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<h2>What happened in court?</h2>

Franke was originally charged with six counts of child abuse in September and has pleaded not guilty to two other counts, reported the Associated Press citing court records.&nbsp;

The 41-year-old former YouTuber faced accusations of starving and abusing her children after one of her sons managed to escape her former business partner’s home in Utah.&nbsp;

Franke, who once had over two million subscribers for her parenting vlog, appeared in court and pleaded guilty to each of the first three charges individually. On the fourth one, she said, “With my deepest regret and sorrow for my family and my children, guilty”.&nbsp;

Judge John Watson, who is presiding over the case, has scheduled sentencing for February 20, 2024. In line with the plea deal, prosecutors left sentencing exclusively up to the judge, said Franke’s attorney.

According to Utah law, second-degree aggravated child abuse can be charged if that person knowingly or intentionally inflicts serious physical injury to a child or causes or permits another to inflict serious physical injury to their child. Each of these charges carries 15 years in prison.&nbsp;

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this story disturbing. Discretion is advised.

<h2>About the case</h2>

The 41-year-old was arrested in August at the house of her former business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, 54. During the hearing on Monday, new details of the abuse the children endured emerged including claims that they were told that they are possessed.&nbsp;

Winward Law, in a statement, said that the abuse occurred while Franke was influenced by a relationship counsellor, Hildebrandt, who led her to “a distorted sense of morality” and called the 41-year-old <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/youtuber-ruby-franke-arrested-for-child-abuse-after-malnourished-kid-found-631029">“a devoted mother”</a>.&nbsp;

In August, Franke’s 12-year-old son escaped Hildebrandt’s house and told officers the 54-year-old had put ropes on his ankles and wrists, according to court documents.&nbsp;

The officials, at the time, said the boy had to be taken to the hospital “due to his deep lacerations from being tied up with rope and from his malnourishment”.&nbsp;

They later found Franke’s daughter, who was also malnourished, and took her to the hospital. Eventually, four of her children were placed in state custody.&nbsp;

The 41-year-old has admitted to torturing her 12-year-old son for months with hours of physical tasks, outdoor work during summers without enough water and “repeated and serious sunburns”. Her son was denied food or given very plain meals and was isolated from other people.&nbsp;

She reportedly restricted her son’s access to books, notebooks or electronics, and also kicked him while wearing boots, held his head under water and smothered his mouth and nose with her hands, reported the AP citing the plea agreement.

“He was also told that everything that was being done to him were acts of love,” the agreement stated. Franke also acknowledged similarly abusing her nine-year-old daughter.&nbsp;“She was also repeatedly told she was evil and possessed, the punishments were necessary for her to be obedient and repent,"&nbsp;the plea agreement said, adding that the girl was "convinced".&nbsp;

Both Franke and Hildebrandt have been arrested and charged with six felony counts of aggravated child abuse and remained jailed since their arrests.

The Franke family was criticised online for their vlogs for showing several of their appalling parenting decisions. Ruby’s husband, Kevin Franke, has since filed for divorce.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Ruby Franke, a mother of six, who gave parenting advice on a once popular YouTube channel called "8 Passengers" in the US state of Utah has pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse, on Monday (Dec 18).

