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Kristi Noem, the United States secretary of homeland security, flew a C-130 aircraft and shared a video of her at the controls.
She took it out of the US Coast Guard base in Kodiak, Alaska, and said the airbase is essential for "reconnaissance and search &amp; rescue in Alaska and the Arctic."
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is an American four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft.
It can used from unprepared runways for takeoffs and landings.&nbsp;
Noem wrote, "Got the chance to fly a C-130 out of our US Coast Guard base in Kodiak, Alaska. Air Station Kodiak is essential to our mission success for reconnaissance and search &amp; rescue in Alaska and the Arctic."
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Got the chance to fly a C-130 out of our U.S. Coast Guard base in Kodiak, Alaska. Air Station Kodiak is essential to our mission success for reconnaissance and search &amp; rescue in Alaska and the Arctic. <a href="https://t.co/tbvQDSmj0o">pic.twitter.com/tbvQDSmj0o</a>
&mdash; Kristi Noem (@KristiNoem) <a href="https://twitter.com/KristiNoem/status/1901771507753205924?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
Meanwhile, people seemed confused to see her flying the aircraft, with some asking whether she was a certified pilot.&nbsp;
Some people fired barbs at Kristi Noem.
A user wrote, "It&rsquo;s a day of the week. That means Kristi Noem is playing dress-up again. Today she is wearing a fighter jacket and pretending to be a pilot."
Another quipped, "Better let the FAA know to see if this is ok&hellip;"
<h2>Kristi Noem on immigration</h2>
Noem has often talked about the Trump administration's firm stance on immigration enforcement. She also talked about the features of the CBP Home app, explaining that it allows undocumented immigrants the option to self-deport, which will potentially let them return legally in the future.
"The CBP Home app gives aliens the option to leave now and self-deport, so they may still have the opportunity to return legally in the future and live the American dream," Noem wrote on Truth Social.
Recently, Ranjani Srinivasan, a 37-year-old Indian student self-deported days after their student visa was revoked for participating in pro-Palestine protests. She was pursuing a doctoral degree in urban planning at Columbia University.
Noem has stressed that the Trump administration has succeeded in reducing illegal border crossings, reporting a 95 per cent decrease in illegal crossings compared to the previous administration.

Kristi Noem, the United States Homeland Security secretary, flew a C-130 aircraft. Social media users were confused to see her flying a military plane. World Trending

Kristi Noem, the United States secretary of homeland security, flew a C-130 aircraft and shared a video of her at the controls. She took it out of the US Coast Guard base in Kodiak, Alaska, and said the airbase is essential for "reconnaissance and search & rescue in Alaska and the Arctic." The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is an American four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. It can used from unprepared runways for takeoffs and landings. Noem wrote, "Got the chance to fly a C-130 out of our US Coast Guard base in Kodiak, Alaska. Air Station Kodiak is essential to our mission success for reconnaissance and search & rescue in Alaska and the Arctic." Got the chance to fly a C-130 out of our U.S. Coast Guard base in Kodiak, Alaska. Air Station Kodiak is essential to our mission success for reconnaissance and search & rescue in Alaska and the Arctic. pic.twitter.com/tbvQDSmj0o — Kristi Noem (@KristiNoem) March 17, 2025 Meanwhile, people seemed confused to see her flying the aircraft, with some asking whether she was a certified pilot. Some people fired barbs at Kristi Noem. A user wrote, "It’s a day of the week. That means Kristi Noem is playing dress-up again. Today she is wearing a fighter jacket and pretending to be a pilot." Another quipped, "Better let the FAA know to see if this is ok…" Kristi Noem on immigration Noem has often talked about the Trump administration's firm stance on immigration enforcement. She also talked about the features of the CBP Home app, explaining that it allows undocumented immigrants the option to self-deport, which will potentially let them return legally in the future. "The CBP Home app gives aliens the option to leave now and self-deport, so they may still have the opportunity to return legally in the future and live the American dream," Noem wrote on Truth Social. Recently, Ranjani Srinivasan, a 37-year-old Indian student self-deported days after their student visa was revoked for participating in pro-Palestine protests. She was pursuing a doctoral degree in urban planning at Columbia University. Noem has stressed that the Trump administration has succeeded in reducing illegal border crossings, reporting a 95 per cent decrease in illegal crossings compared to the previous administration.

Kristi Noem flies a Lockheed C-130. People ask, 'Is she a pilot?'

Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore, Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov have undocked from the International Space Station. NASA live-streamed the event from the ISS, showing the SpaceX Dragon capsule leaving space for Earth. The splashdown is scheduled to happen at 3:30 am IST on March 19 (March 18 ET).
Earlier, NASA posted that Crew-9 had packed up and closed the hatches in preparation for their much-awaited return to Earth. Crew-9 is set to come back home on March 18 after Crew-10 reached the ISS earlier. Cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov is also part of Crew-9 coming back in a SpaceX Dragon capsule.
<h2>NASA live stream on American astronauts' return</h2>
NASA live-streamed the undocking and will also live-stream the splashdown.
NASA posted, "NASA_Astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore, and cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov are packing up and closing the hatches as #Crew9 prepares to depart from the Space_Station."
"Crew-9 is scheduled to return to Earth on Tuesday, March 18."
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LIVE: <a href="https://twitter.com/NASA_Astronauts?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NASA_Astronauts</a> Nick Hague, Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore, and cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov are packing up and closing the hatches as <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crew9?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Crew9</a> prepares to depart from the <a href="https://twitter.com/Space_Station?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Space_Station</a>. Crew-9 is scheduled to return to Earth on Tuesday, March 18. <a href="https://t.co/TpRlvLBVU1">https://t.co/TpRlvLBVU1</a>
&mdash; NASA (@NASA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASA/status/1901827241018810694?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
The International Space Station X handle posted that the hatch was closed at 11:05 pm ET and the undocking was scheduled to begin at 1:05 am on Tuesday.
"The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft's hatch was closed at 11:05pm ET today. Next, the Commercial_Crew&nbsp;quartet will undock from the station at 1:05 am on Tuesday live on <a href="https://plus.nasa.gov/video/nasa_plus/" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">NASA+</a>."
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The <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpaceX</a> Dragon spacecraft's hatch was closed at 11:05pm ET today. Next, the <a href="https://twitter.com/Commercial_Crew?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Commercial_Crew</a> quartet will undock from the station at 1:05am on Tuesday live on <a href="https://twitter.com/NASA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NASA</a>+. <a href="https://t.co/OExvNYs5cg">https://t.co/OExvNYs5cg</a>
&mdash; International Space Station (@Space_Station) <a href="https://twitter.com/Space_Station/status/1901844220589072586?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
Meanwhile, astronaut Nick Hague, who is accompanying Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, shared a heartfelt note before departing.
"It&rsquo;s been a privilege to call the Space_Station home, to play my part in its 25-year legacy of doing research for humanity, and to work with colleagues, now friends, from around the globe. My spaceflight career, like most, is full of the unexpected."
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It&rsquo;s been a privilege to call the <a href="https://twitter.com/Space_Station?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Space_Station</a> home, to play my part in its 25-year legacy of doing research for humanity, and to work with colleagues, now friends, from around the globe. My spaceflight career, like most, is full of the unexpected. <a href="https://t.co/80jJ0Zn1sM">pic.twitter.com/80jJ0Zn1sM</a>
&mdash; Nick Hague (@AstroHague) <a href="https://twitter.com/AstroHague/status/1901636616738726197?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
&nbsp;
<h2>Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's ordeal to end</h2>
The American astronauts have been on the International Space Station since June 2024. Their ride to the ISS, Boeing Starliner that was supposed to bring them back also, malfunctioned and later returned to Earth empty.
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Since then, the two astronauts have been waiting for a ride back to Earth.

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will return to Earth on March 18 evening (March 19 India time) after spending more than nine months at the ISS. Watch live. World Trending

Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore, Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov have undocked from the International Space Station. NASA live-streamed the event from the ISS, showing the SpaceX Dragon capsule leaving space for Earth. The splashdown is scheduled to happen at 3:30 am IST on March 19 (March 18 ET). Earlier, NASA posted that Crew-9 had packed up and closed the hatches in preparation for their much-awaited return to Earth. Crew-9 is set to come back home on March 18 after Crew-10 reached the ISS earlier. Cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov is also part of Crew-9 coming back in a SpaceX Dragon capsule. NASA live stream on American astronauts' return NASA live-streamed the undocking and will also live-stream the splashdown. NASA posted, "NASA_Astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore, and cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov are packing up and closing the hatches as #Crew9 prepares to depart from the Space_Station." "Crew-9 is scheduled to return to Earth on Tuesday, March 18." LIVE: @NASA_Astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore, and cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov are packing up and closing the hatches as #Crew9 prepares to depart from the @Space_Station. Crew-9 is scheduled to return to Earth on Tuesday, March 18. https://t.co/TpRlvLBVU1 — NASA (@NASA) March 18, 2025 The International Space Station X handle posted that the hatch was closed at 11:05 pm ET and the undocking was scheduled to begin at 1:05 am on Tuesday. "The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft's hatch was closed at 11:05pm ET today. Next, the Commercial_Crew quartet will undock from the station at 1:05 am on Tuesday live on NASA+." The @SpaceX Dragon spacecraft's hatch was closed at 11:05pm ET today. Next, the @Commercial_Crew quartet will undock from the station at 1:05am on Tuesday live on @NASA+. https://t.co/OExvNYs5cg — International Space Station (@Space_Station) March 18, 2025 Meanwhile, astronaut Nick Hague, who is accompanying Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, shared a heartfelt note before departing. "It’s been a privilege to call the Space_Station home, to play my part in its 25-year legacy of doing research for humanity, and to work with colleagues, now friends, from around the globe. My spaceflight career, like most, is full of the unexpected." It’s been a privilege to call the @Space_Station home, to play my part in its 25-year legacy of doing research for humanity, and to work with colleagues, now friends, from around the globe. My spaceflight career, like most, is full of the unexpected. pic.twitter.com/80jJ0Zn1sM — Nick Hague (@AstroHague) March 17, 2025 Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's ordeal to end The American astronauts have been on the International Space Station since June 2024. Their ride to the ISS, Boeing Starliner that was supposed to bring them back also, malfunctioned and later returned to Earth empty. Since then, the two astronauts have been waiting for a ride back to Earth.

Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore to return home after 286 days as Dragon departs International Space Station

A 25-year-oldIndian woman living in London has refused to work from the office five days a week, citing high travelling costs and "stagnating salaries for Gen Z employees." In a LinkedIn post that has gone viral, the woman says the cost of living is too high while the salaries do not increase accordingly, and is not ready to waste her money on commuting. She further complained that Gen Z does not get enough opportunities to climb the corporate ladder as the seniors refuse to leave their positions. &ldquo;I won&rsquo;t be working 5 or 4 days in the office. PERIOD,&rdquo; she wrote on LinkedIn.
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m 25, in a so-called &lsquo;good&rsquo; career, living in London, and still clawing my way out of my bills every month. I&rsquo;ll probably never own a home,&rdquo; she added.
The debate over returning to office full-time has escalated across companies and countries in the past few months. Mandates have been issued by employers asking the staff to return to the office full-time. The remote working set-ups became common due to the pandemic in 2020, but soon became the new normal for many people.&nbsp;
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The Indian woman says that with the high cost of living in London, she has been struggling to pay her bills despite having a "so-called &lsquo;good&rsquo; career".&nbsp;
The woman said that after spending money on London's expensive commute, she sits in the office only to "attend video calls she could have attended from home".
<h2>No career progress for Gen Z, claims woman</h2>
She further said that reaching a good position is a distant dream as most people who are in top positions &ldquo;won&rsquo;t budge until they retire.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Climbing the corporate ladder? Not exactly a dream when the jobs at the top are held by people who won&rsquo;t budge until they retire. And for what? Working harder for marginally better pay that still won&rsquo;t keep up with the cost of living?&rdquo; she asked.
She went on a rant about Gen Z supposedly being at a disadvantage when it comes to salaries. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re expected to survive on salaries from 5 to 10 years ago while paying 5 to 10 times the cost of living."
The woman claims that the "older generations" got some sort of perks and now have "houses, savings, and vacations", and showed displeasure about treatment meted out to Gen Z who are "the ones being told we need to &lsquo;show up&rsquo; more."

Indian woman living in London has refused to work from office because of the high cost of the commute. She is also angry because she claims Gen-Z don't get perks. World Trending

A 25-year-oldIndian woman living in London has refused to work from the office five days a week, citing high travelling costs and "stagnating salaries for Gen Z employees." In a LinkedIn post that has gone viral, the woman says the cost of living is too high while the salaries do not increase accordingly, and is not ready to waste her money on commuting. She further complained that Gen Z does not get enough opportunities to climb the corporate ladder as the seniors refuse to leave their positions. “I won’t be working 5 or 4 days in the office. PERIOD,” she wrote on LinkedIn. “I’m 25, in a so-called ‘good’ career, living in London, and still clawing my way out of my bills every month. I’ll probably never own a home,” she added. The debate over returning to office full-time has escalated across companies and countries in the past few months. Mandates have been issued by employers asking the staff to return to the office full-time. The remote working set-ups became common due to the pandemic in 2020, but soon became the new normal for many people. Also Read: Man rants about Gen Z colleague for taking a week off to deal with breakup, gets slammed by netizens The Indian woman says that with the high cost of living in London, she has been struggling to pay her bills despite having a "so-called ‘good’ career". The woman said that after spending money on London's expensive commute, she sits in the office only to "attend video calls she could have attended from home". No career progress for Gen Z, claims woman She further said that reaching a good position is a distant dream as most people who are in top positions “won’t budge until they retire.” “Climbing the corporate ladder? Not exactly a dream when the jobs at the top are held by people who won’t budge until they retire. And for what? Working harder for marginally better pay that still won’t keep up with the cost of living?” she asked. She went on a rant about Gen Z supposedly being at a disadvantage when it comes to salaries. “We’re expected to survive on salaries from 5 to 10 years ago while paying 5 to 10 times the cost of living." The woman claims that the "older generations" got some sort of perks and now have "houses, savings, and vacations", and showed displeasure about treatment meted out to Gen Z who are "the ones being told we need to ‘show up’ more."

Indian woman in London refuses to work from office over high commuting cost: 'Won't budge..'.'

