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Senate Republicans voted on Thursday (March 3) to start working on a blueprint of US President Donald Trump's &ldquo;big, beautiful&rdquo; agenda package on tax cuts, border security, energy production and more.&nbsp;
The blueprint - known as a budget resolution - sheds light on a possible final agenda package. Here's how it looks:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>$150 billion in additional defense spending over a 10-year period</li>
<li>$175 billion in additional border security funding over a 10-year period</li>
<li>$21 billion for environmental and transportation committees to identify over a 10-year period</li>
<li>The ability to permanently extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by tampering with the baseline ($3.8 trillion, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates)</li>
<li>$1.5 trillion for Trump&rsquo;s miscellaneous tax objectives, such as no taxes on tips, overtime pay and Social Security, as well as an increase in the state and local tax deduction (SALT).</li>
</ul>
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As per the blueprint, around $350 billion will be allocated to border security ($175 billion each to the Senate Homeland Security Committee and Senate Judiciary Committee). But, a Senate spokesperson told The New York Post that the prime aim of allocating the amount for border security is to give lawmakers &ldquo;flexibility.&rdquo; The &ldquo;target number is $175 billion total&rdquo; for the border.&nbsp;
Although, the overall goal of new spending over the next decade between defense, the border and other items is around $346 billion, the Senate blueprint allows for almost $500 billion in new spending.&nbsp;
But Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) would get the power to tamper with the baseline used to measure the bill&rsquo;s impact on the deficit, The Post reported.&nbsp;
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Graham gets permission from the Senate blueprint to declare that the Trump 2017 tax cuts are the baseline, despite many of those provisions expiring at the end of the year.&nbsp;
<h2>Senate framework vs White House framework&nbsp;</h2>
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If compared with the White House's version, the Senate framework stages for a significantly larger increase to the deficit. The Senate's version prioritises defence spending over border security. &nbsp;
The White House did not lay down a clear path to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, but the Senate version did.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-tariffs-hit-nearly-every-country-us-stock-market-plunge-8922437">Trump declares &lsquo;OPERATION IS OVER&rsquo; as tariffs hit nearly every country; claims &lsquo;PATIENT IS HEALING&rsquo; while stocks plunge</a>
(With inputs from agencies)

WORLD | Although, the overall goal of new spending over the next decade between defense, the border and other items is around  $346 billion, the Senate blueprint allows for almost $500 billion in new spending.

Senate Republicans voted on Thursday (March 3) to start working on a blueprint of US President Donald Trump's “big, beautiful” agenda package on tax cuts, border security, energy production and more. The blueprint - known as a budget resolution - sheds light on a possible final agenda package. Here's how it looks: $150 billion in additional defense spending over a 10-year period $175 billion in additional border security funding over a 10-year period $21 billion for environmental and transportation committees to identify over a 10-year period The ability to permanently extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by tampering with the baseline ($3.8 trillion, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates) $1.5 trillion for Trump’s miscellaneous tax objectives, such as no taxes on tips, overtime pay and Social Security, as well as an increase in the state and local tax deduction (SALT). Also read: First Look of Trump's Gold Card: The 'Trump card' has his face emblazoned on it As per the blueprint, around $350 billion will be allocated to border security ($175 billion each to the Senate Homeland Security Committee and Senate Judiciary Committee). But, a Senate spokesperson told The New York Post that the prime aim of allocating the amount for border security is to give lawmakers “flexibility.” The “target number is $175 billion total” for the border. Although, the overall goal of new spending over the next decade between defense, the border and other items is around $346 billion, the Senate blueprint allows for almost $500 billion in new spending. But Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) would get the power to tamper with the baseline used to measure the bill’s impact on the deficit, The Post reported. Also read: Trump tariffs wipe out $2.5 trillion from US stock market as financial markets plunge into turmoil Graham gets permission from the Senate blueprint to declare that the Trump 2017 tax cuts are the baseline, despite many of those provisions expiring at the end of the year. Senate framework vs White House framework Also read: Trump declares ‘OPERATION IS OVER’ as tariffs hit nearly every country; claims ‘PATIENT IS HEALING’ while stocks plunge If compared with the White House's version, the Senate framework stages for a significantly larger increase to the deficit. The Senate's version prioritises defence spending over border security. The White House did not lay down a clear path to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, but the Senate version did. Also read: Trump declares ‘OPERATION IS OVER’ as tariffs hit nearly every country; claims ‘PATIENT IS HEALING’ while stocks plunge (With inputs from agencies)

Senate GOP is creating blueprint for Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ agenda on tax, border security. Here’s what’s inside

Around $2.5 trillion was wiped off from the S&amp;P 500 Index on Thursday and the US stock market closed on the worst day of trading since 2020, with all three major index funds down in response to President Donald Trump's latest worldwide tariff salvo.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 was cleared early morning on Friday by Indian Parliament after a nearly 14-hour debate in Rajya Sabha - the Upper House. A total of 128 members voted in favour and 95 against.&nbsp;
Indian legendary actor and film director Manoj Kumar, particularly known for his patriotic films and the nickname 'Bharat Kumar', passed away at the age of 87 at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in the early hours of Friday (April 4).&nbsp;
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Around $2.5 trillion was wiped off from the S&P 500 Index on Thursday and the US stock market closed on the worst day of trading since 2020, with all three major index funds down in response to President Donald Trump's latest worldwide tariff salvo. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 was cleared early morning on Friday by Indian Parliament after a nearly 14-hour debate in Rajya Sabha - the Upper House. A total of 128 members voted in favour and 95 against. Indian legendary actor and film director Manoj Kumar, particularly known for his patriotic films and the nickname 'Bharat Kumar', passed away at the age of 87 at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in the early hours of Friday (April 4). Click on the headlines to read more Trump tariffs wipe out $2.5 trillion from US stock market as financial markets plunge into turmoil Around $2.5 trillion was wiped off from the S&P 500 Index on Thursday and the US stock market closed on the worst day of trading since 2020, with all three major index funds down in response to President Donald Trump's latest worldwide tariff salvo. Parliament clears Waqf (Amendment) Bill after intense debate, PM Modi calls it 'watershed moment' The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 was cleared early morning on Friday by Parliament after a nearly 14-hour debate in Rajya Sabha - the Upper House. A total of 128 members voted in favour and 95 against. 'Icon of Indian cinema': Veteran actor Manoj Kumar passes away at the age of 87 Indian legendary actor and film director Manoj Kumar, particularly known for his patriotic films and the nickname 'Bharat Kumar', passed away at the age of 87 at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in the early hours of Friday (April 4). South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office after impeachment upheld by court South Korea's suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol has been removed from office after a court upheld the decision of his impeachment over the martial law declaration in the country in December. WATCH | Signalgate leak: Pentagon launches probe into Pete Hegseth

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Donald Trump's $5 million Gold Card is ready, and the president showed it off on Thursday aboard Air Force One even as markets bled in the face of tariffs imposed by his administration. The card that will let wealthy immigrants live in the United States has Trump's face emblazoned on it.&nbsp;
Trump pulled out the card for the press and referred to it as the "Trump Card."
"You know what that is?" Trump asked, holding up the card. "It's the gold card, the Trump card."&nbsp;
&ldquo;For $5 million, this could be yours,&rdquo; he said.
Trump also revealed the time for its release. "It&rsquo;ll be out in ... less than two weeks. Pretty exciting, right?&rdquo; the president asked excitedly.
The card also has Trump's signature on it with the words "The Trump Card."&nbsp;
When asked who is the first buyer, Trump said, "I&rsquo;m the first buyer."
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Trump introduced the Gold Card a few weeks back, and it is supposed to make attaining US citizenship easier for the rich. The card itself isn't exactly a new introduction and is similar to the EB-5 visa program. It started in 1990 and aims to attract foreign investors for the purpose of creating jobs.
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said that the Gold Card will replace the EB-5 visa program. To ensure that only the right people lay their hands on it, they will be thoroughly vetted. He announced last month that 1,000 Gold Cards have already been sold, raising $5 billion in a single day.&nbsp;
The card comes with benefits, such as gold card holders not having to pay taxes to the US government on their overseas income.
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<h2>Trump's tariffs trigger a bloodbath in the markets</h2>
Reporters onboard Air Force One asked Trump about the heavy tariffs he introduced which have wrecked the markets. "Well, I mean, it&rsquo;s to be expected where this is a patient that was very sick," claimed Trump. "We really inherited a terrible economy &hellip; with a lot of problems."
Trump labelled the day the tariffs kicked in as "Liberation Day" and said the economy was a "sick patient that went through an operation on &lsquo;Liberation Day."

Donald Trump showed off the $5 million Gold Card to reporters, asking them, "Anybody want to buy one?" It is really gold and has Trump's face on it. World Trending

Donald Trump's $5 million Gold Card is ready, and the president showed it off on Thursday aboard Air Force One even as markets bled in the face of tariffs imposed by his administration. The card that will let wealthy immigrants live in the United States has Trump's face emblazoned on it. Trump pulled out the card for the press and referred to it as the "Trump Card." "You know what that is?" Trump asked, holding up the card. "It's the gold card, the Trump card." “For $5 million, this could be yours,” he said. Trump also revealed the time for its release. "It’ll be out in ... less than two weeks. Pretty exciting, right?” the president asked excitedly. The card also has Trump's signature on it with the words "The Trump Card." When asked who is the first buyer, Trump said, "I’m the first buyer." Trump holding up a gold card with his face on it: For $5 million, this can be yours pic.twitter.com/aJtjn077Mc — Acyn (@Acyn) April 3, 2025 Trump introduced the Gold Card a few weeks back, and it is supposed to make attaining US citizenship easier for the rich. The card itself isn't exactly a new introduction and is similar to the EB-5 visa program. It started in 1990 and aims to attract foreign investors for the purpose of creating jobs. Also Read: Trump tariffs wipe out $2.5 trillion from US stock market as financial markets plunge into turmoil Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said that the Gold Card will replace the EB-5 visa program. To ensure that only the right people lay their hands on it, they will be thoroughly vetted. He announced last month that 1,000 Gold Cards have already been sold, raising $5 billion in a single day. The card comes with benefits, such as gold card holders not having to pay taxes to the US government on their overseas income. Trump's tariffs trigger a bloodbath in the markets Reporters onboard Air Force One asked Trump about the heavy tariffs he introduced which have wrecked the markets. "Well, I mean, it’s to be expected where this is a patient that was very sick," claimed Trump. "We really inherited a terrible economy … with a lot of problems." Trump labelled the day the tariffs kicked in as "Liberation Day" and said the economy was a "sick patient that went through an operation on ‘Liberation Day."

First Look of Trump's Gold Card: The 'Trump card' has his face emblazoned on it

South Korea's suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol has been removed from office after a court upheld the decision of his impeachment over the martial law declaration in the country in December. "We hereby pronounce the following ruling, with the unanimous agreement of all Justices. (We) dismiss respondent President Yoon Suk Yeol," acting chief justice Moon Hyung-bae said while announcing the judgement, AFP reported.&nbsp;
The ruling confirms that the acting president Han Duck-soo will remain on his position until a new president is elected within 60 days.&nbsp;
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The late-night imposition of the martial by Yoon in December led to a high-voltage drama in South Korea's politics and the arrest of the suspended president.&nbsp;
<h2>'I am truly sorry'</h2>
Yoon accepted the Constitutional Court's verdict upholding his impeachment and stripping him of office.&nbsp;
"I am truly sorry and heartbroken that I was unable to meet your expectations," he said.
<h2>The dramatic arrest&nbsp;</h2>
Yoon Suk Yeol, the suspended president of South Korea, was sent behind bars on Wednesday (Jan 15). He was arrested amid a huge police presence outside his official residence in Seoul.&nbsp;
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In early January, the anti-corruption department attempted to arrest Yoon but failed due to resistance from his security guards, but on Wednesday, the officers reached his residence with around 3,000 police officers.
Yoon bore the allegations of insurrection over his attempt to implement martial law on December 3, which is one of the few crimes that South Korean presidents are not immune to.&nbsp;
Yoon become the first sitting president in South Korea who was arrested as all the previous ones bearing criminal charges were imprisoned after they left office.&nbsp;
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During the first attempt to arrest him on January 3, the investigation officers faced the security service, which made the authorities retreat with the arrest warrant. However, the police learnt a lesson and on January 15, they reached Yoon's "fortress" with ladders to climb the walls and enter the building. They even threatened Yoon's security personnel with arrest if they tried to stop them the second time.
As per reports, the police were not carrying any arms in an attempt to lower the tension. But they were wearing bulletproof vests just in case Yoon's security force shot at them to stop the arrest.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

WORLD| South Korea's Constitutional Court on Friday upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, stripping him of office over his disastrous declaration of martial law.

