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United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday (Oct 11) voiced hope for a diplomatic solution in Lebanon and preventing a broader conflict in West Asia.

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Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson felt Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “curious astral energy” when they met for the first time in London. In his memoir, Johnson recalls how he was told in 2012 by the then UK government to avoid meeting with the then-chief minister of Gujarat state because “he was a Hindu nationalist”. But the meeting finally happened a few years later, PM Modi “raised my arm and chanted something in Hindi, and I felt his curious astral energy”, Johnson wrote in his book “Unleashed”.

<h2>Johnson’s India visit in April 2022</h2>

Boris Johnson also revisited his April 2022 visit to India, made just after Russia launched the invasion of Ukraine. In a trip that Boris described as ‘successful,’ he encouraged India to wean itself off Russian energy and defence and align its policies on Ukraine with the West.

When he landed in India, he received a reception “like an orchestrated orgy of state-sponsored Beatlemania.” He further wrote how he understood why India dragged its feet over taking measures against Russia and the historical context behind it.

“But I wondered if it was not time for a modulation, a rethink. Did India really want to be aligned with this pair of autocracies,” Johnson wrote.

Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwipqvrFwoiJAxWXTmwGHeciMysQxfQBKAB6BAgSEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-substantive-talks-between-pm-modi-canada-pm-justin-trudeau-in-laos-766715" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-substantive-talks-between-pm-modi-canada-pm-justin-trudeau-in-laos-766715&amp;ved=2ahUKEwipqvrFwoiJAxWXTmwGHeciMysQxfQBKAB6BAgSEAE">No substantive talks between PM Modi and Canada's Trudeau in Laos</a>

Johnson also pointed out to Indian officials how his first serve at tennis was ‘more accurate than the Russian missiles.’ “Russian missiles were turning out to be less accurate statistically”.

“Did they really want to keep Russia as their main supplier of military hardware?” he said.

“Overcoming the qualms of the MoD, who are always worried about India’s closeness to Russia, we agreed to work together on all kinds of military technology, from submarines to helicopters to marine propulsion units,” he wrote.

He also recalled his talks with Queen Elizabeth in September 2022 over India’s support to Russia.

As per Johnson, Elizabeth told him what the first PM of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, told her in the 1950s. ‘He told me that India will always side with Russia, and that some things will never change. They just are,’” he quoted the Queen as saying.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson felt Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “curious astral energy” when they met for the first time in London. In his memoir, Johnson recalls how he was told in 2012 by the then UK government to avoid meeting with the then-chief minister of Gujarat state because “he was a Hindu nationalist”.

Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson felt Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “curious astral energy” when they met for the first time in London. In his memoir, Johnson recalls how he was told in 2012 by the then UK government to avoid meeting with the then-chief minister of Gujarat state because “he was a Hindu nationalist”. But the meeting finally happened a few years later, PM Modi “raised my arm and chanted something in Hindi, and I felt his curious astral energy”, Johnson wrote in his book “Unleashed”. Johnson’s India visit in April 2022 Boris Johnson also revisited his April 2022 visit to India, made just after Russia launched the invasion of Ukraine. In a trip that Boris described as ‘successful,’ he encouraged India to wean itself off Russian energy and defence and align its policies on Ukraine with the West. When he landed in India, he received a reception “like an orchestrated orgy of state-sponsored Beatlemania.” He further wrote how he understood why India dragged its feet over taking measures against Russia and the historical context behind it. “But I wondered if it was not time for a modulation, a rethink. Did India really want to be aligned with this pair of autocracies,” Johnson wrote. Also read: No substantive talks between PM Modi and Canada's Trudeau in Laos Johnson also pointed out to Indian officials how his first serve at tennis was ‘more accurate than the Russian missiles.’ “Russian missiles were turning out to be less accurate statistically”. “Did they really want to keep Russia as their main supplier of military hardware?” he said. “Overcoming the qualms of the MoD, who are always worried about India’s closeness to Russia, we agreed to work together on all kinds of military technology, from submarines to helicopters to marine propulsion units,” he wrote. He also recalled his talks with Queen Elizabeth in September 2022 over India’s support to Russia. As per Johnson, Elizabeth told him what the first PM of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, told her in the 1950s. ‘He told me that India will always side with Russia, and that some things will never change. They just are,’” he quoted the Queen as saying. (With inputs from agencies)

Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson felt PM Modi’s ‘curious astral energy’ during first meeting

A new analysis reveals how the gender pay gap isn’t always tilted in favour of men. The Conference Board in its report found that top women CEOs in the United States are out-earning their male counterparts.

Gender Earnings Gap Narrows Among CEOs

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Typically, men earn more than women worldwide. Despite improvements over the last few years, the gender pay gap remains there. Now, a new analysis released Friday (Oct 11) reveals how the gender pay gap isn’t always tilted in favour of men. The Conference Board in its report found that top women CEOs in the United States are out-earning their male counterparts.

