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US President Donald Trump is just hours away from announcing the major reciprocal tariffs on several nations on "Liberation Day".&nbsp;
Trump took to Truth Social on Wednesday (April 2), posting, "IT&rsquo;S LIBERATION DAY IN AMERICA!", expressing enthusiasm as the whole world awaits his announcement.&nbsp;
The announcement is scheduled to take place at the White House at 4:00 EST (1:30 am IST).&nbsp;
The new tariffs which will be announced on April 2, will take effect immediately. On next day, additional tariffs on cars will begin, according to the White House.
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Trump call this day "Liberation Day" because he believes these tariffs will help American businesses. Notably, Trump is open to talking with other governments and business leaders who want lower tariffs, the White House press secretary said.&nbsp;
<h2>How the nations are reacting?</h2>
<h3>'Will hurt both sides': Germany</h3>
Germany on Wednesday warned that trade wars hurt "both sides" as Europe's biggest economy braces for Trump's wide-ranging new "reciprocal tariffs".&nbsp;
"The costs of a trade war do not fall on one side but can become expensive for both sides," government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said.&nbsp;
Berlin was "ready and willing to negotiate at the European level with the United States" to avoid such a dispute," he added.&nbsp;
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<h3>'Major economic disorder': France</h3>
Meanwhile, France expects that new US tariffs on European products to be in the range of 20% to 25%, which would lead to &ldquo;major economic disorder,&rdquo; a government spokeswoman said.&nbsp;
"They risk being pretty powerful. People are speaking of tariffs between 20% and 25%," Sophie Primas told reporters.&nbsp;
"This will obviously lead to major economic disorder on the products impacted, not only in Europe but also in the United States," she added.
<h3>'People are going to die': Ireland</h3>
Moreover, Ireland's pharmaceuticals sector is also worried that the impact of new tariffs could drive up the cost of medicines worldwide and disrupt supply chains.&nbsp;
Irish pharma CEO, Gareth Sheridan at Nutriband warned, "We make chemotherapy treatments, we make heart medications, we make antibiotics, we make pain medications, we make diabetes medications. These types of treatments can&rsquo;t afford a disruption in the global supply chain. You know, as a comparable situation, tariffs on automobiles &ndash; if you can&rsquo;t afford a BMW, okay, buy a Ford and you can still get to work."
"If you have a 25% hike on chemotherapy and you can&rsquo;t afford your treatment anymore, what&rsquo;s the alternative? I mean, ultimately, people are going to die, and they&rsquo;re going to die because they can&rsquo;t afford to live," the CEO said.
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<h3>'Internet shutdowns': India</h3>
According to a US report, India had the highest average Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) applied tariff rate among major global economies in 2023, standing at 17%&mdash;with 13.5% for non-agricultural goods and 39% for agricultural products.
The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) raised concerns over India&rsquo;s high import duties on farm products, restrictions on imports, foreign direct investment barriers, and regulatory challenges in the insurance sector.
Moreover, it also warned of internet shutdowns in India and disruptions to US digital services.
<h3>'Potential countermeasures': Canada &nbsp;</h3>
Canada also reacted as Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to defend Canadian workers and warned of potential countermeasures.
<h3>'Avert a trade war': Italy</h3>
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned that the tariffs would severely impact Italian businesses and be unfair to American consumers.&nbsp;
&ldquo;This is the reason why I remain convinced that we must work to avert a trade war that would benefit neither the United States nor Europe in any way,&rdquo; she said.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-claims-india-going-to-drop-tariffs-substantially-ahead-of-liberation-day-8914713">'Why didn't they do it sooner?': Trump claims India 'going to drop tariffs substantially' ahead of 'Liberation Day'</a>
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Trump took to Truth Social and posted, "IT’S LIBERATION DAY IN AMERICA!", expressing enthusiasm as the whole world awaits his announcement.

US President Donald Trump is just hours away from announcing the major reciprocal tariffs on several nations on "Liberation Day". Trump took to Truth Social on Wednesday (April 2), posting, "IT’S LIBERATION DAY IN AMERICA!", expressing enthusiasm as the whole world awaits his announcement. The announcement is scheduled to take place at the White House at 4:00 EST (1:30 am IST). The new tariffs which will be announced on April 2, will take effect immediately. On next day, additional tariffs on cars will begin, according to the White House. Also read: Who is Howard Lutnick? Trump's 'tariff man' facing heat as reciprocal tariff threat looms Trump call this day "Liberation Day" because he believes these tariffs will help American businesses. Notably, Trump is open to talking with other governments and business leaders who want lower tariffs, the White House press secretary said. How the nations are reacting? 'Will hurt both sides': Germany Germany on Wednesday warned that trade wars hurt "both sides" as Europe's biggest economy braces for Trump's wide-ranging new "reciprocal tariffs". "The costs of a trade war do not fall on one side but can become expensive for both sides," government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said. Berlin was "ready and willing to negotiate at the European level with the United States" to avoid such a dispute," he added. Also read: US auto sales surge ahead of Trump tariffs, benefiting pickups and SUVs 'Major economic disorder': France Meanwhile, France expects that new US tariffs on European products to be in the range of 20% to 25%, which would lead to “major economic disorder,” a government spokeswoman said. "They risk being pretty powerful. People are speaking of tariffs between 20% and 25%," Sophie Primas told reporters. "This will obviously lead to major economic disorder on the products impacted, not only in Europe but also in the United States," she added. 'People are going to die': Ireland Moreover, Ireland's pharmaceuticals sector is also worried that the impact of new tariffs could drive up the cost of medicines worldwide and disrupt supply chains. Irish pharma CEO, Gareth Sheridan at Nutriband warned, "We make chemotherapy treatments, we make heart medications, we make antibiotics, we make pain medications, we make diabetes medications. These types of treatments can’t afford a disruption in the global supply chain. You know, as a comparable situation, tariffs on automobiles – if you can’t afford a BMW, okay, buy a Ford and you can still get to work." "If you have a 25% hike on chemotherapy and you can’t afford your treatment anymore, what’s the alternative? I mean, ultimately, people are going to die, and they’re going to die because they can’t afford to live," the CEO said. Also read: Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs spark global trade concerns 'Internet shutdowns': India According to a US report, India had the highest average Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) applied tariff rate among major global economies in 2023, standing at 17%—with 13.5% for non-agricultural goods and 39% for agricultural products. The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) raised concerns over India’s high import duties on farm products, restrictions on imports, foreign direct investment barriers, and regulatory challenges in the insurance sector. Moreover, it also warned of internet shutdowns in India and disruptions to US digital services. 'Potential countermeasures': Canada Canada also reacted as Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to defend Canadian workers and warned of potential countermeasures. 'Avert a trade war': Italy Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned that the tariffs would severely impact Italian businesses and be unfair to American consumers. “This is the reason why I remain convinced that we must work to avert a trade war that would benefit neither the United States nor Europe in any way,” she said. Also read: 'Why didn't they do it sooner?': Trump claims India 'going to drop tariffs substantially' ahead of 'Liberation Day' (With inputs from agencies)

'IT'S LIBERATION DAY IN AMERICA': How world is reacting as Trump sets tone for reciprocal tariffs' announcement

Russian President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, is set to visit Washington to meet with top Trump official Steve Witkoff this week. The two will hold discussions aimed to strengthen relations between the two nations as they seek to end the ongoing war in Ukraine, CNN reported, citing a US official and sources familiar with the plans.
Dmitriev&rsquo;s visit will mark the first time a senior Russian official visited Washington since Russia&rsquo;s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The meeting also marks further steps in bolstering US-Russia relations since President Donald Trump&rsquo;s return to office in January for his second term.
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According to CNN, the US government temporarily lifted sanctions against Dmitriev to allow the State Department to grant him a US visa. A request has also been made to the Treasury Department for a temporary suspension of the sanctions. According to US sanctions statements, Dmitriev has been cast as &ldquo;a known Putin ally&rdquo;. He was not sanctioned by the European Union.
The Kremlin on Wednesday (Apr 2) confirmed ongoing communication with Washington and a &ldquo;possible&rdquo; US visit by Dmitriev.
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<h2>Who is Kirill Dmitriev?</h2>
Kirill Dmitriev, 49, is the chief of Russia's sovereign wealth fund, the Russian Direct Investment Fund since 2011. In February this year, he was appointed as Putin's special envoy on international economic and investment cooperation.
One of the most US-savvy members of Russia's elite, Dmitriev holds regular meetings with Putin and has close relations with key Trump officials.
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During Trump&rsquo;s first term in 2016, he played a major role in establishing early contacts with the US. He has also helped build relations with Saudi Arabia, leading to an oil price agreement under the expanded OPEC+ producers' forum.
The Russian envoy has met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman dozens of times. He held a meeting with US special envoy Steve Witkoff when he visited Moscow.
Dmitriev's wife, Natalya, is a deputy to one of Putin's daughters, Katerina Tikhonova, at a foundation that works with Moscow State University, where they both studied. Both daughters of Putin were sanctioned by the US in 2022.
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<h2>What will he discuss in Washington?</h2>
Although it has not been confirmed what Dmitriev will talk about in Washington, he has previously highlighted areas where Russia and the US could cooperate economically, financially and in space. These include the return of US companies to Russia, rare earths, energy prices, prisoner swaps, the Arctic, logistics and climate change, space and cooperation with Elon Musk.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | The Kremlin on Wednesday (Apr 2) confirmed ongoing communication with Washington and a “possible” US visit by senior Russian official Kirill Dmitriev.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, is set to visit Washington to meet with top Trump official Steve Witkoff this week. The two will hold discussions aimed to strengthen relations between the two nations as they seek to end the ongoing war in Ukraine, CNN reported, citing a US official and sources familiar with the plans. Dmitriev’s visit will mark the first time a senior Russian official visited Washington since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The meeting also marks further steps in bolstering US-Russia relations since President Donald Trump’s return to office in January for his second term. Also read | Trump-Putin friendship rift? Russia issues chilling warning after POTUS's threat to bomb Iran nuclear facilities According to CNN, the US government temporarily lifted sanctions against Dmitriev to allow the State Department to grant him a US visa. A request has also been made to the Treasury Department for a temporary suspension of the sanctions. According to US sanctions statements, Dmitriev has been cast as “a known Putin ally”. He was not sanctioned by the European Union. The Kremlin on Wednesday (Apr 2) confirmed ongoing communication with Washington and a “possible” US visit by Dmitriev. Also read | Ukraine and Russia fire at each others energy sites, complain to US Who is Kirill Dmitriev? Kirill Dmitriev, 49, is the chief of Russia's sovereign wealth fund, the Russian Direct Investment Fund since 2011. In February this year, he was appointed as Putin's special envoy on international economic and investment cooperation. One of the most US-savvy members of Russia's elite, Dmitriev holds regular meetings with Putin and has close relations with key Trump officials. Also read | US proposals to end war do not address problems behind conflict, can’t accept them: Russia During Trump’s first term in 2016, he played a major role in establishing early contacts with the US. He has also helped build relations with Saudi Arabia, leading to an oil price agreement under the expanded OPEC+ producers' forum. The Russian envoy has met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman dozens of times. He held a meeting with US special envoy Steve Witkoff when he visited Moscow. Dmitriev's wife, Natalya, is a deputy to one of Putin's daughters, Katerina Tikhonova, at a foundation that works with Moscow State University, where they both studied. Both daughters of Putin were sanctioned by the US in 2022. Also read | 'Unacceptable threat': Russia formally declared national security threat to Britain for first time. Here's why What will he discuss in Washington? Although it has not been confirmed what Dmitriev will talk about in Washington, he has previously highlighted areas where Russia and the US could cooperate economically, financially and in space. These include the return of US companies to Russia, rare earths, energy prices, prisoner swaps, the Arctic, logistics and climate change, space and cooperation with Elon Musk. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Kirill Dmitriev? Senior Russian official to visit US this week

US President Donald Trump has said that he is not joking about running for the presidency again and there are 'methods' for doing so. While the US Constitution under the 22nd Amendment bars any individual from running for the presidency for the third time, Trump supporters have said that the law can be interpreted differently as well. While any such maneuver would invite legal challenges, and courts would be asked to interpret the meaning of the 22nd Amendment, Trump and his supporters have been reiterating their stance.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2>What does the 22nd Amendment say? Can it be changed?</h2>
The 22nd Amendment states, "No person shall be elected to the office of the president more than twice, and no person who has held the office of president, or acted as president, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected president shall be elected to the office of the president more than once."
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It is almost impossible to change the 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution. A two-thirds approval from both the Senate and the House of Representatives, as well as approval from three-quarters of the country's state-level governments, is required.&nbsp;
The Republican Party controls the Congress but does not have the numbers required to change the Amendment. The Republicans hold 53 of 100 seats in the Senate, and 218 of 435 seats in the House &mdash; well short of the 67 and 290 votes needed for passing a constitutional amendment in the Senate and the House, respectively.
An amendment can also be proposed by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of the State legislatures. However, the Democrats control 18 out of the 50 state legislatures.
<h2>Can Trump be the President despite the 22nd Amendment?</h2>
"A lot of people want me to do it...I&rsquo;m not joking," Trump said to NBC News. When asked whether he has been presented with plans to allow him to seek a third term, Trump said, "There are methods which you could do it."&nbsp;
His 'methods' include the interpretation by his supporters that the 22nd Amendment only bans someone being 'elected' to more than two presidential terms but says nothing about 'succession'.&nbsp;
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When Trump was asked in a recent interview if Vice President JD Vance would run for the top job, and then pass the baton to him, he said, &ldquo;Well, that&rsquo;s one.&rdquo; So, hypothetically, if US Vice President JD Vance runs and wins for the presidency in 2028, he could be sworn in the White House only to resign and let Trump take over.&nbsp;
Another method of being the president for the third time can be if Republicans controlled the House. The speaker is elected by members of the House, and need not himself be a member of Congress. In that scenario, Trump could be elected as speaker, and then, if the president and vice president agreed to step aside, Trump could become president.&nbsp;
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Moreover, Andy Ogles, a Republican in the House of Representatives, introduced a resolution in January this year to allow a president to serve up to three terms as long the terms are not consecutive. Trump won in 2016, lost in 2020, and won again in 2024. Ogles' proposal became the talk of the town but has not made any significant progress legally. However, other Republican lawmakers can move a similar resolution in the future in favour of Trump's third term.&nbsp;
Another report has suggested that Trump may run for vice-presidency and while being the vice president, he may act as the de-facto president.
<h2>Has any US president run the third term?</h2>
Former President Franklin D Roosevelt (FDR) won four consecutive presidential elections in 1932, 1936, 1940, and 1944. He died in 1945, just months into his fourth term.
Previous to this, the two-term tradition was followed as a tradition. Roosevelt's violation of the two-term tradition prompted Congress andt he states to turn it into a formal matter of constitutional law.&nbsp;
Political scientist and term limit scholar Michael Korzi, in a report, also said that the nation&rsquo;s third president Thomas Jefferson had spoken in favour of a two-term limit for presidents and saw little distinction between "a long-serving executive in an elective position and a hereditary monarch."
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(With inputs from agencies)

