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Kamala Harris on Friday (Sep 20) launched a fierce attack on&nbsp;her political rival Donald Trump and the Republican Party, calling them "hypocrites" over their stance on abortion as the first votes were cast in the crucial 2024 US presidential election.&nbsp;

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At a rally in Atlanta, Georgia, Democrat party presidential candidate Kamala Harris blamed Trump for a state law that bans abortion after six weeks, which she said had caused the deaths of two women.&nbsp;

Harris accused Republicans of failing to support women and children despite their claims to do so.

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"These hypocrites want to start talking about how this is in the best interest of women and children."

"Well, where have you been? Where have you been when it comes to taking care of the women and children of America? Where have you been?" she asked the crowd, drawing cheers.&nbsp;

"How dare they," she remarked.

Since stepping in as the Democratic nominee two months ago, replacing President Joe Biden, Harris has sharpened her focus on abortion rights, often referring to what she calls "Trump abortion bans."&nbsp;

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Republican Party presidential nominee Donald Trump is known to boast about appointing the Supreme Court justices responsible for overturning national abortion rights in 2022. Since then, at least 20 of the 50 US states have introduced full or partial restrictions, with Georgia being one of the strictest — banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.

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Later on Friday, speaking at another rally in Madison, Wisconsin, Harris labelled these bans "immoral" and squarely blamed Trump for what she described as a "health care crisis."&nbsp;

"This is a health care crisis, and Donald Trump is the architect," she said.

She cited the death of Amber Nicole Thurman, a young mother from Georgia who died due to complications from abortion pills, as a tragic result of the state's restrictive laws. The case has become a rallying cry for her campaign.

"We will make sure Amber is not just remembered as a statistic," said the US Vice President, as quoted by AFP.

As early voting kicked off in key states, including Virginia, Minnesota, and South Dakota, Harris rallied her supporters, and said: "It (the election) is basically here and we have work to do, to energise, to organise and to mobilise."

(With inputs from agencies)

Kamala Harris on Friday (Sep 20) launched a fierce attack on her political rival Donald Trump and the Republican Party, calling them "hypocrites" over their stance on abortion as the first votes were cast in the crucial 2024 US presidential election.

Kamala Harris on Friday (Sep 20) launched a fierce attack on her political rival Donald Trump and the Republican Party, calling them "hypocrites" over their stance on abortion as the first votes were cast in the crucial 2024 US presidential election. Harris unleashes most forceful speech yet At a rally in Atlanta, Georgia, Democrat party presidential candidate Kamala Harris blamed Trump for a state law that bans abortion after six weeks, which she said had caused the deaths of two women. Harris accused Republicans of failing to support women and children despite their claims to do so. Also read | Trump targets Kamala Harris’ height in bizarre post ahead of debate "These hypocrites want to start talking about how this is in the best interest of women and children." "Well, where have you been? Where have you been when it comes to taking care of the women and children of America? Where have you been?" she asked the crowd, drawing cheers. "How dare they," she remarked. Since stepping in as the Democratic nominee two months ago, replacing President Joe Biden, Harris has sharpened her focus on abortion rights, often referring to what she calls "Trump abortion bans." Trump's abortion bans Republican Party presidential nominee Donald Trump is known to boast about appointing the Supreme Court justices responsible for overturning national abortion rights in 2022. Since then, at least 20 of the 50 US states have introduced full or partial restrictions, with Georgia being one of the strictest — banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. Also read | Donald Trump claims debate with Kamala Harris was 'three on one,' alleges bias 'Immoral' abortion bans Later on Friday, speaking at another rally in Madison, Wisconsin, Harris labelled these bans "immoral" and squarely blamed Trump for what she described as a "health care crisis." "This is a health care crisis, and Donald Trump is the architect," she said. She cited the death of Amber Nicole Thurman, a young mother from Georgia who died due to complications from abortion pills, as a tragic result of the state's restrictive laws. The case has become a rallying cry for her campaign. "We will make sure Amber is not just remembered as a statistic," said the US Vice President, as quoted by AFP. As early voting kicked off in key states, including Virginia, Minnesota, and South Dakota, Harris rallied her supporters, and said: "It (the election) is basically here and we have work to do, to energise, to organise and to mobilise." (With inputs from agencies)

Harris slams 'hypocrite' Trump for his 'immoral' abortion bans: 'How dare they...'

