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<h2>Hudson River crash: What exactly happened?&nbsp;</h2>
Six people, including three children, were killed after a sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York on Thursday (Apr 10). The crash killed all those onboard the aircraft: the pilot and a family from Spain.&nbsp;
"At this time, all six victims have been removed from the water. And sadly, all six victims have been pronounced deceased," Mayor Eric Adams said at a briefing.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, United States President Donald Trump expressed his condolences on the social media platform Truth Social. He wrote, "Terrible helicopter crash in the Hudson River. Looks like six people, the pilot, two adults, and three children, are no longer with us. The footage of the accident is horrendous. God bless the families and friends of the victims."&nbsp;
"Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, and his talented staff are on it. Announcements as to exactly what took place, and how, will be made shortly!" Trump added.&nbsp;
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams says a family of Spanish tourists, including three children, died Thursday in a helicopter crash in the Hudson River that killed six people. <a href="https://t.co/07y6jRwQqf">pic.twitter.com/07y6jRwQqf</a>
&mdash; The Associated Press (@AP) <a href="https://twitter.com/AP/status/1910458262626918634?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Who (or What) is the prime suspect in the Hudson River crash?&nbsp;</h2>
A video shared on social media showed that the rotor blades were fully detached from the fuselage, however, they were still spinning, which suggests that it was not engine failure.&nbsp;
A witness told NBC News that the chopper blade just "flew off". "I don't know what happened to the tail, but it just straight-up dropped. It dropped feet away from Holland Tunnel, and I can't imagine if it hit it," said Avi Rakesh.&nbsp;
Some social media users suspected that the weather was responsible. As mentioned by local reports, a weather station revealed that winds of 9 to 12 mph were coming from the south and southeast, with occasional gusts up to 21 mph when the accident happened.&nbsp;
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The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration was reporting at the time of the flight and the crash as it said that the visibility was good up to 10 miles.&nbsp;
There had been light rain in the area, but not at the time of the flight or the crash. It also noted that the cloud ceiling was 7,000 feet. According to data on FlightAware, the altitude of the aircraft was a little more than 1,000 feet at its highest.&nbsp;
Overall, the weather in New York on Thursday was gusty under thick cloud cover, with the NBC4 channel reporting that its own helicopter was unable to take off because of weather conditions.&nbsp;
So far, the official cause of the crash remains unknown and is under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board.&nbsp;
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<h2>Where did the helicopter crash happen?&nbsp;</h2>
The helicopter took off from the Wall Street heliport at 2:59 pm (local time). After that, it travelled along the southern part of Manhattan and circled the Statue of Liberty. It flew up the western side of Manhattan and turned around near the George Washington Bridge. When it turned south along the New Jersey shoreline, it crashed after 3:00 pm.&nbsp;
<h2>Who were the victims of the Hudson River crash? &nbsp;</h2>
The identities of the victims have not been revealed as the&nbsp; New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Jessica Tisch said, "Names are being withheld at this time, pending family notification."&nbsp;
But a report by PEOPLE mentioned that the victims have been identified. Agust&iacute;n Escobar, the president of the Spanish branch of the technology company Siemens, his wife and their three children were killed, a city official told the magazine. The pilot was also killed, but his identity has not been revealed yet. The family reportedly arrived from Barcelona on Thursday.&nbsp;
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🚨🚨 - The Victims of the Hudson River helicopter crash have been identified as Siemens Spain CEO Agustin Escobar, his wife, and their three children. The family arrived from Barcelona Thursday. <a href="https://t.co/yvhafAyl4N">pic.twitter.com/yvhafAyl4N</a>
&mdash; Based News Report (@BasedNewsReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/BasedNewsReport/status/1910489836521443788?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>Could the pilot have prevented the 'tragic' crash? &nbsp;</h2>
Eric Adams said it was a "heartbreaking and tragic crash", but many on social media asked if the pilot could have prevented it.&nbsp;
As quoted by The Associated Press, Justin Green, an aviation lawyer who was a helicopter pilot in the Marine Corps, said that the video of the crash suggested that a "catastrophic mechanical failure" left the pilot with no chance to save the helicopter.&nbsp;
He said that it is possible the helicopter's main rotors struck the tail boom, breaking it apart and causing the cabin to free-fall. &nbsp;
"They were dead as soon as whatever happened happened. There's no indication they had any control over the craft. No pilot could have prevented that accident once they lost the lifts. It's like a rock falling to the ground. It's heartbreaking," Green added.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World-The police commissioner said the aircraft was operated by New York Helicopter, which did not respond to a request for comment but lists the Bell 206 among its fleet

Hudson River crash: What exactly happened? Six people, including three children, were killed after a sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York on Thursday (Apr 10). The crash killed all those onboard the aircraft: the pilot and a family from Spain. "At this time, all six victims have been removed from the water. And sadly, all six victims have been pronounced deceased," Mayor Eric Adams said at a briefing. Meanwhile, United States President Donald Trump expressed his condolences on the social media platform Truth Social. He wrote, "Terrible helicopter crash in the Hudson River. Looks like six people, the pilot, two adults, and three children, are no longer with us. The footage of the accident is horrendous. God bless the families and friends of the victims." "Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, and his talented staff are on it. Announcements as to exactly what took place, and how, will be made shortly!" Trump added. Also read: Trump misusing Biden-era software? DHS scour social media histories of foreign students to revoke visas Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. VIDEO: Trigger warning, sensitive content New York City Mayor Eric Adams says a family of Spanish tourists, including three children, died Thursday in a helicopter crash in the Hudson River that killed six people. pic.twitter.com/07y6jRwQqf — The Associated Press (@AP) April 10, 2025 Also read: Tahawwur Rana’s extradition critical step toward seeking justice for Mumbai terror attack victims: US Who (or What) is the prime suspect in the Hudson River crash? A video shared on social media showed that the rotor blades were fully detached from the fuselage, however, they were still spinning, which suggests that it was not engine failure. A witness told NBC News that the chopper blade just "flew off". "I don't know what happened to the tail, but it just straight-up dropped. It dropped feet away from Holland Tunnel, and I can't imagine if it hit it," said Avi Rakesh. Some social media users suspected that the weather was responsible. As mentioned by local reports, a weather station revealed that winds of 9 to 12 mph were coming from the south and southeast, with occasional gusts up to 21 mph when the accident happened. Also read: Swedish Energy Agency working with India on clean, green tech The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration was reporting at the time of the flight and the crash as it said that the visibility was good up to 10 miles. There had been light rain in the area, but not at the time of the flight or the crash. It also noted that the cloud ceiling was 7,000 feet. According to data on FlightAware, the altitude of the aircraft was a little more than 1,000 feet at its highest. Overall, the weather in New York on Thursday was gusty under thick cloud cover, with the NBC4 channel reporting that its own helicopter was unable to take off because of weather conditions. So far, the official cause of the crash remains unknown and is under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board. Also read: Musk-OpenAI feud: ChatGPT maker countersues Elon Musk for waging 'campaign' to damage company Where did the helicopter crash happen? The helicopter took off from the Wall Street heliport at 2:59 pm (local time). After that, it travelled along the southern part of Manhattan and circled the Statue of Liberty. It flew up the western side of Manhattan and turned around near the George Washington Bridge. When it turned south along the New Jersey shoreline, it crashed after 3:00 pm. Who were the victims of the Hudson River crash? The identities of the victims have not been revealed as the New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Jessica Tisch said, "Names are being withheld at this time, pending family notification." But a report by PEOPLE mentioned that the victims have been identified. Agustín Escobar, the president of the Spanish branch of the technology company Siemens, his wife and their three children were killed, a city official told the magazine. The pilot was also killed, but his identity has not been revealed yet. The family reportedly arrived from Barcelona on Thursday. 🚨🚨 - The Victims of the Hudson River helicopter crash have been identified as Siemens Spain CEO Agustin Escobar, his wife, and their three children. The family arrived from Barcelona Thursday. pic.twitter.com/yvhafAyl4N — Based News Report (@BasedNewsReport) April 11, 2025 Could the pilot have prevented the 'tragic' crash? Eric Adams said it was a "heartbreaking and tragic crash", but many on social media asked if the pilot could have prevented it. As quoted by The Associated Press, Justin Green, an aviation lawyer who was a helicopter pilot in the Marine Corps, said that the video of the crash suggested that a "catastrophic mechanical failure" left the pilot with no chance to save the helicopter. He said that it is possible the helicopter's main rotors struck the tail boom, breaking it apart and causing the cabin to free-fall. "They were dead as soon as whatever happened happened. There's no indication they had any control over the craft. No pilot could have prevented that accident once they lost the lifts. It's like a rock falling to the ground. It's heartbreaking," Green added. (With inputs from agencies)

Hudson River Helicopter Crash: Victims, the prime suspect and WHAT exactly happened? 5 key questions answered

A video posted to social media platforms showed the exact moment when a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hudson-helicopter-crash-six-people-including-three-children-killed-after-sightseeing-chopper-crashes-in-river-8949202">sightseeing helicopter crashed</a> into the Hudson River in New York on Thursday, killing all six on board, including three children. The chopper can be seen plummeting from the sky directly into the river.&nbsp;
The "tragic crash" killed all those onboard the aircraft: the pilot and a family from Spain. Two of the victims were initially taken to a hospital but later succumbed to their injuries.
"At this time, all six victims have been removed from the water. And sadly, all six victims have been pronounced deceased," Mayor Eric Adams said at a briefing. He earlier called it a "heartbreaking and tragic crash".&nbsp;
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United States President Donald Trump called the crash "terrible". While expressing his condolences on the social media platform Truth Social, he wrote that the "footage of the accident is horrendous".&nbsp;
"God bless the families and friends of the victims," he added.&nbsp;
The Federal Aviation Administration mentioned in a statement that it was a Bell 206 helicopter, a model widely used in commercial and government aviation, including by sightseeing companies.&nbsp;
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The helicopter was operated by a firm called New York Helicopters. The aircraft took off from the Wall Street heliport at 2:59 pm (local time ) and crashed within minutes near Lower Manhattan.&nbsp;
Videos showed the overturned aircraft was submerged in the river. The rescue boats were circling it near the end of a long maintenance pier for a ventilation tower serving the Holland Tunnel on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River.&nbsp;
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How exactly it crashed, watch it here:&nbsp;&nbsp;
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams says a family of Spanish tourists, including three children, died Thursday in a helicopter crash in the Hudson River that killed six people. <a href="https://t.co/07y6jRwQqf">pic.twitter.com/07y6jRwQqf</a>
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JUST IN: 6 people are confirmed to be deceased in the Hudson River helicopter crash, according to the Associated Press. The chopper's propeller was seen detached from the helicopter, spinning into the water. According to a witness who spoke with NBC, the chopper blade just&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/EMpWMJC9el">pic.twitter.com/EMpWMJC9el</a>
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<h2>'No pilot could have prevented that accident'</h2>
As quoted by The Associated Press, Justin Green, an aviation lawyer who was a helicopter pilot in the Marine Corps, said that the video of the crash suggested that a "catastrophic mechanical failure" left the pilot with no chance to save the helicopter.&nbsp;
He said that it is possible the helicopter's main rotors struck the tail boom, breaking it apart and causing the cabin to free-fall.&nbsp;
"They were dead as soon as whatever happened happened. There's no indication they had any control over the craft. No pilot could have prevented that accident once they lost the lifts. It's like a rock falling to the ground. It's heartbreaking," Green added.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

World | Trending News | Videos showed the overturned aircraft was submerged in the river. The rescue boats were circling it near the end of a long maintenance pier

A video posted to social media platforms showed the exact moment when a sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York on Thursday, killing all six on board, including three children. The chopper can be seen plummeting from the sky directly into the river. The "tragic crash" killed all those onboard the aircraft: the pilot and a family from Spain. Two of the victims were initially taken to a hospital but later succumbed to their injuries. "At this time, all six victims have been removed from the water. And sadly, all six victims have been pronounced deceased," Mayor Eric Adams said at a briefing. He earlier called it a "heartbreaking and tragic crash". Also read: Trump misusing Biden-era software? DHS scour social media histories of foreign students to revoke visas United States President Donald Trump called the crash "terrible". While expressing his condolences on the social media platform Truth Social, he wrote that the "footage of the accident is horrendous". "God bless the families and friends of the victims," he added. The Federal Aviation Administration mentioned in a statement that it was a Bell 206 helicopter, a model widely used in commercial and government aviation, including by sightseeing companies. Also read: Tahawwur Rana’s extradition critical step toward seeking justice for Mumbai terror attack victims: US The helicopter was operated by a firm called New York Helicopters. The aircraft took off from the Wall Street heliport at 2:59 pm (local time ) and crashed within minutes near Lower Manhattan. Videos showed the overturned aircraft was submerged in the river. The rescue boats were circling it near the end of a long maintenance pier for a ventilation tower serving the Holland Tunnel on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River. Also read: Swedish Energy Agency working with India on clean, green tech Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. VIDEO: Trigger warning, sensitive content How exactly it crashed, watch it here: New York City Mayor Eric Adams says a family of Spanish tourists, including three children, died Thursday in a helicopter crash in the Hudson River that killed six people. pic.twitter.com/07y6jRwQqf — The Associated Press (@AP) April 10, 2025 JUST IN: 6 people are confirmed to be deceased in the Hudson River helicopter crash, according to the Associated Press. The chopper's propeller was seen detached from the helicopter, spinning into the water. According to a witness who spoke with NBC, the chopper blade just… pic.twitter.com/EMpWMJC9el — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) April 10, 2025 'No pilot could have prevented that accident' As quoted by The Associated Press, Justin Green, an aviation lawyer who was a helicopter pilot in the Marine Corps, said that the video of the crash suggested that a "catastrophic mechanical failure" left the pilot with no chance to save the helicopter. He said that it is possible the helicopter's main rotors struck the tail boom, breaking it apart and causing the cabin to free-fall. "They were dead as soon as whatever happened happened. There's no indication they had any control over the craft. No pilot could have prevented that accident once they lost the lifts. It's like a rock falling to the ground. It's heartbreaking," Green added. Also read: Musk-OpenAI feud: ChatGPT maker countersues Elon Musk for waging 'campaign' to damage company (With inputs from agencies)

Video shows exact moment helicopter broke apart mid-air and fell from sky directly into Hudson River

