Russia is ramping up pressure on Ukraine’s eastern front, redeploying drones to a new flashpoint.

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Ukrainian air force issued air raid alerts for capital Kyiv while several blasts shook the eastern city of Mykolaiv hours after the end of the one-day Easter ceasefire which was declared by the Russian president. Watch in for more details!

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It's been nearly 90 days ever since Donald Trump returned to the office for the past 3 months trump has been trying to bring ceasefire in in the Ukraine war but with goalposts constantly changing the chances look rather slim even now. Watch in for more details!

90 days of trump 2.0: Twists & turns in truce talks

The US President has said that the central bank should lower interest rates and that fed chair Gerome Powell's termination cannot come fast enough trump is again raising questions about whether he will seek to limit the fed's independence as new tensions flare in his contentious relationship with the central bank. Watch in for more details!

Fed vs Trump 2.0: Will trump seek to limit the Fed's independence?

Three former senior advisers to us defense secretary Pete Hegseth have decried what they called baseless attacks after being suspended from the pentagon in an expanded probe on information leaks. Watch in for more details!

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A second round of major protests have broken out across U.S. cities against policies adopted by President Donald Trump. Thousands of protesters took to the streets to voice their opposition to Trump’s policies on deportations, government firings, and the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. The unrest shows growing public dissatisfaction.

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Three months into Donald Trump's presidency, the global stage is on edge. From dramatic shifts in Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks to mounting international pressure, Trump's approach to diplomacy is raising eyebrows. Watch this report to know more!

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The US Supreme Court, in a dramatic nighttime intervention Saturday, paused President Donald Trump's unprecedented use of an obscure law to deport Venezuelan migrants without due process.
The emergency ruling, delivered in two terse paragraphs, noted that two of the most conservative of the nine justices had dissented.
The order temporarily prevents the government from continuing to expel migrants under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act -- last used to round up Japanese-American citizens during World War II.
Trump invoked the law last month to deport Venezuelans to a notorious prison in El Salvador.
The unusual decision was triggered by imminent plans late Friday to expel dozens more Venezuelans under the Act, meaning they would have been deported with next to no ability to hear evidence against them or challenge their cases.
The court said "the government is directed not to remove any member of the putative class of detainees from the United States until further order."
Trump justifies summary expulsions -- and the detention of people in El Salvador -- by insisting that he is cracking down on violent Venezuelan criminal gangs now classified by the US government as terrorists.
But the policy is fueling opposition concerns that the Republican is ignoring the US constitution in a broader bid to amass power.
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The row over the Alien Enemies Act comes amid muscular assaults by the administration on big law firms, Harvard and other universities, and major independent media outlets.
The American Civil Liberties Union, which took the lead in seeking to halt Friday's planned deportations, welcomed the Supreme Court ruling.
"These men were in imminent danger of spending their lives in a horrific foreign prison without ever having had a chance to go to court. We are relieved that the Supreme Court has not permitted the administration to whisk them away the way others were just last month," lead attorney Lee Gelernt said.
<h2><hl2>Tattoos and due process&nbsp;</hl2></h2>
Trump's election last November was won in large part on his aggressive promises to combat what he has repeatedly claimed is an "invasion" of violent migrants.
While there is no evidence to support the narrative of the United States being "invaded," Trump's rhetoric about rapists and murderers descending on suburban homes resonated with swaths of voters who have long been concerned about high levels of illegal immigration.
Trump has sent troops to the Mexican border, imposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada for allegedly not doing enough to stop illegal crossings, and designated narco-gangs like Tren de Aragua and MS-13 terrorist groups.
However, Democrats and civil rights groups have expressed alarm at an erosion of constitutional rights.
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Under Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act -- previously seen only during the War of 1812, World War I and World War II -- migrants have been accused of gang membership and sent to El Salvador without ability to go before a judge or being charged with a crime.
Attorneys for several of the Venezuelans already deported had said their clients were targeted largely on the basis of their tattoos.
In the most publicized case, Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported last month to the infamous El Salvador mega-prison without charge.
The Trump administration said he had been included in a bigger batch of deportees due to an "administrative error" and a court ruled that it must facilitate his return.
However, Trump has since doubled down, insisting that Abrego Garcia is in fact a gang member, including posting an apparently doctored photo on social media Friday that showed MS-13 on his knuckles.
Most of the deported migrants are currently held in El Salvador's maximum security Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT), a mega-prison southeast of the capital San Salvador with capacity for 40,000 prisoners.
Inmates are packed in windowless cells, sleep on metal beds with no mattresses, and are forbidden visitors.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The court said "the government is directed not to remove any member of the putative class of detainees from the United States until further order." WORLD