US Vice President Kamala Harris launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump and the Republican Party, criticising them for their "hypocritical" stance on abortion.

Meanwhile,&nbsp;Ukraine has banned the use of the Telegram app on official devices, citing concerns over potential Russian espionage.

In other news, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for the US&nbsp;for a three-day visit, where he will take part in the Quad summit and address the UN's Summit of the Future.

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The Ukrainian government has banned the use of Telegram on&nbsp;official devices used by government officials, military personnel and critical workers because it believes its enemy Russia can spy on both messages and users, Ukraine's&nbsp;National Security and Defence Council said on Friday (Sept 20).

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for the United States on Saturday (Sep 21) for a three-day visit. During the visit, he will participate in the Quad summit, and address&nbsp;the Summit of the Future at the UN General Assembly in New York.&nbsp;

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US Vice President Kamala Harris launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump and the Republican Party, criticising them for their "hypocritical" stance on abortion.

US Vice President Kamala Harris launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump and the Republican Party, criticising them for their "hypocritical" stance on abortion. Meanwhile, Ukraine has banned the use of the Telegram app on official devices, citing concerns over potential Russian espionage. In other news, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for the US for a three-day visit, where he will take part in the Quad summit and address the UN's Summit of the Future. Click on the headlines for more Harris slams 'hypocrite' Trump for his 'immoral' abortion bans: 'How dare they...' Kamala Harris on Friday (Sep 20) launched a fierce critique of her political rival Donald Trump and the Republican Party, calling them "hypocrites" over their stance on abortion as the first votes were cast in the crucial 2024 US presidential election. Ukraine bans Telegram on official devices over fears of spying by Russia The Ukrainian government has banned the use of Telegram on official devices used by government officials, military personnel and critical workers because it believes its enemy Russia can spy on both messages and users, Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council said on Friday (Sept 20). Elon Musk's X names legal representative in Brazil amid ban on platform Billionaire Elon Musk's social media platform X has named its legal representative in Brazil as the company battles a ruling that sought to shut down its operation in the country. LIVE updates | PM Modi US Visit: Indian PM departs for America, will take part in Quad summit Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for the United States on Saturday (Sep 21) for a three-day visit. During the visit, he will participate in the Quad summit, and address the Summit of the Future at the UN General Assembly in New York. Watch: Sri Lanka elections: Sri Lanka votes to elect nation's 10th President

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The Ukrainian government has banned the use of Telegram on official devices used by government officials, military personnel and critical workers because it believes its enemy Russia can spy on both messages and users, Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council said on Friday (Sept 20).

The Ukrainian government has banned the use of Telegram on official devices used by government officials, military personnel and critical workers because it believes its enemy Russia can spy on both messages and users, Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council said on Friday (Sept 20). In a statement, the National Security and Defence Council said that it announced the restrictions after Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's GUR military intelligence agency, presented the council with evidence of Russian special services' ability to snoop on Telegram. According to the Telemetrio database, about 33,000 Telegram channels are active in Ukraine. 'Restrictions apply only to official devices' Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Security Council's Centre on Countering Disinformation, posted on Telegram that the restrictions applied to only official devices and not personal phones. Also read | Telegram to start moderating private chats, remove features used by abusers Telegram is heavily used in both Ukraine and Russia and has become a critical source of information since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. But Ukrainian security officials have repeatedly voiced concerns about its use during the war. Ukraine's ban comes weeks after Telegram founder Pavel Durov was arrested in France as part of an investigation into crimes related to child pornography, drug trafficking and fraudulent transactions on Telegram. 'Issue of Telegram a matter of national security' The Security Council statement said Budanov had provided evidence that Russian special services could access Telegram messages, including deleted ones, as well as users' personal data. "I have always supported and continue to support freedom of speech, but the issue of Telegram is not a matter of freedom of speech, it is a matter of national security," Budanov said in his own statement. Telegram reacts to ban Reacting to the ban, Telegram said it had never disclosed anyone's data or the contents of any message. "Telegram has never provided any messaging data to any country, including Russia. Deleted messages are deleted forever and are technically impossible to recover," the messaging platform said. Telegram pointed out that every instance of what it described as "leaked messages" had been proven to be "the result of a compromised device, whether through confiscation or malware".

