Brett McGurk and Amos Hochstein. A report by the news agency Reuters said that McGurk and Hochstein were in Israel on a new push to secure ceasefires in both Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. UN resolution that would end the Israel-Hezbollah conflict Citing sources, Reuters reported that talks for Lebanon were centred on a 60-day pause to allow for the implementation of UN Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1701, which would entail Hezbollah withdrawing its armed presence from south of the Litani River. The UNSC adopted resolution 1701 in 2006 to keep peace on the border between Lebanon and Israel. On Thursday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters, "On Lebanon. Let me just say that we are working very hard and making progress on reaching understandings of what would be required for the effective implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701. This would be the basis of a diplomatic resolution to the crisis." "It's important to make sure we have clarity, both from Lebanon and from Israel, about what would be required under 1701 to get its effective implementation," Blinken added. "The withdrawal of Hezbollah forces from the border, the deployment of the Lebanese armed forces, the authorities under which they'd be acting, an appropriate enforcement mechanism," Blinken further said and pointed out that good progress was made on those understandings. Latest from West Asia crisis In the latest news from the West Asia crisis, Israel said on Friday that it carried out air strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, the first such strikes there in nearly a week. Also watch | Lebanon PM hopes for ceasefire with Israel × Three explosions followed by clouds of smoke rang out in at least three locations in the city's suburbs after the Israeli army ordered several buildings in Hezbollah's stronghold to evacuate. "I can tell you that based on my recent trip to the region, the work that's ongoing right now, we have made good progress on those understandings," Blinken added. (With inputs from agencies)

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The US is all set for its next presidential election on November 5. And there's a great anxiety among voters and the rest of the world regarding who will win.&nbsp; 
&nbsp; 
But there is another important question, what will Trump's supporters do if Kamala Harris wins this race for the White House?

The Republican nominee has said, multiple times, that the only way he can lose this election is by fraud by the Democrats.&nbsp;

The former president is prepared to question Harris' victory in the polls (If she wins).&nbsp;

While Trump's supporters are&nbsp;planning to overturn Harris' potential victory saying they are certain that "if this election will be fair," nobody can stop Trump from reentering the White House.&nbsp;

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"Make America Great Again" (MAGA), a slogan of Trump's election campaign and a political movement in his support, is ready with ways to undermine a potential victory for the vice president.&nbsp;

"January 6 will be pretty fun," the MAGA activists said while talking to CNN, indicating that if (by any chance) Harris wins this election, there will be violence on January 6, 2025.&nbsp;

The MAGA world, not general followers of Trump but also influential names, is laying a "step-by-step" plan and preparing its followers for a "stolen election."&nbsp;

The movement includes Ivan Raiklin, who played the most significant part in Trump calling the 2020 US presidential election "cheating and fraud." Rocklin, who calls himself "Trump's Secretary of Retribution," recently said that he had prepared a "target list" of more than 350 people he will go after in Donald Trump's second term in the White House.

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The MAGA world's mission to overturn Harris' potential win also included Michael Flynn, the former president's national security advisor.&nbsp;

Flynn, earlier this year, acknowledged that there was no evidence to support a key part of some election fraud claims of 2020. But, just a month later, he changed his statement saying the 2020 election was certainly "filled with fraud."

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The US is all set for its next presidential election on November 5. And there's a great anxiety among voters and the rest of the world regarding who will win. But there is another important question, what will Trump's supporters do if Kamala Harris wins this race for the White House?

