The United States has escalated its trade measures, imposing fresh 25% secondary tariffs on countries buying oil from sanctioned Venezuela. This move adds a new layer of complexity to the global oil trade, especially for major importers like india and china. How will the new tariffs impact refiners and supply chains and what it means for India?

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China has accused the US of interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs, and this accusation by China comes after US President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on imports from countries that buy oil and gas from Venezuela.

US President Trump announces 25% tariffs on importers of Venezuelan oil

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

The United States has claimed that Russia is in fact using its Arctic icebreakers as tools of espionage. This is a claim by the Americans that Secretary of Homeland Security, Christy Noem, made during a meeting of the Trump cabinet.

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If you are a green card holder in the US, you may soon need to surrender your social media accounts to the government under US President Donald Trump's new proposal as part of his crackdown on immigration.&nbsp;
Currently, visa applicants living abroad are already required to share their social media handles with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).&nbsp;
However now, Trump's new proposal will extend the same requirement to individuals already living in the country who are applying for permanent residency or seeking asylum.&nbsp;
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<h2>How will it affect Indians?</h2>
The move will affect many Indians living legally in America and are active contributors to Indian and US politics.&nbsp;
This interference from the government could discourage these people from speaking on political matters online due to the risk of negative consequences.&nbsp;
The new change will directly impact green card holders already residing in the country.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;In a review of information collected for admission and benefit decisions, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) identified the need to collect social media identifiers (&lsquo;handles&rsquo;) and associated social media platform names from applicants to enable and help inform identity verification, national security and public safety screening, and vetting, and related inspections,&rdquo; the agency stated on March 5.
USCIS justified Trump's move, saying that it is essential for &ldquo;enhanced identity verification, vetting, and national security screening,&rdquo; citing Trump&rsquo;s executive order.&nbsp;
"Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats as the legal basis for this proposal," they added.&nbsp;
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Moreover, this plan is an extension of a current policy that mandates visa applicants abroad to provide their social media handles.&nbsp;
This comes amid Trump administrations' massive immigration enforcement, including closer scrutiny of green card and visa holders.
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(With inputs from agencies)

Currently, visa applicants living abroad are already required to share their social media handles with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

If you are a green card holder in the US, you may soon need to surrender your social media accounts to the government under US President Donald Trump's new proposal as part of his crackdown on immigration. Currently, visa applicants living abroad are already required to share their social media handles with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). However now, Trump's new proposal will extend the same requirement to individuals already living in the country who are applying for permanent residency or seeking asylum. Also read: ‘Why didn’t anyone help her?’ Violent attack on Indian origin woman in Canada sparks debate on social media How will it affect Indians? The move will affect many Indians living legally in America and are active contributors to Indian and US politics. This interference from the government could discourage these people from speaking on political matters online due to the risk of negative consequences. The new change will directly impact green card holders already residing in the country. Also read: Trump downplays US war plan leak as 'unserious glitch,' defends advisor: 'Waltz learned a lesson' “In a review of information collected for admission and benefit decisions, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) identified the need to collect social media identifiers (‘handles’) and associated social media platform names from applicants to enable and help inform identity verification, national security and public safety screening, and vetting, and related inspections,” the agency stated on March 5. USCIS justified Trump's move, saying that it is essential for “enhanced identity verification, vetting, and national security screening,” citing Trump’s executive order. "Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats as the legal basis for this proposal," they added. Also read: Columbia University student, permanent US resident, sues Trump administration for trying to deport her Moreover, this plan is an extension of a current policy that mandates visa applicants abroad to provide their social media handles. This comes amid Trump administrations' massive immigration enforcement, including closer scrutiny of green card and visa holders. Also read: White House, green cards, red signals: New Trump card against immigrants involves legal stalking that violates US law (With inputs from agencies)

Indian green card holders beware! Trump's new policy would want you to hand over your social media profiles

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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The U.S director of national intelligence and leaders of the CIA, FBI, NSA and DIA testify before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on worldwide threats.

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US Democrats began to grill President Donald Trump's top intelligence officials on Tuesday (March 25) over the group chat which had a discussion over Houthi war plans.&nbsp;
Democratic senator Mark Warner grilled Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence, and CIA director John Ratcliffe over the boiling issue which has been making headlines since Monday.&nbsp;
However, Gabbard claimed that there was "no classified material" in the Signal chat.
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While, Ratcliffe said that when he was confirmed as CIA director, he was briefed by agency officials about "the use of Signal as a permissible work use&rdquo; and &ldquo;a practice that preceded the current administration to the Biden administration&rdquo;.
These conversations rolled up when Gabbard was delivering the intelligence community&rsquo;s annual threat assessment, listing China&rsquo;s military, Mexico&rsquo;s drug trade and Russia&rsquo;s nuclear weapons among some of the most alarming threats to the country&rsquo;s national security.
Moreover, Democratic Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon said Michael Waltz, a top national security adviser, and Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense, should resign amid the information leak.
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Wyden called the Signal chat &ldquo;obviously reckless, obviously dangerous, both the mishandling of classified information and the deliberate destruction of federal records or potential crimes that ought to be investigated immediately&rdquo;.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m of the view that there ought to be resignation, starting with the National Security Advisor and the Secretary of Defense, Director Radcliffe and Director Gabbard,&rdquo; Wyden said.&nbsp;
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This comes after 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.
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.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: US Democrats grilled Tulsi Gabbard, and CIA director John Ratcliffe over the boiling 'chat leak' issue which has been making headlines since Monday.

