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US Vice President Kamala Harris launched her White House campaign's first rally by attacking Donald Trump, framing the upcoming November election as a choice between a former prosecutor and a convicted felon.

Addressing the crowd&nbsp;in the battleground state of Wisconsin, Harris compared her Republican opponent to fraudsters she said she had prosecuted.

Meanwhile, Trump criticised her record on the border and posted on social media, "Lyin' Kamala Harris destroys everything she touches!"

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This comes a day after Harris received the support of a majority of Democratic delegates, making the way for her to become the party's nominee.

It may be mentioned here, on Sunday afternoon, US President Joe Biden announced he was withdrawing from the race and endorsed Vice-President Harris. Biden decided to drop out amid rising pressure from top Democrats and donors following his disastrous debate against Trump in late June.

The Harris campaign raised a staggering $100m plus in the 36 hours after Biden’s exit.

While adding to her momentum, a new national poll from news agency Reuters and Ipsos showed&nbsp;Harris with a two-point lead over Trump, 44% to 42%.

Sharing about her experience as California's attorney general in Milwaukee on Tuesday (Jul&nbsp;24), Harris highlighted, "I took on perpetrators of all kinds. Predators who abused women, fraudsters who ripped off consumers and cheaters who broke the rules for their own gain.”

"So listen to me when I say I know Donald Trump's type," Harris added. "In this campaign, I promise you, I will proudly put my record against his any day of the week."

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While on the other side, Trump posted on his social media platform, ‘Truth Social’ about a poll showing that Harris was the most unpopular vice president in US history.

Trump also shared a post stating that GovTrack, the non-partisan congressional scorekeeper, rated her as one of the most left-wing senators among dozens of Democrats during her tenure.

Harris also mentioned a number of liberal priorities in her speech, from gun control to abortion access, child poverty, union rights and affordable healthcare.

(With inputs from agencies)

US Vice President Kamala Harris launched her White House campaign's first rally by attacking Donald Trump, framing the upcoming November election as a choice between a former prosecutor and a convicted felon.

US Vice President Kamala Harris launched her White House campaign's first rally by attacking Donald Trump, framing the upcoming November election as a choice between a former prosecutor and a convicted felon. Addressing the crowd in the battleground state of Wisconsin, Harris compared her Republican opponent to fraudsters she said she had prosecuted. Meanwhile, Trump criticised her record on the border and posted on social media, "Lyin' Kamala Harris destroys everything she touches!" Also read: US Secret Service chief resigns days after Trump assassination attempt This comes a day after Harris received the support of a majority of Democratic delegates, making the way for her to become the party's nominee. It may be mentioned here, on Sunday afternoon, US President Joe Biden announced he was withdrawing from the race and endorsed Vice-President Harris. Biden decided to drop out amid rising pressure from top Democrats and donors following his disastrous debate against Trump in late June. The Harris campaign raised a staggering $100m plus in the 36 hours after Biden’s exit. While adding to her momentum, a new national poll from news agency Reuters and Ipsos showed Harris with a two-point lead over Trump, 44% to 42%. Sharing about her experience as California's attorney general in Milwaukee on Tuesday (Jul 24), Harris highlighted, "I took on perpetrators of all kinds. Predators who abused women, fraudsters who ripped off consumers and cheaters who broke the rules for their own gain.” "So listen to me when I say I know Donald Trump's type," Harris added. "In this campaign, I promise you, I will proudly put my record against his any day of the week." Also read | Who is Kimberly Cheatle, US Secret Service director who resigned days after Trump's assassination bid? While on the other side, Trump posted on his social media platform, ‘Truth Social’ about a poll showing that Harris was the most unpopular vice president in US history. Trump also shared a post stating that GovTrack, the non-partisan congressional scorekeeper, rated her as one of the most left-wing senators among dozens of Democrats during her tenure. Harris also mentioned a number of liberal priorities in her speech, from gun control to abortion access, child poverty, union rights and affordable healthcare. (With inputs from agencies)

Kamala Harris slams Trump at her first presidential campaign rally

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With the yen continuing to weaken and a boom in inbound tourists, businesses in Japan are thinking about implementing a dual pricing system for foreign tourists and locals.

