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North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un has received a new consignment of horses from Russian President Putin. This development was reported by The Telegraph on Friday (Aug 30).

North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un has received a new consignment of horses from Russian President Putin. This development was reported by The Telegraph on Friday (Aug 30). According to veterinary authorities in Primorsky Krai, the Russian Far East region that has a rail connection with North Korea, 24 horses were transported across the narrow land border on August 25. The 19 stallions and five mares are Orlov Trotters, known to be Kim’s favourite breed. Why were the horses gifted? Citing South Korean media, The Telegraph report said that the new consignment of the horses was part-payment for the North Korean artillery shells sent to the Russian military for use against Ukraine. In June this year, Kim and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a “comprehensive partnership agreement” committing the two countries to military cooperation. Later that same month the North Korean leader gifted Putin a pair of pungsan dogs, a local breed. The Russian president reciprocated in August, sending 447 goats to North Korea. The role of these horses The Telegraph report pointed out that though North Korea has developed nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles, it is also investing in one of the world’s oldest military technologies with a network of equestrian military units. As per trade reports, Pyongyang spent at least $600,000 on thoroughbred horses imported from Russia between 2020 and 2023. Their value to Kim is symbolic, rather than military: horses play an important part in the personality cult that he has created around himself and his family. (With inputs from agencies)

North Korea's Kim Jong Un receives new consignment of horses from Russia

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Typhoon&nbsp;Shanshan, which made its landfall on Thursday (Aug 29)&nbsp;in Japan, has dumped heavy rain that left at least four people dead and dozens more injured and caused the suspension of flights and bullet train services.

The storm ripped through the southwestern Japanese island of Kyushu after making landfall on Thursday morning in Kagoshima prefecture. At least four people have been killed, more than 90 injured and one missing as of the early hours of Friday morning, according to local media outlet NHK.

Shanshan, the 10th typhoon of the year, has brought strong winds and torrential rain across large swathes of the country, disrupting businesses and transportation services.

Kokura Station, a major transportation hub in Kitakyushu City of northern Kyushu, used to be bustling with travellers. Now nearly all facilities here are shut down in the wake of Typhoon&nbsp;Shanshan.

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Railway operators on Thursday halted all bullet trains for the Kyushu network and the Tokaido Shinkansen that runs between Tokyo Station and Shin-Osaka Station. The West Kyushu Shinkansen also suspended operations on Thursday and Friday.

As a result of the powerful typhoon, passengers on the Tokyo-Hiroshima rail line were left stranded in train for nearly 13 hours. In the end, the train was cancelled and returned to Tokyo Station.

Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways, two of the country's largest carriers, have cancelled 1,127 domestic flights scheduled for Thursday and Friday.

Local businesses also took a hit. Nearly all major supermarkets and shops in Kyushu have closed their doors. In the prefectures of Kagoshima and Miyazaki alone, about 2,400 outlets of Japan's top three convenience store chains have been forced to suspend businesses. Residents here are feeling the effects.

"I knew the typhoon was coming, but I didn't expect it to be so severe. Now stores are closed, and I don't know where to go for food. I’m supposed to return [to Chiba] on Saturday, but I'm really worried that the Shinkansen train service will be suspended because of the typhoon. It's so annoying," a man told CCTV.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the typhoon's centre was near Kumamoto Prefecture in Kyushu as of 22:00 local time Thursday as it was making its way northeast.

It is expected to sweep across Kyushu on Friday before continuing eastward toward the West Japan region on Saturday. The impact area of the typhoon is expected to expand further over the next two days.

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Typhoon Shanshan, which made its landfall on Thursday (Aug 29) in Japan, has dumped heavy rain that left at least four people dead and dozens more injured and caused the suspension of flights and bullet train services.