US Democrats began to grill President Donald Trump's top intelligence officials on Tuesday (March 25) over the group chat which had a discussion over Houthi war plans. Democratic senator Mark Warner grilled Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence, and CIA director John Ratcliffe over the boiling issue which has been making headlines since Monday. However, Gabbard claimed that there was "no classified material" in the Signal chat. Also read: 'A f***ing idiot': Trump to fire NSA Mike Waltz for adding journalist in top secret war chat, says report While, Ratcliffe said that when he was confirmed as CIA director, he was briefed by agency officials about "the use of Signal as a permissible work use” and “a practice that preceded the current administration to the Biden administration”. These conversations rolled up when Gabbard was delivering the intelligence community’s annual threat assessment, listing China’s military, Mexico’s drug trade and Russia’s nuclear weapons among some of the most alarming threats to the country’s national security. Moreover, Democratic Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon said Michael Waltz, a top national security adviser, and Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense, should resign amid the information leak. Also read: ‘Didn’t think it could be real’: US journalist ends up in classified war plan 'group chat' with Hegseth, Vance Wyden called the Signal chat “obviously reckless, obviously dangerous, both the mishandling of classified information and the deliberate destruction of federal records or potential crimes that ought to be investigated immediately”. “I’m of the view that there ought to be resignation, starting with the National Security Advisor and the Secretary of Defense, Director Radcliffe and Director Gabbard,” Wyden said. Also read: Who are Houthis, directly challenging Trump's mighty military? Leaders taken out, missiles fly, war to expand? This comes after 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. 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. Also read: Houthi rebels target US aircraft carrier Truman in Red Sea, strike Ben Gurion Airport in Israel (With inputs from agencies)

Democrats want Hegseth, Waltz to resign over war plan leak; Gabbard claims 'no classified material' in Signal chat

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 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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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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In a strategic move to address the outbreak of avian flu, the United States has almost doubled its imports of eggs from Brazil. The decision by the Trump administration comes as the nation grapples with ongoing economic strain caused by the avian flu, which has wiped out nearly 170 million birds since early 2022, leading to a major shortage of eggs.

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Talks between the United States and Russia over a possible ceasefire in Ukraine have resumed in Riyadh following a third break, according to Russian state news agency Ria Novosti, which cited an unnamed source.
The discussions between both delegations have been ongoing for nearly ten hours.
These latest talks come a day after a meeting between US and Ukrainian officials, with the current round expected to centre on Washington's push for a ceasefire in the Black Sea and a broader truce.
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The talks are being held behind closed doors, as journalists were asked to leave the hotel where the meeting is taking place, Ukrainian outlet Suspilne reported.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, "The matter of the Black Sea Initiative and everything related to the initiative's renewal are on the agenda today." 
Moscow had pulled out of the Black Sea Grain Initiative in 2023, although Ukraine has since reopened a shipping corridor through continued attacks on Russian naval forces.
According to Reuters, the US delegation is being led by Andrew Peek, a senior director at the US National Security Council, and Michael Anton from the State Department, though the source remains unnamed.
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On 23 March, US officials also met with Ukrainian representatives in Riyadh. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the meeting as &ldquo;constructive and beneficial.&rdquo;
Another round of talks between the US and Ukraine is expected to follow.
These diplomatic efforts come as US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/donald-trump" rel="dofollow">Donald Trump</a> continues to push for a ceasefire deal and wider peace deal in Ukraine. Following phone calls last week with Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Zelensky, the Kremlin announced a 30-day halt on strikes targeting Ukraine&rsquo;s energy infrastructure.
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While Kyiv voiced support for a mutual pause on energy-related attacks, it accused Russia of failing to uphold the agreement.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: These latest talks come a day after a meeting between US and Ukrainian officials, with the current round expected to centre on Washington's push for a ceasefire in the Black Sea and a broader truce.

Talks between the United States and Russia over a possible ceasefire in Ukraine have resumed in Riyadh following a third break, according to Russian state news agency Ria Novosti, which cited an unnamed source. The discussions between both delegations have been ongoing for nearly ten hours. These latest talks come a day after a meeting between US and Ukrainian officials, with the current round expected to centre on Washington's push for a ceasefire in the Black Sea and a broader truce. Also read: Russia wants to restore 'Black Sea Grain deal' with Ukraine: What is it and why did Moscow back out the first time? The talks are being held behind closed doors, as journalists were asked to leave the hotel where the meeting is taking place, Ukrainian outlet Suspilne reported. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, "The matter of the Black Sea Initiative and everything related to the initiative's renewal are on the agenda today." Moscow had pulled out of the Black Sea Grain Initiative in 2023, although Ukraine has since reopened a shipping corridor through continued attacks on Russian naval forces. According to Reuters, the US delegation is being led by Andrew Peek, a senior director at the US National Security Council, and Michael Anton from the State Department, though the source remains unnamed. Also read: US and Russia talks on Ukraine peace deal underway in Saudi Arabia: Trump-brokered ceasefire in sight? On 23 March, US officials also met with Ukrainian representatives in Riyadh. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the meeting as “constructive and beneficial.” Another round of talks between the US and Ukraine is expected to follow. These diplomatic efforts come as US President Donald Trump continues to push for a ceasefire deal and wider peace deal in Ukraine. Following phone calls last week with Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Zelensky, the Kremlin announced a 30-day halt on strikes targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Also read: What is 'shuttlecock diplomacy', and why is the US using it to broker ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine? While Kyiv voiced support for a mutual pause on energy-related attacks, it accused Russia of failing to uphold the agreement. (With inputs from agencies)

