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Multiple passengers have been disembarked from flights by immigration staff at airports to curb the rising numbers of Pakistani nationals being involved in begging in Middle Eastern countries, according to a report by Dawn.

Multiple passengers have been disembarked from flights by immigration staff at airports to curb the rising numbers of Pakistani nationals being involved in begging in Middle Eastern countries, according to a report by Dawn. There's growing dissatisfaction in Middle Eastern countries about the increased number of Pakistani beggars, which has prompted authorities in Pakistan to use enhanced screening methods for passengers travelling to those countries, a senior Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) official told Dawn. As per the report, these people disguise themselves as tourists to reach countries like Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Iran, Oman, and Turkiye. Also read: Statue depicting Pakistan Army’s 1971 surrender to India vandalised in Bangladesh Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis was told that around 90 per cent of the beggars arrested abroad were Pakistani nationals. The increasing number of Pakistani beggars overseas is raising concerns among government officials. The Interior Ministry of Pakistan has allegedly disembarked 44,000 people over similar suspicions in less than three years, according to the report. Groups of individuals, often posing as religious tourists, primarily come from districts in South Punjab and use Multan airport for travel, FIA sources told Dawn. In addition to the strict actions by Pakistani authorities, UAE officials are also enforcing stringent measures. According to travel agents, they are denying visas to Pakistanis who cannot demonstrate sufficient funds in their accounts to prove they are “genuine visitors.” Also read: Afghanistan's Taliban rulers score diplomatic wins, consolidate power Multiple foreign embassies, particularly from Western and African countries, handle their visa services for Pakistan through the UAE. Travel agents are concerned that stricter scrutiny could impact travellers needing to visit these countries, as they must attend interviews in the UAE. Although the authorities have taken measures on their part, they have also requested that Middle Eastern and Gulf nations enforce stricter visa policies. A senior FIA officer said that these countries should review their visa processing systems instead of solely urging Pakistani authorities to prevent potential beggars, criminals, and illegal immigrants. The FIA official mentioned that these nations should ask for bank statements, property records, and tax documents with visa applications to confirm that travellers can financially support themselves during their stay like Western countries do. (With inputs from agencies)

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Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, the cult leader behind one of the worst cult-related tragedies in the world, went on trial Monday (August 12) in Kenya. The self-proclaimed pastor is behind the death of nearly 450 people whose bodies were discovered in the&nbsp;Shakahola forest last year.

Speaking to AFP, prosecutor Alexander Jami Yamina revealed that the cult leader is set to be charged under a Kenyan law dealing with suicide pacts.

"There has never been a manslaughter case like this in Kenya...This is going to be a very unique manslaughter case," said the prosecutor.

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Mackenzie, the self-proclaimed pastor, was the leader of a Kenyan starvation sect. He allegedly incited hundreds of his followers to starve to death in order to "meet Jesus".&nbsp;

Mackenzie set up the Good News International Church in 2003 but closed it in 2019. He then moved to the scene of the tragedy: Shakahola forest, to prepare for the end of the world, which he predicted would happen in August 2023.

He was arrested in April last year after several bodies of his followers were discovered in the Shakahola forest.&nbsp;

A thorough search of the forest that lies inland from the Indian Ocean town of Malindi revealed 448 bodies over months.&nbsp;

Buried in mass graves, most of the nearly 450 victims died of hunger, revealed the autopsies. However, others, including children, appeared to have been strangled, beaten, or suffocated. Some even had their organs removed, revealed court documents.

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<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:548,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2234}">When will the trial end?</h2>

Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, the self-proclaimed pastor behind this tragedy that shocked Kenya and the world, will be on trial for four days. As per an AFP report, the hearing is scheduled to run till Thursday (Aug 15).&nbsp;

Prosecutors have prepared at least 420 witnesses.&nbsp;

"Due to the gravity of the case, we have prepared well," said prosecutor Alexander Jami Yamina. Some witnesses will present testimonies in camera.

Suspects, including Mackenzie, face charges of terrorism over the Shakahola massacre. They also face separate cases of murder, child torture and cruelty relating to the deaths, which prosecutors say occurred over the years 2020 to 2023.

