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A 28-year-old Belgian woman was found with her hands tied on the streets of Islamabad on August 14, Pakistan's 78th Independence Day. According to police reports carried by the Pakistani media, the woman claimed she had been gang-raped for five days, following which a suspect was taken into custody.

The woman&nbsp;was reported to have been found on the street with her hands tied behind her back, according to Samaa TV. Locals informed the police.

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The woman told the police that some men raped her for five days. Initial investigations&nbsp;by police confirmed her claim, and on her statement, they arrested a man identified as Tameezuddin.

She introduced herself as a citizen of Belgium and told police that she had been staying in Islamabad for about six months. She said that she had been living with a man for quite some time, who raped her several times.

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The woman was taken to the hospital for her physical examination and medical report on injuries after the registration of the case.

The Aabpara police took the accused Tamizuddin into custody from his home. During interrogation, Tamizuddin&nbsp;claimed that the woman was mentally challenged, with no personal identification or travel documents on her.

Authorities will get the&nbsp;medical examination of Tamizuddin conducted in the same hospital where they have taken the victim. The police also contacted the Belgian embassy, which said it had no information about such a person travelling to Pakistan and referred them to the Netherlands mission as the area she pointed out to be her native place lay on the border of the two&nbsp;countries.

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A 28-year-old Belgian woman was found with her hands tied on the streets of Islamabad on August 14, Pakistan's 78th Independence Day. According to police reports carried by the Pakistani media, the woman claimed she had been gang-raped for five days, following which a suspect was taken into custody.

A 28-year-old Belgian woman was found with her hands tied on the streets of Islamabad on August 14, Pakistan's 78th Independence Day. According to police reports carried by the Pakistani media, the woman claimed she had been gang-raped for five days, following which a suspect was taken into custody. The woman was reported to have been found on the street with her hands tied behind her back, according to Samaa TV. Locals informed the police. Watch | Bangladeshis observe National Mourning Day, interim government cancels holiday × The woman told the police that some men raped her for five days. Initial investigations by police confirmed her claim, and on her statement, they arrested a man identified as Tameezuddin. She introduced herself as a citizen of Belgium and told police that she had been staying in Islamabad for about six months. She said that she had been living with a man for quite some time, who raped her several times. Also read: Zelensky approved plans to sabotage Nord Stream pipelines: Report The woman was taken to the hospital for her physical examination and medical report on injuries after the registration of the case. The Aabpara police took the accused Tamizuddin into custody from his home. During interrogation, Tamizuddin claimed that the woman was mentally challenged, with no personal identification or travel documents on her. Authorities will get the medical examination of Tamizuddin conducted in the same hospital where they have taken the victim. The police also contacted the Belgian embassy, which said it had no information about such a person travelling to Pakistan and referred them to the Netherlands mission as the area she pointed out to be her native place lay on the border of the two countries. (With inputs from agencies)

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Google has admitted that it knowingly omitted the autocomplete search results regarding the assassination attempt against former US president&nbsp;Donald Trump, according to a report in Fox News.&nbsp;The search giant said the search results were prohibited by design and part of the company's policy for "hypothetical violence against current figures".&nbsp;

Google's admission comes after Senator Roger Marshall lodged a complaint against the company and wrote a letter, questioning the search algorithm.&nbsp;

"We do not allow predictions that can be interpreted as accusations against individuals or groups of serious malevolent acts, where there is a lack of well-established or expert supporting evidence," responded Google Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy, US and Canada Mark Isakowitz.&nbsp;

Google clarified that its systems were the same before and after the failed assassination bid against Trump.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"These protections are not event-specific but rather applied to categories of possible searches. As a result, prior to July 13, 2024, it would have been inappropriate for our systems to offer any predictions involving possible assassination attempts on President Trump. In the immediate aftermath of the horrific events in Butler, PA, these systems were still in place and predictions related to the assassination attempt failed to appear."

"We recognise that these out-of-date systems led to an inadequate user experience," Google added.&nbsp;

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After Google's reply, Senator&nbsp;Marshall said the search engine company had "openly" admitted to "blocking and eliminating search prompts regarding the assassination attempt on former president Trump".&nbsp;&nbsp;

"Most shocking is their bizarre written defence that Trump's assassination attempt was a 'hypothetical act of political violence' even up to the point of our public inquiry on July 28th," he added.&nbsp;

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<h2>Trump survives</h2>

Notably, 20-year-old gunman, Thomas Crooks, had fired a volley of eight rounds towards the former US president using an AR-15 rifle while he was addressing the rally in an open field in Butler County.

It was only after one of the bullets grazed Trump and killed a rallygoer that the Secret Service was able to neutralise Crooks.&nbsp;

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Over a month after the incident, the FBI has not been able to uncover what was Crooks' motive&nbsp;behind the shooting. Crooks' digital footprint was minimal which has forced the authorities to search elsewhere for clues.&nbsp;

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Google has admitted that it knowingly omitted the autocomplete search results regarding the assassination attempt against former US president Donald Trump, according to a report in Fox News.

Google has admitted that it knowingly omitted the autocomplete search results regarding the assassination attempt against former US president Donald Trump, according to a report in Fox News. The search giant said the search results were prohibited by design and part of the company's policy for "hypothetical violence against current figures". Google's admission comes after Senator Roger Marshall lodged a complaint against the company and wrote a letter, questioning the search algorithm. "We do not allow predictions that can be interpreted as accusations against individuals or groups of serious malevolent acts, where there is a lack of well-established or expert supporting evidence," responded Google Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy, US and Canada Mark Isakowitz. Google clarified that its systems were the same before and after the failed assassination bid against Trump. "These protections are not event-specific but rather applied to categories of possible searches. As a result, prior to July 13, 2024, it would have been inappropriate for our systems to offer any predictions involving possible assassination attempts on President Trump. In the immediate aftermath of the horrific events in Butler, PA, these systems were still in place and predictions related to the assassination attempt failed to appear." "We recognise that these out-of-date systems led to an inadequate user experience," Google added. Big Tech is trying to interfere in the election AGAIN to help Kamala Harris. We all know this is intentional election interference from Google. Truly despicable. https://t.co/gWDbFGaHI7 — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) July 28, 2024 × After Google's reply, Senator Marshall said the search engine company had "openly" admitted to "blocking and eliminating search prompts regarding the assassination attempt on former president Trump". "Most shocking is their bizarre written defence that Trump's assassination attempt was a 'hypothetical act of political violence' even up to the point of our public inquiry on July 28th," he added. Watch | US Secret Service director grilled by lawmakers on Trump assassination attempt Trump survives Notably, 20-year-old gunman, Thomas Crooks, had fired a volley of eight rounds towards the former US president using an AR-15 rifle while he was addressing the rally in an open field in Butler County. It was only after one of the bullets grazed Trump and killed a rallygoer that the Secret Service was able to neutralise Crooks. Also read | Trump assassination attempt: Ex-US president says he will go back to the place where he was shot Over a month after the incident, the FBI has not been able to uncover what was Crooks' motive behind the shooting. Crooks' digital footprint was minimal which has forced the authorities to search elsewhere for clues. (With inputs from agencies)