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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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US President Donald Trump declared any country purchasing oil or gas from Venezuela will face a 25 per cent tariff on all trade with the United States from 2 April 2025.
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US President Donald Trump declared any country purchasing oil or gas from Venezuela will face a 25 per cent tariff on all trade with the United States from 2 April 2025. In other news, more than 1,100 people, including journalists, have been detained by Turkish police after mass protests broke out following the arrest of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival. Meanwhile, Russia and the United States are holding discussions in Riyadh for a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. Click on the headlines for more 'Very hostile': Trump vows 25% tariff on countries buying oil from Venezuela US President Donald Trump has declared that from 2 April 2025, any country purchasing oil or gas from Venezuela will face a 25 per cent tariff on all trade with the United States. The move marks a further escalation in Trump’s trade disputes with both rivals and long-standing allies. What triggered mass protests in Turkey? Over 1,100 detained after opposition leader Imamoglu arrested More than 1,100 people, including journalists, have been detained by Turkish police after mass protests broke out following the arrest of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival, according to a government minister on Monday. Russia wants to restore 'Black Sea Grain deal' with Ukraine: What is it and why did Moscow back out the first time? Russia and the United States are holding discussions in Riyadh for a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. Aside from truce talks, both parties are set to discuss restarting a key agreement aimed at protecting merchant shipping in the Black Sea, the Kremlin announced on Monday (March 24). Moscow said that it believes important parts of the original deal were never fulfilled. Who are Houthis, directly challenging Trump's mighty military? Leaders taken out, missiles fly, war to expand? Houthis vs Trump confrontation could expand to regional war? Houthis, the Iran-backed rebels of Yemen, are in direct confrontation with the US military in a fight that has intensified since President Donald Trump ordered air strikes on March 15. In the latest developments, the US national security advisor Mike Waltz said the strikes on Yemen have taken out some key Houthi leaders including their top missile specialist. ‘Not being a good ally’: JD Vance’s remarks on Denmark resurface as Second Lady set to visit Greenland US Vice President JD Vance’s comments attacking Denmark for not being a “good ally” have resurfaced again as his wife is set to visit the island country this week. India vs Grok 3: Will Modi govt ban the sharp-tongued AI bot of Elon Musk's X? Your questions, answered There has been intense debate in India on Grok 3, the sharp-tongued AI chatbot of Elon Musk's social media platform X, which has been churning out answers to controversial and often politically sensitive questions. Depending on their political leanings, both the right-wing and left-wing observers and politicians have been interpreting Grok 3's responses to suit their narratives. A 130-year-old Hindu temple in Malaysia faces demolition threat, to make way for a mosque A 130-year-old Hindu temple in Malyasia’s capital is facing the threat of being razed and relocated as the prime land it occupies in the heart of Kuala Lumpur has been sold to textile giant Jakel, which plans to build a mosque on the site. Getting a US student visa just got harder: F-1 rejections hit 10-year high with 40% of applicants denied Amid US President Donald Trump’s crackdown against immigration and tariffs, a recent analysis of State Department data revealed that US F-1 visa denials have soared high at 41 per cent in the last fiscal year. According to The Indian Express, the rejection rate has nearly doubled to that of the 2014 fiscal year. New parents alert! KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty welcome baby girl Good news as we have another Bollywood couple become parents this year. Actor Athiya Shetty and her cricketer husband KL Rahul have become parents to a baby girl. Making the announcement, the couple took to Instagram. MS Dhoni on his relationship with Kohli - ‘We are friends but there’s still a line…’ MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli are two cult figures in Indian cricket. While one is the most successful Indian captain, winning three out of the four ICC trophies, the other is the country's most prolific ODI run-scorer, having hit 51 centuries and counting. The two have shared the dressing room for over a decade, playing alongside and against each other since 2008.

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With just days left for the US Govt's reciprocal tariffs to kick in, top US official, assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch will be coming to India on Tuesday. In his 5 day visit, which concludes on 29th March, he will be accompanied by his team of government officials to hold talks with his Indian counterparts. A US release said that the "visit reflects the United States&rsquo; continued commitment to advancing a productive and balanced trade relationship with India".
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On February 13th, US President Trump announced his "Fair and Reciprocal Plan", under which he aims to address what he sees as unfair trade imbalances by matching US tariffs to those imposed by trading partners, not just on tariffs but also considering non-tariff barriers like value-added taxes (VAT), subsidies, and regulations. The policy is set to take effect on April 2 and will impact the global trading order.
During the visit of the US trade official, the focus will also be on giving a push to the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), which was announced during PM Modi's visit to the country last month. The US statement added, "We value our ongoing engagement with the Government of India on trade and investment matters and look forward to continuing these discussions in a constructive, equitable, and forward-looking manner."
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The first tranche of the BTA is planned to be completed by the fall (September) of this year. The agreement seeks to boost bilateral trade&mdash;currently valued at over $200 billion annually&mdash;to $500 billion by 2030, a goal dubbed "Mission 500." Key objectives include increasing market access, reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers, and integrating supply chains.&nbsp;
Earlier this month, India's trade minister Goyal visited the country &amp; held talks with his counterparts, including the US Commerce Secretary and USTR. Trade has been a key focus under Trump's presidency, and he has several times singled out India, along with China, the EU, neighbouring Canada &amp; Mexico on the issue. In the past, he termed India as a "Tariff King" as well.&nbsp;

India news | World | During the visit of the US trade official, the focus will also be on giving a push to the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), which was announced during PM Modi's visit to the country last month.