<h2>Understand with data</h2>

The Conference Board analysed publicly available data and found that the median total remuneration for women CEOs at S&amp;P 500 companies was $16.5 million in 2024, compared to $15.6 million for men.

A similar trend was observed at Russell 3000 firms.

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The total average compensation for women CEOs was found to be $6.7 million, 0.6 million more than men’s $6.1 million.

Earlier in March, similar reports surfaced in New Zealand. Women CEOs in New Zealand earned an average salary of $5.9 million, more than twice their male counterparts, who had an average pay of $2.6 million.

Here, the women's participation in executive roles was also found to be the highest, at 40 per cent.

Australian women CEOs also earned more than their male counterparts in 2023. The median pay of women CEOs was estimated at $8.9 million, way more than the men’s $6.3 million.

<h2>Full picture</h2>

But the above data doesn’t mean that women in general are earning more. It’s a matter of sample size. For instance, The Conference Board found in its analysis there were only 40 women CEOs, or a mere 7.9 per cent of all CEOs in the index.

So, on the whole, men are still earning more. According to Census data, the median woman working full-time earned 83 per cent&nbsp;of what the median guy made in 2023.

(With inputs from agencies)

Typically, men earn more than women worldwide. Despite improvements over the last few years, the gender pay gap remains there. Now, a new analysis released Friday (Oct 11) reveals how the gender pay gap isn’t always tilted in favour of men.

Typically, men earn more than women worldwide. Despite improvements over the last few years, the gender pay gap remains there. Now, a new analysis released Friday (Oct 11) reveals how the gender pay gap isn’t always tilted in favour of men. The Conference Board in its report found that top women CEOs in the United States are out-earning their male counterparts. Understand with data The Conference Board analysed publicly available data and found that the median total remuneration for women CEOs at S&P 500 companies was $16.5 million in 2024, compared to $15.6 million for men. A similar trend was observed at Russell 3000 firms. Also read: Only 13 female CEOs among top 1,600 companies in Japan, reveals survey The total average compensation for women CEOs was found to be $6.7 million, 0.6 million more than men’s $6.1 million. Earlier in March, similar reports surfaced in New Zealand. Women CEOs in New Zealand earned an average salary of $5.9 million, more than twice their male counterparts, who had an average pay of $2.6 million. Here, the women's participation in executive roles was also found to be the highest, at 40 per cent. Australian women CEOs also earned more than their male counterparts in 2023. The median pay of women CEOs was estimated at $8.9 million, way more than the men’s $6.3 million. Full picture But the above data doesn’t mean that women in general are earning more. It’s a matter of sample size. For instance, The Conference Board found in its analysis there were only 40 women CEOs, or a mere 7.9 per cent of all CEOs in the index. So, on the whole, men are still earning more. According to Census data, the median woman working full-time earned 83 per cent of what the median guy made in 2023. (With inputs from agencies)

Women CEOs earning more than male counterparts but that’s not the full story

Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump is in Colorado and he escalated the anti-immigration rhetoric that has fueled his presidential run. Addressing supporters in the town of Aurora, Trump called for death penalty for migrants who kill US citizens. Watch to know more.

US Election 2024: Trump Hardens Anti-Immigration Stance In Colorado

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Nicaragua&nbsp;on Friday announced plans to break off relations with Israel over the war in Gaza, calling the Israeli government "fascist and genocidal."

Left-wing President Daniel Ortega, who has been fiercely critical of Israel's yearlong war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, ordered ties to be cut over Israel's attacks on Palestinian territories, said Vice President Rosario Murillo, who is also Ortega's wife.

The move is an essentially symbolic one, with ties between Israel and the central American country virtually nonexistent.

Israel has no ambassador in the Nicaraguan capital Managua.

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Nicaragua&nbsp;has twice before broken off ties with Israel -- once in 2010 under Ortega as well as in 1982 under the Sandinista revolutionary government led by Ortega following the country's 1979 revolution.

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&nbsp;audience.

Nicaragua on Friday announced plans to break off relations with Israel over the war in Gaza, calling the Israeli government "fascist and genocidal." Left-wing President Daniel Ortega, who has been fiercely critical of Israel's yearlong war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, ordered ties to be cut over Israel's attacks on Palestinian territories, said Vice President Rosario Murillo, who is also Ortega's wife.

Nicaragua on Friday announced plans to break off relations with Israel over the war in Gaza, calling the Israeli government "fascist and genocidal." Left-wing President Daniel Ortega, who has been fiercely critical of Israel's yearlong war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, ordered ties to be cut over Israel's attacks on Palestinian territories, said Vice President Rosario Murillo, who is also Ortega's wife. The move is an essentially symbolic one, with ties between Israel and the central American country virtually nonexistent. Israel has no ambassador in the Nicaraguan capital Managua. Also read: Iranian official says Gulf states must not allow the use of airspace against Iran Nicaragua has twice before broken off ties with Israel -- once in 2010 under Ortega as well as in 1982 under the Sandinista revolutionary government led by Ortega following the country's 1979 revolution. 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.

