Tesla’s plans to set up a factory in India have drawn criticism from US President Donald Trump, who claims the move is “unfair” to US interests. Amid concerns over trade imbalances and reciprocal tariffs, Trump’s remarks have raised questions about potential trade tensions. Will Tesla’s India expansion face obstacles due to Trump’s trade stance?

Musk’s India expansion sparks Trump’s ‘unfair trade’ criticism

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: 

- Trump: Russians have the cards in any negotiations
- South Korea's impeached President attends first criminal hearing 
- Australia vows to strike defence pact with Papua New Guinea
- Chinese warships sail down Australia's coast

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US President Donald Trump called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a “dictator without elections” and criticized the $200 billion US aid to Ukraine, claiming the US gains nothing while Europe benefits. Trump also criticized Biden’s efforts to end the war and labeled Zelensky as a “modestly successful comedian.”

Trump: Europe money is guaranteed; US will get nothing back

US President Donald Trump floated new universal tariffs of 25% on autos, drugs, and chips, saying they could come as early as April. With this proposal, Trump escalated his tariff rhetoric. In response, India has called for a bilateral meeting with the US To discuss trade ties. Japan has raised auto tariff concerns with the US, seeking concessions. In the report, we look at if Trump's tariff strategy as leverage to negotiate deals is working.

Trump's escalates tariff threat with new 25% universal taxes

Australian billionaire Clive Palmer has unveiled his new political party, 'Trumpet of Patriots,' mirroring former U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies. Palmer promises to “drain the swamp” in Canberra as his party prepares to contest the federal elections.

Australia: Clive Palmer launches Trump-inspired 'Trumpet of Patriots' party

Trump calls Zelensky a ‘dictator,’ criticizes US aid to Ukraine

US President Donald Trump plans to impose a 25% tariff on imports of autos, drugs, and chips. The move has prompted India, Japan, and other nations to negotiate trade terms with the US. Trump’s new tariff plan aims to enforce stricter trade policies globally.

Trump escalates tariff threat with 25% tax on imports

President Donald Trump has said that he was unaware of any conflict of interest between Elon Musk's business interests and the government agencies that he's regulating. Trump's comments have come as a U.S. judge has declined a request to temporarily block Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency from firing federal employees and accessing the agency's data.

US judge rejects states’ request for restraining order against Musk & DOGE

The Trump administration is aggressively resetting Washington's very tense relations with Moscow, pushing to end the Ukraine war in the highest-profile U.S.-Russia engagement in years. Kyiv is isolated and is now pointing fingers at Washington, its biggest backer, while America's European allies are left out in the cold, unnerved by a dramatic policy shift that could potentially redraw the geopolitical landscape. Watch in for more details!

Why is Trump moving away from Europe and embracing Russia

US judge rejects bid to stop Musk’s federal job cuts, block DOGE’s data access

Donald Trump's latest move has yet again raised an alarm, this time with the Justice Department as the U.S. president's target. In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated that he has instructed the Department of Justice to terminate all attorneys appointed during the Biden administration. The U.S. president slammed his predecessor, claiming the justice system has been politicized and that there is an urgent need to "clean the house immediately." Watch in for more details!

US President Trump says, 'Justice system politicized by Biden administration'

US President Trump calls on Justice Department to fire all Biden-era attorneys

Trump also suggested that he could meet President Putin shortly. As US overhauls its stance towards Russia, Europe has been alarmed by major shift. European leaders fear US will make major concessions to re-write continent's security arrangement. In shocking development, US President said Ukraine should also hold elections. Watch to know more!

Trump Blames Ukraine For Russia War, Seeks Election In Kyiv To Topple Zelensky?

Howard Lutnick, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, has been confirmed as the new U.S. Commerce Secretary after a 54-45 Senate vote. His appointment is likely to impact major U.S. economic policies moving forward.

Trump ally Howard Lutnick confirmed as new commerce secretary

Nationwide protests have erupted across the US, with demonstrators rallying against Trump, Musk, and Project 2025. Citizens are voicing their concerns on social issues, economic policies, and more, as tensions rise in major cities.

