US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/donald-trump" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Donald Trump</a> has clarified that his past claims about ending the Russia-Ukraine war in just 24 hours were meant as an exaggeration, not a literal promise. In an interview with Time magazine, published on 25 April, Trump said the remark was made &ldquo;in jest.&rdquo;
During the discussion, which took place at the White House on 22 April as part of a reflection on his first 100 days in office, Trump was asked to comment on his earlier claims. While campaigning, he had repeatedly said he would bring the war to an end in just 24 hours. After assuming office, that timeline shifted to &ldquo;within 100 days&rdquo; a goal that now appears far from reality.
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Asked directly about the &ldquo;24 hours&rdquo; statement, Trump responded, &ldquo;Obviously, people know that when I said that, it was said in jest, but it was also said that it will be ended.&rdquo; He also clarified that the comment was made &ldquo;figuratively.&rdquo;
However, video footage from the campaign trail shows Trump making the same claim in a serious tone on several occasions, with no clear sign of humour or exaggeration.
<h2>Trump tells Putin to "stop" as ceasefire efforts stall</h2>
In a rare public criticism of Russian President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/vladimir-putin" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Vladimir Putin</a>, Trump expressed strong disapproval over the latest strikes on Kyiv. In a message posted on Truth Social on 24 April, Trump wrote: &ldquo;I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV. Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a week are dying. Let&rsquo;s get the Peace Deal DONE!&rdquo;
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The unusually direct remarks come as the Trump administration ramps up its push for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. However, Washington has also warned that it could step away from mediation efforts if there is no real progress soon.
Trump&rsquo;s comments reflect growing frustration over the war&rsquo;s impact and the slow pace of diplomatic developments, as both sides continue to suffer heavy losses.
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World: During the discussion, which took place at the White House on 22 April as part of a reflection on his first 100 days in office, Trump was asked to comment on his earlier claims.

US President Donald Trump has clarified that his past claims about ending the Russia-Ukraine war in just 24 hours were meant as an exaggeration, not a literal promise. In an interview with Time magazine, published on 25 April, Trump said the remark was made “in jest.” During the discussion, which took place at the White House on 22 April as part of a reflection on his first 100 days in office, Trump was asked to comment on his earlier claims. While campaigning, he had repeatedly said he would bring the war to an end in just 24 hours. After assuming office, that timeline shifted to “within 100 days” a goal that now appears far from reality. Also read: ‘Xi called me’: Trump claims ‘total victory’ as China signals tariff retreat; Xi plans economic rescue as Beijing reels Asked directly about the “24 hours” statement, Trump responded, “Obviously, people know that when I said that, it was said in jest, but it was also said that it will be ended.” He also clarified that the comment was made “figuratively.” However, video footage from the campaign trail shows Trump making the same claim in a serious tone on several occasions, with no clear sign of humour or exaggeration. Trump tells Putin to "stop" as ceasefire efforts stall In a rare public criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump expressed strong disapproval over the latest strikes on Kyiv. In a message posted on Truth Social on 24 April, Trump wrote: “I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV. Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a week are dying. Let’s get the Peace Deal DONE!” Also read: Trump's Russia-Ukraine peace plan meets Crimea roadblock: Why Russia wants it desperately? What is its history? The unusually direct remarks come as the Trump administration ramps up its push for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. However, Washington has also warned that it could step away from mediation efforts if there is no real progress soon. Trump’s comments reflect growing frustration over the war’s impact and the slow pace of diplomatic developments, as both sides continue to suffer heavy losses. Watch: In Rare Rebuke, Donald Trump Urges Putin To End War After Russia's Deadly Attack

‘Just a joke’: Trump says 24-hour Ukraine war fix was just ‘an exaggeration’ but peace deal must happen now

The Official Trump Store, the retail online store of The Trump Organization, is now selling red &lsquo;Trump 2028&rsquo; hats, hinting at the US president&rsquo;s third term run in 2028. The hat is available for purchase on the website for $50.
This comes amid the speculation about whether Donald <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/trump-0">Trump</a>&nbsp;can run for a third term in office. In recent weeks, he has made it clear that he is serious about pursuing another term.
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Donald Trump is now selling &lsquo;Trump 2028&rsquo; hats on his official merchandise website. (The Constitution prohibits him from running for a third term.) <a href="https://t.co/jYVAXXgYp5">pic.twitter.com/jYVAXXgYp5</a>
&mdash; Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/RpsAgainstTrump/status/1915452841633710176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>Can Trump run for a third term?</h2>
According to the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, &ldquo;No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once.&rdquo;
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Last month, the Republican told NBC&rsquo;s Kristen Welker that he was &ldquo;not joking&rdquo; about considering a third term, adding that there were &ldquo;methods which you could do it.&rdquo;
Trump suggested that one such method involves Vice President JD Vance leading the Republican ticket in 2028, with Trump as his running mate. Later, Vance could resign from his position in 2029, which would allow Trump to return to the White House for a third term.
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However, as per the 12th Amendment, anyone who is &ldquo;constitutionally ineligible&rdquo; to serve as president cannot serve as the vice president as well.
According to a recent poll, almost half of the Republicans who identify as members of the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement believe that Trump can run for a third term despite the limit prescribed by the Constitution.
Watch | Zelensky, Trump clash over US's u-turn on 2014 Crimea annexation by Russia
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As per a SurveyUSA poll, 21 per cent of all respondents said Trump was eligible for a third term in office, while 49 per cent of MAGA-identifying Republicans agreed to the same.
<h2>Republican proposes amendment</h2>
In January, Representative Andy Ogles, a Republican from Tennessee, introduced a joint resolution to amend the part of the Constitution that prohibits a president from serving more than two terms.
Ogles proposed that the 22nd Amendment be changed to say that no person shall be elected to the office of president more than thrice. It added that no president shall serve any additional term after serving two consecutive terms in office. This wording of the amendment is permanent for former presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, who served two consecutive terms, from running for a third term.

This comes amid the speculation about whether Donald Trump can run for a third term in office. In recent weeks, he has made it clear that he is serious about pursuing another term. World

The Official Trump Store, the retail online store of The Trump Organization, is now selling red ‘Trump 2028’ hats, hinting at the US president’s third term run in 2028. The hat is available for purchase on the website for $50. This comes amid the speculation about whether Donald Trump can run for a third term in office. In recent weeks, he has made it clear that he is serious about pursuing another term. Also read | Trump to be interviewed by Atlantic editor—guy added to Houthi group chat. How will he handle Signalgate questions? Donald Trump is now selling ‘Trump 2028’ hats on his official merchandise website. (The Constitution prohibits him from running for a third term.) pic.twitter.com/jYVAXXgYp5 — Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) April 24, 2025 Can Trump run for a third term? According to the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once.” Also read | 'Vladimir, STOP': Trump slams Putin for Russian strikes on Kyiv, tells him to stop attacking Ukraine Last month, the Republican told NBC’s Kristen Welker that he was “not joking” about considering a third term, adding that there were “methods which you could do it.” Trump suggested that one such method involves Vice President JD Vance leading the Republican ticket in 2028, with Trump as his running mate. Later, Vance could resign from his position in 2029, which would allow Trump to return to the White House for a third term. Also read | Are Trump’s economic policies and tariffs negatively impacting his approval ratings? Poll reveals However, as per the 12th Amendment, anyone who is “constitutionally ineligible” to serve as president cannot serve as the vice president as well. According to a recent poll, almost half of the Republicans who identify as members of the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement believe that Trump can run for a third term despite the limit prescribed by the Constitution. Watch | Zelensky, Trump clash over US's u-turn on 2014 Crimea annexation by Russia As per a SurveyUSA poll, 21 per cent of all respondents said Trump was eligible for a third term in office, while 49 per cent of MAGA-identifying Republicans agreed to the same. Republican proposes amendment In January, Representative Andy Ogles, a Republican from Tennessee, introduced a joint resolution to amend the part of the Constitution that prohibits a president from serving more than two terms. Ogles proposed that the 22nd Amendment be changed to say that no person shall be elected to the office of president more than thrice. It added that no president shall serve any additional term after serving two consecutive terms in office. This wording of the amendment is permanent for former presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, who served two consecutive terms, from running for a third term.

Trump to run for a third term? ‘Trump 2028’ goes live for sale on his official store

Donald Trump's son Barron Trump was snapped leaving New York University dressed in casual wear, a far cry from his usual suits and long wool coats. Hello reported that the photo was taken when the US president's youngest son was leaving the campus. His white Ralph Lauren polo shirt and a pair of beige chinos caught the attention of passersby, with the Secret Service security escorting him.
Notably, the 19-year-old, who is studying finance at NYU, is already known for dressing like a businessman. He has often been seen in sharp suits at his father's campaign events, and so catching him in the attire was like a breath of fresh air.
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He also sported a belt and a black backpack. Barron's wavy, unkept hair was also the exact opposite of what we are used to seeing him wear. He mostly sports a slicked-back look&nbsp;
Barron is Donald Trump and Melania Trump's son and is pursuing finance at the New York University Stern School of Business.&nbsp;
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Wow so plumper,so adorable, But will his skin Cracked, if he gets look great handsome again? Oh my skin have cracked by gain weight before. Hope and wish Real Barron Trump skin good handsome. <a href="https://t.co/Qf8Pj8fgNK">pic.twitter.com/Qf8Pj8fgNK</a>
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Barron was initially known as a shy kid, but he took the world by storm after bursting onto the scene with his father's political campaigns. The 19-year-old is taller than his dad, who is 6 feet 2 inches. Barron, on the other hand, is nearly 6.6 feet, the tallest among all his siblings.
<h2>Barron Trump was at his dad's political campaign events</h2>
He accompanied Donald Trump at several os his public outings when he was campaigning for the presidential elections. Trump has openly acknowledged Barron's role in helping him win over the votes of a particular demographic. He suggested to him social media methods, which he used to attract the attention of the youth.
Melania has also stated that Barron's tips helped her husband win the election. "He was very vocal, and he gave advice to his father, and it was incredible how he brought in a success because he knew exactly who his father needs to contact and to talk to," she said.
People couldn't get enough of Barron at these political events and gave him standing ovations. At a Florida rally, Barron introduced his son with glorious words. "A very young man who's now going to college," he said.
"Got into every college he wanted to, and he made his choice. And he's a very good guy, I'll tell you&hellip;He's a very special guy, Barron Trump. This is the first time he's ever done this."
Then he stood up and the crowd went berserk. Donald Trump admitted that he is "pretty popular", probably even more than his older brothers, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump.

Barron is Donald Trump and Melania Trump's son and is pursuing finance at the New York University Stern School of Business. His latest look floored the internet. World Trending

Donald Trump's son Barron Trump was snapped leaving New York University dressed in casual wear, a far cry from his usual suits and long wool coats. Hello reported that the photo was taken when the US president's youngest son was leaving the campus. His white Ralph Lauren polo shirt and a pair of beige chinos caught the attention of passersby, with the Secret Service security escorting him. Notably, the 19-year-old, who is studying finance at NYU, is already known for dressing like a businessman. He has often been seen in sharp suits at his father's campaign events, and so catching him in the attire was like a breath of fresh air. Also Read: Barron Trump steals the show with a standing ovation at dad’s Florida rally He also sported a belt and a black backpack. Barron's wavy, unkept hair was also the exact opposite of what we are used to seeing him wear. He mostly sports a slicked-back look Barron is Donald Trump and Melania Trump's son and is pursuing finance at the New York University Stern School of Business. Wow so plumper,so adorable, But will his skin Cracked, if he gets look great handsome again? Oh my skin have cracked by gain weight before. Hope and wish Real Barron Trump skin good handsome. pic.twitter.com/Qf8Pj8fgNK — 미국 모나코 중국 베트남 미국1776 Austria Nerd KWD (@internationrich) April 24, 2025 Barron was initially known as a shy kid, but he took the world by storm after bursting onto the scene with his father's political campaigns. The 19-year-old is taller than his dad, who is 6 feet 2 inches. Barron, on the other hand, is nearly 6.6 feet, the tallest among all his siblings. Barron Trump was at his dad's political campaign events He accompanied Donald Trump at several os his public outings when he was campaigning for the presidential elections. Trump has openly acknowledged Barron's role in helping him win over the votes of a particular demographic. He suggested to him social media methods, which he used to attract the attention of the youth. Melania has also stated that Barron's tips helped her husband win the election. "He was very vocal, and he gave advice to his father, and it was incredible how he brought in a success because he knew exactly who his father needs to contact and to talk to," she said. People couldn't get enough of Barron at these political events and gave him standing ovations. At a Florida rally, Barron introduced his son with glorious words. "A very young man who's now going to college," he said. "Got into every college he wanted to, and he made his choice. And he's a very good guy, I'll tell you…He's a very special guy, Barron Trump. This is the first time he's ever done this." Then he stood up and the crowd went berserk. Donald Trump admitted that he is "pretty popular", probably even more than his older brothers, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump.

Barron Trump's tousled hair and casual attire are winning the internet

U.S. President Donald Trump is approaching the first 100 days in his second term in office. This period has been action-packed, with heightened trade policy uncertainty stemming from a flurry of tariff activity.