With the yen continuing to weaken and a boom in inbound tourists, businesses in Japan are thinking about implementing a dual pricing system for foreign tourists and locals. In Japan's northernmost prefecture, which is well-known for its breathtaking landscapes and winter resorts, the director of the Hokkaido Tourism Organisation has urged businesses to set lower prices for locals. According to the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper, the organisation is pushing for a trial run of two-tier discounts this autumn. According to the head of one Hokkaido hotel operator, discounts are required to ensure that Japanese tourists do not leave internationally popular resorts like Niseko. In June, the mayor of Himeji, located in western Japan, announced plans to more than quadruple entrance fees for foreign tourists at Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site with sections dating back to the 17th century. Currently, adults pay 1,000 yen ($6.44) to enter, but Mayor Hideyasu Kiyomoto is considering increasing the fee to approximately $30 for foreign tourists while keeping it at $5 for Japan's citizens. Kiyomoto mentioned the potential damage to the castle due to the high number of visitors. In the 2023 financial year, the castle welcomed 1.48 million visitors, including 452,300 from overseas. In the first half of this year, 17.78 million tourists visited Japan, setting a new record. According to the Nikkei newspaper, foreign visitors spending has quadrupled over the last 10 years and is currently Japan's second-largest "export" category, after automobiles. Also read: British army officer stabbed in Kent; UK PM Starmer reacts Osaka Prefecture has proposed charging foreign visitors a fee to address over-tourism, but this idea has met resistance, particularly with the 2025 Osaka World Exposition approaching. While discounts for students and seniors, as well as tiered pricing for locals, have been common in municipal-supported facilities like hot springs, extending this concept to foreign tourists is still uncommon and controversial. In a survey conducted by Loyalty Marketing, which manages a shopping points card, over 60% of the 1,200 respondents supported having different prices for foreign tourists. One business has already adopted this two-tier pricing system. Tamatebako, a seafood restaurant in Tokyo that opened in April, charges foreign tourists 7,678 yen ($49.30) for a weekday all-you-can-eat and drink buffet, while the price for Japanese residents is 6,578 yen ($42.24). Some shop owners argue that the additional costs of providing special English assistance to foreign tourists justify the higher prices. (With inputs from agencies)

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A British army officer was seriously injured in a stabbing attack near&nbsp;barracks in southeast England, according to witnesses and police reports on Wednesday (July 24).

Kent Police confirmed the arrest of a 24-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder shortly after the incident. Authorities said that the attacker acted alone and that the stabbing is not believed to be related to terrorism.&nbsp;

Investigators are exploring whether the suspect's mental health played a role in the attack.

The officer, in his 40s, sustained severe injuries and was airlifted to a hospital. He is reported to be in serious but stable condition.

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United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer reacted to the incident and said, "All our thoughts are with the soldier, his family, and our Armed Forces community, who serve to keep all of us safe. I wish him a swift recovery."&nbsp;

Defence Secretary John Healey also condemned the attack and described it as "shocking."

The incident occurred Tuesday (July 23) evening in Gillingham, approximately 30 miles (48.28 kilometres)&nbsp;southeast of London. Witnesses reported that a masked attacker on a motorcycle stabbed the officer before fleeing the scene.

Within half an hour, police arrested a suspect and seized several knives. British police typically do not release the names of suspects until they are formally charged.

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The location of the attack is near Brompton Barracks, the headquarters of the British Army's 1 Royal School of Military Engineering Regiment.&nbsp;

"Our thoughts are with the soldier and their family, and we request that their privacy is respected at this difficult time," the army said in a statement. "We will continue to work closely with Kent Police to understand what happened and support the investigation."

Attacks on soldiers in Britain are rare. In 2013, two men inspired by&nbsp;al-Qaeda murdered 25-year-old soldier Lee Rigby in London by stabbing him to death. The attackers were sentenced to life in prison.