'We don't allow...': Google admits omitting Trump's assassination attempt search results

Over 10 months into the war, Israel has accomplished everything that it could gain militarily in the Gaza Strip against Hamas and can't do anything more, a report in the New York Times has claimed, citing US officials.&nbsp;

Washington believes that Tel Aviv will never be able to completely wipe out Hamas and that more bombings only increase the risk of civilian casualties.&nbsp;

“Israel has been able to disrupt Hamas, kill a number of their leaders and largely reduce the threat to Israel that existed before October 7,” Gen. Joseph L. Votel, former head of US Central Command was quoted as saying by the publication.&nbsp;

A former senior CIA official added that Hamas was largely depleted in the region but nowhere near being wiped out off the map.&nbsp;

However, the Israeli side has refuted the claims saying there were gains still to be made on the ground in Gaza.&nbsp;

“If Israel evacuates its forces now, within a year, Hamas will be strong again,” said&nbsp;Yaakov Amidror, a retired IDF major general, who added that the military needs another two to three months in central and southern Gaza.&nbsp;

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<h2>Netanyahu and Gallant argue&nbsp;</h2>

Notably, the report comes a couple of days after Israeli media reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was angry over&nbsp;Defence Minister Yoav Gallant calling his goal of achieving "total victory" against Hamas "gibberish".&nbsp;

Netanyahu accused Gallant of adopting "an anti-Israel narrative" that was hurting the momentum of the forces and the ongoing talks.

“When Gallant adopts the anti-Israel narrative, he harms the chances of reaching a hostage-release deal,” the Israeli PMO said.&nbsp;

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Gallant made the rather rebellious remark in front of lawmakers during a private security briefing.&nbsp;

“I hear all the heroes with the war drums, ‘absolute victory,’ and all that gibberish. I saw that courage when it came down to the discussion,” said Gallant, according to reports.&nbsp;

Despite gaining control of the majority of the Gaza Strip, the Israeli forces haven't been able to free the hostages kidnapped on October 7 last year. The hostage-truce talks have been at an impasse for months, despite Washington attempting to fasten the process.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, an imminent threat of retaliatory strikes from Iran also looms over Israel.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;&nbsp;

Over 10 months into the war, Israel has accomplished everything that it could gain militarily in the Gaza Strip against Hamas and can't do anything more, a report in the New York Times has claimed, citing US officials.

Over 10 months into the war, Israel has accomplished everything that it could gain militarily in the Gaza Strip against Hamas and can't do anything more, a report in the New York Times has claimed, citing US officials. Washington believes that Tel Aviv will never be able to completely wipe out Hamas and that more bombings only increase the risk of civilian casualties. “Israel has been able to disrupt Hamas, kill a number of their leaders and largely reduce the threat to Israel that existed before October 7,” Gen. Joseph L. Votel, former head of US Central Command was quoted as saying by the publication. A former senior CIA official added that Hamas was largely depleted in the region but nowhere near being wiped out off the map. However, the Israeli side has refuted the claims saying there were gains still to be made on the ground in Gaza. “If Israel evacuates its forces now, within a year, Hamas will be strong again,” said Yaakov Amidror, a retired IDF major general, who added that the military needs another two to three months in central and southern Gaza. Watch | Iran-Israel tensions: US ready to defend Israel in fight against Iran & proxies Netanyahu and Gallant argue Notably, the report comes a couple of days after Israeli media reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was angry over Defence Minister Yoav Gallant calling his goal of achieving "total victory" against Hamas "gibberish". Netanyahu accused Gallant of adopting "an anti-Israel narrative" that was hurting the momentum of the forces and the ongoing talks. “When Gallant adopts the anti-Israel narrative, he harms the chances of reaching a hostage-release deal,” the Israeli PMO said. Also read | Iran claims US greenlighted Israel's killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh Gallant made the rather rebellious remark in front of lawmakers during a private security briefing. “I hear all the heroes with the war drums, ‘absolute victory,’ and all that gibberish. I saw that courage when it came down to the discussion,” said Gallant, according to reports. Despite gaining control of the majority of the Gaza Strip, the Israeli forces haven't been able to free the hostages kidnapped on October 7 last year. The hostage-truce talks have been at an impasse for months, despite Washington attempting to fasten the process. Meanwhile, an imminent threat of retaliatory strikes from Iran also looms over Israel. (With inputs from agencies)

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The United States has denied any involvement in the resignation of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, addressing allegations that it had a role in her departure from office.

For the unversed, Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India on August 5 after thousands of protesters demanded the ouster of her government.

The weeks of unrest in Bangladesh resulted in over 450 casualties. Following the turmoil, an interim government was established, with Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus taking a leading role. This transition aimed to stabilise the country and oversee a return to normalcy.

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On Tuesday (Aug 13), United States Department of State Vedant Patel said that the allegations were “laughable” and “absolutely bogus”.

During a press briefing, Patel firmly dismissed the allegation that the United States was involved in Sheikh Hasina's resignation, calling the implication "laughable" and asserting that such claims were completely false.

Patel said that a lot of disinformation has been spread in recent weeks about the events in Bangladesh.

“We have come across a lot of disinformation in recent weeks and we were made incredibly committed to strengthening information and integrity across the regional ecosystem, especially our partners in South Asia,” Patel said.

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Earlier this week, Sajeeb Wazed, son of Sheikh Hasina, claimed that the protests in Bangladesh had backing from “foreign forces”. This allegation has been met with strong denials from various international players, including the United States, which has rejected any involvement in the political turmoil.