World | US President Donald Trump wants to become president again and despite the 22nd Amendment setting a two-term limit, here's how Trump can do it

US President Donald Trump has said that he is not joking about running for the presidency again and there are 'methods' for doing so. While the US Constitution under the 22nd Amendment bars any individual from running for the presidency for the third time, Trump supporters have said that the law can be interpreted differently as well. While any such maneuver would invite legal challenges, and courts would be asked to interpret the meaning of the 22nd Amendment, Trump and his supporters have been reiterating their stance. What does the 22nd Amendment say? Can it be changed? The 22nd Amendment states, "No person shall be elected to the office of the president more than twice, and no person who has held the office of president, or acted as president, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected president shall be elected to the office of the president more than once." Read more | Trump-Putin friendship rift? Russia issues chilling warning after POTUS's threat to bomb Iran nuclear facilities It is almost impossible to change the 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution. A two-thirds approval from both the Senate and the House of Representatives, as well as approval from three-quarters of the country's state-level governments, is required. The Republican Party controls the Congress but does not have the numbers required to change the Amendment. The Republicans hold 53 of 100 seats in the Senate, and 218 of 435 seats in the House — well short of the 67 and 290 votes needed for passing a constitutional amendment in the Senate and the House, respectively. An amendment can also be proposed by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of the State legislatures. However, the Democrats control 18 out of the 50 state legislatures. Can Trump be the President despite the 22nd Amendment? "A lot of people want me to do it...I’m not joking," Trump said to NBC News. When asked whether he has been presented with plans to allow him to seek a third term, Trump said, "There are methods which you could do it." His 'methods' include the interpretation by his supporters that the 22nd Amendment only bans someone being 'elected' to more than two presidential terms but says nothing about 'succession'. Read more | Trump suffers setback as democrat Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin supreme court despite Musk's millions When Trump was asked in a recent interview if Vice President JD Vance would run for the top job, and then pass the baton to him, he said, “Well, that’s one.” So, hypothetically, if US Vice President JD Vance runs and wins for the presidency in 2028, he could be sworn in the White House only to resign and let Trump take over. Another method of being the president for the third time can be if Republicans controlled the House. The speaker is elected by members of the House, and need not himself be a member of Congress. In that scenario, Trump could be elected as speaker, and then, if the president and vice president agreed to step aside, Trump could become president. Read more | Price hikes incoming! Here’s how Trump’s reciprocal tariffs will affect your groceries Moreover, Andy Ogles, a Republican in the House of Representatives, introduced a resolution in January this year to allow a president to serve up to three terms as long the terms are not consecutive. Trump won in 2016, lost in 2020, and won again in 2024. Ogles' proposal became the talk of the town but has not made any significant progress legally. However, other Republican lawmakers can move a similar resolution in the future in favour of Trump's third term. Another report has suggested that Trump may run for vice-presidency and while being the vice president, he may act as the de-facto president. Has any US president run the third term? Former President Franklin D Roosevelt (FDR) won four consecutive presidential elections in 1932, 1936, 1940, and 1944. He died in 1945, just months into his fourth term. Previous to this, the two-term tradition was followed as a tradition. Roosevelt's violation of the two-term tradition prompted Congress andt he states to turn it into a formal matter of constitutional law. Political scientist and term limit scholar Michael Korzi, in a report, also said that the nation’s third president Thomas Jefferson had spoken in favour of a two-term limit for presidents and saw little distinction between "a long-serving executive in an elective position and a hereditary monarch." Watch | Democrat Cory Booker breaks record, slams Trump’s 'unconstitutional' actions in 25-hour marathon speech (With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump serious about running a third term. What 'methods' is he hinting at?

There has been a massive data breach at Elon Musk's X (formerly known as Twitter) as a hacker claimed to have publicly posted a database containing details of around 200 million X users.&nbsp;
The researchers discovered a post on the hacking forum "Breachforums" from a user named ThinkingOne, according to Safetydetective.com.
The post included a 34 GB .CSV file containing data from over 201 million entities.&nbsp;
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The data includes plenty of metadata on each account, and the email address connected to the account.&nbsp;
SafetyDetectives said they checked a sample of users included in the leak and found that the information was correct and that the emails listed were valid.
The hacker in the post claimed that the data was shared after the realisation that neither X nor the general public was aware of &ldquo;the largest social media breach ever&rdquo;.
ThinkingOne further claimed to have tried contacting X via several methods, however, there was no response.&nbsp;
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Moreover, the researchers at Safetydetective.com said they have verified the leaked data, which includes X screen names and user IDs, full names, locations, email addresses, follower counts, profile data, time zones, profile images, and more.
&ldquo;We reviewed the information corresponding to 100 users in the list, and we found that it matched what was shown on Twitter. We also verified a considerable amount of emails, which turned out to be valid email addresses, though we cannot confirm that the emails belong to the accounts listed,&rdquo; they said.
<h2>'A data enthusiast, not a hacker'</h2>
ThinkingOne, in a conversation with Forbes, claimed that they don's consider themselves a hacker, but rather data enthusiasts &ldquo;who try to ensure everything they do is legal&rdquo;.
&ldquo;This is by far the largest social media breach ever, in terms of the number of users, and there is at least a possibility that the person responsible for the breach has other data, including emails, phone numbers and passwords,&rdquo; ThinkingOne claimed.
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However, the exact origin of the breach is still unclear, ThinkingOne claims that they accessed X data leaked in January 2022 and added it to a further breach, which they claimed was leaked in January 2025.
&ldquo;The dataset leaked in January 2025 included over 2.8 billion unique Twitter IDs and screennames,&rdquo; ThinkingOne told Forbes, &ldquo;I checked a representative sample of 100 and 92 had the correct user ID and screenname.&rsquo;
&ldquo;How could someone enumerate all Twitter user IDs, unless they were an employee or this was a very serious hacking job?," the hacker added.&nbsp;
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<h2>(With inputs from agencies)</h2>

World , trending: SafetyDetectives said they checked a sample of users included in the leak and found that information was correct and that the emails listed were valid.

There has been a massive data breach at Elon Musk's X (formerly known as Twitter) as a hacker claimed to have publicly posted a database containing details of around 200 million X users. The researchers discovered a post on the hacking forum "Breachforums" from a user named ThinkingOne, according to Safetydetective.com. The post included a 34 GB .CSV file containing data from over 201 million entities. Also read: AT&T data breach: Personal information of 73 million current and former users leaked online The data includes plenty of metadata on each account, and the email address connected to the account. SafetyDetectives said they checked a sample of users included in the leak and found that the information was correct and that the emails listed were valid. The hacker in the post claimed that the data was shared after the realisation that neither X nor the general public was aware of “the largest social media breach ever”. ThinkingOne further claimed to have tried contacting X via several methods, however, there was no response. Also read: 'Not your fault': Elon Musk's X goes down for the second time in day, 'don’t fret' app assures Moreover, the researchers at Safetydetective.com said they have verified the leaked data, which includes X screen names and user IDs, full names, locations, email addresses, follower counts, profile data, time zones, profile images, and more. “We reviewed the information corresponding to 100 users in the list, and we found that it matched what was shown on Twitter. We also verified a considerable amount of emails, which turned out to be valid email addresses, though we cannot confirm that the emails belong to the accounts listed,” they said. 'A data enthusiast, not a hacker' ThinkingOne, in a conversation with Forbes, claimed that they don's consider themselves a hacker, but rather data enthusiasts “who try to ensure everything they do is legal”. “This is by far the largest social media breach ever, in terms of the number of users, and there is at least a possibility that the person responsible for the breach has other data, including emails, phone numbers and passwords,” ThinkingOne claimed. Also read: India vs Grok 3: Will Modi govt ban the sharp-tongued AI bot of Elon Musk's X? Your questions, answered However, the exact origin of the breach is still unclear, ThinkingOne claims that they accessed X data leaked in January 2022 and added it to a further breach, which they claimed was leaked in January 2025. “The dataset leaked in January 2025 included over 2.8 billion unique Twitter IDs and screennames,” ThinkingOne told Forbes, “I checked a representative sample of 100 and 92 had the correct user ID and screenname.’ “How could someone enumerate all Twitter user IDs, unless they were an employee or this was a very serious hacking job?," the hacker added. Also read: Is Grok AI in trouble? Indian govt in touch with Elon Musk's X over chatbot's witty-abusive answers (With inputs from agencies)

'Largest breach ever': Massive data breach at Musk's X leaks over 200 million users' email addresses, photos and more

The Israeli army said it targeted Hamas militants in a strike on a UN building in Jabalia refugee camp Wednesday that Gaza's civil defence agency said killed 19 people, nine of them children.
The army said in a statement that it struck the militants "inside a command and control centre that was being used for coordinating terrorist activity", and separately confirmed to AFP the building housed a UN clinic.
Civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal said there were also dozens of people wounded in the strike which "targeted an UNRWA building housing a medical clinic".
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) was not immediately able to confirm the strike.
The army said that "the compound was used by Hamas's Jabalia Battalion to plan terror attacks", and accused Hamas of "exploiting the civilian population as a human shield".
The Palestinian foreign ministry condemned the "massacre at the UNRWA clinic in Jabalia", calling for "serious international pressure" to halt Israel's widening offensive.
The Islamic Jihad militant group, a Hamas ally, called the bombing a "blatant war crime".
Israel has on several occasions conducted strikes on UNRWA buildings housing displaced people in Gaza, where fighting has raged for most of the past 18 months.
A strike on the United Nations-run Al-Jawni school in central Gaza on September 11 drew international outcry after UNRWA said six of its staff were among the 18 people reported killed.
The Israeli military accuses Hamas of hiding in school buildings where thousands of Gazans have sought shelter -- a charge the Palestinian militant group denies.
Israel resumed major air strikes on the Palestinian territory on March 18, after talks on next steps in a six-week truce broke down.
Since then, at least 1,042 people have been killed in Gaza, according to figures last updated by the Hamas-run health ministry on Tuesday.
In total, 50,399 people have been killed since the start of the war triggered by Hamas's October 2023 attack, according to the ministry's figures, which the United Nations views as reliable.
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World news: Israel resumed major air strikes on the Palestinian territory on March 18, after talks on next steps in a six-week truce broke down.

The Israeli army said it targeted Hamas militants in a strike on a UN building in Jabalia refugee camp Wednesday that Gaza's civil defence agency said killed 19 people, nine of them children. The army said in a statement that it struck the militants "inside a command and control centre that was being used for coordinating terrorist activity", and separately confirmed to AFP the building housed a UN clinic. Civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal said there were also dozens of people wounded in the strike which "targeted an UNRWA building housing a medical clinic". The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) was not immediately able to confirm the strike. The army said that "the compound was used by Hamas's Jabalia Battalion to plan terror attacks", and accused Hamas of "exploiting the civilian population as a human shield". The Palestinian foreign ministry condemned the "massacre at the UNRWA clinic in Jabalia", calling for "serious international pressure" to halt Israel's widening offensive. The Islamic Jihad militant group, a Hamas ally, called the bombing a "blatant war crime". Israel has on several occasions conducted strikes on UNRWA buildings housing displaced people in Gaza, where fighting has raged for most of the past 18 months. A strike on the United Nations-run Al-Jawni school in central Gaza on September 11 drew international outcry after UNRWA said six of its staff were among the 18 people reported killed. The Israeli military accuses Hamas of hiding in school buildings where thousands of Gazans have sought shelter -- a charge the Palestinian militant group denies. Israel resumed major air strikes on the Palestinian territory on March 18, after talks on next steps in a six-week truce broke down. Since then, at least 1,042 people have been killed in Gaza, according to figures last updated by the Hamas-run health ministry on Tuesday. In total, 50,399 people have been killed since the start of the war triggered by Hamas's October 2023 attack, according to the ministry's figures, which the United Nations views as reliable. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Gaza rescuers say nine children among dead in Israel strike on UN building

US President Donald Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stressed that the Trump administration has engaged in a "spiritual battle", adding that there were "evil forces".&nbsp;
Pointing to the assassination attempt at Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, Leavitt suggested that he was "saved by the grace of God" to become the president.&nbsp;
"I think there were certainly evil forces, and I think that the president was saved by the grace of God on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania, and he&rsquo;s in this moment for a reason,&rdquo; she told the Christian Broadcasting Network.&nbsp;
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The assassination attempt killed crowd member Corey Comperatore and wounded two others.&nbsp;
Trump, after facing the near-death experience, said that it made him "more of a believer".&nbsp;
&ldquo;It changed something in me,&rdquo; he said at a national prayer breakfast on Feb. 6. &ldquo;I feel even stronger. I believed in God but I feel much more strongly about it.&rdquo;
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He also said that God has a "glorious mission" for America and that the country needs to "make religion a much more important factor now."
Emphasising and probably connecting 'religion' &nbsp;with politics, Trump said that the country needs to "make religion a much more important factor now."
However, some Democrats have raised concerns over Trump's newfound spirituality. Trump was never vocal about Christianity before, however, this recent incident made him speak about it as he said that he is committed to "eradicate anti-Christian bias" through a task force led by Attorney General Pam Bondi.
The new group will &ldquo;move heaven and earth to defend the rights of Christians and religious believers nationwide,&rdquo; Trump said.
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Moreover, the task force aims to "identify any unlawful anti-Christian&rdquo; actions that took place under Biden&rsquo;s administration.&nbsp;
Notably, Trump also created a special White House Faith Office led by pastor Paula White-Cain, an American televangelist.
However, the critics said that the task force only empowers an already majority group and blurs the lines between church and state.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Pointing to the assassination attempt at Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, Leavitt suggested that he was "saved by the grace of God" to become the president.

