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An initial investigation of the Hezbollah drone attack on an Israeli army base during the weekend revealed that the Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group launched two drones that entered Israeli airspace from the sea, The Times of Israel reported on Monday (Oct 14).

An initial investigation of the Hezbollah drone attack on an Israeli army base during the weekend revealed that the Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group launched two drones that entered Israeli airspace from the sea, The Times of Israel reported on Monday (Oct 14). The drones were Mirsad. The model is Hezbollah’s main suicide drone, the report said. Speaking to the publication, the Alma Center (an Israeli research institute) said that the Hezbollah drone had a 120-kilometre assault range and a top speed of 370 kilometres per hour. Also read | UN peacekeepers refuse to evacuate as Israeli airstrike kills at least 21 in North Lebanon The Alma Center said that the drone can carry up to 40 kilograms of explosives, and the ability to fly at altitudes of up to 3,000 meters. Drones were tracked by Israeli radars The report further said that the drones were tracked by Israeli radars, and one of them was shot down off the coast north of Haifa. Airforce planes and helicopters pursued the second drone, but it dropped off the radar and the military lost track of it, likely because it flew very close to the ground. This drone ended up striking the Golani Brigade training base near Binyamina on Sunday night. Four soldiers were killed and more than 60 others were injured in the attack. Israeli military chief visits army base On Monday, Israeli military chief Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi visited the Golani Brigade training base and praised troops for how they handled the attack. "We are at war, and an attack on a training base on the home front is difficult and the results are painful," Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi told troops. The four soldiers who were killed were identified as Sgt. Omri Tamari, 19, from Mazkeret Batya; Sgt. Yosef Hieb, 19, from Tuba Zangariya; Sgt. Yoav Agmon, 19, from Binyamina-Giv’at Ada; and Sgt. Alon Amitay, 19, from Ramot Naftali. (With inputs from agencies)

Attack on Israeli army base: Hezbollah drones entered Israeli airspace from sea, says report

Iranian commander Esmail Qaani on Tuesday appeared in public after weeks of absence to attend the funeral ceremony for general Abbas Nilforoushan, who was killed last month in Lebanon.

Nilforoushan, a general in Iran's Revolutionary Guards, was killed in an Israeli strike on Beirut alongside Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.

The funeral procession for the slain Iranian general began at the Imam Hossein Square in central Tehran Tuesday morning, according to a live broadcast on state television.

Qaani -- who heads the Quds Force, the Revolutionary Guard's foreign operations arm -- had disappeared from public view and was rumoured in some media to have been targeted in an Israeli strike on Lebanon.

He appeared Tuesday at the funeral, clad in the Guards' green military uniform.

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Thousands attended the funeral procession in Imam Hossein Square, many of them carrying yellow Hezbollah banners and Iranian and Palestinian flags and chanting "Death to Israel".

Iran's foreign ministry said Monday the Islamic Republic would use "all its capacities" to bring Israel to account over the deaths.

On October 1, Iran launched 200 missiles on Israel in retaliation for the death of Nilforoushan and Nasrallah, in its second-ever direct attack on its arch-foe.

The attack was also in retaliation for Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed in July while he was in Tehran to attend an inauguration ceremony for Iran's president.

Israel has vowed to retaliate for the missile attack, with Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant saying Israel's response will be "deadly, precise, and surprising".&nbsp;

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Iran has in recent days engaged in high-level diplomatic talks around establishing a ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza, as well as ways to prevent the conflict from spreading across the region.

On a visit to Baghdad, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, on Sunday said that Iran was "fully prepared for a war situation", but added that "we do not want war, we want peace".

In April Tehran had fired a volley of missiles and drones at Israel in retaliation for a deadly strike on Iran's consulate in Damascus, blamed on Israel.

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Iranian commander Esmail Qaani on Tuesday appeared in public after weeks of absence to attend the funeral ceremony for general Abbas Nilforoushan, who was killed last month in Lebanon.

Iranian commander Esmail Qaani on Tuesday appeared in public after weeks of absence to attend the funeral ceremony for general Abbas Nilforoushan, who was killed last month in Lebanon. Nilforoushan, a general in Iran's Revolutionary Guards, was killed in an Israeli strike on Beirut alongside Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. The funeral procession for the slain Iranian general began at the Imam Hossein Square in central Tehran Tuesday morning, according to a live broadcast on state television. Qaani -- who heads the Quds Force, the Revolutionary Guard's foreign operations arm -- had disappeared from public view and was rumoured in some media to have been targeted in an Israeli strike on Lebanon. He appeared Tuesday at the funeral, clad in the Guards' green military uniform. Also Read | Trudeau says India 'attacking' me; Canada police hint at Bishnoi gang's role Thousands attended the funeral procession in Imam Hossein Square, many of them carrying yellow Hezbollah banners and Iranian and Palestinian flags and chanting "Death to Israel". Iran's foreign ministry said Monday the Islamic Republic would use "all its capacities" to bring Israel to account over the deaths. On October 1, Iran launched 200 missiles on Israel in retaliation for the death of Nilforoushan and Nasrallah, in its second-ever direct attack on its arch-foe. The attack was also in retaliation for Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed in July while he was in Tehran to attend an inauguration ceremony for Iran's president. Israel has vowed to retaliate for the missile attack, with Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant saying Israel's response will be "deadly, precise, and surprising". Also Read | Iran flashes nuclear card as Israel promises to target ‘only military sites’ Iran has in recent days engaged in high-level diplomatic talks around establishing a ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza, as well as ways to prevent the conflict from spreading across the region. On a visit to Baghdad, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, on Sunday said that Iran was "fully prepared for a war situation", but added that "we do not want war, we want peace". In April Tehran had fired a volley of missiles and drones at Israel in retaliation for a deadly strike on Iran's consulate in Damascus, blamed on Israel. 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.

Iranian commander Esmail Qaani attends General Abbas Nilforoushan's funeral

India announced its decision to withdraw its high commissioner and several "targeted" diplomats and officials from Canada in response to Ottawa's efforts to link them to an investigation into the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

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India on Tuesday (Oct 15) inked a mega deal with the US to procure 31 Predator long-endurance drones from American defence major General Atomics under the foreign military sales route at a cost of nearly USD 4 billion to boost Indian military's combat prowess along the contested borders with China.

The deal, signed in the presence of top defence and strategic brass of India in the national capital, marks a significant upswing in military ties between the two countries, officials told PTI.

The procurement of the drones was finalised just weeks ahead of the US presidential elections.

Last week, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleared the procurement of the MQ-9B 'hunter killer' drones.

Vivek Lall, the Chief Executive of General Atomics Global Corporation who played a key role in the negotiations on the deal, was present at the signing ceremony.