South Korea's suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol has been removed from office after a court upheld the decision of his impeachment over the martial law declaration in the country in December. "We hereby pronounce the following ruling, with the unanimous agreement of all Justices. (We) dismiss respondent President Yoon Suk Yeol," acting chief justice Moon Hyung-bae said while announcing the judgement, AFP reported. The ruling confirms that the acting president Han Duck-soo will remain on his position until a new president is elected within 60 days. Also read: Will South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol be impeached? Verdict tomorrow. Here's what we know so far The late-night imposition of the martial by Yoon in December led to a high-voltage drama in South Korea's politics and the arrest of the suspended president. 'I am truly sorry' Yoon accepted the Constitutional Court's verdict upholding his impeachment and stripping him of office. "I am truly sorry and heartbroken that I was unable to meet your expectations," he said. The dramatic arrest Yoon Suk Yeol, the suspended president of South Korea, was sent behind bars on Wednesday (Jan 15). He was arrested amid a huge police presence outside his official residence in Seoul. Also read: South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol released from jail In early January, the anti-corruption department attempted to arrest Yoon but failed due to resistance from his security guards, but on Wednesday, the officers reached his residence with around 3,000 police officers. Yoon bore the allegations of insurrection over his attempt to implement martial law on December 3, which is one of the few crimes that South Korean presidents are not immune to. Yoon become the first sitting president in South Korea who was arrested as all the previous ones bearing criminal charges were imprisoned after they left office. Also read: South Korea's Constitutional Court dismisses impeachment of prime minister Han Duck-soo During the first attempt to arrest him on January 3, the investigation officers faced the security service, which made the authorities retreat with the arrest warrant. However, the police learnt a lesson and on January 15, they reached Yoon's "fortress" with ladders to climb the walls and enter the building. They even threatened Yoon's security personnel with arrest if they tried to stop them the second time. As per reports, the police were not carrying any arms in an attempt to lower the tension. But they were wearing bulletproof vests just in case Yoon's security force shot at them to stop the arrest. Also read: South Korea crisis: Court to decide on extending custody of impeached president (With inputs from agencies)

South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office after impeachment upheld by court

Pentagon inspector general's office to launch a probe into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the encrypted messaging app Signal to discuss sensitive information about military operations in Yemen.&nbsp;
Senior members of the Trump administration, including Hegseth, used Signal chat to discuss air strikes on Yemen. On Trump's orders, the US launched an attack on Yemen's Houthi rebels in a bid to curb their attacks on commercial shipping and military vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.&nbsp;
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The information was accidentally leaked when Jeff Goldberg, who is the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, was inadvertently included in the Signal&nbsp; in which officials including Trump's National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Hegseth discussed details of air strike timings and intelligence.&nbsp;
In a memo released Thursday, acting inspector general, Steven Stebbins, said that the investigation will evaluate "the extent to which the Secretary of Defense and other DoD personnel complied with DoD policies and procedures for the use of a commercial messaging application for official business".&nbsp;
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"Additionally, we will review compliance with classification and records retention requirements," according to the memo.&nbsp;
The memo also revealed that the investigation is in response to a request from the top two members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, a Republican and a Democrat.&nbsp;
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<h2>Hegseth denies claims&nbsp;</h2>
Those who were part of the group have denied the claims, with Hegseth accusing the journalist by saying, "This only proves one thing: Jeff Goldberg has never seen a war plan or an &ldquo;attack plan&rdquo; (as he now calls it). Not even close."&nbsp;
Meanwhile, Goldberg claimed that he was invited to an encrypted chat group called the "Houthi PC small group" on March 13. In the group, Waltz tasked his deputy Alex Wong with setting up a "tiger team" to coordinate US action against the Houthis. He unveiled screenshots later on Wednesday (Mar 26).
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(With inputs from agencies)

World | The investigation is in response to a request from the top two members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, a Republican and a Democrat

Pentagon inspector general's office to launch a probe into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the encrypted messaging app Signal to discuss sensitive information about military operations in Yemen. Senior members of the Trump administration, including Hegseth, used Signal chat to discuss air strikes on Yemen. On Trump's orders, the US launched an attack on Yemen's Houthi rebels in a bid to curb their attacks on commercial shipping and military vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Also read: Trump tariffs wipe out $2.5 trillion from US stock market as financial markets plunge into turmoil The information was accidentally leaked when Jeff Goldberg, who is the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, was inadvertently included in the Signal in which officials including Trump's National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Hegseth discussed details of air strike timings and intelligence. In a memo released Thursday, acting inspector general, Steven Stebbins, said that the investigation will evaluate "the extent to which the Secretary of Defense and other DoD personnel complied with DoD policies and procedures for the use of a commercial messaging application for official business". Also read: 'You're fired!' Trump fires ‘disloyal’ national security staffers after meeting with conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer: Who is she? "Additionally, we will review compliance with classification and records retention requirements," according to the memo. The memo also revealed that the investigation is in response to a request from the top two members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, a Republican and a Democrat. Also read: 'Tariff this, tariff that': Where does Trump's 'favourite' word comes from? SPOILER! It's not US Hegseth denies claims Those who were part of the group have denied the claims, with Hegseth accusing the journalist by saying, "This only proves one thing: Jeff Goldberg has never seen a war plan or an “attack plan” (as he now calls it). Not even close." Meanwhile, Goldberg claimed that he was invited to an encrypted chat group called the "Houthi PC small group" on March 13. In the group, Waltz tasked his deputy Alex Wong with setting up a "tiger team" to coordinate US action against the Houthis. He unveiled screenshots later on Wednesday (Mar 26). Also read: 'Old relationship is over': Canada hits US with 25% tariffs on American-made cars; over 3000 autoworkers laid off (With inputs from agencies)

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The White House has fired at least three <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nobody-was-texting-war-plans-hegseth-denies-texting-yemen-war-plans-calls-journalist-deceitful-8887113" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">National Security Council</a> (NSC) staffers after far-right activist Laura Loomer urged President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-new-tariffs-hit-ukraine-but-not-russia-heres-why-8921422" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Donald Trump</a> to remove officials she claimed were disloyal. Loomer, known for her 9/11 conspiracy theories and controversial remarks, met with Trump on Wednesday and reportedly presented opposition research on several NSC members.
<h2>Loomer targets national security officials</h2>
According to The New York Times, Loomer attended a 30-minute Oval Office meeting where she criticised officials in front of their boss, National Security Adviser Michael Waltz. She has particularly targeted Deputy National Security Adviser Alex Wong, questioning his loyalty because his wife worked as a Justice Department lawyer under Democratic administrations.
Loomer even accused Wong, without evidence, of adding The Atlantic&rsquo;s editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg to a sensitive Signal chat as part of a foreign operation to embarrass the Trump administration on behalf of China.
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While Wong was not among those dismissed on Wednesday, sources told CNN he could be out as soon as today.
<h2>Staffers fired after security leak</h2>
The firings come amid a national security scandal involving Signal group chats. Waltz and his team reportedly created at least 20 different Signal chats to coordinate classified work, but one of these groups accidentally included a journalist from The Atlantic, leading to a major security breach ahead of a deadly strike in Yemen.
<h2>Who are the three National Security Council (NSC) staffers who were fired?</h2>
Following the meeting with Loomer, the White House fired three NSC officials reportedly involved in the leak:
<ul>
<li>Brian Walsh, Director of Intelligence</li>
<li>Thomas Boodry, Senior Director for Legislative Affairs</li>
<li>David Feith, Senior Director overseeing tech and national security</li>
</ul>
<h2>Who is Laura Loomer?</h2>
Loomer is a well-known figure in Trump&rsquo;s MAGA circles, though her extreme statements about Kamala Harris previously led to her being sidelined from his campaign. Despite this, her influence remains evident, as her meeting with Trump was shortly before his &lsquo;Liberation Day&rsquo; announcement.
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She has run for Congress twice as a Republican, losing in Florida&rsquo;s 21st district in 2020 and Florida&rsquo;s 11th district primary in 2022. Despite her defeats, Trump has praised her as a &ldquo;free spirit&rdquo; and endorsed her 2020 campaign.
Following the meeting, Loomer did not comment on the Oval Office discussions, but the three firings suggest she still holds sway in Trump&rsquo;s inner circle.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Loomer, known for her 9/11 conspiracy theories and controversial remarks, met with Trump on Wednesday and reportedly presented opposition research on several NSC members.

The White House has fired at least three National Security Council (NSC) staffers after far-right activist Laura Loomer urged President Donald Trump to remove officials she claimed were disloyal. Loomer, known for her 9/11 conspiracy theories and controversial remarks, met with Trump on Wednesday and reportedly presented opposition research on several NSC members. Loomer targets national security officials According to The New York Times, Loomer attended a 30-minute Oval Office meeting where she criticised officials in front of their boss, National Security Adviser Michael Waltz. She has particularly targeted Deputy National Security Adviser Alex Wong, questioning his loyalty because his wife worked as a Justice Department lawyer under Democratic administrations. Loomer even accused Wong, without evidence, of adding The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg to a sensitive Signal chat as part of a foreign operation to embarrass the Trump administration on behalf of China. Also read: Not just Yemen attack chat: Did Mike Waltz set up 20 more secret Signal chat groups other than the one that leaked? What report claims While Wong was not among those dismissed on Wednesday, sources told CNN he could be out as soon as today. Staffers fired after security leak The firings come amid a national security scandal involving Signal group chats. Waltz and his team reportedly created at least 20 different Signal chats to coordinate classified work, but one of these groups accidentally included a journalist from The Atlantic, leading to a major security breach ahead of a deadly strike in Yemen. Who are the three National Security Council (NSC) staffers who were fired? Following the meeting with Loomer, the White House fired three NSC officials reportedly involved in the leak: Brian Walsh, Director of Intelligence Thomas Boodry, Senior Director for Legislative Affairs David Feith, Senior Director overseeing tech and national security Who is Laura Loomer? Loomer is a well-known figure in Trump’s MAGA circles, though her extreme statements about Kamala Harris previously led to her being sidelined from his campaign. Despite this, her influence remains evident, as her meeting with Trump was shortly before his ‘Liberation Day’ announcement. Also read: 'I built the group': Mike Waltz takes 'full responsibility' for making text group that leaked classified information She has run for Congress twice as a Republican, losing in Florida’s 21st district in 2020 and Florida’s 11th district primary in 2022. Despite her defeats, Trump has praised her as a “free spirit” and endorsed her 2020 campaign. Following the meeting, Loomer did not comment on the Oval Office discussions, but the three firings suggest she still holds sway in Trump’s inner circle. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump fires ‘disloyal’ national security staffers after meeting with conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer: Who is she?

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Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday (April 3) announced to respond to Trump's auto tariffs by imposing 25% tariffs on American cars.&nbsp;
He said that Canada is "matching the US approach with 25 per cent tariffs on all vehicles imported from the United States that are not compliant with CUSMA, our North American free trade agreement.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Our tariffs will not affect auto parts because we know the benefits of our integrated production system,&rdquo; Carney said, adding &ldquo;They will not affect vehicle content from Mexico.&rdquo;
He said all vehicles imported from the U.S. that are not compliant with CUSMA (which sets out North American content rules, not solely U.S.-made content rules) will be hit with matching counter-tariffs.
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<h2>'3600 workers laid off'</h2>
Calling the impact of US tariffs "monumental", Carney said that the threats are "unjustified, unwarranted and in our judgment misguided."&nbsp;
He deplored the immediate impacts on auto plants here: 3,600 workers in Windsor who are now out of work.
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<h2>'Relationship is over'</h2>
Carney said that while yesterday's baseline universal tariff did not specifically target Canada, it has upended the system of global trade that Canada has relied on since the end of WWII.&nbsp;
He said, "old relationship of steadily deepening integration with the United States &hellip; is over.&rdquo;
He called it &ldquo;a tragedy but it is also the new reality,&rdquo; and said Canada has to respond with purpose and force, reprising many of the points he&rsquo;s made since the election campaign launched.
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He further described his announcement as &ldquo;carefully calibrated.&rdquo;
Moreover, Canada is rolling out these counter-tariffs &ldquo;reluctantly&rdquo; but notes Trump&rsquo;s other threats against pharmaceuticals, semiconductor chips, lumber and agricultural sectors.&nbsp;
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World: Canada is "matching the US approach with 25 per cent tariffs on all vehicles imported from the United States that are not compliant with CUSMA.”

Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday (April 3) announced to respond to Trump's auto tariffs by imposing 25% tariffs on American cars. He said that Canada is "matching the US approach with 25 per cent tariffs on all vehicles imported from the United States that are not compliant with CUSMA, our North American free trade agreement.” “Our tariffs will not affect auto parts because we know the benefits of our integrated production system,” Carney said, adding “They will not affect vehicle content from Mexico.” He said all vehicles imported from the U.S. that are not compliant with CUSMA (which sets out North American content rules, not solely U.S.-made content rules) will be hit with matching counter-tariffs. Also read: Did Donald Trump really spare Canada and Mexico from latest round of tariffs? White House reveals truth '3600 workers laid off' Calling the impact of US tariffs "monumental", Carney said that the threats are "unjustified, unwarranted and in our judgment misguided." He deplored the immediate impacts on auto plants here: 3,600 workers in Windsor who are now out of work. Also read: Americans want their state to join Canada? New poll reveals amid Trump's continuous warning to annex Ottawa 'Relationship is over' Carney said that while yesterday's baseline universal tariff did not specifically target Canada, it has upended the system of global trade that Canada has relied on since the end of WWII. He said, "old relationship of steadily deepening integration with the United States … is over.” He called it “a tragedy but it is also the new reality,” and said Canada has to respond with purpose and force, reprising many of the points he’s made since the election campaign launched. Also read: Trump declares ‘OPERATION IS OVER’ as tariffs hit nearly every country; claims ‘PATIENT IS HEALING’ while stocks plunge He further described his announcement as “carefully calibrated.” Moreover, Canada is rolling out these counter-tariffs “reluctantly” but notes Trump’s other threats against pharmaceuticals, semiconductor chips, lumber and agricultural sectors. Also read: Canada vows retaliatory trade actions against US auto tariffs (With inputs from agencies)

'Old relationship is over': Canada hits US with 25% tariffs on American-made cars; over 3000 autoworkers laid off

The US State Department Consular Affairs for Travel issued a travel advisory on Thursday (April 3), urging Americans not to travel to 21 countries, including Russia and Ukraine.&nbsp;
According to the advisory, there is a Level-4 danger level.&nbsp;
"We issue Travel Advisories with Levels 1 &ndash; 4. Level 4 means Do Not Travel. This level is assigned based on local conditions and/or our limited ability to help there," the advisory read.&nbsp;
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It added that these places are dangerous, "and you may be putting yourself at extreme risk by visiting."
<h2>Here's the list of 21 countries:&nbsp;</h2>
<ol>
<li>Afghanistan</li>
<li>Belarus</li>
<li>Burkina Faso</li>
<li>Burma</li>
<li>Central African Republic (CAR) Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)</li>
<li>Haiti</li>
<li>Iran</li>
<li>Iraq</li>
<li>Lebanon</li>
<li>Libya</li>
<li>Mali</li>
<li>North Korea</li>
<li>Russia</li>
<li>Somalia</li>
<li>South Sudan</li>
<li>Sudan</li>
<li>Syria</li>
<li>Ukraine</li>
<li>Venezuela</li>
<li>Yemen</li>
</ol>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
We issue Travel Advisories with Levels 1 &ndash; 4. Level 4 means Do Not Travel. This level is assigned based on local conditions and/or our limited ability to help there. These places are dangerous and you may be putting yourself at extreme risk by visiting. The Travel Advisories for&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/SXmsXCqoR8">pic.twitter.com/SXmsXCqoR8</a>
&mdash; Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) <a href="https://twitter.com/TravelGov/status/1907806019159232577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
Meanwhile, according to the advisory, India had a "Level-2" danger level as it asked its citizens to "Exercise increased caution".&nbsp;
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"Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk," it read.&nbsp;
Last month, the US issued a travel advisory, cautioning Americans against visiting areas near the India-Pakistan border and the Line of Control (LoC) due to risks associated with terrorism and potential armed conflict.&nbsp;
It also warned "not to travel" to Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces.&nbsp;
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Areas along the LoC were placed under the &ldquo;Level 4: Do Not Travel&rdquo; category, with the advisory stating: &ldquo;Do not travel to the India-Pakistan border, including areas along the Line of Control, for any reason. Militant groups operate in this region, and both India and Pakistan maintain a heavy military presence on their respective sides.&rdquo;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Meanwhile, according to the US advisory, India had a "Level-2" danger level as it asked its citizens to "Exercise increased caution".