US President Donald Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stressed that the Trump administration has engaged in a "spiritual battle", adding that there were "evil forces". Pointing to the assassination attempt at Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, Leavitt suggested that he was "saved by the grace of God" to become the president. "I think there were certainly evil forces, and I think that the president was saved by the grace of God on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania, and he’s in this moment for a reason,” she told the Christian Broadcasting Network. Also read: Putin prayed for Trump after assassination attempt, says top US envoy Steve Witkoff The assassination attempt killed crowd member Corey Comperatore and wounded two others. Trump, after facing the near-death experience, said that it made him "more of a believer". “It changed something in me,” he said at a national prayer breakfast on Feb. 6. “I feel even stronger. I believed in God but I feel much more strongly about it.” Also read: Firefighter killed in Trump assassination bid given special mention in Congress address | WATCH He also said that God has a "glorious mission" for America and that the country needs to "make religion a much more important factor now." Emphasising and probably connecting 'religion' with politics, Trump said that the country needs to "make religion a much more important factor now." However, some Democrats have raised concerns over Trump's newfound spirituality. Trump was never vocal about Christianity before, however, this recent incident made him speak about it as he said that he is committed to "eradicate anti-Christian bias" through a task force led by Attorney General Pam Bondi. The new group will “move heaven and earth to defend the rights of Christians and religious believers nationwide,” Trump said. Also read: ‘Deep flaws’ in US Secret Service exposed after Trump assassination attempt: Report Moreover, the task force aims to "identify any unlawful anti-Christian” actions that took place under Biden’s administration. Notably, Trump also created a special White House Faith Office led by pastor Paula White-Cain, an American televangelist. However, the critics said that the task force only empowers an already majority group and blurs the lines between church and state. Also read: Sean Curran, agent who foiled Trump assassination bid, named Secret Service chief (With inputs from agencies)

Is Trump surrounded by 'evil forces'? White House secretary claims US administration engaged in 'spiritual battle'

Elon Musk on Tuesday (Apr 1) called for the arrest of leaders of &ldquo;fake&rdquo; NGOs that receive federal funds. He alleged that they represent a politically connected &ldquo;uniparty&rdquo; involved in &ldquo;money laundering&rdquo; of taxpayer resources.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief&rsquo;s remarks come amid his efforts to cut annual federal spending by $1 trillion to half the deficit.
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<h2>Musk claims fake charities run by Democrats</h2>
&ldquo;With respect to the non-governmental organizations, these sort of fake NGOs, I think there needs to be a number of arrests,&rdquo; Musk told Fox News in an interview.
&ldquo;These are fake charities [run by] mostly Democrats&hellip; there&rsquo;s sometimes a little bit of Republican in there, because they sometimes throw the Republicans a bone to say, &lsquo;Hey, be quiet about this.&rsquo; So that&rsquo;s where you start getting the uniparty thing going on,&rdquo; he said.
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&ldquo;But it is overwhelmingly to Democrats, and they give these billions of dollars to NGOs run by Democrats that then go through a whole network of additional NGOs &mdash; it&rsquo;s a giant money laundering scheme. Really at this point, I think the word NGO and money laundering are almost synonymous.&rdquo;
President Trump&rsquo;s supporters have commonly used the term &ldquo;uniparty&rdquo; to describe politicians of both major parties who hold a similar view on government operations, generally opposed to Trump&rsquo;s populist agenda.
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While Musk does not have the power to direct criminal investigations, he could influence the idea among Trump&rsquo;s appointees at the Justice Department and in US attorney offices.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The wheels of justice turn slowly, but surely,&rdquo; Musk said. &ldquo;I have a maniacal sense of urgency.&rdquo;
He did not mention any specific NGO or allegedly corrupt leaders.
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Recently, Republicans highlighted a $2 billion environmental grant awarded in 2024 by the Biden administration to a consortium of organizations connected to former Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams. Although she maintains she did not personally benefit financially.
Last week, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin wrote on X that the &ldquo;DOJ/FBI are investigating&rdquo; that award.
Musk also revealed that he believes an arrest will be made &ldquo;hopefully this week&rdquo; for allegedly stealing 400,000 Social Security numbers.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | The Department of Government Efficiency chief’s remarks come amid his efforts to cut annual federal spending by $1 trillion to half the deficit.

Elon Musk on Tuesday (Apr 1) called for the arrest of leaders of “fake” NGOs that receive federal funds. He alleged that they represent a politically connected “uniparty” involved in “money laundering” of taxpayer resources. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief’s remarks come amid his efforts to cut annual federal spending by $1 trillion to half the deficit. Also read | Tesla's European sales plunge amidst anti-Musk sentiment and Chinese competition Musk claims fake charities run by Democrats “With respect to the non-governmental organizations, these sort of fake NGOs, I think there needs to be a number of arrests,” Musk told Fox News in an interview. “These are fake charities [run by] mostly Democrats… there’s sometimes a little bit of Republican in there, because they sometimes throw the Republicans a bone to say, ‘Hey, be quiet about this.’ So that’s where you start getting the uniparty thing going on,” he said. Also read | Trump suffers setback as democrat Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin supreme court despite Musk's millions “But it is overwhelmingly to Democrats, and they give these billions of dollars to NGOs run by Democrats that then go through a whole network of additional NGOs — it’s a giant money laundering scheme. Really at this point, I think the word NGO and money laundering are almost synonymous.” President Trump’s supporters have commonly used the term “uniparty” to describe politicians of both major parties who hold a similar view on government operations, generally opposed to Trump’s populist agenda. Also read | Elon Musk alleges "terrorism" in Rome Tesla dealership fire amidst arson investigation While Musk does not have the power to direct criminal investigations, he could influence the idea among Trump’s appointees at the Justice Department and in US attorney offices. “The wheels of justice turn slowly, but surely,” Musk said. “I have a maniacal sense of urgency.” He did not mention any specific NGO or allegedly corrupt leaders. Also read | ‘Don’t know if child is mine…’: Musk claims giving Ashley St Clair $500k/year amid child support cut allegations Recently, Republicans highlighted a $2 billion environmental grant awarded in 2024 by the Biden administration to a consortium of organizations connected to former Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams. Although she maintains she did not personally benefit financially. Last week, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin wrote on X that the “DOJ/FBI are investigating” that award. Musk also revealed that he believes an arrest will be made “hopefully this week” for allegedly stealing 400,000 Social Security numbers. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk calls for arrest of ‘fake’ NGO leaders engaged in ‘money laundering’

Former US President Barack Obama's aides have reacted to Donald Trump's plan to get a third term in office, saying that "Obama should run" and "mop the floor with this piece of "s**t".&nbsp;
Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor are the three hosts of the political podcast Pod Save America.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Obama should run,&rdquo; Vietor suggested on Tuesday. &ldquo;We should mop the floor with this piece of s--t. Run it back, sir.&rdquo;
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The three hosts quipped that if Trump commits to breaking constitutional law, they at least want someone qualified to take over.&nbsp;
Days ago, Trump suggested he might consider pursuing a third term in office, despite the US Constitution barring it under the 22nd Amendment.
He told reporters that he's "not joking" about a third term and adding there were "methods" to circumvent the constitution's two-term limit.&nbsp;
He has also claimed that many people are asking him to run again and a third round would be "important" because "the 2020 election was totally rigged."
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Moreover, Trump also expressed his idea of a hypothetical presidential showdown with former President Barack Obama, if he were to contest for a third time in office.&nbsp;
But while Trump says we have a long way to go before officially campaigning, Favreau said that he&rsquo;s &ldquo;already acting like a dictator.&rdquo;
Lovett agreed that Trump is abusing his presidential power.&nbsp;
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<h2>'Behaving like a dictator'</h2>
"We don&rsquo;t really need to worry yet about the possibility that Trump is gonna behave like a dictator three years from now because he is behaving like a dictator right now,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;We probably should focus on that.&rdquo;
"We&rsquo;re so used to this now," added Lovett, saying that Trump&rsquo;s assertions were &ldquo;disqualifying,&rdquo; &ldquo;despicable,&rdquo; and even an &ldquo;impeachable offense.&rdquo;
&ldquo;The clear intent of the 22nd Amendment is that, that he should not be able to seek a third term. The language leaves no loophole for him to seek the office in some ridiculous roundabout way,&rdquo; he added.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Days ago, Trump suggested he might consider pursuing a third term in office, despite the US Constitution barring it under the 22nd Amendment.

Former US President Barack Obama's aides have reacted to Donald Trump's plan to get a third term in office, saying that "Obama should run" and "mop the floor with this piece of "s**t". Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor are the three hosts of the political podcast Pod Save America. “Obama should run,” Vietor suggested on Tuesday. “We should mop the floor with this piece of s--t. Run it back, sir.” Also read: ‘Not joking’ about third term: Trump says there are ‘methods’ to stay in power beyond 2028 The three hosts quipped that if Trump commits to breaking constitutional law, they at least want someone qualified to take over. Days ago, Trump suggested he might consider pursuing a third term in office, despite the US Constitution barring it under the 22nd Amendment. He told reporters that he's "not joking" about a third term and adding there were "methods" to circumvent the constitution's two-term limit. He has also claimed that many people are asking him to run again and a third round would be "important" because "the 2020 election was totally rigged." Also read: Who's the Democrat Trump wants to face in third-term showdown? SPOILER: It's not Biden Moreover, Trump also expressed his idea of a hypothetical presidential showdown with former President Barack Obama, if he were to contest for a third time in office. But while Trump says we have a long way to go before officially campaigning, Favreau said that he’s “already acting like a dictator.” Lovett agreed that Trump is abusing his presidential power. Also read: Who is Howard Lutnick? Trump's 'tariff man' facing heat as reciprocal tariff threat looms 'Behaving like a dictator' "We don’t really need to worry yet about the possibility that Trump is gonna behave like a dictator three years from now because he is behaving like a dictator right now,” he said. “We probably should focus on that.” "We’re so used to this now," added Lovett, saying that Trump’s assertions were “disqualifying,” “despicable,” and even an “impeachable offense.” “The clear intent of the 22nd Amendment is that, that he should not be able to seek a third term. The language leaves no loophole for him to seek the office in some ridiculous roundabout way,” he added. Also read: 'Got to figure something else,' Trump flirts with idea of third term in White House (With inputs from agencies)

'Mop the floor with this piece of s**t': Obama aides say former president should run against Trump for next term

There are more than 10,000 Indian nationals in jails abroad, informed Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to a parliamentary panel. According to the sixth report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs made public on Tuesday (Apr 2), 10,152 Indians are currently in various jails around the world.
The countries with the highest number of Indian nationals in jail are Saudi Arabia and the UAE, with more than 2,000 prisoners each. Other Gulf countries with a high number of Indian prisoners are Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar.
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India's immediate neighbours China and Nepal, also have 173 and 1,137 prisoners in their jails, respectively. The Indian foreign ministry informed the parliament that steps are being taken under various agreements with countries to bring back the inmates home, reported news outlet the Indian Express.
The report named 'Indian Diaspora Overseas including NRIs, PIOs, OCIs and Migrant Worker' also mentions that nine of the 12 countries which have more than 100 Indian nationals in their jails do have a Transfer of Sentenced Persons agreement with India.
<h2>What is Transfer of Sentenced Persons agreement?</h2>
According to the Transfer of Sentenced Persons agreement, a person serving a jail sentence in a country can be repatriated to their home country and can continue to serve the sentence there. The process, however, takes a lot of time and permission from various officials.
As per the MEA: &ldquo;Consent of the prisoner, host country and transferring country are required for transfer under TSP agreement. The Ministry of Home Affairs is the nodal authority overseeing the transfer of prisoners under TSP agreement and is currently processing a number of cases.&rdquo;
Despite the agreement, only eight people have been brought back from various jails across the world to serve their prison sentence in India between 2023 to 2025. They were repatriated from Iran (3), the United Kingdom (3), Russia (2) and Cambodia (2).
The Indian external affairs ministry also mentioned in the report that they provide help to these individuals via Indian missions, embassies, and posts as well.

There are more than 10,000 Indian nationals in jails abroad, informed Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to a parliamentary panel. World

There are more than 10,000 Indian nationals in jails abroad, informed Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to a parliamentary panel. According to the sixth report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs made public on Tuesday (Apr 2), 10,152 Indians are currently in various jails around the world. The countries with the highest number of Indian nationals in jail are Saudi Arabia and the UAE, with more than 2,000 prisoners each. Other Gulf countries with a high number of Indian prisoners are Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. Also read: India's MEA slams US panel's religious freedom report; 'USCIRF should be designated as entity of concern' India's immediate neighbours China and Nepal, also have 173 and 1,137 prisoners in their jails, respectively. The Indian foreign ministry informed the parliament that steps are being taken under various agreements with countries to bring back the inmates home, reported news outlet the Indian Express. The report named 'Indian Diaspora Overseas including NRIs, PIOs, OCIs and Migrant Worker' also mentions that nine of the 12 countries which have more than 100 Indian nationals in their jails do have a Transfer of Sentenced Persons agreement with India. What is Transfer of Sentenced Persons agreement? According to the Transfer of Sentenced Persons agreement, a person serving a jail sentence in a country can be repatriated to their home country and can continue to serve the sentence there. The process, however, takes a lot of time and permission from various officials. As per the MEA: “Consent of the prisoner, host country and transferring country are required for transfer under TSP agreement. The Ministry of Home Affairs is the nodal authority overseeing the transfer of prisoners under TSP agreement and is currently processing a number of cases.” Despite the agreement, only eight people have been brought back from various jails across the world to serve their prison sentence in India between 2023 to 2025. They were repatriated from Iran (3), the United Kingdom (3), Russia (2) and Cambodia (2). The Indian external affairs ministry also mentioned in the report that they provide help to these individuals via Indian missions, embassies, and posts as well.

Jailed Abroad: More than 10,000 Indians are in foreign prisons including China and Nepal

The world markets are bracing for a new wave of tariffs as US President Donald Trump is all set to make the announcements today (April 2). It is Trump's tariff man - the commerce secretary Howard Lutnick - who is currently facing the heat ahead of his controversial announcements. While it remains unclear what impact his tariffs will have on the US economy and world markets in general, Lutnick, a businessman and former CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, believes that it is &ldquo;worth it&rdquo; and will "produce revenues."&nbsp;
Trump has named April 2 as 'Liberation Day' and his initiative seeks to increase the productivity of domestic industries and address the persistent imbalance of trade with other countries. However, reports claim that the Trump administration may blame Lutnick if the US president's tariff move fails to achieve the desired results for the US economy.&nbsp;
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<h2>What do we know about Howard Lutnick?</h2>
Howard Lutnick serves as the 41st United States Secretary of Commerce. During Trump&rsquo;s 2024 election campaign, he was the co-chair of the Trump-Vance Transition Team. Before entering public service, Lutnick served as chairperson and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. and BGC Group, as well as Executive chairperson of Newmark. He was named the Financial Times Person of the Year in 2001 and Ernst &amp; Young&rsquo;s United States Entrepreneur of the Year in 2010. Lutnick also received the Department of navy&rsquo;s Public Service Award, the highest honour granted to non-military personnel by the US Navy.&nbsp;
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Defending Trump&rsquo;s economic policies, Lutnick had previously said, "They are worth it, even if they lead to a recession." In an interview with CBS News, Lutnick said, "These policies are the most important thing America has ever had."
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<h2>What does Trump want to achieve via reciprocal tariffs?</h2>
Trump who says that tariff "is the most beautiful word in the dictionary", wants to use reciprocal tariff as a tool to balance the US budget and reduce trade deficits. His administration argues that these tariffs will end years of unfair trade practices and put pressure on Canada, Mexico, and China to reduce illegal migration and drug trafficking into the US. His administration also aims to protect key industries and support domestic car manufacturers by imposing higher import duties on foreign vehicles.
(With inputs from agencies)