(With inputs from agencies)

Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, the cult leader behind one of the worst cult-related tragedies in the world, went on trial Monday (August 12) in Kenya. The self-proclaimed pastor is behind the death of nearly 450 people whose bodies were discovered in the Shakahola forest last year.

Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, the cult leader behind one of the worst cult-related tragedies in the world, went on trial Monday (August 12) in Kenya. The self-proclaimed pastor is behind the death of nearly 450 people whose bodies were discovered in the Shakahola forest last year. Speaking to AFP, prosecutor Alexander Jami Yamina revealed that the cult leader is set to be charged under a Kenyan law dealing with suicide pacts. "There has never been a manslaughter case like this in Kenya...This is going to be a very unique manslaughter case," said the prosecutor. Also read | After navy warships, US orders submarine deployment in Middle East amid Israel-Iran war threat Starvation cult Mackenzie, the self-proclaimed pastor, was the leader of a Kenyan starvation sect. He allegedly incited hundreds of his followers to starve to death in order to "meet Jesus". Mackenzie set up the Good News International Church in 2003 but closed it in 2019. He then moved to the scene of the tragedy: Shakahola forest, to prepare for the end of the world, which he predicted would happen in August 2023. He was arrested in April last year after several bodies of his followers were discovered in the Shakahola forest. A thorough search of the forest that lies inland from the Indian Ocean town of Malindi revealed 448 bodies over months. Buried in mass graves, most of the nearly 450 victims died of hunger, revealed the autopsies. However, others, including children, appeared to have been strangled, beaten, or suffocated. Some even had their organs removed, revealed court documents. Also read | Secret Service apologizes for breaking into salon, using restroom during Kamala Harris event When will the trial end? Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, the self-proclaimed pastor behind this tragedy that shocked Kenya and the world, will be on trial for four days. As per an AFP report, the hearing is scheduled to run till Thursday (Aug 15). Prosecutors have prepared at least 420 witnesses. "Due to the gravity of the case, we have prepared well," said prosecutor Alexander Jami Yamina. Some witnesses will present testimonies in camera. Suspects, including Mackenzie, face charges of terrorism over the Shakahola massacre. They also face separate cases of murder, child torture and cruelty relating to the deaths, which prosecutors say occurred over the years 2020 to 2023. (With inputs from agencies)

Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, self-proclaimed pastor behind Kenya starvation cult goes on trial

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Bangladeshi Police resumed patrols of the capital Dhaka on Monday, ending a weeklong strike that left a law and order vacuum following the abrupt ouster of autocratic ex-premier Sheikh Hasina.

Officers vanished from the streets of the sprawling megacity of 20 million people last week after Hasina's resignation and flight abroad ended her 15-year rule.

Police were loathed for spearheading a lethal crackdown on the weeks of protests that forced her departure, with 42 officers among the more than 450 people killed.

Police had vowed not to resume work until their safety on duty was guaranteed, but they agreed to return after late-night talks with the new interim government, helmed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.

"It's good to be back," assistant commissioner Snehasish Das told AFP while standing at a busy intersection directing traffic.

"As we feel secure now, we are back on duty."

Student-led protests against Hasina's government had been largely peaceful until police attempted to violently disperse them.

Around 450 of the country's 600 police stations were targeted in arson and vandalism attacks over the past month, according to the national police union.

Some began reopening late last week under guard by the army, an institution held in higher esteem for largely refusing to participate in the crackdown.

In the police's absence, the students who led the protests that toppled Hasina volunteered to restore law and order after looting and reprisal attacks in the hours after her departure.

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They acted as traffic wardens, formed overnight neighbourhood watch patrols and guarded Hindu temples and other places of worship, quickly settling the unrest.

Das said there was "no tension" between police and the students who had been performing their duties.

"Students have done a tremendous job in the past few days," he added. "Our thanks to them."

The volunteers, for their part, said they were relieved to yield back their responsibilities.

"It's too difficult for us to manage the vehicles," Chanu Abdullah, 27, told AFP. "I'm really thankful the police came back."

<h3>‘Heinous attacks’</h3>

Yunus's de facto cabinet now administering the country said it had noted with "grave concern" some attacks on Hindus and other minorities.

In its first official statement on Sunday night, the cabinet said it would work to "find ways to resolve such heinous attacks".

Bangladeshi Hindus account for around eight percent of the country's 170 million people and have regularly been the targets of violence during periods of upheaval.