(With inputs from agencies)

A British army officer was seriously injured in a stabbing attack near barracks in southeast England, according to witnesses and police reports on Wednesday (July 24).

A British army officer was seriously injured in a stabbing attack near barracks in southeast England, according to witnesses and police reports on Wednesday (July 24). Kent Police confirmed the arrest of a 24-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder shortly after the incident. Authorities said that the attacker acted alone and that the stabbing is not believed to be related to terrorism. Investigators are exploring whether the suspect's mental health played a role in the attack. The officer, in his 40s, sustained severe injuries and was airlifted to a hospital. He is reported to be in serious but stable condition. Also read | British Army used solar panels manufactured by forced labour in China: Report United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer reacted to the incident and said, "All our thoughts are with the soldier, his family, and our Armed Forces community, who serve to keep all of us safe. I wish him a swift recovery." Defence Secretary John Healey also condemned the attack and described it as "shocking." The incident occurred Tuesday (July 23) evening in Gillingham, approximately 30 miles (48.28 kilometres) southeast of London. Witnesses reported that a masked attacker on a motorcycle stabbed the officer before fleeing the scene. Within half an hour, police arrested a suspect and seized several knives. British police typically do not release the names of suspects until they are formally charged. Also watch | British Military Might 'Shrinking' × The location of the attack is near Brompton Barracks, the headquarters of the British Army's 1 Royal School of Military Engineering Regiment. "Our thoughts are with the soldier and their family, and we request that their privacy is respected at this difficult time," the army said in a statement. "We will continue to work closely with Kent Police to understand what happened and support the investigation." Attacks on soldiers in Britain are rare. In 2013, two men inspired by al-Qaeda murdered 25-year-old soldier Lee Rigby in London by stabbing him to death. The attackers were sentenced to life in prison. (With inputs from agencies)

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The German government on Wednesday (July 24) officially banned the Hamburg-based Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH) and its affiliated sub-organisations after accusing the group of promoting the Iranian leadership's ideology and supporting Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group.&nbsp;

The ban coincided with police raids on 53 properties linked with individuals belonging to the now-banned organisations. As a result of the ban, four Shiite mosques in Germany will be closed, and the IZH's assets will be confiscated, according to the interior ministry.

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Affiliated institutions in the federal states of Bremen, Bavaria, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Hesse, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia and Berlin were also being investigated. The interior ministry said 53 properties were being searched, and four mosques were shut.&nbsp;

The development follows extensive investigations, including searches conducted in November. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said that the gathered material "confirmed the serious suspicions to such a degree that we ordered the ban today."

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According to Faeser, the IZH "promotes an Islamist-extremist, totalitarian ideology in Germany" and its affiliates "support the terrorists of Hezbollah and spread aggressive antisemitism."

The interior ministry further alleged that the IZH acts as the direct representative of Iran’s "Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution" in Germany, disseminating "the ideology of the Islamic Revolution in an aggressive and militant way" and seeking to instigate such a revolution within Germany.

Later in the day, Iran's foreign ministry summoned the German ambassador in Tehran over the ban on the Islamic Centre Hamburg (IZH) association, the official IRNA news agency reported.

The IZH, which operates Imam Ali mosque in Hamburg, was under surveillance by Germany's domestic intelligence agency for an extended period.&nbsp;

The Imam Ali Mosque, known locally as the Blue Mosque, is one of Germany's oldest mosques.

In response to the accusations, the IZH earlier said that it "condemns every form of violence and extremism and has always advocated peace, tolerance, and interreligious dialogue."

(With inputs from agencies)

The German government on Wednesday (July 24) officially banned the Hamburg-based Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH) and its affiliated sub-organisations after accusing the group of promoting the Iranian leadership's ideology and supporting Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group.

