During a conversation with US podcaster and AI researcher Lex Fridman, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his thoughts on US President Donald Trump, recalling a meaningful moment from the "Howdy Modi" event in Houston. Modi also said that Trump appeared more prepared this time as he pursued a second term.
<h2>'This time, he seems far more prepared'</h2>
"I have seen him during his first term and now as he sees a second. This time, he seems far more prepared. He has a clear roadmap with well-planned steps to achieve his goals. I also had the chance to meet his team, and I believe he has gathered a strong, capable group," Modi said.
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Fridman asked Modi, "You recently visited the United States and reinvigorated your friendship with Donald Trump. What do you like about Donald Trump as a friend, as a leader?"
In response, Modi recounted the Houston event, where both leaders addressed a packed stadium. "I'd like to share an event that stands out in my memory. Perhaps from that, you'll understand my perspective. At 'Howdy Modi', both President Trump and I were present, and the stadium was completely full. A large crowd at a political event in the US is quite remarkable. The Indian diaspora had gathered in great numbers. Both of us spoke, and he sat below, attentively listening to me. That, to me, was his humility," Modi said.
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"The President of the United States sitting in the crowd while I spoke from the stage was a remarkable gesture. After I finished speaking, I went to thank him and casually suggested, 'If you don&rsquo;t mind, why don&rsquo;t we take a lap around the stadium? There are so many people here; let&rsquo;s walk, wave, and greet them.' In American political life, it&rsquo;s almost unheard of for a President to walk into a crowd of thousands," Modi recalled.
<h2>'He trusted me'</h2>
Without hesitation, Trump agreed, which Modi found deeply moving. "His entire security team was caught off guard, but for me, that moment was special. It showed his courage and his ability to make independent decisions. More than that, it showed that he trusted me in that moment. The way he walked into that crowd without questioning security was incredible. If you watch the video now, you&rsquo;ll be amazed," he said.
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Modi then linked that moment to a more recent incident, referring to the assassination attempt on Trump during his campaign. "When he was shot, I saw that same resilience and determination. The same Trump who walked with me in that stadium was the one who, despite being injured, remained unwavering in his dedication to America. His 'America First' approach mirrors my own belief in 'India First,' which is why we connect so well," he remarked.
Despite Trump&rsquo;s time out of office, Modi said that their bond remained strong. "Even when President Biden took over, and four years passed without us meeting, he would still send messages through mutual acquaintances, saying, 'Modi is my friend, convey my regards.' That kind of consistency is rare. Even though we weren&rsquo;t in direct contact, our trust remained intact," he added.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World:  "I have seen him during his first term and now as he sees a second. This time, he seems far more prepared," Indian PM Modi said on Trump's second term. India news

During a conversation with US podcaster and AI researcher Lex Fridman, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his thoughts on US President Donald Trump, recalling a meaningful moment from the "Howdy Modi" event in Houston. Modi also said that Trump appeared more prepared this time as he pursued a second term. 'This time, he seems far more prepared' "I have seen him during his first term and now as he sees a second. This time, he seems far more prepared. He has a clear roadmap with well-planned steps to achieve his goals. I also had the chance to meet his team, and I believe he has gathered a strong, capable group," Modi said. Also read: 'Positive discussion this week': Trump set for talks with Putin on ending Ukraine war, Witkoff says Fridman asked Modi, "You recently visited the United States and reinvigorated your friendship with Donald Trump. What do you like about Donald Trump as a friend, as a leader?" In response, Modi recounted the Houston event, where both leaders addressed a packed stadium. "I'd like to share an event that stands out in my memory. Perhaps from that, you'll understand my perspective. At 'Howdy Modi', both President Trump and I were present, and the stadium was completely full. A large crowd at a political event in the US is quite remarkable. The Indian diaspora had gathered in great numbers. Both of us spoke, and he sat below, attentively listening to me. That, to me, was his humility," Modi said. Also read: ‘Power, Democracy, War & Peace’: PM Modi talks about Pak, Gujarat riots in podcast with Lex Fridman | Key points "The President of the United States sitting in the crowd while I spoke from the stage was a remarkable gesture. After I finished speaking, I went to thank him and casually suggested, 'If you don’t mind, why don’t we take a lap around the stadium? There are so many people here; let’s walk, wave, and greet them.' In American political life, it’s almost unheard of for a President to walk into a crowd of thousands," Modi recalled. 'He trusted me' Without hesitation, Trump agreed, which Modi found deeply moving. "His entire security team was caught off guard, but for me, that moment was special. It showed his courage and his ability to make independent decisions. More than that, it showed that he trusted me in that moment. The way he walked into that crowd without questioning security was incredible. If you watch the video now, you’ll be amazed," he said. Also read: Trump's strategic twist in the Russia-Ukraine war: A path to resolution or new challenges for stakeholders? Modi then linked that moment to a more recent incident, referring to the assassination attempt on Trump during his campaign. "When he was shot, I saw that same resilience and determination. The same Trump who walked with me in that stadium was the one who, despite being injured, remained unwavering in his dedication to America. His 'America First' approach mirrors my own belief in 'India First,' which is why we connect so well," he remarked. Despite Trump’s time out of office, Modi said that their bond remained strong. "Even when President Biden took over, and four years passed without us meeting, he would still send messages through mutual acquaintances, saying, 'Modi is my friend, convey my regards.' That kind of consistency is rare. Even though we weren’t in direct contact, our trust remained intact," he added. Also read: Iran warns of ‘decisive’ response after Trump orders strikes on Houthis; Russia urges US to not use force in Yemen (With inputs from agencies)

‘When he was shot…’: PM Modi praises Trump’s resilience, recalls ‘special’ moment on Lex Fridman podcast

US President Donald Trump, in a rare address at the Department of Justice headquarters on Friday (March 14), alleged that his "predecessors" turned the Department of Justice into the "Department of Injustice". He said that his appointees would &ldquo;expel&rdquo; the &ldquo;corrupt forces&rdquo; from their ranks and produce a &ldquo;legendary&rdquo; public accounting of misdeeds.&nbsp;
"I stand before you today to declare that those days are over and they are never going to come back,&rdquo; Trump said.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;As the chief law enforcement officer in our country, I will insist upon and demand complete accountability for the wrongs and abuses that have occurred,&rdquo; Trump said while reportedly citing all the criminal cases showed to him in the department.&nbsp;
"We will expel the rogue actors and corrupt forces from our government, we will expose and very much expose their egregious crimes and severe misconduct of which was levels - you&rsquo;ve never seen anything like it. It&rsquo;s going to be legendary," the US president added.&nbsp;
Trump, taking a dig at the former president Joe Biden, said that a "corrupt group of hacks and radicals within the ranks of the American government obliterated the trust and goodwill built up over generations".&nbsp;
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"They weaponized the vast powers of our intelligence and law enforcement agencies to try to thwart the will of the American people,&rdquo; Trump added.&nbsp;
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Trump's Friday address was the first presidential speech at the Justice Department since 2015.&nbsp;
<h2>'Did everything within their power'</h2>
Trump further alleged that the Biden administration "spied" on his election campaign.&nbsp;
&ldquo;They spied on my campaign, launched one hoax and disinformation operation after another, broke the law on a colossal scale, persecuted my family, staff and supporters, raided my home Mar-a-Lago, and did everything within their power to prevent me from becoming the president of the United States," he said.&nbsp;
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But &ldquo;in the end the thugs failed and the truth won," said Trump.&nbsp;
<h2>'I would have rather been found guilty'</h2>
The US president also mocked Biden over the investigation against him for mishandling classified documents. The case was not prosecuted as special counsel Robert Hur determined jury wouldn&rsquo;t convict him on the grounds of him being elderly and suffering from poor memory.
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&ldquo;I would have rather been found guilty,&rdquo; Trump laughed on Biden's mental state.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

WORLD | He said that his appointees would “expel” the “corrupt forces” from their ranks and produce a “legendary” public accounting of misdeeds.

