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In Texas, United States, a father has been jailed for ordering his eight-year-old adopted daughter to jump on a trampoline until she died. According to the Mirror, the father is identified as Daniel Schwarz and his daughter as Jaylin Schwarz.&nbsp;
She passed away due to dehydration after having been made to jump on a trampoline in the daytime heat as a punishment.
Daniel was found guilty of manslaughter for his role in the death of his adopted daughter Jaylin in Odessa, Texas. He was sent to jail for 18 years. The girl's mother, Ashley Schwarz, was found guilty of capital murder on May 1, 2023. She was given three life sentences.
<h2>Adoption of Jaylin Schwarz</h2>
The parents adopted the girl on August 29, 2020, and were her legal guardians at the time of her death. Odessa Police reacted to an urgent call and found Jaylin Schwarz dead at the scene.
Jaylin had been punished by his adopted father. She was not allowed to eat or drink water. She was forced to jump non-stop on a trampoline. Odessa Police found that Jaylin died of dehydration in 43C heat.
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The Ector County District Attorney said in his remarks, "Investigators later discovered that Daniel and his wife, Ashley, had forced their daughter to jump on a trampoline for an extended period without food or water as a form of punishment." &nbsp;
He added, "The trampoline's surface temperature was approximately 110 degrees at the time. This outcome is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our prosecutors and the Odessa Police Department in seeking justice.&rdquo;
<h2>Victim's family remarks</h2>
During Schwarz&rsquo;s trial, Jaylin's family statements explained, "Her father showed no emotion during his daughter&rsquo;s funeral."
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The victim's siblings also told the court during the trial that it was common for them to be forced to jump on the trampoline for hours as a punishment.
Jaylin and her sibling Jade were given to the couple after Ashley Schwarz's step-sister Alysha Anderton lost custody due to a battle with addiction.
Alysha told the news channel KOSA, "What upsets me the most is that I never got to see her alive again. When they took them, I never got to say goodbye." She added, "That's not fair to me."
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Read the tragic case of Jaylin Schwarz, an eight-year-old girl in Texas who died of dehydration after being forced by her father to jump on a hot trampoline as punishment.

In Texas, United States, a father has been jailed for ordering his eight-year-old adopted daughter to jump on a trampoline until she died. According to the Mirror, the father is identified as Daniel Schwarz and his daughter as Jaylin Schwarz. She passed away due to dehydration after having been made to jump on a trampoline in the daytime heat as a punishment. Daniel was found guilty of manslaughter for his role in the death of his adopted daughter Jaylin in Odessa, Texas. He was sent to jail for 18 years. The girl's mother, Ashley Schwarz, was found guilty of capital murder on May 1, 2023. She was given three life sentences. Adoption of Jaylin Schwarz The parents adopted the girl on August 29, 2020, and were her legal guardians at the time of her death. Odessa Police reacted to an urgent call and found Jaylin Schwarz dead at the scene. Jaylin had been punished by his adopted father. She was not allowed to eat or drink water. She was forced to jump non-stop on a trampoline. Odessa Police found that Jaylin died of dehydration in 43C heat. Read more | Who was Jocelyn Nungaray? Trump renames wildlife refuge after murdered 12-year-old Texas girl The Ector County District Attorney said in his remarks, "Investigators later discovered that Daniel and his wife, Ashley, had forced their daughter to jump on a trampoline for an extended period without food or water as a form of punishment." He added, "The trampoline's surface temperature was approximately 110 degrees at the time. This outcome is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our prosecutors and the Odessa Police Department in seeking justice.” Victim's family remarks During Schwarz’s trial, Jaylin's family statements explained, "Her father showed no emotion during his daughter’s funeral." Read more | First US Measles death since 2015 reported in Texas The victim's siblings also told the court during the trial that it was common for them to be forced to jump on the trampoline for hours as a punishment. Jaylin and her sibling Jade were given to the couple after Ashley Schwarz's step-sister Alysha Anderton lost custody due to a battle with addiction. Alysha told the news channel KOSA, "What upsets me the most is that I never got to see her alive again. When they took them, I never got to say goodbye." She added, "That's not fair to me." (With inputs from agencies)

Father sentenced to jail for death of daughter he forced to jump on trampoline in extreme heat

In a retaliatory action, the European Union has announced new tariffs on $28.3 billion worth of US products in response to America&rsquo;s latest metal tariffs.
The decision was made on Wednesday, just hours after the US imposed a 25% tax on steel and aluminum imports, increasing tensions between the two sides. The EU will now consult its member countries, with the new tariffs expected to take effect by mid-April.
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<h2>EU condemns tariffs as 'harmful to businesses and consumers'</h2>
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen criticised the US decision, warning of its economic impact. &ldquo;We firmly believe that in a world fraught with geo-economic and political uncertainties, it is not in our common interest to burden our economies with such tariffs,&rdquo; she told reporters.
She further emphasised the negative consequences, saying, &ldquo;Tariffs are taxes. They are bad for business, and even worse for consumers&hellip; Jobs are at stake. Prices will go up. In Europe and in the United States&hellip; The countermeasures we take today are strong but proportionate.&rdquo;
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<h2>What the EU&rsquo;s tariffs will target</h2>
The EU&rsquo;s response will be much stronger than its last trade fight with Trump in 2018 when the US imposed tariffs on about $7 billion of European metals.
This time, the EU will target US steel, aluminum, textiles, farm products, and household appliances. It will also bring back tariffs on products previously hit during past trade disputes, such as bourbon, boats, and motorbikes.
Meanwhile, Trump has announced new US tariffs, set to start in early April. These will focus on European goods, especially cars, as part of a response to EU trade policies, including its value-added tax.
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<h2>Failed negotiations and history of trade disputes</h2>
EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic recently visited Washington to negotiate with senior US officials, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. He offered to lower tariffs on industrial goods, particularly cars, one of Trump&rsquo;s key demands, and increase Europe&rsquo;s imports of US liquefied natural gas and defence equipment.
However, after talks failed, Sefcovic voiced disappointment, saying, &ldquo;The disruption caused by tariffs is avoidable if the US administration accepts our extended hand and works with us to strike a deal. We are ready to negotiate.&rdquo;
The conflict between the US and EU over metal tariffs began in 2018 when Trump first imposed taxes on European steel and aluminum, claiming national security concerns. The EU rejected this argument and responded with tariffs on politically important American goods, such as Harley-Davidson motorcycles and Levi&rsquo;s jeans.
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In 2021, both sides agreed to a temporary truce. The US eased some tariffs, replacing them with limits on metal imports, while the EU suspended its countermeasures.
Now, all those suspended tariffs, covering about $8 billion worth of US goods will return at the end of March. Some new tariffs that were never used before will also be introduced.
(With inputs from agencies)
&nbsp;

World: This time, the EU will target US steel, aluminum, textiles, farm products, and household appliances. It will also bring back tariffs on products previously hit during past trade disputes.

In a retaliatory action, the European Union has announced new tariffs on $28.3 billion worth of US products in response to America’s latest metal tariffs. The decision was made on Wednesday, just hours after the US imposed a 25% tax on steel and aluminum imports, increasing tensions between the two sides. The EU will now consult its member countries, with the new tariffs expected to take effect by mid-April. Also read: 'Not helping': US slams India for 150% tariff on American alcohol, says 'Trump believes in reciprocity' EU condemns tariffs as 'harmful to businesses and consumers' European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen criticised the US decision, warning of its economic impact. “We firmly believe that in a world fraught with geo-economic and political uncertainties, it is not in our common interest to burden our economies with such tariffs,” she told reporters. She further emphasised the negative consequences, saying, “Tariffs are taxes. They are bad for business, and even worse for consumers… Jobs are at stake. Prices will go up. In Europe and in the United States… The countermeasures we take today are strong but proportionate.” Also read: 'Until Americans show us respect': Canada PM-elect Carney vows 'maximum impact' response to US tariffs What the EU’s tariffs will target The EU’s response will be much stronger than its last trade fight with Trump in 2018 when the US imposed tariffs on about $7 billion of European metals. This time, the EU will target US steel, aluminum, textiles, farm products, and household appliances. It will also bring back tariffs on products previously hit during past trade disputes, such as bourbon, boats, and motorbikes. Meanwhile, Trump has announced new US tariffs, set to start in early April. These will focus on European goods, especially cars, as part of a response to EU trade policies, including its value-added tax. Also read: Trump to double tariff on Canada steel, aluminum to 50%, to declare 'National Emergency on Electricity' Failed negotiations and history of trade disputes EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic recently visited Washington to negotiate with senior US officials, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. He offered to lower tariffs on industrial goods, particularly cars, one of Trump’s key demands, and increase Europe’s imports of US liquefied natural gas and defence equipment. However, after talks failed, Sefcovic voiced disappointment, saying, “The disruption caused by tariffs is avoidable if the US administration accepts our extended hand and works with us to strike a deal. We are ready to negotiate.” The conflict between the US and EU over metal tariffs began in 2018 when Trump first imposed taxes on European steel and aluminum, claiming national security concerns. The EU rejected this argument and responded with tariffs on politically important American goods, such as Harley-Davidson motorcycles and Levi’s jeans. Also read: How Donald Trump's 'tremendous resentment for Japan' fueled his tariff obsession In 2021, both sides agreed to a temporary truce. The US eased some tariffs, replacing them with limits on metal imports, while the EU suspended its countermeasures. Now, all those suspended tariffs, covering about $8 billion worth of US goods will return at the end of March. Some new tariffs that were never used before will also be introduced. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Bad for business, worse for consumers’: EU slaps tariffs on $28.3bn US goods after Trump’s metal duties

The hometown sheriff&rsquo;s department has named a person of interest in the disappearance of University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki during her vacation in the Dominican Republic.
The spokesperson for the Loudoun County, Virginia Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, Thomas Julia, told Fox News Digital that Joshua Riibe is a &ldquo;person of interest&rdquo; in Konanki&rsquo;s disappearance.&nbsp;
Riibe, a tourist from Iowa, was reportedly the last person to see Konanki at the Riu Republica Resort beach on March 6 around 4:50 am.
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The spokesperson said that the 24-year-old &ldquo;has been interviewed at length,&rdquo; but noted that it is still a missing person case and not a criminal investigation. Riibe has not been charged with any crime in the case.
&ldquo;Sheriff [Michael] Chapman wants to make sure the investigation is comprehensive and includes all possible assets and techniques,&rdquo; Fox News Digital quoted Julia as saying. &ldquo;We are working closely with the FBI on all of this, and they are working with the Dominican National Police.&rdquo;
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<h2>Disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki</h2>
A resident of Loudoun County, Virginia, Konanki travelled to the Dominican Republic with five other people from the University of Pittsburgh during the spring break, which started on March 2 and ended on Sunday (Mar 9). They stayed at the Riu Rep&uacute;blica Hotel in Punta Cana during their trip, according to the police.
Surveillance camera footage revealed that Konanki entered the beach at the five-star resort after 4:15 am on Thursday (Mar 6) with her friends, according to the statement by the Dominican National Police.
A footage obtained by Noticias SIN showed her seemingly clinging to a man as their group headed towards the beach. This was the last time she was seen before her disappearance, the authorities said.
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According to La Policia Nacional, the country&rsquo;s national police force, she was walking with a young man right before she went missing.
Her disappearance has sparked public speculations about what could have happened to her as the authorities from both the Dominican Republic and the US investigate. So far, no suspects have been named in the ongoing investigation.
On Tuesday (Mar 11), the Dominican National Police said it is &ldquo;re-interviewing targeted individuals who were in the victim&rsquo;s proximity at the time of her disappearance.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;This includes hotel employees where Konanki and her companions were staying, with the goal of gathering information to corroborate her movements, interactions, and any relevant details for the investigation,&rdquo; they said.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | The spokesperson for the Loudoun County, Virginia Sheriff’s Office, Thomas Julia, told Fox News Digital that Joshua Riibe is a “person of interest” in Konanki’s disappearance.