Hundreds have arrived on India's border since last week, asking to cross.

The leadership of Jamaat, Bangladesh's largest Islamist party, said it would meet with representatives of the Hindu community and other minority leaders later Monday in a bid to ease tensions.

Hasina, 76, fled by helicopter to neighbouring India a week ago as protesters flooded Dhaka's streets in a dramatic end to her iron-fisted tenure.

Her government was accused of widespread human rights abuses, including the extrajudicial killing of thousands of her political opponents.

But new home minister Sakhawat Hossain said the government had no intention of banning Hasina's Awami League party, which played a pivotal role in the country's independence movement.

"The party has made many contributions to Bangladesh -- we don't deny this," he told reporters.

"When the election comes, (they should) contest the elections."

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Interim leader Yunus returned from Europe on Thursday to head a temporary administration facing the monumental challenge of steering democratic reforms.

The 84-year-old won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his pioneering work in microfinance, credited with helping millions of Bangladeshis out of grinding poverty.

He took office as "chief adviser" to a caretaker administration -- all fellow civilians bar Hossain, a retired brigadier-general -- and has said he wants to hold elections "within a few months".

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&nbsp;audience.

Bangladeshi Police resumed patrols of the capital Dhaka on Monday, ending a weeklong strike that left a law and order vacuum following the abrupt ouster of autocratic ex-premier Sheikh Hasina.

Bangladeshi Police resumed patrols of the capital Dhaka on Monday, ending a weeklong strike that left a law and order vacuum following the abrupt ouster of autocratic ex-premier Sheikh Hasina. Officers vanished from the streets of the sprawling megacity of 20 million people last week after Hasina's resignation and flight abroad ended her 15-year rule. Police were loathed for spearheading a lethal crackdown on the weeks of protests that forced her departure, with 42 officers among the more than 450 people killed. Police had vowed not to resume work until their safety on duty was guaranteed, but they agreed to return after late-night talks with the new interim government, helmed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. "It's good to be back," assistant commissioner Snehasish Das told AFP while standing at a busy intersection directing traffic. "As we feel secure now, we are back on duty." Student-led protests against Hasina's government had been largely peaceful until police attempted to violently disperse them. Around 450 of the country's 600 police stations were targeted in arson and vandalism attacks over the past month, according to the national police union. Some began reopening late last week under guard by the army, an institution held in higher esteem for largely refusing to participate in the crackdown. In the police's absence, the students who led the protests that toppled Hasina volunteered to restore law and order after looting and reprisal attacks in the hours after her departure. Also read: Statue depicting Pakistan Army’s 1971 surrender to India vandalised in Bangladesh They acted as traffic wardens, formed overnight neighbourhood watch patrols and guarded Hindu temples and other places of worship, quickly settling the unrest. Das said there was "no tension" between police and the students who had been performing their duties. "Students have done a tremendous job in the past few days," he added. "Our thanks to them." The volunteers, for their part, said they were relieved to yield back their responsibilities. "It's too difficult for us to manage the vehicles," Chanu Abdullah, 27, told AFP. "I'm really thankful the police came back." ‘Heinous attacks’ Yunus's de facto cabinet now administering the country said it had noted with "grave concern" some attacks on Hindus and other minorities. In its first official statement on Sunday night, the cabinet said it would work to "find ways to resolve such heinous attacks". Bangladeshi Hindus account for around eight percent of the country's 170 million people and have regularly been the targets of violence during periods of upheaval. Hundreds have arrived on India's border since last week, asking to cross. The leadership of Jamaat, Bangladesh's largest Islamist party, said it would meet with representatives of the Hindu community and other minority leaders later Monday in a bid to ease tensions. Hasina, 76, fled by helicopter to neighbouring India a week ago as protesters flooded Dhaka's streets in a dramatic end to her iron-fisted tenure. Her government was accused of widespread human rights abuses, including the extrajudicial killing of thousands of her political opponents. But new home minister Sakhawat Hossain said the government had no intention of banning Hasina's Awami League party, which played a pivotal role in the country's independence movement. "The party has made many contributions to Bangladesh -- we don't deny this," he told reporters. "When the election comes, (they should) contest the elections." Also read: US lawmakers urge sanctions on ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's officials Interim leader Yunus returned from Europe on Thursday to head a temporary administration facing the monumental challenge of steering democratic reforms. The 84-year-old won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his pioneering work in microfinance, credited with helping millions of Bangladeshis out of grinding poverty. He took office as "chief adviser" to a caretaker administration -- all fellow civilians bar Hossain, a retired brigadier-general -- and has said he wants to hold elections "within a few months". 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.