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived&nbsp;in the United States on Saturday (Sep 21)&nbsp;to attend the Quad Summit and address a key conclave at the United Nations. He is also expected to hold a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden. In other news, polls closed in cash-strapped Sri Lanka on Saturday evening with the voter turnout at nearly 70 per cent an hour before polling stations closed at 4 pm (local time).&nbsp;

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Cash-strapped Sri Lanka voted for its next president Saturday in an effective referendum on an unpopular International Monetary Fund austerity plan enacted after the island nation's unprecedented financial crisis.&nbsp;Turnout was at nearly 70 per cent an hour before polling stations closed at 4:00 pm (1030 GMT), an election commission official said, citing provisional figures.

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The White House has officially interacted with a pro-Khalistan Sikh group and assured them of "protection from any transnational aggression on its soil". The unprecedented meeting took place just ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra&nbsp;Modi’s arrival on Saturday (Sep 21), who is on a three-day visit to the United States. Modi is set to attend the Quad leaders’ summit along with leaders of the US, Japan and Australia.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the United States on Saturday (Sep 21) to attend the Quad Summit and address a key conclave at the United Nations. He is also expected to hold a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden.

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At the yearly Quad summit in Delaware, US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with leaders of Australia, Japan, and the US to discuss a range of international topics, including Joe Biden's Cancer Moonshot Initiative.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Sep 21) arrived in the US on a three-day visit to “further strengthen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership,” attend the Quad summit and address a key conclave at the United Nations.

Modi will also hold separate bilateral meetings with US President Joe Biden and other world leaders on the margins of the Quad summit in Wilmington, Delaware, and the 'Summit of the Future' at the UN General Assembly in New York.

Modi landed at Philadelphia for his onward journey to Wilmington.

At the Philadelphia International Airport in Pennsylvania state, he was greeted by a large gathering of the Indian diaspora.&nbsp;

PM Modi greeted the group of people dressed in their traditional wear with many of them holding the Indian tri-colour. He walked along the fenced area, signed autographs for some of them and shook hands with some others.

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“PM narendramodi arrives in the historic city of Philadelphia. An action-packed day with engagements in bilateral and Quad formats in Wilmington, Delaware lies ahead. Stay tuned!” the Ministry of External Affairs posted on X along with a few photos.

“Welcoming PM @narendramodi for a special visit to the USA to further strengthen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership! During the visit, the PM will meet @Potus for bilateral discussions, participate in the 6th Quad Leaders' Summit, address the United Nations 'Summit of the Future,' and hold several other substantive engagements, including with the top tech CEOs and the Indian diaspora,” the Indian Embassy in the US posted on X.

The annual Quad summit at Wilmington, which is President Joe Biden's hometown, is expected to roll out a series of new initiatives to boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and explore ways to find peaceful solutions to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.

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The prime minister's other engagements include joining an Indian diaspora event at Long Island and participating in a round table with CEOs of American firms working on cutting-edge technologies such as AI, quantum computing and semiconductors.

In his departure statement at New Delhi, Modi said he looked forward to joining his colleagues President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for the Quad Summit.

“The forum has emerged as a key group of like-minded countries to work for peace, progress and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region,” he added.

The four-member Quad, or the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, advocates upholding a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Beijing sees it as an anti-China grouping.

The Quad leaders are also set to unveil a “milestone” initiative to prevent, detect, treat, and alleviate the impact of cancer on patients and their families.

From Wilmington, Modi will travel to New York to attend an Indian community event at Long Island on September 22 and address the Summit of the Future at the UN General Assembly the next day.

“I am eagerly looking forward to engaging with the Indian diaspora and important American business leaders, who are the key stakeholders and provide vibrancy to the unique partnership between the largest and the oldest democracies of the world,” Modi said.

“The Summit of the Future is an opportunity for the global community to chart the road ahead for the betterment of humanity.

“I will share the views of one-sixth of humanity as their stakes in a peaceful and secure future are among the highest in the world,” the prime minister said.