<h2>Sheikh Hasina demands punishment</h2>

Sheikh Hasina released her first statement since her August 5 ouster and demanded punishment for those involved in the riots.&nbsp;

The statement, released through her son Sajeeb Wazed, called on the Bangladeshi nationals to observe the National Mourning Day on 15th August “with due dignity and solemnity”.

“Pray for the salvation of all souls by offering floral garlands and praying at Bangabandhu Bhaban,” the statement said.

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Her statement came after the interim government cancelled the public holiday for National Mourning Day on August 15. The move came after Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus held a meeting of the Council of Advisers on Tuesday.

In her statement, she also lamented the vandalisation of Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's museum.

"The Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, under whose leadership we have gained self-esteem as an independent nation, got self-identity and got an independent country, has been grossly insulted. They insulted the blood of millions of martyrs. I want justice from the countrymen," Hasina said.

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The United States has denied any involvement in the resignation of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, addressing allegations that it had a role in her departure from office.

The United States has denied any involvement in the resignation of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, addressing allegations that it had a role in her departure from office. For the unversed, Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India on August 5 after thousands of protesters demanded the ouster of her government. The weeks of unrest in Bangladesh resulted in over 450 casualties. Following the turmoil, an interim government was established, with Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus taking a leading role. This transition aimed to stabilise the country and oversee a return to normalcy. Also read: Resignations of Bangladeshi officials close to Sheikh Hasina were legal: Yunus On Tuesday (Aug 13), United States Department of State Vedant Patel said that the allegations were “laughable” and “absolutely bogus”. During a press briefing, Patel firmly dismissed the allegation that the United States was involved in Sheikh Hasina's resignation, calling the implication "laughable" and asserting that such claims were completely false. Patel said that a lot of disinformation has been spread in recent weeks about the events in Bangladesh. “We have come across a lot of disinformation in recent weeks and we were made incredibly committed to strengthening information and integrity across the regional ecosystem, especially our partners in South Asia,” Patel said. Also read: ‘Bangabandhu grossly insulted, I want justice...,’ Sheikh Hasina issues first statement after Aug 5 ouster Earlier this week, Sajeeb Wazed, son of Sheikh Hasina, claimed that the protests in Bangladesh had backing from “foreign forces”. This allegation has been met with strong denials from various international players, including the United States, which has rejected any involvement in the political turmoil. Sheikh Hasina demands punishment Sheikh Hasina released her first statement since her August 5 ouster and demanded punishment for those involved in the riots. The statement, released through her son Sajeeb Wazed, called on the Bangladeshi nationals to observe the National Mourning Day on 15th August “with due dignity and solemnity”. “Pray for the salvation of all souls by offering floral garlands and praying at Bangabandhu Bhaban,” the statement said. English translation of my mother's statement: Dear Bangladesh, As-salamu alaykum. Brothers and sisters, on August 15, 1975, the Father of the Nation and the then President of Bangladesh, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was brutally assassinated. I pay my deepest respects to… — Sajeeb Wazed (@sajeebwazed) August 13, 2024 × Also read: Bangladesh former PM Sheikh Hasina booked for murder of Dhaka grocer Her statement came after the interim government cancelled the public holiday for National Mourning Day on August 15. The move came after Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus held a meeting of the Council of Advisers on Tuesday. In her statement, she also lamented the vandalisation of Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's museum. "The Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, under whose leadership we have gained self-esteem as an independent nation, got self-identity and got an independent country, has been grossly insulted. They insulted the blood of millions of martyrs. I want justice from the countrymen," Hasina said. (With inputs from agencies)

US rejects claims of involvement in Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation

A female math tutor in the UK who sexually abused an underage boy and kept a diary on it has been jailed for six years, police said.

Holly Rouse-Sweeney, a 37-year-old tutor from Hebden Bridge, was given six years in jail by the Nottingham Crown Court on Friday (Aug 9).

She was initially teaching the boy online and then arranged to meet him at her county home and went on to sexually abuse him despite knowing that he was underage.

The boy's mother became suspicious after seeing inappropriate massages on WhatsApp and alerted the police in May 2023.

WATCH:&nbsp;UK Met officers dissuaded children from making sexual abuse claims, report claims

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Upon searching her place, &nbsp;Nottinghamshire Police found diary entries in which Rouse-Sweeney detailed the abuse, even mentioning the boy's age.

She abused him several times at her former Nottinghamshire home, said Nottinghamshire Police &nbsp;in a release, "despite being aware he was under the age of consent."&nbsp;

She had pleaded guilty and attributed the abuse to a pre-existing mental health issue.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/children-committing-more-than-half-of-child-sexual-abuse-crimes-says-new-data-678653">UK: Children committing more than half of child sexual abuse crimes, says new data</a> 
 
Rouse-Sweeney pleaded guilty to two counts of engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a boy, and four counts of causing a boy to engage in sexual activity, the police release said.

The tutor was added to the UK sex offenders’ register. After her release, she will be subject to a sexual harm prevention order which will tightly restrict her activities, the police said.

Rouse-Sweeney was issued a restraining order, preventing her from making any contact with the boy in future. 
 
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<h2>'A breach of trust'</h2>

“This was an appalling breach of trust by a woman who had been trusted to spend time with a vulnerable child," the police release quoted child abuse specialist Detective Constable Keeley Bringhurst as saying.

“Instead of teaching him mathematics she cynically took advantage of him for her own sexual gratification. I know this abuse has had a significant impact on the victim and his family and I hope they will be comforted by this very strong sentence,” Bringhurst said.

<h2>Not the first case in UK of female teachers abusing boys</h2>

This is not the first case of female teachers abusing boys in the UK. In July this year, a teacher who abused two teenage schoolboys and became pregnant by one of them was jailed for six-and-a-half years by Manchester Crown Court.

Rebecca Joynes, 30, had exchanged social media messages and groomed the boys from the age of 15.&nbsp;

She was convicted of four counts of sexual activity with a child and two counts of sexual activity with another child.

(With inputs from agencies)

A female math tutor in the UK who sexually abused an underage boy and kept a diary on it has been jailed for six years, police said. Holly Rouse-Sweeney, a 37-year-old tutor from Hebden Bridge, was given six years in jail by the Nottingham Crown Court on Friday (Aug 9).