The drones are being procured at an estimated cost of around USD 4 billion, officials said.

India is acquiring the drones primarily to crank up the surveillance apparatus of the armed forces, especially along the contested frontier with China.

In June last year, the Defence Ministry approved the procurement of the MQ-9B Predator armed drones from the US under a government-to-government framework.

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The MQ-9B drone is a variant of the MQ-9 "Reaper" which was used to launch a modified version of the Hellfire missile that eliminated al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in the heart of Kabul in July 2022.

While the Navy will get 15 Sea Guardian drones, the Indian Air Force and the Army will each get eight Sky Guardian drones.

The high-altitude long-endurance drones are capable of remaining airborne for over 35 hours and can carry four Hellfire missiles and around 450 kgs of bombs.

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The Sea Guardian drones are being procured as they can carry out a variety of roles, including maritime surveillance, anti-submarine warfare and over-the-horizon targeting among others.

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India on Tuesday (Oct 15) inked a mega deal with the US to procure 31 Predator long-endurance drones from American defence major General Atomics under the foreign military sales route at a cost of nearly USD 4 billion to boost Indian military's combat prowess along the contested borders with China.

India on Tuesday (Oct 15) inked a mega deal with the US to procure 31 Predator long-endurance drones from American defence major General Atomics under the foreign military sales route at a cost of nearly USD 4 billion to boost Indian military's combat prowess along the contested borders with China. The deal, signed in the presence of top defence and strategic brass of India in the national capital, marks a significant upswing in military ties between the two countries, officials told PTI. The procurement of the drones was finalised just weeks ahead of the US presidential elections. Last week, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleared the procurement of the MQ-9B 'hunter killer' drones. Vivek Lall, the Chief Executive of General Atomics Global Corporation who played a key role in the negotiations on the deal, was present at the signing ceremony. The drones are being procured at an estimated cost of around USD 4 billion, officials said. India is acquiring the drones primarily to crank up the surveillance apparatus of the armed forces, especially along the contested frontier with China. In June last year, the Defence Ministry approved the procurement of the MQ-9B Predator armed drones from the US under a government-to-government framework. Also read: Indian govt approves acquisition of 31 Predator drones from US. What are they? The MQ-9B drone is a variant of the MQ-9 "Reaper" which was used to launch a modified version of the Hellfire missile that eliminated al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in the heart of Kabul in July 2022. While the Navy will get 15 Sea Guardian drones, the Indian Air Force and the Army will each get eight Sky Guardian drones. The high-altitude long-endurance drones are capable of remaining airborne for over 35 hours and can carry four Hellfire missiles and around 450 kgs of bombs. Also read: India approves mega defence deals worth Rs 80,000 crore for nuclear submarines and predator drones The Sea Guardian drones are being procured as they can carry out a variety of roles, including maritime surveillance, anti-submarine warfare and over-the-horizon targeting among others. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

India, US sign massive $4bn pact for 31 Predator drones

Adding a new dimension to the ongoing conflict in Lebanon, US has made a big announcement saying it will deploy its high altitude anti-missile system in Israel. US has said it will send THAAD and its US military crew to Israel. Watch to know more.

US To Send 'THAAD' Missile Battery To Israel

US Vice President Kamala Harris in 2009 wrote a book titled “Smart on Crime: A Career Prosecutor's Plan to Make Us Safer.” Now, a renowned ‘plagiarism hunter’ from Austria has claimed the book, co-authored by Joan O'C Hamilton, had 27 "fragments of plagiarism". Dr Stefan Weber and his team in their 49-page report revealed that the Democratic presidential nominee even copy-pasted content from a Wikipedia article.

Investigative journalist Christopher Rufo also claimed Harris copied content from wires, press releases, and reports without proper attribution. Harris “plagiarised at least a dozen sections of her criminal-justice book, Smart on Crime,” Rufo said.

<h2>’12 sections were plagiarised’</h2>

The 248-page book was written in days leading up to Harris' campaign for California attorney general.

Now, as per allegations, Harris copied at least 12 sections of her book without giving attribution.

In one example, Harris reportedly copied a press release issued by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. In another case, Harris and her co-author allegedly copied a report from NBC News on high school graduation rates, again failing to give proper attribution.

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“They not only lifted material from sources without proper attribution but in at least one case, relied on a low-quality source, which potentially undermined the accuracy of their conclusion,” claimed Rufo.

In one case, Harris allegedly copied content from a Wikipedia page, along with one factual error.

“There is nothing smart about plagiarism, which is the equivalent of an academic crime,” Rufo concluded.

<h2>Reactions</h2>

Ex-US president Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance, from the Republican Party, was quick to mount an attack on Harris over allegations of plagiarism.

“Lmao Kamala didn’t even write her own book!”.

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Donald Trump Jr. also commented on the issue, writing, “Yikes! More evidence that Kamala Harris is a fraud!!!”

Fox News Digital later verified the claims made by the plagiarism hunter and the journalist, confirming that Harris' book featured verbatim and near-verbatim reproductions from a 2008 NBC News report, a press release from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a Wikipedia page and a report from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), among others.

(With inputs from agencies)

US Vice President Kamala Harris in 2009 wrote a book titled “Smart on Crime: A Career Prosecutor's Plan to Make Us Safer.” Now, a renowned ‘plagiarism hunter’ from Austria has claimed the book, co-authored by Joan O'C Hamilton, had 27 "fragments of plagiarism".

US Vice President Kamala Harris in 2009 wrote a book titled “Smart on Crime: A Career Prosecutor's Plan to Make Us Safer.” Now, a renowned ‘plagiarism hunter’ from Austria has claimed the book, co-authored by Joan O'C Hamilton, had 27 "fragments of plagiarism". Dr Stefan Weber and his team in their 49-page report revealed that the Democratic presidential nominee even copy-pasted content from a Wikipedia article. Investigative journalist Christopher Rufo also claimed Harris copied content from wires, press releases, and reports without proper attribution. Harris “plagiarised at least a dozen sections of her criminal-justice book, Smart on Crime,” Rufo said. ’12 sections were plagiarised’ The 248-page book was written in days leading up to Harris' campaign for California attorney general. Now, as per allegations, Harris copied at least 12 sections of her book without giving attribution. In one example, Harris reportedly copied a press release issued by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. In another case, Harris and her co-author allegedly copied a report from NBC News on high school graduation rates, again failing to give proper attribution. Also read: Is Kamala Harris friendly with Iranian operative Elahi, a supporter of Hezbollah? “They not only lifted material from sources without proper attribution but in at least one case, relied on a low-quality source, which potentially undermined the accuracy of their conclusion,” claimed Rufo. In one case, Harris allegedly copied content from a Wikipedia page, along with one factual error. “There is nothing smart about plagiarism, which is the equivalent of an academic crime,” Rufo concluded. Reactions Ex-US president Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance, from the Republican Party, was quick to mount an attack on Harris over allegations of plagiarism. “Lmao Kamala didn’t even write her own book!”. Also read: Is Kamala Harris avoiding TIMES magazine interview? Owner calls her out on X Donald Trump Jr. also commented on the issue, writing, “Yikes! More evidence that Kamala Harris is a fraud!!!” Fox News Digital later verified the claims made by the plagiarism hunter and the journalist, confirming that Harris' book featured verbatim and near-verbatim reproductions from a 2008 NBC News report, a press release from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a Wikipedia page and a report from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), among others. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Fraud’ Kamala Harris 'copied' content from Wikipedia, wires in her 2009 book; claims journalist