The German government on Wednesday (July 24) officially banned the Hamburg-based Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH) and its affiliated sub-organisations after accusing the group of promoting the Iranian leadership's ideology and supporting Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group. The ban coincided with police raids on 53 properties linked with individuals belonging to the now-banned organisations. As a result of the ban, four Shiite mosques in Germany will be closed, and the IZH's assets will be confiscated, according to the interior ministry. Also watch | Iranian Envoy Dr Iraj Ilahi speaks on Presidential elections, India Ties × Affiliated institutions in the federal states of Bremen, Bavaria, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Hesse, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia and Berlin were also being investigated. The interior ministry said 53 properties were being searched, and four mosques were shut. The development follows extensive investigations, including searches conducted in November. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said that the gathered material "confirmed the serious suspicions to such a degree that we ordered the ban today." Also read | Iran criticises UN nuclear watchdog resolution, calls it ‘unwise’ According to Faeser, the IZH "promotes an Islamist-extremist, totalitarian ideology in Germany" and its affiliates "support the terrorists of Hezbollah and spread aggressive antisemitism." The interior ministry further alleged that the IZH acts as the direct representative of Iran’s "Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution" in Germany, disseminating "the ideology of the Islamic Revolution in an aggressive and militant way" and seeking to instigate such a revolution within Germany. Later in the day, Iran's foreign ministry summoned the German ambassador in Tehran over the ban on the Islamic Centre Hamburg (IZH) association, the official IRNA news agency reported. The IZH, which operates Imam Ali mosque in Hamburg, was under surveillance by Germany's domestic intelligence agency for an extended period. The Imam Ali Mosque, known locally as the Blue Mosque, is one of Germany's oldest mosques. In response to the accusations, the IZH earlier said that it "condemns every form of violence and extremism and has always advocated peace, tolerance, and interreligious dialogue." (With inputs from agencies)

Iran-Germany showdown begins over ban on Hamburg’s Islamic Centre, mosques' closure

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China recently said that it had suspended negotiations with the United States on nuclear non-proliferation and arms control. The move was said to be in response to Washington's weapons sales to Taiwan. The decision comes amid a sharp fall in America's nuclear arsenal, even while&nbsp;China intends to increase its stockpile.&nbsp;

From the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war to the Israel-Hamas conflict, there's a constant fear that a large conflict might escalate from conventional warfare to nuclear warfare. In such a scenario, talks on nuclear arms control become a key factor in maintaining global peace.&nbsp;

Last year, in November, the US and China held talks on nuclear arms control, and in January, a White House official urged Beijing to respond "to some of our more substantive ideas on risk reduction".&nbsp;

However, hopes of coming to an understanding were dashed when China's foreign ministry said on July 17 that the US sales of arms to self-ruled Taiwan were "seriously undermining the political atmosphere for continued arms control consultations between the two sides".&nbsp;

"The US has... continued its arms sales to Taiwan, and taken a series of negative actions that seriously damage China's core interests and undermine political mutual trust," foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said.

"For this reason, China has decided to suspend negotiations with the United States on a new round of arms control and non-proliferation consultations," he added.&nbsp;

Washington, in June, approved two military sales to Taiwan worth approximately $300 million in total, mostly of spare and repair parts for the island's F-16 fighter jets.&nbsp;

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<h2>Rise in Chinese nuclear arsenal&nbsp;</h2>

As per <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/264435/number-of-nuclear-warheads-worldwide/">data</a> by Statista published on July 4, 2024, there were approximately 12,100 nuclear warheads worldwide as of January 2024 and almost 90 per cent of them belonged to two countries: the US (5,580) and Russia (5,044). With 500 warheads, China is on the third spot, but the difference with the US numbers is substantial.&nbsp;

The US Defense Department said in a congressionally mandated report last October that China was developing its nuclear arsenal more quickly than the US had anticipated. China is likely to have more than 1,000 nuclear weapons by 2030, which is still less than the US, but the rise is significant.&nbsp;

China's ambition was evident during the ruling Communist Party's third plenum last week. According to a detailed document of the committee's decisions, the Central Committee pledged to "speed up the development of strategic deterrence forces" - an expression which is normally referred to as nuclear prowess. Beijing's aim to increase its nuclear arsenal is said to be in context with the US, but the stockpile increase is a rising tension for India as well.&nbsp;

