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Donald Trump on Monday (Jul 15) officially named JD Vance, a United States senator from Ohio, as his running mate. The name was announced on the first night of the Republican National Convention (RNC) where the former president made a stunning entrance two days after an assassination attempt.&nbsp;

Republicans, especially in Middletown, Ohio, where Vance grew up, have come forward and supported Trump's pick. As quoted by the news agency Reuters, a resident identified as Phil Kamaris, said, "I think it's great. We've got somebody from our area, Middletown. Yes, I'm glad. Good choice."&nbsp;

"I'm sure he'll be able to do best for me because he knows my life here, just like his," Kamaris added.&nbsp;

In American&nbsp;politics, Vance's ascent has been unusual. He grew up in poverty in southern Ohio, joined the Marine Corps and was awarded a scholarship to Yale Law School. After that, he worked in San Francisco as a venture capitalist.&nbsp;

Vance is the author of the bestselling memoir "Hillbilly Elegy", which helped him gain prominence. In the memoir, he explored the socioeconomic&nbsp;problems confronting his hometown.&nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jd-vance-marine-corps-veteran-bestselling-author-us-senator-10-things-to-know-about-trumps-running-mate-741387">JD Vance: Marine Corps veteran, bestselling author, US Senator- 10 things to know about Trump's running mate</a>&nbsp;

<h2>How did Trump pick Vance's name?&nbsp;</h2>

Vance wasn't always a friend of Trump. Not so long ago, the Ohio senator&nbsp;considered himself a "Never Trump guy". As per reports, the 39-year-old even questioned if Trump was "America's Hitler" in private messages.&nbsp;

In an interview with NPR in 2016,&nbsp;Vance said, "I can't stomach Trump. I think that he's noxious and is leading the White working class to a very dark place."&nbsp;

Vance also commented on the "Access Hollywood" tape as he wrote on social media in a now-deleted post: "Fellow Christians, everyone is watching us. Lord assist us when we apologise to this man."&nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-shooting-biden-once-said-its-time-to-put-him-in-a-bullseye-now-he-regrets-it-741352">Trump shooting: Biden once said it's time to put him in a 'bullseye'. Now he regrets it</a>&nbsp;

Ever since his name was announced, people have wondered how Trump selected his name. In his first interview after his formal nomination as the GOP vice presidential nominee, Vance told Fox News: "He just said, 'Look, I think we gotta go save this country. I think you're the guy who can help me in the in the best way.'"&nbsp;

"'You can help me govern. You can help me win. You can help me in some of these Midwestern states like Pennsylvania, Michigan and so forth,'" Vance added.&nbsp;

Taking to his social media&nbsp;platform, Truth Social, Trump made his announcement and informed that Vance was "the person best suited" for the position.

As per several media reports, people familiar with the matter said that Trump had told Vance just a few moments before the social media announcement.&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;20-year-old shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks was Republican registered

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Reports say that the former US president&nbsp;was not even considering Vance, and there was a time when he was leaning toward Doug Burgum. Senator&nbsp;Marco Rubio of Florida was also an option for Trump. But Donald Trump Jr&nbsp;and Eric Trump chimed in.&nbsp;

A longtime Republican operative familiar with the discussion told NBC News, "Don Jr. and Eric went bats--- crazy: 'Why would you do something so stupid? He offers us nothing'. They were basically all like 'JD, JD, JD.'"&nbsp;

A source with knowledge told NBC News that Trump chose Vance to be his running mate on Monday, after his sons' request. Trump gave Vance the news over the phone around 20&nbsp;minutes before making the announcement on social media.&nbsp;

US-based media reports say that this time, Trump made a strategic and calculated decision, unlike in 2016 when he turned to his daughter and her spouse, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, who are said to be more establishment-friendly.&nbsp;

This time, he fully catered to his MAGA followers and selected the MAGA warrior Vance over a lifelong conservative Republican like Mike Pence.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Donald Trump on Monday (Jul 15) officially named JD Vance, a United States senator from Ohio, as his running mate. The name was announced on the first night of the Republican National Convention (RNC) where the former president made a stunning entrance two days after an assassination attempt.

