As US President Donald Trump hosted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Oval Office on Tuesday, he addressed his concerns over the alleged genocide of "white farmers" in South Africa.Not just Ramaphosa, but South Africa’s richest man, Johann Rupert, a billionaire Afrikaner, also spoke in favour of the South African president, rebuking Trump's claims.Rupert countered claims of racial persecution against white minorities, saying that while criminality was rife, Black people were more often the victims.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/clips-from-wion-s-videos-featured-in-white-house-1747891169017">Also read: Trump shows WION screengrab to back his claims of 'White Genocide' in South Africa&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;“We have too many deaths, but it’s across the board. It is not only white farmers,” Rupert told Trump.While Ramaphosa maintained his calm as Trump kept ambushing him with his claims, saying that he hoped Trump would listen to the voices of South Africans on this issue.Then, he pointed out the white members of his delegation, including South Africa's richest man Johann Rupert, golfers Ernie Els and Retief Goosen."If there was a genocide, these three gentlemen would not be here," Ramaphosa said.However, Trump interrupted, "But you do allow them to take land, and then when they take the land, they kill the white farmer, and when they kill the white farmer nothing happens to them."The South African president responded, "No".&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-oval-office-ambush-south-african-president-cyril-ramaphosa-canada-s-mark-carney-ukrainian-president-volodymyr-zelensky-1747902122770">Also read: From Zelensky to Ramaphosa: Donald Trump's Oval Office ambush continues | Who's next?</a>&nbsp;Further, Ramaphosa acknowledged that there was "criminality in our country... people who do get killed through criminal activity are not only white people, the majority of them are black people".But Trump looked at the video, and while referring to it, said, "The farmers are not black. I don't say that's good or bad, but the farmers are not black..."Trump played a video of an inflammatory speech made by Ramaphosa's colleague, calling for the death of white farmers in the African nation. He also showed handouts about the alleged genocide."We have many people that feel they’re being persecuted, and they’re coming to the United States. Generally, they’re white farmers and they’re fleeing South Africa, and .... it’s a very sad thing to see. But I hope we can have an explanation of that because I know you don’t want that," Trump said.

Rupert countered claims of racial persecution against white minorities, saying that while criminality was rife, Black people were more often the victims.

As US President Donald Trump hosted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Oval Office on Tuesday, he addressed his concerns over the alleged genocide of "white farmers" in South Africa. Not just Ramaphosa, but South Africa’s richest man, Johann Rupert, a billionaire Afrikaner, also spoke in favour of the South African president, rebuking Trump's claims. Rupert countered claims of racial persecution against white minorities, saying that while criminality was rife, Black people were more often the victims. Also read: Trump shows WION screengrab to back his claims of 'White Genocide' in South Africa “We have too many deaths, but it’s across the board. It is not only white farmers,” Rupert told Trump. While Ramaphosa maintained his calm as Trump kept ambushing him with his claims, saying that he hoped Trump would listen to the voices of South Africans on this issue. Then, he pointed out the white members of his delegation, including South Africa's richest man Johann Rupert, golfers Ernie Els and Retief Goosen. "If there was a genocide, these three gentlemen would not be here," Ramaphosa said. However, Trump interrupted, "But you do allow them to take land, and then when they take the land, they kill the white farmer, and when they kill the white farmer nothing happens to them." The South African president responded, "No". Also read: From Zelensky to Ramaphosa: Donald Trump's Oval Office ambush continues | Who's next? Further, Ramaphosa acknowledged that there was "criminality in our country... people who do get killed through criminal activity are not only white people, the majority of them are black people". But Trump looked at the video, and while referring to it, said, "The farmers are not black. I don't say that's good or bad, but the farmers are not black..." Trump played a video of an inflammatory speech made by Ramaphosa's colleague, calling for the death of white farmers in the African nation. He also showed handouts about the alleged genocide. "We have many people that feel they’re being persecuted, and they’re coming to the United States. Generally, they’re white farmers and they’re fleeing South Africa, and .... it’s a very sad thing to see. But I hope we can have an explanation of that because I know you don’t want that," Trump said.

Rupert countered claims of racial persecution against white minorities, saying that while criminality was rife, Black people were more often the victims.

'It's not only white farmers': South Africa's richest man rebukes Trump's claims of racial persecution and 'white genocide'

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that foreign nationals will soon be able to register for a “gold card” for $5 million within a week. The new visa will provide wealthy individuals a fast-track way to secure US citizenship and permit them to live and work permanently in the United States.&nbsp;“I expect there will be a website up called ‘Trump card dot gov’ in about a week,” Lutnick said at Axios’ “Building the Future” event in Washington on Wednesday (May 22). “The details of that will come soon after, but people can start to register.”&nbsp;The commerce secretary added that the information about the new visa program will be shared in the next few weeks.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-it-s-not-only-white-farmers-south-africa-s-richest-man-rebukes-trump-s-claims-of-racial-persecution-and-white-genocide-1747916026806">'It's not only white farmers': South Africa's richest man rebukes Trump's claims of racial persecution and ‘white genocide’</a>&nbsp;Lutnick earlier said that the Gold Card would replace the EB-5 visa program. While the Green Card grants people permanent residency in the US, usually through employment, family sponsorship, or investment (via EB-5), the Gold Card offers the same benefits for a whopping $5 million purchase price to help fast-track US citizenship for wealthy applicants.&nbsp;<h2>Lutnick says already ‘selling’ Gold cards</h2>&nbsp;On Wednesday (May 21), Lutnick suggested that there is strong interest in the new visa program, saying that he was already “selling” the Gold cards on his recent trip to the Middle East.&nbsp;“Basically, everyone I meet who is not an American is going to want to buy this card if they have the fiscal capacity,” Lutnick said.&nbsp;He added that this visa can help pay down the US federal debt, which currently sits at a total of over $36 trillion.&nbsp;Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-oval-office-ambush-south-african-president-cyril-ramaphosa-canada-s-mark-carney-ukrainian-president-volodymyr-zelensky-1747902122770">From Zelensky to Ramaphosa: Donald Trump's Oval Office ambush continues | Who's next?</a>&nbsp;“These are going to be great people who are going to come and bring businesses and opportunity to America, and they’re going to pay $5 million,” Lutnick said. “If there are 200,000 people who pay, that’s a trillion dollars. That pays for everything.”&nbsp;<h2>Trump’s Gold card</h2>&nbsp;The Gold card visa program was first announced by US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;“We’re going to be putting a price on that card of about $5 million and that’s going to give you green card privileges, plus it’s going to be a route to citizenship. And wealthy people will be coming into our country by buying this card,” Trump said in February.&nbsp;However, law experts have warned that approval from Congress is needed to create a new visa program.

The new visa will provide wealthy individuals a fast-track way to secure US citizenship and permit them to live and work permanently in the United States.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that foreign nationals will soon be able to register for a “gold card” for $5 million within a week. The new visa will provide wealthy individuals a fast-track way to secure US citizenship and permit them to live and work permanently in the United States. “I expect there will be a website up called ‘Trump card dot gov’ in about a week,” Lutnick said at Axios’ “Building the Future” event in Washington on Wednesday (May 22). “The details of that will come soon after, but people can start to register.” The commerce secretary added that the information about the new visa program will be shared in the next few weeks. Also read | 'It's not only white farmers': South Africa's richest man rebukes Trump's claims of racial persecution and ‘white genocide’ Lutnick earlier said that the Gold Card would replace the EB-5 visa program. While the Green Card grants people permanent residency in the US, usually through employment, family sponsorship, or investment (via EB-5), the Gold Card offers the same benefits for a whopping $5 million purchase price to help fast-track US citizenship for wealthy applicants. Lutnick says already ‘selling’ Gold cards On Wednesday (May 21), Lutnick suggested that there is strong interest in the new visa program, saying that he was already “selling” the Gold cards on his recent trip to the Middle East. “Basically, everyone I meet who is not an American is going to want to buy this card if they have the fiscal capacity,” Lutnick said. He added that this visa can help pay down the US federal debt, which currently sits at a total of over $36 trillion. Also read | From Zelensky to Ramaphosa: Donald Trump's Oval Office ambush continues | Who's next? “These are going to be great people who are going to come and bring businesses and opportunity to America, and they’re going to pay $5 million,” Lutnick said. “If there are 200,000 people who pay, that’s a trillion dollars. That pays for everything.” Trump’s Gold card The Gold card visa program was first announced by US President Donald Trump. “We’re going to be putting a price on that card of about $5 million and that’s going to give you green card privileges, plus it’s going to be a route to citizenship. And wealthy people will be coming into our country by buying this card,” Trump said in February. However, law experts have warned that approval from Congress is needed to create a new visa program.

The new visa will provide wealthy individuals a fast-track way to secure US citizenship and permit them to live and work permanently in the United States.

Wealthy foreigners can soon register for Trump’s $5 million ‘gold card’ visa, says Lutnick

During his meeting with his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, in the Oval Office, U.S. President Donald Trump brandished a stack of printed articles. He claimed that these articles documented a genocide against white people in South Africa. Among these papers was a blog post featuring a photo with the WION logo.<h2>But how did a WION clip land in the White House?&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Trump played Ramaphosa a video that he claimed to prove genocide is being committed against white people.driving farmers to flee to the United States. He also leafed through news articles to underscore his point.&nbsp;Among the deck of papers he showed was a February article about tribalism in Africa from a website called “American Thinker”He claimed that these were white farmers being buried. The article featured a blown-up image showing red cross workers in protective gear handling body bags. Close examination showed that the image was a screengrab from a WION video. The screengrab was taken from a video story published in February.The footage, originally provided by Reuters, was part of a story from the democratic republic of Congo- the story talked about alleged killing and rape of women in the city of Goma.The WION clip shown during the meeting soon made headlines with many fact-checking Trump's claims. Trump was given the big stacks of articles by his aides, which means the president may not have examined the articles themselves. Trump and his allies have claimed that there is a "genocide" targeting white farmers in South Africa,The government in Pretoria has dismissed these claims, pointing out that most victims of crime in the country were black.

President Donald Trump, in his conversation with Cyril Ramaphosa, used an article from the American Thinker to shed light on the growing tribalism in African society, which contained clips from videos from WION.

During his meeting with his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, in the Oval Office, U.S. President Donald Trump brandished a stack of printed articles. He claimed that these articles documented a genocide against white people in South Africa. Among these papers was a blog post featuring a photo with the WION logo. But how did a WION clip land in the White House? Trump played Ramaphosa a video that he claimed to prove genocide is being committed against white people. driving farmers to flee to the United States. He also leafed through news articles to underscore his point. Among the deck of papers he showed was a February article about tribalism in Africa from a website called “American Thinker” He claimed that these were white farmers being buried. The article featured a blown-up image showing red cross workers in protective gear handling body bags. Close examination showed that the image was a screengrab from a WION video. The screengrab was taken from a video story published in February. The footage, originally provided by Reuters, was part of a story from the democratic republic of Congo- the story talked about alleged killing and rape of women in the city of Goma. The WION clip shown during the meeting soon made headlines with many fact-checking Trump's claims. Trump was given the big stacks of articles by his aides, which means the president may not have examined the articles themselves. Trump and his allies have claimed that there is a "genocide" targeting white farmers in South Africa, The government in Pretoria has dismissed these claims, pointing out that most victims of crime in the country were black.

President Donald Trump, in his conversation with Cyril Ramaphosa, used an article from the American Thinker to shed light on the growing tribalism in African society, which contained clips from WION's video.

Trump shows WION screengrab to back his claims of 'White Genocide' in South Africa

US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have a favourite world leader and a person whose company they enjoy more than any other global leader.Vance while returning from Rome on Tuesday, told NBC News that he and the president are fond of one foreign leader in particular, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.He said that Meloni has been consistently helped as a bridge between the US and Europe.“One leader that both of us have consistently found is a really helpful bridge between the United States and Europe is Meloni,” he said.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-vice-president-jd-vance-visits-rome-discusses-trade-tariffs-and-ukraine-crisis-8980730">WATCH | US Vice President JD Vance visits Rome, discusses trade, tariffs, and ukraine crisis</a>&nbsp;The US vice president stressed that Meloni, a key figure for the far-right in Europe, is a "very good listener" and “extraordinarily direct".“If you have two people who really disagree on something, she tries to understand where both of them are coming from, and she’s perceptive and insightful enough that she actually understands it,” he said.Vance even said that Meloni reminds him of his own wife, Usha Vance.“She actually reminds me a little bit of Usha in that way, where she can deliver an extraordinarily direct message without coming across as offensive,” he said. “That’s just a skill, right? There’s a skill in actually being direct with somebody but not raising their guard.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/did-the-us-president-call-europeans-parasites-meloni-jumps-to-trumps-rescue-in-viral-video-watch-8975191">Also read: Did the US president call Europeans 'parasites'? Meloni jumps to Trump's rescue in viral video. Watch</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier in April, Trump hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House for trade discussions. She was the first European leader to meet with Trump since his tariffs were announced.Vance was on a three-day trip to Italy to attend the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV on Sunday. He also met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and British Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner.“It was a very personally rewarding trip,” he went on. “Once you’re here and there are all these other world leaders here, you might as well try to try to sit down with them and talk to them.” &nbsp;

Vance stressed that Meloni, a key figure for the far-right in Europe, is a very good listener and extraordinarily direct.

US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have a favourite world leader and a person whose company they enjoy more than any other global leader. Vance while returning from Rome on Tuesday, told NBC News that he and the president are fond of one foreign leader in particular, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. He said that Meloni has been consistently helped as a bridge between the US and Europe. “One leader that both of us have consistently found is a really helpful bridge between the United States and Europe is Meloni,” he said. WATCH | US Vice President JD Vance visits Rome, discusses trade, tariffs, and ukraine crisis The US vice president stressed that Meloni, a key figure for the far-right in Europe, is a "very good listener" and “extraordinarily direct". “If you have two people who really disagree on something, she tries to understand where both of them are coming from, and she’s perceptive and insightful enough that she actually understands it,” he said. Vance even said that Meloni reminds him of his own wife, Usha Vance. “She actually reminds me a little bit of Usha in that way, where she can deliver an extraordinarily direct message without coming across as offensive,” he said. “That’s just a skill, right? There’s a skill in actually being direct with somebody but not raising their guard.” Also read: Did the US president call Europeans 'parasites'? Meloni jumps to Trump's rescue in viral video. Watch Earlier in April, Trump hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House for trade discussions. She was the first European leader to meet with Trump since his tariffs were announced. Vance was on a three-day trip to Italy to attend the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV on Sunday. He also met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and British Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner. “It was a very personally rewarding trip,” he went on. “Once you’re here and there are all these other world leaders here, you might as well try to try to sit down with them and talk to them.”

Vance stressed that Meloni, a key figure for the far-right in Europe, is a "very good listener" and “extraordinarily direct".

Trump and JD Vance have a favourite world leader - SPOILER: It's not Putin or Modi

US President Donald Trump has revealed a shocking detail after holding a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying that Putin praised his wife, Melania Trump, saying "they respect your wife a lot."&nbsp;Trump on Monday, let his wife Melania co-sign legislation to outlaw artificial intelligence-generated porn with real people's faces.&nbsp;Trump then highlighted what he and Putin discussed during their two-hour call. As they discussed about Russia-Ukraine peace and trade between Russia and the US, Trump said that Putin brought up Melania in the conversation.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-and-melania-are-separated-claims-us-presidents-biographer-michael-wolff-9078201">Also read: Trump and Melania are separated? US president's biographer Michael Wolff makes BIG claim</a>&nbsp;Trump also addressed that 5,000 young people are dying each week as the Russia-Ukraine war escalates.&nbsp;The US president was speaking at a White House Rose Garden signing ceremony for the "Take It Down" bill, and told the crowd, "Putin just said, 'They respect your wife a lot.'"&nbsp;When Trump asked, "What about me?" he said that Putin had responded, "They like Melania better."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/you-cant-sleep-or-hug-melania-trump-refutes-claims-of-marrying-trump-for-money-in-resurfaced-video-8662401">Also read: 'You can't sleep or hug...': Melania Trump refutes claims of marrying Trump for money in resurfaced video</a>&nbsp;“Putin just said, they [Russians] respect your wife a lot,” Trump said, adding, “I said, ‘What about me?’ They like Melania better.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, First Lady Melania called the bill "a national victory", while raising concerns about the impact of new technologies.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-is-take-it-down-act-trump-signs-us-law-targeting-revenge-porn-deepfakes-1747715660685">Also read: 'Melania thought it was cute': Trump says he had 'nothing to do' with AI image showing himself as Pope</a>&nbsp;"Artificial intelligence and social media are like digital candy for the next generation – sweet, addictive, and designed to impact the cognitive development of our children. But, unlike sugar, these technologies can be weaponized, shape beliefs, and have emotional, even deadly, consequences," Melania said.&nbsp;Trump also thanked Melania for her leadership on critical issues, praising her dedication and compassion. He also praised her efforts in securing $25 million to provide housing and support for youth aging out of foster care.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-is-take-it-down-act-trump-signs-us-law-targeting-revenge-porn-deepfakes-1747715660685">Also read: What is 'Take It Down Act'? Trump makes posting porn, deepfake images without consent illegal</a> &nbsp;

Trump held a phone call with the Russian president and highlighted what he and Putin discussed during their two-hour call.