Typhoon Shanshan, which made its landfall on Thursday (Aug 29) in Japan, has dumped heavy rain that left at least four people dead and dozens more injured and caused the suspension of flights and bullet train services. The storm ripped through the southwestern Japanese island of Kyushu after making landfall on Thursday morning in Kagoshima prefecture. At least four people have been killed, more than 90 injured and one missing as of the early hours of Friday morning, according to local media outlet NHK. Shanshan, the 10th typhoon of the year, has brought strong winds and torrential rain across large swathes of the country, disrupting businesses and transportation services. Kokura Station, a major transportation hub in Kitakyushu City of northern Kyushu, used to be bustling with travellers. Now nearly all facilities here are shut down in the wake of Typhoon Shanshan. Watch | Typhoon Shanshan Slams Japan | Deadly Floods in Gujarat | Gravitas × Railway operators on Thursday halted all bullet trains for the Kyushu network and the Tokaido Shinkansen that runs between Tokyo Station and Shin-Osaka Station. The West Kyushu Shinkansen also suspended operations on Thursday and Friday. As a result of the powerful typhoon, passengers on the Tokyo-Hiroshima rail line were left stranded in train for nearly 13 hours. In the end, the train was cancelled and returned to Tokyo Station. Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways, two of the country's largest carriers, have cancelled 1,127 domestic flights scheduled for Thursday and Friday. Local businesses also took a hit. Nearly all major supermarkets and shops in Kyushu have closed their doors. In the prefectures of Kagoshima and Miyazaki alone, about 2,400 outlets of Japan's top three convenience store chains have been forced to suspend businesses. Residents here are feeling the effects. "I knew the typhoon was coming, but I didn't expect it to be so severe. Now stores are closed, and I don't know where to go for food. I’m supposed to return [to Chiba] on Saturday, but I'm really worried that the Shinkansen train service will be suspended because of the typhoon. It's so annoying," a man told CCTV. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the typhoon's centre was near Kumamoto Prefecture in Kyushu as of 22:00 local time Thursday as it was making its way northeast. It is expected to sweep across Kyushu on Friday before continuing eastward toward the West Japan region on Saturday. The impact area of the typhoon is expected to expand further over the next two days. 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.

Typhoon Shanshan lashes Japan, killing four and injuring dozens

European Union foreign ministers agreed on Thursday they would not recognise the "democratic legitimacy" of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro following the country's disputed election, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said. Watch in for more details!

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German authorities have ordered Mohammad Hadi Mofatteh, the leader of the now-banned Islamic Centre Hamburg (IZH), to leave the country within two weeks. Hamburg’s interior ministry said on Thursday (August 29) that Mofatteh must depart by September 11, or face deportation.

German authorities have ordered Mohammad Hadi Mofatteh, the leader of the now-banned Islamic Centre Hamburg (IZH), to leave the country within two weeks. Hamburg’s interior ministry said on Thursday (August 29) that Mofatteh must depart by September 11, or face deportation. Who is Mohammad Hadi Mofatteh? Mofatteh has been in charge of the IZH since the summer of 2018. According to Hamburg’s domestic intelligence agency, he served as the official representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Germany during his tenure at the IZH. Also Read: Iran to deliver calculated response to 'Zionist' regime in Israel, claims armed forces chief Following Germany’s decision in July to ban the IZH and its affiliated organisations for "pursuing radical Islamist goals," social media platforms and websites linked to the IZH have also been blocked in the country. Stricter security measures in Germany following deadly stabbing in Solingen German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said on Thursday (August 29) that the government will introduce stricter measures following a deadly stabbing at a festival in Solingen. Faeser said, "tough measures" are being prepared to address the threat posed by such incidents. The new rules will include banning knives at festivals, sports events, and similar public gatherings. Also Read: Israel agrees to 'humanitarian pauses' in Gaza to combat polio outbreak Additionally, the interior minister said that Germany would withhold benefits payments to migrants who are set to be deported to other European Union countries. The announcement comes after the knife attack in Solingen during the "Festival of Diversity", where three people including two men aged 56 and 67 and a 56-year-old woman were killed and eight others injured by a 26-year-old Syrian man believed to have ties to the Islamic State group. Who's the suspect behind Solingen stabbing? The Syrian man, who arrived in Germany in December 2022 under a protected immigration status granted often given to those fleeing war-torn Syria, confessed to the crime and turned himself in. The attack has intensified the ongoing debate over immigration in Germany and increased pressure on the government as elections approach. (With inputs from agencies)

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Three Arab Israeli tourists and two Egyptian hotel workers were injured after a fight broke out in the Egyptian town of Taba on the border with Israel on Friday, Egyptian security sources said.

The sources said a physical altercation erupted when an Arab Israeli tourist verbally insulted an Egyptian hotel employee, sparking a melee that involved other tourists and employees.

Egypt's state-affiliated Al-Qahera News television channel said one of the Egyptian workers had sustained serious injuries. It also said the fight started after several tourists refused to pay for hotel services.

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There have been occasional attacks on Israelis in Egypt since the Gaza war began on October&nbsp;7.

One day after the war broke out, two Israeli tourists and their Egyptian guide were shot dead by a policeman in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, marking the first such attack on Israelis in Egypt in decades.

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Three Arab Israeli tourists and two Egyptian hotel workers were injured after a fight broke out in the Egyptian town of Taba on the border with Israel on Friday, Egyptian security sources said.

