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Probably tired of making efforts to secure peace in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-russia-war-trump-tired-rubio-says-us-should-move-on-in-days-if-war-not-ending-says-its-not-our-war-8975571">Russia-Ukraine war</a>, US President Donald Trump on Friday (April 18) said that the US &nbsp;will "take a pass" on brokering further Ukraine peace talks unless there is "quick progress" from the two nations.
This comes after US State Secretary Marco Rubio's statement, saying that the US should 'move on' in days, if the efforts are not fruitful, as it's not America's war.
"Yeah very shortly," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office when asked to confirm what Rubio had said. "No specific number of days, but quickly. We want to get it done."
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The US, he said, has been helping Ukraine for the past three years, "and we want it to end, but it&rsquo;s not our war.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Moreover, noting that Trump spent 87 days repeatedly to bring the war to an end, Rubio said, "We are now reaching a point when we need to decide and determine whether this is even possible or not. Which is why we&rsquo;re engaging both sides.&rdquo;
Further, the US president refused to put blame on either Russian President Vladimir Putin or Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.&nbsp;
However, he insisted both sides to make progress on the deal.&nbsp;
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Getting a little more blunt, Trump said, "Now if for some reason one of the two parties makes it very difficult, we're just going to say: 'You're foolish. You're fools. You're horrible people -- and we're going to just take a pass."
"But hopefully we won't have to do that," he added.&nbsp;
Before returning to the White House, Trump repeatedly said that he can end the war in 24 hours, which he has recently claimed that he was being sarcastic.&nbsp;
When asked if Putin was stalling from the peace deal, Trump said, "I hope not. "I'll let you know soon."
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"Yeah very shortly," Trump told reporters when asked to confirm what Rubio had said. "No specific number of days, but quickly. We want to get it done." WORLD

Probably tired of making efforts to secure peace in the Russia-Ukraine war, US President Donald Trump on Friday (April 18) said that the US will "take a pass" on brokering further Ukraine peace talks unless there is "quick progress" from the two nations. This comes after US State Secretary Marco Rubio's statement, saying that the US should 'move on' in days, if the efforts are not fruitful, as it's not America's war. "Yeah very shortly," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office when asked to confirm what Rubio had said. "No specific number of days, but quickly. We want to get it done." Also read: 'Not initiator of Ukrainian crisis': China rubbishes Zelensky's claims of supplying arms to Russia The US, he said, has been helping Ukraine for the past three years, "and we want it to end, but it’s not our war.” Moreover, noting that Trump spent 87 days repeatedly to bring the war to an end, Rubio said, "We are now reaching a point when we need to decide and determine whether this is even possible or not. Which is why we’re engaging both sides.” Further, the US president refused to put blame on either Russian President Vladimir Putin or Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. However, he insisted both sides to make progress on the deal. WATCH | Ukraine war: Russia rains missiles on Sumy, Kharkiv; Ukraine claims 2 killed in Russian strikes Getting a little more blunt, Trump said, "Now if for some reason one of the two parties makes it very difficult, we're just going to say: 'You're foolish. You're fools. You're horrible people -- and we're going to just take a pass." "But hopefully we won't have to do that," he added. Before returning to the White House, Trump repeatedly said that he can end the war in 24 hours, which he has recently claimed that he was being sarcastic. When asked if Putin was stalling from the peace deal, Trump said, "I hope not. "I'll let you know soon." Also read: Kyiv's NATO dream shattered? US presents Russia-Ukraine peace plan - Here's what it says

'You're fools, horrible people': Trump warns US may 'take a pass' if Russia, Ukraine stall peace deal

US State Secretary Marco Rubio warned that Iran is "dangerously" close to a weapon, urging European nations to make a prompt decision on reimposing sanctions.&nbsp;
Rubio was in Paris on Thursday, holding talks with European officials, including French President Emmanuel Macron.&nbsp;
&ldquo;For the Europeans, they have an important decision to make very soon on the snapback of sanctions because Iran is clearly out of compliance with the current deal,&rdquo; Rubio said.
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He also noted that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was in Iran yesterday, issuing public statements saying "Iran is as close as it&rsquo;s ever been to nuclear weapons."
Rubio reiterated US President Donald Trump's statement, that Iran will not have a nuclear weapon. "This is not going to happen".&nbsp;
"We&rsquo;re hoping that talks continue and that they&rsquo;re fruitful and that they&rsquo;re &ndash; that they can lead to something," he said, adding, "It has to be something that actually not just prevents Iran from having a nuclear weapon now, but in the future as well, not just for 10 years with some sort of sunset provision or the like."
He then urged the EU to have "a decision to make on snapback."&nbsp;
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Rubio said that Britain, France, and Germany will soon receive a new IAEA report indicating that Iran is &ldquo;dangerously close to a weapon, closer than they&rsquo;ve ever been,&rdquo; necessitating a decision on sanctions.
He further warned that if Iran doesn't comply, the EU should reimpose the sanctions.&nbsp;
Earlier this week, IAEA Head Rafael Mariano Grossi, warned that Iran is not far off from making its own nuclear weapons.&nbsp;
Speaking to the French daily Le Monde ahead of his scheduled visit to Tehran in an exclusive interview, Grossi said, &ldquo;Iran does not currently have a nuclear weapon, but it is very close to reaching that point.&rdquo;
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The IAEA chief&rsquo;s remarks marked one of the strongest warnings yet about Iran&rsquo;s potential to become a nuclear-armed state.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, Trump on Monday reiterated that Iran must abandon any drive for a nuclear weapon or face a possible military strike on Tehran's atomic facilities.&nbsp;
"I want them to be a rich great nation. The only thing is one thing, simple. It's really simple. They can't have a nuclear weapon. And they got to go fast, because they're fairly close to having one. And they're not going to have one. And if we have to do something very harsh, we'll do it. And I'm not doing it for us, I'm doing it for the world. And these are radicalised people, and they cannot have a nuclear weapon," Trump said.&nbsp;
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US State Secretary Rubio noted that the IAEA was in Iran yesterday, issuing public statements saying "Iran is as close as it’s ever been to nuclear weapons." WORLD

US State Secretary Marco Rubio warned that Iran is "dangerously" close to a weapon, urging European nations to make a prompt decision on reimposing sanctions. Rubio was in Paris on Thursday, holding talks with European officials, including French President Emmanuel Macron. “For the Europeans, they have an important decision to make very soon on the snapback of sanctions because Iran is clearly out of compliance with the current deal,” Rubio said. Also read: 'Move on...not our war': Will US exit efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war? What Marco Rubio said as Trump gets frustrated He also noted that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was in Iran yesterday, issuing public statements saying "Iran is as close as it’s ever been to nuclear weapons." Rubio reiterated US President Donald Trump's statement, that Iran will not have a nuclear weapon. "This is not going to happen". "We’re hoping that talks continue and that they’re fruitful and that they’re – that they can lead to something," he said, adding, "It has to be something that actually not just prevents Iran from having a nuclear weapon now, but in the future as well, not just for 10 years with some sort of sunset provision or the like." He then urged the EU to have "a decision to make on snapback." WATCH | US-Iran talks: Trump urges diplomacy over Iran, says no rush for military action Rubio said that Britain, France, and Germany will soon receive a new IAEA report indicating that Iran is “dangerously close to a weapon, closer than they’ve ever been,” necessitating a decision on sanctions. He further warned that if Iran doesn't comply, the EU should reimpose the sanctions. Earlier this week, IAEA Head Rafael Mariano Grossi, warned that Iran is not far off from making its own nuclear weapons. Speaking to the French daily Le Monde ahead of his scheduled visit to Tehran in an exclusive interview, Grossi said, “Iran does not currently have a nuclear weapon, but it is very close to reaching that point.” Also read: ‘Iran not far from having a nuclear bomb,’ warns UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi The IAEA chief’s remarks marked one of the strongest warnings yet about Iran’s potential to become a nuclear-armed state. Meanwhile, Trump on Monday reiterated that Iran must abandon any drive for a nuclear weapon or face a possible military strike on Tehran's atomic facilities. "I want them to be a rich great nation. The only thing is one thing, simple. It's really simple. They can't have a nuclear weapon. And they got to go fast, because they're fairly close to having one. And they're not going to have one. And if we have to do something very harsh, we'll do it. And I'm not doing it for us, I'm doing it for the world. And these are radicalised people, and they cannot have a nuclear weapon," Trump said. Also read: US-Iran nuke talks: Iran ready to 'seal a deal' with US? | WION Live Discussion

'Iran dangerously close to a weapon': Rubio warns EU nations as he calls for European sanctions

US Senator Chris Van Hollen met Kilmer Abrego-Garcia, a man who was erroneously deported to El Salvador, currently being held in a mega-prison.
The senator shared a photograph his social media account, he wrote, "I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return."
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I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return. <a href="https://t.co/U9y2gZpxCb">pic.twitter.com/U9y2gZpxCb</a>
&mdash; Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisVanHollen/status/1913034619710034094?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
US President Donald Trump's second term has already seen a lot of deportations. In one such case, Abrego-Garcia was deported in one of the three high-profile deportation flights to El Salvador in March. The administration said he was a member of the MS-13 gang, which is an international criminal group. In contrast, the judge, in his ruling, prohibited his removal from his home country.
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Abrego-Garcia's lawyers have demanded his return to the United States. A complaint filed by his family mentions that his 5-year-old son and wife are both US citizens residing in Maryland. It also noted that he was driving with his son seated in the backseat when ICE officers stopped his car and handcuffed him.
However, the Trump administration refrained from bringing him back from El Salvador, saying they did not have the legal authority to expedite the process of return.
US Department of Homeland Security, spokesperson, Tricia McLaughlin, wrote on X, "The media&rsquo;s favorite &ldquo;Maryland father&rdquo; is actually a member of the brutal MS-13 gang in our country illegally. In fact, DHS intelligence reports show that he is involved in human trafficking."
She added, "The media knows that, but continue to do the bidding of these vicious gangs that terrorize Americans, while ignoring the victims. Whether this gang member is in El Salvador or a detention facility in the US, Americans can rest assured that he is off our streets &amp; locked up."

US Senator Chris Van Hollen met Kilmer Abrego-Garcia, a man who was erroneously deported to El Salvador, currently being held in a mega-prison.

US Senator Chris Van Hollen met Kilmer Abrego-Garcia, a man who was erroneously deported to El Salvador, currently being held in a mega-prison. The senator shared a photograph his social media account, he wrote, "I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return." I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return. pic.twitter.com/U9y2gZpxCb — Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) April 18, 2025 US President Donald Trump's second term has already seen a lot of deportations. In one such case, Abrego-Garcia was deported in one of the three high-profile deportation flights to El Salvador in March. The administration said he was a member of the MS-13 gang, which is an international criminal group. In contrast, the judge, in his ruling, prohibited his removal from his home country. Also read: US government's BIG secret out: FDA kept deadly E. coli outbreak in 15 states hidden. Here's what caused it Abrego-Garcia's lawyers have demanded his return to the United States. A complaint filed by his family mentions that his 5-year-old son and wife are both US citizens residing in Maryland. It also noted that he was driving with his son seated in the backseat when ICE officers stopped his car and handcuffed him. However, the Trump administration refrained from bringing him back from El Salvador, saying they did not have the legal authority to expedite the process of return. US Department of Homeland Security, spokesperson, Tricia McLaughlin, wrote on X, "The media’s favorite “Maryland father” is actually a member of the brutal MS-13 gang in our country illegally. In fact, DHS intelligence reports show that he is involved in human trafficking." She added, "The media knows that, but continue to do the bidding of these vicious gangs that terrorize Americans, while ignoring the victims. Whether this gang member is in El Salvador or a detention facility in the US, Americans can rest assured that he is off our streets & locked up."