US President Donald Trump has revealed a shocking detail after holding a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying that Putin praised his wife, Melania Trump, saying "they respect your wife a lot." Trump on Monday, let his wife Melania co-sign legislation to outlaw artificial intelligence-generated porn with real people's faces. Trump then highlighted what he and Putin discussed during their two-hour call. As they discussed about Russia-Ukraine peace and trade between Russia and the US, Trump said that Putin brought up Melania in the conversation. Also read: Trump and Melania are separated? US president's biographer Michael Wolff makes BIG claim Trump also addressed that 5,000 young people are dying each week as the Russia-Ukraine war escalates. The US president was speaking at a White House Rose Garden signing ceremony for the "Take It Down" bill, and told the crowd, "Putin just said, 'They respect your wife a lot.'" When Trump asked, "What about me?" he said that Putin had responded, "They like Melania better." Also read: 'You can't sleep or hug...': Melania Trump refutes claims of marrying Trump for money in resurfaced video “Putin just said, they [Russians] respect your wife a lot,” Trump said, adding, “I said, ‘What about me?’ They like Melania better.” Meanwhile, First Lady Melania called the bill "a national victory", while raising concerns about the impact of new technologies. Also read: 'Melania thought it was cute': Trump says he had 'nothing to do' with AI image showing himself as Pope "Artificial intelligence and social media are like digital candy for the next generation – sweet, addictive, and designed to impact the cognitive development of our children. But, unlike sugar, these technologies can be weaponized, shape beliefs, and have emotional, even deadly, consequences," Melania said. Trump also thanked Melania for her leadership on critical issues, praising her dedication and compassion. He also praised her efforts in securing $25 million to provide housing and support for youth aging out of foster care. Also read: What is 'Take It Down Act'? Trump makes posting porn, deepfake images without consent illegal

Trump held a phone call with the Russian president and highlighted what he and Putin discussed during their two-hour call.

Putin likes Melania more than Trump? Here's what US president revealed after call with Russian counterpart

US President Donald Trump has spun the border crisis into a broader conspiracy theory. He claimed that Biden will never allow “drug dealers, gang members, and the mentally insane” into the USA. He instead blamed the shadowy hand, “Autopen”, which was operating behind the scenes.&nbsp;He also intensified his rhetoric by accusing his opposition of "Treason". Trump accused them of taking advantage of former President Joe Biden's “Cognitive Impairment”. He then added that Joe Biden would have never allowed this. He did not want an open border.In a post on Truth Social, he said, “It wasn’t his idea to Open the Border, and almost destroy our Country, and cost us Hundreds of Billions of Dollars to get criminals out of our Country, and go through the process we are going through now.”

Trump is now shifting the blame from Joe Biden to his aides. Trump had been on the tail of a conspiracy theory for some time now, that left-wing ultra radicals were using Biden like a puppet. "There’s nobody that can want an open border. Nobody," said Trump to the reporter when he came to the Capitol to help break the GOP impasse on the reconciliation bill.&nbsp;Trump continued his rant," This is TREASON at the Highest Level! They did it to destroy our Country. The Joe Biden that everybody knew would never allow drug dealers, gang members, and the mentally insane to come into our Country totally unchecked and unvetted. All anyone has to do is look up his record. Something very severe should happen to these Treasonous Thugs that wanted to destroy our Country,"Joe Biden indeed never signed any law or order to open up America's border; however, he repealed some of the harsh anti-immigrant policies that were enacted during the first term of President Trump.&nbsp;

In a fiery Truth Social post that blends border politics with conspiracy theory, Donald Trump claimed that President Joe Biden was never behind the push for open borders

US President Donald Trump has spun the border crisis into a broader conspiracy theory. He claimed that Biden will never allow “drug dealers, gang members, and the mentally insane” into the USA. He instead blamed the shadowy hand, “Autopen”, which was operating behind the scenes. He also intensified his rhetoric by accusing his opposition of "Treason". Trump accused them of taking advantage of former President Joe Biden's “Cognitive Impairment”. He then added that Joe Biden would have never allowed this. He did not want an open border. In a post on Truth Social, he said, “It wasn’t his idea to Open the Border, and almost destroy our Country, and cost us Hundreds of Billions of Dollars to get criminals out of our Country, and go through the process we are going through now.”

US President Donald Trump doubled down with his anti-immigrant rhetoric, claiming that Joe Biden will never allow drug dealers, gang members and the mentally insane within the US border. He accused Biden of being controlled by an 'autopen' operating with the help of a shadowy government.

From autopen to accusation: Trump spins border crisis into conspiracy allegations, says Biden would never allow this

US President Donald Trump was recently gifted a luxury jet as a "gift" from the Qatari royal family. Reports now suggest that the president himself asked for it.&nbsp;Trump’s administration specifically sought out the luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from Qatar’s government to replace Air Force One, sources told CNN.&nbsp;A senior White House official said that Trump assigned Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff to track down a replacement for Air Force One, after he learned that Boeing informed the Pentagon that it would not be able to deliver the replacements for the aging presidential jets for another two years.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boeing-747-8-jumbo-whats-inside-qatars-400m-luxury-airplane-for-donald-trump-9064216">Also read: 'Flying palace': What's inside Qatar's $400M luxury airplane for Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;The Air Force started finding options and Qatar was on the list. Boeing helped the US defence officials with a list of planes options that could be used in the meantime.&nbsp;Following this, Witkoff contacted them, according to the sources. “Qatar was one of the clients,” the second source told CNN. The source added that the Pentagon “offered to buy the plane” and that Doha said it was willing to sell.&nbsp;The discussions to get the jet began after White House gave a green signal. According to the third source, the initial talks were about leasing the plane instead of buying it.&nbsp;“The matter is still with the legal teams and no decision has been made at all,” the second source said.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-middle-east-trip-us-president-saudi-arabia-qatar-uae-syria-iran-nuclear-deal-russia-ukraine-ahmed-al-sharaa-mbs-boeing-9076557">Also read: Can Trump's Middle East tour be geopolitical shift for US? Top 6 takeaways from US president's major trip</a>&nbsp;Trump's claims Qatar gifted 'luxury jet' to defence&nbsp;Trump said that the Defense Department is getting a gift "free of cost", dismissing ethical concerns about his plan to accept an airplane as a gift from the Qatari royal family.&nbsp;Calling it a "very public and transparent transaction", Trump said that a 747 aircraft will "replace the 40-year-old Air Force One, temporarily."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-and-qatar-friendship-not-just-400-mn-gift-diplomacy-but-years-of-qatari-influence-in-us-links-from-trumps-team-revealed-9073322">Also read: Trump and Qatar friendship: Not just $400 mn 'gift diplomacy', but years of Qatari influence in US, links from Trump's team | REVEALED</a>&nbsp;Last week, Trump told Fox News, “Some people say, ‘Oh, you shouldn’t accept gifts for the country.’ My attitude is, why wouldn’t I accept the gift? We’re giving to everybody else."Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday said the plane was a “donation to our country".&nbsp;She added that the Qatar government and royal family “has offered to donate this plane to the United States Air Force, where that donation will be accepted according to all legal and ethical obligations.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/boeing-lands-its-biggest-aircraft-order-but-already-struggling-to-keep-up-with-current-order-9071782">WATCH | Boeing lands its biggest aircraft order, but already struggling to keep up with current order</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;

Trump told Fox News, “Some people say, ‘Oh, you shouldn’t accept gifts for the country.’ My attitude is, why wouldn’t I accept the gift?

US President Donald Trump was recently gifted a luxury jet as a "gift" from the Qatari royal family. Reports now suggest that the president himself asked for it. Trump’s administration specifically sought out the luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from Qatar’s government to replace Air Force One, sources told CNN. A senior White House official said that Trump assigned Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff to track down a replacement for Air Force One, after he learned that Boeing informed the Pentagon that it would not be able to deliver the replacements for the aging presidential jets for another two years. Also read: 'Flying palace': What's inside Qatar's $400M luxury airplane for Donald Trump The Air Force started finding options and Qatar was on the list. Boeing helped the US defence officials with a list of planes options that could be used in the meantime. Following this, Witkoff contacted them, according to the sources. “Qatar was one of the clients,” the second source told CNN. The source added that the Pentagon “offered to buy the plane” and that Doha said it was willing to sell. The discussions to get the jet began after White House gave a green signal. According to the third source, the initial talks were about leasing the plane instead of buying it. “The matter is still with the legal teams and no decision has been made at all,” the second source said. Also read: Can Trump's Middle East tour be geopolitical shift for US? Top 6 takeaways from US president's major trip Trump's claims Qatar gifted 'luxury jet' to defence Trump said that the Defense Department is getting a gift "free of cost", dismissing ethical concerns about his plan to accept an airplane as a gift from the Qatari royal family. Calling it a "very public and transparent transaction", Trump said that a 747 aircraft will "replace the 40-year-old Air Force One, temporarily." Also read: Trump and Qatar friendship: Not just $400 mn 'gift diplomacy', but years of Qatari influence in US, links from Trump's team | REVEALED Last week, Trump told Fox News, “Some people say, ‘Oh, you shouldn’t accept gifts for the country.’ My attitude is, why wouldn’t I accept the gift? We’re giving to everybody else." Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday said the plane was a “donation to our country". She added that the Qatar government and royal family “has offered to donate this plane to the United States Air Force, where that donation will be accepted according to all legal and ethical obligations.” WATCH | Boeing lands its biggest aircraft order, but already struggling to keep up with current order

Trump told Fox News, “Some people say, ‘Oh, you shouldn’t accept gifts for the country.’ My attitude is, why wouldn’t I accept the gift?

Did US ask Qatar for its $400 million luxury jet? Report suggests it 'offered to buy the plane'

Five years after the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union, both parties have signed a comprehensive agreement aimed at revitalising their relationship. This deal addresses key sectors such as trade, defence, energy, and fisheries, marking a significant step in UK-EU relations.&nbsp;&nbsp;The agreement comes at a time when global trade dynamics are shifting, notably with the United States imposing new tariffs under President Donald Trump’s administration.&nbsp;Key components of the 'reset' deal&nbsp;1. Trade and food exports &nbsp;A central element of the agreement is the easing of trade frictions, particularly concerning food and agricultural products. The UK and EU have agreed on a veterinary deal that reduces red tape and checks on animal and plant products.&nbsp; &nbsp;This move is expected to benefit UK food exporters, who have faced significant challenges since Brexit. According to the BBC, UK food exports to the EU have fallen by 34 per cent compared to 2019, largely due to increased paperwork and regulatory barriers. The new agreement aims to reverse this trend by simplifying export procedures.&nbsp;2. Fisheries access In a notable concession, the UK has granted EU fishing vessels continued access to British waters for an additional 12 years, extending the existing arrangements until 2038. This extension is part of the broader trade-off to facilitate smoother trade relations and reduce barriers for UK exporters.&nbsp;&nbsp;While this move has been welcomed by EU member states, it has drawn criticism from UK fishing communities who view it as a compromise on national sovereignty. The BBC reports that the fishing rights extension was a key component in reaching the overall agreement.&nbsp;3. Defence and security cooperation The agreement also encompasses enhanced cooperation in defence and security. Both parties have committed to regular strategic dialogues and joint initiatives to address shared security challenges.&nbsp; This renewed collaboration signifies a mutual recognition of the importance of collective security in an increasingly complex global landscape.&nbsp;4. Energy collaboration Energy cooperation forms another pillar of the deal. The UK and EU have agreed to work closely on energy matters, including the integration of energy markets and joint efforts to achieve climate goals.&nbsp; This collaboration is expected to lead to more efficient energy distribution and support the transition to renewable energy sources.&nbsp;Economic implications The UK government projects that the agreement could yield economic benefits of up to £9 billion annually by 2040, with a modest boost of 0.3 per cent to the UK’s GDP. However, analysts caution that while the deal represents progress, it only partially mitigates the economic impact of Brexit. The Financial Times notes that the agreement recoups only a fraction of the economic losses incurred since the UK’s departure from the EU.&nbsp;Political reactions Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has hailed the deal as a pragmatic step forward, emphasising the need to move beyond past political disputes. “It’s time to look forward,” he stated at the summit, highlighting the importance of practical solutions to improve the lives of British citizens.&nbsp; European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen echoed this sentiment, describing the summit as a “historic moment” and a “new chapter” in UK-EU relations.&nbsp; However, the agreement has faced criticism from some UK political figures. Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch labelled the deal a “surrender,” expressing concerns over concessions made, particularly in the fisheries sector. The UK-EU reset deal marks a significant development in post-Brexit relations, addressing critical sectors and aiming to foster a more collaborative partnership.&nbsp;&nbsp;While the agreement does not resolve all outstanding issues, it represents a concerted effort to rebuild trust and cooperation between the UK and the EU in an evolving global context. &nbsp;

Business & Economy: This deal addresses key sectors such as trade, defence, energy, and fisheries, marking a significant step in UK-EU relations. 

Five years after the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union, both parties have signed a comprehensive agreement aimed at revitalising their relationship. This deal addresses key sectors such as trade, defence, energy, and fisheries, marking a significant step in UK-EU relations. The agreement comes at a time when global trade dynamics are shifting, notably with the United States imposing new tariffs under President Donald Trump’s administration. Key components of the 'reset' deal 1. Trade and food exports A central element of the agreement is the easing of trade frictions, particularly concerning food and agricultural products. The UK and EU have agreed on a veterinary deal that reduces red tape and checks on animal and plant products. This move is expected to benefit UK food exporters, who have faced significant challenges since Brexit. According to the BBC, UK food exports to the EU have fallen by 34 per cent compared to 2019, largely due to increased paperwork and regulatory barriers. The new agreement aims to reverse this trend by simplifying export procedures. 2. Fisheries access In a notable concession, the UK has granted EU fishing vessels continued access to British waters for an additional 12 years, extending the existing arrangements until 2038. This extension is part of the broader trade-off to facilitate smoother trade relations and reduce barriers for UK exporters. While this move has been welcomed by EU member states, it has drawn criticism from UK fishing communities who view it as a compromise on national sovereignty. The BBC reports that the fishing rights extension was a key component in reaching the overall agreement. 3. Defence and security cooperation The agreement also encompasses enhanced cooperation in defence and security. Both parties have committed to regular strategic dialogues and joint initiatives to address shared security challenges. This renewed collaboration signifies a mutual recognition of the importance of collective security in an increasingly complex global landscape. 4. Energy collaboration Energy cooperation forms another pillar of the deal. The UK and EU have agreed to work closely on energy matters, including the integration of energy markets and joint efforts to achieve climate goals. This collaboration is expected to lead to more efficient energy distribution and support the transition to renewable energy sources. Economic implications The UK government projects that the agreement could yield economic benefits of up to £9 billion annually by 2040, with a modest boost of 0.3 per cent to the UK’s GDP. However, analysts caution that while the deal represents progress, it only partially mitigates the economic impact of Brexit. The Financial Times notes that the agreement recoups only a fraction of the economic losses incurred since the UK’s departure from the EU. Political reactions Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has hailed the deal as a pragmatic step forward, emphasising the need to move beyond past political disputes. “It’s time to look forward,” he stated at the summit, highlighting the importance of practical solutions to improve the lives of British citizens. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen echoed this sentiment, describing the summit as a “historic moment” and a “new chapter” in UK-EU relations. However, the agreement has faced criticism from some UK political figures. Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch labelled the deal a “surrender,” expressing concerns over concessions made, particularly in the fisheries sector. The UK-EU reset deal marks a significant development in post-Brexit relations, addressing critical sectors and aiming to foster a more collaborative partnership. While the agreement does not resolve all outstanding issues, it represents a concerted effort to rebuild trust and cooperation between the UK and the EU in an evolving global context.

UK and US sign agreement to revitalise their relationship five years after Britain's EU exit. This comes amid shifting global trade dynamics and US tariffs under Donald Trump.

UK and EU forge landmark post-Brexit deal amid global trade tensions

The US Supreme Court on Monday (May 19) said that it will allow US President Donald Trump’s administration to end protected status for some 350,000 Venezuelans in the US, which was granted by former president Joe Biden.&nbsp;The court’s ruling lifted a California judge’s order that prevented Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from terminating the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in place for Venezuelans. This comes as Trump ramps up deportation as part of his crackdown against immigration.&nbsp;The TPS allowed immigrants to live and work in the US legally if their home countries were declared unsafe due to wars, natural disasters or other “extraordinary and temporary” conditions.&nbsp;Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-is-take-it-down-act-trump-signs-us-law-targeting-revenge-porn-deepfakes-1747715660685">What is 'Take It Down Act'? Trump signs US law targeting revenge porn, deepfakes</a>&nbsp;The court order will now allow the Trump administration to end protections and work permits for migrants under TPS, which was originally supposed to expire more than a year later in October 2026.&nbsp;The lawyers representing the US government argued that the California federal court had undermined “the Executive Branch's inherent powers as to immigration and foreign affairs” by stopping the administration from ending TPS in April.&nbsp;<h2>‘Largest single action stripping immigration status’</h2>&nbsp;“This is the largest single action stripping any group of non-citizens of immigration status in modern US history. That the Supreme Court authorised it in a two-paragraph order with no reasoning is truly shocking,” said Ahilan Arulanantham, co-director of a UCLA immigration law center who is representing TPS holders in the case.&nbsp;Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/where-did-trump-s-best-buddy-elon-musk-go-1747676539965">‘Finished, done, gone’: Once everywhere, now nowhere — Where did Trump’s ‘best buddy’ Elon Musk go?</a>&nbsp;“The humanitarian and economic impact of the Court's decision will be felt immediately, and will reverberate for generations,” Arulanantham added.Since it was an emergency, appeal, the Supreme Court did not provide reasoning for the ruling. The order only noted one judge’s dissent, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.&nbsp;The Trump administration is also expected to remove the TPS protection of thousands of Haitians in August.&nbsp;Last week, the Trump administration approached the Supreme Court, seeking to end humanitarian parole for hundreds of thousands of Cuban, Nicaraguan, Haitian, and Venezuelan immigrants.&nbsp;However, a high court blocked Trump from using the centuries-old law, the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, to deport immigrants in North Texas. The Supreme Court judges questioned whether the president’s actions were legal.