The US is all set for its next presidential election on November 5. And there's a great anxiety among voters and the rest of the world regarding who will win. But there is another important question, what will Trump's supporters do if Kamala Harris wins this race for the White House? The Republican nominee has said, multiple times, that the only way he can lose this election is by fraud by the Democrats. The former president is prepared to question Harris' victory in the polls (If she wins). While Trump's supporters are planning to overturn Harris' potential victory saying they are certain that "if this election will be fair," nobody can stop Trump from reentering the White House. Also read | Trump stokes migration fears in Nevada, says US is 'occupied' "Make America Great Again" (MAGA), a slogan of Trump's election campaign and a political movement in his support, is ready with ways to undermine a potential victory for the vice president. "January 6 will be pretty fun," the MAGA activists said while talking to CNN, indicating that if (by any chance) Harris wins this election, there will be violence on January 6, 2025. The MAGA world, not general followers of Trump but also influential names, is laying a "step-by-step" plan and preparing its followers for a "stolen election." The movement includes Ivan Raiklin, who played the most significant part in Trump calling the 2020 US presidential election "cheating and fraud." Rocklin, who calls himself "Trump's Secretary of Retribution," recently said that he had prepared a "target list" of more than 350 people he will go after in Donald Trump's second term in the White House. Also read | ‘Will do it at even midnight,’ Podcaster Joe Rogan 'ready' to interview Harris despite rejecting proposal The MAGA world's mission to overturn Harris' potential win also included Michael Flynn, the former president's national security advisor. Flynn, earlier this year, acknowledged that there was no evidence to support a key part of some election fraud claims of 2020. But, just a month later, he changed his statement saying the 2020 election was certainly "filled with fraud." (With inputs from agencies)

'January 6 will be fun': MAGA activist plans to overturn Harris' potential win, says report

The U.S. government has warned that North Korea's potential deployment of missiles could extend and intensify the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Officials express concerns that North Korea's military actions may embolden Russia or disrupt international support for Ukraine, complicating diplomatic efforts. This development underscores the interconnected nature of global security threats and the challenges faced by the international community in addressing multiple crises simultaneously.

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With just one week until Election Day, tens of millions of voters have already cast their ballot, while millions more hear final arguments from Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. Watch this report for more updates!

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Doug Emhoff, an attorney based in Los Angeles and the second-gentleman of the United States, began to date Kamala Harris, the 49th Vice President of the country, in 2013. After almost a year of being together, Douglas proposed to Harris in March 2014 during a trip to Florence, Italy. Harris agreed, and a wedding on August 22, 2014, blended Indian and Jewish traditions. Emhoff is the first Second Gentleman of the United States and the first Jewish spouse of a vice president.

<h2>Who Is Doug Emhoff's Ex-Wife?</h2>

This was Emhoff's second marriage to Harris. He was earlier married to Kerstin, with whom he had two children, Cole and Ella.

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Emhoff and Kerstin got married in 1992 and divorced 17 years later in 2010. The split happened due to Emhoff's extramarital affair with a teacher at his children’s school, according to People. However, they worked through things after divorce and now share a healthy relationship. Almost two years after their marriage, Kerstin gave birth to their first child, son Cole, on Sept. 15, 1994. Five years later, on May 29, 1999, their daughter, Ella, was born.

Kerstin did her graduation from Boston University in 1990 in film, cinema and video studies. In 2007, she founded a production company by the name Prettybird that specialised in branded and music content.

The production company has worked on a number of notable projects, including Beyoncé’s 2016 “Formation” music video.

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<h2>Family Dynamics</h2>

Douglas has always wanted both his children and their mother to embrace their blended family with warmth and love. Harris too took things slowly and the children have now become fond of her, whom they lovingly refer to as "Momala," which showcases the love and understanding between them.

"My children don’t call me stepmom, they call me Momala,” Harris told PEOPLE in an interview in August 2020. “We’re a very modern family. Their mom is a close friend of mine,' Harris added.

(With inputs from agencies)

Doug Emhoff, an attorney based in Los Angeles and the second-gentleman of the United States, began to date Kamala Harris, the 49th Vice President of the country, in 2013.

Doug Emhoff, an attorney based in Los Angeles and the second-gentleman of the United States, began to date Kamala Harris, the 49th Vice President of the country, in 2013. After almost a year of being together, Douglas proposed to Harris in March 2014 during a trip to Florence, Italy. Harris agreed, and a wedding on August 22, 2014, blended Indian and Jewish traditions. Emhoff is the first Second Gentleman of the United States and the first Jewish spouse of a vice president. Who Is Doug Emhoff's Ex-Wife? This was Emhoff's second marriage to Harris. He was earlier married to Kerstin, with whom he had two children, Cole and Ella. Also read | Trump Media closes 8% higher after rollercoaster trading session Emhoff and Kerstin got married in 1992 and divorced 17 years later in 2010. The split happened due to Emhoff's extramarital affair with a teacher at his children’s school, according to People. However, they worked through things after divorce and now share a healthy relationship. Almost two years after their marriage, Kerstin gave birth to their first child, son Cole, on Sept. 15, 1994. Five years later, on May 29, 1999, their daughter, Ella, was born. Kerstin did her graduation from Boston University in 1990 in film, cinema and video studies. In 2007, she founded a production company by the name Prettybird that specialised in branded and music content. The production company has worked on a number of notable projects, including Beyoncé’s 2016 “Formation” music video. Also read | US Supreme Court blocks Robert Kennedy Jr's appeal to remove his name from ballots—but why? Family Dynamics Douglas has always wanted both his children and their mother to embrace their blended family with warmth and love. Harris too took things slowly and the children have now become fond of her, whom they lovingly refer to as "Momala," which showcases the love and understanding between them. "My children don’t call me stepmom, they call me Momala,” Harris told PEOPLE in an interview in August 2020. “We’re a very modern family. Their mom is a close friend of mine,' Harris added. (With inputs from agencies)