Nicaragua to break off relations with 'fascist and genocidal' Israel over Gaza war

The governments of Pakistan and China will mount diplomatic efforts to seek the inclusion of the Majeed Brigade in a sanctions list maintained by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), a report by the Dawn said on Saturday (Oct 12) citing sources.

China, Pakistan Push To Sanction BLA Wing Following Karachi Airport Attack

Democratic White House candidate Kamala Harris will release a medical report Saturday confirming her fitness to be president, her campaign said, aiming to put pressure on rival Donald Trump to publish his own health records.

An adviser to 59-year-old Harris's campaign said the report would conclude: "She possesses the physical and mental resiliency required to successfully execute the duties of the presidency."

The US vice president's team aims to put the spotlight on the physical health and mental acuity of 78-year-old former president Trump, who has so far refused to release any detailed medical information.

Republican Trump became the oldest presidential nominee in US history after 81-year-old President Joe Biden withdrew from the White House race in July.

Biden passed the torch to Harris after a disastrous debate against Trump raised concerns in the Democratic Party about his own mental sharpness.

But Trump's apparent vitality means that his age has not so far weighed against his chances in the polls, in a knife-edge battle with Harris in the November 5 presidential election.

Harris's campaign drew attention to a recent series of articles in the New York Times that raised concerns about the fact that Trump had failed to disclose basic information about his health.&nbsp;

The newspaper also published an analysis of Trump's language showing that his speeches are increasingly long, "confused" and vulgar, which it said were seen by experts as a possible sign of cognitive change.

Trump insists he is fully fit, but he has not released any full medical report for his campaign.

In late 2023, Trump released a note from his former White House doctor declaring him to be in "excellent" health, but it was short on details and did not say what tests Trump had undergone when he had a physical in September 2023.

The same doctor, Ronny Jackson, issued a statement in July after Trump's ear was wounded by an assassin's bullet at a rally in Pennsylvania, saying the former president was doing well.

Trump meanwhile boasted about a cognitive test he had underwent with Jackson while president in 2018 -- but then immediately flubbed his doctor's name, calling him "Ronny Johnson."

If Trump wins the election in November, he would be 82 at the end of his second term in the Oval Office.

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Democratic White House candidate Kamala Harris will release a medical report Saturday confirming her fitness to be president, her campaign said, aiming to put pressure on rival Donald Trump to publish his own health records.

Democratic White House candidate Kamala Harris will release a medical report Saturday confirming her fitness to be president, her campaign said, aiming to put pressure on rival Donald Trump to publish his own health records. An adviser to 59-year-old Harris's campaign said the report would conclude: "She possesses the physical and mental resiliency required to successfully execute the duties of the presidency." The US vice president's team aims to put the spotlight on the physical health and mental acuity of 78-year-old former president Trump, who has so far refused to release any detailed medical information. Republican Trump became the oldest presidential nominee in US history after 81-year-old President Joe Biden withdrew from the White House race in July. Biden passed the torch to Harris after a disastrous debate against Trump raised concerns in the Democratic Party about his own mental sharpness. But Trump's apparent vitality means that his age has not so far weighed against his chances in the polls, in a knife-edge battle with Harris in the November 5 presidential election. Harris's campaign drew attention to a recent series of articles in the New York Times that raised concerns about the fact that Trump had failed to disclose basic information about his health. The newspaper also published an analysis of Trump's language showing that his speeches are increasingly long, "confused" and vulgar, which it said were seen by experts as a possible sign of cognitive change. Trump insists he is fully fit, but he has not released any full medical report for his campaign. In late 2023, Trump released a note from his former White House doctor declaring him to be in "excellent" health, but it was short on details and did not say what tests Trump had undergone when he had a physical in September 2023. The same doctor, Ronny Jackson, issued a statement in July after Trump's ear was wounded by an assassin's bullet at a rally in Pennsylvania, saying the former president was doing well. Trump meanwhile boasted about a cognitive test he had underwent with Jackson while president in 2018 -- but then immediately flubbed his doctor's name, calling him "Ronny Johnson." If Trump wins the election in November, he would be 82 at the end of his second term in the Oval Office. 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.

US presidential election: Kamala Harris to release medical report confirming fitness for presidency

Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said on Saturday (Oct 12) that it launched a salvo of missiles at an Israeli military base south of the coastal city of Haifa, as Israelis marked the Yom Kippur holiday.

Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said on Saturday (Oct 12) that it launched a salvo of missiles at an Israeli military base south of the coastal city of Haifa, as Israelis marked the Yom Kippur holiday. In a statement, Hezbollah said that its fighters struck a base "south of the city of Haifa, targeting the explosives factory there with a salvo of... missiles." Earlier in the day, Hezbollah warned Israelis to stay away from Israeli army sites in residential areas in the north of the country. Hezbollah said that the "Israeli enemy army uses the homes of Israelis in north Israel, and has military bases inside residential neighbourhoods in major occupied cities such as Haifa, Tiberias, and Acre." No sirens sound in Israel Despite Hezbollah's claims that it launched missiles in Haifa, a report by The Times of Israel said that there were no sirens in Israel and there had been no news of any attack. The report said that there had been no IDF (Israel Defense Forces) Command alerts in Israel since shortly before 4 am local time. Also read | West Asia crisis: US wants solution in Lebanon, not broader conflict, says Blinken On Wednesday, residents in Haifa rushed for cover as air raid sirens sounded and blasts were heard overhead in the city. Ballistic missiles arrived just minutes after the alarms first went off, leading to people quickly heading for the nearest shelters, a report by the news agency Reuters said. Hezbollah and Israel have been exchanging near-daily cross-border fire for almost a year, with the group saying it is acting in support of Palestinian ally Hamas over the Gaza war. Israel's UN ambassador's message to Hezbollah On Wednesday, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Danny Danon gave a message to Hezbollah. "If Hezbollah wants this situation to de-escalate, it is very simple. They have to do two things," he said. "First, they must immediately stop shelling our civilian communities. Second, Hezbollah must withdraw to the north of the Litani River in accordance with the UN Resolution 1701, which was adopted here in the Security Council in 2006," Danon said. "Until that happens, Israel will continue our operations to degrade Hezbollah’s terror network. We found a lot of weapons in the bunkers next to our border, and we will do whatever it takes to secure our people and enable the 70,000 displaced Israelis to return home safely," he added. US-made munition used in Israeli strike on central Beirut A day after Danon's remarks, two Israeli air strikes killed 22 people and wounded 117 in central Beirut, Lebanese health authorities said. The attacks targeted a Hezbollah official, but security sources said he had survived. Also watch | World DNA: Israel marks Yom Kippur amid global criticism of its Lebanon offensive × This was the deadliest strike on Lebanon's capital city since fighting between Israel and Hezbollah started about a year ago. A report by The Guardian on Saturday said that a US-made munition was used in the Israeli strike on central Beirut. The report said that it found remnants of a US-manufactured joint direct attack munition (JDAM) in the rubble of the collapsed apartment building on Friday afternoon. Jdams are guidance kits built by the American aerospace company Boeing. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: Hezbollah launches missiles on Israeli military bases near Haifa

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India 'Deeply Concerned' Over Theft of Idol Crown Gifted by PM Modi in Bangladesh

Chinese scientists have launched what they claim is the world's first successful attack against a commonly used encryption mechanism using a quantum computer.

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With the United States presidential election fast approaching, a Wall Street Journal opinion poll on Friday (Oct 11) showed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her Republican rival Donald Trump are tied across seven battleground states.

With the United States presidential election fast approaching, a Wall Street Journal opinion poll on Friday (Oct 11) showed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her Republican rival Donald Trump are tied across seven battleground states. Meanwhile, an Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey showed a tight race between Harris and Trump in several key swing states. With less than a month until Election Day, on November 5, both candidates are virtually neck-and-neck as per the report released on Thursday. Harris and Trump tied in battleground states: WSJ According to the WSJ opinion poll, the incumbent vice president has a marginal two-percentage-point lead in Arizona, Georgia and Michigan. However, Trump is reportedly up by six points in Nevada and leading in Pennsylvania by just one point. The two presidential candidates, as per the poll conducted between September 28-October 8 are tied in North Carolina and Wisconsin. Poll reveals close competition in the critical battleground states According to the Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey, in Arizona, Trump is ahead with 49 per cent support, just two points higher than Harris, who stands at 47 per cent. Trump has a narrow advantage in Georgia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, leading Harris 49 per cent to 48 per cent. Trump recently returned to Butler, Pennsylvania, alongside X owner Elon Musk, while former President Barack Obama has joined Harris' campaign trail to attract voters. Michigan and Wisconsin see both candidates locked at 49 per cent. Harris is narrowly ahead in Nevada, where she holds 48 per cent support to Trump’s 47 per cent. Since the last polling round three weeks ago, Harris has made gains in Georgia, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, but has lost support in Arizona and North Carolina. Trump has seen a slight drop in Georgia and Nevada but improved his position in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Also read: Air India flight with 141 passengers lands safely after mid-air emergency Harris gaining ground with young and Asian voters As per the Emerson College Polling survey, Harris is performing better than President Joe Biden did with Asian and younger voters, but she faces challenges with older voters and independents. National polls show tight race as election day nears Another poll, conducted by Reuters/Ipsos, also found that Harris and Trump are in a tight race nationally, with the Democrat slightly ahead at 46 per cent compared to the Republican's 43 per cent. Polls show Republicans poised to flip Senate With the presidential election less than a month away, Republicans may reportedly take control of the Senate, which is currently held by the Democrats. However, Democrats may have a slight advantage in the contest for the House, which is now in Republican hands. If predictions hold, this would mark a rare political outcome where both chambers of Congress switch party control in opposite directions, potentially leading to a gridlocked government under the next president. Trump, 78, is making his third bid for the White House, following his loss to Biden in 2020. Meanwhile, Harris became the Democratic candidate after Biden decided not to run for a second term in July. (With inputs from agencies)