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The world markets are bracing for a new wave of tariffs as US President Donald Trump is all set to make the announcements today (April 2). It is Trump's tariff man - the commerce secretary Howard Lutnick - who is currently facing the heat ahead of his controversial announcements. While it remains unclear what impact his tariffs will have on the US economy and world markets in general, Lutnick, a businessman and former CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, believes that it is “worth it” and will "produce revenues." Trump has named April 2 as 'Liberation Day' and his initiative seeks to increase the productivity of domestic industries and address the persistent imbalance of trade with other countries. However, reports claim that the Trump administration may blame Lutnick if the US president's tariff move fails to achieve the desired results for the US economy. Read more | Who's the Democrat Trump wants to face in third-term showdown? SPOILER: It's not Biden What do we know about Howard Lutnick? Howard Lutnick serves as the 41st United States Secretary of Commerce. During Trump’s 2024 election campaign, he was the co-chair of the Trump-Vance Transition Team. Before entering public service, Lutnick served as chairperson and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. and BGC Group, as well as Executive chairperson of Newmark. He was named the Financial Times Person of the Year in 2001 and Ernst & Young’s United States Entrepreneur of the Year in 2010. Lutnick also received the Department of navy’s Public Service Award, the highest honour granted to non-military personnel by the US Navy. Read more | ‘Not joking’ about third term: Trump says there are ‘methods’ to stay in power beyond 2028 While Peter Navarro serves as Trump’s trade adviser, Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick's positive position on tariffs has brought him to the centre of the conversation, as per a report by Politico. According to multiple reports, many White House officials are dissatisfied with Lutnick's influence over Trump’s trade policies. Trump’s immediate orbit, Lutnick who competed against Scott Bessent for the role of treasury secretary when Trump won the second term has now successfully placed himself as a go-to person for trade talks alongside Navarro. Watch | Another Great Depression? Ronald Reagan's ominous 1987 speech on tariffs resurfaces. WATCH Defending Trump’s economic policies, Lutnick had previously said, "They are worth it, even if they lead to a recession." In an interview with CBS News, Lutnick said, "These policies are the most important thing America has ever had." Read more | 'To take effect immediately': What are Trump's reciprocal tariffs, and who pays them? Here's your complete guide What does Trump want to achieve via reciprocal tariffs? Trump who says that tariff "is the most beautiful word in the dictionary", wants to use reciprocal tariff as a tool to balance the US budget and reduce trade deficits. His administration argues that these tariffs will end years of unfair trade practices and put pressure on Canada, Mexico, and China to reduce illegal migration and drug trafficking into the US. His administration also aims to protect key industries and support domestic car manufacturers by imposing higher import duties on foreign vehicles. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Howard Lutnick? Trump's 'tariff man' facing heat as reciprocal tariff threat looms

North Korea's latest generation of warships can hold dozens of vertical launch cells to accommodate missiles. Satellite images have confirmed that this could give the naval force a push to generate an export opportunity. Not much information has been released about these ships that are being built in the Chongjin and Nampo shipyards.
In December, South Korean military announced that it would work towards displacing about 4,000 tons, which is roughly less than half the size of a US Arleigh Burke-class destroyer.
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While speaking to news agency Reuters, researcher Jeffrey Lewis said, "Images captured of the ship in Nampo in the last week of March, however, show cavities on its deck large enough to hold more than 50 missiles, depending on their type."
"They&rsquo;re pretty big cavities. I would think 32 missiles in front and a few fewer in the back would be a very reasonable number. Or it could be a much smaller number of ballistic missiles," he added.
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Meanwhile, Euan Graham, a senior analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute said, "The new ships' armament seemed to hew close to South Korean navy standards."
"I think we have to take conventional enhancements seriously, because North Korea has limited resources and has invested in nuclear weapons to close the deterrence gap with the Republic of Korea and United States," he added.

North Korea's latest generation of warships can hold dozens of vertical launch cells to accommodate missiles. Satellite images have confirmed that this could give the naval force a push to generate an export opportunity. World

North Korea's latest generation of warships can hold dozens of vertical launch cells to accommodate missiles. Satellite images have confirmed that this could give the naval force a push to generate an export opportunity. Not much information has been released about these ships that are being built in the Chongjin and Nampo shipyards. In December, South Korean military announced that it would work towards displacing about 4,000 tons, which is roughly less than half the size of a US Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. Also read: 'Baby exporter' South Korea faked birth records, stole children from mothers for overseas adoption, investigation finds While speaking to news agency Reuters, researcher Jeffrey Lewis said, "Images captured of the ship in Nampo in the last week of March, however, show cavities on its deck large enough to hold more than 50 missiles, depending on their type." "They’re pretty big cavities. I would think 32 missiles in front and a few fewer in the back would be a very reasonable number. Or it could be a much smaller number of ballistic missiles," he added. Also read: South Korea wildfires: 24 killed as inferno threatens UNESCO-listed sites with ‘unprecedented damage’ Meanwhile, Euan Graham, a senior analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute said, "The new ships' armament seemed to hew close to South Korean navy standards." "I think we have to take conventional enhancements seriously, because North Korea has limited resources and has invested in nuclear weapons to close the deterrence gap with the Republic of Korea and United States," he added.

'32 missiles in front and a few in the back': Details on latest North Korean warship out

China vs Taiwan : China has been holding back-to-back military drills this week near and around Taiwan, involving dozens of fighter jets, rocket force, Navy ships and Coast Guard vessels. While such drills have been used by Beiing as an intimidation tactic in the past, this time it seems to be different in intensity, frequency and declared aims.
China is peppering these exercises with increasingly sharper rhetoric against the independence of the self-ruled island, with its firebrand President Lai Ching-te as a specific target.&nbsp;Zhu Fenglian, spokeswoman for Beijing's Taiwan Affairs Office, said Taiwan independence "means war, and pursuing 'Taiwan independence' means pushing the people of Taiwan into a dangerous situation of war."
This makes one wonder if the much-feared Chinese invasion of Taiwan is coming faster than we thought.
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<h2>What are Chinese military drills all about?</h2>
The Peoples' Liberation Army (PLA) drills took place on Tuesday and Wednesday (Apr 2) and are expected to happen again.&nbsp;The drills, as well as the Chinese Coast Guard exercises around the same time, appear to be aimed at 'surrounding Taiwan', as these are happening around the island's north, south and east coasts.
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The so-called Strait Thunder-2025A exercises are testing 'precision strikes on targets, capabilities of area regulation and control, as well as joint blockade and control, as per Chinese state media. The 'targets' include Taiwan's key ports and energy facilities.
The focus areas include sea-air combat-readiness patrols, assault on maritime and ground targets and blockade on key areas and sea lanes.
PLA said in a statement that the drills are &nbsp;a "stern warning and forceful deterrence against &lsquo;Taiwan Independence&rsquo; separatist forces, and it is a legitimate and necessary action to safeguard China&rsquo;s sovereignty and national unity.&rdquo;
<h2>How massive is the latest Chinese military buildup?</h2>
In the past few days, Taiwan has detected at least 71 Chinese military aircraft and 21 warships.&nbsp;
Chinese state-run tabloid Global Times said YJ-21 air-launched ballistic missiles, slung under H-6K bombers, were used in the exercises. The H-6K is an extended-range strike aircraft, and the YJ-21 is an advanced anti-ship weapon. It is interesting to note that some H-6 aircraft can carry nuclear weapons.
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The warships that took part in the drills included the Shandong aircraft carrier group.
The back-to-back military drills came even as the Chinese Coast Guard conducted so-called law enforcement patrols around Taiwan. These drills included inspection and capture, interception and detention operations against 'unwarranted vessels'.
<h2>China's rising rhetoric against Taiwan</h2>
Since the new President Lai Ching-te took over, China has been jittery about Taiwan's independence.&nbsp;
It said Taiwan independence is doomed to fail, comparing it to a mantis trying to stop a chariot, and called Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te a "parasite".
Guo Jiakun, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman, said: "Stubborn persistence with the Taiwan independence stance and their futile attempt to split the country from outside by seeking independence is like a mantis trying to stop a chariot; it is doomed to fail."
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Shi Yi, the People's Liberation Army spokesperson, said the drills are a &ldquo;severe warning and forceful containment against Taiwan independence".
<h2>Taiwan is resisting Chinese agreesion</h2>
Taiwan is responding to the drills, which are taking place after President Lai Ching-te called China a "foreign hostile force".
Taiwan sent Mirage 2000 fighter jets and warships to respond to China's Navy approaching its coast. Its armed forces have set up a response centre to monitor Chinese military activities.
Taiwan's presidential spokesperson Karen Kuo said the government "has the confidence and ability to defend itself."
When more than 10 Chinese ships came close to Taiwan's 24 nautical mile contiguous zone,&nbsp;Taiwan sent its own warships to respond.
All these are indications of how the game has changed on the ground.
China has always opposed Taiwan's claim of sovereignty, calling it separatism. It has said it would take back the island, with force if needed.
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The situation escalated since the new president took charge. In 2024, China conducted two rounds of major war games around Taiwan, called Joint Sword-2024A and Joint Sword-2024B. This week's drills are a continuation of that belligerent stance.
Lai, who is tougher than his predecessor, Tsai Ing-wen, openly rejected China's sovereignty claims over Taiwan.
So it is fair to say that, beyond intimidating Lai and Taiwan, China is possibly training for a potential invasion.
And such an event becoming a reality looks more possible now than ever.

China vs Taiwan: Strait Thunder-2025A exercises are testing 'precision strikes on targets, capabilities of area regulation and control, as well as joint blockade and control. World

China vs Taiwan : China has been holding back-to-back military drills this week near and around Taiwan, involving dozens of fighter jets, rocket force, Navy ships and Coast Guard vessels. While such drills have been used by Beiing as an intimidation tactic in the past, this time it seems to be different in intensity, frequency and declared aims. China is peppering these exercises with increasingly sharper rhetoric against the independence of the self-ruled island, with its firebrand President Lai Ching-te as a specific target. Zhu Fenglian, spokeswoman for Beijing's Taiwan Affairs Office, said Taiwan independence "means war, and pursuing 'Taiwan independence' means pushing the people of Taiwan into a dangerous situation of war." This makes one wonder if the much-feared Chinese invasion of Taiwan is coming faster than we thought. What are Chinese military drills all about? The Peoples' Liberation Army (PLA) drills took place on Tuesday and Wednesday (Apr 2) and are expected to happen again. The drills, as well as the Chinese Coast Guard exercises around the same time, appear to be aimed at 'surrounding Taiwan', as these are happening around the island's north, south and east coasts. China intensifies military drills near Taiwan for second day; US slams 'intimidation tactics' The so-called Strait Thunder-2025A exercises are testing 'precision strikes on targets, capabilities of area regulation and control, as well as joint blockade and control, as per Chinese state media. The 'targets' include Taiwan's key ports and energy facilities. The focus areas include sea-air combat-readiness patrols, assault on maritime and ground targets and blockade on key areas and sea lanes. PLA said in a statement that the drills are a "stern warning and forceful deterrence against ‘Taiwan Independence’ separatist forces, and it is a legitimate and necessary action to safeguard China’s sovereignty and national unity.” How massive is the latest Chinese military buildup? In the past few days, Taiwan has detected at least 71 Chinese military aircraft and 21 warships. Chinese state-run tabloid Global Times said YJ-21 air-launched ballistic missiles, slung under H-6K bombers, were used in the exercises. The H-6K is an extended-range strike aircraft, and the YJ-21 is an advanced anti-ship weapon. It is interesting to note that some H-6 aircraft can carry nuclear weapons. 'Taiwan independence means war': With 19 warships, China launches military exercises around Taiwan The warships that took part in the drills included the Shandong aircraft carrier group. The back-to-back military drills came even as the Chinese Coast Guard conducted so-called law enforcement patrols around Taiwan. These drills included inspection and capture, interception and detention operations against 'unwarranted vessels'. China's rising rhetoric against Taiwan Since the new President Lai Ching-te took over, China has been jittery about Taiwan's independence. It said Taiwan independence is doomed to fail, comparing it to a mantis trying to stop a chariot, and called Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te a "parasite". Guo Jiakun, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman, said: "Stubborn persistence with the Taiwan independence stance and their futile attempt to split the country from outside by seeking independence is like a mantis trying to stop a chariot; it is doomed to fail." Xi greets Prez Murmu with ‘Dragon-Elephant tango’ message, says India, China should strengthen ties Shi Yi, the People's Liberation Army spokesperson, said the drills are a “severe warning and forceful containment against Taiwan independence". Taiwan is resisting Chinese agreesion Taiwan is responding to the drills, which are taking place after President Lai Ching-te called China a "foreign hostile force". Taiwan sent Mirage 2000 fighter jets and warships to respond to China's Navy approaching its coast. Its armed forces have set up a response centre to monitor Chinese military activities. Taiwan's presidential spokesperson Karen Kuo said the government "has the confidence and ability to defend itself." When more than 10 Chinese ships came close to Taiwan's 24 nautical mile contiguous zone, Taiwan sent its own warships to respond. All these are indications of how the game has changed on the ground. China has always opposed Taiwan's claim of sovereignty, calling it separatism. It has said it would take back the island, with force if needed. Hezbollah Pager Explosion: Taiwanese company whose pagers exploded in Lebanon denies manufacturing them The situation escalated since the new president took charge. In 2024, China conducted two rounds of major war games around Taiwan, called Joint Sword-2024A and Joint Sword-2024B. This week's drills are a continuation of that belligerent stance. Lai, who is tougher than his predecessor, Tsai Ing-wen, openly rejected China's sovereignty claims over Taiwan. So it is fair to say that, beyond intimidating Lai and Taiwan, China is possibly training for a potential invasion. And such an event becoming a reality looks more possible now than ever.

Is China preparing to invade Taiwan faster than we thought? Back-to-back drills surrounding island raise questions

Israel, on Wednesday (Apr 2), said that it was expanding its military operation in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip, stating that the army would seize "large areas" of the besieged Palestinian enclave.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz released a statement saying that his country would expand its presence in Gaza to "destroy and clear the area of terrorists and terrorist infrastructure".
He said that the expanded military operation would "seize large areas that will be incorporated into Israeli security zones", without sharing details on how much territory Israel would capture.
Earlier, Katz had warned that the Israeli army would soon "operate with full force" in Gaza's additional parts.
<h2>'Hamas will lay down its weapons': Netanyahu</h2>
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Sunday (Mar 30), said he is willing to allow Hamas leaders to leave the Gaza Strip, but only if the group agrees to disarm. The announcement came as Israel continued its military operations in Gaza.
"We are negotiating under fire... We can see cracks beginning to appear" in Hamas's positions during ceasefire talks, he told his cabinet.
In the "final stage", Netanyahu said, "Hamas will lay down its weapons. Its leaders will be allowed to leave".
On Sunday morning, an Israeli airstrike hit a house and a tent sheltering displaced people in Khan Yunis, killing at least eight individuals, including five children, according to Gaza&rsquo;s civil defence agency. The attack occurred on the first day of Eid al-Fitr, the festival that marks the end of Ramadan.&nbsp;
Israel restarted intense bombing across Gaza on 18 March, followed by a new ground assault. This ended nearly two months of ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
At the start of a cabinet meeting on Sunday, Netanyahu dismissed claims that Israel was not engaged in talks to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza.
&ldquo;We are negotiating under fire... We can see cracks beginning to appear,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;Hamas must lay down its arms. Its leaders will be allowed to leave,&rdquo; he added.
Netanyahu also stressed that Israel&rsquo;s military approach was yielding results. &ldquo;The military pressure is working,&rdquo; he added, noting that it was weakening Hamas and increasing the chances of hostage releases.
(With inputs from agencies)

World news: The move comes after Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz had warned that the Israeli army would soon "operate with full force" in Gaza's additional parts.