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US President Donald Trump is approaching the first 100 days in his second term in office. This period has been action-packed, with heightened trade policy uncertainty stemming from a flurry of tariff activity.<o:p></o:p>
Trump's time in the office so far has been a topsy-turvy period for global financial markets and world leaders. He first threatened tariffs, then imposed them and then made a U-turn. Well, at least for the most part.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">'Sell America' trades dominate Trump's second term<o:p></o:p></h2>
Recession and stagflation have been the buzzwords. 'Sell American assets' has been the latest trade position. The US dollar and treasuries have been trading like risk and emerging market assets in recent weeks.<o:p></o:p>
The Dow Jones index is set for its worst April since the great depression market horror in 1932. While signs of trump easing off on his rhetoric saw a relief rally in global markets on Wednesday, the possibility of continued volatility remains high.<o:p></o:p>
Leading world bodies like the World Bank, World Trade Organisation, and the International Monetary Fund have warned of a surge in inflation and a significant growth slowdown from trump's tariff rhetoric.<o:p></o:p>
Global leaders have warned of systematic shifts in world trade and a permanent hit to supply chains. Analysts have sold oil to levels not seen in years. Bets on bitcoin and gold have surged, with the yellow metal shining above 3,500 dollars an ounce for the first time this week.<o:p></o:p>
Bruce Kasman, head of economic research at JPMorgan, said, "It has been an eventful 100 days. I think what we've seen has been more disruptive actions, particularly on the trade front, where we've increased tariffs quite substantially on a wide set of countries. We've also increased uncertainty quite significantly as tariffs have been both added and then taken away."<o:p></o:p>
He said, "And we remain in this uncertain environment, on a number of bilateral negotiations going on here. And our net effect of these things has been to shift our forecast to actually incorporate a US recession for 2025."<o:p></o:p>
Kasman added, "We think it will take some time to realise the drags that are in place from the tariff shocks right now. But we look to see the economy begin to falter as we move through the middle part of the year and as we move towards a recession, which we expect to happen sometime in the third quarter."<o:p></o:p>
(With inputs from the agencies)<o:p></o:p>

Business & Economy: Trump's time in the office so far has been a topsy-turvy period for global financial markets and world leaders. He first threatened tariffs, then imposed them and then made a U-turn. Well, at least for the most part.

US President Donald Trump is approaching the first 100 days in his second term in office. This period has been action-packed, with heightened trade policy uncertainty stemming from a flurry of tariff activity. Trump's time in the office so far has been a topsy-turvy period for global financial markets and world leaders. He first threatened tariffs, then imposed them and then made a U-turn. Well, at least for the most part. 'Sell America' trades dominate Trump's second term Recession and stagflation have been the buzzwords. 'Sell American assets' has been the latest trade position. The US dollar and treasuries have been trading like risk and emerging market assets in recent weeks. The Dow Jones index is set for its worst April since the great depression market horror in 1932. While signs of trump easing off on his rhetoric saw a relief rally in global markets on Wednesday, the possibility of continued volatility remains high. Leading world bodies like the World Bank, World Trade Organisation, and the International Monetary Fund have warned of a surge in inflation and a significant growth slowdown from trump's tariff rhetoric. Global leaders have warned of systematic shifts in world trade and a permanent hit to supply chains. Analysts have sold oil to levels not seen in years. Bets on bitcoin and gold have surged, with the yellow metal shining above 3,500 dollars an ounce for the first time this week. Bruce Kasman, head of economic research at JPMorgan, said, "It has been an eventful 100 days. I think what we've seen has been more disruptive actions, particularly on the trade front, where we've increased tariffs quite substantially on a wide set of countries. We've also increased uncertainty quite significantly as tariffs have been both added and then taken away." He said, "And we remain in this uncertain environment, on a number of bilateral negotiations going on here. And our net effect of these things has been to shift our forecast to actually incorporate a US recession for 2025." Kasman added, "We think it will take some time to realise the drags that are in place from the tariff shocks right now. But we look to see the economy begin to falter as we move through the middle part of the year and as we move towards a recession, which we expect to happen sometime in the third quarter." (With inputs from the agencies)

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Donald Trump's defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, is again in hot water after the reports that he shared key military information with his wife and other family members. This is the second Signal chat group apart from the previous one, which was created by Mile Waltz, but Hegseth was part of it.
A former Pentagon spokesperson has hinted that Hegseth might face the crackdown for the chat leak by the US president. In an opinion piece featured in Politico, John Ullyot said that Hegseth can be replaced any time soon by Trump. He said that the latest incident in the series of Signal chat leak saga may prompt Trump to fire his defence secretary due to the public crisis that began due to the chat leak and its aftermath.
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&ldquo;Donald Trump is known for demanding accountability from his top officials. Considering the light of recent events surrounding Pete Hegseth, it is difficult to imagine him staying in the position for very long," Ullyot wrote.&nbsp;
Ullyot is the same person who once praised Hegseth for being "well qualified" for the role of Trump's defence secretary in December.&nbsp;
He further added in the opinion piece that there has been a &ldquo;full-blown meltdown at the White House thanks to the Signal chat leak fiasco".&nbsp;
In a chilling warning, Ullyot added, &nbsp;"There are very likely more shoes to drop in short order, with even bigger bombshell stories coming this week."
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<h2>'Ruining my reputation'&nbsp;</h2>
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Just after the reports of a second chat group by him, Hegseth denies the claim, saying that the media is trying to "ruin" his "reputation".&nbsp;
The US defence secretary, who was accused of sexual assaults just after the November elections, said, "This is what the media does. They take anonymous sources from disgruntled former employees, and then they try to slash and burn people and ruin their reputations." &nbsp;
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World | Donald Trump's defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, is again in hot water after reports that he shared key military information with his wife and other family members.

Donald Trump's defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, is again in hot water after the reports that he shared key military information with his wife and other family members. This is the second Signal chat group apart from the previous one, which was created by Mile Waltz, but Hegseth was part of it. A former Pentagon spokesperson has hinted that Hegseth might face the crackdown for the chat leak by the US president. In an opinion piece featured in Politico, John Ullyot said that Hegseth can be replaced any time soon by Trump. He said that the latest incident in the series of Signal chat leak saga may prompt Trump to fire his defence secretary due to the public crisis that began due to the chat leak and its aftermath. Also read: Leak, deny, repeat? Pete Hegseth accused of sharing military secrets with wife; dismisses reports “Donald Trump is known for demanding accountability from his top officials. Considering the light of recent events surrounding Pete Hegseth, it is difficult to imagine him staying in the position for very long," Ullyot wrote. Ullyot is the same person who once praised Hegseth for being "well qualified" for the role of Trump's defence secretary in December. He further added in the opinion piece that there has been a “full-blown meltdown at the White House thanks to the Signal chat leak fiasco". In a chilling warning, Ullyot added, "There are very likely more shoes to drop in short order, with even bigger bombshell stories coming this week." Also read: Signal group chat leak: Trump's defence secretary Hegseth 'shared' details of Yemen attack with his wife and family 'Ruining my reputation' Also read: Pentagon students sue Pete Hegseth for banning THESE books Just after the reports of a second chat group by him, Hegseth denies the claim, saying that the media is trying to "ruin" his "reputation". The US defence secretary, who was accused of sexual assaults just after the November elections, said, "This is what the media does. They take anonymous sources from disgruntled former employees, and then they try to slash and burn people and ruin their reputations." Also read: US ‘will not allow’ Chinese influence over Panama Canal: Defense Secretary Hegseth

Trump to fire Hegseth? Ex-Pentagon official says 'Whiskeyleaks' may be replaced as 'even bigger bombshell stories coming'

US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/signal-group-chat-leak-trumps-defense-secretary-hegseth-shared-details-of-yemen-attack-with-his-wife-and-family-8983897" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Donald Trump</a> on Sunday (April 20) shared a list of what he described as &lsquo;non-tariff cheating&rsquo; practices, warning that certain trade behaviours could harm relationships with the United States. The list, made up of eight points, targeted issues like currency manipulation, counterfeiting, and transshipping.
<h2>The eight 'cheating' tactics named by Trump</h2>
In his post, Trump listed eight practices he claims give other countries an unfair advantage in trade. These include:
<ol>
<li>Currency manipulation</li>
<li>Value-Added Taxes (VATs) which, he says, act like tariffs and export subsidies</li>
<li>Selling goods below production cost (known as dumping)</li>
<li>Export subsidies and other state-backed financial support</li>
<li>Strict agricultural and technical standards that block foreign goods</li>
<li>Counterfeiting and piracy</li>
<li>Intellectual property theft</li>
<li>Transshipping goods to avoid tariffs</li>
</ol>
Trump has repeatedly taken issue with what he considers hidden tariffs or export boosts. He argues that practices like currency devaluation and VAT refunds on exports put US producers at a disadvantage.
<h2>The 'bowling ball test' in Japan</h2>
Trump has long accused certain countries of using underhanded methods to undercut American exporters. One of his recurring criticisms involves how Japan allegedly tests the strength of foreign cars.
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&ldquo;It&rsquo;s the bowling ball test. They take a bowling ball from 20 feet up in the air and drop it on the hood of the car,&rdquo; Trump said, repeating a claim he originally made in 2018. &ldquo;If the hood dents, the car doesn&rsquo;t qualify. It&rsquo;s horrible.&rdquo;
<h2>90-day tariff pause for most, but not China</h2>
Trump&rsquo;s post came just days after he announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for most US trade partners, with China being the notable exception. Speaking at the Oval Office last Thursday, the president confirmed talks with Beijing were ongoing. &ldquo;Yeah, we're talking to China. I would say they have reached out a number of times,&rdquo; Trump told reporters. He also said he was confident that an agreement would be reached.

World: Trump has repeatedly taken issue with what he considers hidden tariffs or export boosts. He argues that practices like currency devaluation and VAT refunds on exports put US producers at a disadvantage.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (April 20) shared a list of what he described as ‘non-tariff cheating’ practices, warning that certain trade behaviours could harm relationships with the United States. The list, made up of eight points, targeted issues like currency manipulation, counterfeiting, and transshipping. The eight 'cheating' tactics named by Trump In his post, Trump listed eight practices he claims give other countries an unfair advantage in trade. These include: Currency manipulation Value-Added Taxes (VATs) which, he says, act like tariffs and export subsidies Selling goods below production cost (known as dumping) Export subsidies and other state-backed financial support Strict agricultural and technical standards that block foreign goods Counterfeiting and piracy Intellectual property theft Transshipping goods to avoid tariffs Trump has repeatedly taken issue with what he considers hidden tariffs or export boosts. He argues that practices like currency devaluation and VAT refunds on exports put US producers at a disadvantage. The 'bowling ball test' in Japan Trump has long accused certain countries of using underhanded methods to undercut American exporters. One of his recurring criticisms involves how Japan allegedly tests the strength of foreign cars. https://www.wionews.com/videos/japan-makes-historic-port-call-at-china-controlled-cambodia-naval-base-america-raises-alarms-8983474/embed “It’s the bowling ball test. They take a bowling ball from 20 feet up in the air and drop it on the hood of the car,” Trump said, repeating a claim he originally made in 2018. “If the hood dents, the car doesn’t qualify. It’s horrible.” 90-day tariff pause for most, but not China Trump’s post came just days after he announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for most US trade partners, with China being the notable exception. Speaking at the Oval Office last Thursday, the president confirmed talks with Beijing were ongoing. “Yeah, we're talking to China. I would say they have reached out a number of times,” Trump told reporters. He also said he was confident that an agreement would be reached.

Trump names 8 ways countries are ‘cheating’ US on trade: Here’s the full list

After Donald Trump's deportation saga, three Indian and two Chinese students in the US have sued the Department of Homeland Security and other immigration officials for &ldquo;unilaterally terminating the F-1 student status of hundreds, if not thousands, of international students".&nbsp;
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'The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed the lawsuit against the Trump administration on behalf of the students before the US District Court in New Hampshire. The lawsuit claimed that the &ldquo;unilateral and unlawful termination&rdquo; of the F-1 status of the petitioners had put them out of lawful student status.&nbsp;
The lawsuit alleged that due to Trump's ongoing deportation crackdown, students are not only facing immigration detention and deportation, but also going through &ldquo;severe financial and academic hardship".&nbsp;
Students alleged that they are facing issues in their academics and are not able to obtain their degrees and work in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme after graduation.
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<h2>Who are the students?</h2>
Three Indian students: Linkhith Babu Gorrela, Thanuj Kumar Gummadavelli, and Manikanta Pasula are the students are among the petitioners of the lawsuit. Gorrela has claimed in the lawsuit that his graduation date for the master's programme is May 20, and without a valid F-1 student status, he can neither obtain his degree nor participate in the OPT programme.
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Gummadavelli and Pasula have just one semester left before they can complete their Master&rsquo;s degrees, but it now seems uncertain.&nbsp;
Further, two Chinese students, Hangrui Zhang and Haoyang An are among the petitioners who are struggling with similar issues.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World | The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed the lawsuit against the Trump administration on behalf of the students before the US District Court in New Hampshire.

After Donald Trump's deportation saga, three Indian and two Chinese students in the US have sued the Department of Homeland Security and other immigration officials for “unilaterally terminating the F-1 student status of hundreds, if not thousands, of international students". Also read: US Supreme Court temporarily halts deportations of Venezuelans under wartime law 'The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed the lawsuit against the Trump administration on behalf of the students before the US District Court in New Hampshire. The lawsuit claimed that the “unilateral and unlawful termination” of the F-1 status of the petitioners had put them out of lawful student status. The lawsuit alleged that due to Trump's ongoing deportation crackdown, students are not only facing immigration detention and deportation, but also going through “severe financial and academic hardship". Students alleged that they are facing issues in their academics and are not able to obtain their degrees and work in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme after graduation. Also read: El Salvador's Garcia 'healthy' in first photo after 'mistaken' deportation by Trump. Here's the curious case of the Maryland man Who are the students? Three Indian students: Linkhith Babu Gorrela, Thanuj Kumar Gummadavelli, and Manikanta Pasula are the students are among the petitioners of the lawsuit. Gorrela has claimed in the lawsuit that his graduation date for the master's programme is May 20, and without a valid F-1 student status, he can neither obtain his degree nor participate in the OPT programme. Also read: Deportation of Indian student with less than 30 days for graduation temporarily blocked by US judge Gummadavelli and Pasula have just one semester left before they can complete their Master’s degrees, but it now seems uncertain. Further, two Chinese students, Hangrui Zhang and Haoyang An are among the petitioners who are struggling with similar issues. Also read: Pakistan viral sensation Arshad 'chaiwala' is not Pakistani? Passport, ID card blocked, Khan faces deportation for being... (With inputs from agencies)

5 Indian and Chinese students sue Trump administration for 'unilaterally terminating the F-1 student status'

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Apr 18) slammed Democrats for trying to bring back Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador. Posting a supposed picture of Garcia's "MS-13 tattooed" knuckles, claiming that he was a member of the international criminal gang MS-13.
This is not a one-off thing. As per reports, Trump has increasingly cited tattoos as proof of gang membership in his push for undocumented migrants. However, this has drawn criticism from experts, who have flagged the practice as flawed and misleading.
<h2>What did Trump say?</h2>
Taking to Truth Social, Trump ranted: "This is the hand of the man that the Democrats feel should be brought back to the United States, because he is such 'a fine and innocent person'."
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"They said he is not a member of MS-13, even though he's got MS-13 tattooed onto his knuckles, and two Highly Respected Courts found that he was a member of MS-13, beat up his wife, etc."
"I was elected to take bad people out of the United States, among other things. I must be allowed to do my job. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" he added.
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<h2>How reliable are tattoos as proof of gang membership?</h2>
As per a NY Times report, to expel more migrants from the country, the Trump administration has lowered the bar on identifying people as gang members. For example, to designate a person as a member of a gang like the Tren de Aragua, the government uses a 10-point scoring system under a document titled "Alien Enemy Validation Guide".
"Tattoos denoting membership/loyalty to TDA" gets four points. Meanwhile, another four points could be assigned for "insignia, logos, notations, drawings, or dress known to indicate allegiance to TDA."
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Talking to the NY Times, Bill O. Hing, a law professor at the University of San Francisco and an immigration attorney for a half-century, said that targeting people based on tattoos alone was too "simplistic".
"It is possible that some gang members have a particular insignia," he said, adding that it was also "possible that somebody who has that tattoo is not in the gang."
"So that's why it's overinclusive to make such a generalisation."
(With inputs from agencies)

Explore how the Trump administration's reliance on tattoos as gang affiliation proof for deportations is criticized by experts as overly simplistic and potentially misleading.