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US billionaire Elon Musk Thursday (Oct 31) chose not to appear at a courtroom in Philadelphia over a case brought by District Attorney Larry Krasner that concerns his super PAC's plan to award $1 million a day to voters in key battleground states. The judge, Angelo Foglietta, had earlier ordered all parties to “be present” at his civil courtroom at City Hall for a hearing.

However, earlier on Wednesday, Musk’s lawyers approached the US District Court in Philadelphia, a federal court, and filed a “motion of removal”. Simply put, Musk’s attorneys requested the matter be moved to their jurisdiction – and out of the local Court of Common Pleas. The federal court approved the request, leaving Judge Angelo Foglietta with no jurisdiction over the authority.

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Meanwhile, attorneys for Krasner said they would contest the decision and demand the case be sent back to the state court.

"We will proceed to federal court and we will address the issues there and seek to have the matter remanded back to the state court. After all, this is a case that involves state law issues and I'll leave it at that," said attorney John Summers.

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Musk, who has endorsed GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump, has splurged tens of millions of dollars on America PAC, a super PAC formed this summer to support the Republican candidate.

The super PAC website states that at least 12 people have received $1 million awards.

"The Philadelphia District Attorney is charged with protecting the public from public nuisances and unfair trade practices, including illegal lotteries. The DA is also charged with protecting the public from interference with the integrity of elections," Krasner said in a statement after the civil suit was announced.

It must be noted that the Justice Department had earlier warned the super PAC over Musk’s lottery scheme, saying it could be violating federal laws about literally paying voters.

(With inputs from agencies)

US billionaire Elon Musk Thursday (Oct 31) chose not to appear at a courtroom in Philadelphia over a case brought by District Attorney Larry Krasner that concerns his super PAC's plan to award $1 million a day to voters in key battleground states.

US billionaire Elon Musk Thursday (Oct 31) chose not to appear at a courtroom in Philadelphia over a case brought by District Attorney Larry Krasner that concerns his super PAC's plan to award $1 million a day to voters in key battleground states. The judge, Angelo Foglietta, had earlier ordered all parties to “be present” at his civil courtroom at City Hall for a hearing. However, earlier on Wednesday, Musk’s lawyers approached the US District Court in Philadelphia, a federal court, and filed a “motion of removal”. Simply put, Musk’s attorneys requested the matter be moved to their jurisdiction – and out of the local Court of Common Pleas. The federal court approved the request, leaving Judge Angelo Foglietta with no jurisdiction over the authority. Also read: Elon Musk’s xAI seeks $40 billion valuation in new funding round Meanwhile, attorneys for Krasner said they would contest the decision and demand the case be sent back to the state court. "We will proceed to federal court and we will address the issues there and seek to have the matter remanded back to the state court. After all, this is a case that involves state law issues and I'll leave it at that," said attorney John Summers. Also read: US Election 2024: Elon Musk's X failing in tackling false claims, election misinformation, says report Musk, who has endorsed GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump, has splurged tens of millions of dollars on America PAC, a super PAC formed this summer to support the Republican candidate. The super PAC website states that at least 12 people have received $1 million awards. "The Philadelphia District Attorney is charged with protecting the public from public nuisances and unfair trade practices, including illegal lotteries. The DA is also charged with protecting the public from interference with the integrity of elections," Krasner said in a statement after the civil suit was announced. It must be noted that the Justice Department had earlier warned the super PAC over Musk’s lottery scheme, saying it could be violating federal laws about literally paying voters. (With inputs from agencies)

Musk chooses not to appear in Philadelphia court in $1 million lottery lawsuit

Russia’s representative to the United Nations on Wednesday raised questions regarding the stance of Western nations, arguing why allies like North Korea should not be allowed to assist Moscow in its conflict with Ukraine if the West claims the right to support Kyiv.