US President Donald Trump, in a rare address at the Department of Justice headquarters on Friday (March 14), alleged that his "predecessors" turned the Department of Justice into the "Department of Injustice". He said that his appointees would “expel” the “corrupt forces” from their ranks and produce a “legendary” public accounting of misdeeds. "I stand before you today to declare that those days are over and they are never going to come back,” Trump said. Also read: Indian scholar Ranjani Srinivasan self-deports after Trump admin revokes visa for allegedly 'supporting' Hamas “As the chief law enforcement officer in our country, I will insist upon and demand complete accountability for the wrongs and abuses that have occurred,” Trump said while reportedly citing all the criminal cases showed to him in the department. "We will expel the rogue actors and corrupt forces from our government, we will expose and very much expose their egregious crimes and severe misconduct of which was levels - you’ve never seen anything like it. It’s going to be legendary," the US president added. Trump, taking a dig at the former president Joe Biden, said that a "corrupt group of hacks and radicals within the ranks of the American government obliterated the trust and goodwill built up over generations". Also read: 'If Trump dies mysteriously...': Internet goes crazy after reporter smacks mic into US president's face "They weaponized the vast powers of our intelligence and law enforcement agencies to try to thwart the will of the American people,” Trump added. 🔥🔥🔥 Trump gives remarks at DoJ: "Our predecessors turned the Department of Justice into the Department of injustice. But I stand before you today to declare that those days are over — and they are never going to come back." pic.twitter.com/EzPC1NMdgH — ӨGMΛ (@fatherofogham) March 14, 2025 Trump's Friday address was the first presidential speech at the Justice Department since 2015. 'Did everything within their power' Trump further alleged that the Biden administration "spied" on his election campaign. “They spied on my campaign, launched one hoax and disinformation operation after another, broke the law on a colossal scale, persecuted my family, staff and supporters, raided my home Mar-a-Lago, and did everything within their power to prevent me from becoming the president of the United States," he said. Also read: Trump's 'beautiful area' for Gazans? US, Israel eyeing three 'poor' African nations to resettle Palestinians But “in the end the thugs failed and the truth won," said Trump. 'I would have rather been found guilty' The US president also mocked Biden over the investigation against him for mishandling classified documents. The case was not prosecuted as special counsel Robert Hur determined jury wouldn’t convict him on the grounds of him being elderly and suffering from poor memory. Also read: Trump blasts 'illegal' media in fiery speech, labels outlets critical of him 'political arms of Democrat party' “I would have rather been found guilty,” Trump laughed on Biden's mental state. (With inputs from agencies)

'They Spied, They Lied, But They Failed': Trump says Biden turned DOJ into 'Department of Injustice'

Abu Khadija - the leader of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and "one of the most dangerous terrorists in Iraq and the world" has been killed.&nbsp;
Abu Khadija, also known as Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rufayi was killed by the Iraqi security forces, with the support of the US-led coalition, Iraq Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani informed on Friday (March 14).&nbsp;
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CENTCOM Forces Kill ISIS Chief of Global Operations Who Also Served as ISIS #2 On March 13, U.S. Central Command forces, in cooperation with Iraqi Intelligence and Security Forces, conducted a precision airstrike in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, that killed the Global ISIS #2 leader,&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/rWeEoUY7Lw">pic.twitter.com/rWeEoUY7Lw</a>
&mdash; U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) <a href="https://twitter.com/CENTCOM/status/1900737395915440260?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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US President Donald Trump took to his social media platform Truth Social and said the notorious ISIS chief was killed along with another unidentified member of the terror organisation.&nbsp;
"Today the fugitive leader of ISIS in Iraq was killed. He was relentlessly hunted down by our intrepid warfighters," Trump said in the post.&nbsp;
"His miserable life was terminated, along with another member of ISIS, in coordination with the Iraqi Government and the Kurdish Regional Government. PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH!" the US president added.&nbsp;
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يواصل العراقيون انتصاراتهم المبهرة على قوى الظلام والإرهاب، حيث تمكن أبطال جهاز المخابرات الوطني العراقي، بإسناد وتنسيق من قيادة العمليات المشتركة وقوات التحالف الدولي، من قتل الإرهابي عبد الله مكي مصلح الرفيعي المكنى (أبو خديجة) الذي يشغل منصب ما يسمّى (نائب الخليفة وهو الذي&hellip;
&mdash; محمد شياع السوداني (@mohamedshia) <a href="https://twitter.com/mohamedshia/status/1900537600219455676?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-administration-targets-45-universities-ivy-league-schools-in-crackdown-over-alleged-discrimination-against-white-students-dei-practices-8854745"></a>The fall, rise, and fall of ISIS</h2>
The former ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared a caliphate over at least a quarter of Iraq and Syria. In 2019, he was killed by US special forces in Syria after which the terror group collapsed.&nbsp;
But in July 2024, the US Central Command claimed that ISIS is trying to rebuild itself after several years of diminished capabilities.
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(With inputs from agencies)

WORLD | Abu Khadija - the leader of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and "one of the most dangerous terrorists in Iraq and the world" has been killed.

Abu Khadija - the leader of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and "one of the most dangerous terrorists in Iraq and the world" has been killed. Abu Khadija, also known as Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rufayi was killed by the Iraqi security forces, with the support of the US-led coalition, Iraq Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani informed on Friday (March 14). CENTCOM Forces Kill ISIS Chief of Global Operations Who Also Served as ISIS #2 On March 13, U.S. Central Command forces, in cooperation with Iraqi Intelligence and Security Forces, conducted a precision airstrike in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, that killed the Global ISIS #2 leader,… pic.twitter.com/rWeEoUY7Lw — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 15, 2025 Also read: 'If Trump dies mysteriously...': Internet goes crazy after reporter smacks mic into US president's face US President Donald Trump took to his social media platform Truth Social and said the notorious ISIS chief was killed along with another unidentified member of the terror organisation. "Today the fugitive leader of ISIS in Iraq was killed. He was relentlessly hunted down by our intrepid warfighters," Trump said in the post. "His miserable life was terminated, along with another member of ISIS, in coordination with the Iraqi Government and the Kurdish Regional Government. PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH!" the US president added. Also read: Trump targets 45 universities, Ivy League schools in crackdown over 'discrimination' against white students يواصل العراقيون انتصاراتهم المبهرة على قوى الظلام والإرهاب، حيث تمكن أبطال جهاز المخابرات الوطني العراقي، بإسناد وتنسيق من قيادة العمليات المشتركة وقوات التحالف الدولي، من قتل الإرهابي عبد الله مكي مصلح الرفيعي المكنى (أبو خديجة) الذي يشغل منصب ما يسمّى (نائب الخليفة وهو الذي… — محمد شياع السوداني (@mohamedshia) March 14, 2025 Also read: US government shutdown; Senate Democrat leader Schumer defies party to back Trump's funding bill The fall, rise, and fall of ISIS The former ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared a caliphate over at least a quarter of Iraq and Syria. In 2019, he was killed by US special forces in Syria after which the terror group collapsed. But in July 2024, the US Central Command claimed that ISIS is trying to rebuild itself after several years of diminished capabilities. Also read: Trump blasts 'illegal' media in fiery speech, labels outlets critical of him 'political arms of Democrat party' (With inputs from agencies)

WATCH | 'Most dangerous terrorist in the world': ISIS chief Abu Khadija killed by US-Iraq forces

Hours after US President Donald Trump urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to spare the lives of Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region, Putin called on the Kyiv troops to "surrender".&nbsp;
"We are sympathetic to President Trump's call," Putin said in a televised address.&nbsp;
"If they lay down their arms and surrender, they will be guaranteed life and dignified treatment," Putin added.&nbsp;
The Russian president further called on Ukraine's leaders to issue an order to their troops to surrender.
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"In order to effectively implement the call of the US president, an appropriate order is needed from the military and political leadership of Ukraine to its military units to lay down their weapons and surrender," he said.
Hours ago, Trump in a social media post appealed to Putin to spare the lives of Ukrainian soldiers on the frontline.&nbsp;
"BUT, AT THIS VERY MOMENT, THOUSANDS OF UKRAINIAN TROOPS ARE COMPLETELY SURROUNDED BY THE RUSSIAN MILITARY, AND IN A VERY BAD AND VULNERABLE POSITION," US President wrote on his social media platform Truth Social.
"I have strongly requested President Putin that their lives be spared. This would be a horrible massacre, one not seen since World War II. God bless them all!!!" Trump added.
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On Ukraine's Military Volunteer Day (Friday, March 14), Zelensky stressed that hundreds of thousands of our people have shown heroism in this war.
"Thousands, unfortunately, have died on the front lines and from Russian bombs and missiles," he said.&nbsp;
Zelensky added, "From the very first minutes of this war, we have wanted only one thing &ndash; for Russia to leave our people in peace and for Russian occupiers to get off our land. This is a natural desire for any nation &ndash; the desire for independence and security. This is exactly what we are fighting for."&nbsp;
He further urged the US to influence Russia and take strong steps that can help.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: On Ukraine's Military Volunteer Day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday stressed that hundreds of thousands of our people have shown heroism in this war.