Ruby Franke, a mother of six, who gave parenting advice on a once popular YouTube channel called "8 Passengers" in the US state of Utah has pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse, on Monday (Dec 18). The 41-year-old woman reportedly convinced her two youngest children they were evil and possessed and needed to be punished to repent. What happened in court? Franke was originally charged with six counts of child abuse in September and has pleaded not guilty to two other counts, reported the Associated Press citing court records. The 41-year-old former YouTuber faced accusations of starving and abusing her children after one of her sons managed to escape her former business partner’s home in Utah. Franke, who once had over two million subscribers for her parenting vlog, appeared in court and pleaded guilty to each of the first three charges individually. On the fourth one, she said, “With my deepest regret and sorrow for my family and my children, guilty”. Judge John Watson, who is presiding over the case, has scheduled sentencing for February 20, 2024. In line with the plea deal, prosecutors left sentencing exclusively up to the judge, said Franke’s attorney. According to Utah law, second-degree aggravated child abuse can be charged if that person knowingly or intentionally inflicts serious physical injury to a child or causes or permits another to inflict serious physical injury to their child. Each of these charges carries 15 years in prison. Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this story disturbing. Discretion is advised. About the case The 41-year-old was arrested in August at the house of her former business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, 54. During the hearing on Monday, new details of the abuse the children endured emerged including claims that they were told that they are possessed. Winward Law, in a statement, said that the abuse occurred while Franke was influenced by a relationship counsellor, Hildebrandt, who led her to “a distorted sense of morality” and called the 41-year-old “a devoted mother”. In August, Franke’s 12-year-old son escaped Hildebrandt’s house and told officers the 54-year-old had put ropes on his ankles and wrists, according to court documents. The officials, at the time, said the boy had to be taken to the hospital “due to his deep lacerations from being tied up with rope and from his malnourishment”. They later found Franke’s daughter, who was also malnourished, and took her to the hospital. Eventually, four of her children were placed in state custody. The 41-year-old has admitted to torturing her 12-year-old son for months with hours of physical tasks, outdoor work during summers without enough water and “repeated and serious sunburns”. Her son was denied food or given very plain meals and was isolated from other people. She reportedly restricted her son’s access to books, notebooks or electronics, and also kicked him while wearing boots, held his head under water and smothered his mouth and nose with her hands, reported the AP citing the plea agreement. “He was also told that everything that was being done to him were acts of love,” the agreement stated. Franke also acknowledged similarly abusing her nine-year-old daughter. “She was also repeatedly told she was evil and possessed, the punishments were necessary for her to be obedient and repent," the plea agreement said, adding that the girl was "convinced". Both Franke and Hildebrandt have been arrested and charged with six felony counts of aggravated child abuse and remained jailed since their arrests. The Franke family was criticised online for their vlogs for showing several of their appalling parenting decisions. Ruby’s husband, Kevin Franke, has since filed for divorce. (With inputs from agencies)

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The Hamas group released a new video showing three elderly Israeli hostages, who can be purportedly seen denouncing Israel as a “criminal, terrorist”.

The three have been identified by the Israeli military as 79-year-old Chaim Peri, 80-year-old Yoram Metzger, and 84-year-old Amiram Cooper.

These three were among 240 Israelis who were taken as hostages by the Hamas militants during the October 7 terrorist assault.

<h2>'Suffering greatly'</h2>

The clip, which was shared on Telegram by Hamas on Monday (Dec 18), shows Peri saying that he and two others who have health issues are “suffering greatly in very harsh conditions”.

“We are the generation who built the foundation for the creation of Israel. We are the ones who started the IDF military. We don’t understand why we have been abandoned here,” he said, referring to the Israeli armed forces.

“You have to release us from here. It does not matter at what cost. We don’t want to be casualties as a direct result of the IDF military air strikes. Release us with no conditions,” he added.

The video concludes with the three men saying in unison, “Don’t let us grow old here.”

<h2>IDF slams Hamas for 'showing cruelty'</h2>

Israeli Defence Force (IDF) spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari promptly termed the latest video as “atrocious terror.”

“It shows the cruelty of Hamas against elderly civilians, innocents, who require medical attention,” Hagari said at a press conference, according to Times of Israel newspaper.

“The world must work to allow medical aid and to verify their condition.”

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“Our hearts are with the hostages and their families at every moment,” Hagari continued. “Haim, Yoram, and Amiram, I hope you can hear me this evening. You should know that we are doing everything to return you home safely. We will not rest until you return.”

<h2>Families concerned&nbsp;</h2>

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Roni, son of one of the hostages, Yoram Metzger, told Hebrew media outlets that his father, a diabetic who has mobility issues, looked “years older” and thin.

“Father is not in a good condition. Everything must be done to bring [the hostages] home,” he told Kan news.

Speaking to the Ynet outlet, Metzger said that Cooper and Peri also “don’t look in good condition, not themselves. You don’t see a shred of liveliness on their faces.”

(With inputs from agencies)

The Hamas group released a new video showing three elderly Israeli hostages, who can be purportedly seen denouncing Israel as a “criminal, terrorist”. The three have been identified by the Israeli military as 79-year-old Chaim Peri, 80-year-old Yoram Metzger, and 84-year-old Amiram Cooper.