The US Supreme Court, in a dramatic nighttime intervention Saturday, paused President Donald Trump's unprecedented use of an obscure law to deport Venezuelan migrants without due process. The emergency ruling, delivered in two terse paragraphs, noted that two of the most conservative of the nine justices had dissented. The order temporarily prevents the government from continuing to expel migrants under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act -- last used to round up Japanese-American citizens during World War II. Trump invoked the law last month to deport Venezuelans to a notorious prison in El Salvador. The unusual decision was triggered by imminent plans late Friday to expel dozens more Venezuelans under the Act, meaning they would have been deported with next to no ability to hear evidence against them or challenge their cases. The court said "the government is directed not to remove any member of the putative class of detainees from the United States until further order." Trump justifies summary expulsions -- and the detention of people in El Salvador -- by insisting that he is cracking down on violent Venezuelan criminal gangs now classified by the US government as terrorists. But the policy is fueling opposition concerns that the Republican is ignoring the US constitution in a broader bid to amass power. Also read: Trump admin using tattoos to 'identify' gang members, justify deporting migrants; experts slam method as 'too simplistic' The row over the Alien Enemies Act comes amid muscular assaults by the administration on big law firms, Harvard and other universities, and major independent media outlets. The American Civil Liberties Union, which took the lead in seeking to halt Friday's planned deportations, welcomed the Supreme Court ruling. "These men were in imminent danger of spending their lives in a horrific foreign prison without ever having had a chance to go to court. We are relieved that the Supreme Court has not permitted the administration to whisk them away the way others were just last month," lead attorney Lee Gelernt said. Tattoos and due process Trump's election last November was won in large part on his aggressive promises to combat what he has repeatedly claimed is an "invasion" of violent migrants. While there is no evidence to support the narrative of the United States being "invaded," Trump's rhetoric about rapists and murderers descending on suburban homes resonated with swaths of voters who have long been concerned about high levels of illegal immigration. Trump has sent troops to the Mexican border, imposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada for allegedly not doing enough to stop illegal crossings, and designated narco-gangs like Tren de Aragua and MS-13 terrorist groups. However, Democrats and civil rights groups have expressed alarm at an erosion of constitutional rights. WATCH | Trump administration slammed over wrongful deportation of Abrego Garcia Under Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act -- previously seen only during the War of 1812, World War I and World War II -- migrants have been accused of gang membership and sent to El Salvador without ability to go before a judge or being charged with a crime. Attorneys for several of the Venezuelans already deported had said their clients were targeted largely on the basis of their tattoos. In the most publicized case, Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported last month to the infamous El Salvador mega-prison without charge. The Trump administration said he had been included in a bigger batch of deportees due to an "administrative error" and a court ruled that it must facilitate his return. However, Trump has since doubled down, insisting that Abrego Garcia is in fact a gang member, including posting an apparently doctored photo on social media Friday that showed MS-13 on his knuckles. Most of the deported migrants are currently held in El Salvador's maximum security Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT), a mega-prison southeast of the capital San Salvador with capacity for 40,000 prisoners. Inmates are packed in windowless cells, sleep on metal beds with no mattresses, and are forbidden visitors. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US Supreme Court temporarily prevents Trump admin to expel migrants under Alien Enemies Act

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday (April 19) announced an Easter truce, ceasing "all military operations" in the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-announces-easter-truce-in-ukraine-conflict-orders-military-to-halt-fighting-8980135">Russia-Ukraine war</a>.
Putin, in televised comments, said that the temporary ceasefire will last from 6pm today (4pm UK time) until Monday.
"Guided by humanitarian considerations, today from 18:00 to midnight from Sunday to Monday, the Russian side declares an Easter truce. I order all military actions to be stopped for this period," Putin said while speaking to Russian chief of staff Valery Gerasimov.
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Earlier in March, US President Donald Trump hoped a "broad ceasefire" could happen weeks before Easter.&nbsp;
The White House aimed for a "truce agreement by April 20," according to Bloomberg. The date is significant because this year both Western and Orthodox churches mark Easter on the same day.
&ldquo;We are working for a ceasefire and a lasting peace,&rdquo; White House spokesman Brian Hughes said. &ldquo;We won&rsquo;t have the terms of discussions or timing be played out in the media.&rdquo;
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On Friday, Trump also warned that he will "take a pass" on brokering further Ukraine peace talks unless there is "quick progress" from the two nations.
Getting a little more blunt, Trump said, "Now if for some reason one of the two parties makes it very difficult, we're just going to say: 'You're foolish. You're fools. You're horrible people -- and we're going to just take a pass."
Coming to Putin's announcement of Easter truce, Russia further assumes that the Ukrainian side "will follow our example". However, it did not hesitate to warn Ukraine, in case it repels the "possible violations of truce".&nbsp;
"At the same time, our troops must be ready to repel possible violations of the truce and provocations from the enemy, any of its aggressive actions," it added.
Trump, before returning to the White House in January, said that he can end the war in 24 hours, which he has recently claimed that he was being sarcastic.&nbsp;
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White House aimed for a "truce agreement by April 20." The date is significant because this year both Western and Orthodox churches mark Easter on the same day. WORLD

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday (April 19) announced an Easter truce, ceasing "all military operations" in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Putin, in televised comments, said that the temporary ceasefire will last from 6pm today (4pm UK time) until Monday. "Guided by humanitarian considerations, today from 18:00 to midnight from Sunday to Monday, the Russian side declares an Easter truce. I order all military actions to be stopped for this period," Putin said while speaking to Russian chief of staff Valery Gerasimov. Also read: BIG win for Russian president Putin? US may recognise Crimea as part of Russia-Ukraine peace deal Earlier in March, US President Donald Trump hoped a "broad ceasefire" could happen weeks before Easter. The White House aimed for a "truce agreement by April 20," according to Bloomberg. The date is significant because this year both Western and Orthodox churches mark Easter on the same day. “We are working for a ceasefire and a lasting peace,” White House spokesman Brian Hughes said. “We won’t have the terms of discussions or timing be played out in the media.” Also read: 'You're fools, horrible people': Trump warns US may 'take a pass' if Russia, Ukraine stall peace deal On Friday, Trump also warned that he will "take a pass" on brokering further Ukraine peace talks unless there is "quick progress" from the two nations. Getting a little more blunt, Trump said, "Now if for some reason one of the two parties makes it very difficult, we're just going to say: 'You're foolish. You're fools. You're horrible people -- and we're going to just take a pass." Coming to Putin's announcement of Easter truce, Russia further assumes that the Ukrainian side "will follow our example". However, it did not hesitate to warn Ukraine, in case it repels the "possible violations of truce". "At the same time, our troops must be ready to repel possible violations of the truce and provocations from the enemy, any of its aggressive actions," it added. Trump, before returning to the White House in January, said that he can end the war in 24 hours, which he has recently claimed that he was being sarcastic. WATCH | Russia Has Retaken Over 99% of Kursk Region Territory Seized By Ukraine: Army Chief | Breaking