Israel has launched a massive wave of airstrikes in Gaza, killing at least 220 people and injuring hundreds, according to Gaza&rsquo;s health ministry. The Israeli military described the operation as targeting Hamas strongholds, effectively shattering the latest truce.
Meanwhile, tensions are escalating in the Red Sea, with Yemen&rsquo;s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claiming a third attack on US naval vessels in just 48 hours. In response, US President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Iran, holding it responsible for the Houthis' aggression.&nbsp;
In other news, Trump has cut off Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden, calling it a "ridiculous waste" of taxpayer funds.
Meanwhile, NASA has released the detailed schedule for the return of Crew-9 astronauts, including Sunita Williams, who are set to splash down on Earth soon.
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The Crew-9's - NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Nick Hague and Butch Wilmore, as well as Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov- return journey will take roughly 42 hours, spanning March 17 to March 19, 2025. Here's the full return schedule with times:
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Israel has launched a massive wave of airstrikes in Gaza, killing at least 220 people and injuring hundreds, according to Gaza’s health ministry. The Israeli military described the operation as targeting Hamas strongholds, effectively shattering the latest truce. Meanwhile, tensions are escalating in the Red Sea, with Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claiming a third attack on US naval vessels in just 48 hours. In response, US President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Iran, holding it responsible for the Houthis' aggression. In other news, Trump has cut off Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden, calling it a "ridiculous waste" of taxpayer funds. Meanwhile, NASA has released the detailed schedule for the return of Crew-9 astronauts, including Sunita Williams, who are set to splash down on Earth soon. Click on the headlines for more Over 220 killed as Israel conducts 'extensive strikes on terror targets' in Gaza, truce shatters The Israeli military conducted "extensive strikes on terror targets" on Tuesday in Gaza City, killing at least 220 people and injuring hundreds, as per Gaza's Health Ministry. Explosions were heard in the early hours, with Israel claiming to have conducted strikes on Hamas targets. Trump warns Iran as Houthis claim third attack on US ships in 48 hours Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Tuesday claimed responsibility for a third attack on an American aircraft carrier group in 48 hours, calling it retaliation for US strikes. 'Ridiculous': Trump axes Secret Service detail for Biden's children Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden US President Donald Trump on Monday (March 18) axed Secret Service protection for former US president Joe Biden's adult children, blasting what he called the "wasteful" use of taxpayer money. When and where will Sunita Williams splashdown? Check out full schedule of Crew-9's return to Earth The Crew-9's - NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Nick Hague and Butch Wilmore, as well as Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov- return journey will take roughly 42 hours, spanning March 17 to March 19, 2025. Here's the full return schedule with times:

Morning News Brief: Israel conducts 'extensive strikes' on Gaza; Sunita Williams' return schedule, and more

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Tuesday (Mar 18) claimed responsibility for a third attack on an American aircraft carrier group in 48 hours, calling it retaliation for the recent US strikes.&nbsp;
This came as US President Donald Trump declared that he would hold Iran directly responsible for any future attacks by Houthi rebels.&nbsp;
This recent strike in Yemen had killed 53 people and wounded 98 on Saturday.&nbsp;
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In a Telegram post, the Houthis said they targeted the USS Harry S Truman carrier group with missiles and drones, making it the "third in the past 48 hours" in the northern Red Sea.&nbsp;
The United States has been carrying out strikes on Houthi targets for months. These conflicts will have consequences for the broader Middle East region because Iran's involvement might lead to major escalation as tensions between Tehran and Washington already exist.&nbsp;
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Targeting Iran, Trump said, "Every shot fired by the Houthis will be looked upon, from this point forward, as being a shot fired from the weapons and leadrship of IRAN, and IRAN will be held responsible, and suffer the consequences."&nbsp;
"They&rsquo;re dictating every move, giving them the weapons, supplying them with money and highly sophisticated Military equipment, and even, so-called, "Intelligence", Trump added.&nbsp;
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"Any further attack or retaliation by the "Houthis" will be met with great force, and there is no guarantee that that force will stop there. Iran has played 'the innocent victim" of rogue terrorists from which they&rsquo;ve lost control, but they haven&rsquo;t lost control, said Trump in his post.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World | Analyze the broader implications of US-Iran relations as Trump accuses Iran of arming and directing Houthi rebels, raising concerns over future military escalations.

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Tuesday (Mar 18) claimed responsibility for a third attack on an American aircraft carrier group in 48 hours, calling it retaliation for the recent US strikes. This came as US President Donald Trump declared that he would hold Iran directly responsible for any future attacks by Houthi rebels. This recent strike in Yemen had killed 53 people and wounded 98 on Saturday. Also read: Trump and Putin to discuss 'asset division’ – What’s at stake for Ukraine? | Explained In a Telegram post, the Houthis said they targeted the USS Harry S Truman carrier group with missiles and drones, making it the "third in the past 48 hours" in the northern Red Sea. The United States has been carrying out strikes on Houthi targets for months. These conflicts will have consequences for the broader Middle East region because Iran's involvement might lead to major escalation as tensions between Tehran and Washington already exist. Also read: Trump to declassify 'all of' JFK assassination files, including 80,000 unredacted pages TODAY Targeting Iran, Trump said, "Every shot fired by the Houthis will be looked upon, from this point forward, as being a shot fired from the weapons and leadrship of IRAN, and IRAN will be held responsible, and suffer the consequences." "They’re dictating every move, giving them the weapons, supplying them with money and highly sophisticated Military equipment, and even, so-called, "Intelligence", Trump added. Also read: 'Ridiculous': Trump axes Secret Service detail for Biden's children Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden "Any further attack or retaliation by the "Houthis" will be met with great force, and there is no guarantee that that force will stop there. Iran has played 'the innocent victim" of rogue terrorists from which they’ve lost control, but they haven’t lost control, said Trump in his post. Also read: Truce shatters as Israel conducts 'extensive strikes on terror targets' in Gaza, killing over 120 (With inputs from agencies)

Trump warns Iran as Houthis claim third attack on US ships in 48 hours

US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will be having a phone call on Tuesday (March 18) to discuss a ceasefire on Ukraine war. Speaking to reporters while flying from Florida to Washington on Air Force One on Sunday evening, the US president said "a lot of work&rsquo;s been done over the weekend" and in the Tuesday discussions, he would "see" if the war (ongoing for over three years now) could be brought to an end.&nbsp;
Trump hinted that there is a "very good chance" that he would have "something to announce".&nbsp;
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<h2>Putin 'dragging his feet'</h2>
Last week, the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to a 30-day ceasefire after talks with US officials in Jeddah but Putin simply rejected it.&nbsp;
The Russian president said he would agree to end the war but warned he had "serious questions" about how the ceasefire would be implemented. He had said he wanted to discuss this with Trump.&nbsp;
"There is such a conversation being prepared for Tuesday," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.&nbsp;
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Putin's rejection of the ceasefire drew criticism Ukraine, accusing him of "dragging his feet" rather than ending the conflict.&nbsp;
Zelensky even said that Putin does not want to end the war.&nbsp;
<h2>'Dividing up certain assets'</h2>
Trump said on Sunday that in the scheduled call with Putin, he would discuss to divide some "assets" between the two nations.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We will be talking about land. We will be talking about power plants,&rdquo; Trump said.&nbsp;
"I think we have a lot of it already discussed very much by both sides, Ukraine and Russia. We are already talking about that, dividing up certain assets," he said. &nbsp;
This was possibly in the context of Moscow-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in south Ukraine.
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However, Zelensky has consistently rejected the idea of giving up land, and some European leaders have expressed concerns that making such concessions would effectively reward Russia for its invasion.
<h2>Europe's largest nuclear power plant</h2>
The power plant at the centre of discussion is Europe's largest nuclear plant. It has six units with a capacity of 1 gigawatt each. It was shut down in 2022 after some hostilities&nbsp; near it. Now, the units are maintained with power from Ukraine.&nbsp;
Ukraine has claimed the real state of the power plant is unknown, but if the Russia occupies it, Ukraine would face "serious disaster".&nbsp;
Apart from the power plant, Ukraine has lost generation capacity from gas-fired, coal-fired and hydroelectric plants.&nbsp; 
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<h2>Trump's eye on gas storage facilities</h2>
A large part of Europe's underground gas storage facilities are located in Ukraine. The country has even offered various European and American companies access to utilise one-third of the storage facilities to store their gas.&nbsp;
Now, these facilities are in focus, especially after Trump came back to power.&nbsp;
<h2>Putin, Trump want 'land expansion'&nbsp;</h2>
Monica Duffy Toft, a professor of international politics at Tufts University, wrote in Foreign Affairs recently, &ldquo;Today&rsquo;s geopolitical landscape particularly resembles the close of World War II&rdquo; because &ldquo;major powers are seeking to negotiate a new global order primarily with each other, much as Allied leaders did when they redrew the world map&rdquo; at Yalta.
In an interview with The New York Times, Toft said that land expansion &ldquo;is what Putin wants, and it&rsquo;s obviously what Trump wants &mdash; just look at Greenland and Panama and Canada.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;This is what these leaders think they need to do to make their countries great again," she added.&nbsp;
In a nutshell, she said, there are big chances that Putin will get what he wants.
And that raises questions in the context China's territorial ambitions, according to he
"What will happen if Xi Jinping decides he wants to take Taiwan?" she asked.
(With inputs from agencies)

WORLD | The Russian president said he would agree to end the war but warned he had "serious questions" about how the ceasefire would be implemented. He had said he want to discuss this with Trump.

US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will be having a phone call on Tuesday (March 18) to discuss a ceasefire on Ukraine war. Speaking to reporters while flying from Florida to Washington on Air Force One on Sunday evening, the US president said "a lot of work’s been done over the weekend" and in the Tuesday discussions, he would "see" if the war (ongoing for over three years now) could be brought to an end. Trump hinted that there is a "very good chance" that he would have "something to announce". Also read: Trump and Putin to have a phone call on Tuesday to 'bring that war to an end' Putin 'dragging his feet' Last week, the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to a 30-day ceasefire after talks with US officials in Jeddah but Putin simply rejected it. The Russian president said he would agree to end the war but warned he had "serious questions" about how the ceasefire would be implemented. He had said he wanted to discuss this with Trump. "There is such a conversation being prepared for Tuesday," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. Also read: ‘Positive discussion this week’: Trump set for talks with Putin on ending Ukraine war, Witkoff says Putin's rejection of the ceasefire drew criticism Ukraine, accusing him of "dragging his feet" rather than ending the conflict. Zelensky even said that Putin does not want to end the war. 'Dividing up certain assets' Trump said on Sunday that in the scheduled call with Putin, he would discuss to divide some "assets" between the two nations. “We will be talking about land. We will be talking about power plants,” Trump said. "I think we have a lot of it already discussed very much by both sides, Ukraine and Russia. We are already talking about that, dividing up certain assets," he said. This was possibly in the context of Moscow-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in south Ukraine. Also read: 'A combat guy': Zelensky replaces army chief of general staff to 'increase efficiency of management' However, Zelensky has consistently rejected the idea of giving up land, and some European leaders have expressed concerns that making such concessions would effectively reward Russia for its invasion. Europe's largest nuclear power plant The power plant at the centre of discussion is Europe's largest nuclear plant. It has six units with a capacity of 1 gigawatt each. It was shut down in 2022 after some hostilities near it. Now, the units are maintained with power from Ukraine. Ukraine has claimed the real state of the power plant is unknown, but if the Russia occupies it, Ukraine would face "serious disaster". Apart from the power plant, Ukraine has lost generation capacity from gas-fired, coal-fired and hydroelectric plants. Also read: ‘Putin is lying to everyone’: Zelensky demands ‘strong pressure’ on Russia, blasts Moscow’s ‘delaying tactics’ Trump's eye on gas storage facilities A large part of Europe's underground gas storage facilities are located in Ukraine. The country has even offered various European and American companies access to utilise one-third of the storage facilities to store their gas. Now, these facilities are in focus, especially after Trump came back to power. Putin, Trump want 'land expansion' Monica Duffy Toft, a professor of international politics at Tufts University, wrote in Foreign Affairs recently, “Today’s geopolitical landscape particularly resembles the close of World War II” because “major powers are seeking to negotiate a new global order primarily with each other, much as Allied leaders did when they redrew the world map” at Yalta. In an interview with The New York Times, Toft said that land expansion “is what Putin wants, and it’s obviously what Trump wants — just look at Greenland and Panama and Canada.” Also read: Trump says he instructed Elon Musk to bring ‘abandoned’ astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore back “This is what these leaders think they need to do to make their countries great again," she added. In a nutshell, she said, there are big chances that Putin will get what he wants. And that raises questions in the context China's territorial ambitions, according to he "What will happen if Xi Jinping decides he wants to take Taiwan?" she asked. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump and Putin to discuss 'asset division’ – What’s at stake on Ukraine war?

US President Donald Trump on Monday (Mar 17) announced that his administration will release the long-awaited JFK files on the assassination of former president John F Kennedy, promising full transparency by making 80,000 unredacted pages public.
President John F Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963, while riding in an open-top limousine alongside First Lady Jackie Kennedy. Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested for the crime, but speculation about the involvement of other people&mdash;including intelligence agencies&mdash;has fuelled decades of conspiracy theories.
While visiting the Kennedy Center in Washington DC on Monday, Trump reiterated his commitment to the release, telling reporters: "While we're here, I thought it would be appropriate&mdash; we are, tomorrow, announcing and giving all of the Kennedy files."
"So, people have been waiting for decades for this, and I've instructed my people&hellip; lots of different people, Tulsi Gabbard, that they must be released tomorrow." 
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<h2>"Man of my word"</h2>
Announcing the imminent declassification, Trump said that people have a lot of reading to do and that his administration might not redact any information from the much-awaited complete JFK files.
"You got a lot of reading. I don't believe we are going to redact anything...it's going to be very interesting...approximately 80,000 pages," he said.
"I said during the campaign I&rsquo;d do it, and I'm a man of my word," added Trump.
When asked if he had personally reviewed the files, Trump said he has "heard about them," but said "I'm not doing summaries, you'll write your own summary."
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Trump has long promised that he would declassify the John F Kennedy Assassination files documents, claiming it is in the "national interest" to bring transparency and closure to one of America's most scrutinised assassinations.&nbsp;
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Shortly after taking office in January 2025, he ordered officials to begin the process, saying, "A lot of people are waiting for this for long, for years, for decades - and everything will be revealed."
<h2>A historic moment for transparency in America</h2>
While the majority of JFK assassination-related documents have already been released over the years, thousands remain classified, even after more than 60 years. Trump's decision to release the files marks a dramatic step in fulfilling a campaign promise of "full disclosure."
His order, signed on January 23, stated: "More than 50 years after the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Federal Government has not released to the public all of its records related to those events.
"Their families and the American people deserve transparency and truth. It is in the national interest to finally release all records related to these assassinations without delay."
(With inputs from agencies) &nbsp;

Trending | World | Trump is set to fulfil his campaign promise by releasing the JFK files, a significant step towards transparency in one of America's most scrutinised cases.