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Apr 18) slammed Democrats for trying to bring back Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador. Posting a supposed picture of Garcia's "MS-13 tattooed" knuckles, claiming that he was a member of the international criminal gang MS-13. This is not a one-off thing. As per reports, Trump has increasingly cited tattoos as proof of gang membership in his push for undocumented migrants. However, this has drawn criticism from experts, who have flagged the practice as flawed and misleading. What did Trump say? Taking to Truth Social, Trump ranted: "This is the hand of the man that the Democrats feel should be brought back to the United States, because he is such 'a fine and innocent person'." Also read | Did Trump vs Harvard row begin due to a 'mistake'? White House official reveals "They said he is not a member of MS-13, even though he's got MS-13 tattooed onto his knuckles, and two Highly Respected Courts found that he was a member of MS-13, beat up his wife, etc." "I was elected to take bad people out of the United States, among other things. I must be allowed to do my job. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" he added. Also read | Donald Trump ranks 'sleepy' Biden as 'worst president in the history of US,' slams his 'very dangerous' border policy How reliable are tattoos as proof of gang membership? As per a NY Times report, to expel more migrants from the country, the Trump administration has lowered the bar on identifying people as gang members. For example, to designate a person as a member of a gang like the Tren de Aragua, the government uses a 10-point scoring system under a document titled "Alien Enemy Validation Guide". "Tattoos denoting membership/loyalty to TDA" gets four points. Meanwhile, another four points could be assigned for "insignia, logos, notations, drawings, or dress known to indicate allegiance to TDA." Also read | 'You're fools, horrible people': Trump warns US may 'take a pass' if Russia, Ukraine stall peace deal Talking to the NY Times, Bill O. Hing, a law professor at the University of San Francisco and an immigration attorney for a half-century, said that targeting people based on tattoos alone was too "simplistic". "It is possible that some gang members have a particular insignia," he said, adding that it was also "possible that somebody who has that tattoo is not in the gang." "So that's why it's overinclusive to make such a generalisation." (With inputs from agencies)

Trump admin using tattoos to 'identify' gang members, justify deporting migrants; experts slam method as 'too simplistic'

Donald Trump recently made an ignorant comment about "Congo", and social media users were aghast to see the president of a country make such a quip. As he hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House on Thursday, reporters asked Trump about the Maryland man who was wrongly sent to a prison in El Salvador.
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a citizen of El Salvador, is an undocumented migrant whom the White House claims is a member of the violent MS-13 gang. However, he has never been charged with a crime either in the US or in El Salvador. His deportation was ruled an "administrative error" by the US Supreme Court.
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At the press conference, Trump tried to distance himself from the controversy that is part of his wider crackdown on migrants. He defended his mass deportation policy, saying that countries are sending dangerous criminals to the US. For some reason, he brought up "Congo".
&ldquo;You know, they released [people from] jails ... from all over the world. They released them, not just South America, all over the world," Trump told reporters.
"The Congo in Africa. Many, many people come from the Congo."
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He added, &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know what that is, but they came from the Congo, and all over the world."
Trump did not say why he was stressing on Congo, although it isn't clear whether he was referring to the Democratic Republic of Congo or the Republic of Congo.
<h2>Social media reacts to Trump's "Congo" comment</h2>
Social media users were baffled to hear Trump say that he was "not involved" in the deportation of Abrego Garcia. However, what shocked them most was his bringing up Congo and claiming he didn't know what that was.
A social media user called Trump "the dumbest president we've ever had."
&ldquo;In an unbelievable showing of stupidity, Donald Trump admits he doesn&rsquo;t know where the Congo in Africa is: &lsquo;many people come from the Congo. I don&rsquo;t know what that is.&rsquo;"
Notably, the Democratic Republic of Congo is working on a minerals-for-security deal with the Trump administration. The agreement, aimed at reaping more revenue from an industry marred by smuggling and corruption, was reached before Rwanda-backed M23 rebels launched a major offensive in January that has seen them seize eastern Congo's two largest cities.

Donald Trump shocked everyone by saying 'I don’t know what that is', referring to the Congo, which he claims sends a lot of people from jails to the US. World Trending

Donald Trump recently made an ignorant comment about "Congo", and social media users were aghast to see the president of a country make such a quip. As he hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House on Thursday, reporters asked Trump about the Maryland man who was wrongly sent to a prison in El Salvador. Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a citizen of El Salvador, is an undocumented migrant whom the White House claims is a member of the violent MS-13 gang. However, he has never been charged with a crime either in the US or in El Salvador. His deportation was ruled an "administrative error" by the US Supreme Court. Also Read: Did the US president call Europeans 'parasites'? Meloni jumps to Trump's rescue in viral video. Watch At the press conference, Trump tried to distance himself from the controversy that is part of his wider crackdown on migrants. He defended his mass deportation policy, saying that countries are sending dangerous criminals to the US. For some reason, he brought up "Congo". “You know, they released [people from] jails ... from all over the world. They released them, not just South America, all over the world," Trump told reporters. "The Congo in Africa. Many, many people come from the Congo." Also Read: Jimmy Carter ‘died a happy man’ knowing Biden was worse: Trump mocks former president He added, “I don’t know what that is, but they came from the Congo, and all over the world." Trump did not say why he was stressing on Congo, although it isn't clear whether he was referring to the Democratic Republic of Congo or the Republic of Congo. Social media reacts to Trump's "Congo" comment Social media users were baffled to hear Trump say that he was "not involved" in the deportation of Abrego Garcia. However, what shocked them most was his bringing up Congo and claiming he didn't know what that was. A social media user called Trump "the dumbest president we've ever had." “In an unbelievable showing of stupidity, Donald Trump admits he doesn’t know where the Congo in Africa is: ‘many people come from the Congo. I don’t know what that is.’" Notably, the Democratic Republic of Congo is working on a minerals-for-security deal with the Trump administration. The agreement, aimed at reaping more revenue from an industry marred by smuggling and corruption, was reached before Rwanda-backed M23 rebels launched a major offensive in January that has seen them seize eastern Congo's two largest cities.

'I don’t know what that is' : Social media baffled by Trump's comment on Congo

US Senator Chris Van Hollen met Kilmer Abrego-Garcia, a man who was erroneously deported to El Salvador, currently being held in a mega-prison.
The senator shared a photograph his social media account, he wrote, "I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return."
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I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return. <a href="https://t.co/U9y2gZpxCb">pic.twitter.com/U9y2gZpxCb</a>
&mdash; Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisVanHollen/status/1913034619710034094?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
US President Donald Trump's second term has already seen a lot of deportations. In one such case, Abrego-Garcia was deported in one of the three high-profile deportation flights to El Salvador in March. The administration said he was a member of the MS-13 gang, which is an international criminal group. In contrast, the judge, in his ruling, prohibited his removal from his home country.
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Abrego-Garcia's lawyers have demanded his return to the United States. A complaint filed by his family mentions that his 5-year-old son and wife are both US citizens residing in Maryland. It also noted that he was driving with his son seated in the backseat when ICE officers stopped his car and handcuffed him.
However, the Trump administration refrained from bringing him back from El Salvador, saying they did not have the legal authority to expedite the process of return.
US Department of Homeland Security, spokesperson, Tricia McLaughlin, wrote on X, "The media&rsquo;s favorite &ldquo;Maryland father&rdquo; is actually a member of the brutal MS-13 gang in our country illegally. In fact, DHS intelligence reports show that he is involved in human trafficking."
She added, "The media knows that, but continue to do the bidding of these vicious gangs that terrorize Americans, while ignoring the victims. Whether this gang member is in El Salvador or a detention facility in the US, Americans can rest assured that he is off our streets &amp; locked up."

US Senator Chris Van Hollen met Kilmer Abrego-Garcia, a man who was erroneously deported to El Salvador, currently being held in a mega-prison.

US Senator Chris Van Hollen met Kilmer Abrego-Garcia, a man who was erroneously deported to El Salvador, currently being held in a mega-prison. The senator shared a photograph his social media account, he wrote, "I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return." I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return. pic.twitter.com/U9y2gZpxCb — Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) April 18, 2025 US President Donald Trump's second term has already seen a lot of deportations. In one such case, Abrego-Garcia was deported in one of the three high-profile deportation flights to El Salvador in March. The administration said he was a member of the MS-13 gang, which is an international criminal group. In contrast, the judge, in his ruling, prohibited his removal from his home country. Also read: US government's BIG secret out: FDA kept deadly E. coli outbreak in 15 states hidden. Here's what caused it Abrego-Garcia's lawyers have demanded his return to the United States. A complaint filed by his family mentions that his 5-year-old son and wife are both US citizens residing in Maryland. It also noted that he was driving with his son seated in the backseat when ICE officers stopped his car and handcuffed him. However, the Trump administration refrained from bringing him back from El Salvador, saying they did not have the legal authority to expedite the process of return. US Department of Homeland Security, spokesperson, Tricia McLaughlin, wrote on X, "The media’s favorite “Maryland father” is actually a member of the brutal MS-13 gang in our country illegally. In fact, DHS intelligence reports show that he is involved in human trafficking." She added, "The media knows that, but continue to do the bidding of these vicious gangs that terrorize Americans, while ignoring the victims. Whether this gang member is in El Salvador or a detention facility in the US, Americans can rest assured that he is off our streets & locked up."

First US erroneously deports man to El Salvador, now senator goes to meet him with no news on return

The assassination files of Senator Robert F Kennedy have been made public, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announces. The data from the 1968 assassination plot has been published by the National Archives. This comes after US President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14176.
It is according to the land's law that the regime thinks it is their responsibility to release records to the people of America.
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 News outlet, The Daily Wire, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, said, &ldquo;Today is a big day."
She added, &ldquo;It is the first time the country will be able to see the documents that have been sitting here, at the National Archives records agency, around the assassination of Senator Robert F Kennedy. These are boxes that have been here, in storage, never scanned before, never reviewed by the public before."
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&ldquo;Thanks to President Trump&rsquo;s leadership, and his executive order mandating maximum transparency, we have had well over a hundred people who have been working around the clock, going page by page, scanning them in, going through these reviews&hellip;all to lead us to this day, where the 10,000 pages that have been sitting here are now going to be available online," Gabbard said. 
Gabbard said there are a lot of theories floating and with there are enough and more questions surrounding on these assassinations.
&ldquo;People will find in the release today, there is no &lsquo;smoking gun,&rsquo; but there are a lot of things that have not been previously known that really call into question what really happened &mdash; and who was behind it, which includes conversations that were happening in other countries, and messages that were going around about the assassination itself," Gabbard explained
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The assassination files of Senator Robert F Kennedy have been made public, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announces. World

The assassination files of Senator Robert F Kennedy have been made public, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announces. The data from the 1968 assassination plot has been published by the National Archives. This comes after US President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14176. It is according to the land's law that the regime thinks it is their responsibility to release records to the people of America. Also read: Is Trump to blame? Lab animals at Harvard may be euthanised due to US funding freeze News outlet, The Daily Wire, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, said, “Today is a big day." She added, “It is the first time the country will be able to see the documents that have been sitting here, at the National Archives records agency, around the assassination of Senator Robert F Kennedy. These are boxes that have been here, in storage, never scanned before, never reviewed by the public before." Also read: Signal chat leak: Tulsi Gabbard calls it a 'mistake', says 'in-depth review' is ongoing to probe how it happened “Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, and his executive order mandating maximum transparency, we have had well over a hundred people who have been working around the clock, going page by page, scanning them in, going through these reviews…all to lead us to this day, where the 10,000 pages that have been sitting here are now going to be available online," Gabbard said. Gabbard said there are a lot of theories floating and with there are enough and more questions surrounding on these assassinations. “People will find in the release today, there is no ‘smoking gun,’ but there are a lot of things that have not been previously known that really call into question what really happened — and who was behind it, which includes conversations that were happening in other countries, and messages that were going around about the assassination itself," Gabbard explained