The Hamas group released a new video showing three elderly Israeli hostages, who can be purportedly seen denouncing Israel as a “criminal, terrorist”. The three have been identified by the Israeli military as 79-year-old Chaim Peri, 80-year-old Yoram Metzger, and 84-year-old Amiram Cooper. These three were among 240 Israelis who were taken as hostages by the Hamas militants during the October 7 terrorist assault. 'Suffering greatly' The clip, which was shared on Telegram by Hamas on Monday (Dec 18), shows Peri saying that he and two others who have health issues are “suffering greatly in very harsh conditions”. “We are the generation who built the foundation for the creation of Israel. We are the ones who started the IDF military. We don’t understand why we have been abandoned here,” he said, referring to the Israeli armed forces. “You have to release us from here. It does not matter at what cost. We don’t want to be casualties as a direct result of the IDF military air strikes. Release us with no conditions,” he added. The video concludes with the three men saying in unison, “Don’t let us grow old here.” IDF slams Hamas for 'showing cruelty' Israeli Defence Force (IDF) spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari promptly termed the latest video as “atrocious terror.” “It shows the cruelty of Hamas against elderly civilians, innocents, who require medical attention,” Hagari said at a press conference, according to Times of Israel newspaper. “The world must work to allow medical aid and to verify their condition.” Also read | US will 'continue' providing arms to Israel, says Austin “Our hearts are with the hostages and their families at every moment,” Hagari continued. “Haim, Yoram, and Amiram, I hope you can hear me this evening. You should know that we are doing everything to return you home safely. We will not rest until you return.” Families concerned Also read | Israel-Hamas war: Israeli hacking group disrupts 70% of Iran’s petrol pumps Roni, son of one of the hostages, Yoram Metzger, told Hebrew media outlets that his father, a diabetic who has mobility issues, looked “years older” and thin. “Father is not in a good condition. Everything must be done to bring [the hostages] home,” he told Kan news. Speaking to the Ynet outlet, Metzger said that Cooper and Peri also “don’t look in good condition, not themselves. You don’t see a shred of liveliness on their faces.” (With inputs from agencies)

Hamas releases new hostage video, Israel terms it ‘atrocious terror’

At least 126&nbsp;people have been killed after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake jolted a remote and mountainous county in northwest China, reported the country’s state media, on Tuesday (Dec 19).&nbsp;

The quake struck Jishishan county in China’s northwestern province of Gansu at around 11:59 am (local time), on Monday (Dec 18) at a depth of 10 kilometres, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

<h2>What happened?</h2>

At least 113&nbsp;people have been killed and over 530&nbsp;others have been injured&nbsp;in the Gansu province after the strong, shallow tremor, reported the Chinese state media citing provincial officials, as of Tuesday afternoon.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, at least 13&nbsp;others were killed and 182&nbsp;injured in the city of Haidong in the neighbouring province of Qinghai.&nbsp;

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The quake has reportedly caused significant damage, including collapsed buildings and houses, prompting people to run to the street for safety, reported Chinese state news agency Xinhua. 
 
The number of people missing in the quake’s aftermath was later updated to 20 people.&nbsp;

<h2>Search and rescue amid freezing temperatures</h2>

Rescue and relief efforts are underway and a working group has been dispatched to assess the impact of the disaster, the state media has reported. Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for “all-out efforts” for search and relief work as well as ensuring the safety of the survivors.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, China’s finance ministry and emergency management ministry allocated $27.9 million (200 million yuan) for the earthquake-hit Gansu and Qinghai provinces, reported CCTV.&nbsp;

Around 2,200 rescue personnel from various local departments as well as professional emergency rescue teams were dispatched, while military and police were also engaged in rescue work, reported the Chinese news agency.

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The earthquake came amid a cold snap in China which had led to below-freezing temperatures in most parts of the country. Therefore, efforts are also on to prevent secondary disasters caused by factors beyond the quake, according to the Chinese news agency.&nbsp;

A report by AFP citing footage of the quake’s aftermath from one of the worst-hit areas by CCTV shows residents warming themselves by a fire while emergency services set up tents. Power and water supplies were disrupted in some local villages, reported Xinhua.&nbsp;

The temperature in Linxia, Gansu, near where the quake occurred, was about minus 14 degrees Celsius&nbsp;as of Tuesday morning.&nbsp;

<h2>About the earthquake</h2>

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the&nbsp;magnitude of the quake was 5.9 and it struck Gansu&nbsp;near the border with Qinghai, where Haidong is located. The strong tremors, according to Xinhua, were felt in many parts of neighbouring Qinghai province.&nbsp;

The epicentre of the earthquake is said to be five kilometres away from the border between Gansu and the neighbouring province and around 100 kilometres southwest of Gansu province’s capital, Lanzhou.&nbsp;

The region also saw a total of nine aftershocks at magnitude 3.0 and above, on Tuesday morning, two of which were at least 4.0 in magnitude, according to CENC.&nbsp;

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Earthquakes&nbsp;are common in China's&nbsp;western provinces such as Gansu as it lies on&nbsp;the eastern boundary of the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau, a tectonically active area.&nbsp;

<h2>5.5-magnitude earthquake hits&nbsp;Xinjiang</h2>

Hours after the earthquake in Gansu, a&nbsp;5.5 quake struck China's northwestern Xinjiang region at 9:46 am (local time), reported the CENC.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
&nbsp;

At least 126 people have been killed after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake jolted a remote and mountainous county in northwest China, reported the country’s state media, on Tuesday (Dec 19).

