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!

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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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

Russian President Vladimir Putin is getting what he wants. Since his hour-long call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, Europe and Ukraine have been thrown into turmoil, pushing back against comments coming out of Washington. This after Trump's defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, warned NATO allies to spend more on Europe's defence, ruled out NATO membership for Ukraine and dismissed the possibility of restoring all of Ukraine's lost territory. These developments are a big win for Russia. How?

Putin wins on NATO as Europe shivers from Trump's cold shoulder

The U.S. President Donald Trump administration is prioritising relations with India and recognises that the country has the potential to transform the Indo-Pacific region and is an "important partner" when it comes to competing effectively with China. This is reflected in the ongoing discussions between Modi and Trump, especially with Modi's visit to the USA where the two leaders are expected to meet and discuss issues like trade, tariffs, and immigration. Watch to know more!

PM Modi's US Visit:  F-35 Jets, Oil Purchases Among ‘Wonderful Trade Deals’

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who is wanted for his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, to India. After his bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, both leaders addressed the media, with the US president saying that Rana was "going back to India to face justice".

2008 Mumbai terror attacks accused to be extradited to India: Trump

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: 

- Trump Offers H-35 Jets To India
- Ready To Take Back Illegal Migrants: PM Modi
- Trump Announces 'Reciprocal' Tariffs

Trump offers advanced F-35 jets to India as defense relations strengthen

John Bolton, who served as the National Security Advisor during a previous Trump administration, spoke exclusively to WION on a range of issues, including the creation of Doge, dismantling of US aid, and the Ukraine peace plan. Watch in for more details!

Trump's Former National Security Affairs Talks About Trump Policies | Exclusive Interview

U.S. President Donald Trump announces a new “reciprocal tariffs” plan aimed at balancing trade with both allies and rivals. Trump signed a memorandum emphasizing that some allies treat the U.S. worse than enemies in trade practices. The move is set to spark global trade debates.

Trump’s reciprocal tariff plan targets allies and rivals alike

U.S. President Donald Trump announces a potential meeting between Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine at the Munich Security Conference, aiming for peace discussions. However, Kyiv denies any planned talks with Russia. This announcement has triggered reactions from global leaders and intensified debates on Ukraine’s independence and peace efforts.

Russia-Ukraine war: Trump’s Ukraine peace plan sparks debate at Munich talks

US President Donald Trump has said that he wants to hold talks with Russia and China on a mutual reduction in military spending, with a possible summit for the countries' leaders. Trump also expressed his desire to have Russia rejoin the G7, from which it was suspended in 2014 after Moscow annexed Ukraine's Crimea Peninsula. Watch in for more details!

Trump wants talks on military spending cuts with Russia, China

PM Modi met with President Trump at the White House to discuss trade, defense, and bilateral relations. Trump praised Modi as a "terrific person" and hinted at "wonderful trade deals" between the US and India. The leaders also emphasized cooperation on global issues.

PM Modi in US: PM Modi shares his opinion on illegal Indian immigrants deportation

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Feb 13) welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House with a bear hug, calling him "a great friend." But despite the warm greeting, the US president made it clear that India would not be exempt from the sweeping "retaliatory tariffs" he had announced before the two leaders met.
The two leaders greeted each other with a hug in the lobby of the West Wing, before proceeding to the Oval Office for their bilateral talks. Watch in for more details!

PM Modi's US visit: Trump greets PM Modi with a hug at White House

PM Modi in US: US-India join hands on artificial intelligence cooperation

PM Modi in US: PM Modi meets Trump at White House for key trade and defense talks

US President Donald Trump has announced a meeting in Munich that will bring together high-level officials from Moscow, Kyiv, and Washington. While he did not specify who would be attending from each country, Trump confirmed that Russia will be present, and Ukraine is also invited. Watch this report for more details!


Russia-Ukraine war: Trump says Russia, US, Ukraine to meet in Munich

PM Modi-Trump Meeting: 'MIGA + MAGA = MEGA partnership!', says Modi as he unveils bold vision for India-US trade. Watch in for more details!

PM Modi's US Visit:  President Trump Tells Modi, 'Expect 'Wonderful Trade Deals'

Trump and Putin's latest phone call has triggered concerns across Europe, with Zelensky reportedly in a panic. Russia mocks the Western response, urging calm. What did the leaders discuss that caused such alarm?

Why is Europe nervous, and Zelensky in panic after Trump Putin talks?

Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/top-10-world-news-indian-pm-modi-us-visit-live-updates-trumps-reciprocal-tariffs-and-more-8718802">Narendra Modi</a> on Thursday (Feb 13) met US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz in Washington, DC, as he kickstarts his visit to the United States. They held a bilateral meeting at Blair House, where the Indian prime minister is staying.&nbsp;
PM Modi called Waltz "a great friend of India", and stressed that defence, technology, and security are important aspects of India-USA ties, and "we had a wonderful discussion around these issues."
"There is strong potential for cooperation in sectors like AI, semiconductors, space, and more," PM Modi added in a post on X.&nbsp;
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Had a fruitful meeting with NSA <a href="https://twitter.com/michaelgwaltz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@michaelgwaltz</a>. He has always been a great friend of India. Defence, technology and security are important aspects of India-USA ties and we had a wonderful discussion around these issues. There is strong potential for cooperation in sectors like&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/5w3Gv2lMJ6">pic.twitter.com/5w3Gv2lMJ6</a>
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During the meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval were also present. This meeting marks the first engagement held by PM Modi in the day.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-modi-us-visit-live-updates-president-trump-to-host-dinner-for-indian-pm-at-white-house-full-schedule-8718153">PM Modi US visit Live: Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrives at Blair House for bilateral meeting with PM Modi</a>
The Indian PM is staying at the Blair House, the US presidential guest house, in the heart of the American capital city.
He will be meeting Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy.&nbsp;
Moreover, PM Modi is also scheduled to hold a meeting with President Donald Trump in the day. This will mark the first bilateral talks between the two leaders after Trump took office last month.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-reciprocal-tariffs-will-be-announced-thursday-8717978">&lsquo;Today is a big one&rsquo;: Trump&rsquo;s &lsquo;reciprocal tariffs&rsquo; post ahead of his meeting with PM Modi</a>
In their meeting, the two leaders are likely to broadly focus on ramping up India-US cooperation in sectors like trade, investment, energy, defence, technology, and immigration.
PM Modi is on a two-day visit to the United States on Donald Trump's invitation. After arriving, he was greeted by a huge crowd of Indian diaspora, who were seen chanting "Modi slogans."&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-send-second-batch-of-illegal-immigrants-to-india-report-8718703">US to send second batch of illegal immigrants to India: Report</a>
Earlier in the day, PM Modi also met the new director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, after landing in Washington, DC, on Thursday.&nbsp;
PM Modi said in a post on X that he discussed India-US friendship with her and also congratulated her for becoming Trump&rsquo;s Director of National Intelligence.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: During the meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval were also present. This meeting marks the first engagement held by PM Modi in the day.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (Feb 13) met US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz in Washington, DC, as he kickstarts his visit to the United States. They held a bilateral meeting at Blair House, where the Indian prime minister is staying. PM Modi called Waltz "a great friend of India", and stressed that defence, technology, and security are important aspects of India-USA ties, and "we had a wonderful discussion around these issues." "There is strong potential for cooperation in sectors like AI, semiconductors, space, and more," PM Modi added in a post on X. Had a fruitful meeting with NSA @michaelgwaltz. He has always been a great friend of India. Defence, technology and security are important aspects of India-USA ties and we had a wonderful discussion around these issues. There is strong potential for cooperation in sectors like… pic.twitter.com/5w3Gv2lMJ6 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2025 During the meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval were also present. This meeting marks the first engagement held by PM Modi in the day. Also read: PM Modi US visit Live: Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrives at Blair House for bilateral meeting with PM Modi The Indian PM is staying at the Blair House, the US presidential guest house, in the heart of the American capital city. He will be meeting Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. Moreover, PM Modi is also scheduled to hold a meeting with President Donald Trump in the day. This will mark the first bilateral talks between the two leaders after Trump took office last month. Also read: ‘Today is a big one’: Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’ post ahead of his meeting with PM Modi In their meeting, the two leaders are likely to broadly focus on ramping up India-US cooperation in sectors like trade, investment, energy, defence, technology, and immigration. PM Modi is on a two-day visit to the United States on Donald Trump's invitation. After arriving, he was greeted by a huge crowd of Indian diaspora, who were seen chanting "Modi slogans." Also read: US to send second batch of illegal immigrants to India: Report Earlier in the day, PM Modi also met the new director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, after landing in Washington, DC, on Thursday. PM Modi said in a post on X that he discussed India-US friendship with her and also congratulated her for becoming Trump’s Director of National Intelligence. (With inputs from agencies)

'Great friend': PM Modi meets US NSA Michael Waltz, says 'strong potential for cooperation in AI, space'

PM Modi and former US President Trump are expected to discuss the issue of deportation of Indians from the US in upcoming talks. The discussions may focus on immigration policies and their impact on the Indian community in the United States.

PM Modi's US visit: Modi likely to propose increase in energy and defence imports

As Trump’s team heads to Europe for crucial talks, NATO partners express concerns over being sidelined in potential Ukraine peace negotiations. With key European nations demanding involvement, the future of diplomacy hangs in the balance.

Trump’s NATO Meeting sparks tensions over Ukraine peace talks

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (local time) landed in the United States as he began his two-day visit, during which he will meet with US President Donald Trump. After landing, PM Modi posted on X that he is looking forward to meeting Trump and building upon the India-USA Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Tulsi Gabbard, newly confirmed as the US Director of National Intelligence, met with PM Modi upon his arrival in Washington, DC, on Wednesday. Watch in for more details!

PM Modi's US visit: Modi, Trump expected to discuss deportation of Indians from US

Trump announced a meeting with Putin in Saudi Arabia, aimed at restarting Ukraine peace negotiations. Saudi Crown Prince has played a key role in diplomacy, including Fogel’s release. Riyadh may host talks soon.

Trump, Putin agree to start Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia

Trump, Putin to meet in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine peace talks

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