Three Arab Israeli tourists and two Egyptian hotel workers were injured after a fight broke out in the Egyptian town of Taba on the border with Israel on Friday, Egyptian security sources said. The sources said a physical altercation erupted when an Arab Israeli tourist verbally insulted an Egyptian hotel employee, sparking a melee that involved other tourists and employees. Egypt's state-affiliated Al-Qahera News television channel said one of the Egyptian workers had sustained serious injuries. It also said the fight started after several tourists refused to pay for hotel services. Also read: ‘We must take care…,’ Ukraine sacks Air Force chief following fatal F-16 crash There have been occasional attacks on Israelis in Egypt since the Gaza war began on October 7. One day after the war broke out, two Israeli tourists and their Egyptian guide were shot dead by a policeman in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, marking the first such attack on Israelis in Egypt in decades. 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.

Three Arab Israeli tourists, two Egyptian injured after fight in Egypt's Taba

The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip will see a temporary truce to facilitate polio vaccinations for the hundreds of thousands of children in the Palestinian enclave, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday (Aug 29).&nbsp;

United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris gave her first interview since being nominated as the presidential candidate for the Democrats. Harris spoke on issues ranging from the American economy to Donald Trump, and the ongoing Gaza war.

In other news from around the world, the Indian finance ministry announced that queer people in a relationship&nbsp;will no longer face any restriction on opening a joint bank account or nominating a person as a beneficiary to receive the money.

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The United Nations' (UN)&nbsp;World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday (August 29) said&nbsp;that a temporary pause&nbsp;in the ongoing conflict&nbsp;in Gaza will go into effect&nbsp;to facilitate polio vaccinations for the hundreds of thousands of children in the Palestinian enclave.&nbsp;

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In her first interview since being nominated as the presidential candidate for the Democratic party, Kamala Harris, alongside her VP pick, Tim Walz, reiterated that she would not change Biden's policy on arms for Israel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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In a welcome news for the LGBTQ community in India, people in a queer relationship will no longer face any restriction on opening a joint bank account or nominating a person as a beneficiary to receive the money, the Finance Ministry said in a circular.&nbsp;

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A Wells Fargo worker in Arizona, United States (US) clocked in for work on August 16. Four days later, she was found dead in her cubicle. According to media reports on Thursday (Aug 29), the victim was identified as 60-year-old&nbsp;Denise Prudhomme. An investigation has been launched into the incident.

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The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip will see a temporary truce to facilitate polio vaccinations for the hundreds of thousands of children in the Palestinian enclave, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday (Aug 29).

The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip will see a temporary truce to facilitate polio vaccinations for the hundreds of thousands of children in the Palestinian enclave, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday (Aug 29). United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris gave her first interview since being nominated as the presidential candidate for the Democrats. Harris spoke on issues ranging from the American economy to Donald Trump, and the ongoing Gaza war. In other news from around the world, the Indian finance ministry announced that queer people in a relationship will no longer face any restriction on opening a joint bank account or nominating a person as a beneficiary to receive the money. Click on the headlines to read more: Gaza to see temporary peace as Israel agrees to 'humanitarian pauses' for polio vaccination The United Nations' (UN) World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday (August 29) said that a temporary pause in the ongoing conflict in Gaza will go into effect to facilitate polio vaccinations for the hundreds of thousands of children in the Palestinian enclave. Kamala Harris' 1st interview as Democrat prez candidate: From economy to Trump to Israel, here's what she said In her first interview since being nominated as the presidential candidate for the Democratic party, Kamala Harris, alongside her VP pick, Tim Walz, reiterated that she would not change Biden's policy on arms for Israel. India: LGBTQ persons can open joint bank accounts, nominate beneficiaries In a welcome news for the LGBTQ community in India, people in a queer relationship will no longer face any restriction on opening a joint bank account or nominating a person as a beneficiary to receive the money, the Finance Ministry said in a circular. Wells Fargo worker clocked in for work on Aug 16, she was found dead four days later A Wells Fargo worker in Arizona, United States (US) clocked in for work on August 16. Four days later, she was found dead in her cubicle. According to media reports on Thursday (Aug 29), the victim was identified as 60-year-old Denise Prudhomme. An investigation has been launched into the incident. Watch | World DNA: Japan Typhoon Shanshan dumps torrential rains in Southern Japan ×

Morning brief: Gaza to see temporary truce; Harris' first interview as Democrat prez candidate, and more