The US State Department Consular Affairs for Travel issued a travel advisory on Thursday (April 3), urging Americans not to travel to 21 countries, including Russia and Ukraine. According to the advisory, there is a Level-4 danger level. "We issue Travel Advisories with Levels 1 – 4. Level 4 means Do Not Travel. This level is assigned based on local conditions and/or our limited ability to help there," the advisory read. Also read: India issues travel advisory regarding Iran; warns nationals to avoid 'non-essential' visit It added that these places are dangerous, "and you may be putting yourself at extreme risk by visiting." Here's the list of 21 countries: Afghanistan Belarus Burkina Faso Burma Central African Republic (CAR) Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Haiti Iran Iraq Lebanon Libya Mali North Korea Russia Somalia South Sudan Sudan Syria Ukraine Venezuela Yemen We issue Travel Advisories with Levels 1 – 4. Level 4 means Do Not Travel. This level is assigned based on local conditions and/or our limited ability to help there. These places are dangerous and you may be putting yourself at extreme risk by visiting. The Travel Advisories for… pic.twitter.com/SXmsXCqoR8 — Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) April 3, 2025 Meanwhile, according to the advisory, India had a "Level-2" danger level as it asked its citizens to "Exercise increased caution". Also read: 'Tariff this, tariff that': Where does Trump's 'favourite' word comes from? SPOILER! It's not US "Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk," it read. Last month, the US issued a travel advisory, cautioning Americans against visiting areas near the India-Pakistan border and the Line of Control (LoC) due to risks associated with terrorism and potential armed conflict. It also warned "not to travel" to Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. Also read: Desperate Russia offering 160,000 new recruits THIS to join war against Ukraine Areas along the LoC were placed under the “Level 4: Do Not Travel” category, with the advisory stating: “Do not travel to the India-Pakistan border, including areas along the Line of Control, for any reason. Militant groups operate in this region, and both India and Pakistan maintain a heavy military presence on their respective sides.” Also read: Trump’s new tariffs hit Ukraine, penguins, and almost every country, but not Russia. Here’s why (With inputs from agencies)

DANGEROUS! US issues travel advisory, asks Americans to 'not travel' to Russia, Ukraine & 19 other countries. Full list HERE

US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/donald-trump" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Donald Trump</a> announced on Thursday (April 03) morning that his sweeping tariffs against nearly every country were now in force, declaring&nbsp;that "the operation is over!" But the US financial markets did not share his optimism, with stock futures plunging.
<h2>Trump claims the US economy will emerge stronger</h2>
Taking to Truth Social, Trump posted in all caps, "THE PROGNOSIS IS THAT THE PATIENT WILL BE FAR STRONGER, BIGGER, BETTER, AND MORE RESILIENT THAN EVER BEFORE. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!"
Despite his confidence, the S&amp;P 500 stock futures dropped by over 3.5%, and the Dow Jones was set to open nearly 1,300 points lower.
<h2>Tariffs hit nearly every US trading partner</h2>
As part of his so-called "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/want-to-avoid-trumps-reciprocal-tariffs-trump-himself-has-a-simple-solution-for-world-leaders-8919111">Liberation Day</a>" on Wednesday, Trump introduced a baseline 10% tariff on all imports, with higher customised rates for specific countries. The only exceptions were nations already under sanctions and those previously hit with tariffs.
Speaking from the White House Rose Garden, Trump argued that the US had long been subject to unfair trade practices, claiming that America had been &ldquo;looted, pillaged, raped, and plundered&rdquo; by foreign nations. He insisted that his tariffs would restore American industry, ushering in a "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-to-sign-executive-order-on-reciprocal-tariffs-to-usher-in-golden-age-of-america-8919067">golden age of America</a>."
<h2>Some tariffs go as high as 50%</h2>
Under the new rules:
<ul>
<li>A 10% tax applies to all imported goods</li>
<li>Some nations face tariffs as high as 50%</li>
<li>Canada and Mexico remain exempt (as they have already been subject to 25% tariffs since Trump's return to office)</li>
</ul>
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Trump has justified these tariffs as a means to boost American manufacturing and make global trade "fairer." But the move has caused chaos worldwide, with multiple nations threatening retaliation and urging the US to return to the negotiating table.
(With inputs from agencies)

Taking to Truth Social, Trump posted in all caps, "THE PROGNOSIS IS THAT THE PATIENT WILL BE FAR STRONGER, BIGGER, BETTER, AND MORE RESILIENT THAN EVER BEFORE. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!" World

US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday (April 03) morning that his sweeping tariffs against nearly every country were now in force, declaring that "the operation is over!" But the US financial markets did not share his optimism, with stock futures plunging. Trump claims the US economy will emerge stronger Taking to Truth Social, Trump posted in all caps, "THE PROGNOSIS IS THAT THE PATIENT WILL BE FAR STRONGER, BIGGER, BETTER, AND MORE RESILIENT THAN EVER BEFORE. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!" Despite his confidence, the S&P 500 stock futures dropped by over 3.5%, and the Dow Jones was set to open nearly 1,300 points lower. Tariffs hit nearly every US trading partner As part of his so-called "Liberation Day" on Wednesday, Trump introduced a baseline 10% tariff on all imports, with higher customised rates for specific countries. The only exceptions were nations already under sanctions and those previously hit with tariffs. Speaking from the White House Rose Garden, Trump argued that the US had long been subject to unfair trade practices, claiming that America had been “looted, pillaged, raped, and plundered” by foreign nations. He insisted that his tariffs would restore American industry, ushering in a "golden age of America." Some tariffs go as high as 50% Under the new rules: A 10% tax applies to all imported goods Some nations face tariffs as high as 50% Canada and Mexico remain exempt (as they have already been subject to 25% tariffs since Trump's return to office) Also read: Trump’s new tariffs hit Ukraine, penguins, and almost every country, but not Russia. Here’s why Trump has justified these tariffs as a means to boost American manufacturing and make global trade "fairer." But the move has caused chaos worldwide, with multiple nations threatening retaliation and urging the US to return to the negotiating table. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump declares ‘OPERATION IS OVER’ as tariffs hit nearly every country; claims ‘PATIENT IS HEALING’ while stocks plunge

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (April 2) made sweeping tariffs announcement that targeted not only economic superpowers but also financially weaker countries. In fact, some territories with no economy, and no people were also hit by the tariffs announced by Trump, according to a White House list note.
Heard Island and McDonald Islands, an Australian external territory in the southern Indian Ocean was hit with a 10 per cent tariff by Trump. The islands are uninhabited and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. About 80 per cent of Heard Island is covered in ice. While, the McDonald Islands is described as &ldquo;small&rdquo; and &ldquo;rocky", according to CIA World Factbook, reported CNN.
Economic activity ended here in 1877 after trade in elephant seal oil stopped and the human population of sealers moved to other places leaving the islands located en route from Madagascar to Antarctica uninhabited.
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Cocos Islands is another Australian territory with a population of 600 people targeted by Trump tariffs. According to the CIA Factbook, the islands that sends 32% of its exports, ships to the US has been hit by 10 per cent tariff.
&nbsp;A small Norwegian island and former whaling station of Jan Mayen also faces 10% tariffs. There is no permanent settlement here and only a few military personnel keep moving in and out of the place. CIA Factbook calls it a &ldquo;desolate, mountainous&rdquo; island with an economy of zero.
A few more territories with almost negligible economic power have been a target of the Trump Tariffs announcement.
Tokelau, a self-administered territory of New Zealand with a population of about 1,600 and an economy of about $8 million and exports of around $100,000, has also been hit by a 10 per cent tariff.
Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory of eight small islands near the Canadian province of Newfoundland has been subjected to a whopping US tariff of 50 per cent. The islands has a population of mere 5,000 people.

Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory of eight small islands  near the Canadian province of Newfoundland has been subjected to a whopping US tariff of 50 per cent | World

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (April 2) made sweeping tariffs announcement that targeted not only economic superpowers but also financially weaker countries. In fact, some territories with no economy, and no people were also hit by the tariffs announced by Trump, according to a White House list note. Heard Island and McDonald Islands, an Australian external territory in the southern Indian Ocean was hit with a 10 per cent tariff by Trump. The islands are uninhabited and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. About 80 per cent of Heard Island is covered in ice. While, the McDonald Islands is described as “small” and “rocky", according to CIA World Factbook, reported CNN. Economic activity ended here in 1877 after trade in elephant seal oil stopped and the human population of sealers moved to other places leaving the islands located en route from Madagascar to Antarctica uninhabited. Also Read: 'F***ing crazy to deport gay hairdressers': Trump's fan Joe Rogan slams US president for 'horrific' deportations Cocos Islands is another Australian territory with a population of 600 people targeted by Trump tariffs. According to the CIA Factbook, the islands that sends 32% of its exports, ships to the US has been hit by 10 per cent tariff. A small Norwegian island and former whaling station of Jan Mayen also faces 10% tariffs. There is no permanent settlement here and only a few military personnel keep moving in and out of the place. CIA Factbook calls it a “desolate, mountainous” island with an economy of zero. A few more territories with almost negligible economic power have been a target of the Trump Tariffs announcement. Tokelau, a self-administered territory of New Zealand with a population of about 1,600 and an economy of about $8 million and exports of around $100,000, has also been hit by a 10 per cent tariff. Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory of eight small islands near the Canadian province of Newfoundland has been subjected to a whopping US tariff of 50 per cent. The islands has a population of mere 5,000 people.

Trump tariffs hit uninhabited islands, territories with no economy. Check Details

Tariff has become a "hot topic" this week as US President Donald Trump announced sweeping "reciprocal tariffs" on several nations on the Liberation Day (Tuesday).&nbsp;
The US president said that 10% baseline tariff on all nations, and higher rates for individual countries will boost the US economy and protect jobs.&nbsp;
Initially, the word "tariff" was first brought up by Trump last month, when he released a memorandum announcing his intention to impose &ldquo;reciprocal tariffs&rdquo; under the Fair and Reciprocal Plan 1 (FRP).&nbsp;
Since then, it has indeed become Trump's favourite word, along with "deportation" of course.&nbsp;
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<h2>What does tariff mean 'literally'?&nbsp;</h2>
The roots of the word 'tariff' lie in the Arabic meaning "information, notification, explanation, a making known&rdquo; and was derived from Arabic &ldquo;to notify, make known&rdquo;.
The early appearance of the word appeared in a Sicilian document from 1338. The word is also borne in the title of a Venetian merchant guide written around 1345, according to a report by South China Morning Post.&nbsp;
It was later borrowed into English, in the world's earliest documentation was in William Garrard&rsquo;s 1591 manual The Art of War. Advising on the logistical organisation of battalions, the author recommended: &ldquo;So that helping your memorie with certain Tablei or Tariffas made of purpose to know the numbers of the souldiers that are to enter into ranke.&rdquo;
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Here, with the "tariffas", Garrard meant arithmetical tables or statements, a kind of cheat sheet, in this case for calculating troops arrays.&nbsp;
However, today, with the globalisation, it has a more specific meaning - an official list or schedule that sets forth the customs duties to be imposed on imports and exports, a table or book of rates, or the whole body or system of such duties as established in any country.&nbsp;
The most common kind of tariffs are ad valorem, which are levied as a fixed percentage of the value of the imports.&nbsp;
Tariffs are a form of tax applied on imports from other countries. All the countries have been using tariffs for long. But after World War II, tariffs largely fell out of favour in advanced economies because they often lead to reduced trade, higher prices for consumers, and retaliation from abroad.&nbsp;
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<h2>Why do countries use tariffs?</h2>
Almost every nation imposes tariffs on exports from other nations. Generally, wealthy countries maintain low tariffs compared to developing countries.&nbsp;
However, there are several reasons behind it:&nbsp;
Developing countries might have more fragile industries that they want to protect or they might have fewer sources of government revenue.&nbsp;
For example, the US maintained high tariffs for decades, until income taxes supplanted tariffs as the most important source of revenue in the 1930s.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: The US president said that 10% baseline tariff on all nations, and higher rates for individual countries will boost the US economy and protect jobs.