At a Security Council meeting, Russia's Vassily Nebenzia faced strong criticism from the United States, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Ukraine, and other nations. These countries accused Russia of breaching UN resolutions and the fundamental principles of the UN Charter by involving North Korean troops (DPRK) in support of Moscow.

South Korea’s UN Ambassador, Joonkook Hwang, said, “Supporting an act of aggression, which completely violates the principles of the UN&nbsp;Charter, is illegal. Any activities that are entailed with the DPRK's dispatch of troops to Russia are clear violations of multiple UN&nbsp;Security Council Resolutions.”

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that approximately 10,000 North Korean troops were already stationed in eastern Russia and might soon be engaged in combat operations within Russia’s Kursk region, near Ukraine’s border.

Nebenzia defended Russia’s cooperation with North Korea, arguing it does not breach international laws. While Russia has not refuted the deployment of North Korean soldiers, which aligns with its ongoing conflict in Ukraine&nbsp;since February 2022.&nbsp;

He questioned, “Even if everything that's being said about the cooperation between Russia and North Korea by our Western colleagues is true, why is it that the United States and allies are trying to impose on everyone the flawed logic that they have the right to help the Zelenskiy regime ... and Russian allies have no right to do a similar thing.”

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Ukraine’s UN Ambassador, Sergiy Kyslytsya, said, “None of the countries that provide assistance to Ukraine is under Security Council sanctions,” and added that obtaining support from a fully-sanctioned North Korea is a “brazen violation of the UN Charter.”&nbsp;

He continued, “Sending the DPRK troops to support Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine is a flagrant violation of international law.”

North Korea’s UN Ambassador, Song Kim, said, “If Russia's sovereignty and security interests are exposed to and threatened by continued dangerous attempts of the United States and the West, and if it is judged that we should respond to them with something, we will make a necessary decision."

Since 2006, North Korea has been under UN Security Council sanctions, which have been tightened over the years to deter its pursuit of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles. While North Korea has not confirmed sending troops to Russia, it claims that any such decision would comply with international standards.

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Russia’s representative to the United Nations on Wednesday raised questions regarding the stance of Western nations, arguing why allies like North Korea should not be allowed to assist Moscow in its conflict with Ukraine if the West claims the right to support Kyiv.

Russia’s representative to the United Nations on Wednesday raised questions regarding the stance of Western nations, arguing why allies like North Korea should not be allowed to assist Moscow in its conflict with Ukraine if the West claims the right to support Kyiv. At a Security Council meeting, Russia's Vassily Nebenzia faced strong criticism from the United States, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Ukraine, and other nations. These countries accused Russia of breaching UN resolutions and the fundamental principles of the UN Charter by involving North Korean troops (DPRK) in support of Moscow. South Korea’s UN Ambassador, Joonkook Hwang, said, “Supporting an act of aggression, which completely violates the principles of the UN Charter, is illegal. Any activities that are entailed with the DPRK's dispatch of troops to Russia are clear violations of multiple UN Security Council Resolutions.” US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that approximately 10,000 North Korean troops were already stationed in eastern Russia and might soon be engaged in combat operations within Russia’s Kursk region, near Ukraine’s border. Nebenzia defended Russia’s cooperation with North Korea, arguing it does not breach international laws. While Russia has not refuted the deployment of North Korean soldiers, which aligns with its ongoing conflict in Ukraine since February 2022. He questioned, “Even if everything that's being said about the cooperation between Russia and North Korea by our Western colleagues is true, why is it that the United States and allies are trying to impose on everyone the flawed logic that they have the right to help the Zelenskiy regime ... and Russian allies have no right to do a similar thing.” Also read: UN Chief warns of 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza, calls for global intervention Ukraine’s UN Ambassador, Sergiy Kyslytsya, said, “None of the countries that provide assistance to Ukraine is under Security Council sanctions,” and added that obtaining support from a fully-sanctioned North Korea is a “brazen violation of the UN Charter.” He continued, “Sending the DPRK troops to support Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine is a flagrant violation of international law.” North Korea’s UN Ambassador, Song Kim, said, “If Russia's sovereignty and security interests are exposed to and threatened by continued dangerous attempts of the United States and the West, and if it is judged that we should respond to them with something, we will make a necessary decision." Since 2006, North Korea has been under UN Security Council sanctions, which have been tightened over the years to deter its pursuit of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles. While North Korea has not confirmed sending troops to Russia, it claims that any such decision would comply with international standards. (With inputs from agencies)