BIG Revelations | US releases 10,000-pager Robert F Kennedy assassination files

Is the US administration of Donald Trump tired of trying to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war? Amid crunch talks in Paris and nearly three months of efforts by President Trump, the peace effort fatigue is beginning to show. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday (Apr 18) that the US should 'move on' in days, if the efforts are not fruitful, as it's not America's war.
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<h2>What did Marco Rubio say about the Ukraine war?</h2>
&ldquo;If it is not possible to end the war in Ukraine, we need to move on,&rdquo; Rubio said after winding up talks in Paris, where he and special US envoy on Russia and Ukraine Steve Witcoff met French President Emmanuel Macron, as well as European and Ukrainian leaders.
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&ldquo;We need to determine very quickly now, and I&rsquo;m talking about a matter of days, whether or not this is doable.&rdquo;
Without giving specifics, the US state department said the US peace plan got an encouraging reception during the Paris deliberations, adding that Rubio also dialled Russia's foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, to apprise him of the talks.
Marco pointed out that he and Witcoff were in Paris to discuss specifics of what it might take to end the war, and whether indeed it can be ended.
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&ldquo;If it&rsquo;s not possible, if we&rsquo;re so far apart that this is not going to happen, then I think the president is probably at a point where he&rsquo;s going to say we&rsquo;re done,&rdquo; he said.
<h2>'We didn't start this war, need to see if it can be ended or...'</h2>
Repeating a point already made by Trump, Rubio said, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s not our war. We didn&rsquo;t start it."&nbsp;
The US, he said, has been helping Ukraine for the past three years, "and we want it to end, but it&rsquo;s not our war.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Noting that Trump spent 87 days repeatedly to bring the war to an end, Rubio said, "We are now reaching a point when we need to decide and determine whether this is even possible or not. Which is why we&rsquo;re engaging both sides.&rdquo;
<h2>Meanwhile, the Russia-Ukraine war drags on</h2>
Rubio's comments came even as the Ukraine Russia war continued unabated.
An overnight Russian missile attack killed at least one person in Ukraine's Kharkiv city.
On Saturday (Apr 12), Russia attacked the Ukrainian city of Sumy, killing at least&nbsp; 34 people.
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Trump appeared to justify the attack, the deadliest in recent days, saying &ldquo;I was told they [Russia] made a mistake.&rdquo;&nbsp;
<h2>Ukraine-US mineral deal is a silver lining, but not enough</h2>
After the infamous White House fracas involving Trump, US Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in February, the US and Ukraine are expected to close a minerals deal.
&ldquo;We are happy to announce the signing, with our American partners, of a Memorandum of Intent, which paves the way for an Economic Partnership Agreement and the establishment of the Investment Fund for the Reconstruction of Ukraine,&rdquo; Ukrainian Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said in a post on X.
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&ldquo;Ahead is the finalisation of the text of the agreement and its signing &mdash; and then, ratification by parliaments,&rdquo; Svyrydenko added.
But the minerals deal is only one aspect in efforts to end the war.
The larger issue remains the adamance of both Ukraine and Russia on making any concessions or ceding territory after three years of war.
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Rubio on Ukraine war: "We need to move on,” Rubio said after he and special US envoy on Russia and Ukraine Steve Witcoff held talks on the war. World

Is the US administration of Donald Trump tired of trying to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war? Amid crunch talks in Paris and nearly three months of efforts by President Trump, the peace effort fatigue is beginning to show. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday (Apr 18) that the US should 'move on' in days, if the efforts are not fruitful, as it's not America's war. What did Marco Rubio say about the Ukraine war? “If it is not possible to end the war in Ukraine, we need to move on,” Rubio said after winding up talks in Paris, where he and special US envoy on Russia and Ukraine Steve Witcoff met French President Emmanuel Macron, as well as European and Ukrainian leaders. What is Taurus missile? Russia warns Germany of ‘direct’ involvement over delivering weapon system to Ukraine “We need to determine very quickly now, and I’m talking about a matter of days, whether or not this is doable.” Without giving specifics, the US state department said the US peace plan got an encouraging reception during the Paris deliberations, adding that Rubio also dialled Russia's foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, to apprise him of the talks. Marco pointed out that he and Witcoff were in Paris to discuss specifics of what it might take to end the war, and whether indeed it can be ended. Trump no longer holds Zelensky 'responsible' for Russia-Ukraine war as Kyiv and Washington sign 'Memorandum of Intent' “If it’s not possible, if we’re so far apart that this is not going to happen, then I think the president is probably at a point where he’s going to say we’re done,” he said. 'We didn't start this war, need to see if it can be ended or...' Repeating a point already made by Trump, Rubio said, “It’s not our war. We didn’t start it." The US, he said, has been helping Ukraine for the past three years, "and we want it to end, but it’s not our war.” Noting that Trump spent 87 days repeatedly to bring the war to an end, Rubio said, "We are now reaching a point when we need to decide and determine whether this is even possible or not. Which is why we’re engaging both sides.” Meanwhile, the Russia-Ukraine war drags on Rubio's comments came even as the Ukraine Russia war continued unabated. An overnight Russian missile attack killed at least one person in Ukraine's Kharkiv city. On Saturday (Apr 12), Russia attacked the Ukrainian city of Sumy, killing at least 34 people. Brutus at the G7? Trump blocks allies’ plan to condemn Russia over deadly Sumy strike Trump appeared to justify the attack, the deadliest in recent days, saying “I was told they [Russia] made a mistake.” Ukraine-US mineral deal is a silver lining, but not enough After the infamous White House fracas involving Trump, US Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in February, the US and Ukraine are expected to close a minerals deal. “We are happy to announce the signing, with our American partners, of a Memorandum of Intent, which paves the way for an Economic Partnership Agreement and the establishment of the Investment Fund for the Reconstruction of Ukraine,” Ukrainian Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said in a post on X. Trump-Meloni meet: EU tariff deal '100%' guaranteed; US-Ukraine minerals deal to be signed next Thursday “Ahead is the finalisation of the text of the agreement and its signing — and then, ratification by parliaments,” Svyrydenko added. But the minerals deal is only one aspect in efforts to end the war. The larger issue remains the adamance of both Ukraine and Russia on making any concessions or ceding territory after three years of war.

'Move on...not our war': Will US exit efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war? What Marco Rubio said as Trump gets frustrated

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported during a crackdown on illegal immigrants by Donald Trump, was seen "healthy" and enjoying margaritas with Senator Chris Van Hollen in a recent photo shared by the El Salvador President Nayib Bukele. The photo has fueled the ongoing storm around his health and deportation.&nbsp;
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Nayib took to the social media platform X and shared the photo, stating that Garcia will not be released.
&ldquo;Kilmar Abrego Garcia, miraculously risen from the 'death camps&rdquo; &amp; &ldquo;torture", now sipping margaritas with Sen. Van Hollen in the tropical paradise of El Salvador!&rdquo; the Salvadorian president wrote.
"Now that he&rsquo;s been confirmed healthy, he gets the honour of staying in El Salvador&rsquo;s custody," the president added.&nbsp;
<h2>'No basis to send him back'&nbsp;</h2>
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This was the first ever picture of Garcia since his "mistaken" deportation and arrest in Prince George's County last month.&nbsp;
Although the Trump administration has called Garcia's deportation a mistake and the US apex court has ordered officials to facilitate his return, the El Salvador president said his government has no basis to send the 29-year-old back.&nbsp;
The Trump administration had claimed that Garcia was allegedly involved with the MS-13 gang and had used to physically assault his wife.
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Now that he&rsquo;s been confirmed healthy, he gets the honor of staying in El Salvador&rsquo;s custody 🇺🇸🤝🏼🇸🇻 <a href="https://t.co/2xVt4SNOGn">https://t.co/2xVt4SNOGn</a>
&mdash; Nayib Bukele (@nayibbukele) <a href="https://twitter.com/nayibbukele/status/1913035243918864742?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>'Main goal of this trip was...'</h2>
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Meanwhile, Maryland Sen Van Hollen confirmed that he met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia.&nbsp;
Sharing the photo of the meeting on X, Hollen wrote,&nbsp;
&ldquo;I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return."&nbsp;
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World | Although the Trump administration has called Garcia's deportation a mistake and the US apex court has ordered officials to facilitate his return, the El Salvador president said his government has no basis to send the 29-year-old back.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported during a crackdown on illegal immigrants by Donald Trump, was seen "healthy" and enjoying margaritas with Senator Chris Van Hollen in a recent photo shared by the El Salvador President Nayib Bukele. The photo has fueled the ongoing storm around his health and deportation. Also read: US senator says El Salvador blocked him from visiting wrongly deported man Nayib took to the social media platform X and shared the photo, stating that Garcia will not be released. “Kilmar Abrego Garcia, miraculously risen from the 'death camps” & “torture", now sipping margaritas with Sen. Van Hollen in the tropical paradise of El Salvador!” the Salvadorian president wrote. "Now that he’s been confirmed healthy, he gets the honour of staying in El Salvador’s custody," the president added. 'No basis to send him back' Also read: White House explores legality of sending US citizens to El Salvador jail: Trump says 'would love to...' This was the first ever picture of Garcia since his "mistaken" deportation and arrest in Prince George's County last month. Although the Trump administration has called Garcia's deportation a mistake and the US apex court has ordered officials to facilitate his return, the El Salvador president said his government has no basis to send the 29-year-old back. The Trump administration had claimed that Garcia was allegedly involved with the MS-13 gang and had used to physically assault his wife. Now that he’s been confirmed healthy, he gets the honor of staying in El Salvador’s custody 🇺🇸🤝🏼🇸🇻 https://t.co/2xVt4SNOGn — Nayib Bukele (@nayibbukele) April 18, 2025 'Main goal of this trip was...' Also read: Key takeaway from Trump, Bukele meet? Maryland dad Armando Garcia ‘mistakenly’ deported to El Salvador won’t be returning Meanwhile, Maryland Sen Van Hollen confirmed that he met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Sharing the photo of the meeting on X, Hollen wrote, “I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return." Also read: Trump administration erroneously deports man to El Salvador, says he was member of criminal gang

El Salvador's Garcia 'healthy' in first photo after 'mistaken' deportation by Trump. Here's the curious case of the Maryland man

California is suing the federal government over Donald Trump's on-again-off-again tariffs, the governor and attorney general said Wednesday, claiming the American president does not have the right to impose them.
The move marks the strongest pushback yet against a tariff roll-out that has sent global stock markets into meltdown, and left businesses across the US fretting about uncertainty.
"It's the worst own-goal in the history of this country," California Governor Gavin Newsom said. "One of the most self-destructive things that we've experienced in modern American history."
With 40 million people and a large, outward-facing economy that accounts for 14 percent of US GDP, California looks set to bear the brunt of the economic damage forecasters expect from recent gyrations.
Newsom's office says California -- which would be the world's fifth-largest economy if it were an independent country -- could lose billions of dollars in revenue if Trump's tariff policies shrink international trade.
Trump has long prized tariffs as a tool to achieve what he says is the urgent task of rebalancing America's trading relationships, and pledged on the campaign trail that he would hit imports with extra levies.
Initial punitive tariffs against Mexico and Canada were built on with his self-declared "Liberation Day," which saw onerous charges imposed on scores of countries, including allies and partners.
Many of those duties have since been paused, but their chaotic announcement sent global stock markets into spasms, wiping out trillions of dollars of value.
Newsom said Trump's economic mismanagement was costing everyday Americans -- including many who voted for Trump -- dearly, all while feathering the nests of billionaire donors and friends.
The United States, he said, has gone in a matter of weeks "from free capitalism to crony capitalism, just like that."
"This is the personification of corruption...this is smash-mouth, in-your-face, every minute of every day, every hour.
"How in the hell are we sitting by and allowing this to happen?" said Newsom, who is widely expected to put himself forward as a candidate for the presidency in 2028.
The legal action launched Wednesday argues that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which Trump has used to impose levies as high as 145 percent, does not grant him the authority to put tariffs on goods coming into the United States.
"We're asking the court to rein in the president... and uphold the Constitution," Attorney General Rob Bonta told reporters.
"The president is yet again acting as if he's above the law, he isn't."
Bonta said the power to impose tariffs rests with Congress, and the suit sought to ensure his actions were rolled back.
"It's simple, Trump does not have the authority to impose these tariffs. He must be stopped."
The case is the latest of more than a dozen lawsuits that California has filed against the Trump administration.
A White House spokesman quoted by local media dismissed the lawsuit.
"Instead of focusing on California's rampant crime, homelessness, and unaffordability, Gavin Newsom is spending his time trying to block President Trump's historic efforts to finally address the national emergency of our country's persistent goods trade deficits," the spokesman said.
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World | The move marks the strongest pushback yet against a tariff roll-out that has sent global stock markets into meltdown, and left businesses across the US fretting about uncertainty.

California is suing the federal government over Donald Trump's on-again-off-again tariffs, the governor and attorney general said Wednesday, claiming the American president does not have the right to impose them. The move marks the strongest pushback yet against a tariff roll-out that has sent global stock markets into meltdown, and left businesses across the US fretting about uncertainty. "It's the worst own-goal in the history of this country," California Governor Gavin Newsom said. "One of the most self-destructive things that we've experienced in modern American history." With 40 million people and a large, outward-facing economy that accounts for 14 percent of US GDP, California looks set to bear the brunt of the economic damage forecasters expect from recent gyrations. Newsom's office says California -- which would be the world's fifth-largest economy if it were an independent country -- could lose billions of dollars in revenue if Trump's tariff policies shrink international trade. Trump has long prized tariffs as a tool to achieve what he says is the urgent task of rebalancing America's trading relationships, and pledged on the campaign trail that he would hit imports with extra levies. Initial punitive tariffs against Mexico and Canada were built on with his self-declared "Liberation Day," which saw onerous charges imposed on scores of countries, including allies and partners. Many of those duties have since been paused, but their chaotic announcement sent global stock markets into spasms, wiping out trillions of dollars of value. Newsom said Trump's economic mismanagement was costing everyday Americans -- including many who voted for Trump -- dearly, all while feathering the nests of billionaire donors and friends. The United States, he said, has gone in a matter of weeks "from free capitalism to crony capitalism, just like that." "This is the personification of corruption...this is smash-mouth, in-your-face, every minute of every day, every hour. "How in the hell are we sitting by and allowing this to happen?" said Newsom, who is widely expected to put himself forward as a candidate for the presidency in 2028. The legal action launched Wednesday argues that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which Trump has used to impose levies as high as 145 percent, does not grant him the authority to put tariffs on goods coming into the United States. "We're asking the court to rein in the president... and uphold the Constitution," Attorney General Rob Bonta told reporters. "The president is yet again acting as if he's above the law, he isn't." Bonta said the power to impose tariffs rests with Congress, and the suit sought to ensure his actions were rolled back. "It's simple, Trump does not have the authority to impose these tariffs. He must be stopped." The case is the latest of more than a dozen lawsuits that California has filed against the Trump administration. A White House spokesman quoted by local media dismissed the lawsuit. "Instead of focusing on California's rampant crime, homelessness, and unaffordability, Gavin Newsom is spending his time trying to block President Trump's historic efforts to finally address the national emergency of our country's persistent goods trade deficits," the spokesman said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