Pakistan's capital of Islamabad is under strict security lockdown ahead of the gathering of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The Pakistani government has announced a 3-day public holiday in Islamabad with schools colleges and restaurants and businesses shut and large contingents of police and paramilitary forces deployed. Security has been beefed up as Chinese Premier Li Qiang landed in the city. Watch in for more details!

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Sergei Skripal, a former Russian double agent, has alleged that President Vladimir Putin is to blame for his Novichok poisoning. During an inquiry into the death of an innocent bystander, Dawn Sturgess, who was exposed to the same nerve agent, he said, "I believe Putin makes all important decisions himself".

The Russian embassy in London previously dismissed the allegations about "the alleged use of the mythical Novichok" as preposterous and&nbsp;denied Russia's involvement.&nbsp;

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In March 2018, Skripal and his daughter, Yulia, were found unconscious on a bench in Salisbury. Soon after Novichok, a highly toxic military-grade poison, was found smeared on his front door handle.&nbsp;

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Months later, Sturgess, a mother of three, died after her partner stumbled upon what appeared to be a counterfeit perfume bottle. However, the police believe that the perfume bottle was actually a vessel used by Russian spies to smuggle the deadly toxic substance.

Skripal, who has remained out of the spotlight since the attack in a statement, said,&nbsp;"I believe Putin makes all important decisions himself. I therefore think he must have at least given permission for the attack on Yulia and me." However, he acknowledged that he had no concrete evidence to back the claim.

"I have read that Putin is personally very interested in poison and likes reading books about it," his statement added.

Moscow, however, has consistently denied any involvement and dismissed British allegations as groundless.

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During the inquiry, lawyer Cathryn McGahey stated that the British government's view aligned with Skripal's — that Russian agents carried out the operation with Putin's consent.

Meanwhile, Adam Straw, the lawyer representing Sturgess's family, called on Putin to take responsibility.&nbsp;

"He should not cower behind the walls of the Kremlin. He should look Dawn’s family in the eyes and answer the evidence against him," Straw stated.

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The poisoning, which left Skripal, Yulia, and a responding officer critically ill but eventually recovering, sparked a diplomatic crisis and led to the biggest expulsion of Russian diplomats since the Cold War, reports Reuters.&nbsp;

British police have charged three Russian nationals, believed to be GRU military intelligence officers, for the attempted murder of Skripal and his daughter. Two of the suspects later appeared on Russian television, claiming they were mere tourists visiting Salisbury's cathedral.&nbsp;

While no one has been charged for Sturgess's death, the inquiry heard that the discarded perfume bottle, which was thoughtlessly thrown away, contained enough poison to kill thousands.&nbsp;

"You may conclude ... that those who discarded the bottle in this way acted with a grotesque disregard for human life," said Andrew O’Connor, the inquiry's lawyer.

(With inputs from agencies)

Sergei Skripal, a former Russian double agent, has alleged that President Vladimir Putin is to blame for his Novichok poisoning. During an inquiry into the death of an innocent bystander, Dawn Sturgess, who was exposed to the same nerve agent, he said, "I believe Putin makes all important decisions himself".

Sergei Skripal, a former Russian double agent, has alleged that President Vladimir Putin is to blame for his Novichok poisoning. During an inquiry into the death of an innocent bystander, Dawn Sturgess, who was exposed to the same nerve agent, he said, "I believe Putin makes all important decisions himself". The Russian embassy in London previously dismissed the allegations about "the alleged use of the mythical Novichok" as preposterous and denied Russia's involvement. Novichok poisoning In March 2018, Skripal and his daughter, Yulia, were found unconscious on a bench in Salisbury. Soon after Novichok, a highly toxic military-grade poison, was found smeared on his front door handle. Also read | Harris labels Trump 'unstable, unhinged' over 'enemy within' comment, puts him on big screen in Pennsylvania Months later, Sturgess, a mother of three, died after her partner stumbled upon what appeared to be a counterfeit perfume bottle. However, the police believe that the perfume bottle was actually a vessel used by Russian spies to smuggle the deadly toxic substance. Skripal, who has remained out of the spotlight since the attack in a statement, said, "I believe Putin makes all important decisions himself. I therefore think he must have at least given permission for the attack on Yulia and me." However, he acknowledged that he had no concrete evidence to back the claim. "I have read that Putin is personally very interested in poison and likes reading books about it," his statement added. Moscow, however, has consistently denied any involvement and dismissed British allegations as groundless. Also read | Russian court sentences French researcher to 3 years' jail for breaching 'foreign agent' law During the inquiry, lawyer Cathryn McGahey stated that the British government's view aligned with Skripal's — that Russian agents carried out the operation with Putin's consent. Meanwhile, Adam Straw, the lawyer representing Sturgess's family, called on Putin to take responsibility. "He should not cower behind the walls of the Kremlin. He should look Dawn’s family in the eyes and answer the evidence against him," Straw stated. The 2018 poisoning The poisoning, which left Skripal, Yulia, and a responding officer critically ill but eventually recovering, sparked a diplomatic crisis and led to the biggest expulsion of Russian diplomats since the Cold War, reports Reuters. British police have charged three Russian nationals, believed to be GRU military intelligence officers, for the attempted murder of Skripal and his daughter. Two of the suspects later appeared on Russian television, claiming they were mere tourists visiting Salisbury's cathedral. While no one has been charged for Sturgess's death, the inquiry heard that the discarded perfume bottle, which was thoughtlessly thrown away, contained enough poison to kill thousands. "You may conclude ... that those who discarded the bottle in this way acted with a grotesque disregard for human life," said Andrew O’Connor, the inquiry's lawyer. (With inputs from agencies)

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Donald Trump is livid at his portrayal in the new film The Apprentice, and the director has responded to the Republican presidential candidate's rant, thanking him for helping in its publicity.