First US erroneously deports man to El Salvador, now senator goes to meet him with no news on return

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The US has released 10,000-page files on Robert F Kennedy assassination, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced. The US has presented a proposal to its allies offering to ease sanctions on Russia and putting Ukraine out of NATO list. A deadly E. coli outbreak hit 15 US states at the end of last year, leading to one death and over 80 falling sick, which was kept secret by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Click on the headlines for more BIG Revelations | US releases 10,000-pager Robert F Kennedy assassination files The assassination files of Senator Robert F Kennedy have been made public, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announces. The data from the 1968 assassination plot has been published by the National Archives. This comes after US President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14176. Kyiv's NATO dream shattered? US presents Russia-Ukraine peace plan - Here's what it says As Trump ramps up its efforts to secure peace in Russia and Ukraine, the US has presented a proposal to its allies, with terms mentioned in it, including, offering to ease sanctions on Russia and putting Ukraine out of NATO list. US government's BIG secret out: FDA kept deadly E. coli outbreak in 15 states hidden. Here's what caused it A deadly E. coli outbreak hit 15 US states at the end of last year, leading to one death and over 80 falling sick. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) kept it a secret and did not disclose it to the public, NBC News reported. No more food safety inspections in US? FDA's new plan unveiled amid massive staff cuts The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been making a plan to end most of its routine food safety inspections work amid major staff cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), multiple federal health officials told CBS News. ‘Focus on protecting own minorities’: India hits back at Bangladesh’s ‘unwarranted comments’ on West Bengal violence India on Friday (Apr 18) slammed Bangladesh’s “unwarranted comments” over violence in West Bengal’s Murshidabad amid protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 and advising them to “focus on protecting the rights of its minorities”. Hello Kitty fans, rejoice! A whole Japanese airport is rebranded with Hello Kitty theme Hello Kitty fans, rejoice! A whole Japanese airport has been rebranded with Hello Kitty theme as part of the Osaka World Expo. The Oita airport in Kunisaki, Oita prefecture, was given a makeover with the cute feline character all around, as part of the ongoing World Expo in the Japanese city. Is Trump to blame? Lab animals at Harvard may be euthanised due to US funding freeze After US President Donald Trump's funding freeze, top researchers at Harvard University warned that the funding cuts might lead to the deaths of their research animals. ‘It was devastating’: Locals recall moment Indian-American was shot dead in Chicago’s Lincoln Park Kevin Patel, an Indian-American man, was shot dead in Lincoln Park, one of Chicago’s busiest neighbourhoods, on Wednesday night (Apr 16), sparking safety concerns and a need for increased policing in the area. Kesari Chapter 2 review: Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan are impactful in a riveting film about Jallianwala Bagh massacre A day before Kesari Chapter 2 was released in theatres, the film’s leading hero, Akshay Kumar, who plays Sir C Sankaran Nair in the film, urged the media at the film’s premiere to not miss the film's beginning. While Kumar has a point since the first scene depicts the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in great detail- which serves as the backdrop of this courtroom drama, it still is a difficult scene to watch. Did you know Cristiano Ronaldo’s son can represent THESE 3 countries should he pursue football Cristiano Ronaldo’s son will not be shy of options in choosing which country to play for should he pursue football. Tipped to at least partially replicate his father’s decorated footballing career, if not entirely, once he turns professional, Cristiano Ronaldo’s son, currently playing within Al-Nassr’s academy, is eligible to represent three different countries.

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Protests have erupted in Pakistan's US fast food chain KFC. The anti-US sentiment has given rise to multiple mob attacks; 10 have been reported so far.
KFC was in the line of fire over Israel-Hamas conflict in the past as well. Scores of people have been arrested in the South Asian country in the recent weeks.
Arrests have been made in Karachi, Lahore, and the capital, Islamabad. 11 such violent episodes of attacks and vandalism have been reported and at least 178 people were arrested.
The US chain has not issued any statement on the matter as yet.
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An official was quoted on condition of anonymity in the news agency Reuters, he said, one KFC employee was shot and killed this week in a store on the outskirts of Lahore by unknown gunmen. The official added there was no protest at the time and they were investigating whether the killing was motivated by political sentiment or some other reason.
While in Lahore, the police has beefed up security at 27 KFC outlets. The city has seen two attacks already and five others were averted.
Faisal Kamran, a senior Lahore police officer said, "We are investigating the role of different individuals and groups in these attacks."
He added that 11 people, including a member of the Islamist religious party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), were arrested in the city. He added the protests were not officially organised by TLP.
TLP spokesman Rehan Mohsin Khan said, "(TLP) has urged Muslims to boycott Israeli products, but it has not given any call for protest outside KFC."
He added, "If any other person claiming to be a TLP leader or activist has indulged in such activity, it should be taken as his personal act which has nothing to do with the party&rsquo;s policy."

Protests have erupted in Pakistan's US fast food chain KFC. The anti-US sentiment has given rise to multiple mob attacks; 10 have been reported so far. World

Protests have erupted in Pakistan's US fast food chain KFC. The anti-US sentiment has given rise to multiple mob attacks; 10 have been reported so far. KFC was in the line of fire over Israel-Hamas conflict in the past as well. Scores of people have been arrested in the South Asian country in the recent weeks. Arrests have been made in Karachi, Lahore, and the capital, Islamabad. 11 such violent episodes of attacks and vandalism have been reported and at least 178 people were arrested. The US chain has not issued any statement on the matter as yet. Also read: What is two-nation theory mentioned in Pakistan Gen Asim Munir's Hindu vs Muslim speech, and how successful is it? Origin, aftermath An official was quoted on condition of anonymity in the news agency Reuters, he said, one KFC employee was shot and killed this week in a store on the outskirts of Lahore by unknown gunmen. The official added there was no protest at the time and they were investigating whether the killing was motivated by political sentiment or some other reason. While in Lahore, the police has beefed up security at 27 KFC outlets. The city has seen two attacks already and five others were averted. Faisal Kamran, a senior Lahore police officer said, "We are investigating the role of different individuals and groups in these attacks." He added that 11 people, including a member of the Islamist religious party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), were arrested in the city. He added the protests were not officially organised by TLP. TLP spokesman Rehan Mohsin Khan said, "(TLP) has urged Muslims to boycott Israeli products, but it has not given any call for protest outside KFC." He added, "If any other person claiming to be a TLP leader or activist has indulged in such activity, it should be taken as his personal act which has nothing to do with the party’s policy."

KFC outlets vandalised in Pakistan over anti-US sentiment

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused China of supplying weapons to Russia, which China's foreign ministry has rubbished the claim, calling it 'groundless'.
The response came during the regular press briefing held in Beijing every Friday. These comments came a day after Zelensky said Beijing was supplying ammunition to Moscow that was further fueling the war in the country. He claimed it included gunpowder and artillery and that Chinese representatives were engaged in the production on Russian soil.
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Chinese Foreign Ministry&rsquo;s spokesperson, Lin Jian, refuted saying that China has never been a part of any such agreement. And that Beijing never provided or facilitated the process of making lethal weapons available to any actor in the Ukrainian crisis.
Lin said, &ldquo;China&rsquo;s position on the Ukrainian issue has always been clear. It has been actively committed to promoting a ceasefire and ending the conflict, as well as encouraging peace talks."
&ldquo;We see the cooperation between these two countries in this area, and we must acknowledge it is happening,&rdquo; he said.
In his previous address Lin said, &ldquo;I would like to reiterate that China is not the initiator of the Ukrainian crisis, nor is China a participating party. We are a firm supporter and active promoter of a peaceful settlement of the crisis.&rdquo;

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused China of supplying weapons to Russia, which China's foreign ministry has rubbished the claim, calling it 'groundless'. World

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused China of supplying weapons to Russia, which China's foreign ministry has rubbished the claim, calling it 'groundless'. The response came during the regular press briefing held in Beijing every Friday. These comments came a day after Zelensky said Beijing was supplying ammunition to Moscow that was further fueling the war in the country. He claimed it included gunpowder and artillery and that Chinese representatives were engaged in the production on Russian soil. Also read: Top 10 world news: Meloni-Trump to hold talks in Washington today; Nvidia CEO in China after US bans AI chips, and more Chinese Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson, Lin Jian, refuted saying that China has never been a part of any such agreement. And that Beijing never provided or facilitated the process of making lethal weapons available to any actor in the Ukrainian crisis. Lin said, “China’s position on the Ukrainian issue has always been clear. It has been actively committed to promoting a ceasefire and ending the conflict, as well as encouraging peace talks." “We see the cooperation between these two countries in this area, and we must acknowledge it is happening,” he said. In his previous address Lin said, “I would like to reiterate that China is not the initiator of the Ukrainian crisis, nor is China a participating party. We are a firm supporter and active promoter of a peaceful settlement of the crisis.”

'Not initiator of Ukrainian crisis': China rubbishes Zelensky's claims of supplying arms to Russia

A deadly E. coli outbreak hit 15 US states at the end of last year, leading to one death and over 80 falling sick. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) kept it a secret and did not disclose it to the public, NBC News reported.
In November last year, the outbreak spread across the states, leaving dozens of people sick. It further led to the death of a nine-year-old boy who died of kidney failure.&nbsp;
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<h2>What caused the outbreak?</h2>
The deadly E. coli outbreak was linked to romaine lettuce. Also, a 57-year-old woman in Missouri became seriously ill after eating lettuce at a funeral lunch.&nbsp;
According to NBC, the agency did not name the produce company involved in the outbreak and kept it secret, hiding the information from the public.&nbsp;
The investigation was then quietly closed in February 2025, according to an internal report.&nbsp;
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However, while defending itself, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fda-scientists-told-not-to-use-words-women-disabled-elderly-white-house-calls-it-an-error-8740866">FDA </a>said that it did not release information about the outbreak because by the time it determined the likely source, the contaminated lettuce was no longer available in stores.
"There were no public communications related to this outbreak," the FDA stated in the internal report.
A spokesperson said that the agency only names firms when there is clear evidence and a public health action can be taken.&nbsp;
<h2>People call it 'disturbing'&nbsp;</h2>
After the information went public, some experts reacted to FDA's hidden secret, disagreeing with their decision not to inform the public about the outbreak.&nbsp;
Frank Yiannas, who served as deputy commissioner of food policy at the FDA from 2018 to 2023, called the lack of transparency "disturbing."
"It is disturbing that the FDA hasn't said anything more public or identified the name of a grower or processor," said Yiannas.
"People have a right to know who's selling contaminated products," Sandra Eskin, a former Department of Agriculture official said.&nbsp;
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The deadly E. coli outbreak was linked to romaine lettuce. Also, a 57-year-old woman in Missouri became seriously ill after eating lettuce at a funeral lunch. WORLD

A deadly E. coli outbreak hit 15 US states at the end of last year, leading to one death and over 80 falling sick. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) kept it a secret and did not disclose it to the public, NBC News reported. In November last year, the outbreak spread across the states, leaving dozens of people sick. It further led to the death of a nine-year-old boy who died of kidney failure. Also read: Health crisis in UK: Over 100 ill following E coli outbreak, says UKHSA What caused the outbreak? The deadly E. coli outbreak was linked to romaine lettuce. Also, a 57-year-old woman in Missouri became seriously ill after eating lettuce at a funeral lunch. According to NBC, the agency did not name the produce company involved in the outbreak and kept it secret, hiding the information from the public. The investigation was then quietly closed in February 2025, according to an internal report. Also read: No more food safety inspections in US? FDA's new plan unveiled amid massive staff cuts However, while defending itself, the FDA said that it did not release information about the outbreak because by the time it determined the likely source, the contaminated lettuce was no longer available in stores. "There were no public communications related to this outbreak," the FDA stated in the internal report. A spokesperson said that the agency only names firms when there is clear evidence and a public health action can be taken. People call it 'disturbing' After the information went public, some experts reacted to FDA's hidden secret, disagreeing with their decision not to inform the public about the outbreak. Frank Yiannas, who served as deputy commissioner of food policy at the FDA from 2018 to 2023, called the lack of transparency "disturbing." "It is disturbing that the FDA hasn't said anything more public or identified the name of a grower or processor," said Yiannas. "People have a right to know who's selling contaminated products," Sandra Eskin, a former Department of Agriculture official said. WATCH | US FDA approves first new UTI drug in decades

US government's BIG secret out: FDA kept deadly E. coli outbreak in 15 states hidden. Here's what caused it

The US Food and Drug Administration <a href="https://www.wionews.com/health-and-wellness/fda-issues-highest-risk-warning-for-recalled-chocolates-and-other-related-items-8682952">(FDA)</a>&nbsp;has been making a plan to end most of its routine food safety inspections work amid major staff cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), multiple federal health officials told CBS News.&nbsp;
The proficiency testing program of the FDA&rsquo;s Food Emergency Response Network was made to ensure consistency and accuracy across the agency's network of about 170 labs that test food for pathogens.&nbsp;
This comes after 20,000 HHS employees got fired or some departed, leading to disruption in the agency's work on areas including bird flu and drug reviews.&nbsp;
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Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has been hoping to slash as much as $40 billion from HHS.
&ldquo;Unfortunately, significant reductions in force, including a key quality assurance officer, an analytical chemist, and two microbiologists at FDA&rsquo;s Human Food Program Moffett Center have an immediate and significant impact on the Food Emergency Response Network (FERN) Proficiency Testing (PT) Program,&rdquo; said the email sent on Tuesday from FERN&rsquo;s National Program Office and seen by Reuters.
The program will be suspended at least from September 30. It further means that the agency will be unable to do planned quality-check on food for &nbsp;the parasite cyclospora in spinach or the pesticide glyphosate in barley, among other tests, the email read.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;These PTs and Exercises are critical to demonstrating the competency and readiness of our laboratory network to detect and respond to food safety and food defense events,&rdquo; it added.
According to CBS report, the FDA plans may need congressional action to fully fund, adding that some higher-risk routine food inspections would probably remain at the FDA.
Notably, in April, the FDA suspended an effort to improve its testing for bird flu in milk, cheese and pet food due to staff shortage.&nbsp;
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This comes after 20,000 HHS employees got fired or some departed, leading to disruption in the agency's work on areas including bird flu and drug reviews. WORLD