Hours after US President Donald Trump urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to spare the lives of Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region, Putin called on the Kyiv troops to "surrender". "We are sympathetic to President Trump's call," Putin said in a televised address. "If they lay down their arms and surrender, they will be guaranteed life and dignified treatment," Putin added. The Russian president further called on Ukraine's leaders to issue an order to their troops to surrender. Also read: 'Ending war would leave Putin with nothing': Zelensky urges US to use 'strength of America' to convince Russia "In order to effectively implement the call of the US president, an appropriate order is needed from the military and political leadership of Ukraine to its military units to lay down their weapons and surrender," he said. Hours ago, Trump in a social media post appealed to Putin to spare the lives of Ukrainian soldiers on the frontline. "BUT, AT THIS VERY MOMENT, THOUSANDS OF UKRAINIAN TROOPS ARE COMPLETELY SURROUNDED BY THE RUSSIAN MILITARY, AND IN A VERY BAD AND VULNERABLE POSITION," US President wrote on his social media platform Truth Social. "I have strongly requested President Putin that their lives be spared. This would be a horrible massacre, one not seen since World War II. God bless them all!!!" Trump added. Also read: US envoy Witkoff spoke to Putin, not Trump, White House clarifies after US president's post triggers confusion On Ukraine's Military Volunteer Day (Friday, March 14), Zelensky stressed that hundreds of thousands of our people have shown heroism in this war. "Thousands, unfortunately, have died on the front lines and from Russian bombs and missiles," he said. Zelensky added, "From the very first minutes of this war, we have wanted only one thing – for Russia to leave our people in peace and for Russian occupiers to get off our land. This is a natural desire for any nation – the desire for independence and security. This is exactly what we are fighting for." He further urged the US to influence Russia and take strong steps that can help. Also read: ‘Horrible, bloody war can finally end’: Trump pleads with Putin to spare Ukrainian lives (With inputs from agencies)

Putin calls on Ukraine army to 'surrender' in Kursk region after Trump's 'strong' appeal

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US President Donald Trump on Thursday (March 14, 2025) reiterated his desire to annex the autonomous territory of Greenland from Denmark in the interest of "international security."

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After US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu showed his support to Elon Musk's Tesla as he hinted at buying electric cars for the Israeli government officials.&nbsp;
On the social media platform X, Netanyahu shared the link of an article claiming that Israel has asked Tesla to submit a bid for the cars.&nbsp;
The report by the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) cited "top Israeli officials", and Netanyahu's resharing of the article has somewhat confirmed it's from the PM's office.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://t.co/Gu4K68mJmk">https://t.co/Gu4K68mJmk</a>
&mdash; Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) <a href="https://twitter.com/netanyahu/status/1900293622181875961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&ldquo;We aren&rsquo;t going to bow to woke trends,&rdquo; the official told the publication, adding &ldquo;a car is a car. And a great car is a great car."&nbsp;
&ldquo;Teslas are great cars and we look forward to studying their bid,&rdquo; they added.&nbsp;
Tesla owner Elon Musk replied to Netanyahu's shared link and wrote, "Much appreciated".&nbsp;
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Much appreciated <a href="https://t.co/z8FM3AB1rh">https://t.co/z8FM3AB1rh</a>
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Israel's bid report comes just days after US President Donald Trump publicly purchased a red Tesla Model S Plaid on Tuesday for $80,000. This was in support of the billionaire as his electric vehicle company faces protests and backlash due to his involvement with the US government through DOGE.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-buys-new-tesla-says-didnt-ask-elon-musk-for-discount-8845897">WATCH: Trump buys new Tesla, says didn't ask Musk for discount; 'Get in, patriots'</a>
<h2>Netanyahu-Musk relations&nbsp;</h2>
Earlier, Musk was hugely criticised for performing a gesture that was allegedly linked to the Nazi salute on Trump's inauguration ceremony on January 20.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahus-key-confidant-lashed-out-at-us-envoy-for-holding-direct-talks-with-hamas-8832212">Netanyahu's key confidant 'lashed out' at US envoy for holding 'direct talks' with Hamas</a>
But Netanyahu dismissed all the criticism by coming in defence of the Tesla CEO. The Israeli PM had alleged that Musk was &ldquo;being falsely smeared".&nbsp;
&ldquo;Elon is a great friend of Israel. He visited Israel after the October 7, [2023], massacre in which Hamas terrorists committed the worst atrocity against the Jewish people since the Holocaust,&rdquo; Netanyahu had posted on X.&nbsp;
Also read: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/anti-israel-circus-known-as-un-human-rights-council-netanyahu-rejects-un-finding-on-gaza-genocidal-acts-8851221">'Anti-Israel circus known as UN Human Rights Council': Netanyahu rejects UN finding on Gaza 'genocidal acts'</a>
(With inpust from agencies)

WORLD | This was in support of the billionaire as his electric vehicle company faces protests and backlash due to his involvement with the US government through DOGE.

After US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu showed his support to Elon Musk's Tesla as he hinted at buying electric cars for the Israeli government officials. On the social media platform X, Netanyahu shared the link of an article claiming that Israel has asked Tesla to submit a bid for the cars. The report by the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) cited "top Israeli officials", and Netanyahu's resharing of the article has somewhat confirmed it's from the PM's office. https://t.co/Gu4K68mJmk — Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) March 13, 2025 Also read: 'Rescue mission': How Elon Musk's SpaceX will bring NASA's Sunita Williams back on Earth “We aren’t going to bow to woke trends,” the official told the publication, adding “a car is a car. And a great car is a great car." “Teslas are great cars and we look forward to studying their bid,” they added. Tesla owner Elon Musk replied to Netanyahu's shared link and wrote, "Much appreciated". Much appreciated https://t.co/z8FM3AB1rh — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 13, 2025 Israel's bid report comes just days after US President Donald Trump publicly purchased a red Tesla Model S Plaid on Tuesday for $80,000. This was in support of the billionaire as his electric vehicle company faces protests and backlash due to his involvement with the US government through DOGE. Also read: WATCH: Trump buys new Tesla, says didn't ask Musk for discount; 'Get in, patriots' Netanyahu-Musk relations Earlier, Musk was hugely criticised for performing a gesture that was allegedly linked to the Nazi salute on Trump's inauguration ceremony on January 20. Also read: Netanyahu's key confidant 'lashed out' at US envoy for holding 'direct talks' with Hamas But Netanyahu dismissed all the criticism by coming in defence of the Tesla CEO. The Israeli PM had alleged that Musk was “being falsely smeared". “Elon is a great friend of Israel. He visited Israel after the October 7, [2023], massacre in which Hamas terrorists committed the worst atrocity against the Jewish people since the Holocaust,” Netanyahu had posted on X. Also read: 'Anti-Israel circus known as UN Human Rights Council': Netanyahu rejects UN finding on Gaza 'genocidal acts' (With inpust from agencies)

'Great cars': Netanyahu to buy electric cars from Elon Musk's Tesla for Israeli officials

