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Finland's Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, has pushed for early conclusion of India, European Union Free trade agreement and hoped for "flexibilities" &nbsp;to reach the "halfway". Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal in Helsinki, Minister Tavio said, "looking at the geopolitical turmoil", Finland has been "one of the countries that's been advocating for EU, India FTA for a long time, and we are messaging the EU, by our part, that we need to have certain flexibility when we are building the FTAs". The EU is India&rsquo;s largest trading partner and the aims of the FTA, among other things, include the reduction of tariffs and greater market access.
The minister at length spoke on Trump's trade policies. Expressing concerns, he said, "You have to have a certain trust in classical economics, where you understand that you cannot manufacture everything by yourself." The US President, earlier this month, announced reciprocal tariffs across the world, sending shock waves across global markets. He later announced a pause aimed at concluding trade deals with countries and blocs like the EU. Full interview:
Sidhant Sibal: How do you see India, Finland relationship when it comes to trading ties?
Ville Tavio: It's a very prominent relationship. I had the pleasure of visiting Delhi with a business delegation little over a year ago, and I noticed that we have a wide variety of companies that can work together. And of course, we have industries that we are very good at like telecommunications, renewable, circular economy, and innovative technologies that we can share with our countries.
Sidhant Sibal: You have the DESI initiative, which is digitization, education, sustainability and innovation. Now, Desi is a Hindi word as well. So can you explain for our viewers, the DESI strategy for India by Finland?
Ville Tavio: So, DESI strategy was founded by our regional team, which means digitalization, education and sustainability and innovation. So they wanted to gather our exports under this umbrella. I was also wondering, what does DESI actually mean but it means something very local. It's a common word and a positive word for India Finland cooperation.
Sidhant Sibal: India engaging with Finland. How do you see the Indian investments in Finland?&nbsp;
Ville Tavio: I've met some companies that have invested now in Finland, and they were IT companies. You know, we are digital front runners in the world, and we have a very digitized public sector as well. Lot of the services are available in digital format. At the moment, actually, we have been considering, for example, that you can file for divorce digitally. I don't know how common that is, but I think that's a new innovation, but hopefully not file too many divorce.
Sidhant Sibal: What's your view on the India EU Free trade agreement?
Ville Tavio: Looking at the geopolitical turmoil, Finland has been one of the countries that's been advocating for EU, India FTA for a long time, and we are messaging the EU, by our part, that we need to have certain flexibility when we are building the FTAs. Both parties need to come a bit halfway in order to do compromises as well, because unless we do, we are left in a much, much worse condition.
Sidhant Sibal: Donald Trump announced the tariffs. He, of course, has paused the tariffs as well. What's Finland's position on the tariffs that were announced? How disruptive it can be for not only Finland, but the European Union?
Ville Tavio: The amount of tariffs is the same for everyone in the EU and it impacts negatively. Everyone understands that we don't want any excess tariffs. We'd actually rather move to more open trade. Finland is very much advocating that we are a very free trade minded country, ever since we started our industries, and now we are hoping that a deal can be negotiated like the USA probably wants, but we are still looking at the situation. You know, it's changing so rapidly. So every day we have different news but it can definitely disturb European trade, but also global trade. So of course, we are very worried about the disturbances in the global trade, because that will impact everyone as well. You have to have a certain trust in classical economics, where you understand that you cannot manufacture everything by yourself. So I think we cannot abandon this idea. It's the principle of our global growth. And I understand that countries, India as well, as a big country, have a certain interest to keep a lot of manufacturing, all those security related things back home as possible, but you have to be careful. There's a thin red line when it's being crossed, that means the trade is going to stop and then everyone's going to lose.
Sidhant Sibal: How do you see the pause and does it give the EU space to have a trade deal?
Ville Tavio: Yes, that's very much possible, but nothing is certain. At the moment, when these talks have also been opening the negotiations, you can see them as a negotiation, we'll see if it's possible to do a good deal. I mean, a lot of people in the USA would be advocating against taxes as well. I mean the tariffs, but tariffs are taxes for companies eventually, taxes for people, so they have a tendency to increase the inflation as well.&nbsp;
Sidhant Sibal: How do you see China, US trade war?
Ville Tavio: First of all, we do understand that the USA has a big trade deficit with China, which is not very sustainable. And I think the current model of manufacturing cheap in China is not the most sustainable one on many aspects, but for the European Union, we do share some of those problems for sure, and one of the possible consequences is, of course, that if, China will have over capacity, they could try to sell even cheaper products to EU market. That could cause some market disturbances as well.

World | The EU is India’s largest trading partner and the aims of the FTA, among other things, include the reduction of tariffs and greater market access.

Finland's Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, has pushed for early conclusion of India, European Union Free trade agreement and hoped for "flexibilities" to reach the "halfway". Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal in Helsinki, Minister Tavio said, "looking at the geopolitical turmoil", Finland has been "one of the countries that's been advocating for EU, India FTA for a long time, and we are messaging the EU, by our part, that we need to have certain flexibility when we are building the FTAs". The EU is India’s largest trading partner and the aims of the FTA, among other things, include the reduction of tariffs and greater market access. The minister at length spoke on Trump's trade policies. Expressing concerns, he said, "You have to have a certain trust in classical economics, where you understand that you cannot manufacture everything by yourself." The US President, earlier this month, announced reciprocal tariffs across the world, sending shock waves across global markets. He later announced a pause aimed at concluding trade deals with countries and blocs like the EU. Full interview: Sidhant Sibal: How do you see India, Finland relationship when it comes to trading ties? Ville Tavio: It's a very prominent relationship. I had the pleasure of visiting Delhi with a business delegation little over a year ago, and I noticed that we have a wide variety of companies that can work together. And of course, we have industries that we are very good at like telecommunications, renewable, circular economy, and innovative technologies that we can share with our countries. Sidhant Sibal: You have the DESI initiative, which is digitization, education, sustainability and innovation. Now, Desi is a Hindi word as well. So can you explain for our viewers, the DESI strategy for India by Finland? Ville Tavio: So, DESI strategy was founded by our regional team, which means digitalization, education and sustainability and innovation. So they wanted to gather our exports under this umbrella. I was also wondering, what does DESI actually mean but it means something very local. It's a common word and a positive word for India Finland cooperation. Sidhant Sibal: India engaging with Finland. How do you see the Indian investments in Finland? Ville Tavio: I've met some companies that have invested now in Finland, and they were IT companies. You know, we are digital front runners in the world, and we have a very digitized public sector as well. Lot of the services are available in digital format. At the moment, actually, we have been considering, for example, that you can file for divorce digitally. I don't know how common that is, but I think that's a new innovation, but hopefully not file too many divorce. Sidhant Sibal: What's your view on the India EU Free trade agreement? Ville Tavio: Looking at the geopolitical turmoil, Finland has been one of the countries that's been advocating for EU, India FTA for a long time, and we are messaging the EU, by our part, that we need to have certain flexibility when we are building the FTAs. Both parties need to come a bit halfway in order to do compromises as well, because unless we do, we are left in a much, much worse condition. Sidhant Sibal: Donald Trump announced the tariffs. He, of course, has paused the tariffs as well. What's Finland's position on the tariffs that were announced? How disruptive it can be for not only Finland, but the European Union? Ville Tavio: The amount of tariffs is the same for everyone in the EU and it impacts negatively. Everyone understands that we don't want any excess tariffs. We'd actually rather move to more open trade. Finland is very much advocating that we are a very free trade minded country, ever since we started our industries, and now we are hoping that a deal can be negotiated like the USA probably wants, but we are still looking at the situation. You know, it's changing so rapidly. So every day we have different news but it can definitely disturb European trade, but also global trade. So of course, we are very worried about the disturbances in the global trade, because that will impact everyone as well. You have to have a certain trust in classical economics, where you understand that you cannot manufacture everything by yourself. So I think we cannot abandon this idea. It's the principle of our global growth. And I understand that countries, India as well, as a big country, have a certain interest to keep a lot of manufacturing, all those security related things back home as possible, but you have to be careful. There's a thin red line when it's being crossed, that means the trade is going to stop and then everyone's going to lose. Sidhant Sibal: How do you see the pause and does it give the EU space to have a trade deal? Ville Tavio: Yes, that's very much possible, but nothing is certain. At the moment, when these talks have also been opening the negotiations, you can see them as a negotiation, we'll see if it's possible to do a good deal. I mean, a lot of people in the USA would be advocating against taxes as well. I mean the tariffs, but tariffs are taxes for companies eventually, taxes for people, so they have a tendency to increase the inflation as well. Sidhant Sibal: How do you see China, US trade war? Ville Tavio: First of all, we do understand that the USA has a big trade deficit with China, which is not very sustainable. And I think the current model of manufacturing cheap in China is not the most sustainable one on many aspects, but for the European Union, we do share some of those problems for sure, and one of the possible consequences is, of course, that if, China will have over capacity, they could try to sell even cheaper products to EU market. That could cause some market disturbances as well.

Finland's Foreign Trade Minister Tavio pushes for early conclusion of India, EU FTA

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Absconding diamond jeweller Mehul Choksi, accused of involvement in Rs 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan 'fraud' case, has been detained in Belgium, following an extradition request by Indian probe agencies. US President Donald Trump has said he would announce new tariffs on semiconductors “over the next week" in continuation of his push to impose punishing levies to address US trade issues. US President Donald Trump, on Sunday (Apr 13), condemned the Russian strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, which killed at least 34 people, stating that the attack was "a horrible thing." Click on the headlines to read more Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi arrested in Belgium on India's extradition request Absconding diamond jeweller Mehul Choksi, accused of involvement in Rs 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan 'fraud' case, has been detained in Belgium, following an extradition request by Indian probe agencies. Trump to announce semiconductor tariffs 'over the next week' US President Donald Trump has said he would announce new tariffs on semiconductors “over the next week" in continuation of his push to impose punishing levies to address US trade issues. Trump says Russian strike on Ukrainian city of Sumy, that killed at least 34, 'a horrible thing' US President Donald Trump on Sunday said a Russian strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy that killed at least 34 people was "a horrible thing." White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood shares that SNL apologized for its 'Mean & Unfunny' impression White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood revealed via Instagram that Saturday Night Live apologised for its recent sketch “The White POTUS”, which featured cast member Sarah Sherman impersonating her. Wood had previously called the skit "mean and unfunny". Watch | Murshidabad violence: Aftermath of Bengal violence; BSF deployed

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Liverpool are within touching distance of the Premier League title after Virgil van Dijk sealed a dramatic 2-1 win over West Ham, while Newcastle United climbed into the top four with a 4-1 thrashing of Manchester United on Sunday.
Luis Diaz's first-half strike at Anfield was cancelled out by Andrew Robertson's late own goal, but Van Dijk headed Liverpool's winner in the closing moments.
Arne Slot's side are 13 points clear of second-placed Arsenal with six games left.
The Reds can be crowned champions on April 20, if they win at Leicester and Arsenal lose at Ipswich.
Even if Liverpool don't seal the title then, it seems only a matter of time before they clinch a record-equalling 20th English crown.
After losing for only the second time in the league this season last weekend, 3-2 to &nbsp;Fulham at Craven Cottage, Liverpool returned to winning ways, despite an underwhelming performance, thanks to goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
"Alisson probably had his best game of the season today," said Slot.&nbsp;
"(The winner) was a relief because to me it felt after West Ham scored and the way the second half went, it was maybe more that you could expect them scoring."
Mohamed Salah set a new Premier League record with his 45th goal or assist of the campaign, the most ever in a 38-game season, when he teed up Diaz to open the scoring on 18 minutes.
Alisson twice denied Mohammed Kudus and saved a one-on-one from Jarrod Bowen, but was beaten by his own man four minutes from time.
Van Dijk made a hash of clearing Aaron Wan-Bissaka's cross, deflecting it into his own net off Robertson.
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Reds captain Van Dijk made amends three minutes later, rising to head in Alexis Mac Allister's corner as Liverpool closed in just a second league title since 1990.
<h2>Magpies' momentum</h2>
Newcastle shrugged off the absence of manager Eddie Howe, who was admitted to hospital on Friday due to illness, with a second half demolition of struggling United at St. James' Park.
Alejandro Garnacho had cancelled out Sandro Tonali's opener against the run of play to ensure parity for the visitors at half-time.
But Harvey Barnes turned in Jacob Murphy's cross four minutes into the second period to spark a United collapse.
Barnes galloped through the Red Devils defence to fire his second into the top corner just after the hour mark.
Ruben Amorim had left out under-fire goalkeeper Andre Onana after two errors in Thursday's 2-2 Europa League draw at Lyon followed a war of words with former United midfielder Nemanja Matic.
Stand-in Altay Bayindir did his case for future selection no favours for the fourth goal as his clearance went straight to Joelinton, who headed down for Bruno Guimaraes to slot home.
"They were a better team, but we did a lot of mistakes," said Amorim. "
Newcastle's fifth consecutive win takes them to within one point of third-placed Nottingham Forest, with a game in hand. United slip to 14th.
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Diaz's first-half strike at Anfield was cancelled out by Robertson's late own goal, but Van Dijk headed Liverpool's winner in the closing moments. World, Sports, Football

Liverpool are within touching distance of the Premier League title after Virgil van Dijk sealed a dramatic 2-1 win over West Ham, while Newcastle United climbed into the top four with a 4-1 thrashing of Manchester United on Sunday. Luis Diaz's first-half strike at Anfield was cancelled out by Andrew Robertson's late own goal, but Van Dijk headed Liverpool's winner in the closing moments. Arne Slot's side are 13 points clear of second-placed Arsenal with six games left. The Reds can be crowned champions on April 20, if they win at Leicester and Arsenal lose at Ipswich. Even if Liverpool don't seal the title then, it seems only a matter of time before they clinch a record-equalling 20th English crown. After losing for only the second time in the league this season last weekend, 3-2 to Fulham at Craven Cottage, Liverpool returned to winning ways, despite an underwhelming performance, thanks to goalkeeper Alisson Becker. "Alisson probably had his best game of the season today," said Slot. "(The winner) was a relief because to me it felt after West Ham scored and the way the second half went, it was maybe more that you could expect them scoring." Mohamed Salah set a new Premier League record with his 45th goal or assist of the campaign, the most ever in a 38-game season, when he teed up Diaz to open the scoring on 18 minutes. Alisson twice denied Mohammed Kudus and saved a one-on-one from Jarrod Bowen, but was beaten by his own man four minutes from time. Van Dijk made a hash of clearing Aaron Wan-Bissaka's cross, deflecting it into his own net off Robertson. Also read | Kylian Mbappe receives first La Liga red card in Real Madrid’s win over Alaves Reds captain Van Dijk made amends three minutes later, rising to head in Alexis Mac Allister's corner as Liverpool closed in just a second league title since 1990. Magpies' momentum Newcastle shrugged off the absence of manager Eddie Howe, who was admitted to hospital on Friday due to illness, with a second half demolition of struggling United at St. James' Park. Alejandro Garnacho had cancelled out Sandro Tonali's opener against the run of play to ensure parity for the visitors at half-time. But Harvey Barnes turned in Jacob Murphy's cross four minutes into the second period to spark a United collapse. Barnes galloped through the Red Devils defence to fire his second into the top corner just after the hour mark. Ruben Amorim had left out under-fire goalkeeper Andre Onana after two errors in Thursday's 2-2 Europa League draw at Lyon followed a war of words with former United midfielder Nemanja Matic. Stand-in Altay Bayindir did his case for future selection no favours for the fourth goal as his clearance went straight to Joelinton, who headed down for Bruno Guimaraes to slot home. "They were a better team, but we did a lot of mistakes," said Amorim. " Newcastle's fifth consecutive win takes them to within one point of third-placed Nottingham Forest, with a game in hand. United slip to 14th. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Liverpool close in on PL title, Newcastle maul Manchester United to enter top four