At least 126 people have been killed after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake jolted a remote and mountainous county in northwest China, reported the country’s state media, on Tuesday (Dec 19). The quake struck Jishishan county in China’s northwestern province of Gansu at around 11:59 am (local time), on Monday (Dec 18) at a depth of 10 kilometres, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). What happened? At least 113 people have been killed and over 530 others have been injured in the Gansu province after the strong, shallow tremor, reported the Chinese state media citing provincial officials, as of Tuesday afternoon. Meanwhile, at least 13 others were killed and 182 injured in the city of Haidong in the neighbouring province of Qinghai. ALSO READ | Deep freeze hits northern China, southern regions prepare for cold snap The quake has reportedly caused significant damage, including collapsed buildings and houses, prompting people to run to the street for safety, reported Chinese state news agency Xinhua. The number of people missing in the quake’s aftermath was later updated to 20 people. Search and rescue amid freezing temperatures Rescue and relief efforts are underway and a working group has been dispatched to assess the impact of the disaster, the state media has reported. Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for “all-out efforts” for search and relief work as well as ensuring the safety of the survivors. Meanwhile, China’s finance ministry and emergency management ministry allocated $27.9 million (200 million yuan) for the earthquake-hit Gansu and Qinghai provinces, reported CCTV. Around 2,200 rescue personnel from various local departments as well as professional emergency rescue teams were dispatched, while military and police were also engaged in rescue work, reported the Chinese news agency. ALSO READ | China rattled by 5.5 magnitude earthquake, several injured, multiple buildings collapse The earthquake came amid a cold snap in China which had led to below-freezing temperatures in most parts of the country. Therefore, efforts are also on to prevent secondary disasters caused by factors beyond the quake, according to the Chinese news agency. A report by AFP citing footage of the quake’s aftermath from one of the worst-hit areas by CCTV shows residents warming themselves by a fire while emergency services set up tents. Power and water supplies were disrupted in some local villages, reported Xinhua. The temperature in Linxia, Gansu, near where the quake occurred, was about minus 14 degrees Celsius as of Tuesday morning. About the earthquake According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the magnitude of the quake was 5.9 and it struck Gansu near the border with Qinghai, where Haidong is located. The strong tremors, according to Xinhua, were felt in many parts of neighbouring Qinghai province. The epicentre of the earthquake is said to be five kilometres away from the border between Gansu and the neighbouring province and around 100 kilometres southwest of Gansu province’s capital, Lanzhou. The region also saw a total of nine aftershocks at magnitude 3.0 and above, on Tuesday morning, two of which were at least 4.0 in magnitude, according to CENC. ALSO READ | Egypt's Abdel Fattah al-Sisi sweeps to third term as president with 89.6% of vote Earthquakes are common in China's western provinces such as Gansu as it lies on the eastern boundary of the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau, a tectonically active area. 5.5-magnitude earthquake hits Xinjiang Hours after the earthquake in Gansu, a 5.5 quake struck China's northwestern Xinjiang region at 9:46 am (local time), reported the CENC. (With inputs from agencies)

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A declassified US intelligence report revealed Monday (Dec 18) that China doubled down on its influence operations within the US and tried to shape the outcome of certain races in the 2022 midterm elections.

The report claimed that China’s meddling was aimed at supporting candidates deemed “pro-China” and countering candidates who are known to be “anti-China".

It added that the influence operations targeted candidates from both Democratic and Republican parties.&nbsp;

“China tacitly approved efforts to try to influence a handful of midterm races involving members of both US political parties,” the report said.

<h2>Russia and Iran also partner-in-crime</h2>

Along with China, Russia and Iran also undertook efforts to meddle in US 2022 midterm elections, the report said.

The focus of the alleged meddling was to shift the narrative in favour or against certain candidates, and not to hack into the election infrastructure.

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“We assess that most foreign actors now appear largely focused on amplifying authentic US public narratives to try to influence electoral outcomes, increase mistrust in US election processes, and stoke sociopolitical divisions,” said the report.

While China targeted certain races and candidates, Russia tried to affect the overall election, aiming “to undercut the Democratic Party and political support for Ukraine,” the report said.

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Meanwhile, the report also accused Iran of trying to exploit perceived social divisions in the country.

“Tehran’s efforts during the midterms probably in part reflected resource limitations because of competing priorities and the need to manage internal unrest,” the report said.

