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A court in the United States slammed the Trump administration's deportation of the alleged Venezuelan gang members saying that Nazis got "better treatment" from the US during the World War II than what these people are getting.
Judge Patricia Millett, who was appointed by former US president Barack Obama, said on Monday (March 24), "Nazis got better treatment under the Alien Enemies Act."&nbsp;
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"They had hearing boards before people were removed," she added.&nbsp;
"People on those planes on that Saturday had no opportunity to challenge their removal under the AEA. Y'all could have picked me up on Saturday and thrown me on a plane thinking I'm a member of Tren de Aragua and given me no chance to protest it," the judge said.&nbsp;
<h2>Alien Enemies Act (AEA)&nbsp;</h2>
On March 15, US President Donald Trump mass deported Venezuelan migrants and transported them using two aircrafts to a prison in El Salvador using a controversial wartime legislation - the 1798 Alien Enemies Act (AEA).
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<h2>Deported for their tattoos?&nbsp;</h2>
While arguing in the court, the legal representatives of some of the deported Venezuelans said that their clients were not the members of any gang and had no criminal records. The prosecutors said that they were solely targeted for their tattoos.&nbsp;
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Judge Justin Walker, who was appointed by Trump, acknowledged that there was a need of court hearings - but said there was a judicial interference with presidential powers. This was in reference to James Boasberg, chief judge of the US District Court in Washington, who tried blocking the deportation of the Venezuelans.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

WORLD | Judge Patricia Millett. who was appointed by former US president Barack Obama, said on Monday (March 24), "Nazis got better treatment under the Alien Enemies Act."

A court in the United States slammed the Trump administration's deportation of the alleged Venezuelan gang members saying that Nazis got "better treatment" from the US during the World War II than what these people are getting. Judge Patricia Millett, who was appointed by former US president Barack Obama, said on Monday (March 24), "Nazis got better treatment under the Alien Enemies Act." Also read: India researcher legally living in US faces deportation for allegedly 'spreading Hamas propaganda' "They had hearing boards before people were removed," she added. "People on those planes on that Saturday had no opportunity to challenge their removal under the AEA. Y'all could have picked me up on Saturday and thrown me on a plane thinking I'm a member of Tren de Aragua and given me no chance to protest it," the judge said. Alien Enemies Act (AEA) On March 15, US President Donald Trump mass deported Venezuelan migrants and transported them using two aircrafts to a prison in El Salvador using a controversial wartime legislation - the 1798 Alien Enemies Act (AEA). Also read: Alien Enemies Act: The 18th-century wartime law Trump used for deportation but failed, explained Deported for their tattoos? While arguing in the court, the legal representatives of some of the deported Venezuelans said that their clients were not the members of any gang and had no criminal records. The prosecutors said that they were solely targeted for their tattoos. Also read: White House ‘confident’ of winning court battle over deportations Judge Justin Walker, who was appointed by Trump, acknowledged that there was a need of court hearings - but said there was a judicial interference with presidential powers. This was in reference to James Boasberg, chief judge of the US District Court in Washington, who tried blocking the deportation of the Venezuelans. Also read: 'Very hostile': Trump vows 25% tariff on countries buying oil from Venezuela (With inputs from agencies)

'Nazis got better treatment than Venezuelans' under Alien Enemies Act by Trump administration, says US court

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Monday (Mar 24) denied reports that top White House officials shared classified war plans against the Houthis in Yemen to a journalist. President Donald Trump announced strikes on March 15.&nbsp;
After arriving at Joint Base Pearl Harbor&ndash;Hickam in Oahu, Hegseth spoke to the media and criticised the journalist involved as "deceitful". He accused him of repeatedly spreading hoaxes and said that no one had "texted war plans".&nbsp;
On being asked why those details were shared on the Signal messaging app and how they learned that a journalist was privy to the targets, Hegseth said, "I've heard that was characterised, nobody was texting war plans. And that's all I have to say about that."&nbsp;
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<h2>What exactly happened?&nbsp;</h2>
Jeffrey Goldberg, who is the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, reported on Monday that he was part of a text chain on Signal where details of air strikes in Yemen were discussed along with other highly sensitive national security matters.&nbsp;
Goldberg claimed that he was invited to an encrypted chat group called the "Houthi PC small group" on March 13. In the group, national security adviser Mike Waltz tasked his deputy Alex Wong with setting up a "tiger team" to coordinate US action against the Houthis.&nbsp;
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<h2>What did US official say?&nbsp;</h2>
A National Security Council spokesperson confirmed that the message chain "appears to be authentic," and said, "We are reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain."&nbsp;
National Security Council spokesman Brian Hughes said, "The message thread that was reported appears to be authentic, and we are reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain."&nbsp;
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Trump launched an ongoing campaign of large-scale military strikes against Yemen's Houthis over the group's attacks against Red Sea shipping. Goldberg wrote that Hegseth sent information on the strikes, including attack plans. &nbsp;
"According to the lengthy Hegseth text, the first detonations in Yemen would be felt two hours hence, at 1:45 pm eastern time," Goldberg wrote.&nbsp;
The Huthi rebels have launched scores of drone and missile attacks at ships passing Yemen in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden during the Gaza war, claiming solidarity with the Palestinians. They have controlled much of Yemen for more than a decade.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

World | Trending News | A National Security Council spokesperson confirmed that the message chain 'appears to be authentic'. He said that they are reviewing the matter

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Monday (Mar 24) denied reports that top White House officials shared classified war plans against the Houthis in Yemen to a journalist. President Donald Trump announced strikes on March 15. After arriving at Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam in Oahu, Hegseth spoke to the media and criticised the journalist involved as "deceitful". He accused him of repeatedly spreading hoaxes and said that no one had "texted war plans". On being asked why those details were shared on the Signal messaging app and how they learned that a journalist was privy to the targets, Hegseth said, "I've heard that was characterised, nobody was texting war plans. And that's all I have to say about that." Also read: Who are Houthis, directly challenging Trump's mighty military? Leaders taken out, missiles fly, war to expand? What exactly happened? Jeffrey Goldberg, who is the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, reported on Monday that he was part of a text chain on Signal where details of air strikes in Yemen were discussed along with other highly sensitive national security matters. Goldberg claimed that he was invited to an encrypted chat group called the "Houthi PC small group" on March 13. In the group, national security adviser Mike Waltz tasked his deputy Alex Wong with setting up a "tiger team" to coordinate US action against the Houthis. Also read: Iran's Khamenei says US strikes on Yemen 'a crime that must be stopped' What did US official say? A National Security Council spokesperson confirmed that the message chain "appears to be authentic," and said, "We are reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain." National Security Council spokesman Brian Hughes said, "The message thread that was reported appears to be authentic, and we are reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain." Also read: How the Indian Army supports private industry in defence manufacturing Trump launched an ongoing campaign of large-scale military strikes against Yemen's Houthis over the group's attacks against Red Sea shipping. Goldberg wrote that Hegseth sent information on the strikes, including attack plans. "According to the lengthy Hegseth text, the first detonations in Yemen would be felt two hours hence, at 1:45 pm eastern time," Goldberg wrote. The Huthi rebels have launched scores of drone and missile attacks at ships passing Yemen in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden during the Gaza war, claiming solidarity with the Palestinians. They have controlled much of Yemen for more than a decade. Also read: Trapped by debt: China’s grip on Zambia’s future (With inputs from agencies)

'Nobody was texting war plans': Hegseth denies sharing Yemen war plans, calls journalist 'deceitful'

The White House on Monday (March 24) admitted that a journalist was mistakenly included in a messaging group where top US officials, including Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, discussed planned military strikes in Yemen.
On Monday, National Security Council spokesperson Brian Hughes said, &ldquo;We are reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain.&rdquo;
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<h2>Here's what happened:</h2>
The issue came to light after The Atlantic published an article by its editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg. In it, he revealed that he had been unexpectedly added to a Signal group chat where confidential military operations were being discussed.
&ldquo;US national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn&rsquo;t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling,&rdquo; Goldberg wrote, adding, &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve never seen a breach quite like this.&rdquo;
According to Goldberg, the conversation began on Tuesday, 11 March, when he was added to a Signal group titled &ldquo;Houthi PC small group.&rdquo; Over the following days, the group discussed detailed plans for airstrikes targeting the Houthis in Yemen, who have been attacking Western ships in the Red Sea for over a year.
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Goldberg said that messages in the group included highly sensitive and classified information, with participants identifying themselves as senior figures in the Trump administration, including Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, Secretary of State Marco Antonio Rubio, and Vice President JD Vance.
In one message, &ldquo;Michael Waltz&rdquo; wrote: &ldquo;Team &ndash; establishing a principles [sic] group for coordination on Houthis, particularly for over the next 72 hours. My deputy Alex Wong is pulling together a tiger team at deputies/agency Chief of Staff level following up from the meeting in the [Situation Room] this morning for action items and will be sending that out later this evening.&rdquo;
Other users followed up by naming representatives for various departments, including the CIA, Treasury, and National Security Council. Pete Hegseth named Dan Caldwell to represent the Pentagon.
Despite his doubts about the group&rsquo;s authenticity, Goldberg said the participants went on to share classified discussions about targets, timing, and potential consequences of the planned strikes. At one point, Vice President Vance voiced hesitation, saying he believed the administration was &ldquo;making a mistake&rdquo; by moving forward so quickly, though he agreed to back the majority view.
Hegseth argued against delaying the strikes, saying that any hold-up could risk leaks and make the administration appear &ldquo;indecisive.&rdquo; He wrote, &ldquo;We are prepared to execute, and if I had final go or no go vote, I believe we should. This [is] not about the Houthis. I see it as two things: 1) Restoring Freedom of Navigation, a core national interest; and 2) Reestablish deterrence, which [former President Joe Biden] cratered.&rdquo;
On Friday, 15 March, at 11:44 AM ET, Goldberg received a &ldquo;team update&rdquo; from Hegseth that reportedly contained operational details about the airstrikes &mdash; including targets, weapons, and timing. Just two hours later, explosions were heard in Sanaa, the capital of Yemen.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: The issue came to light after The Atlantic published an article by its editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg. In it, he revealed that he had been unexpectedly added to a Signal group chat where confidential military operations were being discussed.

The White House on Monday (March 24) admitted that a journalist was mistakenly included in a messaging group where top US officials, including Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, discussed planned military strikes in Yemen. On Monday, National Security Council spokesperson Brian Hughes said, “We are reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain.” Also read: 'Russia has influenced some in White House': Zelensky accuses US of falling for Russian propaganda Here's what happened: The issue came to light after The Atlantic published an article by its editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg. In it, he revealed that he had been unexpectedly added to a Signal group chat where confidential military operations were being discussed. “US national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling,” Goldberg wrote, adding, “I’ve never seen a breach quite like this.” According to Goldberg, the conversation began on Tuesday, 11 March, when he was added to a Signal group titled “Houthi PC small group.” Over the following days, the group discussed detailed plans for airstrikes targeting the Houthis in Yemen, who have been attacking Western ships in the Red Sea for over a year. Also read: ‘We’re still waiting for you’: Zelensky says he invited JD Vance again to visit Ukraine Goldberg said that messages in the group included highly sensitive and classified information, with participants identifying themselves as senior figures in the Trump administration, including Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, Secretary of State Marco Antonio Rubio, and Vice President JD Vance. In one message, “Michael Waltz” wrote: “Team – establishing a principles [sic] group for coordination on Houthis, particularly for over the next 72 hours. My deputy Alex Wong is pulling together a tiger team at deputies/agency Chief of Staff level following up from the meeting in the [Situation Room] this morning for action items and will be sending that out later this evening.” Other users followed up by naming representatives for various departments, including the CIA, Treasury, and National Security Council. Pete Hegseth named Dan Caldwell to represent the Pentagon. Despite his doubts about the group’s authenticity, Goldberg said the participants went on to share classified discussions about targets, timing, and potential consequences of the planned strikes. At one point, Vice President Vance voiced hesitation, saying he believed the administration was “making a mistake” by moving forward so quickly, though he agreed to back the majority view. Hegseth argued against delaying the strikes, saying that any hold-up could risk leaks and make the administration appear “indecisive.” He wrote, “We are prepared to execute, and if I had final go or no go vote, I believe we should. This [is] not about the Houthis. I see it as two things: 1) Restoring Freedom of Navigation, a core national interest; and 2) Reestablish deterrence, which [former President Joe Biden] cratered.” On Friday, 15 March, at 11:44 AM ET, Goldberg received a “team update” from Hegseth that reportedly contained operational details about the airstrikes — including targets, weapons, and timing. Just two hours later, explosions were heard in Sanaa, the capital of Yemen. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Didn’t think it could be real’: US journalist ends up in classified war plan 'group chat' with Hegseth, Vance

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that Russian disinformation is affecting American leaders in an interview with Time magazine published on Monday (March 24).
Zelensky said that some members of the US administration appear to be placing more trust in Russian President Vladimir Putin than in their intelligence services.
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"I believe Russia has managed to influence some people on the White House team through information," Ukraine's Zelensky said. "Their signal to the Americans was that the Ukrainians do not want to end the war, and something should be done to force them," he added.
Military aid and intelligence support from the US to Ukraine were briefly suspended following a tense meeting between Zelensky, US President Donald Trump, and Vice President JD Vance at the White House which ended in a heated exchange. Although assistance later resumed after further talks between US and Ukrainian officials, the interruption raised concerns in Kyiv about the reliability of American backing.
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In a separate interview on 21 March with far-right US commentator Tucker Carlson, US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff appeared to repeat Russian talking points, which further deepened doubts about the direction of US policy.
"(Russia) reclaimed these five regions. They have Crimea, and they've gotten what they want. So why do they need more?" Witkoff said.
Zelensky also addressed another instance he said reflected the Russian propaganda which was Trump&rsquo;s comments about the alleged encirclement of Ukrainian troops in Russia&rsquo;s Kursk Oblast.
"That was a lie," Zelensky stated.
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Trump made those claims just before a scheduled phone call with Putin on 18 March. The purpose of the call was to discuss a possible peace agreement, including a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire, which Ukraine had already agreed to.
Putin initially indicated a willingness to consider the ceasefire but then added conditions, including the end of all foreign military and intelligence support for Ukraine.
During his conversation with Trump, Putin once again refused to agree to a full ceasefire, offering instead a temporary 30-day halt in attacks on energy infrastructure. However, that limited ceasefire was reportedly broken by Russian forces shortly afterwards.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: "I believe Russia has managed to influence some people on the White House team through information," Ukrainian President Zelensky said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that Russian disinformation is affecting American leaders in an interview with Time magazine published on Monday (March 24). Zelensky said that some members of the US administration appear to be placing more trust in Russian President Vladimir Putin than in their intelligence services. Also read: ‘We’re still waiting for you’: Zelensky says he invited JD Vance again to visit Ukraine "I believe Russia has managed to influence some people on the White House team through information," Ukraine's Zelensky said. "Their signal to the Americans was that the Ukrainians do not want to end the war, and something should be done to force them," he added. Military aid and intelligence support from the US to Ukraine were briefly suspended following a tense meeting between Zelensky, US President Donald Trump, and Vice President JD Vance at the White House which ended in a heated exchange. Although assistance later resumed after further talks between US and Ukrainian officials, the interruption raised concerns in Kyiv about the reliability of American backing. Also read: 10 hours, 3 breaks: High-stakes US-Russia talks on Ukraine ceasefire drag on behind closed doors in Saudi In a separate interview on 21 March with far-right US commentator Tucker Carlson, US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff appeared to repeat Russian talking points, which further deepened doubts about the direction of US policy. "(Russia) reclaimed these five regions. They have Crimea, and they've gotten what they want. So why do they need more?" Witkoff said. Zelensky also addressed another instance he said reflected the Russian propaganda which was Trump’s comments about the alleged encirclement of Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk Oblast. "That was a lie," Zelensky stated. Also read: Russia wants to restore 'Black Sea Grain deal' with Ukraine: What is it and why did Moscow back out the first time? Trump made those claims just before a scheduled phone call with Putin on 18 March. The purpose of the call was to discuss a possible peace agreement, including a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire, which Ukraine had already agreed to. Putin initially indicated a willingness to consider the ceasefire but then added conditions, including the end of all foreign military and intelligence support for Ukraine. During his conversation with Trump, Putin once again refused to agree to a full ceasefire, offering instead a temporary 30-day halt in attacks on energy infrastructure. However, that limited ceasefire was reportedly broken by Russian forces shortly afterwards. Also read: US and Russia talks on Ukraine peace deal underway in Saudi Arabia: Trump-brokered ceasefire in sight? (With inputs from agencies)