A female math tutor in the UK who sexually abused an underage boy and kept a diary on it has been jailed for six years, police said. Holly Rouse-Sweeney, a 37-year-old tutor from Hebden Bridge, was given six years in jail by the Nottingham Crown Court on Friday (Aug 9). She was initially teaching the boy online and then arranged to meet him at her county home and went on to sexually abuse him despite knowing that he was underage. The boy's mother became suspicious after seeing inappropriate massages on WhatsApp and alerted the police in May 2023. WATCH: UK Met officers dissuaded children from making sexual abuse claims, report claims × Upon searching her place, Nottinghamshire Police found diary entries in which Rouse-Sweeney detailed the abuse, even mentioning the boy's age. She abused him several times at her former Nottinghamshire home, said Nottinghamshire Police in a release, "despite being aware he was under the age of consent." She had pleaded guilty and attributed the abuse to a pre-existing mental health issue. Also Read: UK: Children committing more than half of child sexual abuse crimes, says new data Rouse-Sweeney pleaded guilty to two counts of engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a boy, and four counts of causing a boy to engage in sexual activity, the police release said. The tutor was added to the UK sex offenders’ register. After her release, she will be subject to a sexual harm prevention order which will tightly restrict her activities, the police said. Rouse-Sweeney was issued a restraining order, preventing her from making any contact with the boy in future. Also Read : Whistleblower reveals continuing sexual abuse of women in UK military 'A breach of trust' “This was an appalling breach of trust by a woman who had been trusted to spend time with a vulnerable child," the police release quoted child abuse specialist Detective Constable Keeley Bringhurst as saying. “Instead of teaching him mathematics she cynically took advantage of him for her own sexual gratification. I know this abuse has had a significant impact on the victim and his family and I hope they will be comforted by this very strong sentence,” Bringhurst said. Not the first case in UK of female teachers abusing boys This is not the first case of female teachers abusing boys in the UK. In July this year, a teacher who abused two teenage schoolboys and became pregnant by one of them was jailed for six-and-a-half years by Manchester Crown Court. Rebecca Joynes, 30, had exchanged social media messages and groomed the boys from the age of 15. She was convicted of four counts of sexual activity with a child and two counts of sexual activity with another child. (With inputs from agencies)

Female tutor jailed for abusing underage boy in UK in second such case in two months

Iran has suggested it could refrain from retaliating against Israel for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's assassination if ceasefire talks in Gaza succeed this week. Watch in for more details!

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Iran on Tuesday refused to heed calls from the West to drop its plans for retaliation against Israel for the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, which occurred last month in Tehran.

Haniyeh was killed on July 31 during his visit to the Iranian capital. The Islamic Republic and its allies hold Israel responsible for this unfortunate incident, while Israel remains silent.

Iran has vowed to avenge Haniyeh's death after&nbsp;an Israeli attack in Beirut resulted in the death of a Hezbollah leader, a militant group supported by Iran. Western diplomats aim to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East, given the ongoing chaos between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. European allies and the US&nbsp;have shown interest in stabilising the situation.

A retaliatory&nbsp;attack by Iran was anticipated this week by both the West and Israel. To ensure stability, the United States has sent an aircraft carrier strike group and a guided missile submarine in support of Israel.

Nasser Khan, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson, criticised the call from the West, stating, "The declaration by France, Germany, and Britain, which did not object to the international crimes of the Zionist regime, brazenly asks Iran to take no deterrent action against a regime which has violated its sovereignty and territorial integrity."&nbsp;

The US&nbsp;and European nations are trying to stabilise the Middle East&nbsp;through a ceasefire in the Gaza war. Difficult conversations took place on Thursday.&nbsp;

Meanwhile,&nbsp;Iran is holding a military drill in the north of the country, reported&nbsp;the Islamic nation’s semi-official Mehr news agency.

The drill will take place from 7:30 pm&nbsp;to 8:30 pm&nbsp;local time (1600 to 1700 GMT) in Iran’s Gilan province on the Caspian Sea to boost the defensive readiness of the army’s naval forces.&nbsp;

The military drill, the second in three days, comes at a time when Iran is expected to retaliate against Israel.

Iran on Tuesday refused to heed calls from the West to drop its plans for retaliation against Israel for the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, which occurred last month in Tehran.

Iran on Tuesday refused to heed calls from the West to drop its plans for retaliation against Israel for the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, which occurred last month in Tehran. Haniyeh was killed on July 31 during his visit to the Iranian capital. The Islamic Republic and its allies hold Israel responsible for this unfortunate incident, while Israel remains silent. Iran has vowed to avenge Haniyeh's death after an Israeli attack in Beirut resulted in the death of a Hezbollah leader, a militant group supported by Iran. Western diplomats aim to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East, given the ongoing chaos between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. European allies and the US have shown interest in stabilising the situation. A retaliatory attack by Iran was anticipated this week by both the West and Israel. To ensure stability, the United States has sent an aircraft carrier strike group and a guided missile submarine in support of Israel. Nasser Khan, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson, criticised the call from the West, stating, "The declaration by France, Germany, and Britain, which did not object to the international crimes of the Zionist regime, brazenly asks Iran to take no deterrent action against a regime which has violated its sovereignty and territorial integrity." The US and European nations are trying to stabilise the Middle East through a ceasefire in the Gaza war. Difficult conversations took place on Thursday. Meanwhile, Iran is holding a military drill in the north of the country, reported the Islamic nation’s semi-official Mehr news agency. The drill will take place from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm local time (1600 to 1700 GMT) in Iran’s Gilan province on the Caspian Sea to boost the defensive readiness of the army’s naval forces. The military drill, the second in three days, comes at a time when Iran is expected to retaliate against Israel.

Iran rebuffs west’s appeal of not launching retaliatory attack against Israel

The year 2023 was the year of mass layoffs and it looks like 2024 will be a tough year for the working class, especially the IT industry. The trend of drop Cuts is showing no signs of slowing.

What does the recent wave of tech layoffs mean?

In a rare tragic incident, two polar bears fatally attacked a worker at a remote radar site in the Arctic region of Canada. The increasing number of fatal polar bear attacks in recent years has prompted an investigation into these events.

The incident which took place on Brevoort Island, in Canada's far-northeastern territory of Nunavut, was confirmed by Nasittuq Corporation, the logistics company operating and managing the Canadian government radar sites. One of the bears was put down by other workers who responded to the scene.