Not just China, President Vladimir Putin has also said that Russia should start producing midrange missiles, which were previously banned under a now-defunct Cold War treaty. Such missiles, capable of carrying nuclear warheads, were previously banned under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, but Washington terminated the deal in 2019, blaming Russia for not complying with its terms.&nbsp;

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<h2>Fall in US nuclear arsenal since Cold War peak</h2>

The latest data by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) revealed that the nuclear warhead stockpile of the US has shrunk since the Cold War peak.&nbsp;

On July 19, the US government released newly <a href="https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/U.S.%20Nuclear%20Weapons%20Stockpile%20Transparency%202024_2.pdf">declassified information</a> on the nation's nuclear weapons stockpile to update the information previously released in October 2021. The report includes both active and inactive warheads in possession of the US.&nbsp;

Notably, the above-mentioned Statista data was based on the survey time period as of January 2024. Meanwhile, the data released by the US Department of State shows the US nuclear weapons stockpile from 1945 through September 30, 2023, which does not include weapons retired and awaiting dismantlement.&nbsp;

The data shows that as of September 2023, the US had a stockpile of 3,748 nuclear warheads. This number represents an 88 per cent reduction in the stockpile from its maximum (31,255) at the end of fiscal year 1967 and an 83 per cent decrease from its level (22,217) when the Berlin Wall fell in late 1989.&nbsp;

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When it comes to warhead dismantlement, the US dismantled 12,088 nuclear warheads from fiscal years 1994 through 2023. Since, September 30, 2020, the US has dismantled 405 nuclear warheads. Approximately 2,000 additional nuclear warheads are currently retired and awaiting dismantlement.&nbsp;

The report revealed that the number of US non-strategic nuclear weapons has declined by more than 90 per cent since September 30, 1991.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

China recently said that it had suspended negotiations with the United States on nuclear non-proliferation and arms control. The move was said to be in response to Washington's weapons sales to Taiwan.

China recently said that it had suspended negotiations with the United States on nuclear non-proliferation and arms control. The move was said to be in response to Washington's weapons sales to Taiwan. The decision comes amid a sharp fall in America's nuclear arsenal, even while China intends to increase its stockpile. From the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war to the Israel-Hamas conflict, there's a constant fear that a large conflict might escalate from conventional warfare to nuclear warfare. In such a scenario, talks on nuclear arms control become a key factor in maintaining global peace. Last year, in November, the US and China held talks on nuclear arms control, and in January, a White House official urged Beijing to respond "to some of our more substantive ideas on risk reduction". However, hopes of coming to an understanding were dashed when China's foreign ministry said on July 17 that the US sales of arms to self-ruled Taiwan were "seriously undermining the political atmosphere for continued arms control consultations between the two sides". "The US has... continued its arms sales to Taiwan, and taken a series of negative actions that seriously damage China's core interests and undermine political mutual trust," foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said. "For this reason, China has decided to suspend negotiations with the United States on a new round of arms control and non-proliferation consultations," he added. Washington, in June, approved two military sales to Taiwan worth approximately $300 million in total, mostly of spare and repair parts for the island's F-16 fighter jets. Also read: India set to celebrate silver jubilee of Kargil War victory Rise in Chinese nuclear arsenal As per data by Statista published on July 4, 2024, there were approximately 12,100 nuclear warheads worldwide as of January 2024 and almost 90 per cent of them belonged to two countries: the US (5,580) and Russia (5,044). With 500 warheads, China is on the third spot, but the difference with the US numbers is substantial. The US Defense Department said in a congressionally mandated report last October that China was developing its nuclear arsenal more quickly than the US had anticipated. China is likely to have more than 1,000 nuclear weapons by 2030, which is still less than the US, but the rise is significant. China's ambition was evident during the ruling Communist Party's third plenum last week. According to a detailed document of the committee's decisions, the Central Committee pledged to "speed up the development of strategic deterrence forces" - an expression which is normally referred to as nuclear prowess. Beijing's aim to increase its nuclear arsenal is said to be in context with the US, but the stockpile increase is a rising tension for India as well. Not just China, President Vladimir Putin has also said that Russia should start producing midrange missiles, which were previously banned under a now-defunct Cold War treaty. Such missiles, capable of carrying nuclear warheads, were previously banned under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, but Washington terminated the deal in 2019, blaming Russia for not complying with its terms. Also read: Israeli troops kill two in West Bank raids, say Palestinians Fall in US nuclear arsenal since Cold War peak The latest data by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) revealed that the nuclear warhead stockpile of the US has shrunk since the Cold War peak. On July 19, the US government released newly declassified information on the nation's nuclear weapons stockpile to update the information previously released in October 2021. The report includes both active and inactive warheads in possession of the US. Notably, the above-mentioned Statista data was based on the survey time period as of January 2024. Meanwhile, the data released by the US Department of State shows the US nuclear weapons stockpile from 1945 through September 30, 2023, which does not include weapons retired and awaiting dismantlement. The data shows that as of September 2023, the US had a stockpile of 3,748 nuclear warheads. This number represents an 88 per cent reduction in the stockpile from its maximum (31,255) at the end of fiscal year 1967 and an 83 per cent decrease from its level (22,217) when the Berlin Wall fell in late 1989. When it comes to warhead dismantlement, the US dismantled 12,088 nuclear warheads from fiscal years 1994 through 2023. Since, September 30, 2020, the US has dismantled 405 nuclear warheads. Approximately 2,000 additional nuclear warheads are currently retired and awaiting dismantlement. The report revealed that the number of US non-strategic nuclear weapons has declined by more than 90 per cent since September 30, 1991. (With inputs from agencies)