The TPS allowed immigrants to live and work in the US legally if their home countries were declared unsafe due to wars, natural disasters or other “extraordinary and temporary” conditions.

The US Supreme Court on Monday (May 19) said that it will allow US President Donald Trump’s administration to end protected status for some 350,000 Venezuelans in the US, which was granted by former president Joe Biden. The court’s ruling lifted a California judge’s order that prevented Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from terminating the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in place for Venezuelans. This comes as Trump ramps up deportation as part of his crackdown against immigration. The TPS allowed immigrants to live and work in the US legally if their home countries were declared unsafe due to wars, natural disasters or other “extraordinary and temporary” conditions. Also read | What is 'Take It Down Act'? Trump signs US law targeting revenge porn, deepfakes The court order will now allow the Trump administration to end protections and work permits for migrants under TPS, which was originally supposed to expire more than a year later in October 2026. The lawyers representing the US government argued that the California federal court had undermined “the Executive Branch's inherent powers as to immigration and foreign affairs” by stopping the administration from ending TPS in April. ‘Largest single action stripping immigration status’ “This is the largest single action stripping any group of non-citizens of immigration status in modern US history. That the Supreme Court authorised it in a two-paragraph order with no reasoning is truly shocking,” said Ahilan Arulanantham, co-director of a UCLA immigration law center who is representing TPS holders in the case. Also read | ‘Finished, done, gone’: Once everywhere, now nowhere — Where did Trump’s ‘best buddy’ Elon Musk go? “The humanitarian and economic impact of the Court's decision will be felt immediately, and will reverberate for generations,” Arulanantham added. Since it was an emergency, appeal, the Supreme Court did not provide reasoning for the ruling. The order only noted one judge’s dissent, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. The Trump administration is also expected to remove the TPS protection of thousands of Haitians in August. Last week, the Trump administration approached the Supreme Court, seeking to end humanitarian parole for hundreds of thousands of Cuban, Nicaraguan, Haitian, and Venezuelan immigrants. However, a high court blocked Trump from using the centuries-old law, the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, to deport immigrants in North Texas. The Supreme Court judges questioned whether the president’s actions were legal.

The TPS allowed immigrants to live and work in the US legally if their home countries were declared unsafe due to wars, natural disasters or other “extraordinary and temporary” conditions.

US Supreme Court allows Trump administration to lift protection granted to 350,000 Venezuelan immigrants

&nbsp;Laura Loomer, a close ally of US President Donald Trump and a MAGA influencer, has claimed that she informed people about former president Joe Biden’s “terminal illness” last year.&nbsp;This comes shortly after Biden’s office said on Sunday (May 18) that the former president has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. The statement said that the 82-year-old was diagnosed with “prostate cancer, characterised by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone.”&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-is-aggressive-prostate-cancer-all-you-need-to-know-about-what-biden-is-dealing-with-1747627881249">What is 'aggressive' prostate cancer? All you need to know about what Biden is dealing with</a>&nbsp;“While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management,” his office said, adding that he and his family are reviewing treatment options with doctors.&nbsp;<h2>What did Loomer say?</h2>&nbsp;Trump ally and MAGA conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer posted on X, “A lot of people owe me an apology. I told you all Biden was terminally ill last July. Terminal is 6 months to a year… Won’t be long.”&nbsp;Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-diagnosed-with-aggressive-form-of-prostate-cancer-here-s-all-you-need-to-know-1747623384226">Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive form' of prostate cancer. Here's all you need to know</a> &nbsp;In a separate post, Loomer said, “There are always outliers, but I suspect Biden’s treatment isn’t responding anymore which is why the family is only now admitting he is terminally ill. He could die in the next 2 months.&nbsp;“This is a PR strategy to shame the Democrats who are coming out with a book about the cover up of Biden’s health crisis. Biden might die in the next 2 months,” she wrote on X.&nbsp;Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/steve-witkoff-watched-netflix-shows-to-understand-diplomacy-1747561872658">Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff watched Netflix shows to understand his job</a>&nbsp;<h2>Trump reacts to Biden’s diagnosis</h2>&nbsp;Following the statement released by Biden’s office, Trump said he was “saddened” to hear the news about Biden’s diagnosis.&nbsp;“Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis. We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery,” he wrote on his Truth Social platform.

This comes shortly after Biden’s office said on Sunday (May 18) that the former president has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. 

Laura Loomer, a close ally of US President Donald Trump and a MAGA influencer, has claimed that she informed people about former president Joe Biden’s “terminal illness” last year. This comes shortly after Biden’s office said on Sunday (May 18) that the former president has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. The statement said that the 82-year-old was diagnosed with “prostate cancer, characterised by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone.” Also read | What is 'aggressive' prostate cancer? All you need to know about what Biden is dealing with “While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management,” his office said, adding that he and his family are reviewing treatment options with doctors. What did Loomer say? Trump ally and MAGA conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer posted on X, “A lot of people owe me an apology. I told you all Biden was terminally ill last July. Terminal is 6 months to a year… Won’t be long.” Also read | Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive form' of prostate cancer. Here's all you need to know In a separate post, Loomer said, “There are always outliers, but I suspect Biden’s treatment isn’t responding anymore which is why the family is only now admitting he is terminally ill. He could die in the next 2 months. “This is a PR strategy to shame the Democrats who are coming out with a book about the cover up of Biden’s health crisis. Biden might die in the next 2 months,” she wrote on X. Also read | Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff watched Netflix shows to understand his job Trump reacts to Biden’s diagnosis Following the statement released by Biden’s office, Trump said he was “saddened” to hear the news about Biden’s diagnosis. “Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis. We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery,” he wrote on his Truth Social platform.

This comes shortly after Biden’s office said on Sunday (May 18) that the former president has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones.

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US President Donald Trump, on returning from his four-day-long Middle East trip on Friday (May 16), said that there had been a lot of progress with the Nuclear Deal. While discussing the nuclear deal, in an interview with Fox News, Trump said, a draft of the nuclear deal is ready.&nbsp;
The Fox News correspondent enquired, "On Iran, has the US given them a formal proposal? Has Steve Witkoff handed it over?"
While speaking to Fox News, Trump said, "Yeah, they have a proposal, more importantly, they know they have to move quickly, or something bad is going to happen."
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<h2>No Formal Offer</h2>
Contrastingly, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi denied receiving a formal offer. He said that the communication had been increasingly confusing from the US. He said Iran is not interested in abandoning its nuclear enrichment prospects under any conditions.&nbsp;
He posted on X (formerly Twitter), "&nbsp;Iran has not received any written proposal from the United States, whether directly or indirectly. In the meantime, the messaging we&mdash;and the world&mdash;continue to receive is confusing and contradictory. Iran nonetheless remains determined and straightforward: Respect our rights and terminate your sanctions, and we have a deal."
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Iran has not received any written proposal from the United States, whether directly or indirectly. In the meantime, the messaging we&mdash;and the world&mdash;continue to receive is confusing and contradictory. Iran nonetheless remains determined and straightforward: Respect our rights and&hellip;
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While talking to Fox News on Friday, he said, "They are not going to have a nuclear weapon."&nbsp;
The whole trip from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates had been mostly transactional. Trump had expressed his desire to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. "He and I will meet, and I think we&rsquo;ll solve it-or maybe not.&rdquo;
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On Tuesday, May 13, while speaking in Riyadh, President Trump called Iran the most "destructive force" and blamed it for the instability in the region.
This is the first international trip since the US President Donald Trump took over the Oval Office in Washington for the second time. There had been a flurry of activities since he had taken over.
Previously, Donald Trump, during his first term, pulled the US out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. There had been stark contradictions between his rhetoric at home and the diplomatic talks. Earlier in April, a Trump envoy led by Steven Witkoff stepped aside from some of the threats that Iran would face "great danger" if the talks did not succeed.
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Discover how Trump's rhetoric on Iran as a destabilising force in the region aligns with his administration's diplomatic efforts and previous policies. World

US President Donald Trump, on returning from his four-day-long Middle East trip on Friday (May 16), said that there had been a lot of progress with the Nuclear Deal. While discussing the nuclear deal, in an interview with Fox News, Trump said, a draft of the nuclear deal is ready. The Fox News correspondent enquired, "On Iran, has the US given them a formal proposal? Has Steve Witkoff handed it over?" While speaking to Fox News, Trump said, "Yeah, they have a proposal, more importantly, they know they have to move quickly, or something bad is going to happen." Also read: 'He knew exactly what that meant': Trump claims Comey called for his 'assassination' with '8647' message No Formal Offer Contrastingly, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi denied receiving a formal offer. He said that the communication had been increasingly confusing from the US. He said Iran is not interested in abandoning its nuclear enrichment prospects under any conditions. He posted on X (formerly Twitter), " Iran has not received any written proposal from the United States, whether directly or indirectly. In the meantime, the messaging we—and the world—continue to receive is confusing and contradictory. Iran nonetheless remains determined and straightforward: Respect our rights and terminate your sanctions, and we have a deal." Also read: Iran denies receiving written proposal from US on nuclear deal, but Trump says ‘they have a proposal’ Iran has not received any written proposal from the United States, whether directly or indirectly. In the meantime, the messaging we—and the world—continue to receive is confusing and contradictory. Iran nonetheless remains determined and straightforward: Respect our rights and… — Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) May 16, 2025 While talking to Fox News on Friday, he said, "They are not going to have a nuclear weapon." The whole trip from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates had been mostly transactional. Trump had expressed his desire to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. "He and I will meet, and I think we’ll solve it-or maybe not.” Also read: Can Trump's Middle East tour be geopolitical shift for US? Top 6 takeaways from US president's major trip On Tuesday, May 13, while speaking in Riyadh, President Trump called Iran the most "destructive force" and blamed it for the instability in the region. This is the first international trip since the US President Donald Trump took over the Oval Office in Washington for the second time. There had been a flurry of activities since he had taken over. Previously, Donald Trump, during his first term, pulled the US out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. There had been stark contradictions between his rhetoric at home and the diplomatic talks. Earlier in April, a Trump envoy led by Steven Witkoff stepped aside from some of the threats that Iran would face "great danger" if the talks did not succeed. Also read: Conservatives stun Trump, block his big tax breaks and spending cuts bill

'Move quickly or something bad will happen'- Trump on Iran deal

Iran&rsquo;s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Friday (May 16) that his country has not received any proposal &ldquo;directly or indirectly&rdquo; from the US over a possible nuclear deal.&nbsp;
This comes hours after US President Donald Trump said that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/iran">Iran</a> has a proposal from Washington during his three-nation tour of the Middle East.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;Iran has not received any written proposal from the United States, whether directly or indirectly,&rdquo; Araghchi posted on X.
&ldquo;In the meantime, the messaging we&mdash;and the world&mdash;continue to receive is confusing and contradictory. Iran nonetheless remains determined and straightforward: Respect our rights and terminate your sanctions, and we have a deal,&rdquo; Iran&rsquo;s top diplomat added.
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He further said, &ldquo;Mark my words: there is no scenario in which Iran abandons its hard-earned right to enrichment for peaceful purposes: a right afforded to all other NPT signatories, too. The Great Iranian Nation has shown its Power and Fortitude in the face of those who have attempted imposition. We ALWAYS welcome dialogue based on mutual respect and ALWAYS reject any diktat.&rdquo;
<h2>US-Iran nuclear talks</h2>
On Friday (May 16), Iran held talks with European powers to discuss its nuclear negotiations with the United States.&nbsp;
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Meanwhile, Trump warned Iran, telling it to &ldquo;move quickly&rdquo; towards a deal. During his visit to Abu Dhabi, the US president said that his administration had handed Iran a proposal for a new agreement.
&ldquo;They have a proposal, but more importantly, they know they have to move quickly or something bad is going to happen,&rdquo; Trump said.
Watch | Iran pitches new deal to break nuclear deadlock with US
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Iran and the United States concluded the fourth round of nuclear talks in Oman on Sunday (May 11) without any breakthrough in a public standoff over enrichment. However, both sides have confirmed plans for future negotiations.
Both sides have reported progress in the first three rounds of the nuclear talks. Following the recent discussions, Iran said that the meeting was &ldquo;difficult but useful&rdquo; while a senior US official said Washington was &ldquo;encouraged&rdquo;, according to an AFP report.&nbsp;

This comes hours after US President Donald Trump said that Iran has a proposal from Washington during his three-nation tour of the Middle East. World

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Friday (May 16) that his country has not received any proposal “directly or indirectly” from the US over a possible nuclear deal. This comes hours after US President Donald Trump said that Iran has a proposal from Washington during his three-nation tour of the Middle East. Also read | 'Taylor Swift no longer HOT': Trump slams American singer, claims he's the reason behind it “Iran has not received any written proposal from the United States, whether directly or indirectly,” Araghchi posted on X. “In the meantime, the messaging we—and the world—continue to receive is confusing and contradictory. Iran nonetheless remains determined and straightforward: Respect our rights and terminate your sanctions, and we have a deal,” Iran’s top diplomat added. Also read | Trump's nuclear crusade: Here's how US vs Iran row begin over nuclear deal - EXPLAINED He further said, “Mark my words: there is no scenario in which Iran abandons its hard-earned right to enrichment for peaceful purposes: a right afforded to all other NPT signatories, too. The Great Iranian Nation has shown its Power and Fortitude in the face of those who have attempted imposition. We ALWAYS welcome dialogue based on mutual respect and ALWAYS reject any diktat.” US-Iran nuclear talks On Friday (May 16), Iran held talks with European powers to discuss its nuclear negotiations with the United States. Also read | Iran, US conclude ‘difficult but useful’ fourth round of nuclear talks, Iranian Prez won’t ‘dismantle’ facilities Meanwhile, Trump warned Iran, telling it to “move quickly” towards a deal. During his visit to Abu Dhabi, the US president said that his administration had handed Iran a proposal for a new agreement. “They have a proposal, but more importantly, they know they have to move quickly or something bad is going to happen,” Trump said. Watch | Iran pitches new deal to break nuclear deadlock with US Iran and the United States concluded the fourth round of nuclear talks in Oman on Sunday (May 11) without any breakthrough in a public standoff over enrichment. However, both sides have confirmed plans for future negotiations. Both sides have reported progress in the first three rounds of the nuclear talks. Following the recent discussions, Iran said that the meeting was “difficult but useful” while a senior US official said Washington was “encouraged”, according to an AFP report.

Iran denies receiving written proposal from US on nuclear deal, but Trump says ‘they have a proposal’

In a big embarrassment to President Donald Trump, House Republicans failed to push their package of tax breaks and spending cuts through the Budget Committee, as some conservatives joined Democrats in voting against it. The vote failed 16-21, but the holdout lawmakers vowed to stay all weekend to negotiate changes as the Republican president is returning from the Middle East.
The hard-right lawmakers are insisting on steeper spending cuts to Medicaid and the Biden-era green energy tax breaks, among other changes for extending support to Trump&rsquo;s &ldquo;beautiful&rdquo; bill. They also warn that the tax cuts would pile an additional $36 trillion onto the nation&rsquo;s debt.
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is at a critical moment as conservatives are holding out for steeper cuts to help offset the costs of tax breaks. Meanwhile, lawmakers from high-tax states like New York are demanding a deeper tax deduction for their constituents. Johnson has insisted Republicans are on track to pass the bill, which he believes will inject a dose of stability into a wavering economy. Democrats slammed the package, but will not be able to block it if Republicans unite ultimately. They stress that millions of people would lose their health coverage if the bill passes while the wealthiest Americans would reap enormous tax cuts.&nbsp; &ldquo;That is bad economics. It is unconscionable,&rdquo; said Rep. Brendan Boyle, the top Democratic lawmaker on the panel.
The Budget panel is one of the final stops before the package is sent to the full House floor for a vote, which is expected as soon as next week. Typically, the job of the Budget Committee is more administrative as it compiles the work of 11 committees that draw up various parts of the big bill.
Read More |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-recognises-elliston-berry-teen-victim-of-deepfake-pornography-in-congress-address-8796305" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Who is Elliston Berry? Trump recognises teen victim of deepfake pornography in Congress address</a> Four Republican conservatives initially voted against the package &mdash; Roy and Reps. Ralph Norman of South Carolina, Josh Brecheen of Oklahoma, Rep. Andrew Clyde of Georgia. Then Rep. Lloyd Smucker of Pennsylvania switched his vote to no. &ldquo;We are writing checks we cannot cash, and our children are going to pay the price,&rdquo; Roy said. &ldquo;Sadly,&rdquo; added Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., &ldquo;I&rsquo;m a hard no until we get this ironed out.&rdquo;
The bill proposes trillions of dollars in tax cuts and a big boost to the US military and to national security &mdash; largely paid for by overhauls to federal health and nutrition programmes and cuts to energy programmes.
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Trump posted to Truth Social on Friday, &ldquo;We don&rsquo;t need &lsquo;GRANDSTANDERS&rsquo; in the Republican Party. STOP TALKING, AND GET IT DONE!&rdquo; &ldquo;Republicans MUST UNITE behind, &lsquo;THE ONE, BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL!,&rsquo;&rdquo; he said.

World: The bill proposes trillions of dollars in tax cuts and a big boost to the US military and to national security — largely paid for by overhauls to federal health and nutrition programmes and cuts to energy programmes.