The hometown sheriff’s department has named a person of interest in the disappearance of University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki during her vacation in the Dominican Republic. The spokesperson for the Loudoun County, Virginia Sheriff’s Office, Thomas Julia, told Fox News Digital that Joshua Riibe is a “person of interest” in Konanki’s disappearance. Riibe, a tourist from Iowa, was reportedly the last person to see Konanki at the Riu Republica Resort beach on March 6 around 4:50 am. Also read | Sudiksha Konanki: Was Indian-origin US student kidnapped? Here's what her family said The spokesperson said that the 24-year-old “has been interviewed at length,” but noted that it is still a missing person case and not a criminal investigation. Riibe has not been charged with any crime in the case. “Sheriff [Michael] Chapman wants to make sure the investigation is comprehensive and includes all possible assets and techniques,” Fox News Digital quoted Julia as saying. “We are working closely with the FBI on all of this, and they are working with the Dominican National Police.” Also read | Sudiksha Konanki: Indian-origin US student reportedly drowned in Dominican Republic. What happened? Disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki A resident of Loudoun County, Virginia, Konanki travelled to the Dominican Republic with five other people from the University of Pittsburgh during the spring break, which started on March 2 and ended on Sunday (Mar 9). They stayed at the Riu República Hotel in Punta Cana during their trip, according to the police. Surveillance camera footage revealed that Konanki entered the beach at the five-star resort after 4:15 am on Thursday (Mar 6) with her friends, according to the statement by the Dominican National Police. A footage obtained by Noticias SIN showed her seemingly clinging to a man as their group headed towards the beach. This was the last time she was seen before her disappearance, the authorities said. Also read | Indian student mysteriously disappears at Dominican beach, last footage shows her walking with unidentified man - VIDEO According to La Policia Nacional, the country’s national police force, she was walking with a young man right before she went missing. Her disappearance has sparked public speculations about what could have happened to her as the authorities from both the Dominican Republic and the US investigate. So far, no suspects have been named in the ongoing investigation. On Tuesday (Mar 11), the Dominican National Police said it is “re-interviewing targeted individuals who were in the victim’s proximity at the time of her disappearance.” Also read | Student from India's Telangana shot dead in US, family seeks help in bringing body home “This includes hotel employees where Konanki and her companions were staying, with the goal of gathering information to corroborate her movements, interactions, and any relevant details for the investigation,” they said. (With inputs from agencies)

Missing university student Sudiksha Konanki’s hometown sheriff names person of interest

The White House has responded to concerns over potential cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid after Elon Musk suggested that his administration's US DOGE Service might target waste and fraud within these programmes.
Speaking in a Fox Business interview on Monday, Musk claimed that &ldquo;waste and fraud&rdquo; in entitlement spending could be reduced, estimating potential savings of &ldquo;half a trillion, maybe 600 to 700 billion a year.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified on Tuesday that Musk was referring specifically to eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse within these programmes. She accused the media of taking his words &ldquo;out of context&rdquo; and added that the administration is not considering direct cuts to Social Security benefits.
<h2>What does Elon Musk think about Social Security?</h2>
Elon Musk has previously criticised Social Security, calling it a &ldquo;Ponzi scheme&rdquo; and sharing a meme describing beneficiaries as &ldquo;the Parasite Class&rdquo;. When pressed about his estimate that entitlement programmes could contain up to $700 billion in fraud, Leavitt defended Musk&rsquo;s statement, explaining that it was based on internal reviews conducted by DOGE. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s an estimate based on what he&rsquo;s seen. He&rsquo;s not saying definitively,&rdquo; she told reporters.
The administration also cited a report from the Government Accountability Office, which estimates that fraud across the entire government could range between $233 billion and $521 billion annually. However, these figures apply to all federal spending, not just Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
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Government auditors have found that improper Social Security payments total around $10 billion per year, less than 1% of total benefits. In 2023, Medicare and Medicaid payment errors amounted to approximately $100 billion, though this includes clerical errors, not just fraud.
<h2>Elon Musk's comments face public&nbsp;backlash</h2>
Musk&rsquo;s comments have sparked backlash, particularly from Democrats who fear that benefit cuts may be on the horizon. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-Michigan) took to social media, saying, &ldquo;Musk said the quiet part out loud: he&rsquo;s going after your Social Security and Medicare. Period.&rdquo;
Additionally, under DOGE&rsquo;s direction, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 employees. Overtime for workers processing benefit claims has been suspended, and some regional and field offices are being shut down. Democrats have warned that these changes could make it harder for Americans to access their benefits, potentially putting millions at risk.
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<h2>What is Social Security, and how many Americans benefit from it?</h2>
Social Security is a federal programme designed to provide financial support to Americans, particularly retirees, disabled individuals, and survivors of deceased workers. It is primarily funded through payroll taxes.
<h3>Benefits provided by Social Security</h3>
Retirement benefits: Monthly payments to retired workers based on their earnings history.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Financial assistance for low-income individuals aged 65 and older.
Disability Insurance (SSDI): Support for those unable to work due to disability.
Eligibility is based on work history, with payroll taxes deducted from most positions to fund the program.
<h2>What is Medicare, and who qualifies?</h2>
Medicare is a federal health insurance programme covering people aged 65 and older, as well as some younger individuals with disabilities or severe medical conditions.
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<h2>Medicare coverage structure</h2>
Original Medicare (Parts A &amp; B): Covers hospital care (Part A) and medical services (Part B).
Medicare Advantage (Part C): Private insurance plans offering additional benefits beyond Original Medicare.
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D): Helps cover medication costs.
<h3>Medicare eligibility</h3>
Aged 65 and older: Most people qualify based on work history and payroll tax contributions.
Younger individuals with disabilities: Those receiving Social Security Disability benefits.
End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and ALS patients: Automatically eligible regardless of age.
<h2>How many Americans rely on these programmes?</h2>
In 2024, approximately 68 million Americans received Social Security benefits, including retirees, disabled workers, and survivors.
As of 2024, 61.2 million people were enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B. Meanwhile, 32.8 million people were enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, making up over half of all Medicare beneficiaries.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Elon Musk has previously criticised Social Security, calling it a “Ponzi scheme” and sharing a meme describing beneficiaries as “the Parasite Class”.

The White House has responded to concerns over potential cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid after Elon Musk suggested that his administration's US DOGE Service might target waste and fraud within these programmes. Speaking in a Fox Business interview on Monday, Musk claimed that “waste and fraud” in entitlement spending could be reduced, estimating potential savings of “half a trillion, maybe 600 to 700 billion a year.” Also read: WATCH: Donald Trump buys new Tesla, says didn't ask Elon Musk for discount; 'Get in, patriots' White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified on Tuesday that Musk was referring specifically to eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse within these programmes. She accused the media of taking his words “out of context” and added that the administration is not considering direct cuts to Social Security benefits. What does Elon Musk think about Social Security? Elon Musk has previously criticised Social Security, calling it a “Ponzi scheme” and sharing a meme describing beneficiaries as “the Parasite Class”. When pressed about his estimate that entitlement programmes could contain up to $700 billion in fraud, Leavitt defended Musk’s statement, explaining that it was based on internal reviews conducted by DOGE. “It’s an estimate based on what he’s seen. He’s not saying definitively,” she told reporters. The administration also cited a report from the Government Accountability Office, which estimates that fraud across the entire government could range between $233 billion and $521 billion annually. However, these figures apply to all federal spending, not just Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Also read: ‘A country is involved’: Elon Musk claims ‘massive cyberattack’ after X goes down worldwide Government auditors have found that improper Social Security payments total around $10 billion per year, less than 1% of total benefits. In 2023, Medicare and Medicaid payment errors amounted to approximately $100 billion, though this includes clerical errors, not just fraud. Elon Musk's comments face public backlash Musk’s comments have sparked backlash, particularly from Democrats who fear that benefit cuts may be on the horizon. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-Michigan) took to social media, saying, “Musk said the quiet part out loud: he’s going after your Social Security and Medicare. Period.” Additionally, under DOGE’s direction, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 employees. Overtime for workers processing benefit claims has been suspended, and some regional and field offices are being shut down. Democrats have warned that these changes could make it harder for Americans to access their benefits, potentially putting millions at risk. Also read: Airtel partners with Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink satellite internet services into India What is Social Security, and how many Americans benefit from it? Social Security is a federal programme designed to provide financial support to Americans, particularly retirees, disabled individuals, and survivors of deceased workers. It is primarily funded through payroll taxes. Benefits provided by Social Security Retirement benefits: Monthly payments to retired workers based on their earnings history. Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Financial assistance for low-income individuals aged 65 and older. Disability Insurance (SSDI): Support for those unable to work due to disability. Eligibility is based on work history, with payroll taxes deducted from most positions to fund the program. What is Medicare, and who qualifies? Medicare is a federal health insurance programme covering people aged 65 and older, as well as some younger individuals with disabilities or severe medical conditions. Also read: 'Not helping': US slams India for 150% tariff on American alcohol, says 'Trump believes in reciprocity' Medicare coverage structure Original Medicare (Parts A & B): Covers hospital care (Part A) and medical services (Part B). Medicare Advantage (Part C): Private insurance plans offering additional benefits beyond Original Medicare. Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D): Helps cover medication costs. Medicare eligibility Aged 65 and older: Most people qualify based on work history and payroll tax contributions. Younger individuals with disabilities: Those receiving Social Security Disability benefits. End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and ALS patients: Automatically eligible regardless of age. How many Americans rely on these programmes? In 2024, approximately 68 million Americans received Social Security benefits, including retirees, disabled workers, and survivors. As of 2024, 61.2 million people were enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B. Meanwhile, 32.8 million people were enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, making up over half of all Medicare beneficiaries. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Ponzi scheme?’ Musk wants to target ‘waste’ in Medicare, Social Security - Here’s why they matter to millions

Indonesian social media influencer Ratu Thalisa has been under the spotlight after she suggested in one of her videos that Jesus should cut his hair.&nbsp;
After the incident, Thalisa was sentenced to two years and 10 months in prison on the charges of blasphemy.&nbsp;
She was sentenced by a court in North Sumatra province over her comments made on an image of Jesus Christ.&nbsp;
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<h2>Who is Ratu Thalisa?</h2>
Ratu Thalisa, a Muslim transgender woman, has nearly 450,000 followers on TikTok. She is online known as Ratu Entok.&nbsp;
She made the remarks on Jesus after a viewer said that she should cut her hair to look like a man.&nbsp;
In a live broadcast on October 2, 2024, Thalisa held up a picture of Jesus Christ and said, &ldquo;You should not look like a woman. You should cut your hair so that you will look like his father.&rdquo;
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Following this, five Christian groups filed complaints to Indonesian police alleging blasphemy, leading to Thalisa's arrest on October 8.&nbsp;
Moreover, the court ordered Thalisa to pay a fine of around $6,200.
The court further said that her remarks disrupted "public order" and "religious harmony", according to a report by Amnesty International Indonesia.&nbsp;
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However, her sentence has been condemned by human rights groups, including Amnesty International, as they described it as a shocking attack on Ratu Thalisa's freedom of expression" and called for it to be quashed.
"The Indonesian authorities should not use the country's Electronic Information and Transactions (EIT) law to punish people for comments made on social media," Amnesty International Indonesia's Executive Director Usman Hamid said in a statement.
"While Indonesia should prohibit the advocacy of religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence, Ratu Thalisa's speech act does not reach that threshold."
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(With inputs from agencies)

World, trending | The court said that her remarks disrupted "public order" and "religious harmony", according to a report by Amnesty International Indonesia.

Indonesian social media influencer Ratu Thalisa has been under the spotlight after she suggested in one of her videos that Jesus should cut his hair. After the incident, Thalisa was sentenced to two years and 10 months in prison on the charges of blasphemy. She was sentenced by a court in North Sumatra province over her comments made on an image of Jesus Christ. Also read: Pakistan police shoot dead blasphemy suspect in Sindh in second such killing in a week Who is Ratu Thalisa? Ratu Thalisa, a Muslim transgender woman, has nearly 450,000 followers on TikTok. She is online known as Ratu Entok. She made the remarks on Jesus after a viewer said that she should cut her hair to look like a man. In a live broadcast on October 2, 2024, Thalisa held up a picture of Jesus Christ and said, “You should not look like a woman. You should cut your hair so that you will look like his father.” Also read: 'Blasphemy and Insult': Paris Olympics draws backlash for 'Last Supper' drag performance Following this, five Christian groups filed complaints to Indonesian police alleging blasphemy, leading to Thalisa's arrest on October 8. Moreover, the court ordered Thalisa to pay a fine of around $6,200. The court further said that her remarks disrupted "public order" and "religious harmony", according to a report by Amnesty International Indonesia. Also read: ‘They’re mocking our lord!’ Cynthia Erivo to play Jesus in a musical, netizens slam However, her sentence has been condemned by human rights groups, including Amnesty International, as they described it as a shocking attack on Ratu Thalisa's freedom of expression" and called for it to be quashed. "The Indonesian authorities should not use the country's Electronic Information and Transactions (EIT) law to punish people for comments made on social media," Amnesty International Indonesia's Executive Director Usman Hamid said in a statement. "While Indonesia should prohibit the advocacy of religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence, Ratu Thalisa's speech act does not reach that threshold." Also read: Trump to create faith office to end 'anti-Christian bias' in America (With inputs from agencies)

Meet Ratu Thalisa, trans TikToker jailed for ‘telling’ Jesus to get a haircut

In a first, an Australian man became the first patient in the world to be discharged from a hospital fitted with a completely artificial heart. The man, who is reportedly in his 40s, received an artificial heart surgery after he suffered from severe heart failure.&nbsp;
The artificial heart, called BiVacor Total Artificial Heart, was given to him after he suffered from severe heart failure at St Vincent's Hospital Sydney last November. &nbsp;
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The BiVacor Total Artificial Heart is a groundbreaking medical device designed to replace a failing heart in patients with end-stage heart failure.&nbsp;
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This artificial heart is made from titanium, ensuring high biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, and strength. The BiVacor Total Artificial Heart features a single, magnetically levitating rotor that pumps blood to the lungs and the rest of the body.&nbsp;
In a statement, St Vincent's said, "The patient holds the record for the longest time a BiVacor patient has gone from implant to transplant &ndash; a major step toward the future of artificial heart technology."&nbsp;
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With this innovation, the long-term goal is for patients to live with the device indefinitely without needing a transplant," the hospital added.&nbsp;
BiVacor Total Artificial Heart device has two separate pump chambers, each with a unique impeller design, allowing for efficient blood flow. Also, the device is powered by a small, external, and portable controller that exits through the stomach.&nbsp;
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The BiVacor Total Artificial Heart has undergone successful implantation in a first-in-human clinical trial, with the first patient receiving the device in July 2024.&nbsp;
The trial aims to evaluate the safety and performance of the device as a bridge-to-transplant solution for patients with severe biventricular heart failure.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Explore the future of cardiac care with the BiVacor heart, aiming for patients to live without transplants, powered by a portable controller for seamless integration.