<h2>Social media used in such covert operations</h2>

The influence operations were carried out by the covert use of social media accounts and proxy websites, payments to influencers and the use of public relations firms, said the report.

It also added that China has intensified efforts to influence US elections since 2020, with senior Chinese leadership justifying it as a response to “what they believe is an intensified US effort to promote democracy at China’s expense.”

(With inputs from agencies)

A declassified US intelligence report revealed Monday (Dec 18) that China doubled down on its influence operations within the US and tried to shape the outcome of certain races in the 2022 midterm elections.

A declassified US intelligence report revealed Monday (Dec 18) that China doubled down on its influence operations within the US and tried to shape the outcome of certain races in the 2022 midterm elections. The report claimed that China’s meddling was aimed at supporting candidates deemed “pro-China” and countering candidates who are known to be “anti-China". It added that the influence operations targeted candidates from both Democratic and Republican parties. “China tacitly approved efforts to try to influence a handful of midterm races involving members of both US political parties,” the report said. Russia and Iran also partner-in-crime Along with China, Russia and Iran also undertook efforts to meddle in US 2022 midterm elections, the report said. The focus of the alleged meddling was to shift the narrative in favour or against certain candidates, and not to hack into the election infrastructure. Watch: China turns to Malaysia for chip assembly amid US Sanction concerns × “We assess that most foreign actors now appear largely focused on amplifying authentic US public narratives to try to influence electoral outcomes, increase mistrust in US election processes, and stoke sociopolitical divisions,” said the report. While China targeted certain races and candidates, Russia tried to affect the overall election, aiming “to undercut the Democratic Party and political support for Ukraine,” the report said. Also read: Chinese semiconductor firms turn to Malaysia for high-end chip assembly amid US sanction fears Meanwhile, the report also accused Iran of trying to exploit perceived social divisions in the country. “Tehran’s efforts during the midterms probably in part reflected resource limitations because of competing priorities and the need to manage internal unrest,” the report said. Social media used in such covert operations The influence operations were carried out by the covert use of social media accounts and proxy websites, payments to influencers and the use of public relations firms, said the report. It also added that China has intensified efforts to influence US elections since 2020, with senior Chinese leadership justifying it as a response to “what they believe is an intensified US effort to promote democracy at China’s expense.” (With inputs from agencies)

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With the United States presidential elections less than a year away, Republican frontrunner Donald Trump is once again making headlines as he plans to fundamentally alter America’s relationship with the rest of the world, including&nbsp;sending armed forces into Mexico and imposing tariffs on allies and foes alike.&nbsp;

Trump, who earlier this month said that he won’t be a dictator <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-trump-says-he-wont-be-a-dictator-if-he-becomes-president-american-media-lawmakers-say-otherwise-666905">“except on day one,”</a> might install loyalists, whose primary allegiance would be to him, in key positions in the Pentagon, State Department and CIA, that is if he wins a second term, reported Reuters citing nearly 20 current and former aides and diplomats.&nbsp;

If realised, the Republican frontrunner would reportedly have much more freedom than his first presidency to enact isolationist policies and whims. Not to mention, the sweeping changes in the US’ stance on a number of issues, including the Russia-Ukraine war, and trade with China.&nbsp;

<h2>What does Trump plan on doing?</h2>

Amid his ongoing campaign trail for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-four-reasons-why-donald-trump-might-win-2024-presidential-elections-669267">upcoming elections</a>, Trump has proposed a series of changes to America’s foreign policies, including rethinking the US-led military alliance NATO’s “purpose” and “mission”. He had also cut funding to NATO during his presidency,&nbsp;saying that America was paying more than its fair share.&nbsp;

The Republican frontrunner said that under his presidency he would ask Europe to reimburse the US for “almost $200 billion” worth of munitions sent to Ukraine. So far, the US Congress has approved $113 billion in aid to Ukraine since the beginning of Russia’s invasion.&nbsp;

He has also repeatedly claimed that if he were the president he would have the conflict resolved in 24 hours, without proposing any tangible solutions.&nbsp;

Trump recently also renewed his frequent threats to implement major new tariffs or trade restrictions on China and some European allies. He recently proposed the imposition of the trade act which would ramp up retaliatory tariffs on countries.&nbsp;

During an interview, in August, he suggested a 10 per cent universal tariff which would effectively disrupt international markets. Trump has also called for an end to China’s inclusion in America’s most favoured nation list which typically lowers trade barriers between nations.&nbsp;

If he returns to power, he will waste little time cutting defence aid to Europe and further shrinking economic ties with China, his aides told Reuters.&nbsp;