Donald Trump on Monday (Jul 15) officially named JD Vance, a United States senator from Ohio, as his running mate. The name was announced on the first night of the Republican National Convention (RNC) where the former president made a stunning entrance two days after an assassination attempt. Republicans, especially in Middletown, Ohio, where Vance grew up, have come forward and supported Trump's pick. As quoted by the news agency Reuters, a resident identified as Phil Kamaris, said, "I think it's great. We've got somebody from our area, Middletown. Yes, I'm glad. Good choice." "I'm sure he'll be able to do best for me because he knows my life here, just like his," Kamaris added. In American politics, Vance's ascent has been unusual. He grew up in poverty in southern Ohio, joined the Marine Corps and was awarded a scholarship to Yale Law School. After that, he worked in San Francisco as a venture capitalist. Vance is the author of the bestselling memoir "Hillbilly Elegy", which helped him gain prominence. In the memoir, he explored the socioeconomic problems confronting his hometown. Also Read: JD Vance: Marine Corps veteran, bestselling author, US Senator- 10 things to know about Trump's running mate How did Trump pick Vance's name? Vance wasn't always a friend of Trump. Not so long ago, the Ohio senator considered himself a "Never Trump guy". As per reports, the 39-year-old even questioned if Trump was "America's Hitler" in private messages. In an interview with NPR in 2016, Vance said, "I can't stomach Trump. I think that he's noxious and is leading the White working class to a very dark place." Vance also commented on the "Access Hollywood" tape as he wrote on social media in a now-deleted post: "Fellow Christians, everyone is watching us. Lord assist us when we apologise to this man." Also Read: Trump shooting: Biden once said it's time to put him in a 'bullseye'. Now he regrets it Ever since his name was announced, people have wondered how Trump selected his name. In his first interview after his formal nomination as the GOP vice presidential nominee, Vance told Fox News: "He just said, 'Look, I think we gotta go save this country. I think you're the guy who can help me in the in the best way.'" "'You can help me govern. You can help me win. You can help me in some of these Midwestern states like Pennsylvania, Michigan and so forth,'" Vance added. Taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump made his announcement and informed that Vance was "the person best suited" for the position. As per several media reports, people familiar with the matter said that Trump had told Vance just a few moments before the social media announcement. Watch: 20-year-old shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks was Republican registered × Reports say that the former US president was not even considering Vance, and there was a time when he was leaning toward Doug Burgum. Senator Marco Rubio of Florida was also an option for Trump. But Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump chimed in. A longtime Republican operative familiar with the discussion told NBC News, "Don Jr. and Eric went bats--- crazy: 'Why would you do something so stupid? He offers us nothing'. They were basically all like 'JD, JD, JD.'" A source with knowledge told NBC News that Trump chose Vance to be his running mate on Monday, after his sons' request. Trump gave Vance the news over the phone around 20 minutes before making the announcement on social media. US-based media reports say that this time, Trump made a strategic and calculated decision, unlike in 2016 when he turned to his daughter and her spouse, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, who are said to be more establishment-friendly. This time, he fully catered to his MAGA followers and selected the MAGA warrior Vance over a lifelong conservative Republican like Mike Pence. (With inputs from agencies)

Who convinced Donald Trump to pick JD Vance as his running mate?

Former United States President&nbsp;Donald&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;survived an assassination attempt which he described as&nbsp;a "very surreal experience". The 78-year-old&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;was hit in the ear by a gunman at a campaign rally on Saturday (Jul 13). "I'm not supposed to be here, I'm supposed to be dead,"&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;on Sunday told the New York Post in an interview aboard his plane en route to&nbsp;Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention.&nbsp;

The 20-year-old man, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by the Secret Service agents immediately. Accused of attempting to assassinate Trump, the gunman had previously tried to join his high school's rifle team, however, he was rejected for being a "terrible" shot, media reports revealed.&nbsp;

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Crooks had explosives in his car, US media reported Sunday, as investigators probed the attempted assassination of the Republican presidential candidate. The Wall Street Journal and CNN said that explosive materials were found in a car belonging to the shooter, which was reportedly parked near the campaign event venue in Butler, Pennsylvania.&nbsp;