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UN Secretary-General António Guterres has raised grave concerns, warning that without international intervention, Israel could engage in the "ethnic cleansing" of Gaza.

Guterres's warning comes amid escalating casualties in Gaza. Most recently, on Tuesday (Oct 29) a fatal strike in Beit Lahiya left 93 dead, including many children. This attack is one of several incidents classified by the UN as "mass casualty incidents" in Gaza in the past week.

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The bombing in Beit Lahiya has drawn condemnation worldwide. The US described it as "horrifying," and France called for an end to Israel's siege of northern Gaza.

Adding to the crisis, humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza have reportedly hit an all-time low since the beginning of the conflict, stoking fears and allegations that the situation may be intended to drive Palestinians out of northern Gaza.

<h2>"Ethnic cleansing" already underway</h2>

Speaking to the Guardian on the sidelines of Colombia's COP16 biodiversity conference, the UN chief commended the Palestinians for their resilience and said that "ethnic cleansing" has been prevented this long because of the people's refusal to succumb.

"The intention might be for the Palestinians to leave Gaza, for others to occupy it," said Guterres.

"We will do everything possible to help them remain there and to avoid ethnic cleansing that might occur if there is not strong determination from the international community," he added.

However, just last week, Jordan's Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, told US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that he believes "ethnic cleansing" was already underway. However, the Israeli military has denied allegations of systematically forcing Palestinians out of Gaza.

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In Gaza, healthcare systems are on the verge of collapse, with only two partially functional hospitals remaining due to extreme shortages in staff, supplies, and fuel.

UN humanitarian affairs agency, OCHA, in a daily bulletin, said: "Only two … out of 20 health service points and two hospitals, Kamal Adwan and Al-Awda, remain functional, although partially, hampering the delivery of life-saving health services."

The agency's data indicates that 80 per cent of Gaza's population is currently without food rations: "Across the Gaza Strip, October has seen very limited food distribution due to severe supply shortages".

(With inputs from agencies)

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has raised grave concerns, warning that without international intervention, Israel could engage in the "ethnic cleansing" of Gaza.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has raised grave concerns, warning that without international intervention, Israel could engage in the "ethnic cleansing" of Gaza. Guterres's warning comes amid escalating casualties in Gaza. Most recently, on Tuesday (Oct 29) a fatal strike in Beit Lahiya left 93 dead, including many children. This attack is one of several incidents classified by the UN as "mass casualty incidents" in Gaza in the past week. Also read | ‘Temporary appointment,’ Israel’s explosive message to Hezbollah’s new chief Qassem The bombing in Beit Lahiya has drawn condemnation worldwide. The US described it as "horrifying," and France called for an end to Israel's siege of northern Gaza. Adding to the crisis, humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza have reportedly hit an all-time low since the beginning of the conflict, stoking fears and allegations that the situation may be intended to drive Palestinians out of northern Gaza. "Ethnic cleansing" already underway Speaking to the Guardian on the sidelines of Colombia's COP16 biodiversity conference, the UN chief commended the Palestinians for their resilience and said that "ethnic cleansing" has been prevented this long because of the people's refusal to succumb. "The intention might be for the Palestinians to leave Gaza, for others to occupy it," said Guterres. "We will do everything possible to help them remain there and to avoid ethnic cleansing that might occur if there is not strong determination from the international community," he added. However, just last week, Jordan's Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, told US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that he believes "ethnic cleansing" was already underway. However, the Israeli military has denied allegations of systematically forcing Palestinians out of Gaza. Also read | IDF says its Lebanon operations have achieved key goals, diplomacy now possible: Report In Gaza, healthcare systems are on the verge of collapse, with only two partially functional hospitals remaining due to extreme shortages in staff, supplies, and fuel. UN humanitarian affairs agency, OCHA, in a daily bulletin, said: "Only two … out of 20 health service points and two hospitals, Kamal Adwan and Al-Awda, remain functional, although partially, hampering the delivery of life-saving health services." The agency's data indicates that 80 per cent of Gaza's population is currently without food rations: "Across the Gaza Strip, October has seen very limited food distribution due to severe supply shortages". (With inputs from agencies)