Bangladesh: Police return to streets, resume patrolling Dhaka after unrest

In Bangladesh, the situation is gradually returning to normal sea after continued civil unrest for more than a month. Protesting police officers called off their strike after the interim government assured them of meeting most of their demands.

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Donald Trump does not seem to want to let go of any opportunity to target his rival Kamala Harris, even if it means citing something unproven. Recently, Trump alleged that Harris was faking the size of her rallies and posted a photo to support his claim. The photo is from a Harris-Walz rally at the Detroit Metro Airport held on Wednesday. A large crowd can be seen standing in front of Air Force Two, the official airplane of the vice president.&nbsp;

Right-wingers pointed out that the photo was digitally manipulated because there was no reflection on the plane's turbine. While videos from the event prove that several people were present at the event, Trump claimed that Harris AI'd the photo.

Trump said that thousands of people can be seen at the rally in the photo, but "there was nobody at the plane".

Trump wrote on the Truth Social platform, "Has anyone noticed that Kamala CHEATED at the airport? There was nobody at the plane, and she "AI'd" it, and showed a massive "crowd" of so-called followers, BUT THEY DIDN'T EXIST!"

"She's a CHEATER. She had NOBODY waiting and the "crowd" looks like 10,000 people!" he added.

Trump accused Harris of doing the same at other events where she gives speeches.

"Same thing is happening with her fake "crowds" at her speeches.

Trump went on to demand that Harris should be disqualified because of her "fake" image.

'This is the way Democrats win Elections. She should be disqualified because the creation of a fake image is ELECTION INTERFERENCE. Anyone who does that will cheat at ANYTHING!" he added.

Some people on the internet are also backing Trump's claim, citing "no reflection" as the reason.&nbsp;

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"If you look closely at the paint job of the airplane, you'll notice that the crowd does not reflect in the paint. Her crowd is fake. Her voters are fake. Her marriage is fake. Her political career is fake," one X user wrote.&nbsp;

<h2>Videos prove the photo is real</h2>

Meanwhile, videos of the event prove that the photo isn't fake. Similarly, fact-check website Snopes also said that the Winston AI Detector found the image to be "96 per cent human". The photo was '"likely photographed by someone and not created using an AI-generation tool."

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Spectrum News also said that&nbsp;"the crowd did in fact exist, and the rally was attended by thousands of people". Notably, people who attended the rally also posted their own photos later, proving that the photo is real.&nbsp;

"About 15,000 people filled the hangar, the crowd spilling out onto the tarmac,"&nbsp;Michigan outlet MLive&nbsp;reported.

(With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump does not seem to want to let go of any opportunity to target his rival Kamala Harris, even if it means citing something unproven. Recently, Trump alleged that Harris was faking the size of her rallies and posted a photo to support his claim.