'Russia has influenced some in White House': Zelensky accuses US of falling for Russian propaganda

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he reiterated his invitation for US Vice President JD Vance to visit Ukraine during a recent telephone conversation, according to an interview published in Time magazine.
During a tense argument at the White House on his US visit on February 28, Zelensky had invited Vance to visit his country to see the consequences of war with Russia with his own eyes. However, Vance responded that he &ldquo;had seen the stories&rdquo; and was aware of the situation on the ground.
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The US vice president said that he refused to visit Ukraine because Zelensky&rsquo;s government allegedly organises &ldquo;propaganda tours&rdquo;, showing destruction in the nation caused by Russia.
According to The Kyiv Independent report, Zelensky told Vance during the recent phone call, &ldquo;We&rsquo;re still waiting for you.&rdquo; The American official, however, did not reply.
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Vance has time and again criticised Ukraine and Zelensky in the past, reiterating Kremlin&rsquo;s take at times. He also said that he &ldquo;doesn&rsquo;t care about Ukraine&rdquo; on multiple occasions, including days after Russia began its invasion of Ukraine.
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<h2>Ceasefire discussions</h2>
Washington and Kyiv had earlier backed a 30-day ceasefire to halt ground operations, but Moscow refused to accept it unless it included a suspension of foreign military support for Ukraine and other terms that would weaken Ukraine&rsquo;s defences.
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Meanwhile, Russia and the US began talks on a ceasefire in Riyadh on Monday (Mar 24). The discussions are aimed at a ceasefire in the Black Sea and broader truce negotiations, according to Reuters. A day earlier, the US and Ukraine officials held talks in Saudi Arabia.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | The US vice president said that he refused to visit Ukraine because Zelensky’s government allegedly organises “propaganda tours”, showing destruction in the nation caused by Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he reiterated his invitation for US Vice President JD Vance to visit Ukraine during a recent telephone conversation, according to an interview published in Time magazine. During a tense argument at the White House on his US visit on February 28, Zelensky had invited Vance to visit his country to see the consequences of war with Russia with his own eyes. However, Vance responded that he “had seen the stories” and was aware of the situation on the ground. Also read | ‘Not being a good ally’: JD Vance’s remarks on Denmark resurface as Second Lady set to visit Greenland The US vice president said that he refused to visit Ukraine because Zelensky’s government allegedly organises “propaganda tours”, showing destruction in the nation caused by Russia. According to The Kyiv Independent report, Zelensky told Vance during the recent phone call, “We’re still waiting for you.” The American official, however, did not reply. Also read | Usha Vance to visit Greenland with delegation including Mike Waltz: 'Only purpose is to show...' Vance has time and again criticised Ukraine and Zelensky in the past, reiterating Kremlin’s take at times. He also said that he “doesn’t care about Ukraine” on multiple occasions, including days after Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. Also read | 10 hours, 3 breaks: High-stakes US-Russia talks on Ukraine ceasefire drag on behind closed doors in Saudi Ceasefire discussions Washington and Kyiv had earlier backed a 30-day ceasefire to halt ground operations, but Moscow refused to accept it unless it included a suspension of foreign military support for Ukraine and other terms that would weaken Ukraine’s defences. Also read | Russia wants to restore 'Black Sea Grain deal' with Ukraine: What is it and why did Moscow back out the first time? Meanwhile, Russia and the US began talks on a ceasefire in Riyadh on Monday (Mar 24). The discussions are aimed at a ceasefire in the Black Sea and broader truce negotiations, according to Reuters. A day earlier, the US and Ukraine officials held talks in Saudi Arabia. (With inputs from agencies)

‘We’re still waiting for you’: Zelensky says he invited JD Vance again to visit Ukraine

Hamas' armed wing, on Monday (Mar 24), released a video of Israeli hostages, who have been held by the Palestinian militant group since it's unprecedented attack on Israel in October 2023.
The three-minute long, showcased two men seated on the floor, conversing in Hebrew as they addressed a hostage who had already been released. In the footage, whose exact recording date is unclear, the men urge the ex-hostage to share his experiences during captivity, hoping that by doing so, it will expedite their own release.
The two men were identified as Elkana Bohbot and Yosef Haim Ohana, according to news agency AFP.
They both were abducted from the Nova music festival.
In the video, the two men talk about the dangers they have faced since Israel renewed airstrikes on Gaza.
<h2>'Can see he is in bad shape,' says &nbsp;Elkana Bohbot family</h2>
Hostage Elkana Bohbot's family released a statement saying that they can see &ldquo;in the video that he is in bad shape, that he has lost a lot of weight from continued starvation, that he is suffering from problems with his skin and his breathing.&rdquo;
The family further highlighted that Bohbot suffers from asthma and &ldquo;hasn&rsquo;t seen the light of day for almost a year and a half!&rdquo;
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משפחתו של אלקנה בוחבוט אישרה לפרסם את החלק את החלק בסרטון חמאס בו הוא מופיע: "הוא זועק לעזרה וזועק שלא נשכח אותו במנהרות הגיהנום. מדי יום ראם, שואל מה עם אבא. מתי נוכל להגיד לו שהוא חוזר? גם הילד הזה נמצא במנהרה חשוכה ובשבי"<a href="https://twitter.com/AnnaPines_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AnnaPines_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NOFARMOS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NOFARMOS</a> <a href="https://t.co/QUQbVQVRZ4">https://t.co/QUQbVQVRZ4</a> <a href="https://t.co/snm0JWjJPv">pic.twitter.com/snm0JWjJPv</a>
&mdash; כאן חדשות (@kann_news) <a href="https://twitter.com/kann_news/status/1904214523893964990?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
They said that the footage was &ldquo;further proof that Elkana has to return home to his family, to his wife Rivka and his son Re&rsquo;em David. Elkana is screaming for help and screaming that we don&rsquo;t forget him in the tunnels of hell.&rdquo;
They then urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump to &ldquo;think that this is your son, your father or your grandson, who is waiting to see the light of day.&rdquo;
<h2>IDF tells Gazans to evacuate part of southern city of Rafah</h2>
Israeli army, on Sunday (Mar 23), called for the residents of the Gaza Strip in the Tel Sultan area in Rafah to immediately evacuate as forces launched an offensive against militants in the area.
Taking to X, military spokesman Avichay Adraee said that the army "launched an offensive to strike the terrorist organisations" in Rafah's Tal al-Sultan district.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World news: Hostage Elkana Bohbot's family released a statement saying that they can see “in the video that he is in bad shape, that he has lost a lot of weight from continued starvation, that he is suffering from problems with his skin and his breathing.”

Hamas' armed wing, on Monday (Mar 24), released a video of Israeli hostages, who have been held by the Palestinian militant group since it's unprecedented attack on Israel in October 2023. The three-minute long, showcased two men seated on the floor, conversing in Hebrew as they addressed a hostage who had already been released. In the footage, whose exact recording date is unclear, the men urge the ex-hostage to share his experiences during captivity, hoping that by doing so, it will expedite their own release. The two men were identified as Elkana Bohbot and Yosef Haim Ohana, according to news agency AFP. They both were abducted from the Nova music festival. In the video, the two men talk about the dangers they have faced since Israel renewed airstrikes on Gaza. 'Can see he is in bad shape,' says Elkana Bohbot family Hostage Elkana Bohbot's family released a statement saying that they can see “in the video that he is in bad shape, that he has lost a lot of weight from continued starvation, that he is suffering from problems with his skin and his breathing.” The family further highlighted that Bohbot suffers from asthma and “hasn’t seen the light of day for almost a year and a half!” משפחתו של אלקנה בוחבוט אישרה לפרסם את החלק את החלק בסרטון חמאס בו הוא מופיע: "הוא זועק לעזרה וזועק שלא נשכח אותו במנהרות הגיהנום. מדי יום ראם, שואל מה עם אבא. מתי נוכל להגיד לו שהוא חוזר? גם הילד הזה נמצא במנהרה חשוכה ובשבי"@AnnaPines_ @NOFARMOS https://t.co/QUQbVQVRZ4 pic.twitter.com/snm0JWjJPv — כאן חדשות (@kann_news) March 24, 2025 They said that the footage was “further proof that Elkana has to return home to his family, to his wife Rivka and his son Re’em David. Elkana is screaming for help and screaming that we don’t forget him in the tunnels of hell.” They then urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump to “think that this is your son, your father or your grandson, who is waiting to see the light of day.” IDF tells Gazans to evacuate part of southern city of Rafah Israeli army, on Sunday (Mar 23), called for the residents of the Gaza Strip in the Tel Sultan area in Rafah to immediately evacuate as forces launched an offensive against militants in the area. Taking to X, military spokesman Avichay Adraee said that the army "launched an offensive to strike the terrorist organisations" in Rafah's Tal al-Sultan district. (With inputs from agencies)

Hamas releases video of two Israeli hostages held in Gaza

Talks between the United States and Russia over a possible ceasefire in Ukraine have resumed in Riyadh following a third break, according to Russian state news agency Ria Novosti, which cited an unnamed source.
The discussions between both delegations have been ongoing for nearly ten hours.
These latest talks come a day after a meeting between US and Ukrainian officials, with the current round expected to centre on Washington's push for a ceasefire in the Black Sea and a broader truce.
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The talks are being held behind closed doors, as journalists were asked to leave the hotel where the meeting is taking place, Ukrainian outlet Suspilne reported.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, "The matter of the Black Sea Initiative and everything related to the initiative's renewal are on the agenda today." 
Moscow had pulled out of the Black Sea Grain Initiative in 2023, although Ukraine has since reopened a shipping corridor through continued attacks on Russian naval forces.
According to Reuters, the US delegation is being led by Andrew Peek, a senior director at the US National Security Council, and Michael Anton from the State Department, though the source remains unnamed.
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On 23 March, US officials also met with Ukrainian representatives in Riyadh. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the meeting as &ldquo;constructive and beneficial.&rdquo;
Another round of talks between the US and Ukraine is expected to follow.
These diplomatic efforts come as US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/donald-trump" rel="dofollow">Donald Trump</a> continues to push for a ceasefire deal and wider peace deal in Ukraine. Following phone calls last week with Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Zelensky, the Kremlin announced a 30-day halt on strikes targeting Ukraine&rsquo;s energy infrastructure.
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While Kyiv voiced support for a mutual pause on energy-related attacks, it accused Russia of failing to uphold the agreement.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: These latest talks come a day after a meeting between US and Ukrainian officials, with the current round expected to centre on Washington's push for a ceasefire in the Black Sea and a broader truce.

Talks between the United States and Russia over a possible ceasefire in Ukraine have resumed in Riyadh following a third break, according to Russian state news agency Ria Novosti, which cited an unnamed source. The discussions between both delegations have been ongoing for nearly ten hours. These latest talks come a day after a meeting between US and Ukrainian officials, with the current round expected to centre on Washington's push for a ceasefire in the Black Sea and a broader truce. Also read: Russia wants to restore 'Black Sea Grain deal' with Ukraine: What is it and why did Moscow back out the first time? The talks are being held behind closed doors, as journalists were asked to leave the hotel where the meeting is taking place, Ukrainian outlet Suspilne reported. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, "The matter of the Black Sea Initiative and everything related to the initiative's renewal are on the agenda today." Moscow had pulled out of the Black Sea Grain Initiative in 2023, although Ukraine has since reopened a shipping corridor through continued attacks on Russian naval forces. According to Reuters, the US delegation is being led by Andrew Peek, a senior director at the US National Security Council, and Michael Anton from the State Department, though the source remains unnamed. Also read: US and Russia talks on Ukraine peace deal underway in Saudi Arabia: Trump-brokered ceasefire in sight? On 23 March, US officials also met with Ukrainian representatives in Riyadh. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the meeting as “constructive and beneficial.” Another round of talks between the US and Ukraine is expected to follow. These diplomatic efforts come as US President Donald Trump continues to push for a ceasefire deal and wider peace deal in Ukraine. Following phone calls last week with Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Zelensky, the Kremlin announced a 30-day halt on strikes targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Also read: What is 'shuttlecock diplomacy', and why is the US using it to broker ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine? While Kyiv voiced support for a mutual pause on energy-related attacks, it accused Russia of failing to uphold the agreement. (With inputs from agencies)

10 hours, 3 breaks: High-stakes US-Russia talks on Ukraine ceasefire drag on behind closed doors in Saudi