US President Donald Trump on Monday (Mar 17) announced that his administration will release the long-awaited JFK files on the assassination of former president John F Kennedy, promising full transparency by making 80,000 unredacted pages public. President John F Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963, while riding in an open-top limousine alongside First Lady Jackie Kennedy. Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested for the crime, but speculation about the involvement of other people—including intelligence agencies—has fuelled decades of conspiracy theories. While visiting the Kennedy Center in Washington DC on Monday, Trump reiterated his commitment to the release, telling reporters: "While we're here, I thought it would be appropriate— we are, tomorrow, announcing and giving all of the Kennedy files." "So, people have been waiting for decades for this, and I've instructed my people… lots of different people, Tulsi Gabbard, that they must be released tomorrow." Also read | FBI 'discovers' 2,400 hidden JFK assassination files 61 years after his killing "Man of my word" Announcing the imminent declassification, Trump said that people have a lot of reading to do and that his administration might not redact any information from the much-awaited complete JFK files. "You got a lot of reading. I don't believe we are going to redact anything...it's going to be very interesting...approximately 80,000 pages," he said. "I said during the campaign I’d do it, and I'm a man of my word," added Trump. When asked if he had personally reviewed the files, Trump said he has "heard about them," but said "I'm not doing summaries, you'll write your own summary." Also read | Trump orders 'full and complete release' of JFK assassination files: 'Everything will be revealed' Trump has long promised that he would declassify the John F Kennedy Assassination files documents, claiming it is in the "national interest" to bring transparency and closure to one of America's most scrutinised assassinations. Also read | 'Nothing heroic about it': JFK's grandson slams Trump's decision to declassify assassination records Shortly after taking office in January 2025, he ordered officials to begin the process, saying, "A lot of people are waiting for this for long, for years, for decades - and everything will be revealed." A historic moment for transparency in America While the majority of JFK assassination-related documents have already been released over the years, thousands remain classified, even after more than 60 years. Trump's decision to release the files marks a dramatic step in fulfilling a campaign promise of "full disclosure." His order, signed on January 23, stated: "More than 50 years after the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Federal Government has not released to the public all of its records related to those events. "Their families and the American people deserve transparency and truth. It is in the national interest to finally release all records related to these assassinations without delay." (With inputs from agencies)

Trump to declassify 'all of' JFK assassination files, including 80,000 unredacted pages TODAY

US President Donald Trump on Monday (March 18) axed Secret Service protection for his predecessor Joe Biden's adult children, blasting what he called the "wasteful" use of taxpayer money.
<h2>Which of Biden's children lost their Secret Service protection?</h2>
Joe Biden's adult children Hunter and Ashley Biden will no longer receive the security normally afforded to them under the agency's core legal mandate. Hunter, in particular, had drawn scrutiny for reportedly travelling with 18 agents on a trip to South Africa&mdash;his wife Melissa Cohen Biden's birthplace before she emigrated to the US.
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Before leaving office, Biden had extended Secret Service protection for his children by six months, a move mirroring Trump's own decision in 2021 to cover Donald Jr., Ivanka, Eric, their spouses, and Tiffany&mdash;who was unmarried at the time. Trump's extension at the time, as per Mirror UK, reportedly came with a hefty $1.7 million (&pound;1.3 million) price tag.
<h2>"Ridiculous," says Trump</h2>
Speaking at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC, Trump took aim at the cost, hinting at an imminent decision: "I would say if there are 18 with Hunter Biden, that will be something I'll look at this afternoon... I'm going to take a look at that."
He followed up with a post on Truth Social, doubling down on the issue.&nbsp;
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"Hunter Biden has had Secret Service protection for an extended period of time, all paid for by the United States Taxpayer," he wrote. "There are as many as 18 people on this Detail, which is ridiculous! He is currently vacationing in, of all places, South Africa, where the Human Rights of people has been strenuously questioned. Because of this, South Africa has been taken off our list of Countries receiving Economic and Financial Assistance."&nbsp;
Trump then made it official: "Please be advised that, effective immediately, Hunter Biden will no longer receive Secret Service protection. Likewise, Ashley Biden, who has 13 agents will be taken off the list."
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<h2>Does a former president's children always get Secret Service protection?</h2>
Under federal law, former presidents and their spouses receive lifelong Secret Service protection. However, coverage for their children ends when they turn 16&mdash;unless an outgoing president chooses to extend it. Biden did so for his children, just as Trump, Barack Obama, and George W Bush had done for their own families earlier.
(With inputs from agencies)

Trending | World | Discover why US President Donald Trump has cancelled Secret Service protection for two of Joe Biden's adult children - Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden.

US President Donald Trump on Monday (March 18) axed Secret Service protection for his predecessor Joe Biden's adult children, blasting what he called the "wasteful" use of taxpayer money. Which of Biden's children lost their Secret Service protection? Joe Biden's adult children Hunter and Ashley Biden will no longer receive the security normally afforded to them under the agency's core legal mandate. Hunter, in particular, had drawn scrutiny for reportedly travelling with 18 agents on a trip to South Africa—his wife Melissa Cohen Biden's birthplace before she emigrated to the US. Also read | Trump says he instructed Elon Musk to bring ‘abandoned’ astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore back Before leaving office, Biden had extended Secret Service protection for his children by six months, a move mirroring Trump's own decision in 2021 to cover Donald Jr., Ivanka, Eric, their spouses, and Tiffany—who was unmarried at the time. Trump's extension at the time, as per Mirror UK, reportedly came with a hefty $1.7 million (£1.3 million) price tag. "Ridiculous," says Trump Speaking at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC, Trump took aim at the cost, hinting at an imminent decision: "I would say if there are 18 with Hunter Biden, that will be something I'll look at this afternoon... I'm going to take a look at that." He followed up with a post on Truth Social, doubling down on the issue. Also read | Trump claims Biden’s Jan. 6 panel pardons are ‘void’ over autopen use: Does he have a case? "Hunter Biden has had Secret Service protection for an extended period of time, all paid for by the United States Taxpayer," he wrote. "There are as many as 18 people on this Detail, which is ridiculous! He is currently vacationing in, of all places, South Africa, where the Human Rights of people has been strenuously questioned. Because of this, South Africa has been taken off our list of Countries receiving Economic and Financial Assistance." Trump then made it official: "Please be advised that, effective immediately, Hunter Biden will no longer receive Secret Service protection. Likewise, Ashley Biden, who has 13 agents will be taken off the list." Also read | ‘Looking forward to interacting with passionate voices’: PM Modi joins Trump’s Truth Social platform Does a former president's children always get Secret Service protection? Under federal law, former presidents and their spouses receive lifelong Secret Service protection. However, coverage for their children ends when they turn 16—unless an outgoing president chooses to extend it. Biden did so for his children, just as Trump, Barack Obama, and George W Bush had done for their own families earlier. (With inputs from agencies)

'Ridiculous': Trump axes Secret Service detail for Biden's children Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden

The Israeli military conducted "extensive strikes on terror targets" on Tuesday (Mar 18) in Gaza City, killing at least 330 people and injuring hundreds, as per Gaza's health ministry. Explosions were heard in the early hours, with Israel claiming to have conducted strikes on Hamas targets.&nbsp;
"The health ministry has recorded more than 330 deaths, most of them Palestinian women and children, and hundreds of wounded, dozens of them in critical condition," the head of the ministry, Mohammed Zaqut, told AFP news agency.
The strikes hit multiple parts of the enclave, from north to south, with several hospitals reporting deaths and injuries.
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The Palestinian militant group Hamas accused Israel of violating their ceasefire agreement. In a statement, Hamas said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "and his extremist government have decided to overturn the ceasefire agreement, exposing the prisoners in Gaza to an unknown fate".&nbsp;
A top Hamas official also said Israel decided to sacrifice its hostages as Tel Aviv has shattered a period of relative calm since a January truce.&nbsp;
"Netanyahu's decision to resume war is a decision to sacrifice the occupation's prisoners and impose a death sentence on them," Hamas official Izzat al-Rishq said in a statement.&nbsp;
Rishq added that the Israeli premier was using the fighting as a political "lifeboat" to distract from internal crises.
<h2>Why is Israel conducting strikes on Gaza amid ceasefire?&nbsp;</h2>
Israel said the strikes on the Gaza Strip follow "Hamas' repeated refusal to release our hostages".
The air strikes were ordered after "Hamas's repeated refusal to release our hostages, as well as its rejection of all of the proposals it has received from US Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and from the mediators," it said in a statement, adding that Israel would now act with "increased military force" against Hamas.&nbsp;
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An Israeli official told AFP that the extensive operation targeting Hamas leadership and infrastructure would last "as long as necessary".&nbsp;
The Israeli military "has launched a series of preemptive strikes targeting mid-ranking military commanders, leadership officials and terrorist infrastructure belonging to the Hamas terrorist organisation," said the official, who declined to be named.&nbsp;
The official added that the operation "will continue as long as necessary, and will expand beyond air strikes".&nbsp;
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<h2>Did Israel consult Trump administration before strikes?&nbsp;</h2>
In an interview with Fox News, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, "The Trump administration and the White House were consulted by the Israelis on their attacks in Gaza tonight &ndash; and as President Trump has made it clear, Hamas, the Houthis, all those who seek to terrorize not just Israel but also the United States of America, will see a price to pay. All hell will break loose."&nbsp;
"All of the terrorists in the Middle East&hellip; Iranian-backed terror proxies and Iran themselves should take President Trump seriously when he says he's not afraid to stand for law-abiding people," Leavitt added.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)
Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;

World | Learn about the Israeli military's intensified actions in Gaza, targeting Hamas after failed negotiations, as the death toll rises above amid escalating tensions.

The Israeli military conducted "extensive strikes on terror targets" on Tuesday (Mar 18) in Gaza City, killing at least 330 people and injuring hundreds, as per Gaza's health ministry. Explosions were heard in the early hours, with Israel claiming to have conducted strikes on Hamas targets. "The health ministry has recorded more than 330 deaths, most of them Palestinian women and children, and hundreds of wounded, dozens of them in critical condition," the head of the ministry, Mohammed Zaqut, told AFP news agency. The strikes hit multiple parts of the enclave, from north to south, with several hospitals reporting deaths and injuries. Also read: Israeli negotiators hold hostage talks in Egypt; Netanyahu plans to dismiss Shin Bet chief The Palestinian militant group Hamas accused Israel of violating their ceasefire agreement. In a statement, Hamas said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "and his extremist government have decided to overturn the ceasefire agreement, exposing the prisoners in Gaza to an unknown fate". A top Hamas official also said Israel decided to sacrifice its hostages as Tel Aviv has shattered a period of relative calm since a January truce. "Netanyahu's decision to resume war is a decision to sacrifice the occupation's prisoners and impose a death sentence on them," Hamas official Izzat al-Rishq said in a statement. Rishq added that the Israeli premier was using the fighting as a political "lifeboat" to distract from internal crises. Why is Israel conducting strikes on Gaza amid ceasefire? Israel said the strikes on the Gaza Strip follow "Hamas' repeated refusal to release our hostages". The air strikes were ordered after "Hamas's repeated refusal to release our hostages, as well as its rejection of all of the proposals it has received from US Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and from the mediators," it said in a statement, adding that Israel would now act with "increased military force" against Hamas. Also read: US strikes Houthi-held city in Yemen after Trump warns of ‘great force’ against retaliation An Israeli official told AFP that the extensive operation targeting Hamas leadership and infrastructure would last "as long as necessary". The Israeli military "has launched a series of preemptive strikes targeting mid-ranking military commanders, leadership officials and terrorist infrastructure belonging to the Hamas terrorist organisation," said the official, who declined to be named. The official added that the operation "will continue as long as necessary, and will expand beyond air strikes". Also read: Violence breaks out in Nagpur amid Aurangzeb tomb row, Maharashtra CM appeals for peace Did Israel consult Trump administration before strikes? In an interview with Fox News, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, "The Trump administration and the White House were consulted by the Israelis on their attacks in Gaza tonight – and as President Trump has made it clear, Hamas, the Houthis, all those who seek to terrorize not just Israel but also the United States of America, will see a price to pay. All hell will break loose." "All of the terrorists in the Middle East… Iranian-backed terror proxies and Iran themselves should take President Trump seriously when he says he's not afraid to stand for law-abiding people," Leavitt added. Also read: 'Will respond accordingly': White House accuses Hamas of making 'very bad bet' on Gaza talks (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Over 330 killed as Israel conducts 'extensive strikes on terror targets' in Gaza, shattering truce

In a tense hearing, a federal judge pressed a Justice Department lawyer on Monday (Mar 17) over why the Trump administration did not comply with his order to temporarily halt deportations under an 18th-century law - The Alien Enemies Act, which was last used in World War II to intern tens of thousands of Japanese-Americans.&nbsp;
The hearing was on whether or not the White House had deliberately ignored his orders by flying more than 200 people to El Salvador, where the Trump administration is paying the authorities to imprison the deportees.
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The judge also asked why key information about the flights over the weekend was being withheld.&nbsp;
US District Judge James Boasberg called Donald Trump's administration's position on his court order Saturday as "we don't care, we'll do what we want".&nbsp;
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Abhishek Kambli, who is the Justice Department attorney, further said that the administration had complied with the judge's written order, which came hours after Boasberg's oral ruling at an emergency hearing Saturday.&nbsp;
Kambli also argued that the written ruling took precedence over the one issued from the bench. He added, "We believe that we've complied with the order."&nbsp;
In response, Boasberg said, "You're saying that you felt that you could disregard it because it wasn't a written order."
He also said that an order is an order, and called the Justice Department's argument a "stretch".
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The showdown happened after US President Donald Trump ordered the expulsion of alleged members of a Venezuelan gang under a little-used, centuries-old wartime legislation.
Trump also claimed he had annulled pardons issued by Joe Biden on the grounds that his Democratic predecessor supposedly used an autopen for his signature.&nbsp;
A crackdown on undocumented migration was Trump's promise during his 2024 election campaign. The president has repeatedly called out the number of crimes by migrants that is at odds with official figures.&nbsp;
Boasberg asked more questions about the flight details, but Kambli refused to provide any details, saying, "I am only authorized to say what we have said" in the court filings because of national security concerns.&nbsp;
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<h2>'Administration acted within confines of law'&nbsp;</h2>
The White House defended the deportation of hundreds of Venezuelan gang members over the weekend, saying the move was done within the confines of the law despite a judge's order.&nbsp;
"This administration acted within the confines of the law," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Explore the implications of using the centuries-old Alien Enemies Act for modern deportations, a law last applied during WWII against Japanese-Americans.