In a big embarrassment to President Donald Trump, House Republicans failed to push their package of tax breaks and spending cuts through the Budget Committee, as some conservatives joined Democrats in voting against it. The vote failed 16-21, but the holdout lawmakers vowed to stay all weekend to negotiate changes as the Republican president is returning from the Middle East. The hard-right lawmakers are insisting on steeper spending cuts to Medicaid and the Biden-era green energy tax breaks, among other changes for extending support to Trump’s “beautiful” bill. They also warn that the tax cuts would pile an additional $36 trillion onto the nation’s debt. Also Read | US to punish those who visit porn websites? Senators introduce new bill to 'protect American families' The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is at a critical moment as conservatives are holding out for steeper cuts to help offset the costs of tax breaks. Meanwhile, lawmakers from high-tax states like New York are demanding a deeper tax deduction for their constituents. Johnson has insisted Republicans are on track to pass the bill, which he believes will inject a dose of stability into a wavering economy. Democrats slammed the package, but will not be able to block it if Republicans unite ultimately. They stress that millions of people would lose their health coverage if the bill passes while the wealthiest Americans would reap enormous tax cuts. “That is bad economics. It is unconscionable,” said Rep. Brendan Boyle, the top Democratic lawmaker on the panel. The Budget panel is one of the final stops before the package is sent to the full House floor for a vote, which is expected as soon as next week. Typically, the job of the Budget Committee is more administrative as it compiles the work of 11 committees that draw up various parts of the big bill. Read More | Who is Elliston Berry? Trump recognises teen victim of deepfake pornography in Congress address Four Republican conservatives initially voted against the package — Roy and Reps. Ralph Norman of South Carolina, Josh Brecheen of Oklahoma, Rep. Andrew Clyde of Georgia. Then Rep. Lloyd Smucker of Pennsylvania switched his vote to no. “We are writing checks we cannot cash, and our children are going to pay the price,” Roy said. “Sadly,” added Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., “I’m a hard no until we get this ironed out.” The bill proposes trillions of dollars in tax cuts and a big boost to the US military and to national security — largely paid for by overhauls to federal health and nutrition programmes and cuts to energy programmes. Trump posted to Truth Social on Friday, “We don’t need ‘GRANDSTANDERS’ in the Republican Party. STOP TALKING, AND GET IT DONE!” “Republicans MUST UNITE behind, ‘THE ONE, BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL!,’” he said.

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The Indian government has revoked security clearance of Celebi Airport Services, a Turkish firm that handles a large part of services at nine major airports in India, over concerns regarding national security.
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (May 15) made a U-turn on mediating the India-Pakistan ceasefire as he claimed a few days back.
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In response to Turkey's alleged support to Pakistan during the India-Pakistan conflict over the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed, the Indian government has revoked security clearance of Celebi Airport Services, a Turkish firm that handles a large part of services at nine major airports in India, over concerns regarding national security.
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US President Donald Trump on Thursday (May 15) made a U-turn on mediating the India-Pakistan ceasefire as he claimed a few days back. India, however, rejected the claims made by Trump, saying that the talks were held between the two nations' Director Generals of Military Operations.&nbsp;
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The Indian government has revoked security clearance of Celebi Airport Services, a Turkish firm that handles a large part of services at nine major airports in India, over concerns regarding national security. US President Donald Trump on Thursday (May 15) made a U-turn on mediating the India-Pakistan ceasefire as he claimed a few days back. Click on the headlines for more Turkey under fire for siding with Pakistan, Indian govt revokes security clearance for Turkey's Celebi Airport Services In response to Turkey's alleged support to Pakistan during the India-Pakistan conflict over the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed, the Indian government has revoked security clearance of Celebi Airport Services, a Turkish firm that handles a large part of services at nine major airports in India, over concerns regarding national security. 'Don't want to say I did...': Trump takes U-turn on mediating India-Pak ceasefire claim US President Donald Trump on Thursday (May 15) made a U-turn on mediating the India-Pakistan ceasefire as he claimed a few days back. India, however, rejected the claims made by Trump, saying that the talks were held between the two nations' Director Generals of Military Operations. Not enough pressure on Russia? Zelensky says ‘Kremlin does not feel it needs to end war’ amid Turkey visit Ahead of ceasefire talks in Turkey’s Istanbul, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during a press conference in Ankara on Thursday (May 15), said that Moscow failed to show any willingness to engage in negotiations to end the war. He added that other nations should put more political and economic pressure on Russia and impose further sanctions. #BoycottTurkey chorus grows in India: How will it affect Turkey's tourism and what numbers say | Check list of suspensions Joining the bandwagon of boycotting Turkey over their support to Pakistan, several Indian institutions and tour and travel companies have announced suspension or cancellation of their tie-ups with Turkey. Moreover, India has cancelled security clearance for the Turkish firm that handles the lion's share of services at nine major airports in India. Trump's homeland secretary Kristi Noem to get $50 million private jet? What we know about her luxury demand Days after US President Donald Trump said that the Defence Department is getting a "luxury airplane" as a gift from Qatar, US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made a request for her own private jet. 'Ran like a scared dog': Ex-Pentagon official slams Pakistan, says it 'lost very badly' and India won 'diplomatically, militarily' Days after India launched Operation Sindoor in retaliation to Pakistan's terror attack in Pahalgam, a former Pentagon official said that Pakistan went running to try to achieve a ceasefire like a "scared dog". Why did President Murmu invoke rarely used Article 143 (1), questioning Supreme Court? Indian President Droupadi Murmu questioned the Supreme Court, seeking opinion and consideration on 14 constitutional points over a month after the top court gave an order on April 8, setting a deadline for assent to bills by the President and Governors. The president said that the Constitution does not specify any such timeline. ‘India can take care of themselves’: Trump urges Apple CEO Tim Cook to keep iPhone production in US US President Donald Trump on Thursday (May 15) said that he asked Apple CEO Tim Cook not to build its products in India, urging him to focus on manufacturing in the United States. Tom Cruise set to appear in BTS’s Seok Jin's show for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning promo Tom Cruise is gearing up for the worldwide release of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and had been in South Korea on May 7th. According to a new report, Cruise shot for BTS’s Seok Jin's variety show Run Seok Jin (Run Jin). IPL 2025 Playoffs Qualification Scenarios: GT, RCB and PBKS in pole position; MI, DC and KKR fight for top four finish The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) is all set to resume as the fate of certain teams will be on the line for a place in the Playoffs round. While Gujarat Titans(GT) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are all but there in the Playoffs round, the likes of Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals and others are still fighting for a place in the Playoffs. So here’s a detailed look at how teams can book their place in the top four.

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US President Donald Trump on Thursday (May 15) said that he asked Apple CEO Tim Cook not to build its products in India, urging him to focus on manufacturing in the United States.
&ldquo;I had a little problem with Tim Cook yesterday,&rdquo; Trump said. Referring to the $500 billion investment in the US announced by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/apple-0">Apple</a> in February, he added, &ldquo;I said to him, &lsquo;my friend, I treated you very good. You&rsquo;re coming here with $500 billion, but now I hear you&rsquo;re building all over India.&rsquo; I don&rsquo;t want you building in India.&rdquo;
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As Apple aims to reduce its reliance on China, where about 90 per cent of its flagship smartphones are assembled, it has made efforts to ramp up production in India, seeking to make around 25 per cent of global iPhones in the country in the next few years.
Last month, Reuters reported that Apple is aiming to make most of its iPhones sold in the United States at factories in India by the end of 2026, and is speeding up those plans to navigate potentially higher tariffs in China. The US tech giant was holding urgent talks with contract manufacturers Foxconn and Tata to achieve that goal, it added.
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&ldquo;I said to Tim, I said, &lsquo;Tim look, we treated you really good, we put up with all the plants that you build in China for years, now you got build us. We&rsquo;re not interested in you building in India, India can take care of themselves ... we want you to build here&rsquo;,&rdquo; the US president said.
Trump added that the tech giant will be &ldquo;upping their production in the United States&rdquo;.
<h2>Trump claims India proposing &lsquo;zero tariff&rsquo; deal</h2>
Trump made the comments while discussing Washington&rsquo;s trade relations with New Delhi. He said that India is &ldquo;one of the highest tariff nations in the world,&rdquo; adding that it is hard to sell American products in the country.&nbsp;
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Speaking at a business event in Qatar, the US president claimed that India is proposing a trade agreement with &ldquo;no tariffs&rdquo; or &ldquo;zero tariffs&rdquo;. India is &ldquo;willing to literally charge us no tariff,&rdquo; said Trump.
Trump&rsquo;s comments come days after he claimed that he used trade as a bargaining chip to broker a ceasefire understanding between India and Pakistan to end their military actions. However, India has maintained that it was a &ldquo;bilateral&rdquo; agreement between the two nations, dismissing Trump&rsquo;s claims.
Trump had earlier threatened to impose retaliatory tariffs on India in response to heavy US duties on steel and aluminium.
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As Apple aims to reduce its reliance on China, it has made efforts to ramp up production in India, seeking to make around 25 per cent of global iPhones in the country in the next few years. World | Trending

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (May 15) said that he asked Apple CEO Tim Cook not to build its products in India, urging him to focus on manufacturing in the United States. “I had a little problem with Tim Cook yesterday,” Trump said. Referring to the $500 billion investment in the US announced by Apple in February, he added, “I said to him, ‘my friend, I treated you very good. You’re coming here with $500 billion, but now I hear you’re building all over India.’ I don’t want you building in India.” Also read | 23-bug scare for iPhones: 'AirBorne' can let hackers take control of your device, Apple warns As Apple aims to reduce its reliance on China, where about 90 per cent of its flagship smartphones are assembled, it has made efforts to ramp up production in India, seeking to make around 25 per cent of global iPhones in the country in the next few years. Last month, Reuters reported that Apple is aiming to make most of its iPhones sold in the United States at factories in India by the end of 2026, and is speeding up those plans to navigate potentially higher tariffs in China. The US tech giant was holding urgent talks with contract manufacturers Foxconn and Tata to achieve that goal, it added. Also read | Apple to shift making of iPhones for US to India, lower reliance on China “I said to Tim, I said, ‘Tim look, we treated you really good, we put up with all the plants that you build in China for years, now you got build us. We’re not interested in you building in India, India can take care of themselves ... we want you to build here’,” the US president said. Trump added that the tech giant will be “upping their production in the United States”. Trump claims India proposing ‘zero tariff’ deal Trump made the comments while discussing Washington’s trade relations with New Delhi. He said that India is “one of the highest tariff nations in the world,” adding that it is hard to sell American products in the country. Also read | 'India offered trade deal with literally no tariffs': Donald Trump's big claim amid tariff war Speaking at a business event in Qatar, the US president claimed that India is proposing a trade agreement with “no tariffs” or “zero tariffs”. India is “willing to literally charge us no tariff,” said Trump. Trump’s comments come days after he claimed that he used trade as a bargaining chip to broker a ceasefire understanding between India and Pakistan to end their military actions. However, India has maintained that it was a “bilateral” agreement between the two nations, dismissing Trump’s claims. Trump had earlier threatened to impose retaliatory tariffs on India in response to heavy US duties on steel and aluminium. Watch | Donald Trump confirms nuclear agreement with Iran, says 'don't want violent course'

‘India can take care of themselves’: Trump urges Apple CEO Tim Cook to keep iPhone production in US

A two-year-old girl, who got separated from her parents in the United States by deportation, arrived in Caracas, Venezuela, on Wednesday (May 14).&nbsp;
The girl&rsquo;s Venezuelan parents were deported without her from the US &ndash; a move that was criticised by the South American country and denounced as a kidnapping.
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Maikelys Espinoza arrived at an airport outside the capital, Caracas, accompanied by over 220 deported migrants.
State television showed Venezuela&rsquo;s first lady, Cilia Flores, carrying Maikelys at the airport. The girl was then handed over to her mother, who was waiting at the presidential palace along with President Nicol&aacute;s Maduro.
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The US government has defended the deportation of the girl&rsquo;s parents, which happened last month, claiming that they allegedly had links to the Venezuelan-based Tren de Aragua gang, which was designated as a terrorist organisation by US President Donald Trump earlier this year.
The girl&rsquo;s mother was deported to Venezuela on April 25, while her father was sent to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador in March amid Trump&rsquo;s crackdown as the US president invoked an 18th-century wartime law to deport hundreds of immigrants.
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<h2>'A great victory'</h2>
According to a Reuters report, Venezuela&rsquo;s Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said that the toddler&rsquo;s return has been &ldquo;a battle every day and today we have a great victory.&rdquo;
The Venezuelan government had refused entry to immigrants deported from the US previously, however, they allowed hundreds of Venezuelan migrants back in the country since Trump took office this year. The deported migrants also included some 180 people who spent up to 16 days at the US naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
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On Wednesday (May 14), President Maduro thanked Trump for the &ldquo;profoundly humane act&rdquo; as he received the little girl at the presidential palace in Caracas, reported AFP.
&ldquo;There have been and will be differences, but it is possible, with God&rsquo;s blessing, to move forward and resolve many issues,&rdquo; Maduro said. &ldquo;I hope and aspire that very soon we can also rescue Maikely&rsquo;s father and the 253 Venezuelans who are in El Salvador.&rdquo;

The girl’s Venezuelan parents were deported without her from the US – a move that was criticised by the South American country and denounced as a kidnapping. World | Trending

A two-year-old girl, who got separated from her parents in the United States by deportation, arrived in Caracas, Venezuela, on Wednesday (May 14). The girl’s Venezuelan parents were deported without her from the US – a move that was criticised by the South American country and denounced as a kidnapping. Also read | Trump urges Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa to sign Abraham Accords, wants him to deport Palestinian 'terrorists' Maikelys Espinoza arrived at an airport outside the capital, Caracas, accompanied by over 220 deported migrants. State television showed Venezuela’s first lady, Cilia Flores, carrying Maikelys at the airport. The girl was then handed over to her mother, who was waiting at the presidential palace along with President Nicolás Maduro. Also read | Embarrassment for Kristi Noem as Indian student on Trump's deportation list gets loud cheers at grad ceremony The US government has defended the deportation of the girl’s parents, which happened last month, claiming that they allegedly had links to the Venezuelan-based Tren de Aragua gang, which was designated as a terrorist organisation by US President Donald Trump earlier this year. The girl’s mother was deported to Venezuela on April 25, while her father was sent to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador in March amid Trump’s crackdown as the US president invoked an 18th-century wartime law to deport hundreds of immigrants. Also read | What is habeas corpus? Trump admin looking to suspend writ to fast-track deportations of illegal migrants 'A great victory' According to a Reuters report, Venezuela’s Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said that the toddler’s return has been “a battle every day and today we have a great victory.” The Venezuelan government had refused entry to immigrants deported from the US previously, however, they allowed hundreds of Venezuelan migrants back in the country since Trump took office this year. The deported migrants also included some 180 people who spent up to 16 days at the US naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Also read | 'Reckless tariffs, immigration crackdown...': Kamala Harris accuses Trump of 'greatest man-made economic crisis' On Wednesday (May 14), President Maduro thanked Trump for the “profoundly humane act” as he received the little girl at the presidential palace in Caracas, reported AFP. “There have been and will be differences, but it is possible, with God’s blessing, to move forward and resolve many issues,” Maduro said. “I hope and aspire that very soon we can also rescue Maikely’s father and the 253 Venezuelans who are in El Salvador.”