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More than 1,100 people, including journalists, have been detained by Turkish police after mass protests broke out following the arrest of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan&rsquo;s main political rival, according to a government minister on Monday.
<h2>Why are people protesting in Turkey?</h2>
The unrest, described as the most serious in years, began in Istanbul after the detention of Ekrem Imamoglu&nbsp;and has since spread to over 55 of Turkey&rsquo;s 81 provinces. Demonstrators have clashed with riot police, and the crackdown has drawn strong criticism from several countries and international bodies.
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<h2>Who is Ekrem Imamoglu and why was he arrested?</h2>
Ekrem İmamoglu, a popular 53-year-old politician, was seen by many as the only serious challenger to Erdogan's long-standing rule. His arrest last week came just before he was officially confirmed as the Republican People&rsquo;s Party (CHP) candidate for the 2028 presidential election.
Once the mayor of Istanbul, the same role that launched Erdoğan&rsquo;s own political career, Imamoglu was arrested, interrogated, jailed, and removed from office within four days. His detention was linked to an investigation into alleged corruption and terrorism, but many observers believe the move was politically motivated.
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Around 15 million people voted in a recent party primary to back Imamoglu as the CHP&rsquo;s presidential candidate, in what appeared to be a show of massive public support. Analysts say this looming nomination likely triggered the government&rsquo;s actions.
<h2>What is the international response?</h2>
Germany condemned Imamoglu's arrest as &ldquo;totally unacceptable&rdquo;, while Greece said attacks on civil liberties &ldquo;cannot be tolerated&rdquo;. The European Union warned Turkey that it must show &ldquo;a clear commitment to democratic norms&rdquo;, and France called the situation a &ldquo;serious attack on democracy&rdquo;.
On Monday, university students in Istanbul and Ankara began boycotting lectures in protest. Demonstrators were also preparing for a rally by the Besiktas port on the Bosphorus at 1400 GMT, followed by the main evening demonstration outside City Hall at 1730 GMT.
Despite a four-day government ban on public gatherings, protests have continued to grow, particularly among younger groups and students.
<h2>Erdogan responds</h2>
President Erdogan, speaking after a cabinet meeting, accused the opposition of fuelling a &ldquo;movement of violence&rdquo; and blamed the CHP for any damage or injuries caused during the protests.
He claimed the demonstrations were merely a &ldquo;show&rdquo; and warned that opposition figures would eventually regret their actions, saying they would &ldquo;feel ashamed for the evil they did to the country&rdquo;.
As unrest spreads, several opposition figures and activists have had their X (formerly Twitter) accounts suspended. According to Politico, many of the suspended accounts were run by university activists and grassroots organisers, who had been sharing protest information and meeting locations.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: The unrest, described as the most serious in years, began in Istanbul after the detention of Ekrem Imamoglu and has since spread to over 55 of Turkey’s 81 provinces.

More than 1,100 people, including journalists, have been detained by Turkish police after mass protests broke out following the arrest of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival, according to a government minister on Monday. Why are people protesting in Turkey? The unrest, described as the most serious in years, began in Istanbul after the detention of Ekrem Imamoglu and has since spread to over 55 of Turkey’s 81 provinces. Demonstrators have clashed with riot police, and the crackdown has drawn strong criticism from several countries and international bodies. Also read: Who is Ekrem Imamoglu? Turkish President Erdogan’s biggest challenger facing terrorism-linked charges Who is Ekrem Imamoglu and why was he arrested? Ekrem İmamoglu, a popular 53-year-old politician, was seen by many as the only serious challenger to Erdogan's long-standing rule. His arrest last week came just before he was officially confirmed as the Republican People’s Party (CHP) candidate for the 2028 presidential election. Once the mayor of Istanbul, the same role that launched Erdoğan’s own political career, Imamoglu was arrested, interrogated, jailed, and removed from office within four days. His detention was linked to an investigation into alleged corruption and terrorism, but many observers believe the move was politically motivated. Also read: Istanbul court formally places mayor under arrest on graft charges Around 15 million people voted in a recent party primary to back Imamoglu as the CHP’s presidential candidate, in what appeared to be a show of massive public support. Analysts say this looming nomination likely triggered the government’s actions. What is the international response? Germany condemned Imamoglu's arrest as “totally unacceptable”, while Greece said attacks on civil liberties “cannot be tolerated”. The European Union warned Turkey that it must show “a clear commitment to democratic norms”, and France called the situation a “serious attack on democracy”. On Monday, university students in Istanbul and Ankara began boycotting lectures in protest. Demonstrators were also preparing for a rally by the Besiktas port on the Bosphorus at 1400 GMT, followed by the main evening demonstration outside City Hall at 1730 GMT. Despite a four-day government ban on public gatherings, protests have continued to grow, particularly among younger groups and students. Erdogan responds President Erdogan, speaking after a cabinet meeting, accused the opposition of fuelling a “movement of violence” and blamed the CHP for any damage or injuries caused during the protests. He claimed the demonstrations were merely a “show” and warned that opposition figures would eventually regret their actions, saying they would “feel ashamed for the evil they did to the country”. As unrest spreads, several opposition figures and activists have had their X (formerly Twitter) accounts suspended. According to Politico, many of the suspended accounts were run by university activists and grassroots organisers, who had been sharing protest information and meeting locations. (With inputs from agencies)

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US President Donald Trump has declared that from 2 April 2025, any country purchasing oil or gas from Venezuela will face a 25 per cent tariff on all trade with the United States. The move marks a further escalation in Trump&rsquo;s trade disputes with both rivals and long-standing allies.
"Venezuela has been very hostile to the United States and the Freedoms which we espouse," Trump wrote on his platform, Truth Social. "Therefore, any Country that purchases Oil and/or Gas from Venezuela will be forced to pay a Tariff of 25% to the United States on any Trade they do with our Country," he added.
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He went on to say, "All documentation will be signed and registered, and the Tariff will take place on April 2nd, 2025, LIBERATION DAY IN AMERICA."
The announcement comes just over a week before Trump could move ahead with what he refers to as "retaliatory tariffs" on all US trading partners. These tariffs, set to be introduced on the same date, are part of his long-standing pledge to rebalance trade and bring in extra revenue as Republicans prepare a new tax and spending bill.
However, reports on Monday suggested that the White House might adopt a more targeted strategy than previously expected. Rather than applying tariffs broadly, the administration could focus on what it&rsquo;s calling the &ldquo;dirty 15&rdquo; the small group of countries, roughly 15 per cent of the total, that have the most unbalanced trade relationships with the US.
This more selective approach follows Trump&rsquo;s comments last Friday, where he hinted there might be some &ldquo;flexibility&rdquo; in how the tariffs are rolled out.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: "Venezuela has been very hostile to the United States and the Freedoms which we espouse," Trump wrote on his platform, Truth Social.

US President Donald Trump has declared that from 2 April 2025, any country purchasing oil or gas from Venezuela will face a 25 per cent tariff on all trade with the United States. The move marks a further escalation in Trump’s trade disputes with both rivals and long-standing allies. "Venezuela has been very hostile to the United States and the Freedoms which we espouse," Trump wrote on his platform, Truth Social. "Therefore, any Country that purchases Oil and/or Gas from Venezuela will be forced to pay a Tariff of 25% to the United States on any Trade they do with our Country," he added. Also read: 'Artist must have lost her talent': Trump melts down over ‘bad picture’, says Obama’s portrait ‘looks wonderful’ He went on to say, "All documentation will be signed and registered, and the Tariff will take place on April 2nd, 2025, LIBERATION DAY IN AMERICA." The announcement comes just over a week before Trump could move ahead with what he refers to as "retaliatory tariffs" on all US trading partners. These tariffs, set to be introduced on the same date, are part of his long-standing pledge to rebalance trade and bring in extra revenue as Republicans prepare a new tax and spending bill. However, reports on Monday suggested that the White House might adopt a more targeted strategy than previously expected. Rather than applying tariffs broadly, the administration could focus on what it’s calling the “dirty 15” the small group of countries, roughly 15 per cent of the total, that have the most unbalanced trade relationships with the US. This more selective approach follows Trump’s comments last Friday, where he hinted there might be some “flexibility” in how the tariffs are rolled out. Also read: Who are Houthis, directly challenging Trump's mighty military? Leaders taken out, missiles fly, war to expand? (With inputs from agencies)

'Very hostile': Trump vows 25% tariff on countries buying oil from Venezuela

US Vice President JD Vance&rsquo;s comments attacking Denmark for not being a &ldquo;good ally&rdquo; have resurfaced again as his wife is set to visit the island country this week.
In an interview with Fox News, Vance was asked whether he believed the US could acquire Greenland. &ldquo;I think it&rsquo;s possible,&rdquo; he had replied.
&ldquo;Here&rsquo;s the thing which I think a lot of folks don&rsquo;t appreciate about Greenland. It&rsquo;s really important to our national security,&rdquo; the vice president said as he explained the &ldquo;sea lanes&rdquo; surrounding Greenland, which are used by the Chinese and the Russians.&nbsp;
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He further accused the Danish government of restricting US access. He said Denmark is &ldquo;not doing its job&rdquo; and &ldquo;not being a good ally.&rdquo;
<h2>&lsquo;Incredibly bountiful country&rsquo;</h2>
Vance suggested that the only real solution to maintain the US national security was to take &ldquo;more territorial interest in Greenland.&rdquo; He stressed that the US wants to acquire Greenland&rsquo;s rich natural resources, saying it was &ldquo;an incredibly bountiful country.&rdquo;
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He emphasised that US President Donald&nbsp;Trump would take over Greenland if needed. He added, &ldquo;That is what President Trump is going to do because he doesn&rsquo;t care about what the Europeans scream at us; he cares about putting the interests of American citizens first.&rdquo;
In January, Trump posted on his Truth Social that &ldquo;the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity&rdquo; sparking criticism from the island.
Greenland&rsquo;s Prime Minister Mute B. Egede slammed the Trump administration for their &ldquo;highly aggressive&rdquo; approach after he sent a senior US official to Denmark&rsquo;s autonomous territory last week.
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In the interview, Vance also claimed that the people of Greenland &ldquo;were not actually happy with [the] Danish government&rdquo; despite the opinion poll suggesting the opposite. According to an earlier report by the Guardian, 85 per cent of Greenlanders were against the idea of the island becoming a US territory.
<h2>Usha Vance Greenland visit</h2>
Second Lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland on Thursday (Mar 27) with her son and a US delegation &ldquo;to visit historical sites, learn about Greenlandic heritage, and attend the Avannaata Qimussersu, Greenlands&rsquo; national dogsled race,&rdquo; according to a White House press release.
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The delegation will include National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending | Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute B. Egede slammed the Trump administration for their “highly aggressive” approach after he sent a senior US official to Denmark’s autonomous territory last week.

US Vice President JD Vance’s comments attacking Denmark for not being a “good ally” have resurfaced again as his wife is set to visit the island country this week. In an interview with Fox News, Vance was asked whether he believed the US could acquire Greenland. “I think it’s possible,” he had replied. “Here’s the thing which I think a lot of folks don’t appreciate about Greenland. It’s really important to our national security,” the vice president said as he explained the “sea lanes” surrounding Greenland, which are used by the Chinese and the Russians. Also read | Usha Vance to visit Greenland with delegation including Mike Waltz: 'Only purpose is to show...' He further accused the Danish government of restricting US access. He said Denmark is “not doing its job” and “not being a good ally.” ‘Incredibly bountiful country’ Vance suggested that the only real solution to maintain the US national security was to take “more territorial interest in Greenland.” He stressed that the US wants to acquire Greenland’s rich natural resources, saying it was “an incredibly bountiful country.” Also read | 'I think it will happen': Trump reiterates desire to annex Greenland from Denmark He emphasised that US President Donald Trump would take over Greenland if needed. He added, “That is what President Trump is going to do because he doesn’t care about what the Europeans scream at us; he cares about putting the interests of American citizens first.” In January, Trump posted on his Truth Social that “the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity” sparking criticism from the island. Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute B. Egede slammed the Trump administration for their “highly aggressive” approach after he sent a senior US official to Denmark’s autonomous territory last week. Also read | Greenland Election: Surprise victory for centre-right Democrats amid Trump's threat to control territory In the interview, Vance also claimed that the people of Greenland “were not actually happy with [the] Danish government” despite the opinion poll suggesting the opposite. According to an earlier report by the Guardian, 85 per cent of Greenlanders were against the idea of the island becoming a US territory. Usha Vance Greenland visit Second Lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland on Thursday (Mar 27) with her son and a US delegation “to visit historical sites, learn about Greenlandic heritage, and attend the Avannaata Qimussersu, Greenlands’ national dogsled race,” according to a White House press release. Also read | 'Artist must have lost her talent': Trump melts down over ‘bad picture’, says Obama’s portrait ‘looks wonderful’ The delegation will include National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Not being a good ally’: JD Vance’s remarks on Denmark resurface as Second Lady set to visit Greenland

US President Donald Trump has criticised the official portrait of him hanging in Colorado&rsquo;s state capitol, calling it &ldquo;purposefully distorted&rdquo; and demanding that it be taken down.
&ldquo;Nobody likes a bad picture or painting of themselves, but the one in Colorado, in the State Capitol, put up by the Governor, along with all other Presidents, was purposefully distorted to a level that even I, perhaps, have never seen before,&rdquo; Trump wrote on Truth Social on Sunday.
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He went on to compare his portrait with Barack Obama&rsquo;s, also painted by the same artist. &ldquo;The artist also did President Obama, and he looks wonderful, but the one [of] me is truly the worst. She must have lost her talent as she got older,&rdquo; he added.
<h2>Portrait painted by British-born artist</h2>
The artist, Sarah A. Boardman, was born in the UK and previously painted Barack Obama&rsquo;s portrait. She was chosen to paint Trump&rsquo;s after the original presidential portrait artist, Lawrence Williams, passed away in 2003. Williams had completed all 43 earlier presidential portraits.
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Trump&rsquo;s portrait, unveiled in 2019, was not commissioned by Colorado Governor Jared Polis. Instead, it was funded through a GoFundMe campaign launched by Republican Kevin Grantham, who was president of the state senate at the time. The campaign raised the $10,000 needed to complete the work.
<h2>Governor&rsquo;s office responds</h2>
A spokesperson for Governor Polis told The Hill that the governor was &ldquo;surprised&rdquo; by Trump&rsquo;s remarks and added that the office is &ldquo;always looking for any opportunity to improve our visitor experience.&rdquo;
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Trump, however, said he would rather not have a portrait at all than keep the one currently displayed. According to him, many Colorado residents have contacted the state asking for the image to be removed or changed.
&ldquo;I am speaking on their behalf to the Radical Left Governor, Jared Polis, who is extremely weak on Crime, in particular with respect to Tren de Aragua, which practically took over Aurora (Don&rsquo;t worry, we saved it!), to take it down,&rdquo; Trump said. &ldquo;Jared should be ashamed of himself.&rdquo;
Trump referenced Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang which was reportedly active in Aurora, Colorado last year. He recently used the Alien Enemies Act to deport nearly 300 suspected gang members.
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The gang was said to have taken control of an apartment complex in the area. Footage shared online appeared to show armed men in the building shortly before a shooting took place. The incident prompted Trump to visit Aurora during his campaign.
<h2>Past controversy over the portrait&rsquo;s spot</h2>
Trump&rsquo;s portrait had already drawn attention before it was even hung. In 2018, a temporary portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin was placed on an easel in front of the space where Trump&rsquo;s painting was due to go.
The prank was pulled off by an activist from ProgressNow Colorado, with the help of Democratic legislative staffer Katie March, who later faced disciplinary action for allowing the activist into the building.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: “Nobody likes a bad picture or painting of themselves, but the one in Colorado, in the State Capitol, put up by the Governor, along with all other Presidents, was purposefully distorted,” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Sunday.