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump neck-and-neck in key swing states as US presidential election nears

A Japanese group of survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings received the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for their anti-nuclear efforts.

Japanese Atomic Bomb Survivors' Group Nihon Hidankyo Wins Nobel Peace Prize

Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, an Afghan man who was arrested for plotting an Islamic State-inspired&nbsp; terror attack targeting US presidential election, had once worked with CIA, multiple American media outlets reported.

According to the reports, it is not clear if the 27-year old was radicalised before or after he came to the US after the American troop withdrawal from Afghanistan as Taliban took over the reins at the end of a bloody war of over 20 years.

US Elections: Afghan Man Arrested For Plotting US Election Day Attack

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Tawhedi reportedly worked as a security guard for the Central Intelligence Agency,&nbsp; and arrived in the US in September 2021.

He was arrested on Monday (Oct 7) from Oklahoma City for the terror plot&nbsp;inspired by the Islamic State group.

<h2>The US Election Day terror attack plot</h2>

According to US court documents, Tawhedi and other suspects including his juvenile brother-in-law planned a shooting attack on large gatherings during Election Day, November 5, when Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will fight for the White House.

The conspirators sold their home and belongings and bought firearms to carry out the attack, including two AK-47 rifles which they got just before their arrest, said the documents unsealed on Tuesday (Oct 8).

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Tawhedi reportedly searched online for access to surveillance and security cameras in the US capital Washington DC. In July, he checked webcams that show the White House and the Washington Monument. He also looked for states in the US where gun laws were relaxed.

He told the investigators the plotters expected to achieve martyrdom,&nbsp;said the court documents.

Tawhedi, who is currently in custody, had accessed ISIS propaganda and send money to a charity run by the terror group.

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He entered the US under the so-called humanitarian parole route and later applied for a Special Immigrant Visa, which is given to&nbsp;those who worked with US forces in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Tawhedi is expected to appear for a hearing on October 17.

On Thursday, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Afghan nationals who entered the US were screened and vetted by intelligence, law enforcement and counterterrorism professionals.

"With every new information that emerges that if that individual could pose a threat to public safety, we take immediate action," she added, without answering specific questions about the terror plot.&nbsp;

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Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, an Afghan man who was arrested for plotting an Islamic State-inspired terror attack targeting US presidential election, had once worked with CIA, multiple American media outlets reported.

Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, an Afghan man who was arrested for plotting an Islamic State-inspired terror attack targeting US presidential election, had once worked with CIA, multiple American media outlets reported. According to the reports, it is not clear if the 27-year old was radicalised before or after he came to the US after the American troop withdrawal from Afghanistan as Taliban took over the reins at the end of a bloody war of over 20 years. US Elections: Afghan Man Arrested For Plotting US Election Day Attack × Tawhedi reportedly worked as a security guard for the Central Intelligence Agency, and arrived in the US in September 2021. He was arrested on Monday (Oct 7) from Oklahoma City for the terror plot inspired by the Islamic State group. The US Election Day terror attack plot According to US court documents, Tawhedi and other suspects including his juvenile brother-in-law planned a shooting attack on large gatherings during Election Day, November 5, when Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will fight for the White House. The conspirators sold their home and belongings and bought firearms to carry out the attack, including two AK-47 rifles which they got just before their arrest, said the documents unsealed on Tuesday (Oct 8). Also read: OpenAI says cybercriminals using ChatGPT to influence US elections Tawhedi reportedly searched online for access to surveillance and security cameras in the US capital Washington DC. In July, he checked webcams that show the White House and the Washington Monument. He also looked for states in the US where gun laws were relaxed. He told the investigators the plotters expected to achieve martyrdom, said the court documents. Tawhedi, who is currently in custody, had accessed ISIS propaganda and send money to a charity run by the terror group. Also read: Donald Trump says his youngest daughter Tiffany is pregnant He entered the US under the so-called humanitarian parole route and later applied for a Special Immigrant Visa, which is given to those who worked with US forces in Afghanistan and Iraq. Tawhedi is expected to appear for a hearing on October 17. On Thursday, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Afghan nationals who entered the US were screened and vetted by intelligence, law enforcement and counterterrorism professionals. "With every new information that emerges that if that individual could pose a threat to public safety, we take immediate action," she added, without answering specific questions about the terror plot. (With inputs from agencies)

US election terror attack plot: Afghan suspect Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi once worked with CIA - Reports

It was mayhem on Florida streets Thursday (Oct 10) as Hurricane Milton tore through the US state, leaving behind a trail of massive destruction and piles of debris. Government officials said the monster storm left at least 16&nbsp;people dead, including six in St. Lucie County on Florida's Atlantic coast. More than 11 million people still faced threats of flash and river flooding in the state. At around 11:50 am ET on Thursday, more than 3.4mn people were facing power outages across the counties.