A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York on Thursday (Apr 10), killing all six people including three children, on board, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said at a news conference. As per the officials, the sightseeing helicopter lost control shortly after turning at the George Washington Bridge to move along the New Jersey shoreline. An investigation has been launched.&nbsp;
In a briefing, Adams said, "At this time, all six victims have been removed from the water. And sadly, all six victims have been pronounced deceased." He also mentioned that the passengers who died were from Spain.&nbsp;
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New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Jessica Tisch told reporters that divers with the NYPD and New York City Fire Department (FDNY) have recovered all six people on board.&nbsp;
Four people were pronounced dead at the scene, and two others were taken to the hospital, where they "succumbed to their injuries," Tisch said. The identities of the victims have not been revealed as the NYPD commissioner said, "Names are being withheld at this time, pending family notification."&nbsp;
"NYPD divers pulled four people from the crash site, and FDNY Divers recovered an additional two. Immediate lifesaving measures were undertaken on the vessels at the scene, as well as the adjoining pier," Tisch said.&nbsp;
"Four victims were pronounced dead on scene, and two more were removed to local area hospitals, where, sadly, both succumbed to their injuries," she added.&nbsp;
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Local reports mentioned that the helicopter took off from the Wall Street heliport at 2:59 pm (local time). After that, it travelled along the southern part of Manhattan and circled the Statue of Liberty. It flew up the western side of Manhattan and turned around near the George Washington Bridge. When it turned south along the New Jersey shoreline, it crashed after 3:00 pm.&nbsp;
Images shared by news agencies and on social media platforms showed the chopper's landing skids protruding from the river beside a tunnel vent.
As per local media, witnesses said that a rotor blade had come loose from the aircraft. Social media footage also showed pieces of the aircraft breaking off and the helicopter plunging into the waterway.&nbsp;
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BREAKING: Yet another deadly aviation incident under the trump Administration, as a helicopter carrying 4 people plunged into the Hudson River, and fatalities have been reported. It has only been 80 days, feels like years.<a href="https://t.co/6dmSYJx38r">pic.twitter.com/6dmSYJx38r</a>
&mdash; BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ (@mmpadellan) <a href="https://twitter.com/mmpadellan/status/1910431036741189742?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Hudson River helicopter crash, as an engineer the amount of single points of failure in a helicopter scares the shit out of me.<a href="https://t.co/fHyGJ0ZaZb">pic.twitter.com/fHyGJ0ZaZb</a>
&mdash; ✪ Evil Te𝕏an ✪ (@vileTexan) <a href="https://twitter.com/vileTexan/status/1910431805494141140?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Probe launched&nbsp;</h2>
"A Bell 206 helicopter crashed and is submerged in the Hudson River in New York City," the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement.&nbsp;
"The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate."&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

World | New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Jessica Tisch told reporters that divers with the NYPD and FDNY have recovered all six people on board

A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York on Thursday (Apr 10), killing all six people including three children, on board, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said at a news conference. As per the officials, the sightseeing helicopter lost control shortly after turning at the George Washington Bridge to move along the New Jersey shoreline. An investigation has been launched. In a briefing, Adams said, "At this time, all six victims have been removed from the water. And sadly, all six victims have been pronounced deceased." He also mentioned that the passengers who died were from Spain. Also read: Trump misusing Biden-era software? DHS scour social media histories of foreign students to revoke visas New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Jessica Tisch told reporters that divers with the NYPD and New York City Fire Department (FDNY) have recovered all six people on board. Four people were pronounced dead at the scene, and two others were taken to the hospital, where they "succumbed to their injuries," Tisch said. The identities of the victims have not been revealed as the NYPD commissioner said, "Names are being withheld at this time, pending family notification." "NYPD divers pulled four people from the crash site, and FDNY Divers recovered an additional two. Immediate lifesaving measures were undertaken on the vessels at the scene, as well as the adjoining pier," Tisch said. "Four victims were pronounced dead on scene, and two more were removed to local area hospitals, where, sadly, both succumbed to their injuries," she added. Also read: Tahawwur Rana’s extradition critical step toward seeking justice for Mumbai terror attack victims: US Local reports mentioned that the helicopter took off from the Wall Street heliport at 2:59 pm (local time). After that, it travelled along the southern part of Manhattan and circled the Statue of Liberty. It flew up the western side of Manhattan and turned around near the George Washington Bridge. When it turned south along the New Jersey shoreline, it crashed after 3:00 pm. Images shared by news agencies and on social media platforms showed the chopper's landing skids protruding from the river beside a tunnel vent. As per local media, witnesses said that a rotor blade had come loose from the aircraft. Social media footage also showed pieces of the aircraft breaking off and the helicopter plunging into the waterway. Also read: Swedish Energy Agency working with India on clean, green tech Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. VIDEO: Trigger warning, sensitive content BREAKING: Yet another deadly aviation incident under the trump Administration, as a helicopter carrying 4 people plunged into the Hudson River, and fatalities have been reported. It has only been 80 days, feels like years.pic.twitter.com/6dmSYJx38r — BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ (@mmpadellan) April 10, 2025 Hudson River helicopter crash, as an engineer the amount of single points of failure in a helicopter scares the shit out of me.pic.twitter.com/fHyGJ0ZaZb — ✪ Evil Te𝕏an ✪ (@vileTexan) April 10, 2025 Also read: Musk-OpenAI feud: ChatGPT maker countersues Elon Musk for waging 'campaign' to damage company Probe launched "A Bell 206 helicopter crashed and is submerged in the Hudson River in New York City," the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement. "The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate." (With inputs from agencies)

Hudson helicopter crash: Six people, including three children, killed after sightseeing chopper crashes in river

A United States Department of Homeland Security task force has been created to use data analytic tools to search through the social media histories of around 1.5 million international students studying in the US to look for potential grounds for revoking their visas, reported NBC News.
The officials will also be looking for any charges or criminal convictions of the student visa holders, the report citing three sources familiar with the matter added.
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However, the data analytics tools being used to scour social media were enhanced during the Biden administration, a former Biden administration DHS official told NBC News.
&ldquo;We were not targeting political activity or speech. We would only review them if they were inciting violence,&rdquo; the official said.&nbsp;
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But to use them to search social media of nonviolent students is different from what they were intended to be used for by the previous administration, the official said.&nbsp;
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<h2>Process of how visas are revoked</h2>
The tools used by the DHS task force are run by Customs and Border Protection&rsquo;s National Targeting Center and National Vetting Center, which ensure no potential security threats enter the US, the source explained. Any potential red flags are notified to the Citizenship and Immigration Services, which then asks the State Department to determine whether the student&rsquo;s visa should be revoked.
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If the State Department decides the visa of student is to be revoked, the task force informs Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in local field offices to arrest and deport the student.
Last month, nearly 300 visas of international students were revoked, according to The New York Times.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | he data analytics tools being used to scour social media were enhanced during the Biden administration, a former Biden administration DHS official told NBC News.

A United States Department of Homeland Security task force has been created to use data analytic tools to search through the social media histories of around 1.5 million international students studying in the US to look for potential grounds for revoking their visas, reported NBC News. The officials will also be looking for any charges or criminal convictions of the student visa holders, the report citing three sources familiar with the matter added. Also read | 'Treat this like a business': ICE head wants deportations of immigrants to be like 'Amazon Prime, but with human beings' However, the data analytics tools being used to scour social media were enhanced during the Biden administration, a former Biden administration DHS official told NBC News. “We were not targeting political activity or speech. We would only review them if they were inciting violence,” the official said. Also read | Trump administration terminates legal status for 500,000 immigrants But to use them to search social media of nonviolent students is different from what they were intended to be used for by the previous administration, the official said. Also read | White House, green cards, red signals: New Trump card against immigrants involves legal stalking that violates US law Process of how visas are revoked The tools used by the DHS task force are run by Customs and Border Protection’s National Targeting Center and National Vetting Center, which ensure no potential security threats enter the US, the source explained. Any potential red flags are notified to the Citizenship and Immigration Services, which then asks the State Department to determine whether the student’s visa should be revoked. Also read | US to scan social media for visa, green card? USCIS proposes new rule. Check Details If the State Department decides the visa of student is to be revoked, the task force informs Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in local field offices to arrest and deport the student. Last month, nearly 300 visas of international students were revoked, according to The New York Times. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump misusing Biden-era software? DHS scour social media histories of foreign students to revoke visas

The extradition of Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana is a &ldquo;critical step toward seeking justice&rdquo; for the victims of the heinous attacks, the US said on Thursday.
The United States on Wednesday extradited Rana, a Canadian citizen and a native of Pakistan, to stand trial in India on 10 criminal charges stemming from his alleged role in the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, a Justice Department spokesperson said.
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&ldquo;Rana&rsquo;s extradition is a critical step toward seeking justice for the six Americans and scores of other victims who were killed in the heinous attacks,&rdquo; the spokesperson for the US Department of Justice said in a statement to PTI.
A multi-agency team led by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) authorities landed in Delhi on Thursday evening with Rana, 64, ending days of speculation about his extradition. Among the 166 killed were US, British and Israeli nationals. Besides, 238 were injured in the deadly attacks carried out by a group of 10 Pakistani terrorists on a railway station, two luxury hotels and a Jewish centre after they sneaked into Mumbai through the Arabian Sea.
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The significant development comes just days after Rana&rsquo;s last-resort attempt to evade extradition to India failed after the US Supreme Court justices denied his application, moving him closer to being handed over to Indian authorities to face justice in the dastardly attacks. Rana had served in the Pakistan Army medical corps before emigrating to Canada in late 1990s and starting his immigration consultancy firm. He later moved to the US and set up an office in Chicago. Earlier, Rana was lodged in the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Los Angeles and had submitted an &lsquo;Emergency Application For Stay Pending Litigation of Petition For Writ of Habeas Corpus' on February 27, 2025 with Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States and Circuit Justice for the Ninth Circuit Elena Kagan.The US Supreme Court denied Rana&rsquo;s petition for writ of certiorari relating to his original habeas petition on January 21, 2025.

The extradition of Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana is a “critical step toward seeking justice” for the victims of the heinous attacks, the US said on Thursday. World

The extradition of Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana is a “critical step toward seeking justice” for the victims of the heinous attacks, the US said on Thursday. The United States on Wednesday extradited Rana, a Canadian citizen and a native of Pakistan, to stand trial in India on 10 criminal charges stemming from his alleged role in the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, a Justice Department spokesperson said. Also read: Tahawwur Hussain Rana is back but what exactly is his role in Mumbai terror attack. Here's all you need to know “Rana’s extradition is a critical step toward seeking justice for the six Americans and scores of other victims who were killed in the heinous attacks,” the spokesperson for the US Department of Justice said in a statement to PTI. A multi-agency team led by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) authorities landed in Delhi on Thursday evening with Rana, 64, ending days of speculation about his extradition. Among the 166 killed were US, British and Israeli nationals. Besides, 238 were injured in the deadly attacks carried out by a group of 10 Pakistani terrorists on a railway station, two luxury hotels and a Jewish centre after they sneaked into Mumbai through the Arabian Sea. Also read: First photo of Tahawwur Hussain Rana out; Mumbai terror attack mastermind in NIA custody in Delhi The significant development comes just days after Rana’s last-resort attempt to evade extradition to India failed after the US Supreme Court justices denied his application, moving him closer to being handed over to Indian authorities to face justice in the dastardly attacks. Rana had served in the Pakistan Army medical corps before emigrating to Canada in late 1990s and starting his immigration consultancy firm. He later moved to the US and set up an office in Chicago. Earlier, Rana was lodged in the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Los Angeles and had submitted an ‘Emergency Application For Stay Pending Litigation of Petition For Writ of Habeas Corpus' on February 27, 2025 with Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States and Circuit Justice for the Ninth Circuit Elena Kagan.The US Supreme Court denied Rana’s petition for writ of certiorari relating to his original habeas petition on January 21, 2025.

Tahawwur Rana’s extradition critical step toward seeking justice for Mumbai terror attack victims: US

The world's leading and one of the largest artificial intelligence company OpenAI, headed by Sam Altman, has countersued Tesla chief and X owner Elon Musk for waging a "relentless campaign" to damage the organisation.&nbsp;
The company on Wednesday (April 9) filed legal documents in a federal court in northern California, which is heading to a jury trial next year.
In the filing, OpenAI has claimed, "Musk could not tolerate seeing such success for an enterprise he had abandoned and declared doomed," reported the news agency AFP.
The company further alleges, Musk "made it his project to take down OpenAI, and to build a direct competitor that would seize the technological lead -- not for humanity but for Elon Musk."
The lawsuit comes after the world's richest man, Elon Musk sued OpenAI last year, accusing the company of betraying its founding mission.&nbsp;
<h2>Musk - Altman Feud</h2>
Musk and Altman were allies and cofounders of OpenAI, established in December 2015, but they parted ways over the management of the company, which produces ChatGPT. Musk went on to set up his own AI firm, xAI in 2023 and invest tens of billions of dollars to compete with major AI players, including OpenAI.&nbsp;
Over a year ago, the Tesla chief &nbsp;began a legal offensive against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman for breach of contract over what he claims was the betrayal of its founding aims as a nonprofit research laboratory.
Musk in his 2024 lawsuit alleges that he was originally approached to create a nonprofit AI company, and OpenAI's move to a for-profit structure was a breach of the terms and conditions they agreed upon.
However, the filing by OpenAI alleges that in 2018 its leadership refused "to bow to Musk's demands for control of the enterprise or, alternatively, its absorption into Musk's electric car company, Tesla," due to which Musk quit the company.
OpenAI also claims that the billionaire did not fulfill his financial commitment of delivering $1 billion to the organisation, reported the news agency.

Over a year ago, the Tesla chief  began a legal offensive against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman for breach of contract over what he claims was the betrayal of its founding aims. SCIENCE & TECH | World

The world's leading and one of the largest artificial intelligence company OpenAI, headed by Sam Altman, has countersued Tesla chief and X owner Elon Musk for waging a "relentless campaign" to damage the organisation. The company on Wednesday (April 9) filed legal documents in a federal court in northern California, which is heading to a jury trial next year. In the filing, OpenAI has claimed, "Musk could not tolerate seeing such success for an enterprise he had abandoned and declared doomed," reported the news agency AFP. The company further alleges, Musk "made it his project to take down OpenAI, and to build a direct competitor that would seize the technological lead -- not for humanity but for Elon Musk." The lawsuit comes after the world's richest man, Elon Musk sued OpenAI last year, accusing the company of betraying its founding mission. Musk - Altman Feud Musk and Altman were allies and cofounders of OpenAI, established in December 2015, but they parted ways over the management of the company, which produces ChatGPT. Musk went on to set up his own AI firm, xAI in 2023 and invest tens of billions of dollars to compete with major AI players, including OpenAI. Over a year ago, the Tesla chief began a legal offensive against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman for breach of contract over what he claims was the betrayal of its founding aims as a nonprofit research laboratory. Musk in his 2024 lawsuit alleges that he was originally approached to create a nonprofit AI company, and OpenAI's move to a for-profit structure was a breach of the terms and conditions they agreed upon. However, the filing by OpenAI alleges that in 2018 its leadership refused "to bow to Musk's demands for control of the enterprise or, alternatively, its absorption into Musk's electric car company, Tesla," due to which Musk quit the company. OpenAI also claims that the billionaire did not fulfill his financial commitment of delivering $1 billion to the organisation, reported the news agency.