Tariff has become a "hot topic" this week as US President Donald Trump announced sweeping "reciprocal tariffs" on several nations on the Liberation Day (Tuesday). The US president said that 10% baseline tariff on all nations, and higher rates for individual countries will boost the US economy and protect jobs. Initially, the word "tariff" was first brought up by Trump last month, when he released a memorandum announcing his intention to impose “reciprocal tariffs” under the Fair and Reciprocal Plan 1 (FRP). Since then, it has indeed become Trump's favourite word, along with "deportation" of course. Also read: Trump’s new tariffs hit Ukraine, penguins, and almost every country, but not Russia. Here’s why What does tariff mean 'literally'? The roots of the word 'tariff' lie in the Arabic meaning "information, notification, explanation, a making known” and was derived from Arabic “to notify, make known”. The early appearance of the word appeared in a Sicilian document from 1338. The word is also borne in the title of a Venetian merchant guide written around 1345, according to a report by South China Morning Post. It was later borrowed into English, in the world's earliest documentation was in William Garrard’s 1591 manual The Art of War. Advising on the logistical organisation of battalions, the author recommended: “So that helping your memorie with certain Tablei or Tariffas made of purpose to know the numbers of the souldiers that are to enter into ranke.” Also read: Indian government’s big plan to counter Trump’s 26 per cent tariffs? Step one: ‘Carefully examining’ the impact Here, with the "tariffas", Garrard meant arithmetical tables or statements, a kind of cheat sheet, in this case for calculating troops arrays. However, today, with the globalisation, it has a more specific meaning - an official list or schedule that sets forth the customs duties to be imposed on imports and exports, a table or book of rates, or the whole body or system of such duties as established in any country. The most common kind of tariffs are ad valorem, which are levied as a fixed percentage of the value of the imports. Tariffs are a form of tax applied on imports from other countries. All the countries have been using tariffs for long. But after World War II, tariffs largely fell out of favour in advanced economies because they often lead to reduced trade, higher prices for consumers, and retaliation from abroad. Also read: Indian government’s big plan to counter Trump’s 26 per cent tariffs? Step one: ‘Carefully examining’ the impact Why do countries use tariffs? Almost every nation imposes tariffs on exports from other nations. Generally, wealthy countries maintain low tariffs compared to developing countries. However, there are several reasons behind it: Developing countries might have more fragile industries that they want to protect or they might have fewer sources of government revenue. For example, the US maintained high tariffs for decades, until income taxes supplanted tariffs as the most important source of revenue in the 1930s. Also read: Did Donald Trump really spare Canada and Mexico from latest round of tariffs? White House reveals truth (With inputs from agencies)

'Tariff this, tariff that': Where does Trump's 'favourite' word comes from? SPOILER! It's not US

Trump's prominent supporter and renowned podcast host Joe Rogan has criticised US President Donald Trump over the deportation of a professional makeup artist to the El Salvador prison, calling it "horrific".&nbsp;
Andry Jos&eacute; Hern&aacute;ndez Romero is gay, and had sought asylum in the US, and told officials that he faced prosecution because of his sexual orientation and political views.&nbsp;
However, the US immigration officers argued that the crown tattoos on his wrists were proof he was part of Tren de Aragua, the Venezuelan gang. Romero told the officials that he was not a member.&nbsp;
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Last month, Romero was flown from Texas to a maximum security prison in El Salvador, Trump's favourite prison, which Romero's lawyer said was "one of the worst places in the world&rdquo;.&nbsp;
<h2>'Horrific'</h2>
Rogan in his podcast on March 29, said that it was "horrific" and "that people who aren&rsquo;t criminals are getting lassoed up and deported&rdquo;.
Rogan has been a fan of Trump and also endorsed him for the president last year.&nbsp;
&ldquo;This is kind of crazy that that could be possible,&rdquo; Rogan said. &ldquo;And that&rsquo;s bad for the cause. The cause is let&rsquo;s get the gang members out &ndash; everybody agrees &ndash; but let&rsquo;s not let innocent gay hairdressers get lumped up with the gangs.&rdquo;
He further argued that conducting deportation operations recklessly would cost Trump supporters.&nbsp;
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<h2>'F***ing crazy'</h2>
&ldquo;If you want compassionate people to be on board with you, you can&rsquo;t deport gay hairdressers seeking asylum &ndash; that&rsquo;s fucking crazy &ndash; and then throw them in an El Salvador prison,&rdquo; he said.
On the contrary, Rogan in his last week's episode, criticised Joe Biden's immigration policies, saying "an &ldquo;open border&rdquo; brought criminals into the US.
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Rogan, a former mixed martial arts commentator and comedian has a large following and has gained attention as well as criticism for his controversial guests including Kanye West, Elon Musk, and Alex Jones.
He also suggested that pro-Palestinian protests at US universities had been paid for, and suggested that people were being paid to protest against Tesla.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Romero is gay, and had sought asylum in the US, and told officials that he faced prosecution because of his sexual orientation and political views.

Trump's prominent supporter and renowned podcast host Joe Rogan has criticised US President Donald Trump over the deportation of a professional makeup artist to the El Salvador prison, calling it "horrific". Andry José Hernández Romero is gay, and had sought asylum in the US, and told officials that he faced prosecution because of his sexual orientation and political views. However, the US immigration officers argued that the crown tattoos on his wrists were proof he was part of Tren de Aragua, the Venezuelan gang. Romero told the officials that he was not a member. Also read: Trump administration erroneously deports man to El Salvador, says he was member of criminal gang Last month, Romero was flown from Texas to a maximum security prison in El Salvador, Trump's favourite prison, which Romero's lawyer said was "one of the worst places in the world”. 'Horrific' Rogan in his podcast on March 29, said that it was "horrific" and "that people who aren’t criminals are getting lassoed up and deported”. Rogan has been a fan of Trump and also endorsed him for the president last year. “This is kind of crazy that that could be possible,” Rogan said. “And that’s bad for the cause. The cause is let’s get the gang members out – everybody agrees – but let’s not let innocent gay hairdressers get lumped up with the gangs.” He further argued that conducting deportation operations recklessly would cost Trump supporters. Also read: 'Convicted MS-13 gang member': JD Vance defends deportation of Maryland father to Trump's fav El Salvador prison 'F***ing crazy' “If you want compassionate people to be on board with you, you can’t deport gay hairdressers seeking asylum – that’s fucking crazy – and then throw them in an El Salvador prison,” he said. On the contrary, Rogan in his last week's episode, criticised Joe Biden's immigration policies, saying "an “open border” brought criminals into the US. Also read: ‘Could get jailed in El Salvador prisons’: Trump threatens ‘terrorists’ harming Musk, Tesla with 20-year jail Rogan, a former mixed martial arts commentator and comedian has a large following and has gained attention as well as criticism for his controversial guests including Kanye West, Elon Musk, and Alex Jones. He also suggested that pro-Palestinian protests at US universities had been paid for, and suggested that people were being paid to protest against Tesla. Also read: 'If you commit crimes against America...': DHS Secretary Kristi Noem warns as she visits Trump's fav El Salvador prison (With inputs from agencies)

'F***ing crazy to deport gay hairdressers': Trump's fan Joe Rogan slams US president for 'horrific' deportations

The South Korean Constitution is all set to present its verdict on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. The court has said that the verdict will be out at 11 AM on Friday (Apr 5).
This verdict will decide Yoon Suk Yeol's fate and if he will be able to return to office until the next elections. If he is impeached, then he will be removed from office and fresh elections will take place in South Korea within 60 days.&nbsp;
As per South Korean law, at least six out of the court's eight judges must uphold his impeachment order.&nbsp;
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<h2 data-testid="Heading" class="text__text__1FZLe text__dark-grey__3Ml43 text__medium__1kbOh text__heading_article__3WgTF heading__base__2T28j heading__heading_article__2uc0a headline__headline__3kky1">Security tightened in South Korea</h2>
Reports indicate that South Korea is bracing for a potentially violent public reaction to the impeachment order by the courts amid the country's worst political crisis in decades. A 150-metre (164-yard) stretch of a four-lane street in front of the constitutional court will be closed to cars and pedestrians, with several layers of police buses parked bumper to bumper along both sides of the road and their wheels chained, International news agency Reuters reported. A 1.85 km (1.15 mile) radius around the court has been declared a no-fly zone for Friday and the eight justices have been given security protection, the Reuters report added. The police have warned of zero tolerance for any illegal activities related to the court decision.&nbsp;
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<h2>Why was Yoon Suk Yeol impeached?</h2>
In December 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol imposed martial law, citing a threat from communist forces and North Korea. He mentioned anti-government agents and "obstructionism and sympathetic stance towards North Korea" as his reasons for imposing martial law.
The imposition of martial law resulted in huge protests and nationwide backlash. The South Korean president was already facing criticism over several of his domestic and foreign policies, including reports of interference in investigations into allegations of corruption against his wife Kim Keon-hee. His approval ratings had also dropped massively this year, as per local reports. The imposition of martial law only made matters worse for him. The memories of the brutality of martial law are fresh in the minds of the South Korean public. Therefore, Yoon's move to impose martial law brought back memories of the past. Yoon miscalculated the public sentiment and assumed that the imposition of martial law was the only way to curb political unrest and opposition.
Yoon was forced to lift the martial law after six hours after the National Assembly unanimously voted to overturn it. But, it has put his political career at stake.&nbsp;
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<h2>South Korea's martial law and history of impeachment&nbsp;</h2>
According to the South Korean constitution, when martial law is imposed civil rights, freedom of the press and all political activities are suspended and the military takes over. Martial law was a recurring tool used by military leaders to suppress dissent and consolidate power in South Korea's authoritarian, dictatorship past. It only ended with the June Democratic Struggle of 1987, when South Korea transitioned to democracy. Therefore, when martial law was imposed, the&nbsp;country&rsquo;s lawmakers rapidly mobilised and moved to the National Assembly to vote to reject martial law.
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Only two presidents have been impeached in South Korea's political history with only one president's impeachment upheld by the Constitution court.&nbsp;Park Geun-hye, who was South Korean president since 2013, was impeached by Parliament in 2017. The court upheld the impeachment in a unanimous 8&ndash;0 decision. She was daughter of former dictator Park Chung-hee and she was the first woman president of South Korea.&nbsp;She was accused of receiving or requesting tens of millions of dollars from conglomerates, including Samsung.
Roh Moo-hyun served as the 16th president of South Korea, serving from 2003-08. He was impeached by the South Korean parliament on charges of violating the Public Official Election Act but his impeachment was overturned by the court in 2004.
(With inputs from agencies)
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World | The South Korean Constitution is all set to present its verdict on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. Here's why he was impeached and what's ahead

The South Korean Constitution is all set to present its verdict on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. The court has said that the verdict will be out at 11 AM on Friday (Apr 5). This verdict will decide Yoon Suk Yeol's fate and if he will be able to return to office until the next elections. If he is impeached, then he will be removed from office and fresh elections will take place in South Korea within 60 days. As per South Korean law, at least six out of the court's eight judges must uphold his impeachment order. Read more | Donald Trump serious about running a third term. What 'methods' is he hinting at? Security tightened in South Korea Reports indicate that South Korea is bracing for a potentially violent public reaction to the impeachment order by the courts amid the country's worst political crisis in decades. A 150-metre (164-yard) stretch of a four-lane street in front of the constitutional court will be closed to cars and pedestrians, with several layers of police buses parked bumper to bumper along both sides of the road and their wheels chained, International news agency Reuters reported. A 1.85 km (1.15 mile) radius around the court has been declared a no-fly zone for Friday and the eight justices have been given security protection, the Reuters report added. The police have warned of zero tolerance for any illegal activities related to the court decision. Read more | PM Modi-Yunus BIMSTEC meeting in limbo: How India-Bangladesh relations progressed after Hasina's fall Why was Yoon Suk Yeol impeached? In December 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol imposed martial law, citing a threat from communist forces and North Korea. He mentioned anti-government agents and "obstructionism and sympathetic stance towards North Korea" as his reasons for imposing martial law. The imposition of martial law resulted in huge protests and nationwide backlash. The South Korean president was already facing criticism over several of his domestic and foreign policies, including reports of interference in investigations into allegations of corruption against his wife Kim Keon-hee. His approval ratings had also dropped massively this year, as per local reports. The imposition of martial law only made matters worse for him. The memories of the brutality of martial law are fresh in the minds of the South Korean public. Therefore, Yoon's move to impose martial law brought back memories of the past. Yoon miscalculated the public sentiment and assumed that the imposition of martial law was the only way to curb political unrest and opposition. Yoon was forced to lift the martial law after six hours after the National Assembly unanimously voted to overturn it. But, it has put his political career at stake. Read more | Trump tariffs 'not a setback' for India: Official calls it a mixed bag as US prez imposes 26 per cent tariffs on India South Korea's martial law and history of impeachment According to the South Korean constitution, when martial law is imposed civil rights, freedom of the press and all political activities are suspended and the military takes over. Martial law was a recurring tool used by military leaders to suppress dissent and consolidate power in South Korea's authoritarian, dictatorship past. It only ended with the June Democratic Struggle of 1987, when South Korea transitioned to democracy. Therefore, when martial law was imposed, the country’s lawmakers rapidly mobilised and moved to the National Assembly to vote to reject martial law. Read more | Musk's eerie declaration: Robots will overpower humanity. '10 billion...' Only two presidents have been impeached in South Korea's political history with only one president's impeachment upheld by the Constitution court. Park Geun-hye, who was South Korean president since 2013, was impeached by Parliament in 2017. The court upheld the impeachment in a unanimous 8–0 decision. She was daughter of former dictator Park Chung-hee and she was the first woman president of South Korea. She was accused of receiving or requesting tens of millions of dollars from conglomerates, including Samsung. Roh Moo-hyun served as the 16th president of South Korea, serving from 2003-08. He was impeached by the South Korean parliament on charges of violating the Public Official Election Act but his impeachment was overturned by the court in 2004. (With inputs from agencies)

Will South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol be impeached? Verdict tomorrow. Here's what we know so far