In a tense hearing, a federal judge pressed a Justice Department lawyer on Monday (Mar 17) over why the Trump administration did not comply with his order to temporarily halt deportations under an 18th-century law - The Alien Enemies Act, which was last used in World War II to intern tens of thousands of Japanese-Americans. The hearing was on whether or not the White House had deliberately ignored his orders by flying more than 200 people to El Salvador, where the Trump administration is paying the authorities to imprison the deportees. Also read: Trump says he instructed Elon Musk to bring ‘abandoned’ astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore back The judge also asked why key information about the flights over the weekend was being withheld. US District Judge James Boasberg called Donald Trump's administration's position on his court order Saturday as "we don't care, we'll do what we want". Also read: US strikes Houthi-held city in Yemen after Trump warns of ‘great force’ against retaliation Abhishek Kambli, who is the Justice Department attorney, further said that the administration had complied with the judge's written order, which came hours after Boasberg's oral ruling at an emergency hearing Saturday. Kambli also argued that the written ruling took precedence over the one issued from the bench. He added, "We believe that we've complied with the order." In response, Boasberg said, "You're saying that you felt that you could disregard it because it wasn't a written order." He also said that an order is an order, and called the Justice Department's argument a "stretch". Also read: France would be ‘speaking German’ without US: White House slams French politician over Statue of Liberty demand The showdown happened after US President Donald Trump ordered the expulsion of alleged members of a Venezuelan gang under a little-used, centuries-old wartime legislation. Trump also claimed he had annulled pardons issued by Joe Biden on the grounds that his Democratic predecessor supposedly used an autopen for his signature. A crackdown on undocumented migration was Trump's promise during his 2024 election campaign. The president has repeatedly called out the number of crimes by migrants that is at odds with official figures. Boasberg asked more questions about the flight details, but Kambli refused to provide any details, saying, "I am only authorized to say what we have said" in the court filings because of national security concerns. Also read: New Zealand PM Luxon cheekily reminds PM Modi of India’s Test series loss to Kiwis at home – Watch 'Administration acted within confines of law' The White House defended the deportation of hundreds of Venezuelan gang members over the weekend, saying the move was done within the confines of the law despite a judge's order. "This administration acted within the confines of the law," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. (With inputs from agencies)

US Judge berates DOJ lawyer over migrant flights in Alien Enemies Act case

US President Donald Trump said that he spoke with NASA's Acting Administrator Janet Petro, who agreed to bring the stranded astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to Earth, prior to the two-week period originally approved by the space agency.
Trump claimed that he instructed SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to bring the "abandoned" astronauts back, alleging that the Biden administration "was incapable of doing so".
"I just spoke with the Acting Administrator of NASA, Janet Petro. She is coordinating our Team of highly respected Scientists, Space Engineers, and various other &ldquo;geniuses,&rdquo; who has agreed to let our Astronauts come home long prior to the two week period originally approved by NASA. Janet was great. She said, &ldquo;Let&rsquo;s bring them home NOW, Sir!&rdquo; &mdash; And I thanked her," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
"This began when I asked Elon Musk to go up and get the abandoned Astronauts because the Biden Administration was incapable of doing so. They shamefully forgot about the Astronauts, because they considered it to be a very embarrassing event for them &ndash; Another thing I inherited from that failed group of incompetents," he added.
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<h2>'After eight long months, it is time,' says Trump</h2>
The US president said that he, along with Musk, helmed the project and sent SpaceX Dragon, which has "successfully docked" and is expected to land on Wednesday.
"Elon and I have taken on the project, sending up the SpaceX Dragon, which has successfully docked and, hopefully, while there is always danger involved in such a mission, they will soon be on their way home &mdash; Taking off tomorrow, and landing on Wednesday. Exact times will be provided to you. Safety always comes first, and maximum standards are being adhered to. But after eight long months for a mission that was supposed to be eight days, IT IS TIME. I look forward to seeing Butch and Suni, and thank you again to NASA and Janet Petro!" Trump said.
What was scheduled to be a 10-day mission in space turned out to be a nearly 10-month expedition after astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were stranded on the space station.&nbsp;
The duo embarked on the journey aboard the Boeing Starliner on June 5, 2024. However, they were unable to return after the spacecraft experienced thruster malfunctions during its approach and docking manoeuvres.
Following an extensive investigation on the ground by NASA and Boeing, the spacecraft was deemed too risky to carry the astronauts back home, resulting in their unexpected extended stay at the space station.
(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

World news: The US president said that he along with Musk, helmed the project and sent SpaceX Dragon, which has "successfully docked" and is expected to land on Wednesday.

US President Donald Trump said that he spoke with NASA's Acting Administrator Janet Petro, who agreed to bring the stranded astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to Earth, prior to the two-week period originally approved by the space agency. Trump claimed that he instructed SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to bring the "abandoned" astronauts back, alleging that the Biden administration "was incapable of doing so". "I just spoke with the Acting Administrator of NASA, Janet Petro. She is coordinating our Team of highly respected Scientists, Space Engineers, and various other “geniuses,” who has agreed to let our Astronauts come home long prior to the two week period originally approved by NASA. Janet was great. She said, “Let’s bring them home NOW, Sir!” — And I thanked her," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. "This began when I asked Elon Musk to go up and get the abandoned Astronauts because the Biden Administration was incapable of doing so. They shamefully forgot about the Astronauts, because they considered it to be a very embarrassing event for them – Another thing I inherited from that failed group of incompetents," he added. 'After eight long months, it is time,' says Trump The US president said that he, along with Musk, helmed the project and sent SpaceX Dragon, which has "successfully docked" and is expected to land on Wednesday. "Elon and I have taken on the project, sending up the SpaceX Dragon, which has successfully docked and, hopefully, while there is always danger involved in such a mission, they will soon be on their way home — Taking off tomorrow, and landing on Wednesday. Exact times will be provided to you. Safety always comes first, and maximum standards are being adhered to. But after eight long months for a mission that was supposed to be eight days, IT IS TIME. I look forward to seeing Butch and Suni, and thank you again to NASA and Janet Petro!" Trump said. What was scheduled to be a 10-day mission in space turned out to be a nearly 10-month expedition after astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were stranded on the space station. The duo embarked on the journey aboard the Boeing Starliner on June 5, 2024. However, they were unable to return after the spacecraft experienced thruster malfunctions during its approach and docking manoeuvres. Following an extensive investigation on the ground by NASA and Boeing, the spacecraft was deemed too risky to carry the astronauts back home, resulting in their unexpected extended stay at the space station. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump says he instructed Elon Musk to bring ‘abandoned’ astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore back

Hours after US President Donald Trump's warning, Houthi media reported fresh US air strikes on Monday (March 17). As per a report by the news agency AFP, the US targeted rebel-held Hodeida on Yemen's western coast.
"A strike by the American aggression targeted the region of Bajel in the Hodeida governorate," while others targeted a steel factory in the Al-Salif region in the same governorate, according to the Houthi's Saba press agency.&nbsp;
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The US strike comes after Trump warned that "any further attack or retaliation by the &ldquo;Houthis&rdquo; will be met with great force, and there is no guarantee that that force will stop there."
Trump also claimed that Iran was behind every airstrike and attack by Houthi rebels, saying, "Let nobody be fooled! The hundreds of attacks being made by Houthi, the sinister mobsters and thugs based in Yemen, who are hated by the Yemeni people, all emanate from, and are created by IRAN."
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Earlier on Monday, Yemen&rsquo;s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacking a US aircraft carrier group twice within 24 hours.&nbsp;
A spokesperson for the Houthis, posting on Telegram, said that the strikes were carried out in response to &ldquo;the continued American aggression against our country.&rdquo;
According to Yemen&rsquo;s Houthi-controlled health ministry, American airstrikes on Saturday resulted in 53 deaths, including women and children, while 98 others sustained injuries.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: "A strike by the American aggression targeted the region of Bajel in the Hodeida governorate," while others targeted a steel factory in the Al-Salif region in the same governorate, according to the Houthi's Saba press agency.

Hours after US President Donald Trump's warning, Houthi media reported fresh US air strikes on Monday (March 17). As per a report by the news agency AFP, the US targeted rebel-held Hodeida on Yemen's western coast. "A strike by the American aggression targeted the region of Bajel in the Hodeida governorate," while others targeted a steel factory in the Al-Salif region in the same governorate, according to the Houthi's Saba press agency. Also read: Trump claims Biden’s Jan. 6 panel pardons are ‘void’ over autopen use: Does he have a case? The US strike comes after Trump warned that "any further attack or retaliation by the “Houthis” will be met with great force, and there is no guarantee that that force will stop there." Trump also claimed that Iran was behind every airstrike and attack by Houthi rebels, saying, "Let nobody be fooled! The hundreds of attacks being made by Houthi, the sinister mobsters and thugs based in Yemen, who are hated by the Yemeni people, all emanate from, and are created by IRAN." Also read: Trump says Iran ‘will be held responsible’ for Houthi strikes, warns of ‘dire consequences’ Earlier on Monday, Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacking a US aircraft carrier group twice within 24 hours. A spokesperson for the Houthis, posting on Telegram, said that the strikes were carried out in response to “the continued American aggression against our country.” According to Yemen’s Houthi-controlled health ministry, American airstrikes on Saturday resulted in 53 deaths, including women and children, while 98 others sustained injuries. Also read: Trump’s Ukraine ‘peace’ plan isn’t about peace. It’s a PR stunt (With inputs from agencies)

US strikes Houthi-held city in Yemen after Trump warns of ‘great force’ against retaliation

The White House on Monday (March 17) dismissed a suggestion from a French member of the European Parliament to return the Statue of Liberty, saying that France would be "speaking German" without American intervention during World War II.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responded to the French MEP's comments on Monday, stating, "My advice to that unnamed, low-level French politician would be to remind them that it's only because of the United States of America that the French are not speaking German right now, so they should be very grateful to our great country."
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<h2>'Give us back the Statue of Liberty'</h2>
The comments were made in response to French MEP Raphael Glucksmann, a member of the Socialists and Democrats group, who argued that the United States no longer deserves the statue. He suggested it should be returned because America had, in his view, aligned itself with tyrants.
Speaking at a party convention, Glucksmann said, "We're going to say to the Americans who have chosen to side with the tyrants, to the Americans who fired researchers for demanding scientific freedom: 'Give us back the Statue of Liberty'."
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He continued, "We gave it to you as a gift, but apparently you despise it. So it will be just fine here at home."
Glucksmann also suggested that France could benefit if American professionals dismissed under the Trump administration decided to relocate.
"The second thing we're going to say to the Americans is: 'If you want to fire your best researchers, if you want to fire all the people who, through their freedom and their sense of innovation, their taste for doubt and research, have made your country the world's leading power, then we're going to welcome them'," he said.
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His comments come after the US temporarily halted aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine. Although aid to Kyiv has since resumed, President Donald Trump&rsquo;s approach to Russia, his well-documented admiration for Vladimir Putin, as well as his attacks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, have caused the whole of Europe to be alarmed and rethink its dependence on the United States.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: The comments were made in response to French MEP Raphael Glucksmann, a member of the Socialists and Democrats group, who argued that the United States no longer deserves the statue.

The White House on Monday (March 17) dismissed a suggestion from a French member of the European Parliament to return the Statue of Liberty, saying that France would be "speaking German" without American intervention during World War II. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responded to the French MEP's comments on Monday, stating, "My advice to that unnamed, low-level French politician would be to remind them that it's only because of the United States of America that the French are not speaking German right now, so they should be very grateful to our great country." Also read: Trump claims Biden’s Jan. 6 panel pardons are ‘void’ over autopen use: Does he have a case? 'Give us back the Statue of Liberty' The comments were made in response to French MEP Raphael Glucksmann, a member of the Socialists and Democrats group, who argued that the United States no longer deserves the statue. He suggested it should be returned because America had, in his view, aligned itself with tyrants. Speaking at a party convention, Glucksmann said, "We're going to say to the Americans who have chosen to side with the tyrants, to the Americans who fired researchers for demanding scientific freedom: 'Give us back the Statue of Liberty'." Also read: Trump says Iran ‘will be held responsible’ for Houthi strikes, warns of ‘dire consequences’ He continued, "We gave it to you as a gift, but apparently you despise it. So it will be just fine here at home." Glucksmann also suggested that France could benefit if American professionals dismissed under the Trump administration decided to relocate. "The second thing we're going to say to the Americans is: 'If you want to fire your best researchers, if you want to fire all the people who, through their freedom and their sense of innovation, their taste for doubt and research, have made your country the world's leading power, then we're going to welcome them'," he said. Also read: Trump’s Ukraine ‘peace’ plan isn’t about peace. It’s a PR stunt His comments come after the US temporarily halted aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine. Although aid to Kyiv has since resumed, President Donald Trump’s approach to Russia, his well-documented admiration for Vladimir Putin, as well as his attacks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, have caused the whole of Europe to be alarmed and rethink its dependence on the United States. Also read: From Trump Airlines to Trump Vodka: US President Donald Trump’s biggest business flops (With inputs from agencies)

France would be ‘speaking German’ without US: White House slams French politician over Statue of Liberty demand