With just days left for the US Govt's reciprocal tariffs to kick in, top US official, assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch will be coming to India on Tuesday. In his 5 day visit, which concludes on 29th March, he will be accompanied by his team of government officials to hold talks with his Indian counterparts. A US release said that the "visit reflects the United States’ continued commitment to advancing a productive and balanced trade relationship with India". Also read | 'Artist must have lost her talent': Trump melts down over ‘bad picture’, says Obama’s portrait ‘looks wonderful’ On February 13th, US President Trump announced his "Fair and Reciprocal Plan", under which he aims to address what he sees as unfair trade imbalances by matching US tariffs to those imposed by trading partners, not just on tariffs but also considering non-tariff barriers like value-added taxes (VAT), subsidies, and regulations. The policy is set to take effect on April 2 and will impact the global trading order. During the visit of the US trade official, the focus will also be on giving a push to the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), which was announced during PM Modi's visit to the country last month. The US statement added, "We value our ongoing engagement with the Government of India on trade and investment matters and look forward to continuing these discussions in a constructive, equitable, and forward-looking manner." Also read | 'Very hostile': Trump vows 25% tariff on countries buying oil from Venezuela The first tranche of the BTA is planned to be completed by the fall (September) of this year. The agreement seeks to boost bilateral trade—currently valued at over $200 billion annually—to $500 billion by 2030, a goal dubbed "Mission 500." Key objectives include increasing market access, reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers, and integrating supply chains. Earlier this month, India's trade minister Goyal visited the country & held talks with his counterparts, including the US Commerce Secretary and USTR. Trade has been a key focus under Trump's presidency, and he has several times singled out India, along with China, the EU, neighbouring Canada & Mexico on the issue. In the past, he termed India as a "Tariff King" as well.

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A University of Georgia student, who went viral for her glamorous mugshot, was arrested for a second time just two weeks later on Sunday (Mar 23). Her smiling mugshot had earned her admirers across the globe for her stunning looks.
Lily Stewart, 20, was taken into custody first time for overspeeding, a charge that was later dismissed, the New York Post reported. However, she landed in legal trouble again after she was booked for fresh charges, according to records.
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This time, the Alpha Chi sorority member was arrested on the charges of obstruction of a law enforcement officer and loitering/prowling. She was taken into custody by the campus police around 5:30 am, according to the Athens-Clarke County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office. The 20-year-old college student was only released after she had to post a bond of $4,000 later that morning.
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<h2>Glamorous mugshot goes viral</h2>
On March 8, Stewart was on her way to her friend&rsquo;s birthday party in Milledgeville when she was arrested for overspeeding on a rural country road. In her mugshot, she was seen smiling with her flawless makeup, styled hair and pearl earrings. She quickly went viral on social media.
&ldquo;It was the second time speeding that got me arrested,&rdquo; she told The New York Post. &ldquo;[The cop] placed me in handcuffs and put me in the back of his car.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;I think it&rsquo;s hilarious. I don&rsquo;t know what all the hype is about. I just took a mugshot and went on with my day,&rdquo; she said.
Stewart told the People that she gained thousands of followers and comments.
&ldquo;There are some beautiful mug shots. I don't think mine's particularly stunning,&rdquo; Stewart said. &ldquo;I actually think it's a bad photo of me. If you see me in person, I don't really look the same as I do in that mug shot. I don't think it's a great photo of me.&rdquo;
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At that time the charges against her were dismissed after she paid a $440 bond.
(With inputs from agencies)

Trending | World | Lily Stewart, 20, was taken into custody first time for overspeeding, a charge that was later dismissed, the New York Post reported.

A University of Georgia student, who went viral for her glamorous mugshot, was arrested for a second time just two weeks later on Sunday (Mar 23). Her smiling mugshot had earned her admirers across the globe for her stunning looks. Lily Stewart, 20, was taken into custody first time for overspeeding, a charge that was later dismissed, the New York Post reported. However, she landed in legal trouble again after she was booked for fresh charges, according to records. Also read | Trump supporter’s wife arrested over visa issue, says he doesn’t regret his vote This time, the Alpha Chi sorority member was arrested on the charges of obstruction of a law enforcement officer and loitering/prowling. She was taken into custody by the campus police around 5:30 am, according to the Athens-Clarke County Sheriff’s Office. The 20-year-old college student was only released after she had to post a bond of $4,000 later that morning. Also read | Netizens school budget airline Ryanair for body shaming passenger sporting a bald look Glamorous mugshot goes viral On March 8, Stewart was on her way to her friend’s birthday party in Milledgeville when she was arrested for overspeeding on a rural country road. In her mugshot, she was seen smiling with her flawless makeup, styled hair and pearl earrings. She quickly went viral on social media. “It was the second time speeding that got me arrested,” she told The New York Post. “[The cop] placed me in handcuffs and put me in the back of his car.” Also read | Watch: Paris car chase ends in pile-up, injuring ten French police officers “I think it’s hilarious. I don’t know what all the hype is about. I just took a mugshot and went on with my day,” she said. Stewart told the People that she gained thousands of followers and comments. “There are some beautiful mug shots. I don't think mine's particularly stunning,” Stewart said. “I actually think it's a bad photo of me. If you see me in person, I don't really look the same as I do in that mug shot. I don't think it's a great photo of me.” Also read | ‘Not being a good ally’: JD Vance’s remarks on Denmark resurface as Second Lady set to visit Greenland At that time the charges against her were dismissed after she paid a $440 bond. (With inputs from agencies)

University student who went viral for glamorous mugshot arrested second time within weeks

A key U.S. delegation is set to visit India from March 25th to 29th for important trade talks, led by Brendan Lynch, the Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for South and Central Asia. These discussions come at a critical time for bilateral trade. Watch in for more details!