US President Donald Trump has criticised the official portrait of him hanging in Colorado’s state capitol, calling it “purposefully distorted” and demanding that it be taken down. “Nobody likes a bad picture or painting of themselves, but the one in Colorado, in the State Capitol, put up by the Governor, along with all other Presidents, was purposefully distorted to a level that even I, perhaps, have never seen before,” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Sunday. Also read: Who are Houthis, directly challenging Trump's mighty military? Leaders taken out, missiles fly, war to expand? He went on to compare his portrait with Barack Obama’s, also painted by the same artist. “The artist also did President Obama, and he looks wonderful, but the one [of] me is truly the worst. She must have lost her talent as she got older,” he added. Portrait painted by British-born artist The artist, Sarah A. Boardman, was born in the UK and previously painted Barack Obama’s portrait. She was chosen to paint Trump’s after the original presidential portrait artist, Lawrence Williams, passed away in 2003. Williams had completed all 43 earlier presidential portraits. Also read: US and Russia talks on Ukraine peace deal underway in Saudi Arabia: Trump-brokered ceasefire in sight? Trump’s portrait, unveiled in 2019, was not commissioned by Colorado Governor Jared Polis. Instead, it was funded through a GoFundMe campaign launched by Republican Kevin Grantham, who was president of the state senate at the time. The campaign raised the $10,000 needed to complete the work. Governor’s office responds A spokesperson for Governor Polis told The Hill that the governor was “surprised” by Trump’s remarks and added that the office is “always looking for any opportunity to improve our visitor experience.” Also read; Trump supporter’s wife arrested over visa issue, says he doesn’t regret his vote Trump, however, said he would rather not have a portrait at all than keep the one currently displayed. According to him, many Colorado residents have contacted the state asking for the image to be removed or changed. “I am speaking on their behalf to the Radical Left Governor, Jared Polis, who is extremely weak on Crime, in particular with respect to Tren de Aragua, which practically took over Aurora (Don’t worry, we saved it!), to take it down,” Trump said. “Jared should be ashamed of himself.” Trump referenced Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang which was reportedly active in Aurora, Colorado last year. He recently used the Alien Enemies Act to deport nearly 300 suspected gang members. Also read: 'USA! USA!': Trump receives cheerful welcome by 'fans' that Biden 'would never' The gang was said to have taken control of an apartment complex in the area. Footage shared online appeared to show armed men in the building shortly before a shooting took place. The incident prompted Trump to visit Aurora during his campaign. Past controversy over the portrait’s spot Trump’s portrait had already drawn attention before it was even hung. In 2018, a temporary portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin was placed on an easel in front of the space where Trump’s painting was due to go. The prank was pulled off by an activist from ProgressNow Colorado, with the help of Democratic legislative staffer Katie March, who later faced disciplinary action for allowing the activist into the building. (With inputs from agencies)

'Artist must have lost her talent': Trump melts down over ‘bad picture’, says Obama’s portrait ‘looks wonderful’

The discoveries around Egyptian mummies always unravel vital information about the old civilisation. Sometimes there's an eerie and mysterious air in the stories that engulf the mighty pyramids. Adding to this curiosity is a 2,300-year-old mummy called 'Pacheri', also referred to as 'Bashiri', which was discovered by Egyptologist Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings in 1919. Carter found this mummy three years before he uncovered the tomb of King Tutankhamun. Despite being found over a century ago, no archaeologist has opened this mummy yet.
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Bashiri mummy is the only mummy from which scientists did not dare and refused to remove the linen because there is no human being or technology in the entire world that can return it as it was. Discovered in 1919 by Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Egypt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Egypt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/stelle_lune?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@stelle_lune</a> <a href="https://t.co/RBUkGvlDeS">pic.twitter.com/RBUkGvlDeS</a>
&mdash; Miguel Calabria (@MiguelCalabria3) <a href="https://twitter.com/MiguelCalabria3/status/1885419919778390491?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2025</a></blockquote>
What seems like a marvel, the mummy is said to be of a male who lived in the Ptolemaic era, i.e., between the second and the third century BCE. The mummification process of this particular corpse is very different from all those unravelled so far. From the ornaments to the unique patterns made on the face that resemble the pyramids, and the intricate detailing goes in a concentric geometric design.
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So far, the five-and-a-half-foot-tall mummy has been scanned through X-rays and most essential details have been recorded this way, but the linen wrap remains untouched. No archaeologist or researcher in the world so far is equipped or trained to unwrap this mysterious mummy, as reassembling it may be impossible.
The Egypt Museum mentions on its website, "According to the results of an X-ray analysis, this mummy is that of an adult man. His name, written hastily, can be read as either Pacheri or Nenu; the interpretation is still uncertain."
Further adding, "The wide, used collar covering his chest is formed of several rows of beads and includes falcon-headed clasps.
The apron covering the body features various scenes arranged in registers, notably the mummy lying on a bed, surrounded by the goddesses Isis and Nephtys and the four sons of Horus. Finally, the casing around the feet has two images of the funerary god Anubis."
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2,300-year-old Egyptian mummy Pacheri was discovered in 1919. Despite being found over a century ago, no archaeologist has opened this mummy yet. World

The discoveries around Egyptian mummies always unravel vital information about the old civilisation. Sometimes there's an eerie and mysterious air in the stories that engulf the mighty pyramids. Adding to this curiosity is a 2,300-year-old mummy called 'Pacheri', also referred to as 'Bashiri', which was discovered by Egyptologist Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings in 1919. Carter found this mummy three years before he uncovered the tomb of King Tutankhamun. Despite being found over a century ago, no archaeologist has opened this mummy yet. Bashiri mummy is the only mummy from which scientists did not dare and refused to remove the linen because there is no human being or technology in the entire world that can return it as it was. Discovered in 1919 by Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings #Egypt @stelle_lune pic.twitter.com/RBUkGvlDeS — Miguel Calabria (@MiguelCalabria3) January 31, 2025 What seems like a marvel, the mummy is said to be of a male who lived in the Ptolemaic era, i.e., between the second and the third century BCE. The mummification process of this particular corpse is very different from all those unravelled so far. From the ornaments to the unique patterns made on the face that resemble the pyramids, and the intricate detailing goes in a concentric geometric design. Also read: Archaeologists unseal 2000-year-old mummy discovered in Italy's 'Tomb of Cerberus' So far, the five-and-a-half-foot-tall mummy has been scanned through X-rays and most essential details have been recorded this way, but the linen wrap remains untouched. No archaeologist or researcher in the world so far is equipped or trained to unwrap this mysterious mummy, as reassembling it may be impossible. The Egypt Museum mentions on its website, "According to the results of an X-ray analysis, this mummy is that of an adult man. His name, written hastily, can be read as either Pacheri or Nenu; the interpretation is still uncertain." Further adding, "The wide, used collar covering his chest is formed of several rows of beads and includes falcon-headed clasps. The apron covering the body features various scenes arranged in registers, notably the mummy lying on a bed, surrounded by the goddesses Isis and Nephtys and the four sons of Horus. Finally, the casing around the feet has two images of the funerary god Anubis."

Discovered over 100 years ago, no archaeologist has dared to open THIS mysterious 2,300-year-old Egyptian mummy

Russia and the United States are holding discussions in Riyadh for a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. Aside from truce talks, both parties are set to discuss restarting a key agreement aimed at protecting merchant shipping in the Black Sea, the Kremlin announced on Monday (March 24). Moscow said that it believes important parts of the original deal were never fulfilled.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the "Black Sea Initiative," widely known as the grain deal, was among the topics being discussed at a meeting in Saudi Arabia between Russian and American officials on Monday.
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<h2>What was the Black Sea Grain deal?</h2>
The Black Sea grain initiative was established in July 2022 through negotiations involving Turkey, the United Nations, and Russia. Its purpose was to ensure that Ukraine, one of the world&rsquo;s largest grain producers, could continue exporting its grain from southern ports through the Bosphorus. With overland routes through Poland and waterways via Romania unable to handle the necessary volumes, the agreement became essential for the global food supply.
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<h2>What did the deal include?</h2>
The initiative, one of the few diplomatic breakthroughs since the conflict began, allowed the export of commercial food products and fertiliser, including ammonia, from three key Ukrainian ports: Odesa, Chornomorsk, and Pivdennyi (formerly Yuzhny).
Ukrainian vessels escorted cargo ships through safe corridors, avoiding mined areas, before heading towards Istanbul. There, the ships were inspected by joint teams made up of Russian, Turkish, Ukrainian, and UN officials.
A second agreement was signed alongside it, intended to ease restrictions on Russia's food and fertiliser exports. Both parts of the deal were reviewed every few months.
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<h2>Did the agreement work?</h2>
Despite tensions and lack of trust, around 33 million tonnes of grain were exported from Ukrainian ports. The UK reported that 61% of this went to low- and middle-income countries, with 65% of wheat exports reaching those nations. The World Food Programme alone bought around 750,000 tonnes, which were sent to countries like Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Afghanistan. Thanks to the increased supply, global grain prices dropped significantly, from a high of $1,360 per tonne to about $800.
Russia, however, claimed that less than 4% of the grain reached the poorest nations. However many experts argued that even exports to wealthier countries helped reduce prices worldwide.
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<h2>Why did the deal break down?</h2>
Over time, Russia began slowing inspections. In October 2022, ten ship inspections were carried out each day, with 4.2 million metric tonnes exported that month. By November, it fell to seven daily, and by May, only two inspections were happening each day. That month, just 1.3 million metric tonnes left Ukraine. Compared to March 2023, April saw a 29% drop in food exports under the initiative, with a further 66% drop in May. Russia eventually pulled out of the deal.
The main reason behind this, according to Moscow, was that the second part of the deal, aimed at easing Russian agricultural exports, was not upheld.
Russia argued that sanctions on its exports were not lifted clearly enough, making insurers unwilling to cover ships carrying Russian food. It also demanded that sanctions on its key agricultural bank be removed.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: The Black Sea grain initiative was established in July 2022. Its purpose was to ensure that Ukraine could continue exporting its grain.

Russia and the United States are holding discussions in Riyadh for a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. Aside from truce talks, both parties are set to discuss restarting a key agreement aimed at protecting merchant shipping in the Black Sea, the Kremlin announced on Monday (March 24). Moscow said that it believes important parts of the original deal were never fulfilled. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the "Black Sea Initiative," widely known as the grain deal, was among the topics being discussed at a meeting in Saudi Arabia between Russian and American officials on Monday. Also read: US and Russia talks on Ukraine peace deal underway in Saudi Arabia: Trump-brokered ceasefire in sight? What was the Black Sea Grain deal? The Black Sea grain initiative was established in July 2022 through negotiations involving Turkey, the United Nations, and Russia. Its purpose was to ensure that Ukraine, one of the world’s largest grain producers, could continue exporting its grain from southern ports through the Bosphorus. With overland routes through Poland and waterways via Romania unable to handle the necessary volumes, the agreement became essential for the global food supply. Also read: US-Ukraine hold talks in Riyadh as US envoy expresses optimism on ending war before Russia meeting What did the deal include? The initiative, one of the few diplomatic breakthroughs since the conflict began, allowed the export of commercial food products and fertiliser, including ammonia, from three key Ukrainian ports: Odesa, Chornomorsk, and Pivdennyi (formerly Yuzhny). Ukrainian vessels escorted cargo ships through safe corridors, avoiding mined areas, before heading towards Istanbul. There, the ships were inspected by joint teams made up of Russian, Turkish, Ukrainian, and UN officials. A second agreement was signed alongside it, intended to ease restrictions on Russia's food and fertiliser exports. Both parts of the deal were reviewed every few months. Also read: What is 'shuttlecock diplomacy', and why is the US using it to broker ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine? Did the agreement work? Despite tensions and lack of trust, around 33 million tonnes of grain were exported from Ukrainian ports. The UK reported that 61% of this went to low- and middle-income countries, with 65% of wheat exports reaching those nations. The World Food Programme alone bought around 750,000 tonnes, which were sent to countries like Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Afghanistan. Thanks to the increased supply, global grain prices dropped significantly, from a high of $1,360 per tonne to about $800. Russia, however, claimed that less than 4% of the grain reached the poorest nations. However many experts argued that even exports to wealthier countries helped reduce prices worldwide. Also read: ‘Preposterous’: Trump envoy Witkoff dismisses Starmer’s Ukraine plan as Zelensky urges 'new pressure' on Russia Why did the deal break down? Over time, Russia began slowing inspections. In October 2022, ten ship inspections were carried out each day, with 4.2 million metric tonnes exported that month. By November, it fell to seven daily, and by May, only two inspections were happening each day. That month, just 1.3 million metric tonnes left Ukraine. Compared to March 2023, April saw a 29% drop in food exports under the initiative, with a further 66% drop in May. Russia eventually pulled out of the deal. The main reason behind this, according to Moscow, was that the second part of the deal, aimed at easing Russian agricultural exports, was not upheld. Russia argued that sanctions on its exports were not lifted clearly enough, making insurers unwilling to cover ships carrying Russian food. It also demanded that sanctions on its key agricultural bank be removed. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia wants to restore 'Black Sea Grain deal' with Ukraine: What is it and why did Moscow back out the first time?