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe was sent off for an ugly lunge but his side still beat Alaves 1-0 on Sunday to stay four points behind Barcelona at the top of La Liga.&nbsp;Mbappe's dismissal put his team-mates under pressure but Alaves were also reduced to 10 players in the second half when Manu Sanchez hacked down Vinicius Junior.
Eduardo Camavinga's first-half curling effort from the edge of the box was enough to split the teams as Madrid produced a gritty display to match Barcelona's single-goal victory over Leganes on Saturday.
"It was a hard game, tricky at first because of how intense our opponents were, and then after Kylian's red card the team pulled together," Real Madrid's Dani Ceballos told his club's television channel.
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Assistant coach Davide Ancelotti took the place of his father Carlo Ancelotti, who was suspended, in the Madrid dug-out.
"The win gives us confidence, we knew it wouldn't be easy and what happened in the game didn't make it easy," said Davide Ancelotti after the match.
"I haven't spoken with (Mbappe) after the game, he's not a violent guy and he said sorry, he realised the error he made, it's clearly a red card and he paid the price.
"I'm not justifying it, but it happened after he was fouled several times in a row."
Los Blancos began with Vinicius on the bench, with the Brazilian's inconsistent form and the upcoming Champions League battle against Arsenal in mind.
Carlo Ancelotti had called for his team to defend better after conceding 11 goals in the last four games, including the painful 3-0 quarter-final first-leg defeat to the Gunners on Tuesday.
That call may have fed into Mbappe's wild foul on Antonio Blanco which caused the striker's dismissal.
By then Madrid had taken the lead in a hotly-contested clash at Alaves' Mendizorroza stadium.
The visitors appealed for a penalty early on when Arda Guler and goalkeeper Jesus Owono collided.
Raul Asencio's header hit Joan Jordan and bounced in but the goal was ruled out for an Antonio Rudiger foul on Owono.
Eventually, Camavinga curled home from the edge of the box after being teed up by Fede Valverde to send the Spanish champions ahead on 34 minutes.
Mbappe's red card four minutes later was a set-back for Madrid, who came under pressure in the second half.
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Kylian Mbappe's dismissal put his team-mates under pressure but Alaves were also reduced to 10 players in the second half. World, Sports, Football

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe was sent off for an ugly lunge but his side still beat Alaves 1-0 on Sunday to stay four points behind Barcelona at the top of La Liga. Mbappe's dismissal put his team-mates under pressure but Alaves were also reduced to 10 players in the second half when Manu Sanchez hacked down Vinicius Junior. Eduardo Camavinga's first-half curling effort from the edge of the box was enough to split the teams as Madrid produced a gritty display to match Barcelona's single-goal victory over Leganes on Saturday. "It was a hard game, tricky at first because of how intense our opponents were, and then after Kylian's red card the team pulled together," Real Madrid's Dani Ceballos told his club's television channel. Also read | Golf: Rory McIlroy completes career Grand Slam with tearful Masters win Assistant coach Davide Ancelotti took the place of his father Carlo Ancelotti, who was suspended, in the Madrid dug-out. "The win gives us confidence, we knew it wouldn't be easy and what happened in the game didn't make it easy," said Davide Ancelotti after the match. "I haven't spoken with (Mbappe) after the game, he's not a violent guy and he said sorry, he realised the error he made, it's clearly a red card and he paid the price. "I'm not justifying it, but it happened after he was fouled several times in a row." Los Blancos began with Vinicius on the bench, with the Brazilian's inconsistent form and the upcoming Champions League battle against Arsenal in mind. Carlo Ancelotti had called for his team to defend better after conceding 11 goals in the last four games, including the painful 3-0 quarter-final first-leg defeat to the Gunners on Tuesday. That call may have fed into Mbappe's wild foul on Antonio Blanco which caused the striker's dismissal. By then Madrid had taken the lead in a hotly-contested clash at Alaves' Mendizorroza stadium. The visitors appealed for a penalty early on when Arda Guler and goalkeeper Jesus Owono collided. Raul Asencio's header hit Joan Jordan and bounced in but the goal was ruled out for an Antonio Rudiger foul on Owono. Eventually, Camavinga curled home from the edge of the box after being teed up by Fede Valverde to send the Spanish champions ahead on 34 minutes. Mbappe's red card four minutes later was a set-back for Madrid, who came under pressure in the second half. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Kylian Mbappe receives first La Liga red card in Real Madrid’s win over Alaves

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Rory McIlroy completed golf's career Grand Slam with a tearful Masters victory on Sunday, sinking a tense four-foot birdie putt on the first hole of a sudden death playoff to defeat Justin Rose. World number two McIlroy snapped an 11-year major win drought despite squandering the solo lead three times in the final round, weeping as he finally captured the green jacket that so long eluded him.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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"It feels incredible," McIlroy said. "This is my 17th time here. I was wondering if it would ever be my time. I'm thrilled and so proud to be able to call myself a Masters champion."<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-caps-difficult-week-with-first-monte-carlo-masters-title-8958790" rel="dofollow">Carlos Alcaraz caps 'difficult week' with first Monte Carlo Masters title</a> 
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McIlroy joined Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Gary Player, Gene Sarazen and Ben Hogan as the only players to win all four majors.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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"The last 10 years coming here with the burden of the Grand Slam on my shoulders and trying to achieve that, I'm sort of wondering what we're all going to talk about going into next year's Masters," McIlroy said.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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Needing a par on the 72nd hole to win, McIlroy plunked his approach at the par-4 18th into a greenside bunker, blasted out to five feet but then missed a tension-packed par putt, the ball going left of the hole as the crowd groaned.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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"My battle today was with myself," McIlroy said. "How I responded to setbacks, that's what I'll take from this week."<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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That set up the playoff at the 18th, which Rose had birdied from 20 feet in regulation.&nbsp;<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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Rose dropped his approach 15 feet from the hole but McIlroy then landed his second shot four feet from the pin.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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Tension built as Rose missed right of the hole and tapped in for par, leaving McIlroy a second chance to win and make history.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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This time, McIlroy's stroke was true and the emotions exploded after 10 prior failed attempts to complete a career Slam at Augusta National.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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"I've dreamed about that moment for as long as I can remember," McIlroy said.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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As the crowd roared, McIlroy grabbed his head, sank to his knees and put his head down on the 18th green and began crying.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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"There was a lot of pent up emotion that came out on that 18th green," McIlroy said. "A moment like that makes all the years and all the close calls worth it."<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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McIlroy recalled when he led by four strokes in 2011 seeking his first major at age 21 only to collapse on the back nine at shoot 80.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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"I would say it was 14 years in the making, from going out with a four-shot lead in 2011 and feeling I could have done something there," McIlroy said.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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McIlroy hugged caddie Harry Diamond, put his head down and hands on his knees and wept again. He stepped off the green and hugged his wife and daughter, again crying as emotions poured out while the crowd chanted his name.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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In addition to the champion's green jacket, McIlroy received a record $4.2 million winner's prize from a record $21 million purse.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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The 35-year-old from Northern Ireland endured a nightmare start, back-nine collapse and the 72nd-hole bogey to secure his fifth major title in epic fashion with an iconic day-long fightback for the ages.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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"It's the best day of my golfing life," McIlroy said. "I'm very proud of myself for never giving up and always fighting back."<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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McIlroy, who had not won a major since the 2014 PGA Championship, fired a one-over par 73 in the final round to finish 72 holes on 11-under 277 alongside Rose, who shot a closing 66 with birdies on six of the last eight holes.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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McIlroy joined Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Gary Player, Gene Sarazen and Ben Hogan as the only players to win all four majors. World, Sports, Golf

Rory McIlroy completed golf's career Grand Slam with a tearful Masters victory on Sunday, sinking a tense four-foot birdie putt on the first hole of a sudden death playoff to defeat Justin Rose. World number two McIlroy snapped an 11-year major win drought despite squandering the solo lead three times in the final round, weeping as he finally captured the green jacket that so long eluded him. "It feels incredible," McIlroy said. "This is my 17th time here. I was wondering if it would ever be my time. I'm thrilled and so proud to be able to call myself a Masters champion." Also read | Carlos Alcaraz caps 'difficult week' with first Monte Carlo Masters title McIlroy joined Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Gary Player, Gene Sarazen and Ben Hogan as the only players to win all four majors. "The last 10 years coming here with the burden of the Grand Slam on my shoulders and trying to achieve that, I'm sort of wondering what we're all going to talk about going into next year's Masters," McIlroy said. Needing a par on the 72nd hole to win, McIlroy plunked his approach at the par-4 18th into a greenside bunker, blasted out to five feet but then missed a tension-packed par putt, the ball going left of the hole as the crowd groaned. "My battle today was with myself," McIlroy said. "How I responded to setbacks, that's what I'll take from this week." That set up the playoff at the 18th, which Rose had birdied from 20 feet in regulation. Rose dropped his approach 15 feet from the hole but McIlroy then landed his second shot four feet from the pin. Tension built as Rose missed right of the hole and tapped in for par, leaving McIlroy a second chance to win and make history. This time, McIlroy's stroke was true and the emotions exploded after 10 prior failed attempts to complete a career Slam at Augusta National. "I've dreamed about that moment for as long as I can remember," McIlroy said. As the crowd roared, McIlroy grabbed his head, sank to his knees and put his head down on the 18th green and began crying. "There was a lot of pent up emotion that came out on that 18th green," McIlroy said. "A moment like that makes all the years and all the close calls worth it." McIlroy recalled when he led by four strokes in 2011 seeking his first major at age 21 only to collapse on the back nine at shoot 80. "I would say it was 14 years in the making, from going out with a four-shot lead in 2011 and feeling I could have done something there," McIlroy said. McIlroy hugged caddie Harry Diamond, put his head down and hands on his knees and wept again. He stepped off the green and hugged his wife and daughter, again crying as emotions poured out while the crowd chanted his name. In addition to the champion's green jacket, McIlroy received a record $4.2 million winner's prize from a record $21 million purse. The 35-year-old from Northern Ireland endured a nightmare start, back-nine collapse and the 72nd-hole bogey to secure his fifth major title in epic fashion with an iconic day-long fightback for the ages. "It's the best day of my golfing life," McIlroy said. "I'm very proud of myself for never giving up and always fighting back." McIlroy, who had not won a major since the 2014 PGA Championship, fired a one-over par 73 in the final round to finish 72 holes on 11-under 277 alongside Rose, who shot a closing 66 with birdies on six of the last eight holes. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Golf: Rory McIlroy completes career Grand Slam with tearful Masters win

US President Donald Trump has said he would announce new tariffs on semiconductors &ldquo;over the next week" in continuation of his push to impose punishing levies to address US trade issues.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The tariffs will be in place in the not distant future," Trump said, referring to sector-specific semiconductor levies that would follow similar measures for steel, aluminum and automobiles.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-russian-strike-on-ukrainian-city-of-sumy-that-killed-at-least-34-a-horrible-thing-8959164">Trump says Russian strike on Ukrainian city of Sumy, that killed at least 34, 'a horrible thing'</a>
When he was asked what the rate for semiconductors would be, he said: &ldquo;I&rsquo;m going to be announcing it over the next week."
A day earlier, the US president said that no country would be &ldquo;getting off the hook" on tariffs.&nbsp;
&ldquo;NOBODY is getting &lsquo;off the hook&rsquo;&hellip; especially not China, which, by far, treats us the worst!" Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social on Sunday (April 13).&nbsp;
&ldquo;We are taking a look at Semiconductors and the WHOLE ELECTRONICS SUPPLY CHAIN in the upcoming National Security Tariff Investigations," he said.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tariffs-paused-not-canceled-trumps-tech-exemption-is-temporary-semiconductor-tariffs-coming-in-a-month-or-two-8958637">Tariffs paused, not canceled: Trump&rsquo;s tech exemption is 'temporary'; new semiconductor tariffs coming 'in a month or two'</a>
Trump has said he will give &ldquo;very specific" details on Monday, and his commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, said semiconductor tariffs would likely be in place &ldquo;in a month or two."
<h2>A 'U-turn'?&nbsp;</h2>
On April 9, Trump took what critics said was a "U-turn" as he announced that all the countries in his list will get a 90-day pause on tariffs except China. In fact, he announced a further 125 per cent raise on tariffs on China. As comments raised that the US president unexpectedly took a flip, the White House indicated that the 90-day pause was always part of Trump's plan.&nbsp;
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<h2>'It's not a negotiation until it is'</h2>
Trump was asked in the White House if pausing the tariffs was a part of the plan - and that too to make other countries beg for the deal - then why did he continue telling his team that it's not?&nbsp;
"A lot of times it's not a negotiation until it is," the US president said.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-teen-kills-parents-to-fund-trump-assassination-plot-and-bring-in-some-chaos-8957670">'Getting rid of the president': US teen kills parents to fund Trump assassination plot and &lsquo;bring in some chaos&rsquo;</a>
(With inputs from agencies)

World | US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would announce new tariffs on semiconductors "over the next week," continuing his push to impose punishing levies to address US trade issues.