Musk-OpenAI feud: ChatGPT maker countersues Elon Musk for waging 'campaign' to damage company

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Apr 10) admitted during a Cabinet meeting that his tariff policies would have a &ldquo;transition cost&rdquo; amid plummeting global markets.
&ldquo;A big day yesterday. There will always be transition difficulty &ndash; but in history, it was the biggest day in history, the markets. So we&rsquo;re very, very happy with the way the country is running. We&rsquo;re trying to get the world to treat us fairly,&rdquo; the president said.
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&ldquo;We think we&rsquo;re in very good shape. We think we&rsquo;re doing very well. Again, there&rsquo;ll be a transition cost and transition problems, but in the end, it&rsquo;s going to be a beautiful thing.&rdquo; Trump said. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re doing again what we should have done many years ago.&rdquo;
Trump praised his Cabinet, saying they have done an &ldquo;incredible job&rdquo; amid the intensifying trade war with China.
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&ldquo;Everyone at this table is doing an incredible job, by the way, I have to say. Incredible. And the relationships are &ndash; it&rsquo;s like they&rsquo;re friends, they&rsquo;re really. The relationships are very strong, really good, really strong. And these meetings are very good,&rdquo; Trump said.
<h2>US-China tariff war</h2>
Amid the rising tensions between the two biggest economies in the world, the US has raised tariffs on China to a total of 145 per cent on Thursday (Apr 10). Earlier, Trump had increased the levies to 125 per cent after Beijing refused to back down against his threats and &ldquo;blackmail&rdquo;.
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China had raised its retaliatory levies to 84 per cent after the US imposed a 104 per cent tariff on Chinese goods on Tuesday (Apr 8).
Meanwhile, the European Union has announced that it has halted its plan to adopt countermeasures against the US for 90 days after Trump's U-turn on the matter.
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The US president announced a &ldquo;90-day pause&rdquo; and a &ldquo;substantially lowered reciprocal tariff&rdquo; for over 75 nations that have sought negotiations with the Trump administration following the reciprocal tariffs imposed on April 2.
(With inputs from agencies)
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World | “There will be a transition cost and transition problems, but in the end, it’s going to be, it’s going to be a beautiful thing," Trump said. “We’re doing again what we should have done many years ago.”

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Apr 10) admitted during a Cabinet meeting that his tariff policies would have a “transition cost” amid plummeting global markets. “A big day yesterday. There will always be transition difficulty – but in history, it was the biggest day in history, the markets. So we’re very, very happy with the way the country is running. We’re trying to get the world to treat us fairly,” the president said. Also read | China targets Hollywood: Beijing restricts import of US movies amid raging tariff war - Will Trump feel the pinch? “We think we’re in very good shape. We think we’re doing very well. Again, there’ll be a transition cost and transition problems, but in the end, it’s going to be a beautiful thing.” Trump said. “We’re doing again what we should have done many years ago.” Trump praised his Cabinet, saying they have done an “incredible job” amid the intensifying trade war with China. Also read | Will Trump stop here? US raises tariffs on China to 145%, targets fentanyl-related imports “Everyone at this table is doing an incredible job, by the way, I have to say. Incredible. And the relationships are – it’s like they’re friends, they’re really. The relationships are very strong, really good, really strong. And these meetings are very good,” Trump said. US-China tariff war Amid the rising tensions between the two biggest economies in the world, the US has raised tariffs on China to a total of 145 per cent on Thursday (Apr 10). Earlier, Trump had increased the levies to 125 per cent after Beijing refused to back down against his threats and “blackmail”. Also read | Who is Stephen Miran, Trump’s key economic advisor behind US tariff policies? China had raised its retaliatory levies to 84 per cent after the US imposed a 104 per cent tariff on Chinese goods on Tuesday (Apr 8). Meanwhile, the European Union has announced that it has halted its plan to adopt countermeasures against the US for 90 days after Trump's U-turn on the matter. Also read | Europe halts countermeasures plans against US for 90 days after Trump's tariff U-turn The US president announced a “90-day pause” and a “substantially lowered reciprocal tariff” for over 75 nations that have sought negotiations with the Trump administration following the reciprocal tariffs imposed on April 2. (With inputs from agencies)

‘In the end, it’s going to be beautiful’: Trump warns of ‘transition cost’ of his tariffs amid plunging global markets

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) successfully extradited 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Tahawwur Hussain Rana from the US on Thursday (Apr 10).&nbsp;
In other news, the US has raised tariffs on China to 145 per cent, targeting fentanyl-related imports.
Meanwhile, the EU has halted countermeasure plans against the US for 90 days after Trump's U-turn on the matter.
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Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian said on Thursday (Apr 10) that Beijing&rsquo;s door remains open for the talks, but threats and coercion are not the right way to deal with China.
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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can now ask applicants for immigration-related benefits to disclose their social media handles under a new proposal. Which means, your posts on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and &nbsp;Instagram could get your US visa rejected or revoked. Yes, you heard that right. The proposed measure, as per USCIS notification on March 5, will affect applications for American citizenship, asylum, and green cards.&nbsp;
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Indian film Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and featuring Ishan Khatter in the lead, is all set to premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2025 in the Un Certain Regard section. The festival organisers announced the lineup of films on Thursday at a press meet. Ghaywan&rsquo;s film also features Vishal Jethwa and reportedly has Janhvi Kapoor in a cameo role. Karan Johar has produced the film.

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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) successfully extradited 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Tahawwur Hussain Rana from the US on Thursday (Apr 10). In other news, the US has raised tariffs on China to 145 per cent, targeting fentanyl-related imports. Meanwhile, the EU has halted countermeasure plans against the US for 90 days after Trump's U-turn on the matter. Click on the headlines for more First photo of Tahawwur Hussain Rana out; Mumbai terror attack mastermind in NIA custody in Delhi The National Investigation Agency (NIA) successfully extradited 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Tahawwur Hussain Rana from the US. The attack killed 166 people and over 238 were injured. Here is the first picture of Rana in Indian custody in Delhi. Will Trump stop here? US raises tariffs on China to 145%, targets fentanyl-related imports With the escalating tariff war between the US and China, Trump's tariffs on Beijing now total 145%, the White House confirmed to CNBC on Thursday (April 10). Europe halts countermeasures plans against US for 90 days after Trump's tariff U-turn President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said that the bloc will adopt countermeasures and plans to keep it on hold for now, 'to give negotiations a chance...if negotiations are not satisfactory, our countermeasures will kick in' after Trump's U-turn on the matter. On Wednesday, the European nations gave a go-ahead to the list of measures to target American products. This was in response to the taxes levied on steel and aluminium exports. ‘Threats, blackmail not right way to deal’: China open for talks with US amid Trump tariff war Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian said on Thursday (Apr 10) that Beijing’s door remains open for the talks, but threats and coercion are not the right way to deal with China. ‘Years of sustained, concerted efforts’: How NIA foiled 26/11 ‘mastermind’ Rana’s attempts to evade justice The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday (Apr 10) successfully secured the extradition of the deadly 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Tahawwur Hussain Rana after “years of sustained and concerted efforts to bring the key conspirator behind the 2008 mayhem to justice”, the agency said in its first statement after bringing Rana to India from the US. Who is Stephen Miran, Trump’s key economic advisor behind US tariff policies? The mind behind the sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” announced by US President Donald Trump that sent shockwaves across the world is his key economic advisor, Stephen Miran. Light showers in Delhi NCR bring respite from scorching heat Mercury levels were rising, summer heat was getting unbearable, and it rains! Delhi NCR witnessed a dust storm followed by light showers. Some respite from the heat until it comes to haunt again. From 40°C to now a good dip, straight to 30°C in some areas in the region. US to scan social media for visa, green card? USCIS proposes new rule. Check Details The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can now ask applicants for immigration-related benefits to disclose their social media handles under a new proposal. Which means, your posts on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram could get your US visa rejected or revoked. Yes, you heard that right. The proposed measure, as per USCIS notification on March 5, will affect applications for American citizenship, asylum, and green cards. MS Dhoni returns as CSK captain for remainder of IPL 2025 In a massive development surrounding the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), veteran gloveman MS Dhoni will lead the franchise in the remainder of IPL 2025 after regular captain Ruturaj Gaikwad got ruled out of the tournament with an elbow injury, head coach Stephen Fleming confirmed in a statement. Cannes Film Festival 2025: Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, featuring Ishaan Khatter, selected in Un Certain Regard section Indian film Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and featuring Ishan Khatter in the lead, is all set to premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2025 in the Un Certain Regard section. The festival organisers announced the lineup of films on Thursday at a press meet. Ghaywan’s film also features Vishal Jethwa and reportedly has Janhvi Kapoor in a cameo role. Karan Johar has produced the film.

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China's National Film Administration (NFA) on Thursday &nbsp;(April 10) announced to "immediately" restrict imports of Hollywood films in retaliation for US President Donald Trump's raging tariff war against China.&nbsp;
China has been importing 10 Hollywood movies annually for the last three decades, Reuters reported.&nbsp;
"We will follow market rules, respect the audience's choices, and moderately reduce the number of American films imported," the NFA said on its website.
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The NFA said that Trump's tariffs would sour domestic demand for American cinema.&nbsp;
This came after Trump increased the tariffs on China to 125%, after Beijing did not roll down the escalating tariffs on the US.&nbsp;
However, China retaliated, saying that it won't sit back and that the threats and coercion are not the right way to deal with China.
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Chris Fenton, author of "Feeding the Dragon: Inside the Trillion Dollar Dilemma Facing Hollywood, the NBA, and American Business", said the move was a &ldquo;super high-profile way to make a statement of retaliation with almost zero downside for China.&rdquo;
According to Variety, domestic films have outperformed Hollywood&rsquo;s fare in China, with "Ne Zha 2" this year eclipsing Pixar's "Inside Out 2" to become the highest-grossing animated film of all time.&nbsp;
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However, now US films account for only five per cent of the overall box office receipts in China's market.&nbsp;
Early in 1994, China began importing 10 American films each year, which included "Titanic" and "Avatar". These two movies became box office smashes in the Chinese market, making Leonardo DiCaprio and director James Cameron household names among Chinese film lovers.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: This came after US President Trump increased the tariffs on China to 125%, after Beijing did not roll down the escalating tariffs on the US.

China's National Film Administration (NFA) on Thursday (April 10) announced to "immediately" restrict imports of Hollywood films in retaliation for US President Donald Trump's raging tariff war against China. China has been importing 10 Hollywood movies annually for the last three decades, Reuters reported. "We will follow market rules, respect the audience's choices, and moderately reduce the number of American films imported," the NFA said on its website. Also read: Will Trump stop here? US raises tariffs on China to 145%, targets fentanyl-related imports The NFA said that Trump's tariffs would sour domestic demand for American cinema. This came after Trump increased the tariffs on China to 125%, after Beijing did not roll down the escalating tariffs on the US. However, China retaliated, saying that it won't sit back and that the threats and coercion are not the right way to deal with China. Also read: China and EU explore closer trade ties amid US tariff pressure Chris Fenton, author of "Feeding the Dragon: Inside the Trillion Dollar Dilemma Facing Hollywood, the NBA, and American Business", said the move was a “super high-profile way to make a statement of retaliation with almost zero downside for China.” According to Variety, domestic films have outperformed Hollywood’s fare in China, with "Ne Zha 2" this year eclipsing Pixar's "Inside Out 2" to become the highest-grossing animated film of all time. WATCH: US-China war: China condemns 'bullying' as Trump's 104% tariffs kick in, vows resolute measures However, now US films account for only five per cent of the overall box office receipts in China's market. Early in 1994, China began importing 10 American films each year, which included "Titanic" and "Avatar". These two movies became box office smashes in the Chinese market, making Leonardo DiCaprio and director James Cameron household names among Chinese film lovers. WATCH: China refuses to step back, says Trump's 125% tariffs 'against whole world' (With inputs from agencies)

China targets Hollywood: Beijing restricts import of US movies amid raging tariff war - Will Trump feel the pinch?

With the escalating tariff war between the US and China, Trump's tariffs on Beijing now total 145%, the White House confirmed to CNBC on Thursday (April 10).&nbsp;
This increase in tariffs follows a new executive order from US President Donald Trump raising tariffs to 125%, up from 84%.&nbsp;
The last time, Trump raised the tariffs to 125% on Wednesday as China kept on imposing retaliatory tariffs on the US and was not rolling down to negotiate with Trump.
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Now, an additional 20% tariff has been imposed, targeting fentanyl-related imports, which brings the total to its current level.
This move has marked yet another escalation in the US trade policy toward China.
Earlier today, a Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson that Beijing&rsquo;s door remains open for the talks, but threats and coercion are not the right way to deal with China.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;China's position is clear and consistent. If the US wants to talk, our door remains open, but dialogue must be conducted on the basis of mutual respect and equality,&rdquo; he said during a regular press briefing.
He added that if the US wants to fight, our response will continue to the end. "Pressure, threats, and coercion are not the right way to deal with China.&rdquo;
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said, &ldquo;The US cause doesn't win the support of the people and will end in failure.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance has accused some of Trump's China tariff critics of being "insane".&nbsp;
&ldquo;There is a category of DC insider who wants to fight an actual war with China but also wants China to manufacture much of our critical supply,&rdquo; Vance posted on X.
&ldquo;This is insane,&rdquo; the vice president said, adding, &ldquo;President Trump wants peace, but also wants fair trade and more self-reliance for the American economy.&rdquo;
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(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;
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World: Now, an additional 20% tariff has been imposed by the US on China, targeting fentanyl-related imports, which brings the total to its current level.

