Valerii Zaluzhnyi, former commander-in-chief and current ambassador to the UK revealed the US-Ukrainian military headquarters in Germany, calling it a "secret weapon" for planning military operations during the war with Russia.
Zaluzhnyi said the headquarters is located in &nbsp;Wiesbaden, Germany, adding that it has become a secret weapon for our partners.&nbsp;
"This headquarters has truly become a secret weapon for our partners and me in planning operations and formulating the requirements for their implementation," Zaluzhnyi said in a post on Facebook on April 8.&nbsp;
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He further said that in the beginning, the coordination centre took shape in April 2002 at the US European Command in Stuttgart, Germany, before moving to Wiesbaden.&nbsp;
Zaluzhnyi highlighted that the headquarters allowed Ukrainian and NATO planners to assess operational needs in real-time and shape logistics accordingly.&nbsp;
Despite backing Russia in several terms, the US-Ukrainian joint operational headquarters came in picture to asses the need for weapons and equipment for Ukraine.&nbsp;
"Over time, we realized that we needed a joint operational headquarters with our partners to assess the needs for weapons and equipment based on the planning of operations," he wrote.
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He stressed that the need became critical in the summer of 2022 when Western partners questioned the utility of some weapons Ukraine was requesting.
<h2>What does the HQ help with?&nbsp;</h2>
The HQ is also supported by the UK and enables the &nbsp;planning of operations, coordination of logistics, and NATO-standard formulation of requirements.
It also helped conduct war games, forecast battlefield needs, and relay supply demands directly to Washington and European capitals, Zaluzhnyi said.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;The headquarters is where operations were planned, war simulations were held, and the Ukrainian armed forces&rsquo; needs were evaluated in order to send the relevant information to Washington and European capitals.&rdquo;
However, US President Donald Trump has begun to limit some aspects of American cooperation with Ukraine, including in Wiesbaden, as he seeks to de-escalate the war.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Zaluzhnyi said that the headquarters allowed Ukrainian and NATO planners to assess operational needs in real-time and shape logistics accordingly.

Valerii Zaluzhnyi, former commander-in-chief and current ambassador to the UK revealed the US-Ukrainian military headquarters in Germany, calling it a "secret weapon" for planning military operations during the war with Russia. Zaluzhnyi said the headquarters is located in Wiesbaden, Germany, adding that it has become a secret weapon for our partners. "This headquarters has truly become a secret weapon for our partners and me in planning operations and formulating the requirements for their implementation," Zaluzhnyi said in a post on Facebook on April 8. Also read: Russia invites Indian PM Modi to attend 80th ‘Victory Day’ parade marking end of WW2 He further said that in the beginning, the coordination centre took shape in April 2002 at the US European Command in Stuttgart, Germany, before moving to Wiesbaden. Zaluzhnyi highlighted that the headquarters allowed Ukrainian and NATO planners to assess operational needs in real-time and shape logistics accordingly. Despite backing Russia in several terms, the US-Ukrainian joint operational headquarters came in picture to asses the need for weapons and equipment for Ukraine. "Over time, we realized that we needed a joint operational headquarters with our partners to assess the needs for weapons and equipment based on the planning of operations," he wrote. Also read: 'How is China going to respond?': Ukraine captures Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia; Zelensky demands answers from Beijing He stressed that the need became critical in the summer of 2022 when Western partners questioned the utility of some weapons Ukraine was requesting. What does the HQ help with? The HQ is also supported by the UK and enables the planning of operations, coordination of logistics, and NATO-standard formulation of requirements. It also helped conduct war games, forecast battlefield needs, and relay supply demands directly to Washington and European capitals, Zaluzhnyi said. Also read: Mole inside Zelensky’s inner circle? Ukraine breaks out 'lie detectors' after Trump' mineral deal draft leaks “The headquarters is where operations were planned, war simulations were held, and the Ukrainian armed forces’ needs were evaluated in order to send the relevant information to Washington and European capitals.” However, US President Donald Trump has begun to limit some aspects of American cooperation with Ukraine, including in Wiesbaden, as he seeks to de-escalate the war. Also read: Explainer: Russia's mysterious nuclear-armed Poseidon torpedo can annihilate a city. But some say it's not even real (With inputs from agencies)

'US-Ukraine Secret Weapon': How Kyiv, Washington planned operations against Russia at 'hidden' military HQ in Germany?

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (April 9) called on companies to move to the United States of America, saying that it is a "GREAT time", and offering "ZERO TARIFFS".&nbsp;
Trump took to Truth Social, saying that the companies should move to America like Apple did.&nbsp;
He offered them zero <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/donald-trump-tariffs-more-concerning-than-inflation-rbi-governor-sanjay-malhotra-us-reciprocal-tariffs-8943578">tariffs</a>, saying that the companies would also get "almost immediate Electrical/Energy hook ups and approvals."
"This is a GREAT time to move your COMPANY into the United States of America, like Apple, and so many others, in record numbers, are doing. ZERO TARIFFS, and almost immediate Electrical/Energy hook ups and approvals. No Environmental Delays. DON&rsquo;T WAIT, DO IT NOW!," Trump posted.&nbsp;
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This comes amid the ongoing trade war, initiated by Trump on April 2, as he announced to impose of "reciprocal tariffs" on several nations.&nbsp;
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Prior to this today, China hit back at the US after Trump imposed 104 tariffs, with 84% tariffs on all American goods starting from Thursday. China's finance ministry said it would impose additional tariffs on US goods from April 10.&nbsp;
It further stressed that they had added 12 US entities to the export control list and 6 US entities to the 'unreliable entity' list.
After the announcement, the US stock index futures also reportedly took a sharp dive.&nbsp;
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Following China's announcement, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessen called the move &ldquo;unfortunate&rdquo;.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I think it&rsquo;s unfortunate that the Chinese actually don&rsquo;t want to come and negotiate because they are the worst offenders in the international trading system,&rdquo; Bessent said in an interview with Fox Business Network.
When asked about potentially kicking Chinese stocks off of US exchanges, he said everything is on the table.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Trump offered them zero tariffs, saying that the companies would also get "almost immediate Electrical/Energy hook ups and approvals."