In a first, an Australian man became the first patient in the world to be discharged from a hospital fitted with a completely artificial heart. The man, who is reportedly in his 40s, received an artificial heart surgery after he suffered from severe heart failure. The artificial heart, called BiVacor Total Artificial Heart, was given to him after he suffered from severe heart failure at St Vincent's Hospital Sydney last November. Also read: Simple OneS electric scooter with 181 km range launched at INR 1.39 lakh The BiVacor Total Artificial Heart is a groundbreaking medical device designed to replace a failing heart in patients with end-stage heart failure. Also read: Astronomers find 128 new moons orbiting planet Saturn: 'Don't think Jupiter will ever catch up' This artificial heart is made from titanium, ensuring high biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, and strength. The BiVacor Total Artificial Heart features a single, magnetically levitating rotor that pumps blood to the lungs and the rest of the body. In a statement, St Vincent's said, "The patient holds the record for the longest time a BiVacor patient has gone from implant to transplant – a major step toward the future of artificial heart technology." Also read: Russia-Ukraine war: US intelligence cut 'cripples' HIMARS, ATACMS missiles With this innovation, the long-term goal is for patients to live with the device indefinitely without needing a transplant," the hospital added. BiVacor Total Artificial Heart device has two separate pump chambers, each with a unique impeller design, allowing for efficient blood flow. Also, the device is powered by a small, external, and portable controller that exits through the stomach. Also read: Monstrous structures '100 times higher than Everest' lie underneath Earth. Are they pieces of Theia? The BiVacor Total Artificial Heart has undergone successful implantation in a first-in-human clinical trial, with the first patient receiving the device in July 2024. The trial aims to evaluate the safety and performance of the device as a bridge-to-transplant solution for patients with severe biventricular heart failure. (With inputs from agencies)

Australian man becomes first in world to leave hospital with a completely artificial heart

The White House slammed India's tariffs on the US, saying that India imposed 150 per cent tariff on American alcohol, including Kentucky Bourbon, and 100 per cent tariff on agricultural products.&nbsp;
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt warned that US President Donald Trump believed in reciprocity.&nbsp;
While addressing reporters, Leavitt stressed that the Indian tariffs on American goods were "not helping" the ongoing trade situation.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;...Look at India, 150 per cent tariff on American alcohol. Do you think that&rsquo;s helping Kentucky Bourbon be exported to India? I don&rsquo;t think so. 100 per cent tariff on agricultural products from India...President Trump believes in reciprocity and it is about dang time that we have a president who actually looks out for the interests of American businesses and workers&hellip;,&rdquo; Leavitt said on Tuesday at a briefing.
She then highlighted tariffs imposed by India and Japan on various US products, noting that the current US President prioritises American business and worker interests.
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<h2>Criticised Canada for high tariff on butter&nbsp;</h2>
The White House press secretary criticised Canada for charging high tariffs on butter and Japan for charging high tariffs on rice.&nbsp;
She accused Canada of "ripping off the US" while highlighting Trump's commitment to fair trade practices.
"The President has been responding to Canada ripping off the US and hard-working Americans for decades. If you look at the rates of tariffs that the Canadians have been imposing on American people and our workers here, it is egregious," she said.
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According to reports, the US has asked India to remove tariffs on nearly all goods except agricultural products.&nbsp;
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal informed a parliamentary panel on Monday that New Delhi and Washington are still having talks on negotiations, adding that no trade agreement had been finalised, while asserting that New Delhi's interests would be taken care of during the negotiations.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stressed that the Indian tariffs on American goods were "not helping" the ongoing trade situation.

The White House slammed India's tariffs on the US, saying that India imposed 150 per cent tariff on American alcohol, including Kentucky Bourbon, and 100 per cent tariff on agricultural products. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt warned that US President Donald Trump believed in reciprocity. While addressing reporters, Leavitt stressed that the Indian tariffs on American goods were "not helping" the ongoing trade situation. Also read: New 25 per cent US tariffs hit steel and aluminum imports; 'No exceptions' “...Look at India, 150 per cent tariff on American alcohol. Do you think that’s helping Kentucky Bourbon be exported to India? I don’t think so. 100 per cent tariff on agricultural products from India...President Trump believes in reciprocity and it is about dang time that we have a president who actually looks out for the interests of American businesses and workers…,” Leavitt said on Tuesday at a briefing. She then highlighted tariffs imposed by India and Japan on various US products, noting that the current US President prioritises American business and worker interests. Also read: 'Until Americans show us respect': Canada PM-elect Carney vows 'maximum impact' response to US tariffs Criticised Canada for high tariff on butter The White House press secretary criticised Canada for charging high tariffs on butter and Japan for charging high tariffs on rice. She accused Canada of "ripping off the US" while highlighting Trump's commitment to fair trade practices. "The President has been responding to Canada ripping off the US and hard-working Americans for decades. If you look at the rates of tariffs that the Canadians have been imposing on American people and our workers here, it is egregious," she said. Also read: Trump to double tariff on Canada steel, aluminum to 50%, to declare 'National Emergency on Electricity' According to reports, the US has asked India to remove tariffs on nearly all goods except agricultural products. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal informed a parliamentary panel on Monday that New Delhi and Washington are still having talks on negotiations, adding that no trade agreement had been finalised, while asserting that New Delhi's interests would be taken care of during the negotiations. Also read: India negotiating trade agreement with US that will address tariff issues, says S Jaishankar (With inputs from agencies)

'Not helping': US slams India for 150% tariff on American alcohol, says 'Trump believes in reciprocity'

The FBI joined the investigation into the disappearance of a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student from India who vanished nearly a week ago while on spring break in Punta Cana, a popular tourist town in the Dominican Republic, local authorities said on Tuesday.
Dominican police said that they were re-interviewing the individuals who were with Sudiksha Konanki before she went missing in the early hours of March 6 at a beach near the Riu Rep&uacute;blica Hotel.
The hotel released a statement saying that Konanki's disappearance coincided with a power outage, which led several guests to venture out to the beach, according to the Associated Press.
Dominican President Luis Abinader, lamenting the situation, said on Monday, &ldquo;We are concerned, All government agencies are searching... because the latest information we have from one of them, from the last person who was with the young woman, what he says according to the reports is that a wave, while on the beach, crashed into them.&rdquo;
He then defended the safety of the tourists in the Dominican Republic, stating that his country receives over 11 million visitors in a year, and it is rare that such a concern has arisen.
<h2>Last footage of Konanki before she went missing</h2>
Footage of the Indian student has recently surfaced before she went missing.
Newly released surveillance footage, which was first reported by Dominican news outlet Noticias SIN, showed Konanki walking with an unidentified man along a resort path at the Riu Republica Resort in Punta Cana. The footage, which also features other friends accompanying them, captures Konanki wearing a white t-shirt, shorts, and her hair tied back in a ponytail.
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Konanki was on a vacation in the Dominican Republic with five of her friends.&nbsp;
On the night of her mysterious disappearance, Konanki and her friends partied at the resort's disco until 3 am, then headed to the beach around 4 am. By 5:50 am, most of her friends had departed, leaving her alone with Joshua Steven Ribe, a 24-year-old tourist from Iowa, who is reportedly the last person to have seen her.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Dominican President Luis Abinader defended the safety of tourists in the Dominican Republic, stating that his country receives over 11 million visitors in a year and it is rare that such a concern has arisen.

The FBI joined the investigation into the disappearance of a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student from India who vanished nearly a week ago while on spring break in Punta Cana, a popular tourist town in the Dominican Republic, local authorities said on Tuesday. Dominican police said that they were re-interviewing the individuals who were with Sudiksha Konanki before she went missing in the early hours of March 6 at a beach near the Riu República Hotel. The hotel released a statement saying that Konanki's disappearance coincided with a power outage, which led several guests to venture out to the beach, according to the Associated Press. Dominican President Luis Abinader, lamenting the situation, said on Monday, “We are concerned, All government agencies are searching... because the latest information we have from one of them, from the last person who was with the young woman, what he says according to the reports is that a wave, while on the beach, crashed into them.” He then defended the safety of the tourists in the Dominican Republic, stating that his country receives over 11 million visitors in a year, and it is rare that such a concern has arisen. Last footage of Konanki before she went missing Footage of the Indian student has recently surfaced before she went missing. Newly released surveillance footage, which was first reported by Dominican news outlet Noticias SIN, showed Konanki walking with an unidentified man along a resort path at the Riu Republica Resort in Punta Cana. The footage, which also features other friends accompanying them, captures Konanki wearing a white t-shirt, shorts, and her hair tied back in a ponytail. Konanki was on a vacation in the Dominican Republic with five of her friends. On the night of her mysterious disappearance, Konanki and her friends partied at the resort's disco until 3 am, then headed to the beach around 4 am. By 5:50 am, most of her friends had departed, leaving her alone with Joshua Steven Ribe, a 24-year-old tourist from Iowa, who is reportedly the last person to have seen her. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian student mysteriously disappears at Dominican beach, last footage shows her walking with unidentified man - VIDEO

Lawyers for former Philippines President Rodrigo&nbsp;Duterte, who is bound for The Hague following his arrest on an International Criminal Court warrant tied to his deadly crackdown on drugs, filed a petition Wednesday demanding he be sent back to Manila.
The 79-year-old faces a charge of "the crime against humanity of murder", according to the ICC, for a crackdown that rights groups estimate killed tens of thousands of mostly poor men, often without proof they were linked to drugs.
On Wednesday morning, his lawyers said they had filed a Supreme Court petition on behalf of his youngest daughter, Veronica, accusing the government of "kidnapping", and demanding it be compelled "to bring him back".
"The ICC can only exercise its jurisdiction if a country's national legal system is not functioning,"&nbsp;Duterte&nbsp;lawyer Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr. told reporters outside the court, insisting the Philippines' judicial system was "working properly".
But palace press officer Claire Castro said cooperating with Interpol on the case was the government's prerogative.
"This is not just surrendering a Filipino citizen, this is surrendering a Filipino citizen who is accused of crimes against humanity specifically murder," she said at a briefing.
At a church in the capital Wednesday, some who lost family members in the crackdown gathered to discuss the former president's arrest.&nbsp;
"Duterte&nbsp;is fortunate, there's due process for him. There was no due process for my son. He will be lying down on a good bed, my son is already rotting at the cemetery," Emily Soriano said of her son Angelito at a press briefing organised by a local rights group.
"For us -- the poor, the victims -- we weren't able to receive that chance (at a trial)," said Llore Pasco, whose two sons were killed in 2017.
President Ferdinand Marcos announced&nbsp;Duterte's departure at a Tuesday press briefing shortly after 11 pm.
"The plane is en route to The Hague in the Netherlands allowing the former president to face charges of crimes against humanity in relation to his bloody war on drugs," said Marcos.
AFP correspondents in Dubai saw the flight land around 4:00 am (0000 GMT).
&nbsp;
<h2>- ICC warrant -</h2>
&nbsp;
Duterte&nbsp;was arrested at Manila's international airport Tuesday after "Interpol Manila received the official copy of the warrant of the arrest from the ICC", the presidential palace said.
An ICC spokesman later confirmed the warrant and said an initial appearance hearing would be scheduled when&nbsp;Duterte&nbsp;was in court custody.
Before his departure, Vice President Sara&nbsp;Duterte&nbsp;said her father was being "forcibly taken to The Hague", labelling the transfer "oppression and persecution".
Her office issued a statement Wednesday saying she had left on a morning flight for Amsterdam, without offering further details. &nbsp;
The night before, the former president said he believed the Philippine Supreme Court would step in and prevent his transfer after his lawyers filed a petition.
"The Supreme Court will not agree to that. We do not have an extradition treaty,"&nbsp;Duterte&nbsp;said on Instagram live shortly before his departure.&nbsp;
But no reprieve materialised.
While supporters dubbed his arrest "unlawful", reactions from those who opposed&nbsp;Duterte's drug war were jubilant.
One group working to support mothers of those killed in the crackdown called the arrest a "very welcome development".
"The mothers whose husbands and children were killed because of the drug war are very happy because they have been waiting for this for a very long time," Rubilyn Litao, coordinator for Rise Up for Life and for Rights, told AFP.
&nbsp;
<h2>- A winding path -</h2>
&nbsp;
The Philippines quit the ICC in 2019 on&nbsp;Duterte's instructions, but the tribunal maintained it had jurisdiction over killings before the pullout, as well as killings in the southern city of Davao when&nbsp;Duterte&nbsp;was mayor, years before he became president.
It launched a formal inquiry in September 2021, only to suspend it two months later after Manila said it was re-examining several hundred cases of drug operations that led to deaths at the hands of police, hitmen and vigilantes.
The case resumed in July 2023 after a five-judge panel rejected the Philippines' objection that the court lacked jurisdiction.
Following that decision, the Marcos government said repeatedly it would not cooperate with the investigation, but recently reversed course, saying it would be "obliged to follow" should Interpol ask for assistance.
Asked Tuesday what he would say to supporters of&nbsp;Duterte, who remains hugely popular, Marcos said the government was "just doing its job" by living up to its international commitments.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

World news: At a church in the capital Wednesday, some who lost family members in the crackdown gathered to discuss the former president's arrest.