With the escalating tariff war between the US and China, Trump's tariffs on Beijing now total 145%, the White House confirmed to CNBC on Thursday (April 10). This increase in tariffs follows a new executive order from US President Donald Trump raising tariffs to 125%, up from 84%. The last time, Trump raised the tariffs to 125% on Wednesday as China kept on imposing retaliatory tariffs on the US and was not rolling down to negotiate with Trump. Also read: China shares old video of Mao Zedong amid tariff war with US, says "Chinese not afraid of provocations" Now, an additional 20% tariff has been imposed, targeting fentanyl-related imports, which brings the total to its current level. This move has marked yet another escalation in the US trade policy toward China. Earlier today, a Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson that Beijing’s door remains open for the talks, but threats and coercion are not the right way to deal with China. Also read: ‘Threats, blackmail not right way to deal’: Beijing open for talks with US amid Trump tariff war “China's position is clear and consistent. If the US wants to talk, our door remains open, but dialogue must be conducted on the basis of mutual respect and equality,” he said during a regular press briefing. He added that if the US wants to fight, our response will continue to the end. "Pressure, threats, and coercion are not the right way to deal with China.” Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said, “The US cause doesn't win the support of the people and will end in failure.” WATCH: US-China war: China condemns 'bullying' as Trump's 104% tariffs kick in, vows resolute measures Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance has accused some of Trump's China tariff critics of being "insane". “There is a category of DC insider who wants to fight an actual war with China but also wants China to manufacture much of our critical supply,” Vance posted on X. “This is insane,” the vice president said, adding, “President Trump wants peace, but also wants fair trade and more self-reliance for the American economy.” Also read: Who is Stephen Miran, Trump’s key economic advisor behind US tariff policies? (With inputs from agencies)

Will Trump stop here? US raises tariffs on China to 145%, targets fentanyl-related imports

Japan has built the world's first 3D-printed railway station in Arida City, replacing a wooden structure that had been standing there since 1948.&nbsp;
This amazing revolution by Japan has thrilled the world.&nbsp;
Late last month, the West Japan Railway Company, a major railway operator in Japan, unveiled a 3D-printed train station which it claimed was a world first.
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<h2>How long did it take to build?</h2>
The new station Hatsushima's components were 3D-printed elsewhere and assembled on-site in less than six hours.&nbsp;
Located in the city of Arida, the new station replaced a weathered wooden complex which was completed in 1948.&nbsp;
It has been automated since 2018, like other small stations in Japan. The station, served by a single line with trains that run one to three times an hour, serves around 530 riders a day.
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<h2>How was it built?&nbsp;</h2>
The West Japan Railway Company hired Serendix, a construction firm, to build the components of the new station.&nbsp;
The task of printing the parts and reinforcing them with concrete took seven days, Serendix stated.&nbsp;
The printing was done at a factory in Kumamoto prefecture on the southwestern island of Kyushu. Later, the parts left the factory on March 24, and were then to be transported about 804 km northeast by road to Hatsushima Station.
&ldquo;Normally, construction takes place over several months while the trains are not running every night,&rdquo; said Kunihiro Handa, a co-founder of Serendix.&nbsp;
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"Construction work near commercial lines is subject to strict restrictions and is usually carried out overnight so as not to disrupt timetables."
The main structure is complete, however, some finishing touches like ticket machines and smart card readers are left and are still being added.&nbsp;
The station is expected to officially open to the public in July.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Late last month, the West Japan Railway Company, a major railway operator in Japan, unveiled a 3D-printed train station which it claimed was a world first.

Japan has built the world's first 3D-printed railway station in Arida City, replacing a wooden structure that had been standing there since 1948. This amazing revolution by Japan has thrilled the world. Late last month, the West Japan Railway Company, a major railway operator in Japan, unveiled a 3D-printed train station which it claimed was a world first. Also read: 'Stop Stalking'- Japanese badminton star's on-the-face message to Chinese fans How long did it take to build? The new station Hatsushima's components were 3D-printed elsewhere and assembled on-site in less than six hours. Located in the city of Arida, the new station replaced a weathered wooden complex which was completed in 1948. It has been automated since 2018, like other small stations in Japan. The station, served by a single line with trains that run one to three times an hour, serves around 530 riders a day. Also read: Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba calls Trump, asks for review of tariffs, more talks How was it built? The West Japan Railway Company hired Serendix, a construction firm, to build the components of the new station. The task of printing the parts and reinforcing them with concrete took seven days, Serendix stated. The printing was done at a factory in Kumamoto prefecture on the southwestern island of Kyushu. Later, the parts left the factory on March 24, and were then to be transported about 804 km northeast by road to Hatsushima Station. “Normally, construction takes place over several months while the trains are not running every night,” said Kunihiro Handa, a co-founder of Serendix. WATCH: A sunken 'pyramid' near Japan could rewrite ancient history — or not "Construction work near commercial lines is subject to strict restrictions and is usually carried out overnight so as not to disrupt timetables." The main structure is complete, however, some finishing touches like ticket machines and smart card readers are left and are still being added. The station is expected to officially open to the public in July. WATCH: Japan constructed world's first 3-D printed train station (With inputs from agencies)

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The mind behind the sweeping &ldquo;reciprocal tariffs&rdquo; announced by US President Donald Trump that sent shockwaves across the world is his key economic advisor, Stephen Miran.&nbsp;
On Wednesday (Apr 10), the US president announced a &ldquo;90-day pause&rdquo; and a &ldquo;substantially lowered reciprocal tariff&rdquo; for over 75 nations that have sought negotiations with the Trump administration following the reciprocal tariffs imposed on April 2.
However, as tensions escalate between China and the US, Trump raised tariffs on China to 125 per cent &ldquo;starting immediately&rdquo; after Beijing refused to back down against his threats and &ldquo;blackmail&rdquo;.
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<h2>Who is Stephen Miran?</h2>
Stephen Miran, an economist with a PhD from Harvard University, was appointed as the head of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) by Trump last year in December. He has emerged as one of the most vocal backers of Trump&rsquo;s tariff policies that triggered a trade war globally.
&ldquo;The President has promised to rebuild our broken industrial base and pursue trade terms that put American workers and businesses first&hellip; Our military and financial dominance cannot be taken for granted, and the Trump Administration is determined to preserve them,&rdquo; he said, according to a statement on the White House website on April 7, the day the US president announced raising tariffs on China to a whopping 104 per cent.
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The US president&rsquo;s key economic advisor earned his undergraduate degree in economics, philosophy, and mathematics at Boston University in 2005. In 2010, he completed his PhD in economics from Harvard University.
At Harvard, Miran was mentored by distinguished economist Martin Feldstein, who served as the chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers under former president Ronald Reagan in the early 1980s.
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He worked as a senior strategist at Hudson Bay Capital, a global investment firm, before joining the Trump administration.&nbsp;
<h2>Miran&rsquo;s opinion on tariffs</h2>
In November 2024, he wrote a 41-page &ldquo;User's Guide to Restructuring the Global Trading System&rdquo;, which detailed a framework to adjust financial systems and global trading to benefit the US.&nbsp;
His work argued that tariffs could be used as a strategic leverage to secure market access for US exports from other countries, a strategy evident in Trump&rsquo;s recent moves.
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&ldquo;Tariffs deserve some extra attention. Most economists and some investors dismiss tariffs as counterproductive at best and devastatingly harmful at worst. They&rsquo;re wrong,&rdquo; Miran said in a statement. He added that Trump&rsquo;s reciprocal tariffs target &ldquo;unfair trade practices&rdquo; like currency manipulation and dumping, instead of just generating revenue. He also noted that revenue generated from tariffs can help lower taxes and boost US competitiveness.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | At Harvard, Miran was mentored by distinguished economist Martin Feldstein, who served as the chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers under former president Ronald Reagan in the early 1980s.

The mind behind the sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” announced by US President Donald Trump that sent shockwaves across the world is his key economic advisor, Stephen Miran. On Wednesday (Apr 10), the US president announced a “90-day pause” and a “substantially lowered reciprocal tariff” for over 75 nations that have sought negotiations with the Trump administration following the reciprocal tariffs imposed on April 2. However, as tensions escalate between China and the US, Trump raised tariffs on China to 125 per cent “starting immediately” after Beijing refused to back down against his threats and “blackmail”. Also read | Europe halts countermeasures plans against US for 90 days after Trump's tariff U-turn Who is Stephen Miran? Stephen Miran, an economist with a PhD from Harvard University, was appointed as the head of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) by Trump last year in December. He has emerged as one of the most vocal backers of Trump’s tariff policies that triggered a trade war globally. “The President has promised to rebuild our broken industrial base and pursue trade terms that put American workers and businesses first… Our military and financial dominance cannot be taken for granted, and the Trump Administration is determined to preserve them,” he said, according to a statement on the White House website on April 7, the day the US president announced raising tariffs on China to a whopping 104 per cent. Also read | 'WTF! Who’s in charge?': US trade representative unaware of Trump's '90-day tariff pause'; irked Democrats react The US president’s key economic advisor earned his undergraduate degree in economics, philosophy, and mathematics at Boston University in 2005. In 2010, he completed his PhD in economics from Harvard University. At Harvard, Miran was mentored by distinguished economist Martin Feldstein, who served as the chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers under former president Ronald Reagan in the early 1980s. Also read | ‘Threats, blackmail not right way to deal’: Beijing open for talks with US amid Trump tariff war He worked as a senior strategist at Hudson Bay Capital, a global investment firm, before joining the Trump administration. Miran’s opinion on tariffs In November 2024, he wrote a 41-page “User's Guide to Restructuring the Global Trading System”, which detailed a framework to adjust financial systems and global trading to benefit the US. His work argued that tariffs could be used as a strategic leverage to secure market access for US exports from other countries, a strategy evident in Trump’s recent moves. Also read | VW quarterly profits plummet on US tariffs, EU carbon rules, and restructuring costs “Tariffs deserve some extra attention. Most economists and some investors dismiss tariffs as counterproductive at best and devastatingly harmful at worst. They’re wrong,” Miran said in a statement. He added that Trump’s reciprocal tariffs target “unfair trade practices” like currency manipulation and dumping, instead of just generating revenue. He also noted that revenue generated from tariffs can help lower taxes and boost US competitiveness. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Stephen Miran, Trump’s key economic advisor behind US tariff policies?

US President Donald Trump has once again raised concerns over "illegal aliens" living in America. This time, he has used one of his sharp moves "halting federal funding", to crack down on the sanctuary cities.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that these "Sanctuary cities" protect the criminals and not the victims.&nbsp;
"They are disgracing our country and are being mocked all over the world," he stressed in his post.
Further, the US president warned that he is working on papers to withhold all federal funding for any city or state that allows these death traps to exist.&nbsp;
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"No more Sanctuary Cities! They protect the Criminals, not the Victims. They are disgracing our Country, and are being mocked all over the World. Working on papers to withhold all Federal Funding for any City or State that allows these Death Traps to exist!!!," Trump wrote.&nbsp;
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<h2>What are sanctuary cities?</h2>
Sanctuary cities typically refer to states, counties, or cities that put some limits on how much they are willing to cooperate with federal agencies' efforts to deport undocumented immigrants.&nbsp;
There are about a dozen states and hundreds of cities across the US that consider themselves "sanctuaries" for undocumented immigrants.&nbsp;
Initially, the local government in the US began adopting sanctuary policies in the 1980s when churches offered refuge to people fleeing civil war in El Salvador.&nbsp;
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However, this has gained more attention over the last decade as immigration has become a bigger concern for voters.&nbsp;
Now, after Trump got back to the Oval Office, he and his allies have promised to crackdown on illegal immigrants. The officials have made clear that some of the cities that have embraced sanctuary policies would be targeted for enforcement actions.
&ldquo;Sanctuary jurisdictions aren&rsquo;t going to stop what we&rsquo;re going to do,&rdquo; Thomas D. Homan, Trump&rsquo;s &ldquo;border czar,&rdquo; said in an interview with NewsNation in December.
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Earlier on Wednesday, Head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons said that he would like the agency to implement a system of trucks that would round up immigrants for deportation in a system similar to how Amazon truck delivers packages across US cities.&nbsp;
Stressing that the US should start treating this like a business, Lyons said that he wants to see a deportation process "like (Amazon) Prime, but with human beings."
&ldquo;We need to get better at treating this like a business,&rdquo; the Acting ICE Director said.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: The US president warned that he is working on papers to withhold all federal funding for any city or state that allows these death traps to exist.

US President Donald Trump has once again raised concerns over "illegal aliens" living in America. This time, he has used one of his sharp moves "halting federal funding", to crack down on the sanctuary cities. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that these "Sanctuary cities" protect the criminals and not the victims. "They are disgracing our country and are being mocked all over the world," he stressed in his post. Further, the US president warned that he is working on papers to withhold all federal funding for any city or state that allows these death traps to exist. Also read: 'Treat this like a business': ICE head wants deportations of immigrants to be like 'Amazon Prime, but with human beings' "No more Sanctuary Cities! They protect the Criminals, not the Victims. They are disgracing our Country, and are being mocked all over the World. Working on papers to withhold all Federal Funding for any City or State that allows these Death Traps to exist!!!," Trump wrote. What are sanctuary cities? Sanctuary cities typically refer to states, counties, or cities that put some limits on how much they are willing to cooperate with federal agencies' efforts to deport undocumented immigrants. There are about a dozen states and hundreds of cities across the US that consider themselves "sanctuaries" for undocumented immigrants. Initially, the local government in the US began adopting sanctuary policies in the 1980s when churches offered refuge to people fleeing civil war in El Salvador. Also read: 'Will continue to deport monsters': Trump hails Supreme Court's ruling allowing cartel deportations under 'Alien Enemies Act' However, this has gained more attention over the last decade as immigration has become a bigger concern for voters. Now, after Trump got back to the Oval Office, he and his allies have promised to crackdown on illegal immigrants. The officials have made clear that some of the cities that have embraced sanctuary policies would be targeted for enforcement actions. “Sanctuary jurisdictions aren’t going to stop what we’re going to do,” Thomas D. Homan, Trump’s “border czar,” said in an interview with NewsNation in December. Also read: Alien Enemies Act: Trump says 'GREAT DAY FOR JUSTICE' after US top court lifts order barring deportations Earlier on Wednesday, Head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons said that he would like the agency to implement a system of trucks that would round up immigrants for deportation in a system similar to how Amazon truck delivers packages across US cities. Stressing that the US should start treating this like a business, Lyons said that he wants to see a deportation process "like (Amazon) Prime, but with human beings." “We need to get better at treating this like a business,” the Acting ICE Director said. Also read: Why Indian students in Trump's US facing deportation: 'Drunk driving, shoplifting, speeding' (With inputs from agencies)

'No more Sanctuary Cities!' Trump warns to cut ALL federal funds to cities that allow 'death traps' amid migrant crackdown

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said that the bloc will adopt countermeasures and plans to keep it on hold for now, 'to give negotiations a chance...if&nbsp;negotiations are not satisfactory, our countermeasures will kick in' after Trump's U-turn on the matter. On Wednesday, the European nations gave a go-ahead to the list of measures to target American products. This was in response to the taxes levied on steel and aluminium exports.
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Trump, after going on a spree of imposing tariffs, has suddenly decided to apply the brakes. In his recent post on Truth Social read: &ldquo;More than 75 countries have contacted U.S. representatives, and, at my strong urging, have not retaliated in any way, shape, or form."&nbsp;
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I welcome President Trump&rsquo;s announcement to pause reciprocal tariffs. It&rsquo;s an important step towards stabilizing the global economy. Clear, predictable conditions are essential for trade and supply chains to function. Tariffs are taxes that only hurt businesses and consumers.&hellip;
&mdash; Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) <a href="https://twitter.com/vonderleyen/status/1910216093651632569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
He added, "In light of this, I have authorized a 90-day PAUSE and a significantly reduced reciprocal tariff of 10% during this period, effective immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter!&rdquo;
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After this massive U-turn the EU chief, also took to her social media account to write, "I welcome President Trump&rsquo;s announcement to pause reciprocal tariffs. It&rsquo;s an important step towards stabilizing the global economy. Tariffs are taxes that only hurt businesses and consumers. That&rsquo;s why I&rsquo;ve consistently advocated for a zero-for-zero tariff agreement between the European Union and the United States."
She added,"We took note of the announcement by President Trump. We want to give negotiations a chance. While finalising the adoption of the EU countermeasures that saw strong support from our Member States, we will put them on hold for 90 days. If negotiations are not satisfactory, our countermeasures will kick in. Preparatory work on further countermeasures continues. As I have said before, all options remain on the table."