In a Truth Social post&nbsp;on Monday (Oct 13), Trump called the film a "fake and classless movie". He wondered if the makers had the right to use the name without approval, as&nbsp;The Apprentice was also the name of his reality show back in the day.

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Wishing that the film will 'hopefully bomb', the former US president called it a "cheap, defamatory, and politically disgusting hatchet job, put out right before the 2024 Presidential Election, to try and hurt the Greatest Political Movement in the History of our Country, “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”&nbsp;

Disagreeing with the portrayal of his former wife in the film, he said Ivana "was a kind and wonderful person, and I had a great relationship with her until the day she died."

"The writer of this pile of garbage, Gabe Sherman, a lowlife and talentless hack, who has long been widely discredited, knew that, but chose to ignore it," he added.&nbsp;

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"So sad that HUMAN SCUM, like the people involved in this hopefully unsuccessful enterprise, are allowed to say and do whatever they want in order to hurt a Political Movement, which is far bigger than any of us," Trump said.

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<h2>The Apprentice: What is the film about?</h2>

The Apprentice, directed by Ali Abbasi narrates the life of Trump as a New York real estate businessman mentored by Roy Cohn. Trump is portrayed by Sebastian Stan while Jeremy Strong of Succession fame&nbsp;plays Cohn. Maria Bakalova features as Ivana Trump.

Having premiered at the Cannes Festival this May, The Apprentice is now running in theatres. Ahead of its Cannes screening, the Trump campaign had even threatened to sue the film's makers, calling it 'pure fiction'.

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“We will be filing a lawsuit to address the blatantly false assertions from these pretend filmmakers. This garbage is pure fiction which sensationalizes lies that have been long debunked," said the campaign in a statement at the time, while calling the movie an "election interference by Hollywood elites, who know that President Trump will retake the White House."

<h2>What did the director say about Trump's reaction to The Apprentice?</h2>

In a chat with TMZ, director Ali Abbasi said Trump's rants are helping the film. "Thanks to him, we get better publicity and we get more people to come and watch it now. So, I'm grateful," he told the entertainment website.

Separately in a post on X, Abbasi wrote: “Thanks for getting back to us, Donald Trump. I am available to talk further if you want.”

The film, as Trump wished, is not a box office hit, having collected only $1.5 million in its opening weekend, according to reports.

(With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump is livid at his portrayal in the new film The Apprentice, and the director has responded to the Republican presidential candidate's rant, thanking him for helping in its publicity.

Donald Trump is livid at his portrayal in the new film The Apprentice, and the director has responded to the Republican presidential candidate's rant, thanking him for helping in its publicity. In a Truth Social post on Monday (Oct 13), Trump called the film a "fake and classless movie". He wondered if the makers had the right to use the name without approval, as The Apprentice was also the name of his reality show back in the day. Watch: Another Assassination Attempt On Trump? × Wishing that the film will 'hopefully bomb', the former US president called it a "cheap, defamatory, and politically disgusting hatchet job, put out right before the 2024 Presidential Election, to try and hurt the Greatest Political Movement in the History of our Country, “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” Disagreeing with the portrayal of his former wife in the film, he said Ivana "was a kind and wonderful person, and I had a great relationship with her until the day she died." "The writer of this pile of garbage, Gabe Sherman, a lowlife and talentless hack, who has long been widely discredited, knew that, but chose to ignore it," he added. Also read: Harris labels Trump 'unstable, unhinged' over 'enemy within' comment, puts him on big screen in Pennsylvania "So sad that HUMAN SCUM, like the people involved in this hopefully unsuccessful enterprise, are allowed to say and do whatever they want in order to hurt a Political Movement, which is far bigger than any of us," Trump said. × The Apprentice: What is the film about? The Apprentice, directed by Ali Abbasi narrates the life of Trump as a New York real estate businessman mentored by Roy Cohn. Trump is portrayed by Sebastian Stan while Jeremy Strong of Succession fame plays Cohn. Maria Bakalova features as Ivana Trump. Having premiered at the Cannes Festival this May, The Apprentice is now running in theatres. Ahead of its Cannes screening, the Trump campaign had even threatened to sue the film's makers, calling it 'pure fiction'. Also read: Kamala Harris goes full Trump, challenges 78-year-old Republican to reveal his health report “We will be filing a lawsuit to address the blatantly false assertions from these pretend filmmakers. This garbage is pure fiction which sensationalizes lies that have been long debunked," said the campaign in a statement at the time, while calling the movie an "election interference by Hollywood elites, who know that President Trump will retake the White House." What did the director say about Trump's reaction to The Apprentice? In a chat with TMZ, director Ali Abbasi said Trump's rants are helping the film. "Thanks to him, we get better publicity and we get more people to come and watch it now. So, I'm grateful," he told the entertainment website. Separately in a post on X, Abbasi wrote: “Thanks for getting back to us, Donald Trump. I am available to talk further if you want.” The film, as Trump wished, is not a box office hit, having collected only $1.5 million in its opening weekend, according to reports. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump is livid at his portrayal in new biopic The Apprentice, calls it a hatchet job; director says...

North Korea has blown up sections of inter-Korean roads and rail lines on its side of the heavily fortified border between the two Koreas, South Korea's military said on Tuesday, ratcheting up tensions on the Korean peninsula.

At around midday, some northern parts of the roads and rail lines connected to the South were blown up, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said in a message sent to media.

In response, South Korea's military fired warning shots south of the military demarcation line dividing the neighbours, though the explosions had not caused any damage on Seoul's side of the border, it said.

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The explosions came after Pyongyang pledged last week to completely cut off the inter-Korean roads and railways and further fortify the areas on its side of the border. Seoul had warned on Monday that the North was getting ready for a detonation.

The North has already been installing landmines and barriers along the border, and was seen on Monday doing additional work with heavy equipment, South Korea's JCS said.

The South had ramped up surveillance and readiness after the incident, it said.

The two Koreas are still technically at war after their 1950-53 war ended in an armistice, not a peace treaty.

The cross-border links are remnants of periods of rapprochement between the countries including a 2018 summit between the leaders when they declared there would be no more war and a new era of peace had opened.

Around 180 billion won ($132 million) in taxpayers' money was spent by South Korea to rebuild the inter-Korean road, according to the Yonhap news agency.

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There has been an escalating war of words between the Koreas after the North accused its rival of sending drones over the country's capital Pyongyang.

North Korea on Friday said the drones had scattered a "huge number" of anti-North leaflets, in what it called political and military provocation that could lead to armed conflict.