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (April 9) called on companies to move to the United States of America, saying that it is a "GREAT time", and offering "ZERO TARIFFS". Trump took to Truth Social, saying that the companies should move to America like Apple did. He offered them zero tariffs, saying that the companies would also get "almost immediate Electrical/Energy hook ups and approvals." "This is a GREAT time to move your COMPANY into the United States of America, like Apple, and so many others, in record numbers, are doing. ZERO TARIFFS, and almost immediate Electrical/Energy hook ups and approvals. No Environmental Delays. DON’T WAIT, DO IT NOW!," Trump posted. This comes amid the ongoing trade war, initiated by Trump on April 2, as he announced to impose of "reciprocal tariffs" on several nations. Also read: China's 'neighbourhood first' policy amid Trump tariffs: Xi Jinping advocates better ties with neighbours as 104 pc duties kick in Prior to this today, China hit back at the US after Trump imposed 104 tariffs, with 84% tariffs on all American goods starting from Thursday. China's finance ministry said it would impose additional tariffs on US goods from April 10. It further stressed that they had added 12 US entities to the export control list and 6 US entities to the 'unreliable entity' list. After the announcement, the US stock index futures also reportedly took a sharp dive. Also read: China trying to be friends with India again? Beijing asks India to 'stand together' amid Trump's tariffs Following China's announcement, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessen called the move “unfortunate”. “I think it’s unfortunate that the Chinese actually don’t want to come and negotiate because they are the worst offenders in the international trading system,” Bessent said in an interview with Fox Business Network. When asked about potentially kicking Chinese stocks off of US exchanges, he said everything is on the table. Also read: China not backing down! Beijing hits back at US with 84% tariffs on all US goods from April 10, after Trump's 104% duty (With inputs from agencies)

'DO IT NOW': Trump calls on companies to move to US, offers them 'ZERO TARIFFS' and quick approvals

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday hailed the Supreme Court's "big ruling" for clearing the way for his administration to move further with the deportation of certain immigrants under the "Alien Enemies Act".&nbsp;
Trump might continue to use a 1978 law to deport alleged gang members to Venezuela, the US top court said, however, it will apply certain limits to it.&nbsp;
The Supreme Court's ruling included deporting alleged gang members under a wartime law dating back to 1798 called the "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-targets-venezuela-gang-with-alien-enemies-act-of-1798-used-in-world-war-i-8857510">Alien Enemies Act</a>".
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"Thanks to the Supreme Court yesterday and today, we had a big ruling, too,&rdquo; Trump said. &ldquo;We had a very big ruling today, but we will continue to deport these monsters under the Alien Enemies Act.&rdquo;
He further took to the Truth Social, saying "Last month, we officially designated Tren de Aragua, MS-13 and the Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations&mdash;and thanks to the Supreme Court yesterday... we will continue to deport these monsters under the Alien Enemies Act.&rdquo;
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While reacting to the order, Trump posted, "The Supreme Court has upheld the Rule of Law in our Nation by allowing a President, whoever that may be, to be able to secure our Borders and protect our families and our Country, itself. A GREAT DAY FOR JUSTICE IN AMERICA!"&nbsp;
Trump on March 15 invoked the Aliens Enemies Act to deport alleged gang members of the Tren de Aragua gang.
The 18th-century law was used only when the country was at war. Trump created a buzz when he invoked the law - an aggressive and unprecedented use of presidential power.&nbsp;
The US officials flew 250 accused gang members to El Salvador, Trump's favourite prison.&nbsp;
At the El Salvador prison, the alleged criminals &mdash; including 238 members of Tren de Aragua and 23 MS-13 operatives &mdash; were met by heavily armed commandos, chained, and transferred to the infamous Terrorism Confinement Centre (CECOT).
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Trump hailed the "big ruling" for clearing the way for his administration to move further with deportation of certain immigrants under the Alien Enemies Act.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday hailed the Supreme Court's "big ruling" for clearing the way for his administration to move further with the deportation of certain immigrants under the "Alien Enemies Act". Trump might continue to use a 1978 law to deport alleged gang members to Venezuela, the US top court said, however, it will apply certain limits to it. The Supreme Court's ruling included deporting alleged gang members under a wartime law dating back to 1798 called the "Alien Enemies Act". Also read: Alien Enemies Act: Trump says 'GREAT DAY FOR JUSTICE' after US top court lifts order barring deportations "Thanks to the Supreme Court yesterday and today, we had a big ruling, too,” Trump said. “We had a very big ruling today, but we will continue to deport these monsters under the Alien Enemies Act.” He further took to the Truth Social, saying "Last month, we officially designated Tren de Aragua, MS-13 and the Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations—and thanks to the Supreme Court yesterday... we will continue to deport these monsters under the Alien Enemies Act.” Also read: 'Nazis got better treatment than Venezuelans' under Alien Enemies Act by Trump administration, says US court While reacting to the order, Trump posted, "The Supreme Court has upheld the Rule of Law in our Nation by allowing a President, whoever that may be, to be able to secure our Borders and protect our families and our Country, itself. A GREAT DAY FOR JUSTICE IN AMERICA!" Trump on March 15 invoked the Aliens Enemies Act to deport alleged gang members of the Tren de Aragua gang. The 18th-century law was used only when the country was at war. Trump created a buzz when he invoked the law - an aggressive and unprecedented use of presidential power. The US officials flew 250 accused gang members to El Salvador, Trump's favourite prison. At the El Salvador prison, the alleged criminals — including 238 members of Tren de Aragua and 23 MS-13 operatives — were met by heavily armed commandos, chained, and transferred to the infamous Terrorism Confinement Centre (CECOT). Also read: US Judge berates DOJ lawyer over migrant flights in Alien Enemies Act case (With inputs from agencies)

'Will continue to deport monsters': Trump hails Supreme Court's ruling allowing cartel deportations under 'Alien Enemies Act'

China hits back at the United States on Wednesday (April 9), with 84% tariffs on all American goods starting from Thursday, Beijing's finance ministry announced.&nbsp;
China's finance ministry said it would impose additional tariffs on US goods from April 10.&nbsp;
It further stressed that they had added 12 US entities to the export control list and 6 US entities to the 'unreliable entity' list.
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After the announcement, the US stock index futures also reportedly took a sharp dive.&nbsp;
Earlier, China announced to impose 34% tariff after US President Donald Trump imposed the "reciprocal tariffs" on April 2. Following this, Trump warned China to roll back its retaliatory tariffs or the US would respond with an additional 50% tariff.&nbsp;
He also took to Truth Social, saying that "China played it wrong, they panicked - The one thing they cannot afford to do!"
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On Tuesday, the US President slapped a 104% tariff on Chinese goods starting from Wednesday.&nbsp;
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Donald Trump is taking a &ldquo;custom, tailor-made&rdquo; approach to trade with each country. That could include talks around military presence or foreign aid, depending on America&rsquo;s priorities.
&ldquo;Negotiations will be based on America&rsquo;s needs,&rdquo; she said.
China had also said that it would control exports of medium and heavy rare earths, materials that are used in high-tech products such as computer chips and electric vehicle batteries.&nbsp;
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Moreover, the Chinese government has declined to comment on whether it would negotiate with the US, like other countries.&nbsp;
&ldquo;If the U.S. insists on further escalating its economic and trade restrictions, China has the firm will and abundant means to take necessary countermeasures and fight to the end,&rdquo; the Chinese commerce ministry said in its statement.
China also issued a white paper titled "China's Position on Some Issues Concerning China-US Economic and Trade Relations", criticising the US for imposing tariffs on over $500 billion worth of Chinese exports since 2018.&nbsp;
The Chinese government issued the paper to clarify the facts about China-US economic and trade relations.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: China's finance ministry stressed that they had added 12 US entities to the export control list and 6 US entities to the 'unreliable entity' list.