Donald Trump has claimed, without providing any evidence, that pardons issued by Joe Biden are &ldquo;void, vacant and of no further force and effect&rdquo; because they were signed using an autopen rather than personally by the president.
<h2>What happened?</h2>
On 20 January, Biden&rsquo;s final day in office, he issued pre-emptive pardons to family members and all members of the House committee that investigated the 6 January attack on Congress. The riot was incited by Trump as part of his attempt to overturn his 2020 election defeat. Trump has frequently threatened members of the committee with legal action or imprisonment.
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Trump made his claim in a post on his social media platform, saying, &ldquo;The &lsquo;Pardons&rsquo; that Sleepy Joe Biden gave to the Unselect Committee of Political Thugs, and many others, are hereby declared VOID, VACANT, AND OF NO FURTHER FORCE OR EFFECT, because of the fact that they were done by Autopen. In other words, Joe Biden did not sign them but, more importantly, he did not know anything about them!&rdquo;
He added that committee members should &ldquo;fully understand that they are subject to investigation at the highest level.&rdquo;
<h2>Trump's autopen allegations</h2>
Speaking to reporters on Air Force One on Sunday, Trump repeated his claim, saying, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s not my decision &ndash; that&rsquo;ll be up to a court &ndash; but I would say that they&rsquo;re null and void, because I&rsquo;m sure Biden didn&rsquo;t have any idea that it was taking place, and somebody was using an autopen to sign off and to give pardons.&rdquo;
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He further claimed, again without proof, that committee members, including former Representative Liz Cheney, were &ldquo;probably responsible for the documents that were signed on their behalf&rdquo; without Biden&rsquo;s knowledge.
<h2>What is an autopen?</h2>
An autopen is a device used to create automatic or remote signatures and has been utilised by public figures for decades.
Former President Barack Obama faced scrutiny in 2011 for allowing an aide to use an autopen to extend the Patriot Act, marking the first time a president had authorised such a signature. In 2013, he also used an autopen while on holiday in Hawaii to sign a bill preventing a financial crisis.
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<h2>Are autopen signatures valid?</h2>
A 2005 legal opinion from the Justice Department&rsquo;s Office of Legal Counsel under President George W. Bush confirmed that a president may direct a subordinate to &ldquo;affix the President&rsquo;s signature&rdquo; to a document.
<h2>Did Biden use an autopen?</h2>
Biden has used an autopen in the past, but Trump has not provided any evidence that the pardons in question were signed without Biden&rsquo;s involvement.
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Trump&rsquo;s claims follow a report from the Heritage Foundation, a pro-Trump think tank, which suggested that &ldquo;whoever controlled the autopen controlled the presidency.&rdquo; However, Newsweek has reported that there is photographic evidence of Biden personally signing several documents that the Heritage Foundation claims were signed by an autopen.
<h2>Could Trump overturn the pardons in court?</h2>
Legal precedent suggests Trump&rsquo;s argument would not hold up in court. In 1929, the US Justice Department ruled that the president has full discretion over how a pardon is issued. More recently, a federal appeals court ruled that presidential pardons do not even need to be in writing.
<h2>Committee members respond</h2>
Bennie Thompson, the former chair of the January 6 committee, dismissed Trump&rsquo;s claim, telling Axios, &ldquo;I am not afraid of Trump&rsquo;s latest midnight rant that has no basis in reality.&rdquo;
Meanwhile, Adam Kinzinger posted on X, &ldquo;Please! You guys have been threatening this forever! Bring it on, it&rsquo;s getting boring waiting.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: On 20 January, Biden’s final day in office, he issued pre-emptive pardons to all members of the House committee that investigated the 6 January attack on Congress.

Donald Trump has claimed, without providing any evidence, that pardons issued by Joe Biden are “void, vacant and of no further force and effect” because they were signed using an autopen rather than personally by the president. What happened? On 20 January, Biden’s final day in office, he issued pre-emptive pardons to family members and all members of the House committee that investigated the 6 January attack on Congress. The riot was incited by Trump as part of his attempt to overturn his 2020 election defeat. Trump has frequently threatened members of the committee with legal action or imprisonment. Also read: Trump’s Ukraine ‘peace’ plan isn’t about peace. It’s a PR stunt Trump made his claim in a post on his social media platform, saying, “The ‘Pardons’ that Sleepy Joe Biden gave to the Unselect Committee of Political Thugs, and many others, are hereby declared VOID, VACANT, AND OF NO FURTHER FORCE OR EFFECT, because of the fact that they were done by Autopen. In other words, Joe Biden did not sign them but, more importantly, he did not know anything about them!” He added that committee members should “fully understand that they are subject to investigation at the highest level.” Trump's autopen allegations Speaking to reporters on Air Force One on Sunday, Trump repeated his claim, saying, “It’s not my decision – that’ll be up to a court – but I would say that they’re null and void, because I’m sure Biden didn’t have any idea that it was taking place, and somebody was using an autopen to sign off and to give pardons.” Also read: Trump says Iran ‘will be held responsible’ for Houthi strikes, warns of ‘dire consequences’ He further claimed, again without proof, that committee members, including former Representative Liz Cheney, were “probably responsible for the documents that were signed on their behalf” without Biden’s knowledge. What is an autopen? An autopen is a device used to create automatic or remote signatures and has been utilised by public figures for decades. Former President Barack Obama faced scrutiny in 2011 for allowing an aide to use an autopen to extend the Patriot Act, marking the first time a president had authorised such a signature. In 2013, he also used an autopen while on holiday in Hawaii to sign a bill preventing a financial crisis. Also read: From Trump Airlines to Trump Vodka: US President Donald Trump’s biggest business flops Are autopen signatures valid? A 2005 legal opinion from the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel under President George W. Bush confirmed that a president may direct a subordinate to “affix the President’s signature” to a document. Did Biden use an autopen? Biden has used an autopen in the past, but Trump has not provided any evidence that the pardons in question were signed without Biden’s involvement. Also read: 'They Spied, They Lied, But They Failed': Trump says Biden turned DOJ into 'Department of Injustice' Trump’s claims follow a report from the Heritage Foundation, a pro-Trump think tank, which suggested that “whoever controlled the autopen controlled the presidency.” However, Newsweek has reported that there is photographic evidence of Biden personally signing several documents that the Heritage Foundation claims were signed by an autopen. Could Trump overturn the pardons in court? Legal precedent suggests Trump’s argument would not hold up in court. In 1929, the US Justice Department ruled that the president has full discretion over how a pardon is issued. More recently, a federal appeals court ruled that presidential pardons do not even need to be in writing. Committee members respond Bennie Thompson, the former chair of the January 6 committee, dismissed Trump’s claim, telling Axios, “I am not afraid of Trump’s latest midnight rant that has no basis in reality.” Meanwhile, Adam Kinzinger posted on X, “Please! You guys have been threatening this forever! Bring it on, it’s getting boring waiting.” (With inputs from agencies)

Trump claims Biden’s Jan. 6 panel pardons are ‘void’ over autopen use: Does he have a case?

The White House said Monday it was "wholly confident" of winning in court after a judge ordered a hearing over the expulsion of alleged members of a Venezuelan gang under wartime legislation.
"This administration acted within the confines of the law," President Donald Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. "We are wholly confident that we are going to win this case in court."

World news: The White House said Monday it was "wholly confident" of winning in court after a judge ordered a hearing over the expulsion of alleged members of a Venezuelan gang under wartime legislation.

The White House said Monday it was "wholly confident" of winning in court after a judge ordered a hearing over the expulsion of alleged members of a Venezuelan gang under wartime legislation. "This administration acted within the confines of the law," President Donald Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. "We are wholly confident that we are going to win this case in court."

White House 'confident' of winning court battle over deportations

New Delhi: India&rsquo;s defence minister Rajnath Singh, in a meeting on Monday, asked the US Director of National Intelligence (DNI), Tulsi Gabbard, to list Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), a secessionist group advocating for the creation of Khalistan, as a terror group under US laws.&nbsp;
Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) is already classified as a terrorist organisation in India.&nbsp;
The Indian government banned SFJ on July 10, 2019, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), labelling it an &ldquo;unlawful association&rdquo; due to its activities deemed prejudicial to India&rsquo;s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
During the meeting, the Indian defence minister also drew attention to SFJ&rsquo;s links with Pakistani terror groups. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered numerous cases against SFJ members, and the organisation&rsquo;s key figures like Gurpatwant Singh Pannun have been designated as individual terrorists under the UAPA.&nbsp;
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 Cases like the 2022 tiffin bomb planting outside Chandigarh&rsquo;s Model Jail have been linked to SFJ&rsquo;s Germany-based operative Jaswinder Singh Multani, allegedly with ISI involvement.
Gabbard is on a 3-day visit to India, and took part in the annual intelligence conference hosted by India on Sunday and had a bilateral meeting with Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval. On Monday, the DNI chief met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which the key focus was on counterterrorism. &nbsp; A readout by Prime Minister Modi&rsquo;s social media handle said that they &ldquo;exchanged views on further advancing the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Both countries are committed to combating terrorism and enhancing maritime and cyber security cooperation.&rdquo;
Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/direct-dialogue-is-happening-at-very-top-intelligence-chief-tulsi-gabbard-on-us-india-tariff-issue-8861895">&lsquo;Direct dialogue is happening at the very top&rsquo;: US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard on US-India tariff issue</a> PM Modi gifted her the holy Ganga Jal from Maha Kumbh recently held in Prayagraj, while Gabbard gave PM Modi a rosary of Tulsi (the holy basil plant). Tulsi&rsquo;s visit is the first by a senior Trump administration official to India since the new government took charge in Washington. Tulsi Gabbard, the former U.S. Congresswoman, adopted Hindusim, influenced by her mother, Carol Porter Gabbard, who converted to the religion and gave her children Sanskrit names. She made history as the first Hindu member of the U.S. Congress in 2013, taking her oath of office on the Bhagavad Gita. Gabbard has been a vocal supporter of India, and has slammed Pakistan in the past on several occasions.
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World | India News: The defence minister also drew attention to SFJ’s links with Pakistani terror groups. The NIA has registered numerous cases against SFJ members

New Delhi: India’s defence minister Rajnath Singh, in a meeting on Monday, asked the US Director of National Intelligence (DNI), Tulsi Gabbard, to list Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), a secessionist group advocating for the creation of Khalistan, as a terror group under US laws. Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) is already classified as a terrorist organisation in India. The Indian government banned SFJ on July 10, 2019, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), labelling it an “unlawful association” due to its activities deemed prejudicial to India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. During the meeting, the Indian defence minister also drew attention to SFJ’s links with Pakistani terror groups. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered numerous cases against SFJ members, and the organisation’s key figures like Gurpatwant Singh Pannun have been designated as individual terrorists under the UAPA. Also Read | PM Modi meets Tulsi Gabbard hours after India raises concerns with US over Khalistani terror Cases like the 2022 tiffin bomb planting outside Chandigarh’s Model Jail have been linked to SFJ’s Germany-based operative Jaswinder Singh Multani, allegedly with ISI involvement. Gabbard is on a 3-day visit to India, and took part in the annual intelligence conference hosted by India on Sunday and had a bilateral meeting with Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval. On Monday, the DNI chief met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which the key focus was on counterterrorism. A readout by Prime Minister Modi’s social media handle said that they “exchanged views on further advancing the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Both countries are committed to combating terrorism and enhancing maritime and cyber security cooperation.” Also Read | ‘Direct dialogue is happening at the very top’: US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard on US-India tariff issue PM Modi gifted her the holy Ganga Jal from Maha Kumbh recently held in Prayagraj, while Gabbard gave PM Modi a rosary of Tulsi (the holy basil plant). Tulsi’s visit is the first by a senior Trump administration official to India since the new government took charge in Washington. Tulsi Gabbard, the former U.S. Congresswoman, adopted Hindusim, influenced by her mother, Carol Porter Gabbard, who converted to the religion and gave her children Sanskrit names. She made history as the first Hindu member of the U.S. Congress in 2013, taking her oath of office on the Bhagavad Gita. Gabbard has been a vocal supporter of India, and has slammed Pakistan in the past on several occasions. Also Read | US President Trump says Iran 'will be held responsible' for Houthi strikes, warns of ‘dire consequences’

India asks DNI chief Tulsi Gabbard to list SFJ as terror group in US

US President Donald Trump Iran said 'will be held responsible' for the Houthi attacks on American aircraft, warning of 'dire consequences'.
In other news, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Monday (Mar 17) in New Delhi.
Meanwhile, PM Modi expressed concerns regarding the growing activities of anti-India Khalistani elements in New Zealand during a meeting with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.&nbsp;
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US President Donald Trump Iran said 'will be held responsible' for the Houthi attacks on American aircraft, warning of 'dire consequences'. In other news, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Monday (Mar 17) in New Delhi. Meanwhile, PM Modi expressed concerns regarding the growing activities of anti-India Khalistani elements in New Zealand during a meeting with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Click on the headlines for more US President Trump says Iran 'will be held responsible' for Houthi strikes, warns of ‘dire consequences’ US President Donald Trump on Monday (March 17) blamed Iran for the Houthi attacks on American aircraft, warning that any further aggression would be met with "great force." PM Modi meets Tulsi Gabbard hours after India raises concerns with US over Khalistani terror Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Monday (Mar 17) in New Delhi. India flags growing activities of anti-India Khalistani elements in New Zealand New Delhi expressed its concerns about anti-India activities linked to Khalistani elements during a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. 'Looking forward to interacting with passionate voices': PM Modi joins Trump's Truth Social platform Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday (Mar 17), joined Truth Social and posted two Truths (how posts are known on this medium). This is a medium that is used frequently by US President Donald Trump. Earlier in the day, President Trump posted PM Modi's Podcast with Lex Fridman on his Truth Social platform. ‘Direct dialogue is happening at the very top’: US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard on US-India tariff issue The United States Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, said on Monday that a direct dialogue has been ongoing between India and the US at the very top over the tariffs issue. Gabbard is currently on a two-and-a-half-day trip to India as part of a multi-nation visit and arrived in the national capital early Sunday (Mar 16). Who is Raisha Alawieh? Brown professor deported from US over deleted ‘sympathetic photos’ of Hezbollah leaders Dr. Raisha Alawieh, an assistant professor at Brown University, was deported to Lebanon on Friday, despite holding a valid H-1B visa and a court order that was meant to prevent her deportation. Americans smuggling eggs from Mexico, here’s why it is concerning The border agents in El Paso, Texas, were left stunned when they noticed trays of eggs while seizing the drugs last month amid a shortage in the United States. The high cost of eggs in the US has made the Americans desperate, as they are cleaning out supermarket shelves and also attempting to bring them from Mexico. Rare human coronavirus detected in Kolkata woman: What is HKU1, and how does it spread? A 45-year-old woman from Kolkata has been diagnosed with human coronavirus HKU1 (HCoV-HKU1), according to media reports. She has been experiencing a persistent fever, cough, and cold for the past 15 days. Currently, she is under medical care at a private hospital in South Kolkata, and her condition is reported to be stable. Kim Sae Ron’s family demands apology from Kim Soo Hyun, sues YouTuber Lee Jin Ho for defamatory comments The family of the late actress Kim Sae Ron has submitted a complaint with the police against YouTuber Lee Jin Ho for allegedly spreading false claims about her past relationship with actor Kim Soo Hyun. During a press conference held in Seoul on March 17, Bu Ji Seok, the legal representative of Kim Sae Ron’s family also demanded a public apology from Kim Soo Hyun. PCB slaps huge fine on Pakistan seamer for slogan supporting Imran Khan The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has slapped a fine of over a million Pakistani rupees ($4000 approx.) on seam-bowling all-rounder Aamer Jamal for showing a slogan supporting former Pakistan Prime Minister and captain Imran Khan.