Hundreds of Jewish demonstrators overran New York's Trump Tower on Thursday in support of Palestinians as well as detained Palestinian student campaigner Mahmoud Khalil.
Wearing matching red T-shirts emblazoned with "Jews say stop arming Israel," the group protested for over an hour inside the Manhattan skyscraper, where President Donald Trump's family business is headquartered and he has a personal residence.
The building was also where Trump memorably rode down a golden escalator in 2015 to announce his first run for president.
Police said they arrested 98 people, marching under the banner of the group called Jewish Voice for Peace, for crimes including trespassing.
The group, which apparently caught security and police off guard, chanted "fight Nazis, not students," a reference to Trump's crackdown on foreign students involved in pro-Palestinian protests.
Police loaded detained protesters on buses, including a repurposed city bus, in front of the Gucci store at the foot of the tower as a helicopter and drone flew overhead.
Across town at Columbia University, where Khalil had been a student, administrators announced they had issued "multi-year suspensions, temporary degree revocations, and expulsions" of students who had occupied a campus building last year during demonstrations against Israel's war in Gaza.
The short statement did not provide further details, such as who had been sanctioned, but comes less than a week after the Trump administration cut $400 million in federal funding for the university, accusing it of not sufficiently addressing anti-Semitism.
It also comes days after Khalil, a recent graduate and one of the protest leaders, was detained by immigration authorities.
The Trump administration has moved to revoke Khalil's green card, accusing him of leading "activities aligned with Hamas," the militant group whose October 7, 2023 attack triggered the war.
His arrest has triggered outrage from critics of the Trump administration as well as free speech advocates, including some on the political right, who say such a move has a chilling effect on freedom of expression.
<h2>'What fascists do'&nbsp;</h2>
At Trump Tower, filmmaker and Columbia Professor James Schamus told AFP "New York Jews are coming out to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil and demand that our Jewishness not be weaponized to steal the rights of American citizens and to end our democracy."
"The Trump-Musk regime has made it clear that they are not charging Mahmoud Khalil with any crime, that they are accusing him of having opinions that they say 'align with Hamas'," he added ahead of the protest action.
Confused tourists visiting the skyscraper took pictures and milled around as police attempted to clear protesters, with an officer delivering a large box of MaxCuff plastic cable ties.
"It was suspicious when all these people came in and none went to the restaurant," said a Trump Tower employee who declined to be named.
Police Chief John Chell said the protest passed off without injuries or damage and that the atrium had been cleared of protesters within two hours.
"As Jews of conscience, we know our history and we know where this leads. This is what fascists do as they cement control" said Jewish Voice for Peace member Jane Hirschmann, a Jewish New Yorker whose grandfather and uncle were abducted by the Nazis.
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WORLD | Police said they arrested 98 people, marching under the banner of the group called Jewish Voice for Peace, for crimes including trespassing.

Hundreds of Jewish demonstrators overran New York's Trump Tower on Thursday in support of Palestinians as well as detained Palestinian student campaigner Mahmoud Khalil. Wearing matching red T-shirts emblazoned with "Jews say stop arming Israel," the group protested for over an hour inside the Manhattan skyscraper, where President Donald Trump's family business is headquartered and he has a personal residence. The building was also where Trump memorably rode down a golden escalator in 2015 to announce his first run for president. Police said they arrested 98 people, marching under the banner of the group called Jewish Voice for Peace, for crimes including trespassing. The group, which apparently caught security and police off guard, chanted "fight Nazis, not students," a reference to Trump's crackdown on foreign students involved in pro-Palestinian protests. Police loaded detained protesters on buses, including a repurposed city bus, in front of the Gucci store at the foot of the tower as a helicopter and drone flew overhead. Across town at Columbia University, where Khalil had been a student, administrators announced they had issued "multi-year suspensions, temporary degree revocations, and expulsions" of students who had occupied a campus building last year during demonstrations against Israel's war in Gaza. The short statement did not provide further details, such as who had been sanctioned, but comes less than a week after the Trump administration cut $400 million in federal funding for the university, accusing it of not sufficiently addressing anti-Semitism. It also comes days after Khalil, a recent graduate and one of the protest leaders, was detained by immigration authorities. The Trump administration has moved to revoke Khalil's green card, accusing him of leading "activities aligned with Hamas," the militant group whose October 7, 2023 attack triggered the war. His arrest has triggered outrage from critics of the Trump administration as well as free speech advocates, including some on the political right, who say such a move has a chilling effect on freedom of expression. 'What fascists do' At Trump Tower, filmmaker and Columbia Professor James Schamus told AFP "New York Jews are coming out to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil and demand that our Jewishness not be weaponized to steal the rights of American citizens and to end our democracy." "The Trump-Musk regime has made it clear that they are not charging Mahmoud Khalil with any crime, that they are accusing him of having opinions that they say 'align with Hamas'," he added ahead of the protest action. Confused tourists visiting the skyscraper took pictures and milled around as police attempted to clear protesters, with an officer delivering a large box of MaxCuff plastic cable ties. "It was suspicious when all these people came in and none went to the restaurant," said a Trump Tower employee who declined to be named. Police Chief John Chell said the protest passed off without injuries or damage and that the atrium had been cleared of protesters within two hours. "As Jews of conscience, we know our history and we know where this leads. This is what fascists do as they cement control" said Jewish Voice for Peace member Jane Hirschmann, a Jewish New Yorker whose grandfather and uncle were abducted by the Nazis. 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.

Jewish protesters fill NY's Trump Tower demanding pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil's release, 98 arrested

The documents on DOGE would ultimately inform whether Musk has been operating unconstitutionally to the extent Doge’s activities should be halted. Watch to know more!

Federal Court Judge orders Elon Musk and DOGE to produce documents on cost-cutting operations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) declared its purpose to cancel vehicle emission regulations established by the Biden administration to speed up electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Historically the Trump administration has focused on dismantling environmental policies established by its predecessor through this recent development.
The EPA plans to review vehicle emissions standards for 2024 that meant almost 50% better emissions control for tailpipes from cars in 2032 compared to 2027. The rules required between 35% and 56% of new vehicle sales as electric vehicles during the period from 2030 to 2032. The United States already received backing from Ford Motor regarding these particular regulations.
The EPA has decided to reexamine the heavy-duty truck soot and smog emissions regulation from 2022 because it presents possible increased costs for truck manufacturers. The 2022 standards surpass their predecessor regulations by 80% yet projected to stop about 2900 fatal diseases per year and produce USD 29 billion in total benefits.
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Government actions from the Trump administration reach past emissions control standards to other matters. The EPA sent Congress an EPA-approval of California's 2035 gasoline-only vehicle sale ban plan that Congress has the option to invalidate. The same organisation confirmed that this decision cannot be reviewed by any agency. Congress currently explores the elimination of EV tax incentives.
Leadership at the Department of Transportation under Secretary Sean Duffy canceled the fuel economy standards while halting funding for EV charging network development. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) they enforced new Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards which would reach 50.4 miles per gallon by 2031 to minimize gas usage along with pollutants. The current director of NHTSA received orders from Duffy to review existing regulations on heavy-duty pickup trucks and vans.
Environmental organisations strongly criticize these administration actions as they believe these changes threaten public well-being while obstructing clean energy development. Supporters of the rollbacks argue that they will reduce costs for consumers and businesses, and that the previous rules were overly burdensome.

Autonews | The EPA plans to review vehicle emissions standards for 2024 that meant almost 50% better emissions control for tailpipes from cars in 2032 compared to 2027.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) declared its purpose to cancel vehicle emission regulations established by the Biden administration to speed up electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Historically the Trump administration has focused on dismantling environmental policies established by its predecessor through this recent development. The EPA plans to review vehicle emissions standards for 2024 that meant almost 50% better emissions control for tailpipes from cars in 2032 compared to 2027. The rules required between 35% and 56% of new vehicle sales as electric vehicles during the period from 2030 to 2032. The United States already received backing from Ford Motor regarding these particular regulations. The EPA has decided to reexamine the heavy-duty truck soot and smog emissions regulation from 2022 because it presents possible increased costs for truck manufacturers. The 2022 standards surpass their predecessor regulations by 80% yet projected to stop about 2900 fatal diseases per year and produce USD 29 billion in total benefits. Also Watch | Trump administration unveils sweeping environment rollbacks Government actions from the Trump administration reach past emissions control standards to other matters. The EPA sent Congress an EPA-approval of California's 2035 gasoline-only vehicle sale ban plan that Congress has the option to invalidate. The same organisation confirmed that this decision cannot be reviewed by any agency. Congress currently explores the elimination of EV tax incentives. Leadership at the Department of Transportation under Secretary Sean Duffy canceled the fuel economy standards while halting funding for EV charging network development. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) they enforced new Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards which would reach 50.4 miles per gallon by 2031 to minimize gas usage along with pollutants. The current director of NHTSA received orders from Duffy to review existing regulations on heavy-duty pickup trucks and vans. Environmental organisations strongly criticize these administration actions as they believe these changes threaten public well-being while obstructing clean energy development. Supporters of the rollbacks argue that they will reduce costs for consumers and businesses, and that the previous rules were overly burdensome.

