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President Donald Trump has stated that Elon Musk is not responsible for recent job cuts, addressing concerns over workforce reductions. Amid backlash over layoffs, Trump met with his cabinet members, emphasizing that secretaries have the final say on staffing and policy decisions. The controversy follows discussions about DOGE-related cuts and economic policies.

President Donald Trump has warned that his administration could impose reciprocal tariffs on Canadian dairy and lumber products as early as Friday if Canada does not drop its own tariffs.

New thermal readings from India’s lunar mission suggest the south pole may hold more accessible ice, offering hope for future space exploration. Watch this report for more details!

A war monitor reports that 162 Alawites have been executed in Syria, escalating tensions in the war-torn country. Interim President Farouk Sharaa has vowed to control the circulation of weapons, warning ex-President Bashar al-Assad's supporters to lay down arms. Meanwhile, the UN special envoy has raised concerns over the ongoing violence.

President Donald Trump has warned that his administration could impose reciprocal tariffs on Canadian dairy and lumber products as early as Friday if Canada does not drop its own tariffs.

A war monitor reports that 162 Alawites have been executed in Syria, escalating tensions in the war-torn country. Interim President Farouk Sharaa has vowed to control the circulation of weapons, warning ex-President Bashar al-Assad's supporters to lay down arms. Meanwhile, the UN special envoy has raised concerns over the ongoing violence.

WORLD | The US president - while talking in a news conference in the Oval Office - further said he finds it “easier” to work with Russia than Ukraine and that Putin “wants to end the war”.

Women have been inducted in the Indian Navy since the last three decades and the contribution of women officers has been evolving every year. WION gives you a glimpse into growing women's power in the Indian Navy.

World News | Ukraine's battlefield losses increase as Trump halts Kyiv's access to critical US satellite imagery, impacting military capabilities and strategic operations.

A drop in mortgage rates in the US has sparked a surge in loan demand with both homeowners and potential buyers jumping back into the market. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, total mortgage applications rose 20.4 percent last week marking the first increase in three weeks and the biggest jump in months.

It's been quite a start for Trump in the White House, but how long will this disorder last is the immediate question, and what will the world look like if and when this phase is over?

#Gravitas New Delhi has long struggled with an overwhelming waste management system leading to landfills reaching embarrassing heights, some as tall as 200 feet, visible from kilometres away.

South Asia: There are about 800,000 ACC (Afghan Citizenship Card) holders in Pakistan, according to UN data. Meanwhile, around 1.3 million are formally registered with the Pakistan government and hold a separate Proof of Residence card.

Sports: The second season of India Paddle Festival, the country’s only international Stand-Up Paddling event, commenced on Friday (Mar 7) with a grand inauguration ceremony.

The American president Donald Trump's flurry of executive actions is creating uncertainty across groups amongst the American population, and one such group happens to be the children of H1B visa holders who are now approaching their 21st birthday, having migrated to the United States as minors, these children will no longer be classified as dependent on their parents...Watch in for more details!

Women have been inducted in the Indian Navy since the last three decades and the contribution of women officers has been evolving every year. WION gives you a glimpse into growing women's power in the Indian Navy.

On this week's WION VOA Co-Production: About 20% of Ukraine's territory, including thousands of villages and small towns, are now controlled by Russia. Life changed dramatically for many Ukrainians after Russia's invasion. Some places like Bakhmut and other areas were almost fully destroyed. Watch in for more details!

World: Repeating his stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Trump added, "We’re down to final moments. We’re at final moments. We can’t let them have a nuclear weapon."

While the American president reigns in the powers of Elon Musk within the administration, the tech billionaire is exercising no restraint in calling for elections in Ukraine. Watch to know more!