Did Trump's warning scare off Putin? Here's how Russian president lived up to Trump's 'Easter truce' promise

Canadians are casting their votes in a high-stakes election with five major political parties vying for power. Key issues shaping the race include Trump-era tariffs, national security, and the future of Canada–US relations. With early voting underway and the final debate wrapped, the contest for Prime Minister is more intense than ever.

Canada elections: Five parties battle as PM race heats up nationwide

The United States and Iran nuclear talks in Rome concluded, with both sides signaling a push for peaceful resolution. Iran’s president has stated they’re not seeking war, while US figures like Trump and Marco Rubio emphasize zero tolerance for a nuclear-armed Iran. Watch this report for more details!

Negotiations end in Rome after 4 hours of discussion; Iran says talks with US 'constructive'

Yemen is reeling after the deadliest US airstrikes since 2024, which hit the Ras Isa fuel terminal and left 74 dead and over 170 injured. Ordered by President Trump, the strikes mark a major escalation in Washington’s operations against Houthi forces. Civilian casualties have sparked mass protests across the region.

US-Houthi conflict: deadliest US strikes kill 74 in Yemen’s Ras Isa fuel terminal attack

US President Donald Trump has sent a handwritten note to Israel’s Western Wall, placed by newly appointed US envoy Mike Huckabee. The message, focused on peace, holds symbolic weight at one of Judaism’s holiest sites in Jerusalem. This echoes Trump’s 2017 visit, where he became the first sitting US President to pray at the Wall.

Trump sends peace message to Israel through note at Western Wall

US President Donald Trump's administration released long-awaited assassination files of US Attorney General Robert F Kennedy, revealing multiple secrets and controversies around the killing of the brother of former US President John F. Kennedy.&nbsp;
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced on Friday (April 19) that the data from the 1968 assassination plot has been published by the National Archives.&nbsp;
Former Senator Robert F. Kennedy was fatally shot on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, after his victory speech after he won California&rsquo;s presidential primary.
Later, his assassin, Sirhan Sirhan was found guilty of first-degree murder and is currently serving a life sentence in prison.&nbsp;
The 10,000-pager assassination files reveal his "obsession" with killing Robert F. Kennedy.&nbsp;
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<h2>Sirhan's 'unshakeable obsession'&nbsp;</h2>
The RFK assassination files contained pictures of handwritten notes by assassin Sirhan, who said that Robert F. Kennedy "must be disposed of off", further admitting an obsession with killing him.&nbsp;
&ldquo;My determination to remove RFK is becoming more the more of an unshakeable obsession. RFK must be disposed of like his brother was,&rdquo; one of the notes read.&nbsp;
The note was referring to the killing of RFK's older brother former US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jfk-assassination-files-cia-secret-bases-revealed-is-your-city-in-the-list-new-delhi-kolkata-8870027">John F. Kennedy</a>, who was assassinated in 1963.
According to the report, these notes were found during the search of Sirhan&rsquo;s bedroom in Pasadena, comprising on written on May 18, 1968.&nbsp;
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Moreover, Sirhan also told his garbage collector that he planned to kill Kennedy following Rev. Martin Luther King Jr's assassination on April 4, 1968.
The worker, who was a Black man, said that he planned to vote for Kennedy because he would assist Black people.
&ldquo;Well, I don&rsquo;t agree. I am planning on shooting the son of a bitch,&rdquo; Sirhan responded, the man informed investigators.
While some of the assassination files were released earlier, others were placed in federal government storage facilities for decades. But, after Trump's Executive Order 14176, the rest of the files have been released.
The US National Archives and Records Administration posted approximately 229 files containing the pages on its website.
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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced on Friday that the data from the 1968 assassination plot has been published by the National Archives | WORLD

US President Donald Trump's administration released long-awaited assassination files of US Attorney General Robert F Kennedy, revealing multiple secrets and controversies around the killing of the brother of former US President John F. Kennedy. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced on Friday (April 19) that the data from the 1968 assassination plot has been published by the National Archives. Former Senator Robert F. Kennedy was fatally shot on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, after his victory speech after he won California’s presidential primary. Later, his assassin, Sirhan Sirhan was found guilty of first-degree murder and is currently serving a life sentence in prison. The 10,000-pager assassination files reveal his "obsession" with killing Robert F. Kennedy. Also read: BIG Revelations | US releases 10,000-pager Robert F Kennedy assassination files Sirhan's 'unshakeable obsession' The RFK assassination files contained pictures of handwritten notes by assassin Sirhan, who said that Robert F. Kennedy "must be disposed of off", further admitting an obsession with killing him. “My determination to remove RFK is becoming more the more of an unshakeable obsession. RFK must be disposed of like his brother was,” one of the notes read. The note was referring to the killing of RFK's older brother former US President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated in 1963. According to the report, these notes were found during the search of Sirhan’s bedroom in Pasadena, comprising on written on May 18, 1968. WATCH | 'Fake sex tapes, Bin Laden's demon doll, Cold war condoms': CIA's secret missions revealed in JFK files Moreover, Sirhan also told his garbage collector that he planned to kill Kennedy following Rev. Martin Luther King Jr's assassination on April 4, 1968. The worker, who was a Black man, said that he planned to vote for Kennedy because he would assist Black people. “Well, I don’t agree. I am planning on shooting the son of a bitch,” Sirhan responded, the man informed investigators. While some of the assassination files were released earlier, others were placed in federal government storage facilities for decades. But, after Trump's Executive Order 14176, the rest of the files have been released. The US National Archives and Records Administration posted approximately 229 files containing the pages on its website. Also read: Who killed JFK? A question that divides Republicans and Democrats