Israel, on Wednesday (Apr 2), said that it was expanding its military operation in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip, stating that the army would seize "large areas" of the besieged Palestinian enclave. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz released a statement saying that his country would expand its presence in Gaza to "destroy and clear the area of terrorists and terrorist infrastructure". He said that the expanded military operation would "seize large areas that will be incorporated into Israeli security zones", without sharing details on how much territory Israel would capture. Earlier, Katz had warned that the Israeli army would soon "operate with full force" in Gaza's additional parts. 'Hamas will lay down its weapons': Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Sunday (Mar 30), said he is willing to allow Hamas leaders to leave the Gaza Strip, but only if the group agrees to disarm. The announcement came as Israel continued its military operations in Gaza. "We are negotiating under fire... We can see cracks beginning to appear" in Hamas's positions during ceasefire talks, he told his cabinet. In the "final stage", Netanyahu said, "Hamas will lay down its weapons. Its leaders will be allowed to leave". On Sunday morning, an Israeli airstrike hit a house and a tent sheltering displaced people in Khan Yunis, killing at least eight individuals, including five children, according to Gaza’s civil defence agency. The attack occurred on the first day of Eid al-Fitr, the festival that marks the end of Ramadan. Israel restarted intense bombing across Gaza on 18 March, followed by a new ground assault. This ended nearly two months of ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. At the start of a cabinet meeting on Sunday, Netanyahu dismissed claims that Israel was not engaged in talks to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza. “We are negotiating under fire... We can see cracks beginning to appear,” he said. “Hamas must lay down its arms. Its leaders will be allowed to leave,” he added. Netanyahu also stressed that Israel’s military approach was yielding results. “The military pressure is working,” he added, noting that it was weakening Hamas and increasing the chances of hostage releases. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel announces expansion of military operation in Gaza to capture ‘large areas’

A small town in Australia is offering a salary of AU$680,000 to any doctor who is willing to move to the quaint little place. Plus, there are other perks, like free rent and a car, on offer. Only about 500 people live in the town of Julia Creek, Queensland, where the salary on offer is double of what a family doctor earns on average in Brisbane, The Independent reported.
The town's only doctor is leaving and so the residents are now looking for another one. The problem is getting a physician to stay there because Julia Creek is located in an extremely remote location. It takes 17 hours to drive there from the state capital, Brisbane. A trip to Townsville, the main city near Julia Creek, takes about seven hours.
Living in this town comes with its challenges. The town is also infamous for its weather and the outback life. It gets extremely hot in Julia Creek, and it houses several tropical insects. However, it also has wide open spaces and an idyllic life where people can enjoy a serene setting.&nbsp;
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Dr Adam Louws, who came to the town in 2022, says it might be a tough place to live in, but it is the perfect place for anyone who wants to experience a quieter life that is slow yet rewarding. He says Julia Creek led him to develop medical skills for which, in a big city, he would refer patients to another doctor. He also got a chance to learn how to milk dairy cows. After some research, he, his wife and four children left for Julia Creek.
<h2>Julia Creek has a "safe lifestyle"</h2>
Julia Creek made headlines in 2022 when it offered a salary of AU$500,000 to any doctor willing to settle there. Louws says his mother-in-law sent him the advertisement and called it "the half a million dollar job that no one wants."
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Getting a doctor to settle in Julia Creek has been a problem for years. Before Louws, doctors used to visit the town for a short stay. This had been the case for the 15 years before Louws came. The nearest hospital is three hours away.
Janene Fegan, the mayor of McKinlay Shire, knew that to attract a doctor to the town, they needed to sell it hard. She was a part of the local health service&rsquo;s campaign that recruited Dr Louws and is once again back. She says Julia Creek has a "very, very good lifestyle and a very safe lifestyle."
"Yes, there is distance to travel at times, but how many people do you hear now wanting to escape from that and go off-grid?&rdquo;
"Give it a shot," she says, adding, "you don't have to live here forever."

Julia Creek made headlines in 2022 when it offered a salary of AU$500,000 to any doctor willing to settle there. Now, it is offering an even bigger package. World Trending

A small town in Australia is offering a salary of AU$680,000 to any doctor who is willing to move to the quaint little place. Plus, there are other perks, like free rent and a car, on offer. Only about 500 people live in the town of Julia Creek, Queensland, where the salary on offer is double of what a family doctor earns on average in Brisbane, The Independent reported. The town's only doctor is leaving and so the residents are now looking for another one. The problem is getting a physician to stay there because Julia Creek is located in an extremely remote location. It takes 17 hours to drive there from the state capital, Brisbane. A trip to Townsville, the main city near Julia Creek, takes about seven hours. Living in this town comes with its challenges. The town is also infamous for its weather and the outback life. It gets extremely hot in Julia Creek, and it houses several tropical insects. However, it also has wide open spaces and an idyllic life where people can enjoy a serene setting. Also Read: One of Baba Vanga's prophecies for 2025 has come true. She also predicted a war with Martians Dr Adam Louws, who came to the town in 2022, says it might be a tough place to live in, but it is the perfect place for anyone who wants to experience a quieter life that is slow yet rewarding. He says Julia Creek led him to develop medical skills for which, in a big city, he would refer patients to another doctor. He also got a chance to learn how to milk dairy cows. After some research, he, his wife and four children left for Julia Creek. Julia Creek has a "safe lifestyle" Julia Creek made headlines in 2022 when it offered a salary of AU$500,000 to any doctor willing to settle there. Louws says his mother-in-law sent him the advertisement and called it "the half a million dollar job that no one wants." Also Read: Buildings are collapsing in Cleopatra's birth city. Scientists now know who to blame Getting a doctor to settle in Julia Creek has been a problem for years. Before Louws, doctors used to visit the town for a short stay. This had been the case for the 15 years before Louws came. The nearest hospital is three hours away. Janene Fegan, the mayor of McKinlay Shire, knew that to attract a doctor to the town, they needed to sell it hard. She was a part of the local health service’s campaign that recruited Dr Louws and is once again back. She says Julia Creek has a "very, very good lifestyle and a very safe lifestyle." "Yes, there is distance to travel at times, but how many people do you hear now wanting to escape from that and go off-grid?” "Give it a shot," she says, adding, "you don't have to live here forever."

'1/2-a-million-dollar job no one wants': Why an Australian town is struggling to find a doctor

In the hope of a miracle, rescue operations continue in quake-hit Myanmar. Both local and foreign emergency teams are working in tandem to rescue people from the piles of debris. The death toll has risen to over 2,700, with 441 missing. In a state of despair comes the rescue of a 63-year-old woman who was pulled out alive after 90 hours and later transferred to a hospital. Another 26-year-old man was also rescued alive after 100 hours from the rubble of a hotel in the capital, Naypyidaw.
<h2>Every minute is crucial</h2>
Distraught people are taking shelter on the roads and sites away from debris in fear of aftershocks. Over 1,000 international aid workers have been flown down to Myanmar to expedite the rescue operation. The clock is ticking faster than usual in Myanmar where every minute is crucial and could translate to a life saved. The state media has reported that nearly 650 people have been rescued alive from rubble around the country.
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A crematorium on the outskirts of Mandalay has received hundreds of bodies. And as the rescue operation continues, the number is estimated to rise.
<h2>Smallest coffins are the heaviest</h2>
At least 12 pre-school students were killed under the rubble. Two to seven years was the age of the children who succumbed to the disaster in Kyaukse, a town about 40km away from Mandalay.
Bags, toys, and stationery were scattered around the building, which was reduced to rubble with very little left to call it a school. Piles of bricks and iron rods were all that was left of the structure. Parents were seen calling out to their babies in hope of hearing back. Locals were quoted in a report by news outlet BBC, saying that for three days they would hear people calling out to their children; late at night they would hear names, and now it is all quiet.

A 63-year-old woman who was pulled out alive after 90 hours. Another 26-year-old man was also rescued alive after 100 hours from the rubble of a hotel in the capital, Naypyidaw. World

In the hope of a miracle, rescue operations continue in quake-hit Myanmar. Both local and foreign emergency teams are working in tandem to rescue people from the piles of debris. The death toll has risen to over 2,700, with 441 missing. In a state of despair comes the rescue of a 63-year-old woman who was pulled out alive after 90 hours and later transferred to a hospital. Another 26-year-old man was also rescued alive after 100 hours from the rubble of a hotel in the capital, Naypyidaw. Every minute is crucial Distraught people are taking shelter on the roads and sites away from debris in fear of aftershocks. Over 1,000 international aid workers have been flown down to Myanmar to expedite the rescue operation. The clock is ticking faster than usual in Myanmar where every minute is crucial and could translate to a life saved. The state media has reported that nearly 650 people have been rescued alive from rubble around the country. Also read: Myanmar earthquake: Death toll nears 3,000, what are the survival chances of people trapped under rubble? A crematorium on the outskirts of Mandalay has received hundreds of bodies. And as the rescue operation continues, the number is estimated to rise. Smallest coffins are the heaviest At least 12 pre-school students were killed under the rubble. Two to seven years was the age of the children who succumbed to the disaster in Kyaukse, a town about 40km away from Mandalay. Bags, toys, and stationery were scattered around the building, which was reduced to rubble with very little left to call it a school. Piles of bricks and iron rods were all that was left of the structure. Parents were seen calling out to their babies in hope of hearing back. Locals were quoted in a report by news outlet BBC, saying that for three days they would hear people calling out to their children; late at night they would hear names, and now it is all quiet.

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A norovirus outbreak on a luxury cruise ship left over 200 passengers and crew members ill, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The affected cruise ship is the Queen Mary 2, operated by Cunard Lines, which is currently sailing from England to the Eastern Caribbean, The New York Times reported.
The CDC said that 224 passengers, along with their 17 crew members, fell prey to the contagion.
The outbreak of the virus was reported on March 18, when the ship took a halt in New York.
Cunard, on Tuesday (Apr 1), released a statement saying that the ship was deep cleaned, and the passengers were under close observation.
&ldquo;Thanks to the swift response from our crew and the additional measures that we have in place, we are already seeing a reduction in reported cases,&rdquo; the statement said.
The ship isolated the ones infected by the virus and implemented disinfecting and sanitising measures.
The cruise ship visited New York, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Grenada, Barbados, Dominica, St. Kitts, and Tortola, before proceeding towards its final destination, Southampton.
<h2>Norovirus symptoms, treatment and prevention: All you need to know&nbsp;</h2>
As per the World Health Organization (WHO), norovirus is one of the predominant causes of acute gastroenteritis worldwide, resulting in symptoms such as sudden onset diarrhoea and vomiting.
This virus exhibits high contagion levels and spreads through contaminated water, food, and surfaces.
As reported by various health departments, initial symptoms of the virus are vomiting and/or diarrhoea alongside headaches and body aches.
Though the virus usually has mild effects on healthy people, it can cause severe abdominal illness in young children, the elderly, and people with other medical conditions.
Its symptoms include:&nbsp;
-Nausea -Vomiting &nbsp; -Diarrhoea -Stomach cramps -Low-grade fever: Mild increase in body temperature. -Headache -Body aches and fatigue
These symptoms usually appear within 12 to 48 hours after exposure to the virus and can last for 1 to 3 days. It's important to stay hydrated and rest if you experience these symptoms and to seek medical attention if they persist or worsen.
<h2>Prevention and precaution</h2>
Preventing norovirus infection involves implementing several precautions to minimise the risk of exposure.&nbsp;
1. Hand hygiene: Wash hands frequently with soap and water, especially after using the toilet, changing diapers, and before preparing or eating food. Hand sanitisers with at least 60 per cent alcohol can also be used if soap and water are not readily available.
2. Food safety: Practice safe food handling and preparation. Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before consuming, cook shellfish thoroughly before eating, and avoid preparing food for others if you are experiencing symptoms of norovirus.
3. Stay home when sick: If you have symptoms of norovirus, such as vomiting or diarrhoea, stay home from work, school, or other activities to prevent spreading the virus to others. Wait at least 48 hours after symptoms have resolved before returning to work or school.
4. Proper disposal of vomit and faecal matter: If you or someone else vomits or has diarrhoea, clean up the area immediately using disposable gloves and disinfectant. Wash your hands thoroughly afterwards.
(With inputs from agencies)

World news: The cruise ship visited New York, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Grenada, Barbados, Dominica, St. Kitts, and Tortola, before proceeding towards its final destination, Southampton.

A norovirus outbreak on a luxury cruise ship left over 200 passengers and crew members ill, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The affected cruise ship is the Queen Mary 2, operated by Cunard Lines, which is currently sailing from England to the Eastern Caribbean, The New York Times reported. The CDC said that 224 passengers, along with their 17 crew members, fell prey to the contagion. The outbreak of the virus was reported on March 18, when the ship took a halt in New York. Cunard, on Tuesday (Apr 1), released a statement saying that the ship was deep cleaned, and the passengers were under close observation. “Thanks to the swift response from our crew and the additional measures that we have in place, we are already seeing a reduction in reported cases,” the statement said. The ship isolated the ones infected by the virus and implemented disinfecting and sanitising measures. The cruise ship visited New York, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Grenada, Barbados, Dominica, St. Kitts, and Tortola, before proceeding towards its final destination, Southampton. Norovirus symptoms, treatment and prevention: All you need to know As per the World Health Organization (WHO), norovirus is one of the predominant causes of acute gastroenteritis worldwide, resulting in symptoms such as sudden onset diarrhoea and vomiting. This virus exhibits high contagion levels and spreads through contaminated water, food, and surfaces. As reported by various health departments, initial symptoms of the virus are vomiting and/or diarrhoea alongside headaches and body aches. Though the virus usually has mild effects on healthy people, it can cause severe abdominal illness in young children, the elderly, and people with other medical conditions. Its symptoms include: -Nausea -Vomiting -Diarrhoea -Stomach cramps -Low-grade fever: Mild increase in body temperature. -Headache -Body aches and fatigue These symptoms usually appear within 12 to 48 hours after exposure to the virus and can last for 1 to 3 days. It's important to stay hydrated and rest if you experience these symptoms and to seek medical attention if they persist or worsen. Prevention and precaution Preventing norovirus infection involves implementing several precautions to minimise the risk of exposure. 1. Hand hygiene: Wash hands frequently with soap and water, especially after using the toilet, changing diapers, and before preparing or eating food. Hand sanitisers with at least 60 per cent alcohol can also be used if soap and water are not readily available. 2. Food safety: Practice safe food handling and preparation. Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before consuming, cook shellfish thoroughly before eating, and avoid preparing food for others if you are experiencing symptoms of norovirus. 3. Stay home when sick: If you have symptoms of norovirus, such as vomiting or diarrhoea, stay home from work, school, or other activities to prevent spreading the virus to others. Wait at least 48 hours after symptoms have resolved before returning to work or school. 4. Proper disposal of vomit and faecal matter: If you or someone else vomits or has diarrhoea, clean up the area immediately using disposable gloves and disinfectant. Wash your hands thoroughly afterwards. (With inputs from agencies)