"An attack by two polar bears has resulted in the loss of one of our valued employees," the company said Friday, as reported by CBS News.

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“Safety and well-being of our employees is our highest priority,” the company said. “We are working closely with local authorities and regulatory agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident," it added.

This incident was at least the second since the past year, where a polar bear attack resulted in a death.&nbsp;

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and colleagues affected by this loss," the company said.

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In 2023, a woman and her one-year-old son were killed after a polar bear chased the residents of a small village in Alaska, making it the first fatal polar bear attack in 30 years.

According to the Canadian government, Canada is home to over 17,000 polar bears, about two-thirds of the total population in the world. The United States has classified them as a threatened species. Global warming and the melting of sea ice are dangerous to their population.

According to a 2017 research, there have been about 73 polar bear attacks reported across Canada, the United States, Norway, Greenland, and Russia from 1870 till 2014, 20 of them being fatal.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a rare tragic incident, two polar bears fatally attacked a worker at a remote radar site in the Arctic region of Canada. The increasing number of fatal polar bear attacks in recent years has prompted an investigation into these events.

In a rare tragic incident, two polar bears fatally attacked a worker at a remote radar site in the Arctic region of Canada. The increasing number of fatal polar bear attacks in recent years has prompted an investigation into these events. The incident which took place on Brevoort Island, in Canada's far-northeastern territory of Nunavut, was confirmed by Nasittuq Corporation, the logistics company operating and managing the Canadian government radar sites. One of the bears was put down by other workers who responded to the scene. "An attack by two polar bears has resulted in the loss of one of our valued employees," the company said Friday, as reported by CBS News. Also read | Volcanic eruption in 536 spewed so much ash that Sun didn't shine for 18 months “Safety and well-being of our employees is our highest priority,” the company said. “We are working closely with local authorities and regulatory agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident," it added. This incident was at least the second since the past year, where a polar bear attack resulted in a death. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and colleagues affected by this loss," the company said. Also read | 'More oceanfront property, right?': Trump dismisses climate change threat leading to sea-level rise In 2023, a woman and her one-year-old son were killed after a polar bear chased the residents of a small village in Alaska, making it the first fatal polar bear attack in 30 years. According to the Canadian government, Canada is home to over 17,000 polar bears, about two-thirds of the total population in the world. The United States has classified them as a threatened species. Global warming and the melting of sea ice are dangerous to their population. According to a 2017 research, there have been about 73 polar bear attacks reported across Canada, the United States, Norway, Greenland, and Russia from 1870 till 2014, 20 of them being fatal. (With inputs from agencies)

Two polar bears attack Canadian worker fatally in Canada's Arctic region

US Representative Ilhan Omar clinched the Democratic Party nomination for a fourth term on Tuesday (Aug 13), in a victory for progressives after losses in party primaries by two fellow members of the group nicknamed "The Squad."

Omar defeated former Minneapolis city council member Don Samuels in Minnesota's 5th District Democratic primary.

With 216 of 217 precincts reporting results, Omar was leading Samuels 56.2 per cent-42.9 per cent, according to Minnesota Secretary of State tallies.

At the end of a spirited campaign, Samuels acknowledged Omar's victory in a telephone interview, but said the results showed "there are still people who are feeling left out of the congresswoman's leadership."

Omar's robust campaign fundraising likely played a significant role in her victory.

She collected $6.8 million since the 2022 election, more than double the typical House member's reelection campaign and well over Samuels' $1.4 million, according to federal campaign disclosures.

"Because Omar had a tough primary last cycle (the 2022 election), she was prepared this time around with a strong ground game and excellent fundraising numbers that far outpaced Samuels," said Ryan Dawkins, a political science professor at Minnesota's Carleton College.

The Minnesota lawmaker, one of four progressive women whose 2018 election created The Squad, is expected to easily win the Nov. 5 election. Control of Congress will be up for grabs as Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump seek the presidency.

Fellow Squad members Representatives Jamaal Bowman of New York and Cori Bush of Missouri lost their party primaries over the past few months, facing opponents who had won substantial support from the pro-Israel fundraising group AIPAC.

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Bowman, Bush and Omar had all expressed opposition to President Joe Biden's support for Israel in its war against Hamas militants in Gaza, but AIPAC as of mid-July had given just $25 to Samuels' campaign, according to data collected by Open Secrets. Bowman and Bush's losses will whittle away The Squad's ranks from its peak of nine members.

They also reflect a Democratic Party that has backed away from some of its furthest-left causes, like calls for providing government-backed healthcare for all Americans or talk of defunding police, which came to the fore during the 2020 Democratic presidential primary before Biden secured the nomination.

The absence of a significant 2024 Democratic primary before Biden ended his candidacy last month, passing the torch to Harris, meant that further-left candidates such as independent Senator Bernie Sanders did not drive the debate.

"I understood going into this election cycle that the progressive movement was going to be burdened because of the absence of somebody carrying the banner on the centre stage of American politics," said Alan Minsky, executive director of Progressive Democrats of America.

Nevertheless, he argued that progressive priorities, such as making prescription drugs and childcare more affordable still resonate with voters.

Omar and some fellow Squad members voted against some Biden priorities including the $1 trillion infrastructure bill signed into law in 2021. They mainly objected because it did not move in tandem with a bill to expand social programs, including childcare, as had been promised.

Unlike the Republican House Freedom Caucus, whose roughly three dozen members have repeatedly blocked their own party's priorities, members of The Squad have generally voted in step with fellow Democrats on legislation.

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Omar, who arrived in the United States as a refugee from Somalia, describes her politics as "visionary, bold and loud" and says she has delivered millions of dollars in federal funds for community development in her district.

She argued she has paid close attention to her district's large immigrant population - including Somalis - in part by probing whether large banks discriminate against Muslim Americans.

She has faced criticism for antisemitic remarks, with House Republicans in 2023 voting to remove her from the Foreign Affairs Committee over a 2019 social media post suggesting that Israel's supporters were motivated by money rather than principle. Omar has apologized for that post.

Jamaica-born Samuels, a former toy developer and leader of a non-profit organization, had positioned himself as a pragmatic alternative, saying he agreed with many of Omar's policy stances, but not what he called her divisive governing style.

US Representative Ilhan Omar clinched the Democratic Party nomination for a fourth term on Tuesday (Aug 13), in a victory for progressives after losses in party primaries by two fellow members of the group nicknamed "The Squad.