Two-year-old girl reunites with mother: Toddler separated from parents after US deportation, arrives in Venezuela

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 13) met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, where the two leaders signed several new agreements.&nbsp;
A video from their meeting has gone viral on social media, sparking controversy over Trump&rsquo;s etiquette and a debate among netizens. In the clip, which was widely circulated, the US president and Saudi crown prince are served a drink. While Prince Mohammed appears to sip the drink, Trump can be seen holding his cup for a while before placing it on a table, without drinking it.
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<h2>Social media reacts</h2>
Trump&rsquo;s gestures have sparked a flood of reactions on social media, with some users speculating that the US president declined the drink due to strict security protocol. While some users speculated that the drink may have contained caffeine, which Trump avoids.
&ldquo;Never drink or eat from an unknown source. A valuable lesson right here,&rdquo; a user posted on X, while sharing the viral video. The video has gained over 16.4 million views on social media just within a day of being posted.
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&ldquo;The two different pouring containers could make anyone a bit skittish,&rdquo; one person said.
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Never drink or eat from an unknown source. A valuable lesson right here.<a href="https://t.co/6AwTPcn6Po">pic.twitter.com/6AwTPcn6Po</a>
&mdash; .🇺🇸 SGT Valadez 𝕏 (@SGTValadez) <a href="https://twitter.com/SGTValadez/status/1922271901994389723?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
While a social media user wrote, &ldquo;He did drink it,&rdquo; posting another video from the same meeting in which Trump appears to be taking a sip.&nbsp;
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He did drank it <a href="https://t.co/ueHalyaRye">pic.twitter.com/ueHalyaRye</a>
&mdash; Hani (@HNI87) <a href="https://twitter.com/HNI87/status/1922299872830497198?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&ldquo;I think no US president is permitted to eat or drink anything else apart from that which is made on his plane, no matter where he goes,&rdquo; a user asked Grok. To this, the AI bot responded with, &ldquo;US presidents follow strict food security protocols, often eating only food prepared by White House staff, especially when travelling on Air Force One. This minimises risks like poisoning. However, during state visits, they may consume locally prepared food under Secret Service supervision. While the rule of eating only plane-prepared food is mostly true, exceptions occur with careful vetting to balance safety and diplomacy.&rdquo;
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A video from their meeting has gone viral on social media, sparking controversy over Trump’s etiquette and a debate among netizens. World | Trending

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (May 13) met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, where the two leaders signed several new agreements. A video from their meeting has gone viral on social media, sparking controversy over Trump’s etiquette and a debate among netizens. In the clip, which was widely circulated, the US president and Saudi crown prince are served a drink. While Prince Mohammed appears to sip the drink, Trump can be seen holding his cup for a while before placing it on a table, without drinking it. Also read | Donald Trump meets Ahmed al-Sharaa, becomes first US president to meet Syrian leader in 25 years: See pics Social media reacts Trump’s gestures have sparked a flood of reactions on social media, with some users speculating that the US president declined the drink due to strict security protocol. While some users speculated that the drink may have contained caffeine, which Trump avoids. “Never drink or eat from an unknown source. A valuable lesson right here,” a user posted on X, while sharing the viral video. The video has gained over 16.4 million views on social media just within a day of being posted. Also read | Starlink, Tesla robots and more: Here's why Elon Musk accompanied Trump in his Saudi Arabia visit “The two different pouring containers could make anyone a bit skittish,” one person said. Never drink or eat from an unknown source. A valuable lesson right here.pic.twitter.com/6AwTPcn6Po — .🇺🇸 SGT Valadez 𝕏 (@SGTValadez) May 13, 2025 While a social media user wrote, “He did drink it,” posting another video from the same meeting in which Trump appears to be taking a sip. He did drank it pic.twitter.com/ueHalyaRye — Hani (@HNI87) May 13, 2025 Also read | ‘Now, it’s their time to shine’: Trump announces all US sanctions on Syria to be lifted “I think no US president is permitted to eat or drink anything else apart from that which is made on his plane, no matter where he goes,” a user asked Grok. To this, the AI bot responded with, “US presidents follow strict food security protocols, often eating only food prepared by White House staff, especially when travelling on Air Force One. This minimises risks like poisoning. However, during state visits, they may consume locally prepared food under Secret Service supervision. While the rule of eating only plane-prepared food is mostly true, exceptions occur with careful vetting to balance safety and diplomacy.” Watch | Trump warns Iran against rejecting nuclear deal, will impose 'maximum pressure' policy if rejected

WATCH | Did Trump refuse Saudi drink during meeting with Saudi Crown Prince? Netizens react

In a dramatic shift that could redefine global access to artificial intelligence (AI) hardware, the United States has formally scrapped an export control measure known as the &ldquo;AI diffusion rule&rdquo;.
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The decision made by the Trump administration paves the way for allied nations such as India and Saudi Arabia to access cutting-edge American AI chips without facing the quotas and restrictions proposed under the previous administration.
&nbsp;
The move is seen as a strategic recalibration in Washington&rsquo;s approach to AI governance&mdash;one that seeks to bolster partnerships, protect US innovation, and isolate adversaries like China without alienating friendly nations.
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<h2>Policy reversal</h2>
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In the AI diffusion rule, issued on January 15, 2025, with compliance requirements that were set to come into effect on May 15, 2022, the Biden administration had proposed a tiered framework for the export of advanced computing semiconductors.
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Designed to curb the indirect flow of chips to China through third-party countries, the rule categorised global nations into three tiers. While tier-one allies like Japan and South Korea faced minimal constraints, tier-two countries such as India, Mexico, and Portugal were subject to chip quotas. Nations deemed adversarial faced outright bans.
&nbsp;
Though the policy never officially took effect, it had already sparked concern among governments and tech firms globally. Critics warned that the sweeping nature of the rule risked damaging diplomatic relationships, stifling AI development in friendly nations, and pushing them toward rival suppliers, including Chinese chipmakers.
&nbsp;
According to a Reuters report, David Sacks, the newly appointed White House AI and crypto head, confirmed the reversal while addressing the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh. &ldquo;The Trump administration has just announced that we will be rescinding what&rsquo;s known as the Biden diffusion rule,&rdquo; Sacks said. &ldquo;It literally restricted the diffusion or proliferation of American technology all over the world.&rdquo;
&nbsp;
Sacks emphasised that the intention was never to alienate allies like Saudi Arabia or India and that the policy had been widely misunderstood. &ldquo;Diffusion is not a risk with a friend like Saudi Arabia,&rdquo; he added, noting that the administration would now pursue a more inclusive, trust-based export framework.
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<h2>Strengthening alliances</h2>
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Commerce Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler echoed Sacks&rsquo; sentiments, characterising the previous rule as "ill-conceived and counterproductive". He outlined the new administration's philosophy: to foster innovation and deepen technology partnerships with like-minded nations.
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&ldquo;We reject the Biden Administration's attempt to impose its own ill-conceived and counterproductive AI policies on the American people,&rdquo; Kessler said. &ldquo;The Trump Administration will pursue a bold, inclusive strategy to share American AI technology with trusted foreign countries around the world while keeping the technology out of the hands of our adversaries.&rdquo;
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The revised approach has already started reshaping the global AI supply chain. In a major development, Nvidia recently signed a deal with Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s AI startup Humain, backed by the country&rsquo;s sovereign wealth fund. As part of the agreement, 18,000 of Nvidia&rsquo;s latest Blackwell GB300 chips will be delivered to Saudi Arabia to power a planned 500-megawatt data centre&mdash;a significant boost to the country's ambitions to become a global AI hub.
&nbsp;
India, another country expected to benefit significantly from the rollback, has been aggressively ramping up its AI infrastructure. While no formal deal has yet been announced, analysts believe the softened stance will unlock new opportunities for technology transfer and chip access, particularly for Indian startups and public initiatives seeking to leapfrog in the AI race.
&nbsp;
<h2>Balancing security and growth</h2>
&nbsp;
The Biden-era rule was part of a broader four-year effort to limit China&rsquo;s access to dual-use technologies that could enhance its military capabilities. It aimed to prevent backdoor channels by which American chips could end up in adversarial hands through transshipment or third-party nations.
&nbsp;
While that core objective remains unchanged under the Trump administration, officials say the new framework will rely more on targeted enforcement and less on blanket rules. The Commerce Department reiterated that export restrictions remain in place for China and other countries of concern. It specifically warned against the use of US-origin chips for training Chinese AI models or integrating them with Huawei&rsquo;s advanced Ascend processors.
&nbsp;
This approach seeks to balance the dual imperatives of national security and technological leadership. By allowing trusted nations greater access to US semiconductors, Washington hopes to maintain its dominance in AI development while reducing the incentive for global players to turn to Chinese alternatives.
&nbsp;
As the AI arms race heats up, the Trump administration's decision to scrap the diffusion rule may offer a crucial edge&mdash;enabling US chipmakers to build deeper ties with foreign partners and secure strategic footholds in fast-growing regions.

Business & Economy: The decision paves way for allied nations like India and Saudi Arabia to access cutting-edge American AI chips without facing quotas and restrictions

In a dramatic shift that could redefine global access to artificial intelligence (AI) hardware, the United States has formally scrapped an export control measure known as the “AI diffusion rule”. The decision made by the Trump administration paves the way for allied nations such as India and Saudi Arabia to access cutting-edge American AI chips without facing the quotas and restrictions proposed under the previous administration. The move is seen as a strategic recalibration in Washington’s approach to AI governance—one that seeks to bolster partnerships, protect US innovation, and isolate adversaries like China without alienating friendly nations. Policy reversal In the AI diffusion rule, issued on January 15, 2025, with compliance requirements that were set to come into effect on May 15, 2022, the Biden administration had proposed a tiered framework for the export of advanced computing semiconductors. Designed to curb the indirect flow of chips to China through third-party countries, the rule categorised global nations into three tiers. While tier-one allies like Japan and South Korea faced minimal constraints, tier-two countries such as India, Mexico, and Portugal were subject to chip quotas. Nations deemed adversarial faced outright bans. Though the policy never officially took effect, it had already sparked concern among governments and tech firms globally. Critics warned that the sweeping nature of the rule risked damaging diplomatic relationships, stifling AI development in friendly nations, and pushing them toward rival suppliers, including Chinese chipmakers. According to a Reuters report, David Sacks, the newly appointed White House AI and crypto head, confirmed the reversal while addressing the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh. “The Trump administration has just announced that we will be rescinding what’s known as the Biden diffusion rule,” Sacks said. “It literally restricted the diffusion or proliferation of American technology all over the world.” Sacks emphasised that the intention was never to alienate allies like Saudi Arabia or India and that the policy had been widely misunderstood. “Diffusion is not a risk with a friend like Saudi Arabia,” he added, noting that the administration would now pursue a more inclusive, trust-based export framework. Strengthening alliances Commerce Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler echoed Sacks’ sentiments, characterising the previous rule as "ill-conceived and counterproductive". He outlined the new administration's philosophy: to foster innovation and deepen technology partnerships with like-minded nations. “We reject the Biden Administration's attempt to impose its own ill-conceived and counterproductive AI policies on the American people,” Kessler said. “The Trump Administration will pursue a bold, inclusive strategy to share American AI technology with trusted foreign countries around the world while keeping the technology out of the hands of our adversaries.” The revised approach has already started reshaping the global AI supply chain. In a major development, Nvidia recently signed a deal with Saudi Arabia’s AI startup Humain, backed by the country’s sovereign wealth fund. As part of the agreement, 18,000 of Nvidia’s latest Blackwell GB300 chips will be delivered to Saudi Arabia to power a planned 500-megawatt data centre—a significant boost to the country's ambitions to become a global AI hub. India, another country expected to benefit significantly from the rollback, has been aggressively ramping up its AI infrastructure. While no formal deal has yet been announced, analysts believe the softened stance will unlock new opportunities for technology transfer and chip access, particularly for Indian startups and public initiatives seeking to leapfrog in the AI race. Balancing security and growth The Biden-era rule was part of a broader four-year effort to limit China’s access to dual-use technologies that could enhance its military capabilities. It aimed to prevent backdoor channels by which American chips could end up in adversarial hands through transshipment or third-party nations. While that core objective remains unchanged under the Trump administration, officials say the new framework will rely more on targeted enforcement and less on blanket rules. The Commerce Department reiterated that export restrictions remain in place for China and other countries of concern. It specifically warned against the use of US-origin chips for training Chinese AI models or integrating them with Huawei’s advanced Ascend processors. This approach seeks to balance the dual imperatives of national security and technological leadership. By allowing trusted nations greater access to US semiconductors, Washington hopes to maintain its dominance in AI development while reducing the incentive for global players to turn to Chinese alternatives. As the AI arms race heats up, the Trump administration's decision to scrap the diffusion rule may offer a crucial edge—enabling US chipmakers to build deeper ties with foreign partners and secure strategic footholds in fast-growing regions.

US rescinds Biden-era AI chip export curbs, opening doors for allies

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday (May 13) that the United States will remove all sanctions on Syria at the behest of Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s crown prince as the new interim Syrian President, Ahmed al-Sharaa, seeks to bring stability in the war-torn country.
&ldquo;I will be ordering the cessation of sanctions against Syria in order to give them a chance at greatness,&rdquo; Trump said while addressing the packed auditorium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking his first appearance during the four-day visit to the Middle East. The US president covered a range of topics in his speech, including his time in office and US-Middle East relations.
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&ldquo;In Syria, which has seen so much misery and death, there is a new government that will hopefully succeed in stabilising the country and keeping peace. That&rsquo;s what we want to see,&rdquo; he said.
&ldquo;In Syria, they&rsquo;ve had their share of travesty, war, killing many years. That&rsquo;s why my administration has already taken the first steps toward restoring normal relations between the United States and Syria for the first time in more than a decade.&rdquo;
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<h2>&lsquo;Brutal and crippling&rsquo; sanctions</h2>
Trump said that sanctions on Syrial were &ldquo;brutal and crippling,&rdquo; adding that they no longer served an important function.
&ldquo;Now, it&rsquo;s their time to shine,&rdquo; Trump said of Syria. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re taking them all off.&rdquo;
&ldquo;So I say, Good luck Syria. Show us something very special, like they&rsquo;ve done, frankly, in Saudi Arabia.&rdquo;
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<h2>From Assad regime to Ahmed al-Sharaa&rsquo;s rule</h2>
The Middle Eastern nation has been designated a State Sponsor of Terrorism by the US since 1979. Syria was faced with additional sanctions by the US in 2004 and again in 2011, after the then-President Bashar al-Assad launched a crackdown on anti-government uprisings.
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The Assad rule was overthrown by rebel forces led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in December 2024 after more than 13 years of civil war, sectarian violence and deadly terrorist attacks. Following this, Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former Al Qaeda member who describes himself as reformed, was made the leader of the country&rsquo;s transitional government.

Trump said that sanctions on Syrial were “brutal and crippling,” adding that they no longer served an important function. “Now, it’s their time to shine,” Trump said of Syria. “We’re taking them all off.” World

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday (May 13) that the United States will remove all sanctions on Syria at the behest of Saudi Arabia’s crown prince as the new interim Syrian President, Ahmed al-Sharaa, seeks to bring stability in the war-torn country. “I will be ordering the cessation of sanctions against Syria in order to give them a chance at greatness,” Trump said while addressing the packed auditorium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking his first appearance during the four-day visit to the Middle East. The US president covered a range of topics in his speech, including his time in office and US-Middle East relations. Also read | WATCH | Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa shows off basketball skills in viral video “In Syria, which has seen so much misery and death, there is a new government that will hopefully succeed in stabilising the country and keeping peace. That’s what we want to see,” he said. “In Syria, they’ve had their share of travesty, war, killing many years. That’s why my administration has already taken the first steps toward restoring normal relations between the United States and Syria for the first time in more than a decade.” Read more | Trump holds ‘good and productive’ phone call with Turkish President, discuss Russia-Ukraine war, Gaza, Syria ‘Brutal and crippling’ sanctions Trump said that sanctions on Syrial were “brutal and crippling,” adding that they no longer served an important function. “Now, it’s their time to shine,” Trump said of Syria. “We’re taking them all off.” “So I say, Good luck Syria. Show us something very special, like they’ve done, frankly, in Saudi Arabia.” Also read | 'Iran MOST DESTRUCTIVE force in Middle East': Trump bashes Iran for causing unthinkable suffering From Assad regime to Ahmed al-Sharaa’s rule The Middle Eastern nation has been designated a State Sponsor of Terrorism by the US since 1979. Syria was faced with additional sanctions by the US in 2004 and again in 2011, after the then-President Bashar al-Assad launched a crackdown on anti-government uprisings. Also read | Zelensky says Trump’s presence at peace talks would prompt Putin to attend The Assad rule was overthrown by rebel forces led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in December 2024 after more than 13 years of civil war, sectarian violence and deadly terrorist attacks. Following this, Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former Al Qaeda member who describes himself as reformed, was made the leader of the country’s transitional government.

‘Now, it’s their time to shine’: Trump announces all US sanctions on Syria to be lifted

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump joining peace talks with Russia in Turkey might give Vladimir Putin an &lsquo;impetus&rsquo; to attend. &ldquo;We have invited President Trump to join us. I do not know the US president&rsquo;s decision, but if he confirms his participation, I think it would give additional impetus for Putin to come,&rdquo; Zelensky said at a press conference in Kyiv. The Kremlin has made no comment on whether Putin will travel to Turkiye himself or not.
President Trump offered to join the talks that Russia&rsquo;s President Vladimir Putin suggested should be held directly with Ukraine after criticism of the Western &ldquo;ultimatums&rdquo; to end the conflict between the two nations.
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I have just heard President Trump's statement. Very important words. I supported <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> idea of a full and unconditional ceasefire &mdash; long enough to provide the foundation for diplomacy. And we want it, we are ready to uphold silence on our end. I supported President Trump&hellip;
&mdash; Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1921955780682502280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
 Trump publicly asked Zelensky to attend after Putin proposed the direct talks following a rejection of a 30-day ceasefire Ukraine and its Western allies insisted should come first. The Ukrainian leader&rsquo;s adviser, Mykhailo Podolyak, reiterated that Zelensky would only meet Putin and no other members of the Russian delegation.
Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-compares-agility-of-indias-modern-weapons-to-maharana-prataps-legendary-horse-chetak-9064665" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PM Modi compares agility of India&rsquo;s modern weapons to Maharana Pratap&rsquo;s legendary horse Chetak</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-compares-agility-of-indias-modern-weapons-to-maharana-prataps-legendary-horse-chetak-9064665" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&nbsp;</a> &ldquo;We are committed to a serious search for ways of a long-term peaceful settlement,&rdquo; Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Monday but did not say whether Putin will travel to Turkiye. If Zelensky and Putin happen to meet on Thursday, it would be their first face-to-face meeting since December 2019. Meanwhile, Ukraine said its air defence units destroyed all 10 drones that Russia launched overnight on Tuesday. Russia accused Ukraine of attacking its Belgorod region, with the governor Vyacheslav Gladkov saying on Tuesday that Ukrainian forces used 65 drones and more than 100 rounds of ammunition to attack his region in the past day.
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World: President Trump offered to join the talks that Russia’s President Vladimir Putin suggested should be held directly with Ukraine after criticism of the Western “ultimatums” to end the conflict between the two nations.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump joining peace talks with Russia in Turkey might give Vladimir Putin an ‘impetus’ to attend. “We have invited President Trump to join us. I do not know the US president’s decision, but if he confirms his participation, I think it would give additional impetus for Putin to come,” Zelensky said at a press conference in Kyiv. The Kremlin has made no comment on whether Putin will travel to Turkiye himself or not. President Trump offered to join the talks that Russia’s President Vladimir Putin suggested should be held directly with Ukraine after criticism of the Western “ultimatums” to end the conflict between the two nations. Also Read | Trump gets ‘lavender’ carpet welcome to Saudi Arabia after F-15 escort Trump said on Monday he was “thinking about actually flying over” to the Turkish city of Istanbul to attend the negotiations expected to take place on Thursday. The initiative was welcomed by Zelensky, but there was no reaction from Moscow. “All of us in Ukraine would appreciate it if President Trump could be there with us at this meeting in Turkey. This is the right idea. We can change a lot,” Zelenskyy said. I have just heard President Trump's statement. Very important words. I supported @POTUS idea of a full and unconditional ceasefire — long enough to provide the foundation for diplomacy. And we want it, we are ready to uphold silence on our end. I supported President Trump… — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) May 12, 2025 Trump publicly asked Zelensky to attend after Putin proposed the direct talks following a rejection of a 30-day ceasefire Ukraine and its Western allies insisted should come first. The Ukrainian leader’s adviser, Mykhailo Podolyak, reiterated that Zelensky would only meet Putin and no other members of the Russian delegation. Also Read | PM Modi compares agility of India’s modern weapons to Maharana Pratap’s legendary horse Chetak “We are committed to a serious search for ways of a long-term peaceful settlement,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Monday but did not say whether Putin will travel to Turkiye. If Zelensky and Putin happen to meet on Thursday, it would be their first face-to-face meeting since December 2019. Meanwhile, Ukraine said its air defence units destroyed all 10 drones that Russia launched overnight on Tuesday. Russia accused Ukraine of attacking its Belgorod region, with the governor Vyacheslav Gladkov saying on Tuesday that Ukrainian forces used 65 drones and more than 100 rounds of ammunition to attack his region in the past day. Also Read | ‘World saw the true face of Pak when its army officials attended funerals of terrorists’: PM Modi