China hits back at the United States on Wednesday (April 9), with 84% tariffs on all American goods starting from Thursday, Beijing's finance ministry announced. China's finance ministry said it would impose additional tariffs on US goods from April 10. It further stressed that they had added 12 US entities to the export control list and 6 US entities to the 'unreliable entity' list. Also read: China trying to be friends with India again? Beijing asks India to 'stand together' amid Trump's tariffs After the announcement, the US stock index futures also reportedly took a sharp dive. Earlier, China announced to impose 34% tariff after US President Donald Trump imposed the "reciprocal tariffs" on April 2. Following this, Trump warned China to roll back its retaliatory tariffs or the US would respond with an additional 50% tariff. He also took to Truth Social, saying that "China played it wrong, they panicked - The one thing they cannot afford to do!" Also read: China's 'neighbourhood first' policy amid Trump tariffs: Xi Jinping advocates better ties with neighbours as 104 pc duties kick in On Tuesday, the US President slapped a 104% tariff on Chinese goods starting from Wednesday. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Donald Trump is taking a “custom, tailor-made” approach to trade with each country. That could include talks around military presence or foreign aid, depending on America’s priorities. “Negotiations will be based on America’s needs,” she said. China had also said that it would control exports of medium and heavy rare earths, materials that are used in high-tech products such as computer chips and electric vehicle batteries. Also read: Trump mocks world leaders, claims 'countries are calling us up, kissing my a**,' to negotiate tariffs Moreover, the Chinese government has declined to comment on whether it would negotiate with the US, like other countries. “If the U.S. insists on further escalating its economic and trade restrictions, China has the firm will and abundant means to take necessary countermeasures and fight to the end,” the Chinese commerce ministry said in its statement. China also issued a white paper titled "China's Position on Some Issues Concerning China-US Economic and Trade Relations", criticising the US for imposing tariffs on over $500 billion worth of Chinese exports since 2018. The Chinese government issued the paper to clarify the facts about China-US economic and trade relations. Also read: ‘China wants a deal, badly’: Trump slaps 104% tariff after Beijing defies ultimatum, says 'waiting for their call' (With inputs from agencies)

China not backing down! Beijing hits back at US with 84% tariffs on all US goods from April 10, after Trump's 104% duty

As Trump's tariffs are affecting the world's economy at large, China has turned all friendly towards India, stressing that the two "largest developing" countries should "stand together" to overcome the difficulties brought by the ongoing trade war.&nbsp;
Spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in India said that China-India economic and trade relationship is based on complimentarity and mutual benefit.
"Facing the U.S. abuse of tariffs, which deprives countries, especially Global South countries, of their right to development, the two largest developing countries should stand together to overcome the difficulties," Spokesperson Yu Jing said in a post on X.&nbsp;
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China's economy is underpinned by a system that ensures steady growth, and produces positive spillovers. Chinese manufacturing is built on a complete and continually upgrading industrial system, sustained investment in R&amp;D, and a strong focus on innovation. China is a firm&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/w3QuSCingL">pic.twitter.com/w3QuSCingL</a>
&mdash; Yu Jing (@ChinaSpox_India) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChinaSpox_India/status/1909611508582985963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
She further stressed that China's economy is underpinned by a system that ensures steady growth, and produces positive spillovers, adding that the country is a firm "defender of economic globalization and multilateralism, which has injected strong impetus into the world economy, contributing to around 30 percent of global growth annually on average."
She asserted that Beijing will continue working with the rest of the world to safeguard the multilateral trade system with the World Trade Organization (WTO) at its core.
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Stressing that "trade and tariff wars have no winner", she said that all countries should uphold the principles of extensive consultation, practice true multilateralism, and jointly oppose all forms of unilateralism and protectionism.
This comes amid US President Donald Trump slapped a 104% tariff on Chinese goods starting from 12:01 AM Eastern Time (12:01 PM Beijing time) on Wednesday.&nbsp;
The move comes after China failed to remove its retaliatory tariffs on American products before a deadline set by Donald Trump for noon on Tuesday.
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On Tuesday, Trump posted on his Truth Social account, mentioning China, saying he is waiting for them to reach out. &ldquo;China also wants to make a deal, badly, but they don&rsquo;t know how to get it started. We are waiting for their call. It will happen!&rdquo; he wrote.
In another Truth Social post from Monday, Trump had warned that if China did not roll back what he described as a &ldquo;34% increase above their already long term trading abuses&rdquo; by April 8, the US would respond with an additional 50% tariff, effective from April 9.
China further responded, saying that it would not give in to the US pressure.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World, india news: Spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in India said that China-India economic and trade relationship is based on complimentarity and mutual benefit.

As Trump's tariffs are affecting the world's economy at large, China has turned all friendly towards India, stressing that the two "largest developing" countries should "stand together" to overcome the difficulties brought by the ongoing trade war. Spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in India said that China-India economic and trade relationship is based on complimentarity and mutual benefit. "Facing the U.S. abuse of tariffs, which deprives countries, especially Global South countries, of their right to development, the two largest developing countries should stand together to overcome the difficulties," Spokesperson Yu Jing said in a post on X. Also read: ‘China wants a deal, badly’: Trump slaps 104% tariff after Beijing defies ultimatum, says 'waiting for their call' China's economy is underpinned by a system that ensures steady growth, and produces positive spillovers. Chinese manufacturing is built on a complete and continually upgrading industrial system, sustained investment in R&D, and a strong focus on innovation. China is a firm… pic.twitter.com/w3QuSCingL — Yu Jing (@ChinaSpox_India) April 8, 2025 She further stressed that China's economy is underpinned by a system that ensures steady growth, and produces positive spillovers, adding that the country is a firm "defender of economic globalization and multilateralism, which has injected strong impetus into the world economy, contributing to around 30 percent of global growth annually on average." She asserted that Beijing will continue working with the rest of the world to safeguard the multilateral trade system with the World Trade Organization (WTO) at its core. Also read: Trump mocks world leaders, claims 'countries are calling us up, kissing my a**,' to negotiate tariffs Stressing that "trade and tariff wars have no winner", she said that all countries should uphold the principles of extensive consultation, practice true multilateralism, and jointly oppose all forms of unilateralism and protectionism. This comes amid US President Donald Trump slapped a 104% tariff on Chinese goods starting from 12:01 AM Eastern Time (12:01 PM Beijing time) on Wednesday. The move comes after China failed to remove its retaliatory tariffs on American products before a deadline set by Donald Trump for noon on Tuesday. Also read: ‘Whose throat do I choke if this fails?’: Senators grill Trump’s trade chief as tariffs spark backlash On Tuesday, Trump posted on his Truth Social account, mentioning China, saying he is waiting for them to reach out. “China also wants to make a deal, badly, but they don’t know how to get it started. We are waiting for their call. It will happen!” he wrote. In another Truth Social post from Monday, Trump had warned that if China did not roll back what he described as a “34% increase above their already long term trading abuses” by April 8, the US would respond with an additional 50% tariff, effective from April 9. China further responded, saying that it would not give in to the US pressure. Also read: Why Indian students in Trump's US facing deportation: 'Drunk driving, shoplifting, speeding' (With inputs from agencies)

