US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz's future may be in limbo. The question many are asking is whether President Trump will fire him for adding Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg to a Yemen war group chat. What is the controversy, and why is Waltz being blamed? This report tells you all the details.

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The White House released a statement on the talks between American and Ukrainian delegations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which have been happening for the past few days. It says that the US and Ukraine have agreed to ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force, and prevent the use of commercial vessels for military purposes in the Black Sea. Watch in for more details!

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Canadians once topped the list of global travelers to the US, but they are now increasingly keeping away from traveling to the neighbor. The reason: US President Donald Trump's renewed threats on annexing Canada and imposing trade tariffs. Data shows a sharp dip in the number of trips taken by Canadians, both by air and the land route. As for data from Statistics Canada, the country's national statistical agency, Canadians took 13% fewer trips by air to the US in February than they did a year ago.

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France has modified its official advice to nationals travelling to the United States, warning they must now state their gender assigned at birth in visa or ESTA applications.
It stopped short of warning, as Denmark did recently, that transgender people could be barred from entering the US as a result of a decree signed by President Trump on January 20.
But potential visitors are "strongly recommended" to check the website of the US embassy in Paris "for any changes or new measures adopted", the French foreign ministry said in an update to its travel advice published overnight on Monday to Tuesday.
The Trump decree states that the US government only recognises the gender assigned to a person at birth, ruling out the possibility of marking "X" to indicate a non-binary status, or declaring a different gender.
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"In particular, for new visa or ESTA applications, it is important to note that a section has been added that requires... applicants to state their 'gender assigned at birth'," the foreign ministry in Paris said.
ESTA, which stands for "Electronic System for Travel Authorisation", is an automated system to determine the eligibility of visitors to the US under its visa waiver programme.
An ESTA, valid for visits up to 90 days, does not guarantee admission to US territory, however.
The final decision is up to border officials on a visitor's arrival.
Nationals of dozens of countries are eligible for an ESTA, including France.
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The ministry said it had no knowledge of any French national being denied entry to the US because of a gender-related question.
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World: It stopped short of warning, as Denmark did recently, that transgender people could be barred from entering the US as a result of a decree signed by Trump.

France has modified its official advice to nationals travelling to the United States, warning they must now state their gender assigned at birth in visa or ESTA applications. It stopped short of warning, as Denmark did recently, that transgender people could be barred from entering the US as a result of a decree signed by President Trump on January 20. But potential visitors are "strongly recommended" to check the website of the US embassy in Paris "for any changes or new measures adopted", the French foreign ministry said in an update to its travel advice published overnight on Monday to Tuesday. The Trump decree states that the US government only recognises the gender assigned to a person at birth, ruling out the possibility of marking "X" to indicate a non-binary status, or declaring a different gender. Also read: ‘Paedophile’ ex-surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec admits to sex abuse of 299 victims in France, says 'I have a duty to tell the truth' "In particular, for new visa or ESTA applications, it is important to note that a section has been added that requires... applicants to state their 'gender assigned at birth'," the foreign ministry in Paris said. ESTA, which stands for "Electronic System for Travel Authorisation", is an automated system to determine the eligibility of visitors to the US under its visa waiver programme. An ESTA, valid for visits up to 90 days, does not guarantee admission to US territory, however. The final decision is up to border officials on a visitor's arrival. Nationals of dozens of countries are eligible for an ESTA, including France. Also read: France would be ‘speaking German’ without US: White House slams French politician over Statue of Liberty demand The ministry said it had no knowledge of any French national being denied entry to the US because of a gender-related question. 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.

France modifies US travel advice, asks travellers to state their gender assigned at birth

In just over two months of the new administration taking over, America has witnessed an unprecedented security lapse. It was not an external breach; senior leaders of the Trump administration inadvertently leaked classified information to a journalist. The incident has sparked a storm, and on Monday night, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic published an article that, within hours, became the biggest story.

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Jamaica, Guyana and Suriname on March 26-27, a State Department spokesperson told reporters on Monday. During the visit, Rubio will discuss bilateral ties with Caribbean countries and attempts to counter illegal immigration and crime, the State Department added. Watch to know more!

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The US Department of Defense announced on Friday that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will depart next week for a trip to Hawaii, Guam, the Philippines and Japan. This will be Hegseth's first official visit to the Indo-Pacific region during his tenure.