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Dr. Raisha Alawieh, an assistant professor at Brown University, was deported to Lebanon on Friday, despite holding a valid H-1B visa and a court order that was meant to prevent her deportation.
Alawieh was detained at Boston Logan International Airport upon her return to the US from Lebanon on Thursday. Court records indicate that US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) did not provide any justification for her detention.
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On the same day, US District Judge Leo T. Sorokin issued an order requiring authorities to give 48 hours' notice before deporting her. However, she was still removed from the country. Her attorney said that she was first sent to Paris and then placed on a second flight to Lebanon, where she arrived on Sunday.
<h2>Who is Dr. Raisha Alawieh?</h2>
Alawieh has been working in the Division of Kidney Disease &amp; Hypertension at Brown University since July 2024. She held the position of assistant professor at Brown Medicine. Her H-1B visa, sponsored by Brown Medicine, was valid until mid-2027. She completed her medical degree at the American University of Beirut in 2015 and finished her residency there in 2018. She previously undertook medical programmes at Ohio State University, the University of Washington, and the Yale Waterbury Internal Medicine Program on a J-1 visa before joining Brown Medicine.
<h2>Government&rsquo;s justification and legal dispute</h2>
Federal authorities claimed they deported Alawieh after finding &ldquo;sympathetic photos and videos&rdquo; of Hezbollah figures in the deleted files on her phone. She allegedly told CBP officers that she had attended the funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah while visiting Lebanon and supported him &ldquo;from a religious perspective&rdquo; but not politically.
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&ldquo;CBP questioned Dr. Alawieh and determined that her true intentions in the United States could not be determined,&rdquo; Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Sady wrote in a legal filing. Alawieh&rsquo;s attorneys accused the government of &ldquo;willfully&rdquo; ignoring the judge&rsquo;s order to keep her in the country.
&ldquo;These allegations are supported by a detailed and specific timeline in an under-oath affidavit filed by an attorney. The government shall respond to these serious allegations with a legal and factual response setting forth its version of events,&rdquo; Judge Sorokin said.
The government, however, argued that CBP officers did not receive notice of the court order until after Alawieh had already been deported.
<h2>Deportation crackdown</h2>
Alawieh&rsquo;s deportation follows an ongoing federal crackdown on immigration cases, particularly on college campuses. Mahmoud Khalil, a green card holder who recently graduated from Columbia University, was also detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). 
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, &ldquo;Many are not students, they are paid agitators. We will find, apprehend, and deport these terrorist sympathizers from our country &mdash; never to return again. If you support terrorism, including the slaughtering of innocent men, women, and children, your presence is contrary to our national and foreign policy interests, and you are not welcome here.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Federal authorities claimed they deported Alawieh after finding “sympathetic photos and videos” of Hezbollah figures in the deleted files on her phone.

Dr. Raisha Alawieh, an assistant professor at Brown University, was deported to Lebanon on Friday, despite holding a valid H-1B visa and a court order that was meant to prevent her deportation. Alawieh was detained at Boston Logan International Airport upon her return to the US from Lebanon on Thursday. Court records indicate that US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) did not provide any justification for her detention. Also read: ‘Feared for my life’: How Columbia student Ranjani Srinivasan dodged immigration officials before ‘self-deporting’ On the same day, US District Judge Leo T. Sorokin issued an order requiring authorities to give 48 hours' notice before deporting her. However, she was still removed from the country. Her attorney said that she was first sent to Paris and then placed on a second flight to Lebanon, where she arrived on Sunday. Who is Dr. Raisha Alawieh? Alawieh has been working in the Division of Kidney Disease & Hypertension at Brown University since July 2024. She held the position of assistant professor at Brown Medicine. Her H-1B visa, sponsored by Brown Medicine, was valid until mid-2027. She completed her medical degree at the American University of Beirut in 2015 and finished her residency there in 2018. She previously undertook medical programmes at Ohio State University, the University of Washington, and the Yale Waterbury Internal Medicine Program on a J-1 visa before joining Brown Medicine. Government’s justification and legal dispute Federal authorities claimed they deported Alawieh after finding “sympathetic photos and videos” of Hezbollah figures in the deleted files on her phone. She allegedly told CBP officers that she had attended the funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah while visiting Lebanon and supported him “from a religious perspective” but not politically. Also read: WATCH | Trump administration deports over 250 'gang members' despite judge's ruling to halt it “CBP questioned Dr. Alawieh and determined that her true intentions in the United States could not be determined,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Sady wrote in a legal filing. Alawieh’s attorneys accused the government of “willfully” ignoring the judge’s order to keep her in the country. “These allegations are supported by a detailed and specific timeline in an under-oath affidavit filed by an attorney. The government shall respond to these serious allegations with a legal and factual response setting forth its version of events,” Judge Sorokin said. The government, however, argued that CBP officers did not receive notice of the court order until after Alawieh had already been deported. Deportation crackdown Alawieh’s deportation follows an ongoing federal crackdown on immigration cases, particularly on college campuses. Mahmoud Khalil, a green card holder who recently graduated from Columbia University, was also detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, “Many are not students, they are paid agitators. We will find, apprehend, and deport these terrorist sympathizers from our country — never to return again. If you support terrorism, including the slaughtering of innocent men, women, and children, your presence is contrary to our national and foreign policy interests, and you are not welcome here.” (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Raisha Alawieh? Professor deported from US over deleted ‘sympathetic photos’ of Hezbollah leaders

US President Donald Trump on Monday (March 17) blamed Iran for the Houthi attacks on American ships, warning that any further aggression would be met with "great force."
He said that any assault by the Houthis would be treated as an act directed by Iran&rsquo;s leadership, warning Tehran of severe repercussions.
<h2>'IRAN will be held responsible'</h2>
"Let nobody be fooled! The hundreds of attacks being made by Houthi, the sinister mobsters and thugs based in Yemen, who are hated by the Yemeni people, all emanate from, and are created by, IRAN. Any further attack or retaliation by the &lsquo;Houthis&rsquo; will be met with great force, and there is no guarantee that that force will stop there," Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social.
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He went on to say, "Iran has played &lsquo;the innocent victim&rsquo; of rogue terrorists from which they&rsquo;ve lost control, but they haven&rsquo;t lost control. They&rsquo;re dictating every move, giving them the weapons, supplying them with money and highly sophisticated Military equipment, and even, so-called, &lsquo;Intelligence.&rsquo;"
"Every shot fired by the Houthis will be looked upon, from this point forward, as being a shot fired from the weapons and leadership of IRAN, and IRAN will be held responsible, and suffer the consequences, and those consequences will be dire!" he warned.
<h2>US-Houthi tensions on rise</h2>
Meanwhile, Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed on Monday to have attacked an American aircraft carrier group twice within 24 hours. They described the assault as retaliation for US airstrikes that left dozens dead.
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The Houthis initially stated they had fired 18 missiles and a drone at the USS Harry Truman and its accompanying warships in the Red Sea. A few hours later, they claimed to have launched a second attack.
A Houthi spokesperson, posting on Telegram, called the strikes a response to "the continued American aggression against our country."
The US has vowed to continue its strikes on Yemen until the Houthis stop their attacks on Red Sea shipping.
According to the Houthi health ministry, US strikes on Saturday killed 53 people, including women and children, and wounded 98 others.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Trump said that any assault by the Houthis would be treated as an act directed by Iran’s leadership, warning Tehran of severe repercussions.

US President Donald Trump on Monday (March 17) blamed Iran for the Houthi attacks on American ships, warning that any further aggression would be met with "great force." He said that any assault by the Houthis would be treated as an act directed by Iran’s leadership, warning Tehran of severe repercussions. 'IRAN will be held responsible' "Let nobody be fooled! The hundreds of attacks being made by Houthi, the sinister mobsters and thugs based in Yemen, who are hated by the Yemeni people, all emanate from, and are created by, IRAN. Any further attack or retaliation by the ‘Houthis’ will be met with great force, and there is no guarantee that that force will stop there," Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social. Also read: Trump’s Ukraine ‘peace’ plan isn’t about peace. It’s a PR stunt He went on to say, "Iran has played ‘the innocent victim’ of rogue terrorists from which they’ve lost control, but they haven’t lost control. They’re dictating every move, giving them the weapons, supplying them with money and highly sophisticated Military equipment, and even, so-called, ‘Intelligence.’" "Every shot fired by the Houthis will be looked upon, from this point forward, as being a shot fired from the weapons and leadership of IRAN, and IRAN will be held responsible, and suffer the consequences, and those consequences will be dire!" he warned. US-Houthi tensions on rise Meanwhile, Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed on Monday to have attacked an American aircraft carrier group twice within 24 hours. They described the assault as retaliation for US airstrikes that left dozens dead. Also read: Yemen’s Houthis attack US aircraft carrier after Trump airstrikes kill 53 The Houthis initially stated they had fired 18 missiles and a drone at the USS Harry Truman and its accompanying warships in the Red Sea. A few hours later, they claimed to have launched a second attack. A Houthi spokesperson, posting on Telegram, called the strikes a response to "the continued American aggression against our country." The US has vowed to continue its strikes on Yemen until the Houthis stop their attacks on Red Sea shipping. According to the Houthi health ministry, US strikes on Saturday killed 53 people, including women and children, and wounded 98 others. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump says Iran ‘will be held responsible’ for Houthi strikes, warns of ‘dire consequences’

Donald Trump has long promoted himself as a successful businessman, but was he truly a business leader in the traditional sense? While he exhibits some characteristics of a founder, his track record suggests he lacks the operational discipline expected of an effective CEO. Despite branding himself as a master dealmaker, he has seen multiple business ventures fail. Here is a look at some of his most notable business missteps.
<h2>Trump Airlines</h2>
In 1988, Trump purchased Eastern Air Shuttle, a no-frills airline operating hourly flights between Boston, New York City, and Washington, DC, for $365 million. He sought to turn it into a luxury airline. However, the airline never turned a profit, and mounting debt led to Trump defaulting on his loans.
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<h2>Trump Vodka</h2>
In 2006, Trump introduced his own vodka brand with the slogan "Success Distilled." Advertisements for the product claimed it would "demand the same respect and inspire the same awe as the international legacy and brand of Donald Trump himself." Confident in its success, he predicted that the "T&amp;T" (Trump and Tonic) would become the most popular drink in the country. However, production ceased in 2011 due to low demand.
<h2>Trump Casinos</h2>
Trump Entertainment Resorts, which operated three Trump-branded casinos in Atlantic City, filed for bankruptcy for the fourth time in 2014. Trump attempted to distance himself from the company, saying that apart from the name, he had "nothing to do with it," despite owning 28% of its stock.
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<h2>Trump: The Game</h2>
In 1989, Trump launched a Monopoly-style board game, which was pulled off the shelves within a year due to poor sales. He made a second attempt in 2005, releasing an updated version tied to The Apprentice, but this too was discontinued.
<h2>Trump Magazine</h2>
Trump introduced his own luxury magazine in 2007. However, the publication folded just a year and a half later.
<h2>Trump Steaks</h2>
In June 2007, Trump launched a premium steak line. Despite his claims that they were the "world&rsquo;s greatest" steaks, the business failed. The Trump Steakhouse in Las Vegas was also shut down in 2012 after receiving 51 health code violations.
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<h2>GoTrump.com</h2>
Trump ventured into the travel industry in 2006 with GoTrump.com, a luxury travel search engine powered by Travelocity. However, the website was shut down just a year later.
<h2>Trump University</h2>
In 2005, Trump launched Trump University, a for-profit, non-accredited institution. In 2010, four students filed a lawsuit against the university, claiming the courses were little more than extended "infomercials." Following the lawsuit, the business rebranded as The Trump Entrepreneur Initiative, but it shut down entirely in 2011.
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<h2>Trump Mortgage</h2>
In 2006, Trump entered the mortgage business. However, Trump Mortgage collapsed within a year and a half.&nbsp;

World, Trending: Despite branding himself as a master dealmaker, US President Donald Trump has seen multiple business ventures fail. Here is a look at some of his most notable business misadventures.