Over 200 passengers aboard luxury cruise ship fall prey to Norovirus outbreak, here's all you need to know about contagion

Chile President Gabriel Boric Font heaped praises on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that he is a "key geopolitical player nowadays."
Lauding PM Modi's diplomatic prowess, Gabriel Boric Font, in his remarks at the Rashtrapati Bhawan said, &ldquo;PM Modi has a weird status nowadays that he can talk to every leader of the world, Mr Putin, Mr Trump, Mr Zelensky, and the European Union, and Latin American leaders in BRICS or Iran.&rdquo;
"That is something that no other leader can say now. So you're a key player in the geopolitical atmosphere nowadays, he added.
The Chile president then expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome he received in India and said, "I am here for the first time for a State visit... I want to thank you for the warm welcome that we have received here...for the past 16 years, no one from Chile has come here, and in that 16 years, India has changed a lot."
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Full address by Chile President Gabriel Boric Font at Rashtrapati Bhawan: We want to deepen our relationship with India India's strategic autonomy path Chile is following We want to learn more abt Indian history, culture that doesn't start in 1947 but is 4000 years old <a href="https://t.co/gq1xcNtRWc">pic.twitter.com/gq1xcNtRWc</a>
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<h2>'Chile wants to work on our relationship with India'</h2>
Gabriel Boric Font, who is on his visit to India as both countries mark 76 years of diplomatic relations, said that&nbsp;
"Chile is a country that is connected to the world, and now we want to work on our relationship with India. Today, we have signed several MoUs," he said.
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India welcomes a special friend! It is a delight to host President Gabriel Boric Font in Delhi. Chile is an important friend of ours in Latin America. Our talks today will add significant impetus to the India-Chile bilateral friendship.<a href="https://twitter.com/GabrielBoric?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GabrielBoric</a> <a href="https://t.co/yXFwicjbK5">pic.twitter.com/yXFwicjbK5</a>
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1907073138669846835?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
He then highlighted the significance of his country's relationship with India, emphasizing their shared commitment to strategic autonomy and mutual cooperation.
"We do not depend on one special country, but we have relationships with China, with the United States, with the European Union, with the countries from our region, Latin America, with the countries from Asia Pacific, Japan, Indonesia, Australia and now we want to work more deep in our relationships with India and we have given some important steps today," Gabriel Boric Font said.
"As you said in the meeting that we had with Prime Minister Modi in his third mandate, we have subscribed some agreements and MoUs in such important issues as cultural exchange, Antarctic investigation, Chile is the door for the world to Antarctic continent," he added.
The Chile president, on the invitation of PM Modi, is on a visit to India from 1-5 April and is accompanied by Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Mining, Women and Gender Equality and Cultures, Arts and Heritage, Members of Parliament, Senior Officials and a large number of business leaders.
(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

India news: The Chile president, on the invitation of PM Modi, is on a visit to India from 1-5 April and is accompanied by Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Mining, Women and Gender Equality and Cultures, Arts and Heritage, Members of Parliament, Senior Officials and a large number of business leaders.

Chile President Gabriel Boric Font heaped praises on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that he is a "key geopolitical player nowadays." Lauding PM Modi's diplomatic prowess, Gabriel Boric Font, in his remarks at the Rashtrapati Bhawan said, “PM Modi has a weird status nowadays that he can talk to every leader of the world, Mr Putin, Mr Trump, Mr Zelensky, and the European Union, and Latin American leaders in BRICS or Iran.” "That is something that no other leader can say now. So you're a key player in the geopolitical atmosphere nowadays, he added. The Chile president then expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome he received in India and said, "I am here for the first time for a State visit... I want to thank you for the warm welcome that we have received here...for the past 16 years, no one from Chile has come here, and in that 16 years, India has changed a lot." Full address by Chile President Gabriel Boric Font at Rashtrapati Bhawan: We want to deepen our relationship with India India's strategic autonomy path Chile is following We want to learn more abt Indian history, culture that doesn't start in 1947 but is 4000 years old pic.twitter.com/gq1xcNtRWc — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) April 1, 2025 'Chile wants to work on our relationship with India' Gabriel Boric Font, who is on his visit to India as both countries mark 76 years of diplomatic relations, said that "Chile is a country that is connected to the world, and now we want to work on our relationship with India. Today, we have signed several MoUs," he said. India welcomes a special friend! It is a delight to host President Gabriel Boric Font in Delhi. Chile is an important friend of ours in Latin America. Our talks today will add significant impetus to the India-Chile bilateral friendship.@GabrielBoric pic.twitter.com/yXFwicjbK5 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 1, 2025 He then highlighted the significance of his country's relationship with India, emphasizing their shared commitment to strategic autonomy and mutual cooperation. "We do not depend on one special country, but we have relationships with China, with the United States, with the European Union, with the countries from our region, Latin America, with the countries from Asia Pacific, Japan, Indonesia, Australia and now we want to work more deep in our relationships with India and we have given some important steps today," Gabriel Boric Font said. "As you said in the meeting that we had with Prime Minister Modi in his third mandate, we have subscribed some agreements and MoUs in such important issues as cultural exchange, Antarctic investigation, Chile is the door for the world to Antarctic continent," he added. The Chile president, on the invitation of PM Modi, is on a visit to India from 1-5 April and is accompanied by Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Mining, Women and Gender Equality and Cultures, Arts and Heritage, Members of Parliament, Senior Officials and a large number of business leaders. (With inputs from agencies)

'PM Modi has a weird status': Chile President says Indian Prime Minister can 'talk to every leader in world'

Russian President Vladimir Putin's administration has warned President of the United States Donald Trump to back off after the POTUS threatened to strike Moscow ally Iran's nuclear facilities.
This warning signals a significant shift in Russian foreign policy towards America and comes as, in recent days, Putin was seen seeking to repair relations with Trump.
<h2>What did Russian say?</h2>
Speaking to Russian journal International Affairs, Putin's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said: "Threats are indeed being heard, ultimatums are also being heard."
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Slamming Trump's nuclear attack threats as "inappropriate," he said: "We consider such methods inappropriate, we condemn them, we consider them a way for (the US) to impose its own will on the Iranian side."
He then warned that such strikes, if carried out, can be "catastrophic".
"The consequences of this, especially if the strikes are on nuclear infrastructure, could be catastrophic for the entire region," warned Ryabkov.
He added that "While there is still time and the 'train has not left', we need to redouble our efforts to try to reach an agreement on a reasonable basis. Russia is ready to offer its good services to Washington, Tehran, and everyone who is interested in this."
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<h2>What did Trump say?</h2>
Issuing an ultimatum to Tehran, trump declared that "If they (Iran) don't make a deal, there will be bombing".
"It will be bombing the likes of which they have never seen before," he warned.&nbsp;
"There's a chance that if they don't make a deal, that I will do secondary tariffs on them like I did four years ago," he added.
Trump issued the warning on Sunday (Mar 30) after Iran rejected direct negotiations with the US on a nuclear deal.
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Meanwhile, Iranian military leaders threatened to target British forces in the Chagos island. Speaking to the Telegraph, an unnamed high-ranking official vowed: "There will be no distinction in targeting British or American forces if Iran is attacked from any base in the region or within the range of Iranian missiles".&nbsp;
"When the time comes, it won't matter whether you're an American, British, or Turkish soldier &ndash; you will be targeted if your base is used by Americans," added the chilling statement.
While Tehran claims that its uranium-enrichment programme is for energy, the rest of the world believes Iran is building a nuclear weapon.
(With inputs from agencies)

World news | Explore the rising tensions between Trump and Putin as Russia warns against US threats to bomb Iran's nuclear sites, signaling a potential diplomatic rift.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's administration has warned President of the United States Donald Trump to back off after the POTUS threatened to strike Moscow ally Iran's nuclear facilities. This warning signals a significant shift in Russian foreign policy towards America and comes as, in recent days, Putin was seen seeking to repair relations with Trump. What did Russian say? Speaking to Russian journal International Affairs, Putin's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said: "Threats are indeed being heard, ultimatums are also being heard." Also read | Watch | Democrat Cory Booker breaks record, slams Trump’s 'unconstitutional' actions in 25-hour marathon speech Slamming Trump's nuclear attack threats as "inappropriate," he said: "We consider such methods inappropriate, we condemn them, we consider them a way for (the US) to impose its own will on the Iranian side." He then warned that such strikes, if carried out, can be "catastrophic". "The consequences of this, especially if the strikes are on nuclear infrastructure, could be catastrophic for the entire region," warned Ryabkov. He added that "While there is still time and the 'train has not left', we need to redouble our efforts to try to reach an agreement on a reasonable basis. Russia is ready to offer its good services to Washington, Tehran, and everyone who is interested in this." Also read | Trump suffers setback as democrat Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin supreme court despite Musk's millions What did Trump say? Issuing an ultimatum to Tehran, trump declared that "If they (Iran) don't make a deal, there will be bombing". "It will be bombing the likes of which they have never seen before," he warned. "There's a chance that if they don't make a deal, that I will do secondary tariffs on them like I did four years ago," he added. Trump issued the warning on Sunday (Mar 30) after Iran rejected direct negotiations with the US on a nuclear deal. Also read | Trump-backed candidates Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine win Florida house seats Meanwhile, Iranian military leaders threatened to target British forces in the Chagos island. Speaking to the Telegraph, an unnamed high-ranking official vowed: "There will be no distinction in targeting British or American forces if Iran is attacked from any base in the region or within the range of Iranian missiles". "When the time comes, it won't matter whether you're an American, British, or Turkish soldier – you will be targeted if your base is used by Americans," added the chilling statement. While Tehran claims that its uranium-enrichment programme is for energy, the rest of the world believes Iran is building a nuclear weapon. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump-Putin friendship rift? Russia issues chilling warning after POTUS's threat to bomb Iran nuclear facilities

A volcano erupted south of Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, on Tuesday (April 1), triggering a major evacuation drive. The volcano began around 9:45 a.m. local time, spewing lava and smoke in a fiery display of orange and red. Social media users soon shared pictures of the volcanic eruption. The volcano is close to the fishing town of Grindavik and the famous Blue Lagoon spa.
The recent update from the Icelandic Meteorological Office states, "Volcanic activity north of Grindav&iacute;k continues to decrease, with little visible activity on webcams or in recent drone footage. However, seismic activity continues.&nbsp;However, seismic activity continues." &nbsp;
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Reykjavik, Iceland with a volcano erupting behind it<a href="https://t.co/oU89DvdkIq">pic.twitter.com/oU89DvdkIq</a>
&mdash; Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rainmaker1973/status/1906704865989886052?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Danger continues&nbsp;</h2>
The Icelandic Meteorological Office, in a statement, said that deformation measurements show that magma is still flowing from Svartsengi into the dike beneath the Sundhn&uacute;kur crater row. "As long as significant seismic activity and deformation continue, there remains a possibility that magma could reach the surface again in the Sundhn&uacute;kur crater row or nearby where activity is most concentrated," the statement added.
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Reykjavik, Iceland with a volcano erupting behind it<a href="https://t.co/oU89DvdkIq">pic.twitter.com/oU89DvdkIq</a>
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<h2>Evacuation efforts&nbsp;</h2>
The administration evacuated Grindavik and the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, one of Iceland&rsquo;s biggest tourist attractions, after an early morning earthquake swarm suggested an eruption was imminent. Police stated that at least 40 homes were evacuated, and some people refused to leave their homes. Most residents located on the Reykjanes Peninsula were evacuated in 2021 after the volcano in the region became active again.
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&ldquo;Those individuals who choose to remain in the town don&rsquo;t seem to consider that I have 50 people involved in this operation, some of whom are volunteers,&rdquo; said &Uacute;lfar L&uacute;&eth;v&iacute;ksson, South Iceland&rsquo;s police commissioner, as quoted by AP.
The eruption has not caused significant dispersal of ash into the stratosphere, avoiding air traffic disruption, Reuters reported.&nbsp;
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ICELAND: The new eruption in Iceland looks close to Grindavik and also looks to be erupting the otherside of the defence wall😬 <a href="https://t.co/KMqCzpg5x0">pic.twitter.com/KMqCzpg5x0</a>
&mdash; Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) <a href="https://twitter.com/volcaholic1/status/1907013755445084597?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Referred to as a land of ice and fire for its many glaciers and volcanoes, the North Atlantic island nation has now seen 11 eruptions south of Reykjavik since 2021, Reuters reported. In 2021, the sirens warning of volcanic eruption were reactivated after 800 years of remaining dormant.
The North Atlantic island of Iceland sits above a volcanic hot spot. Every year, thousands of tourists come to explore its rugged nature, including geysers, hot springs, and volcanoes. The most disruptive volcanic eruption in recent years was the 2010 Eyjafjallajokull volcano, which disrupted trans-Atlantic air travel for months.
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(with inputs from agencies)

Trending, world | Social media users are sharing Scary visuals of a volcano that erupted south of Iceland's capital, Reykjavik.