Lawyers for former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, who is bound for The Hague following his arrest on an International Criminal Court warrant tied to his deadly crackdown on drugs, filed a petition Wednesday demanding he be sent back to Manila. The 79-year-old faces a charge of "the crime against humanity of murder", according to the ICC, for a crackdown that rights groups estimate killed tens of thousands of mostly poor men, often without proof they were linked to drugs. On Wednesday morning, his lawyers said they had filed a Supreme Court petition on behalf of his youngest daughter, Veronica, accusing the government of "kidnapping", and demanding it be compelled "to bring him back". "The ICC can only exercise its jurisdiction if a country's national legal system is not functioning," Duterte lawyer Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr. told reporters outside the court, insisting the Philippines' judicial system was "working properly". But palace press officer Claire Castro said cooperating with Interpol on the case was the government's prerogative. "This is not just surrendering a Filipino citizen, this is surrendering a Filipino citizen who is accused of crimes against humanity specifically murder," she said at a briefing. At a church in the capital Wednesday, some who lost family members in the crackdown gathered to discuss the former president's arrest. "Duterte is fortunate, there's due process for him. There was no due process for my son. He will be lying down on a good bed, my son is already rotting at the cemetery," Emily Soriano said of her son Angelito at a press briefing organised by a local rights group. "For us -- the poor, the victims -- we weren't able to receive that chance (at a trial)," said Llore Pasco, whose two sons were killed in 2017. President Ferdinand Marcos announced Duterte's departure at a Tuesday press briefing shortly after 11 pm. "The plane is en route to The Hague in the Netherlands allowing the former president to face charges of crimes against humanity in relation to his bloody war on drugs," said Marcos. AFP correspondents in Dubai saw the flight land around 4:00 am (0000 GMT). - ICC warrant - Duterte was arrested at Manila's international airport Tuesday after "Interpol Manila received the official copy of the warrant of the arrest from the ICC", the presidential palace said. An ICC spokesman later confirmed the warrant and said an initial appearance hearing would be scheduled when Duterte was in court custody. Before his departure, Vice President Sara Duterte said her father was being "forcibly taken to The Hague", labelling the transfer "oppression and persecution". Her office issued a statement Wednesday saying she had left on a morning flight for Amsterdam, without offering further details. The night before, the former president said he believed the Philippine Supreme Court would step in and prevent his transfer after his lawyers filed a petition. "The Supreme Court will not agree to that. We do not have an extradition treaty," Duterte said on Instagram live shortly before his departure. But no reprieve materialised. While supporters dubbed his arrest "unlawful", reactions from those who opposed Duterte's drug war were jubilant. One group working to support mothers of those killed in the crackdown called the arrest a "very welcome development". "The mothers whose husbands and children were killed because of the drug war are very happy because they have been waiting for this for a very long time," Rubilyn Litao, coordinator for Rise Up for Life and for Rights, told AFP. - A winding path - The Philippines quit the ICC in 2019 on Duterte's instructions, but the tribunal maintained it had jurisdiction over killings before the pullout, as well as killings in the southern city of Davao when Duterte was mayor, years before he became president. It launched a formal inquiry in September 2021, only to suspend it two months later after Manila said it was re-examining several hundred cases of drug operations that led to deaths at the hands of police, hitmen and vigilantes. The case resumed in July 2023 after a five-judge panel rejected the Philippines' objection that the court lacked jurisdiction. Following that decision, the Marcos government said repeatedly it would not cooperate with the investigation, but recently reversed course, saying it would be "obliged to follow" should Interpol ask for assistance. Asked Tuesday what he would say to supporters of Duterte, who remains hugely popular, Marcos said the government was "just doing its job" by living up to its international commitments. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Ex-Philippine leader Duterte bound for Hague over ICC drug war case

US President Donald Trump made a bold statement of support for Elon Musk by purchasing a sleek, red Tesla. Right by Trump's side, the company's CEO helped the US president pick his new ride on the White House driveway.
As he settled into the driver's seat of the sleek Tesla Model X, Trump expressed his admiration saying, "Wow, that's beautiful".
To this, Musk jokingly remarked about "giving the Secret Service a heart attack" as he eased into the passenger seat.
The two talked about how the vehicle starts, which is famous for going up to 95 kilometres per hour in a few seconds.&nbsp;
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Get in, patriots&mdash;we have a country to save.🇺🇸<a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ElonMusk</a>&nbsp;helps President Trump pick his new <a href="https://twitter.com/Tesla?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tesla</a>! <a href="https://t.co/VxdKMsOBjW">pic.twitter.com/VxdKMsOBjW</a>
&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1899557926525677856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
Trump didn't get to take the Tesla for a spin since, as president, he's not allowed to drive. Instead, he said he plans to leave the car at the White House for his staff to use.
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<h2>'Musk would have given me a discount'</h2>
The US President said that he bought the car at the full price, around $80,000, without any discount.
He said that Musk would have given him a discount but joked about being accused of "taking benefits" if he did so.
"Musk would give me a discount, but if I do a discount, they're gonna say, Oh, I got benefits," he said.
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President <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elonmusk</a> hop in a Tesla! <a href="https://t.co/NRRm7IEQGf">pic.twitter.com/NRRm7IEQGf</a>
&mdash; Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) <a href="https://twitter.com/MargoMartin47/status/1899539302222278673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
"When I saw what was happening, I said that I want to buy a Tesla, and we just went to the front. He (Elon Musk) had four beautiful cars there, and I bought one in front of the press. It was a very public purchase, and they're beautiful and do a great job," he said.
Trump then called Musk a "patriot" and said, "He's done a great job...It's not that he's a Republican... Sometimes, I'm not even sure what he is in terms of his philosophy, but he's a great guy."
<h2>Trump vows to support Elon's 'baby' Tesla amid crashing stocks</h2>
The US president, on Monday (Mar 10), said that he will buy a Tesla to back Elon Musk&rsquo;s &ldquo;baby&rdquo; after his company faced boycotts and plummeting stocks amid controversy surrounding his moves as Trump&rsquo;s aide.
Trump defended the tech billionaire against &ldquo;Radical Left Lunatics&rdquo;, who are staging nationwide protests against Tesla as the CEO has been leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to slash government spending and jobs.
&ldquo;To Republicans, Conservatives, and all great Americans, Elon Musk is &ldquo;putting it on the line&rdquo; in order to help our Nation, and he is doing a FANTASTIC JOB!&rdquo; Trump wrote on his Truth Social on Tuesday (Mar 11) midnight.
&ldquo;But the Radical Left Lunatics, as they often do, are trying to illegally and collusively boycott Tesla, one of the World&rsquo;s great automakers, and Elon&rsquo;s &ldquo;baby,&rdquo; in order to attack and do harm to Elon, and everything he stands for,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;They tried to do it to me at the 2024 Presidential Ballot Box, but how did that work out?&rdquo;
&ldquo;In any event, I&rsquo;m going to buy a brand new Tesla tomorrow morning as a show of confidence and support for Elon Musk, a truly great American,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World news: Trump didn't get to take the Tesla for a spin since, as President, he's not allowed to drive. Instead, he said that he plans to leave the car at the White House for his staff to use.

US President Donald Trump made a bold statement of support for Elon Musk by purchasing a sleek, red Tesla. Right by Trump's side, the company's CEO helped the US president pick his new ride on the White House driveway. As he settled into the driver's seat of the sleek Tesla Model X, Trump expressed his admiration saying, "Wow, that's beautiful". To this, Musk jokingly remarked about "giving the Secret Service a heart attack" as he eased into the passenger seat. The two talked about how the vehicle starts, which is famous for going up to 95 kilometres per hour in a few seconds. Get in, patriots—we have a country to save.🇺🇸@ElonMusk helps President Trump pick his new @Tesla! pic.twitter.com/VxdKMsOBjW — The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 11, 2025 Trump didn't get to take the Tesla for a spin since, as president, he's not allowed to drive. Instead, he said he plans to leave the car at the White House for his staff to use. Also read: 'Will shut off electricity completely': Ontario’s Doug Ford warns US after Trump doubles tariffs 'Musk would have given me a discount' The US President said that he bought the car at the full price, around $80,000, without any discount. He said that Musk would have given him a discount but joked about being accused of "taking benefits" if he did so. "Musk would give me a discount, but if I do a discount, they're gonna say, Oh, I got benefits," he said. President @realDonaldTrump and @elonmusk hop in a Tesla! pic.twitter.com/NRRm7IEQGf — Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) March 11, 2025 "When I saw what was happening, I said that I want to buy a Tesla, and we just went to the front. He (Elon Musk) had four beautiful cars there, and I bought one in front of the press. It was a very public purchase, and they're beautiful and do a great job," he said. Trump then called Musk a "patriot" and said, "He's done a great job...It's not that he's a Republican... Sometimes, I'm not even sure what he is in terms of his philosophy, but he's a great guy." Trump vows to support Elon's 'baby' Tesla amid crashing stocks The US president, on Monday (Mar 10), said that he will buy a Tesla to back Elon Musk’s “baby” after his company faced boycotts and plummeting stocks amid controversy surrounding his moves as Trump’s aide. Trump defended the tech billionaire against “Radical Left Lunatics”, who are staging nationwide protests against Tesla as the CEO has been leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to slash government spending and jobs. “To Republicans, Conservatives, and all great Americans, Elon Musk is “putting it on the line” in order to help our Nation, and he is doing a FANTASTIC JOB!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social on Tuesday (Mar 11) midnight. “But the Radical Left Lunatics, as they often do, are trying to illegally and collusively boycott Tesla, one of the World’s great automakers, and Elon’s “baby,” in order to attack and do harm to Elon, and everything he stands for,” he said. “They tried to do it to me at the 2024 Presidential Ballot Box, but how did that work out?” “In any event, I’m going to buy a brand new Tesla tomorrow morning as a show of confidence and support for Elon Musk, a truly great American,” he said. (With inputs from agencies)