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been making a plan to end most of its routine food safety inspections work amid major staff cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), multiple federal health officials told CBS News. The proficiency testing program of the FDA’s Food Emergency Response Network was made to ensure consistency and accuracy across the agency's network of about 170 labs that test food for pathogens. This comes after 20,000 HHS employees got fired or some departed, leading to disruption in the agency's work on areas including bird flu and drug reviews. WATCH |US FDA approves first new UTI drug in decades Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has been hoping to slash as much as $40 billion from HHS. “Unfortunately, significant reductions in force, including a key quality assurance officer, an analytical chemist, and two microbiologists at FDA’s Human Food Program Moffett Center have an immediate and significant impact on the Food Emergency Response Network (FERN) Proficiency Testing (PT) Program,” said the email sent on Tuesday from FERN’s National Program Office and seen by Reuters. The program will be suspended at least from September 30. It further means that the agency will be unable to do planned quality-check on food for the parasite cyclospora in spinach or the pesticide glyphosate in barley, among other tests, the email read. Also read: FDA scientists told not to use words ‘women’, ‘disabled’, ‘elderly’; White House calls it ‘error’ “These PTs and Exercises are critical to demonstrating the competency and readiness of our laboratory network to detect and respond to food safety and food defense events,” it added. According to CBS report, the FDA plans may need congressional action to fully fund, adding that some higher-risk routine food inspections would probably remain at the FDA. Notably, in April, the FDA suspended an effort to improve its testing for bird flu in milk, cheese and pet food due to staff shortage. Also read: A first of its kind: US FDA-approved nasal spray available for treatment-resistant depression in America

No more food safety inspections in US? FDA's new plan unveiled amid massive staff cuts

Kevin Patel, an Indian-American man, was shot dead in Lincoln Park, one of Chicago&rsquo;s busiest neighbourhoods, on Wednesday night (Apr 16), sparking safety concerns and a need for increased policing in the area.
According to the Chicago Police Department, the shooting happened around 9:20 pm in the 800 block of West Lill Avenue, close to the office of 43rd Ward Alderman Timmy Knudsen. Following the reports of gunfire, the officers found the 28-year-old lying on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to the chest.
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Patel was rushed to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. His identity was confirmed by the Cook County Medical Examiner&rsquo;s Office.
<h2>Witnesses describe &lsquo;devastating&rsquo; shooting</h2>
The fatal shooting has created panic among the local residents. Eyewitnesses reported they saw a man and a woman fleeing the scene before the cops arrived. An investigation is underway by Area Three detectives. So far, no arrests have been made.
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Garrett Moores, a neighbour, described how the events unfolded. After hearing a gunshot, Moores rushed outside to Patel&rsquo;s side and called 911. &ldquo;I grabbed towels and ran down,&rdquo; he said, recalling efforts to save him. Guided by a 911 operator, Moores and another neighbour performed chest compressions.&nbsp;
&ldquo;You almost build a personal connection in those moments. It was devastating,&rdquo; he added.
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Sophia Matheson, another local resident, said being this close to the violence was disturbing.&nbsp;
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s the closest physically I've ever been to a death... just a realization of how quickly it can be taken away from you,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;That person&rsquo;s family having to get that call &mdash; it&rsquo;s devastating.&rdquo;
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Following the incident, Alderman Knudsen issued a statement acknowledging the need to address the rising crime.
&ldquo;This is yet another reminder of the work we have to do as a City to combat violence... I&rsquo;ve asked the 19th District to increase patrols in the area,&rdquo; he said.

Eyewitnesses reported they saw a man and a woman fleeing the scene before the cops arrived. An investigation is underway by Area Three detectives. So far, no arrests have been made. World | Trending

Kevin Patel, an Indian-American man, was shot dead in Lincoln Park, one of Chicago’s busiest neighbourhoods, on Wednesday night (Apr 16), sparking safety concerns and a need for increased policing in the area. According to the Chicago Police Department, the shooting happened around 9:20 pm in the 800 block of West Lill Avenue, close to the office of 43rd Ward Alderman Timmy Knudsen. Following the reports of gunfire, the officers found the 28-year-old lying on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to the chest. Also read | US man attempts to hijack plane in Belize, shot dead by fellow passenger Patel was rushed to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. His identity was confirmed by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office. Witnesses describe ‘devastating’ shooting The fatal shooting has created panic among the local residents. Eyewitnesses reported they saw a man and a woman fleeing the scene before the cops arrived. An investigation is underway by Area Three detectives. So far, no arrests have been made. Also read | 11-year-old deaf and mute girl sexually assaulted; one accused shot at and arrested in encounter Garrett Moores, a neighbour, described how the events unfolded. After hearing a gunshot, Moores rushed outside to Patel’s side and called 911. “I grabbed towels and ran down,” he said, recalling efforts to save him. Guided by a 911 operator, Moores and another neighbour performed chest compressions. “You almost build a personal connection in those moments. It was devastating,” he added. Also read | Brooklyn horror: Man attacks 4 young girls with meat cleaver, shot by cops Sophia Matheson, another local resident, said being this close to the violence was disturbing. “It’s the closest physically I've ever been to a death... just a realization of how quickly it can be taken away from you,” she said. “That person’s family having to get that call — it’s devastating.” Also read | Eight Pakistanis shot dead in Iran in suspected targeted sectarian attack Following the incident, Alderman Knudsen issued a statement acknowledging the need to address the rising crime. “This is yet another reminder of the work we have to do as a City to combat violence... I’ve asked the 19th District to increase patrols in the area,” he said.

‘It was devastating’: Locals recall moment Indian-American was shot dead in Chicago’s Lincoln Park

As Trump ramps up its efforts to secure peace in Russia and Ukraine, the US has presented a proposal to its allies, with terms mentioned in it, including, offering to ease sanctions on Russia and putting Ukraine out of NATO list.&nbsp;
The US has outlined terms to end the ongoing war in Russia-Ukraine, with the aim of lasting a ceasefire.&nbsp;
This comes after US State Secretary Marco Rubio suggested in the day, that the Trump administration is prepared to "move on" from its peace efforts unless progress is made quickly.&nbsp;
The outlines of the US plan were shared in Paris meetings on Thursday, according to European officials familiar with the matter.
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<h2>What is in the plan?&nbsp;</h2>
According to the proposal, it will effectively freeze the war, with Ukrainian territories now occupied by Russia remaining under Moscow&rsquo;s control, said the people.
Moreover, Ukraine's ask to join NATO would also be off the table.&nbsp;
However, the people familiar with the matter declined to provide further details of the plan, noting the confidential nature of the talks.&nbsp;
Along with the Paris talks, French President Emmanuel Macron and US envoy Steve Witkoff held a meeting on Thursday.&nbsp;
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Marco Rubio also held discussions with national security advisors and negotiators from France, Germany, the UK and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-russia-war-trump-tired-rubio-says-us-should-move-on-in-days-if-war-not-ending-says-its-not-our-war-8975571">Ukraine</a>.
The allies are scheduled to meet again in London next week, to continue the discussions.&nbsp;
Earlier today, Rubio pointed out that the Trump administration is ready to walk away from brokering a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine if no progress is made soon.
&ldquo;We&rsquo;re not going to drag this out for weeks or months. We need to decide quickly, within days, whether a deal is achievable in the coming weeks. If it is, we&rsquo;re committed. If not, we&rsquo;ll shift our focus to other priorities,&rdquo; Rubio said.&nbsp;
Rubio further said that Ukraine will have a right to defend itself and enter into whatever deal it wants to.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Every sovereign nation on Earth has a right to defend itself. Ukraine will have a right to defend itself and to enter into whatever agreements it wants to enter into on a bilateral basis with different countries,&rdquo; he added.
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According to the plan, it will effectively freeze the war, with Ukrainian territories now occupied by Russia remaining under Moscow’s control, said the people | WORLD

As Trump ramps up its efforts to secure peace in Russia and Ukraine, the US has presented a proposal to its allies, with terms mentioned in it, including, offering to ease sanctions on Russia and putting Ukraine out of NATO list. The US has outlined terms to end the ongoing war in Russia-Ukraine, with the aim of lasting a ceasefire. This comes after US State Secretary Marco Rubio suggested in the day, that the Trump administration is prepared to "move on" from its peace efforts unless progress is made quickly. The outlines of the US plan were shared in Paris meetings on Thursday, according to European officials familiar with the matter. Also read: Trump no longer holds Zelensky 'responsible' for Russia-Ukraine war as Kyiv and Washington sign 'Memorandum of Intent' What is in the plan? According to the proposal, it will effectively freeze the war, with Ukrainian territories now occupied by Russia remaining under Moscow’s control, said the people. Moreover, Ukraine's ask to join NATO would also be off the table. However, the people familiar with the matter declined to provide further details of the plan, noting the confidential nature of the talks. Along with the Paris talks, French President Emmanuel Macron and US envoy Steve Witkoff held a meeting on Thursday. Also read: Is China arming Russia and building weapons for it? Zelensky's fresh allegations Marco Rubio also held discussions with national security advisors and negotiators from France, Germany, the UK and Ukraine. The allies are scheduled to meet again in London next week, to continue the discussions. Earlier today, Rubio pointed out that the Trump administration is ready to walk away from brokering a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine if no progress is made soon. “We’re not going to drag this out for weeks or months. We need to decide quickly, within days, whether a deal is achievable in the coming weeks. If it is, we’re committed. If not, we’ll shift our focus to other priorities,” Rubio said. Rubio further said that Ukraine will have a right to defend itself and enter into whatever deal it wants to. “Every sovereign nation on Earth has a right to defend itself. Ukraine will have a right to defend itself and to enter into whatever agreements it wants to enter into on a bilateral basis with different countries,” he added. WATCH | Russia-Ukraine war: 2 killed, at least 27 injured in overnight strikes, says Ukraine

Kyiv's NATO dream shattered? US presents Russia-Ukraine peace plan - Here's what it says

The assassination files of Senator Robert F Kennedy have been made public, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announces. The data from the 1968 assassination plot has been published by the National Archives. This comes after US President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14176.
It is according to the land's law that the regime thinks it is their responsibility to release records to the people of America.
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 News outlet, The Daily Wire, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, said, &ldquo;Today is a big day."
She added, &ldquo;It is the first time the country will be able to see the documents that have been sitting here, at the National Archives records agency, around the assassination of Senator Robert F Kennedy. These are boxes that have been here, in storage, never scanned before, never reviewed by the public before."
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&ldquo;Thanks to President Trump&rsquo;s leadership, and his executive order mandating maximum transparency, we have had well over a hundred people who have been working around the clock, going page by page, scanning them in, going through these reviews&hellip;all to lead us to this day, where the 10,000 pages that have been sitting here are now going to be available online," Gabbard said. 
Gabbard said there are a lot of theories floating and with there are enough and more questions surrounding on these assassinations.
&ldquo;People will find in the release today, there is no &lsquo;smoking gun,&rsquo; but there are a lot of things that have not been previously known that really call into question what really happened &mdash; and who was behind it, which includes conversations that were happening in other countries, and messages that were going around about the assassination itself," Gabbard explained
&nbsp;

The assassination files of Senator Robert F Kennedy have been made public, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announces. World

The assassination files of Senator Robert F Kennedy have been made public, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announces. The data from the 1968 assassination plot has been published by the National Archives. This comes after US President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14176. It is according to the land's law that the regime thinks it is their responsibility to release records to the people of America. Also read: Is Trump to blame? Lab animals at Harvard may be euthanised due to US funding freeze News outlet, The Daily Wire, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, said, “Today is a big day." She added, “It is the first time the country will be able to see the documents that have been sitting here, at the National Archives records agency, around the assassination of Senator Robert F Kennedy. These are boxes that have been here, in storage, never scanned before, never reviewed by the public before." Also read: Signal chat leak: Tulsi Gabbard calls it a 'mistake', says 'in-depth review' is ongoing to probe how it happened “Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, and his executive order mandating maximum transparency, we have had well over a hundred people who have been working around the clock, going page by page, scanning them in, going through these reviews…all to lead us to this day, where the 10,000 pages that have been sitting here are now going to be available online," Gabbard said. Gabbard said there are a lot of theories floating and with there are enough and more questions surrounding on these assassinations. “People will find in the release today, there is no ‘smoking gun,’ but there are a lot of things that have not been previously known that really call into question what really happened — and who was behind it, which includes conversations that were happening in other countries, and messages that were going around about the assassination itself," Gabbard explained