Houthis vs Trump confrontation could expand to regional war? Houthis, the Iran-backed rebels of Yemen, are in direct confrontation with the US military in a fight that has intensified since President Donald Trump ordered air strikes on March 15. In the latest developments, the US national security advisor Mike Waltz said the strikes on Yemen have taken out some key Houthi leaders including their top missile specialist. In response, Houthis targeted US vessels in the Red Sea, the Ben-Gurion Airport in Israel and other parts of the Jewish nation. The flare-up, after Houthis threatened more attacks on Red Sea shipping in the wake of Israel-Hamas war, has embroiled the Middle East region in yet another potential regional war. "We've hit their headquarters...communications nodes, weapons factories, and even some of their over-the-water drone production facilities" Waltz said while speaking to the US media. His comments came after the US bombed several Yemeni installations including an airport. Mansour al-Saadi, the commander of the Houthi naval forces was injured during the raids on a Yemeni naval base, soon after Trump&rsquo;s warning to &lsquo;annihilate&rsquo; Houthis and direct warnings to Iran. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/houthis-indicate-to-limit-attacks-in-red-sea-corridor-to-israeli-ships-8637659">West Asia crisis: Houthis likely to limit attacks in Red Sea to Israel-affiliated ships</a>
There were at least three US airstrikes on the Hodeidah Airport, aimed at missile and drone facilities, according to reports. The US also bombed Saada province in the north, Sahar and Kitaf districts, and the central Marib province.
So, is It now time to take Houthis more seriously than before? Who are they? How did they develop into a formidable force in Yemen and the Middle East region?
<h2>Who are the Houthis? How did they become so powerful?</h2>
Houthis are an Iran-backed rebel militia in Yemen. Once a rag-tag rebel army, they are now challenging the most powerful military in the world. They are the strongest rebel group in Yemen and control the capital Sanaa, which they captured in 2014.
They are members of the Zaydi sect belonging to Shia Islam. The group is named after the leader of their movement, Hussein al-Houthi.&nbsp;Zaydis had ruled Yemen for 1,000 years until 1962.
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<h2>Is Iran the handler of Houthis?</h2>
Iran, the most prominent Shia nation in the Middle East, has tacitly supported the Houthis, but publicly denies it. Even in recent comments in the wake of Trump's direct criticism of Teheran, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei said Houthis act independently.
Nevertheless, it is widely believed Teheran uses Houthis among the several rebel groups fighting proxy wars against the US, Israel and Western forces in the region These groups are thought to have received training from Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC and form its so-called 'Axis of Resistance'
The Islamic Republic reportedly provides them with arms, ammunition and high-tech equipment including missiles and drones.
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<h2>Why did Houthi-US confrontation escalate?</h2>
Since the Israel-Hamas war started in 2023, the Houthi rebels have been frequently attacking commercial and military ships of US, Israel and Western nations, mainly in the Red Sea.&nbsp;But things escalated amid uncertainty over the future of a ceasefire between the Jewish nation and the Palestinian militants
Houthi attacks are in solidarity with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, which is fighting against Israel in Gaza.
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The US and Western powers have conducted strikes against Houthis since 2024 in retaliation for the rebel attacks on their shipping interests
Once back in power, US President Donald Trump ordered strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. That strike, on March 15, triggered a fresh outbreak in the war. Houthis responded by targeting US ships. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/web-stories/world/iran-released-french-citizen-olivier-grondeau-after-almost-900-days-confirms-president-emmanuel-macron-8872832">Iran released French citizen Olivier Grondeau after almost 900-days, confirms President Emmanuel Macron</a>
Amid all this, Trump made a series of warnings against Houthis. He directly accused Iran of supporting them &ldquo;We will use overwhelming lethal force until we have achieved our objective,&rdquo; he said in a social media post.
<h2>What is the military strength of Houthis?</h2>
Houthis are the strongest rebel group in Yemen and reportedly have at least 100,000 fighters. They are trained in land, air and marine warfare, and can operate complex weapon systems like cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and drones.&nbsp;These include the ballistic missile Typhoon, remade from Iran's Qadr missile, with a range of 1600-1900 kilometres and the Iran-made Quds cruise missile with a range of 1650 km. Their drone arsenal includes Shahed 136 and Samad 3. These are either made in Iran or contain Iranian components, and have a range of 1600-2000 km.
<h2>Will the Houthi-US conflagration lead to a regional war?</h2>
Already, the Houthis have struck US ships at least five times, though not very successfully. The attacks and counterattacks are increasingly escalating as the US strikes targeted senior Houthi figures.
The Houthis have expanded their attacks beyond Red Sea, and targeted nations other than the US, particularly Israel.
That could expand further and could include commercial or military vessels of other, mostly Western nations operating in the region. They could also attack the energy infrastructure of Saudi Arabia and the UAE, which have been fighting the war in Yemen against the rebels
There is a clear danger of it becoming another regional war unless the current flare-up stops.

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Houthis vs Trump confrontation could expand to regional war? Houthis, the Iran-backed rebels of Yemen, are in direct confrontation with the US military in a fight that has intensified since President Donald Trump ordered air strikes on March 15. In the latest developments, the US national security advisor Mike Waltz said the strikes on Yemen have taken out some key Houthi leaders including their top missile specialist. In response, Houthis targeted US vessels in the Red Sea, the Ben-Gurion Airport in Israel and other parts of the Jewish nation. The flare-up, after Houthis threatened more attacks on Red Sea shipping in the wake of Israel-Hamas war, has embroiled the Middle East region in yet another potential regional war. "We've hit their headquarters...communications nodes, weapons factories, and even some of their over-the-water drone production facilities" Waltz said while speaking to the US media. His comments came after the US bombed several Yemeni installations including an airport. Mansour al-Saadi, the commander of the Houthi naval forces was injured during the raids on a Yemeni naval base, soon after Trump’s warning to ‘annihilate’ Houthis and direct warnings to Iran. West Asia crisis: Houthis likely to limit attacks in Red Sea to Israel-affiliated ships There were at least three US airstrikes on the Hodeidah Airport, aimed at missile and drone facilities, according to reports. The US also bombed Saada province in the north, Sahar and Kitaf districts, and the central Marib province. So, is It now time to take Houthis more seriously than before? Who are they? How did they develop into a formidable force in Yemen and the Middle East region? Who are the Houthis? How did they become so powerful? Houthis are an Iran-backed rebel militia in Yemen. Once a rag-tag rebel army, they are now challenging the most powerful military in the world. They are the strongest rebel group in Yemen and control the capital Sanaa, which they captured in 2014. They are members of the Zaydi sect belonging to Shia Islam. The group is named after the leader of their movement, Hussein al-Houthi. Zaydis had ruled Yemen for 1,000 years until 1962. Israel kills top Hamas official Ismail Barhoum in targeted airstrike at Gaza's Nasser hospital Is Iran the handler of Houthis? Iran, the most prominent Shia nation in the Middle East, has tacitly supported the Houthis, but publicly denies it. Even in recent comments in the wake of Trump's direct criticism of Teheran, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei said Houthis act independently. Nevertheless, it is widely believed Teheran uses Houthis among the several rebel groups fighting proxy wars against the US, Israel and Western forces in the region These groups are thought to have received training from Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC and form its so-called 'Axis of Resistance' The Islamic Republic reportedly provides them with arms, ammunition and high-tech equipment including missiles and drones. Hamas confirms senior political official, his wife killed in Israeli airstrike overnight Why did Houthi-US confrontation escalate? Since the Israel-Hamas war started in 2023, the Houthi rebels have been frequently attacking commercial and military ships of US, Israel and Western nations, mainly in the Red Sea. But things escalated amid uncertainty over the future of a ceasefire between the Jewish nation and the Palestinian militants Houthi attacks are in solidarity with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, which is fighting against Israel in Gaza. The US and Western powers have conducted strikes against Houthis since 2024 in retaliation for the rebel attacks on their shipping interests Once back in power, US President Donald Trump ordered strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. That strike, on March 15, triggered a fresh outbreak in the war. Houthis responded by targeting US ships. Iran released French citizen Olivier Grondeau after almost 900-days, confirms President Emmanuel Macron Amid all this, Trump made a series of warnings against Houthis. He directly accused Iran of supporting them “We will use overwhelming lethal force until we have achieved our objective,” he said in a social media post. What is the military strength of Houthis? Houthis are the strongest rebel group in Yemen and reportedly have at least 100,000 fighters. They are trained in land, air and marine warfare, and can operate complex weapon systems like cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and drones. These include the ballistic missile Typhoon, remade from Iran's Qadr missile, with a range of 1600-1900 kilometres and the Iran-made Quds cruise missile with a range of 1650 km. Their drone arsenal includes Shahed 136 and Samad 3. These are either made in Iran or contain Iranian components, and have a range of 1600-2000 km. Will the Houthi-US conflagration lead to a regional war? Already, the Houthis have struck US ships at least five times, though not very successfully. The attacks and counterattacks are increasingly escalating as the US strikes targeted senior Houthi figures. The Houthis have expanded their attacks beyond Red Sea, and targeted nations other than the US, particularly Israel. That could expand further and could include commercial or military vessels of other, mostly Western nations operating in the region. They could also attack the energy infrastructure of Saudi Arabia and the UAE, which have been fighting the war in Yemen against the rebels There is a clear danger of it becoming another regional war unless the current flare-up stops.

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A 130-year-old Hindu temple in Malyasia&rsquo;s capital is facing the threat of being razed and relocated as the prime land it occupies in the heart of Kuala Lumpur has been sold to textile giant Jakel, which plans to build a mosque on the site. The temple&rsquo;s main deity, Dewi Sri Pathra Kaliamma Amma, is being worshipped by devotees for generations. The Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple was originally built on government land before it was sold to Jakel in 2014. And the intention was clear&mdash;the company&rsquo;s late founder, Mohamed Jakel Ahmad, bought the plot with the plan of building the fourth mosque in the area and gifting it to the Muslim community. The suggested shifting of the Hindu temple to make way for a mosque has invited public backlash, highlighting long-lasting grievances over religious equity in Malaysia, reports South China Morning Post. The apprehensions continued unabated without concrete action as the demolition was put on hold pending discussions till the news broke about the groundbreaking ceremony for the new mosque being scheduled for coming Thursday, March 27. The ceremony would be officiated by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-special-envoy-witkoff-says-hamas-duped-him-as-he-blames-renewed-attack-in-gaza-on-militant-group-8883301" target="_blank" rel="noopener">US special envoy Witkoff says Hamas &lsquo;duped&rsquo; him as he blames renewed attack in Gaza on militant group</a> As per reports, Jakel has been in talks with the temple committee since buying the land to relocate the place of worship, and offered to pay for the relocation costs. In 2021, the company received permission to begin constructing a mosque at the site, but delayed the process &ldquo;out of respect&rdquo; for the process of relocating the temple. Zaid Malek, executive director, Lawyers for Liberty, questioned the rush, saying the discussion between the temple, Jakel, and the city hall was still ongoing. &ldquo;Why is Anwar not prepared to give the necessary space and time for that process to be carried out? It is unacceptable that Anwar thinks it is appropriate for a temple to be removed so that a mosque can be built on its site,&rdquo; Zaid said. The same concerns abound social media debates, as calls grow for the proposed mosque&mdash;reportedly to be named Masjid Madani after the PM&rsquo;s &ldquo;Malaysia Madani&rdquo; slogan&mdash;being built elsewhere to avoid unnecessary conflict. PM Anwar said last Friday that the mosque would be built only after the temple is relocated. Also Read |&nbsp;<a aria-label="South Korea's Constitutional Court dismisses impeachment of prime minister Han Duck-soo" class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-koreas-constitutional-court-dismisses-impeachment-of-prime-minister-han-duck-soo-8883646" target="_blank" rel="noopener">South Korea's Constitutional Court dismisses impeachment of prime minister Han Duck-soo</a>
&ldquo;The temple is old, and its status has not been approved; it is not legal, but to ensure that our relationship is harmonious, [Jakel] has agreed to channel some assistance while [the city hall] has looked for a replacement land site, so that it does not become a problem,&rdquo; the PM said, while accusing the lawyers of exploiting the issue to portray it as religious persecution. &ldquo;I cannot imagine myself as prime minister demolishing any temple,&rdquo; Anwar said. The issue has its roots in the British colonial rule over present-day Malaysia, when Indians were brought in as labourers for the rubber industry and railways and had no access to land ownership. The state of Selangor, having over 700,000 Malaysian Indians, has 773 temples, all reportedly built without permission. P Ramasamy, a leader of the ethnic Indian party, Urimai, and former deputy chief minister of Penang, said that the temple stands as a &ldquo;significant and religious landmark predating Malaysia&rsquo;s independence. The removal of a long-established Hindu temple for any other purpose is unacceptable, particularly in a nation that prides itself on being multiracial and multireligious.&rdquo;
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World: The issue has its roots in the British colonial rule over present-day Malaysia, when Indians were brought in as labourers for the rubber industry and railways and had no access to land ownership.

A 130-year-old Hindu temple in Malyasia’s capital is facing the threat of being razed and relocated as the prime land it occupies in the heart of Kuala Lumpur has been sold to textile giant Jakel, which plans to build a mosque on the site. The temple’s main deity, Dewi Sri Pathra Kaliamma Amma, is being worshipped by devotees for generations. The Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple was originally built on government land before it was sold to Jakel in 2014. And the intention was clear—the company’s late founder, Mohamed Jakel Ahmad, bought the plot with the plan of building the fourth mosque in the area and gifting it to the Muslim community. The suggested shifting of the Hindu temple to make way for a mosque has invited public backlash, highlighting long-lasting grievances over religious equity in Malaysia, reports South China Morning Post. The apprehensions continued unabated without concrete action as the demolition was put on hold pending discussions till the news broke about the groundbreaking ceremony for the new mosque being scheduled for coming Thursday, March 27. The ceremony would be officiated by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Also read: US special envoy Witkoff says Hamas ‘duped’ him as he blames renewed attack in Gaza on militant group As per reports, Jakel has been in talks with the temple committee since buying the land to relocate the place of worship, and offered to pay for the relocation costs. In 2021, the company received permission to begin constructing a mosque at the site, but delayed the process “out of respect” for the process of relocating the temple. Zaid Malek, executive director, Lawyers for Liberty, questioned the rush, saying the discussion between the temple, Jakel, and the city hall was still ongoing. “Why is Anwar not prepared to give the necessary space and time for that process to be carried out? It is unacceptable that Anwar thinks it is appropriate for a temple to be removed so that a mosque can be built on its site,” Zaid said. The same concerns abound social media debates, as calls grow for the proposed mosque—reportedly to be named Masjid Madani after the PM’s “Malaysia Madani” slogan—being built elsewhere to avoid unnecessary conflict. PM Anwar said last Friday that the mosque would be built only after the temple is relocated. Also Read | South Korea's Constitutional Court dismisses impeachment of prime minister Han Duck-soo “The temple is old, and its status has not been approved; it is not legal, but to ensure that our relationship is harmonious, [Jakel] has agreed to channel some assistance while [the city hall] has looked for a replacement land site, so that it does not become a problem,” the PM said, while accusing the lawyers of exploiting the issue to portray it as religious persecution. “I cannot imagine myself as prime minister demolishing any temple,” Anwar said. The issue has its roots in the British colonial rule over present-day Malaysia, when Indians were brought in as labourers for the rubber industry and railways and had no access to land ownership. The state of Selangor, having over 700,000 Malaysian Indians, has 773 temples, all reportedly built without permission. P Ramasamy, a leader of the ethnic Indian party, Urimai, and former deputy chief minister of Penang, said that the temple stands as a “significant and religious landmark predating Malaysia’s independence. The removal of a long-established Hindu temple for any other purpose is unacceptable, particularly in a nation that prides itself on being multiracial and multireligious.” Also Read | Israel kills top Hamas official Ismail Barhoum in targeted airstrike at Gaza's Nasser hospital Meanwhile, some Malay Muslims question the temple’s right to remain on what is now privately owned land and say the landowner should be allowed to fulfil the late Mohamed Jakel’s vision. Akmal Saleh, firebrand leader of Malay nationalist party Umno, said the temple management had failed to secure the land ownership after many decades. The temple committee has expressed its preference that the place of worship remain in its current location and said that it can co-exist with any new construction in the vicinity to uphold the values of coexistence and religious freedom in a multicultural society.