US rolling back its nuclear stockpile even as China doubles down on increasing arsenal

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon apologised and promised reforms on Wednesday after a public inquiry found some 200,000 children, young people and vulnerable adults were abused in state and religious care over the last 70 years.

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Heavy rain from Typhoon Gaemi has flooded the Philippine capital Manila and nearby cities, forcing authorities to shut schools, offices, and cancel flights on Wednesday and declare a state of calamity in a region that is home to 13 million people.

The storm, which is strengthening as it gusts towards Taiwan, did not make landfall in the Philippines but has intensified seasonal monsoon rains, causing landslides and flooding over the past few days.

At least 12 people have died and more than 600,000 are displaced due to the storm, known locally as Typhoon Carina, the national disaster agency said. Water in some areas is neck-high.

The Philippine coastguard said 260 passengers and 16 vessels were stranded in ports while airlines cancelled 114 flights out of Manila on Wednesday, the airport authority said.

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The financial markets were also closed.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr told the disaster relief agencies to provide assistance and prepare supplies for isolated communities during a briefing on Wednesday, and the mayors of 16 cities in the Greater Manila region have asked for emergency funding, officials said. &nbsp;

In the riverside city of Marikina, emergency workers waded through waist-deep waters and used rubber dinghies to rescue residents from their inundated homes.

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Some people sheltered in churches among the statues of Catholic saints.

"The flood reached the second floor of our house, all our things are ruined, everything got wet, nothing was saved," Ladylyn Bernas, an evacuee at a nearby church, told Reuters.

Social media posts showed several vehicles stuck in water or floating down streets and highways.

The Philippines sees an average of 20 tropical storms annually, causing floods and deadly landslides.

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Heavy rain from Typhoon Gaemi has flooded the Philippine capital Manila and nearby cities, forcing authorities to shut schools, offices, and cancel flights on Wednesday and declare a state of calamity in a region that is home to 13 million people.