UN Chief António Guterres warns of potential 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza, calls for global intervention

Israel's UN ambassador, Danny Danon, on Wednesday (Oct 30) called for the resignation of UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese, accusing her of promoting anti-Semitic rhetoric and undermining human rights.

This follows Albanese's remarks to a UN General Assembly committee, in which she claimed that developments in recent months "cement my assessment that Israel is conducting a genocidal campaign against the Palestinians."

<h2>Baseless propaganda</h2>

Danon, posting on X, criticised Albanese's comments as "baseless propaganda and lies," and argued that her position at the UN lends credibility to her allegedly "anti-semantic" views.

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"Once again, the UN has rolled out the red carpet for one of the most anti-Semitic figures in modern history, granting her a stage to spew baseless propaganda and lies," he wrote.

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Slamming Albanese directly, he added, "Your presence at the UN is a disgrace, a betrayal of all moral standards. Resign immediately. Leave your credentials at the door and join your friends at Hamas and Hezbollah, where you belong."

<h2>Albanese defends herself</h2>

Albanese, who has faced accusations of bias from Israel and its allies for years, defended her comments in a press briefing on Wednesday, asserting that her focus was on protecting Palestinian rights and was not directed at Judaism or Israel’s right to exist.

"I really don't feel comfortable at entertaining any longer discussions concerning the attacks against me, because it's not about me, and I'm not the story," she said.

Stressing her impartial mandate, she stated: "The story is the fact that there are Palestinians who risk to be erased from their land."

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Albanese then called Israel's ally, the United States, an "enabler in what Israel has been doing."

Reacting to the statement, US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield labelled Albanese "unfit" for the UN position and said: "The United Nations should not tolerate anti-Semitism from a UN-affiliated official hired to promote human rights".

Israel's UN mission in Geneva joined the criticism, saying Albanese's "distorted reality" reflects a personal bias, accusing her of being a "political activist who abuses an already discriminatory UN mandate".

"According to her hate-filled paradigm, the state of Israel has no historic reason to exist, no right to defend its population, and both the attack of October 7 and the rescue of hostages are merely used by Israel as an excuse."

"This distorted reality is a smokescreen to hide her hatred for Israel," it said.

"As a UN mandate holder, she has breached every possible rule of the UN code of conduct. She must immediately be held accountable for her continuous abuses," it added.

<h2>Why is Albanese under attack?</h2>

Albanese in her latest report, released on Tuesday (Oct 29) claimed that Israel's policies toward Palestinians constitute genocide aimed at displacement.

"The genocide of the Palestinians appears to be the means to an end: the complete removal or eradication of Palestinians from the land so integral to their identity, and which is illegally and openly coveted by Israel."

"Since its establishment, Israel has treated the occupied people as a hated encumbrance and threat to be eradicated, subjecting millions of Palestinians, for generations, to everyday indignities, mass killing, mass incarceration, forced displacement, racial segregation and apartheid," she wrote.

(With inputs from agencies)

Israel's UN ambassador, Danny Danon, on Wednesday (Oct 30) called for the resignation of UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese, accusing her of promoting anti-Semitic rhetoric and undermining human rights.