FBI Special Agent Kevin Rojek told reporters Sunday that the gun used in the attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump was an "AR-style 556 rifle" that was purchased legally. The FBI said that authorities believe the semi-automatic weapon was bought by the shooter's father, but do not yet know how he accessed the weapon or whether he took it without his father's knowledge.&nbsp;

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While speaking with ABC News, Jameson Myers, said that Crooks was a poor marksman at school. Myers said that Crooks tried to join the high school's rifle team but was rejected and asked not to come back after a "pre-season" session. Myers was a school friend of Crooks.&nbsp;

"He didn't just not make the team; he was asked not to come back because of how bad of a shot he was; it was considered dangerous," Myers said as quoted.&nbsp;

Watch: Gravitas: How did the Secret Service fail to protect Trump?

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A team member who spoke to ABC News under anonymity said that there was a belief that Crooks "wasn't really fit for the rifle team". Meanwhile, the school system said that Crooks' membership in the rifle team was not documented.&nbsp;

ABC News stated that Crooks "never appeared on a roster" according to the school system. Interestingly, Crooks belonged to the Clairton Sportsmen's Club, a local shooting club. According to the team member's statement, "He also shot terrible," the media outlet reported.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Former United States President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt which he described as a "very surreal experience". The 78-year-old Trump was hit in the ear by a gunman at a campaign rally on Saturday (Jul 13).

Former United States President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt which he described as a "very surreal experience". The 78-year-old Trump was hit in the ear by a gunman at a campaign rally on Saturday (Jul 13). "I'm not supposed to be here, I'm supposed to be dead," Trump on Sunday told the New York Post in an interview aboard his plane en route to Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention. The 20-year-old man, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by the Secret Service agents immediately. Accused of attempting to assassinate Trump, the gunman had previously tried to join his high school's rifle team, however, he was rejected for being a "terrible" shot, media reports revealed. Also read: Rooftop from which gunman shot at Trump was identified as 'potential vulnerability' days before rally: Report Crooks had explosives in his car, US media reported Sunday, as investigators probed the attempted assassination of the Republican presidential candidate. The Wall Street Journal and CNN said that explosive materials were found in a car belonging to the shooter, which was reportedly parked near the campaign event venue in Butler, Pennsylvania. FBI Special Agent Kevin Rojek told reporters Sunday that the gun used in the attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump was an "AR-style 556 rifle" that was purchased legally. The FBI said that authorities believe the semi-automatic weapon was bought by the shooter's father, but do not yet know how he accessed the weapon or whether he took it without his father's knowledge. Also read: Trump-linked stocks surge following assassination attempt While speaking with ABC News, Jameson Myers, said that Crooks was a poor marksman at school. Myers said that Crooks tried to join the high school's rifle team but was rejected and asked not to come back after a "pre-season" session. Myers was a school friend of Crooks. "He didn't just not make the team; he was asked not to come back because of how bad of a shot he was; it was considered dangerous," Myers said as quoted. Watch: Gravitas: How did the Secret Service fail to protect Trump? × A team member who spoke to ABC News under anonymity said that there was a belief that Crooks "wasn't really fit for the rifle team". Meanwhile, the school system said that Crooks' membership in the rifle team was not documented. ABC News stated that Crooks "never appeared on a roster" according to the school system. Interestingly, Crooks belonged to the Clairton Sportsmen's Club, a local shooting club. According to the team member's statement, "He also shot terrible," the media outlet reported. (With inputs from agencies)

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Former President Donald Trump chose Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, picking a one-time critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to join a major-party ticket at a time of deep concern about the advanced age of America’s political leaders. Watch in for more details!

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Four people were killed and several others injured in a shooting near a mosque in Oman's capital, Muscat. Watch in for more details!

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Muscat Mosque Shooting: The Foreign Ministry of Oman&nbsp;on&nbsp;Tuesday (Jul 16) said&nbsp;that one Indian national also lost his life in the shooting incident that targeted a mosque in the capital city of Muscat. A total of six people died in the attack, including four Pakistanis, and more than 50 sustained injuries.&nbsp;

"Following the shooting incident reported in Muscat city on 15 July, &nbsp;Foreign Ministry of Sultanate of Oman has informed that one Indian national has lost his life &amp; another is injured. Embassy offers its sincere condolences &amp; stands ready to offer all assistance to the families," the Indian embassy in Muscat said on social media site X.