The 'Summit of the Future' will bring leaders from various countries to forge a new international consensus on how to deliver a “better present and safeguard the future,” according to the UN.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Sep 21) arrived in the US on a three-day visit to “further strengthen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership,” attend the Quad summit and address a key conclave at the United Nations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Sep 21) arrived in the US on a three-day visit to “further strengthen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership,” attend the Quad summit and address a key conclave at the United Nations. Modi will also hold separate bilateral meetings with US President Joe Biden and other world leaders on the margins of the Quad summit in Wilmington, Delaware, and the 'Summit of the Future' at the UN General Assembly in New York. Modi landed at Philadelphia for his onward journey to Wilmington. At the Philadelphia International Airport in Pennsylvania state, he was greeted by a large gathering of the Indian diaspora. PM Modi greeted the group of people dressed in their traditional wear with many of them holding the Indian tri-colour. He walked along the fenced area, signed autographs for some of them and shook hands with some others. Also read: PM Modi to embark on 3-day US trip: From Quad to UN Summit, here's what the schedule looks like “PM narendramodi arrives in the historic city of Philadelphia. An action-packed day with engagements in bilateral and Quad formats in Wilmington, Delaware lies ahead. Stay tuned!” the Ministry of External Affairs posted on X along with a few photos. “Welcoming PM @narendramodi for a special visit to the USA to further strengthen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership! During the visit, the PM will meet @Potus for bilateral discussions, participate in the 6th Quad Leaders' Summit, address the United Nations 'Summit of the Future,' and hold several other substantive engagements, including with the top tech CEOs and the Indian diaspora,” the Indian Embassy in the US posted on X. The annual Quad summit at Wilmington, which is President Joe Biden's hometown, is expected to roll out a series of new initiatives to boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and explore ways to find peaceful solutions to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. Watch | Indian PM Modi's US Visit: PM Modi to Interact With Indian Diaspora in New York × The prime minister's other engagements include joining an Indian diaspora event at Long Island and participating in a round table with CEOs of American firms working on cutting-edge technologies such as AI, quantum computing and semiconductors. In his departure statement at New Delhi, Modi said he looked forward to joining his colleagues President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for the Quad Summit. “The forum has emerged as a key group of like-minded countries to work for peace, progress and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region,” he added. The four-member Quad, or the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, advocates upholding a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Beijing sees it as an anti-China grouping. The Quad leaders are also set to unveil a “milestone” initiative to prevent, detect, treat, and alleviate the impact of cancer on patients and their families. From Wilmington, Modi will travel to New York to attend an Indian community event at Long Island on September 22 and address the Summit of the Future at the UN General Assembly the next day. “I am eagerly looking forward to engaging with the Indian diaspora and important American business leaders, who are the key stakeholders and provide vibrancy to the unique partnership between the largest and the oldest democracies of the world,” Modi said. “The Summit of the Future is an opportunity for the global community to chart the road ahead for the betterment of humanity. “I will share the views of one-sixth of humanity as their stakes in a peaceful and secure future are among the highest in the world,” the prime minister said. The 'Summit of the Future' will bring leaders from various countries to forge a new international consensus on how to deliver a “better present and safeguard the future,” according to the UN. 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.

PM Modi arrives in US to attend Quad Summit, to hold meeting with President Biden

The White House has officially interacted with a pro-Khalistan Sikh group and assured them of "protection from any transnational aggression on its soil". The unprecedented meeting took place just ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra&nbsp;Modi’s arrival on Saturday (Sep 21), who is on a three-day visit to the United States. Modi is set to attend the Quad leaders’ summit along with leaders of the US, Japan and Australia.

White House said that it was committed to "protecting American Citizens" from harm while they are within the borders of the United States.

As per media reports, Pritpal Singh of the American Sikh Caucus Committee and representatives from the Sikh Coalition and Sikh American Legal Defence and Education Fund (SALDEF) reached White House and held meeting at the White House complex.

News agency PTI quoted Pritpal Singh as saying, “We had the chance to thank senior federal government officials for saving the lives of Sikh Americans and for vigilance in protecting our community. We asked them to do more, and we will hold them to their assurances that they will."