Trump Administration initiates rollback of Biden's electric vehicle regulations

US President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday announced a wave of environmental rollbacks targeting Biden-era green policies. Watch this report for more details!

Trump administration unveils sweeping environment rollbacks

The European Union on Wednesday announced retaliatory tariffs on imports from the US after Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports went into effect.

EU announces retaliatory tariffs on US as Trump's metal duties goes into effect

The game of tariffs continues to hit new levels every day. The United States has imposed a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, extending duties to downstream products like nuts, bolts, and soda cans. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed the move, adding that copper tariffs could follow. In response, Canada—America’s largest foreign supplier of these metals—announced retaliatory tariffs on US steel, aluminum, computers, and sports equipment.

Trump’s tariffs ignite global trade war

Canada has imposed retaliatory tariffs on almost $30 billion of US imports since President Donald Trump’s across-the-board 25% tariff on steel and aluminum took effect. Watch this report for more details!

Canada slaps 25% tariff on US goods after Trump’s metal duties

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that negotiators are headed to Russia "right now" for talks on a possible ceasefire with Ukraine after Kyiv agreed to a 30-day truce. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Trump says negotiators headed to Russia 'right now'

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (March 12) stressed that the "people are going to Russia" to have a discussion on a 30-day ceasefire proposal, which was backed by Ukraine.&nbsp;
During his meeting with Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin, Trump was asked about the progress on the Ukraine-Russia ceasefire proposal.&nbsp;
The US president said that the US has &ldquo;people going to Russia right now, as we speak,&rdquo; as he said, &ldquo;hopefully we can get a ceasefire from Russia.&rdquo;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/none-of-us-trust-russians-zelensky-expects-strong-action-from-us-if-moscow-rejects-30-day-ceasefire-8847565">'None of us trust Russians': Zelensky expects 'strong' action from US if Moscow rejects 30-day ceasefire</a>
He further stressed the scale of killings and devastation caused by the war as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, explaining why the war needs to be stopped now.&nbsp;
When asked about what the US could do to pressure Russia into the ceasefire, Trump said that he hoped "it is not going to be necessary", slamming previous presidents for their record of dealing with Russia.
&ldquo;What I did to Russia was very tough, the toughest ever,&rdquo; he said, explaining his criticism of the Nord Stream pipeline.
Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kyiv-four-killed-in-russian-strike-at-ukraines-odesa-port-8847023">Kyiv: Four killed in Russian strike at Ukraine&rsquo;s Odesa port</a>
&ldquo;They never took anything from me. They took them from Obama and Bush, and they took from sleeping Joe Biden. With Biden, they wanted to take the whole country, but I think I&rsquo;ve stopped that, but we&rsquo;ll see,&rdquo; Trump said.
However, as he talks further, Trump said that if needed, "there are things you can do that wouldn&rsquo;t be pleasant in a financial sense,&rdquo; and would be &ldquo;very bad for Russia.&rdquo;
&ldquo;We could do things very bad for Russia. Would be devastating for Russia. But I don&rsquo;t want to do that because I want to see peace,&rdquo; he said.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-not-discuss-taking-over-canada-rubio-says-talks-at-g7-will-focus-on-ukraine-8847203">Will not discuss &lsquo;taking over Canada&rsquo;: Rubio says talks at G7 will focus on Ukraine</a>
Earlier in the day, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky called Tuesday's talks with the US in Jeddah "constructive", saying that he wants to use a potential 30-day ceasefire with Russia as a chance to forge a permanent peace plan.
&ldquo;We want to end this war,&rdquo; he said, adding that &ldquo;everyone&rdquo; will have to be part of a union to convince Russia to accept a peace deal.
&ldquo;Everything depends on whether Russia is willing to do so, to install a truce, or if it is willing to continue killing people,&rdquo; Zelensky added.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-lays-down-three-maximalist-demands-before-ending-russia-ukraine-war-report-8845351">Putin lays down THREE 'maximalist' demands for ending Russia-Ukraine&nbsp;war:&nbsp;Report</a>
(With inputs from agencies)

World: The US president said that the US has “people going to Russia right now, as we speak,” as he said, “hopefully we can get a ceasefire from Russia.”

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (March 12) stressed that the "people are going to Russia" to have a discussion on a 30-day ceasefire proposal, which was backed by Ukraine. During his meeting with Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin, Trump was asked about the progress on the Ukraine-Russia ceasefire proposal. The US president said that the US has “people going to Russia right now, as we speak,” as he said, “hopefully we can get a ceasefire from Russia.” Also read: 'None of us trust Russians': Zelensky expects 'strong' action from US if Moscow rejects 30-day ceasefire He further stressed the scale of killings and devastation caused by the war as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, explaining why the war needs to be stopped now. When asked about what the US could do to pressure Russia into the ceasefire, Trump said that he hoped "it is not going to be necessary", slamming previous presidents for their record of dealing with Russia. “What I did to Russia was very tough, the toughest ever,” he said, explaining his criticism of the Nord Stream pipeline. Also read:Kyiv: Four killed in Russian strike at Ukraine’s Odesa port “They never took anything from me. They took them from Obama and Bush, and they took from sleeping Joe Biden. With Biden, they wanted to take the whole country, but I think I’ve stopped that, but we’ll see,” Trump said. However, as he talks further, Trump said that if needed, "there are things you can do that wouldn’t be pleasant in a financial sense,” and would be “very bad for Russia.” “We could do things very bad for Russia. Would be devastating for Russia. But I don’t want to do that because I want to see peace,” he said. Also read: Will not discuss ‘taking over Canada’: Rubio says talks at G7 will focus on Ukraine Earlier in the day, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky called Tuesday's talks with the US in Jeddah "constructive", saying that he wants to use a potential 30-day ceasefire with Russia as a chance to forge a permanent peace plan. “We want to end this war,” he said, adding that “everyone” will have to be part of a union to convince Russia to accept a peace deal. “Everything depends on whether Russia is willing to do so, to install a truce, or if it is willing to continue killing people,” Zelensky added. Also read: Putin lays down THREE 'maximalist' demands for ending Russia-Ukraine war: Report (With inputs from agencies)

'Can do very bad things for Russia if needed': Trump says US officials en route to Moscow for ceasefire talks