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said that the bloc will adopt countermeasures and plans to keep it on hold for now, 'to give negotiations a chance.' World

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said that the bloc will adopt countermeasures and plans to keep it on hold for now, 'to give negotiations a chance...if negotiations are not satisfactory, our countermeasures will kick in' after Trump's U-turn on the matter. On Wednesday, the European nations gave a go-ahead to the list of measures to target American products. This was in response to the taxes levied on steel and aluminium exports. Also read: 'WTF! Who’s in charge?': US trade representative unaware of Trump's '90-day tariff pause'; irked Democrats react Trump, after going on a spree of imposing tariffs, has suddenly decided to apply the brakes. In his recent post on Truth Social read: “More than 75 countries have contacted U.S. representatives, and, at my strong urging, have not retaliated in any way, shape, or form." I welcome President Trump’s announcement to pause reciprocal tariffs. It’s an important step towards stabilizing the global economy. Clear, predictable conditions are essential for trade and supply chains to function. Tariffs are taxes that only hurt businesses and consumers.… — Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) April 10, 2025 He added, "In light of this, I have authorized a 90-day PAUSE and a significantly reduced reciprocal tariff of 10% during this period, effective immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Also read: Tariff on seals and penguins? Donald Trump slaps Earth's remotest region with 10% tax After this massive U-turn the EU chief, also took to her social media account to write, "I welcome President Trump’s announcement to pause reciprocal tariffs. It’s an important step towards stabilizing the global economy. Tariffs are taxes that only hurt businesses and consumers. That’s why I’ve consistently advocated for a zero-for-zero tariff agreement between the European Union and the United States." She added,"We took note of the announcement by President Trump. We want to give negotiations a chance. While finalising the adoption of the EU countermeasures that saw strong support from our Member States, we will put them on hold for 90 days. If negotiations are not satisfactory, our countermeasures will kick in. Preparatory work on further countermeasures continues. As I have said before, all options remain on the table."

Europe halts countermeasures plan against US for 90 days after Trump's tariff U-turn

While US President Donald Trump was posting about hitting a pause on tariffs on more than 75 countries, the Republican lawmakers, including Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, were not even aware about the same.&nbsp;
However, the GOP lawmakers have expressed relief at Trump's U-turn on global tariffs, but the Democrats are certainly not.&nbsp;
Trump's congressional allies were publicly supporting president's erratic tariff decisions as recently as 15 minutes prior to the 90-day pause announcement.&nbsp;
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On Wednesday, Trump said that he would put a "90-day PAUSE" and a "substantially lowered reciprocal tariff" on more than 75 countries that have called the US representatives for negotiations.&nbsp;
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins appeared on Fox on Wednesday night and was pushing Trump's tariffs just minutes before the pause.&nbsp;
However, Rollins was not alone in this. Most of MAGA lawmakers got to know about this like the rest of us, through Trump's Truth Social post, Politico reported.&nbsp;
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, was only known to himself and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who were in the room with the president as it happened.
Trump defended that, by saying, "I&rsquo;ve been dealing with Scott, with Howard, with some other people that are very professional. And I think it probably came together early this morning, fairly early this morning, just wrote it up,", adding that the post "came from the heart".&nbsp;
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<h2>'You just got the rug pulled out from under you'</h2>
Trump&rsquo;s US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer was forced to speak in real-time on the issue on Wednesday night as he testified at a House Ways and Means Committee.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I understood the decision was made a few minutes ago,&rdquo; Greer said when quizzed on the pause.
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&ldquo;I understand it&rsquo;s 90 days, I haven&rsquo;t spoken to the president since I&rsquo;ve been in this hearing,&rdquo; Greer said.
Democratic New York Rep. Tom Suozzi criticised Trump's not informing this to his lawmakers, saying, "I feel like you&rsquo;re in a very bad position here, this whole idea that this president made this switcheroo on you while you were in the middle of testifying here today."
However, Representative Steven Horsford became more brutal toward Greer.&nbsp;
&ldquo;WTF! Who&rsquo;s in charge? Because it sure doesn&rsquo;t look like it&rsquo;s the trade representative&mdash;you just got the rug pulled out from under you,&rdquo; he told Greer.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Trump's congressional allies were publicly supporting president's erratic tariff decisions as recently as 15 minutes prior to the 90-day pause announcement.

While US President Donald Trump was posting about hitting a pause on tariffs on more than 75 countries, the Republican lawmakers, including Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, were not even aware about the same. However, the GOP lawmakers have expressed relief at Trump's U-turn on global tariffs, but the Democrats are certainly not. Trump's congressional allies were publicly supporting president's erratic tariff decisions as recently as 15 minutes prior to the 90-day pause announcement. Also read: ‘Threats, blackmail not right way to deal’: Beijing open for talks with US amid Trump tariff war On Wednesday, Trump said that he would put a "90-day PAUSE" and a "substantially lowered reciprocal tariff" on more than 75 countries that have called the US representatives for negotiations. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins appeared on Fox on Wednesday night and was pushing Trump's tariffs just minutes before the pause. However, Rollins was not alone in this. Most of MAGA lawmakers got to know about this like the rest of us, through Trump's Truth Social post, Politico reported. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, was only known to himself and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who were in the room with the president as it happened. Trump defended that, by saying, "I’ve been dealing with Scott, with Howard, with some other people that are very professional. And I think it probably came together early this morning, fairly early this morning, just wrote it up,", adding that the post "came from the heart". Also read: China and EU explore closer trade ties amid US tariff pressure 'You just got the rug pulled out from under you' Trump’s US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer was forced to speak in real-time on the issue on Wednesday night as he testified at a House Ways and Means Committee. “I understood the decision was made a few minutes ago,” Greer said when quizzed on the pause. Also read: Trump faces stock manipulation charges after 90-day tariff pause “I understand it’s 90 days, I haven’t spoken to the president since I’ve been in this hearing,” Greer said. Democratic New York Rep. Tom Suozzi criticised Trump's not informing this to his lawmakers, saying, "I feel like you’re in a very bad position here, this whole idea that this president made this switcheroo on you while you were in the middle of testifying here today." However, Representative Steven Horsford became more brutal toward Greer. “WTF! Who’s in charge? Because it sure doesn’t look like it’s the trade representative—you just got the rug pulled out from under you,” he told Greer. Also read: Trump faces stock manipulation charges after 90-day tariff pause (With inputs from agencies)

'WTF! Who’s in charge?': US trade representative unaware of Trump's '90-day tariff pause'; irked Democrats react

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can now ask applicants for immigration-related benefits to disclose their social media handles under a new proposal. Which means, your posts on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and &nbsp;Instagram could get your US visa rejected or revoked. Yes, you heard that right. The proposed measure, as per USCIS notification on March 5, will affect applications for American citizenship, asylum, and green cards.&nbsp;
This comes in the wake of executive order signed by President Donald Trump in January 2025, to strengthen national security and vetting standards. The Executive Order 14161 directs agencies to tighten immigration screening&nbsp;
Screening of online activity
The immigration agency while deciding visa applications will treat online activity supporting organisations or causes considered anti-Semitic by the Trump administration as a red flag. Notably, the USCIS will not seek passwords but only monitor online activity as part of the vetting process.
"social media content that indicates an alien endorsing, espousing, promoting or supporting anti-Semitic terrorism, anti-Semitic terrorist organisations or other anti-Semitic activity&rdquo; would be scrutinised, said USCIS in a statement released by them.
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Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) also reiterated the stance by saying, "There is no room in the United States for the rest of the world&rsquo;s terrorist sympathisers, and we are under no obligation to admit them or let them stay here."
The Department of Homeland Security has set a 60-day window for inviting public comments on the new data collection process.
Student visa holders as well as applicants for permanent residency will have to undergo the procedure that comes into effect immediately.
Social media vetting for immigration purpose has been expanding since 2014. By 2019 the US Department of State had begun collecting social media information of about 15 million people annually, according to reports.
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The immigration agency while deciding visa applications will treat online activity supporting organisations or causes considered anti-Semitic by the Trump administration as a red flag | World

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can now ask applicants for immigration-related benefits to disclose their social media handles under a new proposal. Which means, your posts on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram could get your US visa rejected or revoked. Yes, you heard that right. The proposed measure, as per USCIS notification on March 5, will affect applications for American citizenship, asylum, and green cards. This comes in the wake of executive order signed by President Donald Trump in January 2025, to strengthen national security and vetting standards. The Executive Order 14161 directs agencies to tighten immigration screening Screening of online activity The immigration agency while deciding visa applications will treat online activity supporting organisations or causes considered anti-Semitic by the Trump administration as a red flag. Notably, the USCIS will not seek passwords but only monitor online activity as part of the vetting process. "social media content that indicates an alien endorsing, espousing, promoting or supporting anti-Semitic terrorism, anti-Semitic terrorist organisations or other anti-Semitic activity” would be scrutinised, said USCIS in a statement released by them. Also Read: Another one of Baba Vanga's prophecy might come true in 2025. Thanks to the tariff war Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) also reiterated the stance by saying, "There is no room in the United States for the rest of the world’s terrorist sympathisers, and we are under no obligation to admit them or let them stay here." The Department of Homeland Security has set a 60-day window for inviting public comments on the new data collection process. Student visa holders as well as applicants for permanent residency will have to undergo the procedure that comes into effect immediately. Social media vetting for immigration purpose has been expanding since 2014. By 2019 the US Department of State had begun collecting social media information of about 15 million people annually, according to reports.

US to scan social media for visa, green card? USCIS proposes new rule. Check Details

A Bangladeshi court on Thursday issued a new arrest warrant against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her daughter Saima Wajed Putul and 17 others in a graft case, accusing them of procuring a residential plot through "fraudulent" means.
On Thursday, Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Galib accepted the charge sheet submitted by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). As the accused were absconding, the court issued arrest warrants against them.
"Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Mohammad Zakir Hossain Galib issued the warrant accepting the ACC charge sheet in the case,&rdquo; the statutory graft agency's prosecutor Mir Ahammed Salam told reporters.
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He said the judge asked ACC to submit its investigation report on May 4 for hearing the charge involving the piece of leased out land by state-run Rajdhani Unyan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) in Purbachal area on the outskirts of the capital Dhaka. The ACC filed the case against the deposed premier on January 12, 2025, and the other co-accused, mostly government officials.
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According to the charge sheet &ldquo;with malicious intent&rdquo;, Putul had illegally influenced her then-prime minister mother Hasina to get the plot and apply to her instead of RAJUK, violating the laws, rules, policies and legal procedures regarding the allocation of plots in the Purbachal New City Housing Project. The ACC alleged Putul had done that &ldquo;despite the fact that she and her family members owned a house or flat or housing facility in an area under the jurisdiction of RAJUK in Dhaka city". 
Putul is currently serving as the South East Asian regional director for the World Health Organisation (WHO) based in New Delhi since November 1, 2023.
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Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal earlier issued two identical arrest warrants against Hasina, her political colleagues and senior civil and military officials on charges like a crime against humanity and enforced disappearance as they are being prosecuted there. But Thursday's warrant came just a day after the ACC said it launched a new inquiry into the alleged &ldquo;wastage&rdquo; of Taka 4,000 crore by Hasina, her younger sister Sheikh Rehana and a former official for &ldquo;Mujib Centenary&rdquo; celebrations. The ACC alleged that the amount it quoted was spent by the national exchequer.
He said the investigation into the matter, however, was underway as it began in January this year. "Our team is currently collecting information from various organisations." Bangladesh observed the yearlong celebration coinciding with the 100th birthday of Bangladesh's founding father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 2020 while Hasina's Awami League was in power. Rehana did not hold any official position in the past regime while the third man to be investigated by ACC is Kamal Abdul Naser Chowdhury, a former principal secretary to the government who served as the chief coordinator of the celebration after he retired from the government job.
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ACC chairman Mohammad Abdul Momen earlier this week said there was no difference between the former premier and a typical corrupt individual and &ldquo;the process to bring back a corrupt fugitive is the same, whether it's Hasina or anyone else&rdquo;.
Hasina is also accused of numerous charges like mass murders and crimes against humanity, enforced disappearances while these cases were being filed with Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal. The tribunal was formed originally to try hardened collaborators of Pakistan troops during Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War and several of them were tried there and were executed as well subsequently after exhausting the appeal process.
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 | A Bangladeshi court issued a new arrest warrant against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her daughter Saima Wajed Putul and 17 others in a graft case

A Bangladeshi court on Thursday issued a new arrest warrant against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her daughter Saima Wajed Putul and 17 others in a graft case, accusing them of procuring a residential plot through "fraudulent" means. On Thursday, Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Galib accepted the charge sheet submitted by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). As the accused were absconding, the court issued arrest warrants against them. "Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Mohammad Zakir Hossain Galib issued the warrant accepting the ACC charge sheet in the case,” the statutory graft agency's prosecutor Mir Ahammed Salam told reporters. Read More | Can PM Modi-Yunus meet turn the tide for India-Bangladesh relations in post Hasina-era, what analysts say He said the judge asked ACC to submit its investigation report on May 4 for hearing the charge involving the piece of leased out land by state-run Rajdhani Unyan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) in Purbachal area on the outskirts of the capital Dhaka. The ACC filed the case against the deposed premier on January 12, 2025, and the other co-accused, mostly government officials. Read More | PM Modi writes to Yunus, stresses 'mutual sensitivity' in strengthening India-Bangladesh ties According to the charge sheet “with malicious intent”, Putul had illegally influenced her then-prime minister mother Hasina to get the plot and apply to her instead of RAJUK, violating the laws, rules, policies and legal procedures regarding the allocation of plots in the Purbachal New City Housing Project. The ACC alleged Putul had done that “despite the fact that she and her family members owned a house or flat or housing facility in an area under the jurisdiction of RAJUK in Dhaka city". Putul is currently serving as the South East Asian regional director for the World Health Organisation (WHO) based in New Delhi since November 1, 2023. Read More | ‘Better to split up Bangladesh than…’: Northeast leader’s response to Yunus remark Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal earlier issued two identical arrest warrants against Hasina, her political colleagues and senior civil and military officials on charges like a crime against humanity and enforced disappearance as they are being prosecuted there. But Thursday's warrant came just a day after the ACC said it launched a new inquiry into the alleged “wastage” of Taka 4,000 crore by Hasina, her younger sister Sheikh Rehana and a former official for “Mujib Centenary” celebrations. The ACC alleged that the amount it quoted was spent by the national exchequer. He said the investigation into the matter, however, was underway as it began in January this year. "Our team is currently collecting information from various organisations." Bangladesh observed the yearlong celebration coinciding with the 100th birthday of Bangladesh's founding father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 2020 while Hasina's Awami League was in power. Rehana did not hold any official position in the past regime while the third man to be investigated by ACC is Kamal Abdul Naser Chowdhury, a former principal secretary to the government who served as the chief coordinator of the celebration after he retired from the government job. WATCH | Sheikh Hasina Vows To Return To Bangladesh, Calls Yunus 'Unfit' To Govern Bangladesh ACC chairman Mohammad Abdul Momen earlier this week said there was no difference between the former premier and a typical corrupt individual and “the process to bring back a corrupt fugitive is the same, whether it's Hasina or anyone else”. Hasina is also accused of numerous charges like mass murders and crimes against humanity, enforced disappearances while these cases were being filed with Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal. The tribunal was formed originally to try hardened collaborators of Pakistan troops during Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War and several of them were tried there and were executed as well subsequently after exhausting the appeal process. 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.