BIG Revelations | US releases 10,000-pager Robert F Kennedy assassination files

Italian authorities on Friday identified the four people killed the day before in a cable car crash as two Britons, an Israeli and an Italian.
A cable broke Thursday on the link taking tourists from the town of Castellammare di Stabia, on the Gulf of Naples, to Mount Faito, about three kilometers (1.8 miles) away.
Local authorities released the names of the three of the dead, while local news agency Ansa cited Naples mayor Gaetano Manfredi as saying the fourth victim was an Italian operating the cable car.
A fifth passenger, also Israeli, was severely injured, local news outlets reported.&nbsp;
Prosecutors launched an investigation into the accident.
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"The cable car reopened 10 days ago with all the required safety conditions," said Umberto de Gregorio, head of the cable car company.
The cabin was above a precipice on Mount Faito when the cable broke and fog delayed rescue efforts.
A second cabin carrying 16 passengers was close to Castellammare, all were quickly rescued.
A similar accident on the same cable-car line had killed four people in 1960, when a cabin fell to the ground.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

A cable broke Thursday on the link taking tourists from the town of Castellammare di Stabia, on the Gulf of Naples, to Mount Faito, about three kilometers (1.8 miles) away. World

Italian authorities on Friday identified the four people killed the day before in a cable car crash as two Britons, an Israeli and an Italian. A cable broke Thursday on the link taking tourists from the town of Castellammare di Stabia, on the Gulf of Naples, to Mount Faito, about three kilometers (1.8 miles) away. Local authorities released the names of the three of the dead, while local news agency Ansa cited Naples mayor Gaetano Manfredi as saying the fourth victim was an Italian operating the cable car. A fifth passenger, also Israeli, was severely injured, local news outlets reported. Prosecutors launched an investigation into the accident. Also read | Who was Joy Saini, Indian-origin doctor who died in New York plane crash? "The cable car reopened 10 days ago with all the required safety conditions," said Umberto de Gregorio, head of the cable car company. The cabin was above a precipice on Mount Faito when the cable broke and fog delayed rescue efforts. A second cabin carrying 16 passengers was close to Castellammare, all were quickly rescued. A similar accident on the same cable-car line had killed four people in 1960, when a cabin fell to the ground. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Four killed in cable car crash in Italy; Britons, Israeli among dead

After US President Donald Trump's funding freeze, top researchers at Harvard University warned that the funding cuts might lead to the deaths of their research animals.&nbsp;
Trump has announced to freeze USD 2.2 billion for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/harvard-research-programs-get-stop-work-orders-after-22b-funding-freeze-8966699">Harvard University</a> after it refused to bend down in front of US president's demands.&nbsp;
The Ivy League warned that they might have to "euthanise" animals used for medical research.&nbsp;
It further warned that they will be forced to fire workers, and withdraw critical funding for cancer and ALS patients, CNN reported.&nbsp;
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Professor Sarah Fortune, shared her ordeal, saying that she received a stop-work order this week on a $60 million contract that involved more than a dozen labs and research animals in Pittsburgh.&nbsp;
Fortune has been researching tuberculosis for over a decade. Her research includes a group of monkeys, most likely rhesus macaques&mdash;who might now be euthanised.
&ldquo;The question is, could we find resources to support them, such that we don&rsquo;t have to euthanize them?&rdquo; Fortune told CNN.
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<h2>'No alternative funding source'</h2>
She added that there might still be a chance to save them if they get the external support, adding that there isn&rsquo;t an alternative funding source that can support the whole research program.
Meanwhile, Professor Donald E. Ingber, who works for radiation treatments for cancer, said that he had received stop-orders for his work.&nbsp;
Over 70% of cancer patients need radiation therapy and Ingber&rsquo;s work helps develop radiation countermeasures and reduce animal testing.&nbsp;
Moreover, he was also ordered to stop working with NASA on a project that help astronauts study the effects of radiation exposure and microgravity.
Amid all the fund freezing and Trump's harsher policies for Harvard, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday announced the cancellation of two Harvard University grants worth about $2.7 million, saying it is &ldquo;unfit to be entrusted with taxpayer dollars".&nbsp;
Noem also demanded detailed records on any &ldquo;illegal and violent activities&rdquo; by foreign student visa holders by April 30.
Trump recently escalated his fight with Harvard, calling it a "disgrace". He said that the university is abusing its tax-exempt status.&nbsp;
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US President Donald Trump has announced to freeze USD 2.2 billion for Harvard University after it refused to bend down in front of US president's demands | WORLD

After US President Donald Trump's funding freeze, top researchers at Harvard University warned that the funding cuts might lead to the deaths of their research animals. Trump has announced to freeze USD 2.2 billion for Harvard University after it refused to bend down in front of US president's demands. The Ivy League warned that they might have to "euthanise" animals used for medical research. It further warned that they will be forced to fire workers, and withdraw critical funding for cancer and ALS patients, CNN reported. WATCH | Trump Administration Asks Harvard To Submit Records Of Foreign Students Professor Sarah Fortune, shared her ordeal, saying that she received a stop-work order this week on a $60 million contract that involved more than a dozen labs and research animals in Pittsburgh. Fortune has been researching tuberculosis for over a decade. Her research includes a group of monkeys, most likely rhesus macaques—who might now be euthanised. “The question is, could we find resources to support them, such that we don’t have to euthanize them?” Fortune told CNN. Also read: Top 10 world news: Trump slams Harvard for hiring 'birdbrains'; JD Vance to visit India, and more 'No alternative funding source' She added that there might still be a chance to save them if they get the external support, adding that there isn’t an alternative funding source that can support the whole research program. Meanwhile, Professor Donald E. Ingber, who works for radiation treatments for cancer, said that he had received stop-orders for his work. Over 70% of cancer patients need radiation therapy and Ingber’s work helps develop radiation countermeasures and reduce animal testing. Moreover, he was also ordered to stop working with NASA on a project that help astronauts study the effects of radiation exposure and microgravity. Amid all the fund freezing and Trump's harsher policies for Harvard, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday announced the cancellation of two Harvard University grants worth about $2.7 million, saying it is “unfit to be entrusted with taxpayer dollars". Noem also demanded detailed records on any “illegal and violent activities” by foreign student visa holders by April 30. Trump recently escalated his fight with Harvard, calling it a "disgrace". He said that the university is abusing its tax-exempt status. Also read: 'Harvard is a JOKE': Trump slams Ivy League for hiring 'birdbrains' and 'Leftist dopes', warns to cut federal funds

Is Trump to blame? Lab animals at Harvard may be euthanised due to US funding freeze

The US has imposed new port fees on vessels operated and built by China. This comes after President Donald Trump levied the heftiest tax on Beijing. Trump has slammed a 245% tariff on China. And the new fee is an attempt to reduce China's dominance in the sector and elevate America's position with this move.
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Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian was quoted in news outlet Global Times, "I would like to reiterate that imposing port fees and additional tariffs on cargo handling equipment harm the interests of both others and itself. It raises global shipping costs, disrupts supply chain stability, and increases inflationary pressures in the US, ultimately harming American consumers and businesses, without revitalising the US shipbuilding industry."
"We urge the US side to respect the facts and multilateral rules, immediately cease its wrongdoings. China will take necessary measures to firmly safeguard its legitimate rights and interests," Lin added.
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On Thursday (Apr 18), United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued a statement which mentioned, "USTR took targeted action to restore American shipbuilding and address China&rsquo;s unreasonable acts, policies, and practices to dominate the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. These responsive actions come after a year-long Section 301 investigation."
Ambassador Greer further highlighted, "Ships and shipping are vital to American economic security and the free flow of commerce. The Trump administration&rsquo;s actions will begin to reverse Chinese dominance, address threats to the U.S. supply chain, and send a demand signal for U.S.-built ships."

The US has imposed new port fees on vessels operated and built by China. This comes after President Donald Trump levied the heftiest tax on Beijing. World

The US has imposed new port fees on vessels operated and built by China. This comes after President Donald Trump levied the heftiest tax on Beijing. Trump has slammed a 245% tariff on China. And the new fee is an attempt to reduce China's dominance in the sector and elevate America's position with this move. Also read: Nvidia CEO in Beijing: Is the tech giant finding ways to keep a presence in China after US bans AI chips export? Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian was quoted in news outlet Global Times, "I would like to reiterate that imposing port fees and additional tariffs on cargo handling equipment harm the interests of both others and itself. It raises global shipping costs, disrupts supply chain stability, and increases inflationary pressures in the US, ultimately harming American consumers and businesses, without revitalising the US shipbuilding industry." "We urge the US side to respect the facts and multilateral rules, immediately cease its wrongdoings. China will take necessary measures to firmly safeguard its legitimate rights and interests," Lin added. Also read: Is China again conspiring against Taiwan? Beijing's secret nuclear submarines spotted near Taiwan on Google maps On Thursday (Apr 18), United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued a statement which mentioned, "USTR took targeted action to restore American shipbuilding and address China’s unreasonable acts, policies, and practices to dominate the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. These responsive actions come after a year-long Section 301 investigation." Ambassador Greer further highlighted, "Ships and shipping are vital to American economic security and the free flow of commerce. The Trump administration’s actions will begin to reverse Chinese dominance, address threats to the U.S. supply chain, and send a demand signal for U.S.-built ships."

'Cease wrongdoings': Beijing slams US' port fee plan for Chinese ships

US military strikes destroyed a major fuel port in Yemen on Thursday, with an aim to "degrade" the port, which is notably an "economic source of power" for the Houthi rebels.&nbsp;
The US military announced that it conducted strikes on Yemen's Ras Isa Port, which was a key source of "illegal revenue" for the Iran-backed Houthi group.&nbsp;
The military further said that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-houthi-conflict-at-least-38-killed-in-strikes-on-fuel-port-claim-houthi-media-8975463">Houthi </a>terror group had used the port to "sustain their military operations".&nbsp;
&ldquo;Despite the Foreign Terrorist Designation that went into effect on 05 April, ships have continued to supply fuel via the port of Ras Isa. Profits from these illegal sales are directly funding and sustaining Houthi terrorist efforts,&rdquo; CENTCON said in a statement.&nbsp;
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At least 38 people were killed during the attack, according to the Houthis. This comes as the US military stepped up its attacks on Houthis.&nbsp;
The US CENTCOM aimed to eliminate the source of fuel for Iran-backed Houthi and deprive them of illegal revenue that has funded their efforts to terrorise the entire region for over 10 years, the statement read.&nbsp;
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Destruction of Houthi Controlled Ras Isa Fuel Port The Houthis have continued to benefit economically and militarily from countries and companies that provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization. The Iran-backed Houthis use fuel to sustain their&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/SRiELV4juk">pic.twitter.com/SRiELV4juk</a>
&mdash; U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) <a href="https://twitter.com/CENTCOM/status/1912937032059330962?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
&ldquo;The objective of these strikes was to degrade the economic source of power of the Houthis, who continue to exploit and bring great pain upon their fellow countrymen.&rdquo;
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However, this strike was not intended to harm the people of Yemen, "who rightly want to throw off the yoke of Houthi subjugation and live peacefully.&rdquo;&nbsp;
The US warned Houthis, their "masters" Iran, and others who abet their terrorist actions that the "world will not accept illicit smuggling of fuel and war material to a terrorist organization."
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels began attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden after the Israel-Hamas war started in October 2023.&nbsp;
Although, the US began attacks on Houthis under former President Joe Biden's administration, but, last month, the US increased its attacks on the Houthi targets in Yemen.&nbsp;
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The US military announced that it conducted strikes on Yemen's Ras Isa Port, which was a key source of "illegal revenue" for the Iran-backed Houthi group. WORLD

US military strikes destroyed a major fuel port in Yemen on Thursday, with an aim to "degrade" the port, which is notably an "economic source of power" for the Houthi rebels. The US military announced that it conducted strikes on Yemen's Ras Isa Port, which was a key source of "illegal revenue" for the Iran-backed Houthi group. The military further said that the Houthi terror group had used the port to "sustain their military operations". “Despite the Foreign Terrorist Designation that went into effect on 05 April, ships have continued to supply fuel via the port of Ras Isa. Profits from these illegal sales are directly funding and sustaining Houthi terrorist efforts,” CENTCON said in a statement. Also read: US destroys Houthi fuel port in Yemen, 20 reported dead At least 38 people were killed during the attack, according to the Houthis. This comes as the US military stepped up its attacks on Houthis. The US CENTCOM aimed to eliminate the source of fuel for Iran-backed Houthi and deprive them of illegal revenue that has funded their efforts to terrorise the entire region for over 10 years, the statement read. Destruction of Houthi Controlled Ras Isa Fuel Port The Houthis have continued to benefit economically and militarily from countries and companies that provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization. The Iran-backed Houthis use fuel to sustain their… pic.twitter.com/SRiELV4juk — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) April 17, 2025 “The objective of these strikes was to degrade the economic source of power of the Houthis, who continue to exploit and bring great pain upon their fellow countrymen.” Also read: US accuses Chinese satellite firm of supporting Houthi attacks on American warships, vessels However, this strike was not intended to harm the people of Yemen, "who rightly want to throw off the yoke of Houthi subjugation and live peacefully.” The US warned Houthis, their "masters" Iran, and others who abet their terrorist actions that the "world will not accept illicit smuggling of fuel and war material to a terrorist organization." The Iran-backed Houthi rebels began attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden after the Israel-Hamas war started in October 2023. Although, the US began attacks on Houthis under former President Joe Biden's administration, but, last month, the US increased its attacks on the Houthi targets in Yemen. WATCH | US-Houthi conflict: US destroys Yemen fuel port, blames Chinese firm for aiding Houthis

US attacks Houthi's 'key source of revenue' - Will this affect the rebel outfit's 'terrorising attempts'?