President Donald Trump on Wednesday (March 12) defended his decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium, insisting that it would bring fairness to US trade. His comments came as major trade partners including the&nbsp;EU and Canada announced retaliatory measures against the new US tariffs.
"We've been abused for a long time and we will be abused no longer," Trump said during a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Miche&aacute;l Martin.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/arab-country-to-soon-deliver-trumps-letter-to-iran-days-after-us-prez-hints-at-final-strokes-with-tehran-8846987">Iran receives Trump's letter delivered by UAE official days after US prez hints at 'final strokes' with Tehran</a>
Shortly after the meeting began, Trump, without being asked, brought up the issue of tariffs, particularly the concept of reciprocal tariffs. "I don't know why people get upset about that," he said. "There's nothing more fair than that."
<h2>US to respond to EU tariffs</h2>
Trump also pledged that the US would respond to the European Union&rsquo;s decision to impose tariffs on $28 billion worth of American goods from 1 April. The EU's move was a direct response to the new US steel and aluminum tariffs.
"Of course we'll respond," Trump said during the meeting with Martin, held on the same day the US tariffs officially took effect.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/until-threat-is-gone-for-good-canada-hits-us-with-207-bn-tariffs-over-unjustified-steel-levies-8847776">&lsquo;Until threat is gone for good&rsquo;: Canada hits US with $20.7bn tariffs over &lsquo;unjustified&rsquo; steel levies</a>
At one point, he argued that the EU had been created to "take advantage of the United States." However, he added that he had "great respect" for Ireland and other nations that had attracted US-owned companies, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector.
"The United States shouldn't let it happen," he added.
Trump went on to criticise past US leaders for allowing such trade imbalances, saying, "We had stupid leaders. We had leaders that didn't have a clue. Let's say they weren't business people. They didn't have a clue what was happening."
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-tariff-trump-trade-war-european-union-slaps-283b-in-tariffs-on-us-goods-after-trumps-metal-duties-8847083">&lsquo;Bad for business, worse for consumers&rsquo;: EU slaps tariffs on $28.3bn US goods after Trump&rsquo;s metal duties</a>
<h2>Clash with Canada over electricity tariffs</h2>
Trump also commented on the recent tariff dispute with Canada. Ontario Premier Doug Ford had announced a plan to impose a 25% tariff on electricity supplied to certain US states, although the move was later suspended.
In response, the Trump administration had threatened to raise US tariffs on Canadian steel and metal imports to 50%.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/not-helping-us-slams-india-for-150-tariff-on-american-alcohol-says-trump-believes-in-reciprocity-8846649">'Not helping': US slams India for 150% tariff on American alcohol, says 'Trump believes in reciprocity'</a>
"[We] let them know what we were going to be doing. They dropped it immediately," Trump explained. "I'm glad. Playing with electricity affects people's lives," he added.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: "We've been abused for a long time and we will be abused no longer," US President Donald Trump said during a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday (March 12) defended his decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium, insisting that it would bring fairness to US trade. His comments came as major trade partners including the EU and Canada announced retaliatory measures against the new US tariffs. "We've been abused for a long time and we will be abused no longer," Trump said during a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin. Also read: Iran receives Trump's letter delivered by UAE official days after US prez hints at 'final strokes' with Tehran Shortly after the meeting began, Trump, without being asked, brought up the issue of tariffs, particularly the concept of reciprocal tariffs. "I don't know why people get upset about that," he said. "There's nothing more fair than that." US to respond to EU tariffs Trump also pledged that the US would respond to the European Union’s decision to impose tariffs on $28 billion worth of American goods from 1 April. The EU's move was a direct response to the new US steel and aluminum tariffs. "Of course we'll respond," Trump said during the meeting with Martin, held on the same day the US tariffs officially took effect. Also read: ‘Until threat is gone for good’: Canada hits US with $20.7bn tariffs over ‘unjustified’ steel levies At one point, he argued that the EU had been created to "take advantage of the United States." However, he added that he had "great respect" for Ireland and other nations that had attracted US-owned companies, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector. "The United States shouldn't let it happen," he added. Trump went on to criticise past US leaders for allowing such trade imbalances, saying, "We had stupid leaders. We had leaders that didn't have a clue. Let's say they weren't business people. They didn't have a clue what was happening." Also read: ‘Bad for business, worse for consumers’: EU slaps tariffs on $28.3bn US goods after Trump’s metal duties Clash with Canada over electricity tariffs Trump also commented on the recent tariff dispute with Canada. Ontario Premier Doug Ford had announced a plan to impose a 25% tariff on electricity supplied to certain US states, although the move was later suspended. In response, the Trump administration had threatened to raise US tariffs on Canadian steel and metal imports to 50%. Also read: 'Not helping': US slams India for 150% tariff on American alcohol, says 'Trump believes in reciprocity' "[We] let them know what we were going to be doing. They dropped it immediately," Trump explained. "I'm glad. Playing with electricity affects people's lives," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Won’t be abused any longer’: Trump vows to ‘win financial battle’ as EU, Canada slap retaliatory tariffs

US President Donald Trump turned the South Lawn of the White House into a temporary Tesla showroom Tuesday in a conspicuous favor to his adviser Elon Musk. Watch this report for more details!

Trump selects a new Tesla on White House driveway to show support for Musk

The US-Canada trade tensions took a dramatic turn as President Donald Trump reversed his decision to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%, just hours after announcing them. Instead, the White House confirmed that a 25% tariff would apply to all steel and aluminum imports, including those from Canada, with no exemptions. The sudden policy shift roiled financial markets, with the S&P 500 plunging to 5,528 points—marking a 10%.

Trump reverses course on Canada tariffs, markets react

Donald Trump's tariff tango is showing no signs of stopping. The president reversed his decision to double tariffs on Canadian steel and Aluminium to 50 per cent, just hours after announcing them.
Instead, the White House confirmed that a 25 per cent tariff would apply to all steel and aluminium imports, including those from Canada, with no exemptions. The sudden policy shift adds to market pressures, with the S&amp;P plunging 10 per cent. Nearly $5 trillion in market value has been erased since Trump's inauguration. Metal prices have also surged owing to rising uncertainty.
<h2>US-Canada trade tensions escalate</h2>
The tariff escalation follows a retaliatory move by Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who threatened to impose a 25 per cent electricity surcharge supplied to over 1.5 million US homes. Ford also reversed course after discussions with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, Canada's in-waiting Prime Minister, Mark Carney, refrained from direct talks with Trump until his formal swearing-in. However, he faces a daunting task as Trump signals more tariffs. Business leaders warn of rapid tariff shift affecting consumer and investor confidence. Businesses across industries, including airlines and retail, are reporting lower consumer spending as a result of economic uncertainty. A New York Fed survey indicates that US households are growing more pessimistic about inflation and job security. Economists also warn of a prolonged recession if trade tensions persist.

Business & Economy, Nearly $5 trillion in market value has been erased since Trump's inauguration. Metal prices have also surged owing to rising uncertainty.

Donald Trump's tariff tango is showing no signs of stopping. The president reversed his decision to double tariffs on Canadian steel and Aluminium to 50 per cent, just hours after announcing them. Instead, the White House confirmed that a 25 per cent tariff would apply to all steel and aluminium imports, including those from Canada, with no exemptions. The sudden policy shift adds to market pressures, with the S&P plunging 10 per cent. Nearly $5 trillion in market value has been erased since Trump's inauguration. Metal prices have also surged owing to rising uncertainty. US-Canada trade tensions escalate The tariff escalation follows a retaliatory move by Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who threatened to impose a 25 per cent electricity surcharge supplied to over 1.5 million US homes. Ford also reversed course after discussions with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Meanwhile, Canada's in-waiting Prime Minister, Mark Carney, refrained from direct talks with Trump until his formal swearing-in. However, he faces a daunting task as Trump signals more tariffs. Business leaders warn of rapid tariff shift affecting consumer and investor confidence. Businesses across industries, including airlines and retail, are reporting lower consumer spending as a result of economic uncertainty. A New York Fed survey indicates that US households are growing more pessimistic about inflation and job security. Economists also warn of a prolonged recession if trade tensions persist.

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National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard announced on Monday (Mar 10) that she has revoked the security clearances of dozens of former national security officials.
In a social media post, Gabbard said that she stripped security clearances of top Biden aides and those who pursued cases against Trump under the president's directive. The names included former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, former national security adviser Jake Sullivan, and former US Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, who oversaw the prosecution of Trump supporters following the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
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&ldquo;Per POTUS directive, I have revoked security clearances and barred access to classified information for Antony Blinken, Jake Sullivan, Lisa Monaco, Mark Zaid, Norman Eisen, Letitia James, Alvin Bragg, and Andrew Weissman, along with the 51 signers of the Hunter Biden &lsquo;disinformation&rsquo; letter,&rdquo; she wrote on X.
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Per <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> directive, I have revoked security clearances and barred access to classified information for Antony Blinken, Jake Sullivan, Lisa Monaco, Mark Zaid, Norman Eisen, Letitia James, Alvin Bragg, and Andrew Weissman, along with the 51 signers of the Hunter Biden&hellip;
&mdash; DNI Tulsi Gabbard (@DNIGabbard) <a href="https://twitter.com/DNIGabbard/status/1899176257406857274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>Former officials stripped of security clearances</h2>
Soon after returning to the White House for his second term in January this year, Trump said in executive orders and social media posts that those involved in cases against him would be stripped of their security clearances.
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The list of such officials includes New York Attorney General Letitia James and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who led an investigation into Trump&rsquo;s alleged criminal and business wrongdoings and felony charges. Other legal rivals include former Ambassador to the Czech Republic Norm Eisen and former FBI general counsel Andrew Weissmann, who also had their security clearances removed.
The recent move reflects the Trump administration&rsquo;s unprecedented use of security clearances against political opponents.
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<h2>Biden's access to the President's Daily Brief removed</h2>
Although former presidents are typically allowed to receive the brief after leaving office, former president Joe Biden will no longer receive the President&rsquo;s Daily Brief, as announced by Trump earlier. Biden had also suspended Trump&rsquo;s access to the briefings in 2021.
&ldquo;The President's Daily Brief is no longer being provided to former President Biden,&rdquo; Gabbard said on X.
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In February, Biden&rsquo;s security clearances were revoked by Trump. The president has also removed the clearances for lawyers at Covington &amp; Burling, the firm that commissioned the &ldquo;Steele Dossier&rdquo;, a controversial report against Trump&rsquo;s foreign business dealings. Clearances have also been removed for some Republican critics, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | In a social media post, Gabbard said that she stripped security clearances of top Biden aides and those who pursued cases against Trump under the president's directive.