Donald Trump does not seem to want to let go of any opportunity to target his rival Kamala Harris, even if it means citing something unproven. Recently, Trump alleged that Harris was faking the size of her rallies and posted a photo to support his claim. The photo is from a Harris-Walz rally at the Detroit Metro Airport held on Wednesday. A large crowd can be seen standing in front of Air Force Two, the official airplane of the vice president. Right-wingers pointed out that the photo was digitally manipulated because there was no reflection on the plane's turbine. While videos from the event prove that several people were present at the event, Trump claimed that Harris AI'd the photo. Trump said that thousands of people can be seen at the rally in the photo, but "there was nobody at the plane". Trump wrote on the Truth Social platform, "Has anyone noticed that Kamala CHEATED at the airport? There was nobody at the plane, and she "AI'd" it, and showed a massive "crowd" of so-called followers, BUT THEY DIDN'T EXIST!" "She's a CHEATER. She had NOBODY waiting and the "crowd" looks like 10,000 people!" he added. Trump accused Harris of doing the same at other events where she gives speeches. "Same thing is happening with her fake "crowds" at her speeches. Trump went on to demand that Harris should be disqualified because of her "fake" image. 'This is the way Democrats win Elections. She should be disqualified because the creation of a fake image is ELECTION INTERFERENCE. Anyone who does that will cheat at ANYTHING!" he added. Some people on the internet are also backing Trump's claim, citing "no reflection" as the reason. Also Read: Joe Biden warns of ‘bloodbath’, calls Donald Trump a ‘genuine danger’ to democracy "If you look closely at the paint job of the airplane, you'll notice that the crowd does not reflect in the paint. Her crowd is fake. Her voters are fake. Her marriage is fake. Her political career is fake," one X user wrote. Videos prove the photo is real Meanwhile, videos of the event prove that the photo isn't fake. Similarly, fact-check website Snopes also said that the Winston AI Detector found the image to be "96 per cent human". The photo was '"likely photographed by someone and not created using an AI-generation tool." You had to be there to fully understand the excitement, magnitude and determination of my fellow Michiganders. We will elect Vice President Harris and Governor Walz. Michigan is prepared. We are so ready. pic.twitter.com/G9QUR0amI8 — Carl Austin Miller Grondin (@austingrondin) August 8, 2024 × Spectrum News also said that "the crowd did in fact exist, and the rally was attended by thousands of people". Notably, people who attended the rally also posted their own photos later, proving that the photo is real. "About 15,000 people filled the hangar, the crowd spilling out onto the tarmac," Michigan outlet MLive reported. (With inputs from agencies)

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The US Secret Service was forced to apologise after they broke into a salon, taped over the security camera, and used the restroom. The salon owner told reporters it was during Kamala Harris' visit at the end of July. The agency members had left the door open.

“I'm the kind of person that would have set up coffee and doughnuts for them had they asked me for permission,” said Alicia Powers, the owner of Four One Three Salon in Pittsfield. But no one asked her or her landlord's permission.

The agents taped over the security camera at the back porch and helped themselves in after breaking in through the door. They used the restroom ate the mints on the counter and left the place without cleaning or locking the door.

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Around 8 am on July 27, Powers received an alert on her phone about the activity on the back porch of the salon while she was on a vacation in Cape Cod.

“She walked around the porch, walked around the side of the building and then popped back up on the porch, grabbed the chair, hopped up and taped the camera," Powers said what the footage revealed. "It blacked out the camera completely.”

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The alarms started going off at the property and the footage showed people entering and leaving for about two hours. She reached the salon at about 4 pm after the crowd had left.

Powers approached the Pittsfield Police and was later put in touch with the Service representative in New York. She was told, "It&nbsp;couldn't have been them; it's not what they do. They ask for permission.” But later on, the agency confirmed that the woman who taped the camera was part of the Secret Service.&nbsp;

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Powers said that the Secret Service’s Boston office has apologised to her. She also told Pittsfield Police officers and Chief Thomas Dawley have been helpful in her situation.

The agency has offered to pay her for the cleaning of the salon and any damages. They will also be paying for the private alarm bill of the salon “because it was going off for so long.”

While Powers is glad to receive the apology, she still feels violated and disrespected about the incident. She expressed her concern about the condition the salon was left in after the agents left.

“We're a small business. We've all worked incredibly hard to build this business," she said. "This is our livelihood. And it could have been taken from all of my 12 employees in a flash.”

(With inputs from agencies)

The US Secret Service was forced to apologise after they broke into a salon, taped over the security camera, and used the restroom. The salon owner told reporters it was during Kamala Harris' visit at the end of July.