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Portugal&nbsp;could be heading&nbsp;to its third general election in three years after the centre-right government of Prime Minister Luis Montenegro lost a vote of confidence on Tuesday evening.&nbsp;
The vote was called over conflict-of-interest accusations against Montenegro involving a family business. A last-minute attempt to avoid the vote failed when terms could not be agreed for setting up a mooted parliamentary inquiry.
The government "tried everything right up to the last minute to avoid snap elections," Montenegro said when leaving parliament.
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The Socialist Party (PS), the main opposition party, and the far-right Chega party both voted to bring down the government.&nbsp;
The country's president, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, must now decide whether to dissolve the assembly and call new elections.
Montenegro, 52, in office for less than a year, told the start of a parliamentary debate on a vote of no-confidence that "I have committed no crime".
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Parliament debated the confidence motion for more than three hours, with the PS insisting that Montenegro cooperate with a special parliamentary inquiry into the business affairs of his family.&nbsp;
But the sides failed to agree on the terms of the inquiry, and the confidence vote went ahead.&nbsp;
"Today's vote will determine whether we go to elections and whether the Socialist Party will ally with the far right to bring down the government," Montenegro had told parliament earlier on Tuesday.&nbsp;
A new election could see the far-right Chega (Enough) party make further gains after it became&nbsp;Portugal's third-largest political force in the March 2024 legislative elections, when it increased its seats from 12 to 50, and won 18 percent of the popular vote.
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<h2>- 'Cowardly resignation' -</h2>
On Monday, the PS had formally requested the parliamentary commission of inquiry into Montenegro's possible conflict of interest.
The prime minister had already responded in writing to the opposition's queries, "but these written replies are not enough to lift suspicions," PS leader Pedro Nuno Santos said on Monday.
Montenegro said on Saturday that he had called the confidence vote because of the risk of prolonged instability.
Santos said that move amounted to a "cowardly resignation".&nbsp;
The prime minister told CNN&nbsp;Portugal&nbsp;on Monday that he would stand again if De Sousa called fresh parliamentary elections, which would be held probably on May 11 or 18.
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De Sousa has summoned the parties on Wednesday, and on Thursday will convene a meeting of the State Council.
Social Democratic Party leader Montenegro took office in April last year but without an absolute majority in parliament.&nbsp;
The main allegation against him concerns a service provider owned by Montenegro's wife and children.
Portuguese media reported allegations that the firm had contracts with several private companies that rely on government contracts.
Media have also reported alleged irregularities in the purchase of a flat.&nbsp;
Montenegro, who had already survived two censure votes, denies any wrongdoing.
Since the allegations surfaced, he has pledged to put ownership of his family business exclusively in the hands of his children. This has been deemed insufficient by the opposition.&nbsp;
Montenegro became prime minister after socialist Antonio Costa resigned in November 2023 under the shadow of a corruption probe.&nbsp;
Costa, who denies accusations of influence peddling levelled against him, was elected head of the EU's European Council in June 2024.&nbsp;
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World | President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa now decides on dissolving the assembly, with possible elections in May, as the Socialist and Chega parties push for change.

Portugal could be heading to its third general election in three years after the centre-right government of Prime Minister Luis Montenegro lost a vote of confidence on Tuesday evening. The vote was called over conflict-of-interest accusations against Montenegro involving a family business. A last-minute attempt to avoid the vote failed when terms could not be agreed for setting up a mooted parliamentary inquiry. The government "tried everything right up to the last minute to avoid snap elections," Montenegro said when leaving parliament. Wendy Williams is fine, wants conservatorship to end after passing mental health test The Socialist Party (PS), the main opposition party, and the far-right Chega party both voted to bring down the government. The country's president, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, must now decide whether to dissolve the assembly and call new elections. Montenegro, 52, in office for less than a year, told the start of a parliamentary debate on a vote of no-confidence that "I have committed no crime". New 25 per cent US tariffs hit steel and aluminum imports; 'No exceptions' Parliament debated the confidence motion for more than three hours, with the PS insisting that Montenegro cooperate with a special parliamentary inquiry into the business affairs of his family. But the sides failed to agree on the terms of the inquiry, and the confidence vote went ahead. "Today's vote will determine whether we go to elections and whether the Socialist Party will ally with the far right to bring down the government," Montenegro had told parliament earlier on Tuesday. A new election could see the far-right Chega (Enough) party make further gains after it became Portugal's third-largest political force in the March 2024 legislative elections, when it increased its seats from 12 to 50, and won 18 percent of the popular vote. Princess Mononoke returns to IMAX for Studio Ghibli's 40th year anniversary - 'Cowardly resignation' - On Monday, the PS had formally requested the parliamentary commission of inquiry into Montenegro's possible conflict of interest. The prime minister had already responded in writing to the opposition's queries, "but these written replies are not enough to lift suspicions," PS leader Pedro Nuno Santos said on Monday. Montenegro said on Saturday that he had called the confidence vote because of the risk of prolonged instability. Santos said that move amounted to a "cowardly resignation". The prime minister told CNN Portugal on Monday that he would stand again if De Sousa called fresh parliamentary elections, which would be held probably on May 11 or 18. American mocks Indians rushing to fetch bags in moving flights. People say, 'Canada and US too' De Sousa has summoned the parties on Wednesday, and on Thursday will convene a meeting of the State Council. Social Democratic Party leader Montenegro took office in April last year but without an absolute majority in parliament. The main allegation against him concerns a service provider owned by Montenegro's wife and children. Portuguese media reported allegations that the firm had contracts with several private companies that rely on government contracts. Media have also reported alleged irregularities in the purchase of a flat. Montenegro, who had already survived two censure votes, denies any wrongdoing. Since the allegations surfaced, he has pledged to put ownership of his family business exclusively in the hands of his children. This has been deemed insufficient by the opposition. Montenegro became prime minister after socialist Antonio Costa resigned in November 2023 under the shadow of a corruption probe. Costa, who denies accusations of influence peddling levelled against him, was elected head of the EU's European Council in June 2024.

Portugal government loses confidence vote, possibly setting up new elections

The United States expanded its tariffs, imposing sweeping levies on steel and aluminum imports, effective Wednesday (Mar 12).&nbsp;
As promised by the White House, these tariffs apply "with no exceptions or exemptions," despite efforts from countries to prevent them.&nbsp;
US President Donald Trump, on Tuesday (Mar 11), announced that he's doubling the tariff on all steel and aluminum imports from Canada, hiking it from 25 per cent to 50 per cent.
Calling Canada "one of the highest tariffing nations anywhere in the world," he said that the import duties will go into effect "tomorrow morning (Mar 12)".
"Based on Ontario, Canada, placing a 25% Tariff on &ldquo;Electricity&rdquo; coming into the United States, I have instructed my Secretary of Commerce to ad an ADDITIONAL 25% Tariff, to 50%, on all STEEL and ALUMINUM COMING INTO THE UNITED STATES FROM CANADA, ONE OF THE HIGHEST TARIFFING NATIONS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. This will go into effect TOMORROW MORNING, March 12th," Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social handle.
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"It wouldn't surprise me to see the tariffs pretty quickly show up in prices," Cato Institute research fellow Clark Packard told news agency AFP.
He then said that Canada should immediately drop its anti-American farmer tariff of 250 per cent, and 390 per cent on several US dairy products.
<h2>Canada PM-elect Carney vows &lsquo;maximum impact&rsquo; response to US tariffs</h2>
Canadian Prime Minister-elect Mark Carney, on Tuesday (Mar 11), said that his incoming administration would retaliate against the US with "maximum impact" in response to escalating tariffs on Canadian imports into the United States.
"President Trump&rsquo;s latest tariffs are an attack on Canadian workers, families, and businesses. My government will ensure our response has maximum impact in the US and minimal impact here in Canada, while supporting the workers impacted," Carney said in a post on X.
"My government will keep our tariffs on until the Americans show us respect and make credible, reliable commitments to free and fair trade," he added.
(With inputs from agencies)

World news: Canadian Prime Minister-elect Mark Carney, on Tuesday (Mar 11), said that his incoming administration would retaliate against the US with "maximum impact" in response to escalating tariffs on Canadian imports into the United States.

The United States expanded its tariffs, imposing sweeping levies on steel and aluminum imports, effective Wednesday (Mar 12). As promised by the White House, these tariffs apply "with no exceptions or exemptions," despite efforts from countries to prevent them. US President Donald Trump, on Tuesday (Mar 11), announced that he's doubling the tariff on all steel and aluminum imports from Canada, hiking it from 25 per cent to 50 per cent. Calling Canada "one of the highest tariffing nations anywhere in the world," he said that the import duties will go into effect "tomorrow morning (Mar 12)". "Based on Ontario, Canada, placing a 25% Tariff on “Electricity” coming into the United States, I have instructed my Secretary of Commerce to ad an ADDITIONAL 25% Tariff, to 50%, on all STEEL and ALUMINUM COMING INTO THE UNITED STATES FROM CANADA, ONE OF THE HIGHEST TARIFFING NATIONS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. This will go into effect TOMORROW MORNING, March 12th," Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social handle. "It wouldn't surprise me to see the tariffs pretty quickly show up in prices," Cato Institute research fellow Clark Packard told news agency AFP. He then said that Canada should immediately drop its anti-American farmer tariff of 250 per cent, and 390 per cent on several US dairy products. Canada PM-elect Carney vows ‘maximum impact’ response to US tariffs Canadian Prime Minister-elect Mark Carney, on Tuesday (Mar 11), said that his incoming administration would retaliate against the US with "maximum impact" in response to escalating tariffs on Canadian imports into the United States. "President Trump’s latest tariffs are an attack on Canadian workers, families, and businesses. My government will ensure our response has maximum impact in the US and minimal impact here in Canada, while supporting the workers impacted," Carney said in a post on X. "My government will keep our tariffs on until the Americans show us respect and make credible, reliable commitments to free and fair trade," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

New 25 per cent US tariffs hit steel and aluminum imports; 'No exceptions'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday told his US counterpart Donald Trump to "do whatever damn thing" he wants, rejecting negotiations if conducted under orders or threats.
"It's not acceptable for them to say, 'we're ordering you not to do this, and not to do that, or we'll do this'," Pezeshkian said during a meeting with Iranian producers and entrepreneurs.
"I'm not coming to negotiate with you at all. Go and do whatever damn thing you want."
The comments followed Trump saying on Friday that he had written to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, urging Tehran to strike a new deal on its nuclear program or face potential military action.
Pezeshkian, a reformist elected in July, has advocated reviving a 2015 nuclear accord agreed with world powers, which collapsed after Trump unilaterally withdrew the United States from the pact in 2018.
However, Khamenei, who holds ultimate authority in Iran, said in February that Iran should not negotiate with the US, calling it "unwise" while citing Washington's withdrawal from the original agreement.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told AFP last week that Tehran "will not enter any direct negotiations with the US so long as they continue their maximum pressure policy and their threats."
Pezeshkian reiterated on Tuesday that Iran sought global engagement but would not accept humiliation.
"We need to have a relationship with the world... but we're not supposed to bow in humiliation to anyone."
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian dismisses negotiations with Trump under threats, emphasizing Iran's refusal to be dictated by orders from the US government.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday told his US counterpart Donald Trump to "do whatever damn thing" he wants, rejecting negotiations if conducted under orders or threats. "It's not acceptable for them to say, 'we're ordering you not to do this, and not to do that, or we'll do this'," Pezeshkian said during a meeting with Iranian producers and entrepreneurs. "I'm not coming to negotiate with you at all. Go and do whatever damn thing you want." The comments followed Trump saying on Friday that he had written to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, urging Tehran to strike a new deal on its nuclear program or face potential military action. Pezeshkian, a reformist elected in July, has advocated reviving a 2015 nuclear accord agreed with world powers, which collapsed after Trump unilaterally withdrew the United States from the pact in 2018. However, Khamenei, who holds ultimate authority in Iran, said in February that Iran should not negotiate with the US, calling it "unwise" while citing Washington's withdrawal from the original agreement. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told AFP last week that Tehran "will not enter any direct negotiations with the US so long as they continue their maximum pressure policy and their threats." Pezeshkian reiterated on Tuesday that Iran sought global engagement but would not accept humiliation. "We need to have a relationship with the world... but we're not supposed to bow in humiliation to anyone." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Iran President tells Trump 'do whatever damn thing you want,' rejects negotiations conducted under orders or threats