Donald Trump has long promoted himself as a successful businessman, but was he truly a business leader in the traditional sense? While he exhibits some characteristics of a founder, his track record suggests he lacks the operational discipline expected of an effective CEO. Despite branding himself as a master dealmaker, he has seen multiple business ventures fail. Here is a look at some of his most notable business missteps. Trump Airlines In 1988, Trump purchased Eastern Air Shuttle, a no-frills airline operating hourly flights between Boston, New York City, and Washington, DC, for $365 million. He sought to turn it into a luxury airline. However, the airline never turned a profit, and mounting debt led to Trump defaulting on his loans. Also read: 'We connect so well': Trump shares Modi's podcast on Truth Social after Indian PM praises US president Trump Vodka In 2006, Trump introduced his own vodka brand with the slogan "Success Distilled." Advertisements for the product claimed it would "demand the same respect and inspire the same awe as the international legacy and brand of Donald Trump himself." Confident in its success, he predicted that the "T&T" (Trump and Tonic) would become the most popular drink in the country. However, production ceased in 2011 due to low demand. Trump Casinos Trump Entertainment Resorts, which operated three Trump-branded casinos in Atlantic City, filed for bankruptcy for the fourth time in 2014. Trump attempted to distance himself from the company, saying that apart from the name, he had "nothing to do with it," despite owning 28% of its stock. Also read: Trump and Putin to have a phone call on Tuesday to 'bring that war to an end' Trump: The Game In 1989, Trump launched a Monopoly-style board game, which was pulled off the shelves within a year due to poor sales. He made a second attempt in 2005, releasing an updated version tied to The Apprentice, but this too was discontinued. Trump Magazine Trump introduced his own luxury magazine in 2007. However, the publication folded just a year and a half later. Trump Steaks In June 2007, Trump launched a premium steak line. Despite his claims that they were the "world’s greatest" steaks, the business failed. The Trump Steakhouse in Las Vegas was also shut down in 2012 after receiving 51 health code violations. Also read: Yemen’s Houthis attack US aircraft carrier after Trump airstrikes kill 53 GoTrump.com Trump ventured into the travel industry in 2006 with GoTrump.com, a luxury travel search engine powered by Travelocity. However, the website was shut down just a year later. Trump University In 2005, Trump launched Trump University, a for-profit, non-accredited institution. In 2010, four students filed a lawsuit against the university, claiming the courses were little more than extended "infomercials." Following the lawsuit, the business rebranded as The Trump Entrepreneur Initiative, but it shut down entirely in 2011. Also read: Congress accuses PM Modi of speaking Trump’s language in remarks on global bodies Trump Mortgage In 2006, Trump entered the mortgage business. However, Trump Mortgage collapsed within a year and a half.

From Trump Airlines to Trump Vodka: US President Donald Trump’s biggest business flops

The border agents in El Paso, Texas, were left stunned when they noticed trays of eggs while seizing the drugs last month amid a shortage in the United States. The high cost of eggs in the US has made the Americans desperate, as they are cleaning out supermarket shelves and also attempting to bring them from Mexico.
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently revealed that the confiscation of eggs is 36 per cent up nationwide so far this fiscal year, as compared with the previous year. CBP also stated that the confiscations have risen by 54 per cent along parts of the Texas border. They have more than doubled in San Diego.&nbsp;
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"It's the price difference," said Roger Maier, as quoted by The Wall Street Journal. Maier is a CBP spokesman in El Paso, a place where agents have encountered 90 would-be egg importers since January.&nbsp;
"The price is like a third of what it is in the US," Maier said.&nbsp;
The rate increase is concerning as people are prohibited from bringing raw eggs across the border due to concerns about diseases such as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).&nbsp;
The egg prices in the US have continued to surge due to a shortage of egg-laying hens amid an outbreak of avian influenza. Egg prices have shot up 10.4% month over month and 58.8% year-over-year in the country, according to a March 12 report released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.&nbsp;
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<h2>What's the Trump administration's approach?&nbsp;</h2>
To tackle the 'eggflation', the US has turned to several European countries for egg imports amid a severe supply shortage and soaring prices at home, according to media reports.&nbsp;
The head of the Danish Egg Association confirmed that the US has sent a written request for eggs, and they are currently assessing their export potential for the next six months, according to reports.&nbsp;
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The US has also sent requests to Sweden and Finland.&nbsp;
Sweden's largest egg producer, Kronagg, revealed that Europe is also grappling with an egg shortage and will prioritise supplying the European market, according to the reports.
Similarly, the Finnish Poultry Association indicated that the number of eggs Finland can export is insufficient to address the egg shortage in the US.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World | Understand the economic factors driving egg smuggling, including significant price disparities between the US and Mexico amidst an ongoing avian influenza outbreak.

The border agents in El Paso, Texas, were left stunned when they noticed trays of eggs while seizing the drugs last month amid a shortage in the United States. The high cost of eggs in the US has made the Americans desperate, as they are cleaning out supermarket shelves and also attempting to bring them from Mexico. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently revealed that the confiscation of eggs is 36 per cent up nationwide so far this fiscal year, as compared with the previous year. CBP also stated that the confiscations have risen by 54 per cent along parts of the Texas border. They have more than doubled in San Diego. Also read: Porsche SE denies reports of Volkswagen share sale "It's the price difference," said Roger Maier, as quoted by The Wall Street Journal. Maier is a CBP spokesman in El Paso, a place where agents have encountered 90 would-be egg importers since January. "The price is like a third of what it is in the US," Maier said. The rate increase is concerning as people are prohibited from bringing raw eggs across the border due to concerns about diseases such as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The egg prices in the US have continued to surge due to a shortage of egg-laying hens amid an outbreak of avian influenza. Egg prices have shot up 10.4% month over month and 58.8% year-over-year in the country, according to a March 12 report released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Also read: ‘Took them home, placed in jar’: Woman, who tried selling human toes in online black market, pleads guilty What's the Trump administration's approach? To tackle the 'eggflation', the US has turned to several European countries for egg imports amid a severe supply shortage and soaring prices at home, according to media reports. The head of the Danish Egg Association confirmed that the US has sent a written request for eggs, and they are currently assessing their export potential for the next six months, according to reports. Also read: 'We connect so well': Trump shares Modi's podcast on Truth Social after Indian PM praises US president The US has also sent requests to Sweden and Finland. Sweden's largest egg producer, Kronagg, revealed that Europe is also grappling with an egg shortage and will prioritise supplying the European market, according to the reports. Similarly, the Finnish Poultry Association indicated that the number of eggs Finland can export is insufficient to address the egg shortage in the US. Also read: WATCH | Trump administration deports over 250 'gang members' despite judge's ruling to halt it (With inputs from agencies)

Americans smuggling eggs from Mexico, here’s why it is concerning

A woman in Australia has been found guilty of trying to sell human toes in an online black market after dogs regurgitated them. Joanna Kathlyn Kinman, held guilty by a Melbourne court on Monday (March 17), used to work at an animal shelter in Victoria. She had found the toes after two dogs vomited them along with other remains of a human body in February 2024.&nbsp;
The dogs were given to the shelter after their owner died of natural causes. Later, it was found that the dogs ate the dead body of their owner.&nbsp;
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The 48-year-old was not required to speak during her appearance and was supported by her 17-year-old son.
The police prosecutor, Sen. Const. Melissa Sambrooks, said that the woman was not present when the dogs vomited the human remains. But later she searched the entire area to find the human toes so she could sell them in an online black market for $400.&nbsp;
&ldquo;She located two human toes and took them home and placed them in a jar containing formaldehyde,&rdquo; Sambrooks said, The Guardian reported.&nbsp;
Kinman shared the idea with her daughter over a phone call. Later, some unknown person gave the police information regarding her plan, after which she was detained. She confessed that she had planned to sell the human remains.&nbsp;
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She showed the police the location of the jar containing the toes. But apart from the toes, other oddities, including an alligator claw, a bird skull, a guinea pig trotter, and her children&rsquo;s teeth, were also found by the police.&nbsp;
Police found that Kinman was a member of the &ldquo;Bone Buddies Australia&rdquo; Facebook group, commonly used to buy, swap and sell specimens online. They found Kinman was an active contributor in the group and had previously sold &ldquo;wet specimens&rdquo; of a stillborn kitten and puppy.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I know someone who collects weird things ... I thought, &lsquo;cool it&rsquo;s a toe&rsquo;," she told police.
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<h2>'It&rsquo;s astounding that...'</h2>
The judge in the court said it was &ldquo;hardly surprising&rdquo; Kinman &ndash; who had studied psychology as well as animal science &ndash; lost her job over the &ldquo;entirely odd behaviour&rdquo;, The Guardian reported.&nbsp;
"It&rsquo;s astounding that she didn&rsquo;t understand [that] taking two toes that had been vomited up by one or two dogs from a deceased person and sell[ing] them on the internet was the wrong thing to do. I&rsquo;m still struggling to understand &ndash; it&rsquo;s astonishing, her behaviour," the judge added, the British newspaper reported.
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(With inputs from agencies)

WORLD | The dogs were given to the shelter after their owner died of natural causes. Later, it was found that the dogs ate the dead body of their owner.

A woman in Australia has been found guilty of trying to sell human toes in an online black market after dogs regurgitated them. Joanna Kathlyn Kinman, held guilty by a Melbourne court on Monday (March 17), used to work at an animal shelter in Victoria. She had found the toes after two dogs vomited them along with other remains of a human body in February 2024. The dogs were given to the shelter after their owner died of natural causes. Later, it was found that the dogs ate the dead body of their owner. Also read: ‘Freak incident’: Man gets shot by his dog using his gun. Know what happened The 48-year-old was not required to speak during her appearance and was supported by her 17-year-old son. The police prosecutor, Sen. Const. Melissa Sambrooks, said that the woman was not present when the dogs vomited the human remains. But later she searched the entire area to find the human toes so she could sell them in an online black market for $400. “She located two human toes and took them home and placed them in a jar containing formaldehyde,” Sambrooks said, The Guardian reported. Kinman shared the idea with her daughter over a phone call. Later, some unknown person gave the police information regarding her plan, after which she was detained. She confessed that she had planned to sell the human remains. Also read: Japanese man who spent $15,000 to transform into a dog, now dreams of becoming a panda or cat She showed the police the location of the jar containing the toes. But apart from the toes, other oddities, including an alligator claw, a bird skull, a guinea pig trotter, and her children’s teeth, were also found by the police. Police found that Kinman was a member of the “Bone Buddies Australia” Facebook group, commonly used to buy, swap and sell specimens online. They found Kinman was an active contributor in the group and had previously sold “wet specimens” of a stillborn kitten and puppy. “I know someone who collects weird things ... I thought, ‘cool it’s a toe’," she told police. Also read: A dog on the loose in a Missouri zoo caused an elephant to become so anxious that she died 'It’s astounding that...' The judge in the court said it was “hardly surprising” Kinman – who had studied psychology as well as animal science – lost her job over the “entirely odd behaviour”, The Guardian reported. "It’s astounding that she didn’t understand [that] taking two toes that had been vomited up by one or two dogs from a deceased person and sell[ing] them on the internet was the wrong thing to do. I’m still struggling to understand – it’s astonishing, her behaviour," the judge added, the British newspaper reported. Also read: A dog on the loose in a Missouri zoo caused an elephant to become so anxious that she died (With inputs from agencies)

‘Took them home, placed in jar’: Woman, who tried selling human toes in online black market, pleads guilty

US President Donald Trump has shared the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's podcast Lex Fridman on his social media platform Truth Social.&nbsp;
This was after PM Modi praised the US president for his "America First" approach and talked about how he "connects so well" with Trump in the podcast with the American podcaster and computer scientist.&nbsp;
In the interaction posted on Sunday (March 16), PM Modi expressed his mutual trust and bond with Trump.&nbsp;
<img alt="MODI PODCAST" src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/686x646/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/03/17/qkjjpH2WSAXCcsHNM5z7.JPG" style="width: 686px;">
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&ldquo;His reflection showed his America First spirit, just as I believe in nation first,&rdquo; Modi said.
&ldquo;I stand for India first and that&rsquo;s why we connect so well.&rdquo;
PM Modi also called Trump a "man of courage" for making independent decisions and for remaining "dedicated" towards his country.&nbsp;
"I have seen him during his first term and now as he sees a second. This time, he seems far more prepared. He has a clear roadmap with well-planned steps to achieve his goals. I also had the chance to meet his team, and I believe he has gathered a strong, capable group," Modi said in the podcast.&nbsp;
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Fridman asked Modi, "You recently visited the United States and reinvigorated your friendship with Donald Trump. What do you like about Donald Trump as a friend, as a leader?"
"I'd like to share an event that stands out in my memory. Perhaps from that, you'll understand my perspective. At 'Howdy Modi', both President Trump and I were present, and the stadium was completely full. A large crowd at a political event in the US is quite remarkable," the Indian PM added.&nbsp;
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<h2>'Institutions like UN...'&nbsp;</h2>
In the same podcast, PM Modi slammed the United Nations and other international organisations as irrelevant amid rising global conflicts.&nbsp;
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Here's my conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a>, Prime Minister of India. It was one of the most moving &amp; powerful conversations and experiences of my life. This episode is fully dubbed into multiple languages including English and Hindi. It's also available in the original (mix of&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/85yUykwae4">pic.twitter.com/85yUykwae4</a>
&mdash; Lex Fridman (@lexfridman) <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman/status/1901236279200604433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"The international organisations that were created have become almost irrelevant, there is no reform in them. Institutions like the UN cannot play their role. People in the world who do not care about laws and rules are doing everything, no one is able to stop them," he said.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

WORLD | INDIA NEWS | This was after PM Modi praised the US president for his "America First" approach and talked about how he "connects so well" with Trump.