<h2>Trump’s personal vs presidential policies</h2>

During his presidency between 2017 and 2021, Trump <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-anti-immigrant-remarks-praise-of-dictators-garners-criticism-670788">often complained</a> about his struggle to impose his impulsive and erratic vision on the US national security establishment and repeatedly voiced his frustration against top officials who would delay or talk him out of some of his schemes.&nbsp;

In his memoir, Former Defence Secretary Mark Esper said that he had to twice raise objections to the former president’s suggestion of missile strikes on drug cartels in Mexico.&nbsp;

Recently, the Republican frontrunner has also said that he would designate drug cartels operating in Mexico as foreign terrorist organisations and ask the Pentagon to “make appropriate use of special forces” to attack cartel leadership and infrastructure, a plan which is unlikely to be approved by the Mexican government.&nbsp;

“President Trump came to realize that personnel is policy,” said Robert O’Brien, Trump’s fourth and final national security adviser, adding that towards the end of his presidency, “there were a lot of people that were interested in implementing their own policies, not the president’s policies.”

If he wins a second term, having more loyalists in top offices would allow Trump to advance his foreign policy priorities faster and more efficiently, reported Reuters citing the current and former aides.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

With the United States presidential elections less than a year away, Republican frontrunner Donald Trump is once again making headlines as he plans to fundamentally alter America’s relationship with the rest of the world, including sending armed forces into Mexico and imposing tariffs on allies and foes alike.

With the United States presidential elections less than a year away, Republican frontrunner Donald Trump is once again making headlines as he plans to fundamentally alter America’s relationship with the rest of the world, including sending armed forces into Mexico and imposing tariffs on allies and foes alike. Trump, who earlier this month said that he won’t be a dictator “except on day one,” might install loyalists, whose primary allegiance would be to him, in key positions in the Pentagon, State Department and CIA, that is if he wins a second term, reported Reuters citing nearly 20 current and former aides and diplomats. If realised, the Republican frontrunner would reportedly have much more freedom than his first presidency to enact isolationist policies and whims. Not to mention, the sweeping changes in the US’ stance on a number of issues, including the Russia-Ukraine war, and trade with China. What does Trump plan on doing? Amid his ongoing campaign trail for the upcoming elections, Trump has proposed a series of changes to America’s foreign policies, including rethinking the US-led military alliance NATO’s “purpose” and “mission”. He had also cut funding to NATO during his presidency, saying that America was paying more than its fair share. The Republican frontrunner said that under his presidency he would ask Europe to reimburse the US for “almost $200 billion” worth of munitions sent to Ukraine. So far, the US Congress has approved $113 billion in aid to Ukraine since the beginning of Russia’s invasion. He has also repeatedly claimed that if he were the president he would have the conflict resolved in 24 hours, without proposing any tangible solutions. Trump recently also renewed his frequent threats to implement major new tariffs or trade restrictions on China and some European allies. He recently proposed the imposition of the trade act which would ramp up retaliatory tariffs on countries. During an interview, in August, he suggested a 10 per cent universal tariff which would effectively disrupt international markets. Trump has also called for an end to China’s inclusion in America’s most favoured nation list which typically lowers trade barriers between nations. If he returns to power, he will waste little time cutting defence aid to Europe and further shrinking economic ties with China, his aides told Reuters. Trump’s personal vs presidential policies During his presidency between 2017 and 2021, Trump often complained about his struggle to impose his impulsive and erratic vision on the US national security establishment and repeatedly voiced his frustration against top officials who would delay or talk him out of some of his schemes. In his memoir, Former Defence Secretary Mark Esper said that he had to twice raise objections to the former president’s suggestion of missile strikes on drug cartels in Mexico. Recently, the Republican frontrunner has also said that he would designate drug cartels operating in Mexico as foreign terrorist organisations and ask the Pentagon to “make appropriate use of special forces” to attack cartel leadership and infrastructure, a plan which is unlikely to be approved by the Mexican government. “President Trump came to realize that personnel is policy,” said Robert O’Brien, Trump’s fourth and final national security adviser, adding that towards the end of his presidency, “there were a lot of people that were interested in implementing their own policies, not the president’s policies.” If he wins a second term, having more loyalists in top offices would allow Trump to advance his foreign policy priorities faster and more efficiently, reported Reuters citing the current and former aides. (With inputs from agencies)

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Iceland volcano erupts after weeks of quake activity

Spewing lava and smoke in an awe-inspiring yet frightening display, a volcano in Southwest Iceland erupted late on Monday after weeks of intense earthquake activity, Iceland's Meteorological Office said.