In an update, USA’s National Hurricane Center said all alerts were lifted in the state as the storm moved out to sea. The storm surge warning along Florida's west coast has now ended.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said Thursday morning that crews across the state spent the night clearing debris. US President Joe Biden’s administration had agreed to all of Florida’s requests for emergency assistance, he was quoted as saying by CNBC.

<h2>‘Downed power lines everywhere’</h2>

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said there were uprooted trees and power lines everywhere.

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“There are downed power lines and trees everywhere,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a post on social media.

<h2>Extensive damage in the Tampa Bay area</h2>

Tampa Mayor said in an update the city suffered extensive damage due to the storm, with more than half a million people without power in the area.

Jane Castor, however, expressed relief that Tampa didn’t see the expected surge, “saved a lot, that’s what we were really worried about.” She added that the risk of flooding was not over though.

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“At 7 a.m. when high tide comes in, rivers are going to flood all over Hillsborough County, not just in the city of Tampa,” she said.

<h2>Emergency services back</h2>

Emergency services are back on streets in the state after the storm passed over.

The Orlando Police Department and the Orlando Fire Department both said they were "back on the road" in an update on X.

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Services were responding to the emergency calls in the state, with crew rescuing 15 people from a house hit by a tree in one incident in the Tampa area.

(With inputs from agencies)

It was mayhem on Florida streets Thursday (Oct 10) as Hurricane Milton tore through the US state, leaving behind a trail of massive destruction and piles of debris.

It was mayhem on Florida streets Thursday (Oct 10) as Hurricane Milton tore through the US state, leaving behind a trail of massive destruction and piles of debris. Government officials said the monster storm left at least 16 people dead, including six in St. Lucie County on Florida's Atlantic coast. More than 11 million people still faced threats of flash and river flooding in the state. At around 11:50 am ET on Thursday, more than 3.4mn people were facing power outages across the counties. In an update, USA’s National Hurricane Center said all alerts were lifted in the state as the storm moved out to sea. The storm surge warning along Florida's west coast has now ended. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said Thursday morning that crews across the state spent the night clearing debris. US President Joe Biden’s administration had agreed to all of Florida’s requests for emergency assistance, he was quoted as saying by CNBC. ‘Downed power lines everywhere’ The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said there were uprooted trees and power lines everywhere. Flooding and downed trees are affecting Dana Shores. #teamHCSO is working diligently to clear and recover these areas. pic.twitter.com/PIrLHqjDSa — HCSO (@HCSOSheriff) October 10, 2024 × “There are downed power lines and trees everywhere,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a post on social media. Extensive damage in the Tampa Bay area Tampa Mayor said in an update the city suffered extensive damage due to the storm, with more than half a million people without power in the area. Jane Castor, however, expressed relief that Tampa didn’t see the expected surge, “saved a lot, that’s what we were really worried about.” She added that the risk of flooding was not over though. Also read: Watch: Hurricane Milton's scary landfall in Florida captured from space “At 7 a.m. when high tide comes in, rivers are going to flood all over Hillsborough County, not just in the city of Tampa,” she said. Emergency services back Emergency services are back on streets in the state after the storm passed over. The Orlando Police Department and the Orlando Fire Department both said they were "back on the road" in an update on X. Also read: Biden warns Hurricane Milton could be Florida's worst storm in century Services were responding to the emergency calls in the state, with crew rescuing 15 people from a house hit by a tree in one incident in the Tampa area. (With inputs from agencies)

Hurricane Milton: Florida ‘clearing debris’ as monster storm passes over, 16 dead

As the wars in Ukraine and West Asia is in focus. A silent crisis unfolds in the Taiwan Street. Beijing has once again issued a stern warning to Taiwan. Watch in for more details!

China Tightens The Noose Around Taiwan

Ethel Kennedy, a long-time human rights advocate who endured a series of tragedies that included the assassination of her husband, Robert F. Kennedy, and the untimely deaths of two of their 11 children, died on Thursday (October 10) at the age of 96, her grandson Joseph Kennedy III said in a social media post."

It is with our hearts full of love that we announce the passing of our amazing grandmother, Ethel Kennedy. She died this morning from complications related to a stroke suffered last week," Kennedy said in a post on X.