China trying to be friends with India again? Beijing asks India to 'stand together' amid Trump's tariffs

Ukraine will send a team to the US next week to begin further negotiations on a new draft of the rare earth minerals deal that would give the US access to Ukraine's mineral resources, Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said, according to a report.
&ldquo;The new draft agreement from the U.S. shows that the intention to create a fund or jointly invest remains,&rdquo; Svyrydenko told the Associated Press, during a trip to northern Ukraine.
The Ukrainian delegation will include representatives from the Ministries of Economy, Foreign Affairs, Justice and Finance.&nbsp;
Svyrydenko said, "What we have now is a document that reflects the position of the U.S. Treasury legal team. This is not a final version, it&rsquo;s not a joint position.&rdquo;
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She added that Ukraine's task now is to assemble a technical team for negotiations, define its red lines and send a delegation to the US for technical talks as early as next week.&nbsp;
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s clear that the full parameters of this agreement can&rsquo;t be discussed online,&rdquo; Svyrydenko said. &ldquo;We need to sit down with the teams and continue the conversation in person.&rdquo;
The US and Ukraine were supposed to sign the minerals deal in February, however the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky did not turn out well, which postponed the signing of the deal.&nbsp;
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<h2>What is there in the new draft?</h2>
The new document presents a new US proposal that goes beyond a previous framework agreed upon in February.&nbsp;
The new draft includes not only rare-earth minerals but gas and oil too.&nbsp;
However, the new draft got leaked, following which, Zelensky ordered a formal investigation into the leak of a recent US proposal concerning profits from Ukraine&rsquo;s energy and mineral assets.&nbsp;
The leak comes as tensions grow between Kyiv and the Trump administration over the conditions of a proposed agreement involving critical energy and mineral resources.
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The draft agreement was made public on 26 March by opposition MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak, who claimed to have obtained a copy. Speaking at a press briefing on 28 March, Zelensky called the leak &ldquo;strange&rdquo; and questioned how the information had been passed on. &ldquo;I wonder who is transmitting this information,&rdquo; he said.
Notably, Ukraine holds significant deposits of more than 20 minerals, which are deemed critical by the US, including titanium, which is used to make aircraft wings, lithium, key to several battery technologies, and uranium, used in nuclear power.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Ukraine's task now is to assemble a technical team for negotiations, define its red lines and send a delegation to US for technical talks as early as next week.

Ukraine will send a team to the US next week to begin further negotiations on a new draft of the rare earth minerals deal that would give the US access to Ukraine's mineral resources, Economy Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said, according to a report. “The new draft agreement from the U.S. shows that the intention to create a fund or jointly invest remains,” Svyrydenko told the Associated Press, during a trip to northern Ukraine. The Ukrainian delegation will include representatives from the Ministries of Economy, Foreign Affairs, Justice and Finance. Svyrydenko said, "What we have now is a document that reflects the position of the U.S. Treasury legal team. This is not a final version, it’s not a joint position.” Also read: 'In exchange for military support': US proposes new minerals deal for Ukraine, Zelensky says 'This is important' She added that Ukraine's task now is to assemble a technical team for negotiations, define its red lines and send a delegation to the US for technical talks as early as next week. “It’s clear that the full parameters of this agreement can’t be discussed online,” Svyrydenko said. “We need to sit down with the teams and continue the conversation in person.” The US and Ukraine were supposed to sign the minerals deal in February, however the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky did not turn out well, which postponed the signing of the deal. Also read: Trump speech: Zelensky offers to sign minerals deal 'any time', says US president What is there in the new draft? The new document presents a new US proposal that goes beyond a previous framework agreed upon in February. The new draft includes not only rare-earth minerals but gas and oil too. However, the new draft got leaked, following which, Zelensky ordered a formal investigation into the leak of a recent US proposal concerning profits from Ukraine’s energy and mineral assets. The leak comes as tensions grow between Kyiv and the Trump administration over the conditions of a proposed agreement involving critical energy and mineral resources. Also read: Mole inside Zelensky’s inner circle? Ukraine breaks out 'lie detectors' after Trump' mineral deal draft leaks The draft agreement was made public on 26 March by opposition MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak, who claimed to have obtained a copy. Speaking at a press briefing on 28 March, Zelensky called the leak “strange” and questioned how the information had been passed on. “I wonder who is transmitting this information,” he said. Notably, Ukraine holds significant deposits of more than 20 minerals, which are deemed critical by the US, including titanium, which is used to make aircraft wings, lithium, key to several battery technologies, and uranium, used in nuclear power. Also read: Zelensky invites US companies to invest in Ukraine's rare earths (With inputs from agencies)

'Not just rare earth minerals, but...': Ukraine, US talks on new minerals deal next week | Here's what Trump wants now

In a major security lapse, US President Donald Trump's National Security Advisor Mike Waltz mistakenly added The Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg to a "secret" group chat where the officials were discussing the Houthi attack plan.&nbsp;
The huge security error triggered massive criticism from the Democrats, raising questions about security protocols in the US government.&nbsp;
However, according to an internal investigation, Waltz inadvertently saved Goldberg's phone number under the contact of Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Brian Hughes, the Guardian reported.&nbsp;
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The Signal group titled "Houthi PC small group" had several Trump officials, including Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth, Mike Waltz, and mistakenly Goldberg.&nbsp;
<h2>How was the error made?</h2>
It all started when The Atlantic editor-in-chief Goldberg emailed the Trump campaign last October, according to a Guardian report.&nbsp;
Goldberg emailed the campaign about a story that criticised Trump for his attitude towards wounded service members, three people briefed on the internal investigation said.&nbsp;
To push back against the story, the campaign enlisted the help of Waltz. Goldberg's email was forwarded to then-Trump spokesperson Brian Hughes, who then copied and pasted the content of the email, including the signature block with Goldberg's phone number into a text message that he sent to Waltz so that he could be briefed on the forthcoming story.
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However, Waltz did not ultimately call Goldberg, the people said, but ended up saving Goldberg's number in his iPhone, under the contact card for Hughes, now the spokesperson for the national security advisor.&nbsp;
A day after that Goldberg story was published, &nbsp;Waltz appeared on CNN on October 22, to defend Trump.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Don&rsquo;t take it from me, take it from the 13 Abbey Gate Gold Star families, some of whom stood on a stage in front of a 30,000-person crowd and said how he helped them heal,&rdquo; Waltz said.
The number was inadvertently saved during a "contact suggestion update" by Waltz's iPhone, which according to one person, is a function where an iPhone algorithm adds a previously unknown number to an existing contact that it detects may be related.&nbsp;
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However, this mistake went unnoticed until last month Waltz sought to add Hughes to the group chat but ended up adding Goldberg's number in that chat.&nbsp;
After it all went viral, Waltz said that he had never met or communicated with Goldberg, and suggested on Fox News that the editor's number had been "sucked" into his phone.&nbsp;
The White House has not commented on this yet. When Guardian reached Goldberg on Saturday, he said, "I&rsquo;m not going to comment on my relationship with Mike Waltz beyond saying I do know him and have spoken to him.&rdquo;
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(With inputs from agencies)
&nbsp;

World: The Signal group titled "Houthi PC small group" had several Trump officials, including Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth, Mike Waltz, and mistakenly Goldberg.