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Royal Oman Police said the three perpetrators were also killed.

"The Oman Royal police offer condolences to the families of those dead and wish speedy recovery for the injured," the force said in a statement.

The Pakistani envoy in Oman said at least 50 Pakistani nationals were injured in the attack.&nbsp;Imran Ali told local media that at least 20 Pakistani expatriates were being treated for bullet wounds.&nbsp;

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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offered his condolences to those who died and were injured and offered assistance to the Oman government in the investigation.&nbsp;

"My heart goes out to the families of the victims. I have instructed the Pakistan Embassy in Muscat to extend all possible assistance to the injured and visit the hospitals personally," wrote Sharif on X.

"Pakistan stands in solidarity with the Sultanate of Oman and offers full assistance in the investigation," he added.

The attack, which happened Monday (Jul 15)&nbsp;night, unfolded&nbsp;outside Imam Ali Mosque in the Wadi Kabir area as the local Shi'ite population celebrated a major religious event on the ninth day of&nbsp;Muharram.

Oman is considered one of the safest nations in the world and such shooting incidents are rare.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Muscat Mosque Shooting: The Foreign Ministry of Oman on Tuesday (Jul 16) said that one Indian national also lost his life in the shooting incident that targeted a mosque in the capital city of Muscat.

Muscat Mosque Shooting: The Foreign Ministry of Oman on Tuesday (Jul 16) said that one Indian national also lost his life in the shooting incident that targeted a mosque in the capital city of Muscat. A total of six people died in the attack, including four Pakistanis, and more than 50 sustained injuries. "Following the shooting incident reported in Muscat city on 15 July, Foreign Ministry of Sultanate of Oman has informed that one Indian national has lost his life & another is injured. Embassy offers its sincere condolences & stands ready to offer all assistance to the families," the Indian embassy in Muscat said on social media site X. Following the shooting incident reported in Muscat city on 15 July, Foreign Ministry of Sultanate of Oman has informed that one Indian national has lost his life & another is injured. Embassy offers its sincere condolences & stands ready to offer all assistance to the families. — India in Oman (Embassy of India, Muscat) (@Indemb_Muscat) July 16, 2024 × Royal Oman Police said the three perpetrators were also killed. "The Oman Royal police offer condolences to the families of those dead and wish speedy recovery for the injured," the force said in a statement. The Pakistani envoy in Oman said at least 50 Pakistani nationals were injured in the attack. Imran Ali told local media that at least 20 Pakistani expatriates were being treated for bullet wounds. Also read: 7,000 historical documents of Indian diaspora in Oman digitised Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offered his condolences to those who died and were injured and offered assistance to the Oman government in the investigation. "My heart goes out to the families of the victims. I have instructed the Pakistan Embassy in Muscat to extend all possible assistance to the injured and visit the hospitals personally," wrote Sharif on X. "Pakistan stands in solidarity with the Sultanate of Oman and offers full assistance in the investigation," he added. The attack, which happened Monday (Jul 15) night, unfolded outside Imam Ali Mosque in the Wadi Kabir area as the local Shi'ite population celebrated a major religious event on the ninth day of Muharram. Oman is considered one of the safest nations in the world and such shooting incidents are rare. (With inputs from agencies)

Muscat mosque shooting: One Indian national among six dead, attackers killed

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Days are becoming longer because of the climate crisis, a new analysis has suggested. This has happened due to the mass melting of polar ice, which is reshaping the planet. Scientists have said that the phenomenon is a striking demonstration of how humanity's actions are transforming the Earth and even affecting its rotation speed and axis.&nbsp;

The Moon's gravitational pull and internal processes in the core and mantle were the main forces governing these motions. However, the melting of ice sheets is currently interfering with these natural processes.&nbsp;

The latest paper, published on Monday (Jul 15) in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), shows that water flowing from Greenland and Antarctica is resulting in more mass around the equator.&nbsp;

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According to the study, which was also published in Nature Geoscience on July 12, the underlying mechanics of the planet and climate change are causing Earth's spin axis to "shift".&nbsp;