The centre-right opposition has won a surprise victory in legislative elections in Greenland, the Danish territory coveted by US President Donald Trump, as support surged for the nationalist Naleraq party seeking independence as soon as possible.
While vote counting was not yet complete on Wednesday morning, the Democratic party, -- which describes itself as "social liberal" and has also called for independence but in the longer term -- held an insurmountable lead, Greenland's public broadcaster KNR said.
The nationalist Naleraq party, the most ardent of the pro-independence parties, was meanwhile headed for a "stunning" election score, it said.
Never before has an election in Greenland garnered as much international interest, following Trump's recently stated ambitions to take control of the territory.&nbsp;
"We respect the election result," outgoing Prime Minister Mute Egede, who leads the left-green Inuit Ataqatigiit (IA) party, told KNR, while the leader of the Siumut party, IA's coalition partner, conceded defeat.
With none of the parties set to win a majority of the 31 seats in parliament, negotiations to form a coalition will be held in the coming days.
The future government is expected to map out a timeline for independence, which is backed by a large majority of Greenland's 57,000 inhabitants.
"The Democrats are open to talks with all parties and are seeking unity. Especially with what is going on in the world," said the party's 33-year-old leader Jens&ndash;Frederik Nielsen, Greenland's former badminton champion.
He was surprised by the party's victory.
"We didn't expect the election to have this outcome, we're very happy."
Trump, who has said he is determined to get the vast Arctic island "one way or the other", tried until the last minute to influence the vote.&nbsp;
Possibly signalling a Trump effect, turnout in Tuesday's election was higher than usual, election officials said.&nbsp;
The island's inhabitants -- almost 90 percent of whom are Inuits -- say they are tired of being treated like second-class citizens by their former colonial power Denmark, which they accuse of having historically suppressed their culture, carried out forced sterilisations and removed children from their families.
All of Greenland's main political parties back independence but disagree on the timeframe.
<h2>Independence now or later?</h2>
The Naleraq party looks set to more than double its share of the vote to 24.5 percent, putting it second behind the Democrats on 29.9 percent with 71 of 72 polling stations reporting.&nbsp;
Naleraq wants independence to happen quickly.
"We can do it the same way we exited the European Union (in 1985). That (took) three years. Brexit was three years. Why take longer?&rdquo; party leader Pele Broberg told AFP.
Others prefer to wait until the island is financially independent.
Covered 80 percent by ice, Greenland depends heavily on its fisheries sector, which accounts for almost all of its exports, and annual Danish subsidies of more than $565 million, equivalent to a fifth of its GDP.
Naleraq believes Greenland soon will be able to stand on its own thanks to untapped mineral reserves, including rare earths crucial to the green transition.&nbsp;
But the mining sector is still in its embryonic stages, hampered by high costs due to Greenland's harsh climate and lack of infrastructure.
<h2>Political leverage</h2>
Trump floated the idea of buying Greenland during his first mandate, a bid swiftly rejected by Danish and Greenlandic authorities.
Again in the White House, he has circled back on the ambition with greater fervour, refusing to rule out the use of force and invoking US national security, amid rising Chinese and Russian interest in the Arctic region.
On Sunday, just hours before the election, Trump invited Greenlanders "to be a part of the Greatest Nation anywhere in the World, the United States of America", promising to make them "rich".
The most recent polling on the issue, published in January, shows 85 percent of Greenlanders are opposed to Trump's idea.
"There are a lot of Greenlanders who see the US differently with Trump as president, who are a little less inclined to cooperate even if that's what they would really want to do," voter Anders Martinsen, a 27-year-old tax service employee, told AFP.
Trump's statements sent a jolt through the election campaign.
Naleraq says the US leader's remarks have given them leverage ahead of independence negotiations with Denmark.
But they have also chilled some independence supporters, making continued ties with Copenhagen more attractive to them, at least for now.&nbsp;
"Staying with Denmark is more important than ever right now because I think Denmark has mostly been good to us," said one voter who identified himself only as Ittukusuk.
"If we become independent, then Trump might get too aggressive and that's what scares me."
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Greenland's centre-right Democrats secure a surprise win in legislative elections amid Trump's interest in the territory, signaling a shift in political dynamics.

The centre-right opposition has won a surprise victory in legislative elections in Greenland, the Danish territory coveted by US President Donald Trump, as support surged for the nationalist Naleraq party seeking independence as soon as possible. While vote counting was not yet complete on Wednesday morning, the Democratic party, -- which describes itself as "social liberal" and has also called for independence but in the longer term -- held an insurmountable lead, Greenland's public broadcaster KNR said. The nationalist Naleraq party, the most ardent of the pro-independence parties, was meanwhile headed for a "stunning" election score, it said. Never before has an election in Greenland garnered as much international interest, following Trump's recently stated ambitions to take control of the territory. "We respect the election result," outgoing Prime Minister Mute Egede, who leads the left-green Inuit Ataqatigiit (IA) party, told KNR, while the leader of the Siumut party, IA's coalition partner, conceded defeat. With none of the parties set to win a majority of the 31 seats in parliament, negotiations to form a coalition will be held in the coming days. The future government is expected to map out a timeline for independence, which is backed by a large majority of Greenland's 57,000 inhabitants. "The Democrats are open to talks with all parties and are seeking unity. Especially with what is going on in the world," said the party's 33-year-old leader Jens–Frederik Nielsen, Greenland's former badminton champion. He was surprised by the party's victory. "We didn't expect the election to have this outcome, we're very happy." Trump, who has said he is determined to get the vast Arctic island "one way or the other", tried until the last minute to influence the vote. Possibly signalling a Trump effect, turnout in Tuesday's election was higher than usual, election officials said. The island's inhabitants -- almost 90 percent of whom are Inuits -- say they are tired of being treated like second-class citizens by their former colonial power Denmark, which they accuse of having historically suppressed their culture, carried out forced sterilisations and removed children from their families. All of Greenland's main political parties back independence but disagree on the timeframe. Independence now or later? The Naleraq party looks set to more than double its share of the vote to 24.5 percent, putting it second behind the Democrats on 29.9 percent with 71 of 72 polling stations reporting. Naleraq wants independence to happen quickly. "We can do it the same way we exited the European Union (in 1985). That (took) three years. Brexit was three years. Why take longer?” party leader Pele Broberg told AFP. Others prefer to wait until the island is financially independent. Covered 80 percent by ice, Greenland depends heavily on its fisheries sector, which accounts for almost all of its exports, and annual Danish subsidies of more than $565 million, equivalent to a fifth of its GDP. Naleraq believes Greenland soon will be able to stand on its own thanks to untapped mineral reserves, including rare earths crucial to the green transition. But the mining sector is still in its embryonic stages, hampered by high costs due to Greenland's harsh climate and lack of infrastructure. Political leverage Trump floated the idea of buying Greenland during his first mandate, a bid swiftly rejected by Danish and Greenlandic authorities. Again in the White House, he has circled back on the ambition with greater fervour, refusing to rule out the use of force and invoking US national security, amid rising Chinese and Russian interest in the Arctic region. On Sunday, just hours before the election, Trump invited Greenlanders "to be a part of the Greatest Nation anywhere in the World, the United States of America", promising to make them "rich". The most recent polling on the issue, published in January, shows 85 percent of Greenlanders are opposed to Trump's idea. "There are a lot of Greenlanders who see the US differently with Trump as president, who are a little less inclined to cooperate even if that's what they would really want to do," voter Anders Martinsen, a 27-year-old tax service employee, told AFP. Trump's statements sent a jolt through the election campaign. Naleraq says the US leader's remarks have given them leverage ahead of independence negotiations with Denmark. But they have also chilled some independence supporters, making continued ties with Copenhagen more attractive to them, at least for now. "Staying with Denmark is more important than ever right now because I think Denmark has mostly been good to us," said one voter who identified himself only as Ittukusuk. "If we become independent, then Trump might get too aggressive and that's what scares me." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Greenland Election: Surprise victory for centre-right Democrats amid Trump's threat to control territory

Russian President Vladimir Putin has laid out three "maximalist demands" as part of the negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine War, reports suggest.
Three years after Putin ordered Russian boots on Ukrainian soil, he has no intention of compromising on these three demands.
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<h2>Putin's demands</h2>
According to a Bloomberg report, Western security officials suggest that Putin's demands are 'deliberately excessive.'
Citing anonymous officials, the news agency said that "there is no indication" that the Russian leader "is willing to compromise on any of his goals".&nbsp;
His conditions are: Ukraine's formal commitment to neutrality, the abandonment of any NATO aspirations, and recognition of Russian claims over annexed territories.&nbsp;
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As per the report, Russia has also rejected the deployment of European peacekeepers, with the nation's foreign minister Sergey Lavrov already having "ruled out European peacekeepers" being sent in to stabilise the situation.
These demands stand in stark contrast to US and European efforts to broker a sustainable solution, and US President Donald Trump's claims that Putin wanted peace.
Recently, on Friday (March 7), Trump told the press: "I'm finding it more difficult, frankly, to deal with Ukraine."
<h2>'Coalition of the willing'</h2>
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged US President Donald Trump to ensure that negotiations yield a "positive outcome".
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Meanwhile, military leaders from a proposed &ldquo;coalition of the willing&rdquo; &mdash; countries willing to support Ukraine &mdash; will convene in Paris. French officials have hinted that up to 30 countries could participate, with UK Defence Chief Admiral Sir Tony Radakin attending.
On Saturday, UK PM Starmer will lead a call with like-minded allies from the "coalition of the willing," reports Bloomberg.
The coalition aims to formulate a strategy to deter future Russian aggression if a truce is reached. Not all participants are expected to commit to join a peacekeeping force, but logistical and operational support could be offered.
(With inputs from agencies)

World News | Know about the three 'maximalist' demands of Putin to end the Russia-Ukraine war, including Ukraine's neutrality, no NATO aspirations, and recognition of annexed territories.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has laid out three "maximalist demands" as part of the negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine War, reports suggest. Three years after Putin ordered Russian boots on Ukrainian soil, he has no intention of compromising on these three demands. Also read | Ukraine backs US proposal for 30-day ceasefire, Washington restores military aid, intel sharing Putin's demands According to a Bloomberg report, Western security officials suggest that Putin's demands are 'deliberately excessive.' Citing anonymous officials, the news agency said that "there is no indication" that the Russian leader "is willing to compromise on any of his goals". His conditions are: Ukraine's formal commitment to neutrality, the abandonment of any NATO aspirations, and recognition of Russian claims over annexed territories. Also read | Ukraine launches 'massive' drone strike at Moscow as Zelensky prepares to talk truce with US in Saudi Arabia As per the report, Russia has also rejected the deployment of European peacekeepers, with the nation's foreign minister Sergey Lavrov already having "ruled out European peacekeepers" being sent in to stabilise the situation. These demands stand in stark contrast to US and European efforts to broker a sustainable solution, and US President Donald Trump's claims that Putin wanted peace. Recently, on Friday (March 7), Trump told the press: "I'm finding it more difficult, frankly, to deal with Ukraine." 'Coalition of the willing' UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged US President Donald Trump to ensure that negotiations yield a "positive outcome". Also read | ‘Shameful’: Putin’s party slammed for gifting ‘meat grinder’ to mothers of dead soldiers on Women’s Day Meanwhile, military leaders from a proposed “coalition of the willing” — countries willing to support Ukraine — will convene in Paris. French officials have hinted that up to 30 countries could participate, with UK Defence Chief Admiral Sir Tony Radakin attending. On Saturday, UK PM Starmer will lead a call with like-minded allies from the "coalition of the willing," reports Bloomberg. The coalition aims to formulate a strategy to deter future Russian aggression if a truce is reached. Not all participants are expected to commit to join a peacekeeping force, but logistical and operational support could be offered. (With inputs from agencies)

Putin lays down THREE 'maximalist' demands for ending Russia-Ukraine war: Report

Pakistan security forces have rescued more than 100 of the 463 passengers held by militants who attacked the Jaffar Express train at Bolan Pass in Balochistan. WION is bringing you ground reports from Pakistan.&nbsp;
US Vice President JD Vance will travel to India later this month alongside Second Lady Usha Vance, Politico reported, citing three sources familiar with the plans.&nbsp;
Also watch a report on Bangladesh as the nation is gripped by turmoil after mass protests erupted following the brutal rape of an eight-year-old girl, now fighting for her life in hospital.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-train-hijack-security-forces-rescue-104-hostages-from-jaffar-express-12-soldiers-martyred-in-deadly-train-hijack-at-bolan-pass-8844984">Pakistan train hijack: Security forces rescue 104 hostages from Jaffar Express, 12 soldiers martyred</a>&nbsp;
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/03/12/WTPhLx5w9niWqxAaUGHf.png" alt=" A soldier works to evacuate freed train passengers at the Mach railway station, which has been turned into a makeshift hospital, after Pakistani security forces freed nearly 80 passengers following a security operation against armed militants who ambushed the train in the remote mountainous area, in Mach, southwestern Balochistan province on March 11, 2025. Photograph: (AFP) "> Pakistan security forces have rescued over 100 of the 463 passengers held by "terrorists" after the Jaffar Express train was attacked and taken hostage at Bolan Pass in Balochistan, senior Pakistan security officials told WION on Tuesday. Speaking to WION News on the condition of anonymity, the senior Pakistan official revealed that 20 terrorists have been killed during the ongoing rescue operation.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hundreds-of-employees-locked-out-of-office-as-us-department-of-education-cuts-50-percent-staff-trump-ordered-education-secretary-linda-mcmahon-to-put-herself-out-of-a-job-edu-dept-follows-trumps-directive-to-put-yourself-out-of-a-job-8844894">US Education Department follows Trump's directive to &lsquo;put yourself out of a job,&rsquo; fires 50% staff</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/03/12/nuiXe79bqh9GpPyO9q09.png" alt=" File Photo: US President Donald Trump speaks at a press conference with Education Secretary Linda McMahon, March 29, 2019 at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. Photograph: (AFP) "> Donald Trump's Department of Education on Tuesday (March 11) announced sweeping staff cuts, reducing its workforce by nearly half in what appears to be the first major step toward dismantling the agency altogether. The move, which comes just six weeks into Trump's return to the White House, is part of Trump's broader campaign to shrink the federal government, a goal that has already seen thousands of civil servants dismissed across multiple departments.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-vice-president-jd-vance-to-visit-india-with-second-lady-usha-vance-report-8844877">US Vice President JD Vance to visit India with Second Lady Usha Vance: Report</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-launches-air-attack-on-kyiv-hours-after-ukraine-backs-30-day-ceasefire-8844832">Russia launches air attack on Kyiv hours after Ukraine backs 30-day ceasefire</a>
<img src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/1280x720/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/03/12/nWTHcTI27Rkq8xMMJSR8.png" alt=" A man surrounded by stray dogs walks down the street near a damaged building in Kostyantynivka, Donetsk region, on March 11, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Photograph: (AFP) "> Russia launched an overnight air attack on Kyiv, with air defence forces engaged in repelling the strikes, Vitali Klitschko, who is the mayor of the Ukrainian capital, The Guradian reported. There are explosions in both Kyiv and Kharkiv, the RIA news agency reports.
Bangladesh erupts in protests as rape crisis sparks national outrage&nbsp;
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Bangladesh is gripped by turmoil as mass protests erupt following the brutal rape of an eight-year-old girl, now fighting for her life in hospital. Outraged students have taken to the streets, demanding swift justice and urgent reforms to tackle the country&rsquo;s escalating violence against women. The incident has reignited public anger, with activists blaming patriarchal norms and religious exploitation for perpetuating the crisis.&nbsp;