A volcano erupted south of Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, on Tuesday (April 1), triggering a major evacuation drive. The volcano began around 9:45 a.m. local time, spewing lava and smoke in a fiery display of orange and red. Social media users soon shared pictures of the volcanic eruption. The volcano is close to the fishing town of Grindavik and the famous Blue Lagoon spa. The recent update from the Icelandic Meteorological Office states, "Volcanic activity north of Grindavík continues to decrease, with little visible activity on webcams or in recent drone footage. However, seismic activity continues. However, seismic activity continues." Reykjavik, Iceland with a volcano erupting behind itpic.twitter.com/oU89DvdkIq — Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) March 31, 2025 Read more | AI-generated clip claims to show aftermath of Myanmar quake. How to spot fake videos? Danger continues The Icelandic Meteorological Office, in a statement, said that deformation measurements show that magma is still flowing from Svartsengi into the dike beneath the Sundhnúkur crater row. "As long as significant seismic activity and deformation continue, there remains a possibility that magma could reach the surface again in the Sundhnúkur crater row or nearby where activity is most concentrated," the statement added. Reykjavik, Iceland with a volcano erupting behind itpic.twitter.com/oU89DvdkIq — Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) March 31, 2025 Evacuation efforts The administration evacuated Grindavik and the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, one of Iceland’s biggest tourist attractions, after an early morning earthquake swarm suggested an eruption was imminent. Police stated that at least 40 homes were evacuated, and some people refused to leave their homes. Most residents located on the Reykjanes Peninsula were evacuated in 2021 after the volcano in the region became active again. Read more | Scientists on high alert for massive eruption as Washington's largest active volcano gets rattled by earthquakes “Those individuals who choose to remain in the town don’t seem to consider that I have 50 people involved in this operation, some of whom are volunteers,” said Úlfar Lúðvíksson, South Iceland’s police commissioner, as quoted by AP. The eruption has not caused significant dispersal of ash into the stratosphere, avoiding air traffic disruption, Reuters reported. ICELAND: The new eruption in Iceland looks close to Grindavik and also looks to be erupting the otherside of the defence wall😬 pic.twitter.com/KMqCzpg5x0 — Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) April 1, 2025 Read more | Myanmar quake kills thousands, villages erased Referred to as a land of ice and fire for its many glaciers and volcanoes, the North Atlantic island nation has now seen 11 eruptions south of Reykjavik since 2021, Reuters reported. In 2021, the sirens warning of volcanic eruption were reactivated after 800 years of remaining dormant. The North Atlantic island of Iceland sits above a volcanic hot spot. Every year, thousands of tourists come to explore its rugged nature, including geysers, hot springs, and volcanoes. The most disruptive volcanic eruption in recent years was the 2010 Eyjafjallajokull volcano, which disrupted trans-Atlantic air travel for months. Watch | Watch stunning visuals of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano as it spews lava (with inputs from agencies)

Volcano erupts in Iceland triggering evacuation, WATCH scary visuals here

A Pakistani-Canadian national has been arrested for smuggling millions of dollars worth of American technology to entities associated with Pakistan's military and weapons programs. He was allegedly running a years-long scheme to circumvent US export control laws.
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The US Department of Justice, in a statement, revealed the man's identity as Mohammad Jawaid Aziz. The statement added that the 67-year-old man&nbsp;was arrested on March 21 in the Western District of Washington while attempting to cross into the United States from Canada. He remains detained, pending transfer to the district of Minnesota.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<h2>What is the allegation against the Pakistani-Canadian man?</h2>
The indictment alleges that from 2003 to March 2019, Aziz operated an illicit procurement network through his Canada-based company Diversified Technology Services, a PTI report said. The purpose of the network was to obtain US-origin goods on behalf of prohibited entities in Pakistan that were associated with the South Asian country's nuclear, missile, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) programmes, PTI added.
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As alleged, Siddiqui and his co-conspirators worked to conceal the true end-users of the goods from US companies, often using front companies and transshipping goods through third countries to evade detection, a statement from the Department of Justice said.
Aziz has been charged with conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and Export Control Reform Act, which carries a maximum statutory penalty of five years in prison; and violating the Export Control Reform Act, which carries a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison.
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As per the International Trade Administration, certain government and business entities in Pakistan are restricted from receiving advanced US technology. The US enforces export controls on dual-use goods and less sensitive military items under the Export Administration Regulations to protect national security. The US Department of Commerce closely monitors this.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | A Pakistani-Canadian national has been arrested for smuggling millions of dollars' worth of American technology to entities associated with Pakistan's military

A Pakistani-Canadian national has been arrested for smuggling millions of dollars worth of American technology to entities associated with Pakistan's military and weapons programs. He was allegedly running a years-long scheme to circumvent US export control laws. Read more | Who are Baloch Liberation Army? All you need to know about militant group that hijacked Pakistani train The US Department of Justice, in a statement, revealed the man's identity as Mohammad Jawaid Aziz. The statement added that the 67-year-old man was arrested on March 21 in the Western District of Washington while attempting to cross into the United States from Canada. He remains detained, pending transfer to the district of Minnesota. Read more | Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan nominated for Nobel Peace Prize What is the allegation against the Pakistani-Canadian man? The indictment alleges that from 2003 to March 2019, Aziz operated an illicit procurement network through his Canada-based company Diversified Technology Services, a PTI report said. The purpose of the network was to obtain US-origin goods on behalf of prohibited entities in Pakistan that were associated with the South Asian country's nuclear, missile, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) programmes, PTI added. Read more | Trump administration erroneously deports man to El Salvador, says he was member of criminal gang As alleged, Siddiqui and his co-conspirators worked to conceal the true end-users of the goods from US companies, often using front companies and transshipping goods through third countries to evade detection, a statement from the Department of Justice said. Aziz has been charged with conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and Export Control Reform Act, which carries a maximum statutory penalty of five years in prison; and violating the Export Control Reform Act, which carries a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison. Read more | Trump’s annexation plans for Greenland and Canada run into resistance As per the International Trade Administration, certain government and business entities in Pakistan are restricted from receiving advanced US technology. The US enforces export controls on dual-use goods and less sensitive military items under the Export Administration Regulations to protect national security. The US Department of Commerce closely monitors this. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistani-Canadian arrested for smuggling US tech to Pakistan military

Zhenhao Zou, a Chinese PhD student, was guilty of raping 10 women in London in March. And now twenty three more women have come forward to speak up for themselves. Zou, a serial rapist, would drug women's drinks and then take advantage of their vulnerable state.
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He was known to befriend women, drug them, and then film them as he violated their privacy. Police after the trial found video evidence which signals another 50 victims, and it is believed this list may be longer than earlier reported.
While talking to news outlet BBC, a victim whose testimony was instrumental in bringing Zou's crime to the fore said, "If I had spoken up earlier, maybe there wouldn't have been so many victims after me." She, along with another woman, was raped by an abuser; one was in her hometown while the other was drugged and exploited in London. She came to her senses to see Zou recording himself sexually assaulting her.
Another woman said she had met him with her Chinese-student friends at a club in London. Thereafter everybody added each other on WeChat, a popular messaging app in China. After which she and her friend were invited to Zou's posh accommodation. What seemed like a catchup plan turned into a nightmare.
She said there were 2 open alcohol bottles on the table, one from which the women were pouring their drinks, and Zou was drinking from the other bottle. Both the women who handled their drink well usually felt uneasy that night. Her friend fell asleep on the floor, and she began to feel dizzy and sleepy too. Zou convinced her that it was unsafe to leave in a cab and asked her to stay back and sleep in his bedroom instead. As her friend was also around, she felt stayed back that night. The next thing she remembers is him taking off her trousers, and she saw a torchlight and realised she was being filmed. She asked him to stop and tried to escape the room. He got aggressive with her when she said she would scream. He let her go and asked her not to make a 'big deal' of it and also insisted that she refrain from reporting the matter to the police.
Like these women, many others have been assaulted by the PhD student, who will be sentenced in June.
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Zhenhao Zou, a Chinese PhD student, was guilty of raping 10 women in London in March. And now twenty three more women have come forward to speak up for themselves. World

Zhenhao Zou, a Chinese PhD student, was guilty of raping 10 women in London in March. And now twenty three more women have come forward to speak up for themselves. Zou, a serial rapist, would drug women's drinks and then take advantage of their vulnerable state. Also read: Chinese PhD student Zhenhao Zou found guilty of raping 10 women in UK and China He was known to befriend women, drug them, and then film them as he violated their privacy. Police after the trial found video evidence which signals another 50 victims, and it is believed this list may be longer than earlier reported. While talking to news outlet BBC, a victim whose testimony was instrumental in bringing Zou's crime to the fore said, "If I had spoken up earlier, maybe there wouldn't have been so many victims after me." She, along with another woman, was raped by an abuser; one was in her hometown while the other was drugged and exploited in London. She came to her senses to see Zou recording himself sexually assaulting her. Another woman said she had met him with her Chinese-student friends at a club in London. Thereafter everybody added each other on WeChat, a popular messaging app in China. After which she and her friend were invited to Zou's posh accommodation. What seemed like a catchup plan turned into a nightmare. She said there were 2 open alcohol bottles on the table, one from which the women were pouring their drinks, and Zou was drinking from the other bottle. Both the women who handled their drink well usually felt uneasy that night. Her friend fell asleep on the floor, and she began to feel dizzy and sleepy too. Zou convinced her that it was unsafe to leave in a cab and asked her to stay back and sleep in his bedroom instead. As her friend was also around, she felt stayed back that night. The next thing she remembers is him taking off her trousers, and she saw a torchlight and realised she was being filmed. She asked him to stop and tried to escape the room. He got aggressive with her when she said she would scream. He let her go and asked her not to make a 'big deal' of it and also insisted that she refrain from reporting the matter to the police. Like these women, many others have been assaulted by the PhD student, who will be sentenced in June.

More 23 women report assault by Chinese serial rapist Zhenhao Zou

Travelling in an airplane comes with its share of load - security checks, limits on what and how much you can carry on board, among other things. No one looks forward to an extra pat down at security and an extensive luggage search. Some passengers have only now realised why this might happen.
According to social media users, if you have the "SSSS" code on your boarding pass, then you might be pulled out for an extensive search. The code translates to "Secondary Security Screening Selection" and is a security protocol. The code means that the security can go through your carry-on luggage, pull you out and question you personally, and subject you to more pat-downs and electronic device screening.
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The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) put in the extra security step in place following the 9/11 attacks. It is supposedly put on boarding passes of those people whom the TSA thinks need an in-depth inspection by the security personnel.
However, it is not officially known what leads to the code SSSS being stamped on some people's boarding passes. There are several things that might lead the TSA to put SSSS on a passenger's boarding pass.
<h2>Who is likely to get an SSSS code?</h2>
People who book tickets at the last minute likely appear suspicious and so have a high chance of getting SSSS stamped on their passes. Besides, purchasing tickets using cash is another red signal, and the security might want to take a further look at you.
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United States and other countries maintain a list of "high-risk" countries it strongly advises citizens against travelling to. However, there are still some people who visit these places and this might mean more security checks for such passengers. Frequent visits to these countries could be one of the reasons for the code.
Then there are some people who are already on the radar and placed on the watchlist. A SSSS code is almost sure to be placed on their boarding passes. Besides these factors, people are regularly randomly selected for extensive searches at airports.

Got an SSSS code on your boarding pass? You might be in for a rough ride, as the code is being called a'kiss of death' by social media users. World Trending

Travelling in an airplane comes with its share of load - security checks, limits on what and how much you can carry on board, among other things. No one looks forward to an extra pat down at security and an extensive luggage search. Some passengers have only now realised why this might happen. According to social media users, if you have the "SSSS" code on your boarding pass, then you might be pulled out for an extensive search. The code translates to "Secondary Security Screening Selection" and is a security protocol. The code means that the security can go through your carry-on luggage, pull you out and question you personally, and subject you to more pat-downs and electronic device screening. Also Read: Google Maps users think they have spotted a 'teleportation device' near Giza pyramids The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) put in the extra security step in place following the 9/11 attacks. It is supposedly put on boarding passes of those people whom the TSA thinks need an in-depth inspection by the security personnel. However, it is not officially known what leads to the code SSSS being stamped on some people's boarding passes. There are several things that might lead the TSA to put SSSS on a passenger's boarding pass. Who is likely to get an SSSS code? People who book tickets at the last minute likely appear suspicious and so have a high chance of getting SSSS stamped on their passes. Besides, purchasing tickets using cash is another red signal, and the security might want to take a further look at you. Also Read: Person gets $1,000 plane ticket refunded, receives $100,000 instead. Airline insisted it was 'correct' United States and other countries maintain a list of "high-risk" countries it strongly advises citizens against travelling to. However, there are still some people who visit these places and this might mean more security checks for such passengers. Frequent visits to these countries could be one of the reasons for the code. Then there are some people who are already on the radar and placed on the watchlist. A SSSS code is almost sure to be placed on their boarding passes. Besides these factors, people are regularly randomly selected for extensive searches at airports.

Got an SSSS code on your boarding pass? Be prepared for a 'rough ride'

Baba Vanga's predictions for 2025 have started coming true. As per reports, the blind Bulgarian psychic forecasted "shattering earthquakes" in 2025, although there is no official record of her prophecies. For years, people have believed in Baba Vanga, who is said to have predicted disasters like 9/11.
The earthquake in Myanmar that struck on 28 March 2025 has killed more than 2,700 people, with more and more reports of human tragedy being revealed. Rescue workers continue to dig through the rubble in hopes of finding survivors. With more than 4,500 people injured and 441 still missing, the death toll is expected to rise in the coming days.
As Baba Vanga's prediction about the earthquakes comes true, people are now looking at other things the mystic said about the world.&nbsp;
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Among her other predictions for 2025 are a war in Europe and an economic disaster across the world. Some reports suggest that Baba Vanga also said that the year 2025 would mark the start of humanity's downfall.
Two days after the Myanmar earthquake, 7.1-magnitude tremors hit the Oceania nation of Tonga. A tsunami warning was issued for the Pacific Island country. However, no loss of life or property was reported.
<h2>Baba Vanga's other predictions</h2>
Baba Vanga foretold several major world occurrences before she passed away in 1996. The psychic predicted that a war would begin in Europe in 2025, which will "devastate the continent&rsquo;s population."
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According to one of her other predictions, humans might start looking towards other planets for alternate energy sources. She specifically pointed out the hot and dense planet Venus, which is a potential target.
<h2>Earth becomes unlivable, and humans leave the planet</h2>
Climate change is already devastating the planet, but in 2033, the polar ice caps will melt and lead to a drastic rise in sea levels, Baba Vanga predicted. However, the planet will not become uninhabitable until 3797, the year Baba Vanga says humanity will vacate Earth.
She made prophecies all the way till 5079, the year she says the world will end.
Before that happens, humans will achieve success in an endeavour they have been on for years. In the year 2130, humans will finally make contact with aliens, she said. That is still over 100 years away.
Another space forecast predicts war with Martian civilisation. This will happen in the year 3005. Humans are in the process of landing people on the red planet and people like Elon Musk are striving to do that within the next 10 years. Baba Vanga's prediction might be a warning that humans shouldn't conquer Mars.

Baba Vanga predicted massive earthquakes in 2025. This is also the year when humanity's downfall begins. She also predicted the end of the world. World Trending

Baba Vanga's predictions for 2025 have started coming true. As per reports, the blind Bulgarian psychic forecasted "shattering earthquakes" in 2025, although there is no official record of her prophecies. For years, people have believed in Baba Vanga, who is said to have predicted disasters like 9/11. The earthquake in Myanmar that struck on 28 March 2025 has killed more than 2,700 people, with more and more reports of human tragedy being revealed. Rescue workers continue to dig through the rubble in hopes of finding survivors. With more than 4,500 people injured and 441 still missing, the death toll is expected to rise in the coming days. As Baba Vanga's prediction about the earthquakes comes true, people are now looking at other things the mystic said about the world. Also Read: Myanmar earthquake: Death toll nears 3,000, what are the survival chances of people trapped under rubble? Among her other predictions for 2025 are a war in Europe and an economic disaster across the world. Some reports suggest that Baba Vanga also said that the year 2025 would mark the start of humanity's downfall. Two days after the Myanmar earthquake, 7.1-magnitude tremors hit the Oceania nation of Tonga. A tsunami warning was issued for the Pacific Island country. However, no loss of life or property was reported. Baba Vanga's other predictions Baba Vanga foretold several major world occurrences before she passed away in 1996. The psychic predicted that a war would begin in Europe in 2025, which will "devastate the continent’s population." According to one of her other predictions, humans might start looking towards other planets for alternate energy sources. She specifically pointed out the hot and dense planet Venus, which is a potential target. Earth becomes unlivable, and humans leave the planet Climate change is already devastating the planet, but in 2033, the polar ice caps will melt and lead to a drastic rise in sea levels, Baba Vanga predicted. However, the planet will not become uninhabitable until 3797, the year Baba Vanga says humanity will vacate Earth. She made prophecies all the way till 5079, the year she says the world will end. Before that happens, humans will achieve success in an endeavour they have been on for years. In the year 2130, humans will finally make contact with aliens, she said. That is still over 100 years away. Another space forecast predicts war with Martian civilisation. This will happen in the year 3005. Humans are in the process of landing people on the red planet and people like Elon Musk are striving to do that within the next 10 years. Baba Vanga's prediction might be a warning that humans shouldn't conquer Mars.