'RFK must be killed like his brother JFK': Assassination files reveal assassin’s 'unshakeable obsession'

There has been a dramatic twist of turn in the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/harvard-is-a-joke-trump-slams-ivy-league-for-hiring-birdbrains-and-leftist-dopes-warns-to-cut-federal-funds-donald-trump-us-8968947">Trump vs Harvard</a> row after a Trump administration official said that the letter sent by the White House&rsquo;s antisemitism task force was a "mistake", and "should not have been sent", the New York Times reported.&nbsp;
Harvard University received a letter from the White House's antisemitism task force on April 11, which had a series of demands raised by Trump about hiring, admissions and curricular terms. However, the Ivy League officials refused to accept it.
The Trump officials have now claimed that the letter which was sent by the acting general counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services, Sean Keveney, was sent in error.&nbsp;
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<h2>'Unauthorised'</h2>
The letter should not have been sent and was &ldquo;unauthorized,&rdquo; two people familiar with the matter said.
The content of the letter was authentic, however, it is unclear what prompted the letter to be sent, the three people said.&nbsp;
Some people at the White House believed it had been sent prematurely, according to the three people, who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about internal discussions.
While others believe that the letter was meant to be circulated among the task force members rather than sent to Harvard.&nbsp;
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However, Harvard got the letter when the university's officials believed they could still avert a confrontation with Trump.&nbsp;
Over the last two weeks, Harvard and Trump's officials had engaged in a dialogue, but, the letter's demands were so extreme that Harvard concluded that a deal would ultimately be impossible.&nbsp;
After the Ivy League's refusal of demands, the Trump administration increased the pressure on Harvard by freezing billions in federal funding and warned that its tax-exempt status would be revoked.&nbsp;
However, a White House official stood by the letter, saying, &ldquo;It was malpractice on the side of Harvard&rsquo;s lawyers not to pick up the phone and call the members of the antisemitism task force who they had been talking to for weeks."
May Mailman, the White House senior policy strategist added, &ldquo;Instead, Harvard went on a victimhood campaign.&rdquo;
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Trump officials have now claimed that letter which was sent by the acting general counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services, was sent in error. WORLD

There has been a dramatic twist of turn in the ongoing Trump vs Harvard row after a Trump administration official said that the letter sent by the White House’s antisemitism task force was a "mistake", and "should not have been sent", the New York Times reported. Harvard University received a letter from the White House's antisemitism task force on April 11, which had a series of demands raised by Trump about hiring, admissions and curricular terms. However, the Ivy League officials refused to accept it. The Trump officials have now claimed that the letter which was sent by the acting general counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services, Sean Keveney, was sent in error. Also read: Is Trump to blame? Lab animals at Harvard may be euthanised due to US funding freeze 'Unauthorised' The letter should not have been sent and was “unauthorized,” two people familiar with the matter said. The content of the letter was authentic, however, it is unclear what prompted the letter to be sent, the three people said. Some people at the White House believed it had been sent prematurely, according to the three people, who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about internal discussions. While others believe that the letter was meant to be circulated among the task force members rather than sent to Harvard. Also read: Indian, other foreign students can't study in Harvard? Trump admin moves to end student visas | How many Indians in Harvard? However, Harvard got the letter when the university's officials believed they could still avert a confrontation with Trump. Over the last two weeks, Harvard and Trump's officials had engaged in a dialogue, but, the letter's demands were so extreme that Harvard concluded that a deal would ultimately be impossible. After the Ivy League's refusal of demands, the Trump administration increased the pressure on Harvard by freezing billions in federal funding and warned that its tax-exempt status would be revoked. However, a White House official stood by the letter, saying, “It was malpractice on the side of Harvard’s lawyers not to pick up the phone and call the members of the antisemitism task force who they had been talking to for weeks." May Mailman, the White House senior policy strategist added, “Instead, Harvard went on a victimhood campaign.” WATCH | Trump Blasts Harvard Amid Protests Over University's Federal Funding Cut

Did Trump vs Harvard row begin due to a 'mistake'? White House official reveals

Trump's top economist said on friday that the u.S. President donald trump is checking if he can fire federal reserve chair jerome powell.
That was the national economic council director kevin hassett's response to a reporter's question if firing Powell was an option.
This comes a day after trump threatened to remove jerome powell as chair of the fed and expressed his displeasure that interest rates had not been cut recently.
Powell, on the other hand, is concerned about an inflation surge from trump's economic broadsides, including the tariff wars.

Trump Studying If Firing Powell Is An Option

The US is holding high-level talks with European and Ukrainian leaders. While Finland is now sounding the alarm, Helsinki fears that Moscow may be preparing something far more dangerous. This story takes a closer look at the growing concerns.