In a major security lapse, US President Donald Trump's National Security Advisor Mike Waltz mistakenly added The Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg to a "secret" group chat where the officials were discussing the Houthi attack plan. The huge security error triggered massive criticism from the Democrats, raising questions about security protocols in the US government. However, according to an internal investigation, Waltz inadvertently saved Goldberg's phone number under the contact of Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Brian Hughes, the Guardian reported. Also read: Signal chat row: Pentagon launches probe into Pete Hegseth over leak of sensitive military information The Signal group titled "Houthi PC small group" had several Trump officials, including Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth, Mike Waltz, and mistakenly Goldberg. How was the error made? It all started when The Atlantic editor-in-chief Goldberg emailed the Trump campaign last October, according to a Guardian report. Goldberg emailed the campaign about a story that criticised Trump for his attitude towards wounded service members, three people briefed on the internal investigation said. To push back against the story, the campaign enlisted the help of Waltz. Goldberg's email was forwarded to then-Trump spokesperson Brian Hughes, who then copied and pasted the content of the email, including the signature block with Goldberg's phone number into a text message that he sent to Waltz so that he could be briefed on the forthcoming story. Also read: Not just Yemen attack chat: Did Mike Waltz set up 20 more secret Signal chat groups other than the one that leaked? What report claims However, Waltz did not ultimately call Goldberg, the people said, but ended up saving Goldberg's number in his iPhone, under the contact card for Hughes, now the spokesperson for the national security advisor. A day after that Goldberg story was published, Waltz appeared on CNN on October 22, to defend Trump. “Don’t take it from me, take it from the 13 Abbey Gate Gold Star families, some of whom stood on a stage in front of a 30,000-person crowd and said how he helped them heal,” Waltz said. The number was inadvertently saved during a "contact suggestion update" by Waltz's iPhone, which according to one person, is a function where an iPhone algorithm adds a previously unknown number to an existing contact that it detects may be related. Also read: Trump reiterates plans to get Greenland, says ‘should not talk about’ Signal chat leak during interview However, this mistake went unnoticed until last month Waltz sought to add Hughes to the group chat but ended up adding Goldberg's number in that chat. After it all went viral, Waltz said that he had never met or communicated with Goldberg, and suggested on Fox News that the editor's number had been "sucked" into his phone. The White House has not commented on this yet. When Guardian reached Goldberg on Saturday, he said, "I’m not going to comment on my relationship with Mike Waltz beyond saying I do know him and have spoken to him.” Also read: ‘Green light on Yemen raid!’ SNL mocks Trump administration Signal chat leak scandal | WATCH (With inputs from agencies)

iPhone's fault? How Atlantic editor got added in Signal's Houthi war chat - Who should be blamed: Waltz, Trump or Apple?

As Trump's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cant-stomach-trumps-absurd-tariff-math-trumps-treasury-secy-looking-for-exit-door-after-tariffs-ruin-his-credibility-8930074">tariff </a>war scares the whole world, Jim Cramer, American TV personality and market analyst warned that Monday (April 7) might see the worst one-day decline since 1987's "Black Monday", when markets crashed all around the world, with the US Dow Jones Industrial Average plunging 22.6%.
Cramer, while hosting his show Mad Money on CNBC on Saturday, warned that markets might face a "bloodbath" similar to 1987 when the Dow Jones suffered its biggest single-day crash.&nbsp;
The market analyst further stressed that the situation would worsen if the US president did not "reach out" to countries that haven't placed retaliatory tariffs and give them incentives for complying.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;If the president doesn&rsquo;t try to reach out and reward these countries and companies that play by the rules, then the 1987 scenario&hellip; the one where we went down three days and then down 22% on Monday, has the most cogency,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We will not have to wait too long to know. We will know it by Monday.&rdquo; He commented days ahead of the April 7 market movement.
After Trump's tariff announcement on April 2, imposing a 10 per cent "baseline" tariff on imports from all nations, the US market indices went into a freefall on Thursday and Friday.&nbsp;
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Moreover, the bloodbath was not only limited to US markets but was reflected all across Europe and Asia including India.&nbsp;
He also took to X, saying that he does not want a repeat of 1987.&nbsp;
"Look i don't want a repeat of '87 of course. But i traded during that period and remember each day well.. We knew to sell.. and we are proud we did. But we felt like idiots because the week BEFORE the crash was so bad and we were late to sell," he posted.&nbsp;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Look i don't want a repeat of '87 of course. But i traded during that period and remember each day well.. We knew to sell.. and we are proud we did. But we felt like idiots because the week BEFORE the crash was so bad and we were late to sell
&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1908259921633648730?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
Adding to this, Cramer said that the US's "strong job data" is what is stopping the US from going into recession. "It makes it less likely a crash will necessarily lead to a recession," he said.
&ldquo;I will contain my anger, but only because I lived through &lsquo;87, and in the end, I came out okay. I was in cash for the crash. I know what this feels like,&rdquo; he added.
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(With inputs from agencies)
&nbsp;

World: The market analyst further stressed that the situation would worsen if the US president did not "reach out" to countries that haven't placed retaliatory tariffs

As Trump's tariff war scares the whole world, Jim Cramer, American TV personality and market analyst warned that Monday (April 7) might see the worst one-day decline since 1987's "Black Monday", when markets crashed all around the world, with the US Dow Jones Industrial Average plunging 22.6%. Cramer, while hosting his show Mad Money on CNBC on Saturday, warned that markets might face a "bloodbath" similar to 1987 when the Dow Jones suffered its biggest single-day crash. The market analyst further stressed that the situation would worsen if the US president did not "reach out" to countries that haven't placed retaliatory tariffs and give them incentives for complying. Also read: 'Makes no economic sense': Trump’s tariff math is 'based on an error' and it could cost the US economy dearly - Here's how “If the president doesn’t try to reach out and reward these countries and companies that play by the rules, then the 1987 scenario… the one where we went down three days and then down 22% on Monday, has the most cogency,” he said. “We will not have to wait too long to know. We will know it by Monday.” He commented days ahead of the April 7 market movement. After Trump's tariff announcement on April 2, imposing a 10 per cent "baseline" tariff on imports from all nations, the US market indices went into a freefall on Thursday and Friday. Also read: 'Free trade zone': Elon Musk wants 'zero tariff situation' between US, EU after Tesla loses BILLIONS amid Trump's tariff war Moreover, the bloodbath was not only limited to US markets but was reflected all across Europe and Asia including India. He also took to X, saying that he does not want a repeat of 1987. "Look i don't want a repeat of '87 of course. But i traded during that period and remember each day well.. We knew to sell.. and we are proud we did. But we felt like idiots because the week BEFORE the crash was so bad and we were late to sell," he posted. Look i don't want a repeat of '87 of course. But i traded during that period and remember each day well.. We knew to sell.. and we are proud we did. But we felt like idiots because the week BEFORE the crash was so bad and we were late to sell — Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) April 4, 2025 Adding to this, Cramer said that the US's "strong job data" is what is stopping the US from going into recession. "It makes it less likely a crash will necessarily lead to a recession," he said. “I will contain my anger, but only because I lived through ‘87, and in the end, I came out okay. I was in cash for the crash. I know what this feels like,” he added. Also read: 'End of globalisation'? UK PM Keir Starmer's BIG announcement as Trump's disastrous tariffs shake markets (With inputs from agencies)