US President Donald Trump has said he would announce new tariffs on semiconductors “over the next week" in continuation of his push to impose punishing levies to address US trade issues. “The tariffs will be in place in the not distant future," Trump said, referring to sector-specific semiconductor levies that would follow similar measures for steel, aluminum and automobiles. Also read: Trump says Russian strike on Ukrainian city of Sumy, that killed at least 34, 'a horrible thing' When he was asked what the rate for semiconductors would be, he said: “I’m going to be announcing it over the next week." A day earlier, the US president said that no country would be “getting off the hook" on tariffs. “NOBODY is getting ‘off the hook’… especially not China, which, by far, treats us the worst!" Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social on Sunday (April 13). “We are taking a look at Semiconductors and the WHOLE ELECTRONICS SUPPLY CHAIN in the upcoming National Security Tariff Investigations," he said. Also read: Tariffs paused, not canceled: Trump’s tech exemption is 'temporary'; new semiconductor tariffs coming 'in a month or two' Trump has said he will give “very specific" details on Monday, and his commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, said semiconductor tariffs would likely be in place “in a month or two." A 'U-turn'? On April 9, Trump took what critics said was a "U-turn" as he announced that all the countries in his list will get a 90-day pause on tariffs except China. In fact, he announced a further 125 per cent raise on tariffs on China. As comments raised that the US president unexpectedly took a flip, the White House indicated that the 90-day pause was always part of Trump's plan. Also read: What did Trump’s medical examination reveal? White House makes US president’s health report public 'It's not a negotiation until it is' Trump was asked in the White House if pausing the tariffs was a part of the plan - and that too to make other countries beg for the deal - then why did he continue telling his team that it's not? "A lot of times it's not a negotiation until it is," the US president said. Also read: 'Getting rid of the president': US teen kills parents to fund Trump assassination plot and ‘bring in some chaos’ (With inputs from agencies)

Trump to announce semiconductor tariffs 'over the next week'

US President Donald Trump, on Sunday (Apr 13), condemned the Russian strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, which killed at least 34 people, stating that the attack was "a horrible thing."
"I think it was terrible. And I was told they made a mistake. But I think it's a horrible thing. I think the whole war is a horrible thing," Trump told reporters on board Air Force One while headed back to Washington.
On being asked as to what he meant by a "mistake," Trump said that "they made a mistake... you're gonna ask them" -- without sharing details about who or what he meant.
Earlier on Sunday, the American leader's National Security Council (NSC) called the Russian strike "a clear and stark reminder of why President Donald Trump's efforts to try and end this terrible war come at a crucial time."
While neither Trump nor the White House directly named Moscow as the perpetrator of the attack, Secretary of State Marco Rubio had earlier expressed condolences to the victims of what he described as a "horrifying Russian missile attack on Sumy".&nbsp;
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<h2>&lsquo;Only b**tards can do this&rsquo;: Zelensky calls for &lsquo;strong response&rsquo; on Russia</h2>
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a &ldquo;strong response&rdquo; from Europe and the US following the Russian strike that killed at least 34 people in Sumy.
&ldquo;Talking has never stopped ballistic missiles and bombs,&rdquo; Zelensky said.
&ldquo;Russian missiles hit an ordinary city street, ordinary life &ndash; residential buildings, educational institutions, cars on the street&hellip; And that&rsquo;s on the day when people go to church &ndash; Palm Sunday, the feast of the Lord's Entry into Jerusalem,&rdquo; he wrote on X.
&ldquo;Only b**tards can do this,&rdquo; the Ukrainian leader added.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zelensky-says-dozens-of-dead-and-wounded-in-horrific-russian-strike-8957430">Also read: Zelensky says 'dozens of dead and wounded' in 'horrific' Russian strike</a>
He further demanded a strong response from the United States and Europe.
"The world must respond firmly. The United States, Europe, everyone in the world who wants this war and these killings to end. Russia wants exactly this kind of terror and is dragging this war out," he said in a post on X.&nbsp;
"Without pressure on Russia, peace is impossible. Talks have never stopped ballistic missiles and aerial bombs. What&rsquo;s needed is an attitude toward Russia that a terrorist deserves. I thank everyone who stands with Ukraine and helps us defend life," he added.
(With inputs from agencies)

World news: Asked to clarify what he meant by a "mistake," Trump said that "they made a mistake... you're gonna ask them" -- without specifying who or what he meant.

US President Donald Trump, on Sunday (Apr 13), condemned the Russian strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, which killed at least 34 people, stating that the attack was "a horrible thing." "I think it was terrible. And I was told they made a mistake. But I think it's a horrible thing. I think the whole war is a horrible thing," Trump told reporters on board Air Force One while headed back to Washington. On being asked as to what he meant by a "mistake," Trump said that "they made a mistake... you're gonna ask them" -- without sharing details about who or what he meant. Earlier on Sunday, the American leader's National Security Council (NSC) called the Russian strike "a clear and stark reminder of why President Donald Trump's efforts to try and end this terrible war come at a crucial time." While neither Trump nor the White House directly named Moscow as the perpetrator of the attack, Secretary of State Marco Rubio had earlier expressed condolences to the victims of what he described as a "horrifying Russian missile attack on Sumy". WATCH| Zelensky wants Trump to visit Ukraine ‘Only b**tards can do this’: Zelensky calls for ‘strong response’ on Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a “strong response” from Europe and the US following the Russian strike that killed at least 34 people in Sumy. “Talking has never stopped ballistic missiles and bombs,” Zelensky said. “Russian missiles hit an ordinary city street, ordinary life – residential buildings, educational institutions, cars on the street… And that’s on the day when people go to church – Palm Sunday, the feast of the Lord's Entry into Jerusalem,” he wrote on X. “Only b**tards can do this,” the Ukrainian leader added. Also read: Zelensky says 'dozens of dead and wounded' in 'horrific' Russian strike He further demanded a strong response from the United States and Europe. "The world must respond firmly. The United States, Europe, everyone in the world who wants this war and these killings to end. Russia wants exactly this kind of terror and is dragging this war out," he said in a post on X. "Without pressure on Russia, peace is impossible. Talks have never stopped ballistic missiles and aerial bombs. What’s needed is an attitude toward Russia that a terrorist deserves. I thank everyone who stands with Ukraine and helps us defend life," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump says Russian strike on Ukrainian city of Sumy, that killed at least 34, 'a horrible thing'

The historic all-female space flight is set to launch on Monday morning (Apr 14) with pop-star Katy Perry and Gayle King on board Blue Origin&rsquo;s New Shepard 31. The space company&rsquo;s founder and ex-Amazon boss, Jeff Bezos, is also sending his fianc&eacute;e, Lauren S&aacute;nchez, to space along with three other crew members.&nbsp;
The launch is scheduled at 9:30 am from the company base, 30 miles north of Van Horn, Texas. The spacecraft will fly to reach the K&aacute;rm&aacute;n line, the internationally recognised boundary of space at an altitude of 62 miles. The women will be back after 11 minutes of flight, marking the first all-female space journey since the solo flight of Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova in 1963.
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<h2>Who will be on board?</h2>
The crew of six women on board Blue Origin&rsquo;s tourism flight includes Bezos&rsquo;s fianc&eacute;e, Lauren S&aacute;nchez, a journalist and philanthropist. The first Vietnamese woman to fly to space and a civil rights activist, Amanda Nguyen, will also be part of the crew. The CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King, pop star Katy Perry, and film producer Kerianne Flynn will also be aboard the space flight. Entrepreneur and former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe will also join the women.
<h2>New Shepard 31 flight</h2>
About two minutes after liftoff, the New Shepard booster is set to separate from the crew capsule. It will then return in a controlled touchdown at the Blue Origin pad, which is about 2 miles north of the launch site.
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The women will return after 10 to 11 minutes of flight in a parachute landing in the Texas desert. To prepare for the mission, all six crewmates arrived at the base on Saturday (Apr 12). The women also took part in a photo-op in form-fitting Blue Origin&rsquo;s jumpsuits at the rocket bridge site.
<h2>Special space suits</h2>
Blue Origin designed a special crest on women&rsquo;s space suits featuring their names, works, and ambitions.
Perry&rsquo;s suit features an image of a firework next to her name, referencing her hit 2001 song. Sanchez&rsquo;s includes a fly near her name as a nod to her children&rsquo;s book &ldquo;The Fly Who Flew to Space.&rdquo;
King has a microphone icon to symbolise her work on CBS News, while Nguyen has a symbol of scales of justice for her civil rights advocacy. Flynn has a film reel for her career, and Bowe has a target star as a reference to her passion for STEM.
Apart from enjoying the view, the women have also partnered with various universities and science groups to carry out experiments during their journey to space.
(With inputs from agencies)

About two minutes after liftoff, the New Shepard booster is set to separate from the crew capsule. It will then return in a controlled touchdown at the Blue Origin pad, which is about 2 miles north of the launch site. World | Science & tech | Trending

The historic all-female space flight is set to launch on Monday morning (Apr 14) with pop-star Katy Perry and Gayle King on board Blue Origin’s New Shepard 31. The space company’s founder and ex-Amazon boss, Jeff Bezos, is also sending his fiancée, Lauren Sánchez, to space along with three other crew members. The launch is scheduled at 9:30 am from the company base, 30 miles north of Van Horn, Texas. The spacecraft will fly to reach the Kármán line, the internationally recognised boundary of space at an altitude of 62 miles. The women will be back after 11 minutes of flight, marking the first all-female space journey since the solo flight of Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova in 1963. Also read | Indian-origin Tushar Mehta joins Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin crew on historic 10th space tourism mission Who will be on board? The crew of six women on board Blue Origin’s tourism flight includes Bezos’s fiancée, Lauren Sánchez, a journalist and philanthropist. The first Vietnamese woman to fly to space and a civil rights activist, Amanda Nguyen, will also be part of the crew. The CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King, pop star Katy Perry, and film producer Kerianne Flynn will also be aboard the space flight. Entrepreneur and former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe will also join the women. New Shepard 31 flight About two minutes after liftoff, the New Shepard booster is set to separate from the crew capsule. It will then return in a controlled touchdown at the Blue Origin pad, which is about 2 miles north of the launch site. Also read | SpaceX CEO Elon Musk reacts to rival Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin’s launch The women will return after 10 to 11 minutes of flight in a parachute landing in the Texas desert. To prepare for the mission, all six crewmates arrived at the base on Saturday (Apr 12). The women also took part in a photo-op in form-fitting Blue Origin’s jumpsuits at the rocket bridge site. Special space suits Blue Origin designed a special crest on women’s space suits featuring their names, works, and ambitions. Perry’s suit features an image of a firework next to her name, referencing her hit 2001 song. Sanchez’s includes a fly near her name as a nod to her children’s book “The Fly Who Flew to Space.” King has a microphone icon to symbolise her work on CBS News, while Nguyen has a symbol of scales of justice for her civil rights advocacy. Flynn has a film reel for her career, and Bowe has a target star as a reference to her passion for STEM. Apart from enjoying the view, the women have also partnered with various universities and science groups to carry out experiments during their journey to space. (With inputs from agencies)

Blue Origin’s all-female glam crew is set to launch tomorrow. Here’s what you need to know

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rory-mcilroy">Rory McIlroy</a> seeks golf immortality as he takes a two-stroke lead into Sunday's final round of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/the-masters">The Masters</a> with a chance to complete a career Grand Slam.&nbsp;The four-time major winner from Northern Ireland led reigning US Open champion <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bryson-dechambeau">Bryson DeChambeau</a> by two as the final round teed off at Augusta National.
McIlroy, who has not won a major title since 2014, needs only a green jacket to complete a career Slam and join Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Gary Player, Gene Sarazen and Ben Hogan on one of golf's most exclusive lists.
McIlroy and DeChambeau tee off in the final pairing at 2:30 pm (1830 GMT), both knowing that the last eight Masters winners have all played in the final pair on Sunday.
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They will chase a record $4.2 million winner's prize from a record $21 million purse.&nbsp;It's the first time two multiple major winners were in the final Masters pairing since Greg Norman and Nick Faldo in the 1996 Masters.
McIlroy has found heartbreak at Augusta National, notably in 2011 when he led entering the last round before a nightmare back nine cost him what would have been his first major.&nbsp;He has failed in 10 consecutive tries to complete the career Slam at Augusta National, coming closest in 2022 when he was second to Scottie Scheffler.
"I still have to remind myself that there's a long way to go," McIlroy said. "I, just as much as anyone else, know what can happen on the final day here.
"I just have to keep reminding myself that no matter what situation or scenario I find myself in tomorrow, I'll be able to handle it."
McIlroy fired back-to-back six-under par 66s in the second and third rounds, including a record six threes in a row to start a third round that featured two eagles.&nbsp;After double bogeys at 15 and 17 in an opening-round 72, McIlroy would join Craig Stadler from 1982 as the only Masters winner with two double bogeys in the same round.
However, McIlroy also knows how formidable DeChambeau can be. After McIlroy made bogeys on three of the last four holes in the final round of last year's US Open at Pinehurst, the American got up and down from a bunker on the 72nd hole to win his second major after the 2020 US Open.
DeChambeau holed a 48-foot putt from off the green at the 18th hole Saturday to shoot 69 and he could join Australian Cameron Smith in 2020 as the only players to break 70 for all four rounds in the same Masters.
"It will be the grandest stage we've had in a long time and I'm excited for it," DeChambeau said of the final round. "It's going to be an electric atmosphere."
<h2>Others in the hunt</h2>
DeChambeau has found six more fairways than McIlroy this week but the European star has reached five more greens in regulation.
DeChambeau could claim the third major title for an active LIV Golf player in as many years, the Saudi-backed breakaway tour also boasting Brooks Koepka's 2023 PGA Championship and DeChambeau's 2024 US Open.
There are others who could challenge the lead duo.&nbsp;Canada's Corey Conners, seeking his first major, was four adrift as the round began with 2018 Masters winner Patrick Reed and Sweden's Ludvig Aberg, last year's Masters runner-up in his major debut, starting the day six off the pace.
Defending champion Scheffler and England's Justin Rose, the 18- and 36-hole leader, were seven back.&nbsp;Jack Burke Jr. has the greatest last-round comeback to win in Masters history, rallying from eight shots down to win in 1956.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

World, Sports: The four-time major winner from Northern Ireland led reigning US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau by two as the final round teed off at Augusta National

Rory McIlroy seeks golf immortality as he takes a two-stroke lead into Sunday's final round of the The Masters with a chance to complete a career Grand Slam. The four-time major winner from Northern Ireland led reigning US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau by two as the final round teed off at Augusta National. McIlroy, who has not won a major title since 2014, needs only a green jacket to complete a career Slam and join Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Gary Player, Gene Sarazen and Ben Hogan on one of golf's most exclusive lists. McIlroy and DeChambeau tee off in the final pairing at 2:30 pm (1830 GMT), both knowing that the last eight Masters winners have all played in the final pair on Sunday. Also Read: Carlos Alcaraz caps 'difficult week' with first Monte Carlo Masters title They will chase a record $4.2 million winner's prize from a record $21 million purse. It's the first time two multiple major winners were in the final Masters pairing since Greg Norman and Nick Faldo in the 1996 Masters. McIlroy has found heartbreak at Augusta National, notably in 2011 when he led entering the last round before a nightmare back nine cost him what would have been his first major. He has failed in 10 consecutive tries to complete the career Slam at Augusta National, coming closest in 2022 when he was second to Scottie Scheffler. "I still have to remind myself that there's a long way to go," McIlroy said. "I, just as much as anyone else, know what can happen on the final day here. "I just have to keep reminding myself that no matter what situation or scenario I find myself in tomorrow, I'll be able to handle it." McIlroy fired back-to-back six-under par 66s in the second and third rounds, including a record six threes in a row to start a third round that featured two eagles. After double bogeys at 15 and 17 in an opening-round 72, McIlroy would join Craig Stadler from 1982 as the only Masters winner with two double bogeys in the same round. However, McIlroy also knows how formidable DeChambeau can be. After McIlroy made bogeys on three of the last four holes in the final round of last year's US Open at Pinehurst, the American got up and down from a bunker on the 72nd hole to win his second major after the 2020 US Open. DeChambeau holed a 48-foot putt from off the green at the 18th hole Saturday to shoot 69 and he could join Australian Cameron Smith in 2020 as the only players to break 70 for all four rounds in the same Masters. "It will be the grandest stage we've had in a long time and I'm excited for it," DeChambeau said of the final round. "It's going to be an electric atmosphere." Others in the hunt DeChambeau has found six more fairways than McIlroy this week but the European star has reached five more greens in regulation. DeChambeau could claim the third major title for an active LIV Golf player in as many years, the Saudi-backed breakaway tour also boasting Brooks Koepka's 2023 PGA Championship and DeChambeau's 2024 US Open. There are others who could challenge the lead duo. Canada's Corey Conners, seeking his first major, was four adrift as the round began with 2018 Masters winner Patrick Reed and Sweden's Ludvig Aberg, last year's Masters runner-up in his major debut, starting the day six off the pace. Defending champion Scheffler and England's Justin Rose, the 18- and 36-hole leader, were seven back. Jack Burke Jr. has the greatest last-round comeback to win in Masters history, rallying from eight shots down to win in 1956. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The Masters 2025: Rory McIlroy aims for win and career slam but DeChambeau threatens