California sues Trump administration over 'on-again-off-again' tariffs

The US Supreme Court said on Thursday (Apr 18) it will hear arguments next month over Donald Trump's bid to broadly enforce his executive order to restrict automatic birthright citizenship, a key pillar of the Republican president's hardline approach toward immigration.
The justices, in an unsigned order, did not immediately act on a request by Trump's administration to narrow the scope of three nationwide injunctions issued by federal judges in Washington state, Massachusetts and Maryland that halted his January 20 order while the matter is litigated.
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Instead, the court deferred any decision on that request until it hears arguments in the case set on May 15.
Trump's order, signed on his first day back in office, directed federal agencies to refuse to recognize the citizenship of children born in the United States who do not have at least one parent who is an American citizen or lawful permanent resident.
In a series of lawsuits, plaintiffs including 22 Democratic state attorneys general, immigrant rights advocates and some expectant mothers argued that Trump's order violates a right enshrined in the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment, which was ratified in 1868, that provides that anyone born in the United States is a citizen.
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<h2>What is the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment and what we know so far?</h2>
The 14th Amendment's citizenship clause states that all "persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside."
Trump praised the Supreme Court's decision to review the dispute, telling reporters this is "an easy case to win." A Justice Department spokesperson said it looked forward to presenting its case before the justices.
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin, who is helping to lead one of the lawsuits challenging Trump's order, said in a statement, "Birthright citizenship was enshrined in the Constitution in the wake of the Civil War, is backed by a long line of Supreme Court precedent and ensures that something as fundamental as American citizenship cannot be turned on or off at the whims of a single man."
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The Supreme Court has a 6-3 conservative majority. The administration contends that the 14th Amendment, long understood to confer citizenship to virtually anyone born in the United States, does not extend to immigrants who are in the country illegally or even to immigrants whose presence is lawful but temporary, such as university students or those on work visas.
The administration's request to the Supreme Court, however, did not seek the court's review of the constitutionality of Trump's order. Instead, it used the legal battle to press the Supreme Court to tackle nationwide, or "universal," injunctions that federal judges have issued impeding aspects of Trump's various executive orders to reshape national policy, including birthright citizenship. Universal injunctions can prevent the government from enforcing a policy against anyone, instead of just the individual plaintiffs who sued to challenge the policy.
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World | The US Supreme Court said it will hear arguments next month over Donald Trump's bid to broadly enforce his executive order to restrict automatic birthright citizenship

The US Supreme Court said on Thursday (Apr 18) it will hear arguments next month over Donald Trump's bid to broadly enforce his executive order to restrict automatic birthright citizenship, a key pillar of the Republican president's hardline approach toward immigration. The justices, in an unsigned order, did not immediately act on a request by Trump's administration to narrow the scope of three nationwide injunctions issued by federal judges in Washington state, Massachusetts and Maryland that halted his January 20 order while the matter is litigated. Read More | US federal judge temporarily blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing personal Social Security data of Americans Instead, the court deferred any decision on that request until it hears arguments in the case set on May 15. Trump's order, signed on his first day back in office, directed federal agencies to refuse to recognize the citizenship of children born in the United States who do not have at least one parent who is an American citizen or lawful permanent resident. In a series of lawsuits, plaintiffs including 22 Democratic state attorneys general, immigrant rights advocates and some expectant mothers argued that Trump's order violates a right enshrined in the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment, which was ratified in 1868, that provides that anyone born in the United States is a citizen. Read More | Trump 2.0 targets Harvard: Foreign student visas, tax status at risk What is the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment and what we know so far? The 14th Amendment's citizenship clause states that all "persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside." Trump praised the Supreme Court's decision to review the dispute, telling reporters this is "an easy case to win." A Justice Department spokesperson said it looked forward to presenting its case before the justices. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin, who is helping to lead one of the lawsuits challenging Trump's order, said in a statement, "Birthright citizenship was enshrined in the Constitution in the wake of the Civil War, is backed by a long line of Supreme Court precedent and ensures that something as fundamental as American citizenship cannot be turned on or off at the whims of a single man." Read More | Trump signs executive order to tighten voter registration, demands stricter proof of citizenship The Supreme Court has a 6-3 conservative majority. The administration contends that the 14th Amendment, long understood to confer citizenship to virtually anyone born in the United States, does not extend to immigrants who are in the country illegally or even to immigrants whose presence is lawful but temporary, such as university students or those on work visas. The administration's request to the Supreme Court, however, did not seek the court's review of the constitutionality of Trump's order. Instead, it used the legal battle to press the Supreme Court to tackle nationwide, or "universal," injunctions that federal judges have issued impeding aspects of Trump's various executive orders to reshape national policy, including birthright citizenship. Universal injunctions can prevent the government from enforcing a policy against anyone, instead of just the individual plaintiffs who sued to challenge the policy. Read More | ‘Restrict the scope’: Donald Trump asks SC to allow order against birthright citizenship Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US Supreme Court to review Donald Trump’s attempt to ban birthright citizenship

TIME Magazine has released its list of influential people of 2025, and no Indian artists, leaders, athletes, CEOs, or activists are on the list, except Indian-origin CEO Reshma Kewalramani. Under the sub-head of leaders, the list includes US President Donald Trump, UK PM Keir Starmer, Tesla boss Elon Musk, Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus, US Vice President JD Vance, and WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, among others. Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria's new leader who ousted Bashar al-Assad in December last year, has also been added to the list. There are about six members of the Trump administration, including US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, who have been added to the list. However, no Indian leader found their place on the list.
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Last year, Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, filmmaker SS Rajamouli were among the Indians who featured on the list. This year&rsquo;s TIME100 spans 32 countries and features an eclectic mix of visionaries.&nbsp;In a note accompanying the list, TIME&rsquo;s Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs described the honorees as &ldquo;individuals whose ideas and actions are pushing the world forward.&rdquo; He added, &ldquo;What binds them is not fame or fortune, but influence&mdash;impact that lasts beyond a news cycle.&rdquo;
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<h2 class="gh-post-page__title">List of leaders on TIME 100 list</h2>
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<li class="gh-post-page__title">Donald Trump, US President&nbsp;</li>
<li class="gh-post-page__title">Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister </li>
<li>Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh's interim leader</li>
<li class="gh-post-page__title">Javier Milei, President of Argentina </li>
<li class="gh-post-page__title">Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico </li>
<li>Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria's new leader</li>
<li>Duma Boko, President of Botswana</li>
<li class="gh-post-page__title">Lee Jae-myung, South Korean Opposition leader&nbsp; </li>
<li class="gh-post-page__title">Teresa Ribera, Deputy Prime Minister of Spain </li>
<li>Mar&iacute;a Corina Machado, Venezuelan leader also known as 'Iron Lady of Venezuela'</li>
<li>Friedrich Merz, German leader who may be next chancellor</li>
<li>Elon Musk, Tech giant</li>
<li>Reshma Kewalramani, CEO of Vertex Pharmaceuticals</li>
<li class="gh-post-page__title">Robert F. Kennedy Jr., US Secretary of Health </li>
<li class="gh-post-page__title">Megyn Kelly, American journalist&nbsp; </li>
<li class="gh-post-page__title">Russell Vought, American government official </li>
<li class="gh-post-page__title">Noa Argamani, Hamas captivity survivor </li>
<li class="gh-post-page__title">Mo Abudu, Nigerian media mogul and philanthropist </li>
<li>Andrea Vidaurre, American advocate </li>
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<h2 class="gh-post-page__title">Indian-origin Reshma Kewalramani on the list</h2>
Reshma Kewalramani, Indian-origin CEO of US-based Vertex Pharmaceuticals, made to the list of TIME's most influential people of 2025. Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a leading biotechnology company in the United States. Notably, she is the only person of Indian descent to make to the list this year. She joined Vertex in 2017, and by 2018, she was promoted to the position of Chief Medical Officer. In 2020, she became the CEO of the company and the first woman to head a major publicly traded biotech firm in the United States.
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World | TIME Magazine has released its list of influential people of 2025, and no Indian artists, leaders, athletes, CEOs, or activists are on the list

TIME Magazine has released its list of influential people of 2025, and no Indian artists, leaders, athletes, CEOs, or activists are on the list, except Indian-origin CEO Reshma Kewalramani. Under the sub-head of leaders, the list includes US President Donald Trump, UK PM Keir Starmer, Tesla boss Elon Musk, Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus, US Vice President JD Vance, and WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, among others. Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria's new leader who ousted Bashar al-Assad in December last year, has also been added to the list. There are about six members of the Trump administration, including US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, who have been added to the list. However, no Indian leader found their place on the list. Read More | Indian-origin Reshma Kewalramani among Time magazine's 100 most influential people: Who is she Last year, Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, filmmaker SS Rajamouli were among the Indians who featured on the list. This year’s TIME100 spans 32 countries and features an eclectic mix of visionaries. In a note accompanying the list, TIME’s Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs described the honorees as “individuals whose ideas and actions are pushing the world forward.” He added, “What binds them is not fame or fortune, but influence—impact that lasts beyond a news cycle.” Read More | 'Crazy about Mars': Russia's Putin praises Elon Musk, compares him to Russian space legend Korolev List of leaders on TIME 100 list Donald Trump, US President Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh's interim leader Javier Milei, President of Argentina Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria's new leader Duma Boko, President of Botswana Lee Jae-myung, South Korean Opposition leader Teresa Ribera, Deputy Prime Minister of Spain María Corina Machado, Venezuelan leader also known as 'Iron Lady of Venezuela' Friedrich Merz, German leader who may be next chancellor Elon Musk, Tech giant Reshma Kewalramani, CEO of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Robert F. Kennedy Jr., US Secretary of Health Megyn Kelly, American journalist Russell Vought, American government official Noa Argamani, Hamas captivity survivor Mo Abudu, Nigerian media mogul and philanthropist Andrea Vidaurre, American advocate Read More | Hamas hostage survivor Noa Argamani named in TIME's most influential people list Indian-origin Reshma Kewalramani on the list Reshma Kewalramani, Indian-origin CEO of US-based Vertex Pharmaceuticals, made to the list of TIME's most influential people of 2025. Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a leading biotechnology company in the United States. Notably, she is the only person of Indian descent to make to the list this year. She joined Vertex in 2017, and by 2018, she was promoted to the position of Chief Medical Officer. In 2020, she became the CEO of the company and the first woman to head a major publicly traded biotech firm in the United States. Click here for full list of artists in TIME 100 list

No Indian in TIME's influential leaders list: Trump, B'desh's Yunus, Syria's al-Sharra mentioned; FULL list here

Wire services including Reuters and Bloomberg News will no longer hold a permanent slot in the small pool of reporters who cover President Donald Trump, the White House said on Tuesday, as it moves to exert greater control over who gets to ask him questions and report on his statements in real time. The decision comes after the Trump administration last week lost a court challenge brought by another wire service, the Associated Press, over its earlier exclusion from the press pool. The pool typically consists of around 10 outlets that follow the president wherever he goes, whether it is a meeting in the Oval Office where he makes statements or answers questions, or trips at home or abroad.
Under the new policy, wire services will lose their customary spot in the pool and will instead be part of a larger rotation with about 30 other newspaper and print outlets. Given their mission to deliver real-time information to other news organizations and readers, wire services tend to cover the president and the White House more closely on a daily basis than most outlets. Other media customers, particularly local news organizations that have no presence in Washington, rely on the wires for up-to-date reporting, video and audio.
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Financial markets are also dependent on the wire services&rsquo; real-time reports of statements the president makes. "Reuters news coverage reaches billions of people each day, mostly through the thousands of news organizations around the world that subscribe to Reuters services," a Reuters spokesperson said. "It is essential to democracy that the public have access to independent, impartial and accurate news about their government. Any steps by the US government to limit access to the president threatens that principle, both for the public and the world&rsquo;s media."&nbsp;Reuters remains committed to covering the White House in an impartial, accurate and independent way, the spokesperson added.
AP said the administration's actions were a grave disservice to the American people. "We are deeply disappointed that the administration has chosen to restrict the access of all wire services, whose fast and accurate White House coverage informs billions of people every single day, rather than reinstate The Associated Press to the wire pool," spokesperson Lauren Easton said in a statement to Reuters.
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Bloomberg did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Until the current administration, the three wire services - AP, Bloomberg and Reuters - were all standard members of the pool. But the White House barred AP in February after it refused to refer to the body of water south of the United States as the "Gulf of America" as Trump had ordered it be called. After shutting out the AP, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said her team would determine "who gets to enjoy the very privileged and limited access in spaces such as Air Force One and the Oval Office." Up until then those places had been decided by the White House Correspondents' Association, an organization made up of journalists who cover the White House and the president.&nbsp;
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Last week, a federal judge in Washington ordered the administration to allow AP journalists to attend events open to similar types of news organizations in the Oval Office and on Air Force One, as well as larger spaces in the White House while its lawsuit moves forward. The judge found Trump's White House retaliated against the AP over its editorial choices, violating protections for free speech under the US Constitution. The White House is appealing the ruling.
According to guidance provided to Reuters by a White House official on Tuesday, Leavitt will have the discretion to determine the members of the pool on a daily basis &ldquo;to ensure that the president&rsquo;s message reaches targeted audiences and that outlets with applicable subject-matter expertise are present as events warrant." The official said outlets will be eligible to be included in the pool "irrespective of the substantive viewpoint expressed by an outlet."
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World | Wire services including Reuters and Bloomberg News will no longer hold a permanent slot in the small pool of reporters who cover President Donald Trump