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Apr 17) called former president Joe Biden&rsquo;s administration the worst in American history, adding that former president Jimmy Carter &ldquo;died a happy man&rdquo; knowing that someone was worse than him.
&ldquo;And then you had like the last administration (Joe Biden's), the only thing they were good at was cheating in elections,&rdquo; Trump told reporters during an Oval Office meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. &ldquo;That&lsquo;s about all they could do. They couldn&lsquo;t do anything. They were useless. They were incompetent.&rdquo;
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He added, &ldquo;Worst administration in the history of our country. Worse than Jimmy Carter. Jimmy Carter died a happy man. You know why? Because he wasn&lsquo;t the worst. President Joe Biden was.&rdquo;
Carter, who was the 39th president of the United States, recently died on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. Earlier his death, Trump had also mocked Carter&rsquo;s administration, calling it the &ldquo;worst&rdquo; in history, reported The Independent.
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&ldquo;I think he&rsquo;s terrible, but I can't complain because we had the most successful administration economically in the history of our country,&rdquo; he said during the press briefing. &ldquo;I think we&lsquo;re going to do even better this time, because you will see that the numbers that we&lsquo;re taking in are astronomical. We&rsquo;re taking in tremendous amounts of money with the tariffs.&rdquo;
<h2>A &lsquo;good man&rsquo;</h2>
During his 2024 election campaign, Trump often compared the two Democratic leaders, saying Biden, who was &ldquo;the worst&rdquo;, made Carter look &ldquo;brilliant&rdquo;.
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However, after Carter&rsquo;s death, Trump offered gratitude to Carter and said, &ldquo;The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude,&rdquo; as quoted by The Independent.
He added that Carter was a &ldquo;good man&rdquo; who was &ldquo;very consequential, far more than most presidents, after he left the Oval Office.&rdquo; Trump also attended Carter&rsquo;s funeral.
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<h2>Trump defends sweeping tariffs</h2>
During the press briefing, Trump also talked about the sweeping tariffs imposed by him, saying that they were necessary as the United States was &ldquo;treated very unfairly on trade&rdquo;. He added that &ldquo;countries are having a hard time getting used to the fact that they can&rsquo;t do that to us anymore because we have a real president.&rdquo;&nbsp;

Carter, who was the 39th president of the United States, recently died on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. Earlier his death, Trump had also mocked Carter’s administration, calling it the “worst” in history. Trending | World

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Apr 17) called former president Joe Biden’s administration the worst in American history, adding that former president Jimmy Carter “died a happy man” knowing that someone was worse than him. “And then you had like the last administration (Joe Biden's), the only thing they were good at was cheating in elections,” Trump told reporters during an Oval Office meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. “That‘s about all they could do. They couldn‘t do anything. They were useless. They were incompetent.” Also read | Trump-Meloni meet: EU tariff deal '100%' guaranteed; US-Ukraine minerals deal to be signed next Thursday He added, “Worst administration in the history of our country. Worse than Jimmy Carter. Jimmy Carter died a happy man. You know why? Because he wasn‘t the worst. President Joe Biden was.” Carter, who was the 39th president of the United States, recently died on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. Earlier his death, Trump had also mocked Carter’s administration, calling it the “worst” in history, reported The Independent. Also read | Did the US president call Europeans 'parasites'? Meloni jumps to Trump's rescue in viral video. Watch “I think he’s terrible, but I can't complain because we had the most successful administration economically in the history of our country,” he said during the press briefing. “I think we‘re going to do even better this time, because you will see that the numbers that we‘re taking in are astronomical. We’re taking in tremendous amounts of money with the tariffs.” A ‘good man’ During his 2024 election campaign, Trump often compared the two Democratic leaders, saying Biden, who was “the worst”, made Carter look “brilliant”. Also read | 'Tariff, US-EU trade deal, or IMEC corridor?' What will Meloni-Trump discuss today during talks in Washington However, after Carter’s death, Trump offered gratitude to Carter and said, “The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude,” as quoted by The Independent. He added that Carter was a “good man” who was “very consequential, far more than most presidents, after he left the Oval Office.” Trump also attended Carter’s funeral. Watch | Trump’s missile shield: 1,000 satellites to protect US from nuclear threats Trump defends sweeping tariffs During the press briefing, Trump also talked about the sweeping tariffs imposed by him, saying that they were necessary as the United States was “treated very unfairly on trade”. He added that “countries are having a hard time getting used to the fact that they can’t do that to us anymore because we have a real president.”

Jimmy Carter ‘died a happy man’ knowing Biden was worse: Trump mocks former president

Children are curious by nature. But an 11-year-old boy in China was likely too curious, so much so that he decided to swallow a gold bar that weighed 100 grams. The boy had to be hospitalised, where doctors tried safe and easy ways to remove the gold bar from his body. However, when nothing helped, they had to perform surgery, which took only half an hour.&nbsp;
Modern Express reported that the incident happened in Jiangsu province in early April. The boy swallowed the gold bar and later informed his parents that his stomach felt swollen. His parents took him to the Suzhou University Affiliated Children&rsquo;s Hospital, where he underwent a thorough check-up.
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An X-ray was done, which revealed a high-density metallic object lodged in the boy&rsquo;s intestinal tract. The doctors decided to use medicines to help remove the object naturally since the boy did not present severe symptoms. They gave him medicines to induce diarrhoea.&nbsp;
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They waited two days for things to change, but that didn't happen. Another X-ray was performed, which showed the object was still in the same place. Doctors started worrying about the object triggering further issues, such as the rupture of the intestinal tract.&nbsp;
<h2>Gold bar was removed after surgery</h2>
Taking no chances, the doctors performed an emergency surgery. They wanted to avoid large incisions and so chose the endoscopic foreign object removal technique. Two surgeons operated on the boy, and the gold bar was extracted in just half an hour.
The boy recovered quickly and, within two days, was able to return to a normal diet. He did not have any other symptoms linked to the lodging of the gold bar either.&nbsp;
Social media users could not imagine an 11-year-old boy ingesting an item like a gold bar that is solid. One of them joked that for him, swallowing pills was hard enough, let alone a gold bar.
Another said, &ldquo;Did he think it was a chocolate bar?&rdquo;

The boy swallowed the gold bar and informed his parents that his stomach felt swollen. Medicines were used to remove it, but later, surgery had to be done. World Trending

Children are curious by nature. But an 11-year-old boy in China was likely too curious, so much so that he decided to swallow a gold bar that weighed 100 grams. The boy had to be hospitalised, where doctors tried safe and easy ways to remove the gold bar from his body. However, when nothing helped, they had to perform surgery, which took only half an hour. Modern Express reported that the incident happened in Jiangsu province in early April. The boy swallowed the gold bar and later informed his parents that his stomach felt swollen. His parents took him to the Suzhou University Affiliated Children’s Hospital, where he underwent a thorough check-up. Also Read: Another e'pee'sode on plane: Man caught urinating on floor while sitting on his seat An X-ray was done, which revealed a high-density metallic object lodged in the boy’s intestinal tract. The doctors decided to use medicines to help remove the object naturally since the boy did not present severe symptoms. They gave him medicines to induce diarrhoea. Also Read: Chinese lady stunned after discovering hidden testicle in stomach, doctors say she is actually a man They waited two days for things to change, but that didn't happen. Another X-ray was performed, which showed the object was still in the same place. Doctors started worrying about the object triggering further issues, such as the rupture of the intestinal tract. Gold bar was removed after surgery Taking no chances, the doctors performed an emergency surgery. They wanted to avoid large incisions and so chose the endoscopic foreign object removal technique. Two surgeons operated on the boy, and the gold bar was extracted in just half an hour. The boy recovered quickly and, within two days, was able to return to a normal diet. He did not have any other symptoms linked to the lodging of the gold bar either. Social media users could not imagine an 11-year-old boy ingesting an item like a gold bar that is solid. One of them joked that for him, swallowing pills was hard enough, let alone a gold bar. Another said, “Did he think it was a chocolate bar?”

11-year-old Chinese boy swallows 100 gram gold bar. 'Did he think it was a chocolate bar?'

A US citizen in an attempt to hijack a small Tropic Air plane in Belize on Thursday (April 17) went on a stabbing spree mid-air. The accused stabbed two passengers and the pilot before one of the victims, who was critically injured, shot him dead, reported the New York Post, citing officials.
The plane carrying 14 passengers and two crew members was hijacked after it departed from Corozal, a small town near Belize&rsquo;s northern border with Mexico, and was en route to San Pedro, a popular tourist destination.
According to NYT, the plane during the incident flew erratically for nearly two hours before it was escorted by a police helicopter and eventually made to land in the coastal town of Ladyville.
A statement from the Belize Airport Concession Company said shortly after the hijack attempt by the 49-year-old assailant later identified as Akinyela Sawa Taylor a full emergency was declared.
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The pilot and the two passengers stabbed are hospitalised. Their injuries are said to be serious but they are in stable condition.
&ldquo;In the face of incomprehensible pressure, our pilot acted with extraordinary courage and calm, guiding the aircraft to a safe landing. His actions were nothing short of heroic,&rdquo; said Maximillian Greif, CEO of Tropic Air.
<h2>Who was Akinyela Sawa Taylor?</h2>
Akinyela Sawa Taylor, 49 was a US citizen, according to Belize Commissioner of Police Chester Williams. He is believed to have tried entering Belize legally via the northern border but was denied entry over the weekend by immigration officials. Going by a Reuters report, Taylor was a military veteran who had coached the football team of McCluer North High School in Florissant, Mo.
It remains unclear how Taylor managed to bring a knife onto the plane. At one point, Taylor demanded that the plane divert course and also wanted the plane to land to refuel.

The plane during the incident flew erratically for nearly two hours before it was escorted by a police helicopter and eventually made to land in Ladyville | World Trending

A US citizen in an attempt to hijack a small Tropic Air plane in Belize on Thursday (April 17) went on a stabbing spree mid-air. The accused stabbed two passengers and the pilot before one of the victims, who was critically injured, shot him dead, reported the New York Post, citing officials. The plane carrying 14 passengers and two crew members was hijacked after it departed from Corozal, a small town near Belize’s northern border with Mexico, and was en route to San Pedro, a popular tourist destination. According to NYT, the plane during the incident flew erratically for nearly two hours before it was escorted by a police helicopter and eventually made to land in the coastal town of Ladyville. A statement from the Belize Airport Concession Company said shortly after the hijack attempt by the 49-year-old assailant later identified as Akinyela Sawa Taylor a full emergency was declared. Also Read: In Myanmar, ground cracked to reveal an ancient staircase peeking out for 16 years The pilot and the two passengers stabbed are hospitalised. Their injuries are said to be serious but they are in stable condition. “In the face of incomprehensible pressure, our pilot acted with extraordinary courage and calm, guiding the aircraft to a safe landing. His actions were nothing short of heroic,” said Maximillian Greif, CEO of Tropic Air. Who was Akinyela Sawa Taylor? Akinyela Sawa Taylor, 49 was a US citizen, according to Belize Commissioner of Police Chester Williams. He is believed to have tried entering Belize legally via the northern border but was denied entry over the weekend by immigration officials. Going by a Reuters report, Taylor was a military veteran who had coached the football team of McCluer North High School in Florissant, Mo. It remains unclear how Taylor managed to bring a knife onto the plane. At one point, Taylor demanded that the plane divert course and also wanted the plane to land to refuel.