Severe flash flood warnings have been issued across parts of the United States, with meteorologists warning of a potentially &ldquo;historic one-in-1000-year&rdquo; rainfall event. Over the next five days, the Ozarks, the Mississippi Valley, and a large portion of the Ohio Valley are expected to receive the equivalent of four months&rsquo; worth of rain.
<h2>Life-threatening flooding and tornadoes expected</h2>
Forecasters have warned that this weather system is carrying &ldquo;tremendous amounts of moisture&rdquo;, leading to a high risk of life-threatening flooding. The National Weather Service has also warned of a possible &ldquo;tornado outbreak&rdquo;, with the danger zone stretching from Texas to Michigan.
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A &ldquo;particularly dangerous situation&rdquo; tornado watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Tennessee, Illinois, Indiana, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/major-storm-us-deadly-tornadoes-leave-at-least-14-dead-in-missouri-and-arkansas-8857034">Missouri</a>, Kentucky, and Mississippi. Memphis, home to 1.3 million people, has been labelled as a high-risk area for both tornadoes and excessive rainfall.
In preparation, the governors of Kentucky and Arkansas declared a preemptive state of emergency on Wednesday.
<h2>What we know so far</h2>
Tornado risk peaks on Wednesday afternoon into the evening, with storms likely continuing into the weekend. Memphis, Tennessee, is expected to be at the centre of both the tornado and flood threats. Rainfall totals could reach 10 to 15 inches, creating the potential for &ldquo;generational flooding&rdquo; across parts of northeast Arkansas, western Tennessee, western Kentucky, and southern Indiana.
Meteorologists warn this storm system won&rsquo;t move quickly, meaning heavy rain will persist through the weekend.
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<h2>&lsquo;Major river flooding&rsquo; possible, meteorologists warn</h2>
Jonathan Porter, Chief Meteorologist at AccuWeather, told The Mirror that this could evolve into a major river flooding event, with the situation escalating to life-threatening emergencies in seconds.
"Parts of Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri and Arkansas could see one to nearly two feet of rainfall by the end of the weekend," Porter said.
"Some of the communities hit hardest by back-to-back thunderstorms could receive up to four months' worth of rainfall in five days," he added. "This could quickly escalate to a one-in-1000-year flood event. The impacts could be similar to experiencing back-to-back tropical storms," he said.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: A “particularly dangerous situation” tornado watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Tennessee, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Kentucky, and Mississippi.

Severe flash flood warnings have been issued across parts of the United States, with meteorologists warning of a potentially “historic one-in-1000-year” rainfall event. Over the next five days, the Ozarks, the Mississippi Valley, and a large portion of the Ohio Valley are expected to receive the equivalent of four months’ worth of rain. Life-threatening flooding and tornadoes expected Forecasters have warned that this weather system is carrying “tremendous amounts of moisture”, leading to a high risk of life-threatening flooding. The National Weather Service has also warned of a possible “tornado outbreak”, with the danger zone stretching from Texas to Michigan. Also read: Myanmar: Mandalay CM lauds Indian Army field hospital set up under 'Operation Brahma'. What is it? A “particularly dangerous situation” tornado watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Tennessee, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Kentucky, and Mississippi. Memphis, home to 1.3 million people, has been labelled as a high-risk area for both tornadoes and excessive rainfall. In preparation, the governors of Kentucky and Arkansas declared a preemptive state of emergency on Wednesday. What we know so far Tornado risk peaks on Wednesday afternoon into the evening, with storms likely continuing into the weekend. Memphis, Tennessee, is expected to be at the centre of both the tornado and flood threats. Rainfall totals could reach 10 to 15 inches, creating the potential for “generational flooding” across parts of northeast Arkansas, western Tennessee, western Kentucky, and southern Indiana. Meteorologists warn this storm system won’t move quickly, meaning heavy rain will persist through the weekend. Also read: Major storm in US: Deadly tornadoes leave at least 14 dead in Missouri and Arkansas ‘Major river flooding’ possible, meteorologists warn Jonathan Porter, Chief Meteorologist at AccuWeather, told The Mirror that this could evolve into a major river flooding event, with the situation escalating to life-threatening emergencies in seconds. "Parts of Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri and Arkansas could see one to nearly two feet of rainfall by the end of the weekend," Porter said. "Some of the communities hit hardest by back-to-back thunderstorms could receive up to four months' worth of rainfall in five days," he added. "This could quickly escalate to a one-in-1000-year flood event. The impacts could be similar to experiencing back-to-back tropical storms," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

US braces for ‘one-in-1000-year’ flood: State of emergency declared as millions at risk in THESE states

The US government has asked all its employees working in China to not be involved in romantic and sexual relationships with Chinese citizens. The directive introduced in January by departing US Ambassador Nicholas Burns, just before his exit from China applies to diplomats, family members, and contractors with security clearances, reported the Associate Press, citing sources.
The ban, prohibiting romantic or sexual relations between American employees and Chinese nationals applies to US missions in mainland China, including the embassy in Beijing and consulates in Shanghai Guangzhou, Wuhan, Shenyang and Hong Kong
<h2>Ban extends to family members</h2>
The ban preventing romantic and sexual relation also extends to the family members of the US employees with access to sensitive information.
Though some U.S. agencies were put under this restriction but a blanket &ldquo;non-fraternization&rdquo; policy, as it is known has not been heard publicly since the Cold War, said the news agency.
Earlier a similar policy was in place in China for the US employees but it was limited, prohibiting U.S. personnel from &ldquo;romantic and sexual relations&rdquo; with Chinese citizens working as guards and other support staff at the U.S. Embassy and five consulates in China.&nbsp;
However, the policy was broadened into a blanket ban on such relations with any Chinese citizen in January, just before Donald Trump was sworn-in as the US President.
<h2>Pre-existing relations exempted</h2>
The band does not apply to U.S. personnel with pre-existing relations with Chinese citizens. They can apply for exemptions, but if permission is not granted they must end the relationship or leave their position. If found violating the policy, the person will immediately be ordered to leave China.
In the recent months tensions between Washington and Beijing over trade, technology and geopolitical competition has risen. Intelligence experts say that Beijing has continuously and aggressively used 'honeypots' to access American secrets leading US to take such steps.

The ban preventing romantic and sexual relation also extends to the family members of the US employees with access to sensitive information | World

The US government has asked all its employees working in China to not be involved in romantic and sexual relationships with Chinese citizens. The directive introduced in January by departing US Ambassador Nicholas Burns, just before his exit from China applies to diplomats, family members, and contractors with security clearances, reported the Associate Press, citing sources. The ban, prohibiting romantic or sexual relations between American employees and Chinese nationals applies to US missions in mainland China, including the embassy in Beijing and consulates in Shanghai Guangzhou, Wuhan, Shenyang and Hong Kong Ban extends to family members The ban preventing romantic and sexual relation also extends to the family members of the US employees with access to sensitive information. Though some U.S. agencies were put under this restriction but a blanket “non-fraternization” policy, as it is known has not been heard publicly since the Cold War, said the news agency. Earlier a similar policy was in place in China for the US employees but it was limited, prohibiting U.S. personnel from “romantic and sexual relations” with Chinese citizens working as guards and other support staff at the U.S. Embassy and five consulates in China. However, the policy was broadened into a blanket ban on such relations with any Chinese citizen in January, just before Donald Trump was sworn-in as the US President. Pre-existing relations exempted The band does not apply to U.S. personnel with pre-existing relations with Chinese citizens. They can apply for exemptions, but if permission is not granted they must end the relationship or leave their position. If found violating the policy, the person will immediately be ordered to leave China. In the recent months tensions between Washington and Beijing over trade, technology and geopolitical competition has risen. Intelligence experts say that Beijing has continuously and aggressively used 'honeypots' to access American secrets leading US to take such steps.

Trump administration bans staff from romantic, sexual relations with Chinese citizens

In a shocking move, the US government led by Donald Trump has banned its personnel in China from engaging in any romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens.&nbsp;
The government has imposed this measure on all personnel working in China, including diplomats, security-cleared contractors and their families.&nbsp;
The policy was put into effect by former US ambassador Nicholas Burns in January, the Associated Press (AP) reported citing sources familiar with the matter.&nbsp;
Further, US personnel stationed in China were verbally and electronically informed of the new rule.
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<h2>A twist</h2>
However, those with pre-existing relationships can request an exemption, but if denied, they must either end the relationship or leave their position.&nbsp;
If anyone violates the policy, it will result in immediate expulsion from China.
Earlier, only specific agencies had such restrictions on relationships with foreign nationals.&nbsp;
Last summer, a less restricted version was announced, targeting relationships between American personnel and Chinese staff working at the US Embassy and Consulates.&nbsp;
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However, now, the policy is expanded to all Chinese citizens in China.&nbsp;
This policy will affect US embassies and consulates in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenyang, and Wuhan. However, it does not apply to US personnel outside China.
The ban will also impact the American consulate in the semi-autonomous territory of Hong Kong.
The personnel working in China were informed about the policy in January, but a public announcement is still pending.
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<h2>What could be the reason behind it?</h2>
The US government barred personnel stationed in the Soviet bloc and China from befriending, dating or having sex with locals in 1987 after a US Marine in Moscow was seduced by a Soviet spy, according to declassified State Department documents.
The intelligence services across the globe have been using attractive men and women to obtain sensitive information, which was common during the Cold War.&nbsp;
According to US diplomats and intelligence experts, China continues to use so-called honeypots to access and hack American secrets.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

world: The government has imposed this measure on all personnel working in China, including diplomats, security-cleared contractors and their families.

In a shocking move, the US government led by Donald Trump has banned its personnel in China from engaging in any romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens. The government has imposed this measure on all personnel working in China, including diplomats, security-cleared contractors and their families. The policy was put into effect by former US ambassador Nicholas Burns in January, the Associated Press (AP) reported citing sources familiar with the matter. Further, US personnel stationed in China were verbally and electronically informed of the new rule. Also read: 'Don't play with fire': Why is China angry at Philippines amid Taiwan tensions? Answer: 20 American F-16 jets are coming... A twist However, those with pre-existing relationships can request an exemption, but if denied, they must either end the relationship or leave their position. If anyone violates the policy, it will result in immediate expulsion from China. Earlier, only specific agencies had such restrictions on relationships with foreign nationals. Last summer, a less restricted version was announced, targeting relationships between American personnel and Chinese staff working at the US Embassy and Consulates. Also read: Trump’s new tariffs hit Ukraine, penguins, and almost every country, but not Russia. Here’s why However, now, the policy is expanded to all Chinese citizens in China. This policy will affect US embassies and consulates in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenyang, and Wuhan. However, it does not apply to US personnel outside China. The ban will also impact the American consulate in the semi-autonomous territory of Hong Kong. The personnel working in China were informed about the policy in January, but a public announcement is still pending. Also read: Tesla's European sales plunge amidst anti-Musk sentiment and Chinese competition What could be the reason behind it? The US government barred personnel stationed in the Soviet bloc and China from befriending, dating or having sex with locals in 1987 after a US Marine in Moscow was seduced by a Soviet spy, according to declassified State Department documents. The intelligence services across the globe have been using attractive men and women to obtain sensitive information, which was common during the Cold War. According to US diplomats and intelligence experts, China continues to use so-called honeypots to access and hack American secrets. Also read: What is Sahyog? Is it really backdoor censorship? No interim relief for Musk's X on content takedown in India amid 'Sahyog portal' row (With inputs from agencies)

Trump government bans US officials from dating Chinese citizens. But there's a catch...

President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/donald-trump" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Donald Trump</a> has imposed at least 10% tariffs on nearly every country in the world, including even two uninhabited islands: the Heard and McDonald Islands near Antarctica, home only to seals and penguins. However, one country has been noticeably left off the list: Russia.
<h2>Why did Russia avoid Trump&rsquo;s tariffs?</h2>
When asked why Russia was exempt, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that US sanctions already "preclude any meaningful trade" between the two nations, Axios reported.
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However, this isn&rsquo;t entirely true. While trade between the US and Russia has dropped significantly, from $35 billion in 2021 to just $3.5 billion last year, the US still trades more with Russia than with countries like Mauritius or Brunei, both of which did make the tariff list.
Russia has reportedly asked Trump to lift some sanctions as part of US-brokered ceasefire talks over Ukraine, but so far, the US has not offered any concrete response. Instead, Trump recently threatened secondary tariffs on Russian oil and expressed frustration with Vladimir Putin, saying he was "very angry" and "pissed off" over the Russian leader&rsquo;s comments about Ukraine&rsquo;s President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Leavitt added that Russia could still face "additional strong sanctions", though no further details were provided.
<h2>Who else avoided Trump&rsquo;s tariffs?</h2>
A few other nations were also spared from Trump&rsquo;s sweeping trade penalties:
Cuba, Belarus, and North Korea: Leavitt explained that these countries were left out because they are already heavily sanctioned by the US.
Canada and Mexico: These two major economies also escaped new tariffs, but only because Trump had already slapped them with 25% tariffs previously.
Meanwhile, Ukraine was not exempt, despite the ongoing war. Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on Ukrainian imports, adding to the country&rsquo;s struggles.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Meanwhile, Ukraine was not exempt, despite the ongoing war. Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on Ukrainian imports, adding to the country’s struggles.