US Representative Ilhan Omar clinched the Democratic Party nomination for a fourth term on Tuesday (Aug 13), in a victory for progressives after losses in party primaries by two fellow members of the group nicknamed "The Squad." Omar defeated former Minneapolis city council member Don Samuels in Minnesota's 5th District Democratic primary. With 216 of 217 precincts reporting results, Omar was leading Samuels 56.2 per cent-42.9 per cent, according to Minnesota Secretary of State tallies. At the end of a spirited campaign, Samuels acknowledged Omar's victory in a telephone interview, but said the results showed "there are still people who are feeling left out of the congresswoman's leadership." Omar's robust campaign fundraising likely played a significant role in her victory. She collected $6.8 million since the 2022 election, more than double the typical House member's reelection campaign and well over Samuels' $1.4 million, according to federal campaign disclosures. "Because Omar had a tough primary last cycle (the 2022 election), she was prepared this time around with a strong ground game and excellent fundraising numbers that far outpaced Samuels," said Ryan Dawkins, a political science professor at Minnesota's Carleton College. The Minnesota lawmaker, one of four progressive women whose 2018 election created The Squad, is expected to easily win the Nov. 5 election. Control of Congress will be up for grabs as Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump seek the presidency. Fellow Squad members Representatives Jamaal Bowman of New York and Cori Bush of Missouri lost their party primaries over the past few months, facing opponents who had won substantial support from the pro-Israel fundraising group AIPAC. Watch | US: Republicans oust Ilhan Omar from high-profile House committee × Bowman, Bush and Omar had all expressed opposition to President Joe Biden's support for Israel in its war against Hamas militants in Gaza, but AIPAC as of mid-July had given just $25 to Samuels' campaign, according to data collected by Open Secrets. Bowman and Bush's losses will whittle away The Squad's ranks from its peak of nine members. They also reflect a Democratic Party that has backed away from some of its furthest-left causes, like calls for providing government-backed healthcare for all Americans or talk of defunding police, which came to the fore during the 2020 Democratic presidential primary before Biden secured the nomination. The absence of a significant 2024 Democratic primary before Biden ended his candidacy last month, passing the torch to Harris, meant that further-left candidates such as independent Senator Bernie Sanders did not drive the debate. "I understood going into this election cycle that the progressive movement was going to be burdened because of the absence of somebody carrying the banner on the centre stage of American politics," said Alan Minsky, executive director of Progressive Democrats of America. Nevertheless, he argued that progressive priorities, such as making prescription drugs and childcare more affordable still resonate with voters. Omar and some fellow Squad members voted against some Biden priorities including the $1 trillion infrastructure bill signed into law in 2021. They mainly objected because it did not move in tandem with a bill to expand social programs, including childcare, as had been promised. Unlike the Republican House Freedom Caucus, whose roughly three dozen members have repeatedly blocked their own party's priorities, members of The Squad have generally voted in step with fellow Democrats on legislation. Also read | US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's controversial visit to PoK was sponsored by Pakistan Omar, who arrived in the United States as a refugee from Somalia, describes her politics as "visionary, bold and loud" and says she has delivered millions of dollars in federal funds for community development in her district. She argued she has paid close attention to her district's large immigrant population - including Somalis - in part by probing whether large banks discriminate against Muslim Americans. She has faced criticism for antisemitic remarks, with House Republicans in 2023 voting to remove her from the Foreign Affairs Committee over a 2019 social media post suggesting that Israel's supporters were motivated by money rather than principle. Omar has apologized for that post. Jamaica-born Samuels, a former toy developer and leader of a non-profit organization, had positioned himself as a pragmatic alternative, saying he agreed with many of Omar's policy stances, but not what he called her divisive governing style.

Controversial Democrat leader Ilhan Omar wins primary in Minnesota

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Wednesday (Aug 14) that he will not seek re-election as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) next month, effectively ending his leadership.

"The most obvious first step to show that the LDP will change is for me to step aside. I will not be running in the forthcoming (party) presidential election," Kishida told reporters.

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which has governed Japan almost uninterrupted since 1945, is due to hold an internal leadership contest next month.

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The 67-year-old Kishida has been in office since October 2021, and has witnessed his poll ratings fall significantly due to the impact of rising prices.

Kishida’s cabinet's support rating has been faded to around 25 percent this year, according to an NHK poll.

The world's fourth-largest economy has also faced difficulties, with output contracting by 0.7 percent in the first quarter.

Kishida in November announced an incentive package worth 17 trillion yen (more than $100 billion at the time) as he tried to ease the pressure from inflation and rescue his premiership.

However, the Japanese voters have been suffering from rising prices since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, pushing up energy costs and putting pressure on the government.

In spite of some recovery in recent weeks, the yen has been one of the world's worst-performing currencies over the past year, falling sharply against the dollar.

Kishida, who has overseen improving relations with South Korea, could theoretically remain in office until 2025.&nbsp;

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However, there is speculation that he might call a snap election. NHK reported increasing concerns within the LDP and said&nbsp;the party may struggle to compete in elections under Kishida's leadership.

Kishida has also faced severe criticism over a major funding scandal within the party.

The NHK said, “The PM seems to have figured out that he himself needs to take responsibility in order to dismiss growing distrust."

(With inputs from agencies)

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Wednesday (Aug 14) that he will not seek re-election as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) next month, effectively ending his leadership.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Wednesday (Aug 14) that he will not seek re-election as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) next month, effectively ending his leadership. "The most obvious first step to show that the LDP will change is for me to step aside. I will not be running in the forthcoming (party) presidential election," Kishida told reporters. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which has governed Japan almost uninterrupted since 1945, is due to hold an internal leadership contest next month. Also read: Putin assigns former bodyguard to 'handle Kursk situation' The 67-year-old Kishida has been in office since October 2021, and has witnessed his poll ratings fall significantly due to the impact of rising prices. Kishida’s cabinet's support rating has been faded to around 25 percent this year, according to an NHK poll. The world's fourth-largest economy has also faced difficulties, with output contracting by 0.7 percent in the first quarter. Kishida in November announced an incentive package worth 17 trillion yen (more than $100 billion at the time) as he tried to ease the pressure from inflation and rescue his premiership. However, the Japanese voters have been suffering from rising prices since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, pushing up energy costs and putting pressure on the government. In spite of some recovery in recent weeks, the yen has been one of the world's worst-performing currencies over the past year, falling sharply against the dollar. Kishida, who has overseen improving relations with South Korea, could theoretically remain in office until 2025. Also read: US rejects claims of involvement in Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation However, there is speculation that he might call a snap election. NHK reported increasing concerns within the LDP and said the party may struggle to compete in elections under Kishida's leadership. Kishida has also faced severe criticism over a major funding scandal within the party. The NHK said, “The PM seems to have figured out that he himself needs to take responsibility in order to dismiss growing distrust." (With inputs from agencies)

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The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) is said to have dismissed Vinesh Phogat's petition against her disqualification at the Paris Olympics, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) confirmed on Wednesday.