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Amid US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s crackdown against immigration and tariffs, a recent analysis of State Department data revealed that US F-1 visa denials have soared high at 41 per cent in the last fiscal year. According to The Indian Express, the rejection rate has nearly doubled to that of the 2014 fiscal year.
During the fiscal year from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, the US received 679,000 F-1 visa applications, out of which 279,000 were denied, bringing the rejection rate to 41 per cent. While in 2022-23, the US rejected 253,00 (36 per cent) out of 699,000 applications.
While the US State Department has not shared country-specific refusal rates for F-1 visas, earlier reports highlighted that student visas issued to Indian applicants significantly dropped by 38 per cent in the first nine months of 2024 when compared to the same period in 2023.
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The data also showed that the percentage of student visa rejections increased despite a decline in the number of applications over the last decade. The number of applications peaked in 2014-15 with 856,000 applications, however, it soon saw a steady decline with the lowest hitting 162,000 applications during the COVID year of 2019-20.&nbsp;
Although the applications have increased post-COVID, there was a 3 per cent dip in 2023-24 than in the previous year. In years 2023-24, 401,000 F-1 visas were issued, down from the previous year&rsquo;s 445,000.
F-1 visa, which accounts for more than 90 per cent of US student visas, is a non-immigrant category for students attending US academic institutions. The non-vocational and non-academic programs are covered under the M-1 visa.
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<h2>Department spokesperson on high rejection rates</h2>
On the rising rejection rate of F-1 visas, a Department of State spokesperson told The Indian Express, &ldquo;All visa adjudications are adjudicated on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and applicable federal regulations.&rdquo;
The spokesperson also highlighted a change in methodology for calculating visa data from FY2019 onwards, adding that &ldquo;previous methodology was based on a count of workload actions, which were not linked by application.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;The new methodology more accurately reflects final outcomes from the visa application process during a specified reporting period. The new methodology follows visa applications, including updates to their status (i.e., issued or refused), which could change as the fiscal year progresses, or result in slight changes in data for earlier years. Therefore, beginning with FY 2020, individual monthly issuance reports should not be aggregated, as this will not provide an accurate issuance total for the fiscal year to date,&rdquo; the spokesperson said, as cited by The Indian Express.
In 2023, more than 100,000 Indian students were issued the US visa. However, that number dipped to about 64,008 for the first nine months of 2024.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | India news | During the fiscal year from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, the US received 679,000 F-1 visa applications, out of which 279,000 were denied, bringing the rejection rate to 41 per cent.

Amid US President Donald Trump’s crackdown against immigration and tariffs, a recent analysis of State Department data revealed that US F-1 visa denials have soared high at 41 per cent in the last fiscal year. According to The Indian Express, the rejection rate has nearly doubled to that of the 2014 fiscal year. During the fiscal year from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, the US received 679,000 F-1 visa applications, out of which 279,000 were denied, bringing the rejection rate to 41 per cent. While in 2022-23, the US rejected 253,00 (36 per cent) out of 699,000 applications. While the US State Department has not shared country-specific refusal rates for F-1 visas, earlier reports highlighted that student visas issued to Indian applicants significantly dropped by 38 per cent in the first nine months of 2024 when compared to the same period in 2023. Also read | US investigates nearly 1.3 million Ford F-150 trucks for unexpected gear shift issue The data also showed that the percentage of student visa rejections increased despite a decline in the number of applications over the last decade. The number of applications peaked in 2014-15 with 856,000 applications, however, it soon saw a steady decline with the lowest hitting 162,000 applications during the COVID year of 2019-20. Although the applications have increased post-COVID, there was a 3 per cent dip in 2023-24 than in the previous year. In years 2023-24, 401,000 F-1 visas were issued, down from the previous year’s 445,000. F-1 visa, which accounts for more than 90 per cent of US student visas, is a non-immigrant category for students attending US academic institutions. The non-vocational and non-academic programs are covered under the M-1 visa. Also read | US and Russia talks on Ukraine peace deal underway in Saudi Arabia: Trump-brokered ceasefire in sight? Department spokesperson on high rejection rates On the rising rejection rate of F-1 visas, a Department of State spokesperson told The Indian Express, “All visa adjudications are adjudicated on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and applicable federal regulations.” The spokesperson also highlighted a change in methodology for calculating visa data from FY2019 onwards, adding that “previous methodology was based on a count of workload actions, which were not linked by application.” Also read | Nippon steel confirms ongoing US steel acquisition talks with Washington “The new methodology more accurately reflects final outcomes from the visa application process during a specified reporting period. The new methodology follows visa applications, including updates to their status (i.e., issued or refused), which could change as the fiscal year progresses, or result in slight changes in data for earlier years. Therefore, beginning with FY 2020, individual monthly issuance reports should not be aggregated, as this will not provide an accurate issuance total for the fiscal year to date,” the spokesperson said, as cited by The Indian Express. In 2023, more than 100,000 Indian students were issued the US visa. However, that number dipped to about 64,008 for the first nine months of 2024. (With inputs from agencies)

Getting a US student visa just got harder: F-1 rejections hit 10-year high with 40% of applicants denied

