The United States has announced a 25% tariff on any country purchasing oil or gas from Venezuela. The decision is expected to impact key buyers like China, India, Spain, Italy, and Cuba. Analysts suggest this tariff could push Venezuela to offer deeper discounts on its oil, similar to previous US Sanctions that forced lower prices.

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The Russia-Ukraine war continues with no end in sight as both sides exchange deadly attacks. Ukraine claims a major strike on Russian forces, targeting four helicopters with U.S.-supplied HIMARS missiles, while Russia bombards key Ukrainian cities with relentless precision. Is escalation inevitable?

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Trump hits Venezuelan oil buyers with 25% tariff

A major security lapse has rocked the US administration after top-secret war plans were leaked to a journalist just hours before strikes on the Houthis. Reports suggest Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg was accidentally added to a classified Signal group chat, revealing sensitive military details. Watch this report to know more!

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#GRAVITAS |  Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff has dismissed Starmer’s plans for an international peacekeeping force as “a posture and a pose”.  This comes as U.S. Officials met their ukrainian counterparts in Saudi Arabia to discuss a ceasefire plan for the Black Sea. Watch this video to find out more.

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The US has urged Iran to dismantle its nuclear program, warning of serious consequences if it refuses. While Trump has signaled a preference for diplomacy, he has also warned of potential military action. Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has vowed resistance, escalating tensions further.

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Anger erupts in Greenland over visits this week by Usha Vance and Mike Waltz. Greenland’s prime minister Múte Egede says trips by the US second lady and national security adviser are a ‘provocation’. The visit comes as US President Donald Trump clings to the idea of a US annexation of the semi-autonomous Danish territory. Watch to know more!

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The US Fishing industry, valued at 320 billion dollars, is facing disruption due to a 60-day regulatory freeze imposed by the Trump administration. The freeze has delayed key management decisions by the national oceanic and atmospheric administration, which oversees 45 fisheries under federal law. With regulatory processes stalled, confusion has spread across the industry, delaying the start of the fishing season for key species like cod, haddock, and flounder on the east coast.

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US-Ukraine hold talks in Riyadh as US envoy expresses optimism on ending war

President Trump’s aggressive immigration policies have sparked fresh controversy, especially over the use of the 200-year-old Alien Enemies Act. The US government insists it will follow court rulings on Venezuelan deportations, while critics argue the policy is problematic. Watch this report for more details!

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In recent days, the United States has intensified its military operations in Yemen, launching significant airstrikes against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. This escalation comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and serves as a stern warning to Iran regarding its support for the Houthis. Watch in for more details!

Escalation in Yemen: US airstrikes target Houthis amid warnings to Iran

Canada is set to head to the polls next month amid tensions with the United States. Prime Minister Carney is preparing for his electoral debut, while Trump’s recent 25% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum add further strain to relations. Watch this report for more details!

Canada heads to elections amid rising tensions with the US

Russia has launched a full-scale revenge operation, striking Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia with devastating aerial assaults. At least seven people were killed in Zaporizhzhia, while Russian drones caused fires in Kyiv. The stage is set for crucial US-Russia-Ukraine negotiations on Monday, with the Kremlin hoping for progress.

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With their vehicles combining state-of-the-art facilities, modern gadgets, and most cutting-edge security features, US presidents travel in a style that Hollywood movies fail to fully capture. So, let's take a look at one of these magnificent machines — the US presidential helicopter, Marine One.

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As Russia and Ukraine prepare for peace talks in Saudi Arabia, tensions remain high with fresh attacks on both sides. Russian strikes have badly damaged apartment blocks in Zaporizhzhia, while Ukraine has targeted Russia’s Rostov-on-Don. Both nations accuse each other of blowing up a gas pumping station, further escalating hostilities. Watch this report to know more!

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of blowing up gas pumping station

So a new war front has opened in West Asia this week. While Washington is unleashing its lethal weapons on the Houthis, the Yemeni group has promised to expand its strikes to block the Israeli navigation and also to attack US warships in the region. Which side will halt its fire first? Will it be the US, or will it be the Houthis? Take a look.

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With their vehicles combining state-of-the-art facilities, modern gadgets, and most cutting-edge security features, U.S. presidents travel in a style that Hollywood movies fail to fully capture. So, let's take a look at one of these magnificent machines — the U.S. presidential helicopter, Marine One.