'Black Monday' again? US analyst predicts BIGGEST market crash since 1987, warns Trump tariffs may cause 'bloodbath'

US President Donald Trump's net worth has doubled in the last one year, securing the 700th spot on the 2025 Forbes Billionaires List with a net worth of $5.1 billion.&nbsp;
As he grappled with several legal battles and a $454 million fraud judgment, Trump's future finances seemed grim around twelve months ago.&nbsp;
However, he managed to double his wealth in the past year from $2.3 billion to $5.1 billion, according to Forbes.&nbsp;
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<h2>How did this happen?&nbsp;</h2>
Trump learned the trick that delays can be as valuable as victories and admitted that he could not afford to pay off the $454 million in cash.&nbsp;
The US president's legal team suggested an appeals court waive or reduce the bond amount. However, courts don't always grant such grace, but they did in this case.&nbsp;
The court dropped the requirement to $175 million and staved off an asset seizure.&nbsp;
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<h2>Another best move</h2>
Trump showed how he is the "greatest salesman" in American history as he took his social media platform Truth Social's parent company, public.&nbsp;
Despite fewer revenues and significant losses, Trump's supporters flocked to the stock, driving shares to extraordinary heights.&nbsp;
Although the stock later plummeted 72%, Trump still held a $2.6 billion stake as of March 2025, contributing to his remarkable wealth surge.
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<h2>Crypto comes in the picture</h2>
Later in 2024, Trump launched World Liberty Financial, a crypto project aimed at novice investors.&nbsp;
The project raised huge value after Trump's presidential election win, driven by hype from crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun.&nbsp;
His new venture ultimately added a staggering $245 million in after-tax earnings to Trump's fortune.&nbsp;
However, Trump continued to raise his wealth as he unveiled $TRUMP, a digital token aimed squarely at speculative traders. His "smart" move paid off handsomely and generated an estimated $350 million in fees with Trump's share reportedly surpassing $110 million after tax.&nbsp;
By the end of 2024, Trump&rsquo;s cryptocurrency ventures had provided him with nearly $800 million in estimated liquidity, making him a crypto king for many people.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Trump showed how he is the "greatest salesman" in American history as he took his social media platform Truth Social's parent company, public.

US President Donald Trump's net worth has doubled in the last one year, securing the 700th spot on the 2025 Forbes Billionaires List with a net worth of $5.1 billion. As he grappled with several legal battles and a $454 million fraud judgment, Trump's future finances seemed grim around twelve months ago. However, he managed to double his wealth in the past year from $2.3 billion to $5.1 billion, according to Forbes. Also read: 'Free trade zone': Elon Musk wants 'zero tariff situation' between US, EU after Tesla loses BILLIONS amid Trump's tariff war How did this happen? Trump learned the trick that delays can be as valuable as victories and admitted that he could not afford to pay off the $454 million in cash. The US president's legal team suggested an appeals court waive or reduce the bond amount. However, courts don't always grant such grace, but they did in this case. The court dropped the requirement to $175 million and staved off an asset seizure. Also read: 'Living with demon-possessed man': British man held by Taliban reveals 'horrible conditions' in jail, urges Trump for help Another best move Trump showed how he is the "greatest salesman" in American history as he took his social media platform Truth Social's parent company, public. Despite fewer revenues and significant losses, Trump's supporters flocked to the stock, driving shares to extraordinary heights. Although the stock later plummeted 72%, Trump still held a $2.6 billion stake as of March 2025, contributing to his remarkable wealth surge. Also read: Anti-Trump demonstrations: What led to 'Hands Off!' protests across US? Crypto comes in the picture Later in 2024, Trump launched World Liberty Financial, a crypto project aimed at novice investors. The project raised huge value after Trump's presidential election win, driven by hype from crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun. His new venture ultimately added a staggering $245 million in after-tax earnings to Trump's fortune. However, Trump continued to raise his wealth as he unveiled $TRUMP, a digital token aimed squarely at speculative traders. His "smart" move paid off handsomely and generated an estimated $350 million in fees with Trump's share reportedly surpassing $110 million after tax. By the end of 2024, Trump’s cryptocurrency ventures had provided him with nearly $800 million in estimated liquidity, making him a crypto king for many people. Also read: Tens of thousands march in US against Trump 'devastation' (With inputs from agencies)

Crypto, $TRUMP and Truth Social: How 'greatest salesman' Trump doubled his net worth in last one year

A British couple have been held captive by the Taliban for more than nine weeks now. The man shared the painful ordeal of living in the Kabul jail, describing it as "the nearest thing to hell I can imagine."&nbsp;
Peter Reynolds, 79, spoke about his fears for the safety of his wife, Barbie, who is being held in the women's section of the prison, according to the recording of a phone call from Pul-e-Charkhi maximum-security jail.&nbsp;
Reynolds said he was living in "a cage rather than a cell", however, described his circumstances as "VIP conditions" as compared to where his wife is being held.&nbsp;
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He further said that he had lost weight and received only one meal a day.&nbsp;
'Joined up with rapists, demon-possessed man...'
He further shared that he has to live with rapists and murderers.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve been joined up with rapists and murderers by handcuffs and ankle cuffs, including a man who killed his wife and three children, shouting away, a demon-possessed man,&rdquo; Reynolds said in recordings shared with the Sunday Times.
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<h2>How did they land up in jail?</h2>
The British couple had been running projects in Afghanistan schools for 18 years and decided to stay in the country after the Taliban seized power in 2021.
At the start of February, they were detained when they travelled to their home in Bamiyan province in a small plane rented by their Chinese-American friend, Faye Hall.&nbsp;
Hall was also detained, but she was released last weekend after the Trump administration lifted bounties worth $10m from the heads of senior Taliban figures.&nbsp;
When Reynolds was detained, he said that he was initially told the plane lacked proper landing permission and they would be released.&nbsp;
Instead, their phones were confiscated and they were transferred to the interior ministry in Kabul, where the couple were separated and then locked up in Pul-e-Charki prison.&nbsp;
Reynolds further complained that the Taliban told him that they had confiscated 59 books from their home that was "against Islam". He was asked why they had them. "I asked, &lsquo;Can you tell me any part of those books which is against Islam?&rsquo; &rdquo; he said. &ldquo;No one has been able to, so I think it&rsquo;s an outrage.&nbsp;
&ldquo;These things are an utter disgrace and shame. The Taliban have made a mistake and need to face up to it," he added.&nbsp;
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<h2>Appealed to Trump</h2>
The son of the British couple called on the US to help secure their release from the Afghan prison.&nbsp;
Jonathan called on the White House to intervene after Faye Hall, an American who was detained alongside them, was released last week by the Taliban.
"Anybody who has the ability to unlock that key and let them out, whether it be the Taliban, whether it be the British government, or whether it be the American government, I would ask - do it now, please," he said.&nbsp;
"And if you have the ability to put the pressure on the people who hold that key, do it now, please."
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(With inputs from agencies)
&nbsp;

World: Reynolds said he was living in "a cage rather than a cell", however, described his circumstances as "VIP conditions" as compared to where his wife is being held.