The movement of the Earth's rotating axis with respect to the crust is known as polar motion. In the latest study, researchers at ETH Zurich have improved their basic understanding of the same by using state-of-the-art AI models.&nbsp;

They found that if greenhouse gas emissions keep rising, they will eventually become more powerful than the Moon's tidal force. The Moon has been regulating the constant lengthening of days for billions of years.&nbsp;

"We humans have a greater impact on our planet than we realize. And this naturally places great responsibility on us for the future of our planet," said Benedikt Soja, Professor of Space Geodesy at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering at ETH Zurich.&nbsp;

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Notably, the difference in the day's duration is only a few milliseconds, but it has the potential to interfere with GPS navigation, financial transactions and internet traffic—all of which depend on accurate timekeeping, Surendra Adhikari, who is the co-author of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory told news agency AFP.&nbsp;

"It's like when a figure skater does a pirouette, first holding her arms close to her body and then stretching them out," added Soja.&nbsp;

"The initially fast rotation becomes slower because the masses move away from the axis of rotation, increasing physical inertia," Soja said, further adding that Earth is commonly thought of as a sphere, but it's more accurate to call it an "oblate spheroid" that bulges somewhat around the equator, a bit like a satsuma.&nbsp;

"Ongoing climate change could therefore even be affecting processes deep inside the Earth and have a greater reach than previously assumed," added Kiani Shahvandi, lead author of the study and doctoral student, in the press release.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Days are becoming longer because of the climate crisis, a new analysis has suggested. This has happened due to the mass melting of polar ice, which is reshaping the planet.

Days are becoming longer because of the climate crisis, a new analysis has suggested. This has happened due to the mass melting of polar ice, which is reshaping the planet. Scientists have said that the phenomenon is a striking demonstration of how humanity's actions are transforming the Earth and even affecting its rotation speed and axis. The Moon's gravitational pull and internal processes in the core and mantle were the main forces governing these motions. However, the melting of ice sheets is currently interfering with these natural processes. The latest paper, published on Monday (Jul 15) in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), shows that water flowing from Greenland and Antarctica is resulting in more mass around the equator. Also read: NASA warns against 180-ft asteroid hurtling towards Earth at scary speed According to the study, which was also published in Nature Geoscience on July 12, the underlying mechanics of the planet and climate change are causing Earth's spin axis to "shift". The movement of the Earth's rotating axis with respect to the crust is known as polar motion. In the latest study, researchers at ETH Zurich have improved their basic understanding of the same by using state-of-the-art AI models. They found that if greenhouse gas emissions keep rising, they will eventually become more powerful than the Moon's tidal force. The Moon has been regulating the constant lengthening of days for billions of years. "We humans have a greater impact on our planet than we realize. And this naturally places great responsibility on us for the future of our planet," said Benedikt Soja, Professor of Space Geodesy at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering at ETH Zurich. Also read: Sunspot AR3738 releases X-class solar flare triggering radio blackouts in Australia and Japan Notably, the difference in the day's duration is only a few milliseconds, but it has the potential to interfere with GPS navigation, financial transactions and internet traffic—all of which depend on accurate timekeeping, Surendra Adhikari, who is the co-author of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory told news agency AFP. "It's like when a figure skater does a pirouette, first holding her arms close to her body and then stretching them out," added Soja. "The initially fast rotation becomes slower because the masses move away from the axis of rotation, increasing physical inertia," Soja said, further adding that Earth is commonly thought of as a sphere, but it's more accurate to call it an "oblate spheroid" that bulges somewhat around the equator, a bit like a satsuma. "Ongoing climate change could therefore even be affecting processes deep inside the Earth and have a greater reach than previously assumed," added Kiani Shahvandi, lead author of the study and doctoral student, in the press release. (With inputs from agencies)

Days are becoming longer as climate change is altering Earth's axis of rotation

Russian citizens might soon be unable to watch content on YouTube, the country is planning to ban one of the only major social media channels currently working in Russia.

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For those looking for a spot to spend a long workation, look towards Thailand. The country is now offering Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) for people who want to work remotely. It is a long-term tourist visa that lets you stay in the country legally. &nbsp;"This visa allows holders to stay in Thailand and work remotely for companies or clients based in other countries, all without the usual immigration and tax worries," according to the Thai embassy.