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As the Trump administration has been taking stern actions since Donald Trump came back to the White House, Vice President JD Vance's approval ratings have taken a dip.
Vance, the 40-year-old vice president is the "most disliked VP" in the US history, according to a new poll published by Real Clear Polling this week.&nbsp;
Vance's favorability is lower than that of his predecessor Kamala Harris after two months into office.
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Vance's current favourable-unfavourable rating is 41.7 per cent to 44.8 per cent, according to the poll.&nbsp;
It shows a net unfavourable rating of -3.1 percentage points for Vance, The Mirror US reported.
However, Vance's favourability improved after his heated confrontation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as his favourable-unfavourable rating increased from 42.4 percent to 48.0 percent.
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This poll comes weeks after Trump was asked if he sees Vance as his successor, to which the US president replied, "No, but is he very capable. I mean, I don&rsquo;t think that you know, I think you have a lot of very capable people. So far, I think he is doing a fantastic job. It&rsquo;s too early. We are just starting."
As opposed to Vance, Kamala Harris began her tenure (2021-2025) with favourability often above unfavourable in early 2021, peaking near 50 per cent, though it later fell to a low of -16 percent.&nbsp;
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While Mike Pence during his tenure (2017-2021) had a +5% net rating on Election Day 2016.
2008 nominee Sarah Palin began with a +21 per cent post -RNC but dropped to -2 per cent by Election Day.&nbsp;
Tim Kaine (2016 nominee) ended at -4%, while Dick Cheney (2001-2009) enjoyed over 60% favorability for his first 2.5 years (Gallup).
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(With inputs from agencies)
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World: Vance, the 40-year-old vice president is the "most disliked VP" in the US history, according to a new poll published by Real Clear Polling this week.

As the Trump administration has been taking stern actions since Donald Trump came back to the White House, Vice President JD Vance's approval ratings have taken a dip. Vance, the 40-year-old vice president is the "most disliked VP" in the US history, according to a new poll published by Real Clear Polling this week. Vance's favorability is lower than that of his predecessor Kamala Harris after two months into office. Also read: India US keep up the tempo: Delhi prepares for visit of Vance, Hegseth, Waltz Vance's current favourable-unfavourable rating is 41.7 per cent to 44.8 per cent, according to the poll. It shows a net unfavourable rating of -3.1 percentage points for Vance, The Mirror US reported. However, Vance's favourability improved after his heated confrontation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as his favourable-unfavourable rating increased from 42.4 percent to 48.0 percent. Also read: WATCH: JD Vance, wife Usha get booed at Kennedy Center This poll comes weeks after Trump was asked if he sees Vance as his successor, to which the US president replied, "No, but is he very capable. I mean, I don’t think that you know, I think you have a lot of very capable people. So far, I think he is doing a fantastic job. It’s too early. We are just starting." As opposed to Vance, Kamala Harris began her tenure (2021-2025) with favourability often above unfavourable in early 2021, peaking near 50 per cent, though it later fell to a low of -16 percent. Also read: 'Explain like a 15-year-old can understand': Trump govt sends warning to 10 highest-paid US consulting firms While Mike Pence during his tenure (2017-2021) had a +5% net rating on Election Day 2016. 2008 nominee Sarah Palin began with a +21 per cent post -RNC but dropped to -2 per cent by Election Day. Tim Kaine (2016 nominee) ended at -4%, while Dick Cheney (2001-2009) enjoyed over 60% favorability for his first 2.5 years (Gallup). Also read: WATCH: JD Vance's socks distract Trump during meeting with Irish leader: 'What's with these socks?' (With inputs from agencies)

JD Vance 'most disliked' vice president in US history, shows new poll

The American Secretary of Defence, Pete Hegseth, has put up a poll on social media site X asking people to vote about a possible name change. The Secretary of Defense has asked people if it was okay to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War with a #PeoplesPentagon. Watch in for more details!

Hegseth suggests changing name of department, asks people to choose between 'defence' and 'war'

US-Houthis conflict: Trump blames Iran for aiding Houthis

US-Houthis conflict: US airstrikes devastate Yemen neighborhood

The American President, Donald Trump, has said that he is open to the idea of making America part of the British Commonwealth of Nations. This comes after Britain's King Charles III is reportedly considering extending an offer that would make Washington an associate member of this 56-nation bloc. In a post on his Truth Social account, President Trump stated that the offer sounds really good to him while adding that he loves King Charles. Watch in for more details!