US man attempts to hijack plane in Belize, shot dead by fellow passenger

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28 revealed an ancient structure that is a remnant of the Third Burmese Empire. Experts say the structure is likely a part of a royal "water palace" from the Konbaung Dynasty (1752 to 1885), the last one to rule Burma. The remnant in question is a set of stairs.
The structure is in the Tada-U Township and offers a rare look at the empire. The Department of Archaeology and National Museum released a report about the findings and believes that the remnant could have belonged to a royal &ldquo;water palace&rdquo; from the Konbaung era.
In 2009, a portion of the stairs was uncovered while some locals were baking bricks. However, the earthquake was so strong that it created a fissure, which exposed a larger part of the structure.&nbsp;
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Researchers from the Mandalay branch of the Department of Archaeology have been digging at the site since April 9 and said that they have found a handrail, brick platforms, and an 18-inch riser step. The report further states that some of the features of the structure are similar to pictures made on ancient palm-leaf manuscripts called &ldquo;Pura-pike.&rdquo;
<h2>What are "water palaces"?</h2>
Minister Letwe Nawrahta (a prominent minister during the Burmese Kingdom wrote the manuscript and described the water palace. It states that it had five grand staircases and 18 to 20 dormitories shaded by mango trees. Notably, water palaces served as places for rituals during that time.
Even though the Department of Archaeology and the National Museum believe the staircase is from a water palace, there is a chance that it belongs to a house. Experts believe that the residence could have been made from wood and was about 200-250 feet long and 200 feet wide. Others state that it resembles the Inwa Varkara Wooden Monastery and the Shwenandaw (Golden Palace) Monastery in Mandalay.&nbsp;
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If the structure belongs to a water palace, then this means that the site holds religious significance. However, several people have questioned why the department didn't dig it up in 2009 itself when the structure started peeking out of the ground.&nbsp;
The Konbaung Dynasty was founded by King Alaungpaya. The empire was expanded to its second-largest extent in Burmese history under the dynasty that formed the base for modern-day Myanmar. However, the kingdom went down when the British annexed Upper Burma in 1885.&nbsp;

The March 28 earthquake in Myanmar revealed a Third Burmese Empire remnant. It had been peeking out all this while, but the quake opened up more of it. World Trending

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28 revealed an ancient structure that is a remnant of the Third Burmese Empire. Experts say the structure is likely a part of a royal "water palace" from the Konbaung Dynasty (1752 to 1885), the last one to rule Burma. The remnant in question is a set of stairs. The structure is in the Tada-U Township and offers a rare look at the empire. The Department of Archaeology and National Museum released a report about the findings and believes that the remnant could have belonged to a royal “water palace” from the Konbaung era. In 2009, a portion of the stairs was uncovered while some locals were baking bricks. However, the earthquake was so strong that it created a fissure, which exposed a larger part of the structure. Also Read: Weaponising earthquake? Myanmar junta accused of blocking aid in rebel-held areas, conducting airstrikes despite truce Researchers from the Mandalay branch of the Department of Archaeology have been digging at the site since April 9 and said that they have found a handrail, brick platforms, and an 18-inch riser step. The report further states that some of the features of the structure are similar to pictures made on ancient palm-leaf manuscripts called “Pura-pike.” What are "water palaces"? Minister Letwe Nawrahta (a prominent minister during the Burmese Kingdom wrote the manuscript and described the water palace. It states that it had five grand staircases and 18 to 20 dormitories shaded by mango trees. Notably, water palaces served as places for rituals during that time. Even though the Department of Archaeology and the National Museum believe the staircase is from a water palace, there is a chance that it belongs to a house. Experts believe that the residence could have been made from wood and was about 200-250 feet long and 200 feet wide. Others state that it resembles the Inwa Varkara Wooden Monastery and the Shwenandaw (Golden Palace) Monastery in Mandalay. Also Read: Indian Army uses Robo Mules, Nano Drones for relief in earthquake hit Myanmar - Video If the structure belongs to a water palace, then this means that the site holds religious significance. However, several people have questioned why the department didn't dig it up in 2009 itself when the structure started peeking out of the ground. The Konbaung Dynasty was founded by King Alaungpaya. The empire was expanded to its second-largest extent in Burmese history under the dynasty that formed the base for modern-day Myanmar. However, the kingdom went down when the British annexed Upper Burma in 1885.

In Myanmar, ground cracked to reveal an ancient staircase peeking out for 16 years

France hosted high-level talks on Thursday to discuss Ukraine and its security, the first time. This is the first time since President Donald Trump took over the White House that top American, Ukrainian and European officials have met to discuss an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.
US Secretary of State<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-russia-war-trump-tired-rubio-says-us-should-move-on-in-days-if-war-not-ending-says-its-not-our-war-8975571" rel="dofollow"> Marco Rubio</a> and presidential envoy Steve Witkoff joined other top Ukrainian and European officials at the French presidential palace - the l'&Eacute;lys&eacute;e&nbsp;Palace. A video from the meeting is doing rounds on the internet, in which Witkoff can be heard comparing the lavish&nbsp;l'&Eacute;lys&eacute;e Palace to Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. A section of people on social media has called out Witkoff's remark and said that L&rsquo;&Eacute;lys&eacute;e Palace was built in 1718-22 and so it is older than Trump's residence.
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In the video, Witkoff can be heard saying, "I was trying to say this actually looks like President Donald Trump's&nbsp;residence in Mar-a-Lago." To this someone said, "So this is copied." Witkoff then said, "This is fabulous...He (Trump) actually works on it himself. He is like an architect."
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The state of play: Steve Witkoff compares l'&Eacute;lys&eacute;e Palace in Paris to Donald Trump&rsquo;s Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s fabulous what it looks like. He (Trump) actually works on it himself. He&rsquo;s like an architect.&rdquo; <a href="https://t.co/77sHN6VW9d">pic.twitter.com/77sHN6VW9d</a>
&mdash; Jorge Liboreiro (@JorgeLiboreiro) <a href="https://twitter.com/JorgeLiboreiro/status/1912908566790275275?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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French President Emmanuel Macron also spoke to the officials. Macron described the talks as an important &ldquo;convergence.&rdquo; France announced that talks in the same format would continue in London next week. US Secretary of State Rubio wrote on X that the American delegation in Paris was looking to &ldquo;secure real, practical solutions to end the Russia-Ukraine war.&rdquo;
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Rubio also spoke by phone Thursday with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, conveying the same message he gave the delegations in Paris.&ldquo;President Trump and the United States want this war to end, and have now presented to all parties the outlines of a durable and lasting peace,&rdquo; the statement says. &ldquo;The encouraging reception in Paris to the U.S. framework shows that peace is possible if all parties commit to reaching an agreement.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | A video from the meeting is doing rounds on the internet, in which Steve Witkoff can be heard comparing the lavish l'Élysée Palace to Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida.

France hosted high-level talks on Thursday to discuss Ukraine and its security, the first time. This is the first time since President Donald Trump took over the White House that top American, Ukrainian and European officials have met to discuss an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and presidential envoy Steve Witkoff joined other top Ukrainian and European officials at the French presidential palace - the l'Élysée Palace. A video from the meeting is doing rounds on the internet, in which Witkoff can be heard comparing the lavish l'Élysée Palace to Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. A section of people on social media has called out Witkoff's remark and said that L’Élysée Palace was built in 1718-22 and so it is older than Trump's residence. Read More | From the Trump presidency to economic tariffs here are 5 predictions for 2025 for The Simpsons that came true. In the video, Witkoff can be heard saying, "I was trying to say this actually looks like President Donald Trump's residence in Mar-a-Lago." To this someone said, "So this is copied." Witkoff then said, "This is fabulous...He (Trump) actually works on it himself. He is like an architect." The state of play: Steve Witkoff compares l'Élysée Palace in Paris to Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. “It’s fabulous what it looks like. He (Trump) actually works on it himself. He’s like an architect.” pic.twitter.com/77sHN6VW9d — Jorge Liboreiro (@JorgeLiboreiro) April 17, 2025 Read More | 'Growing fear': Indian students are half of 327 recent visa revocation cases in the US, and that's not even the full picture French President Emmanuel Macron also spoke to the officials. Macron described the talks as an important “convergence.” France announced that talks in the same format would continue in London next week. US Secretary of State Rubio wrote on X that the American delegation in Paris was looking to “secure real, practical solutions to end the Russia-Ukraine war.” Read More | PM Modi dials Tesla boss Elon Musk amid tariff tensions, says "committed for advancing partnership with US" Rubio also spoke by phone Thursday with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, conveying the same message he gave the delegations in Paris.“President Trump and the United States want this war to end, and have now presented to all parties the outlines of a durable and lasting peace,” the statement says. “The encouraging reception in Paris to the U.S. framework shows that peace is possible if all parties commit to reaching an agreement.” (With inputs from agencies)

Steve Witkoff compares l'Élysée Palace in Paris to Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence, WATCH

The 30-day moratorium on attacking Ukrainian energy targets ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin has "expired", the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-trump-call-possible-says-kremlin-after-russian-leaders-talks-with-us-envoy-witkoff-on-ukraine-8951898">Kremlin </a>said on Friday (April 18).&nbsp;
Putin last month announced the truce, after holding call with US President Donald Trump, however, the two sites did not stop targeting, and accused each other of breaking the truce.&nbsp;
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Friday, "The month has indeed expired. As of this time, there have been no other instructions from the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, President Putin."
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Trump took the promise from Russia as he attempted to break a ceasefire deal in the three-year Russia-Ukraine war.&nbsp;
Following separate meetings with US officials, the White House said both Ukraine and Russia had "agreed to develop measures for implementing" an "agreement to ban strikes against energy facilities of Russia and Ukraine".
Earlier today, a Russian missile attack on Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv killed one person, while injuring 82 others.
"This is how Russia began this Good Friday &ndash; with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, Shaheds &ndash; maiming our people and cities," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on X.
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Zelensky said Russia was never serious about the moratorium, adding that Moscow was continuing to strike Ukraine's energy targets "despite Putin's words".
Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Andrii Sybiha called Russia "a terror machine", adding, "It will only stop if we confront it with true strength."
On Thursday, Zelensky also said that Russia was launching the same number of missiles and drones at Ukraine as before the agreement.
Moreover, on Friday, Russia's morning drone attack on Sumy, another northeastern city, also killed one person and injured another at a factory baking Easter cakes, officials said.
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Putin last month announced the truce, after holding call with Trump, however, the two sites did not stop targeting, and accused each other of breaking the truce. WORLD

The 30-day moratorium on attacking Ukrainian energy targets ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin has "expired", the Kremlin said on Friday (April 18). Putin last month announced the truce, after holding call with US President Donald Trump, however, the two sites did not stop targeting, and accused each other of breaking the truce. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Friday, "The month has indeed expired. As of this time, there have been no other instructions from the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, President Putin." WATCH | Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv drones strike six different Moscow regions, takes revenge Trump took the promise from Russia as he attempted to break a ceasefire deal in the three-year Russia-Ukraine war. Following separate meetings with US officials, the White House said both Ukraine and Russia had "agreed to develop measures for implementing" an "agreement to ban strikes against energy facilities of Russia and Ukraine". Earlier today, a Russian missile attack on Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv killed one person, while injuring 82 others. "This is how Russia began this Good Friday – with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, Shaheds – maiming our people and cities," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on X. Also read: 'Move on...not our war': Will US exit efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war? What Marco Rubio said as Trump gets frustrated Zelensky said Russia was never serious about the moratorium, adding that Moscow was continuing to strike Ukraine's energy targets "despite Putin's words". Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Andrii Sybiha called Russia "a terror machine", adding, "It will only stop if we confront it with true strength." On Thursday, Zelensky also said that Russia was launching the same number of missiles and drones at Ukraine as before the agreement. Moreover, on Friday, Russia's morning drone attack on Sumy, another northeastern city, also killed one person and injured another at a factory baking Easter cakes, officials said. Also read: Is China arming Russia and building weapons for it? Zelensky's fresh allegations

Putin's 30-day order 'expires': Will Russia get a 'freehand' in resuming attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure?