The US Secret Service was forced to apologise after they broke into a salon, taped over the security camera, and used the restroom. The salon owner told reporters it was during Kamala Harris' visit at the end of July. The agency members had left the door open. “I'm the kind of person that would have set up coffee and doughnuts for them had they asked me for permission,” said Alicia Powers, the owner of Four One Three Salon in Pittsfield. But no one asked her or her landlord's permission. The agents taped over the security camera at the back porch and helped themselves in after breaking in through the door. They used the restroom ate the mints on the counter and left the place without cleaning or locking the door. Also read | Trump and Harris to debate on Sep 10; Trump calls for two additional debates Around 8 am on July 27, Powers received an alert on her phone about the activity on the back porch of the salon while she was on a vacation in Cape Cod. “She walked around the porch, walked around the side of the building and then popped back up on the porch, grabbed the chair, hopped up and taped the camera," Powers said what the footage revealed. "It blacked out the camera completely.” NEW: Kamala Harris' Secret Service team forced to issue an apology after they broke into a salon in Massachusetts while Harris was at a fundraiser nearby. A female agent was seen duct-taping a camera outside the business while agents picked the lock. Once inside, the agents… pic.twitter.com/usaFIjK9vS — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) August 11, 2024 × The alarms started going off at the property and the footage showed people entering and leaving for about two hours. She reached the salon at about 4 pm after the crowd had left. Powers approached the Pittsfield Police and was later put in touch with the Service representative in New York. She was told, "It couldn't have been them; it's not what they do. They ask for permission.” But later on, the agency confirmed that the woman who taped the camera was part of the Secret Service. Also read | US Secret Service admits denying 'extra' security to Trump that led to assassination bid Powers said that the Secret Service’s Boston office has apologised to her. She also told Pittsfield Police officers and Chief Thomas Dawley have been helpful in her situation. The agency has offered to pay her for the cleaning of the salon and any damages. They will also be paying for the private alarm bill of the salon “because it was going off for so long.” While Powers is glad to receive the apology, she still feels violated and disrespected about the incident. She expressed her concern about the condition the salon was left in after the agents left. “We're a small business. We've all worked incredibly hard to build this business," she said. "This is our livelihood. And it could have been taken from all of my 12 employees in a flash.” (With inputs from agencies)

Secret Service apologizes for breaking into salon, using restroom during Kamala Harris event

Olympics games bid farewell to Paris on Sunday (August 11), and the City of Angels, Los Angeles, is gearing up to welcome the Olympics in 2028. In a new post on Truth Social, former US president Donald Trump has claimed that he is the one who successfully secured Los Angeles' bid to host the 2028 Olympic Games.

“As President-elect, I worked with the Olympic Organizing Committee of Los Angeles in getting the 2028 Olympics to come to the United States. There was tremendous competition from other countries,” the Republican presidential nominee&nbsp;wrote in a post on Truth Social.

In 2017, Los Angeles competed with Paris to host the 2024 Olympic Games. Trump did put his weight behind the city's bid and even met with Thomas Bach, the president of the International Olympic Committee at the White House in June 2017.&nbsp;

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“Working hard to get the Olympics for the United States (L.A.). Stay tuned!” Trump tweeted in July 2017.

The Olympic Organising Committee awarded the hosting rights for the 2024 games to Paris and the 2028 games to Los Angeles.

In his post, Trump also hit out at former president Barack Obama saying that he refused to address the International Olympic Committee. Trump alleged that Obama refused to meet with the IOC because the committee previously rejected his personally submitted request to get 2016 Olympics hosting rights to Chicago, and gave them to the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro instead.

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"President Obama refused to speak to the International Olympic Committee (perhaps because of a previous rejection by them of a proposal personally made by him!), which needed the enthusiastic support and approval of the U.S. President - Without which they would not have chosen our Country," Trump wrote.

"I gave them what they wanted to hear, and got the job done! It was my great honour to do so. Hopefully, I will be President, and our Country will have reached new (and record!) levels of success. SEE YOU IN 2028. Thank you!" he concluded.

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Olympics games bid farewell to Paris on Sunday (August 11), and the City of Angels, Los Angeles, is gearing up to welcome the Olympics in 2028. In a new post on Truth Social, former US president Donald Trump has claimed that he is the one who successfully secured Los Angeles' bid to host the 2028 Olympic Games.