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. A Wells Fargo worker in Arizona, United States (US) clocked in for work on August 16.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. A Wells Fargo worker in Arizona, United States (US) clocked in for work on August 16. Four days later, she was found dead in her cubicle. According to media reports on Thursday (Aug 29), the victim was identified as 60-year-old Denise Prudhomme. An investigation has been launched into the incident. Citing authorities, a report by NBC News on Thursday said that Prudhomme clocked in at work at 7 am on August 16, which was a Friday, and there was no further scan in or out of the Wells Fargo office in Tempe, Arizona. Police officials said that they responded to the office on August 20 after on-site security called about an employee they believed to be dead. Prudhomme was pronounced dead at 4.55 pm local time. Cause of death pending determination The NBC News report said that the cause of Prudhomme's death was pending determination by the Maricopa County medical examiner. According to the police, preliminary investigation showed no obvious signs of foul play. Also read | US man sings 'I love you' as cops arrest him for decapitating his parents It is not yet known how the 60-year-old woman had gone unnoticed for so long. In a statement, Wells Fargo said on Thursday that it was saddened by Prudhomme's loss. "Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones, and we are in contact to ensure they are well supported during this difficult time." The company added that it was committed to the safety and wellness of its workforce, and was reviewing its internal procedures after this event. Prudhomme's fellow employees were told of her death after the company notified her family, the company further said. Victim worked in cubicle away from main aisle Citing its affiliate, the NBC News report said that Prudhomme worked in a cubicle on the third floor of the office, away from the main aisle. An employee, who chose to remain anonymous, said that a colleague found the 60-year-old woman at her desk while walking around the building. Several people at the office smelled a foul odour but believed it to be faulty plumbing. Wells Fargo, meanwhile, confirmed that Prudhomme sat in an underpopulated area of the building. (With inputs from agencies)

Wells Fargo worker clocked in for work on Aug 16, she was found dead four days later

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Mongolia is under obligation to detain Russian President&nbsp;Vladimir Putin if he enters the country next week, the International Criminal Court (ICC) said. Putin’s visit, expected on Tuesday, will mark his first trip to a nation that is a member of the ICC since the court issued an arrest warrant for him in March 2023.

The ICC accuses Putin of war crimes, specifically the illegal deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia since the beginning&nbsp;of the war.

While Ukrainian officials have also urged Mongolia to arrest Putin upon his arrival, the Kremlin has dismissed concerns about the Russian president's&nbsp;visit.

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Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters in Moscow, "We have an excellent rapport with our partners from Mongolia. Of course, all aspects of the President’s visit have been carefully prepared."

<h2>Why is Mongolia obliged to arrest Putin and what will happen if it doesn't?</h2>

Mongolia joined the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in December 2000. As part of this agreement, the 124 countries that are members of the ICC are required to enforce any arrest warrant issued by the court if the individual in question, such as Putin, enters their territory.

However, the ICC lacks its own police force and depends on the willingness of its member states to enforce such warrants. If a member state fails to comply, the court is obliged to inform the Assembly of States Parties, the ICC's governing body, which convenes annually.

<h2>'Vladimir Putin is a war criminal': Ukraine</h2>

On Friday, Ukraine called on Mongolia to act on the ICC's arrest warrant when Putin visits. "The Ukrainian side hopes that the government of Mongolia is aware of the fact that Vladimir Putin is a war criminal," Kyiv's foreign ministry stated.&nbsp;

"We call on the Mongolian authorities to execute the binding international arrest warrant and transfer Putin to the International Criminal Court in The Hague," it added.

(With inputs from agencies)

Mongolia is under obligation to detain Russian President Vladimir Putin if he enters the country next week, the International Criminal Court (ICC) said. Putin’s visit, expected on Tuesday, will mark his first trip to a nation that is a member of the ICC since the court issued an arrest warrant for him in March 2023.

Mongolia is under obligation to detain Russian President Vladimir Putin if he enters the country next week, the International Criminal Court (ICC) said. Putin’s visit, expected on Tuesday, will mark his first trip to a nation that is a member of the ICC since the court issued an arrest warrant for him in March 2023. The ICC accuses Putin of war crimes, specifically the illegal deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia since the beginning of the war. While Ukrainian officials have also urged Mongolia to arrest Putin upon his arrival, the Kremlin has dismissed concerns about the Russian president's visit. Also read: Was Ukraine's F-16 jet downed by friendly fire? Lawmaker makes SHOCKING claim Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters in Moscow, "We have an excellent rapport with our partners from Mongolia. Of course, all aspects of the President’s visit have been carefully prepared." Why is Mongolia obliged to arrest Putin and what will happen if it doesn't? Mongolia joined the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in December 2000. As part of this agreement, the 124 countries that are members of the ICC are required to enforce any arrest warrant issued by the court if the individual in question, such as Putin, enters their territory. However, the ICC lacks its own police force and depends on the willingness of its member states to enforce such warrants. If a member state fails to comply, the court is obliged to inform the Assembly of States Parties, the ICC's governing body, which convenes annually. 'Vladimir Putin is a war criminal': Ukraine On Friday, Ukraine called on Mongolia to act on the ICC's arrest warrant when Putin visits. "The Ukrainian side hopes that the government of Mongolia is aware of the fact that Vladimir Putin is a war criminal," Kyiv's foreign ministry stated. "We call on the Mongolian authorities to execute the binding international arrest warrant and transfer Putin to the International Criminal Court in The Hague," it added. (With inputs from agencies)