A 130-year-old Hindu temple in Malaysia faces demolition threat, to make way for a mosque

Amid US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s crackdown against immigration and tariffs, a recent analysis of State Department data revealed that US F-1 visa denials have soared high at 41 per cent in the last fiscal year. According to The Indian Express, the rejection rate has nearly doubled to that of the 2014 fiscal year.
During the fiscal year from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, the US received 679,000 F-1 visa applications, out of which 279,000 were denied, bringing the rejection rate to 41 per cent. While in 2022-23, the US rejected 253,00 (36 per cent) out of 699,000 applications.
While the US State Department has not shared country-specific refusal rates for F-1 visas, earlier reports highlighted that student visas issued to Indian applicants significantly dropped by 38 per cent in the first nine months of 2024 when compared to the same period in 2023.
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The data also showed that the percentage of student visa rejections increased despite a decline in the number of applications over the last decade. The number of applications peaked in 2014-15 with 856,000 applications, however, it soon saw a steady decline with the lowest hitting 162,000 applications during the COVID year of 2019-20.&nbsp;
Although the applications have increased post-COVID, there was a 3 per cent dip in 2023-24 than in the previous year. In years 2023-24, 401,000 F-1 visas were issued, down from the previous year&rsquo;s 445,000.
F-1 visa, which accounts for more than 90 per cent of US student visas, is a non-immigrant category for students attending US academic institutions. The non-vocational and non-academic programs are covered under the M-1 visa.
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<h2>Department spokesperson on high rejection rates</h2>
On the rising rejection rate of F-1 visas, a Department of State spokesperson told The Indian Express, &ldquo;All visa adjudications are adjudicated on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and applicable federal regulations.&rdquo;
The spokesperson also highlighted a change in methodology for calculating visa data from FY2019 onwards, adding that &ldquo;previous methodology was based on a count of workload actions, which were not linked by application.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;The new methodology more accurately reflects final outcomes from the visa application process during a specified reporting period. The new methodology follows visa applications, including updates to their status (i.e., issued or refused), which could change as the fiscal year progresses, or result in slight changes in data for earlier years. Therefore, beginning with FY 2020, individual monthly issuance reports should not be aggregated, as this will not provide an accurate issuance total for the fiscal year to date,&rdquo; the spokesperson said, as cited by The Indian Express.
In 2023, more than 100,000 Indian students were issued the US visa. However, that number dipped to about 64,008 for the first nine months of 2024.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | India news | During the fiscal year from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, the US received 679,000 F-1 visa applications, out of which 279,000 were denied, bringing the rejection rate to 41 per cent.

Amid US President Donald Trump’s crackdown against immigration and tariffs, a recent analysis of State Department data revealed that US F-1 visa denials have soared high at 41 per cent in the last fiscal year. According to The Indian Express, the rejection rate has nearly doubled to that of the 2014 fiscal year. During the fiscal year from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, the US received 679,000 F-1 visa applications, out of which 279,000 were denied, bringing the rejection rate to 41 per cent. While in 2022-23, the US rejected 253,00 (36 per cent) out of 699,000 applications. While the US State Department has not shared country-specific refusal rates for F-1 visas, earlier reports highlighted that student visas issued to Indian applicants significantly dropped by 38 per cent in the first nine months of 2024 when compared to the same period in 2023. Also read | US investigates nearly 1.3 million Ford F-150 trucks for unexpected gear shift issue The data also showed that the percentage of student visa rejections increased despite a decline in the number of applications over the last decade. The number of applications peaked in 2014-15 with 856,000 applications, however, it soon saw a steady decline with the lowest hitting 162,000 applications during the COVID year of 2019-20. Although the applications have increased post-COVID, there was a 3 per cent dip in 2023-24 than in the previous year. In years 2023-24, 401,000 F-1 visas were issued, down from the previous year’s 445,000. F-1 visa, which accounts for more than 90 per cent of US student visas, is a non-immigrant category for students attending US academic institutions. The non-vocational and non-academic programs are covered under the M-1 visa. Also read | US and Russia talks on Ukraine peace deal underway in Saudi Arabia: Trump-brokered ceasefire in sight? Department spokesperson on high rejection rates On the rising rejection rate of F-1 visas, a Department of State spokesperson told The Indian Express, “All visa adjudications are adjudicated on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and applicable federal regulations.” The spokesperson also highlighted a change in methodology for calculating visa data from FY2019 onwards, adding that “previous methodology was based on a count of workload actions, which were not linked by application.” Also read | Nippon steel confirms ongoing US steel acquisition talks with Washington “The new methodology more accurately reflects final outcomes from the visa application process during a specified reporting period. The new methodology follows visa applications, including updates to their status (i.e., issued or refused), which could change as the fiscal year progresses, or result in slight changes in data for earlier years. Therefore, beginning with FY 2020, individual monthly issuance reports should not be aggregated, as this will not provide an accurate issuance total for the fiscal year to date,” the spokesperson said, as cited by The Indian Express. In 2023, more than 100,000 Indian students were issued the US visa. However, that number dipped to about 64,008 for the first nine months of 2024. (With inputs from agencies)

Getting a US student visa just got harder: F-1 rejections hit 10-year high with 40% of applicants denied

US and Russian officials have begun talks in Saudi Arabia marking another step in US President Donald Trump's attempts to negotiate a limited ceasefire in Ukraine, a move Washington hopes could be the first step towards lasting peace.
Following talks with both Ukrainian and Russian leaders last week, Trump helped secure an agreement in principle for a one-month halt to attacks on energy infrastructure. 
However, questions remain over when the ceasefire will begin and whether it will cover more than just power plants, such as hospitals, bridges, and other key services.
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<h2>US-Ukraine meet</h2>
The initial meeting between US and Ukrainian officials took place on Sunday evening, with American delegates holding separate talks with Russian representatives on Monday. 
US officials are expected to move between the two delegations to finalise the agreement, and also discuss separate arrangements for securing shipping routes in the Black Sea. 
&ldquo;The ultimate goal is a 30-day ceasefire, during which time we discuss a permanent ceasefire. We&rsquo;re not far away from that,&rdquo; said US special envoy Steve Witkoff in an interview with far-right commentator Tucker Carlson over the weekend.
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Ukraine&rsquo;s defence minister confirmed that the talks included proposals aimed at protecting the country&rsquo;s energy and critical infrastructure. President Volodymyr Zelensky described the Sunday meeting as &ldquo;quite useful,&rdquo; and said Ukraine&rsquo;s delegation was working in &ldquo;a completely constructive manner.&rdquo;
Zelenskyy also said that he had given the United States a list of energy facilities that should be off-limits to Russian attacks. Additional meetings between Ukrainian and American officials could take place on Monday. 
&ldquo;We are implementing the President of Ukraine&rsquo;s directive to bring a just peace closer and to strengthen security,&rdquo; said Rustem Umerov, Ukraine&rsquo;s defence minister, in a Facebook post.
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<h2>Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine</h2>
Meanwhile, Russia appears to be intensifying its attacks before any agreement is reached. Over the weekend, a large-scale drone assault on Kyiv killed at least three people, highlighting the continuing danger on the ground.
Moscow continues to demand conditions that Kyiv and its allies have rejected outright, such as ending all foreign military aid, reducing the size of Ukraine&rsquo;s armed forces, and recognising Russia&rsquo;s annexation of the four occupied regions.
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The Kremlin has also made it clear that it would not tolerate any presence of Western troops in Ukraine, while Kyiv sees such forces as essential for ensuring lasting security.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Following talks with both Ukrainian and Russian leaders last week, Trump helped secure an agreement in principle for a one-month halt to attacks on energy infrastructure.

US and Russian officials have begun talks in Saudi Arabia marking another step in US President Donald Trump's attempts to negotiate a limited ceasefire in Ukraine, a move Washington hopes could be the first step towards lasting peace. Following talks with both Ukrainian and Russian leaders last week, Trump helped secure an agreement in principle for a one-month halt to attacks on energy infrastructure. However, questions remain over when the ceasefire will begin and whether it will cover more than just power plants, such as hospitals, bridges, and other key services. Also read: US-Ukraine hold talks in Riyadh as US envoy expresses optimism on ending war before Russia meeting US-Ukraine meet The initial meeting between US and Ukrainian officials took place on Sunday evening, with American delegates holding separate talks with Russian representatives on Monday. US officials are expected to move between the two delegations to finalise the agreement, and also discuss separate arrangements for securing shipping routes in the Black Sea. “The ultimate goal is a 30-day ceasefire, during which time we discuss a permanent ceasefire. We’re not far away from that,” said US special envoy Steve Witkoff in an interview with far-right commentator Tucker Carlson over the weekend. Also read: What is 'shuttlecock diplomacy', and why is the US using it to broker ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine? Ukraine’s defence minister confirmed that the talks included proposals aimed at protecting the country’s energy and critical infrastructure. President Volodymyr Zelensky described the Sunday meeting as “quite useful,” and said Ukraine’s delegation was working in “a completely constructive manner.” Zelenskyy also said that he had given the United States a list of energy facilities that should be off-limits to Russian attacks. Additional meetings between Ukrainian and American officials could take place on Monday. “We are implementing the President of Ukraine’s directive to bring a just peace closer and to strengthen security,” said Rustem Umerov, Ukraine’s defence minister, in a Facebook post. Also read: ‘Preposterous’: Trump envoy Witkoff dismisses Starmer’s Ukraine plan as Zelensky urges 'new pressure' on Russia Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine Meanwhile, Russia appears to be intensifying its attacks before any agreement is reached. Over the weekend, a large-scale drone assault on Kyiv killed at least three people, highlighting the continuing danger on the ground. Moscow continues to demand conditions that Kyiv and its allies have rejected outright, such as ending all foreign military aid, reducing the size of Ukraine’s armed forces, and recognising Russia’s annexation of the four occupied regions. Also read: ‘Difficult negotiations’ ahead: Russia downplays Ukraine peace talks before US meeting The Kremlin has also made it clear that it would not tolerate any presence of Western troops in Ukraine, while Kyiv sees such forces as essential for ensuring lasting security. (With inputs from agencies)

US and Russia talks on Ukraine peace deal underway in Saudi Arabia: Trump-brokered ceasefire in sight?

Mia Love - the first ever Black woman elected to Congress as a Republican in the US history passed away at the age of 49 while battling with brain cancer. The family of the former Utah congresswoman took to the social media platform X to announce the heartbreaking news. They said Love passed away "peacefully in her home surrounded by family".&nbsp;
&ldquo;With grateful hearts filled to overflowing for the profound influence of Mia on our lives, we want you to know that she passed away peacefully today. She was in her home surrounded by family. In the midst of a celebration of her life and an avalanche of happy memories, Mia quietly slipped the bands of mortality and, as her words and vision always did, soared heavenward," the family said in the statement.
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"We are thankful for the many good wishes, prayers and condolences. We are taking some time as a family and will provide information about funeral services and a public celebration of her life in the days to come,&rdquo; the statement added.&nbsp;
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Love Family: With grateful hearts filled to overflowing for the profound influence of Mia on our lives, we want you to know that she passed away peacefully today. She was in her home surrounded by family. In the midst of a celebration of her life and an avalanche of happy&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/YzhAuH1l9x">pic.twitter.com/YzhAuH1l9x</a>
&mdash; Mia Love (@MiaBLove) <a href="https://twitter.com/MiaBLove/status/1903991643700891930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>Who was she?&nbsp;</h2>
Mia Love was the first ever Black woman in the American history who became Congresswoman as a Republican. She represented Utah's 4th District from 2015 to 2019.&nbsp;
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Her journey began in 2003 when she won a seat on the Saratoga Springs, Utah, city council, later becoming the city's mayor.&nbsp;
<h2>Relations with Trump</h2>
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Love distanced herself from Donald Trump during her 2016 reelection campaign after a recording from 2005 was released in which Trump made lewd comments about women.&nbsp;
She skipped the Republican National Convention and also publicly declared she would not vote for Trump.
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In 2018, Love went on to serve as a political commentator for CNN and a fellow at the University of Sydney.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

WORLD | Mia Love - the first ever Black woman elected to Congress as a Republican in the US history passed away at the age of 49 while battling with brain cancer.