Wire services including Reuters and Bloomberg News will no longer hold a permanent slot in the small pool of reporters who cover President Donald Trump, the White House said on Tuesday, as it moves to exert greater control over who gets to ask him questions and report on his statements in real time. The decision comes after the Trump administration last week lost a court challenge brought by another wire service, the Associated Press, over its earlier exclusion from the press pool. The pool typically consists of around 10 outlets that follow the president wherever he goes, whether it is a meeting in the Oval Office where he makes statements or answers questions, or trips at home or abroad. Under the new policy, wire services will lose their customary spot in the pool and will instead be part of a larger rotation with about 30 other newspaper and print outlets. Given their mission to deliver real-time information to other news organizations and readers, wire services tend to cover the president and the White House more closely on a daily basis than most outlets. Other media customers, particularly local news organizations that have no presence in Washington, rely on the wires for up-to-date reporting, video and audio. Europe's biggest drug bust: 234 arrested in coordinated raids Financial markets are also dependent on the wire services’ real-time reports of statements the president makes. "Reuters news coverage reaches billions of people each day, mostly through the thousands of news organizations around the world that subscribe to Reuters services," a Reuters spokesperson said. "It is essential to democracy that the public have access to independent, impartial and accurate news about their government. Any steps by the US government to limit access to the president threatens that principle, both for the public and the world’s media." Reuters remains committed to covering the White House in an impartial, accurate and independent way, the spokesperson added. AP said the administration's actions were a grave disservice to the American people. "We are deeply disappointed that the administration has chosen to restrict the access of all wire services, whose fast and accurate White House coverage informs billions of people every single day, rather than reinstate The Associated Press to the wire pool," spokesperson Lauren Easton said in a statement to Reuters. Hong Kong's postal service says to stop shipping US-bound goods Bloomberg did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Until the current administration, the three wire services - AP, Bloomberg and Reuters - were all standard members of the pool. But the White House barred AP in February after it refused to refer to the body of water south of the United States as the "Gulf of America" as Trump had ordered it be called. After shutting out the AP, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said her team would determine "who gets to enjoy the very privileged and limited access in spaces such as Air Force One and the Oval Office." Up until then those places had been decided by the White House Correspondents' Association, an organization made up of journalists who cover the White House and the president. US-Iran talks: Trump envoy demands Iran must stop enrichment in apparent u-turn Last week, a federal judge in Washington ordered the administration to allow AP journalists to attend events open to similar types of news organizations in the Oval Office and on Air Force One, as well as larger spaces in the White House while its lawsuit moves forward. The judge found Trump's White House retaliated against the AP over its editorial choices, violating protections for free speech under the US Constitution. The White House is appealing the ruling. According to guidance provided to Reuters by a White House official on Tuesday, Leavitt will have the discretion to determine the members of the pool on a daily basis “to ensure that the president’s message reaches targeted audiences and that outlets with applicable subject-matter expertise are present as events warrant." The official said outlets will be eligible to be included in the pool "irrespective of the substantive viewpoint expressed by an outlet." Pakistan court grants Imran Khan medical examination and call with son Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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US President Donald Trump has accused China of pulling out of a major agreement with Boeing, claiming the country is no longer taking delivery of aircraft it had already committed to buy.
In a post shared on Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump said, &ldquo;Interestingly, they just reneged on the big Boeing deal, saying that they will &lsquo;not take possession&rsquo; of fully committed to aircraft.&rdquo; He also criticised the Biden administration, saying, &ldquo;They had ZERO respect for the Crooked Biden Administration, and who can blame them for that?&rdquo;
The remarks come as tensions rise again between Washington and Beijing, particularly over trade and technology. Boeing, a long-time supplier to Chinese airlines, has struggled with order delays and political complications in recent years.
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<h2>Farmers &lsquo;always put on the Front Line&rsquo;</h2>
Trump also brought up the impact of trade disputes on American farmers, referencing his own previous battles with China. &ldquo;Our farmers are GREAT, but because of their GREATNESS, they are always put on the Front Line with our adversaries, such as China, whenever there is a Trade negotiation or, in this case, a Trade War,&rdquo; he wrote.
He recalled how, during his first term in office, China had been &ldquo;brutal&rdquo; to US farmers. &ldquo;I [told] these Patriots to just hold on, and a great trade deal was made. I rewarded our farmers with a payment of $28 Billion Dollars, all through the China deal.&rdquo;
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<h2>Criticism of Biden&rsquo;s trade policy</h2>
Trump criticised President Joe Biden for not enforcing the terms of that deal, accusing China of failing to hold up its end of the bargain. &ldquo;China largely reneged on the deal (although they behaved during the Trump Administration), only buying a portion of what they agreed to buy,&rdquo; he said.
Wrapping up the post, Trump promised continued support for American agriculture, declaring, &ldquo;The USA will PROTECT OUR FARMERS!!!&rdquo;

World: In a post shared on Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump said, “Interestingly, they just reneged on the big Boeing deal, saying that they will ‘not take possession’ of fully committed to aircraft.”

US President Donald Trump has accused China of pulling out of a major agreement with Boeing, claiming the country is no longer taking delivery of aircraft it had already committed to buy. In a post shared on Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump said, “Interestingly, they just reneged on the big Boeing deal, saying that they will ‘not take possession’ of fully committed to aircraft.” He also criticised the Biden administration, saying, “They had ZERO respect for the Crooked Biden Administration, and who can blame them for that?” The remarks come as tensions rise again between Washington and Beijing, particularly over trade and technology. Boeing, a long-time supplier to Chinese airlines, has struggled with order delays and political complications in recent years. Also read: Trump vs Harvard: US president warns Ivy league will be 'taxed' if it continues to support 'terrorist inspired sickness' Farmers ‘always put on the Front Line’ Trump also brought up the impact of trade disputes on American farmers, referencing his own previous battles with China. “Our farmers are GREAT, but because of their GREATNESS, they are always put on the Front Line with our adversaries, such as China, whenever there is a Trade negotiation or, in this case, a Trade War,” he wrote. He recalled how, during his first term in office, China had been “brutal” to US farmers. “I [told] these Patriots to just hold on, and a great trade deal was made. I rewarded our farmers with a payment of $28 Billion Dollars, all through the China deal.” Also read: India could 'benefit' from Trump’s intensifying trade war with China but only if it takes the leap | EXPLAINED Criticism of Biden’s trade policy Trump criticised President Joe Biden for not enforcing the terms of that deal, accusing China of failing to hold up its end of the bargain. “China largely reneged on the deal (although they behaved during the Trump Administration), only buying a portion of what they agreed to buy,” he said. Wrapping up the post, Trump promised continued support for American agriculture, declaring, “The USA will PROTECT OUR FARMERS!!!”

'China was brutal': Trump rips China for ‘reneging’ on Boeing deal, vows to ‘protect farmers’

As Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies ripple across global markets, UK consumers are beginning to adapt and retreat inward.

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US Special Envoy <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-trump-call-possible-says-kremlin-after-russian-leaders-talks-with-us-envoy-witkoff-on-ukraine-8951898" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Steve Witkoff</a> said that his latest meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin focused on a potential peace agreement centred around five disputed regions in Ukraine.
Speaking to Fox News on Monday (April 14), Witkoff described the 11 April meeting in St. Petersburg as &ldquo;compelling&rdquo; and said Putin had shown a willingness to work towards &ldquo;a permanent peace,&rdquo; although, he admitted, &ldquo;it took a while for us to get to&rdquo; that point.
&ldquo;This peace deal is about these so-called five territories,&rdquo; he explained. &ldquo;But there&rsquo;s so much more to it. I think we might be on the verge of something that would be very important for the world at large,&rdquo; he added.
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Witkoff did not specify the territories in question, but he appeared to be referencing Crimea, annexed by Russia in 2014, as well as Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson. Moscow claimed the annexation of these four regions in 2022, although parts of them remain under Ukrainian control.
<h2>Business ties and diplomatic warnings</h2>
Witkoff also hinted at a broader aim behind the talks, suggesting that economic cooperation could help stabilise relations between Russia and the US. &ldquo;I see a possibility of reshaping the Russian-United States relationship through some very compelling commercial opportunities,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;That gives real stability to the region too,&rdquo; he added.
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However, not everyone in Washington supports the direction of this diplomacy. The Wall Street Journal has reported that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg have both urged President Donald Trump not to agree to territorial concessions.
Despite these warnings, Trump is backing Witkoff&rsquo;s approach. According to Reuters, the envoy told the president that recognising Russian control of the four partially occupied regions would be the fastest route to a ceasefire.
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Witkoff, who has made several trips to Russia this year and now leads Trump&rsquo;s plan to broker a ceasefire, has come under fire for closely aligning with the Kremlin&rsquo;s language, particularly around the issue of territory and the suggestion that peace could be achieved by handing over land.
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World: Witkoff described the meeting in St. Petersburg as “compelling” and said Putin had shown a willingness to work towards “a permanent peace.”

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said that his latest meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin focused on a potential peace agreement centred around five disputed regions in Ukraine. Speaking to Fox News on Monday (April 14), Witkoff described the 11 April meeting in St. Petersburg as “compelling” and said Putin had shown a willingness to work towards “a permanent peace,” although, he admitted, “it took a while for us to get to” that point. “This peace deal is about these so-called five territories,” he explained. “But there’s so much more to it. I think we might be on the verge of something that would be very important for the world at large,” he added. Also read: Putin-Trump call ‘possible’, says Kremlin after Russian leader’s talks with US envoy Witkoff on Ukraine Witkoff did not specify the territories in question, but he appeared to be referencing Crimea, annexed by Russia in 2014, as well as Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson. Moscow claimed the annexation of these four regions in 2022, although parts of them remain under Ukrainian control. Business ties and diplomatic warnings Witkoff also hinted at a broader aim behind the talks, suggesting that economic cooperation could help stabilise relations between Russia and the US. “I see a possibility of reshaping the Russian-United States relationship through some very compelling commercial opportunities,” he said. “That gives real stability to the region too,” he added. Also read: ‘Putin started it, Biden blew it, Zelensky's incompetent’: Trump blames 'three people' for millions of deaths in Ukraine war However, not everyone in Washington supports the direction of this diplomacy. The Wall Street Journal has reported that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg have both urged President Donald Trump not to agree to territorial concessions. Despite these warnings, Trump is backing Witkoff’s approach. According to Reuters, the envoy told the president that recognising Russian control of the four partially occupied regions would be the fastest route to a ceasefire. Also read: ‘I just got here’: Trump insists Russia-Ukraine War ‘not his war,’ slams Zelensky, Biden for ‘absolutely horrible job’ Witkoff, who has made several trips to Russia this year and now leads Trump’s plan to broker a ceasefire, has come under fire for closely aligning with the Kremlin’s language, particularly around the issue of territory and the suggestion that peace could be achieved by handing over land. Watch: Russia-Ukraine war: Trump blames Zelensky after Sumy attack, at least 35 killed in Sumy

What does Putin want now? Trump envoy Witkoff says peace deal hinges on '5 territories' and Ukraine may have to give them up

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) was allegedly offered a curious path to warming relations with President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/can-trump-fix-the-nuclear-deal-with-iran-he-broke-in-2018-8964700" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Donald Trump</a>,&nbsp;giving his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., his program.
According to journalist Michael Wolff&rsquo;s new piece for New York Magazine, someone close to the Trump camp suggested to the media company that Trump Jr. was interested in hosting a hunting and fishing series on the Discovery Channel. The article is part of a broader profile of WBD CEO David Zaslav.
Wolff, known for several books on Trump&rsquo;s political rise and presidency, often criticised by the former president&rsquo;s allies, claimed, &ldquo;WBD confirmed that a company representative recently reached out to the Trump orbit seeking advice about how the company might advantageously interact with the White House and improve its Trump-age odour.&rdquo;
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The article suggests the pitch also included the idea that CNN, owned by WBD, could benefit from including more pro-Trump voices. WBD owns not just the Discovery Channel but also the streaming platform Max and several high-profile media assets, including CNN, which has long been a target of Trump&rsquo;s criticism.
Wolff also wrote that Trump&rsquo;s circle pointed to Amazon&rsquo;s reported $40 million payment to Melania Trump for a documentary as an example. &ldquo;Don Jr. might like a hunting and fishing show on the Discovery Channel, they were told,&rdquo; the piece reads.
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<h2>Trump camp hits back at Wolff</h2>
In response to the claims, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung issued a sharp rebuke. Speaking to the Daily Beast, he said, &ldquo;Michael Wolff is a lying sack of s--- and has been proven to be a fraud. He routinely fabricates stories originating from his sick and warped imagination, only possible because he has a severe and debilitating case of Trump Derangement Syndrome that has rotted his peanut-sized brain.&rdquo;
Cheung previously criticised Wolff over his recent book All or Nothing, 'How Trump Recaptured America,' which focused on Trump&rsquo;s current presidential campaign. When asked about the claims in February, he repeated similar remarks, dismissing Wolff&rsquo;s reporting as fiction.
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<h2>Media industry feels pressure under Trump</h2>
This alleged attempt by WBD to stay on good terms with the Trump White House highlights how media organisations are trying to navigate a new political climate under Trump&rsquo;s second term.
In a related move, Paramount Global has reportedly cut back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The move is seen as a bid to align more closely with Trump administration preferences as the company seeks regulatory approval for a merger with Skydance Media.

World: In response to the claims, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung said, “Michael Wolff is a lying sack of s--- and has been proven to be a fraud."

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) was allegedly offered a curious path to warming relations with President Donald Trump, giving his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., his program. According to journalist Michael Wolff’s new piece for New York Magazine, someone close to the Trump camp suggested to the media company that Trump Jr. was interested in hosting a hunting and fishing series on the Discovery Channel. The article is part of a broader profile of WBD CEO David Zaslav. Wolff, known for several books on Trump’s political rise and presidency, often criticised by the former president’s allies, claimed, “WBD confirmed that a company representative recently reached out to the Trump orbit seeking advice about how the company might advantageously interact with the White House and improve its Trump-age odour.” Also read: Key takeaway from Trump, Bukele meet? Maryland dad Armando Garcia ‘mistakenly’ deported to El Salvador won’t be returning The article suggests the pitch also included the idea that CNN, owned by WBD, could benefit from including more pro-Trump voices. WBD owns not just the Discovery Channel but also the streaming platform Max and several high-profile media assets, including CNN, which has long been a target of Trump’s criticism. Wolff also wrote that Trump’s circle pointed to Amazon’s reported $40 million payment to Melania Trump for a documentary as an example. “Don Jr. might like a hunting and fishing show on the Discovery Channel, they were told,” the piece reads. Also read: Trump says ‘car companies need time, looking to help some’; auto stocks rise Trump camp hits back at Wolff In response to the claims, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung issued a sharp rebuke. Speaking to the Daily Beast, he said, “Michael Wolff is a lying sack of s--- and has been proven to be a fraud. He routinely fabricates stories originating from his sick and warped imagination, only possible because he has a severe and debilitating case of Trump Derangement Syndrome that has rotted his peanut-sized brain.” Cheung previously criticised Wolff over his recent book All or Nothing, 'How Trump Recaptured America,' which focused on Trump’s current presidential campaign. When asked about the claims in February, he repeated similar remarks, dismissing Wolff’s reporting as fiction. Watch: US-Iran talks: US President Trump asserts 'Iran cannot have nuclear weapon' Media industry feels pressure under Trump This alleged attempt by WBD to stay on good terms with the Trump White House highlights how media organisations are trying to navigate a new political climate under Trump’s second term. In a related move, Paramount Global has reportedly cut back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The move is seen as a bid to align more closely with Trump administration preferences as the company seeks regulatory approval for a merger with Skydance Media.