Mongolia 'under obligation' to arrest Putin: ICC; Kremlin says 'no worries'

Kamala Harris has revealed that she was flipping pancakes and cooking bacon when President Joe Biden called her, informing about his decision to end his re-election bid and backing her for the job.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Biden quit the presidential race in July, a few weeks after the disastrous debate against Donald Trump where the Democrat leader's dwindling cognitive abilities came to the fore.

"My family was staying with us, and including my baby nieces, and we had just had pancakes," Harris said in a CNN interview.&nbsp;

Harris said her nieces were asking for more bacon when the phone rang.&nbsp;

"The phone rang and it was Joe Biden and he told me what he had decided to do and I asked him, ‘Are you sure?’ And he said ‘yes’ and that’s how I learned about it."

Harris said when Biden told her about his plans of dropping out, her first thought was not about herself.&nbsp;

“My first thought was about him, to be honest," she added.&nbsp;

Quizzed if she asked for Biden's endorsement, Harris said the president "was very clear that he was going to support me”.

Harris also defended the tenure of Biden's presidency&nbsp; saying the history would be kind to him.&nbsp;

"I think history is going to show... in so many ways it was transformative."

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<h2>Biden endorses Harris</h2>

Minutes after quitting the presidential race in July, Biden&nbsp;endorsed Harris as the Democrat nominee for the elections.

"My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this," Biden said in a written address to the US citizens.&nbsp;

Harris grabbed the opportunity with both hands and said her intention was to win the nomination which she did eventually at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, earlier this month.

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A new Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that Harris had a four-point nationwide lead, 45 per cent to 41 per cent, over Trump. A Fox News survey also showed that Harris was leading or increasing her support in four Southern Sun belt states -- considered vital for a candidate to secure keys for the White House.&nbsp;

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Kamala Harris has revealed that she was flipping pancakes and cooking bacon when President Joe Biden called her, informing about his decision to end his re-election bid and backing her for the job.

Kamala Harris has revealed that she was flipping pancakes and cooking bacon when President Joe Biden called her, informing about his decision to end his re-election bid and backing her for the job. Biden quit the presidential race in July, a few weeks after the disastrous debate against Donald Trump where the Democrat leader's dwindling cognitive abilities came to the fore. "My family was staying with us, and including my baby nieces, and we had just had pancakes," Harris said in a CNN interview. Harris said her nieces were asking for more bacon when the phone rang. "The phone rang and it was Joe Biden and he told me what he had decided to do and I asked him, ‘Are you sure?’ And he said ‘yes’ and that’s how I learned about it." Harris said when Biden told her about his plans of dropping out, her first thought was not about herself. “My first thought was about him, to be honest," she added. Quizzed if she asked for Biden's endorsement, Harris said the president "was very clear that he was going to support me”. Harris also defended the tenure of Biden's presidency saying the history would be kind to him. "I think history is going to show... in so many ways it was transformative." Watch | US Elections 2024: Latest survey gives Kamala Harris a boost, Trump leads by 3% Biden endorses Harris Minutes after quitting the presidential race in July, Biden endorsed Harris as the Democrat nominee for the elections. "My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this," Biden said in a written address to the US citizens. Harris grabbed the opportunity with both hands and said her intention was to win the nomination which she did eventually at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, earlier this month. Also read | Kamala Harris' 1st interview as Democrat prez candidate: From economy to Trump to Israel, here's what she said A new Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that Harris had a four-point nationwide lead, 45 per cent to 41 per cent, over Trump. A Fox News survey also showed that Harris was leading or increasing her support in four Southern Sun belt states -- considered vital for a candidate to secure keys for the White House. (With inputs from agencies)

Kamala Harris reveals what she was doing when Joe Biden ended his presidential run and called her

In her first interview since being nominated as the presidential candidate for the Democratic party, Kamala Harris, alongside her VP pick, Tim Walz, reiterated that she would not change Biden's policy on arms for Israel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Harris said she remains "unequivocal and unwavering” in her “commitment to Israel’s defence and its ability to defend itself” while adding: "That's not gonna change."