A spokesperson for the South's JCS declined on Monday to answer questions over whether the South Korean military or civilians had flown the alleged drones.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had overseen on Monday a meeting with defence and security officials to discuss how to respond to the "enemy's serious provocation that violated the sovereignty of the DPRK", state media KCNA reported.DPRK is short for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, North Korea's official name.

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North Korea has blown up sections of inter-Korean roads and rail lines on its side of the heavily fortified border between the two Koreas, South Korea's military said on Tuesday, ratcheting up tensions on the Korean peninsula.

North Korea has blown up sections of inter-Korean roads and rail lines on its side of the heavily fortified border between the two Koreas, South Korea's military said on Tuesday, ratcheting up tensions on the Korean peninsula. At around midday, some northern parts of the roads and rail lines connected to the South were blown up, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said in a message sent to media. In response, South Korea's military fired warning shots south of the military demarcation line dividing the neighbours, though the explosions had not caused any damage on Seoul's side of the border, it said. Also read | South Korea warns North Korea planning to blow up roads along heavily militarised border The explosions came after Pyongyang pledged last week to completely cut off the inter-Korean roads and railways and further fortify the areas on its side of the border. Seoul had warned on Monday that the North was getting ready for a detonation. The North has already been installing landmines and barriers along the border, and was seen on Monday doing additional work with heavy equipment, South Korea's JCS said. The South had ramped up surveillance and readiness after the incident, it said. The two Koreas are still technically at war after their 1950-53 war ended in an armistice, not a peace treaty. The cross-border links are remnants of periods of rapprochement between the countries including a 2018 summit between the leaders when they declared there would be no more war and a new era of peace had opened. Around 180 billion won ($132 million) in taxpayers' money was spent by South Korea to rebuild the inter-Korean road, according to the Yonhap news agency. Also read | North Korea announces plan to block borders with South Korea, cut roads and railways There has been an escalating war of words between the Koreas after the North accused its rival of sending drones over the country's capital Pyongyang. North Korea on Friday said the drones had scattered a "huge number" of anti-North leaflets, in what it called political and military provocation that could lead to armed conflict. A spokesperson for the South's JCS declined on Monday to answer questions over whether the South Korean military or civilians had flown the alleged drones. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had overseen on Monday a meeting with defence and security officials to discuss how to respond to the "enemy's serious provocation that violated the sovereignty of the DPRK", state media KCNA reported.DPRK is short for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, North Korea's official name. 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.

North Korea blows up inter-Korean roads and rail lines, escalating tensions with South Korea

Iran has vowed to ‘make use of all its capacities’ to make Israel pay for the killing of senior Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) commander Brigadier General Abbas Nilforoushan in Beirut last month. Iranian foreign ministry on Monday (Oct 14) termed the killing “an unlawful act and unforgivable crime”, adding that it will use all means to punish the ‘Zionist regime.’

Nilforoushan was declared dead following Sep 27 IDF strikes on southern Beirut alongside Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. Funeral services for Nilforoushan were held on Monday in the Iraqi holy cities of Najaf and Karbala as well as in Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad.

<h2>Nuclear threat</h2>

Analysts have feared that in the wake of military setbacks, a weakened Iran may look to harness its nuclear might to tame Israeli aggression.

Tehran has doubled down on enriching weapons-grade uranium for over three years now, reaching a staggering 60 per cent purity.

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According to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iran today has enough fissile material to produce about three nuclear bombs within a matter of weeks if it chooses to do so.

However, the IAEA has so far maintained that Iran had no intentions to develop a bomb. However, that could change as Iranian proxies in the region get weaker and Tehran feels the need to develop a strong deterrence.

<h2>Israel to not attack Iran’s nuclear facilities</h2>

Meanwhile, US media reported Monday Israel has assured the White House that it will not target Iranian oil or nuclear sites in a retaliatory attack to Iran’s Oct 1 missile attack.

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Instead, the IDF may only strike Iran’s military sites, according to reports. The assurance "was met with relief in Washington," the Washington Post reported. Earlier, US President Joe Biden had warned the Jewish nation against striking Iran’s nuclear facilities to avoid expanding the war in the region.

(With inputs from agencies)

Iran has vowed to ‘make use of all its capacities’ to make Israel pay for the killing of senior Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) commander Brigadier General Abbas Nilforoushan in Beirut last month.

Iran has vowed to ‘make use of all its capacities’ to make Israel pay for the killing of senior Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) commander Brigadier General Abbas Nilforoushan in Beirut last month. Iranian foreign ministry on Monday (Oct 14) termed the killing “an unlawful act and unforgivable crime”, adding that it will use all means to punish the ‘Zionist regime.’ Nilforoushan was declared dead following Sep 27 IDF strikes on southern Beirut alongside Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. Funeral services for Nilforoushan were held on Monday in the Iraqi holy cities of Najaf and Karbala as well as in Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad. Nuclear threat Analysts have feared that in the wake of military setbacks, a weakened Iran may look to harness its nuclear might to tame Israeli aggression. Tehran has doubled down on enriching weapons-grade uranium for over three years now, reaching a staggering 60 per cent purity. Also read: EU sanctions Iran for supplying ballistic missiles to Russia According to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iran today has enough fissile material to produce about three nuclear bombs within a matter of weeks if it chooses to do so. However, the IAEA has so far maintained that Iran had no intentions to develop a bomb. However, that could change as Iranian proxies in the region get weaker and Tehran feels the need to develop a strong deterrence. Israel to not attack Iran’s nuclear facilities Meanwhile, US media reported Monday Israel has assured the White House that it will not target Iranian oil or nuclear sites in a retaliatory attack to Iran’s Oct 1 missile attack. Also read: Iran slams new US oil sanctions, calls them ‘illegal and unjustified’ Instead, the IDF may only strike Iran’s military sites, according to reports. The assurance "was met with relief in Washington," the Washington Post reported. Earlier, US President Joe Biden had warned the Jewish nation against striking Iran’s nuclear facilities to avoid expanding the war in the region. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran flashes nuclear card as Israel promises to target ‘only military sites’

Former U.S. President Donald Trump, who is the Republican presidential candidate, said he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin&nbsp;Netanyahu&nbsp;"like two days ago."

Trump was asked when last he spoke to the Israeli leader during a Fox News interview that aired on Sunday (October 13).

"Like two days ago and he came to my house in Florida, Mar-a-Lago with his wife who was lovely," he responded.

Trump met with&nbsp;Netanyahu&nbsp;at his resort in Palm Beach, Florida, in July. It was their first meeting since the end of Trump's presidency. U.S. President Joe Biden also spoke with&nbsp;Netanyahu&nbsp;last week amid tensions with Iran.

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Their Wednesday call was the first known conversation between the two leaders since August. It coincided with a sharp escalation of Israel's conflict with Iran and the Iran-backed Lebanese Hezbollah.