One of Baba Vanga's prophecies for 2025 has come true. She also predicted a war with Martians

An Israeli strike on Beirut on Tuesday killed a Hezbollah official handling Palestinian affairs, in the second such raid within days on the Lebanese militant group's stronghold despite a four-month ceasefire.
Lebanon's leaders condemned the attack, which came without warning at around 3:30 am (0030 GMT) during the Eid al-Fitr holiday marking the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
The health ministry reported four dead including a woman. Israel and Hezbollah separately said the strike killed Hassan Bdair, who a source close to the Iran-backed group identified as its "deputy head for the Palestinian file".
The source, requesting anonymity, said Bdair was "at home with his family" at the time of the strike.
A Hezbollah statement said his son was killed, calling on supporters to join the funeral procession scheduled for Wednesday.&nbsp;
An AFP journalist said the raid destroyed the top floors of a multi-storey building.
Ismael Noureddine, who lives opposite, described "a very big explosion" followed by another, saying his family "couldn't see each other because of all the dust".
Israel previously struck the Hezbollah stronghold in the Lebanese capital's south on Friday in response to rocket fire, after it issued an evacuation warning.
A statement from the Israeli military and security services said that Bdair was Hezbollah's liaison with Palestinian militant group Hamas, whose major October 2023 attack on Israel sparked war in the Gaza Strip.
Bdair "directed Hamas terrorists and assisted them in planning and advancing a significant and imminent terror attack against Israeli civilians", the Israeli statement said.
<h2>'Everyone' a target </h2>
President Joseph Aoun urged Lebanon's allies to support his country's "right to full sovereignty".
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called the attack a "clear breach" of the November 27 ceasefire that largely ended more than a year of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
The two later met to discuss "the repercussions of the Israeli aggression", a presidency statement said.
Hezbollah lawmaker Ibrahim Musawi said the government must "guarantee the safety of the Lebanese", while fellow MP Ali Ammar warned that the group's "patience has its limits".
Amal Saad, a Lebanese expert on Hezbollah who lectures at Cardiff University, said the group appeared to be waiting for the government to deal with the Israeli escalation "through its Western allies".
But she warned that Hezbollah's "very identity and raison d'etre is being threatened here if it continues to sit on its hands".
Israel has continued to strike southern and eastern Lebanon since the truce began, hitting what it says are Hezbollah military targets that violate the agreement.
Heiko Wimmen of the International Crisis Group think tank said that Israel has followed "an expansive interpretation of its right to self-defence" under the ceasefire agreement.
While "this has been the 'normal' since November", Israel's military action was "now occurring in Beirut", Wimmen told AFP.
Jamal Badreddine, 67, who lives just 30 metres (yards) from where Tuesday's strike hit, said that "everyone in the country, from young to old has become the target".
- 'Hit harder' - Israel's strike on Beirut last week came in response to a second salvo of rockets from Lebanon, which it blamed on Hezbollah despite the group's denials.
The Lebanese army has said it located the launch site of Friday's rocket fire, and security forces said they had arrested several suspects.
Hezbollah began firing rockets at Israel in October 2023 in support of ally Hamas. After nearly a year of cross-border exchanges of fire, Israel launched an air and ground offensive in September.
Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for United Nations' secretary-general, called on "all parties to exercise maximum restraint and refrain from further escalatory activities".
Under the ceasefire, Israel was due to complete its withdrawal from Lebanon by February 18 after missing a January deadline, but it has kept troops in five places it deems "strategic".
The agreement also required Hezbollah to withdraw its forces north of the Litani River, about 30 kilometres (20 miles) from the Israeli border, and dismantle any remaining military infrastructure in the south.
"Hezbollah's deterrence has been completely shattered," said Nicholas Blanford, a Beirut-based Hezbollah expert and senior fellow at the Atlantic Council.
"Hezbollah cannot respond militarily. If they do, then the Israelis will just come back and hit even harder," he said.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.

An Israeli strike on Beirut during the Eid al-Fitr holiday killed Hezbollah official Hassan Bdair, marking a significant escalation despite a four-month ceasefire.

An Israeli strike on Beirut on Tuesday killed a Hezbollah official handling Palestinian affairs, in the second such raid within days on the Lebanese militant group's stronghold despite a four-month ceasefire. Lebanon's leaders condemned the attack, which came without warning at around 3:30 am (0030 GMT) during the Eid al-Fitr holiday marking the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. The health ministry reported four dead including a woman. Israel and Hezbollah separately said the strike killed Hassan Bdair, who a source close to the Iran-backed group identified as its "deputy head for the Palestinian file". The source, requesting anonymity, said Bdair was "at home with his family" at the time of the strike. A Hezbollah statement said his son was killed, calling on supporters to join the funeral procession scheduled for Wednesday. An AFP journalist said the raid destroyed the top floors of a multi-storey building. Ismael Noureddine, who lives opposite, described "a very big explosion" followed by another, saying his family "couldn't see each other because of all the dust". Israel previously struck the Hezbollah stronghold in the Lebanese capital's south on Friday in response to rocket fire, after it issued an evacuation warning. A statement from the Israeli military and security services said that Bdair was Hezbollah's liaison with Palestinian militant group Hamas, whose major October 2023 attack on Israel sparked war in the Gaza Strip. Bdair "directed Hamas terrorists and assisted them in planning and advancing a significant and imminent terror attack against Israeli civilians", the Israeli statement said. 'Everyone' a target President Joseph Aoun urged Lebanon's allies to support his country's "right to full sovereignty". Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called the attack a "clear breach" of the November 27 ceasefire that largely ended more than a year of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. The two later met to discuss "the repercussions of the Israeli aggression", a presidency statement said. Hezbollah lawmaker Ibrahim Musawi said the government must "guarantee the safety of the Lebanese", while fellow MP Ali Ammar warned that the group's "patience has its limits". Amal Saad, a Lebanese expert on Hezbollah who lectures at Cardiff University, said the group appeared to be waiting for the government to deal with the Israeli escalation "through its Western allies". But she warned that Hezbollah's "very identity and raison d'etre is being threatened here if it continues to sit on its hands". Israel has continued to strike southern and eastern Lebanon since the truce began, hitting what it says are Hezbollah military targets that violate the agreement. Heiko Wimmen of the International Crisis Group think tank said that Israel has followed "an expansive interpretation of its right to self-defence" under the ceasefire agreement. While "this has been the 'normal' since November", Israel's military action was "now occurring in Beirut", Wimmen told AFP. Jamal Badreddine, 67, who lives just 30 metres (yards) from where Tuesday's strike hit, said that "everyone in the country, from young to old has become the target". - 'Hit harder' - Israel's strike on Beirut last week came in response to a second salvo of rockets from Lebanon, which it blamed on Hezbollah despite the group's denials. The Lebanese army has said it located the launch site of Friday's rocket fire, and security forces said they had arrested several suspects. Hezbollah began firing rockets at Israel in October 2023 in support of ally Hamas. After nearly a year of cross-border exchanges of fire, Israel launched an air and ground offensive in September. Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for United Nations' secretary-general, called on "all parties to exercise maximum restraint and refrain from further escalatory activities". Under the ceasefire, Israel was due to complete its withdrawal from Lebanon by February 18 after missing a January deadline, but it has kept troops in five places it deems "strategic". The agreement also required Hezbollah to withdraw its forces north of the Litani River, about 30 kilometres (20 miles) from the Israeli border, and dismantle any remaining military infrastructure in the south. "Hezbollah's deterrence has been completely shattered," said Nicholas Blanford, a Beirut-based Hezbollah expert and senior fellow at the Atlantic Council. "Hezbollah cannot respond militarily. If they do, then the Israelis will just come back and hit even harder," he said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Hezbollah confirms top official Hassan Bdair among four dead in Israeli strike on Beirut

China has escalated military exercises near Taiwan for a second consecutive day, prompting criticism from the United States, which slammed Beijing&rsquo;s actions as "intimidation tactics."
Meanwhile, in a significant political development, Democrat Susan Crawford has won the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, dealing a blow to Donald Trump despite heavy financial backing from Elon Musk.
On Capitol Hill, Senator Cory Booker has set a record with an over 25-hour marathon speech, in which he denounced Trump&rsquo;s "unconstitutional" actions. This comes as the Trump administration comes under fire after deporting Kilmer Abrego-Garcia to El Salvador under the claim that he was an MS-13 gang member, despite a judge's ruling prohibiting his removal.
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China has escalated military exercises near Taiwan for a second consecutive day, prompting criticism from the United States, which slammed Beijing’s actions as "intimidation tactics." Meanwhile, in a significant political development, Democrat Susan Crawford has won the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, dealing a blow to Donald Trump despite heavy financial backing from Elon Musk. On Capitol Hill, Senator Cory Booker has set a record with an over 25-hour marathon speech, in which he denounced Trump’s "unconstitutional" actions. This comes as the Trump administration comes under fire after deporting Kilmer Abrego-Garcia to El Salvador under the claim that he was an MS-13 gang member, despite a judge's ruling prohibiting his removal. Click on the headlines for more China intensifies military drills near Taiwan for second day; US slams 'intimidation tactics' China on Wednesday (Apr 2) announced new exercises in sensitive waters near Taiwan. This is the second consecutive day of drills around the self-ruled island that China claims as its own. Trump suffers setback as democrat Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin supreme court despite Musk's millions Donald Trump's second term in the White House suffered a significant setback on Tuesday (Apr 1) as voters in Wisconsin rejected his preferred candidate for the state's Supreme Court. This pivotal voter decision comes despite Trump's billionaire advisor Elon Musk pouring millions to sway the election race. Watch | Democrat Cory Booker breaks record, slams Trump’s 'unconstitutional' actions in 25-hour marathon speech Democratic Senator Cory Booker etched his name into the history books on Tuesday (Apr 1) as he delivered an over 25 hours long marathon speech that slammed President Donald Trump's "unconstitutional" actions. Trump administration erroneously deports man to El Salvador, says he was member of criminal gang US President Donald Trump's second term has already seen a lot of deportations. In one such case, Kilmer Abrego-Garcia was erroneously deported to El Salvador. The man was deported in one of the three high-profile deportation flights to El Salvador in March. The administration said he was a member of the MS-13 gang, which is an international criminal group. In contrast, the judge, in his ruling, prohibited his removal from his home country. Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Russia, Ukraine trade blame over attack on energy sites

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Iran vs US: The US is sending an additional carrier strike group (CSG) led by USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier to Middle East, to bolster American military presence around Iran as part of a major buildup that also included the presence of B2 stealth bomber jets in Diego Garcia.
USS Carl Vinson is the same US Navy ship from whose deck the body of al Qaeda terror group leader Osama bin Laden was dumped in a &nbsp;'sea burial' after he was killed in a US Marine strike inside Pakistan in 2011.
Earlier stationed in the Guam military base of the US, Carl Vinson, the flagship of the Carrier Strike Group ONE (CSG 1), departed for the Persian Gulf on Friday (Mar 28), according to a Navy release.&nbsp;
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<h2>More about USS Carl Vinson</h2>
USS Carl Vinson, abbreviated as CVN-70, is the US Navy's third Nimitz-class supercarrier.
Its armaments include Mk 57 Mod13 Sea Sparrow Launchers, RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile Launchers and Phalanx CIWS (which is an automated gun-based close-in weapon defence system).
Besides USS Carl Vinson, the CSG 1 includes a Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59), and the guided-missile destroyers of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 1.
Carl Vinson was deployed in several Middle East operations of the US Navy in the past, including &nbsp;Operation Desert Strike, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
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The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is going to US Central Command to join the Harry S Truman CSG.
<h2>Trump's 'maximum pressure' tactic on Iran, Houthis</h2>
The movement of additional US naval power to Middle East adds to the news of B2 stealth fighters and Globemaster transport aircraft being sent to the Diego Garcia base with the potential to deploy in attacks against Houthi rebels in Yemen and their alleged backer, Iran.
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US President Donald Trump has a two-fold aim: Put 'maximum pressure' on Iran to come to negotiating table on its nuclear programme, and stop Houthis from attacking Western shipping interests in the Red Sea in solidarity with Palestinian militant group Hamas, which is fighting a war in Gaza against Israel.
Trump said over the weekend that 'there will be bombing' if Iran doesn't talk, 'the likes of which was never seen before'. 
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US sends USS Carl Vinson, the ship that dumped Osama bin Laden's body on sea,  to the Middle East. What does it mean? What are the ships's capabilities? World | Trending

Iran vs US: The US is sending an additional carrier strike group (CSG) led by USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier to Middle East, to bolster American military presence around Iran as part of a major buildup that also included the presence of B2 stealth bomber jets in Diego Garcia. USS Carl Vinson is the same US Navy ship from whose deck the body of al Qaeda terror group leader Osama bin Laden was dumped in a 'sea burial' after he was killed in a US Marine strike inside Pakistan in 2011. Earlier stationed in the Guam military base of the US, Carl Vinson, the flagship of the Carrier Strike Group ONE (CSG 1), departed for the Persian Gulf on Friday (Mar 28), according to a Navy release. More about USS Carl Vinson USS Carl Vinson, abbreviated as CVN-70, is the US Navy's third Nimitz-class supercarrier. Its armaments include Mk 57 Mod13 Sea Sparrow Launchers, RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile Launchers and Phalanx CIWS (which is an automated gun-based close-in weapon defence system). Besides USS Carl Vinson, the CSG 1 includes a Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59), and the guided-missile destroyers of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 1. Carl Vinson was deployed in several Middle East operations of the US Navy in the past, including Operation Desert Strike, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Will Iran attack US base in Diego Garcia as B2 bombers, Globemaster planes land in major military buildup? What we know The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is going to US Central Command to join the Harry S Truman CSG. Trump's 'maximum pressure' tactic on Iran, Houthis The movement of additional US naval power to Middle East adds to the news of B2 stealth fighters and Globemaster transport aircraft being sent to the Diego Garcia base with the potential to deploy in attacks against Houthi rebels in Yemen and their alleged backer, Iran. Trump vows continued strikes on Yemen's Houthis, warns Iran 'real pain is yet to come' US President Donald Trump has a two-fold aim: Put 'maximum pressure' on Iran to come to negotiating table on its nuclear programme, and stop Houthis from attacking Western shipping interests in the Red Sea in solidarity with Palestinian militant group Hamas, which is fighting a war in Gaza against Israel. Trump said over the weekend that 'there will be bombing' if Iran doesn't talk, 'the likes of which was never seen before'. Yemen's Houthi rebels claim attacking US aircraft carrier thrice in last 24 hours

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