She says “far too many innocent Palestinians have been killed”, and that “we have got to get a deal done”.

"This war must end, and we must get a deal that is about getting the hostages out."

<h2>On Trump</h2>

Asked about Donald Trump questioning her racial identity, Harris shrugged it off saying it was part of the "same old tired playbook" and urged the CNN interviewer&nbsp;to move to the next segment.&nbsp;

Notably, it was last month that Trump questioned Harris' race during a panel hosted by the&nbsp;National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).&nbsp;

“She was always of Indian heritage, and she was only promoting Indian heritage. I didn’t know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black," said Trump.

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<h2>Harris' stance on various policies&nbsp;</h2>

Quizzed what she would do on her first day in the office, if elected, Harris did not list any specific steps, like signing executive actions or orders.&nbsp;

"Day one, it’s going to be about one, implementing my plan for what I call an opportunity economy. I’ve already laid out a number of proposals in that regard, which include what we’re going to do to bring down the cost of everyday goods, what we’re going to do to invest in America’s small businesses, what we’re going to do to invest in families.”

As for her reversals on fracking and decriminalising illegal border crossings, Harris said her 'values' had not changed.&nbsp;

“I think the most important and most significant aspect of my policy perspective and decisions is my values have not changed,” she said.

“You mentioned the Green New Deal. I have always believed – and I have worked on it – that the climate crisis is real, that it is an urgent matter to which we should apply metrics that include holding ourselves to deadlines around time.”

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<h2>Appoint a Republican in cabinet</h2>

Harris said she was not against the idea of appointing a Republican in her cabinet as she believed in 'diversity of opinion'.&nbsp;

"I think it’s really important. I have spent my career inviting diversity of opinion. I think it’s important to have people at the table when some of the most important decisions are being made that have different views, different experiences," said Harris.&nbsp;

"And I think it would be to the benefit of the American public to have a member of my cabinet who was a Republican," she added.

Harris also revealed that she learned about Biden stepping away from the prez race when she was with her family and just had pancakes and bacon.&nbsp;

Questioned whether she asked for Biden’s endorsement, Harris said the president “was very clear that he was going to support me”.

(With inputs from agencies)

In her first interview since being nominated as the presidential candidate for the Democratic party, Kamala Harris, alongside her VP pick, Tim Walz, reiterated that she would not change Biden's policy on arms for Israel.

In her first interview since being nominated as the presidential candidate for the Democratic party, Kamala Harris, alongside her VP pick, Tim Walz, reiterated that she would not change Biden's policy on arms for Israel. Harris said she remains "unequivocal and unwavering” in her “commitment to Israel’s defence and its ability to defend itself” while adding: "That's not gonna change." She says “far too many innocent Palestinians have been killed”, and that “we have got to get a deal done”. "This war must end, and we must get a deal that is about getting the hostages out." On Trump Asked about Donald Trump questioning her racial identity, Harris shrugged it off saying it was part of the "same old tired playbook" and urged the CNN interviewer to move to the next segment. Notably, it was last month that Trump questioned Harris' race during a panel hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). “She was always of Indian heritage, and she was only promoting Indian heritage. I didn’t know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black," said Trump. Watch | US Elections 2024: Latest survey gives Kamala Harris a boost, Trump leads by 3% × Harris' stance on various policies Quizzed what she would do on her first day in the office, if elected, Harris did not list any specific steps, like signing executive actions or orders. "Day one, it’s going to be about one, implementing my plan for what I call an opportunity economy. I’ve already laid out a number of proposals in that regard, which include what we’re going to do to bring down the cost of everyday goods, what we’re going to do to invest in America’s small businesses, what we’re going to do to invest in families.” As for her reversals on fracking and decriminalising illegal border crossings, Harris said her 'values' had not changed. “I think the most important and most significant aspect of my policy perspective and decisions is my values have not changed,” she said. “You mentioned the Green New Deal. I have always believed – and I have worked on it – that the climate crisis is real, that it is an urgent matter to which we should apply metrics that include holding ourselves to deadlines around time.” Also read | Kamala Harris says 'won't stop fighting' for student debt relief after Supreme Court blocks Biden's SAVE plan Appoint a Republican in cabinet Harris said she was not against the idea of appointing a Republican in her cabinet as she believed in 'diversity of opinion'. "I think it’s really important. I have spent my career inviting diversity of opinion. I think it’s important to have people at the table when some of the most important decisions are being made that have different views, different experiences," said Harris. "And I think it would be to the benefit of the American public to have a member of my cabinet who was a Republican," she added. Harris also revealed that she learned about Biden stepping away from the prez race when she was with her family and just had pancakes and bacon. Questioned whether she asked for Biden’s endorsement, Harris said the president “was very clear that he was going to support me”. (With inputs from agencies)