During the Fox interview, Trump also suggested he could impose tariffs higher than 200% on vehicles imported from Mexico, saying his aim would be to prevent the selling of cars from Mexico into the United States.

Trump, facing Democrat Kamala Harris in a tight race, has previously pledged that if elected again as president he would set a 100% duty on imported cars and trucks with the goal of aiding the domestic auto industry.

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump, who is the Republican presidential candidate, said he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "like two days ago.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump, who is the Republican presidential candidate, said he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "like two days ago." Trump was asked when last he spoke to the Israeli leader during a Fox News interview that aired on Sunday (October 13). "Like two days ago and he came to my house in Florida, Mar-a-Lago with his wife who was lovely," he responded. Trump met with Netanyahu at his resort in Palm Beach, Florida, in July. It was their first meeting since the end of Trump's presidency. U.S. President Joe Biden also spoke with Netanyahu last week amid tensions with Iran. Also read: US to deploy anti-missile system in Israel to ‘defend’ against Iranian attacks Their Wednesday call was the first known conversation between the two leaders since August. It coincided with a sharp escalation of Israel's conflict with Iran and the Iran-backed Lebanese Hezbollah. During the Fox interview, Trump also suggested he could impose tariffs higher than 200% on vehicles imported from Mexico, saying his aim would be to prevent the selling of cars from Mexico into the United States. Trump, facing Democrat Kamala Harris in a tight race, has previously pledged that if elected again as president he would set a 100% duty on imported cars and trucks with the goal of aiding the domestic auto industry. 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 says he spoke to Israeli PM Netanyahu 'two days ago' amid rising tensions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday (Oct 13) accused North Korea of sending thousands of its soldiers to fight alongside Russia in the war and appealed for more support to prevent "a bigger war".

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In his nightly address, Zelensky stressed that the alliance represents more than just a weapons exchange.&nbsp;

"We see that the alliance between Russia and such regimes as the North Korean one is getting stronger," he said.

"This is not just about the transfer of weapons, this is in fact about the transfer of people from North Korea to the armed forces of the occupiers," added the Ukrainian president.&nbsp;

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He emphasised the need for Ukraine's partners to offer more long-range capabilities and consistent military support.

"It is obvious that under such conditions our relationship with our partners needs to evolve," he said, adding "The front line needs more support. We are talking about more long-range capabilities for Ukraine and more sustained supplies for our forces rather than a simple list of military hardware."

"It is about increasing the pressure on the aggressor, which will be stronger for Russia than they can withstand. And it is about preventing a bigger war."

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South Korean officials have also raised alarms about the "high possibility" of North Korean troop involvement, a claim dismissed by the Kremlin as "fake news."&nbsp;

On Thursday (Oct 10), Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov when asked by the press if North Korea was sending its troops to fight in Ukraine said,&nbsp;"This looks like another bit of fake news."

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Zelensky's remarks come after a series of high-profile visits to European capitals, where he sought additional aid. Meanwhile, on the ground, Russian forces continue their advance in eastern Ukraine, claiming another village near the strategic city of Pokrovsk, with the situation in the region described as "very difficult" by Kyiv.

(With inputs from agencies)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday (Oct 13) accused North Korea of sending thousands of its soldiers to fight alongside Russia in the war and appealed for more support to prevent "a bigger war".

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday (Oct 13) accused North Korea of sending thousands of its soldiers to fight alongside Russia in the war and appealed for more support to prevent "a bigger war". Zelensky's appeal In his nightly address, Zelensky stressed that the alliance represents more than just a weapons exchange. "We see that the alliance between Russia and such regimes as the North Korean one is getting stronger," he said. "This is not just about the transfer of weapons, this is in fact about the transfer of people from North Korea to the armed forces of the occupiers," added the Ukrainian president. Also read | Iran slams new US oil sanctions, calls them ‘illegal and unjustified’ He emphasised the need for Ukraine's partners to offer more long-range capabilities and consistent military support. "It is obvious that under such conditions our relationship with our partners needs to evolve," he said, adding "The front line needs more support. We are talking about more long-range capabilities for Ukraine and more sustained supplies for our forces rather than a simple list of military hardware." "It is about increasing the pressure on the aggressor, which will be stronger for Russia than they can withstand. And it is about preventing a bigger war." South Korea raises alarm South Korean officials have also raised alarms about the "high possibility" of North Korean troop involvement, a claim dismissed by the Kremlin as "fake news." On Thursday (Oct 10), Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov when asked by the press if North Korea was sending its troops to fight in Ukraine said, "This looks like another bit of fake news." Also read | Kamala Harris calls Putin 'murderous dictator', Kremlin says her remarks expose US view of world Zelensky's remarks come after a series of high-profile visits to European capitals, where he sought additional aid. Meanwhile, on the ground, Russian forces continue their advance in eastern Ukraine, claiming another village near the strategic city of Pokrovsk, with the situation in the region described as "very difficult" by Kyiv. (With inputs from agencies)

Zelensky accuses North Korea of sending troops to aid Russia, calls for more military support from 'partners'

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli shelling late Sunday had killed at least 15 people at a&nbsp;school&nbsp;serving as a shelter for displaced Palestinians in central Gaza's Nuseirat camp.

The vast majority of the besieged Gaza Strip's 2.4 million people have been displaced at least once by the war, sparked by Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel, with many seeking shelter in&nbsp;school&nbsp;buildings.

"The Al-Mufti&nbsp;school&nbsp;was bombarded with a large volley of Israeli artillery, resulting in an initial death toll of 15 martyrs, including children, women and entire families, and 50 wounded," said Mahmud Bassal, spokesman for the agency.&nbsp;

"This&nbsp;school&nbsp;shelters hundreds of displaced people from different families, including some from Gaza, the south, and various parts of the Gaza Strip," he added.&nbsp;

The Israeli military said it was "looking into the reports".

The attack comes just days after an Israeli air strike on a&nbsp;school&nbsp;killed at least 28 people in Gaza's Deir el-Balah.

Israel's military regularly accuses Hamas of hiding in&nbsp;school&nbsp;buildings where thousands of Gazans have sought shelter -- a charge denied by the Palestinian militant group.

Civilians have borne much of the brunt of the Israeli onslaught, which according to Gaza's health ministry has killed at least 42,227 people over the past year, a majority of them civilians.

The United Nations acknowledges the figures to be reliable.

Hamas triggered the ongoing conflict in Gaza with the deadliest-ever attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. It resulted in the deaths of 1,206 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of official Israeli figures.

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Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli shelling late Sunday had killed at least 15 people at a school serving as a shelter for displaced Palestinians in central Gaza's Nuseirat camp.