Indian students account for half of 327 recent visa revocation cases examined by a top US immigration lawyers' body, amid Donald Trump's war on campuses. The Trump administration is cracking down on foreign students over activism and antisemitism on American campuses.
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The agencies responsible have revoked thousands of student visas, and the analysis by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is only a fraction of the total cases.
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"50 per cent of these students were from India, followed by 14 per cent from China," said AILA in a brief titled 'The Scope of Immigration Enforcement Actions Against International Students,' published on Thursday (Apr 17).
"Other significant countries represented in this data include South Korea, Nepal, and Bangladesh," it added, based on its analysis of the 327 visa revocation cases.
<h2>The Trump administration's crackdown on foreign students</h2>
The picture given by the lawyers' body is not a complete one: it is only based on an analysis of recent legal pleas against such crackdowns.
For the past four months, the US State Department and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) &nbsp;have been looking into the data on foreign students over their activism.
The process is largely automated, with some alleging that the screening is done using AI, or artificial intelligence.
This meant that even students without any link to campus protests, or even a criminal history, also end up at the wrong end of the crackdown.
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In March, Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed that more than 300 student visas have been revoked.
He also announced the "Catch and Revoke" programme to screen student visa holders, even looking into their social media posts to find evidence of them supporting protests.
The main focus is on whether the students are supporting the Palestinians amid the Gaza war between Israel and the Hamas militant group.&nbsp;
Recent campus protests had evolved into antisemitism on some American campuses.&nbsp;
Apart from the protests or activism, hundreds of student visas were revoked over their run-ins with law.
This included cases where there was no conviction.
<h2>Trump administration is scrutinising SEVIS records</h2>
According to the lawyers' body, ICE has terminated 'thousands' of visas under the SEVIS records.
SEVIS &nbsp;or Student and Exchange Visitor Information System is a portal of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It tracks information on international students and exchange programme visitors in the US.
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These administrative actions are unprecedented, with a wide-ranging, leading to a number of legal questions that will likely require litigation to resolve, AILA said.&nbsp;
According to an ICE release, visa status of 4,736 international students were terminated in the SEVIS system. Most of those affected held F1 visas.
<h2>Many recent graduates unable to work as visa status revoked</h2>
AILA's analysis was based on 327 reports of visa revocations and SEVIS terminations from attorneys, students, and university employees.&nbsp;
Out of these, 50 per cent were on Optional Practical Training (OPT), meaning they had graduated and were employed in the United States.&nbsp;
Now, they are unable to work.
The top states impacted by such visa revocations include&nbsp;Texas, California, New York, Michigan and Arizona.
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<h2>Congress asks Indian foreign minister to raise concern with US</h2>
 Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh raised the issue in a post on X, asking India to intervene. "A press statement issued yesterday by the American Immigration Lawyers Association is cause for concern to us in India," Ramesh said, adding that there is "growing fear and apprehension" among the students.&nbsp;
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A press statement issued yesterday by the American Immigration Lawyers Association is cause for concern to us in India. Out of the 327 visa revocation cases of international students collected by the organisation so far, 50% are Indians. The reasons for revocation are random&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/dZfKJdiirR">pic.twitter.com/dZfKJdiirR</a>
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The reasons for revocation are random and unclear, he pointed out.&nbsp;
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"Will the External Affairs Minister [S Jaishankar] take note and raise the concern with his US counterpart [Marco Rubio]?," he asked in the post.

The DHS revoked thousands of student visas, and the analysis by the American Immigration Lawyers Association is only a fraction of the total World India News

Indian students account for half of 327 recent visa revocation cases examined by a top US immigration lawyers' body, amid Donald Trump's war on campuses. The Trump administration is cracking down on foreign students over activism and antisemitism on American campuses. The agencies responsible have revoked thousands of student visas, and the analysis by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is only a fraction of the total cases. Indian, other foreign students can't study in Harvard? Trump admin moves to end student visas | How many Indians in Harvard? "50 per cent of these students were from India, followed by 14 per cent from China," said AILA in a brief titled 'The Scope of Immigration Enforcement Actions Against International Students,' published on Thursday (Apr 17). "Other significant countries represented in this data include South Korea, Nepal, and Bangladesh," it added, based on its analysis of the 327 visa revocation cases. The Trump administration's crackdown on foreign students The picture given by the lawyers' body is not a complete one: it is only based on an analysis of recent legal pleas against such crackdowns. For the past four months, the US State Department and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have been looking into the data on foreign students over their activism. The process is largely automated, with some alleging that the screening is done using AI, or artificial intelligence. This meant that even students without any link to campus protests, or even a criminal history, also end up at the wrong end of the crackdown. Harvard research programs get "stop work orders" after $2.2 billion funding freeze In March, Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed that more than 300 student visas have been revoked. He also announced the "Catch and Revoke" programme to screen student visa holders, even looking into their social media posts to find evidence of them supporting protests. The main focus is on whether the students are supporting the Palestinians amid the Gaza war between Israel and the Hamas militant group. Recent campus protests had evolved into antisemitism on some American campuses. Apart from the protests or activism, hundreds of student visas were revoked over their run-ins with law. This included cases where there was no conviction. Trump administration is scrutinising SEVIS records According to the lawyers' body, ICE has terminated 'thousands' of visas under the SEVIS records. SEVIS or Student and Exchange Visitor Information System is a portal of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It tracks information on international students and exchange programme visitors in the US. 'Harvard is a JOKE': Trump slams Ivy League for hiring 'birdbrains' and 'Leftist dopes', warns to cut federal funds These administrative actions are unprecedented, with a wide-ranging, leading to a number of legal questions that will likely require litigation to resolve, AILA said. According to an ICE release, visa status of 4,736 international students were terminated in the SEVIS system. Most of those affected held F1 visas. Many recent graduates unable to work as visa status revoked AILA's analysis was based on 327 reports of visa revocations and SEVIS terminations from attorneys, students, and university employees. Out of these, 50 per cent were on Optional Practical Training (OPT), meaning they had graduated and were employed in the United States. Now, they are unable to work. The top states impacted by such visa revocations include Texas, California, New York, Michigan and Arizona. Who is Chinmay Deore, the Indian-origin student suing the Trump administration over possible deportation? Congress asks Indian foreign minister to raise concern with US Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh raised the issue in a post on X, asking India to intervene. "A press statement issued yesterday by the American Immigration Lawyers Association is cause for concern to us in India," Ramesh said, adding that there is "growing fear and apprehension" among the students. A press statement issued yesterday by the American Immigration Lawyers Association is cause for concern to us in India. Out of the 327 visa revocation cases of international students collected by the organisation so far, 50% are Indians. The reasons for revocation are random… pic.twitter.com/dZfKJdiirR — Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) April 18, 2025 The reasons for revocation are random and unclear, he pointed out. "Will the External Affairs Minister [S Jaishankar] take note and raise the concern with his US counterpart [Marco Rubio]?," he asked in the post.

'Growing fear': Indian students are half of 327 recent visa revocation cases in the US, and that's not even the full picture

Is the US administration of Donald Trump tired of trying to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war? Amid crunch talks in Paris and nearly three months of efforts by President Trump, the peace effort fatigue is beginning to show. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday (Apr 18) that the US should 'move on' in days, if the efforts are not fruitful, as it's not America's war.
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<h2>What did Marco Rubio say about the Ukraine war?</h2>
&ldquo;If it is not possible to end the war in Ukraine, we need to move on,&rdquo; Rubio said after winding up talks in Paris, where he and special US envoy on Russia and Ukraine Steve Witcoff met French President Emmanuel Macron, as well as European and Ukrainian leaders.
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&ldquo;We need to determine very quickly now, and I&rsquo;m talking about a matter of days, whether or not this is doable.&rdquo;
Without giving specifics, the US state department said the US peace plan got an encouraging reception during the Paris deliberations, adding that Rubio also dialled Russia's foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, to apprise him of the talks.
Marco pointed out that he and Witcoff were in Paris to discuss specifics of what it might take to end the war, and whether indeed it can be ended.
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&ldquo;If it&rsquo;s not possible, if we&rsquo;re so far apart that this is not going to happen, then I think the president is probably at a point where he&rsquo;s going to say we&rsquo;re done,&rdquo; he said.
<h2>'We didn't start this war, need to see if it can be ended or...'</h2>
Repeating a point already made by Trump, Rubio said, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s not our war. We didn&rsquo;t start it."&nbsp;
The US, he said, has been helping Ukraine for the past three years, "and we want it to end, but it&rsquo;s not our war.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Noting that Trump spent 87 days repeatedly to bring the war to an end, Rubio said, "We are now reaching a point when we need to decide and determine whether this is even possible or not. Which is why we&rsquo;re engaging both sides.&rdquo;
<h2>Meanwhile, the Russia-Ukraine war drags on</h2>
Rubio's comments came even as the Ukraine Russia war continued unabated.
An overnight Russian missile attack killed at least one person in Ukraine's Kharkiv city.
On Saturday (Apr 12), Russia attacked the Ukrainian city of Sumy, killing at least&nbsp; 34 people.
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Trump appeared to justify the attack, the deadliest in recent days, saying &ldquo;I was told they [Russia] made a mistake.&rdquo;&nbsp;
<h2>Ukraine-US mineral deal is a silver lining, but not enough</h2>
After the infamous White House fracas involving Trump, US Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in February, the US and Ukraine are expected to close a minerals deal.
&ldquo;We are happy to announce the signing, with our American partners, of a Memorandum of Intent, which paves the way for an Economic Partnership Agreement and the establishment of the Investment Fund for the Reconstruction of Ukraine,&rdquo; Ukrainian Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said in a post on X.
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&ldquo;Ahead is the finalisation of the text of the agreement and its signing &mdash; and then, ratification by parliaments,&rdquo; Svyrydenko added.
But the minerals deal is only one aspect in efforts to end the war.
The larger issue remains the adamance of both Ukraine and Russia on making any concessions or ceding territory after three years of war.
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Rubio on Ukraine war: "We need to move on,” Rubio said after he and special US envoy on Russia and Ukraine Steve Witcoff held talks on the war. World

Is the US administration of Donald Trump tired of trying to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war? Amid crunch talks in Paris and nearly three months of efforts by President Trump, the peace effort fatigue is beginning to show. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday (Apr 18) that the US should 'move on' in days, if the efforts are not fruitful, as it's not America's war. What did Marco Rubio say about the Ukraine war? “If it is not possible to end the war in Ukraine, we need to move on,” Rubio said after winding up talks in Paris, where he and special US envoy on Russia and Ukraine Steve Witcoff met French President Emmanuel Macron, as well as European and Ukrainian leaders. What is Taurus missile? Russia warns Germany of ‘direct’ involvement over delivering weapon system to Ukraine “We need to determine very quickly now, and I’m talking about a matter of days, whether or not this is doable.” Without giving specifics, the US state department said the US peace plan got an encouraging reception during the Paris deliberations, adding that Rubio also dialled Russia's foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, to apprise him of the talks. Marco pointed out that he and Witcoff were in Paris to discuss specifics of what it might take to end the war, and whether indeed it can be ended. Trump no longer holds Zelensky 'responsible' for Russia-Ukraine war as Kyiv and Washington sign 'Memorandum of Intent' “If it’s not possible, if we’re so far apart that this is not going to happen, then I think the president is probably at a point where he’s going to say we’re done,” he said. 'We didn't start this war, need to see if it can be ended or...' Repeating a point already made by Trump, Rubio said, “It’s not our war. We didn’t start it." The US, he said, has been helping Ukraine for the past three years, "and we want it to end, but it’s not our war.” Noting that Trump spent 87 days repeatedly to bring the war to an end, Rubio said, "We are now reaching a point when we need to decide and determine whether this is even possible or not. Which is why we’re engaging both sides.” Meanwhile, the Russia-Ukraine war drags on Rubio's comments came even as the Ukraine Russia war continued unabated. An overnight Russian missile attack killed at least one person in Ukraine's Kharkiv city. On Saturday (Apr 12), Russia attacked the Ukrainian city of Sumy, killing at least 34 people. Brutus at the G7? Trump blocks allies’ plan to condemn Russia over deadly Sumy strike Trump appeared to justify the attack, the deadliest in recent days, saying “I was told they [Russia] made a mistake.” Ukraine-US mineral deal is a silver lining, but not enough After the infamous White House fracas involving Trump, US Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in February, the US and Ukraine are expected to close a minerals deal. “We are happy to announce the signing, with our American partners, of a Memorandum of Intent, which paves the way for an Economic Partnership Agreement and the establishment of the Investment Fund for the Reconstruction of Ukraine,” Ukrainian Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said in a post on X. Trump-Meloni meet: EU tariff deal '100%' guaranteed; US-Ukraine minerals deal to be signed next Thursday “Ahead is the finalisation of the text of the agreement and its signing — and then, ratification by parliaments,” Svyrydenko added. But the minerals deal is only one aspect in efforts to end the war. The larger issue remains the adamance of both Ukraine and Russia on making any concessions or ceding territory after three years of war.