A British couple have been held captive by the Taliban for more than nine weeks now. The man shared the painful ordeal of living in the Kabul jail, describing it as "the nearest thing to hell I can imagine." Peter Reynolds, 79, spoke about his fears for the safety of his wife, Barbie, who is being held in the women's section of the prison, according to the recording of a phone call from Pul-e-Charkhi maximum-security jail. Reynolds said he was living in "a cage rather than a cell", however, described his circumstances as "VIP conditions" as compared to where his wife is being held. Also read: US woman Faye Hall thanks Trump after release by Taliban in Afghanistan He further said that he had lost weight and received only one meal a day. 'Joined up with rapists, demon-possessed man...' He further shared that he has to live with rapists and murderers. “I’ve been joined up with rapists and murderers by handcuffs and ankle cuffs, including a man who killed his wife and three children, shouting away, a demon-possessed man,” Reynolds said in recordings shared with the Sunday Times. Also read: 'Collapsing due to malnutrition': Family of British couple held by Taliban expresses concerns over their health How did they land up in jail? The British couple had been running projects in Afghanistan schools for 18 years and decided to stay in the country after the Taliban seized power in 2021. At the start of February, they were detained when they travelled to their home in Bamiyan province in a small plane rented by their Chinese-American friend, Faye Hall. Hall was also detained, but she was released last weekend after the Trump administration lifted bounties worth $10m from the heads of senior Taliban figures. When Reynolds was detained, he said that he was initially told the plane lacked proper landing permission and they would be released. Instead, their phones were confiscated and they were transferred to the interior ministry in Kabul, where the couple were separated and then locked up in Pul-e-Charki prison. Reynolds further complained that the Taliban told him that they had confiscated 59 books from their home that was "against Islam". He was asked why they had them. "I asked, ‘Can you tell me any part of those books which is against Islam?’ ” he said. “No one has been able to, so I think it’s an outrage. “These things are an utter disgrace and shame. The Taliban have made a mistake and need to face up to it," he added. Also read: A tale of narrow escape: Afghan pop star Aryana Sayeed shares 'horrifying' near-death encounter under Taliban Appealed to Trump The son of the British couple called on the US to help secure their release from the Afghan prison. Jonathan called on the White House to intervene after Faye Hall, an American who was detained alongside them, was released last week by the Taliban. "Anybody who has the ability to unlock that key and let them out, whether it be the Taliban, whether it be the British government, or whether it be the American government, I would ask - do it now, please," he said. "And if you have the ability to put the pressure on the people who hold that key, do it now, please." Also read: End of globalisation' ? UK PM Keir Starmer's BIG announcement as Trump's disastrous tariffs shake markets (With inputs from agencies)

'Living with demon-possessed man': British man held by Taliban reveals 'horrible conditions' in jail, urges Trump for help

United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to declare an end to the era of 'globalisation' after US President Donald Trump's massive reciprocal tariffs that has triggered a global trade war, according to a report by The Times.&nbsp;
The UK PM will address the nation on Monday, where he is likely to admit that globalisation, which started after the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, has "failed" millions of voters and acknowledge why Trump's economic nationalism is popular among his supporters.&nbsp;
The UK does not agree with Trump's 10 per cent "baseline" tariffs and other recent protectionist measures, a senior UK official told the publication.
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&ldquo;Trump has done something that we don&rsquo;t agree with but there&rsquo;s a reason why people are behind him on this. The world has changed, globalisation is over, and we are now in a new era,&rdquo; the official said.&nbsp;
"We've got to demonstrate that our approach, a more active Labour government, a more reformist government, can provide the answers for people in every part of this country," the official added.
Moreover, Starmer will also announce protective measures for the British economy in the upcoming week amid Trump's ongoing tariff war, Bloomberg reported.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;The world as we knew it has gone. We must rise to meet the moment,&rdquo; said Keir Starmer cited the news agency quoting the Telegraph.
Notably, Monday's address will be Starmer's first significant intervention since Trump imposed retaliatory tariffs on April 2.&nbsp;
During the address, he will acknowledge that the seismic global economic effects prove that the UK must "move further and faster" to boost growth with supply-side reforms.
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Moreover, later this week, the UK government is also planning to make pro-growth announcements, including easing regulations on electric car manufacturers and bringing forward parts of the government's industrial strategy.&nbsp;
Also, the UK will also hold an "economic and financial dialogue" with India on Wednesday to try to break a trade deal.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cant-stomach-trumps-absurd-tariff-math-trumps-treasury-secy-looking-for-exit-door-after-tariffs-ruin-his-credibility-8930074">'Can&rsquo;t stomach Trump&rsquo;s absurd tariff math': US treasury secretary 'looking for exit door' after tariffs ruin his credibility</a>
(With inputs from agencies)

World: The UK does not agree with Trump's 10 per cent "baseline" tariffs and other recent protectionist measures, a senior UK official told the publication.

United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to declare an end to the era of 'globalisation' after US President Donald Trump's massive reciprocal tariffs that has triggered a global trade war, according to a report by The Times. The UK PM will address the nation on Monday, where he is likely to admit that globalisation, which started after the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, has "failed" millions of voters and acknowledge why Trump's economic nationalism is popular among his supporters. The UK does not agree with Trump's 10 per cent "baseline" tariffs and other recent protectionist measures, a senior UK official told the publication. Also read: ‘Blame China’s AI, not Trump’: US Treasury Secretary claims DeepSeek responsible for tanking stock market, not tariffs “Trump has done something that we don’t agree with but there’s a reason why people are behind him on this. The world has changed, globalisation is over, and we are now in a new era,” the official said. "We've got to demonstrate that our approach, a more active Labour government, a more reformist government, can provide the answers for people in every part of this country," the official added. Moreover, Starmer will also announce protective measures for the British economy in the upcoming week amid Trump's ongoing tariff war, Bloomberg reported. Also read: 'Following Trump's footsteps': UK minister resigns over Keir Starmer's historic foreign aid cut “The world as we knew it has gone. We must rise to meet the moment,” said Keir Starmer cited the news agency quoting the Telegraph. Notably, Monday's address will be Starmer's first significant intervention since Trump imposed retaliatory tariffs on April 2. During the address, he will acknowledge that the seismic global economic effects prove that the UK must "move further and faster" to boost growth with supply-side reforms. Also read: Trump might go back on tariffs on Vietnam, here's why Moreover, later this week, the UK government is also planning to make pro-growth announcements, including easing regulations on electric car manufacturers and bringing forward parts of the government's industrial strategy. Also, the UK will also hold an "economic and financial dialogue" with India on Wednesday to try to break a trade deal. Also read: 'Can’t stomach Trump’s absurd tariff math': US treasury secretary 'looking for exit door' after tariffs ruin his credibility (With inputs from agencies)