Zelensky says Trump’s presence at peace talks would prompt Putin to attend

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday trumpeted major business deals with Saudi Arabia as he basked in a lavish royal welcome on the first state visit of his second term.
The Saudi hosts escorted Air Force One into the kingdom with fighter jets before bringing out long-stretching guards of honour and sending flag-waving cavalry to accompany Trump's motorcade to the palace.
Under imposing chandeliers, Trump welcomed a promise by Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for $600 billion in investment and quipped that it should be $1 trillion.
"We have the biggest business leaders in the world here today and they're going to walk away with a lot of cheques," Trump told the prince.
For "the United States, it's probably two million jobs that we're talking about," Trump said.
With cameras rolling, a lengthy procession of Saudi royalty and business figures waited their turn to shake hands with Trump and the crown prince, including Elon Musk, the world's richest person and close advisor to Trump, who made a rare appearance in a suit.
Trump, the crown prince and their cabinet members later ceremonially signed a series of cooperation agreements including on economic ties and defence.
The US leader will head later in the week to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, fellow oil-rich Arab monarchies with long-standing ties to the United States.
In choosing the Gulf for his first major tour, the 78-year-old billionaire is again bypassing traditional presidential stops in Western allies, some of which have been unnerved by his norms-shattering diplomacy.
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Eight years ago, Trump also chose Saudi Arabia for his first overseas trip -- when he posed with a glowing orb and participated in a sword dance.
Trump's embrace of the Saudis contrasts with a more hesitant initial approach by former president Joe Biden, who had vowed to punish the crown prince after US intelligence found that he ordered the murder of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.
Trump reminisced with the 39-year-old crown prince over their first meeting, saying he was "so impressed with this young guy who was very wise beyond his years".
<h2>Saudis seek image change</h2>
Since Khashoggi's gruesome killing, Saudi Arabia has worked aggressively to change its image, from easing restrictions on women to pursuing initiatives in new areas such as artificial intelligence.
The country has also increasingly exercised diplomatic clout, serving as a venue for the United States to pursue talks with Ukraine and Russia.
Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have also sought outsized international roles, with the Qataris serving as a mediator along with the United States and Egypt in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Jon Alterman, senior vice president at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said that for Trump, the Gulf "is his happy place".
"His hosts will be generous and hospitable. They'll be keen to make deals. They'll flatter him and not criticise him. And they'll treat his family members as past and future business partners," he said.
According to a Saudi official close to the defence ministry, Riyadh will push to secure the latest US F-35 fighter jets along with state-of-the-art air defence systems worth billions of dollars.
<h2>Lavish plane</h2>
Not to be outdone, Qatar has offered a luxury Boeing aircraft for Trump to refurbish as Air Force One and then keep after he leaves the White House.
Trump's Democratic rivals have called the gift blatant corruption. Trump has hit back that it was "very public and transparent" and said: "I would never be one to turn down that kind of an offer."
An ultimate prize, pushed both by Trump and Biden, has been to persuade Saudi Arabia, home of Islam's holiest sites, to take the landmark step of recognising Israel.
But Israel normalisation is not likely to feature high on the agenda on Trump's trip, with Riyadh insisting a Palestinian state must be established first.
Israel has cut off all food and other supplies to Gaza for more than two months as it pursues a new offensive against Hamas militants.
The United States, which has quietly been frustrated with its ally, negotiated directly with Hamas to secure the release of a hostage with US citizenship, Edan Alexander, to whom Trump spoke by telephone Tuesday.
Tensions over Iran will likely feature prominently in the talks in the Gulf, after four rounds of nuclear talks between the Trump administration and Tehran.

The Saudi hosts escorted Air Force One into the kingdom with fighter jets before bringing out long-stretching guards of honour and sending flag-waving cavalry to accompany Trump's motorcade to the palace. World

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday trumpeted major business deals with Saudi Arabia as he basked in a lavish royal welcome on the first state visit of his second term. The Saudi hosts escorted Air Force One into the kingdom with fighter jets before bringing out long-stretching guards of honour and sending flag-waving cavalry to accompany Trump's motorcade to the palace. Under imposing chandeliers, Trump welcomed a promise by Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for $600 billion in investment and quipped that it should be $1 trillion. "We have the biggest business leaders in the world here today and they're going to walk away with a lot of cheques," Trump told the prince. For "the United States, it's probably two million jobs that we're talking about," Trump said. With cameras rolling, a lengthy procession of Saudi royalty and business figures waited their turn to shake hands with Trump and the crown prince, including Elon Musk, the world's richest person and close advisor to Trump, who made a rare appearance in a suit. Trump, the crown prince and their cabinet members later ceremonially signed a series of cooperation agreements including on economic ties and defence. The US leader will head later in the week to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, fellow oil-rich Arab monarchies with long-standing ties to the United States. In choosing the Gulf for his first major tour, the 78-year-old billionaire is again bypassing traditional presidential stops in Western allies, some of which have been unnerved by his norms-shattering diplomacy. Also read | Trump gets ‘lavender’ carpet welcome to Saudi Arabia after F-15 escort Eight years ago, Trump also chose Saudi Arabia for his first overseas trip -- when he posed with a glowing orb and participated in a sword dance. Trump's embrace of the Saudis contrasts with a more hesitant initial approach by former president Joe Biden, who had vowed to punish the crown prince after US intelligence found that he ordered the murder of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. Trump reminisced with the 39-year-old crown prince over their first meeting, saying he was "so impressed with this young guy who was very wise beyond his years". Saudis seek image change Since Khashoggi's gruesome killing, Saudi Arabia has worked aggressively to change its image, from easing restrictions on women to pursuing initiatives in new areas such as artificial intelligence. The country has also increasingly exercised diplomatic clout, serving as a venue for the United States to pursue talks with Ukraine and Russia. Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have also sought outsized international roles, with the Qataris serving as a mediator along with the United States and Egypt in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Jon Alterman, senior vice president at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said that for Trump, the Gulf "is his happy place". "His hosts will be generous and hospitable. They'll be keen to make deals. They'll flatter him and not criticise him. And they'll treat his family members as past and future business partners," he said. According to a Saudi official close to the defence ministry, Riyadh will push to secure the latest US F-35 fighter jets along with state-of-the-art air defence systems worth billions of dollars. Lavish plane Not to be outdone, Qatar has offered a luxury Boeing aircraft for Trump to refurbish as Air Force One and then keep after he leaves the White House. Trump's Democratic rivals have called the gift blatant corruption. Trump has hit back that it was "very public and transparent" and said: "I would never be one to turn down that kind of an offer." An ultimate prize, pushed both by Trump and Biden, has been to persuade Saudi Arabia, home of Islam's holiest sites, to take the landmark step of recognising Israel. But Israel normalisation is not likely to feature high on the agenda on Trump's trip, with Riyadh insisting a Palestinian state must be established first. Israel has cut off all food and other supplies to Gaza for more than two months as it pursues a new offensive against Hamas militants. The United States, which has quietly been frustrated with its ally, negotiated directly with Hamas to secure the release of a hostage with US citizenship, Edan Alexander, to whom Trump spoke by telephone Tuesday. Tensions over Iran will likely feature prominently in the talks in the Gulf, after four rounds of nuclear talks between the Trump administration and Tehran.

Trump, Saudi Crown Prince sign major business deals in Riyadh

US President Donald Trump landed in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for his first official overseas trip of his second term and was welcomed at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The Saudi Crown Prince accorded a warm welcome to President Trump by rolling out the lavender carpet for him as Air Force One touched down. In another gesture, Air Force One was escorted by five Saudi F-15 fighter jets before the touchdown.
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The red carpet, used earlier, represented suggested glamour, royalty, and power, but in 2021, Saudi Arabia announced dropping red for dignitary visits and choosing purple carpets instead at official state receptions and occasions. Red and purple colours have long been associated with royalty because the dyes for these vibrant colours were the most expensive and therefore they were used to express admiration for visiting dignitaries.
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&ldquo;The lavender carpets are identical to the colour of the Kingdom&rsquo;s deserts and plateaus in the spring when they are decorated with the colour of lavender flowers and other plants such as desert germander and basil, which together form a natural violet,&rdquo; according to the Saudi Press Agency.
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من وحي تراثنا الطبيعي، تطبع زهرة الخزامى لونها الأخّاذ على سجاد مراسم الاستقبال.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%D9%88%D8%B2%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A9_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AB%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%A9?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#وزارة_الثقافة</a> <a href="https://t.co/BKjziQfcyT">pic.twitter.com/BKjziQfcyT</a>
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The lavender ceremonial carpets also include a prominent Saudi cultural element, the traditional art of Sadu weaving on the edges of the new carpets. In December 2020, UNESCO inscribed the traditional weaving of Sadu on the Intangible Heritage list.
After the welcome, the Crown Prince and President Trump exchanged warm greetings during a brief reception at the airport&rsquo;s royal lounge, where they shared traditional Saudi coffee.
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President Trump, who is also set to visit the UAE and Qatar during his regional tour, called the trip &ldquo;historic&rdquo; in a press conference at the White House prior to his departure.
Trump is accompanied by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
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Trump will spend Tuesday and Wednesday morning in Saudi Arabia before jetting off to Doha, Qatar, and then Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Trump will aim to announce economic deals during the visit, but the long-term goal is to have Saudi Arabia join the Abraham Accords, one of the biggest foreign policy achievements of his previous administration.&nbsp; The Abraham Accords normalised relations between Israel and the UAE, and Israel and Bahrain.&nbsp;
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World: Trump will aim to announce economic deals during the visit, but the long-term goal is to have Saudi Arabia join the Abraham Accords, one of the biggest foreign policy achievements of his previous administration.

US President Donald Trump landed in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for his first official overseas trip of his second term and was welcomed at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The Saudi Crown Prince accorded a warm welcome to President Trump by rolling out the lavender carpet for him as Air Force One touched down. In another gesture, Air Force One was escorted by five Saudi F-15 fighter jets before the touchdown. President Trump arrives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is greeted by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. 🇺🇸🇸🇦 pic.twitter.com/4XeT1XXgT2 — The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 13, 2025 The red carpet, used earlier, represented suggested glamour, royalty, and power, but in 2021, Saudi Arabia announced dropping red for dignitary visits and choosing purple carpets instead at official state receptions and occasions. Red and purple colours have long been associated with royalty because the dyes for these vibrant colours were the most expensive and therefore they were used to express admiration for visiting dignitaries. Also Read | PM Modi compares agility of India’s modern weapons to Maharana Pratap’s legendary horse Chetak “The lavender carpets are identical to the colour of the Kingdom’s deserts and plateaus in the spring when they are decorated with the colour of lavender flowers and other plants such as desert germander and basil, which together form a natural violet,” according to the Saudi Press Agency. من وحي تراثنا الطبيعي، تطبع زهرة الخزامى لونها الأخّاذ على سجاد مراسم الاستقبال.#وزارة_الثقافة pic.twitter.com/BKjziQfcyT — وزارة الثقافة (@MOCSaudi) May 5, 2021 The lavender ceremonial carpets also include a prominent Saudi cultural element, the traditional art of Sadu weaving on the edges of the new carpets. In December 2020, UNESCO inscribed the traditional weaving of Sadu on the Intangible Heritage list. After the welcome, the Crown Prince and President Trump exchanged warm greetings during a brief reception at the airport’s royal lounge, where they shared traditional Saudi coffee. Also Read | ‘World saw the true face of Pak when its army officials attended funerals of terrorists’: PM Modi President Trump, who is also set to visit the UAE and Qatar during his regional tour, called the trip “historic” in a press conference at the White House prior to his departure. Trump is accompanied by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Also Read | Operation Sindoor | ‘We demolished global universities of terrorism at Bahawalpur, Muridke’: PM Modi Trump will spend Tuesday and Wednesday morning in Saudi Arabia before jetting off to Doha, Qatar, and then Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Trump will aim to announce economic deals during the visit, but the long-term goal is to have Saudi Arabia join the Abraham Accords, one of the biggest foreign policy achievements of his previous administration. The Abraham Accords normalised relations between Israel and the UAE, and Israel and Bahrain.

Trump gets ‘lavender’ carpet welcome to Saudi Arabia after F-15 escort

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that aims to cut prescription drug costs in the US by aligning what the government pays for certain medications with the prices paid in other countries. The order, experts say, is far more aggressive than the one during Trump&rsquo;s first term to cut drug costs, which was blocked by a federal judge and failed hence. Health policy experts feel the order will meet significant opposition from the drug industry. The new order directs Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to come up with price-cutting goals within 30 days, White House officials said on Monday.&nbsp; The move will kick off a round of negotiations between the health secretary and the drug industry and if the talks fail, Kennedy will move to enforce the &ldquo;most favoured nation&rdquo; pricing model, capping the drug prices in the US at the lowest rates paid by other wealthy nations.
Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/trump-reacts-to-india-pakistan-ceasefire-agreement-operation-sindoor-nuclear-war-pahalgam-terror-attack-9061528">'Could have been a bad nuclear war': Trump reacts to India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement</a> Officials highlighted that this time the policy will not be limited to certain drugs under Medicare, as in the previous version, but will also target medications covered by Medicaid and private insurance. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m doing this for the American people,&rdquo; Trump said at the White House, discussing the executive order. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m doing this against the most powerful lobby in the world probably, the drug lobby.&rdquo;
The administration hasn&rsquo;t picked any specific class of drugs for price cuts, but officials said that drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound will also be included.
Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-we-demolished-global-universities-of-terrorism-at-bahawalpur-muridke-pm-modi-9061746">Operation Sindoor | &lsquo;We demolished global universities of terrorism at Bahawalpur, Muridke&rsquo;: PM Modi</a> Last month, the Trump administration rejected a Biden-era proposal for Medicare to cover weight loss drugs. The plan would have saved patients money but cost the government about $25 billion over 10 years. The Food and Drug Administration will also consider importing prescription drugs from countries besides Canada, where prices are often lower than in the US. The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission will be directed to act against &ldquo;anti-competitive&rdquo; actions by drugmakers that keep drug prices high, said officials.
Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-air-force-struck-missile-site-at-malir-cantt-near-pakistans-port-city-of-karachi-9061396" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Indian Air Force struck missile site at Malir Cantt near Pakistan&rsquo;s port city of Karachi</a> Prescription drug prices are notoriously high in the US, which has less than 5% of the global population but accounts for nearly three-quarters of global pharmaceutical profits. Rand Corporation, a public policy think tank, says Americans pay up to 10 times more for medications than people in other similarly wealthy nations. Many experts back Trump&rsquo;s approach but doubt how the administration would pursue price reductions for drugs under private insurance.&nbsp; Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-downed-pakistani-mirage-jet-during-operation-sindoor-army-shares-proof-watch-9060787" rel="noopener" target="_blank">India downed Pakistani Mirage Jet during Operation Sindoor, Army shares proof | Watch</a> In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Trump claimed that prescription drug costs would be reduced &ldquo;almost immediately&rdquo; by 30% to 80% and that the US &ldquo;will pay the same price as the Nation that pays the lowest price anywhere in the World.&rdquo; In a follow-up post Monday, Trump said drug prices would be cut by 59%. At the White House later on Monday, Trump claimed drug prices would be reduced by 50% to 90%.

World: Prescription drug prices are notoriously high in the US, which has less than 5% of the global population but accounts for nearly three-quarters of global pharmaceutical profits.