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Nepal's parliament passed long-awaited reforms to the transitional justice legislation on Wednesday, with the goal of resolving war crimes perpetrated during the country's Maoist insurgency, but victims say several problematic aspects remain.

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Doctors across India are protesting against the rape and murder of a woman trainee doctor, halting elective services and chanting, 'no safety no duty'. Watch to know more.

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President Vladimir Putin has enlisted a trusted aide and former personal bodyguard to oversee operations aimed at expelling Ukrainian forces from Russia, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

In other news,&nbsp;United States has denied any involvement in the resignation of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, addressing allegations that it had a role in her departure from office.

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Alexey Dyumin has&nbsp;been commissioned with supervising the military and civilian response to the incursion into Russia’s Kursk border region.

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During a press briefing, Patel firmly dismissed the allegation that the United States was involved in Sheikh Hasina's resignation, calling the implication "laughable" and asserting that such claims were completely false.

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White House has approved $20 billion in fighter jets and other military equipment for Israel as the ongoing war with Gaza ceases to end with Iran threatening another conflict.&nbsp;

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President Vladimir Putin has enlisted a trusted aide and former personal bodyguard to oversee operations aimed at expelling Ukrainian forces from Russia, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

President Vladimir Putin has enlisted a trusted aide and former personal bodyguard to oversee operations aimed at expelling Ukrainian forces from Russia, according to two sources familiar with the matter. In other news, United States has denied any involvement in the resignation of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, addressing allegations that it had a role in her departure from office. Click on the links to read more... Putin assigns former bodyguard to 'handle Kursk situation' Alexey Dyumin has been commissioned with supervising the military and civilian response to the incursion into Russia’s Kursk border region. US rejects claims of involvement in Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation During a press briefing, Patel firmly dismissed the allegation that the United States was involved in Sheikh Hasina's resignation, calling the implication "laughable" and asserting that such claims were completely false. US approves $20 billion weapons package for Israel amid Iran war threat White House has approved $20 billion in fighter jets and other military equipment for Israel as the ongoing war with Gaza ceases to end with Iran threatening another conflict. Japan PM Kishida to withdraw from party leadership race: Reports Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Wednesday (Aug 14) that he will not seek re-election as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) next month, effectively ending his leadership. VIDEO | Israel vs Iran Crisis: Gaza ceasefire deal could delay Iran's attack on Israel, says Joe Biden ×

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has enlisted a trusted aide and former personal bodyguard to oversee operations aimed at expelling Ukrainian forces from Russia, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

However, there’s been no official announcement of Alexey Dyumin’s role, he’s been commissioned to supervise the military and civilian response to the incursion into Russia’s Kursk border region.

In May, Putin appointed Dyumin as the secretary of Russia's State Council, a significant position within the body tasked with shaping "strategic goals and tasks of domestic and foreign policy."

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However, Dyumin does not hold an official role within the Defense Ministry or the Federal Security Service, which the president publicly tasked on Monday with expelling Ukrainian forces from Russia.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov didn’t respond to a request to comment.

It was reported that following the meeting Putin had tasked Alexander Bortnikov, Director of Russia’s Federal Security Service ( FSB) to take over the “counter-terrorism operation” in Kursk, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

Notably, Russia’s well-known blogger Rybar wrote that Dyumin’s appointment was “a sign that the security forces, on their own and without interference from Moscow, were unable to solve coordination problems.”

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On Monday, Ukraine’s army chief told President Volodymyr Zelensky that his troops now control 1,000 square kilometres (386 square miles) of Russian territory and that offensive operations are continuing.

The Ukrainian incursion in Kursk marks the largest attack on Russian soil since Putin launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, a conflict that was expected to conclude within days but has now extended into its third year.

<h2>Putin vows to expel enemy from Kursk</h2>

The Russian president vowed to "expel the enemy" from Russian territory after it was reported that Ukrainian forces had taken control of numerous Russian villages and extensive areas of land just a week into Kyiv's unexpected cross-border incursion.

The Russian president said the invasion was an attempt by Ukraine to progress its negotiation position.

“But what kind of negotiations can we even talk about with people who indiscriminately strike at civilians, at civilian infrastructure, or try to create threats to nuclear power facilities. What can we even talk about with them?” Putin said.

(With inputs from agencies)

Russian President Vladimir Putin has enlisted a trusted aide and former personal bodyguard to oversee operations aimed at expelling Ukrainian forces from Russia, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has enlisted a trusted aide and former personal bodyguard to oversee operations aimed at expelling Ukrainian forces from Russia, according to two sources familiar with the matter. However, there’s been no official announcement of Alexey Dyumin’s role, he’s been commissioned to supervise the military and civilian response to the incursion into Russia’s Kursk border region. In May, Putin appointed Dyumin as the secretary of Russia's State Council, a significant position within the body tasked with shaping "strategic goals and tasks of domestic and foreign policy." Also read: Putin vows to expel enemy from Russian territory as Ukraine claims control of 1,000 sq. km However, Dyumin does not hold an official role within the Defense Ministry or the Federal Security Service, which the president publicly tasked on Monday with expelling Ukrainian forces from Russia. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov didn’t respond to a request to comment. It was reported that following the meeting Putin had tasked Alexander Bortnikov, Director of Russia’s Federal Security Service ( FSB) to take over the “counter-terrorism operation” in Kursk, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Notably, Russia’s well-known blogger Rybar wrote that Dyumin’s appointment was “a sign that the security forces, on their own and without interference from Moscow, were unable to solve coordination problems.” Also read | Ukraine to unleash ‘BAD’ robot dogs on Russian forces in attempt to mitigate losses On Monday, Ukraine’s army chief told President Volodymyr Zelensky that his troops now control 1,000 square kilometres (386 square miles) of Russian territory and that offensive operations are continuing. The Ukrainian incursion in Kursk marks the largest attack on Russian soil since Putin launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, a conflict that was expected to conclude within days but has now extended into its third year. Putin vows to expel enemy from Kursk The Russian president vowed to "expel the enemy" from Russian territory after it was reported that Ukrainian forces had taken control of numerous Russian villages and extensive areas of land just a week into Kyiv's unexpected cross-border incursion. The Russian president said the invasion was an attempt by Ukraine to progress its negotiation position. “But what kind of negotiations can we even talk about with people who indiscriminately strike at civilians, at civilian infrastructure, or try to create threats to nuclear power facilities. What can we even talk about with them?” Putin said. (With inputs from agencies)