President Donald Trump has imposed at least 10% tariffs on nearly every country in the world, including even two uninhabited islands: the Heard and McDonald Islands near Antarctica, home only to seals and penguins. However, one country has been noticeably left off the list: Russia. Why did Russia avoid Trump’s tariffs? When asked why Russia was exempt, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that US sanctions already "preclude any meaningful trade" between the two nations, Axios reported. Also read: Indian government’s big plan to counter Trump’s 26 per cent tariffs? Step one: ‘Carefully examining’ the impact However, this isn’t entirely true. While trade between the US and Russia has dropped significantly, from $35 billion in 2021 to just $3.5 billion last year, the US still trades more with Russia than with countries like Mauritius or Brunei, both of which did make the tariff list. Russia has reportedly asked Trump to lift some sanctions as part of US-brokered ceasefire talks over Ukraine, but so far, the US has not offered any concrete response. Instead, Trump recently threatened secondary tariffs on Russian oil and expressed frustration with Vladimir Putin, saying he was "very angry" and "pissed off" over the Russian leader’s comments about Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky. Also read: Trump’s reciprocal tariffs hit ‘tariff king’ India: Could they cost PM Modi his next term? Leavitt added that Russia could still face "additional strong sanctions", though no further details were provided. Who else avoided Trump’s tariffs? A few other nations were also spared from Trump’s sweeping trade penalties: Cuba, Belarus, and North Korea: Leavitt explained that these countries were left out because they are already heavily sanctioned by the US. Canada and Mexico: These two major economies also escaped new tariffs, but only because Trump had already slapped them with 25% tariffs previously. Meanwhile, Ukraine was not exempt, despite the ongoing war. Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on Ukrainian imports, adding to the country’s struggles. Also read: Did Donald Trump really spare Canada and Mexico from latest round of tariffs? White House reveals truth (With inputs from agencies)

Trump’s new tariffs hit Ukraine, penguins, and almost every country, but not Russia. Here’s why

Billionaires have swelled in number in the last year and added nearly $2 trillion to their wealth. The Forbes rich list has revealed that their combined wealth totals a staggering $16,000,000,000,000, or $16 trillion. According to reports, this is a new record and the highest overall net worth of billionaires ever. This is not the only record this year as the world now has over 3,000 billionaires, another first.
Meanwhile, not everyone so-called rich saw an increase in their wealth because of tariffs and artificial intelligence, but the billionaires added a lot more booty to their bags in the past year. Elon Musk emerged as the undisputed king of billionaires with a net worth of $377.9 billion. &nbsp;
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The difference between Musk and the person in second place is also massive. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is second with a net worth of $216 billion, while Jeff Bezos is third with $215 billion.
The Forbes report states that 247 more people became billionaires in the year 2024, with the total now standing at 3,028. Together, these people share $16.1 trillion. Of these, America has 902 billionaires, China has 516, including Hong Kong, and India has 205 billionaires.
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Most of these billionaires also seem to be in Donald Trump's cozy corner. Several of them were seen sitting in the front row during his inauguration and their combined wealth soared over $1,350,000,000,000, or $1.35 trillion in total.
<h2>Musk woos Trump, reaps reward&nbsp;</h2>
Musk, the richest man on the planet, is extremely close to the president. He invested a lot of money in his presidential campaign and even made appearances at some of them. He was rewarded with a non-official position in the administration, being put in charge of a department named DOGE, Department of Government Efficiency. It aims to reduce so-called wasteful expenses and has already reduced the workforce in a few departments.
Meanwhile, a total of 406 women made it to the Forbes list. Walmart heir Alice Walton is the richest woman in the world with a fortune worth an estimated $101 billion. She replaced French L'Or&eacute;al heiress Francoise Bettencourt Meyers from the top spot who now ranks second with a net worth of $81.6 billion.

Billionaires run the world and share a staggering wealth of $16 trillion, a new record. The total number of billionaires has crossed 3,000, another record. World Trending

Billionaires have swelled in number in the last year and added nearly $2 trillion to their wealth. The Forbes rich list has revealed that their combined wealth totals a staggering $16,000,000,000,000, or $16 trillion. According to reports, this is a new record and the highest overall net worth of billionaires ever. This is not the only record this year as the world now has over 3,000 billionaires, another first. Meanwhile, not everyone so-called rich saw an increase in their wealth because of tariffs and artificial intelligence, but the billionaires added a lot more booty to their bags in the past year. Elon Musk emerged as the undisputed king of billionaires with a net worth of $377.9 billion. Also Read: Who is world's richest woman and what's her net worth? Forbes 2025 World’s Billionaires List reveals The difference between Musk and the person in second place is also massive. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is second with a net worth of $216 billion, while Jeff Bezos is third with $215 billion. The Forbes report states that 247 more people became billionaires in the year 2024, with the total now standing at 3,028. Together, these people share $16.1 trillion. Of these, America has 902 billionaires, China has 516, including Hong Kong, and India has 205 billionaires. Also Read: Musk's eerie declaration: Robots will overpower humanity. '10 billion...' Most of these billionaires also seem to be in Donald Trump's cozy corner. Several of them were seen sitting in the front row during his inauguration and their combined wealth soared over $1,350,000,000,000, or $1.35 trillion in total. Musk woos Trump, reaps reward Musk, the richest man on the planet, is extremely close to the president. He invested a lot of money in his presidential campaign and even made appearances at some of them. He was rewarded with a non-official position in the administration, being put in charge of a department named DOGE, Department of Government Efficiency. It aims to reduce so-called wasteful expenses and has already reduced the workforce in a few departments. Meanwhile, a total of 406 women made it to the Forbes list. Walmart heir Alice Walton is the richest woman in the world with a fortune worth an estimated $101 billion. She replaced French L'Oréal heiress Francoise Bettencourt Meyers from the top spot who now ranks second with a net worth of $81.6 billion.

Billionaires own an eye-watering $16,000,000,000,000 of world's wealth

A video has surfaced on social media showing a YouTuber interviewing North Korean students. The female students can be seen praising their leader, Kim Jong Un and saying how things have gotten better under him. YouTuber Mike Okay asks them their views on the countryside, to which one of the girls replies, "Under the wise leadership of our fatherly Marshal Kim Jong Un, our countryside has been changing."
Okay then asks her how is it changing, and she says, "New houses were built, also gymnasium, park and swimming pool."
Social media users were quick to point out how important it seemed to be for the girls to say the correct thing and that the words sounded rehearsed. A user commented on Reddit, "No pressure. One wrong word and your whole family gets sent to a labour camp."
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He then engages them in other chitchat, asking them which other countries they would like to visit. The same girl replies, England, because I am learning English, and China."
The video then goes on to show a performance by school children praising Kim Jong Un. The kids are dancing to a song which the narrator of the video says is the "very latest number one chart-topping single released by the DPRK" titled "Friendly Father."
<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq publive-iframes-block publive-reddit-block" contenteditable="false" style="height: 500px;" width="600" height="400" id="PL_blockquote_block-m91706ja-q1xt8x0z-q1kfv2ju"><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/ThatsInsane/comments/1jp78hd/an_actual_interview_with_students_in_north_korea/">An actual interview with students in North Korea and a musical</a> by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/turkish__cowboy/">u/turkish__cowboy</a> in <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/ThatsInsane/">ThatsInsane</a></blockquote>
&ldquo;Let&rsquo;s sing about Kim Jong Un, our great leader, let&rsquo;s boast about Kim Jong Un, our friendly father.
&ldquo;Warm-hearted like your mother, benevolent like your father. He is holding his 10 million children in his arms and taking care of us with all his heart.&rdquo;
Visuals play on a screen behind the children, and at the end of the video, a missile supposedly bombs a sunflower field, leaving people aghast.
North Korea started allowing tourists from various countries in 2024 and early 2025 before shutting the doors again.
<h2>Netizens fear similar fate awaits America</h2>
Some people raised concerns that something similar might happen in America under Donald Trump. &ldquo;I feel like whenever I see North Koreans speak they look like they have think about what they are saying. It&rsquo;s sad. I hope we don&rsquo;t suffer the same fate in the United States," a user wrote.
Another added, &ldquo;Trump is going to have little conservative girls sing anthems about him soon! Just y&rsquo;all wait and see lol.&rdquo;
Several experts have raised concerns that free speech is under threat in the United States. A green card holder was recently arrested and sent to a Louisiana detention facility for protesting against Israel&rsquo;s conduct of the war in Gaza. The White House stated that the administration disapproves of his views on Middle East politics.
R&uuml;meysa &Ouml;zt&uuml;rk, a PhD student at Tufts, was taken into custody by masked men for allegedly being tied to activities supporting Hamas.
An entire news agency, Associated Press, was banned from the White House press room for not changing their words to "Gulf of America" from "Gulf of Mexico."

Kids can be seen dancing to a song which the narrator says is the "very latest number one chart-topping single released by the DPRK". World Trending

A video has surfaced on social media showing a YouTuber interviewing North Korean students. The female students can be seen praising their leader, Kim Jong Un and saying how things have gotten better under him. YouTuber Mike Okay asks them their views on the countryside, to which one of the girls replies, "Under the wise leadership of our fatherly Marshal Kim Jong Un, our countryside has been changing." Okay then asks her how is it changing, and she says, "New houses were built, also gymnasium, park and swimming pool." Social media users were quick to point out how important it seemed to be for the girls to say the correct thing and that the words sounded rehearsed. A user commented on Reddit, "No pressure. One wrong word and your whole family gets sent to a labour camp." Also Read: Not quite shoot-to-kill: Trump’s cowboy bluster on tariffs hides a pragmatic subtext He then engages them in other chitchat, asking them which other countries they would like to visit. The same girl replies, England, because I am learning English, and China." The video then goes on to show a performance by school children praising Kim Jong Un. The kids are dancing to a song which the narrator of the video says is the "very latest number one chart-topping single released by the DPRK" titled "Friendly Father." An actual interview with students in North Korea and a musical by u/turkish__cowboy in ThatsInsane “Let’s sing about Kim Jong Un, our great leader, let’s boast about Kim Jong Un, our friendly father. “Warm-hearted like your mother, benevolent like your father. He is holding his 10 million children in his arms and taking care of us with all his heart.” Visuals play on a screen behind the children, and at the end of the video, a missile supposedly bombs a sunflower field, leaving people aghast. North Korea started allowing tourists from various countries in 2024 and early 2025 before shutting the doors again. Netizens fear similar fate awaits America Some people raised concerns that something similar might happen in America under Donald Trump. “I feel like whenever I see North Koreans speak they look like they have think about what they are saying. It’s sad. I hope we don’t suffer the same fate in the United States," a user wrote. Another added, “Trump is going to have little conservative girls sing anthems about him soon! Just y’all wait and see lol.” Several experts have raised concerns that free speech is under threat in the United States. A green card holder was recently arrested and sent to a Louisiana detention facility for protesting against Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza. The White House stated that the administration disapproves of his views on Middle East politics. Rümeysa Öztürk, a PhD student at Tufts, was taken into custody by masked men for allegedly being tied to activities supporting Hamas. An entire news agency, Associated Press, was banned from the White House press room for not changing their words to "Gulf of America" from "Gulf of Mexico."

North Korean students waltz to 'chart-topping' song about Kim Jong Un, Americans fear same fate

China-Taiwan tensions spill over into China vs Philippines: An angry Beijing has warned the Philippines not to 'play with fire' amid Manila's military moves that appeared to suggest it would 'get involved' if China invades Taiwan. The war of words came a day after China conducted back-to-back drills surrounding Taiwan, the self-ruled island that Beijing has vowed to annex, even if through force. China may have one more reason to be worried: The planned sale of America's F-16 jets to the Philippines.
The Chinese officials are livid, asking the Philippines not to make unfounded comments regarding Taiwan and warning, "those who play with fire will burn themselves."
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Guo Jiakun said, "We advise the relevant people in the Philippines not to provoke and play with fire on the Taiwan issue. Those who play with fire will get burned."&nbsp;
"The Taiwan issue is China's internal affairs and the core of China's core interests. How to solve the Taiwan issue is the Chinese people's own business and others are not allowed to make decisions, Guo said, adding China opposed the Philippine authorities' 'unfounded comments that reverse right and wrong and smear and hype.'
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<h2>But why is China so angry?</h2>
Guo's comments came amid two developments: remarks by the Philippine armed forces chief Romeo Brawner that his country would eventually get 'involved' in the Taiwan question, and news of US approving sale of F-16 fighter jets to Manila.
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Brawner told soldiers on Tuesday (Apr 1) to "start planning for actions in case there is an invasion of Taiwan." "If something happens to Taiwan, inevitably we will be involved," said Brawner.
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The long-standing military cooperation between the Philippines and the US has been re-energised in the past couple of years, much to the chagrin of China.
Guo, in his comments, warned that this cooperation &nbsp;'must not undermine regional peace and security.'
<h2>Why American F-16 Jets make China jittery</h2>
Guo was responding to a question about reports that the US would possibly sell F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines.
"Any defence and security cooperation between the Philippines and other countries should not target a third party or harm the interests of a third party [or] threaten regional peace and security or escalate regional tension," Guo warned.&nbsp;
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Without naming the US, he said 'all countries in the region' know exactly who is fanning the flames, "fueling military confrontation and turning Asia into a 'powder keg'."
Guo's anger might have been misplaced, as the Philippine army chief's comments came more in the context of overseas Filipino workers or OFWs.
His exact quotes are: &ldquo;If something happens to Taiwan, inevitably we will be involved. There are 250,000 OFWs working in Taiwan and we will have to rescue them, and it will be the task of the Nolcom to be at the front line of that operation.&rdquo;&nbsp;
<h2>More about Philippine army preparation and US military cooperation</h2>
The Chinese comments came after the US approved the sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets worth $5.58 billion to the Philippines. The sale news came amid tensions in South China Sea between the Philippines and China.
The SCS tensions are mainly about fishing rights, with Chinese Coast Guard often harassing Filipino fishermen in disputed shoals.
The US described the F-16 sales as part of&nbsp; 'supporting the security and foreign policy concerns of the US by improving the capability of a &ldquo;strategic partner&rdquo;.
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While announcing the deal on Tuesday (Apr 1), the US State Department said the Philippines is an important force for political stability in Southeast Asia.
On Thursday, the Philippines sought to cool the nerves in Bejing, saying the F-16 purchase was not intended to harm any third nation.
&ldquo;The potential purchase of F-16 jets by the Philippines from the United States does not harm the interests of any third party, including China,&rdquo; said&nbsp;National Security Council spokesperson Jonathan Malaya, adding that the sale is only a part of Manila's efforts to modernise its military,
<h2>The provocative Chinese drills</h2>
The Chinese reaction came a day after its back-to-back military drills around Taiwan. The long-range live-fire drills in the East China Sea on Tuesday and Wednesday saw the involvement of aircraft carriers, fighter jets and the Chinese Coast Guard.
China conducted precision strike tests on port and energy facilities, which came after strong pro-independence stance of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te.
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China conducted military drills surrounding Taiwan. China may have one more reason to be worried: The sale of America's F-16 jets to the Philippines. World Trending