<div class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Finland, a country in the Nordic region, is known for many things, from the Aurora Borealis to saunas to its many lakes. But it is the "social innovation" of the Baby Box that changed the country's well-being, leading to transforming its development and standard of living by securing the health of expecting mothers and their babies.</div>
<h2 class="x_elementToProof">What is a Finnish Baby Box?</h2>
<div class="x_elementToProof">It is a simple box given by the Finnish government via Kela, Finland&rsquo;s Social Insurance Institution, to expecting families. The box is given to every Finnish family, rich or poor alike and contains baby cloths, personal care products for the baby and the parents.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/the-baby-box-that-changed-finlands-future-lowest-mortality-rate-in-the-world-8942926">The baby box that changed Finland's future, lowest mortality rate in the world</a></div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">The 2024 package includes 39 products, including a sleeping bag, a blanket, bib, thermometer, toothbrush, etc. The box is in fact the first bed of a Finnish baby and is used as a hygienic sleeping space. The box is made of recycled corrugated cardboard and usually weighs around 8 kg. All in all, a starter kit for the baby and is linked to health care check-ups of the mother.</div>
<h2 class="x_elementToProof">National identity</h2>
<div class="x_elementToProof">The baby box is today Finland's national identity and in many ways, a shared experience that bridges generations. Finland does provide maternity grants, but according to Kela, the country's insurance giant, most first-time mothers choose the box over alternative cash grants.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">Verneri Aalto, Communications specialist, Kela, told WION, "It started in the 1930s, when Finland was a poor country, real material deprivation. Back then, for the family who did not have money to buy clothes. So, at that time, Finland was a poor country. Today we are a wealthy welfare state but still proud to have a baby box, like a symbol of the social security system". The Finnish baby box is available as a benefit under the Finnish social security system and is not commercially available.&nbsp;</div>
<h2 class="x_elementToProof">A century of impact</h2>
<div class="x_elementToProof">The roots of the current baby box can be traced back to 1922, when &ldquo;circulating baskets&rdquo; filled with hand-sewn clothes were used by more than one family together. The baby boxes were formally introduced by the Finnish government in 1938 for disadvantaged mothers, tying it to mandatory antenatal care visits. This played a role in shifting societal norms, encouraging healthier maternal behaviours. The separate sleeping space for the baby a century ago, when Finland was not that developed and faced the ravages of World War 2, reduced the risk of catching infectious diseases.</div>
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<h2 class="x_elementToProof">How Baby Box changed Finland?</h2>
<div class="x_elementToProof">Finland has the lowest maternal and infant mortality rates in the world. Something that was not a norm a century ago when the country was not as wealthy as it is now. The Baby Box played a key role in promoting overall public health. The infant mortality rate in Finland is only 2/1000 live born children according to 2018 Finland govt data. The baby box is a message of the well-being of mothers and babies, a simple out-of-the-box thinking a century ago.</div>

World: The box is given to every Finnish family, rich or poor alike and contains baby cloths, personal care products for the baby and the parents. The 2024 package includes 39 products.

Finland, a country in the Nordic region, is known for many things, from the Aurora Borealis to saunas to its many lakes. But it is the "social innovation" of the Baby Box that changed the country's well-being, leading to transforming its development and standard of living by securing the health of expecting mothers and their babies. What is a Finnish Baby Box? It is a simple box given by the Finnish government via Kela, Finland’s Social Insurance Institution, to expecting families. The box is given to every Finnish family, rich or poor alike and contains baby cloths, personal care products for the baby and the parents. Watch: The baby box that changed Finland's future, lowest mortality rate in the world The 2024 package includes 39 products, including a sleeping bag, a blanket, bib, thermometer, toothbrush, etc. The box is in fact the first bed of a Finnish baby and is used as a hygienic sleeping space. The box is made of recycled corrugated cardboard and usually weighs around 8 kg. All in all, a starter kit for the baby and is linked to health care check-ups of the mother. National identity The baby box is today Finland's national identity and in many ways, a shared experience that bridges generations. Finland does provide maternity grants, but according to Kela, the country's insurance giant, most first-time mothers choose the box over alternative cash grants. Also read: ‘X’ gender? Don’t risk it: Denmark, Finland join list of nations warning transgender tourists heading to US Verneri Aalto, Communications specialist, Kela, told WION, "It started in the 1930s, when Finland was a poor country, real material deprivation. Back then, for the family who did not have money to buy clothes. So, at that time, Finland was a poor country. Today we are a wealthy welfare state but still proud to have a baby box, like a symbol of the social security system". The Finnish baby box is available as a benefit under the Finnish social security system and is not commercially available. A century of impact The roots of the current baby box can be traced back to 1922, when “circulating baskets” filled with hand-sewn clothes were used by more than one family together. The baby boxes were formally introduced by the Finnish government in 1938 for disadvantaged mothers, tying it to mandatory antenatal care visits. This played a role in shifting societal norms, encouraging healthier maternal behaviours. The separate sleeping space for the baby a century ago, when Finland was not that developed and faced the ravages of World War 2, reduced the risk of catching infectious diseases. How Baby Box changed Finland? Finland has the lowest maternal and infant mortality rates in the world. Something that was not a norm a century ago when the country was not as wealthy as it is now. The Baby Box played a key role in promoting overall public health. The infant mortality rate in Finland is only 2/1000 live born children according to 2018 Finland govt data. The baby box is a message of the well-being of mothers and babies, a simple out-of-the-box thinking a century ago.

The "Baby Box" that changed Finland Forever

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick added to the uncertainty over President Donald Trump&rsquo;s tariff plans on Sunday, making it clear that the recent break for tech companies is only temporary.
Speaking on ABC&rsquo;s This Week, Lutnick said that electronics like smartphones and laptops, recently exempted from the administration&rsquo;s reciprocal tariffs on Chinese imports, will soon fall under a new round of levies, this time called "semiconductor tariffs."
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&ldquo;All those products are going to come under semiconductors,&rdquo; Lutnick said, adding they will face &ldquo;a special focus type of tariff&rdquo; aimed at reshoring production. &ldquo;We need to have semiconductors, we need to have chips, and we need to have flat panels&hellip; We can&rsquo;t be reliant on Southeast Asia for all of the things that operate for us,&rdquo; he added.
According to Lutnick, these new tariffs could be implemented &ldquo;probably a month or two&rdquo; from now. While tech companies were given a short-term break, the Commerce Secretary stressed that it&rsquo;s not a permanent deal.
On Friday night, US Customs and Border Protection issued a notice that several high-demand electronics, smartphones, computers, solar cells, flat-panel displays and semiconductor-based storage devices would not be subject to either the steep reciprocal tariffs on Chinese goods or the 10% baseline tariffs applied more broadly.
But on Sunday, Lutnick made clear that this was only a pause. He said the White House wants to use tariffs as a way to drive the semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries back to the US.
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&ldquo;We can&rsquo;t be beholden and rely upon foreign countries for fundamental things that we need,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;So this is not like a permanent sort of exemption&hellip; These are things that are national security that we need to be made in America.&rdquo;
<h2>Lutnick declined to defend VP Vance&rsquo;s &ldquo;peasants&rdquo; remark</h2>
The interview also touched on recent controversial comments from Vice President JD Vance, who last week referred to Chinese workers as &ldquo;peasants&rdquo; during a Fox &amp; Friends appearance.
&ldquo;We borrow money from Chinese peasants to buy the things those Chinese peasants manufacture,&rdquo; Vance said. His comment drew criticism from Chinese officials, who labelled the statement &ldquo;ignorant and impolite.&rdquo;
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When asked about the remark, Lutnick declined to defend or clarify Vance&rsquo;s words.
&ldquo;No, I&rsquo;m just going to step back and really just leave the vice president to let him defend himself,&rdquo; he told host Jonathan Karl. &ldquo;He knows what he meant," he added.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the White House wants to use tariffs as a way to drive the semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries back to the US.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick added to the uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s tariff plans on Sunday, making it clear that the recent break for tech companies is only temporary. Speaking on ABC’s This Week, Lutnick said that electronics like smartphones and laptops, recently exempted from the administration’s reciprocal tariffs on Chinese imports, will soon fall under a new round of levies, this time called "semiconductor tariffs." Also read: 'Correct your mistakes': China demands US ‘completely cancel’ Trump’s reciprocal tariffs after electronics exemption “All those products are going to come under semiconductors,” Lutnick said, adding they will face “a special focus type of tariff” aimed at reshoring production. “We need to have semiconductors, we need to have chips, and we need to have flat panels… We can’t be reliant on Southeast Asia for all of the things that operate for us,” he added. According to Lutnick, these new tariffs could be implemented “probably a month or two” from now. While tech companies were given a short-term break, the Commerce Secretary stressed that it’s not a permanent deal. On Friday night, US Customs and Border Protection issued a notice that several high-demand electronics, smartphones, computers, solar cells, flat-panel displays and semiconductor-based storage devices would not be subject to either the steep reciprocal tariffs on Chinese goods or the 10% baseline tariffs applied more broadly. But on Sunday, Lutnick made clear that this was only a pause. He said the White House wants to use tariffs as a way to drive the semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries back to the US. Also read: Capitol riot with money-back guarantee? Trump’s Jan. 6 ‘patriots’ may get refund for damage they caused “We can’t be beholden and rely upon foreign countries for fundamental things that we need,” he said. “So this is not like a permanent sort of exemption… These are things that are national security that we need to be made in America.” Lutnick declined to defend VP Vance’s “peasants” remark The interview also touched on recent controversial comments from Vice President JD Vance, who last week referred to Chinese workers as “peasants” during a Fox & Friends appearance. “We borrow money from Chinese peasants to buy the things those Chinese peasants manufacture,” Vance said. His comment drew criticism from Chinese officials, who labelled the statement “ignorant and impolite.” Also read: 'Getting rid of the president': US teen kills parents to fund Trump assassination plot and ‘bring in some chaos’ When asked about the remark, Lutnick declined to defend or clarify Vance’s words. “No, I’m just going to step back and really just leave the vice president to let him defend himself,” he told host Jonathan Karl. “He knows what he meant," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Tariffs paused, not canceled: Trump’s tech exemption is 'temporary'; new semiconductor tariffs coming 'in a month or two'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a &ldquo;strong response&rdquo; from Europe and the US after a Russian strike on Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy killed at least 31 people.
In other news, China called on the United States to fully withdraw its reciprocal tariffs.
Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet said an airstrike targeted a Hamas command center in central Gaza&rsquo;s Deir al-Balah on Sunday (Apr 13).
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&nbsp;Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a &ldquo;strong response&rdquo; from Europe and the US following a Russian strike on Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy on Sunday (Apr 13) that killed at least 31 people, including two children. While 84 were injured, including 10 children, following the deadliest attack in months amid Moscow&rsquo;s dragging invasion.
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&nbsp;China on Sunday (April 13) called on the United States to fully withdraw its reciprocal tariffs, following a recent move by Washington to lift import duties on certain consumer electronics such as smartphones and laptops.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-airstrike-targets-gazas-only-functioning-hospital-hamas-command-center-in-deir-al-balah-8957759">Israeli airstrike targets Gaza&rsquo;s only functioning hospital, Hamas command center in Deir al-Balah</a>
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&nbsp;The Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet said an airstrike targeted a Hamas command center in central Gaza&rsquo;s Deir al-Balah on Sunday (Apr 13).
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In a low blow, DOGE and US President Donald Trump's immigration department have made the US Social Security Administration (SSA) falsely mark over 6,000 living immigrants as deceased.
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&nbsp;US President Donald Trump, who has often been accused of a lack of openness about his health, is in &ldquo;excellent health&rdquo;, according to the White House doctor&rsquo;s report released on Sunday (Apr 13).
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The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has indicated it may return fines to a number of January 6 rioters whose convictions were later overturned by presidential pardons, particularly if those pardons came while the cases were still under appeal.
In a court filing last week, Assistant US Attorney Adam Dreher said that although individuals granted a pardon after a conviction are generally not entitled to get their fines back, there could be exceptions. This may include those whose appeals were ongoing at the time they were pardoned.
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The case in question involves Stacy Wade Hager, who was convicted on four misdemeanour charges and ordered to pay $570. Some rioters facing felony charges have been required to pay as much as $2,000. However, Hager&rsquo;s conviction was still being appealed when former President Donald Trump issued a broad amnesty, effectively invalidating his conviction, according to Dreher.
As a result, &ldquo;the government agrees that Hager is entitled to reimbursement of those payments,&rdquo; Dreher wrote.
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While Dreher made clear this wouldn&rsquo;t apply to all those pardoned, the filing comes as Trump appears increasingly supportive of compensating convicted participants in the Capitol attack.
<h2>Trump: "They were patriots"</h2>
In a recent interview with Newsmax, Trump hinted at the idea of a compensation fund to support those who lost income or job opportunities due to legal proceedings following the events of 6 January 2021.
&ldquo;We have a lot of people, a lot of the people that are in government now talk about it because [we] really like that group of people,&rdquo; Trump said. &ldquo;They were patriots as far as I was concerned,&rdquo; he added.
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Around 1,600 people have faced charges over the riot, with approximately 900 convictions secured by August 2023. The violent breach of the Capitol led to millions of dollars in damages, broken windows, vandalised offices and stolen equipment among.
At least 174 police officers were injured during the chaos. Four officers who responded to the attack later died by suicide, Reuters reported.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: In a recent interview with Newsmax, Trump hinted at the idea of a compensation fund to support those who lost income or job opportunities due to legal proceedings following the events of 6 January 2021.