Finland keeps border with Russia closed 'until further notice'

Russia fires a fresh volley of missiles and drones across Ukraine a day after US and European allies held talks in Paris. Kiev claims at least two were killed and 27 others injured in overnight Russian strikes in Kharkiv and Sumy regions.

Rubio Threatens To Walk Away From Peace Talks If No Progress Made On Peace Deal

Yemen is under intense attack, over 70 people have died in the overnight aerial attack in Yemen. Houthis say that more than 170 people have sustained injuries. The air strike sparked a massive explosion and fires. The Iran backed rebels say that paramedics and civilian workers at the port were killed in the attack as well.

Houthis say deadliest US strike in Yemen kills 74 at oil terminal

The Trump administration has frozen $2.2 billion in federal funding to Harvard, citing civil rights violations. As tensions rise, Trump is demanding an apology, threatening tax-exempt status, and calling for major changes across Ivy League campuses. Watch this report for more details!

Trump Blasts Harvard Amid Protests Over University's Federal Funding Cut

No money no loyalty no control in a way Hamas is spiraling into crisis mode as Israel's relentless siege and military strikes choke off its cash flow leaving the fighters unpaid and there are rare protests inside Gaza.

Hamas fund crisis: Fighters go unpaid as financial network implodes

Probably tired of making efforts to secure peace in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-russia-war-trump-tired-rubio-says-us-should-move-on-in-days-if-war-not-ending-says-its-not-our-war-8975571">Russia-Ukraine war</a>, US President Donald Trump on Friday (April 18) said that the US &nbsp;will "take a pass" on brokering further Ukraine peace talks unless there is "quick progress" from the two nations.
This comes after US State Secretary Marco Rubio's statement, saying that the US should 'move on' in days, if the efforts are not fruitful, as it's not America's war.
"Yeah very shortly," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office when asked to confirm what Rubio had said. "No specific number of days, but quickly. We want to get it done."
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The US, he said, has been helping Ukraine for the past three years, "and we want it to end, but it&rsquo;s not our war.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Moreover, noting that Trump spent 87 days repeatedly to bring the war to an end, Rubio said, "We are now reaching a point when we need to decide and determine whether this is even possible or not. Which is why we&rsquo;re engaging both sides.&rdquo;
Further, the US president refused to put blame on either Russian President Vladimir Putin or Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.&nbsp;
However, he insisted both sides to make progress on the deal.&nbsp;
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Getting a little more blunt, Trump said, "Now if for some reason one of the two parties makes it very difficult, we're just going to say: 'You're foolish. You're fools. You're horrible people -- and we're going to just take a pass."
"But hopefully we won't have to do that," he added.&nbsp;
Before returning to the White House, Trump repeatedly said that he can end the war in 24 hours, which he has recently claimed that he was being sarcastic.&nbsp;
When asked if Putin was stalling from the peace deal, Trump said, "I hope not. "I'll let you know soon."
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"Yeah very shortly," Trump told reporters when asked to confirm what Rubio had said. "No specific number of days, but quickly. We want to get it done." WORLD

Probably tired of making efforts to secure peace in the Russia-Ukraine war, US President Donald Trump on Friday (April 18) said that the US will "take a pass" on brokering further Ukraine peace talks unless there is "quick progress" from the two nations. This comes after US State Secretary Marco Rubio's statement, saying that the US should 'move on' in days, if the efforts are not fruitful, as it's not America's war. "Yeah very shortly," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office when asked to confirm what Rubio had said. "No specific number of days, but quickly. We want to get it done." Also read: 'Not initiator of Ukrainian crisis': China rubbishes Zelensky's claims of supplying arms to Russia The US, he said, has been helping Ukraine for the past three years, "and we want it to end, but it’s not our war.” Moreover, noting that Trump spent 87 days repeatedly to bring the war to an end, Rubio said, "We are now reaching a point when we need to decide and determine whether this is even possible or not. Which is why we’re engaging both sides.” Further, the US president refused to put blame on either Russian President Vladimir Putin or Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. However, he insisted both sides to make progress on the deal. WATCH | Ukraine war: Russia rains missiles on Sumy, Kharkiv; Ukraine claims 2 killed in Russian strikes Getting a little more blunt, Trump said, "Now if for some reason one of the two parties makes it very difficult, we're just going to say: 'You're foolish. You're fools. You're horrible people -- and we're going to just take a pass." "But hopefully we won't have to do that," he added. Before returning to the White House, Trump repeatedly said that he can end the war in 24 hours, which he has recently claimed that he was being sarcastic. When asked if Putin was stalling from the peace deal, Trump said, "I hope not. "I'll let you know soon." Also read: Kyiv's NATO dream shattered? US presents Russia-Ukraine peace plan - Here's what it says

'You're fools, horrible people': Trump warns US may 'take a pass' if Russia, Ukraine stall peace deal