China-Taiwan tensions spill over into China vs Philippines: An angry Beijing has warned the Philippines not to 'play with fire' amid Manila's military moves that appeared to suggest it would 'get involved' if China invades Taiwan. The war of words came a day after China conducted back-to-back drills surrounding Taiwan, the self-ruled island that Beijing has vowed to annex, even if through force. China may have one more reason to be worried: The planned sale of America's F-16 jets to the Philippines. The Chinese officials are livid, asking the Philippines not to make unfounded comments regarding Taiwan and warning, "those who play with fire will burn themselves." Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Guo Jiakun said, "We advise the relevant people in the Philippines not to provoke and play with fire on the Taiwan issue. Those who play with fire will get burned." "The Taiwan issue is China's internal affairs and the core of China's core interests. How to solve the Taiwan issue is the Chinese people's own business and others are not allowed to make decisions, Guo said, adding China opposed the Philippine authorities' 'unfounded comments that reverse right and wrong and smear and hype.' But why is China so angry? Guo's comments came amid two developments: remarks by the Philippine armed forces chief Romeo Brawner that his country would eventually get 'involved' in the Taiwan question, and news of US approving sale of F-16 fighter jets to Manila. China tells Philippines to halt 'provocative actions' in South China Sea after shoal standoff Brawner told soldiers on Tuesday (Apr 1) to "start planning for actions in case there is an invasion of Taiwan." "If something happens to Taiwan, inevitably we will be involved," said Brawner. South China Sea: Chinese helicopter flew 'dangerously' within 3m of Philippine plane The long-standing military cooperation between the Philippines and the US has been re-energised in the past couple of years, much to the chagrin of China. Guo, in his comments, warned that this cooperation 'must not undermine regional peace and security.' Why American F-16 Jets make China jittery Guo was responding to a question about reports that the US would possibly sell F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines. "Any defence and security cooperation between the Philippines and other countries should not target a third party or harm the interests of a third party [or] threaten regional peace and security or escalate regional tension," Guo warned. Chinese Air Force harass Filipino troops over disputed reef, says Manila Without naming the US, he said 'all countries in the region' know exactly who is fanning the flames, "fueling military confrontation and turning Asia into a 'powder keg'." Guo's anger might have been misplaced, as the Philippine army chief's comments came more in the context of overseas Filipino workers or OFWs. His exact quotes are: “If something happens to Taiwan, inevitably we will be involved. There are 250,000 OFWs working in Taiwan and we will have to rescue them, and it will be the task of the Nolcom to be at the front line of that operation.” More about Philippine army preparation and US military cooperation The Chinese comments came after the US approved the sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets worth $5.58 billion to the Philippines. The sale news came amid tensions in South China Sea between the Philippines and China. The SCS tensions are mainly about fishing rights, with Chinese Coast Guard often harassing Filipino fishermen in disputed shoals. The US described the F-16 sales as part of 'supporting the security and foreign policy concerns of the US by improving the capability of a “strategic partner”. 'Existential problem': Philippines plans to procure more missiles from India after BrahMos amid China threat While announcing the deal on Tuesday (Apr 1), the US State Department said the Philippines is an important force for political stability in Southeast Asia. On Thursday, the Philippines sought to cool the nerves in Bejing, saying the F-16 purchase was not intended to harm any third nation. “The potential purchase of F-16 jets by the Philippines from the United States does not harm the interests of any third party, including China,” said National Security Council spokesperson Jonathan Malaya, adding that the sale is only a part of Manila's efforts to modernise its military, The provocative Chinese drills The Chinese reaction came a day after its back-to-back military drills around Taiwan. The long-range live-fire drills in the East China Sea on Tuesday and Wednesday saw the involvement of aircraft carriers, fighter jets and the Chinese Coast Guard. China conducted precision strike tests on port and energy facilities, which came after strong pro-independence stance of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te.

'Don't play with fire': Why is China angry at Philippines amid Taiwan tensions? Answer: 20 American F-16 jets are coming...

United States President Trump hit dozens of countries around the world with his latest round of tariffs on Wednesday but spared Canada and Mexico. Did he really?
The announcement impacted the markets globally and risks sparking a trade war. While speaking in the White House Rose Garden, Trump slapped the most stinging tariffs, including 34 per cent on goods from China, 20 per cent on the European Union and 24 per cent on Japan. He called it "Liberation Day".&nbsp;
"For decades, our country has been looted, pillaged, raped and plundered by nations near and far, both friend and foe alike," Trump said.&nbsp;
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When Trump was announcing, Mexico and Canada were two surprising omissions. But the White House said that missing names doesn't mean that both American neighbours were left unscathed as pre-existing 25% tariffs on most Mexican and Canadian goods will remain. The new levies that touch the automotive sector come into force on Thursday.&nbsp;
Trump ordered levies on both on the grounds that they had failed to stop the flow of the deadly opioid fentanyl into the US. According to the White House, the newly announced tariffs will not apply to Canada and Mexico due to standing orders under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) related to fentanyl and migration.&nbsp;
"For Canada and Mexico, the existing fentanyl/migration IEEPA orders remain in effect, and are unaffected by this order," the White House release said.
White House further noted that as a result of the order, USMCA-compliant goods from both nations will remain exempt, while non-compliant goods will face a 25% tariff. Additionally, non-compliant energy and potash imports will be taxed at 10%. A 12% tariff would apply to non-compliant goods if the IEEPA orders are lifted.&nbsp;
"This means USMCA compliant goods will continue to see a 0% tariff, non-USMCA compliant goods will see a 25% tariff, and non-USMCA compliant energy and potash will see a 10% tariff," the release added.&nbsp;
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters in Ottawa: "We are going to fight these tariffs with counter-measures. We are going to protect our workers."&nbsp;
Meanwhile, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum hasn't responded yet.&nbsp;
<h2>US Senate votes to block Trump tariffs on Canada</h2>
A handful of Senate Republicans broke ranks with Trump on Wednesday, as they joined Democrats to pass a measure that would block his tariffs on Canadian imports. The resolution, supported by four Republicans and all of the chamber's Democrats, has virtually no chance of becoming law.
The four Republican senators who voted were: Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine as well as Kentucky's two senators, Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul.&nbsp;
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It's a rare defeat for Trump on Capitol Hill, where his Republican Party controls both chambers and he has seen little pushback to his rampaging first months in office. Republicans have a 53-47 majority in the Senate.
The Senate voted 51-48 to overturn the national emergency at the border which Trump declared earlier this year, which he has used to justify saddling Canadian imports with 25 percent tariffs. &nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World | President Donald Trump ordered levies on both on the grounds that they had failed to stop the flow of the deadly opioid fentanyl into the US

United States President Trump hit dozens of countries around the world with his latest round of tariffs on Wednesday but spared Canada and Mexico. Did he really? The announcement impacted the markets globally and risks sparking a trade war. While speaking in the White House Rose Garden, Trump slapped the most stinging tariffs, including 34 per cent on goods from China, 20 per cent on the European Union and 24 per cent on Japan. He called it "Liberation Day". "For decades, our country has been looted, pillaged, raped and plundered by nations near and far, both friend and foe alike," Trump said. Also read: Neil Young calls Trump 'worst president', fears getting barred from returning to home in the US When Trump was announcing, Mexico and Canada were two surprising omissions. But the White House said that missing names doesn't mean that both American neighbours were left unscathed as pre-existing 25% tariffs on most Mexican and Canadian goods will remain. The new levies that touch the automotive sector come into force on Thursday. Trump ordered levies on both on the grounds that they had failed to stop the flow of the deadly opioid fentanyl into the US. According to the White House, the newly announced tariffs will not apply to Canada and Mexico due to standing orders under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) related to fentanyl and migration. "For Canada and Mexico, the existing fentanyl/migration IEEPA orders remain in effect, and are unaffected by this order," the White House release said. White House further noted that as a result of the order, USMCA-compliant goods from both nations will remain exempt, while non-compliant goods will face a 25% tariff. Additionally, non-compliant energy and potash imports will be taxed at 10%. A 12% tariff would apply to non-compliant goods if the IEEPA orders are lifted. "This means USMCA compliant goods will continue to see a 0% tariff, non-USMCA compliant goods will see a 25% tariff, and non-USMCA compliant energy and potash will see a 10% tariff," the release added. Also read: Tariff on seals and penguins? Donald Trump slaps Earth's remotest region with 10% tax Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters in Ottawa: "We are going to fight these tariffs with counter-measures. We are going to protect our workers." Meanwhile, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum hasn't responded yet. US Senate votes to block Trump tariffs on Canada A handful of Senate Republicans broke ranks with Trump on Wednesday, as they joined Democrats to pass a measure that would block his tariffs on Canadian imports. The resolution, supported by four Republicans and all of the chamber's Democrats, has virtually no chance of becoming law. The four Republican senators who voted were: Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine as well as Kentucky's two senators, Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul. Also read: Trump tariffs 'not a setback' for India: Official calls it a mixed bag as US prez imposes 26 per cent tariffs on India It's a rare defeat for Trump on Capitol Hill, where his Republican Party controls both chambers and he has seen little pushback to his rampaging first months in office. Republicans have a 53-47 majority in the Senate. The Senate voted 51-48 to overturn the national emergency at the border which Trump declared earlier this year, which he has used to justify saddling Canadian imports with 25 percent tariffs. Also read: Not quite shoot-to-kill: Trump’s cowboy bluster on tariffs hides a pragmatic subtext (With inputs from agencies)

Did Donald Trump really spare Canada and Mexico from latest round of tariffs? White House reveals truth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Thailand to attend the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit, however, doubts persist over his meeting with Bangladesh&rsquo;s Chief Advisor Muhammed Yunus.
While Khalilur Rahman, high representative to the chief adviser, told the press in Dhaka that there was a "high possibility" of a meeting between the two leaders on Friday (Apr 4), PM Modi's itinerary shared by India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) did not mention any such scheduled engagements. The statement only mentions the Indian PM's bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Thailand.
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BIMSTEC is a sub-regional grouping comprising Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand, focused on economic and technical collaboration. Bangladesh is set to take over as the next chair. However, there was no mention of Bangladesh in the MEA's statement about the PM's travel to Thailand for the BIMSTEC Summit.&nbsp;
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<h2>India-Bangladesh relations and Hasina's fall&nbsp;</h2>
The relationship between India and Bangladesh has faced turmoil following the overthrow of the Awami League government led by Sheikh Hasina, and her subsequent flight to India. When protests against former PM Shiekh Hasina began in Bangladesh, the immediate reaction of New Delhi was to call it "an internal matter". Unfortunately for India, the fallout from Hasina&rsquo;s ouster not only triggered violent reactions against Hasina and her family but also soured people-to-people connect between the two countries.&nbsp;
Hasina&rsquo;s 2024 election victory became controversial amid allegations of vote rigging and manipulation. As she rose to power for the fifth time, Hasina dismissed the student-led protest over reservation law but it ultimately led to her ouster. Following her exit, anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh rose as Delhi was seen as a &ldquo;friend&rdquo; of Hasina.
Hasina has since then stayed in India but New Delhi has not responded to Bangladesh&rsquo;s formal request for her extradition.&nbsp;
<h2>India's outreach to the interim government under Yunus</h2>
Muhammed Yunus assumed office after a four-day political vacuum following Sheikh Hasina's ouster after 15 years in power. India said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a call from Yunus, wherein the Indian PM reiterated his call for safety and security of the "Hindus and all other minority communities" in Bangladesh. This appeal for the safety of Hindus and minorities in Bangladesh was viewed as partisan by some sections in Dhaka.
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Received a telephone call from Professor Muhammad Yunus, <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiefAdviserGoB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChiefAdviserGoB</a>. Exchanged views on the prevailing situation. Reiterated India's support for a democratic, stable, peaceful and progressive Bangladesh. He assured protection, safety and security of Hindus and all&hellip;
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PM Modi has not met Yunus yet. Furthermore, the Bangladesh interim head chose China as the first country to visit for a bilateral meeting. Despite this, the Indian PM in March wrote a letter to Yunus to mark Bangladesh&rsquo;s National Day. He emphasised the importance of mutual sensitivity between the two nations, while referencing the Bangladesh Liberation War as a "shared history." PM Modi reaffirmed India&rsquo;s commitment to strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
"This day stands as a testament to our shared history and sacrifices, that have laid the foundation of our bilateral partnership. We remain committed to advancing this partnership, driven by our common aspirations for peace, stability and prosperity, and based on mutual sensitivity to each other's interests and concerns," PM Modi wrote in the letter to Yunus.&nbsp;
However, ties remain strained over Hasina's continued presence in India.
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Moreover, whenever elections are scheduled in Bangladesh, BNP may come back to power, which brings to mind memories of&nbsp;India's difficult experience with the BNP government from 2001 to 2006. Back then, Bangladesh harboured anti-India groups and aligned with China and Pakistan.&nbsp;
On the economic front, Dhaka has turned to China, signing a $1 billion MoU to implement the Teesta Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project after a long-pending Teesta water treaty agreement with India.
On the trade front, Bangladesh is facing a deficit. In FY 2023&ndash;24, Bangladesh exported only $1.97 billion worth of goods to India, while imports from India soared to $14.01 billion, resulting in a &nbsp;$12 billion trade gap.&nbsp;
<h2>Bangladesh's growing ties with China and Pakistan</h2>
Bangladesh's growing bonhomie with Pakistan 54 years after its independence from the country is a cause of concern for India. Along with this, Yunus' recent visit to China and his remark claiming the northeast as "landlocked" and Bangladesh as the "only guardian of the ocean" has also raised eyebrows.
The arrival of a cargo ship carrying rice from Pakistan at the Chittagong port in early March not only revived a maritime link between the two nations but also marked a paradigm shift in Pakistan-Bangladesh relations. Moreover, the commemoration of&nbsp;Muhammad Ali Jinnah's death anniversary&nbsp;at the National Press Club in Dhaka marks a shift in people-to-people engagement between the two countries.