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has indicated it may return fines to a number of January 6 rioters whose convictions were later overturned by presidential pardons, particularly if those pardons came while the cases were still under appeal. In a court filing last week, Assistant US Attorney Adam Dreher said that although individuals granted a pardon after a conviction are generally not entitled to get their fines back, there could be exceptions. This may include those whose appeals were ongoing at the time they were pardoned. Also read: 'These are terrorists': Trump defends Musk, says Tesla attacks worse than Jan. 6 Capitol riot The case in question involves Stacy Wade Hager, who was convicted on four misdemeanour charges and ordered to pay $570. Some rioters facing felony charges have been required to pay as much as $2,000. However, Hager’s conviction was still being appealed when former President Donald Trump issued a broad amnesty, effectively invalidating his conviction, according to Dreher. As a result, “the government agrees that Hager is entitled to reimbursement of those payments,” Dreher wrote. Watch: Protest against Trump, thousands flock to California capitol While Dreher made clear this wouldn’t apply to all those pardoned, the filing comes as Trump appears increasingly supportive of compensating convicted participants in the Capitol attack. Trump: "They were patriots" In a recent interview with Newsmax, Trump hinted at the idea of a compensation fund to support those who lost income or job opportunities due to legal proceedings following the events of 6 January 2021. “We have a lot of people, a lot of the people that are in government now talk about it because [we] really like that group of people,” Trump said. “They were patriots as far as I was concerned,” he added. Also read: 'We were wrong that day': Convicted US Capitol rioter refuses Trump's pardon Around 1,600 people have faced charges over the riot, with approximately 900 convictions secured by August 2023. The violent breach of the Capitol led to millions of dollars in damages, broken windows, vandalised offices and stolen equipment among. At least 174 police officers were injured during the chaos. Four officers who responded to the attack later died by suicide, Reuters reported. Also read: Another convicted US Capitol rioter rejects Trump's pardon. Here's why (With inputs from agencies)

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US President Donald Trump, who has often been accused of a lack of openness about his health, is in &ldquo;excellent health&rdquo;, according to the White House doctor&rsquo;s report released on Sunday (Apr 13).
The Republican, 78, underwent his first annual medical assessment since returning to the presidency at Walter Reed Medical Center. He had repeatedly boasted about his own health since the beginning of his second term, while he mocked the former president Joe Biden, 82, for being mentally unfit for the office.
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<h2>&lsquo;Fully fit to execute the duties&rsquo;</h2>
According to the physician&rsquo;s letter shared by the White House, &ldquo;President Trump remains in excellent health, exhibiting robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function.&rdquo;
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It added, &ldquo;His active lifestyle continues to contribute significantly to his well-being. President Trump's days include participation in multiple meetings, public appearances, press availability, and frequent victories in golf events.&rdquo;
&ldquo;President Trump exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State,&rdquo; the letter said.
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The medical examination report only noted a few abnormalities, including minor sun damage to Trump&rsquo;s skin and scarring on his right ear from a gunshot wound after he was shot at in an assassination bid last year in July.
Earlier, the president told reporters on Friday (Apr 11) that he felt &ldquo;in very good shape&rdquo; after his examination at the Walter Reed military hospital in the Washington suburbs.
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The White House had said that presidential physician Sean Barbabella would give a readout of the physical and that &ldquo;of course&rdquo; the full report would be provided.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending | The Republican, 78, underwent his first annual medical assessment since returning to the presidency at Walter Reed Medical Center. He had repeatedly boasted about his own health since the beginning of his second term.

US President Donald Trump, who has often been accused of a lack of openness about his health, is in “excellent health”, according to the White House doctor’s report released on Sunday (Apr 13). The Republican, 78, underwent his first annual medical assessment since returning to the presidency at Walter Reed Medical Center. He had repeatedly boasted about his own health since the beginning of his second term, while he mocked the former president Joe Biden, 82, for being mentally unfit for the office. Also read | Trump in, Obama out: Donald Trump's 'fight! fight! fight!' portrait replaces Barack Obama's in White House ‘Fully fit to execute the duties’ According to the physician’s letter shared by the White House, “President Trump remains in excellent health, exhibiting robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function.” Also read | Trump orders removal of White House 'witness tree': 200-year-old magnolia, planted by Andrew Jackson, cut down It added, “His active lifestyle continues to contribute significantly to his well-being. President Trump's days include participation in multiple meetings, public appearances, press availability, and frequent victories in golf events.” “President Trump exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State,” the letter said. Also read | 'Getting rid of the president': US teen kills parents to fund Trump assassination plot and ‘bring in some chaos’ The medical examination report only noted a few abnormalities, including minor sun damage to Trump’s skin and scarring on his right ear from a gunshot wound after he was shot at in an assassination bid last year in July. Earlier, the president told reporters on Friday (Apr 11) that he felt “in very good shape” after his examination at the Walter Reed military hospital in the Washington suburbs. Also read | 'Peak of not giving f**k anymore': What ‘mad king’ Trump did as global economy tanked - Golf, galas and $1M dinners The White House had said that presidential physician Sean Barbabella would give a readout of the physical and that “of course” the full report would be provided. (With inputs from agencies)

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Eight Pakistani workers were killed by gunmen in southeastern Iran on Saturday (April 12) in what appears to be a targeted killing in the restive province of Sistan-Baluchestan. The eight victims, all from Pakistan&rsquo;s Punjab, were working at a car repair workshop in Meharistan district when armed assailants arrived, tied them up, and opened indiscriminate fire at them.
Iranian officials confirmed the deaths and said the victims were from Bahawalpur in southern Punjab, Pakistan. They used to work at the workshop, the Dawn newspaper reported.
Five victims were identified by Iranian authorities as Dilshad, his son Muhammad Naeem, Jaffar, Danish, and Nasir. The names of the other three have not been released. Police arrived at the scene after being informed about the killings and transferred the bodies to a hospital.
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The Balochistan National Army (BNA), a banned ethnic Baloch separatist group, claimed responsibility for the attack. The group said in a statement sent to local media outlets that it had deliberately targeted the Pakistanis.
Iranian police have launched an investigation into the killings but have not made any arrests so far. The region has witnessed repeated violence involving separatist groups, drug traffickers, and militant organisations operating along the porous Iran-Pakistan border.
In a similar incident, in January 2024, armed men had killed nine Pakistanis in Saravan city of Iran. They were also working as motor mechanics at a workshop.
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The incident is likely to raise fresh concerns about cross-border violence and the safety of migrant workers in volatile regions.
Pakistan&rsquo;s Balochistan has long grappled with insurgency and unrest. Locals, particularly the Balochs, have blamed governments for exploiting and profiting from Balochistan&rsquo;s resources while neglecting the development of the region.
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World: The region has witnessed repeated violence involving separatist groups, drug traffickers, and militant organisations operating along the porous Iran-Pakistan border.

Eight Pakistani workers were killed by gunmen in southeastern Iran on Saturday (April 12) in what appears to be a targeted killing in the restive province of Sistan-Baluchestan. The eight victims, all from Pakistan’s Punjab, were working at a car repair workshop in Meharistan district when armed assailants arrived, tied them up, and opened indiscriminate fire at them. Iranian officials confirmed the deaths and said the victims were from Bahawalpur in southern Punjab, Pakistan. They used to work at the workshop, the Dawn newspaper reported. Five victims were identified by Iranian authorities as Dilshad, his son Muhammad Naeem, Jaffar, Danish, and Nasir. The names of the other three have not been released. Police arrived at the scene after being informed about the killings and transferred the bodies to a hospital. Also read | China sentences nine for defrauding 66,800 Indians in $6.2 million telecom scams The Balochistan National Army (BNA), a banned ethnic Baloch separatist group, claimed responsibility for the attack. The group said in a statement sent to local media outlets that it had deliberately targeted the Pakistanis. Iranian police have launched an investigation into the killings but have not made any arrests so far. The region has witnessed repeated violence involving separatist groups, drug traffickers, and militant organisations operating along the porous Iran-Pakistan border. In a similar incident, in January 2024, armed men had killed nine Pakistanis in Saravan city of Iran. They were also working as motor mechanics at a workshop. Also read | US, Saudi to sign agreement to develop civil nuclear industry in Riyadh: Here's what it means Sistan-Baluchestan province is home to Sunni Muslim ethnic minority and has long been a flashpoint for tensions with Iran’s Shia-dominated establishment. The incident is likely to raise fresh concerns about cross-border violence and the safety of migrant workers in volatile regions. Pakistan’s Balochistan has long grappled with insurgency and unrest. Locals, particularly the Balochs, have blamed governments for exploiting and profiting from Balochistan’s resources while neglecting the development of the region. Also Read | Russia seeking to deploy nuclear weapons in space, warns NATO chief

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday (April 13) announced the formation of a dedicated task force to support displaced Afghan women cricketers. In a landmark initiative, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/international-cricket-council">ICC</a> has joined hands with the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/board-of-control-for-cricket-in-india">Board of Control for Cricket in India</a> (BCCI), England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/cricket-australia">Cricket Australia</a> (CA) to assist these talented athletes in both their cricketing and personal development journeys.
As part of the initiative, the ICC will establish a dedicated fund to provide direct monetary assistance, ensuring these cricketers have the resources they need to continue pursuing the game they love. This will be complemented by a robust high-performance programme offering advanced coaching, world-class facilities, and tailored mentorship to help them reach their full potential.
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<h2>Joining hands for a cause</h2>
Speaking on the initiative, ICC Chairman Mr. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jay-shah">Jay Shah</a> said:&nbsp;&ldquo;At the International Cricket Council, we are deeply committed to fostering inclusivity and ensuring every cricketer has the opportunity to shine, regardless of their circumstances. In collaboration with our valued partners, we are proud to launch this task force and support fund, complemented by a comprehensive high-performance programme, to ensure displaced Afghan women cricketers can continue their journey in the sport. This initiative reflects our steadfast dedication to cricket&rsquo;s global growth and its power to inspire unity, resilience, and hope.&rdquo;
The ICC believes this initiative will not only help preserve the sporting careers of Afghan women cricketers but also reinforce the sport&rsquo;s role as a unifying force that transcends borders and adversity.
In addition to the above initiative, the Board also approved the consolidated ICC Group audited financial statements for the year ended 2024.&nbsp;Following the recommendations from the Chief Executives Committee, the Board also confirmed the following appointments:&nbsp;ICC Women&rsquo;s Cricket Committee:&nbsp;Catherine Campbell (re-appointed), Avril Fahey and Pholetsi Moseki,&nbsp;ICC Men&rsquo;s Cricket Committee:&nbsp;Sourav Ganguly was re-appointed as Chair and Hamid Hassan, Desmond Haynes, Temba Bavuma, VVS Laxman (re-appointment) and Jonathan Trott were appointed to the Committee.

World, Cricket, Sports: ICC will establish a dedicated fund to provide direct monetary aid, ensuring these cricketers have the resources they need to continue pursuing

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday (April 13) announced the formation of a dedicated task force to support displaced Afghan women cricketers. In a landmark initiative, the ICC has joined hands with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), and Cricket Australia (CA) to assist these talented athletes in both their cricketing and personal development journeys. As part of the initiative, the ICC will establish a dedicated fund to provide direct monetary assistance, ensuring these cricketers have the resources they need to continue pursuing the game they love. This will be complemented by a robust high-performance programme offering advanced coaching, world-class facilities, and tailored mentorship to help them reach their full potential. Also Read: IPL 2025: Virat, Salt guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to nine-wicket win Rajasthan Royals Joining hands for a cause Speaking on the initiative, ICC Chairman Mr. Jay Shah said: “At the International Cricket Council, we are deeply committed to fostering inclusivity and ensuring every cricketer has the opportunity to shine, regardless of their circumstances. In collaboration with our valued partners, we are proud to launch this task force and support fund, complemented by a comprehensive high-performance programme, to ensure displaced Afghan women cricketers can continue their journey in the sport. This initiative reflects our steadfast dedication to cricket’s global growth and its power to inspire unity, resilience, and hope.” The ICC believes this initiative will not only help preserve the sporting careers of Afghan women cricketers but also reinforce the sport’s role as a unifying force that transcends borders and adversity. In addition to the above initiative, the Board also approved the consolidated ICC Group audited financial statements for the year ended 2024. Following the recommendations from the Chief Executives Committee, the Board also confirmed the following appointments: ICC Women’s Cricket Committee: Catherine Campbell (re-appointed), Avril Fahey and Pholetsi Moseki, ICC Men’s Cricket Committee: Sourav Ganguly was re-appointed as Chair and Hamid Hassan, Desmond Haynes, Temba Bavuma, VVS Laxman (re-appointment) and Jonathan Trott were appointed to the Committee.

ICC joins hands with BCCI, ECB and CA to support initiative for displaced Afghan women cricketers

Nine people were sentenced to prison in China along with fines for being involved in a telecommunication fraud scheme targeting Indians. The scammers siphoned Rs 517 million ($6.2 million) from 66,800 victims through fake investment platforms and false identities, reported Global Times.
The romance scam targeting Indians was led by a suspect surnamed He, reported Legal Daily. He rented office space in Heze, East China's Shandong Province, in May 2023, where he established the fraud syndicate, recruited members and acquired overseas servers. He liaised with Indian companies, coordinated fund supervision and diverted capital.
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His accomplices trained and managed the scammers, with experienced fraudsters specifically designing communication strategies and coaching employees. Member surnamed Chen was responsible for maintaining the payment channels for the fraudulent investment platform.
<h2>How did they scam Indians?</h2>
&ldquo;I met an Indian on a chat app and learned about the SENEE investment platform. Through messaging, we enticed Indians with promises of 8 percent to 15 percent monthly returns on 1,000-rupee ($12) investments,&rdquo; confessed He, the Global Times reported, citing the Legal Daily.
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&ldquo;When deposits surpassed the promised returns, the scam team would shut down the platform or convert debts into equity to freeze funds,&rdquo; said He.&nbsp;
The scammers then used third-party payment platforms to convert investments into USDT cryptocurrency, exchanging it for RMB or USD while taking a 15 per cent commission.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I portrayed myself as a wealthy Indian woman who achieved success through fund investments,&rdquo; a co-conspirator surnamed Li said. &ldquo;I cultivated relationships with Indian men on social media platforms to entice them into investing in SENEE funds.&rdquo;
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The gang also created fake social media profiles portraying successful yet emotionally vulnerable Indian women, where they posted lifestyle, fitness, and travel photos, which they geo-tagged with Indian locations. They engaged targets in relationship-building chats.
To appear credible, they created counterfeit corporate documents like photoshopped trademark registrations, NBFC licenses, and business permits displayed on official-looking websites.
According to the court&rsquo;s findings, 66,800 Indians were defrauded of Rs 517 million between June 1, 2023, and January 13, 2024 &ndash; a span of just over seven months.
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<h2>Perpetrators punished by court</h2>
The court said that the nine defendants, who sought illegal profits through false identities and cyber fraud tactics, created a sophisticated criminal syndicate. Based on their roles and hierarchy within the group, the defendants were sentenced to five to 14 years and nine months in prison, along with fines.
Presiding judge Liu Xilei said China has been intensifying its crackdown on online and telecom fraud. The perpetrators are urged to immediately stop criminal activities and voluntarily surrender to authorities for potential leniency.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | India news | Trending | The gang also created fake social media profiles portraying successful yet emotionally vulnerable Indian women, where they posted lifestyle, fitness, and travel photos, which they geo-tagged with Indian locations.