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Pakistan security forces have rescued more than 100 of the 463 passengers held by militants who attacked the Jaffar Express train at Bolan Pass in Balochistan. WION is bringing you ground reports from Pakistan. US Vice President JD Vance will travel to India later this month alongside Second Lady Usha Vance, Politico reported, citing three sources familiar with the plans. Also watch a report on Bangladesh as the nation is gripped by turmoil after mass protests erupted following the brutal rape of an eight-year-old girl, now fighting for her life in hospital. Click on the headlines to read more Pakistan train hijack: Security forces rescue 104 hostages from Jaffar Express, 12 soldiers martyred Pakistan security forces have rescued over 100 of the 463 passengers held by "terrorists" after the Jaffar Express train was attacked and taken hostage at Bolan Pass in Balochistan, senior Pakistan security officials told WION on Tuesday. Speaking to WION News on the condition of anonymity, the senior Pakistan official revealed that 20 terrorists have been killed during the ongoing rescue operation. US Education Department follows Trump's directive to ‘put yourself out of a job,’ fires 50% staff Donald Trump's Department of Education on Tuesday (March 11) announced sweeping staff cuts, reducing its workforce by nearly half in what appears to be the first major step toward dismantling the agency altogether. The move, which comes just six weeks into Trump's return to the White House, is part of Trump's broader campaign to shrink the federal government, a goal that has already seen thousands of civil servants dismissed across multiple departments. US Vice President JD Vance to visit India with Second Lady Usha Vance: Report United States Vice President JD Vance will travel to India later this month alongside Second Lady Usha Vance, Politico reported, citing three sources familiar with the plans. Russia launches air attack on Kyiv hours after Ukraine backs 30-day ceasefire Russia launched an overnight air attack on Kyiv, with air defence forces engaged in repelling the strikes, Vitali Klitschko, who is the mayor of the Ukrainian capital, The Guradian reported. There are explosions in both Kyiv and Kharkiv, the RIA news agency reports. Bangladesh erupts in protests as rape crisis sparks national outrage https://www.wionews.com/videos/bangladesh-erupts-in-protests-as-rape-crisis-sparks-national-outrage-8844488/embed Bangladesh is gripped by turmoil as mass protests erupt following the brutal rape of an eight-year-old girl, now fighting for her life in hospital. Outraged students have taken to the streets, demanding swift justice and urgent reforms to tackle the country’s escalating violence against women. The incident has reignited public anger, with activists blaming patriarchal norms and religious exploitation for perpetuating the crisis.

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The fossil of Noah's Ark may have been found at a location that has long been believed to be its last resting place. Experts claim that a boat-shaped mound near Mount Ararat in Turkey might definitely be the remains of the Biblical vessel. Many people have for long considered that the mound, 35 kilometres south of Mount Ararat, is indeed the remains of the Ark. Now, an international team of researchers is on the verge of confirming the same.
The formation in Turkey is known as the Durupinar Formation and is 538 feet in length. It is made of limonite, an iron ore, and is believed to have submerged in water following a catastrophic flood around 5,000 years ago. This is the same flood mentioned in the Bible, one that brought the world to an end, wiping out civilisations everywhere.
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The team has been conducting extensive analysis of the site since 2021, trying to learn whether the fossil belongs to Noah's Ark. Now, almost four years later, they seem to be convinced that the Ark is not a myth and the mound belongs to the vessel.
<h2>Traces found on the mound date back to the same period as the Biblical flood&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>
The researchers studied the soil samples and found traces of clay, marine deposits, and seafood remnants dating back 3,500 to 5,000 years. The findings support the tale that the area went underwater due to a massive flood, the one that has been described in the Old Testament.
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The time period is the same as the Chalcolithic period that spanned from 5500 to 3000 BCE, the time the biblical flood is believed to have happened.
<h2>Same shape and dimension as mentioned in the Bible</h2>
Further, the shape and dimensions of the Durupinar Formation are eerily similar to those of Noah's Ark, as mentioned in the Bible. Noah's Ark as described in the Old Testament is 300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide, and 30 cubits high. According to the Bible, that's the dimensions with which God ordered Noah to build the ark.
The marine evidence found by the team from Istanbul Technical University, Agri Ibrahim Cecen University, and Andrews University in the United States seemingly confirms the fact that the Ark was real.
Prof Faruk Kaya, a lead researcher, told Daily Star, "Our studies show that this region was once covered by water, suggesting an event of epic proportions."
<h2>What is Noah's Ark?</h2>
Noah's Ark was a boat built by Noah on God's orders. It is mentioned in the Genesis flood narrative in the Bible. As per the tale, before a global flood was supposed to strike and end all life on Earth, God ordered Noah to build the Ark to save himself, his family and one pair of each animal species. (With inputs from agencies)

Noah's Ark, a tale mentioned in the Bible, might not be mythical. The Durupinar Formation in Turkey might be a fossil of the Ark that was built on God's orders - World Trending

The fossil of Noah's Ark may have been found at a location that has long been believed to be its last resting place. Experts claim that a boat-shaped mound near Mount Ararat in Turkey might definitely be the remains of the Biblical vessel. Many people have for long considered that the mound, 35 kilometres south of Mount Ararat, is indeed the remains of the Ark. Now, an international team of researchers is on the verge of confirming the same. The formation in Turkey is known as the Durupinar Formation and is 538 feet in length. It is made of limonite, an iron ore, and is believed to have submerged in water following a catastrophic flood around 5,000 years ago. This is the same flood mentioned in the Bible, one that brought the world to an end, wiping out civilisations everywhere. Also Read: Ancient Magdalena people practiced cannibalism, made jewellery from body parts The team has been conducting extensive analysis of the site since 2021, trying to learn whether the fossil belongs to Noah's Ark. Now, almost four years later, they seem to be convinced that the Ark is not a myth and the mound belongs to the vessel. Traces found on the mound date back to the same period as the Biblical flood The researchers studied the soil samples and found traces of clay, marine deposits, and seafood remnants dating back 3,500 to 5,000 years. The findings support the tale that the area went underwater due to a massive flood, the one that has been described in the Old Testament. Also Read: Plants fought for millions of years after Earth's worst mass extinction event The time period is the same as the Chalcolithic period that spanned from 5500 to 3000 BCE, the time the biblical flood is believed to have happened. Same shape and dimension as mentioned in the Bible Further, the shape and dimensions of the Durupinar Formation are eerily similar to those of Noah's Ark, as mentioned in the Bible. Noah's Ark as described in the Old Testament is 300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide, and 30 cubits high. According to the Bible, that's the dimensions with which God ordered Noah to build the ark. The marine evidence found by the team from Istanbul Technical University, Agri Ibrahim Cecen University, and Andrews University in the United States seemingly confirms the fact that the Ark was real. Prof Faruk Kaya, a lead researcher, told Daily Star, "Our studies show that this region was once covered by water, suggesting an event of epic proportions." What is Noah's Ark? Noah's Ark was a boat built by Noah on God's orders. It is mentioned in the Genesis flood narrative in the Bible. As per the tale, before a global flood was supposed to strike and end all life on Earth, God ordered Noah to build the Ark to save himself, his family and one pair of each animal species. (With inputs from agencies)

Noah's Ark, built on God's orders, might lie right where we long suspected

Donald Trump's Department of Education on Tuesday (March 11) announced sweeping staff cuts of more than 1,300 people, reducing its workforce by nearly half, in the first major step towards dismantling the agency altogether. The move just six weeks into Trump's return to the White House is part of the US president's broader campaign to shrink the federal government, a goal that has already seen thousands of civil servants dismissed.
<h2>Put yourself out of a job, orders Trump</h2>
Education Secretary Linda McMahon, a former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO, revealed the decision in an interview with Fox News, stating that Trump had given her a clear directive that she "put herself out of a job."&nbsp;
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"His directive to me, clearly, is to shut down the Department of Education, which we know we'll have to work with Congress, you know, to get that accomplished," she said.
McMahon described the layoffs as the first step in eliminating "bureaucratic bloat."
"But what we did today was to take the first step of eliminating what I think is bureaucratic bloat."
<h2>Employees locked out of office</h2>
Reports suggest that on Tuesday, employees were abruptly locked out of their offices as the agency implemented a dramatic reduction in force. According to a department statement, nearly 50 per cent of staff were affected, with further cuts planned.&nbsp;
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"All divisions within the Department are impacted by the reduction, with some divisions requiring significant reorganisation to better serve students, parents, educators, and taxpayers," a statement read.
While the Department of Education oversees key functions such as student loans, learning assessments, and civil rights enforcement, Trump has long vowed to shift educational responsibilities to state governments. The department, which had around 4,100 employees when Trump returned to office, has already seen nearly 600 staffers resign or retire in recent weeks under a government-wide downsizing effort spearheaded by billionaire Elon Musk.&nbsp;
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A further 1,300 employees will be placed on administrative leave later this month, though they will continue to receive pay until June, reports AFP.
The move to defund and downsize the department could serve as a backdoor strategy to neutralise the Department of Education without requiring congressional approval to formally dissolve it. Established in 1979, the Department of Education cannot legally be shut down without legislative consent, but critics argue that systematically stripping its resources and personnel achieves the same effect.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Delve into Trump's strategic move to defund and downsize the US Education Department, potentially neutralising it without requiring congressional approval for dissolution.

Donald Trump's Department of Education on Tuesday (March 11) announced sweeping staff cuts of more than 1,300 people, reducing its workforce by nearly half, in the first major step towards dismantling the agency altogether. The move just six weeks into Trump's return to the White House is part of the US president's broader campaign to shrink the federal government, a goal that has already seen thousands of civil servants dismissed. Put yourself out of a job, orders Trump Education Secretary Linda McMahon, a former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO, revealed the decision in an interview with Fox News, stating that Trump had given her a clear directive that she "put herself out of a job." Also read | 'Leave Now': Trump launches 'self-deportation' app for illegal 'aliens' to leave without 'harsher consequences' "His directive to me, clearly, is to shut down the Department of Education, which we know we'll have to work with Congress, you know, to get that accomplished," she said. McMahon described the layoffs as the first step in eliminating "bureaucratic bloat." "But what we did today was to take the first step of eliminating what I think is bureaucratic bloat." Employees locked out of office Reports suggest that on Tuesday, employees were abruptly locked out of their offices as the agency implemented a dramatic reduction in force. According to a department statement, nearly 50 per cent of staff were affected, with further cuts planned. Also read | 'Race for security, not for war': Poland prepares citizens for Russian aggression with survival guides "All divisions within the Department are impacted by the reduction, with some divisions requiring significant reorganisation to better serve students, parents, educators, and taxpayers," a statement read. While the Department of Education oversees key functions such as student loans, learning assessments, and civil rights enforcement, Trump has long vowed to shift educational responsibilities to state governments. The department, which had around 4,100 employees when Trump returned to office, has already seen nearly 600 staffers resign or retire in recent weeks under a government-wide downsizing effort spearheaded by billionaire Elon Musk. Also read | US to resume military aid and intelligence support to Ukraine after UK PM Starmer's appeal to Trump A further 1,300 employees will be placed on administrative leave later this month, though they will continue to receive pay until June, reports AFP. The move to defund and downsize the department could serve as a backdoor strategy to neutralise the Department of Education without requiring congressional approval to formally dissolve it. Established in 1979, the Department of Education cannot legally be shut down without legislative consent, but critics argue that systematically stripping its resources and personnel achieves the same effect. (With inputs from agencies)