'Move on...not our war': Will US exit efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war? What Marco Rubio said as Trump gets frustrated

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&ldquo;A republic, if you can keep it.&rdquo;&nbsp; - Benjamin Franklin&nbsp;
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US President Donald Trump has multiple times said that he is "not joking" about his desire to serve a third-term in the White House.&nbsp;
"I'm not joking... a lot of people want me to do it," Trump said.&nbsp;
In 2020, Trump said, &ldquo;We are going to win four more years. And then after that, we&rsquo;ll go for another four, because they spied on my campaign."&nbsp;
In January this year, he told his supporters that it would be "the greatest honour of my life to serve not once, but twice or three times or four times". But, he then said this was a joke for the "fake news media". Umm ... was it?&nbsp;
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The "third-term" desire might sound like a signature joke of Trump - but history tells us that authoritarian ambition often begins with humour, applause, and &ldquo;what if&rdquo; speculation. So, is Trump testing the waters?&nbsp;
<h2>What does the US Constitution say about a third term?&nbsp;</h2>
As per the American Constitution, Trump cannot serve a third term in the Oval Office, at least not under the current law.&nbsp;
The 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution, ratified in 1951, states: &ldquo;No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice&hellip;&rdquo; &nbsp;- US Constitution amendment XXII.&nbsp;
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<h2>Why this rule?&nbsp;</h2>
This amendment of limiting the presidency till only two terms was adopted after the unplanned fourth-term presidency of Franklin D Roosevelt in 1945. That time, his tenure had alarmed lawmakers amid global trends of authoritarianism.&nbsp;
<h2>Is it just a joke?&nbsp;</h2>
When Donald Trump "jokes" and makes such statements, he may not be laying out a policy plan, but rather testing political boundaries.
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In political terms, Trump's third-term statements aligns quite perfectly with the Overton Window - a model that describes how the range of acceptable discourse can be expanded by gradually introducing extreme ideas, often through humour or hyperbole.
Trump is not new to use such tectics. History has numerous such examples where leaders normalised radical ambitions through jest.&nbsp;
1. Julius Caesar, the Roman dictator, initially presented himself as a restorer of the republic before becoming &ldquo;dictator perpetuo&rdquo; (dictator for life).&nbsp;
2. In 2008, the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, faced the end of his second term in office as president. The constitution did not allow him to run for a third term. Putin then orchestrated a power switch with then-Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. After serving as the Russian prime minister, Putin came back into power as the president in 2012. In January 2020, Putin drafted a constitutional amendment that would allow him to remain president for two more terms, till 2036.&nbsp;
3. Hugo Ch&aacute;vez - former president of Venezuela, held a 2009 referendum to eliminate presidential term limits, framing it as &ldquo;democratic will.&rdquo;
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4. In 2017, the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan used constitutional referenda to extend his powers that could keep him in office until 2029.&nbsp;
In each of these cases, the power shift started with a populist leader floating the idea, often cloaked in nationalism.&nbsp;
<h2>If not the presidency, then 'shadow presidency'</h2>
The constitutional amendment may not be that easy for Trump to make a way to secure a third-term in the office. But it's Trump. He may not need to change the laws to rule America. He can possibly use the method of &ldquo;shadow presidency&rdquo; in which he could work as the de facto leader of the Republican Party or manipulate the system through his loyalists in government.&nbsp;

World | The constitutional amendment may not be that easy for Trump to make a way to secure a third-term in the office. But it's Trump. He may not need to change the laws to rule America.

“A republic, if you can keep it.” - Benjamin Franklin US President Donald Trump has multiple times said that he is "not joking" about his desire to serve a third-term in the White House. "I'm not joking... a lot of people want me to do it," Trump said. In 2020, Trump said, “We are going to win four more years. And then after that, we’ll go for another four, because they spied on my campaign." In January this year, he told his supporters that it would be "the greatest honour of my life to serve not once, but twice or three times or four times". But, he then said this was a joke for the "fake news media". Umm ... was it? Also read: Did the US president call Europeans 'parasites'? Meloni jumps to Trump's rescue in viral video. Watch The "third-term" desire might sound like a signature joke of Trump - but history tells us that authoritarian ambition often begins with humour, applause, and “what if” speculation. So, is Trump testing the waters? What does the US Constitution say about a third term? As per the American Constitution, Trump cannot serve a third term in the Oval Office, at least not under the current law. The 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution, ratified in 1951, states: “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice…” - US Constitution amendment XXII. Also read: El Salvador's Garcia 'healthy' in first photo after 'mistaken' deportation by Trump. Here's the curious case of the Maryland man Why this rule? This amendment of limiting the presidency till only two terms was adopted after the unplanned fourth-term presidency of Franklin D Roosevelt in 1945. That time, his tenure had alarmed lawmakers amid global trends of authoritarianism. Is it just a joke? When Donald Trump "jokes" and makes such statements, he may not be laying out a policy plan, but rather testing political boundaries. Also read: El Salvador's Garcia 'healthy' in first photo after 'mistaken' deportation by Trump. Here's the curious case of the Maryland man In political terms, Trump's third-term statements aligns quite perfectly with the Overton Window - a model that describes how the range of acceptable discourse can be expanded by gradually introducing extreme ideas, often through humour or hyperbole. Trump is not new to use such tectics. History has numerous such examples where leaders normalised radical ambitions through jest. 1. Julius Caesar, the Roman dictator, initially presented himself as a restorer of the republic before becoming “dictator perpetuo” (dictator for life). 2. In 2008, the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, faced the end of his second term in office as president. The constitution did not allow him to run for a third term. Putin then orchestrated a power switch with then-Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. After serving as the Russian prime minister, Putin came back into power as the president in 2012. In January 2020, Putin drafted a constitutional amendment that would allow him to remain president for two more terms, till 2036. 3. Hugo Chávez - former president of Venezuela, held a 2009 referendum to eliminate presidential term limits, framing it as “democratic will.” Also read: US Supreme Court to review Donald Trump’s attempt to ban birthright citizenship 4. In 2017, the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan used constitutional referenda to extend his powers that could keep him in office until 2029. In each of these cases, the power shift started with a populist leader floating the idea, often cloaked in nationalism. If not the presidency, then 'shadow presidency' The constitutional amendment may not be that easy for Trump to make a way to secure a third-term in the office. But it's Trump. He may not need to change the laws to rule America. He can possibly use the method of “shadow presidency” in which he could work as the de facto leader of the Republican Party or manipulate the system through his loyalists in government.

Is Trump’s ‘third-term’ talk just a joke or a test? Here’s what history suggests | WION Explains

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=cricket" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Cricket </a>is a game full of drama and excitement, but nothing kills the excitement when players walk off the field because of bad light in the middle of a game. In a world where technology is constantly improving, fans always wonder why is this still happening in cricket?
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=cricket+australia" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Cricket Australia&rsquo;s&nbsp;</a>new CEO, Todd Greenberg, stressed the same point in his first round of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=ICC" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">ICC </a>meetings in Harare, where he made it clear that finding a solution to bad light stoppages is high on his priority list.
From a fan&rsquo;s perspective, it&rsquo;s easy to relate. You spend hours watching a match, only for the action to stop because the light has faded, even when there are floodlights. This kills the entire excitement as we are used to seeing games without any hindrance apart from rain.
<h2>CA CEO open to fixing bad light stoppages</h2>
Greenberg believes this needs to change if cricket wants to keep its audience engaged. &ldquo;My view has always been we are in the entertainment business, and so if we're in the entertainment business, that means we're trying to make sure as many fans can enjoy their cricket as possible,&rdquo; Greenberg told the Daily Telegraph.
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&ldquo;The frustration that goes when we walk off with bad light is that we may be one of the last industries left that would do that. We need to find ways to innovate and figure out solutions so that doesn't happen in the future.&rdquo;
Day-night Tests have helped a bit, especially in Australia, with the use of the pink ball. But in traditional Test matches, umpires still stop play once floodlight becomes stronger than natural light, especially when long shadows from the floodlight towers appear on the field.
Greenberg admits it's a tricky issue, and player safety matters but, he believes better communication and innovation can solve it.
&ldquo;I'm a realist and I understand why [play stops for bad light] and I understand the difficulties&hellip; but geez, it's 2025 and we can play in different conditions, I'm certain we can come up with a way to solve some of those challenges,&rdquo; he said.

World | Sports: CA's new CEO, Todd Greenberg, during his first ICC meetings in Harare, stressed that resolving bad light stoppages is high on his priority list. cricket

Cricket is a game full of drama and excitement, but nothing kills the excitement when players walk off the field because of bad light in the middle of a game. In a world where technology is constantly improving, fans always wonder why is this still happening in cricket? Cricket Australia’s new CEO, Todd Greenberg, stressed the same point in his first round of ICC meetings in Harare, where he made it clear that finding a solution to bad light stoppages is high on his priority list. From a fan’s perspective, it’s easy to relate. You spend hours watching a match, only for the action to stop because the light has faded, even when there are floodlights. This kills the entire excitement as we are used to seeing games without any hindrance apart from rain. CA CEO open to fixing bad light stoppages Greenberg believes this needs to change if cricket wants to keep its audience engaged. “My view has always been we are in the entertainment business, and so if we're in the entertainment business, that means we're trying to make sure as many fans can enjoy their cricket as possible,” Greenberg told the Daily Telegraph. Also Read: IPL 2025: Pat Cummins takes aim at Wankhede pitch for latest defeat, says 'it wasn't the easiest wicket' “The frustration that goes when we walk off with bad light is that we may be one of the last industries left that would do that. We need to find ways to innovate and figure out solutions so that doesn't happen in the future.” Day-night Tests have helped a bit, especially in Australia, with the use of the pink ball. But in traditional Test matches, umpires still stop play once floodlight becomes stronger than natural light, especially when long shadows from the floodlight towers appear on the field. Greenberg admits it's a tricky issue, and player safety matters but, he believes better communication and innovation can solve it. “I'm a realist and I understand why [play stops for bad light] and I understand the difficulties… but geez, it's 2025 and we can play in different conditions, I'm certain we can come up with a way to solve some of those challenges,” he said.

Cricket Australia's new CEO Todd Greenberg says 'we need to find ways to overcome bad light stoppages'

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Apr 18) shared a post on X and said that he spoke to Tesla CEO Elon Musk. PM Modi said that he&nbsp; discussed a range of topics, including several key points from their previous meeting in Washington D.C. earlier this year. This conversation comes at a critical time when negotiations are underway for a bilateral trade agreement between India and the US and Trump administration's 90-days halt on reciprocal tariff.&nbsp;
In his post, PM Modi emphasised the immense potential for collaboration between India and the US, particularly in the areas of technology and innovation. "We discussed the immense potential for collaboration in the areas of technology and innovation," PM Modi wrote. The Prime Minister reaffirmed India's commitment to advancing partnerships with the US in these domains.&nbsp;
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Spoke to <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elonmusk</a> and talked about various issues, including the topics we covered during our meeting in Washington DC earlier this year. We discussed the immense potential for collaboration in the areas of technology and innovation. India remains committed to advancing our&hellip;
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1913129902100090992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>PM Modi and Musk's meeting in US</h2>
PM Modi had met SpaceX CEO Elon Musk in February during his visit to Washington and discussed opportunities in space, mobility, technology, energy and exchanged notes on efforts at good governance in India and the US. The Indian Prime Minister had then shared a post on X saying, "I talked about India&rsquo;s efforts towards reform and furthering &lsquo;Minimum Government, Maximum Governance&rsquo;." External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval were also present at the meeting with Musk.
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While it was not clear why the Indian PM spoke to Tesla's boss suddenly, it brings reassurance to Indian businesses amid global concerns regarding the trade war between China and US and Donald Trump's massive tariffs.
The call also comes days after Mukesh Ambani-owned Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) announced an agreement with Elon Musk's SpaceX to offer Starlink's high-speed broadband internet services to its customers in India.
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World, India News | Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Apr 18) had a telephonic conversation with Tesla CEO Elon Musk discussed a range of topics

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Apr 18) shared a post on X and said that he spoke to Tesla CEO Elon Musk. PM Modi said that he discussed a range of topics, including several key points from their previous meeting in Washington D.C. earlier this year. This conversation comes at a critical time when negotiations are underway for a bilateral trade agreement between India and the US and Trump administration's 90-days halt on reciprocal tariff. In his post, PM Modi emphasised the immense potential for collaboration between India and the US, particularly in the areas of technology and innovation. "We discussed the immense potential for collaboration in the areas of technology and innovation," PM Modi wrote. The Prime Minister reaffirmed India's commitment to advancing partnerships with the US in these domains. Read More | 'Crazy about Mars': Russia's Putin praises Elon Musk, compares him to Russian space legend Korolev Spoke to @elonmusk and talked about various issues, including the topics we covered during our meeting in Washington DC earlier this year. We discussed the immense potential for collaboration in the areas of technology and innovation. India remains committed to advancing our… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 18, 2025 Read More | US federal judge temporarily blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing personal Social Security data of Americans PM Modi and Musk's meeting in US PM Modi had met SpaceX CEO Elon Musk in February during his visit to Washington and discussed opportunities in space, mobility, technology, energy and exchanged notes on efforts at good governance in India and the US. The Indian Prime Minister had then shared a post on X saying, "I talked about India’s efforts towards reform and furthering ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance’." External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval were also present at the meeting with Musk. Read More | ‘To meet PM Modi’: JD Vance to visit India with second family – personal visit or talks on tariffs unleashed by Trump? While it was not clear why the Indian PM spoke to Tesla's boss suddenly, it brings reassurance to Indian businesses amid global concerns regarding the trade war between China and US and Donald Trump's massive tariffs. The call also comes days after Mukesh Ambani-owned Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) announced an agreement with Elon Musk's SpaceX to offer Starlink's high-speed broadband internet services to its customers in India. Read More | Japan's Baba Vanga prophesied the virus that killed millions will return...and very soon

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