Mia Love - the first ever Black woman elected to Congress as a Republican in the US history passed away at the age of 49 while battling with brain cancer. The family of the former Utah congresswoman took to the social media platform X to announce the heartbreaking news. They said Love passed away "peacefully in her home surrounded by family". “With grateful hearts filled to overflowing for the profound influence of Mia on our lives, we want you to know that she passed away peacefully today. She was in her home surrounded by family. In the midst of a celebration of her life and an avalanche of happy memories, Mia quietly slipped the bands of mortality and, as her words and vision always did, soared heavenward," the family said in the statement. Also read: Trump supporter’s wife arrested over visa issue, says he doesn’t regret his vote "We are thankful for the many good wishes, prayers and condolences. We are taking some time as a family and will provide information about funeral services and a public celebration of her life in the days to come,” the statement added. Love Family: With grateful hearts filled to overflowing for the profound influence of Mia on our lives, we want you to know that she passed away peacefully today. She was in her home surrounded by family. In the midst of a celebration of her life and an avalanche of happy… pic.twitter.com/YzhAuH1l9x — Mia Love (@MiaBLove) March 24, 2025 Who was she? Mia Love was the first ever Black woman in the American history who became Congresswoman as a Republican. She represented Utah's 4th District from 2015 to 2019. Also read: 'Love is in the air': Tiger Woods confirms relationship with Donald Trump's ex daughter-in-law Her journey began in 2003 when she won a seat on the Saratoga Springs, Utah, city council, later becoming the city's mayor. Relations with Trump Also read: 'USA! USA!': Trump receives cheerful welcome by 'fans' that Biden 'would never' Love distanced herself from Donald Trump during her 2016 reelection campaign after a recording from 2005 was released in which Trump made lewd comments about women. She skipped the Republican National Convention and also publicly declared she would not vote for Trump. Also read: Stellantis and Leapmotor eye Spain for B10 EV production with 200 million euros investment In 2018, Love went on to serve as a political commentator for CNN and a fellow at the University of Sydney. (With inputs from agencies)

Who was Mia Love? First Black woman elected to Congress as Republican dies at 49

Ebrahim Rasool, the expelled South African ambassador to the United States, said on Sunday (Mar 23) that he returned home with "no regrets" amid a diplomatic row with President Donald Trump's government.&nbsp;
"It was not our choice to come home, but we come home with no regrets," Ebrahim Rasool told hundreds of supporters in Cape Town.&nbsp;
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Trump recently withdrew financial aid to South Africa due to what he claims is its anti-white land policy, its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and other foreign policy disputes.&nbsp;
After Trump's decision, the ties between Washington and Pretoria sunk to a new low, it deteriorated even more after remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who last week said Rasool, who is a former anti-apartheid campaigner, was a "race-baiting politician" who hates Trump.&nbsp;
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Rubio reposted an article from right-wing website Breitbart that quoted the envoy as saying that Trump was leading a white supremacist movement.&nbsp;
Rasool, defended his remarks on Sunday, saying he was speaking to South African intellectuals, political leaders and others to tell them that the "old way of doing business with the US was not going to work."&nbsp;
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"Unless we change our way of speaking to the US and recognising what is the US -- it is not the US of Obama, it is not the US of Clinton -- it is a different US and therefore our language must change not only to transactionality but also a language that can penetrate a group that has clearly identified a fringe white community in South Africa as their constituency," he said.&nbsp;
State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce told reporters on Monday (Mar 17) that South Africa's ambassador to the US United States was "unacceptable".&nbsp;&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

World | State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce told reporters on Monday (Mar 17) that South Africa's ambassador to the US United States was 'unacceptable'

Ebrahim Rasool, the expelled South African ambassador to the United States, said on Sunday (Mar 23) that he returned home with "no regrets" amid a diplomatic row with President Donald Trump's government. "It was not our choice to come home, but we come home with no regrets," Ebrahim Rasool told hundreds of supporters in Cape Town. Also read: Netizens school budget airline Ryanair for shaming passenger sporting a bald look Trump recently withdrew financial aid to South Africa due to what he claims is its anti-white land policy, its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and other foreign policy disputes. After Trump's decision, the ties between Washington and Pretoria sunk to a new low, it deteriorated even more after remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who last week said Rasool, who is a former anti-apartheid campaigner, was a "race-baiting politician" who hates Trump. Also read: Sex, lies and videotapes: Kim Soo Hyun Kim Sae Ron dating row is not the only scandal to hit South Korean showbiz | See list Rubio reposted an article from right-wing website Breitbart that quoted the envoy as saying that Trump was leading a white supremacist movement. Rasool, defended his remarks on Sunday, saying he was speaking to South African intellectuals, political leaders and others to tell them that the "old way of doing business with the US was not going to work." Also read: 'Artists are solely responsible': Mumbai studio shuts down after Shiv Sena workers vandalise club over Kunal Kamra's controversy "Unless we change our way of speaking to the US and recognising what is the US -- it is not the US of Obama, it is not the US of Clinton -- it is a different US and therefore our language must change not only to transactionality but also a language that can penetrate a group that has clearly identified a fringe white community in South Africa as their constituency," he said. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce told reporters on Monday (Mar 17) that South Africa's ambassador to the US United States was "unacceptable". Also read: 'So America can own us': Canadian PM Carney accuses Trump of trying to 'break Canada' (With inputs from agencies)

Ebrahim Rasool, expelled South Africa envoy to US back home 'with no regrets'

Usha Vance, the wife of United States Vice President JD Vance, will visit the autonomous Danish territory of Greenland this week, the White House said Sunday (Mar 23). The visit has been announced amid President Donald Trump's desire to acquire the island due to several strategic reasons.&nbsp;
Usha is scheduled to visit from Thursday through Saturday with her son and a US delegation to view historical sites, the White House said in a statement. She will learn about Greenlandic heritage and watch the Avannaata Qimussersu, which is Greenland's national dogsled race.&nbsp;
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The delegation will include National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Greenland said that the visit by Waltz was a "provocation".
"Ms. Vance and the delegation are excited to witness this monumental race and celebrate Greenlandic culture and unity," the White House's statement added.&nbsp;
According to a US official, Waltz and Wright were expected to visit a US military base in Greenland during the trip.&nbsp;
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<h2>What does Trump want from Greenland?&nbsp;</h2>
Trump sees Greenland as crucial to the defence of America. The island's location allows for control of the GIUK Gap (Greenland-Iceland-UK Gap), which is vital for maritime defence. Additionally, Greenlandic airspace is considered essential for the air defence of the US and Canada. The territory is part of Denmark, a US ally and also a member of NATO.&nbsp;
Greenland is also rich in natural resources, including petroleum, rare minerals and fresh water. The United States Geological Survey estimates that the island has 17.5 billion barrels of offshore crude oil and 4.19 trillion cubic meters of natural gas.&nbsp;
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In an interview Sunday with Greenlandic daily Sermitsiaq, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the US delegation's visit "cannot be seen independently of the public statements" Trump has made.
"We want to work with the Americans," Frederiksen told Sermitsiaq, adding, "But it must and shall be a cooperation based on the fundamental values of sovereignty and respect between countries and peoples. This is something we take seriously".&nbsp;
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Speaking Sermitsiaq, Greenland's prime minister, M&uacute;te Egede, said the visit by Waltz was a "provocation".
"The only purpose is to show a demonstration of power to us, and the signal is not to be misunderstood," he said, further adding that he is "Trump's confidential and closest adviser, and his presence in Greenland alone will certainly make the Americans believe in Trump's mission, and the pressure will increase after the visit."&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | The delegation, featuring Energy Secretary, will also inspect a US military base, underlining the island's importance for US defence and resource interests

Usha Vance, the wife of United States Vice President JD Vance, will visit the autonomous Danish territory of Greenland this week, the White House said Sunday (Mar 23). The visit has been announced amid President Donald Trump's desire to acquire the island due to several strategic reasons. Usha is scheduled to visit from Thursday through Saturday with her son and a US delegation to view historical sites, the White House said in a statement. She will learn about Greenlandic heritage and watch the Avannaata Qimussersu, which is Greenland's national dogsled race. Also read: How expensive is education under Taliban? British couple spent decades educating Afghan girls, now facing rage of dictatorship The delegation will include National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Greenland said that the visit by Waltz was a "provocation". "Ms. Vance and the delegation are excited to witness this monumental race and celebrate Greenlandic culture and unity," the White House's statement added. According to a US official, Waltz and Wright were expected to visit a US military base in Greenland during the trip. Also read: Watch: Paris car chase ends in pile-up, injuring ten French police officers What does Trump want from Greenland? Trump sees Greenland as crucial to the defence of America. The island's location allows for control of the GIUK Gap (Greenland-Iceland-UK Gap), which is vital for maritime defence. Additionally, Greenlandic airspace is considered essential for the air defence of the US and Canada. The territory is part of Denmark, a US ally and also a member of NATO. Greenland is also rich in natural resources, including petroleum, rare minerals and fresh water. The United States Geological Survey estimates that the island has 17.5 billion barrels of offshore crude oil and 4.19 trillion cubic meters of natural gas. Also read: 'Love is in the air': Tiger Woods confirms relationship with Donald Trump's ex daughter-in-law In an interview Sunday with Greenlandic daily Sermitsiaq, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the US delegation's visit "cannot be seen independently of the public statements" Trump has made. "We want to work with the Americans," Frederiksen told Sermitsiaq, adding, "But it must and shall be a cooperation based on the fundamental values of sovereignty and respect between countries and peoples. This is something we take seriously". Also read: South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol released from jail Speaking Sermitsiaq, Greenland's prime minister, Múte Egede, said the visit by Waltz was a "provocation". "The only purpose is to show a demonstration of power to us, and the signal is not to be misunderstood," he said, further adding that he is "Trump's confidential and closest adviser, and his presence in Greenland alone will certainly make the Americans believe in Trump's mission, and the pressure will increase after the visit." (With inputs from agencies)

Usha Vance to visit Greenland with delegation including Mike Waltz: 'Only purpose is to show...'

A British couple in their late 70s - who spent decades of their life educating Afghan girls - are now facing a crackdown by Taliban.&nbsp;
Peter Reynolds, 79, and his wife Barbie, 75, were detained by the current Afghanistan government led by Taliban on February 1. They were scheduled to appear in the court for the case proceeding on Saturday (March 13) but at the "last moment," they were informed that the hearing had been delayed.&nbsp;
The couple who had been running training projects in Afghanistan for 18 years - including one that involved training mothers and children - have now spent months in the jail and are facing major health issues.&nbsp;
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The daughter of the couple claimed that Peter and Barbie spent four hours sitting on the floor, chained to other prisoners before being returned to prison on Saturday.&nbsp;
The daughter Sarah Entwistle said that her mother was "collapsing due to malnutrition" and father's health was also declining - and they are going through all this despite "no charges against them".&nbsp;
"The guards indicated that a different judge would now be handling the case, and we continue to hope they will receive a fair hearing in the coming week," Entwistle told the British newspaper.&nbsp;
The couple are being held separately. Authorities did not even allowed them to see each other on Saturday, the daughter claimed.
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<h2>A life spent on empowering women&nbsp;</h2>
The couple married in Kabul in 1970. They spent decades providing education to girls and women of Afghanistan - until Taliban's comeback.&nbsp;
Their work was against Taliban's rules as the organisation has banned education for girls over 12-years of age and prohibited women to have a career. But locals were their biggest supporters.&nbsp;
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<h2>'Women are provided only one meal...'</h2>
The family of Mr and Mrs Reynolds further narrated the pathetic condition in which they are being kept by Taliban authorities. Their daughter claimed that Barbie is being given only one time of meal. She also have to climb the four flights of stairs to the room where the judge sits and she requires assistance for that.&nbsp;
"She and the other women are provided only one meal a day, while the men receive three," the daughter told BBC.&nbsp;
<h2>'All girls must be allowed to...'&nbsp;</h2>
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It is not unknown that the condition of girls and women in Afghanistan is as pathetic as one can imagine. The strict dress code, banned education, prohibited employment, and what not.&nbsp;
As the case of Mr and Mrs Reynolds came, the UN children&rsquo;s agency on Saturday urged Afghanistan&rsquo;s Taliban rulers to immediately lift the ban on girls&rsquo; education.&nbsp;
&ldquo;For over three years, the rights of girls in Afghanistan have been violated,&rdquo; Catherine Russell, UNICEF executive director, said in a statement.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;All girls must be allowed to return to school now. If these capable, bright young girls continue to be denied an education, then the repercussions will last for generations," she added.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

WORLD | The couple who had been running training projects in Afghanistan for 18 years - including one that involved training mothers and children - have now spend months in the jail and are facing major health issues.

A British couple in their late 70s - who spent decades of their life educating Afghan girls - are now facing a crackdown by Taliban. Peter Reynolds, 79, and his wife Barbie, 75, were detained by the current Afghanistan government led by Taliban on February 1. They were scheduled to appear in the court for the case proceeding on Saturday (March 13) but at the "last moment," they were informed that the hearing had been delayed. The couple who had been running training projects in Afghanistan for 18 years - including one that involved training mothers and children - have now spent months in the jail and are facing major health issues. Also read: US lifts $10 million reward for information on Taliban senior leader Sirajuddin Haqqani The daughter of the couple claimed that Peter and Barbie spent four hours sitting on the floor, chained to other prisoners before being returned to prison on Saturday. The daughter Sarah Entwistle said that her mother was "collapsing due to malnutrition" and father's health was also declining - and they are going through all this despite "no charges against them". "The guards indicated that a different judge would now be handling the case, and we continue to hope they will receive a fair hearing in the coming week," Entwistle told the British newspaper. The couple are being held separately. Authorities did not even allowed them to see each other on Saturday, the daughter claimed. Also read: US citizen George Glezmann released by Taliban after more than two years A life spent on empowering women The couple married in Kabul in 1970. They spent decades providing education to girls and women of Afghanistan - until Taliban's comeback. Their work was against Taliban's rules as the organisation has banned education for girls over 12-years of age and prohibited women to have a career. But locals were their biggest supporters. Also read: US porn star Whitney Wright 'visits' Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. Who is she? 'Women are provided only one meal...' The family of Mr and Mrs Reynolds further narrated the pathetic condition in which they are being kept by Taliban authorities. Their daughter claimed that Barbie is being given only one time of meal. She also have to climb the four flights of stairs to the room where the judge sits and she requires assistance for that. "She and the other women are provided only one meal a day, while the men receive three," the daughter told BBC. 'All girls must be allowed to...' Also read: Taliban double down on women education ban, attack peaceful protesters, invite US condemnation It is not unknown that the condition of girls and women in Afghanistan is as pathetic as one can imagine. The strict dress code, banned education, prohibited employment, and what not. As the case of Mr and Mrs Reynolds came, the UN children’s agency on Saturday urged Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to immediately lift the ban on girls’ education. “For over three years, the rights of girls in Afghanistan have been violated,” Catherine Russell, UNICEF executive director, said in a statement. Also read: Triple talaq Petitioner Shayara Bano to continue fight for women rights “All girls must be allowed to return to school now. If these capable, bright young girls continue to be denied an education, then the repercussions will last for generations," she added. (With inputs from agencies)

'Collapsing due to malnutrition': Family of British couple held by Taliban expresses concerns over their health