Pritpal also took to X to express his gratitude towards US officials for ‘protecting American Sikhs’.

"We will hold them to their assurances to do more to safeguard our community. Freedom and justice must prevail," he wrote.

This is the first time that US officials have interacted with a group sympathising with the Khalistan movement, which calls for carving out a separate homeland for Sikhs from India’s Punjab state. India sees these Sikh separatists as terrorists and has even outlawed several organisations linked to the Khalistan movement.

The meeting between pro-Khalistan groups and the White House comes days after Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, general counsel for the pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice, initiated a civil lawsuit against the Indian government and National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval among others.

The suit was filed in connection with an alleged assassination attempt against him that took place on American&nbsp;soil last year.

(With inputs from agencies)

The White House has officially interacted with a pro-Khalistan Sikh group and assured them of "protection from any transnational aggression on its soil". The unprecedented meeting took place just ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival on Saturday (Sep 21), who is on a three-day visit to the United States.

The White House has officially interacted with a pro-Khalistan Sikh group and assured them of "protection from any transnational aggression on its soil". The unprecedented meeting took place just ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival on Saturday (Sep 21), who is on a three-day visit to the United States. Modi is set to attend the Quad leaders’ summit along with leaders of the US, Japan and Australia. White House said that it was committed to "protecting American Citizens" from harm while they are within the borders of the United States. As per media reports, Pritpal Singh of the American Sikh Caucus Committee and representatives from the Sikh Coalition and Sikh American Legal Defence and Education Fund (SALDEF) reached White House and held meeting at the White House complex. News agency PTI quoted Pritpal Singh as saying, “We had the chance to thank senior federal government officials for saving the lives of Sikh Americans and for vigilance in protecting our community. We asked them to do more, and we will hold them to their assurances that they will." Pritpal also took to X to express his gratitude towards US officials for ‘protecting American Sikhs’. "We will hold them to their assurances to do more to safeguard our community. Freedom and justice must prevail," he wrote. This is the first time that US officials have interacted with a group sympathising with the Khalistan movement, which calls for carving out a separate homeland for Sikhs from India’s Punjab state. India sees these Sikh separatists as terrorists and has even outlawed several organisations linked to the Khalistan movement. The meeting between pro-Khalistan groups and the White House comes days after Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, general counsel for the pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice, initiated a civil lawsuit against the Indian government and National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval among others. The suit was filed in connection with an alleged assassination attempt against him that took place on American soil last year. (With inputs from agencies)

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Gaza's civil defence agency said an Israeli strike Saturday on a school-turned-shelter in the Palestinian territory's largest city killed 22&nbsp;people, while Israel's military said it targeted Hamas militants.

"Civil Defence crews recovered 22&nbsp;people, including 13 children and six women", one of whom was pregnant, said agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal.

There were "around 30 injured, including nine children (needing) limb amputations, as a result of an Israeli bombing on Al-Zaytoun School C" in Gaza City, he said.

The health ministry in the Hamas-run territory earlier said 21 people were killed.

Thousands of displaced people had sought shelter at the school, Bassal said.

Israel's military said in a statement the air force had "conducted a precise strike on terrorists who were operating inside a Hamas command and control centre in Gaza City".

It said the target was "embedded inside" the Al Falah School, adjacent to the Al-Zaytoun School buildings.

An AFP reporter at the scene confirmed that Al-Zaytoun School C had been hit.

Witnesses said that before the strike, orphans had gathered there because they were due to receive sponsorship from a local NGO for humanitarian assistance.

Israel's military did not provide a death toll but said "numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance and additional intelligence".

It was the latest in a series of Israeli strikes on school buildings housing displaced people in Gaza.

A strike on the United Nations-run Al-Jawni School in central Gaza on September 11 drew international outcry after the UN agency for Palestinian refugees said six of its staffers were among the 18 reported fatalities.

The Israeli military accuses Hamas of hiding in school buildings where many thousands of Gazans have sought shelter -- a charge denied by the Palestinian militant group.

Hamas on Saturday condemned the strike on Al-Zaytoun School C, describing it in a statement as "a war crime under American cover", a reference to Washington being Israel's most important military backer.