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli shelling late Sunday had killed at least 15 people at a school serving as a shelter for displaced Palestinians in central Gaza's Nuseirat camp. The vast majority of the besieged Gaza Strip's 2.4 million people have been displaced at least once by the war, sparked by Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel, with many seeking shelter in school buildings. "The Al-Mufti school was bombarded with a large volley of Israeli artillery, resulting in an initial death toll of 15 martyrs, including children, women and entire families, and 50 wounded," said Mahmud Bassal, spokesman for the agency. "This school shelters hundreds of displaced people from different families, including some from Gaza, the south, and various parts of the Gaza Strip," he added. The Israeli military said it was "looking into the reports". The attack comes just days after an Israeli air strike on a school killed at least 28 people in Gaza's Deir el-Balah. Israel's military regularly accuses Hamas of hiding in school buildings where thousands of Gazans have sought shelter -- a charge denied by the Palestinian militant group. Civilians have borne much of the brunt of the Israeli onslaught, which according to Gaza's health ministry has killed at least 42,227 people over the past year, a majority of them civilians. The United Nations acknowledges the figures to be reliable. Hamas triggered the ongoing conflict in Gaza with the deadliest-ever attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. It resulted in the deaths of 1,206 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of official Israeli figures. 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.

Gaza war: 15 killed in Israeli strike on school turned shelter

Donald Trump, on Saturday (Oct 12) faced what "speculatively" was the third assassination attempt against him in the run-up to the Nov 5 US Presidential election. The alleged would-be assassin was arrested at a security checkpoint near Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's California rally before he could do anything drastic.

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The man was found to be in possession of loaded firearms, multiple passports and a fake licence plate and now faces gun charges.

According to jail records, he has been released on a $5,000 bail. Meanwhile, a federal investigation is underway.

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Talking to the press, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said that he believed his department had halted an assassination attempt against Trump, but acknowledged that was "speculation."

"What we do know is he showed up with multiple passports with different names, an unregistered vehicle with a fake license plate and loaded firearms," he said at a news conference on Sunday afternoon.&nbsp;

"I truly do believe that we prevented another assassination attempt."

The alleged would-be assassin has been identified as 49-year-old Las Vegas resident Vem Miller.

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The latest possible attempt on Donald Trump's life comes just a couple of days after the 78-year-old's campaign asked the government to provide increased security, including the use of military aircraft for him. The Trump campaign is also seeking additional secret service protection for him after the earlier two assassination attempts and the revelation that Tehran was seeking revenge against him for the US killing of Qassem Soleimani in January 2020. &nbsp;

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According to Politico, given the severity of Trump's threat, the US President has authorized the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees the Secret Service, to address their requests.

"I've told the department to give him every single thing he needs," said Biden.

(With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump, on Saturday (Oct 12) faced what "speculatively" was the third assassination attempt against him in the run-up to the Nov 5 US Presidential election.

Donald Trump, on Saturday (Oct 12) faced what "speculatively" was the third assassination attempt against him in the run-up to the Nov 5 US Presidential election. The alleged would-be assassin was arrested at a security checkpoint near Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's California rally before he could do anything drastic. 'Speculation' or more? The man was found to be in possession of loaded firearms, multiple passports and a fake licence plate and now faces gun charges. According to jail records, he has been released on a $5,000 bail. Meanwhile, a federal investigation is underway. Also read | ‘Third assassination attempt’ on Donald Trump foiled as police arrest armed man near rally site Talking to the press, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said that he believed his department had halted an assassination attempt against Trump, but acknowledged that was "speculation." "What we do know is he showed up with multiple passports with different names, an unregistered vehicle with a fake license plate and loaded firearms," he said at a news conference on Sunday afternoon. "I truly do believe that we prevented another assassination attempt." The alleged would-be assassin has been identified as 49-year-old Las Vegas resident Vem Miller. Trump demands military aircraft for protection The latest possible attempt on Donald Trump's life comes just a couple of days after the 78-year-old's campaign asked the government to provide increased security, including the use of military aircraft for him. The Trump campaign is also seeking additional secret service protection for him after the earlier two assassination attempts and the revelation that Tehran was seeking revenge against him for the US killing of Qassem Soleimani in January 2020. Also read | Kamala Harris goes full Trump, challenges 78-year-old Republican to reveal his health report According to Politico, given the severity of Trump's threat, the US President has authorized the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees the Secret Service, to address their requests. "I've told the department to give him every single thing he needs," said Biden. (With inputs from agencies)

Third assassination bid on Trump days after demanding military aircraft for safety; suspect faces gun charges

Iceland's Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson announced the end of the country's governing coalition on Sunday and called for elections to be held on Nov. 30,&nbsp;Icelandic public broadcaster RUV reported.

In a press conference Benediktsson cited growing disagreements between the three governing parties on issues regarding asylum seekers and energy efficiency, according to RUV.

He said he would hold a meeting with&nbsp;Icelandic President Halla Tomasdottir on Monday regarding the decision to dissolve parliament, RUV reported.

Elections must take place at the latest 45 days after the dissolution of parliament is announced, according to the broadcaster.

Benediktsson, head of the right-wing, pro-business Independence Party, was elected in April as prime minister, replacing Katrin Jakobsdottir after she announced she would resign and run for president.

The coalition government, consisting of the Independence Party, the centre-right Progressive Party and the Left Greens, has faced uncertainty after recent volcanic eruptions forced thousands to leave their homes, putting pressure on an economy already facing high inflation and soaring interest rates.

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.

Iceland's Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson announced the end of the country's governing coalition on Sunday and called for elections to be held on Nov. 30, Icelandic public broadcaster RUV reported.

Iceland's Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson announced the end of the country's governing coalition on Sunday and called for elections to be held on Nov. 30, Icelandic public broadcaster RUV reported. In a press conference Benediktsson cited growing disagreements between the three governing parties on issues regarding asylum seekers and energy efficiency, according to RUV. He said he would hold a meeting with Icelandic President Halla Tomasdottir on Monday regarding the decision to dissolve parliament, RUV reported. Elections must take place at the latest 45 days after the dissolution of parliament is announced, according to the broadcaster. Benediktsson, head of the right-wing, pro-business Independence Party, was elected in April as prime minister, replacing Katrin Jakobsdottir after she announced she would resign and run for president. The coalition government, consisting of the Independence Party, the centre-right Progressive Party and the Left Greens, has faced uncertainty after recent volcanic eruptions forced thousands to leave their homes, putting pressure on an economy already facing high inflation and soaring interest rates. 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.