Nine people were sentenced to prison in China along with fines for being involved in a telecommunication fraud scheme targeting Indians. The scammers siphoned Rs 517 million ($6.2 million) from 66,800 victims through fake investment platforms and false identities, reported Global Times. The romance scam targeting Indians was led by a suspect surnamed He, reported Legal Daily. He rented office space in Heze, East China's Shandong Province, in May 2023, where he established the fraud syndicate, recruited members and acquired overseas servers. He liaised with Indian companies, coordinated fund supervision and diverted capital. Also read | QR 'quishing' scam: People are falling prey to fake QR codes. What is it? His accomplices trained and managed the scammers, with experienced fraudsters specifically designing communication strategies and coaching employees. Member surnamed Chen was responsible for maintaining the payment channels for the fraudulent investment platform. How did they scam Indians? “I met an Indian on a chat app and learned about the SENEE investment platform. Through messaging, we enticed Indians with promises of 8 percent to 15 percent monthly returns on 1,000-rupee ($12) investments,” confessed He, the Global Times reported, citing the Legal Daily. Also read | What is WhatsApp image scam? Here's how to stay safe and aware from it “When deposits surpassed the promised returns, the scam team would shut down the platform or convert debts into equity to freeze funds,” said He. The scammers then used third-party payment platforms to convert investments into USDT cryptocurrency, exchanging it for RMB or USD while taking a 15 per cent commission. “I portrayed myself as a wealthy Indian woman who achieved success through fund investments,” a co-conspirator surnamed Li said. “I cultivated relationships with Indian men on social media platforms to entice them into investing in SENEE funds.” Also read | Mamata Banerjee reacts to Supreme Court ruling on teacher jobs scam: ‘I can’t accept it' The gang also created fake social media profiles portraying successful yet emotionally vulnerable Indian women, where they posted lifestyle, fitness, and travel photos, which they geo-tagged with Indian locations. They engaged targets in relationship-building chats. To appear credible, they created counterfeit corporate documents like photoshopped trademark registrations, NBFC licenses, and business permits displayed on official-looking websites. According to the court’s findings, 66,800 Indians were defrauded of Rs 517 million between June 1, 2023, and January 13, 2024 – a span of just over seven months. Also read | Egg vendor gets Rs 50 crore tax notice due to fraudulent use of PAN, Aadhar Perpetrators punished by court The court said that the nine defendants, who sought illegal profits through false identities and cyber fraud tactics, created a sophisticated criminal syndicate. Based on their roles and hierarchy within the group, the defendants were sentenced to five to 14 years and nine months in prison, along with fines. Presiding judge Liu Xilei said China has been intensifying its crackdown on online and telecom fraud. The perpetrators are urged to immediately stop criminal activities and voluntarily surrender to authorities for potential leniency. (With inputs from agencies)

China sentences nine for defrauding 66,800 Indians in $6.2 million telecom scams

In a low blow, DOGE and US President Donald Trump's immigration department have made the US Social Security Administration (SSA) falsely mark over 6,000 living immigrants as deceased. 
The move, which has prompted legal action and internal clashes, was reportedly part of a broader effort under the Trump administration to push undocumented migrants out of the country, as per a report by The Washington Post.
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According to internal sources and documents seen by The Washington Post, the decision led to the forced removal of Greg Pearre, a senior executive at the SSA&rsquo;s Maryland headquarters. Pearre had strongly opposed the plan, warning it was illegal, inhumane, and likely to affect innocent people. He had argued with Scott Coulter, the recently appointed chief information officer by Elon Musk, who backed the strategy.
Two days after the migrants were added to the Death Master File, a government record used by employers, banks and landlords, Pearre was dragged out of his office by security. The document includes names and Social Security numbers of deceased individuals, and being added to it effectively blocks a person from working or accessing key services.
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<h2>Experts warn the move is illegal</h2>
Legal and immigration experts have raised alarm over the legality of this action. Labelling someone as dead strips them of the privacy and rights afforded to living individuals. Experts say this also amounts to falsifying federal records.
&ldquo;Social Security itself has acknowledged that an incorrect death declaration is a &lsquo;devastating&rsquo; blow,&rdquo; the report said. Individuals wrongly declared dead are suddenly cut off from work, benefits, and access to essential services.
&ldquo;You literally become financially paralysed,&rdquo; one expert noted.
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The White House defended the action, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying, &ldquo;The Trump Administration is protecting lawful American citizens and their hard-earned Social Security benefits, and ensuring illegal immigrants will no longer receive such economic entitlements.&rdquo; She added, &ldquo;Anyone who disagrees with the common sense policies of this Administration can find a new job.&rdquo;
<h2>Warnings were ignored</h2>
Concerns within the SSA were raised in February when staff discovered that anyone with access to the database could mark someone as dead without needing a death certificate or medical proof. They warned this flaw left the system open to abuse and feared it could be used to target certain groups.
Despite internal discussions about requiring proof before marking someone deceased, no changes were made.
Soon after, 6,100 names, mostly Hispanic individuals, ranging in age from teenagers to people in their 80s, were added to the database. Among those affected were people with valid Social Security numbers who had lost legal status due to changes in immigration policy.
A White House official later claimed these individuals had ties to terrorism or criminal records.
Unions and advocacy groups have responded with legal action. In a court filing on Friday, they accused the SSA of violating a temporary restraining order. The order barred Elon Musk&rsquo;s DOGE Service from using any system that included personally identifiable information.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Legal and immigration experts have raised alarm over the legality of this action. Labelling someone as dead strips them of the privacy and rights afforded to living individuals.

In a low blow, DOGE and US President Donald Trump's immigration department have made the US Social Security Administration (SSA) falsely mark over 6,000 living immigrants as deceased. The move, which has prompted legal action and internal clashes, was reportedly part of a broader effort under the Trump administration to push undocumented migrants out of the country, as per a report by The Washington Post. Also read: ‘No small talk, no noise’: Leaked memo reveals Elon Musk’s in-flight rules, says he’s ‘not interested in conserving fuel’ According to internal sources and documents seen by The Washington Post, the decision led to the forced removal of Greg Pearre, a senior executive at the SSA’s Maryland headquarters. Pearre had strongly opposed the plan, warning it was illegal, inhumane, and likely to affect innocent people. He had argued with Scott Coulter, the recently appointed chief information officer by Elon Musk, who backed the strategy. Two days after the migrants were added to the Death Master File, a government record used by employers, banks and landlords, Pearre was dragged out of his office by security. The document includes names and Social Security numbers of deceased individuals, and being added to it effectively blocks a person from working or accessing key services. Watch: Tesla smashed in London protest against Elon Musk and Trump ties Experts warn the move is illegal Legal and immigration experts have raised alarm over the legality of this action. Labelling someone as dead strips them of the privacy and rights afforded to living individuals. Experts say this also amounts to falsifying federal records. “Social Security itself has acknowledged that an incorrect death declaration is a ‘devastating’ blow,” the report said. Individuals wrongly declared dead are suddenly cut off from work, benefits, and access to essential services. “You literally become financially paralysed,” one expert noted. Also read: 'Getting rid of the president': US teen kills parents to fund Trump assassination plot and ‘bring in some chaos’ The White House defended the action, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying, “The Trump Administration is protecting lawful American citizens and their hard-earned Social Security benefits, and ensuring illegal immigrants will no longer receive such economic entitlements.” She added, “Anyone who disagrees with the common sense policies of this Administration can find a new job.” Warnings were ignored Concerns within the SSA were raised in February when staff discovered that anyone with access to the database could mark someone as dead without needing a death certificate or medical proof. They warned this flaw left the system open to abuse and feared it could be used to target certain groups. Despite internal discussions about requiring proof before marking someone deceased, no changes were made. Soon after, 6,100 names, mostly Hispanic individuals, ranging in age from teenagers to people in their 80s, were added to the database. Among those affected were people with valid Social Security numbers who had lost legal status due to changes in immigration policy. A White House official later claimed these individuals had ties to terrorism or criminal records. Unions and advocacy groups have responded with legal action. In a court filing on Friday, they accused the SSA of violating a temporary restraining order. The order barred Elon Musk’s DOGE Service from using any system that included personally identifiable information. Also read: 'Correct your mistakes': China demands US ‘completely cancel’ Trump’s reciprocal tariffs after electronics exemption (With inputs from agencies)

'Devastating, illegal’: Elon Musk's DOGE falsely lists 6100 migrants as dead in Social Security ‘death file’

The United States and Saudi Arabia have decided to sign a preliminary pact for cooperation over the kingdom&rsquo;s ambitions to develop a civil nuclear industry, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright told reporters in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. Wright had met Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman earlier in the day. He said Riyadh and Washington were on &ldquo;a pathway&rdquo; to reaching an agreement for working together to develop a Saudi civil nuclear programme. Wright, however, made no mention of a wider arrangement with the kingdom, which the previous Biden administration had been pressing for and included a civil nuclear agreement and security guarantees in the hopes it would lead to normalisation of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel. Wright, who is on his first visit to the kingdom as secretary during a tour of energy-producing Gulf states, said that further details about a memorandum detailing the energy cooperation between Riyadh and Washington would come later this year.
Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-technology/now-a-simple-blood-test-could-detect-parkinsons-disease-long-before-symptoms-emerge-8957415" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Now a simple blood test could detect Parkinson&rsquo;s disease long before symptoms emerge</a> &ldquo;For a US partnership and involvement in nuclear here, there will definitely be a 123 agreement &hellip; there&rsquo;s lots of ways to structure a deal that will accomplish both the Saudi objectives and the American objectives,&rdquo; he said. The &lsquo;123 agreement&rsquo; with Riyadh refers to Section 123 of the US Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and is required to permit the US government and American companies to work with entities in the kingdom to develop a civil nuclear industry. It specifies nine non-proliferation criteria a state must meet to keep it from using the technology to develop nuclear arms or transfer sensitive materials to others. Saudi authorities have not yet agreed to the requirements under the act. Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-to-wto-head-us-tariffs-will-inflict-serious-harm-on-developing-countries-8955884" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">China to WTO head: 'US tariffs will inflict serious harm on developing countries'</a> The discussions had not advanced earlier since Saudi Arabia was averse to signing a deal that ruled out the possibility of enriching uranium or reprocessing spent fuel&mdash;both potential paths to a bomb. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been saying that if Iran developed a nuclear weapon, Saudi Arabia would follow suit, a stance that has fuelled deep concern among arms control advocates and some US lawmakers over a possible US-Saudi civil nuclear deal. Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-seeking-to-deploy-nuclear-weapons-in-space-warns-nato-chief-8957098" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Russia seeking to deploy nuclear weapons in space, warns NATO chief</a> Saudi Arabia, the largest oil exporter in the world, is aiming to generate substantial renewable energy and reduce emissions under the crown prince&rsquo;s Vision 2030 reform plan.
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World: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been saying that if Iran developed a nuclear weapon, Saudi Arabia would follow suit. Saudi Arabia is aiming to generate substantial renewable energy and reduce emissions.

The United States and Saudi Arabia have decided to sign a preliminary pact for cooperation over the kingdom’s ambitions to develop a civil nuclear industry, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright told reporters in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. Wright had met Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman earlier in the day. He said Riyadh and Washington were on “a pathway” to reaching an agreement for working together to develop a Saudi civil nuclear programme. Wright, however, made no mention of a wider arrangement with the kingdom, which the previous Biden administration had been pressing for and included a civil nuclear agreement and security guarantees in the hopes it would lead to normalisation of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel. Wright, who is on his first visit to the kingdom as secretary during a tour of energy-producing Gulf states, said that further details about a memorandum detailing the energy cooperation between Riyadh and Washington would come later this year. Also Read | Now a simple blood test could detect Parkinson’s disease long before symptoms emerge “For a US partnership and involvement in nuclear here, there will definitely be a 123 agreement … there’s lots of ways to structure a deal that will accomplish both the Saudi objectives and the American objectives,” he said. The ‘123 agreement’ with Riyadh refers to Section 123 of the US Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and is required to permit the US government and American companies to work with entities in the kingdom to develop a civil nuclear industry. It specifies nine non-proliferation criteria a state must meet to keep it from using the technology to develop nuclear arms or transfer sensitive materials to others. Saudi authorities have not yet agreed to the requirements under the act. Also read: China to WTO head: 'US tariffs will inflict serious harm on developing countries' The discussions had not advanced earlier since Saudi Arabia was averse to signing a deal that ruled out the possibility of enriching uranium or reprocessing spent fuel—both potential paths to a bomb. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been saying that if Iran developed a nuclear weapon, Saudi Arabia would follow suit, a stance that has fuelled deep concern among arms control advocates and some US lawmakers over a possible US-Saudi civil nuclear deal. Also Read | Russia seeking to deploy nuclear weapons in space, warns NATO chief Saudi Arabia, the largest oil exporter in the world, is aiming to generate substantial renewable energy and reduce emissions under the crown prince’s Vision 2030 reform plan.

US, Saudi to sign agreement to develop civil nuclear industry in Riyadh: Here's what it means

Ecuadorans began voting Sunday in a too-close-to-call presidential election pitting the incumbent, security hawk Daniel Noboa, against a charismatic leftist challenger in a country plagued by drug-related violence.
The 37-year-old president narrowly won February's first round, but not by enough to avoid another duel against a resurgent Luisa Gonzalez, who is bidding to become Ecuador's first woman president. &nbsp;
The election has been dominated by anger over cartel violence that has transformed Ecuador from one of the safest countries in Latin America to the most deadly.
On the eve of the vote, Noboa declared a 60-day state of emergency in the capital Quito and several provinces, underscoring the tense state of affairs. &nbsp;
This once-peaceful Andean nation averaged a killing every hour at the start of the year, as cartels vied for control over cocaine routes that pass through Ecuador's ports.
Noboa, the guitar-strumming son of a billionaire banana magnate, has staked his political fortunes on "iron fist" security policies and snuffing out the gangs.&nbsp;
He has deployed military to the streets, captured drug capos and invited the United States to send special forces.&nbsp;
He frequently dons a bulletproof vest to lead audacious security raids. &nbsp;
In stark contrast, 47-year-old single mother Gonzalez has pitched herself as a political everywoman, born to a humble family and transfixed with improving the lot of poor Ecuadorans.&nbsp;
She may have a growing constituency. Rampant bloodshed has spooked investors and tourists alike, fueling economic malaise and swelling the ranks of Ecuador's poor to 28 percent of the population. &nbsp;
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"We hope that this Sunday, at last things will get better, that they leave us to work in peace and that calm returns," 61-year cafeteria manager Marcelo Salgado told AFP.&nbsp;
<h2>'Born with a problem'</h2>
Ecuador faces two very different paths depending on which candidate wins.&nbsp;
A Noboa win would likely see him double down on hardline security policies and nurturing a budding bromance with US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;
If Gonzalez wins, it would signal a sharp shift to the left and a likely cooling of Ecuador's relations with the United States.&nbsp;
Gonzalez is closely allied with ex-president Rafael Correa, who delighted in lobbing barbs at Washington during his decade in office.&nbsp;
He now lives in exile in Belgium, avoiding a corruption conviction he claims is politically motivated. He remains a deeply polarizing figure in his homeland.&nbsp;
In February's first round of voting less than a percentage point, or 17,000 votes, separated Noboa and Gonzalez. &nbsp;
On Sunday, with more than a dozen also-ran candidates shorn from the ballot, hundreds of thousands of votes are up for grabs.&nbsp;
Gonzalez has the backing of powerful indigenous leader Leonidas Iza, who won half a million votes in the first round. But it is unclear if his voters will remain united. &nbsp;
About 13.7 million Ecuadorans are obliged to vote, with ballots being cast between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm (1200 and 2200 GMT).&nbsp;
Both candidates on Thursday held final campaign events in Guayaquil, the country's largest city, economic capital and the epicenter of drug violence. &nbsp;
Gonzalez made a late play for women voters, proposing low-interest loans of up to $40,000 for single mothers. &nbsp;
During Noboa's time in power, she said, "violence, poverty and unemployment has hit us women hardest."&nbsp;
Noboa presented himself as an outsider and the candidate of change. &nbsp;
"The country does not deserve to be mistreated by the same old politicians," he said, targeting his rival's ties with former president Correa. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Some analysts fear a tight result could spark claims of fraud and lead to a government with a weak mandate. &nbsp;
"If the difference is very small, the government will be born with a problem: It has almost half the country against it, and that weighs heavily, making it more difficult to govern," said Simon Pachano of the social sciences institute FLACSO.&nbsp;

World | The election has been dominated by anger over cartel violence that has transformed Ecuador from one of the safest countries in Latin America to the most deadly.