"There has also been an increase in attacks on residential neighbourhoods and tents of displaced people," the Hamas statement said.

The vast majority of the Gaza Strip's 2.4 million people have been displaced at least once by the ongoing war, which was triggered by Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel.

<h2>'Health ministry staffers killed'&nbsp;</h2>

The war has badly battered Gaza's health sector, and the World Health Organization said earlier this month that only 17 of its 36 hospitals were partially functional.&nbsp;

Gaza's health ministry said on Saturday that in a separate incident, an Israeli air strike hit a warehouse in a "densely populated" area of southern Gaza, killing "three ministry of health personnel and a passer-by" and injuring six others.

"The warehouse was directly targeted with several missiles while doctors and staff were performing their duties, preparing to transport the medicines stored there to hospitals under the ministry of health that are facing severe shortages of medicines and supplies," a statement said.

Israel's military had no immediate comment on the warehouse strike.

Hamas's October 7 attack resulted in the deaths of 1,205 people on the Israeli side, most of them civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures, which includes hostages killed in captivity.

Out of 251 people taken hostage that day, 97 are still being held inside the Gaza Strip, including 33 who the Israeli military says are dead.

At least 41,391 Palestinians, a majority of them civilians, have been killed in Israel's military campaign in Gaza since the war began, according to data provided by the health ministry there.

The United Nations has acknowledged these figures as reliable.

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Gaza's civil defence agency said an Israeli strike Saturday on a school-turned-shelter in the Palestinian territory's largest city killed 22 people, while Israel's military said it targeted Hamas militants.

Gaza's civil defence agency said an Israeli strike Saturday on a school-turned-shelter in the Palestinian territory's largest city killed 22 people, while Israel's military said it targeted Hamas militants. "Civil Defence crews recovered 22 people, including 13 children and six women", one of whom was pregnant, said agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal. There were "around 30 injured, including nine children (needing) limb amputations, as a result of an Israeli bombing on Al-Zaytoun School C" in Gaza City, he said. The health ministry in the Hamas-run territory earlier said 21 people were killed. Thousands of displaced people had sought shelter at the school, Bassal said. Israel's military said in a statement the air force had "conducted a precise strike on terrorists who were operating inside a Hamas command and control centre in Gaza City". It said the target was "embedded inside" the Al Falah School, adjacent to the Al-Zaytoun School buildings. An AFP reporter at the scene confirmed that Al-Zaytoun School C had been hit. Witnesses said that before the strike, orphans had gathered there because they were due to receive sponsorship from a local NGO for humanitarian assistance. Israel's military did not provide a death toll but said "numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance and additional intelligence". It was the latest in a series of Israeli strikes on school buildings housing displaced people in Gaza. A strike on the United Nations-run Al-Jawni School in central Gaza on September 11 drew international outcry after the UN agency for Palestinian refugees said six of its staffers were among the 18 reported fatalities. The Israeli military accuses Hamas of hiding in school buildings where many thousands of Gazans have sought shelter -- a charge denied by the Palestinian militant group. Hamas on Saturday condemned the strike on Al-Zaytoun School C, describing it in a statement as "a war crime under American cover", a reference to Washington being Israel's most important military backer. "There has also been an increase in attacks on residential neighbourhoods and tents of displaced people," the Hamas statement said. The vast majority of the Gaza Strip's 2.4 million people have been displaced at least once by the ongoing war, which was triggered by Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel. 'Health ministry staffers killed' The war has badly battered Gaza's health sector, and the World Health Organization said earlier this month that only 17 of its 36 hospitals were partially functional. Gaza's health ministry said on Saturday that in a separate incident, an Israeli air strike hit a warehouse in a "densely populated" area of southern Gaza, killing "three ministry of health personnel and a passer-by" and injuring six others. "The warehouse was directly targeted with several missiles while doctors and staff were performing their duties, preparing to transport the medicines stored there to hospitals under the ministry of health that are facing severe shortages of medicines and supplies," a statement said. Israel's military had no immediate comment on the warehouse strike. Hamas's October 7 attack resulted in the deaths of 1,205 people on the Israeli side, most of them civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures, which includes hostages killed in captivity. Out of 251 people taken hostage that day, 97 are still being held inside the Gaza Strip, including 33 who the Israeli military says are dead. At least 41,391 Palestinians, a majority of them civilians, have been killed in Israel's military campaign in Gaza since the war began, according to data provided by the health ministry there. The United Nations has acknowledged these figures as reliable. 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.