Kamala Harris' 1st interview as Democrat prez candidate: From economy to Trump to Israel, here's what she said

The ICC said that Mongolia should arrest Russian leader Vladimir Putin once he enters the country.&nbsp;Putin’s visit, expected on Tuesday, will mark his first trip to a member nation of the ICC since the court issued an arrest warrant for him in March 2023. Meanwhile, CBI and Kolkata police came face to face Friday (Aug 30) as the central agency claimed the crime scene of the Kolkata horror case was tampered with.&nbsp;Kolkata police were quick to retaliate as CBI’s allegations directly raised a question of their efficiency. In other news, India's Assam scrapped&nbsp;the two-hour break for Friday prayers in a bid&nbsp;"to improve productivity and move away from colonial-era traditions."

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Israel&nbsp;Defence Minister Yoav Gallant reportedly presented a document to the security cabinet, urging a hostage-ceasefire deal and warning that if Israel does not make a deal, it would leave the hostages in captivity and would face the danger of an "imminent deterioration into a multi-front war.”

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The German government announced that it has resumed&nbsp;flying convicted criminals of Afghan nationality to their home country on Friday (Aug 30), as it reversed a policy to hold off deportations to the South Asian country.&nbsp;

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The ICC said that Mongolia should arrest Russian leader Vladimir Putin once he enters the country. Putin’s visit, expected on Tuesday, will mark his first trip to a member nation of the ICC since the court issued an arrest warrant for him in March 2023.

The ICC said that Mongolia should arrest Russian leader Vladimir Putin once he enters the country. Putin’s visit, expected on Tuesday, will mark his first trip to a member nation of the ICC since the court issued an arrest warrant for him in March 2023. Meanwhile, CBI and Kolkata police came face to face Friday (Aug 30) as the central agency claimed the crime scene of the Kolkata horror case was tampered with. Kolkata police were quick to retaliate as CBI’s allegations directly raised a question of their efficiency. In other news, India's Assam scrapped the two-hour break for Friday prayers in a bid "to improve productivity and move away from colonial-era traditions." Click on the headlines to read more Mongolia 'under obligation' to arrest Putin: ICC; Russia withdraws troops from Burkina Faso for Ukraine war Mongolia is under obligation to detain Russian President Vladimir Putin if he enters the country next week, the International Criminal Court (ICC) said. Kolkata horror: ‘Everything was altered at crime scene,’ CBI’s big claim in SC; Bengal police fire back India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and West Bengal police locked horns Friday (Aug 30) amid claims that the crime scene of the rape and murder case at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital may have been “compromised”. Gallant warns Israeli ministers to make 'hostage-ceasefire deal' or face danger of 'multi-front war' Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant reportedly presented a document to the security cabinet, urging a hostage-ceasefire deal and warning that if Israel does not make a deal, it would leave the hostages in captivity and would face the danger of an "imminent deterioration into a multi-front war.” Assam axes colonial-era 2-hour Friday namaz break in Assembly; opposition calls it 'cheap popularity' stunt Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of India's north-eastern state, Assam announced the removal of the two-hour break for Friday prayers, known as namaz, in the Assam Legislative Assembly on Friday (August 30). India’s GDP growth rate slips to 6.7 per cent in Q1 FY25, lowest in five quarters India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth slowed to 6.7 per cent in the first quarter of the 2024-25 financial year, marking the lowest increase in five quarters, a decline from the 7.8 per cent growth recorded in the previous quarter. Was Ukraine's F-16 jet downed by friendly fire? Kyiv lawmaker makes SHOCKING claim A Ukrainian MP has claimed that the US-supplied F-16 fighter jet that crashed along with its pilot on Monday (Aug 26) may have been downed by friendly fire. German government resumes deportations to Afghanistan amid criticism over Solingen stabbings The German government announced that it has resumed flying convicted criminals of Afghan nationality to their home country on Friday (Aug 30), as it reversed a policy to hold off deportations to the South Asian country. ‘Today I bow my head,’ PM Modi issues apology over Shivaji statue collapse Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Aug 30) tendered an apology for the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg. Paris Paralympics: Avani Lekhara shoots gold in 10m air rifle as India open account; Mona settles for bronze India has opened their account at the ongoing Paris Paralympics after shooter Avani Lekhara won a gold medal in the 10m air rifle SH1 on Friday (Aug 30). Tom Hanks urges fans 'don't be fooled' by AI-videos of him selling 'miracle cures' Tom Hanks wants everyone to sit and take notice of every advert that is being sold by celebrities because it’s likely it’s not them actually.