US and Russian officials have begun talks in Saudi Arabia marking another step in US President Donald Trump's attempts to negotiate a limited ceasefire in Ukraine, a move Washington hopes could be the first step towards lasting peace.
Following talks with both Ukrainian and Russian leaders last week, Trump helped secure an agreement in principle for a one-month halt to attacks on energy infrastructure. 
However, questions remain over when the ceasefire will begin and whether it will cover more than just power plants, such as hospitals, bridges, and other key services.
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<h2>US-Ukraine meet</h2>
The initial meeting between US and Ukrainian officials took place on Sunday evening, with American delegates holding separate talks with Russian representatives on Monday. 
US officials are expected to move between the two delegations to finalise the agreement, and also discuss separate arrangements for securing shipping routes in the Black Sea. 
&ldquo;The ultimate goal is a 30-day ceasefire, during which time we discuss a permanent ceasefire. We&rsquo;re not far away from that,&rdquo; said US special envoy Steve Witkoff in an interview with far-right commentator Tucker Carlson over the weekend.
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Ukraine&rsquo;s defence minister confirmed that the talks included proposals aimed at protecting the country&rsquo;s energy and critical infrastructure. President Volodymyr Zelensky described the Sunday meeting as &ldquo;quite useful,&rdquo; and said Ukraine&rsquo;s delegation was working in &ldquo;a completely constructive manner.&rdquo;
Zelenskyy also said that he had given the United States a list of energy facilities that should be off-limits to Russian attacks. Additional meetings between Ukrainian and American officials could take place on Monday. 
&ldquo;We are implementing the President of Ukraine&rsquo;s directive to bring a just peace closer and to strengthen security,&rdquo; said Rustem Umerov, Ukraine&rsquo;s defence minister, in a Facebook post.
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<h2>Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine</h2>
Meanwhile, Russia appears to be intensifying its attacks before any agreement is reached. Over the weekend, a large-scale drone assault on Kyiv killed at least three people, highlighting the continuing danger on the ground.
Moscow continues to demand conditions that Kyiv and its allies have rejected outright, such as ending all foreign military aid, reducing the size of Ukraine&rsquo;s armed forces, and recognising Russia&rsquo;s annexation of the four occupied regions.
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The Kremlin has also made it clear that it would not tolerate any presence of Western troops in Ukraine, while Kyiv sees such forces as essential for ensuring lasting security.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Following talks with both Ukrainian and Russian leaders last week, Trump helped secure an agreement in principle for a one-month halt to attacks on energy infrastructure.

US and Russian officials have begun talks in Saudi Arabia marking another step in US President Donald Trump's attempts to negotiate a limited ceasefire in Ukraine, a move Washington hopes could be the first step towards lasting peace. Following talks with both Ukrainian and Russian leaders last week, Trump helped secure an agreement in principle for a one-month halt to attacks on energy infrastructure. However, questions remain over when the ceasefire will begin and whether it will cover more than just power plants, such as hospitals, bridges, and other key services. Also read: US-Ukraine hold talks in Riyadh as US envoy expresses optimism on ending war before Russia meeting US-Ukraine meet The initial meeting between US and Ukrainian officials took place on Sunday evening, with American delegates holding separate talks with Russian representatives on Monday. US officials are expected to move between the two delegations to finalise the agreement, and also discuss separate arrangements for securing shipping routes in the Black Sea. “The ultimate goal is a 30-day ceasefire, during which time we discuss a permanent ceasefire. We’re not far away from that,” said US special envoy Steve Witkoff in an interview with far-right commentator Tucker Carlson over the weekend. Also read: What is 'shuttlecock diplomacy', and why is the US using it to broker ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine? Ukraine’s defence minister confirmed that the talks included proposals aimed at protecting the country’s energy and critical infrastructure. President Volodymyr Zelensky described the Sunday meeting as “quite useful,” and said Ukraine’s delegation was working in “a completely constructive manner.” Zelenskyy also said that he had given the United States a list of energy facilities that should be off-limits to Russian attacks. Additional meetings between Ukrainian and American officials could take place on Monday. “We are implementing the President of Ukraine’s directive to bring a just peace closer and to strengthen security,” said Rustem Umerov, Ukraine’s defence minister, in a Facebook post. Also read: ‘Preposterous’: Trump envoy Witkoff dismisses Starmer’s Ukraine plan as Zelensky urges 'new pressure' on Russia Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine Meanwhile, Russia appears to be intensifying its attacks before any agreement is reached. Over the weekend, a large-scale drone assault on Kyiv killed at least three people, highlighting the continuing danger on the ground. Moscow continues to demand conditions that Kyiv and its allies have rejected outright, such as ending all foreign military aid, reducing the size of Ukraine’s armed forces, and recognising Russia’s annexation of the four occupied regions. Also read: ‘Difficult negotiations’ ahead: Russia downplays Ukraine peace talks before US meeting The Kremlin has also made it clear that it would not tolerate any presence of Western troops in Ukraine, while Kyiv sees such forces as essential for ensuring lasting security. (With inputs from agencies)

US and Russia talks on Ukraine peace deal underway in Saudi Arabia: Trump-brokered ceasefire in sight?

The U.S. continued to strike Houthi rebels in Yemen for the 10th consecutive day. U.S. airstrikes targeting Houthi rebels pounded sites across the country into Monday, with a group saying that one attack in the capital killed at least one person and wounded more than a dozen others. Saudi media network Al-Hadath reported that Houthi weapons in Sana’a caught fire after the airstrikes. It also claimed that a very senior Houthi official was eliminated in an overnight airstrike without giving more details.