National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard announced on Monday (Mar 10) that she has revoked the security clearances of dozens of former national security officials. In a social media post, Gabbard said that she stripped security clearances of top Biden aides and those who pursued cases against Trump under the president's directive. The names included former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, former national security adviser Jake Sullivan, and former US Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, who oversaw the prosecution of Trump supporters following the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Also read | 'Wow': Musk reacts as Tulsi Gabbard says over 100 intelligence officers fired over sexually explicit NSA chats “Per POTUS directive, I have revoked security clearances and barred access to classified information for Antony Blinken, Jake Sullivan, Lisa Monaco, Mark Zaid, Norman Eisen, Letitia James, Alvin Bragg, and Andrew Weissman, along with the 51 signers of the Hunter Biden ‘disinformation’ letter,” she wrote on X. Per @POTUS directive, I have revoked security clearances and barred access to classified information for Antony Blinken, Jake Sullivan, Lisa Monaco, Mark Zaid, Norman Eisen, Letitia James, Alvin Bragg, and Andrew Weissman, along with the 51 signers of the Hunter Biden… — DNI Tulsi Gabbard (@DNIGabbard) March 10, 2025 Former officials stripped of security clearances Soon after returning to the White House for his second term in January this year, Trump said in executive orders and social media posts that those involved in cases against him would be stripped of their security clearances. Also read | India connect of Team Trump: Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel, several Indian-Americans hold key posts in Donald Trump's administration The list of such officials includes New York Attorney General Letitia James and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who led an investigation into Trump’s alleged criminal and business wrongdoings and felony charges. Other legal rivals include former Ambassador to the Czech Republic Norm Eisen and former FBI general counsel Andrew Weissmann, who also had their security clearances removed. The recent move reflects the Trump administration’s unprecedented use of security clearances against political opponents. Also read | US-based rights group urges ICC to probe Joe Biden, Antony Blinken for Gaza war crimes Biden's access to the President's Daily Brief removed Although former presidents are typically allowed to receive the brief after leaving office, former president Joe Biden will no longer receive the President’s Daily Brief, as announced by Trump earlier. Biden had also suspended Trump’s access to the briefings in 2021. “The President's Daily Brief is no longer being provided to former President Biden,” Gabbard said on X. Also read | ‘Not Biden’s world anymore’: DHS chief says US is now ‘Trump’s country’ as border crackdown continues In February, Biden’s security clearances were revoked by Trump. The president has also removed the clearances for lawyers at Covington & Burling, the firm that commissioned the “Steele Dossier”, a controversial report against Trump’s foreign business dealings. Clearances have also been removed for some Republican critics, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. (With inputs from agencies)

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A US judge ordered that Palestinian Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil not be deported for now as part of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on some anti-Israel protesters. Watch this report for more details!

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Mahmoud Khalil , a pro-Palestinian activist from Columbia University, was recently arrested by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for allegedly leading pro-Palestine protests at the Ivy League campus in New York City in 2024. Khalil was the leader of the Columbia University Apartheid Divest and was in his apartment on Saturday (March 8) when he was arrested.&nbsp;
Soon after the arrest, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio took to X and said, "We will be revoking the visas and/or green cards of Hamas supporters in America so they can be deported." Khalil is a permanent resident of the US.&nbsp;
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The Donald Trump administration tried to deport the pro-Palestine activist after his arrest, but a federal judge temporarily blocked the attempt.
The arrest has come as a part of Trump's pledge to crack down on pro-Palestinian protesters and any other students demonstrating against Israel.&nbsp;
<h2>Not students but 'paid agitators'?&nbsp;</h2>
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The US president posted on his social media platform Truth Social on Monday (March 10) saying Khalil's arrest is "one of many to come" against pro-Palestine students.
Trump alleged that these protesters are not students but "paid agitators".
He added that his administration would not "tolerate pro-terrorist, anti-Semitic and anti-American activity".
"We will find, apprehend, and deport these terrorist sympathisers from our country never to return again. If you support terrorism, including the slaughtering of innocent men, women, and children, your presence is contrary to our national and foreign policy interests, and you are not welcome here. We expect every one of America&rsquo;s Colleges and Universities to comply," Trump wrote.&nbsp;
The arrest of the 30-year-old student - who graduated last year in December - led to protests in the US from civil rights groups and free advocates.&nbsp;
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<h2>What did the university say?&nbsp;</h2>
The Columbia University said it would not cooperate with Trump administration's actions except what's required by law.&nbsp;
"Consistent with our longstanding practice and the practice of cities and institutions throughout the country, law enforcement must have a judicial warrant to enter non-public university areas, including university buildings,&rdquo; the university's statement added.&nbsp;
"Columbia is committed to complying with all legal obligations and supporting our student body and campus community," the statement added.&nbsp;
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Khalil's lawyer, Amy Greer, slammed his arrest, calling it "terrible and inexcusable". She said it's part of "the US government's open repression of student activism and political speech".&nbsp;
Khalil has not been charged with any crime and the judge has set a hearing for Wednesday (March 12).&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

WORLD | Khalil was the leader of the Columbia University Apartheid Divest and was in his apartment on Saturday (March 8) when he was arrested.

Mahmoud Khalil , a pro-Palestinian activist from Columbia University, was recently arrested by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for allegedly leading pro-Palestine protests at the Ivy League campus in New York City in 2024. Khalil was the leader of the Columbia University Apartheid Divest and was in his apartment on Saturday (March 8) when he was arrested. Soon after the arrest, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio took to X and said, "We will be revoking the visas and/or green cards of Hamas supporters in America so they can be deported." Khalil is a permanent resident of the US. Also read: US to resume military aid and intelligence support to Ukraine after UK PM Starmer's appeal to Trump The Donald Trump administration tried to deport the pro-Palestine activist after his arrest, but a federal judge temporarily blocked the attempt. The arrest has come as a part of Trump's pledge to crack down on pro-Palestinian protesters and any other students demonstrating against Israel. Not students but 'paid agitators'? Also read: US stock markets crash amid recession fears and trade uncertainty The US president posted on his social media platform Truth Social on Monday (March 10) saying Khalil's arrest is "one of many to come" against pro-Palestine students. Trump alleged that these protesters are not students but "paid agitators". He added that his administration would not "tolerate pro-terrorist, anti-Semitic and anti-American activity". "We will find, apprehend, and deport these terrorist sympathisers from our country never to return again. If you support terrorism, including the slaughtering of innocent men, women, and children, your presence is contrary to our national and foreign policy interests, and you are not welcome here. We expect every one of America’s Colleges and Universities to comply," Trump wrote. The arrest of the 30-year-old student - who graduated last year in December - led to protests in the US from civil rights groups and free advocates. Also read: Trump likely to visit China in April, meet Xi amid growing trade tensions: Report What did the university say? The Columbia University said it would not cooperate with Trump administration's actions except what's required by law. "Consistent with our longstanding practice and the practice of cities and institutions throughout the country, law enforcement must have a judicial warrant to enter non-public university areas, including university buildings,” the university's statement added. "Columbia is committed to complying with all legal obligations and supporting our student body and campus community," the statement added. Also read: Donald Trump’s reality show The Apprentice is coming back on OTT Khalil's lawyer, Amy Greer, slammed his arrest, calling it "terrible and inexcusable". She said it's part of "the US government's open repression of student activism and political speech". Khalil has not been charged with any crime and the judge has set a hearing for Wednesday (March 12). (With inputs from agencies)