An Israeli airstrike hit Gaza's Nasser hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis on Sunday (Mar 23) killing a member of Hamas's political bureau as he underwent treatment in the hospital, news agency AFP reported citing a source in the Islamist movement said.
South Korea's Constitutional Court dismissed the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo Monday (Mar 24), and restored his powers.&nbsp;
Amid the controversy surrounding comedian Kumal Kamra's recent standup special 'Naya Bharat,' an FIR has been registered against Shiv Sena Yuva Sena's (Shinde Faction) General Secretary Rahool Kanal and 19 others on Monday for allegedly vandalising Habitat standup comedy set in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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South Korea's Constitutional Court dismissed the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo Monday (Mar 24), and restored his powers.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/new-spin-wizard-in-town-meet-24-year-old-vignesh-puthur-mumbai-indians-spinner-from-kerala-who-impressed-on-ipl-debut-8883708">New spin wizard in town! Meet 24-year-old Vignesh Puthur, Mumbai Indians spinner from Kerala who impressed on IPL debut</a>
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fir-filed-against-shinde-senas-youth-group-for-vandalising-habitat-standup-comedy-set-8883770">FIR filed against Shinde Sena's youth group for vandalising Habitat standup comedy set</a>
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An Israeli airstrike hit Gaza's Nasser hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis on Sunday (Mar 23) killing a member of Hamas's political bureau as he underwent treatment in the hospital, news agency AFP reported citing a source in the Islamist movement said. South Korea's Constitutional Court dismissed the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo Monday (Mar 24), and restored his powers. Amid the controversy surrounding comedian Kumal Kamra's recent standup special 'Naya Bharat,' an FIR has been registered against Shiv Sena Yuva Sena's (Shinde Faction) General Secretary Rahool Kanal and 19 others on Monday for allegedly vandalising Habitat standup comedy set in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Click on the headlines to read more Israel kills top Hamas official Ismail Barhoum in targeted airstrike at Gaza's Nasser hospital An Israeli airstrike hit Gaza's Nasser hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis on Sunday (Mar 23) killing a member of Hamas's political bureau as he underwent treatment in the hospital, news agency AFP reported citing a source in the Islamist movement said. South Korea's Constitutional Court dismisses impeachment of prime minister Han Duck-soo South Korea's Constitutional Court dismissed the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo Monday (Mar 24), and restored his powers. New spin wizard in town! Meet 24-year-old Vignesh Puthur, Mumbai Indians spinner from Kerala who impressed on IPL debut Cricket has long been a sport where talent meets opportunity, and Vignesh Puthur is the latest embodiment of that. The 24-year-old left-arm wrist spinner from Malappuram, Kerala, made an immediate impact in his debut for Mumbai Indians in Indian Premier League 2025, leaving fans and cricketing experts in awe. FIR filed against Shinde Sena's youth group for vandalising Habitat standup comedy set Amid the controversy surrounding comedian Kumal Kamra's recent standup special 'Naya Bharat,' an FIR has been registered against Shiv Sena Yuva Sena's (Shinde Faction) General Secretary Rahool Kanal and 19 others on Monday for allegedly vandalising Habitat standup comedy set in Mumbai, Maharashtra. WATCH | Judge cash row: Sanitation workers claim that they found burnt notes, investigation underway

Morning news brief: Israel kills top Hamas official; South Korea dismisses impeachment of PM; IPL 2025 updates, and more

Tiger Woods has confirmed he is dating Vanessa Trump - the ex-daughter-in-law of the US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;
Making an official announcement on Sunday (March 23) on the social media platform X, Woods said, &ldquo;Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together."&nbsp;
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"At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts," the American golfer wrote to his 6.4 millions followers.&nbsp;
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Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together. At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts. <a href="https://t.co/ETONf1pUmI">pic.twitter.com/ETONf1pUmI</a>
&mdash; Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) <a href="https://twitter.com/TigerWoods/status/1903951000781701415?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
It is unknown so far what prompted Woods, who likes to keep his private life to himself, announce his relationship on social media.
<h2>Who is Vanessa?&nbsp;</h2>
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Vanessa is the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr. They share five children: Kai, Donald III, Tristan, Spencer, and Chloe.
All five children are aware that Vanessa was dating Woods, DailyMail reported.
<h2>Her dating life&nbsp;</h2>
Vanessa and Trump Jr were married in 2005 at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Florida. They had five kids in their 13 years of marriage.&nbsp;
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In March 2018, Vanessa filed for an uncontested divorce in New York which was finalised by the end of the year.
Before marrying Trump Jr, Vanessa was romantically linked to Saudi Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud.
She has also dated Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and had a relationship with local street gangster Valentin Rivera during her teenage years.
<h2>Woods and Donald Trump&nbsp;</h2>
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Woods has played golf with Donald Trump several times. In 2019, the US president even awarded Woods with the presidential medal of freedom.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

WORLD | SPORTS | Woods has played golf with Donald Trump several times. In 2019, the US president even awarded Woods with the presidential medal of freedom.

Tiger Woods has confirmed he is dating Vanessa Trump - the ex-daughter-in-law of the US President Donald Trump. Making an official announcement on Sunday (March 23) on the social media platform X, Woods said, “Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together." Also read: 'USA! USA!': Trump receives cheerful welcome by 'fans' that Biden 'would never' "At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts," the American golfer wrote to his 6.4 millions followers. Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together. At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts. pic.twitter.com/ETONf1pUmI — Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) March 23, 2025 It is unknown so far what prompted Woods, who likes to keep his private life to himself, announce his relationship on social media. Who is Vanessa? Also read: 'So America can own us': Canadian PM Carney accuses Trump of trying to 'break Canada' Vanessa is the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr. They share five children: Kai, Donald III, Tristan, Spencer, and Chloe. All five children are aware that Vanessa was dating Woods, DailyMail reported. Her dating life Vanessa and Trump Jr were married in 2005 at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Florida. They had five kids in their 13 years of marriage. Also read: Starmer faced pressure from US to slam Zelensky after Oval Office clash with Trump: Report In March 2018, Vanessa filed for an uncontested divorce in New York which was finalised by the end of the year. Before marrying Trump Jr, Vanessa was romantically linked to Saudi Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud. She has also dated Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and had a relationship with local street gangster Valentin Rivera during her teenage years. Woods and Donald Trump Also read: After European nations, Canada warns citizens travelling to US amid Trump's immigration crackdown Woods has played golf with Donald Trump several times. In 2019, the US president even awarded Woods with the presidential medal of freedom. (With inputs from agencies)

'Love is in the air': Tiger Woods confirms relationship with Donald Trump's ex daughter-in-law

US President Donald Trump attended the final rounds of the 2024-25 NCAA wrestling championships at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Saturday (March 22). But what's more interesting was Trump's "fans" present there who were seen cheering for the president and chanting "USA! USA!"&nbsp;
People were seen cheering and approaching Trump for a handshake while recording the moment as the US president entered the gathering.&nbsp;
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Trump - who was wearing a black overcoat - was seen responding with equal enthusiasm to his admirers and waving at them.&nbsp;
Markwayne Mullin - the Oklahoma Republican senator who interacted with Trump at the event- said that the cheering was the "respect" people hold for the US president.&nbsp;
"They respect a fighter. That's right at President Trump's base," Mullin told Fox News.&nbsp;
"He couldn't have been more at home in that crowd than myself or any other wrestler that was participating there," he added.&nbsp;
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BREAKING :President Donald Trump stuns America by coming to the NCAA Wrestling Championship 🇺🇸 THOUSANDS of people erupt the moment they all see Donald Trump walk into the Arena Everybody loves Trump 🇺🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NCAAWrestling?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NCAAWrestling</a> <a href="https://t.co/f8L3bu2G8j">pic.twitter.com/f8L3bu2G8j</a>
&mdash; Ape𝕏 (@CubanOnlyTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/CubanOnlyTrump/status/1903606777695863045?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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🚨HOLY COW: Just look at how many tens of thousands in this crowd just went WILD for President Trump at the NCAA D1 Wrestling Championship. PENNSYLVANIA IS TRUMP COUNTRY! <a href="https://t.co/dNGxekfzcj">pic.twitter.com/dNGxekfzcj</a>
&mdash; Bo Loudon (@BoLoudon) <a href="https://twitter.com/BoLoudon/status/1903604549685751959?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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After completing one of the biggest upsets in NCAA wrestling history, Wyatt Hendrickson drapes himself in the American flag, salutes Donald Trump, and goes over to shake the president&rsquo;s hand. America is back. <a href="https://t.co/5ZyR8ctFBA">pic.twitter.com/5ZyR8ctFBA</a>
&mdash; The Right Answer (@theright_answer) <a href="https://twitter.com/theright_answer/status/1903634778672230466?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
At the event, Trump's allies such as Elon Musk, Jim Jordan were also present at the event along with the former WWE executive and current education secretary Linda McMahon.&nbsp;
<h2>'They absolutely love me here, don't they?'</h2>
Mullin talked about Trump's reaction on people cheering at him.&nbsp;
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"He said, 'They absolutely love me here, don't they?' I said, 'Sir, they do.' He said, 'Why do you think that?' And I told him, 'Sir, every male in this building, and I'd say a lot of the females, have been punched in the face. We're wrestling fans&hellip; they respect a fighter, and they respect you,'" Mullin told the news agency.&nbsp;
<h2>'If Joe Biden walked in that room...'</h2>
Mullin then criticised the former US president Joe Biden saying that he would never receive such welcome by people.&nbsp;
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"If Joe Biden walked in that room, they wouldn't be chanting 'USA.' They'd be chanting something else," Mullin stated, Fox News reported.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

WORLD | People were seen cheering and approaching Trump for a handshake while recording the moment as the US president entered the gathering.

US President Donald Trump attended the final rounds of the 2024-25 NCAA wrestling championships at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Saturday (March 22). But what's more interesting was Trump's "fans" present there who were seen cheering for the president and chanting "USA! USA!" People were seen cheering and approaching Trump for a handshake while recording the moment as the US president entered the gathering. Also read: 'So America can own us': Canadian PM Carney accuses Trump of trying to 'break Canada' Trump - who was wearing a black overcoat - was seen responding with equal enthusiasm to his admirers and waving at them. Markwayne Mullin - the Oklahoma Republican senator who interacted with Trump at the event- said that the cheering was the "respect" people hold for the US president. "They respect a fighter. That's right at President Trump's base," Mullin told Fox News. "He couldn't have been more at home in that crowd than myself or any other wrestler that was participating there," he added. Also read: Canada’s new PM Mark Carney calls April 28 snap election, says ‘We needed to act because of Trump’s tariffs’ BREAKING :President Donald Trump stuns America by coming to the NCAA Wrestling Championship 🇺🇸 THOUSANDS of people erupt the moment they all see Donald Trump walk into the Arena Everybody loves Trump 🇺🇸 #NCAAWrestling pic.twitter.com/f8L3bu2G8j — Ape𝕏 (@CubanOnlyTrump) March 23, 2025 🚨HOLY COW: Just look at how many tens of thousands in this crowd just went WILD for President Trump at the NCAA D1 Wrestling Championship. PENNSYLVANIA IS TRUMP COUNTRY! pic.twitter.com/dNGxekfzcj — Bo Loudon (@BoLoudon) March 23, 2025 After completing one of the biggest upsets in NCAA wrestling history, Wyatt Hendrickson drapes himself in the American flag, salutes Donald Trump, and goes over to shake the president’s hand. America is back. pic.twitter.com/5ZyR8ctFBA — The Right Answer (@theright_answer) March 23, 2025 At the event, Trump's allies such as Elon Musk, Jim Jordan were also present at the event along with the former WWE executive and current education secretary Linda McMahon. 'They absolutely love me here, don't they?' Mullin talked about Trump's reaction on people cheering at him. Also read: ‘Elon getting whatever Elon wants’: How Musk’s $300 million bet on Trump could make him billions "He said, 'They absolutely love me here, don't they?' I said, 'Sir, they do.' He said, 'Why do you think that?' And I told him, 'Sir, every male in this building, and I'd say a lot of the females, have been punched in the face. We're wrestling fans… they respect a fighter, and they respect you,'" Mullin told the news agency. 'If Joe Biden walked in that room...' Mullin then criticised the former US president Joe Biden saying that he would never receive such welcome by people. Also read: After European nations, Canada warns citizens travelling to US amid Trump's immigration crackdown "If Joe Biden walked in that room, they wouldn't be chanting 'USA.' They'd be chanting something else," Mullin stated, Fox News reported. (With inputs from agencies)

'USA! USA!': Trump receives cheerful welcome by 'fans' that Biden 'would never'

South Korea's Constitutional Court dismissed the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo Monday (Mar 24), and restored his powers. Han has been reinstated as acting president &mdash; a role he was given after suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of martial law. Han was impeached by the lawmakers in December, just weeks after he assumed the role.&nbsp;
"Han's impeachment was dismissed in a 5-1 vote by the court's eight justices. Two justices voted to reject the impeachment motion entirely," Yonhap news agency reported.&nbsp;
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The agency also reported that Han was back to work, attended a meeting of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters at the government complex in Seoul on Monday and discuss measures to deal with wildfires in the country's southeastern region.&nbsp;
The court ruling for Han is the latest episode in South Korea's ongoing political crisis, which began after Yoon's December 3 attempt to subvert civilian rule.&nbsp;
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He was then impeached by the opposition-controlled parliament and his replacement Han just weeks later. Lawmakers cited Han's refusal to appoint more judges to the Constitutional Court plus his purported role in the martial law debacle.&nbsp;
According to local broadcaster YTN, the court decision on Monday "explained that not certifying nominees is illegal, but not enough to warrant dismissal," in its decision to throw out Han's impeachment.&nbsp;
YTN also said that the court "found no evidence of (Han's) role" at meetings related to planning the martial law declaration.&nbsp;
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<h2>Han thanked Court&nbsp;</h2>
Han thanked the Constitutional Court for its "wise decision". "I believe that all citizens are clearly speaking out against the highly polarised political sphere. I think there is no place for division now. Our country's priority is to move forward," he added.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

World | The court ruling for Han is the latest episode in South Korea's ongoing political crisis, which began after Yoon's December 3 attempt to subvert civilian rule.

South Korea's Constitutional Court dismissed the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo Monday (Mar 24), and restored his powers. Han has been reinstated as acting president — a role he was given after suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of martial law. Han was impeached by the lawmakers in December, just weeks after he assumed the role. "Han's impeachment was dismissed in a 5-1 vote by the court's eight justices. Two justices voted to reject the impeachment motion entirely," Yonhap news agency reported. Also read: US-Ukraine hold talks in Riyadh as US envoy expresses optimism on ending war before Russia meeting The agency also reported that Han was back to work, attended a meeting of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters at the government complex in Seoul on Monday and discuss measures to deal with wildfires in the country's southeastern region. The court ruling for Han is the latest episode in South Korea's ongoing political crisis, which began after Yoon's December 3 attempt to subvert civilian rule. Also read: Israeli kills top Hamas official Ismail Barhoum in targeted airstrike at Gaza's Nasser hospital He was then impeached by the opposition-controlled parliament and his replacement Han just weeks later. Lawmakers cited Han's refusal to appoint more judges to the Constitutional Court plus his purported role in the martial law debacle. According to local broadcaster YTN, the court decision on Monday "explained that not certifying nominees is illegal, but not enough to warrant dismissal," in its decision to throw out Han's impeachment. YTN also said that the court "found no evidence of (Han's) role" at meetings related to planning the martial law declaration. Also read: 'So America can own us': Canadian PM Carney accuses Trump of trying to 'break Canada' Han thanked Court Han thanked the Constitutional Court for its "wise decision". "I believe that all citizens are clearly speaking out against the highly polarised political sphere. I think there is no place for division now. Our country's priority is to move forward," he added. Also read: Israel’s cabinet turns on attorney general in no-confidence vote amid political turmoil (With inputs from agencies)

South Korea's Constitutional Court dismisses impeachment of prime minister Han Duck-soo

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