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Security officials in New Delhi and Washington DC have ensured enhanced security measures for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will arrive in the United States for a three-day visit on Saturday (Sep&nbsp;21). The officials have been in touch for over the last 15 days and have beefed up security amid concerns following two assassination attempts on ex-US president Donald Trump.

PM Modi will visit Delaware and New York during the first leg of his visit and meet US President Joe Biden for the Quad leaders’ summit. US officials have taken steps to ramp up security around the meeting venues.

According to media reports, the American&nbsp;security establishment has also taken note of threats from pro-Khalistan elements in the US.

The Quad summit will be held at Archmere Academy where the US president attended high school. Officials have secured the area to make sure no intruder gets access. No crowd or students are expected to be present at the venue.

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India’s Special Protection Group (SPG), which looks after the security of Indian PMs and former prime ministers, and the US Secret Service, which takes care of the American president’s security, have been cooperating closely for over last few weeks ahead of PM Modi’s address to Indian diaspora on September 22 in New York.

Local county police have also been told to mobilise personnel to secure the event, where more than 20,000 people are expected to show up. Earlier, the Nassau County police also managed the T20 World Cup, where an India-Pakistan match was also held.

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Apart from PM Modi’s visit, New York is also hosting the Summit of The Future on September 23. Additionally, the UN General Assembly is also held during this time of the year. So, authorities have tightened security to avoid any untoward incident.

PM Modi is expected to return to India on September 24 after concluding his three-day jam-packed trip.

(With inputs from agencies)

Security officials in New Delhi and Washington DC have ensured enhanced security measures for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will arrive in the United States for a three-day visit on Saturday (Sep 21).

Security officials in New Delhi and Washington DC have ensured enhanced security measures for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will arrive in the United States for a three-day visit on Saturday (Sep 21). The officials have been in touch for over the last 15 days and have beefed up security amid concerns following two assassination attempts on ex-US president Donald Trump. PM Modi will visit Delaware and New York during the first leg of his visit and meet US President Joe Biden for the Quad leaders’ summit. US officials have taken steps to ramp up security around the meeting venues. According to media reports, the American security establishment has also taken note of threats from pro-Khalistan elements in the US. The Quad summit will be held at Archmere Academy where the US president attended high school. Officials have secured the area to make sure no intruder gets access. No crowd or students are expected to be present at the venue. Also read: PM Modi to embark on 3-day US trip: From Quad to UN Summit, here`s what the schedule looks like India’s Special Protection Group (SPG), which looks after the security of Indian PMs and former prime ministers, and the US Secret Service, which takes care of the American president’s security, have been cooperating closely for over last few weeks ahead of PM Modi’s address to Indian diaspora on September 22 in New York. Local county police have also been told to mobilise personnel to secure the event, where more than 20,000 people are expected to show up. Earlier, the Nassau County police also managed the T20 World Cup, where an India-Pakistan match was also held. Also read: PM Modi’s US visit: Quad summit, UNGA Summit of the Future – Check out the complete itinerary Apart from PM Modi’s visit, New York is also hosting the Summit of The Future on September 23. Additionally, the UN General Assembly is also held during this time of the year. So, authorities have tightened security to avoid any untoward incident. PM Modi is expected to return to India on September 24 after concluding his three-day jam-packed trip. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi’s US visit: Security beefed up amid threats from pro-Khalistan elements

Iran unveiled a new ballistic missile and an upgraded one-way attack drone at a military parade on Saturday, state media said, amid soaring regional tensions and allegations of arming Russia.

Iran stands accused by Western governments of supplying both drones and missiles to Russia for use in its war with Ukraine, a charge it has repeatedly denied.

The solid-fuel Jihad missile was designed and manufactured by the aerospace arm of Iran's Revolutionary Guards and has an operational range of 1,000 kilometres (more than 600 miles), state news agency IRNA said.