The eruption comes as, for weeks, the Nordic country remained on high alert awaiting a potential eruption in the Reykjanes&nbsp;peninsula. Last month, the threat even prompted evacuation orders.&nbsp;

<h2>The eruption</h2>

The volcanic eruption happened around 10:17 pm local time. Over an hour before that, a string of earthquakes also shook the area, officials said.

"At 22:17 this evening, a volcanic eruption began north of Grindavík on the Reykjanes peninsula," said the IMO.

On its website, it posted "Warning: Eruption has started north of Grindavík by Hagafell."

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"Seismic activity together with measurements from GPS devices indicate that the magma is moving to the southwest and the eruption may continue in the direction of Grindavík," said the Met Office.

Livestreams and images of the eruption show molten rock spewing from fissures in the ground, with the bright yellow-orange lava appearing brighter in contrast with the dark night sky.

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As per a Reuters report citing the Met Office, cracks in the earth's surface were around 3.5 km long and had grown rapidly. Every second, these fissures became the gateway for some 100 to 200 cubic metres (3,530 to 7,060 cubic feet) of lava. This, as per the Met Office, is several times more than in previous eruptions in the area.

<h2>The unpredictability</h2>

Local police have raised their alert level, the public has been warned to avoid approaching the area while emergency personnel assess the situation.

Previously, on 11 November, roughly 4,000 residents of Grindavík, a fishing port around 40 kilometres (24.85 miles) from the capital, were evacuated overnight amid fears of an eruption.

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As per AFP, in Iceland, volcanic eruptions aren't uncommon. The country is home to 33 active volcano systems, the highest in Europe. However, this eruption is unpredictable and carries danger as the Reykjanes peninsula hadn't experienced an eruption in eight centuries, that is until 2021.

Since then, three eruptions have struck the area, which volcanologists fear may be the start of a new era of activity in the region.

(With inputs from agencies)

Spewing lava and smoke in an awe-inspiring yet frightening display, a volcano in Southwest Iceland erupted late on Monday after weeks of intense earthquake activity, Iceland's Meteorological Office said.

Spewing lava and smoke in an awe-inspiring yet frightening display, a volcano in Southwest Iceland erupted late on Monday after weeks of intense earthquake activity, Iceland's Meteorological Office said. The eruption comes as, for weeks, the Nordic country remained on high alert awaiting a potential eruption in the Reykjanes peninsula. Last month, the threat even prompted evacuation orders. The eruption The volcanic eruption happened around 10:17 pm local time. Over an hour before that, a string of earthquakes also shook the area, officials said. "At 22:17 this evening, a volcanic eruption began north of Grindavík on the Reykjanes peninsula," said the IMO. On its website, it posted "Warning: Eruption has started north of Grindavík by Hagafell." Also read | China: More than 110 people killed after earthquake in Gansu province "Seismic activity together with measurements from GPS devices indicate that the magma is moving to the southwest and the eruption may continue in the direction of Grindavík," said the Met Office. Livestreams and images of the eruption show molten rock spewing from fissures in the ground, with the bright yellow-orange lava appearing brighter in contrast with the dark night sky. Here's the moment the volcano started to erupt in Grindavik, Iceland. pic.twitter.com/XbMUwyzhvE — Chad (@ChadBlue83) December 18, 2023 × Just wow! Aerial footage of the Iceland Volcano pic.twitter.com/rAwiiVPeWy — Jay (@AckerlandJay) December 19, 2023 × As per a Reuters report citing the Met Office, cracks in the earth's surface were around 3.5 km long and had grown rapidly. Every second, these fissures became the gateway for some 100 to 200 cubic metres (3,530 to 7,060 cubic feet) of lava. This, as per the Met Office, is several times more than in previous eruptions in the area. The unpredictability Local police have raised their alert level, the public has been warned to avoid approaching the area while emergency personnel assess the situation. Previously, on 11 November, roughly 4,000 residents of Grindavík, a fishing port around 40 kilometres (24.85 miles) from the capital, were evacuated overnight amid fears of an eruption. Also read | South Korea experiences unexpected temperature swings, raises climate concerns As per AFP, in Iceland, volcanic eruptions aren't uncommon. The country is home to 33 active volcano systems, the highest in Europe. However, this eruption is unpredictable and carries danger as the Reykjanes peninsula hadn't experienced an eruption in eight centuries, that is until 2021. Since then, three eruptions have struck the area, which volcanologists fear may be the start of a new era of activity in the region. (With inputs from agencies)

Lava flows from two-mile crack as Iceland volcano erupts following weeks of anticipation

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Monday inked into law SB 4, which arms the state's law enforcement with the authority to arrest individuals suspected of crossing the US-Mexico border without proper authorisation.&nbsp;

With this, the powers typically held by the federal government shift to local officers, a move that's sure to spark legal battles.