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that aims to cut prescription drug costs in the US by aligning what the government pays for certain medications with the prices paid in other countries. The order, experts say, is far more aggressive than the one during Trump’s first term to cut drug costs, which was blocked by a federal judge and failed hence. Health policy experts feel the order will meet significant opposition from the drug industry. The new order directs Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to come up with price-cutting goals within 30 days, White House officials said on Monday. The move will kick off a round of negotiations between the health secretary and the drug industry and if the talks fail, Kennedy will move to enforce the “most favoured nation” pricing model, capping the drug prices in the US at the lowest rates paid by other wealthy nations. Also Read | 'Could have been a bad nuclear war': Trump reacts to India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement Officials highlighted that this time the policy will not be limited to certain drugs under Medicare, as in the previous version, but will also target medications covered by Medicaid and private insurance. “I’m doing this for the American people,” Trump said at the White House, discussing the executive order. “I’m doing this against the most powerful lobby in the world probably, the drug lobby.” The administration hasn’t picked any specific class of drugs for price cuts, but officials said that drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound will also be included. Also Read | Operation Sindoor | ‘We demolished global universities of terrorism at Bahawalpur, Muridke’: PM Modi Last month, the Trump administration rejected a Biden-era proposal for Medicare to cover weight loss drugs. The plan would have saved patients money but cost the government about $25 billion over 10 years. The Food and Drug Administration will also consider importing prescription drugs from countries besides Canada, where prices are often lower than in the US. The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission will be directed to act against “anti-competitive” actions by drugmakers that keep drug prices high, said officials. Also Read | Indian Air Force struck missile site at Malir Cantt near Pakistan’s port city of Karachi Prescription drug prices are notoriously high in the US, which has less than 5% of the global population but accounts for nearly three-quarters of global pharmaceutical profits. Rand Corporation, a public policy think tank, says Americans pay up to 10 times more for medications than people in other similarly wealthy nations. Many experts back Trump’s approach but doubt how the administration would pursue price reductions for drugs under private insurance. Also Read | India downed Pakistani Mirage Jet during Operation Sindoor, Army shares proof | Watch In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Trump claimed that prescription drug costs would be reduced “almost immediately” by 30% to 80% and that the US “will pay the same price as the Nation that pays the lowest price anywhere in the World.” In a follow-up post Monday, Trump said drug prices would be cut by 59%. At the White House later on Monday, Trump claimed drug prices would be reduced by 50% to 90%.

Trump signs executive order aiming to slash drug costs in US by 50%

Just hours after India-Pakistan agreed for a ceasefire, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah posted that explosions were heard across Srinagar on Saturday.
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has confirmed that India and Pakistan have agreed for a ceasefire with immediate effect from 17:00 on May 10.
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India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has confirmed that India and Pakistan have agreed for a ceasefire with immediate effect from 17:00 on May 10. This comes after US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that India and Pakistan have agreed for a "full and immediate ceasefire." India's foreign minister S Jaishankar also confirmed that both countries worked together to stop "firing and military action."
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Just hours after India-Pakistan agreed for a ceasefire, there has been a ceasefire violation in Srinagar. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah posted that explosions were heard across Srinagar on Saturday.
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Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that, "After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"
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After the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a ceasefire, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, exposed Pakistan&rsquo;s misinformation campaign during a press briefing by the Ministry of Defence.
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India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect from 17:00 on May 10. However, India remains committed to its fight against terror and EAM S Jaishankar also reiterated the same in his statement saying that the country will continue its "uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations." Indian government sources have said that the stop of all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea does not mean that the country has rolled back its tough diplomatic actions against Pakistan.&nbsp;
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Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday said India and Pakistan have "agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect." Taking to the microblogging site X, Dar said, Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!"
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Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Press Information Bureau of India has issued a warning over the rising cases of fake news on social media.
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Hours after Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri debunked Pakistan's claim of missile attack by India on Afghanistan by calling it &ldquo;ludicrous&rdquo;, Inayatullah Khawarizmi, a spokesman for the Afghan Ministry of Defense spoke to Hurriyat Radio and strongly rejected the claim made by Islamabad.
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Tensions between India and Pakistan rose sharply after Pakistan launched an attack on India's Jammu &amp; Kashmir on Saturday (May 10).
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Virat Kohli has shocked the cricket world after expressing his desire to retire from Test cricket ahead of India&rsquo;s first international assignment &ndash; the away England Tests, since IPL 2025. The Indian batting great is said to have informed BCCI officials about his decision to step aside from red-ball cricket, with the latest reports suggesting that he even dropped hints about this to his teammates during the away Australian tour Down Under, which India lost 1-3, conceding the BGT for the first time in a decade.

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Just hours after India-Pakistan agreed for a ceasefire, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah posted that explosions were heard across Srinagar on Saturday. India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has confirmed that India and Pakistan have agreed for a ceasefire with immediate effect from 17:00 on May 10. Click on the headlines for more India, Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire; EAM Jaishankar reiterates country's 'uncompromising stance against terrorism' India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has confirmed that India and Pakistan have agreed for a ceasefire with immediate effect from 17:00 on May 10. This comes after US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that India and Pakistan have agreed for a "full and immediate ceasefire." India's foreign minister S Jaishankar also confirmed that both countries worked together to stop "firing and military action." 'What the hell happened to ceasefire': Explosions heard in Srinagar hours after India-Pak ceasefire, says J&K CM Omar Abdullah Just hours after India-Pakistan agreed for a ceasefire, there has been a ceasefire violation in Srinagar. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah posted that explosions were heard across Srinagar on Saturday. Indo-Pak ceasefire: US President Trump announces 'India and Pakistan agree on full and immediate ceasefire' Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that, "After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" From S-400 to BrahMos missile base: India EXPOSES Pakistan’s misinformation campaign after announcing ceasefire After the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a ceasefire, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, exposed Pakistan’s misinformation campaign during a press briefing by the Ministry of Defence. India firm on its stance on terror, no rollback of actions against Pakistan including Indus Waters Treaty: Govt Sources after ceasefire India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect from 17:00 on May 10. However, India remains committed to its fight against terror and EAM S Jaishankar also reiterated the same in his statement saying that the country will continue its "uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations." Indian government sources have said that the stop of all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea does not mean that the country has rolled back its tough diplomatic actions against Pakistan. India-Pakistan ceasefire: 'Agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect', says Pak Foreign Minister Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday said India and Pakistan have "agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect." Taking to the microblogging site X, Dar said, Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!" ‘Your social media feeds are under attack’: PIB warns netizens amid India-Pak tensions Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Press Information Bureau of India has issued a warning over the rising cases of fake news on social media. 'No truth to such claims': After MEA refutes Pak accusation, Afghan defence ministry rejects claims of missile strikes by India Hours after Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri debunked Pakistan's claim of missile attack by India on Afghanistan by calling it “ludicrous”, Inayatullah Khawarizmi, a spokesman for the Afghan Ministry of Defense spoke to Hurriyat Radio and strongly rejected the claim made by Islamabad. India-Pak ceasefire | 'India is a secular country and our forces carry our Constitutional values': Indian Army Tensions between India and Pakistan rose sharply after Pakistan launched an attack on India's Jammu & Kashmir on Saturday (May 10). Did Virat Kohli hint at Test retirement during Australian tour Down Under? Here’s what we know Virat Kohli has shocked the cricket world after expressing his desire to retire from Test cricket ahead of India’s first international assignment – the away England Tests, since IPL 2025. The Indian batting great is said to have informed BCCI officials about his decision to step aside from red-ball cricket, with the latest reports suggesting that he even dropped hints about this to his teammates during the away Australian tour Down Under, which India lost 1-3, conceding the BGT for the first time in a decade.

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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was announced as the 267th pope of the Catholic Church, has frequently criticised the Trump administration and his policies, especially on immigration. Interestingly, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/trump-0">US President Donald Trump</a> was among the first ones to congratulate the new pontiff, saying it was a &ldquo;great honour&rdquo; for the country.
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Cardinal Prevost, named as Pope Leo XIV, has previously shared an article from his X account in 2015 criticising Trump&rsquo;s &ldquo;anti-immigrant rhetoric&rdquo; as dangerous.&nbsp;
In February, he wrote on X, &ldquo;JD Vance is wrong: Jesus doesn't ask us to rank our love for others,&rdquo; while sharing a critical article on the vice president.
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Last month, Pope Leo XIV reshared a post slamming Trump and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele over the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
&ldquo;As Trump &amp; Bukele use Oval to Feds&rsquo; illicit deportation of a US resident, once an undoc-ed Salvadorean himself, now-DC Aux +Evelio asks, &lsquo;Do you not see the suffering? Is your conscience not disturbed? How can you stay quiet?&rsquo;&rdquo;
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<h2>Trump congratulates Pope Leo XIV</h2>
US President Donald Trump hailed the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from the United States, saying it was a &ldquo;great honour&rdquo; for the country.
&ldquo;Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was just named Pope. It is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope. What excitement, and what a Great Honor for our Country,&rdquo; Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.
&ldquo;I look forward to meeting Pope Leo XIV. It will be a very meaningful moment!&rdquo;
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Cardinal Prevost, named as Pope Leo XIV, has previously shared an article from his X account in 2015 criticising Trump’s “anti-immigrant rhetoric” as dangerous. World

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was announced as the 267th pope of the Catholic Church, has frequently criticised the Trump administration and his policies, especially on immigration. Interestingly, US President Donald Trump was among the first ones to congratulate the new pontiff, saying it was a “great honour” for the country. Also read | Who is the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, first American pontiff in history? Cardinal Prevost, named as Pope Leo XIV, has previously shared an article from his X account in 2015 criticising Trump’s “anti-immigrant rhetoric” as dangerous. In February, he wrote on X, “JD Vance is wrong: Jesus doesn't ask us to rank our love for others,” while sharing a critical article on the vice president. Also read | New Pope Elected: Robert Francis Prevost becomes first pope from US Last month, Pope Leo XIV reshared a post slamming Trump and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele over the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. “As Trump & Bukele use Oval to Feds’ illicit deportation of a US resident, once an undoc-ed Salvadorean himself, now-DC Aux +Evelio asks, ‘Do you not see the suffering? Is your conscience not disturbed? How can you stay quiet?’” Also read | Papal Conclave 2025: What happens inside Sistine Chapel when cardinals vote to elect new pope Trump congratulates Pope Leo XIV US President Donald Trump hailed the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from the United States, saying it was a “great honour” for the country. “Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was just named Pope. It is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope. What excitement, and what a Great Honor for our Country,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. “I look forward to meeting Pope Leo XIV. It will be a very meaningful moment!” Watch | White smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel: Robert Francis Prevost becomes first pope from the US

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Following a &ldquo;good&rdquo; telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Thursday (May 8), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that &ldquo;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ukraine">Ukraine</a>&nbsp;is ready to engage in talks in any format&rdquo;, but demanded that Russia must demonstrate the seriousness of its intentions to end the three-year-long war.
&ldquo;I had a good conversation with @POTUS. We congratulated our nations on Victory in Europe Day &mdash; the victory over Nazism,&rdquo; the Ukrainian leader said in an X post. &ldquo;We welcomed the Ukrainian Parliament&rsquo;s ratification of the Economic Partnership Agreement &mdash; a truly historic document that opens up many new opportunities for cooperation.&rdquo;
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Zelensky added that he discussed the need for continued peace efforts, including concrete steps that could be taken. He said that Trump asked him about the situation on the battlefield, and he provided &ldquo;a brief overview&rdquo;.
&ldquo;I also informed him that Ukraine is ready for a 30-day ceasefire, starting even today. We are waiting for Russia to support this proposal. I also reaffirmed that Ukraine is ready to engage in talks in any format. But for that, Russia must demonstrate the seriousness of its intentions to end the war, starting with a full unconditional ceasefire,&rdquo; Zelensky wrote on X. &ldquo;President Trump confirmed that he wants this war to end, is ready to help, and supports the need for a ceasefire. We agreed on our further contacts.&rdquo;
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<h2>Trump calls for &lsquo;30-day unconditional ceasefire&rsquo;</h2>
Trump said that the talks with Russia and Ukraine are ongoing and the US has called for a &ldquo;30-day unconditional ceasefire&rdquo;.
&ldquo;Hopefully, an acceptable ceasefire will be observed, and both Countries will be held accountable for respecting the sanctity of these direct negotiations. If the ceasefire is not respected, the U.S. and its partners will impose further sanctions,&rdquo; the US president wrote on his Truth Social platform.
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&ldquo;As President, I will stay committed to securing Peace between Russia and Ukraine, together with the Europeans, and a Lasting Peace it will be! This ceasefire must ultimately build toward a Peace Agreement. It can all be done very quickly, and I will be available on a moment&rsquo;s notice if my services are needed,&rdquo; he added.
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Zelensky added that he discussed the need for continued peace efforts, including concrete steps that could be taken. He said that Trump asked him about the situation on the battlefield and he provided “a brief overview”. World

Following a “good” telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Thursday (May 8), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that “Ukraine is ready to engage in talks in any format”, but demanded that Russia must demonstrate the seriousness of its intentions to end the three-year-long war. “I had a good conversation with @POTUS. We congratulated our nations on Victory in Europe Day — the victory over Nazism,” the Ukrainian leader said in an X post. “We welcomed the Ukrainian Parliament’s ratification of the Economic Partnership Agreement — a truly historic document that opens up many new opportunities for cooperation.” Also read | Trump confirms the 'full and comprehesive' deal is with the UK, further details to be revealed Zelensky added that he discussed the need for continued peace efforts, including concrete steps that could be taken. He said that Trump asked him about the situation on the battlefield, and he provided “a brief overview”. “I also informed him that Ukraine is ready for a 30-day ceasefire, starting even today. We are waiting for Russia to support this proposal. I also reaffirmed that Ukraine is ready to engage in talks in any format. But for that, Russia must demonstrate the seriousness of its intentions to end the war, starting with a full unconditional ceasefire,” Zelensky wrote on X. “President Trump confirmed that he wants this war to end, is ready to help, and supports the need for a ceasefire. We agreed on our further contacts.” Also read | Trump holds ‘good and productive’ phone call with Turkish President, discuss Russia-Ukraine war, Gaza, Syria Trump calls for ‘30-day unconditional ceasefire’ Trump said that the talks with Russia and Ukraine are ongoing and the US has called for a “30-day unconditional ceasefire”. “Hopefully, an acceptable ceasefire will be observed, and both Countries will be held accountable for respecting the sanctity of these direct negotiations. If the ceasefire is not respected, the U.S. and its partners will impose further sanctions,” the US president wrote on his Truth Social platform. Also read | Putin says he 'hopes' nuclear weapons 'will not be required' against Ukraine | VIDEO “As President, I will stay committed to securing Peace between Russia and Ukraine, together with the Europeans, and a Lasting Peace it will be! This ceasefire must ultimately build toward a Peace Agreement. It can all be done very quickly, and I will be available on a moment’s notice if my services are needed,” he added. Watch | Russia Victory Day parade: Putin's order for three-day truce with Ukraine enters force

‘Ukraine ready for talks in any format’: Zelensky tells Trump, but demands Russia to show ‘intentions to end war’

The US Federal Reserve decided to keep key interest rates unchanged at 4.25 per cent &ndash; 4.5 per cent on May 07, even as US President Trump pushed for the central bank to cut rates immediately.
The Fed cited economic uncertainty due to Trump's trade wars on multiple fronts and recent mixed business activity data.
"In support of our goals, today the Federal Open Market Committee decided to leave our policy interest rate unchanged. The risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation appear to have risen, and we believe that the current stance of monetary policy leaves us well positioned to respond, in a timely way, to potential economic developments," said Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
The decision reflects the central bank's cautious stance in managing inflationary pressures and a possible economic slowdown, which is in line with market expectations.
&ldquo;Uncertainty about the economic outlook has increased further,&rdquo; the post-meeting statement said. &ldquo;The Committee is attentive to the risks to both sides of its dual mandate and judges that the risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen.&rdquo;
The Federal Reserve and the stock market had expected lower rates this year as the economy slows down. But the tariffs could throw a wrench in those gears, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said, declining to commit to any rate cuts in 2025.
<h2 dir="ltr">Power play: Trump pushes, Powell holds</h2>
Donald Trump, who promised lower rates while campaigning for re-election last year, has frequently lashed out on Powell and the Federal Reserve for not easing the monetary policies. Trump has called on the Fed to lower rates "pre-emptively" and flirted with firing the head of the bank, criticising Powell as "a major loser" and "Mr Too Late" for not cutting rates fast enough.
In response toTrump and Vice President JD Vance&rsquo;s repeated calls for lower interest rates, asserting the Fed&rsquo;s independence Powell said, &ldquo;We are always going to do the same thing...use our tools to foster maximum employment and price stability...That&rsquo;s all we are going to consider,&rdquo; he said, adding that political pressure has &ldquo;no effect at all&rdquo; on the Federal Open Market Committee&rsquo;s decisions.
Warning against the possible implications of the tariffs, Powell said, &ldquo;If the large increases in tariffs that have been announced are sustained, they are likely to generate a rise in inflation, a slowdown in economic growth, and an increase in unemployment&rdquo;. He also warned these effects could be long-lasting depending on how the situation evolves.&nbsp;
Further replying to a question at the press conference about the supply chain disruption he said, &ldquo;I mean, we don&rsquo;t have the kind of tools that are good at dealing with supply chain problems&hellip;We don&rsquo;t have that at all. That&rsquo;s a job for the administration and for the private sector more than anything.&rdquo;
In theory, the Fed could lower interest rates to boost demand&mdash;but &ldquo;that would be a very inefficient way to try to fix supply chain problems,&rdquo; he added.
<h2 dir="ltr">The US economy</h2>
Real gross domestic product (GDP) of the United States decreased at an annual rate of 0.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (January to March), according to the advance estimate released by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, while the fourth quarter saw an increase of 2.4 per cent in real GDP.
Compared to the fourth quarter, the downturn in real GDP in the first quarter reflected an upturn in imports and a downturn in consumer and government spending that were partly offset by upturns in investment and exports. Despite the recent decline, many economists expect the economy will return to positive growth in the second quarter.
Employment growth remained positive despite Trump&rsquo;s efforts to pare down the federal workforce. The nonfarm payrolls increased by 177,000 in April, and the unemployment rate held at 4.2 per cent, giving the Fed room to breathe if it expects a further economic slowdown.
Inflation, one of the biggest concerns of the central bank, has been ticking lower and approaching the Fed&rsquo;s 2 per cent target, but tariffs are expected to result in at least a one-time rise in prices. However, Trump has pushed the Fed to cut rates as inflation has eased. The central bank&rsquo;s preferred gauge showed headline inflation at 2.3 per cent, or 2.6 per cent on core that excludes food and energy.
While the economic indicators offer a mixed bag, it all depends on what happens with tariffs.
Powell said there are cases in which it would be appropriate for the Fed to cut rates this year, but there are cases in which it wouldn&rsquo;t.
&ldquo;And we just don&rsquo;t know until we know more about how this is going to settle out and what the economic implications are for employment and for inflation. I couldn&rsquo;t confidently say that I know what the appropriate path will be,&rdquo; Powell said at a news conference following the central bank&rsquo;s latest policy decision.
Although Powell said tariffs won&rsquo;t change the Fed&rsquo;s mission to keep unemployment and inflation low, they could complicate it.
<h2 dir="ltr">Trade deals in focus</h2>
On April 02, US President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on dozens of trading partners, but he later announced a 90-day pause on the levies. Governments from around the world have been trying to strike deals with the United States before the new deadline passes.
According to recent media reports, Washington is close to finalising trade deals with India and Israel. The US administration is also in talks with several other countries, including Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam. Trump has said he wants nations to strike new deals with the US as he tries to radically reshape the global trading system.
The country is also set to start a high-stakes meeting with China in Switzerland this weekend as a rapidly escalating trade war continues to threaten the two largest economies, however both have indicated that the focus will only be on &ldquo;de-escalation&rdquo;.&nbsp;
On May 06, The US President has teased what he called a "major trade deal", which would mark the first such agreement to be announced since he imposed tariffs on dozens of America's trading partners.&nbsp;
At a post-meeting press conference, the Fed Chair said, &ldquo;We are entering a new phase where the administration is entering into beginning talks with a number of our important trading partners, and that has the potential to change the (economic) picture materially or not.&rdquo;
&ldquo;The Trump administration is considering nearly 18 trade proposals, and some of them are in advanced stages,&rdquo; said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on May 06.
<h2 dir="ltr">Markets reaction</h2>
The US stocks bounced around on May 07 as investors assessed Fed Chair Jerome Powell&rsquo;s remarks about the outlook for the economy after the central bank held rates steady, matching the market expectations.
As per Bloomberg data, the Dow Jones Futures was up 284.97 points, or 0.7 per cent, after briefly sliding as the decision to hold rates steady was announced. The S&amp;P 500 was up 0.43 per cent after shifting between gains and losses, and the Nasdaq Composite was up 0.27 per cent. The US dollar index, which measures the dollar&rsquo;s strength against six major foreign currencies, gained 0.39 per cent.
(With inputs from agencies)
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Business & Economy: The US Federal Reserve decided to keep key interest rates unchanged at 4.25 per cent – 4.5 per cent, even as US President Trump pushed to cut rates.