Protest against Trump, thousands flock to California capitol

Israel has expressed commitment to Trump’s Gaza displacement plan, while hostages remain a top concern for the public. As a poll reveals most Israelis favor extending hostage release efforts over war, Hamas is expected to return four hostages this week.

Israel says it is committed to Trump's plan for Gaza displacement

Another US military plane carrying 112 Indians landed at India's Amritsar. The journey of the deportees who came back to India, however, was an ordeal. Some of them are now too afraid to speak about it. This is the third such arrival in the last 10 days as part of the US President Donald Trump-led administration's crackdown on illegal immigrants. Watch in for more details!

US crackdown on Indian immigrants: Indians deported from US narrate ordeal

US President Donald Trump has declared BRICS dead, and this comes just months after repeatedly threatening 100% tariffs on its members over de-dollarization efforts. But why is Trump so concerned about BRICS? Why does the US see any move away from the dollar as a direct threat? And where does India stand in this evolving economic battle?

Why de-dollarisation worries Trump?

US President Donald Trump gave a frosty response as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer rushed to Washington. Trump claimed he wasn’t sure what Starmer planned to discuss, fueling speculation about the visit’s agenda.

UK PM rushing to Washington, Trump: don't know what will Starmer discuss

#Gravitas U.S. president Donald Trump’s social media post, quoting Napolean Bonaparte has sparked a political storm. Watch in for more details!

Trump's post quoting Napoleon stirs debate

Europe stands at a crossroad; the old world order is crumbling. Decisions made in the coming days may shape the continent's security for decades. There are two important meetings coming up. European leaders are gathering in Paris in less than two hours from now, while American and Russian leaders will be meeting in Saudi Arabia tomorrow. The geopolitical landscape is shifting at breakneck speed. US President Donald Trump says that his Russian counterpart genuinely wants to stop the fighting in Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

Munich conference shows deepening divisions between US & Europe

European leaders meet in Paris as Trump pushes Ukraine for peace talks

As the US continued to crack down on illegal immigrants, a plane carrying a third batch of deportees landed at the Amritsar International Airport. Among the deportees, most migrants belong to  Haryana, Punjab and Gujarat.

US sends third deportation flight to India, lands in Amritsar

President Trump attended the Daytona 500 Nascar race, celebrating American culture and racing. He took a lap around the track in 'The Beast,' joined by his granddaughter, and met with race drivers as Nascar season kicked off.

Trump attends Daytona 500, salutes American racing tradition

The U.S. President's 'The Big One' on tariffs is underway. He signed an executive order instructing his administration to look into reciprocal tariffs. Trump's explanation for the reciprocal tariff plan is simple: "We charge you what you charge us." We look at the impact of these U.S. import taxes and break it down in this next report... Take a look...

Reciprocal tariffs already a winning bet?