How to curry favour with Trump? Offer his son Don Jr. a Discovery Channel show

The United States government on Monday night said it was freezing more than $2 billion in grants to Harvard University after the school rejected the Trump administration's demands that it to audit the viewpoints of the student body.&nbsp;
Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in a US court Monday in a landmark antitrust trial in which his company is accused by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of abusing its market power to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp before they could become competitors.&nbsp;
Hungary's parliament has passed an amendment to the constitution that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities and limit the rights of dual nationals.&nbsp;
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The United States government on Monday night said it was freezing more than $2 billion in grants to Harvard University after the school rejected the Trump administration's demands that it to audit the viewpoints of the student body.&nbsp;
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Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in a US court Monday in a landmark antitrust trial in which his company is accused by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of abusing its market power to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp before they could become competitors.&nbsp;
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Hungary's parliament has passed an amendment to the constitution that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities and limit the rights of dual nationals.&nbsp;
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The United States government on Monday night said it was freezing more than $2 billion in grants to Harvard University after the school rejected the Trump administration's demands that it to audit the viewpoints of the student body. Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in a US court Monday in a landmark antitrust trial in which his company is accused by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of abusing its market power to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp before they could become competitors. Hungary's parliament has passed an amendment to the constitution that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities and limit the rights of dual nationals. Click on the headlines to read more Trump administration freezes $2.2bn to Harvard after college defies demands The United States government on Monday night said it was freezing more than $2 billion in grants to Harvard University after the school rejected the Trump administration's demands that it to audit the viewpoints of the student body. Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg testifies at landmark US antitrust trial: Here's what happened Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in a US court Monday in a landmark antitrust trial in which his company is accused by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of abusing its market power to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp before they could become competitors. Hungary passes constitutional amendment to limit rights of dual nationals, ban LGBTQ events Hungary's parliament has passed an amendment to the constitution that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities and limit the rights of dual nationals. Trump waives off tariffs on THESE 'Chinese' products US President Donald Trump's tariff-imposing spree sees one twist after another. In the latest, China has been slapped with 145%, and then there are a few exemptions. WATCH | Historic Blue Origin flight: Women astronauts experience panoramic views of Earth

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US President Donald Trump&nbsp;distanced himself from the war between Russia and Ukraine, insisting that the conflict is not of his making and placing the blame on his predecessor, Joe Biden.
In other news, Blue Origin&rsquo;s New Shepard 31 carrying six women has successfully completed its flight with pop icon Katy Perry on board.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned that trade wars benefit no one in a thinly veiled message aimed at Donald Trump&rsquo;s continued tariffs on Chinese goods.
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US President Donald Trump has once again distanced himself from the war between Russia and Ukraine, insisting that the conflict is not of his making and placing the blame on his predecessor, Joe Biden.
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Blue Origin&rsquo;s New Shepard 31 carrying six women has successfully completed its flight with pop icon Katy Perry on board. The all-women crew of the NS-31 have returned to Earth after deploying their parachutes following the historic flight to space.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned that trade wars benefit no one in a thinly veiled message aimed at Donald Trump&rsquo;s continued tariffs on Chinese goods. Xi&rsquo;s comments were made as he set off on a diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia, which includes stops in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia.
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Belgium has confirmed that authorities in the country have arrested Mehul Choksi, wanted in India for his involvement in the multi-crore Punjab National Bank scam. Choksi fled India after the scam emerged and took Antigua Citizenship.&nbsp;
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EU foreign ministers are meeting in Luxembourg on Monday (April 14), with Ukraine topping the agenda, following a deadly Russian strike on the city of Sumy that left at least 34 people dead and more than 100 injured.
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Indian-origin doctor Joy Saini and her family were among the six people who died in a prove plane crash in Copake, New York, on Saturday (Apr 12). The twin-engine Mitsubishi MU-2B was carrying a family of physicians and student-athletes to the Catskills for Passover when it went down shortly after noon in a muddy field, killing everyone onboard.
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Violent clashes broke out in the South 24 Parganas district of India&rsquo;s eastern state of West Bengal on Monday after supporters of the Indian Secular Front (ISF) clashed with the police during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
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US President Donald Trump distanced himself from the war between Russia and Ukraine, insisting that the conflict is not of his making and placing the blame on his predecessor, Joe Biden. In other news, Blue Origin’s New Shepard 31 carrying six women has successfully completed its flight with pop icon Katy Perry on board. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned that trade wars benefit no one in a thinly veiled message aimed at Donald Trump’s continued tariffs on Chinese goods. Click on the headlines for more ‘I just got here’: Trump insists Russia-Ukraine War ‘not his war,’ slams Zelensky, Biden for ‘absolutely horrible job’ US President Donald Trump has once again distanced himself from the war between Russia and Ukraine, insisting that the conflict is not of his making and placing the blame on his predecessor, Joe Biden. ‘Welcome back, NS-31 crew!’: Blue Origin's all-women flight returns to earth after historic achievement Blue Origin’s New Shepard 31 carrying six women has successfully completed its flight with pop icon Katy Perry on board. The all-women crew of the NS-31 have returned to Earth after deploying their parachutes following the historic flight to space. 'No winners in trade war': Xi issues warning against Trump tariffs as China eyes to cast itself as leader in Southeast Asia Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned that trade wars benefit no one in a thinly veiled message aimed at Donald Trump’s continued tariffs on Chinese goods. Xi’s comments were made as he set off on a diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia, which includes stops in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia. Exclusive: Belgium confirms Mehul Choksi's arrest, Indian extradition request Belgium has confirmed that authorities in the country have arrested Mehul Choksi, wanted in India for his involvement in the multi-crore Punjab National Bank scam. Choksi fled India after the scam emerged and took Antigua Citizenship. ‘This is Biden’s war’: EU convenes emergency talks after Trump calls Russian strike on Ukraine a ‘mistake’ EU foreign ministers are meeting in Luxembourg on Monday (April 14), with Ukraine topping the agenda, following a deadly Russian strike on the city of Sumy that left at least 34 people dead and more than 100 injured. Who was Joy Saini, Indian-origin doctor who died in New York plane crash? Indian-origin doctor Joy Saini and her family were among the six people who died in a prove plane crash in Copake, New York, on Saturday (Apr 12). The twin-engine Mitsubishi MU-2B was carrying a family of physicians and student-athletes to the Catskills for Passover when it went down shortly after noon in a muddy field, killing everyone onboard. After Murshidabad, violence erupts in Bengal’s South 24 Parganas over Waqf law Violent clashes broke out in the South 24 Parganas district of India’s eastern state of West Bengal on Monday after supporters of the Indian Secular Front (ISF) clashed with the police during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. Trump’s big tech war: What antitrust cases mean for Google, Meta, Apple and the Future of AI | Explained The Trump administration is pushing forward with major antitrust cases against Big Tech, showing no signs of backing down, despite expectations that a second Trump term might ease pressure on the industry. Want to stay at Shah Rukh Khan’s luxurious Los Angeles Villa? Here’s how much you have to pay For decades, fans have gathered outside Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s Mumbai Mansion to catch a glimpse of the actor or simply click a photo for memory’s sake. Most have been curious about Khan’s luxurious home and how it looks from inside. Khan is known to live a luxurious life and has several homes in different parts of the world. Now, fans can get a taste of Khan’s lifestyle first hand as his luxury Beverly Hills mansion in Los Angeles, America is up on AirBnb. IPL 2025: Fire breaks out at luxury Hyderabad hotel hosting SRH players - Report In a shocking turn of events, a fire broke out in a luxury hotel in Hyderabad, India, where IPL franchise SunRisers Hyderabad's (SRH) players were putting up. The incident occurred at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, on Monday (Apr 14) morning. The latest report suggests there were no casualties, and all SRH players were evacuated on time and are safe.

Top 10 world news: Trump insists Russia-Ukraine War ‘not his war’; Blue Origin all-women flight returns to earth, and more

US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/whos-the-democrat-trump-wants-to-face-in-third-term-showdown-spoiler-its-not-biden-8914183" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Donald Trump</a> welcomed El Salvador&rsquo;s President Nayib Bukele to the White House on Monday (14 April), calling him an &ldquo;incredible&rdquo; leader and praising his support for the US&rsquo;s deportation policies.
Bukele, who refers to himself as the &ldquo;world&rsquo;s coolest dictator,&rdquo; has played a key part in helping the Trump administration send deportees back to El Salvador. During their meeting, Bukele urged Trump to &ldquo;liberate&rdquo; the 350 million Americans who, he claimed, want to see crime come to an end.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/heads-shaved-stripped-down-how-horribly-inmates-are-treated-in-el-salvadors-mega-prison-8878032" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">&lsquo;Heads shaved, stripped down...&rsquo;: How horribly inmates are treated in El Salvador&rsquo;s mega prison</a>
He also said that fewer people are crossing the US-Mexico border, saying it shows how Trump&rsquo;s policies are already having an effect.
<h2>&lsquo;One hell of a president&rsquo;</h2>
Speaking to reporters, Trump said he knew Bukele when he was younger and praised his leadership in El Salvador.
&ldquo;He&rsquo;s done incredible things,&rdquo; Trump said. &ldquo;The people of El Salvador have one hell of a president.&rdquo; Bukele responded by saying his government was &ldquo;very eager to help&rdquo; the US in fighting crime.
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Trump invited his Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, to speak about how the administration was dealing with immigration and border control. Noem credited Trump&rsquo;s leadership and said the goal was to remove &ldquo;criminals, murderers, rapists&rdquo; from the country.
She also thanked Bukele for cooperating on deportations, calling it &ldquo;wonderful to have a place to send the worst people.&rdquo;
&ldquo;This is a clear consequence for the worst of the worst, that you have somewhere to put them,&rdquo; Noem added, about those being sent to El Salvador.
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<h2>Broader discussions: From Biden to transgender athletes</h2>
The conversation between the two leaders also touched on other issues, including crime, immigration, the Biden administration, and transgender women in sports. Trump pointed to the women in the room and said he had always been &ldquo;advanced&rdquo; in giving women roles in his administration. Bukele said many of his cabinet members were women but clarified they weren&rsquo;t chosen through &ldquo;DEI hires,&rdquo; referring to diversity and inclusion policies.
<h2>Concerns over human rights brushed aside</h2>
In recent months, over 200 individuals accused of being Venezuelan gang members, including one mistakenly deported Maryland resident, have been sent to a maximum-security mega-prison in El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act.
When asked about potential human rights issues at the prison, Trump dismissed the concerns. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t see it,&rdquo; he said.
&ldquo;(Bukele&rsquo;s) taking care of a lot of problems that we have that we really wouldn&rsquo;t be able to take care of, from a cost standpoint,&rdquo; he added.

World: Bukele, who refers to himself as the “world’s coolest dictator,” has played a key part in helping the Trump administration send deportees back to El Salvador.

US President Donald Trump welcomed El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele to the White House on Monday (14 April), calling him an “incredible” leader and praising his support for the US’s deportation policies. Bukele, who refers to himself as the “world’s coolest dictator,” has played a key part in helping the Trump administration send deportees back to El Salvador. During their meeting, Bukele urged Trump to “liberate” the 350 million Americans who, he claimed, want to see crime come to an end. Also read: ‘Heads shaved, stripped down...’: How horribly inmates are treated in El Salvador’s mega prison He also said that fewer people are crossing the US-Mexico border, saying it shows how Trump’s policies are already having an effect. ‘One hell of a president’ Speaking to reporters, Trump said he knew Bukele when he was younger and praised his leadership in El Salvador. “He’s done incredible things,” Trump said. “The people of El Salvador have one hell of a president.” Bukele responded by saying his government was “very eager to help” the US in fighting crime. Also read: ‘I just got here’: Trump insists Russia-Ukraine War ‘not his war,’ slams Zelensky, Biden for ‘absolutely horrible job’ Trump invited his Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, to speak about how the administration was dealing with immigration and border control. Noem credited Trump’s leadership and said the goal was to remove “criminals, murderers, rapists” from the country. She also thanked Bukele for cooperating on deportations, calling it “wonderful to have a place to send the worst people.” “This is a clear consequence for the worst of the worst, that you have somewhere to put them,” Noem added, about those being sent to El Salvador. Also read: Trump’s big tech war: What antitrust cases mean for Google, Meta, Apple and the Future of AI | Explained Broader discussions: From Biden to transgender athletes The conversation between the two leaders also touched on other issues, including crime, immigration, the Biden administration, and transgender women in sports. Trump pointed to the women in the room and said he had always been “advanced” in giving women roles in his administration. Bukele said many of his cabinet members were women but clarified they weren’t chosen through “DEI hires,” referring to diversity and inclusion policies. Concerns over human rights brushed aside In recent months, over 200 individuals accused of being Venezuelan gang members, including one mistakenly deported Maryland resident, have been sent to a maximum-security mega-prison in El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act. When asked about potential human rights issues at the prison, Trump dismissed the concerns. “I don’t see it,” he said. “(Bukele’s) taking care of a lot of problems that we have that we really wouldn’t be able to take care of, from a cost standpoint,” he added.