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A Thai court on Thursday jailed for life the son of Spanish actor Rodolfo Sancho for the high-profile murder and dismembering of a Colombian man last year on the popular tourist island of Koh Phangan.

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The United Nations' (UN) World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday (August 29) said&nbsp;that a temporary pause&nbsp;in the ongoing conflict&nbsp;in Gaza will go into effect&nbsp;to facilitate polio vaccinations for the hundreds of thousands of children in the Palestinian enclave. The decision follows the confirmation of the first polio case in 25 years within the Palestinian territory, where a baby has been affected.

These "humanitarian pauses,"&nbsp;will last three days in different parts of the conflict-stricken area. The vaccination campaign is set to begin on Sunday (September 1) in central Gaza, according to Rik Peeperkorn, the WHO's representative in the Palestinian territories.

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Peeperkorn announced that after a three-day pause in southern Gaza, there will be a similar pause in northern Gaza. Each of these breaks is expected to last between eight and nine hours daily.

"I’m not going to say this is the ideal way forward. But this is a workable way forward," WHO's representative in the Palestinian territories&nbsp;said.

He added, "It will happen and should happen because we have an agreement."

Peeperkorn said WHO aims&nbsp;to vaccinate 640,000 children under the age of 10, and noted that the vaccination drive has been organised in coordination with Israeli authorities.

<h2>First case of polio in 25 years</h2>

On August 23, the WHO said&nbsp;that a 10-month-old infant in Gaza had been paralysed by type 2 polio virus, marking the first case in the region in 25 years. In response, UN agencies have urged for immediate vaccination of all infants.

The agencies had previously&nbsp;called on&nbsp;both Israel and the Palestinian&nbsp;militant group Hamas to agree to a seven-day humanitarian pause in their ongoing conflict to enable vaccination efforts.

"Polio does not distinguish between Palestinian and Israeli children,"&nbsp;the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) wrote in a post on X.

(With inputs from agencies)

The United Nations' (UN) World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday (August 29) said that a temporary pause in the ongoing conflict in Gaza will go into effect to facilitate polio vaccinations for the hundreds of thousands of children in the Palestinian enclave.

The United Nations' (UN) World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday (August 29) said that a temporary pause in the ongoing conflict in Gaza will go into effect to facilitate polio vaccinations for the hundreds of thousands of children in the Palestinian enclave. The decision follows the confirmation of the first polio case in 25 years within the Palestinian territory, where a baby has been affected. These "humanitarian pauses," will last three days in different parts of the conflict-stricken area. The vaccination campaign is set to begin on Sunday (September 1) in central Gaza, according to Rik Peeperkorn, the WHO's representative in the Palestinian territories. Also read: Ukraine's newly acquired American made F-16 fighter jet crashes; reason unknown Peeperkorn announced that after a three-day pause in southern Gaza, there will be a similar pause in northern Gaza. Each of these breaks is expected to last between eight and nine hours daily. "I’m not going to say this is the ideal way forward. But this is a workable way forward," WHO's representative in the Palestinian territories said. He added, "It will happen and should happen because we have an agreement." Peeperkorn said WHO aims to vaccinate 640,000 children under the age of 10, and noted that the vaccination drive has been organised in coordination with Israeli authorities. First case of polio in 25 years On August 23, the WHO said that a 10-month-old infant in Gaza had been paralysed by type 2 polio virus, marking the first case in the region in 25 years. In response, UN agencies have urged for immediate vaccination of all infants. The agencies had previously called on both Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas to agree to a seven-day humanitarian pause in their ongoing conflict to enable vaccination efforts. "Polio does not distinguish between Palestinian and Israeli children," the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) wrote in a post on X. (With inputs from agencies)

Gaza to see temporary peace as Israel agrees to 'humanitarian pauses' for polio vaccination

Russia conducted a heavy aerial attack on Ukraine for the third time in four days Thursday, again launching missiles and scores of drones that mostly were intercepted, Ukraine’s air force said.

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Israel told the United States that an initial review found that shots were fired at a World Food Programme (WFP) vehicle in the Gaza Strip after a "communication error" between Israeli military units, the deputy US envoy to the United Nations said on Thursday.

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A top Ukrainian pilot was killed when a US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed on Monday, just weeks after the long-awaited planes arrived in the country, a Ukrainian military source told the media.

China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) started a three-day live-fire exercise on 27 August, involving ground and air forces on the Chinese side of the country’s border with Myanmar.

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