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Ukraine and the US officials started talks in Saudi Arabia on Sunday (Mar 23) on a partial ceasefire in the war with Russia as Washington hopes for &ldquo;real progress&rdquo; but the Kremlin warns of &ldquo;difficult negotiations&rdquo;.
US officials will hold separate technical-level discussions with Russian officials on Monday (Mar 24) in Riyadh, which could pave the way to a breakthrough to end the three-year war.
Despite the different proposals for a temporary ceasefire, the fighting has continued. A recent Russian strike on the Ukrainian capital killed three civilians while Ukrainian drone strikes in Russia resulted in two deaths, according to officials.
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Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov confirmed that talks with US officials got underway in Riyadh on Sunday evening.
&ldquo;The agenda includes proposals to protect energy facilities and critical infrastructure,&rdquo; he said on Facebook, adding the teams were &ldquo;working through a number of complex technical issues.&rdquo;
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<h2>US envoy hopeful on talks</h2>
US special envoy Steve Witkoff expressed optimism ahead of the talks.
&ldquo;I feel that (Russian President Vladimir Putin) wants peace,&rdquo; he told Fox News on Sunday (Mar 23).&nbsp;
&ldquo;I think that you&rsquo;re going to see in Saudi Arabia on Monday some real progress, particularly as it affects a Black Sea ceasefire on ships between both countries. And from that, you&rsquo;ll naturally gravitate into a full-on shooting ceasefire,&rdquo; he said.
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<h2>Kremlin says talks only at beginning</h2>
However, Kremlin downplayed expectations, saying that talks were just beginning.
&ldquo;We are only at the beginning of this path,&rdquo; Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russian state TV. He added that there were many outstanding &ldquo;questions&rdquo; and &ldquo;nuances&rdquo; over how a potential ceasefire might take place.
&ldquo;There are difficult negotiations ahead,&rdquo; Peskov said.
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While the US and Ukraine called for a full and immediate 30-day pause, Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected the proposal, insisting on a halt in attacks only on energy facilities.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World | US officials will hold separate technical-level discussions with Russian officials on Monday (Mar 24) in Riyadh, which could pave the way to a breakthrough to end the three-year war.

Ukraine and the US officials started talks in Saudi Arabia on Sunday (Mar 23) on a partial ceasefire in the war with Russia as Washington hopes for “real progress” but the Kremlin warns of “difficult negotiations”. US officials will hold separate technical-level discussions with Russian officials on Monday (Mar 24) in Riyadh, which could pave the way to a breakthrough to end the three-year war. Despite the different proposals for a temporary ceasefire, the fighting has continued. A recent Russian strike on the Ukrainian capital killed three civilians while Ukrainian drone strikes in Russia resulted in two deaths, according to officials. Also read | Starmer faced pressure from US to slam Zelensky after Oval Office clash with Trump: Report Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov confirmed that talks with US officials got underway in Riyadh on Sunday evening. “The agenda includes proposals to protect energy facilities and critical infrastructure,” he said on Facebook, adding the teams were “working through a number of complex technical issues.” Also read | ‘Preposterous’: Trump envoy Witkoff dismisses Starmer’s Ukraine plan as Zelensky urges 'new pressure' on Russia US envoy hopeful on talks US special envoy Steve Witkoff expressed optimism ahead of the talks. “I feel that (Russian President Vladimir Putin) wants peace,” he told Fox News on Sunday (Mar 23). “I think that you’re going to see in Saudi Arabia on Monday some real progress, particularly as it affects a Black Sea ceasefire on ships between both countries. And from that, you’ll naturally gravitate into a full-on shooting ceasefire,” he said. Also read | ‘Difficult negotiations’ ahead: Russia downplays Ukraine peace talks before US meeting Kremlin says talks only at beginning However, Kremlin downplayed expectations, saying that talks were just beginning. “We are only at the beginning of this path,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russian state TV. He added that there were many outstanding “questions” and “nuances” over how a potential ceasefire might take place. “There are difficult negotiations ahead,” Peskov said. Also read | Putin prayed for Trump after assassination attempt, says top US envoy Steve Witkoff While the US and Ukraine called for a full and immediate 30-day pause, Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected the proposal, insisting on a halt in attacks only on energy facilities. #RussiaUkraineWar: Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine in a 'revenge' assault Meanwhile, Ukraine and US teams begin talks in Saudi Arabia, with the US envoy hopeful for a swift end to the war@eriknjoka brings you this report pic.twitter.com/QWevtLyITv — WION (@WIONews) March 23, 2025 (With inputs from agencies)

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

Canada&rsquo;s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has announced a snap election set for 28 April, just nine days after taking office. The move comes in response to mounting threats from US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/donald-trump" rel="dofollow">Donald Trump</a>, including a proposed trade war and suggestions that Canada should become America&rsquo;s 51st state.
<h2>'President Trump claims that Canada isn't a real country'</h2>
Speaking at a press conference on Sunday (March 23), Carney accused Trump of attempting to undermine Canadian sovereignty.
&ldquo;President Trump claims that Canada isn't a real country. He wants to break us so America can own us. We will not let that happen,&rdquo; Carney said.
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He added, &ldquo;We&rsquo;re over the shock of the betrayal, but we can never forget the lessons. We have to look out for ourselves. We have to look out for each other.&rdquo;
Carney said the decision to call an early election was driven by urgency in the face of US pressure.
&ldquo;We are facing the most significant crisis of our lifetimes because of President Trump's unjustified trade actions and his threats to our sovereignty,&rdquo; he said.
&ldquo;There is so much more to do to secure Canada. To invest in Canada, to build Canada, to unite Canada,&rdquo; he added.
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During the press conference, Carney was asked about his approach to dealing with Trump and US-Canada relations. He responded that he is &ldquo;fully able to stand up&rdquo; to the American president.
However, Carney added that there are clear conditions for engaging in dialogue with Trump. &ldquo;He has to say it and accept it,&rdquo; referring to Canada&rsquo;s status as a sovereign nation. Only then, Carney said, could discussions on a new trade agreement move forward. As of now, the two leaders have not spoken since Carney was sworn in.
Trump has repeatedly targeted Canada in recent statements. In a Fox News interview, he claimed, &ldquo;Canada was meant to be the 51st state because we subsidise Canada by $200 billion a year.&rdquo;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: “President Trump claims that Canada isn't a real country. He wants to break us so America can own us. We will not let that happen,” Carney said.

Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has announced a snap election set for 28 April, just nine days after taking office. The move comes in response to mounting threats from US President Donald Trump, including a proposed trade war and suggestions that Canada should become America’s 51st state. 'President Trump claims that Canada isn't a real country' Speaking at a press conference on Sunday (March 23), Carney accused Trump of attempting to undermine Canadian sovereignty. “President Trump claims that Canada isn't a real country. He wants to break us so America can own us. We will not let that happen,” Carney said. Also read: Canada’s new PM Mark Carney calls April 28 snap election, says ‘We needed to act because of Trump’s tariffs’ He added, “We’re over the shock of the betrayal, but we can never forget the lessons. We have to look out for ourselves. We have to look out for each other.” Carney said the decision to call an early election was driven by urgency in the face of US pressure. “We are facing the most significant crisis of our lifetimes because of President Trump's unjustified trade actions and his threats to our sovereignty,” he said. “There is so much more to do to secure Canada. To invest in Canada, to build Canada, to unite Canada,” he added. Also read: ‘We will never be part of US’: New Canadian PM Mark Carney calls ‘51st state’ idea ‘crazy’ in first speech During the press conference, Carney was asked about his approach to dealing with Trump and US-Canada relations. He responded that he is “fully able to stand up” to the American president. However, Carney added that there are clear conditions for engaging in dialogue with Trump. “He has to say it and accept it,” referring to Canada’s status as a sovereign nation. Only then, Carney said, could discussions on a new trade agreement move forward. As of now, the two leaders have not spoken since Carney was sworn in. Trump has repeatedly targeted Canada in recent statements. In a Fox News interview, he claimed, “Canada was meant to be the 51st state because we subsidise Canada by $200 billion a year.” Also read: Who is Mark Carney? Canada’s new PM tasked with handling the 'crisis' called Trump (With inputs from agencies)

'So America can own us': Canadian PM Carney accuses Trump of trying to 'break Canada'

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticised continued Russian strikes on his country despite a partial ceasefire agreement last week ahead of US-Ukraine talks on Sunday (Mar 23). US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said on Sunday (Mar 23) that he may have been “duped” by Hamas as he initially believed the militant group agreed to his bridge proposal but rejected it later. Elon Musk’s companies are set to benefit massively as the Trump administration continues to align policies with the billionaire's interests. Click on the headlines for more ‘Preposterous’: Trump envoy Witkoff dismisses Starmer’s Ukraine plan as Zelensky urges 'new pressure' on Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticised continued Russian strikes on his country, saying such attacks remain a "daily reality" even after a partial ceasefire agreement last week. US special envoy Witkoff says Hamas ‘duped’ him as he blames renewed attack in Gaza on militant group US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said on Sunday (Mar 23) that he may have been “duped” by Hamas as he initially believed the Palestinian militant group agreed to his bridge proposal to extend the ceasefire in Gaza, only for it to reject the “acceptable deal”. ‘Elon getting whatever Elon wants’: How Musk’s $300 million bet on Trump could make him billions Elon Musk’s companies are set to benefit massively from a wave of new federal contracts and support across several key US government departments, as the Trump administration continues to align policies with Musk’s interests, as per The New York Times report. Starmer faced pressure from US to slam Zelensky after Oval Office clash with Trump: Report British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has revealed that he faced pressure from Washington to criticise President Volodymyr Zelensky after the latter’s showdown with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office led to the Ukrainian president walking out of the White House early. What is 'shuttlecock diplomacy', and why is the US using it to broker ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine? The United States is engaging in what’s known as ‘shuttlecock diplomacy’ as it holds separate meetings with Ukrainian and Russian delegations to explore a possible ceasefire in the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war. Trump backs Musk's claim of ‘white genocide’ in South Africa, Grok fact-check calls them out US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Mar 23) reshared an X post by his close aide Elon Musk, suggesting he backs the claim made by the billionaire claiming a political party in South Africa is “actively promoting white genocide”. Interestingly, the Tesla CEO’s claims were fact-checked by his own Grok AI, which said that some of his claims were not completely true and one was false, according to a Grok conversation link posted by a user. After European nations, Canada warns citizens travelling to US amid Trump's immigration crackdown United States’ NATO allies, including Canada, Denmark, Germany, Finland and the United Kingdom, have issued fresh travel advisories for their citizens amid US President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. Pope Francis makes first public appearance in five weeks as he leaves hospital Pope Francis makes first public appearance on Sunday (Mar 23) from the hospital balcony before being discharged to bless the crowd since being admitted on February 14. The 88-year-old pontiff has been battling against pneumonia for five weeks. Who is Elsie Hewitt? Pete Davidson confirms romance with model following viral NSFW pics Pete Davidson is living it up with a new romance. Confirming he’s with a new girl, Pete shared some snaps with current partner Elsie Hewitt. IPL 2025: Kishan enjoys ‘freedom at SRH’; credits Cummins and management for trusting him It was all about Ishan Kishan till Sunday evening, and didn’t he enjoy it? SunRisers Hyderabad’s latest superstar smashed a hundred on his debut for the franchise, saying the freedom he got at his new IPL home brings the best out of him. His match-winning 106* helped the hosts beat Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs in their tournament opener, and Kishan had everyone but captain Pat Cummins to credit this win for, whom he thanked for backing him.

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The Afghan Interior Ministry says the United States has lifted a $10 million bounty on Taliban leader Sirajuddin Haqqani. The development marks a radical shift for relations between the US and the Taliban government and the completion of a makeover for the man who ranked as a US Most Wanted terrorist. Watch in for more details!

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