Bangladesh court issues new arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina, her daughter in graft case

Baba Vanga, the blind Bulgarian clairvoyant who supposedly foresaw several world events, predicted the economic state of the world in 2025. According to her, an economic disaster will strike the world this year. Amid Donald Trump's trade wars with other countries, it seems like Baba Vanga knew what she was talking about.&nbsp;
Since Trump announced huge tariffs on literally every country and landform, the markets have witnessed a bloodbath. Stock markets across the world tumbled on Monday amid fears of a global recession that was expected to be the worst one since 1987.
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This happened after Trump slapped a baseline tariff of 10 per cent that went into effect on April 5. He called it a historic move and termed it "Liberation Day." Higher tariffs were imposed on goods entering the US from about 60 countries or trading blocs that have a high trade deficit with the US.&nbsp;
This meant that China was slapped with new duties of 34 per cent and the European Union with 20 per cent. A 25 per cent tariff was placed on goods from Mexico and Canada that don&rsquo;t comply with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
<h2>US-China engage in tariff war of their own</h2>
Trump's move led to retaliatory tariffs from China and the European Union. Beijing announced that it was imposing a 34 per cent tariff on American goods. This angered Trump, who threatened China with an additional 50 per cent in tariffs if the retaliatory tariffs weren't pulled back.
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China refused to bow down, which led to the US adding 50 per cent more tariffs, taking the total to 104 per cent.
Beijing's finance ministry announced that it was hitting all American goods with 84 per cent tariffs starting from Thursday. It also added 12 US entities to the export control list and 6 US entities to the 'unreliable entity' list.
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The tariff game led to stock markets witnessing more upheaval, a roller-coaster ride that refuses to end. Billionaires lost trillions of dollars in the market due to the crash.&nbsp;
Now, Trump has put a 90-day pause on retaliatory tariffs on all countries willing to negotiate a trade deal, except China. He has instead pushed up the tariffs against China to 125 per cent, "starting immediately". Trump stressed that Beijing has shown a "lack of respect" to the world's markets.&nbsp;
<h2>Be cautious of market volatility, expert warns</h2>
The pause led to stock markets soaring once again. The US stock markets witnessed their biggest single-day move since 2008 on Wednesday.
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But experts have warned investors to be wary of market volatility. Andy Sieg, Citigroup's head of Global Wealth, told Bloomberg in an interview, "Don't chase this. Do not buy the dip."
<h2>Baba Vanga's Myanmar earthquake prophecy</h2>
Even though there is no official record of her prophecies, there are several people who believe in Baba Vanga. She is believed to have predicted events like 9/11 and Princess Diana's death.
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For this year, the psychic forecasted "shattering earthquakes". A massive 7.7-magnitude quake hit Myanmar on March 28, killing over 2,700 people.&nbsp;
Her other predictions for 2025 include a war in Europe and an economic disaster. So it seems like her second prediction for this year is slowly moving towards becoming a reality.

Baba Vanga predicted economic disaster in 2025. Is the tariff war leading the world to it? She reportedly said 2025 would be the year humanity begins to decline. World Trending

Baba Vanga, the blind Bulgarian clairvoyant who supposedly foresaw several world events, predicted the economic state of the world in 2025. According to her, an economic disaster will strike the world this year. Amid Donald Trump's trade wars with other countries, it seems like Baba Vanga knew what she was talking about. Since Trump announced huge tariffs on literally every country and landform, the markets have witnessed a bloodbath. Stock markets across the world tumbled on Monday amid fears of a global recession that was expected to be the worst one since 1987. Also Read: Trump tariffs more concerning than inflation: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra This happened after Trump slapped a baseline tariff of 10 per cent that went into effect on April 5. He called it a historic move and termed it "Liberation Day." Higher tariffs were imposed on goods entering the US from about 60 countries or trading blocs that have a high trade deficit with the US. This meant that China was slapped with new duties of 34 per cent and the European Union with 20 per cent. A 25 per cent tariff was placed on goods from Mexico and Canada that don’t comply with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. US-China engage in tariff war of their own Trump's move led to retaliatory tariffs from China and the European Union. Beijing announced that it was imposing a 34 per cent tariff on American goods. This angered Trump, who threatened China with an additional 50 per cent in tariffs if the retaliatory tariffs weren't pulled back. Also Read: Beijing hits back at US with 84% tariffs on all US goods from April 10, after Trump's 104% duty China refused to bow down, which led to the US adding 50 per cent more tariffs, taking the total to 104 per cent. Beijing's finance ministry announced that it was hitting all American goods with 84 per cent tariffs starting from Thursday. It also added 12 US entities to the export control list and 6 US entities to the 'unreliable entity' list. Also Read: Trump slaps 104% tariff after Beijing defies ultimatum, says 'waiting for their call' The tariff game led to stock markets witnessing more upheaval, a roller-coaster ride that refuses to end. Billionaires lost trillions of dollars in the market due to the crash. Now, Trump has put a 90-day pause on retaliatory tariffs on all countries willing to negotiate a trade deal, except China. He has instead pushed up the tariffs against China to 125 per cent, "starting immediately". Trump stressed that Beijing has shown a "lack of respect" to the world's markets. Be cautious of market volatility, expert warns The pause led to stock markets soaring once again. The US stock markets witnessed their biggest single-day move since 2008 on Wednesday. But experts have warned investors to be wary of market volatility. Andy Sieg, Citigroup's head of Global Wealth, told Bloomberg in an interview, "Don't chase this. Do not buy the dip." Baba Vanga's Myanmar earthquake prophecy Even though there is no official record of her prophecies, there are several people who believe in Baba Vanga. She is believed to have predicted events like 9/11 and Princess Diana's death. Also Read: One of Baba Vanga's prophecies for 2025 has come true. She also predicted a war with Martians For this year, the psychic forecasted "shattering earthquakes". A massive 7.7-magnitude quake hit Myanmar on March 28, killing over 2,700 people. Her other predictions for 2025 include a war in Europe and an economic disaster. So it seems like her second prediction for this year is slowly moving towards becoming a reality.

Another one of Baba Vanga's prophecies might come true in 2025. Thanks to the tariff war

Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian said on Thursday (Apr 10) that Beijing&rsquo;s door remains open for the talks, but threats and coercion are not the right way to deal with China.
&ldquo;China's position is clear and consistent. If the US wants to talk, our door remains open, but dialogue must be conducted on the basis of mutual respect and equality,&rdquo; he said during a regular press briefing.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/autonews/china-and-eu-explore-closer-trade-ties-amid-us-tariff-pressure-8947374">China and EU explore closer trade ties amid US tariff pressure</a>
The spokesperson added, &ldquo;If the US wants to fight, our response will continue to the end. Pressure, threats, and coercion are not the right way to deal with China.&rdquo;
This comes amid the trade war waged by US President Donald Trump as the tension between the nations escalates.
Meanwhile, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said, &ldquo;The US cause doesn't win the support of the people and will end in failure.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-shares-old-video-of-mao-zedong-amid-tariff-war-with-us-says-chinese-not-afraid-of-provocations-8947020">China shares old video of Mao Zedong amid tariff war with US, says "Chinese not afraid of provocations"</a>
&ldquo;China will not sit back and let the legitimate rights and interests of the Chinese people be deprived,&rdquo; Lin added.
<h2>US-China trade war</h2>
On Wednesday (Apr 9), Trump raised tariffs on China to 125 per cent &ldquo;starting immediately&rdquo; after Beijing refused to back down against his threats and &ldquo;blackmail&rdquo;.&nbsp;
China had raised its retaliatory levies to 84 per cent after the US imposed a 104 per cent tariff on Chinese goods on Tuesday (Apr 8).
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-china-falls-apart-beijing-issues-travel-warning-for-citizens-going-to-us-as-ties-deteriorate-amid-trumps-tariff-war-8944697">US-China falling apart? Beijing issues travel warning for citizens going to US as 'ties deteriorate' amid Trump's tariff war</a>
On the other hand, the US president has announced a &ldquo;90-day pause&rdquo; and a &ldquo;substantially lowered reciprocal tariff&rdquo; for over 75 nations that have sought negotiations with the Trump administration following the reciprocal tariffs imposed on April 2.
<h2>China to &lsquo;moderatey reduce&rsquo; US film imports</h2>
China's Film Administration said on Thursday (Apr 10) that it would &ldquo;moderately reduce&rdquo; the number of US films it imported into the country.
&ldquo;The wrong action of the US government's indiscriminate tariffs on China is bound to further reduce the favourable impression of domestic audiences on American films,&rdquo; a statement from the film administration said.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-vows-to-fight-against-trumps-tariff-beijings-plan-to-ban-hollywood-movies-could-cost-us-millions-8939497">China vows to &lsquo;fight&rsquo; against Trump&rsquo;s tariff. Beijing&rsquo;s plan to ban Hollywood movies could cost US millions</a>
&ldquo;We will follow the law of the market, respect the choice of the audience, and moderately reduce the number of US films imported,&rdquo; the statement added.

World | The spokesperson added, “If the US wants to fight, our response will continue to the end. Pressure, threats, and coercion are not the right way to deal with China.”

Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian said on Thursday (Apr 10) that Beijing’s door remains open for the talks, but threats and coercion are not the right way to deal with China. “China's position is clear and consistent. If the US wants to talk, our door remains open, but dialogue must be conducted on the basis of mutual respect and equality,” he said during a regular press briefing. Also read | China and EU explore closer trade ties amid US tariff pressure The spokesperson added, “If the US wants to fight, our response will continue to the end. Pressure, threats, and coercion are not the right way to deal with China.” This comes amid the trade war waged by US President Donald Trump as the tension between the nations escalates. Meanwhile, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said, “The US cause doesn't win the support of the people and will end in failure.” Also read | China shares old video of Mao Zedong amid tariff war with US, says "Chinese not afraid of provocations" “China will not sit back and let the legitimate rights and interests of the Chinese people be deprived,” Lin added. US-China trade war On Wednesday (Apr 9), Trump raised tariffs on China to 125 per cent “starting immediately” after Beijing refused to back down against his threats and “blackmail”. China had raised its retaliatory levies to 84 per cent after the US imposed a 104 per cent tariff on Chinese goods on Tuesday (Apr 8). Also read | US-China falling apart? Beijing issues travel warning for citizens going to US as 'ties deteriorate' amid Trump's tariff war On the other hand, the US president has announced a “90-day pause” and a “substantially lowered reciprocal tariff” for over 75 nations that have sought negotiations with the Trump administration following the reciprocal tariffs imposed on April 2. China to ‘moderatey reduce’ US film imports China's Film Administration said on Thursday (Apr 10) that it would “moderately reduce” the number of US films it imported into the country. “The wrong action of the US government's indiscriminate tariffs on China is bound to further reduce the favourable impression of domestic audiences on American films,” a statement from the film administration said. Also read | China vows to ‘fight’ against Trump’s tariff. Beijing’s plan to ban Hollywood movies could cost US millions “We will follow the law of the market, respect the choice of the audience, and moderately reduce the number of US films imported,” the statement added.

‘Threats, blackmail not right way to deal’: Beijing open for talks with US amid Trump tariff war

President Donald Trump wants to make "America&rsquo;s Showers Great Again". He signed an executive order on Wednesday targeting water pressure regulations implemented by former Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama. Trump had earlier relaxed showerhead water flow standards during his first term.&nbsp;
The order scraps &ldquo;multi-thousand-word regulations defining the word &lsquo;showerhead&rsquo;&rdquo;. The regulation was implemented under Obama's administration which Trump softened after he came to power in 2016. However, after Joe Biden took over as president, he re-imposed the showerhead regulation.
Trump called the Obama-era federal rule on showerheads "overly complicated&rdquo; and ordered Energy Secretary Chris Wright to immediately pull it back.
&ldquo;Overregulation chokes the American economy and stifles personal freedom. A small but meaningful example is the Obama-Biden war on showers,&rdquo; Trump wrote in the executive order.
&ldquo;To the extent any definition is necessary for this common piece of hardware, the Oxford English Dictionary defines &lsquo;showerhead&rsquo; in one short sentence,&rdquo; Trump added.
The showerhead rule applied to how much water should flow out of a shower in the American household. After Trump signed the order, the showerhead water flow standards returned to the 2.5-gallons-per-minute rule.
&ldquo;President Trump is restoring sanity to at least one small part of the federal regulations,&rdquo; the White House said in a statement.&nbsp;
&nbsp;&ldquo;No longer will showerheads be weak and worthless.&rdquo;&nbsp;
The White House argued that the Obama-Biden regulation "made life worse for everyday Americans". Notably, under the regulation, several multi-nozzle showers became "illegal" in the country. The initial regulation was part of efforts to save water.
The White House noted that Trump is ending "Biden&rsquo;s dumb war on things that work."