US President Donald Trump has shared the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's podcast Lex Fridman on his social media platform Truth Social. This was after PM Modi praised the US president for his "America First" approach and talked about how he "connects so well" with Trump in the podcast with the American podcaster and computer scientist. In the interaction posted on Sunday (March 16), PM Modi expressed his mutual trust and bond with Trump. Also read: Modi on India-Pakistan rivalry: Indian PM settles biggest cricket debate “His reflection showed his America First spirit, just as I believe in nation first,” Modi said. “I stand for India first and that’s why we connect so well.” PM Modi also called Trump a "man of courage" for making independent decisions and for remaining "dedicated" towards his country. "I have seen him during his first term and now as he sees a second. This time, he seems far more prepared. He has a clear roadmap with well-planned steps to achieve his goals. I also had the chance to meet his team, and I believe he has gathered a strong, capable group," Modi said in the podcast. Also read: Modi - Lex Fridman podcast slammed by Congress as hypo(d)crisy: 'He who is afraid of facing media...' Fridman asked Modi, "You recently visited the United States and reinvigorated your friendship with Donald Trump. What do you like about Donald Trump as a friend, as a leader?" "I'd like to share an event that stands out in my memory. Perhaps from that, you'll understand my perspective. At 'Howdy Modi', both President Trump and I were present, and the stadium was completely full. A large crowd at a political event in the US is quite remarkable," the Indian PM added. Also read: ‘World listens to India’: PM Modi on global conflicts, says UN is failing to fulfil its role 'Institutions like UN...' In the same podcast, PM Modi slammed the United Nations and other international organisations as irrelevant amid rising global conflicts. Here's my conversation with @narendramodi, Prime Minister of India. It was one of the most moving & powerful conversations and experiences of my life. This episode is fully dubbed into multiple languages including English and Hindi. It's also available in the original (mix of… pic.twitter.com/85yUykwae4 — Lex Fridman (@lexfridman) March 16, 2025 Also read: ‘Power, Democracy, War & Peace’: PM Modi talks about Pak, Gujarat riots in podcast with Lex Fridman | Key points "The international organisations that were created have become almost irrelevant, there is no reform in them. Institutions like the UN cannot play their role. People in the world who do not care about laws and rules are doing everything, no one is able to stop them," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

'We connect so well': Trump shares Modi's podcast on Truth Social after Indian PM praises US president

The US administration under Donald Trump deported over 250 alleged gang members, mostly Venezuelans, to El Salvador. This was just hours after a US judge&rsquo;s ruling to halt the flights on Saturday (March 15). The deportations came after the US president invoked the Alien Enemies Act, a 1798 law meant only to be used in wartime.
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said 238 members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua and 23 members of the Salvadoran gang MS-13 arrived in the country. He said this was under a deal in which Trump would pay the Central American country to keep them in custody. The alleged gang members are to be kept in the country's 40,000-person capacity &ldquo;terrorism confinement centre&rdquo;.&nbsp;
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<h2>'A single judge in a single city...'</h2>
The White House defended Trump administration's act, saying the judge had no authority to block the deportation.&nbsp;
&ldquo;A single judge in a single city cannot direct the movements of an aircraft ... full of foreign alien terrorists who were physically expelled from US soil,&rdquo; White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement.
She added that the court had &ldquo;no lawful basis&rdquo;.
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James Boasberg - the US district attempted to halt the deportation of all the individuals but failed. He even had ordered the deportation flights already in the air to return to the US, but it did not.
<h2>'Oopsie &hellip; too late'</h2>
After this, Bukele took to social media and wrote, &ldquo;Oopsie &hellip; Too late," with a laughing emoji.&nbsp;
After his post, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked El Salvador&rsquo;s leader for accepting the deported people.&nbsp;
Rubio took to the social media platform X and said, &ldquo;Thank you for your assistance and friendship, President Bukele."&nbsp;
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"Over 250 alien enemy members of Tren de Aragua which El Salvador has agreed to hold in their very good jails at a fair price that will also save our taxpayer dollars," Rubio added.&nbsp;
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Today, the first 238 members of the Venezuelan criminal organization, Tren de Aragua, arrived in our country. They were immediately transferred to CECOT, the Terrorism Confinement Center, for a period of one year (renewable). The United States will pay a very low fee for them,&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/tfsi8cgpD6">pic.twitter.com/tfsi8cgpD6</a>
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More than 200 alleged members of a Venezuelan gang have been deported by the US and sent to El Salvador where they were taken to a high-security prison, the Salvadoran president said <a href="https://t.co/dL6Fpr0lZv">https://t.co/dL6Fpr0lZv</a> <a href="https://t.co/RSTd7QBEIi">pic.twitter.com/RSTd7QBEIi</a>
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Breaking News 📰 more than 200 Venezuelan gang members "Tren de Aragua" from the US just got sent to the El Salvador. <a href="https://t.co/Byhn7YJZ18">pic.twitter.com/Byhn7YJZ18</a>
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Photos and videos of the deportation showed US forces pushing people who were seen handcuffed. Some images and videos also showed the deportation authority members forcefully shaving heads of the individuals.
Deported people were seen held by their neck, all of them wearing white t-shirts and shorts, and being taken out from the deportation planes. They were sent to prison cells.&nbsp;
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(With inpust from agencies)

WORLD | James Boasberg - the US district attempted to halt the deportation of all the individuals but failed. He even had ordered the deportation flights already in the air to return to the US, but it did not happen

The US administration under Donald Trump deported over 250 alleged gang members, mostly Venezuelans, to El Salvador. This was just hours after a US judge’s ruling to halt the flights on Saturday (March 15). The deportations came after the US president invoked the Alien Enemies Act, a 1798 law meant only to be used in wartime. El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said 238 members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua and 23 members of the Salvadoran gang MS-13 arrived in the country. He said this was under a deal in which Trump would pay the Central American country to keep them in custody. The alleged gang members are to be kept in the country's 40,000-person capacity “terrorism confinement centre”. Also read: ‘Feared for my life’: How Columbia student Ranjani Srinivasan dodged immigration officials before ‘self-deporting’ 'A single judge in a single city...' The White House defended Trump administration's act, saying the judge had no authority to block the deportation. “A single judge in a single city cannot direct the movements of an aircraft ... full of foreign alien terrorists who were physically expelled from US soil,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. She added that the court had “no lawful basis”. Also read: Indian student Ranjani Srinivasan self-deports after Trump admin revokes visa for allegedly 'supporting' Hamas James Boasberg - the US district attempted to halt the deportation of all the individuals but failed. He even had ordered the deportation flights already in the air to return to the US, but it did not. 'Oopsie … too late' After this, Bukele took to social media and wrote, “Oopsie … Too late," with a laughing emoji. After his post, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked El Salvador’s leader for accepting the deported people. Rubio took to the social media platform X and said, “Thank you for your assistance and friendship, President Bukele." Also read: 'Leave Now': Trump launches 'self-deportation' app for illegal 'aliens' to leave without 'harsher consequences' "Over 250 alien enemy members of Tren de Aragua which El Salvador has agreed to hold in their very good jails at a fair price that will also save our taxpayer dollars," Rubio added. Today, the first 238 members of the Venezuelan criminal organization, Tren de Aragua, arrived in our country. They were immediately transferred to CECOT, the Terrorism Confinement Center, for a period of one year (renewable). The United States will pay a very low fee for them,… pic.twitter.com/tfsi8cgpD6 — Nayib Bukele (@nayibbukele) March 16, 2025 More than 200 alleged members of a Venezuelan gang have been deported by the US and sent to El Salvador where they were taken to a high-security prison, the Salvadoran president said https://t.co/dL6Fpr0lZv pic.twitter.com/RSTd7QBEIi — Reuters (@Reuters) March 16, 2025 Breaking News 📰 more than 200 Venezuelan gang members "Tren de Aragua" from the US just got sent to the El Salvador. pic.twitter.com/Byhn7YJZ18 — 𝕏 Nation (@XNati0n) March 16, 2025 Photos and videos of the deportation showed US forces pushing people who were seen handcuffed. Some images and videos also showed the deportation authority members forcefully shaving heads of the individuals. Deported people were seen held by their neck, all of them wearing white t-shirts and shorts, and being taken out from the deportation planes. They were sent to prison cells. Also read: Trump may soon invoke Alien Enemies Act amid his push for mass deportations (With inpust from agencies)

WATCH | Trump administration deports over 250 'gang members' despite judge's ruling to halt it

North Macedonia's interior minister said on Sunday (Mar 16) that authorities were investigating whether corruption and bribery caused the massive nightclub fire that left at least 59 dead and scores injured, some critically. The authorities have detained 15 people for questioning amid allegations of corruption and bribery in the club's operations.&nbsp;
"This company does not have a legal license for work," said Interior Minister Pance Toskovski, referring to the Pulse nightclub.&nbsp;
"This license, as many other things in Macedonia in the past, is connected with bribery and corruption," he said at a press conference in Kocani, a small town, where the tragedy occurred.&nbsp;
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He added that "at the time of the event, around 500 people were inside, while 250 tickets were sold" for a concert by a popular hip-hop duo called DNK.&nbsp;
One of DNK's singers, Andrej Gjorgjieski, was killed, and the other, Vladimir Blazev, was injured. A guitarist, a drummer and a backup singer also lost their lives.&nbsp;
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<h2>What exactly happened?&nbsp;</h2>
A preliminary probe revealed that the fire was believed to have been triggered by the use of special-effects pyrotechnic devices. It erupted at about 2.35 am local time (1.35 am GMT).&nbsp;
"Sparks caught the ceiling, which was made of easily flammable material, after which the fire rapidly spread across the whole discotheque, creating thick smoke," Toskovski said.
Images and videos shared on social media platforms revealed the club's inside timber beams were bare and scorched, while the corrugated iron roof was partially fallen and burned through.&nbsp;
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Most of those who lost their lives at Club Pulse during a hip-hop concert were teenagers and young adults. The nation has declared a seven-day period of mourning. Some of those taken to medical facilities were as young as 14.&nbsp;
The head of the Kocani hospital, Kristina Serafimovska, told the media that "most of the dead suffered injuries from the stampede that occurred in the panic while trying to exit". "Seventy of the patients have burns and carbon monoxide poisoning," she said.&nbsp;
"Let us unite our forces, let us not allow anyone else to sacrifice standards for profit, nothing is more valuable than the lives of young people," North Macedonia's president Gordana Siljanovska said.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World | The disaster has prompted national mourning, with North Macedonia's president urging a commitment to safety standards to protect young lives.

North Macedonia's interior minister said on Sunday (Mar 16) that authorities were investigating whether corruption and bribery caused the massive nightclub fire that left at least 59 dead and scores injured, some critically. The authorities have detained 15 people for questioning amid allegations of corruption and bribery in the club's operations. "This company does not have a legal license for work," said Interior Minister Pance Toskovski, referring to the Pulse nightclub. "This license, as many other things in Macedonia in the past, is connected with bribery and corruption," he said at a press conference in Kocani, a small town, where the tragedy occurred. Also read: 'Give us back Statue of Liberty': French politician Raphael Glucksmann demands US, says 'we gave it to you as a gift' He added that "at the time of the event, around 500 people were inside, while 250 tickets were sold" for a concert by a popular hip-hop duo called DNK. One of DNK's singers, Andrej Gjorgjieski, was killed, and the other, Vladimir Blazev, was injured. A guitarist, a drummer and a backup singer also lost their lives. Also read: 'If we can bring that war to an end': Trump to call Putin on Tuesday for Ukraine ceasefire talks What exactly happened? A preliminary probe revealed that the fire was believed to have been triggered by the use of special-effects pyrotechnic devices. It erupted at about 2.35 am local time (1.35 am GMT). "Sparks caught the ceiling, which was made of easily flammable material, after which the fire rapidly spread across the whole discotheque, creating thick smoke," Toskovski said. Images and videos shared on social media platforms revealed the club's inside timber beams were bare and scorched, while the corrugated iron roof was partially fallen and burned through. Also read: 'Disfigured genitals, multiple skin grafts': Man gets $50mn in lawsuit after hot Starbucks drink spilled on lap Most of those who lost their lives at Club Pulse during a hip-hop concert were teenagers and young adults. The nation has declared a seven-day period of mourning. Some of those taken to medical facilities were as young as 14. The head of the Kocani hospital, Kristina Serafimovska, told the media that "most of the dead suffered injuries from the stampede that occurred in the panic while trying to exit". "Seventy of the patients have burns and carbon monoxide poisoning," she said. "Let us unite our forces, let us not allow anyone else to sacrifice standards for profit, nothing is more valuable than the lives of young people," North Macedonia's president Gordana Siljanovska said. Also read: Pope Francis first photo since hospitalisation is out: Pontiff shown celebrating mass (With inputs from agencies)

North Macedonia mourns 59 people who died in nightclub fire; 15 held amid bribery claims

Raphael Glucksmann, a French politician, has demanded the US to return the Statue of Liberty, saying it was given to America as a "gift", but the country "no longer embodies the values the sculpture represents".
He made the demand during a speech at a party convention on Sunday (March 16), the Le Monde newspaper reported.
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"We're going to say to the Americans who have chosen to side with the tyrants, to the Americans who fired researchers for demanding scientific freedom: 'Give us back the Statue of Liberty," he said criticising the US.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We gave it to you as a gift, but apparently you despise it. So, it will be just fine here at home,&rdquo; Glucksmann said.
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Glucksmann is a supporter of Ukraine and has constantly expressed his disappointment with President Donald Trump's take on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.&nbsp;
In his speech, Glucksmann issued a second message directed at Americans.
&ldquo;If you want to fire your best researchers, if you want to fire all the people who, through their freedom and their sense of innovation, their taste for doubt and research, have made your country the world's leading power, then we're going to welcome them,&rdquo; he said.
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<h2>Why France gave the statue to the US&nbsp;</h2>
In 1884, France presented the Statue of Liberty to the US as a gesture of goodwill to commemorate the alliance between the two nations.&nbsp;
The statue was brought to New York in 1885 using the French Navy vessel Is&egrave;re and was finally unveiled in 1886.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

WORLD | Glucksmann is a supporter of Ukraine and has constantly expressed his disappointment with the Donald Trump's take on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Raphael Glucksmann, a French politician, has demanded the US to return the Statue of Liberty, saying it was given to America as a "gift", but the country "no longer embodies the values the sculpture represents". He made the demand during a speech at a party convention on Sunday (March 16), the Le Monde newspaper reported. Also read: 'If we can bring that war to an end': Trump to call Putin on Tuesday for Ukraine ceasefire talks "We're going to say to the Americans who have chosen to side with the tyrants, to the Americans who fired researchers for demanding scientific freedom: 'Give us back the Statue of Liberty," he said criticising the US. “We gave it to you as a gift, but apparently you despise it. So, it will be just fine here at home,” Glucksmann said. Also read: ‘When he was shot…’: PM Modi praises Trump’s resilience, recalls ‘special’ moment on Lex Fridman podcast Glucksmann is a supporter of Ukraine and has constantly expressed his disappointment with President Donald Trump's take on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. In his speech, Glucksmann issued a second message directed at Americans. “If you want to fire your best researchers, if you want to fire all the people who, through their freedom and their sense of innovation, their taste for doubt and research, have made your country the world's leading power, then we're going to welcome them,” he said. Also read: ‘Positive discussion this week’: Trump set for talks with Putin on ending Ukraine war, Witkoff says Why France gave the statue to the US In 1884, France presented the Statue of Liberty to the US as a gesture of goodwill to commemorate the alliance between the two nations. The statue was brought to New York in 1885 using the French Navy vessel Isère and was finally unveiled in 1886. Also read: 'Putin will HAVE to come to the table': Starmer's 'Plan B' for Ukraine ceasefire (With inputs from agencies)

'Give us back Statue of Liberty': French politician Raphael Glucksmann demands US, says 'we gave it to you as a gift'

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