Ecuadorans began voting Sunday in a too-close-to-call presidential election pitting the incumbent, security hawk Daniel Noboa, against a charismatic leftist challenger in a country plagued by drug-related violence. The 37-year-old president narrowly won February's first round, but not by enough to avoid another duel against a resurgent Luisa Gonzalez, who is bidding to become Ecuador's first woman president. The election has been dominated by anger over cartel violence that has transformed Ecuador from one of the safest countries in Latin America to the most deadly. On the eve of the vote, Noboa declared a 60-day state of emergency in the capital Quito and several provinces, underscoring the tense state of affairs. This once-peaceful Andean nation averaged a killing every hour at the start of the year, as cartels vied for control over cocaine routes that pass through Ecuador's ports. Noboa, the guitar-strumming son of a billionaire banana magnate, has staked his political fortunes on "iron fist" security policies and snuffing out the gangs. He has deployed military to the streets, captured drug capos and invited the United States to send special forces. He frequently dons a bulletproof vest to lead audacious security raids. In stark contrast, 47-year-old single mother Gonzalez has pitched herself as a political everywoman, born to a humble family and transfixed with improving the lot of poor Ecuadorans. She may have a growing constituency. Rampant bloodshed has spooked investors and tourists alike, fueling economic malaise and swelling the ranks of Ecuador's poor to 28 percent of the population. Also read | Ecuador election: President Noboa clings to narrow lead as runoff looms "We hope that this Sunday, at last things will get better, that they leave us to work in peace and that calm returns," 61-year cafeteria manager Marcelo Salgado told AFP. 'Born with a problem' Ecuador faces two very different paths depending on which candidate wins. A Noboa win would likely see him double down on hardline security policies and nurturing a budding bromance with US President Donald Trump. If Gonzalez wins, it would signal a sharp shift to the left and a likely cooling of Ecuador's relations with the United States. Gonzalez is closely allied with ex-president Rafael Correa, who delighted in lobbing barbs at Washington during his decade in office. He now lives in exile in Belgium, avoiding a corruption conviction he claims is politically motivated. He remains a deeply polarizing figure in his homeland. In February's first round of voting less than a percentage point, or 17,000 votes, separated Noboa and Gonzalez. On Sunday, with more than a dozen also-ran candidates shorn from the ballot, hundreds of thousands of votes are up for grabs. Gonzalez has the backing of powerful indigenous leader Leonidas Iza, who won half a million votes in the first round. But it is unclear if his voters will remain united. About 13.7 million Ecuadorans are obliged to vote, with ballots being cast between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm (1200 and 2200 GMT). Both candidates on Thursday held final campaign events in Guayaquil, the country's largest city, economic capital and the epicenter of drug violence. Gonzalez made a late play for women voters, proposing low-interest loans of up to $40,000 for single mothers. During Noboa's time in power, she said, "violence, poverty and unemployment has hit us women hardest." Noboa presented himself as an outsider and the candidate of change. "The country does not deserve to be mistreated by the same old politicians," he said, targeting his rival's ties with former president Correa. Some analysts fear a tight result could spark claims of fraud and lead to a government with a weak mandate. "If the difference is very small, the government will be born with a problem: It has almost half the country against it, and that weighs heavily, making it more difficult to govern," said Simon Pachano of the social sciences institute FLACSO.

Ecuador votes in razor-close presidential election

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a &ldquo;strong response&rdquo; from Europe and the US following a Russian strike on Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy on Sunday (Apr 13) that killed at least 31 people, including two children. While 84 were injured, including 10 children, following the deadliest attack in months amid Moscow&rsquo;s dragging invasion.
The Ukrainian leader said Moscow launched a ballistic missile at Sumy&rsquo;s city centre on Palm Sunday and called on the world to put pressure on Russia to end the three-year conflict. This comes two days after United States Special Envoy Steve Witkoff held hours-long talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Russian port city of Saint Petersburg.
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&ldquo;Talking has never stopped ballistic missiles and bombs,&rdquo; Zelensky said.
&ldquo;Russian missiles hit an ordinary city street, ordinary life &ndash; residential buildings, educational institutions, cars on the street&hellip; And that&rsquo;s on the day when people go to church &ndash; Palm Sunday, the feast of the Lord's Entry into Jerusalem,&rdquo; he wrote on X.
&ldquo;Only b**tards can do this,&rdquo; the Ukrainian leader added.
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Sumy, which lies close to the Russian border, has been witnessing increasing attacks for weeks.
According to the AFP report, rescuers said that the strike hit the city centre &ldquo;right when there were many people on the street,&rdquo; adding that people were killed or wounded &ldquo;in the middle of the street, in cars, public transport, and in houses.&rdquo;
<h2>Zelensky says &lsquo;Putin ignoring US proposal&rsquo;</h2>
&ldquo;Russian strikes deserve nothing but condemnation. There must be pressure on Russia to end the war and guarantee security for people. Without truly strong pressure, without sufficient support for Ukraine, Russia will continue dragging this war out,&rdquo; Zelensky said.
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&ldquo;It&rsquo;s now the second month that Putin has been ignoring the US proposal for a full and unconditional ceasefire. Unfortunately, there in Moscow they are convinced they can keep killing with impunity. Action is needed to change this situation,&rdquo; he added.
<h2>EU chief, Macron condemn attack</h2>
President of the European Council Ant&oacute;nio Costa condemned the attack saying, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m outraged by Russia&rsquo;s criminal missile attack on the city centre of Sumy. Russia continues its campaign of violence, showing once again that this war exists and endures only because Russia chooses so.&rdquo;
&ldquo;My heart goes out to the victims, their families, and all those affected by yet another brutal act of aggression,&rdquo; he added.
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&ldquo;The European Union will always stand with the heroic people of Ukraine. Those responsible for these attacks must be held accountable before justice.&rdquo;
French President Emmanuel Macron said that &ldquo;Strong measures are needed to impose a ceasefire on Russia. France is working tirelessly toward this goal, alongside its partners.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Everyone knows: this war was initiated by Russia alone. And today, it is clear that Russia alone chooses to continue it &mdash; with blatant disregard for human lives, international law, and the diplomatic efforts of President Trump,&rdquo; he wrote on X.
&ldquo;To the victims, the wounded, and all of Ukraine that continues to resist: our solidarity, our respect, our unwavering commitment,&rdquo; he added.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | The Ukrainian leader said Moscow launched a ballistic missile at Sumy’s city centre on Palm Sunday and called on the world to put pressure on Russia to end the three-year conflict.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a “strong response” from Europe and the US following a Russian strike on Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy on Sunday (Apr 13) that killed at least 31 people, including two children. While 84 were injured, including 10 children, following the deadliest attack in months amid Moscow’s dragging invasion. The Ukrainian leader said Moscow launched a ballistic missile at Sumy’s city centre on Palm Sunday and called on the world to put pressure on Russia to end the three-year conflict. This comes two days after United States Special Envoy Steve Witkoff held hours-long talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Russian port city of Saint Petersburg. Also read | 'How is China going to respond?': Ukraine captures Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia; Zelensky demands answers from Beijing “Talking has never stopped ballistic missiles and bombs,” Zelensky said. “Russian missiles hit an ordinary city street, ordinary life – residential buildings, educational institutions, cars on the street… And that’s on the day when people go to church – Palm Sunday, the feast of the Lord's Entry into Jerusalem,” he wrote on X. “Only b**tards can do this,” the Ukrainian leader added. Also read | Mole inside Zelensky’s inner circle? Ukraine breaks out 'lie detectors' after Trump' mineral deal draft leaks Sumy, which lies close to the Russian border, has been witnessing increasing attacks for weeks. According to the AFP report, rescuers said that the strike hit the city centre “right when there were many people on the street,” adding that people were killed or wounded “in the middle of the street, in cars, public transport, and in houses.” Zelensky says ‘Putin ignoring US proposal’ “Russian strikes deserve nothing but condemnation. There must be pressure on Russia to end the war and guarantee security for people. Without truly strong pressure, without sufficient support for Ukraine, Russia will continue dragging this war out,” Zelensky said. Also read | 'They are afraid to say Russian': Zelensky blasts 'weak' US response after Russian strike kills 9 children in his home city “It’s now the second month that Putin has been ignoring the US proposal for a full and unconditional ceasefire. Unfortunately, there in Moscow they are convinced they can keep killing with impunity. Action is needed to change this situation,” he added. EU chief, Macron condemn attack President of the European Council António Costa condemned the attack saying, “I’m outraged by Russia’s criminal missile attack on the city centre of Sumy. Russia continues its campaign of violence, showing once again that this war exists and endures only because Russia chooses so.” “My heart goes out to the victims, their families, and all those affected by yet another brutal act of aggression,” he added. Also read | ‘Colonial shakedown’: Trump wants control of Ukraine pipeline carrying Russian gas as 'payback' for military aid “The European Union will always stand with the heroic people of Ukraine. Those responsible for these attacks must be held accountable before justice.” French President Emmanuel Macron said that “Strong measures are needed to impose a ceasefire on Russia. France is working tirelessly toward this goal, alongside its partners.” “Everyone knows: this war was initiated by Russia alone. And today, it is clear that Russia alone chooses to continue it — with blatant disregard for human lives, international law, and the diplomatic efforts of President Trump,” he wrote on X. “To the victims, the wounded, and all of Ukraine that continues to resist: our solidarity, our respect, our unwavering commitment,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Only b**tards can do this’: Zelensky calls for ‘strong response’ on Russia following Sumy strike that killed 31

A confidential guide on how to serve <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/musk-openai-chatgpt-maker-countersues-elon-musk-sued-by-openai-for-waging-campaign-to-damage-company-8948917" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Elon Musk</a> while flying was leaked after hackers breached the private jet firm NetJets Inc., giving a rare look at how the Tesla CEO behaves as a flight passenger.
The document, reportedly written in November 2024, was obtained during a recent cyberattack on the Berkshire Hathaway-owned company. It describes US President Donald Trump's close aide as a &ldquo;nice, laid-back&rdquo; person but stresses that crew members should not speak to him unless he initiates the conversation.
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The guide outlines clear instructions for staff, including a warning to &ldquo;refrain from engaging in small talk&rdquo; and a reminder that Musk &ldquo;does not enjoy unexpected WiFi outages&rdquo; during flights. It also adds that the billionaire likes to take naps, even on short day trips.
<h2>Cabin must be cool and quiet</h2>
According to the leaked memo, Musk prefers the cabin temperature set at 65 degrees, dim lighting, and no air vent noise. &ldquo;He does not like noise,&rdquo; the guide explains. Crew are also instructed not to offer help with technology, as &ldquo;Musk considers himself self-sufficient... if he does [need help], he will ask.&rdquo;
Musk&rsquo;s flying style is described as fast and efficient. The document states that he&rsquo;s &ldquo;not interested in conserving fuel&rdquo; but instead wants to &ldquo;fly as quickly and direct as possible.&rdquo;
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<h2>NetJets confirms cyberattack</h2>
NetJets confirmed that it is looking into a data breach involving the theft of information from &ldquo;a very small number of owners.&rdquo; The company told Bloomberg the attacker gained access by &ldquo;phishing&rdquo; an employee to steal login credentials, which were then used to extract more data.
Musk, a regular user of private jets, has previously gone to great lengths to protect his flight details. He once threatened legal action against Jack Sweeney, the student who tracked his jet movements on X (formerly Twitter), resulting in the account being banned from the platform.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: According to the leaked memo, Musk prefers the cabin temperature set at 65 degrees, dim lighting, and no air vent noise.

A confidential guide on how to serve Elon Musk while flying was leaked after hackers breached the private jet firm NetJets Inc., giving a rare look at how the Tesla CEO behaves as a flight passenger. The document, reportedly written in November 2024, was obtained during a recent cyberattack on the Berkshire Hathaway-owned company. It describes US President Donald Trump's close aide as a “nice, laid-back” person but stresses that crew members should not speak to him unless he initiates the conversation. Also read: Elon Musk's Tesla freezes orders in China: DOGE chief is feeling the pinch of 'boss' Trump's tariff war The guide outlines clear instructions for staff, including a warning to “refrain from engaging in small talk” and a reminder that Musk “does not enjoy unexpected WiFi outages” during flights. It also adds that the billionaire likes to take naps, even on short day trips. Cabin must be cool and quiet According to the leaked memo, Musk prefers the cabin temperature set at 65 degrees, dim lighting, and no air vent noise. “He does not like noise,” the guide explains. Crew are also instructed not to offer help with technology, as “Musk considers himself self-sufficient... if he does [need help], he will ask.” Musk’s flying style is described as fast and efficient. The document states that he’s “not interested in conserving fuel” but instead wants to “fly as quickly and direct as possible.” Also read: ‘Boys will be boys’: Elon Musk ridiculed for ‘Top Secret’ notepad in Trump Cabinet meet NetJets confirms cyberattack NetJets confirmed that it is looking into a data breach involving the theft of information from “a very small number of owners.” The company told Bloomberg the attacker gained access by “phishing” an employee to steal login credentials, which were then used to extract more data. Musk, a regular user of private jets, has previously gone to great lengths to protect his flight details. He once threatened legal action against Jack Sweeney, the student who tracked his jet movements on X (formerly Twitter), resulting in the account being banned from the platform. Watch: Elon Musk: Tesla destroyed in London | Everyone hates Elon | Massive anti-Elon Musk protest (With inputs from agencies)

‘No small talk, no noise’: Leaked memo reveals Elon Musk’s in-flight rules, says he’s ‘not interested in conserving fuel’

China on Sunday (April 13) called on the United States to fully withdraw its reciprocal tariffs, following a recent move by Washington to lift import duties on certain consumer electronics such as smartphones and laptops.
In a statement released on Sunday, China&rsquo;s commerce ministry said, &ldquo;We urge the US to... take a big step to correct its mistakes, completely cancel the wrong practice of 'reciprocal tariffs' and return to the right path of mutual respect.&rdquo;
The ministry described the partial exemption as only a &ldquo;small step,&rdquo; saying the decision to lift tariffs on some tech products did not go far enough in fixing what it called Washington&rsquo;s &ldquo;wrongdoing&rdquo;.
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Quoting a Chinese proverb, the ministry added, &ldquo;The bell on a tiger's neck can only be untied by the person who tied it,&rdquo; calling on the United States to take full responsibility and cancel the levies altogether.
<h2>US eases tariffs on tech products</h2>
On Saturday, the administration of President Donald Trump announced that smartphones, laptops and other electronics would be excluded from previously imposed tariffs. The decision offers major relief to tech companies such as Apple and Dell that depend heavily on imported components.
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The exemptions cover 20 product categories under the broad 8471 tariff code, which includes computers, laptops, disc drives, semiconductors, memory chips and flat panel displays. These changes apply retroactively from 5 April at 12:01 a.m. EDT.
The notice, issued by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency, did not give a reason for the decision. However, it also lifts the 10% &ldquo;baseline&rdquo; tariffs that affected electronics from countries other than China, such as semiconductors from Taiwan and Apple&rsquo;s iPhones made in India.
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<h2>China says it&rsquo;s reviewing impact</h2>
Responding to the exemptions, a spokesperson from China&rsquo;s commerce ministry said, &ldquo;China is now evaluating the impact.&rdquo; The country criticised the original 145% tariffs introduced during Trump&rsquo;s earlier trade clampdown, urging the U.S. to reverse course completely.
When asked on Saturday about the tariff rollbacks and future semiconductor policy, Trump said, &ldquo;I&rsquo;ll give you that answer on Monday. We&rsquo;ll be very specific on Monday... we&rsquo;re taking in a lot of money, as a country, we&rsquo;re taking in a lot of money.&rdquo;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: In a statement released on Sunday, China’s commerce ministry said, “We urge the US to... take a big step to correct its mistakes, completely cancel the wrong practice of 'reciprocal tariffs' and return to the right path of mutual respect.”