‘One hell of a president’: Trump praises ‘world’s coolest dictator’ Bukele as El Salvador jails US deportees in mega-prison

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EU foreign ministers are meeting in Luxembourg on Monday (April 14), with Ukraine topping the agenda, following a deadly Russian strike on the city of Sumy that left at least 34 people dead and more than 100 injured.
The attack, which took place on Palm Sunday, has drawn strong condemnation from European leaders, many of whom see it as a direct response to recent peace efforts. Russia has so far dismissed the proposed ceasefire, and EU leaders say this only proves why Ukraine must be fully supported.
&ldquo;It reminds us why we must keep maximum pressure on Russia,&rdquo; said EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas, warning against letting up as President Vladimir Putin continues to reject diplomatic overtures.
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Poland&rsquo;s foreign minister Radosław Sikorski called the strike a &ldquo;heinous&rdquo; act, describing it as &ldquo;Russia&rsquo;s mocking answer&rdquo; to President Trump&rsquo;s attempts at brokering peace. &ldquo;I hope the US administration realises that the leader of Russia is mocking their goodwill,&rdquo; Sikorski added.
<h2>'The Russian version of a ceasefire'</h2>
The airstrike on Sumy has rattled Europe, coming at a time when talks of peace are still on the table. German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz accused Moscow of &ldquo;serious war crimes&rdquo; and &ldquo;perfidy&rdquo; in how the attack was carried out.
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French President Emmanuel Macron said Russia&rsquo;s actions show a &ldquo;blatant disregard for human lives, international law, and the diplomatic efforts of President Trump.&rdquo; Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk was even more scathing, saying the bombing was &ldquo;the Russian version of a ceasefire.&rdquo;
Despite widespread outrage in Europe, US President Donald Trump offered a much more subdued response.
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<h2>Trump: 'This is not my war'</h2>
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump described the Sumy attack as &ldquo;terrible,&rdquo; but suggested it may have been unintentional. &ldquo;I was told they made a mistake,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;But I think it&rsquo;s a horrible thing. I think the whole war&rsquo;s a horrible thing,&rdquo; he added.
Pressed to clarify if he believed the bombing was accidental, Trump said, &ldquo;They made a mistake, I believe it was, look, you gotta ask them.&rdquo; He then shifted blame, insisting, &ldquo;This is Biden&rsquo;s war. This is not my war.&rdquo;
Trump repeated his longstanding claim that the war would not have happened under his presidency. &ldquo;That war would have never taken place. But remember this: This is Biden&rsquo;s war,&rdquo; he said during a brief outburst that notably avoided mentioning either Putin or Russia by name.
<h2>Zelensky urges Trump to see the devastation</h2>
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in an interview with CBS, warned that &ldquo;Russian narratives are prevailing in the US,&rdquo; and appeared to criticise US Vice President JD Vance for seemingly defending Moscow during a recent clash in the Oval Office.
Zelensky also made a direct appeal to Trump, asking him to witness the destruction before making any further decisions on peace talks. &ldquo;Before any kind of decisions, any kind of forms of negotiations, come to see people, civilians, warriors, hospitals, churches, children destroyed or dead,&rdquo; he pleaded.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Poland’s foreign minister Radosław Sikorski called the strike a “heinous” act, describing it as “Russia’s mocking answer” to President Trump’s attempts at brokering peace.

EU foreign ministers are meeting in Luxembourg on Monday (April 14), with Ukraine topping the agenda, following a deadly Russian strike on the city of Sumy that left at least 34 people dead and more than 100 injured. The attack, which took place on Palm Sunday, has drawn strong condemnation from European leaders, many of whom see it as a direct response to recent peace efforts. Russia has so far dismissed the proposed ceasefire, and EU leaders say this only proves why Ukraine must be fully supported. “It reminds us why we must keep maximum pressure on Russia,” said EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas, warning against letting up as President Vladimir Putin continues to reject diplomatic overtures. Also read: Trump says Russian strike on Ukrainian city of Sumy, that killed at least 34, 'a horrible thing' Poland’s foreign minister Radosław Sikorski called the strike a “heinous” act, describing it as “Russia’s mocking answer” to President Trump’s attempts at brokering peace. “I hope the US administration realises that the leader of Russia is mocking their goodwill,” Sikorski added. 'The Russian version of a ceasefire' The airstrike on Sumy has rattled Europe, coming at a time when talks of peace are still on the table. German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz accused Moscow of “serious war crimes” and “perfidy” in how the attack was carried out. Also read: 'Correct your mistakes': China demands US ‘completely cancel’ Trump’s reciprocal tariffs after electronics exemption French President Emmanuel Macron said Russia’s actions show a “blatant disregard for human lives, international law, and the diplomatic efforts of President Trump.” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk was even more scathing, saying the bombing was “the Russian version of a ceasefire.” Despite widespread outrage in Europe, US President Donald Trump offered a much more subdued response. Also read: 'Getting rid of the president': US teen kills parents to fund Trump assassination plot and ‘bring in some chaos’ Trump: 'This is not my war' Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump described the Sumy attack as “terrible,” but suggested it may have been unintentional. “I was told they made a mistake,” he said. “But I think it’s a horrible thing. I think the whole war’s a horrible thing,” he added. Pressed to clarify if he believed the bombing was accidental, Trump said, “They made a mistake, I believe it was, look, you gotta ask them.” He then shifted blame, insisting, “This is Biden’s war. This is not my war.” Trump repeated his longstanding claim that the war would not have happened under his presidency. “That war would have never taken place. But remember this: This is Biden’s war,” he said during a brief outburst that notably avoided mentioning either Putin or Russia by name. Zelensky urges Trump to see the devastation Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in an interview with CBS, warned that “Russian narratives are prevailing in the US,” and appeared to criticise US Vice President JD Vance for seemingly defending Moscow during a recent clash in the Oval Office. Zelensky also made a direct appeal to Trump, asking him to witness the destruction before making any further decisions on peace talks. “Before any kind of decisions, any kind of forms of negotiations, come to see people, civilians, warriors, hospitals, churches, children destroyed or dead,” he pleaded. Watch: Zelensky wants Trump to visit Ukraine (With inputs from agencies)

‘This is Biden’s war’: EU convenes emergency talks after Trump calls Russian strike on Ukraine a ‘mistake’

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick added to the uncertainty over President Donald Trump&rsquo;s tariff plans on Sunday, making it clear that the recent break for tech companies is only temporary.
Speaking on ABC&rsquo;s This Week, Lutnick said that electronics like smartphones and laptops, recently exempted from the administration&rsquo;s reciprocal tariffs on Chinese imports, will soon fall under a new round of levies, this time called "semiconductor tariffs."
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&ldquo;All those products are going to come under semiconductors,&rdquo; Lutnick said, adding they will face &ldquo;a special focus type of tariff&rdquo; aimed at reshoring production. &ldquo;We need to have semiconductors, we need to have chips, and we need to have flat panels&hellip; We can&rsquo;t be reliant on Southeast Asia for all of the things that operate for us,&rdquo; he added.
According to Lutnick, these new tariffs could be implemented &ldquo;probably a month or two&rdquo; from now. While tech companies were given a short-term break, the Commerce Secretary stressed that it&rsquo;s not a permanent deal.
On Friday night, US Customs and Border Protection issued a notice that several high-demand electronics, smartphones, computers, solar cells, flat-panel displays and semiconductor-based storage devices would not be subject to either the steep reciprocal tariffs on Chinese goods or the 10% baseline tariffs applied more broadly.
But on Sunday, Lutnick made clear that this was only a pause. He said the White House wants to use tariffs as a way to drive the semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries back to the US.
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&ldquo;We can&rsquo;t be beholden and rely upon foreign countries for fundamental things that we need,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;So this is not like a permanent sort of exemption&hellip; These are things that are national security that we need to be made in America.&rdquo;
<h2>Lutnick declined to defend VP Vance&rsquo;s &ldquo;peasants&rdquo; remark</h2>
The interview also touched on recent controversial comments from Vice President JD Vance, who last week referred to Chinese workers as &ldquo;peasants&rdquo; during a Fox &amp; Friends appearance.
&ldquo;We borrow money from Chinese peasants to buy the things those Chinese peasants manufacture,&rdquo; Vance said. His comment drew criticism from Chinese officials, who labelled the statement &ldquo;ignorant and impolite.&rdquo;
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When asked about the remark, Lutnick declined to defend or clarify Vance&rsquo;s words.
&ldquo;No, I&rsquo;m just going to step back and really just leave the vice president to let him defend himself,&rdquo; he told host Jonathan Karl. &ldquo;He knows what he meant," he added.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the White House wants to use tariffs as a way to drive the semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries back to the US.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick added to the uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s tariff plans on Sunday, making it clear that the recent break for tech companies is only temporary. Speaking on ABC’s This Week, Lutnick said that electronics like smartphones and laptops, recently exempted from the administration’s reciprocal tariffs on Chinese imports, will soon fall under a new round of levies, this time called "semiconductor tariffs." Also read: 'Correct your mistakes': China demands US ‘completely cancel’ Trump’s reciprocal tariffs after electronics exemption “All those products are going to come under semiconductors,” Lutnick said, adding they will face “a special focus type of tariff” aimed at reshoring production. “We need to have semiconductors, we need to have chips, and we need to have flat panels… We can’t be reliant on Southeast Asia for all of the things that operate for us,” he added. According to Lutnick, these new tariffs could be implemented “probably a month or two” from now. While tech companies were given a short-term break, the Commerce Secretary stressed that it’s not a permanent deal. On Friday night, US Customs and Border Protection issued a notice that several high-demand electronics, smartphones, computers, solar cells, flat-panel displays and semiconductor-based storage devices would not be subject to either the steep reciprocal tariffs on Chinese goods or the 10% baseline tariffs applied more broadly. But on Sunday, Lutnick made clear that this was only a pause. He said the White House wants to use tariffs as a way to drive the semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries back to the US. Also read: Capitol riot with money-back guarantee? Trump’s Jan. 6 ‘patriots’ may get refund for damage they caused “We can’t be beholden and rely upon foreign countries for fundamental things that we need,” he said. “So this is not like a permanent sort of exemption… These are things that are national security that we need to be made in America.” Lutnick declined to defend VP Vance’s “peasants” remark The interview also touched on recent controversial comments from Vice President JD Vance, who last week referred to Chinese workers as “peasants” during a Fox & Friends appearance. “We borrow money from Chinese peasants to buy the things those Chinese peasants manufacture,” Vance said. His comment drew criticism from Chinese officials, who labelled the statement “ignorant and impolite.” Also read: 'Getting rid of the president': US teen kills parents to fund Trump assassination plot and ‘bring in some chaos’ When asked about the remark, Lutnick declined to defend or clarify Vance’s words. “No, I’m just going to step back and really just leave the vice president to let him defend himself,” he told host Jonathan Karl. “He knows what he meant," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Tariffs paused, not canceled: Trump’s tech exemption is 'temporary'; new semiconductor tariffs coming 'in a month or two'

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has indicated it may return fines to a number of January 6 rioters whose convictions were later overturned by presidential pardons, particularly if those pardons came while the cases were still under appeal.
In a court filing last week, Assistant US Attorney Adam Dreher said that although individuals granted a pardon after a conviction are generally not entitled to get their fines back, there could be exceptions. This may include those whose appeals were ongoing at the time they were pardoned.
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The case in question involves Stacy Wade Hager, who was convicted on four misdemeanour charges and ordered to pay $570. Some rioters facing felony charges have been required to pay as much as $2,000. However, Hager&rsquo;s conviction was still being appealed when former President Donald Trump issued a broad amnesty, effectively invalidating his conviction, according to Dreher.
As a result, &ldquo;the government agrees that Hager is entitled to reimbursement of those payments,&rdquo; Dreher wrote.
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While Dreher made clear this wouldn&rsquo;t apply to all those pardoned, the filing comes as Trump appears increasingly supportive of compensating convicted participants in the Capitol attack.
<h2>Trump: "They were patriots"</h2>
In a recent interview with Newsmax, Trump hinted at the idea of a compensation fund to support those who lost income or job opportunities due to legal proceedings following the events of 6 January 2021.
&ldquo;We have a lot of people, a lot of the people that are in government now talk about it because [we] really like that group of people,&rdquo; Trump said. &ldquo;They were patriots as far as I was concerned,&rdquo; he added.
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Around 1,600 people have faced charges over the riot, with approximately 900 convictions secured by August 2023. The violent breach of the Capitol led to millions of dollars in damages, broken windows, vandalised offices and stolen equipment among.
At least 174 police officers were injured during the chaos. Four officers who responded to the attack later died by suicide, Reuters reported.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: In a recent interview with Newsmax, Trump hinted at the idea of a compensation fund to support those who lost income or job opportunities due to legal proceedings following the events of 6 January 2021.

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has indicated it may return fines to a number of January 6 rioters whose convictions were later overturned by presidential pardons, particularly if those pardons came while the cases were still under appeal. In a court filing last week, Assistant US Attorney Adam Dreher said that although individuals granted a pardon after a conviction are generally not entitled to get their fines back, there could be exceptions. This may include those whose appeals were ongoing at the time they were pardoned. Also read: 'These are terrorists': Trump defends Musk, says Tesla attacks worse than Jan. 6 Capitol riot The case in question involves Stacy Wade Hager, who was convicted on four misdemeanour charges and ordered to pay $570. Some rioters facing felony charges have been required to pay as much as $2,000. However, Hager’s conviction was still being appealed when former President Donald Trump issued a broad amnesty, effectively invalidating his conviction, according to Dreher. As a result, “the government agrees that Hager is entitled to reimbursement of those payments,” Dreher wrote. Watch: Protest against Trump, thousands flock to California capitol While Dreher made clear this wouldn’t apply to all those pardoned, the filing comes as Trump appears increasingly supportive of compensating convicted participants in the Capitol attack. Trump: "They were patriots" In a recent interview with Newsmax, Trump hinted at the idea of a compensation fund to support those who lost income or job opportunities due to legal proceedings following the events of 6 January 2021. “We have a lot of people, a lot of the people that are in government now talk about it because [we] really like that group of people,” Trump said. “They were patriots as far as I was concerned,” he added. Also read: 'We were wrong that day': Convicted US Capitol rioter refuses Trump's pardon Around 1,600 people have faced charges over the riot, with approximately 900 convictions secured by August 2023. The violent breach of the Capitol led to millions of dollars in damages, broken windows, vandalised offices and stolen equipment among. At least 174 police officers were injured during the chaos. Four officers who responded to the attack later died by suicide, Reuters reported. Also read: Another convicted US Capitol rioter rejects Trump's pardon. Here's why (With inputs from agencies)

Capitol riot with money-back guarantee? Trump’s Jan. 6 ‘patriots’ may get refund for damage they caused

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