Iceland PM Benediktsson dissolves parliament, calls for elections on November 30

US authorities confirmed on Sunday (Oct 13) that ex-US President Donald Trump was the target of a third assassination attempt as they captured a man with weapons close to a site where the Republican leader was addressing a rally.

Trump was attending a rally in Coachella when local police apprehended Vem Miller using a fake admission pass just a mile away. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said, “We probably stopped another assassination attempt."

In a news release, the authorities said the man was carrying a loaded shotgun, a handgun and a large magazine at the time of his arrest. Police said he was believed to be a member of a rightwing anti-government organisation and was plotting to kill the former president. Police detained the 49-year-old man at a checkpoint in his black SUV.

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Notably, Miller is a registered Republican.

Riverside County Sheriff's Department inmate record revealed the suspect was released on $5,000 bail on Saturday (Oct 12).

US Secret Service has also released a statement, saying it was aware about of the incident and the man’s arrest.

The incident did not impact protective operations. The Secret Service extends its gratitude to the deputies and local partners who assisted in safeguarding last night’s events,” the agency said.

Trump has faced two attempts on his life previously.

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On July 13, he was shot at by Matthew Crooks in Butler, Pennsylvania. In September, Ryan Wesley Routh was arrested for attempting to kill Trump at a golf course.

(With inputs from agencies)

US authorities confirmed on Sunday (Oct 13) that ex-US President Donald Trump was the target of a third assassination attempt as they captured a man with weapons close to a site where the Republican leader was addressing a rally.

US authorities confirmed on Sunday (Oct 13) that ex-US President Donald Trump was the target of a third assassination attempt as they captured a man with weapons close to a site where the Republican leader was addressing a rally. Trump was attending a rally in Coachella when local police apprehended Vem Miller using a fake admission pass just a mile away. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said, “We probably stopped another assassination attempt." In a news release, the authorities said the man was carrying a loaded shotgun, a handgun and a large magazine at the time of his arrest. Police said he was believed to be a member of a rightwing anti-government organisation and was plotting to kill the former president. Police detained the 49-year-old man at a checkpoint in his black SUV. Also read: Trump leads Harris on handling West Asia, Ukraine wars, poll shows Notably, Miller is a registered Republican. Riverside County Sheriff's Department inmate record revealed the suspect was released on $5,000 bail on Saturday (Oct 12). US Secret Service has also released a statement, saying it was aware about of the incident and the man’s arrest. The incident did not impact protective operations. The Secret Service extends its gratitude to the deputies and local partners who assisted in safeguarding last night’s events,” the agency said. Trump has faced two attempts on his life previously. Also read: Kamala Harris goes full Trump, challenges 78-year-old Republican to reveal his health report On July 13, he was shot at by Matthew Crooks in Butler, Pennsylvania. In September, Ryan Wesley Routh was arrested for attempting to kill Trump at a golf course. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Third assassination attempt’ on Donald Trump foiled as police arrest armed man near rally site

Breaking: Big Statement By Iran As It Preempts Israeli Strike. Iran says it is fully prepared for war situation.

Breaking: Iran: Fully Prepared for War Situation

As the 9-day festival ends in India, the transgender community celebrated sindoor khela ritual. Here are some glimpses from their celebration.

Transgender Community Pays Homage To Goddess Durga

US To Send THAAD System And Combat Troops To Israel

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Commissioner, Mike Duheme, on Monday (Oct 14) made serious accusations against Indian government agents, claiming they have been involved in illegal activities within Canada.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Commissioner, Mike Duheme, on Monday (Oct 14) made serious accusations against Indian government agents, claiming they have been involved in illegal activities within Canada. “It is not our normal process to publicly disclose information about ongoing investigations, in an effort to preserve their integrity. However, we feel it is necessary to do so at this time due to the significant threat to public safety in our country,” stated an official release. “Over the past few years, and more recently, law enforcement agencies in Canada, including the RCMP, have successfully investigated and charged a significant number of individuals for their direct involvement in homicides, extortions and other criminal acts of violence,” the statement continued. #WATCH | Ottawa, Ontario (Canada): "It (India) is targeting South Asian community but they are specifically targeting pro-Khalistani elements in Canada...What we have seen is, from an RCMP perspective, they use organised crime elements. It has been publically attributed and… pic.twitter.com/KYKQVSx7Ju — ANI (@ANI) October 14, 2024 × "In addition, there has been well over a dozen credible and imminent threats to life which have led to the conduct of Duty to Warn by law enforcement with members of the South Asian community, and specifically members of the pro-Khalistan movement," it added. Amid the escalating tensions, India withdrew its High Commissioner, Sanjay Verma, along with other key officials from Canada. This move followed Canada’s allegations linking Indian officials to the killing of Khalistani activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. In response, Canada’s Charge d'Affaires, Stewart Wheeler, was summoned by India’s Ministry of External Affairs. Later, the Indian government ordered six Canadian diplomats to leave the country, as per a notice issued by the Ministry of External Affairs. Among the six was Stewart Wheeler, who was instructed to leave India by Saturday, October 19, before midnight. Also read: India recalls high commissioner, top diplomats to Canada as ties nosedive Tensions between India and Canada have worsened since Canada’s diplomatic communication to India, where Indian diplomats were labelled "persons of interest" in an ongoing investigation. India responded strongly, accusing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of harboring hostility towards India and making preposterous allegations for political gains. Trudeau had previously accused the Indian government of being involved in the killing of Canadian citizen and Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, whom India had classified as a terrorist. Nijjar was shot dead in June outside a Gurdwara in Surrey, Canada. India rejected Trudeau's accusations as "absurd and motivated," repeatedly pointing out that Canada had not provided any evidence to support its claims. (With inputs from agencies)

Canada accuses Indian govt agents of 'illegal activities' after India expels 6 diplomats

The President's rule in Jammu and Kashmir has been lifted, paving the way for the establishment of a new government in the Union Territory, according to an official order. Watch in for more details!

India: President's Rule Revoked In J&K; Omar Abdullah Stakes Claim To Form New Government

South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare recently gave awards to two women who each gave birth to 13 children. South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol had declared a "national emergency on population". Watch for more details!

South Korea Awards Civil Merit Medals to Two Mothers Who Had 13 Children Each

Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu has traveled to China to engage in strategic discussions aimed at strengthening military cooperation between the two nations. The talks focus on joint defense initiatives, regional security, and expanding collaboration on military technology. This visit underscores the deepening ties between Russia and China in the face of rising global tensions and their shared interests in countering Western influence. Both countries have recently conducted joint military exercises, signaling a growing partnership in defense and security matters. The outcome of these talks is expected to further solidify their strategic alliance.

Russian Defense Minister Visits China For High-Level Military Cooperation Talks

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