King Charles to offer associate membership to the US: Reports

US President Donald Trump's government has once again intensified its probe into federal consulting firms, including Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp and Accenture Plc, and asked them to describe their work in a simple language without using "jargon or gobbledygook," Bloomberg reported.&nbsp;
The Trump administration sent out letters to 10-highest-paid consulting companies serving the government and demanded them to provide information about their billions in government contracts and their plans to "reduce or eliminate spend," Josh Gruenbaum, the General Services Administration&rsquo;s (GSA) new top procurement official wrote the letter.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Do not submit a scorecard that does not identify any waste and spend reduction opportunities,&rdquo; Josh Gruenbaum warned.&nbsp;
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Notably, Gruenbaum is leading cost-cutting efforts at the GSA.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Scorecards that do not identify waste and spending reductions will not be deemed credible and your firm will be seen as unaligned with the Administration&rsquo;s cost-cutting goals," he added.&nbsp;
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<h2>'15-year-old should understand'</h2>
Make recommendations on how to reduce pricing by March 31 in language that &ldquo;a 15-year-old should be able to understand," Gruenbaum, the former private equity executive and investment banker at KKR &amp; Co. and Moelis &amp; Co. tapped by Trump for GSA&rsquo;s top procurement role asked the companies.&nbsp;
Earlier on Thursday, Accenture shares tumbled after the company said that its US government work has slowed amid Elon Musk's push to slash the federal workforce and budget through his DOGE.&nbsp;
Accenture Chief Executive Officer Julie Sweet on an earnings call said federal services accounted for about 8% of its global revenue and about 16% of its Americas revenue in the 2024 fiscal year.
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Other firms in GSA&rsquo;s crosshairs include International Business Machines Corp., General Dynamics Corp., Leidos Holdings Inc., Guidehouse LLP, HII Mission Technologies Corp., and CGI Federal.
However, none of the companies responded to the requests for comment on the letter.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Trump govt sent letters to 10-highest-paid consulting firms and demanded them to provide information about their billions in government contracts

US President Donald Trump's government has once again intensified its probe into federal consulting firms, including Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp and Accenture Plc, and asked them to describe their work in a simple language without using "jargon or gobbledygook," Bloomberg reported. The Trump administration sent out letters to 10-highest-paid consulting companies serving the government and demanded them to provide information about their billions in government contracts and their plans to "reduce or eliminate spend," Josh Gruenbaum, the General Services Administration’s (GSA) new top procurement official wrote the letter. “Do not submit a scorecard that does not identify any waste and spend reduction opportunities,” Josh Gruenbaum warned. Also read: 'Unreasonable and vexatious': Trump targets immigration lawyers with new DOJ crackdown on ‘frivolous’ lawsuits Notably, Gruenbaum is leading cost-cutting efforts at the GSA. “Scorecards that do not identify waste and spending reductions will not be deemed credible and your firm will be seen as unaligned with the Administration’s cost-cutting goals," he added. Also read: ‘Thank you to DOGE’: Trump’s State Secy Rubio slashes 83% of USAID programmes, Musk says ‘tough but necessary’ '15-year-old should understand' Make recommendations on how to reduce pricing by March 31 in language that “a 15-year-old should be able to understand," Gruenbaum, the former private equity executive and investment banker at KKR & Co. and Moelis & Co. tapped by Trump for GSA’s top procurement role asked the companies. Earlier on Thursday, Accenture shares tumbled after the company said that its US government work has slowed amid Elon Musk's push to slash the federal workforce and budget through his DOGE. Accenture Chief Executive Officer Julie Sweet on an earnings call said federal services accounted for about 8% of its global revenue and about 16% of its Americas revenue in the 2024 fiscal year. Also read: Will Trump pay out of his pocket to Sunita Williams for staying overtime in space? Here's what he said Other firms in GSA’s crosshairs include International Business Machines Corp., General Dynamics Corp., Leidos Holdings Inc., Guidehouse LLP, HII Mission Technologies Corp., and CGI Federal. However, none of the companies responded to the requests for comment on the letter. Also read: ‘Bold changes spark global discussion’: Modi lauds Musk’s DOGE mission, draws parallels with India’s reforms (With inputs from agencies)

'Explain like a 15-year-old can understand': Trump govt sends warning to 10 highest-paid US consulting firms

US President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing a potential path for Turkey to re-enter the F-35 fighter jet program. However, the deal will be contingent on Ankara ensuring that its Russian-made S-400 air defense system is made inoperable.