Kennedy, who was a devout Catholic, sought to carry on her husband's works with the founding of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights center.

She was the mother of former independent presidential candidate and anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who recently broke from his family's traditional Democratic affiliation to endorse Donald Trump.

Ethel had been by her husband's side throughout his career and was beside him when he lay in a hotel kitchen in 1968, mortally wounded by an assassin's bullet.

Ethel Skakel was introduced to Robert, or "Bobby," by her Manhattanville College classmate - Kennedy's sister Jean - in 1945 on a ski trip.

Kennedy was dating Ethel's sister at the time but later took up with her.

They married in 1950 and Ethel proved to be a good fit for the Kennedy clan. Like the Kennedys, her family was wealthy, Catholic and boisterous - although Republican.

By 1956 Ethel and Robert were expecting their fifth child and needed a bigger home. Robert's brother, president-to-be John F. Kennedy, sold them Hickory Hill, a 13-bedroom mansion outside Washington in McLean, Virginia, that would become an annexe of the romanticised "Camelot" era of the Kennedy presidency. Hickory Hill served as a town hall, intellectual salon, and zoo, as well as the scene of many touch football games.

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The Kennedys were known for their parties, which brought in not only politicians but athletes, artists, executives, and entertainers ranging from Judy Garland to John Lennon. One night there was a poetry writing contest when Robert Frost was a guest and on another Harry Belafonte taught guests how to dance the twist."Hickory Hill was the most spirited social center in Washington," Arthur M. Schlesinger wrote in "Robert Kennedy and His Times." "It was hard to resist the raffish, unpredictable, sometimes uncontrollable Kennedy parties."Ethel and Robert were crushed when John was assassinated in Dallas in 1963. Robert resigned as attorney general nine months later to run successfully for a U.S. Senate seat, representing New York. In 1968 he decided to seek the Democratic presidential nomination.

Shortly after midnight on June 5 of that year, Kennedy's entourage was leaving the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles moments after Kennedy had won the crucial Democratic primary. As they were exiting via the kitchen, 24-year-old Sirhan Sirhan, a Jordanian-Palestinian, shot Kennedy. He cited Kennedy's support of Israel as his reason and remains in prison to this day.

Ethel, then pregnant with the couple's 11th child, had been separated in the crowd from her husband but managed to reach him as he lay on the kitchen floor. Kneeling, she spoke softly to him and tried to shoo away photographers.

She maintained a near-constant vigil beside him until he died early on June 6. Through it all, witnesses said Kennedy never lost her composure.

Ethel Kennedy also endured other family tragedies. Her parents were killed in a plane crash in 1955, and she lost a brother in a 1966 plane crash.

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Son David died of a drug overdose in 1984, while son Michael was killed in a skiing accident in 1997. RFK Jr. had drug problems that led to a heroin arrest and in 2019 her granddaughter Saoirse died after an apparent overdose.

In 2002 Ethel's nephew, Michael Skakel, was convicted of murdering 15-year-old Martha Moxley 27 years earlier in a case that featured in a string of TV documentaries.

Ethel took up many causes championed by her late husband, including fighting poverty, social justice, and protecting the environment. Notable projects included cleaning up Washington's Anacostia River and restoring New York's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighbourhood.

In 2014 President Barack Obama gave her the Presidential Medal of Freedom."She is an emblem of enduring faith and enduring hope, even in the face of unimaginable loss and unimaginable grief," Obama said at the ceremony. "As her family will tell you ... you don't mess with Ethel."Asked in a 2014 NBC interview what had inspired her, Kennedy said: "First, Bobby and his life, and, of course, Jack."Rory, the Kennedys' youngest child, made a documentary about her mother in 2012. As Ethel contemplated the tragedies of her life, she said: "Nobody gets a free ride."

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Ethel Kennedy, a long-time human rights advocate who endured a series of tragedies that included the assassination of her husband, Robert F. Kennedy, and the untimely deaths of two of their 11 children, died on Thursday (October 10) at the age of 96, her grandson Joseph Kennedy III said in a social media post.