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Less than a month after stepping up as the Democratic presidential candidate, US Vice President Kamala Harris is gaining momentum in the race, moving ahead in polls and attracting large crowds at rallies across the United States. This week, the presumptive presidential candidate for the Democratic Party also landed on the cover of Time Magazine.&nbsp;

Kamala Harris' TIME cover has earned itself an unlikely admirer: Donald Trump, her political rival.

In his recent August 12 interview with Elon Musk on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, Trump described Harris as a "beautiful woman".

So far, so good, right? What can be construed as problematic is that Trump did not stop there. The Republican widely known for his anti-immigrant and at times blatantly racist comments went on to compare Harris' beauty with his wife Melania Trump.

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Just a few days back, Donald Trump questioned Kamala Harris's racial identity as a Black woman.

In a controversial interaction with African American journalists in Chicago on Jul&nbsp;31, former President Trump suggested that Kamala Harris had "turned Black" for political purposes.&nbsp;

He falsely claimed Kamala had initially identified as Indian, but "all of a sudden, she made a turn, and she became a Black person."

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Now, speaking to Musk, he praised Harris' beauty, comparing her to his wife, former First Lady Melania Trump.&nbsp;

"She looks like the most beautiful actress ever to live," Trump remarked, seemingly downplaying her racial identity by comparing her to a different standard of beauty.&nbsp;

"It was a drawing, and actually, she looked very much like a great first lady, Melania," he said.

His comment can be seen merely as superficial praise. However, Trump also said that, "She didn't look like Kamala," which can also be seen as an attempt to whitewash Kamala Harris' identity as a person of colour and a try to box her into the traditional, Eurocentric standards of beauty.

"But of course, she's a beautiful woman, so we'll leave it at that," added Trump.

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Despite this compliment, Trump as usual didn't hold back on criticising Harris and her campaign.&nbsp;

He accused the media of giving Harris a "free ride" and not scrutinising her views adequately since she became the Democratic candidate. He also took a jab at Harris for avoiding interviews, a move that has been seized upon by Republicans as a sign of reluctance to engage with the media.

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Trump's criticisms extended beyond Harris' media appearances. In the same conversation with Musk, he accused Harris of attempting to mimic his policies, specifically citing her recent pledge to eliminate tax on tips—a policy Trump had previously proposed. He further claimed that Harris was trying to position herself as "more Trump than Trump," a tactic he dismissed as insincere.

The interview, which was delayed due to a reported cyberattack on X, also saw Trump veer into discussions on global warming, nuclear proliferation, and even the idea of moving to Venezuela if he loses the upcoming election.

(With inputs from agencies)

Less than a month after stepping up as the Democratic presidential candidate, US Vice President Kamala Harris is gaining momentum in the race, moving ahead in polls and attracting large crowds at rallies across the United States.

Less than a month after stepping up as the Democratic presidential candidate, US Vice President Kamala Harris is gaining momentum in the race, moving ahead in polls and attracting large crowds at rallies across the United States. This week, the presumptive presidential candidate for the Democratic Party also landed on the cover of Time Magazine. Kamala Harris' TIME cover has earned itself an unlikely admirer: Donald Trump, her political rival. In his recent August 12 interview with Elon Musk on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, Trump described Harris as a "beautiful woman". So far, so good, right? What can be construed as problematic is that Trump did not stop there. The Republican widely known for his anti-immigrant and at times blatantly racist comments went on to compare Harris' beauty with his wife Melania Trump. Was Trump whitewashing Kamala Harris? Just a few days back, Donald Trump questioned Kamala Harris's racial identity as a Black woman. In a controversial interaction with African American journalists in Chicago on Jul 31, former President Trump suggested that Kamala Harris had "turned Black" for political purposes. He falsely claimed Kamala had initially identified as Indian, but "all of a sudden, she made a turn, and she became a Black person." Also read | 'Fake, fake': Trump accuses Harris of 'turning black' for political gain Now, speaking to Musk, he praised Harris' beauty, comparing her to his wife, former First Lady Melania Trump. "She looks like the most beautiful actress ever to live," Trump remarked, seemingly downplaying her racial identity by comparing her to a different standard of beauty. "It was a drawing, and actually, she looked very much like a great first lady, Melania," he said. His comment can be seen merely as superficial praise. However, Trump also said that, "She didn't look like Kamala," which can also be seen as an attempt to whitewash Kamala Harris' identity as a person of colour and a try to box her into the traditional, Eurocentric standards of beauty. "But of course, she's a beautiful woman, so we'll leave it at that," added Trump. A U-turn on Harris? Despite this compliment, Trump as usual didn't hold back on criticising Harris and her campaign. He accused the media of giving Harris a "free ride" and not scrutinising her views adequately since she became the Democratic candidate. He also took a jab at Harris for avoiding interviews, a move that has been seized upon by Republicans as a sign of reluctance to engage with the media. Also read | Trump backs Vance in 'childless cat ladies' controversy, says he said that because 'family is good' Trump's criticisms extended beyond Harris' media appearances. In the same conversation with Musk, he accused Harris of attempting to mimic his policies, specifically citing her recent pledge to eliminate tax on tips—a policy Trump had previously proposed. He further claimed that Harris was trying to position herself as "more Trump than Trump," a tactic he dismissed as insincere. The interview, which was delayed due to a reported cyberattack on X, also saw Trump veer into discussions on global warming, nuclear proliferation, and even the idea of moving to Venezuela if he loses the upcoming election. (With inputs from agencies)

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