<h2>What is SB 4?</h2>

Set to become effective in March 2024, SB 4, as per Reuters, establishes a new state offence for illegal entry or re-entry into Texas. It carries penalties ranging from a 180-day stint behind bars to a hefty 20-year prison term.&nbsp;

Texas magistrate judges are now mandated to instruct migrants to return to Mexico, and those refusing to comply face severe consequences, potentially landing them a two-decade sentence.

While existing federal laws already allow charges for illegal entry or re-entry, Governor Abbott said that President Joe Biden's "deliberate inaction has left Texas to fend for itself." He made the statement&nbsp;during a press conference in Brownsville, Texas.

To underscore the state's commitment to bolstering border security, Governor Abbott also signed a bill that allocates $1.5 billion for border wall construction and associated operations. This adds to $5 Billion in state funds appropriated for border enforcement.

This comes on the heels of a late November law that Abbott signed which ratcheted up penalties for human smuggling.

<h2>Legal battles loom</h2>

Threatening to sue Texas over SB 4, Oni Blair, executive director at the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, said the law "overrides federal immigration law" and "fuels racial profiling."

Previously, in 2012, the US Supreme Court struck down key parts of a similar Arizona law, including&nbsp;one that allowed state officers to arrest people suspected of being in the US illegally.

<h2>Increase in migrants</h2>

Since Biden took over office in 2021, the number of migrants crossing the US-Mexico border has reached a record high. Abbott and his fellow Republicans blame Biden and his dismantling of the stringent policies implemented by former President Donald Trump for the increase in numbers.

To express their displeasure, Abbott, and other Republican leaders also bussed thousands of migrants to Democrat-controlled cities.&nbsp;

Texas also started Operation Lone Star, which employed a range of deterrents, including National Guard deployment, concertina wire barriers, and a controversial floating barrier over a segment of the Rio Grande.&nbsp;

However, a recent ruling by A three-judge panel of the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals mandated that Texas must remove the floating barrier. The state is seeking a review.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Monday inked into law SB 4, which arms the state's law enforcement with the authority to arrest individuals suspected of crossing the US-Mexico border without proper authorisation.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Monday inked into law SB 4, which arms the state's law enforcement with the authority to arrest individuals suspected of crossing the US-Mexico border without proper authorisation. With this, the powers typically held by the federal government shift to local officers, a move that's sure to spark legal battles. What is SB 4? Set to become effective in March 2024, SB 4, as per Reuters, establishes a new state offence for illegal entry or re-entry into Texas. It carries penalties ranging from a 180-day stint behind bars to a hefty 20-year prison term. Texas magistrate judges are now mandated to instruct migrants to return to Mexico, and those refusing to comply face severe consequences, potentially landing them a two-decade sentence. While existing federal laws already allow charges for illegal entry or re-entry, Governor Abbott said that President Joe Biden's "deliberate inaction has left Texas to fend for itself." He made the statement during a press conference in Brownsville, Texas. To underscore the state's commitment to bolstering border security, Governor Abbott also signed a bill that allocates $1.5 billion for border wall construction and associated operations. This adds to $5 Billion in state funds appropriated for border enforcement. This comes on the heels of a late November law that Abbott signed which ratcheted up penalties for human smuggling. Legal battles loom Threatening to sue Texas over SB 4, Oni Blair, executive director at the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, said the law "overrides federal immigration law" and "fuels racial profiling." Previously, in 2012, the US Supreme Court struck down key parts of a similar Arizona law, including one that allowed state officers to arrest people suspected of being in the US illegally. Increase in migrants Since Biden took over office in 2021, the number of migrants crossing the US-Mexico border has reached a record high. Abbott and his fellow Republicans blame Biden and his dismantling of the stringent policies implemented by former President Donald Trump for the increase in numbers. To express their displeasure, Abbott, and other Republican leaders also bussed thousands of migrants to Democrat-controlled cities. Texas also started Operation Lone Star, which employed a range of deterrents, including National Guard deployment, concertina wire barriers, and a controversial floating barrier over a segment of the Rio Grande. However, a recent ruling by A three-judge panel of the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals mandated that Texas must remove the floating barrier. The state is seeking a review.

Texas empowers local officers to arrest suspected illegal migrants

A village in northwest China was half buried in silt after a magnitude-6.2 earthquake triggered a landslide, covering homes and trapping residents, Chinese state media reported on Tuesday (December 19).

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