Ethel Kennedy, a long-time human rights advocate who endured a series of tragedies that included the assassination of her husband, Robert F. Kennedy, and the untimely deaths of two of their 11 children, died on Thursday (October 10) at the age of 96, her grandson Joseph Kennedy III said in a social media post." It is with our hearts full of love that we announce the passing of our amazing grandmother, Ethel Kennedy. She died this morning from complications related to a stroke suffered last week," Kennedy said in a post on X. Kennedy, who was a devout Catholic, sought to carry on her husband's works with the founding of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights center. She was the mother of former independent presidential candidate and anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who recently broke from his family's traditional Democratic affiliation to endorse Donald Trump. Ethel had been by her husband's side throughout his career and was beside him when he lay in a hotel kitchen in 1968, mortally wounded by an assassin's bullet. Ethel Skakel was introduced to Robert, or "Bobby," by her Manhattanville College classmate - Kennedy's sister Jean - in 1945 on a ski trip. Kennedy was dating Ethel's sister at the time but later took up with her. They married in 1950 and Ethel proved to be a good fit for the Kennedy clan. Like the Kennedys, her family was wealthy, Catholic and boisterous - although Republican. By 1956 Ethel and Robert were expecting their fifth child and needed a bigger home. Robert's brother, president-to-be John F. Kennedy, sold them Hickory Hill, a 13-bedroom mansion outside Washington in McLean, Virginia, that would become an annexe of the romanticised "Camelot" era of the Kennedy presidency. Hickory Hill served as a town hall, intellectual salon, and zoo, as well as the scene of many touch football games. Also read: Who is Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F Kennedy who suffered a stroke? The Kennedys were known for their parties, which brought in not only politicians but athletes, artists, executives, and entertainers ranging from Judy Garland to John Lennon. One night there was a poetry writing contest when Robert Frost was a guest and on another Harry Belafonte taught guests how to dance the twist."Hickory Hill was the most spirited social center in Washington," Arthur M. Schlesinger wrote in "Robert Kennedy and His Times." "It was hard to resist the raffish, unpredictable, sometimes uncontrollable Kennedy parties."Ethel and Robert were crushed when John was assassinated in Dallas in 1963. Robert resigned as attorney general nine months later to run successfully for a U.S. Senate seat, representing New York. In 1968 he decided to seek the Democratic presidential nomination. Shortly after midnight on June 5 of that year, Kennedy's entourage was leaving the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles moments after Kennedy had won the crucial Democratic primary. As they were exiting via the kitchen, 24-year-old Sirhan Sirhan, a Jordanian-Palestinian, shot Kennedy. He cited Kennedy's support of Israel as his reason and remains in prison to this day. Ethel, then pregnant with the couple's 11th child, had been separated in the crowd from her husband but managed to reach him as he lay on the kitchen floor. Kneeling, she spoke softly to him and tried to shoo away photographers. She maintained a near-constant vigil beside him until he died early on June 6. Through it all, witnesses said Kennedy never lost her composure. Ethel Kennedy also endured other family tragedies. Her parents were killed in a plane crash in 1955, and she lost a brother in a 1966 plane crash. Also read: Who is Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F Kennedy who suffered a stroke? Son David died of a drug overdose in 1984, while son Michael was killed in a skiing accident in 1997. RFK Jr. had drug problems that led to a heroin arrest and in 2019 her granddaughter Saoirse died after an apparent overdose. In 2002 Ethel's nephew, Michael Skakel, was convicted of murdering 15-year-old Martha Moxley 27 years earlier in a case that featured in a string of TV documentaries. Ethel took up many causes championed by her late husband, including fighting poverty, social justice, and protecting the environment. Notable projects included cleaning up Washington's Anacostia River and restoring New York's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighbourhood. In 2014 President Barack Obama gave her the Presidential Medal of Freedom."She is an emblem of enduring faith and enduring hope, even in the face of unimaginable loss and unimaginable grief," Obama said at the ceremony. "As her family will tell you ... you don't mess with Ethel."Asked in a 2014 NBC interview what had inspired her, Kennedy said: "First, Bobby and his life, and, of course, Jack."Rory, the Kennedys' youngest child, made a documentary about her mother in 2012. As Ethel contemplated the tragedies of her life, she said: "Nobody gets a free ride." 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.

Human rights advocate and Robert F Kennedy's widow Ethel Kennedy dies at 96

Several people in the United States (US) will on Friday (Oct 11) have an opportunity to witness the northern lights due to the geomagnetic storm forecasted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Several people in the United States (US) will on Friday (Oct 11) have an opportunity to witness the northern lights due to the geomagnetic storm forecasted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). A report by USA Today said that a coronal mass ejection of plasma clouds and charged particles driving the storm prompted NOAA's Space Prediction Center to issue a rare G4 geomagnetic storm watch for the second time this year. Also read | Sun storm might kill the comet, but be ready to be amazed by auroras Despite the threat the solar storm poses to satellites, GPS signals and power grids, the storm watch is good news for aurora chasers, the report said. Friday's geomagnetic storm has a Kp index 8, meaning the auroras will move even further towards the equator and become very bright and very active, the NOAA said. Where will the northern lights be visible in the US? The USA Today report said that the northern lights might be visible over much of the northern half of the United States, and perhaps as far south as Alabama to northern California. The visibility for viewing will also depend on local weather conditions and city lights. As per the University of Alaska at Fairbanks, Geophysical Institute, the auroras might also be "highly active" in parts of Nevada, Oklahoma, Arkansas and North Carolina. If the weather is clear, the best aurora is usually visible within an hour or two of midnight, the NOAA said. (With inputs from agencies)

Several people in US will be able to see northern lights later today

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