<h2>What is a Destination Thailand Visa?</h2>

It is a multiple-entry visa that lasts for five years. If you are working for a company based outside Thailand, this visa allows you to stay in Thailand for a total of 180 days per year. You can extend it for another 180 days depending on your requirements. So if you are someone who works fully remotely and dreams of being on a long vacation without getting into the hassles of visa extension, then the Destination Thailand Visa is for you. With this visa, you can be on the beach while you click away on your laptop and not worry about immigration and tax issues.&nbsp;

<h2>Cost of Destination Thailand Visa</h2>

This visa will cost you 10,000 THB (approximately Rs 23,078).&nbsp;

<h2>Destination Thailand Visa eligibility</h2>

The application process details are still being worked through and are expected to be released in July itself. To be eligible to apply for the DTV, you must be at least 20 years of age. Your bank account needs to have 500,000 THB (around Rs 11,53,944) so that you are able to pay for necessities while you are living in Thailand. You also need to provide proof of employment with a registered company.&nbsp;

<h2>Who needs the DTV?</h2>

The visa is best for people visiting Thailand for Muay Thai, education and seminars, sports activities, medical treatments or events related to arts and music. There are several other advantages of getting a DTV. In comparison to other Southeast Asian countries, the income requirement is quite low. The option to work remotely for foreign companies is one of the biggest advantages. If you stay for up to 180 days, no tax needs to be paid on income gained from foreign sources. The DTV also allows you to bring your spouse and children under 20 years of age with you.

<h2>Visa-free entry to Thailand</h2>

Thailand now offers visa-free entry to people from 93 countries and territories. Earlier, this number was 57 regions. Visitors can now stay for up to 60 days. Visa on arrival will now be extended to 31 territories. All changes will take effect after being published in the Royal Gazette.

For those looking for a spot to spend a long workation, look towards Thailand. The country is now offering Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) for people who want to work remotely.

For those looking for a spot to spend a long workation, look towards Thailand. The country is now offering Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) for people who want to work remotely. It is a long-term tourist visa that lets you stay in the country legally. "This visa allows holders to stay in Thailand and work remotely for companies or clients based in other countries, all without the usual immigration and tax worries," according to the Thai embassy. What is a Destination Thailand Visa? It is a multiple-entry visa that lasts for five years. If you are working for a company based outside Thailand, this visa allows you to stay in Thailand for a total of 180 days per year. You can extend it for another 180 days depending on your requirements. So if you are someone who works fully remotely and dreams of being on a long vacation without getting into the hassles of visa extension, then the Destination Thailand Visa is for you. With this visa, you can be on the beach while you click away on your laptop and not worry about immigration and tax issues. Cost of Destination Thailand Visa This visa will cost you 10,000 THB (approximately Rs 23,078). Destination Thailand Visa eligibility The application process details are still being worked through and are expected to be released in July itself. To be eligible to apply for the DTV, you must be at least 20 years of age. Your bank account needs to have 500,000 THB (around Rs 11,53,944) so that you are able to pay for necessities while you are living in Thailand. You also need to provide proof of employment with a registered company. Who needs the DTV? The visa is best for people visiting Thailand for Muay Thai, education and seminars, sports activities, medical treatments or events related to arts and music. There are several other advantages of getting a DTV. In comparison to other Southeast Asian countries, the income requirement is quite low. The option to work remotely for foreign companies is one of the biggest advantages. If you stay for up to 180 days, no tax needs to be paid on income gained from foreign sources. The DTV also allows you to bring your spouse and children under 20 years of age with you. Visa-free entry to Thailand Thailand now offers visa-free entry to people from 93 countries and territories. Earlier, this number was 57 regions. Visitors can now stay for up to 60 days. Visa on arrival will now be extended to 31 territories. All changes will take effect after being published in the Royal Gazette.

Enjoy a long workation in Thailand with Destination Visa. Details

Disneyland Paris broke a world record using over 1,500 drones and Mickey Mouse's image in the night sky during the city's Bastille Day celebrations. Watch in for more details!

Mickey Mouse drones illuminate Paris sky, sets Guinness world record

Trump assassination bid: Various reports are emerging on the planning and preparation done by Thomas Matthew Crooks before he went on the rooftop of a rally addressed by Donald Trump in Pennsylvania and pumped bullets at him in a failed assassination attempt on Saturday (Jul&nbsp;13).