'End of globalisation'? UK PM Keir Starmer's BIG announcement as Trump's disastrous tariffs shake markets

Thousands of protesters have gathered various cities across the US, as "Hands Off protest" begin on Saturday (April 5), demonstrating against President Donald Trump and his closest ally Elon Musk.&nbsp;
Protesters gathered in Boston, Massachusetts to stand against the Trump administration's policies and Elon Musk.&nbsp;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
HAPPENING NOW: Thousands of protesters have gathered in Boston, MA for the worldwide "Hands Off!" protests against Elon Musk and Donald Trump 👇🏻<a href="https://t.co/jUBVJu1nak">pic.twitter.com/jUBVJu1nak</a>
&mdash; Marco Foster (@MarcoFoster_) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcoFoster_/status/1908535169016791079?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
Meanwhile, Jamie Raskin, Democratic representative of Maryland addressed the crowd in Washington DC, calling out Trump, saying "Hands off Canada, that&rsquo;s an independent country. Hands off Panama, that&rsquo;s an independent country. Statehood for Washington, DC!&rdquo;
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&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve got the right to protest for what is right without being arrested, deported or fired. We have the right to read the books we want, including 1984 and The Handmaid&rsquo;s Tale&hellip; We&rsquo;ve even got the right to call the president deranged from crashing our economy, destroying $6 trillion of wealth and turning our 401Ks into 201Ks and the press has the right to call the Gulf of Mexico, the Gulf of Mexico.&rdquo;
One of the protesters was carrying a placard saying, Elon don't be a DOGE BAG', signalling Musk's work heading DOGE.&nbsp;
The predominantly white protestors were chanting, &ldquo;Hey hey, ho ho, Trump and Musk have got to go." These protesters hoisted a variety of colorful placards that left little doubt about where they stand on the topic of Donald Trump.
&ldquo;I did not elect Elon Musk," some said, while others emphasised the protestors&rsquo; anxieties about the future of democracy in the US.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;Hands off democracy,&rdquo; declared one placard. &ldquo;Stop being Putin&rsquo;s puppet,&rdquo; enjoined another.
&ldquo;This is an assault on our democracy, on our economy, on our civil rights,&rdquo; said Jennifer Heit, a 64-year-old editor and resident of Plantation who toted a poster that read, &ldquo;USA: No to King or Oligarchy.&rdquo;
"Hands Off" is a "national day of action" that will bring members of Congress, community leaders and "everyday people" together to call on President Trump and his advisor Elon Musk to take their hands off the programs that the middle class and working families rely on.&nbsp;
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More than 1,100 rallies, visibility events and meetings were scheduled in all 50 states as of Wednesday.&nbsp;
The protests are being organised by advocacy groups, including Third Act - an environmental group led by environmentalist and author Bill McKibben, Reproductive Freedom for All, and the 50501 Movement.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cant-stomach-trumps-absurd-tariff-math-trumps-treasury-secy-looking-for-exit-door-after-tariffs-ruin-his-credibility-8930074">'Can&rsquo;t stomach Trump&rsquo;s absurd tariff math': US treasury secretary 'looking for exit door' after tariffs ruin his credibility</a>
(With inputs from agencies)

World: “I did not elect Elon Musk," some protesters said, while others emphasised the protestors’ anxieties about the future of democracy in the US.

Thousands of protesters have gathered various cities across the US, as "Hands Off protest" begin on Saturday (April 5), demonstrating against President Donald Trump and his closest ally Elon Musk. Protesters gathered in Boston, Massachusetts to stand against the Trump administration's policies and Elon Musk. HAPPENING NOW: Thousands of protesters have gathered in Boston, MA for the worldwide "Hands Off!" protests against Elon Musk and Donald Trump 👇🏻pic.twitter.com/jUBVJu1nak — Marco Foster (@MarcoFoster_) April 5, 2025 Meanwhile, Jamie Raskin, Democratic representative of Maryland addressed the crowd in Washington DC, calling out Trump, saying "Hands off Canada, that’s an independent country. Hands off Panama, that’s an independent country. Statehood for Washington, DC!” Also read: 'Hands Off' protests: Anti-Trump demonstrations to be held across US tomorrow | Everything you need to know “We’ve got the right to protest for what is right without being arrested, deported or fired. We have the right to read the books we want, including 1984 and The Handmaid’s Tale… We’ve even got the right to call the president deranged from crashing our economy, destroying $6 trillion of wealth and turning our 401Ks into 201Ks and the press has the right to call the Gulf of Mexico, the Gulf of Mexico.” One of the protesters was carrying a placard saying, Elon don't be a DOGE BAG', signalling Musk's work heading DOGE. The predominantly white protestors were chanting, “Hey hey, ho ho, Trump and Musk have got to go." These protesters hoisted a variety of colorful placards that left little doubt about where they stand on the topic of Donald Trump. “I did not elect Elon Musk," some said, while others emphasised the protestors’ anxieties about the future of democracy in the US. Also read: ‘Blame China’s AI, not Trump’: US Treasury Secretary claims DeepSeek responsible for tanking stock market, not tariffs “Hands off democracy,” declared one placard. “Stop being Putin’s puppet,” enjoined another. “This is an assault on our democracy, on our economy, on our civil rights,” said Jennifer Heit, a 64-year-old editor and resident of Plantation who toted a poster that read, “USA: No to King or Oligarchy.” "Hands Off" is a "national day of action" that will bring members of Congress, community leaders and "everyday people" together to call on President Trump and his advisor Elon Musk to take their hands off the programs that the middle class and working families rely on. Also read: 'China has been hit much harder': Trump downplays Beijing's retaliatory tariffs but admits trade war 'won’t be easy' More than 1,100 rallies, visibility events and meetings were scheduled in all 50 states as of Wednesday. The protests are being organised by advocacy groups, including Third Act - an environmental group led by environmentalist and author Bill McKibben, Reproductive Freedom for All, and the 50501 Movement. Also read: 'Can’t stomach Trump’s absurd tariff math': US treasury secretary 'looking for exit door' after tariffs ruin his credibility (With inputs from agencies)

'Shame on you Trump': Americans gather for 'Hands Off' protest against US president, Musk; say 'don't be DOGE BAG'

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