China on Sunday (April 13) called on the United States to fully withdraw its reciprocal tariffs, following a recent move by Washington to lift import duties on certain consumer electronics such as smartphones and laptops. In a statement released on Sunday, China’s commerce ministry said, “We urge the US to... take a big step to correct its mistakes, completely cancel the wrong practice of 'reciprocal tariffs' and return to the right path of mutual respect.” The ministry described the partial exemption as only a “small step,” saying the decision to lift tariffs on some tech products did not go far enough in fixing what it called Washington’s “wrongdoing”. Also read: China to WTO head: 'US tariffs will inflict serious harm on developing countries' Quoting a Chinese proverb, the ministry added, “The bell on a tiger's neck can only be untied by the person who tied it,” calling on the United States to take full responsibility and cancel the levies altogether. US eases tariffs on tech products On Saturday, the administration of President Donald Trump announced that smartphones, laptops and other electronics would be excluded from previously imposed tariffs. The decision offers major relief to tech companies such as Apple and Dell that depend heavily on imported components. Also read: Explained: Why UK is rushing to save its last steel plant and what Trump, China and India's Tata Steel have to do with it? The exemptions cover 20 product categories under the broad 8471 tariff code, which includes computers, laptops, disc drives, semiconductors, memory chips and flat panel displays. These changes apply retroactively from 5 April at 12:01 a.m. EDT. The notice, issued by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency, did not give a reason for the decision. However, it also lifts the 10% “baseline” tariffs that affected electronics from countries other than China, such as semiconductors from Taiwan and Apple’s iPhones made in India. Watch: China watches on as ASEAN nations eye US deal China says it’s reviewing impact Responding to the exemptions, a spokesperson from China’s commerce ministry said, “China is now evaluating the impact.” The country criticised the original 145% tariffs introduced during Trump’s earlier trade clampdown, urging the U.S. to reverse course completely. When asked on Saturday about the tariff rollbacks and future semiconductor policy, Trump said, “I’ll give you that answer on Monday. We’ll be very specific on Monday... we’re taking in a lot of money, as a country, we’re taking in a lot of money.” Also read: ZERO tariff on electronics? Trump exempts phones, computers and chips from reciprocal tariffs (With inputs from agencies)

'Correct your mistakes': China demands US ‘completely cancel’ Trump’s reciprocal tariffs after electronics exemption

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pakistan-super-league">Pakistan Super League</a> (PSL) franchise Multan Sultans on Saturday, announced to support Palestine&rsquo;s charitable organisations, especially for children, during the ongoing 10th edition of the league.
The announcement was made by Sultans&rsquo; captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammad-rizwan">Mohammad Rizwan</a> at the toss, sharing that the franchise will donate to the charities in Palestine on every six and wicket taken by their players.
"I have an announcement to make from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/multan-sultans">Multan Sultans</a>. On every six and four, or a wicket, we will do something for the children in Palestine and Gaza," Rizwan said after the toss.
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Earlier, Sultans&rsquo; owner Ali Tareen made the same announcement in a video statement. Tareen revealed that both their batters and bowlers wanted to contribute towards the aid of the Palestinians thus the franchise decided to donate $356 on each sixer or a wicket by their players.
<h2>For a noble cause</h2>
&ldquo;We would like to make an announcement on behalf of Multan Sultans that we have decided to support Palestinian charities in this season of PSL,&rdquo; said Tareen.
&ldquo;Since our players wanted to be a part of this, so we have decided whenever any of our batter hits a sixer, we will donate $356 to Palestinian charities.&nbsp;Similarly our bowlers wanted to join so we will also be donating 100,000 rupees on each wicket taken to Palestinian charities, especially those who work for children," he added.
Multan Sultans squad for PSL 10: Mohammad Rizwan, Usama Mir and Michael Bracewell (all platinum), David Willey, Iftikhar Ahmed and Usman Khan (all diamond), Chris Jordan, Kamran Ghulam and Mohammad Hasnain (all gold), Faisal Akram, Akif Javed, Gudakesh Motie, Josh Little and Tayyab Tahir (all silver), Shahid Aziz and Ubaid Shah (both emerging), Muhammad Amir Barki, Johnson Charles and Yasir Khan (all supplementary).
(With inputs from agencies)

World, Cricket, Sports: The announcement was made by Mohammad Rizwan, sharing that team will donate to the charities in Palestine on every six and wicket by their players

Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Multan Sultans on Saturday, announced to support Palestine’s charitable organisations, especially for children, during the ongoing 10th edition of the league. The announcement was made by Sultans’ captain Mohammad Rizwan at the toss, sharing that the franchise will donate to the charities in Palestine on every six and wicket taken by their players. "I have an announcement to make from Multan Sultans. On every six and four, or a wicket, we will do something for the children in Palestine and Gaza," Rizwan said after the toss. Also Read: ‘Zip it, sit in the corner...and cry’: Vinesh Phogat slams online trolls over Paris Olympics cash support Earlier, Sultans’ owner Ali Tareen made the same announcement in a video statement. Tareen revealed that both their batters and bowlers wanted to contribute towards the aid of the Palestinians thus the franchise decided to donate $356 on each sixer or a wicket by their players. For a noble cause “We would like to make an announcement on behalf of Multan Sultans that we have decided to support Palestinian charities in this season of PSL,” said Tareen. “Since our players wanted to be a part of this, so we have decided whenever any of our batter hits a sixer, we will donate $356 to Palestinian charities. Similarly our bowlers wanted to join so we will also be donating 100,000 rupees on each wicket taken to Palestinian charities, especially those who work for children," he added. Multan Sultans squad for PSL 10: Mohammad Rizwan, Usama Mir and Michael Bracewell (all platinum), David Willey, Iftikhar Ahmed and Usman Khan (all diamond), Chris Jordan, Kamran Ghulam and Mohammad Hasnain (all gold), Faisal Akram, Akif Javed, Gudakesh Motie, Josh Little and Tayyab Tahir (all silver), Shahid Aziz and Ubaid Shah (both emerging), Muhammad Amir Barki, Johnson Charles and Yasir Khan (all supplementary). (With inputs from agencies)

PSL: ​Multan Sultans to donate $356 for every six and wicket to Palestinian charities

The Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet said an airstrike targeted a Hamas command center in central Gaza&rsquo;s Deir al-Balah on Sunday (Apr 13).
According to Palestinian media, the strike hit the Deir al-Balah municipality building, killing at least three people.
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The Israeli military said several Hamas operatives were present at the site at the time of the attack. Hamas operatives used the compound to carry out attacks against Israel and its soldiers and were planning more attacks, said the IDF and Shin Bet.
<h2>Only functioning hospital in Gaza destroyed</h2>
The Palestinian civil defence agency said that the Israeli air force targeted the al-Ahli hospital, also known as the Baptist or Ahli Arab hospital. It is the only hospital still functioning in the Gaza city after the medical facilities in the northern area of the strip were destroyed.
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The agency said the strike &ldquo;led to the destruction of the surgery building and the oxygen generation station for the intensive care units&rdquo;.
Although no casualties were reported in the strike, the Gaza health ministry said that one child died during the evacuation as they were unable to provide urgent care.
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However, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) alleged in a statement that the hospital was a command and control centre used by the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
&ldquo;The compound was used by Hamas terrorists to plan and execute terror attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops,&rdquo; the military said.
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The Palestinian civil defence agency said that doctors and patients were only given around 20 minutes to evacuate the building. While the IDF claimed it had taken steps to &ldquo;mitigate harm to civilians&rdquo; and issued &ldquo;advance warnings&rdquo;.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) alleged in a statement that the hospital was a command and control centre used by the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

The Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet said an airstrike targeted a Hamas command center in central Gaza’s Deir al-Balah on Sunday (Apr 13). According to Palestinian media, the strike hit the Deir al-Balah municipality building, killing at least three people. Also read | Hamas releases video showing Israeli-American hostage alive; captive slams Israeli govt for failing to secure his release The Israeli military said several Hamas operatives were present at the site at the time of the attack. Hamas operatives used the compound to carry out attacks against Israel and its soldiers and were planning more attacks, said the IDF and Shin Bet. Only functioning hospital in Gaza destroyed The Palestinian civil defence agency said that the Israeli air force targeted the al-Ahli hospital, also known as the Baptist or Ahli Arab hospital. It is the only hospital still functioning in the Gaza city after the medical facilities in the northern area of the strip were destroyed. Also read | US claims Israeli hostages in Gaza could be released soon The agency said the strike “led to the destruction of the surgery building and the oxygen generation station for the intensive care units”. Although no casualties were reported in the strike, the Gaza health ministry said that one child died during the evacuation as they were unable to provide urgent care. Also read | France says it may recognise Palestinian state in June amid Israel's Gaza offensive However, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) alleged in a statement that the hospital was a command and control centre used by the Palestinian militant group Hamas. “The compound was used by Hamas terrorists to plan and execute terror attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops,” the military said. Also read | ‘We owe our lives to you’; Freed captives urge Trump to bring back remaining hostages in Gaza The Palestinian civil defence agency said that doctors and patients were only given around 20 minutes to evacuate the building. While the IDF claimed it had taken steps to “mitigate harm to civilians” and issued “advance warnings”. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli airstrike targets Gaza’s only functioning hospital, Hamas command center in Deir al-Balah

The Game, the Cerebral Assassin or Triple H, or whatever you may call him, is a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/wwe" rel="dofollow">WWE</a> legend, a former 14-time world champion and the latest entrant into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The former in-ring superstar-turned-COO of the multi-billion-dollar industry is among a few names to be inducted into HOF this year, alongside Michelle McCool, Lex Lugar and the Natural Disasters. The question here arises - who inducts him? Will it be his wife, Stephanie McMahon, or someone else? The WWE has announced the inductees.
As the former WWE heavyweight champion Batista once said, &lsquo;There&rsquo;s nothing in this industry Triple H hasn&rsquo;t done,&rsquo; and just going by this, he deserved to get inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025, the ceremony of which takes place ahead of the Night 1 of WrestleMania 41 at Winchester, Nevada at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas in its BleauLive Theater. It will be aired right after next week&rsquo;s Friday night SmackDown episode on April 18. &nbsp; &nbsp;
Being WWE&rsquo;s Chief Content Officer (COO), Triple H will have a busy upcoming weekend, overseeing the SmackDown episode, the HOF Class of 2025 ceremony, the two nights of WrestleMania 41 and the RAW after that; however, in between this, his former in-ring partner, a WWE Hall of Famer and a multi-time champion, Shawn Michaels, will induct him into the HOF.
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.<a href="https://twitter.com/undertaker?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@undertaker</a> &amp; I got him good on his home turf! It is an honor of a lifetime to announce that the first member of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WWEHOF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WWEHOF</a> Class of 2025 is none other than my friend <a href="https://twitter.com/TripleH?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TripleH</a>. <a href="https://t.co/ALmHzuBx48">pic.twitter.com/ALmHzuBx48</a>
&mdash; Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShawnMichaels/status/1884784502897070189?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>HHH and Michaels - the best in-ring pair!</h2>
Triple H and Michaels have been best of friends for the longest time. Since coming together to form D Generation X back in the day (in the late 90s), HHH and Michaels headlined countless weekly episodes on both RAW and SmackDown. Although the fans remember them for their in-ring performances, their rivalry is also considered among the best in the history of this business.&nbsp;
Sometime midway into their rivalry, Michaels was forced to announce his in-ring retirement in 1998 due to an injury, only for him to return four years later and begin from where he had left off, facing Triple H in his comeback match.&nbsp;
Considering both have come a long way since, it will complete a full circle for Triple H, who inducted Michaels into the HOF in 2011. Shawn was again inducted into the Hall of Fame Class of 2019 alongside Triple H as part of DX. &nbsp;
Meanwhile, besides Michaels, the former WWE Hall of Famer, The Undertaker will induct his wife, Michelle McCool, and the DDT will do the honours for Lex Lugar.&nbsp;
WWE WrestleMania 41 will get underway at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 19, 2025 (Night 1), and April 20, 2025 (Night 2). &nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

As Batista once said, ‘There’s nothing in this industry Triple H hasn’t done,’ HHH deserves to get inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025. World, Sports, WWE

The Game, the Cerebral Assassin or Triple H, or whatever you may call him, is a WWE legend, a former 14-time world champion and the latest entrant into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The former in-ring superstar-turned-COO of the multi-billion-dollar industry is among a few names to be inducted into HOF this year, alongside Michelle McCool, Lex Lugar and the Natural Disasters. The question here arises - who inducts him? Will it be his wife, Stephanie McMahon, or someone else? The WWE has announced the inductees. As the former WWE heavyweight champion Batista once said, ‘There’s nothing in this industry Triple H hasn’t done,’ and just going by this, he deserved to get inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025, the ceremony of which takes place ahead of the Night 1 of WrestleMania 41 at Winchester, Nevada at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas in its BleauLive Theater. It will be aired right after next week’s Friday night SmackDown episode on April 18. Being WWE’s Chief Content Officer (COO), Triple H will have a busy upcoming weekend, overseeing the SmackDown episode, the HOF Class of 2025 ceremony, the two nights of WrestleMania 41 and the RAW after that; however, in between this, his former in-ring partner, a WWE Hall of Famer and a multi-time champion, Shawn Michaels, will induct him into the HOF. .@undertaker & I got him good on his home turf! It is an honor of a lifetime to announce that the first member of the #WWEHOF Class of 2025 is none other than my friend @TripleH. pic.twitter.com/ALmHzuBx48 — Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) January 30, 2025 HHH and Michaels - the best in-ring pair! Triple H and Michaels have been best of friends for the longest time. Since coming together to form D Generation X back in the day (in the late 90s), HHH and Michaels headlined countless weekly episodes on both RAW and SmackDown. Although the fans remember them for their in-ring performances, their rivalry is also considered among the best in the history of this business. Sometime midway into their rivalry, Michaels was forced to announce his in-ring retirement in 1998 due to an injury, only for him to return four years later and begin from where he had left off, facing Triple H in his comeback match. Considering both have come a long way since, it will complete a full circle for Triple H, who inducted Michaels into the HOF in 2011. Shawn was again inducted into the Hall of Fame Class of 2019 alongside Triple H as part of DX. Meanwhile, besides Michaels, the former WWE Hall of Famer, The Undertaker will induct his wife, Michelle McCool, and the DDT will do the honours for Lex Lugar. WWE WrestleMania 41 will get underway at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 19, 2025 (Night 1), and April 20, 2025 (Night 2). (With inputs from agencies)

Here's who will induct Triple H into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025 before WrestleMania 41

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