Donald Trump called the Obama-era federal rule on showerheads "overly complicated”. Showerhead water flow standards return to the 2.5-gallons-per-minute rule. World

President Donald Trump wants to make "America’s Showers Great Again". He signed an executive order on Wednesday targeting water pressure regulations implemented by former Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama. Trump had earlier relaxed showerhead water flow standards during his first term. The order scraps “multi-thousand-word regulations defining the word ‘showerhead’”. The regulation was implemented under Obama's administration which Trump softened after he came to power in 2016. However, after Joe Biden took over as president, he re-imposed the showerhead regulation. Trump called the Obama-era federal rule on showerheads "overly complicated” and ordered Energy Secretary Chris Wright to immediately pull it back. “Overregulation chokes the American economy and stifles personal freedom. A small but meaningful example is the Obama-Biden war on showers,” Trump wrote in the executive order. “To the extent any definition is necessary for this common piece of hardware, the Oxford English Dictionary defines ‘showerhead’ in one short sentence,” Trump added. The showerhead rule applied to how much water should flow out of a shower in the American household. After Trump signed the order, the showerhead water flow standards returned to the 2.5-gallons-per-minute rule. “President Trump is restoring sanity to at least one small part of the federal regulations,” the White House said in a statement. “No longer will showerheads be weak and worthless.” The White House argued that the Obama-Biden regulation "made life worse for everyday Americans". Notably, under the regulation, several multi-nozzle showers became "illegal" in the country. The initial regulation was part of efforts to save water. The White House noted that Trump is ending "Biden’s dumb war on things that work."

Trump is making 'America’s Showers Great Again'. What's the fuss?

Amid the ongoing tariff war between China and the US, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that China "is not afraid of provocations, and it won't back down." Ning wrote this on X while sharing a video of former Chinese leader Mao Zedong from 1953 during its war with the US.
In the video posted on X, Zedong said, "As to how long this war will last, we are not the ones who can decide," he says. "It used to depend on President Truman, and it will depend on President Eisenhower, or whoever becomes the next US president. It's up to them." "No matter how long this war is going to last, we will never yield. We'll fight until we completely triumph," he added.
Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-reveals-why-he-put-a-90-day-pause-on-tariffs-people-were-getting-yippie-markets-rebound-8945632" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Trump REVEALS why he put a 90-day pause on tariffs: 'People were getting yippie'</a>
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We are Chinese. We are not afraid of provocations. We don&rsquo;t back down. 🇨🇳 <a href="https://t.co/vPgifasYmI">pic.twitter.com/vPgifasYmI</a>
&mdash; Mao Ning 毛宁 (@SpoxCHN_MaoNing) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpoxCHN_MaoNing/status/1910148704105058692?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
Mao Ning also shared a video of Ronald Reagan showing a radio address of Reagan in 1987 in which he cited the adverse effects of the reckless imposition of tariffs.
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More from Ronald Reagan on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/tariffs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#tariffs</a>. A lesson some still ignore at their own peril. <a href="https://t.co/FjknmlnzJn">pic.twitter.com/FjknmlnzJn</a>
&mdash; Mao Ning 毛宁 (@SpoxCHN_MaoNing) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpoxCHN_MaoNing/status/1910211617201213447?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Donald Trump's tariff war with China</h2>
China had a pre-existing 67 per cent tariff on US goods, while the US charged 10 per cent. However, on 'Liberation Day', US President Donald trump announced &lsquo;reciprocal tariffs&rsquo; and imposed 104 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods, China hit back with 84 per cent tariff as a retaliatory measure in place of 34 per cent that it had already announced.
On Apr 9, Trump paused tariffs for all countries for 90 days but increased China's tariff to 125%.
Watch |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-president-trump-announces-125-chinese-goods-90-day-pause-for-others-8945687" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-president-trump-announces-125-chinese-goods-90-day-pause-for-others-8945687" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">US President Trump announces 125% Chinese goods, 90-day pause for others</a>
Previously, in February, US announced 10 per cent tariffs on China. Beijing retaliated with a 15 per cent tariff on US coal and liquefied natural gas products, and a 10 per cent tariff on crude oil, agricultural machinery, and large-displacement cars.
The US raised tariffs by another 10 per cent, bringing levies against Chinese imports to 20 per cent. China retaliated by imposing a 15 per cent tariff on US chicken, wheat, corn, and cotton, and a 10 per cent tariff on sorghum, soybeans, pork, beef, aquatic products, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World | Amid the ongoing tariff war between China and the US, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that China "is not afraid of provocations."

Amid the ongoing tariff war between China and the US, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that China "is not afraid of provocations, and it won't back down." Ning wrote this on X while sharing a video of former Chinese leader Mao Zedong from 1953 during its war with the US. In the video posted on X, Zedong said, "As to how long this war will last, we are not the ones who can decide," he says. "It used to depend on President Truman, and it will depend on President Eisenhower, or whoever becomes the next US president. It's up to them." "No matter how long this war is going to last, we will never yield. We'll fight until we completely triumph," he added. Read More | Trump REVEALS why he put a 90-day pause on tariffs: 'People were getting yippie' We are Chinese. We are not afraid of provocations. We don’t back down. 🇨🇳 pic.twitter.com/vPgifasYmI — Mao Ning 毛宁 (@SpoxCHN_MaoNing) April 10, 2025 Mao Ning also shared a video of Ronald Reagan showing a radio address of Reagan in 1987 in which he cited the adverse effects of the reckless imposition of tariffs. More from Ronald Reagan on #tariffs. A lesson some still ignore at their own peril. pic.twitter.com/FjknmlnzJn — Mao Ning 毛宁 (@SpoxCHN_MaoNing) April 10, 2025 Watch | Pentagon flags "China threat" at Panama Canal, Beijing fires back Donald Trump's tariff war with China China had a pre-existing 67 per cent tariff on US goods, while the US charged 10 per cent. However, on 'Liberation Day', US President Donald trump announced ‘reciprocal tariffs’ and imposed 104 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods, China hit back with 84 per cent tariff as a retaliatory measure in place of 34 per cent that it had already announced. On Apr 9, Trump paused tariffs for all countries for 90 days but increased China's tariff to 125%. Watch | US President Trump announces 125% Chinese goods, 90-day pause for others Previously, in February, US announced 10 per cent tariffs on China. Beijing retaliated with a 15 per cent tariff on US coal and liquefied natural gas products, and a 10 per cent tariff on crude oil, agricultural machinery, and large-displacement cars. The US raised tariffs by another 10 per cent, bringing levies against Chinese imports to 20 per cent. China retaliated by imposing a 15 per cent tariff on US chicken, wheat, corn, and cotton, and a 10 per cent tariff on sorghum, soybeans, pork, beef, aquatic products, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. Read More | Amid tariff war, post on zodiac of Donald Trump-Xi Jinping viral: '...until the end of time' (With inputs from agencies)

China shares old video of Mao Zedong amid tariff war with US, says "Chinese not afraid of provocations"

US President Donald Trump's announcement of pausing tariffs on most countries sparked euphoria on global markets, but it has also attracted accusations of market manipulation.
Democrat leaders, experts, and even social media users are raising questions about a Truth Social post in which Trump urged his followers to 'buy.' The post came merely hours before Trump announced a 90-day pause.
At 9:37 am local time on Wednesday &mdash; minutes after markers opened in the United States &mdash; the US president posted on his Truth Social: This is a great time to buy!!! DJT.
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DJT is both the president&rsquo;s initials and the ticker for his company, Trump Media &amp; Technology.
The Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp stock, like many others, experienced significant gains after the president's announcement.
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Hours later, at around 1:20 pm local time, Trump announced the tariff pause. It led to a surge in all indexes, with the S&amp;P 500 rising to 8.2 per cent, the Dow Jones industrial average advancing 7 per cent, and the NASDAQ composite jumping by 10.4 per cent.
However, several social media users pointed out that call volumes started spiking around 1:00 pm ET, minutes before Trump posted the news about the pause.
The surge seemed to be over by the time Trump made the announcement.
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This is unusual: At 1:02 PM ET, the S&amp;P 500 surged nearly +1% in 4 minutes without any major news. By 1:10 PM ET, the +1% rally was largely erased. Then, exactly 8 minutes later at 1:18 PM ET, President Trump announced the 90-day tariff pause. Did someone know? <a href="https://t.co/7zcXvVZZLm">pic.twitter.com/7zcXvVZZLm</a>
&mdash; The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) <a href="https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1910044070895927724?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shared the data shared by Spencer Hakimian, the founder of Tolou Capital Management and Unusual Whales. She said: any member of congress who purchased stocks in the last 48 hours should probably disclose that now.
Ocasio-Cortez mentioned that the disclosure deadline is May 15.
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Any member of Congress who purchased stocks in the last 48 hours should probably disclose that now. I&rsquo;ve been hearing some interesting chatter on the floor. Disclosure deadline is May 15th. We&rsquo;re about to learn a few things. It&rsquo;s time to ban insider trading in Congress. <a href="https://t.co/YBKMGbraAu">https://t.co/YBKMGbraAu</a>
&mdash; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) <a href="https://twitter.com/AOC/status/1910153921252696559?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
Days before the pause, Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene had disclosed the purchase of several stocks that faced steep drawdowns last week, including Apple and Amazon.
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Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren also called for a formal investigation into whether Trump manipulated the stock market to benefit his Wall Street donors.
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I'm calling for an investigation into whether President Trump manipulated the market to benefit his Wall Street donors&mdash;all while working people and small businesses paid the price. Did Trump help insiders cash in on his tariff flip-flopping? It sure looks like corruption. <a href="https://t.co/5QZ1X5YOpz">pic.twitter.com/5QZ1X5YOpz</a>
&mdash; Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenWarren/status/1910095958752231621?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, following Trump's announcement on the tariff pause, the world's top 10 richest billionaires saw their combined net worth increase by $135 billion.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/amid-tariff-war-post-on-trump-xi-jinping-zodiac-go-viral-until-the-end-of-time-8946435">Amid tariff war, post on zodiac of Donald Trump-Xi Jinping viral: '...until the end of time'</a>
Elon Musk, the world&rsquo;s wealthiest person, saw the largest gain, with his net worth rising to $326 billion with an increase of $35.9 billion.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg followed with a $25.8 billion increase, bringing his wealth to $207 billion. Meanwhile, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos added $18.5 billion, pushing his fortune to $210 billion.
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Discover the controversy surrounding Trump's tariff pause announcement, sparking stock manipulation charges and market speculation following his Truth Social post.

US President Donald Trump's announcement of pausing tariffs on most countries sparked euphoria on global markets, but it has also attracted accusations of market manipulation. Democrat leaders, experts, and even social media users are raising questions about a Truth Social post in which Trump urged his followers to 'buy.' The post came merely hours before Trump announced a 90-day pause. At 9:37 am local time on Wednesday — minutes after markers opened in the United States — the US president posted on his Truth Social: This is a great time to buy!!! DJT. DJT is both the president’s initials and the ticker for his company, Trump Media & Technology. The Trump Media & Technology Group Corp stock, like many others, experienced significant gains after the president's announcement. Also read | European markets rebound after Trump backtracks on tariffs Hours later, at around 1:20 pm local time, Trump announced the tariff pause. It led to a surge in all indexes, with the S&P 500 rising to 8.2 per cent, the Dow Jones industrial average advancing 7 per cent, and the NASDAQ composite jumping by 10.4 per cent. However, several social media users pointed out that call volumes started spiking around 1:00 pm ET, minutes before Trump posted the news about the pause. The surge seemed to be over by the time Trump made the announcement. This is unusual: At 1:02 PM ET, the S&P 500 surged nearly +1% in 4 minutes without any major news. By 1:10 PM ET, the +1% rally was largely erased. Then, exactly 8 minutes later at 1:18 PM ET, President Trump announced the 90-day tariff pause. Did someone know? pic.twitter.com/7zcXvVZZLm — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) April 9, 2025 Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shared the data shared by Spencer Hakimian, the founder of Tolou Capital Management and Unusual Whales. She said: any member of congress who purchased stocks in the last 48 hours should probably disclose that now. Ocasio-Cortez mentioned that the disclosure deadline is May 15. Any member of Congress who purchased stocks in the last 48 hours should probably disclose that now. I’ve been hearing some interesting chatter on the floor. Disclosure deadline is May 15th. We’re about to learn a few things. It’s time to ban insider trading in Congress. https://t.co/YBKMGbraAu — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) April 10, 2025 Days before the pause, Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene had disclosed the purchase of several stocks that faced steep drawdowns last week, including Apple and Amazon. Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren also called for a formal investigation into whether Trump manipulated the stock market to benefit his Wall Street donors. I'm calling for an investigation into whether President Trump manipulated the market to benefit his Wall Street donors—all while working people and small businesses paid the price. Did Trump help insiders cash in on his tariff flip-flopping? It sure looks like corruption. pic.twitter.com/5QZ1X5YOpz — Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) April 9, 2025 According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, following Trump's announcement on the tariff pause, the world's top 10 richest billionaires saw their combined net worth increase by $135 billion. Also read | Amid tariff war, post on zodiac of Donald Trump-Xi Jinping viral: '...until the end of time' Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest person, saw the largest gain, with his net worth rising to $326 billion with an increase of $35.9 billion. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg followed with a $25.8 billion increase, bringing his wealth to $207 billion. Meanwhile, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos added $18.5 billion, pushing his fortune to $210 billion.