US State Secretary Marco Rubio warned that Iran is "dangerously" close to a weapon, urging European nations to make a prompt decision on reimposing sanctions.&nbsp;
Rubio was in Paris on Thursday, holding talks with European officials, including French President Emmanuel Macron.&nbsp;
&ldquo;For the Europeans, they have an important decision to make very soon on the snapback of sanctions because Iran is clearly out of compliance with the current deal,&rdquo; Rubio said.
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He also noted that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was in Iran yesterday, issuing public statements saying "Iran is as close as it&rsquo;s ever been to nuclear weapons."
Rubio reiterated US President Donald Trump's statement, that Iran will not have a nuclear weapon. "This is not going to happen".&nbsp;
"We&rsquo;re hoping that talks continue and that they&rsquo;re fruitful and that they&rsquo;re &ndash; that they can lead to something," he said, adding, "It has to be something that actually not just prevents Iran from having a nuclear weapon now, but in the future as well, not just for 10 years with some sort of sunset provision or the like."
He then urged the EU to have "a decision to make on snapback."&nbsp;
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Rubio said that Britain, France, and Germany will soon receive a new IAEA report indicating that Iran is &ldquo;dangerously close to a weapon, closer than they&rsquo;ve ever been,&rdquo; necessitating a decision on sanctions.
He further warned that if Iran doesn't comply, the EU should reimpose the sanctions.&nbsp;
Earlier this week, IAEA Head Rafael Mariano Grossi, warned that Iran is not far off from making its own nuclear weapons.&nbsp;
Speaking to the French daily Le Monde ahead of his scheduled visit to Tehran in an exclusive interview, Grossi said, &ldquo;Iran does not currently have a nuclear weapon, but it is very close to reaching that point.&rdquo;
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The IAEA chief&rsquo;s remarks marked one of the strongest warnings yet about Iran&rsquo;s potential to become a nuclear-armed state.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, Trump on Monday reiterated that Iran must abandon any drive for a nuclear weapon or face a possible military strike on Tehran's atomic facilities.&nbsp;
"I want them to be a rich great nation. The only thing is one thing, simple. It's really simple. They can't have a nuclear weapon. And they got to go fast, because they're fairly close to having one. And they're not going to have one. And if we have to do something very harsh, we'll do it. And I'm not doing it for us, I'm doing it for the world. And these are radicalised people, and they cannot have a nuclear weapon," Trump said.&nbsp;
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US State Secretary Rubio noted that the IAEA was in Iran yesterday, issuing public statements saying "Iran is as close as it’s ever been to nuclear weapons." WORLD

US State Secretary Marco Rubio warned that Iran is "dangerously" close to a weapon, urging European nations to make a prompt decision on reimposing sanctions. Rubio was in Paris on Thursday, holding talks with European officials, including French President Emmanuel Macron. “For the Europeans, they have an important decision to make very soon on the snapback of sanctions because Iran is clearly out of compliance with the current deal,” Rubio said. Also read: 'Move on...not our war': Will US exit efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war? What Marco Rubio said as Trump gets frustrated He also noted that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was in Iran yesterday, issuing public statements saying "Iran is as close as it’s ever been to nuclear weapons." Rubio reiterated US President Donald Trump's statement, that Iran will not have a nuclear weapon. "This is not going to happen". "We’re hoping that talks continue and that they’re fruitful and that they’re – that they can lead to something," he said, adding, "It has to be something that actually not just prevents Iran from having a nuclear weapon now, but in the future as well, not just for 10 years with some sort of sunset provision or the like." He then urged the EU to have "a decision to make on snapback." WATCH | US-Iran talks: Trump urges diplomacy over Iran, says no rush for military action Rubio said that Britain, France, and Germany will soon receive a new IAEA report indicating that Iran is “dangerously close to a weapon, closer than they’ve ever been,” necessitating a decision on sanctions. He further warned that if Iran doesn't comply, the EU should reimpose the sanctions. Earlier this week, IAEA Head Rafael Mariano Grossi, warned that Iran is not far off from making its own nuclear weapons. Speaking to the French daily Le Monde ahead of his scheduled visit to Tehran in an exclusive interview, Grossi said, “Iran does not currently have a nuclear weapon, but it is very close to reaching that point.” Also read: ‘Iran not far from having a nuclear bomb,’ warns UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi The IAEA chief’s remarks marked one of the strongest warnings yet about Iran’s potential to become a nuclear-armed state. Meanwhile, Trump on Monday reiterated that Iran must abandon any drive for a nuclear weapon or face a possible military strike on Tehran's atomic facilities. "I want them to be a rich great nation. The only thing is one thing, simple. It's really simple. They can't have a nuclear weapon. And they got to go fast, because they're fairly close to having one. And they're not going to have one. And if we have to do something very harsh, we'll do it. And I'm not doing it for us, I'm doing it for the world. And these are radicalised people, and they cannot have a nuclear weapon," Trump said. Also read: US-Iran nuke talks: Iran ready to 'seal a deal' with US? | WION Live Discussion

'Iran dangerously close to a weapon': Rubio warns EU nations as he calls for European sanctions

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As Trump ramps up its efforts to secure peace in Russia and Ukraine, the US has presented a proposal to its allies, with terms mentioned in it, including, offering to ease sanctions on Russia and putting Ukraine out of NATO list.&nbsp;
The US has outlined terms to end the ongoing war in Russia-Ukraine, with the aim of lasting a ceasefire.&nbsp;
This comes after US State Secretary Marco Rubio suggested in the day, that the Trump administration is prepared to "move on" from its peace efforts unless progress is made quickly.&nbsp;
The outlines of the US plan were shared in Paris meetings on Thursday, according to European officials familiar with the matter.
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<h2>What is in the plan?&nbsp;</h2>
According to the proposal, it will effectively freeze the war, with Ukrainian territories now occupied by Russia remaining under Moscow&rsquo;s control, said the people.
Moreover, Ukraine's ask to join NATO would also be off the table.&nbsp;
However, the people familiar with the matter declined to provide further details of the plan, noting the confidential nature of the talks.&nbsp;
Along with the Paris talks, French President Emmanuel Macron and US envoy Steve Witkoff held a meeting on Thursday.&nbsp;
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Marco Rubio also held discussions with national security advisors and negotiators from France, Germany, the UK and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-russia-war-trump-tired-rubio-says-us-should-move-on-in-days-if-war-not-ending-says-its-not-our-war-8975571">Ukraine</a>.
The allies are scheduled to meet again in London next week, to continue the discussions.&nbsp;
Earlier today, Rubio pointed out that the Trump administration is ready to walk away from brokering a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine if no progress is made soon.
&ldquo;We&rsquo;re not going to drag this out for weeks or months. We need to decide quickly, within days, whether a deal is achievable in the coming weeks. If it is, we&rsquo;re committed. If not, we&rsquo;ll shift our focus to other priorities,&rdquo; Rubio said.&nbsp;
Rubio further said that Ukraine will have a right to defend itself and enter into whatever deal it wants to.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Every sovereign nation on Earth has a right to defend itself. Ukraine will have a right to defend itself and to enter into whatever agreements it wants to enter into on a bilateral basis with different countries,&rdquo; he added.
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According to the plan, it will effectively freeze the war, with Ukrainian territories now occupied by Russia remaining under Moscow’s control, said the people | WORLD

