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Vice Presidential Debate 2020: Kamala Harris, Mike Pence clash over President’s coronavirus record

Vice Presidential debate, Kamala Harris, Mike Pence clash over President’s coronavirus record. It is the most important in history as it comes when the US president is ill with COVID 19.

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Vice Presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence is the most important event in history as it comes when US president is ill with COVID 19.  In the debate held on Wednesday night in Utah, vice president Mike Pence was more polite than President Donald Trump was last week.

This debate included more topics than last week’s Trump-Biden showdown. Kamala Harris, the existing mate of Democratic nominee Joe Biden ignored a few questions she was asked. 

Harris, famous for her sharp questioning of Trump nominees in senate committee hearing tried to play it safe. The topic of the debate revolved around Trump where Harris put a question mark on the Government’s record on pandemic and Pence was seen defending the President at every moment.

Here are a few takeaways from the vice presidential debate 2020:

Harris cast Trump’s administration as incompetent

Harris started with a firm stricture of the Trump government’s dealing of the coronavirus pandemic, pointing that more than 7 million have contracted, and 210,000 people have died from the disease.

He argued, how it was the greatest failure for the presidential administration in the history of the United States. She stated that Trump deflated the fatality of the virus, and the on-duty workers are given treatment like ‘sacrificial workers.

She said, “existing presidential administration is incompetent, and it might be the only issue that matters the most in the 2020 election.”

No response on health, transfer of power

Neither Harris nor Pence gave clear answers when the discussion went on the transfer of power and the president’s health. Both delivered a response to the issue and ran out the clock.

When Pence was asked about the transfer of Trump’s presidential power after he was hospitalized with coronavirus, instead of giving information about the conversation, he took all his time explaining the situation during a swine flu outbreak in 2009.

When the question was raised whether a president should be transparent about his health, Pence quickly changed the flow of discussion by expressing thanks on behalf of Trump for the outpouring of support during his fight with COVID.

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Harris again attacked Trump for not disclosing his tax returns when she was asked whether the President should be transparent to Americans about his health or it is a personal matter.

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India rejects Pakistan’s claims over Karachi attack, asks Islamabad to look inward

India has strongly rejected Pakistan’s allegations over the Karachi attack, asking Islamabad to focus on addressing terrorism within its own borders.

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India on Sunday strongly rejected Pakistan’s allegations linking New Delhi to the recent militant attack in Karachi, describing the accusations as “baseless” and urging Islamabad to focus on tackling terrorism operating from within its own borders.

Responding to the claims, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Pakistan should “look inward” rather than blame other countries for its internal security challenges. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India categorically rejects the allegations and termed them an attempt to divert attention from Pakistan’s domestic issues.

The remarks came after Pakistan alleged Indian involvement in the attack on a Pakistan Rangers headquarters in Karachi. Pakistani authorities claimed that militants targeted the security installation, leading to casualties among security personnel. However, India dismissed the accusations and reiterated its longstanding position that Pakistan must take credible action against terrorism and dismantle terror infrastructure operating from its soil.

Karachi attack and Pakistan’s allegations

According to Pakistani authorities, militants launched an assault on the Rangers’ provincial headquarters in Karachi, triggering an exchange of gunfire. At least three Rangers personnel were killed, while security forces said several attackers were neutralised during the operation. A militant group linked to the Pakistani Taliban reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack.

Despite these developments, Pakistan alleged external involvement in the attack, accusations that India has firmly denied. New Delhi maintained that Islamabad should concentrate on eliminating terrorist networks rather than making unsupported allegations against other countries.

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Pakistan hit by 5.5-magnitude earthquake, no casualties or damage reported

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake jolted Pakistan on Friday, with authorities reporting no immediate casualties or significant damage.

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A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Pakistan on Friday, sending tremors across several parts of the country. However, authorities said there were no immediate reports of casualties or significant property damage.

According to seismic monitoring agencies, the earthquake was recorded at a considerable depth, which may have reduced the impact on the surface. Residents in several cities reported feeling the tremors, prompting many to move outdoors as a precaution.

Emergency and disaster management authorities began assessing the situation soon after the quake. Initial assessments indicated that no major damage to infrastructure or loss of life had been reported. Officials continue to monitor the situation for possible aftershocks.

Pakistan lies in a seismically active region due to the interaction of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, making earthquakes a frequent occurrence in several parts of the country.

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Twin earthquakes strike Venezuela within 39 seconds, triggering panic in Caracas

Venezuela witnessed two powerful earthquakes within 39 seconds, triggering panic in Caracas, damaging infrastructure and leading authorities to declare a state of emergency.

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Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within just 39 seconds, causing widespread panic, damaging buildings and disrupting key infrastructure in and around the capital, Caracas.

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the first earthquake measured magnitude 7.2 and struck on Wednesday evening near the coastal town of Moron. Just 39 seconds later, a stronger 7.5-magnitude tremor hit roughly 45 kilometres away, creating what seismologists described as a “doublet” earthquake sequence.

The back-to-back quakes sent residents rushing into the streets as buildings shook violently across Caracas. Several structures suffered severe damage, with reports of building collapses in parts of the capital. Rescue workers were deployed to search through rubble while emergency teams assessed the extent of the destruction.

Visuals shared on social media showed scenes of chaos at Simon Bolivar International Airport, where parts of the terminal roof reportedly collapsed, filling sections of the facility with dust and smoke. Passengers were seen evacuating the airport as power flickered during the tremors. Authorities later announced the closure of the airport because of significant damage.

More than 20 aftershocks were recorded following the twin earthquakes, raising concerns about additional structural damage. The USGS warned that the disaster could result in significant casualties and economic losses, while landslides were also reported in affected areas.

Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency following the earthquakes and urged citizens to remain cautious as emergency response efforts continued. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado also expressed solidarity with those affected by the disaster.

The earthquakes are being described as among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century. Authorities continue to assess the full scale of the damage and search for possible victims trapped beneath collapsed structures.

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