Trump faces stock manipulation charges after 90-day tariff pause

A passenger on board an Air India flight flying from Chicago to Delhi recently encountered a strange situation when the cabin crew told her that her Business class seat had a technical fault and wouldn't recline. She claims that she was offered two economy seats in exchange. This happened while she was still at the gate, waiting to board the flight. However, the passenger chose to keep her "broken" seat. A few hours into the flight, she saw the cabin crew and flight attendants take over these seats where they went to sleep, View From the Wing reported.
While Air India is in the process of revamping its fleet by buying swanky airplanes, some of them in operation are in a sorry state. The 12,070-kilometre route from Chicago to Delhi still uses a plane whose interiors aren't in the best condition. This flight is the only one Air India has out of Chicago.&nbsp;
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The passenger told View From The Wing that this seems like a regular occurrence since they gave her a form to fill while pressing her to change her seat. She said that at the gate, the crew insisted she switch her seat to two economy class seats since hers had a technical fault. She said that she didn't want to change her Business class seat and would take a refund. However, that was not an option.
Once on the plane, she took her original Business class seat where the only problem she faced was a broken tray table.&nbsp;
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A fellow passenger had downgraded from First Class to Business Class because of a broken seat. She said there were two rows of empty business class seats.
<h2>Air India crew went to sleep on Business Class seats</h2>
After a few hours, she saw the cabin crew spread out blankets and go to sleep on the Business Class seats. Other passengers started talking about it, and soon she learned that the same thing had happened to others on other flights.
According to the report, the crew often pulls out the seat reassignment form and asks passengers to change their seats. She says that a form with the flight number printed on it shows how frequent this event must be. The woman says the form didn't appear to be formal and had a glaring typo on it - "that thee is a technical issue."&nbsp;

Air India Chicago-Delhi cabin crew wanted the woman to give up her "broken" Business Class seat. She later saw the attendants sleeping on these seats. India News | World

A passenger on board an Air India flight flying from Chicago to Delhi recently encountered a strange situation when the cabin crew told her that her Business class seat had a technical fault and wouldn't recline. She claims that she was offered two economy seats in exchange. This happened while she was still at the gate, waiting to board the flight. However, the passenger chose to keep her "broken" seat. A few hours into the flight, she saw the cabin crew and flight attendants take over these seats where they went to sleep, View From the Wing reported. While Air India is in the process of revamping its fleet by buying swanky airplanes, some of them in operation are in a sorry state. The 12,070-kilometre route from Chicago to Delhi still uses a plane whose interiors aren't in the best condition. This flight is the only one Air India has out of Chicago. Also Read: 'Crazy' man forces pilot to take a U-turn and return to New York after 4 hours The passenger told View From The Wing that this seems like a regular occurrence since they gave her a form to fill while pressing her to change her seat. She said that at the gate, the crew insisted she switch her seat to two economy class seats since hers had a technical fault. She said that she didn't want to change her Business class seat and would take a refund. However, that was not an option. Once on the plane, she took her original Business class seat where the only problem she faced was a broken tray table. Also Read: Person gets $1,000 plane ticket refunded, receives $100,000 instead. Airline insisted it was 'correct' A fellow passenger had downgraded from First Class to Business Class because of a broken seat. She said there were two rows of empty business class seats. Air India crew went to sleep on Business Class seats After a few hours, she saw the cabin crew spread out blankets and go to sleep on the Business Class seats. Other passengers started talking about it, and soon she learned that the same thing had happened to others on other flights. According to the report, the crew often pulls out the seat reassignment form and asks passengers to change their seats. She says that a form with the flight number printed on it shows how frequent this event must be. The woman says the form didn't appear to be formal and had a glaring typo on it - "that thee is a technical issue."

Air India crew told a woman to give up her Business class seat. Turns out, they wanted to sleep there: Report

An American Airlines plane was forced to turn around after being in the air for four hours after a man created a ruckus over his seat and the food he was given. The flight took off from John F. Kennedy Airport in New York for Milan, Italy, at 7 pm on April 7, but the captain decided to return to JFK after a passenger started scaring other passengers.&nbsp;
He was angry about not getting his preferred meal which he had reportedly booked before hand. He was also not allowed to sit in an exit row with a baby.&nbsp;
Flight 198 was supposed to take an eight-hour trip to Milan. However, when it was over the Atlantic Ocean ruckus started when a passenger got angry about the meal he was given.
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CBS News reported that he had asked for his preferred meal "ahead of time", but when that didn't happen, he got livid and even tried to enter the cockpit.
<h2>People got scared of the 'crazy man'</h2>
The man reportedly lunged at an air hostess and created a security scare on the flight. The situation was made worse by the absence of air marshals. A passenger described him as "this crazy man" in the plane ", unprotected and unrestrained."
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So, after a four-hour flight, the crew announced that the plane would be returning to New York. The captain reportedly cited a "technical issue" as the reason for the U-turn.
The plane reached JFK at 3 in the morning and was rescheduled for Tuesday morning, nearly 16 hours after the original time.&nbsp;
Passengers told CBS News that the airline did not offer them anything once they reached the airport. A mother was told that she would need to pay $79 if she wished to use the American Airlines lounge to breastfeed her baby.
The man who caused the commotion was reportedly not charged with any offence and was allowed to leave.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, the airline defended the pilot's decision to return to New York after being in the air for four hours.
&ldquo;The safety of our customers and team members is our top priority and we expect our customers to comply with federal regulations to follow crew member instructions. We never want to disrupt our customers&rsquo; travel plans and we thank them for their understanding,&rdquo; an American Airlines representative said in a statement to PEOPLE.

American Airlines flight from New York to Milan returned after four hours because of a "crazy" passenger who started scaring others. World Trending

An American Airlines plane was forced to turn around after being in the air for four hours after a man created a ruckus over his seat and the food he was given. The flight took off from John F. Kennedy Airport in New York for Milan, Italy, at 7 pm on April 7, but the captain decided to return to JFK after a passenger started scaring other passengers. He was angry about not getting his preferred meal which he had reportedly booked before hand. He was also not allowed to sit in an exit row with a baby. Flight 198 was supposed to take an eight-hour trip to Milan. However, when it was over the Atlantic Ocean ruckus started when a passenger got angry about the meal he was given. Also Read: Person gets $1,000 plane ticket refunded, receives $100,000 instead. Airline insisted it was 'correct' CBS News reported that he had asked for his preferred meal "ahead of time", but when that didn't happen, he got livid and even tried to enter the cockpit. People got scared of the 'crazy man' The man reportedly lunged at an air hostess and created a security scare on the flight. The situation was made worse by the absence of air marshals. A passenger described him as "this crazy man" in the plane ", unprotected and unrestrained." Also Read: Ryanair called police on woman after the in-flight card machine malfunctioned and she couldn't pay So, after a four-hour flight, the crew announced that the plane would be returning to New York. The captain reportedly cited a "technical issue" as the reason for the U-turn. The plane reached JFK at 3 in the morning and was rescheduled for Tuesday morning, nearly 16 hours after the original time. Passengers told CBS News that the airline did not offer them anything once they reached the airport. A mother was told that she would need to pay $79 if she wished to use the American Airlines lounge to breastfeed her baby. The man who caused the commotion was reportedly not charged with any offence and was allowed to leave. Meanwhile, the airline defended the pilot's decision to return to New York after being in the air for four hours. “The safety of our customers and team members is our top priority and we expect our customers to comply with federal regulations to follow crew member instructions. We never want to disrupt our customers’ travel plans and we thank them for their understanding,” an American Airlines representative said in a statement to PEOPLE.

'Crazy' man forces pilot to take a U-turn and return to New York after 4 hours

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that France could recognise a Palestinian state in June, adding that, in turn, some countries in the Middle East could recognise the state of Israel.
"We need to move towards recognition (of a Palestinian state). And so, over the next few months, we will. I'm not doing it to please anyone. I'll do it because at some point it will be right," he said during an interview on France 5 television.
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"And because I also want to take part in a collective dynamic that should also enable those who defend Palestine to recognise Israel in their turn, something that many of them are not doing."
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Even though Palestine has been recognized as a sovereign state by almost 150 countries, most major Western powers have not, including the United States, Britain, France, Germany and Japan.
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Among the countries that do not recognize Israel are Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Syria and Yemen.&nbsp;"Our objective is somewhere in June, with Saudi Arabia, to chair this conference where we could finalise the movement towards reciprocal recognition by several countries," Macron said.
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World | French President Emmanuel Macron said that France could recognise a Palestinian state in June, adding that, in turn, some countries in the Middle East could recognise the state of Israel.

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that France could recognise a Palestinian state in June, adding that, in turn, some countries in the Middle East could recognise the state of Israel. "We need to move towards recognition (of a Palestinian state). And so, over the next few months, we will. I'm not doing it to please anyone. I'll do it because at some point it will be right," he said during an interview on France 5 television. Read More | Can PM Modi-Yunus meet turn the tide for India-Bangladesh relations in post Hasina-era, what analysts say "And because I also want to take part in a collective dynamic that should also enable those who defend Palestine to recognise Israel in their turn, something that many of them are not doing." Read More | Trump REVEALS why he put a 90-day pause on tariffs: 'People were getting yippie' Even though Palestine has been recognized as a sovereign state by almost 150 countries, most major Western powers have not, including the United States, Britain, France, Germany and Japan. Read More | Tahawwur Rana: From 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks to his extradition - A timeline | WION Explains Among the countries that do not recognize Israel are Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Syria and Yemen. "Our objective is somewhere in June, with Saudi Arabia, to chair this conference where we could finalise the movement towards reciprocal recognition by several countries," Macron said. Read More | Tahawwur Rana extradition: What will happen after 26/11 terror attack accused lands in India 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.

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Dominican Republic rescue workers on Wednesday ended the search for survivors of a nightclub roof collapse as the death toll surpassed 180 in the Caribbean nation's worst disaster in decades.
Emergency personnel late Wednesday reported 60 more deaths compared to the morning's count, with the total confirmed tally reaching 184.
An official statement had earlier said that "all reasonable possibilities of finding more survivors" had been exhausted, and the focus of the operation will turn to recovering bodies.
"Today we will complete the rescue effort," said Jose Luis Frometa Herasme, head of the fire service in the Dominican capital Santo Domingo, where the tragedy ocurred at the Jet Set nightclub in the early hours of Tuesday, sending shockwaves through the nation.
Relatives of missing people were still waiting desperately for news Wednesday of their loved ones outside the ruined club, at hospitals and at the local morgue.
Over 300 rescue workers, aided by sniffer dogs, had spent two days combing through mounds of fallen bricks, steel bars and tin sheets, supported by firefighters from Puerto Rico and Israel.
Aerial images of the site showed a scene resembling the aftermath of an earthquake, with a gaping hole where the roof of the club -- a fixture of Santo Domingo's nightlife for half a century -- had been.
Over 500 people were also injured when the roof caved in while renowned merengue singer Rubby Perez was performing for a crowd of hundreds.
Perez and two former Major League Baseball players were among the dead.
'A lot of pain'
Antonio Hernandez, whose son worked at the Jet Set nightclub, told AFP his hopes of finding his son alive had begun fading as he watched more and more bodies, but no survivors, being retrieved.
The remains in one body bag resembled his son's height and build, said Hernandez, but he did not investigate. "I don't have the stomach to find out the worst yet."
Mercedes Lopez said she was in a lot of pain as she waited to learn the fate of her son.
"We haven't found him on the lists or in the hospitals," she said.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent his condolences Wednesday and said at least one US citizen was among the victims.
"Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones affected by this devastating event," he wrote on X.
Pope Francis also sent condolences.
Merengue 'idol' mourned
Local media said there were between 500 and 1,000 people in the club when disaster struck around 12:44 am (0444 GMT) Tuesday. The club can hold 1,700 people.
A video posted on social media showed the venue suddenly plunged into darkness while Perez was singing.
The star's daughter Zulinka managed to escape but her father did not. His body was recovered Wednesday.
Tributes to the singer, known for hits such as "Volvere" and "Enamorado de Ella," poured in from across Latin America.
"Maestro, what a great pain you leave us," Puerto Rican Grammy-winning singer Olga Tanon wrote on social media.
Perez's former band leader Wilfrido Vargas said he was "devastated" at the death of an "idol of our genre."
The baseball world meanwhile mourned the death of Octavio Dotel, a 51-year-old baseball pitcher who won the World Series with the St Louis Cardinals in 2011 and Tony Blanco, 45, who also played in the United States.
President Luis Abinader declared three days of national mourning.
<h2>'Dirt started falling'</h2>
Iris Pena, a survivor, told local television that she made for the door after "dirt started falling like dust" into her drink and then a stone fell and cracked the table where she was sitting.&nbsp;
"The impact was so strong, as if it had been a tsunami or an earthquake," she said.
The Jet Set club said Tuesday saying it was working with authorities probing the disaster -- one of the worst in Dominican history.
In 2005, more than 130 prisoners in the east of the country died in a fire caused by a fight between inmates.
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World news | The Dominican Republic nightclub collapse tragedy sees the death toll rise to 184, marking the end of the search for survivors.

Dominican Republic rescue workers on Wednesday ended the search for survivors of a nightclub roof collapse as the death toll surpassed 180 in the Caribbean nation's worst disaster in decades. Emergency personnel late Wednesday reported 60 more deaths compared to the morning's count, with the total confirmed tally reaching 184. An official statement had earlier said that "all reasonable possibilities of finding more survivors" had been exhausted, and the focus of the operation will turn to recovering bodies. "Today we will complete the rescue effort," said Jose Luis Frometa Herasme, head of the fire service in the Dominican capital Santo Domingo, where the tragedy ocurred at the Jet Set nightclub in the early hours of Tuesday, sending shockwaves through the nation. Relatives of missing people were still waiting desperately for news Wednesday of their loved ones outside the ruined club, at hospitals and at the local morgue. Over 300 rescue workers, aided by sniffer dogs, had spent two days combing through mounds of fallen bricks, steel bars and tin sheets, supported by firefighters from Puerto Rico and Israel. Aerial images of the site showed a scene resembling the aftermath of an earthquake, with a gaping hole where the roof of the club -- a fixture of Santo Domingo's nightlife for half a century -- had been. Over 500 people were also injured when the roof caved in while renowned merengue singer Rubby Perez was performing for a crowd of hundreds. Perez and two former Major League Baseball players were among the dead. 'A lot of pain' Antonio Hernandez, whose son worked at the Jet Set nightclub, told AFP his hopes of finding his son alive had begun fading as he watched more and more bodies, but no survivors, being retrieved. The remains in one body bag resembled his son's height and build, said Hernandez, but he did not investigate. "I don't have the stomach to find out the worst yet." Mercedes Lopez said she was in a lot of pain as she waited to learn the fate of her son. "We haven't found him on the lists or in the hospitals," she said. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent his condolences Wednesday and said at least one US citizen was among the victims. "Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones affected by this devastating event," he wrote on X. Pope Francis also sent condolences. Merengue 'idol' mourned Local media said there were between 500 and 1,000 people in the club when disaster struck around 12:44 am (0444 GMT) Tuesday. The club can hold 1,700 people. A video posted on social media showed the venue suddenly plunged into darkness while Perez was singing. The star's daughter Zulinka managed to escape but her father did not. His body was recovered Wednesday. Tributes to the singer, known for hits such as "Volvere" and "Enamorado de Ella," poured in from across Latin America. "Maestro, what a great pain you leave us," Puerto Rican Grammy-winning singer Olga Tanon wrote on social media. Perez's former band leader Wilfrido Vargas said he was "devastated" at the death of an "idol of our genre." The baseball world meanwhile mourned the death of Octavio Dotel, a 51-year-old baseball pitcher who won the World Series with the St Louis Cardinals in 2011 and Tony Blanco, 45, who also played in the United States. President Luis Abinader declared three days of national mourning. 'Dirt started falling' Iris Pena, a survivor, told local television that she made for the door after "dirt started falling like dust" into her drink and then a stone fell and cracked the table where she was sitting. "The impact was so strong, as if it had been a tsunami or an earthquake," she said. The Jet Set club said Tuesday saying it was working with authorities probing the disaster -- one of the worst in Dominican history. In 2005, more than 130 prisoners in the east of the country died in a fire caused by a fight between inmates. 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.

Dominican Republic nightclub collapse: Death toll rises to 184 as search for survivors ends

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