Israel's UN ambassador, Danny Danon, on Wednesday (Oct 30) called for the resignation of UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese, accusing her of promoting anti-Semitic rhetoric and undermining human rights. This follows Albanese's remarks to a UN General Assembly committee, in which she claimed that developments in recent months "cement my assessment that Israel is conducting a genocidal campaign against the Palestinians." Baseless propaganda Danon, posting on X, criticised Albanese's comments as "baseless propaganda and lies," and argued that her position at the UN lends credibility to her allegedly "anti-semantic" views. Also read | UN Chief António Guterres warns of potential 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza, calls for global intervention "Once again, the UN has rolled out the red carpet for one of the most anti-Semitic figures in modern history, granting her a stage to spew baseless propaganda and lies," he wrote. Once again, the UN has rolled out the red carpet for one of the most antisemitic figures in modern history, granting her a stage to spew baseless propaganda and lies. Not a word was said about the 101 hostages still suffering at the hands of Hamas. No mention of Hamas or… pic.twitter.com/f3oiUUvoyA — Danny Danon 🇮🇱 דני דנון (@dannydanon) October 30, 2024 × Slamming Albanese directly, he added, "Your presence at the UN is a disgrace, a betrayal of all moral standards. Resign immediately. Leave your credentials at the door and join your friends at Hamas and Hezbollah, where you belong." Albanese defends herself Albanese, who has faced accusations of bias from Israel and its allies for years, defended her comments in a press briefing on Wednesday, asserting that her focus was on protecting Palestinian rights and was not directed at Judaism or Israel’s right to exist. "I really don't feel comfortable at entertaining any longer discussions concerning the attacks against me, because it's not about me, and I'm not the story," she said. Stressing her impartial mandate, she stated: "The story is the fact that there are Palestinians who risk to be erased from their land." Also read | IDF says its Lebanon operations have achieved key goals, diplomacy now possible: Report Albanese then called Israel's ally, the United States, an "enabler in what Israel has been doing." Reacting to the statement, US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield labelled Albanese "unfit" for the UN position and said: "The United Nations should not tolerate anti-Semitism from a UN-affiliated official hired to promote human rights". Israel's UN mission in Geneva joined the criticism, saying Albanese's "distorted reality" reflects a personal bias, accusing her of being a "political activist who abuses an already discriminatory UN mandate". "According to her hate-filled paradigm, the state of Israel has no historic reason to exist, no right to defend its population, and both the attack of October 7 and the rescue of hostages are merely used by Israel as an excuse." "This distorted reality is a smokescreen to hide her hatred for Israel," it said. "As a UN mandate holder, she has breached every possible rule of the UN code of conduct. She must immediately be held accountable for her continuous abuses," it added. Why is Albanese under attack? Albanese in her latest report, released on Tuesday (Oct 29) claimed that Israel's policies toward Palestinians constitute genocide aimed at displacement. "The genocide of the Palestinians appears to be the means to an end: the complete removal or eradication of Palestinians from the land so integral to their identity, and which is illegally and openly coveted by Israel." "Since its establishment, Israel has treated the occupied people as a hated encumbrance and threat to be eradicated, subjecting millions of Palestinians, for generations, to everyday indignities, mass killing, mass incarceration, forced displacement, racial segregation and apartheid," she wrote. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel demands UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese's resignation over 'genocidal campaign' claims

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Germany will shut all three Iranian consulates on its territory in reaction to the execution of a German-Iranian national but will allow Tehran's embassy to remain open, the foreign ministry said on Thursday.

"Our diplomatic relations are already more than at a low point," German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said in New York.

Iran's foreign ministry was not immediately available to comment on the German decision.

Germany has already recalled its ambassador to Iran over Jamshid Sharmahd's execution and summoned the Iranian charge d'affaires to voice Berlin's protest.

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Iranian state media said on Monday that Sharmahd was put to death after he was convicted of carrying out terrorist attacks.

Baerbock condemned Iran for playing politics with hostages and accused Tehran of trying to use Germany's support for Israel in the widening Middle East conflict to justify Sharmahd's killing.

"Further Germans are also being unfairly held. We are also deeply committed to them and continue to work tirelessly for their release," she said.

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Human rights organisation HAWAR on Thursday welcomed the decision to close the consulates but said the German government must intensify its efforts to secure the release of another German citizen, Nahid Taghavi, 70, who has been held in Iran since October 2020.

"The Federal Government's lack of planning in dealing with the hostage diplomacy of the Islamic Republic of Iran must finally come to an end," the organisation said in a statement.

The minister also called on the European Union to add Iran's Revolutionary Guards to its list of terrorist groups.

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Germany will shut all three Iranian consulates on its territory in reaction to the execution of a German-Iranian national but will allow Tehran's embassy to remain open, the foreign ministry said on Thursday.