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In the Red Sea, the Iranian-backed Yemeni Houthi rebels said Wednesday they launched a new attack on US military ships, marking their fourth attack on the carrier fleet in 72 hours. Watch to know more!

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US President Donald Trump might push National Security Advisor Mike Waltz out of his position after he added a journalist to a private chat group, where the officials were discussing US strikes on the Houthis, Politico reported.&nbsp;
Trump's national security officials sent the war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in a secure messaging app, that mistakenly also included the editor-in-chief for the US magazine, The Atlantic.
According to White House officials, Trump will make the decision in the next day or two.
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&ldquo;Half of them are saying he&rsquo;s never going to survive or shouldn&rsquo;t survive,&rdquo; a senior administration official told Politico, referring to multiple text threads among staffers discussing Waltz&rsquo;s fate.&nbsp;
Further, two senior aides have brought up the idea of Waltz stepping down to avoid putting Trump in a &ldquo;bad position,&rdquo; the report added.
&ldquo;Everyone in the White House can agree on one thing: Mike Waltz is a fucking idiot,&rdquo; one person close to the White House said.
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However, Trump earlier told reporters that he was not aware that the sensitive information had been shared.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know anything about it. I&rsquo;m not a big fan of The Atlantic. To me, it&rsquo;s a magazine that&rsquo;s going out of business. I think it&rsquo;s not much of a magazine but I know nothing about it,&rdquo; Trump said. &ldquo;You&rsquo;re saying that they had what?&rdquo;
After the reporter specified that the messages were sent through the messaging app Signal, Trump cut him off, saying, &ldquo;Having to do with what? What were they talking about?&rdquo;
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<h2>What was there in the chat?</h2>
The material in the text chain &ldquo;contained operational details of forthcoming strikes on Iran-backed Houthi-rebels in Yemen, including information about targets, weapons the US would be deploying, and attack sequencing,&rdquo; editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg reported.
Further, just two hours after Goldberg got the details of the attack in the group, the US launched a series of airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.&nbsp;
Notably, the US has conducted airstrikes against the Iran-backed Houthis since the militant group began targeting commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea in November 2023.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Donald Trump's national security officials sent the war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to a group chat, that mistakenly also included a journalist.

US President Donald Trump might push National Security Advisor Mike Waltz out of his position after he added a journalist to a private chat group, where the officials were discussing US strikes on the Houthis, Politico reported. Trump's national security officials sent the war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in a secure messaging app, that mistakenly also included the editor-in-chief for the US magazine, The Atlantic. According to White House officials, Trump will make the decision in the next day or two. Also read: Houthi rebels target US aircraft carrier Truman in Red Sea, strike Ben Gurion Airport in Israel “Half of them are saying he’s never going to survive or shouldn’t survive,” a senior administration official told Politico, referring to multiple text threads among staffers discussing Waltz’s fate. Further, two senior aides have brought up the idea of Waltz stepping down to avoid putting Trump in a “bad position,” the report added. “Everyone in the White House can agree on one thing: Mike Waltz is a fucking idiot,” one person close to the White House said. Also read: Mike Waltz in hot water: Journalist reveals Trump's National Advisor follows gay porn account However, Trump earlier told reporters that he was not aware that the sensitive information had been shared. “I don’t know anything about it. I’m not a big fan of The Atlantic. To me, it’s a magazine that’s going out of business. I think it’s not much of a magazine but I know nothing about it,” Trump said. “You’re saying that they had what?” After the reporter specified that the messages were sent through the messaging app Signal, Trump cut him off, saying, “Having to do with what? What were they talking about?” Also read: ‘Didn’t think it could be real’: US journalist ends up in classified war plan 'group chat' with Hegseth, Vance What was there in the chat? The material in the text chain “contained operational details of forthcoming strikes on Iran-backed Houthi-rebels in Yemen, including information about targets, weapons the US would be deploying, and attack sequencing,” editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg reported. Further, just two hours after Goldberg got the details of the attack in the group, the US launched a series of airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. Notably, the US has conducted airstrikes against the Iran-backed Houthis since the militant group began targeting commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea in November 2023. Also read: Usha Vance to visit Greenland with delegation including Mike Waltz: 'Only purpose is to show...' (With inputs from agencies)

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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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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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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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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!

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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!

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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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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!

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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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