As Trump ramps up its efforts to secure peace in Russia and Ukraine, the US has presented a proposal to its allies, with terms mentioned in it, including, offering to ease sanctions on Russia and putting Ukraine out of NATO list. The US has outlined terms to end the ongoing war in Russia-Ukraine, with the aim of lasting a ceasefire. This comes after US State Secretary Marco Rubio suggested in the day, that the Trump administration is prepared to "move on" from its peace efforts unless progress is made quickly. The outlines of the US plan were shared in Paris meetings on Thursday, according to European officials familiar with the matter. Also read: Trump no longer holds Zelensky 'responsible' for Russia-Ukraine war as Kyiv and Washington sign 'Memorandum of Intent' What is in the plan? According to the proposal, it will effectively freeze the war, with Ukrainian territories now occupied by Russia remaining under Moscow’s control, said the people. Moreover, Ukraine's ask to join NATO would also be off the table. However, the people familiar with the matter declined to provide further details of the plan, noting the confidential nature of the talks. Along with the Paris talks, French President Emmanuel Macron and US envoy Steve Witkoff held a meeting on Thursday. Also read: Is China arming Russia and building weapons for it? Zelensky's fresh allegations Marco Rubio also held discussions with national security advisors and negotiators from France, Germany, the UK and Ukraine. The allies are scheduled to meet again in London next week, to continue the discussions. Earlier today, Rubio pointed out that the Trump administration is ready to walk away from brokering a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine if no progress is made soon. “We’re not going to drag this out for weeks or months. We need to decide quickly, within days, whether a deal is achievable in the coming weeks. If it is, we’re committed. If not, we’ll shift our focus to other priorities,” Rubio said. Rubio further said that Ukraine will have a right to defend itself and enter into whatever deal it wants to. “Every sovereign nation on Earth has a right to defend itself. Ukraine will have a right to defend itself and to enter into whatever agreements it wants to enter into on a bilateral basis with different countries,” he added. WATCH | Russia-Ukraine war: 2 killed, at least 27 injured in overnight strikes, says Ukraine

Kyiv's NATO dream shattered? US presents Russia-Ukraine peace plan - Here's what it says

After US President Donald Trump's funding freeze, top researchers at Harvard University warned that the funding cuts might lead to the deaths of their research animals.&nbsp;
Trump has announced to freeze USD 2.2 billion for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/harvard-research-programs-get-stop-work-orders-after-22b-funding-freeze-8966699">Harvard University</a> after it refused to bend down in front of US president's demands.&nbsp;
The Ivy League warned that they might have to "euthanise" animals used for medical research.&nbsp;
It further warned that they will be forced to fire workers, and withdraw critical funding for cancer and ALS patients, CNN reported.&nbsp;
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Professor Sarah Fortune, shared her ordeal, saying that she received a stop-work order this week on a $60 million contract that involved more than a dozen labs and research animals in Pittsburgh.&nbsp;
Fortune has been researching tuberculosis for over a decade. Her research includes a group of monkeys, most likely rhesus macaques&mdash;who might now be euthanised.
&ldquo;The question is, could we find resources to support them, such that we don&rsquo;t have to euthanize them?&rdquo; Fortune told CNN.
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<h2>'No alternative funding source'</h2>
She added that there might still be a chance to save them if they get the external support, adding that there isn&rsquo;t an alternative funding source that can support the whole research program.
Meanwhile, Professor Donald E. Ingber, who works for radiation treatments for cancer, said that he had received stop-orders for his work.&nbsp;
Over 70% of cancer patients need radiation therapy and Ingber&rsquo;s work helps develop radiation countermeasures and reduce animal testing.&nbsp;
Moreover, he was also ordered to stop working with NASA on a project that help astronauts study the effects of radiation exposure and microgravity.
Amid all the fund freezing and Trump's harsher policies for Harvard, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday announced the cancellation of two Harvard University grants worth about $2.7 million, saying it is &ldquo;unfit to be entrusted with taxpayer dollars".&nbsp;
Noem also demanded detailed records on any &ldquo;illegal and violent activities&rdquo; by foreign student visa holders by April 30.
Trump recently escalated his fight with Harvard, calling it a "disgrace". He said that the university is abusing its tax-exempt status.&nbsp;
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US President Donald Trump has announced to freeze USD 2.2 billion for Harvard University after it refused to bend down in front of US president's demands | WORLD