Olympics games bid farewell to Paris on Sunday (August 11), and the City of Angels, Los Angeles, is gearing up to welcome the Olympics in 2028. In a new post on Truth Social, former US president Donald Trump has claimed that he is the one who successfully secured Los Angeles' bid to host the 2028 Olympic Games. “As President-elect, I worked with the Olympic Organizing Committee of Los Angeles in getting the 2028 Olympics to come to the United States. There was tremendous competition from other countries,” the Republican presidential nominee wrote in a post on Truth Social. In 2017, Los Angeles competed with Paris to host the 2024 Olympic Games. Trump did put his weight behind the city's bid and even met with Thomas Bach, the president of the International Olympic Committee at the White House in June 2017. As President-Elect, I worked with the Olympic Organizing Committee of Los Angeles in getting the 2028 Olympics to come to the United States. There was tremendous competition from other countries. President Obama refused to speak to the International Olympic Committee (perhaps… — Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) August 12, 2024 × “Working hard to get the Olympics for the United States (L.A.). Stay tuned!” Trump tweeted in July 2017. The Olympic Organising Committee awarded the hosting rights for the 2024 games to Paris and the 2028 games to Los Angeles. In his post, Trump also hit out at former president Barack Obama saying that he refused to address the International Olympic Committee. Trump alleged that Obama refused to meet with the IOC because the committee previously rejected his personally submitted request to get 2016 Olympics hosting rights to Chicago, and gave them to the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro instead. Also read: US to deploy submarine in Middle East amid Israel-Iran war threat "President Obama refused to speak to the International Olympic Committee (perhaps because of a previous rejection by them of a proposal personally made by him!), which needed the enthusiastic support and approval of the U.S. President - Without which they would not have chosen our Country," Trump wrote. "I gave them what they wanted to hear, and got the job done! It was my great honour to do so. Hopefully, I will be President, and our Country will have reached new (and record!) levels of success. SEE YOU IN 2028. Thank you!" he concluded. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump takes credit for LA 2028 Olympics, slams Obama: 'Got the job done'

Chinese Engineers successfully conducted the test run of the country's biggest cargo drone to date that's not all they also tested a helicopter taxi which is soon to open 100 kilometer route to Shanghai. Watch in for more details!

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JD Vance has hit out at white supremacists who have attacked his wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance since he was announced as the Republican vice-presidential candidate last month.

The Ohio senator's wife is of Indian-American origin and has faced brutal racism due to her heritage on social media platforms with many MAGA supporters leading the hate campaign.&nbsp;

“Look, my attitude to these people attacking my wife is, she’s beautiful, she’s smart. What kind of man marries Usha? A very smart man and a very lucky man, importantly,” Vance was quoted as saying on ABC News’s “This Week” on Sunday (Aug 11).&nbsp;

“And my view is, look, if these guys want to attack me or attack my views, my policy views, my personality, come after me. But don’t attack my wife. She’s out of your league.”

Vance was referring to attacks from Nick Fuentes, a White Supremacist who has previously dined with Donald Trump at his Florida Mar-a-Lago home" in 2022.

Quizzed about Trump's connection with&nbsp;Fuentes, Vance said,&nbsp;“Well, Donald Trump doesn’t know anything about, and frankly, doesn’t care for [Fuentes].

Notably, Trump had blamed&nbsp;Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, for bringing the white supremacist to his dinner at the time.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/rnc-2024-republican-vp-nominee-jd-vance-addresses-the-rnc-741903" target="_blank">Watch | RNC 2024: Republican VP candidate&nbsp;JD Vance addresses the RNC</a>

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<h2>What did Fuentes say?&nbsp;</h2>

Fuentes reacted angrily after Trump announced Vance as his running mate for the election and went on an unhinged tirade on his podcast.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"Who is this guy, really? Do we really expect that the guy who has an Indian wife and named their kid Vivek is going to support white identity?" he said.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/usha-vance-wife-of-jd-vance-faces-racist-attacks-from-white-supremacists-742049">Also read |&nbsp;Usha, wife of JD Vance, faces racist attacks from white supremacists</a>

Fuentes even went on about the 'non-traditional' marriage of Usha and JD whilst describing the latter as a 'power-hungry' sociopath.&nbsp;

"Another power-hungry sociopath with the put-on folksy Rustbelt act, obligatory non-combat tour in the Middle East, non-traditional marriage, and conspicuously rapid political ascendancy."&nbsp;

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Apart from making racist comments, Fuentes is&nbsp;also known for denying the Holocaust.&nbsp;

Notably, Usha is an accomplished lawyer by profession and has been with JD since they met at Yale University in 2014 during their law degree course.&nbsp;JD Vance's memoir describes her as his “Yale spirit guide". He credits her for helping him navigate life at the elite university where they met. The couple has three children.