Germany will shut all three Iranian consulates on its territory in reaction to the execution of a German-Iranian national but will allow Tehran's embassy to remain open, the foreign ministry said on Thursday. "Our diplomatic relations are already more than at a low point," German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said in New York. Iran's foreign ministry was not immediately available to comment on the German decision. Germany has already recalled its ambassador to Iran over Jamshid Sharmahd's execution and summoned the Iranian charge d'affaires to voice Berlin's protest. Also read: Trump told Netanyahu to end Gaza war ‘before he returns to office’: Report Iranian state media said on Monday that Sharmahd was put to death after he was convicted of carrying out terrorist attacks. Baerbock condemned Iran for playing politics with hostages and accused Tehran of trying to use Germany's support for Israel in the widening Middle East conflict to justify Sharmahd's killing. "Further Germans are also being unfairly held. We are also deeply committed to them and continue to work tirelessly for their release," she said. Watch | Report Cites Senior Source Revealing Iran's Plan To Attack Israel × Human rights organisation HAWAR on Thursday welcomed the decision to close the consulates but said the German government must intensify its efforts to secure the release of another German citizen, Nahid Taghavi, 70, who has been held in Iran since October 2020. "The Federal Government's lack of planning in dealing with the hostage diplomacy of the Islamic Republic of Iran must finally come to an end," the organisation said in a statement. The minister also called on the European Union to add Iran's Revolutionary Guards to its list of terrorist groups. 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.

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US Presidential nominee Kamala Harris hit back at Republican nominee Donald Trump after he vowed to "protect" women "whether the women like it or not" at a rally in Wisconsin on Wednesday (Oct 30).&nbsp;

Less than a week is left for the US presidential elections, with Harris and Trump making their final pitches and arguments to win people's hearts.&nbsp;

“I’m going to do it, whether the women like it or not. I’ve got to protect them. I’m going to protect them from migrants coming in. I’m going to protect them from foreign countries that want to hit us with missiles and lots of other things," Trump said at a rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-presidential-election-2024-how-it-will-impact-foreign-policy-772366">Also read:&nbsp;US Presidential Election 2024: How it will impact foreign policy?</a>

Harris took to social media and said, "Donald Trump thinks he should get to make decisions about what you do with your body. Whether you like it or not.”

A Harris campaign spokesperson, Sarafina Chitika, also shared a post on social media, saying that Trump "thinks he knows better than the women of America."

Further, as the statements got heated up, Trump campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said, "Harris may be the first woman Vice President but she has implemented dangerously liberal policies that have left women worse off financially and far less safe than we were four years ago under President Trump."

"Women deserve a President who will secure our nation’s borders, remove violent criminals from our neighborhoods, and build an economy that helps our families thrive — and that’s exactly what President Trump will do," Leavitt added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

US Presidential nominee Kamala Harris hit back at Republican nominee Donald Trump after he vowed to "protect" women "whether the women like it or not" at a rally in Wisconsin on Wednesday (Oct 30).

US Presidential nominee Kamala Harris hit back at Republican nominee Donald Trump after he vowed to "protect" women "whether the women like it or not" at a rally in Wisconsin on Wednesday (Oct 30). Less than a week is left for the US presidential elections, with Harris and Trump making their final pitches and arguments to win people's hearts. “I’m going to do it, whether the women like it or not. I’ve got to protect them. I’m going to protect them from migrants coming in. I’m going to protect them from foreign countries that want to hit us with missiles and lots of other things," Trump said at a rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Also read: US Presidential Election 2024: How it will impact foreign policy? Harris took to social media and said, "Donald Trump thinks he should get to make decisions about what you do with your body. Whether you like it or not.” A Harris campaign spokesperson, Sarafina Chitika, also shared a post on social media, saying that Trump "thinks he knows better than the women of America." Further, as the statements got heated up, Trump campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said, "Harris may be the first woman Vice President but she has implemented dangerously liberal policies that have left women worse off financially and far less safe than we were four years ago under President Trump." "Women deserve a President who will secure our nation’s borders, remove violent criminals from our neighborhoods, and build an economy that helps our families thrive — and that’s exactly what President Trump will do," Leavitt added. (With inputs from agencies)

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