Heavy rain from Typhoon Gaemi has flooded the Philippine capital Manila and nearby cities, forcing authorities to shut schools, offices, and cancel flights on Wednesday and declare a state of calamity in a region that is home to 13 million people. The storm, which is strengthening as it gusts towards Taiwan, did not make landfall in the Philippines but has intensified seasonal monsoon rains, causing landslides and flooding over the past few days. At least 12 people have died and more than 600,000 are displaced due to the storm, known locally as Typhoon Carina, the national disaster agency said. Water in some areas is neck-high. The Philippine coastguard said 260 passengers and 16 vessels were stranded in ports while airlines cancelled 114 flights out of Manila on Wednesday, the airport authority said. Also read: Australia: Surfer’s severed leg washes up on beach after shark attack; doctors race to reattach it The financial markets were also closed. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr told the disaster relief agencies to provide assistance and prepare supplies for isolated communities during a briefing on Wednesday, and the mayors of 16 cities in the Greater Manila region have asked for emergency funding, officials said. In the riverside city of Marikina, emergency workers waded through waist-deep waters and used rubber dinghies to rescue residents from their inundated homes. Also read: Ethiopia landslides: 229 dead, rescuers using drones in desperate search for survivors Some people sheltered in churches among the statues of Catholic saints. "The flood reached the second floor of our house, all our things are ruined, everything got wet, nothing was saved," Ladylyn Bernas, an evacuee at a nearby church, told Reuters. Social media posts showed several vehicles stuck in water or floating down streets and highways. The Philippines sees an average of 20 tropical storms annually, causing floods and deadly landslides. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Typhoon Gaemi causes floods, flight cancellations, and school closures in Philippines

Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday at his resort in Palm Beach, Florida, Trump said on Tuesday, a sign the two men are looking to improve ties. Netanyahu is scheduled to address a joint session of the Congress on Wednesday. He will also be meeting with President Joe Biden on Thursday and will separately meet with Vice President Kamala Harris. Netanyahu's visit to the United States comes at a time when the Congress is deeply divided over his handling of the Gaza war. Watch in for more details!

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Ukranian forces are facing a total shortage of handheld anti-aircraft missiles as the country continues to battle Russian strikes. The Ukrainian military commander has said they must find new ways to attack Russian reconnaissance aircrafts.

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A shocking incident in Philadelphia, captured on camera, shows a woman shooting at a seven-month-old baby due to a $100 drug debt. The 28-year-old suspect, Dominique Billips, was arrested after the video revealed her opening fire at the baby and her parents, shouting, "Fu** your baby, bit**!

A shocking incident in Philadelphia, captured on camera, shows a woman shooting at a seven-month-old baby due to a $100 drug debt. The 28-year-old suspect, Dominique Billips, was arrested after the video revealed her opening fire at the baby and her parents, shouting, "Fu** your baby, bit**!" “Sometimes the things we see are mind-boggling,” Lt. Dennis Rosenbaum stated during a press conference. “You knew they had a stroller. What makes you walk up to someone with a stroller and shoot them?” Rosenbaum questioned, calling the attack “very disturbing”. Also read: 'Simply not true': Elon Musk denies media reports of massive $45mn donations to Donald Trump The baby sustained a leg injury. The parents later revealed that the shooting was over a $100 “narcotics debt.” "The mother and father … left the location because of fear from police because of outstanding warrants,” Rosenbaum added. Someone then rushed the baby to the hospital. NEW: The woman accused of sho*ting a baby at point-blank range in Philadelphia has been arrested. Capital punishment, now. It's unclear what exactly sparked the incident but the woman could be heard saying "f**k your baby" before firing. When police arrived, the parents were… pic.twitter.com/GvZqFPKaoY — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 20, 2024 × Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small stated, "We’re very fortunate that the 7-month-old boy is in stable condition," after the shooting incident. Also read: Trump campaign files complaint against transfer of Biden's funds to Harris Rosenbaum said that the baby’s father was the intended target of the shooter, and the child along with the mother were unfortunately caught in the crossfire. Rosenbaum explained, "In the video, you can see the gun is aimed at the baby’s mother, who is also young, and shots were fired. Fortunately, she missed." Rosenbaum added, "The 7-month-old won’t recall this, but it will always be remembered. This story will never fade away." The infant has since been released from the hospital, as reported by the New York Post. Following the shooting, Billips was arrested and faces charges of aggravated assault and firearm offences. (With inputs from agencies)

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Allegations of racism have always followed ex-US president Donald Trump throughout his life in business and politics. Now, we have another addition to this seemingly never-ending list, derived from his nephew's memoir. Fred C. Trump III in his book, 'All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got This Way', mentions how one afternoon in the early 1970s, his uncle came boiling over his beloved car being damaged.