Hours after Hamas released three Israeli hostages on Saturday (Feb 15), US President Donald Trump said that now Israel will decide what they will do about "12:00 O&rsquo;CLOCK, TODAY, DEADLINE " imposed on the release of all hostages.&nbsp;
Trump further stressed that the US will back whatever decision Israel makes.
"Israel will now have to decide what they will do about the 12:00 O&rsquo;CLOCK, TODAY, DEADLINE imposed on the release of ALL HOSTAGES. The United States will back the decision they make!," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.&nbsp;
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Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/meet-sasha-troufanov-iair-horn-sagui-dekel-chen-israeli-hostages-freed-by-hamas-in-latest-ceasefire-swap-8723961">Meet Sasha Troufanov, Iair Horn, Sagui Dekel-Chen - Israeli hostages freed by Hamas in latest ceasefire swap</a>&nbsp;
This comes after Hamas released three hostages from Gaza, including an American citizen. Later, Israel also released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, 36 of them have been serving life sentences, and 333 were detained without charges.&nbsp;
"Hamas has just released three Hostages from GAZA, including an American Citizen. They seem to be in good shape! This differs from their statement last week that they would not release any Hostages," the US president posted.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/armed-hamas-militants-lead-3-israeli-hostages-on-stage-8723396">Gaza ceasefire: 3 Hamas hostages, dozens of Palestinian prisoners released in latest swap</a>
The deadline Trump is referring to is one he mentioned earlier this week, saying Hamas needed to release "all" hostages by noon today. However, it is unclear what time zone he was referring to, but earlier he said that Israel should let "all hell" break out if the deadline was not met.&nbsp;
At the beginning of this week, the Palestinian militant group said it would not release any hostages, claiming Israel violated the terms of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wont-accept-american-and-israeli-threats-hamas-warns-trump-netanyahu-over-gaza-ceasefire-ultimatum-8715064">ceasefire</a>.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/buffer-zone-physical-barrier-trump-fund-inside-the-arab-nations-alternative-to-trumps-gaza-plan-8721926">'Buffer zone, physical barrier, 'Trump Fund': Inside the Arab nations' alternative to Trump's Gaza plan</a>
Later, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Hamas it would end the ceasefire if Hamas does not return hostages by Saturday.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: This comes after Hamas released three hostages from Gaza, including an American citizen. Later, Israel also released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

Hours after Hamas released three Israeli hostages on Saturday (Feb 15), US President Donald Trump said that now Israel will decide what they will do about "12:00 O’CLOCK, TODAY, DEADLINE " imposed on the release of all hostages. Trump further stressed that the US will back whatever decision Israel makes. "Israel will now have to decide what they will do about the 12:00 O’CLOCK, TODAY, DEADLINE imposed on the release of ALL HOSTAGES. The United States will back the decision they make!," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. Also read: Meet Sasha Troufanov, Iair Horn, Sagui Dekel-Chen - Israeli hostages freed by Hamas in latest ceasefire swap This comes after Hamas released three hostages from Gaza, including an American citizen. Later, Israel also released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, 36 of them have been serving life sentences, and 333 were detained without charges. "Hamas has just released three Hostages from GAZA, including an American Citizen. They seem to be in good shape! This differs from their statement last week that they would not release any Hostages," the US president posted. Also read: Gaza ceasefire: 3 Hamas hostages, dozens of Palestinian prisoners released in latest swap The deadline Trump is referring to is one he mentioned earlier this week, saying Hamas needed to release "all" hostages by noon today. However, it is unclear what time zone he was referring to, but earlier he said that Israel should let "all hell" break out if the deadline was not met. At the beginning of this week, the Palestinian militant group said it would not release any hostages, claiming Israel violated the terms of the ceasefire. Also read: 'Buffer zone, physical barrier, 'Trump Fund': Inside the Arab nations' alternative to Trump's Gaza plan Later, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Hamas it would end the ceasefire if Hamas does not return hostages by Saturday. (With inputs from agencies)

'Will back their decision': Trump says Israel must decide on today's deadline to free 'ALL HOSTAGES'

US President Donald Trump issued orders to lay off probationary employees in a move to downsize the federal workforce. This comes as several workers across the US responded with anger and frustration. Watch in for more details!

US President Trump signs executive order terminating federal workers

In the latest escalation in the global trade war, U.S. President Donald Trump declared an additional 25 percent tax on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States. In this next report, we dive into the implications of Trump's tariffs on Asia; take a look...

What Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum mean for Asia

Trump's tariff war: Asia's winners and losers

There is a major shake-up in global trade as U.S. President Donald Trump moves forward with his "Fair and Reciprocal Plan." This new strategy aims to level the playing field for American businesses by imposing tariffs that match or exceed those placed on U.S. goods by other countries.

Trump reshaping the global tariff landscape?

Taiwan is taking bold steps to address growing trade tensions with the United States. In 2024, the island's trade surplus with the U.S. surged by 83 percent, reaching a record 64.9 billion dollars. In response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on Taiwan’s semiconductor chips, the country has committed to increasing investments in the U.S. to strengthen bilateral trade relations.

Taiwan responds to Trump’s chip tariff threat

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