The Shahed-136B drone is an upgraded version of the Shahed-136, with new features and an operational range of more than 4,000 kilometres (2,500 miles), it added.

New President Masoud Pezeshkian attended the annual parade in Tehran, commemorating the 1980-88 war with Saddam Hussein's Iraq.

"Today, our defensive and deterrent capabilities have grown so much that no demon even thinks about any aggression towards our dear Iran," he said.

"With unity and cohesion among Islamic countries...we can put in its place the bloodthirsty, genocidal usurper Israel, which shows no mercy to anyone, women or children, old or young."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-strike-on-beirut-lebanon-ministry-says-at-least-31-killed-including-3-kids-760701">Also read:&nbsp;Israeli strike on Beirut: Lebanon ministry says at least 31 killed including 3 kids</a>

Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered a similar tirade against Israel to delegates to an annual meeting of Muslim clerics hosted by Iran, calling on Islamic countries to "completely cut off their economic relations" with Israel and "weaken political ties."

"This inner strength can eliminate the Zionist regime, this malignant cancerous tumour, from the heart of the Islamic community in Palestine and get rid of US domination and coercive interference in the region," he said.

Middle East tensions have soared since Iran-backed Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked Israel on October 7 sparking war in Gaza and drawing in Iranian allies around the region.

The tensions have intensified in recent days as the focus of Israel's firepower has shifted north to the Lebanon border where its troops have been battling the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.

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An Israeli air strike on Hezbollah's Beirut stronghold on Friday killed 31 people, including two of its top commanders, Lebanese authorities said, hot on the heels of deadly sabotage attacks on the group's communications earlier this week.

Britain, France, Germany and the United States slapped new sanctions on Iran earlier this month, alleging that it had been providing ballistic missiles for Russia's war effort in Ukraine.

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Iran unveiled a new ballistic missile and an upgraded one-way attack drone at a military parade on Saturday, state media said, amid soaring regional tensions and allegations of arming Russia.

Iran unveiled a new ballistic missile and an upgraded one-way attack drone at a military parade on Saturday, state media said, amid soaring regional tensions and allegations of arming Russia. Iran stands accused by Western governments of supplying both drones and missiles to Russia for use in its war with Ukraine, a charge it has repeatedly denied. The solid-fuel Jihad missile was designed and manufactured by the aerospace arm of Iran's Revolutionary Guards and has an operational range of 1,000 kilometres (more than 600 miles), state news agency IRNA said. The Shahed-136B drone is an upgraded version of the Shahed-136, with new features and an operational range of more than 4,000 kilometres (2,500 miles), it added. New President Masoud Pezeshkian attended the annual parade in Tehran, commemorating the 1980-88 war with Saddam Hussein's Iraq. "Today, our defensive and deterrent capabilities have grown so much that no demon even thinks about any aggression towards our dear Iran," he said. "With unity and cohesion among Islamic countries...we can put in its place the bloodthirsty, genocidal usurper Israel, which shows no mercy to anyone, women or children, old or young." Also read: Israeli strike on Beirut: Lebanon ministry says at least 31 killed including 3 kids Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered a similar tirade against Israel to delegates to an annual meeting of Muslim clerics hosted by Iran, calling on Islamic countries to "completely cut off their economic relations" with Israel and "weaken political ties." "This inner strength can eliminate the Zionist regime, this malignant cancerous tumour, from the heart of the Islamic community in Palestine and get rid of US domination and coercive interference in the region," he said. Middle East tensions have soared since Iran-backed Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked Israel on October 7 sparking war in Gaza and drawing in Iranian allies around the region. The tensions have intensified in recent days as the focus of Israel's firepower has shifted north to the Lebanon border where its troops have been battling the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. Watch | Iran says Israel Will Face "A Crushing Response From The Axis Of Resistance" × An Israeli air strike on Hezbollah's Beirut stronghold on Friday killed 31 people, including two of its top commanders, Lebanese authorities said, hot on the heels of deadly sabotage attacks on the group's communications earlier this week. Britain, France, Germany and the United States slapped new sanctions on Iran earlier this month, alleging that it had been providing ballistic missiles for Russia's war effort in Ukraine. 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.

Iran unveils new missiles, one-way attack drone amid soaring West Asia tensions

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