World, India News | Doubts persist over PM Narendra Modi and Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Muhammed Yunus' meeting at the sidelines of BIMSTEC Summit. A look at Bangladesh-India relations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Thailand to attend the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit, however, doubts persist over his meeting with Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Muhammed Yunus. While Khalilur Rahman, high representative to the chief adviser, told the press in Dhaka that there was a "high possibility" of a meeting between the two leaders on Friday (Apr 4), PM Modi's itinerary shared by India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) did not mention any such scheduled engagements. The statement only mentions the Indian PM's bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Thailand. Read More | Bangladesh, China sign nine agreements to strengthen bilateral ties As per reports, Bangladesh formally requested a meeting between Yunus and PM Modi. The MEA had earlier noted that the request was under consideration. Moreover, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in his remarks at the BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting referred to the northeast as a region that's emerging as a connectivity hub for the BIMSTEC but did not mention Bangladesh. BIMSTEC is a sub-regional grouping comprising Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand, focused on economic and technical collaboration. Bangladesh is set to take over as the next chair. However, there was no mention of Bangladesh in the MEA's statement about the PM's travel to Thailand for the BIMSTEC Summit. Read More | 'Seven Indian states are landlocked': Yunus invites China to expand, calls Bangladesh 'only guardian of ocean' India-Bangladesh relations and Hasina's fall The relationship between India and Bangladesh has faced turmoil following the overthrow of the Awami League government led by Sheikh Hasina, and her subsequent flight to India. When protests against former PM Shiekh Hasina began in Bangladesh, the immediate reaction of New Delhi was to call it "an internal matter". Unfortunately for India, the fallout from Hasina’s ouster not only triggered violent reactions against Hasina and her family but also soured people-to-people connect between the two countries. Hasina’s 2024 election victory became controversial amid allegations of vote rigging and manipulation. As she rose to power for the fifth time, Hasina dismissed the student-led protest over reservation law but it ultimately led to her ouster. Following her exit, anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh rose as Delhi was seen as a “friend” of Hasina. Hasina has since then stayed in India but New Delhi has not responded to Bangladesh’s formal request for her extradition. India's outreach to the interim government under Yunus Muhammed Yunus assumed office after a four-day political vacuum following Sheikh Hasina's ouster after 15 years in power. India said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a call from Yunus, wherein the Indian PM reiterated his call for safety and security of the "Hindus and all other minority communities" in Bangladesh. This appeal for the safety of Hindus and minorities in Bangladesh was viewed as partisan by some sections in Dhaka. Received a telephone call from Professor Muhammad Yunus, @ChiefAdviserGoB. Exchanged views on the prevailing situation. Reiterated India's support for a democratic, stable, peaceful and progressive Bangladesh. He assured protection, safety and security of Hindus and all… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2024 Read More | ‘Better to split up Bangladesh than…’: Northeast leader’s response to Yunus remark PM Modi has not met Yunus yet. Furthermore, the Bangladesh interim head chose China as the first country to visit for a bilateral meeting. Despite this, the Indian PM in March wrote a letter to Yunus to mark Bangladesh’s National Day. He emphasised the importance of mutual sensitivity between the two nations, while referencing the Bangladesh Liberation War as a "shared history." PM Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two countries. "This day stands as a testament to our shared history and sacrifices, that have laid the foundation of our bilateral partnership. We remain committed to advancing this partnership, driven by our common aspirations for peace, stability and prosperity, and based on mutual sensitivity to each other's interests and concerns," PM Modi wrote in the letter to Yunus. However, ties remain strained over Hasina's continued presence in India. Read More | PM Modi writes to Yunus, stresses 'mutual sensitivity' in strengthening India-Bangladesh ties Moreover, whenever elections are scheduled in Bangladesh, BNP may come back to power, which brings to mind memories of India's difficult experience with the BNP government from 2001 to 2006. Back then, Bangladesh harboured anti-India groups and aligned with China and Pakistan. On the economic front, Dhaka has turned to China, signing a $1 billion MoU to implement the Teesta Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project after a long-pending Teesta water treaty agreement with India. On the trade front, Bangladesh is facing a deficit. In FY 2023–24, Bangladesh exported only $1.97 billion worth of goods to India, while imports from India soared to $14.01 billion, resulting in a $12 billion trade gap. Bangladesh's growing ties with China and Pakistan Bangladesh's growing bonhomie with Pakistan 54 years after its independence from the country is a cause of concern for India. Along with this, Yunus' recent visit to China and his remark claiming the northeast as "landlocked" and Bangladesh as the "only guardian of the ocean" has also raised eyebrows. The arrival of a cargo ship carrying rice from Pakistan at the Chittagong port in early March not only revived a maritime link between the two nations but also marked a paradigm shift in Pakistan-Bangladesh relations. Moreover, the commemoration of Muhammad Ali Jinnah's death anniversary at the National Press Club in Dhaka marks a shift in people-to-people engagement between the two countries.

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A female Japanese politician received thousands of death threat emails for requesting menstrual pads be made available in public restrooms. Ayaka Yoshida has filed a police complaint after 8,000 emails were sent from one email address, threatening to kill her for demanding napkins.
The 27-year-old is a local assembly member in central Mie prefecture. Recently, she took to social media to tell people about the lack of menstrual products in the restroom of a city hall. &ldquo;I was caught off guard by my period and was in trouble as there were no sanitary napkins in the restroom at Tsu City Hall. I hope menstrual pads can be provided like toilet paper,&rdquo; Yoshida posted on X.
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Her post ticked off someone who sent her nearly 8,000 emails over the weekend, between 8 pm local time on Friday and 3.50 pm on Monday, according to the report.
<h2>The emails were sexist and ageist</h2>
The subject of one of the emails read, "I will kill assembly member Ayaka Yoshida who doesn't bring emergency napkins with her while being old enough to know better!" according to Japanese daily The Mainichi.
The contents of the email also talked about the person wanting to kill Yoshida for not bringing her own napkins.&nbsp;
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Another email also carried sexist language, stating, &ldquo;At her age, she should know how to carry emergency sanitary napkins.&rdquo;
<h2>Yoshida admitted she was scared</h2>
Yoshida held a press conference and detailed her ordeal. She stated that the emails tried to intimidate her and suppress her from performing her activities as a prefectural assembly member. &ldquo;I'm very scared... I hope the police will conduct a thorough investigation,&rdquo; she said.
Female workers in Japan are allowed to take menstrual leave under the Labor Standards Law of 1947. However, it doesn't clarify whether they are paid or unpaid leaves. There is also no mention of the number of days a woman can take such leave. Further, despite it being a part of the law, companies are not mandated to offer paid time off during menstruation.
According to an international survey conducted in 2023, &nbsp;44 per cent of women in Japan do not take any time off work during their periods, even if they are in serious pain. Moreover, 35 per cent of women experiencing problems due to menopause continue to work irrespective of their pain or symptoms.

When a Japanese politician demanded sanitary pads in public restrooms, someone started sending her threatening emails. She admits she is scared. World Trending

A female Japanese politician received thousands of death threat emails for requesting menstrual pads be made available in public restrooms. Ayaka Yoshida has filed a police complaint after 8,000 emails were sent from one email address, threatening to kill her for demanding napkins. The 27-year-old is a local assembly member in central Mie prefecture. Recently, she took to social media to tell people about the lack of menstrual products in the restroom of a city hall. “I was caught off guard by my period and was in trouble as there were no sanitary napkins in the restroom at Tsu City Hall. I hope menstrual pads can be provided like toilet paper,” Yoshida posted on X. Also Read: Japan offers women $4,200 to marry rural men, quickly suspends plan Her post ticked off someone who sent her nearly 8,000 emails over the weekend, between 8 pm local time on Friday and 3.50 pm on Monday, according to the report. The emails were sexist and ageist The subject of one of the emails read, "I will kill assembly member Ayaka Yoshida who doesn't bring emergency napkins with her while being old enough to know better!" according to Japanese daily The Mainichi. The contents of the email also talked about the person wanting to kill Yoshida for not bringing her own napkins. Also Read: World’s oldest female barber's life mantra - 'No grudges, no jealousy...' Another email also carried sexist language, stating, “At her age, she should know how to carry emergency sanitary napkins.” Yoshida admitted she was scared Yoshida held a press conference and detailed her ordeal. She stated that the emails tried to intimidate her and suppress her from performing her activities as a prefectural assembly member. “I'm very scared... I hope the police will conduct a thorough investigation,” she said. Female workers in Japan are allowed to take menstrual leave under the Labor Standards Law of 1947. However, it doesn't clarify whether they are paid or unpaid leaves. There is also no mention of the number of days a woman can take such leave. Further, despite it being a part of the law, companies are not mandated to offer paid time off during menstruation. According to an international survey conducted in 2023, 44 per cent of women in Japan do not take any time off work during their periods, even if they are in serious pain. Moreover, 35 per cent of women experiencing problems due to menopause continue to work irrespective of their pain or symptoms.

Over 8,000 death threat emails sent to politician who called for sanitary pads in restrooms

More than a decade after the Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 went missing, the latest search for the plane has been suspended, Kuala Lumpur's transport minister said on Thursday. &nbsp;
"They have stopped the operation for the time being, they will resume the search at the end of this year," Transport Minister Anthony Loke said in a voice recording sent to AFP on Thursday by his aide.&nbsp;
Flight MH370 mysteriously disappeared from radar screens on March 8, 2014, while flying over the South China Sea, becoming one of Malaysia's deadliest aviation incidents.&nbsp;
The aircraft, which was headed from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, was carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew members and all onboard were presumed dead.&nbsp;
A few bits of debris, believed to be of MH370, washed up on an island in the Indian Ocean, but besides that, the authorities did not find any trace of the wreck.&nbsp;
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More than a decade after the Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 went missing, the latest search for the plane has been suspended, Kuala Lumpur's transport minister said on Thursday. "They have stopped the operation for the time being, they will resume the search at the end of this year," Transport Minister Anthony Loke said in a voice recording sent to AFP on Thursday by his aide. Flight MH370 mysteriously disappeared from radar screens on March 8, 2014, while flying over the South China Sea, becoming one of Malaysia's deadliest aviation incidents. The aircraft, which was headed from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, was carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew members and all onboard were presumed dead. A few bits of debris, believed to be of MH370, washed up on an island in the Indian Ocean, but besides that, the authorities did not find any trace of the wreck. more to follow

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Three years into the Russia-Ukraine conflict, both sides have grown desperate in their calls to young men to fight the war, offering financial incentives.&nbsp;
As per reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin has now launched a recruitment drive that seeks to churn up 160,000 young men. To rally up the young recruits, Putin is offering to wipe out their debts.
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<h2>Debt waiver for fighting in war</h2>
As per Politico, Putin's order started on April 1 and will be completed by July 15. It comes as the United States continues to try to broker a cease-fire between Ukraine and Russia.
Russia drafts men aged 18 to 30 years. Since the start of the war hundreds of thousands of potential recruits have fled to avoid joining the military, and to attract the ones still in the country, Putin last year announced a debt waiver.
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Last year, Putin signed a law that offers debt forgiveness to new army recruits willing to serve in Ukraine.
Under the legislation, recruits who sign up for a one-year contract can have debts of up to $98,184 or &pound;75,000 written off. As per Mirror, this provision even included debt relief for the recruits' spouses.
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<h2>Ukraine offers recruits financial incentives</h2>
Meanwhile, in February, Kyiv also introduced new financial incentives to attract men aged between 18 and 24 into military service.
As per reports, new recruits in the fight against Russia are being offered a significant recruitment package, which includes a signing bonus of 1 million hryvnias (approximately $24,394) and a monthly salary of 120,000 hryvnias ($2,927).&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

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Three years into the Russia-Ukraine conflict, both sides have grown desperate in their calls to young men to fight the war, offering financial incentives. As per reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin has now launched a recruitment drive that seeks to churn up 160,000 young men. To rally up the young recruits, Putin is offering to wipe out their debts. Also read | At least four killed in Russian strike in Ukraine's Kryvyi Rig Debt waiver for fighting in war As per Politico, Putin's order started on April 1 and will be completed by July 15. It comes as the United States continues to try to broker a cease-fire between Ukraine and Russia. Russia drafts men aged 18 to 30 years. Since the start of the war hundreds of thousands of potential recruits have fled to avoid joining the military, and to attract the ones still in the country, Putin last year announced a debt waiver. Also read | Trump-Putin friendship rift? Russia issues chilling warning after POTUS's threat to bomb Iran nuclear facilities Last year, Putin signed a law that offers debt forgiveness to new army recruits willing to serve in Ukraine. Under the legislation, recruits who sign up for a one-year contract can have debts of up to $98,184 or £75,000 written off. As per Mirror, this provision even included debt relief for the recruits' spouses. Also read | Who is Kirill Dmitriev? Senior Russian official to visit US this week Ukraine offers recruits financial incentives Meanwhile, in February, Kyiv also introduced new financial incentives to attract men aged between 18 and 24 into military service. As per reports, new recruits in the fight against Russia are being offered a significant recruitment package, which includes a signing bonus of 1 million hryvnias (approximately $24,394) and a monthly salary of 120,000 hryvnias ($2,927). (With inputs from agencies)

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