The US Federal Reserve decided to keep key interest rates unchanged at 4.25 per cent – 4.5 per cent on May 07, even as US President Trump pushed for the central bank to cut rates immediately. The Fed cited economic uncertainty due to Trump's trade wars on multiple fronts and recent mixed business activity data. "In support of our goals, today the Federal Open Market Committee decided to leave our policy interest rate unchanged. The risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation appear to have risen, and we believe that the current stance of monetary policy leaves us well positioned to respond, in a timely way, to potential economic developments," said Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The decision reflects the central bank's cautious stance in managing inflationary pressures and a possible economic slowdown, which is in line with market expectations. “Uncertainty about the economic outlook has increased further,” the post-meeting statement said. “The Committee is attentive to the risks to both sides of its dual mandate and judges that the risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen.” The Federal Reserve and the stock market had expected lower rates this year as the economy slows down. But the tariffs could throw a wrench in those gears, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said, declining to commit to any rate cuts in 2025. Power play: Trump pushes, Powell holds Donald Trump, who promised lower rates while campaigning for re-election last year, has frequently lashed out on Powell and the Federal Reserve for not easing the monetary policies. Trump has called on the Fed to lower rates "pre-emptively" and flirted with firing the head of the bank, criticising Powell as "a major loser" and "Mr Too Late" for not cutting rates fast enough. In response toTrump and Vice President JD Vance’s repeated calls for lower interest rates, asserting the Fed’s independence Powell said, “We are always going to do the same thing...use our tools to foster maximum employment and price stability...That’s all we are going to consider,” he said, adding that political pressure has “no effect at all” on the Federal Open Market Committee’s decisions. Warning against the possible implications of the tariffs, Powell said, “If the large increases in tariffs that have been announced are sustained, they are likely to generate a rise in inflation, a slowdown in economic growth, and an increase in unemployment”. He also warned these effects could be long-lasting depending on how the situation evolves. Further replying to a question at the press conference about the supply chain disruption he said, “I mean, we don’t have the kind of tools that are good at dealing with supply chain problems…We don’t have that at all. That’s a job for the administration and for the private sector more than anything.” In theory, the Fed could lower interest rates to boost demand—but “that would be a very inefficient way to try to fix supply chain problems,” he added. The US economy Real gross domestic product (GDP) of the United States decreased at an annual rate of 0.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (January to March), according to the advance estimate released by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, while the fourth quarter saw an increase of 2.4 per cent in real GDP. Compared to the fourth quarter, the downturn in real GDP in the first quarter reflected an upturn in imports and a downturn in consumer and government spending that were partly offset by upturns in investment and exports. Despite the recent decline, many economists expect the economy will return to positive growth in the second quarter. Employment growth remained positive despite Trump’s efforts to pare down the federal workforce. The nonfarm payrolls increased by 177,000 in April, and the unemployment rate held at 4.2 per cent, giving the Fed room to breathe if it expects a further economic slowdown. Inflation, one of the biggest concerns of the central bank, has been ticking lower and approaching the Fed’s 2 per cent target, but tariffs are expected to result in at least a one-time rise in prices. However, Trump has pushed the Fed to cut rates as inflation has eased. The central bank’s preferred gauge showed headline inflation at 2.3 per cent, or 2.6 per cent on core that excludes food and energy. While the economic indicators offer a mixed bag, it all depends on what happens with tariffs. Powell said there are cases in which it would be appropriate for the Fed to cut rates this year, but there are cases in which it wouldn’t. “And we just don’t know until we know more about how this is going to settle out and what the economic implications are for employment and for inflation. I couldn’t confidently say that I know what the appropriate path will be,” Powell said at a news conference following the central bank’s latest policy decision. Although Powell said tariffs won’t change the Fed’s mission to keep unemployment and inflation low, they could complicate it. Trade deals in focus On April 02, US President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on dozens of trading partners, but he later announced a 90-day pause on the levies. Governments from around the world have been trying to strike deals with the United States before the new deadline passes. According to recent media reports, Washington is close to finalising trade deals with India and Israel. The US administration is also in talks with several other countries, including Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam. Trump has said he wants nations to strike new deals with the US as he tries to radically reshape the global trading system. The country is also set to start a high-stakes meeting with China in Switzerland this weekend as a rapidly escalating trade war continues to threaten the two largest economies, however both have indicated that the focus will only be on “de-escalation”. On May 06, The US President has teased what he called a "major trade deal", which would mark the first such agreement to be announced since he imposed tariffs on dozens of America's trading partners. At a post-meeting press conference, the Fed Chair said, “We are entering a new phase where the administration is entering into beginning talks with a number of our important trading partners, and that has the potential to change the (economic) picture materially or not.” “The Trump administration is considering nearly 18 trade proposals, and some of them are in advanced stages,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on May 06. Markets reaction The US stocks bounced around on May 07 as investors assessed Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks about the outlook for the economy after the central bank held rates steady, matching the market expectations. As per Bloomberg data, the Dow Jones Futures was up 284.97 points, or 0.7 per cent, after briefly sliding as the decision to hold rates steady was announced. The S&P 500 was up 0.43 per cent after shifting between gains and losses, and the Nasdaq Composite was up 0.27 per cent. The US dollar index, which measures the dollar’s strength against six major foreign currencies, gained 0.39 per cent. (With inputs from agencies)

US Federal Reserve holds key rates amid tariff-driven uncertainties, warns against inflation

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US President Donald Trump on Monday posted on his Truth Social that there will be two new holidays, November 11 and May 8. However, this designation will come with a caveat; they will not be recognised as federal holidays, meaning businesses and offices will remain open, as the US already has too many holidays.
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These two holidays are there to commemorate the victories of the US in the First and Second World Wars. On November 11, 1918, the armistice was signed between Germany and the Allies, subsequently ending World War I, and on May 8, 1945, Germany announced its surrender, effectively ending World War II.
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<h2>New holidays aim to recognise the US role in global conflicts</h2>
&ldquo;We have won two World Wars, but we never took credit for Everyone else does,&rdquo; read the post. May 8 is celebrated in Europe as Victory in Europe (V-E) Day. However, it is to be noted that the American was involved in the war even after May 8 with Imperial Germany until August 15, 1945.&nbsp;
November 11 is already celebrated in the US as Veterans Day, earlier known as Armistice Day. The decision to rebrand Veterans Day as Victory Day has come with criticism. Critics argue that this move diminishes the broader purpose of Veterans Day, which honours all American veterans, not just those who served in World War 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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However, the late-night post from Trump on Truth Social doesn&rsquo;t unilaterally establish a holiday. The president does not have such authority, it requires congressional approval. As of now, these proclamations are more like symbolic gestures rather than an executive order.
This development has initiated a broader debate about how the US chooses to honour its military history and the implications of altering longstanding traditions.
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US President Donald Trump on Monday posted on his Truth Social that there will be two new holidays, November 11 and May 8. However, this designation will come with a caveat; they will not be recognised as federal holidays, meaning businesses and offices will remain open, as the US already has too many holidays. Also Read: Took student loan in US? It's time to pay back or Trump admin will deduct it from your salary: All you need to know These two holidays are there to commemorate the victories of the US in the First and Second World Wars. On November 11, 1918, the armistice was signed between Germany and the Allies, subsequently ending World War I, and on May 8, 1945, Germany announced its surrender, effectively ending World War II. Also Read: 'If an alien breaks law...': Trump admin's big warning to Green card holders, says it's a 'privilege, not a right' New holidays aim to recognise the US role in global conflicts “We have won two World Wars, but we never took credit for Everyone else does,” read the post. May 8 is celebrated in Europe as Victory in Europe (V-E) Day. However, it is to be noted that the American was involved in the war even after May 8 with Imperial Germany until August 15, 1945. November 11 is already celebrated in the US as Veterans Day, earlier known as Armistice Day. The decision to rebrand Veterans Day as Victory Day has come with criticism. Critics argue that this move diminishes the broader purpose of Veterans Day, which honours all American veterans, not just those who served in World War 1. Also Read: 'If we want them back in...': Trump admin's new deportation plan includes $1000 stipend, flight assistance and more However, the late-night post from Trump on Truth Social doesn’t unilaterally establish a holiday. The president does not have such authority, it requires congressional approval. As of now, these proclamations are more like symbolic gestures rather than an executive order. This development has initiated a broader debate about how the US chooses to honour its military history and the implications of altering longstanding traditions. Also Read: Trump’s crypto empire blurs the line between presidency and personal profit

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US President Donald Trump said that he had a &ldquo;very good and productive&rdquo; telephone conversation with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday (May 5). The two leaders discussed a range of topics, including the Russia-Ukraine war, Syria, and the Gaza war.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the Turkish leader invited him to visit Turkey &ldquo;at a future date and, likewise, he will be coming to Washington, DC.&rdquo; The US president did not specify the date of the visit.
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&ldquo;During my four years as President, my relationship with President Erdoğan was excellent. We worked together closely on numerous things, including the fact that he helped return Pastor Andrew Brunson, who was imprisoned, back to the United States &mdash; Immediately upon my request,&rdquo; Trump said.
&ldquo;In any event, I look forward to working with President Erdoğan on getting the ridiculous, but deadly, War between Russia and Ukraine ended &mdash; NOW!&rdquo;
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Turkish presidency confirmed that Erdogan invited Trump to visit Turkey. Neither country shared any details on what role Ankara would play in the process.
Since taking office in January, Trump has pushed Ukraine to agree to a ceasefire and bring the three-year war to an end. He has repeatedly blamed Kyiv for the war, while easing pressure on Russia. The US president recently questioned Russian President Vladimir Putin on his sincerity in making a deal to end the war.
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<h2>Trump and Erdogan on Gaza and Syria</h2>
Erdogan also talked about the need for the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza during the phone call. He added that Ankara is ready to provide support for the establishment of a ceasefire and lasting peace, said the Turkish readout.
The Turkish leader also expressed that Ankara was working to help preserve Syria&rsquo;s territorial integrity. He further urged Trump to consider sanction relief for Damascus.
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In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the Turkish leader invited him to visit Turkey “at a future date and, likewise, he will be coming to Washington, DC.” World

US President Donald Trump said that he had a “very good and productive” telephone conversation with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday (May 5). The two leaders discussed a range of topics, including the Russia-Ukraine war, Syria, and the Gaza war. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the Turkish leader invited him to visit Turkey “at a future date and, likewise, he will be coming to Washington, DC.” The US president did not specify the date of the visit. Also read | China's Xi Jinping to visit Russia on May 7-10, says Kremlin “During my four years as President, my relationship with President Erdoğan was excellent. We worked together closely on numerous things, including the fact that he helped return Pastor Andrew Brunson, who was imprisoned, back to the United States — Immediately upon my request,” Trump said. “In any event, I look forward to working with President Erdoğan on getting the ridiculous, but deadly, War between Russia and Ukraine ended — NOW!” Also read | Russia claims to have repelled 4 drones flying towards Moscow Turkish presidency confirmed that Erdogan invited Trump to visit Turkey. Neither country shared any details on what role Ankara would play in the process. Since taking office in January, Trump has pushed Ukraine to agree to a ceasefire and bring the three-year war to an end. He has repeatedly blamed Kyiv for the war, while easing pressure on Russia. The US president recently questioned Russian President Vladimir Putin on his sincerity in making a deal to end the war. Also read | 'Full support to India': Russia's Putin dials PM Modi, says 'perpetrators of Pahalgam attack must be brought to justice’ Trump and Erdogan on Gaza and Syria Erdogan also talked about the need for the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza during the phone call. He added that Ankara is ready to provide support for the establishment of a ceasefire and lasting peace, said the Turkish readout. The Turkish leader also expressed that Ankara was working to help preserve Syria’s territorial integrity. He further urged Trump to consider sanction relief for Damascus. Watch | USA: Trump pulls out from idea of 3rd term at White House

Trump holds ‘good and productive’ phone call with Turkish President, discuss Russia-Ukraine war, Gaza, Syria

Representatives of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani have met senior officials from US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s administration to seek dismissal of the criminal charges in an overseas bribery probe and a resolution of the issue seems to be possible in a month, Bloomberg News reported. In November 2024, U.S. authorities had indicted Adani and his nephew, Sagar Adani, alleging that they paid bribes to officials in some Indian states to secure power supply contracts and misled U.S. investors during fundraising there, said a Reuters report.
The U.S. financial regulator summoned the duo, alleging they misled investors on compliance during a $750 million Adani Green bond sale in the US. The billionaire&rsquo;s aides are trying to make the case that his prosecution does not align with Trump&rsquo;s priorities and should be reconsidered, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, citing sources privy to the developments.
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The Justice Department and White House declined comment to Bloomberg on the report. WION has reached out to Adani for comment and is awaiting a response.
Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/oil-sees-a-sharp-decline-as-opec-decides-to-increase-supply-9037007">Oil sees a sharp decline as OPEC+ decides to increase supply</a> Shares of Adani Group&rsquo;s nine Indian listed companies rose between 1.7% and 10.5% on Monday, amid a 0.6% increase in the broader market. Earlier, the indictment had erased about $13 billion in market value of the nine firms.

Business & Economy | World | India News: The U.S. financial regulator summoned the duo, alleging they misled investors on compliance during a $750 million Adani Green bond sale in the United States.

Representatives of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani have met senior officials from US President Donald Trump’s administration to seek dismissal of the criminal charges in an overseas bribery probe and a resolution of the issue seems to be possible in a month, Bloomberg News reported. In November 2024, U.S. authorities had indicted Adani and his nephew, Sagar Adani, alleging that they paid bribes to officials in some Indian states to secure power supply contracts and misled U.S. investors during fundraising there, said a Reuters report. The U.S. financial regulator summoned the duo, alleging they misled investors on compliance during a $750 million Adani Green bond sale in the US. The billionaire’s aides are trying to make the case that his prosecution does not align with Trump’s priorities and should be reconsidered, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, citing sources privy to the developments. Also Read | Moody’s report flags economic fallout for Pakistan amid escalating tensions with India The discussions began earlier this year and have picked up in the recent weeks, with a resolution possible within a month if the momentum continues, the report said. Adani Green, in a statement on Monday, reiterated it was not part of any proceedings, but it did not directly comment on the report about the meetings. It had recently said its review of the indictment found no non-compliance or irregularities. The Justice Department and White House declined comment to Bloomberg on the report. WION has reached out to Adani for comment and is awaiting a response. Also Read | Oil sees a sharp decline as OPEC+ decides to increase supply Shares of Adani Group’s nine Indian listed companies rose between 1.7% and 10.5% on Monday, amid a 0.6% increase in the broader market. Earlier, the indictment had erased about $13 billion in market value of the nine firms.

Adani representatives meet Trump team to push for dismissal of US bribery case: Report

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