US President Trump floats deal to bring Turkey back into F-35 programme

Donald Trump's top envoy, Steve Witkoff, has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin prayed for the then-presidential candidate after he was shot last year during his campaign. Witkoff has visited Moscow twice to hash out the terms of a ceasefire with Ukraine. He has now told Fox News that during his second meeting with Putin, the Russian president recounted his reaction to the attempted assassination of Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. Watch in for more details!

Putin prayed after Trump's assassination attempt in July: US top envoy Steve Witkoff

President Donald Trump made history as the first sitting US President to address a crypto summit. 

Speaking at the blockworks digital asset summit, Trump outlined his vision for America’s dominance in the crypto space. Watch in for more details!

America to become crypto capital? Trump unveils US plan to dominate crypto

US President Donald Trump said that he would pay out of his pocket to NASA astronauts <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/sunita-williams-latest-picture-show-excessive-weight-loss-astronauts-health-concerns-nasa-775050">Sunita Williams</a> and Butch Wilmore for their overtime stay in space.&nbsp;
He said that he did not know that the astronauts had not received overtime pay for their unexpected stay in space.&nbsp;
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore finally came back to Earth on March 18 after their extended nine-month stay on the International Space Station (ISS).
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The US president was informed that the astronauts hadn't received overtime pay for their extended stay at the space station, despite being entitled to USD 5 per day (Rs 430), which they call "incidentals".&nbsp;
The two astronauts spent a total of 286 days in space, hence, they will get an extra USD 1,430 (Rs 1,22,980) each, in addition to their salaries between USD 94,998 (Rs 81,69,861) and USD 123,152 (Rs 1,05,91,115).
During an interaction with media persons in the Oval Office, Fox News Journalist Peter Doocy informed Trump about this, to which, the US president said, "Is that all? That's not a lot for what they had to go through".
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<h2>'I will pay...'</h2>
&ldquo;Nobody ever mentioned this to me. If I have to, I will pay it out of my own pocket? OK, I will get it for them," Trump said.
Trump also thanked SpaceX's Elon Musk for bringing the stuck astronauts back on Earth.&nbsp;
"If we don't have Elon...They could be up there for a long time. Who else is going to get them? The body starts to deteriorate after 9-10 months in space. Think if we don't have time? He's (Elon Musk) is going through a lot right now," the US President said.
The return of the astronauts was celebrated worldwide. As the flight back home was itself a challenge, the NASA astronauts will take some time to return to their normal lives.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore finally came back to Earth on March 18 after their extended nine-month stay on the International Space Station (ISS).

US President Donald Trump said that he would pay out of his pocket to NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore for their overtime stay in space. He said that he did not know that the astronauts had not received overtime pay for their unexpected stay in space. NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore finally came back to Earth on March 18 after their extended nine-month stay on the International Space Station (ISS). Also read: What’s next for Sunita Williams on Earth after nine-month stay in Space? The US president was informed that the astronauts hadn't received overtime pay for their extended stay at the space station, despite being entitled to USD 5 per day (Rs 430), which they call "incidentals". The two astronauts spent a total of 286 days in space, hence, they will get an extra USD 1,430 (Rs 1,22,980) each, in addition to their salaries between USD 94,998 (Rs 81,69,861) and USD 123,152 (Rs 1,05,91,115). During an interaction with media persons in the Oval Office, Fox News Journalist Peter Doocy informed Trump about this, to which, the US president said, "Is that all? That's not a lot for what they had to go through". Also read: Here's why Donald Trump didn't invite Sunita Williams to White House 'I will pay...' “Nobody ever mentioned this to me. If I have to, I will pay it out of my own pocket? OK, I will get it for them," Trump said. Trump also thanked SpaceX's Elon Musk for bringing the stuck astronauts back on Earth. "If we don't have Elon...They could be up there for a long time. Who else is going to get them? The body starts to deteriorate after 9-10 months in space. Think if we don't have time? He's (Elon Musk) is going through a lot right now," the US President said. The return of the astronauts was celebrated worldwide. As the flight back home was itself a challenge, the NASA astronauts will take some time to return to their normal lives. Also read: President Murmu to PM Modi— India celebrates Sunita Williams’ return to Earth (With inputs from agencies)

Will Trump pay out of his pocket to Sunita Williams for staying overtime in space? Here's what he said

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