“Donald was pissed. Boy, was he pissed,” The Guardian quotes Trump III as writing in the book. The incident allegedly unfolded at his grandparents’ house in Queens, New York City.

His uncle then showed him his “cotillon white Cadillac Eldorado convertible” which had one “giant gash, at least two feet long” in its retractable canvas roof, which also had “another, shorter gash next to it.” Trump then allegedly used racist slurs.

"Look what the n***s did", Trump III recalls his uncle's racist outburst.

I "knew that was a bad word," writes Trump III.

He then goes straight for the key question: “Was Donald a racist?” However, he settles for, "Perhaps everyone in Queens was a racist then.”

<h2>Response from Trump campaign</h2>

A spokesperson for the Trump campaign vehemently denied the allegations. “This is completely fabricated and total fake news of the highest order,” said Steven Cheung.

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“It is appalling a lie so blatantly disgusting can be printed in media. Anyone who knows President Trump knows he would never use such language, and false stories like this have been thoroughly debunked,” he added.

<h2>Previous claims</h2>

Trump has faced similar allegations in the past as well. As per rumours, he used the n-word while working for The Apprentice, the hit NBC TV show. He allegedly used the slur while referring to a black finalist, something that Trump strongly disputes.

He also denied the existence of a tape that allegedly contained the video of him saying the slur.

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Earlier, Mary Trump, the sister of Trump III, also claimed to have heard his uncle saying the n-word and antisemitic slurs.

Trump III’s memoir is slated to be released this coming Tuesday in the US. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Allegations of racism have always followed ex-US president Donald Trump throughout his life in business and politics. Now, we have another addition to this seemingly never-ending list, derived from his nephew's memoir.

Allegations of racism have always followed ex-US president Donald Trump throughout his life in business and politics. Now, we have another addition to this seemingly never-ending list, derived from his nephew's memoir. Fred C. Trump III in his book, 'All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got This Way', mentions how one afternoon in the early 1970s, his uncle came boiling over his beloved car being damaged. “Donald was pissed. Boy, was he pissed,” The Guardian quotes Trump III as writing in the book. The incident allegedly unfolded at his grandparents’ house in Queens, New York City. His uncle then showed him his “cotillon white Cadillac Eldorado convertible” which had one “giant gash, at least two feet long” in its retractable canvas roof, which also had “another, shorter gash next to it.” Trump then allegedly used racist slurs. "Look what the n***s did", Trump III recalls his uncle's racist outburst. I "knew that was a bad word," writes Trump III. He then goes straight for the key question: “Was Donald a racist?” However, he settles for, "Perhaps everyone in Queens was a racist then.” Response from Trump campaign A spokesperson for the Trump campaign vehemently denied the allegations. “This is completely fabricated and total fake news of the highest order,” said Steven Cheung. Also read: Trump to halt outdoor rallies following assassination attempt “It is appalling a lie so blatantly disgusting can be printed in media. Anyone who knows President Trump knows he would never use such language, and false stories like this have been thoroughly debunked,” he added. Previous claims Trump has faced similar allegations in the past as well. As per rumours, he used the n-word while working for The Apprentice, the hit NBC TV show. He allegedly used the slur while referring to a black finalist, something that Trump strongly disputes. He also denied the existence of a tape that allegedly contained the video of him saying the slur. Also read: `Simply not true`: Elon Musk denies media reports of massive $45mn donations to Donald Trump Earlier, Mary Trump, the sister of Trump III, also claimed to have heard his uncle saying the n-word and antisemitic slurs. Trump III’s memoir is slated to be released this coming Tuesday in the US. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Pissed’ Trump used ‘n-word’ over damage to car, nephew claims in memoir

At least 18 people died after an aircraft belonging to private airline company Saurya Airlines with 19 people on board crashed during takeoff at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on Wednesday morning.

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