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JD Vance has hit out at white supremacists who have attacked his wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance since he was announced as the Republican vice-presidential candidate last month.

JD Vance has hit out at white supremacists who have attacked his wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance since he was announced as the Republican vice-presidential candidate last month. The Ohio senator's wife is of Indian-American origin and has faced brutal racism due to her heritage on social media platforms with many MAGA supporters leading the hate campaign. “Look, my attitude to these people attacking my wife is, she’s beautiful, she’s smart. What kind of man marries Usha? A very smart man and a very lucky man, importantly,” Vance was quoted as saying on ABC News’s “This Week” on Sunday (Aug 11). “And my view is, look, if these guys want to attack me or attack my views, my policy views, my personality, come after me. But don’t attack my wife. She’s out of your league.” Vance was referring to attacks from Nick Fuentes, a White Supremacist who has previously dined with Donald Trump at his Florida Mar-a-Lago home" in 2022. Quizzed about Trump's connection with Fuentes, Vance said, “Well, Donald Trump doesn’t know anything about, and frankly, doesn’t care for [Fuentes]. Notably, Trump had blamed Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, for bringing the white supremacist to his dinner at the time. Watch | RNC 2024: Republican VP candidate JD Vance addresses the RNC What did Fuentes say? Fuentes reacted angrily after Trump announced Vance as his running mate for the election and went on an unhinged tirade on his podcast. "Who is this guy, really? Do we really expect that the guy who has an Indian wife and named their kid Vivek is going to support white identity?" he said. Also read | Usha, wife of JD Vance, faces racist attacks from white supremacists Fuentes even went on about the 'non-traditional' marriage of Usha and JD whilst describing the latter as a 'power-hungry' sociopath. "Another power-hungry sociopath with the put-on folksy Rustbelt act, obligatory non-combat tour in the Middle East, non-traditional marriage, and conspicuously rapid political ascendancy." Vance is the Republican Pete Buttigieg. Another power hungry sociopath with the put-on folksy Rustbelt act, obligatory non-combat tour in the Middle East, non-traditional marriage, and conspicuously rapid political ascendancy. — Nicholas J. Fuentes (@NickJFuentes) July 18, 2024 × Apart from making racist comments, Fuentes is also known for denying the Holocaust. Notably, Usha is an accomplished lawyer by profession and has been with JD since they met at Yale University in 2014 during their law degree course. JD Vance's memoir describes her as his “Yale spirit guide". He credits her for helping him navigate life at the elite university where they met. The couple has three children. (With inputs from agencies)

'She’s out of your league': JD Vance slams white supremacists for attacking his wife

Mohammad Jadav Zarif resigns from the new cabinet. He previously served as the Foreign Minister of Iran. Justifying his reasons for stepping down he stated that he was ashamed that he could not achieve the expert opinion of the Committees and the inclusion of women Youth and ethnic groups. Watch in for more details.

Former Foreign Minister Mohammad Jadav Zarif quits

Pakistan's Golden Boy, Arshad Nadeem, has returned to his hometown of Mian Channu to a hero's welcome. Nadeem is Pakistan's first individual gold medalist at the Olympic Games, winning the men's javelin gold with an Olympic record throw of 92.97 meters. Watch as WION's Pakistan Bureau Chief Anas Mallick visits Olympic medalist Arshad Nadeem's house.

Olympics 2024: WION visits Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem's house | WION Exclusive

About two in three murders in South Africa go unsolved due to insufficient evidence or leads, according to official figures released by a governing party on Sunday.

South Africa's Crime Troubles: Two in three murders go unsolved

Seven devotees died in a stampede at Jehanabad's Baba Siddhnath temple on Sunday night allegedly after force was used to control the crowd. At least 16 others suffered injuries in the stampede. Watch in for more details!

Bihar Jehanabad stampede: 7 killed, 16 injured after stampede breaks out at Baba Siddhnath Temple

Israel expects a major Iranian attack to be launched within days. Reports are indicating that Israeli intelligence officials believe that Iran has settled on attacking Israel in the coming days. Iran's expected retaliation could even come before scheduled ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel on the 15th of August.

West-Asia tensions: Is Iran preparing for large-scale assault?

Russia pledges 'tough response' to Ukrainian border incursions

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