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jd-vance-trumps-pick-for-vice-president-once-called-him-hitler-of-america-cynical-xxxhole-741232">JD Vance, Trump's VP pick, once called him 'Hitler of America', 'idiot'</a>

According to a report in CNN, Crooks practised firing at a shooting range on Friday, a day before the shooting. Earlier reports had said that he was rejected by a shooting club as he was not a good shot, in his younger days.

Citing an unnamed official, CNN said that on the day of the shooting, he bought a ladder from a Home Depot store. The ladder was eventually used to climb the rooftop of the building from where he took aim at Trump.

On the first half of last Saturday, he also bought 50 rounds of ammunition from a gun store.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-makes-first-public-appearance-since-assassination-attempt-741196">Trump makes first public appearance since assassination attempt</a>

He was driving a Hyundai Sonata car and travelled for an hour to the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.&nbsp;

<h2>Crook planned to blow up his car?</h2>

According to investigators cited in the CNN report, Crooks had planted an improvised explosive device. After parking the car near the rally site, he took the transmitter for the IED with him. This indicates that, besides shooting Trump, he intended to carry out an explosion of his car to create panic and mayhem. It may have also been a planned distraction tactic. Mercifully, no explosion was carried out eventually.

Motive yet to be known

It is puzzling for the investigators that a clear motive or ideological cause is yet to be identified for Crooks' actions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/watch-woman-spotted-with-suspicious-behaviour-behind-trump-during-gun-firing-goes-viral-741223">Watch: Woman spotted with suspicious behaviour behind Trump during gun firing goes viral</a>

They have broken into his phone and computer and interviewed several of his acquaintances and family members but could not yet establish a concrete reason.&nbsp;

His computer search history showed an interest in coding, but nothing to suggest extreme viewpoints.&nbsp;

The rifle used in the shooting was legally purchased by his father Matthew Crooks, who along with his son was a member of a nearby shooting club which they used to frequent.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Trump assassination bid: Various reports are emerging on the planning and preparation done by Thomas Matthew Crooks before he went on the rooftop of a rally addressed by Donald Trump in Pennsylvania and pumped bullets at him in a failed assassination attempt on Saturday (Jul 13).

Trump assassination bid: Various reports are emerging on the planning and preparation done by Thomas Matthew Crooks before he went on the rooftop of a rally addressed by Donald Trump in Pennsylvania and pumped bullets at him in a failed assassination attempt on Saturday (Jul 13). Also read: JD Vance, Trump's VP pick, once called him 'Hitler of America', 'idiot' According to a report in CNN, Crooks practised firing at a shooting range on Friday, a day before the shooting. Earlier reports had said that he was rejected by a shooting club as he was not a good shot, in his younger days. Citing an unnamed official, CNN said that on the day of the shooting, he bought a ladder from a Home Depot store. The ladder was eventually used to climb the rooftop of the building from where he took aim at Trump. On the first half of last Saturday, he also bought 50 rounds of ammunition from a gun store. Also read: Trump makes first public appearance since assassination attempt He was driving a Hyundai Sonata car and travelled for an hour to the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Crook planned to blow up his car? According to investigators cited in the CNN report, Crooks had planted an improvised explosive device. After parking the car near the rally site, he took the transmitter for the IED with him. This indicates that, besides shooting Trump, he intended to carry out an explosion of his car to create panic and mayhem. It may have also been a planned distraction tactic. Mercifully, no explosion was carried out eventually. Motive yet to be known It is puzzling for the investigators that a clear motive or ideological cause is yet to be identified for Crooks' actions. Watch: Woman spotted with suspicious behaviour behind Trump during gun firing goes viral They have broken into his phone and computer and interviewed several of his acquaintances and family members but could not yet establish a concrete reason. His computer search history showed an interest in coding, but nothing to suggest extreme viewpoints. The rifle used in the shooting was legally purchased by his father Matthew Crooks, who along with his son was a member of a nearby shooting club which they used to frequent. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump assassination bid: Crooks target-practiced at shooting range, bought ladder. Wanted to blow up car?

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