After US President Donald Trump's funding freeze, top researchers at Harvard University warned that the funding cuts might lead to the deaths of their research animals. Trump has announced to freeze USD 2.2 billion for Harvard University after it refused to bend down in front of US president's demands. The Ivy League warned that they might have to "euthanise" animals used for medical research. It further warned that they will be forced to fire workers, and withdraw critical funding for cancer and ALS patients, CNN reported. WATCH | Trump Administration Asks Harvard To Submit Records Of Foreign Students Professor Sarah Fortune, shared her ordeal, saying that she received a stop-work order this week on a $60 million contract that involved more than a dozen labs and research animals in Pittsburgh. Fortune has been researching tuberculosis for over a decade. Her research includes a group of monkeys, most likely rhesus macaques—who might now be euthanised. “The question is, could we find resources to support them, such that we don’t have to euthanize them?” Fortune told CNN. Also read: Top 10 world news: Trump slams Harvard for hiring 'birdbrains'; JD Vance to visit India, and more 'No alternative funding source' She added that there might still be a chance to save them if they get the external support, adding that there isn’t an alternative funding source that can support the whole research program. Meanwhile, Professor Donald E. Ingber, who works for radiation treatments for cancer, said that he had received stop-orders for his work. Over 70% of cancer patients need radiation therapy and Ingber’s work helps develop radiation countermeasures and reduce animal testing. Moreover, he was also ordered to stop working with NASA on a project that help astronauts study the effects of radiation exposure and microgravity. Amid all the fund freezing and Trump's harsher policies for Harvard, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday announced the cancellation of two Harvard University grants worth about $2.7 million, saying it is “unfit to be entrusted with taxpayer dollars". Noem also demanded detailed records on any “illegal and violent activities” by foreign student visa holders by April 30. Trump recently escalated his fight with Harvard, calling it a "disgrace". He said that the university is abusing its tax-exempt status. Also read: 'Harvard is a JOKE': Trump slams Ivy League for hiring 'birdbrains' and 'Leftist dopes', warns to cut federal funds

Is Trump to blame? Lab animals at Harvard may be euthanised due to US funding freeze

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The US Supreme Court said on Thursday (Apr 18) it will hear arguments next month over Donald Trump's bid to broadly enforce his executive order to restrict automatic birthright citizenship, a key pillar of the Republican president's hardline approach toward immigration.

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The 30-day moratorium on attacking Ukrainian energy targets ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin has "expired", the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-trump-call-possible-says-kremlin-after-russian-leaders-talks-with-us-envoy-witkoff-on-ukraine-8951898">Kremlin </a>said on Friday (April 18).&nbsp;
Putin last month announced the truce, after holding call with US President Donald Trump, however, the two sites did not stop targeting, and accused each other of breaking the truce.&nbsp;
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Friday, "The month has indeed expired. As of this time, there have been no other instructions from the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, President Putin."
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Trump took the promise from Russia as he attempted to break a ceasefire deal in the three-year Russia-Ukraine war.&nbsp;
Following separate meetings with US officials, the White House said both Ukraine and Russia had "agreed to develop measures for implementing" an "agreement to ban strikes against energy facilities of Russia and Ukraine".
Earlier today, a Russian missile attack on Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv killed one person, while injuring 82 others.
"This is how Russia began this Good Friday &ndash; with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, Shaheds &ndash; maiming our people and cities," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on X.
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Zelensky said Russia was never serious about the moratorium, adding that Moscow was continuing to strike Ukraine's energy targets "despite Putin's words".
Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Andrii Sybiha called Russia "a terror machine", adding, "It will only stop if we confront it with true strength."
On Thursday, Zelensky also said that Russia was launching the same number of missiles and drones at Ukraine as before the agreement.
Moreover, on Friday, Russia's morning drone attack on Sumy, another northeastern city, also killed one person and injured another at a factory baking Easter cakes, officials said.
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Putin last month announced the truce, after holding call with Trump, however, the two sites did not stop targeting, and accused each other of breaking the truce. WORLD

The 30-day moratorium on attacking Ukrainian energy targets ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin has "expired", the Kremlin said on Friday (April 18). Putin last month announced the truce, after holding call with US President Donald Trump, however, the two sites did not stop targeting, and accused each other of breaking the truce. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Friday, "The month has indeed expired. As of this time, there have been no other instructions from the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, President Putin." WATCH | Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv drones strike six different Moscow regions, takes revenge Trump took the promise from Russia as he attempted to break a ceasefire deal in the three-year Russia-Ukraine war. Following separate meetings with US officials, the White House said both Ukraine and Russia had "agreed to develop measures for implementing" an "agreement to ban strikes against energy facilities of Russia and Ukraine". Earlier today, a Russian missile attack on Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv killed one person, while injuring 82 others. "This is how Russia began this Good Friday – with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, Shaheds – maiming our people and cities," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on X. Also read: 'Move on...not our war': Will US exit efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war? What Marco Rubio said as Trump gets frustrated Zelensky said Russia was never serious about the moratorium, adding that Moscow was continuing to strike Ukraine's energy targets "despite Putin's words". Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Andrii Sybiha called Russia "a terror machine", adding, "It will only stop if we confront it with true strength." On Thursday, Zelensky also said that Russia was launching the same number of missiles and drones at Ukraine as before the agreement. Moreover, on Friday, Russia's morning drone attack on Sumy, another northeastern city, also killed one person and injured another at a factory baking Easter cakes, officials said. Also read: Is China arming Russia and building weapons for it? Zelensky's fresh allegations

Putin's 30-day order 'expires': Will Russia get a 'freehand' in resuming attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure?

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