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In a significant policy reversal, US President Donald Trump is set to lift his ban on military aid and intelligence support for Ukraine following a last-ditch appeal by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, reports said.&nbsp;
The move, if it happens, marks a significant shift from Trump's recent suspension of all aid and intelligence-sharing with Kyiv, a decision that had also barred allies like the UK from sharing US intelligence with Ukraine as it continues to battle Russia.
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<h2>Trump-Starmer talks</h2>
Starmer, as per a Mirror UK report, spoke directly with Trump for approximately 20 minutes ahead of scheduled peace talks in Saudi Arabia, pressing for the reinstatement of intelligence-sharing and military assistance. UK officials have also worked behind the scenes to encourage Ukraine to meet US conditions to secure the resumption of support. A spokesperson for Downing Street confirmed that the prime minister hoped for a "positive outcome" from the discussions.
"The prime minister said he hoped there would be a positive outcome to the talks that would enable US and intelligence to be restarted," said the Downing Street spokesperson.
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Furthermore, Starmer is reportedly preparing to host a new meeting of countries willing to join his "coalition of the willing" to help protect Ukraine after any potential peace deal.
Addressing the Parliamentary Labour Party, Starmer emphasised the situation's urgency: The "real world is moving quickly and people look to their government to seize it and shape it for the benefit of the British people."&nbsp;
"That's why I have been clear the security of Ukraine is the future of Europe and our support for Ukraine is unwavering. Our defence and security must come first. That is what we owe to the British people," he added.
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<h2>Vital Saudi peace talks</h2>
Ahead of the high-stakes negotiations in Saudi Arabia, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed cautious optimism, remarking: "I think the notion of the pause in aid, broadly, is something I hope we can resolve. Obviously, what happens [today] will be key to that."
However, he also signalled that any restoration of US support would come with conditions, adding that Ukraine must be prepared to do difficult things, like the Russians will.&nbsp;
One potential requirement includes ceding territory to Russia as part of a broader peace agreement.
(With inputs from agencies)

World News | US President Trump is set to resume military aid and intelligence support to Ukraine after UK PM Starmer's appeal, marking a major policy shift amid ongoing tensions.

In a significant policy reversal, US President Donald Trump is set to lift his ban on military aid and intelligence support for Ukraine following a last-ditch appeal by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, reports said. The move, if it happens, marks a significant shift from Trump's recent suspension of all aid and intelligence-sharing with Kyiv, a decision that had also barred allies like the UK from sharing US intelligence with Ukraine as it continues to battle Russia. Also read | Ukraine's battlefield losses rise as Trump pulls Kyiv's access to US intelligence and satellite imagery Trump-Starmer talks Starmer, as per a Mirror UK report, spoke directly with Trump for approximately 20 minutes ahead of scheduled peace talks in Saudi Arabia, pressing for the reinstatement of intelligence-sharing and military assistance. UK officials have also worked behind the scenes to encourage Ukraine to meet US conditions to secure the resumption of support. A spokesperson for Downing Street confirmed that the prime minister hoped for a "positive outcome" from the discussions. "The prime minister said he hoped there would be a positive outcome to the talks that would enable US and intelligence to be restarted," said the Downing Street spokesperson. Also read | ‘Putin’s useful idiots’: JD Vance’s cousin who fought in Ukraine slams Trump, VP for ‘ambushing’ Zelensky Furthermore, Starmer is reportedly preparing to host a new meeting of countries willing to join his "coalition of the willing" to help protect Ukraine after any potential peace deal. Addressing the Parliamentary Labour Party, Starmer emphasised the situation's urgency: The "real world is moving quickly and people look to their government to seize it and shape it for the benefit of the British people." "That's why I have been clear the security of Ukraine is the future of Europe and our support for Ukraine is unwavering. Our defence and security must come first. That is what we owe to the British people," he added. Also read | ‘Ceasefire in sky and sea’: What to expect from US-Ukraine talks in Saudi after Trump-Zelensky fallout Vital Saudi peace talks Ahead of the high-stakes negotiations in Saudi Arabia, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed cautious optimism, remarking: "I think the notion of the pause in aid, broadly, is something I hope we can resolve. Obviously, what happens [today] will be key to that." However, he also signalled that any restoration of US support would come with conditions, adding that Ukraine must be prepared to do difficult things, like the Russians will. One potential requirement includes ceding territory to Russia as part of a broader peace agreement. (With inputs from agencies)

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Jeddah for discussions with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday (March 10), according to reports from AFP and Reuters, citing a Ukrainian official.
<h2>US-Ukraine talks to follow</h2>
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is set to participate in US-Ukraine talks on Tuesday, said that the meeting is important to understand Ukraine&rsquo;s commitment to peace. 
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"Important point is to establish clearly Ukraine&rsquo;s intentions to reach a point where peace is possible. The important thing to leave with is a strong sense that Ukraine is prepared to do difficult things like the Russians will. There are still more details to be worked out on the minerals deal with Ukraine. There will at some point be an effort to engage with Russia and establish a process to determine their positions, see how far apart we are," Rubio said.
He also said that the US must grasp Ukraine&rsquo;s stance and have a broad understanding of any concessions Kyiv might be willing to consider. The ongoing pause in aid to Ukraine is another key issue Rubio hopes to resolve, and Tuesday&rsquo;s discussions will be crucial in addressing the matter.
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<h2>US intelligence support for Ukraine</h2>
Meanwhile, Donald Trump's former Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, asserted that the US had not cut off intelligence support for Ukraine&rsquo;s defensive needs.
"The US never shut off intelligence for 'anything defensive that the Ukrainians needed'," Witkoff said. He is part of the US delegation set to meet Ukrainian officials in Jeddah on Tuesday.
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<h2>What to expect from the talks?</h2>
During the upcoming peace talks in Saudi Arabia, Ukraine is expected to push for a ceasefire with Russia in both the air and at sea, according to an official.
Discussions will centre on efforts to achieve peace, although neither US President Donald Trump nor President Zelensky will be present. Russia is also not participating.
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Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov commented on the state of US-Russia relations, describing them as being at "an initial stage of restoring bilateral relations". He further questioned whether Ukrainian authorities genuinely seek peace.
Zelensky, however, reaffirmed Ukraine&rsquo;s commitment, saying, &ldquo;Ukraine has been striving for peace since the first second of the war.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)
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World: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is set to participate in US-Ukraine talks on Tuesday, said that the meeting is important to understand Ukraine’s commitment to peace.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Jeddah for discussions with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday (March 10), according to reports from AFP and Reuters, citing a Ukrainian official. US-Ukraine talks to follow US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is set to participate in US-Ukraine talks on Tuesday, said that the meeting is important to understand Ukraine’s commitment to peace. Also read: ‘Thank you to DOGE’: Trump’s State Secy Rubio slashes 83% of USAID programs, Musk says ‘tough but necessary’ "Important point is to establish clearly Ukraine’s intentions to reach a point where peace is possible. The important thing to leave with is a strong sense that Ukraine is prepared to do difficult things like the Russians will. There are still more details to be worked out on the minerals deal with Ukraine. There will at some point be an effort to engage with Russia and establish a process to determine their positions, see how far apart we are," Rubio said. He also said that the US must grasp Ukraine’s stance and have a broad understanding of any concessions Kyiv might be willing to consider. The ongoing pause in aid to Ukraine is another key issue Rubio hopes to resolve, and Tuesday’s discussions will be crucial in addressing the matter. Also read: ‘Ceasefire in sky and sea’: What to expect from US-Ukraine talks in Saudi after Trump-Zelensky fallout US intelligence support for Ukraine Meanwhile, Donald Trump's former Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, asserted that the US had not cut off intelligence support for Ukraine’s defensive needs. "The US never shut off intelligence for 'anything defensive that the Ukrainians needed'," Witkoff said. He is part of the US delegation set to meet Ukrainian officials in Jeddah on Tuesday. Also read: ‘Ukraine wants peace’: Ahead of talks with US, Zelensky says Russia is the ‘only reason’ war continues What to expect from the talks? During the upcoming peace talks in Saudi Arabia, Ukraine is expected to push for a ceasefire with Russia in both the air and at sea, according to an official. Discussions will centre on efforts to achieve peace, although neither US President Donald Trump nor President Zelensky will be present. Russia is also not participating. Also read: ‘Took money like candy from baby’: Trump slams ‘ungrateful’ Zelensky for extorting US ahead of talks with Kyiv Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov commented on the state of US-Russia relations, describing them as being at "an initial stage of restoring bilateral relations". He further questioned whether Ukrainian authorities genuinely seek peace. Zelensky, however, reaffirmed Ukraine’s commitment, saying, “Ukraine has been striving for peace since the first second of the war.” (With inputs from agencies)

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