US Education Department fires 50 pc staff after Trump told its chief to ‘put yourself out of job’

United States Vice President JD Vance will travel to India later this month alongside Second Lady Usha Vance, who is of Indian origin, Politico reported citing three sources familiar with the plans.&nbsp;
This will be Vance's second foreign trip as vice president after making his world stage debut in France and Germany last month, where he faced criticism. &nbsp;
Attending the Munich Security Conference, Vance slammed European policies on immigration, populist parties and free speech, echoing President Donald Trump, whom he called Washington's "new sheriff in town".&nbsp;
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He stressed that Europe must "step up" in managing its own security, which is a key bone of contention. But he mostly lambasted the EU's members on culture war issues.&nbsp;
"There is a new sheriff in town under Donald Trump's leadership," said Vance in a speech that stunned the room, and was later condemned as "unacceptable" by German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius.&nbsp;
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<h2>Usha Vance family</h2>
Usha Vance has Indian roots as her parents emigrated from India to the US. This will be her first time visiting her ancestral country as second lady.&nbsp;
Usha's parents, Lakshmi and Radhakrishna "Krish" Chilukuri, are Telugu Indian immigrants who relocated to the US in the late 1970s.&nbsp;
Her father is a mechanical engineer and lecturer, while her mother is a molecular biologist and provost at the University of California, San Diego.&nbsp;
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The family is originally from a village called Vadduru in Andhra Pradesh state but moved to Chennai when Usha Vance's paternal grandfather, Ramasastry Chilukuri, went to teach at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) there around the time it was set up in 1959, news agency Reuters reported citing members of the family.&nbsp;
While Usha Vance studied at Yale and Cambridge, her father and grandfather both taught or studied at the IIT.&nbsp;
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Her younger sister is a mechanical engineer with a semiconductor company in San Diego and her aunt is a medical professional in the southern Indian city of Chennai.
Usha married JD Vance in 2014 and they have three adorable kids together: Ewan (7 years old), Vivek (4 years old), and Mirabel (3 years old).&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | The visit highlights Usha Vance's Indian heritage, as she returns to her ancestral roots, with her parents originating from Andhra Pradesh, India.

United States Vice President JD Vance will travel to India later this month alongside Second Lady Usha Vance, who is of Indian origin, Politico reported citing three sources familiar with the plans. This will be Vance's second foreign trip as vice president after making his world stage debut in France and Germany last month, where he faced criticism. Attending the Munich Security Conference, Vance slammed European policies on immigration, populist parties and free speech, echoing President Donald Trump, whom he called Washington's "new sheriff in town". Also read: ‘Until Americans show us respect’: Canada PM-elect Carney vows ‘maximum impact’ response to US tariffs He stressed that Europe must "step up" in managing its own security, which is a key bone of contention. But he mostly lambasted the EU's members on culture war issues. "There is a new sheriff in town under Donald Trump's leadership," said Vance in a speech that stunned the room, and was later condemned as "unacceptable" by German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius. Also read: Russia launches air attack on Kyiv hours after Ukraine backs 30-day ceasefire Usha Vance family Usha Vance has Indian roots as her parents emigrated from India to the US. This will be her first time visiting her ancestral country as second lady. Usha's parents, Lakshmi and Radhakrishna "Krish" Chilukuri, are Telugu Indian immigrants who relocated to the US in the late 1970s. Her father is a mechanical engineer and lecturer, while her mother is a molecular biologist and provost at the University of California, San Diego. Also read: US probe reports high risk of plane-chopper crashes in Washington The family is originally from a village called Vadduru in Andhra Pradesh state but moved to Chennai when Usha Vance's paternal grandfather, Ramasastry Chilukuri, went to teach at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) there around the time it was set up in 1959, news agency Reuters reported citing members of the family. While Usha Vance studied at Yale and Cambridge, her father and grandfather both taught or studied at the IIT. Also read: Pakistan train hijack: Baloch group kills 20 military personnel, gives 48-hour deadline as it holds 182 hostages Her younger sister is a mechanical engineer with a semiconductor company in San Diego and her aunt is a medical professional in the southern Indian city of Chennai. Usha married JD Vance in 2014 and they have three adorable kids together: Ewan (7 years old), Vivek (4 years old), and Mirabel (3 years old). (With inputs from agencies)

US Vice President JD Vance to visit India with Second Lady Usha Vance: Report

The United States' top transportation official expressed outrage Tuesday that aviation regulators had failed to notice a high risk of collisions at Washington's airport prior to a deadly crash earlier this year.&nbsp;
In that January 29 tragedy, a passenger plane preparing to land at Ronald Reagan National Airport, known as DCA, collided with a US Army helicopter flying along a designated air corridor.
A total of 67 people died and there were no survivors in the worst US air disaster in two decades.
"Does it piss me off? Yes," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told a press conference. "The data was there, it wasn't effectively analyzed. To see that we had this kind of risk at DCA makes me angry."
Duffy blamed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the disaster.&nbsp;
"How did they not study the data to say, 'Hey, this is a hot spot. We're having near misses, and if we don't change our way, we're going to lose lives.' That wasn't done," he added.&nbsp;
His comments came shortly after the National Transportation Safety Board published a preliminary report on the accident.&nbsp;
NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy said helicopters should be barred from that corridor when planes are planning to use the runway, known as number 33, that the American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-700 jet was headed for that day.&nbsp;
The plane and helicopter ended up colliding and plunging into the cold waters of the Potomac River.&nbsp;
US authorities have already temporarily banned helicopter flights at the airport because of the accident. But the NTSB is now recommending that this be made permanent for part of that particular helicopter corridor, known as Route 4.
Homendy told a news conference the two routes had a separation of just 76 feet (23 meters) and that was insufficient. Reagan National is located in the heart of metropolitan Washington, a few miles from the White House and just across the river in Virginia, and helicopter flights over the city are common.&nbsp;
Homendy said the probe has determined that between October 2021 and December 2024 there were 85 recorded incidents near the airport in which a plane and a helicopter had a lateral separation of less than 1,500 feet (460 meters) and vertical separation of less than 200 feet (60 meters).&nbsp;
The FAA, she said, "could have used that information any time to determine that we have a trend here and a problem here, and looked at that route."&nbsp;
Homendy added that despite repeated warnings in recent years, "that didn't occur, which is why we're taking action today."&nbsp;
"It shouldn't take tragedy to require immediate action," Homendy said.&nbsp;
The probe of the January collision remains ongoing and it could take a year for a final report to come back.&nbsp;
So far it has determined that faulty instruments and communication problems may have caused the accident.

World | The NTSB recommends permanent restrictions on helicopter flights in certain corridors to enhance safety after identifying critical airspace separation issues.

The United States' top transportation official expressed outrage Tuesday that aviation regulators had failed to notice a high risk of collisions at Washington's airport prior to a deadly crash earlier this year. In that January 29 tragedy, a passenger plane preparing to land at Ronald Reagan National Airport, known as DCA, collided with a US Army helicopter flying along a designated air corridor. A total of 67 people died and there were no survivors in the worst US air disaster in two decades. "Does it piss me off? Yes," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told a press conference. "The data was there, it wasn't effectively analyzed. To see that we had this kind of risk at DCA makes me angry." Duffy blamed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the disaster. "How did they not study the data to say, 'Hey, this is a hot spot. We're having near misses, and if we don't change our way, we're going to lose lives.' That wasn't done," he added. His comments came shortly after the National Transportation Safety Board published a preliminary report on the accident. NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy said helicopters should be barred from that corridor when planes are planning to use the runway, known as number 33, that the American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-700 jet was headed for that day. The plane and helicopter ended up colliding and plunging into the cold waters of the Potomac River. US authorities have already temporarily banned helicopter flights at the airport because of the accident. But the NTSB is now recommending that this be made permanent for part of that particular helicopter corridor, known as Route 4. Homendy told a news conference the two routes had a separation of just 76 feet (23 meters) and that was insufficient. Reagan National is located in the heart of metropolitan Washington, a few miles from the White House and just across the river in Virginia, and helicopter flights over the city are common. Homendy said the probe has determined that between October 2021 and December 2024 there were 85 recorded incidents near the airport in which a plane and a helicopter had a lateral separation of less than 1,500 feet (460 meters) and vertical separation of less than 200 feet (60 meters). The FAA, she said, "could have used that information any time to determine that we have a trend here and a problem here, and looked at that route." Homendy added that despite repeated warnings in recent years, "that didn't occur, which is why we're taking action today." "It shouldn't take tragedy to require immediate action," Homendy said. The probe of the January collision remains ongoing and it could take a year for a final report to come back. So far it has determined that faulty instruments and communication problems may have caused the accident.

US probe reports high risk of plane-chopper crashes in Washington

Russia launched an overnight air attack on Kyiv, with air defence forces engaged in repelling the strikes, said Vitali Klitschko, the mayor of the Ukrainian capital. There were explosions in both Kyiv and Kharkiv, the RIA news agency reported.
The attack came hours after Ukraine backed an American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire. The war-ravaged nation also agreed to immediate negotiations with Russia in crunch talks in Jeddah on Tuesday (Mar 11).
Ukraine also claimed that Russian strikes killed six people, including two children, in the eastern&nbsp;Ukraine region of Donetsk.
"Two brothers aged 11 and 13 were killed," the regional governor Vadym Filashkin wrote on social media. Four more people had been killed that day and another seven were wounded, he added.
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In the early hours of Tuesday, Ukrainian drones smashed into high-rise apartment blocks on the outskirts of Moscow, said to be the largest attack targeting the Russian capital of the three-year conflict.&nbsp;
Three people were killed and several more wounded, while Russian oil supplies to Hungary were suspended after pipeline infrastructure was hit and dozens of flights had to be rerouted as Moscow airports were closed.&nbsp; 
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Trump's advisors pressed for more and said Ukraine agreed to their proposal for a full month-long ceasefire in a war that has claimed tens of thousands of lives.
President Donald Trump's administration also said it would lift a freeze on military aid and intelligence to Ukraine.&nbsp;
"Today we made an offer that the Ukrainians have accepted, which is to enter into a ceasefire and into immediate negotiations," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters after around nine hours of talks in an ornate hotel in Jeddah.&nbsp;
"We'll take this offer now to the Russians and we hope they'll say yes to peace. The ball is now in their court.
"If they say no then we'll unfortunately know what the impediment is to peace here," Rubio said of Russia, which launched a full-scale invasion of its smaller neighbour in February 2022.
<h2>Europe welcomes the agreement</h2>
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer "warmly welcomed" the agreement on a proposed ceasefire with Russia, calling it a "remarkable breakthrough".&nbsp;
"I warmly welcome the agreement... and congratulate President (Donald) Trump and President (Volodymyr) Zelensky for this remarkable breakthrough. Russia must now agree to a ceasefire and an end to the fighting too," Starmer said in a statement released by his Downing Street office.&nbsp;
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni "welcomes the outcome of the talks", her office said on Tuesday.&nbsp;
"Italy fully supports the efforts of the United States, under the leadership of President (Donald) Trump, to achieve a just peace that guarantees the long-term security of Ukraine. Now the decision is up to Russia," the government said in a statement.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-shut-off-electricity-completely-ontarios-doug-ford-warns-us-after-trump-doubles-tariffs-8844381">'Will shut off electricity completely': Ontario&rsquo;s Doug Ford warns US after Trump doubles tariffs</a>
French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the "progress" made in peace talks. He further said it was now up to Russia to ensure a ceasefire is signed.
"The ball is now clearly in the Russian court," Macron said on X, adding that progress had been made in the Jeddah talks "in particular on the idea of a possible 30-day ceasefire".&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

World | Ukraine agreed to immediate negotiations with Russia, aiming to de-escalate the conflict that has significantly impacted both nations and caused numerous casualties.

Russia launched an overnight air attack on Kyiv, with air defence forces engaged in repelling the strikes, said Vitali Klitschko, the mayor of the Ukrainian capital. There were explosions in both Kyiv and Kharkiv, the RIA news agency reported. The attack came hours after Ukraine backed an American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire. The war-ravaged nation also agreed to immediate negotiations with Russia in crunch talks in Jeddah on Tuesday (Mar 11). Ukraine also claimed that Russian strikes killed six people, including two children, in the eastern Ukraine region of Donetsk. "Two brothers aged 11 and 13 were killed," the regional governor Vadym Filashkin wrote on social media. Four more people had been killed that day and another seven were wounded, he added. Also read: Ukraine backs US proposal for 30-day ceasefire, Washington restores military aid, intel sharing In the early hours of Tuesday, Ukrainian drones smashed into high-rise apartment blocks on the outskirts of Moscow, said to be the largest attack targeting the Russian capital of the three-year conflict. Three people were killed and several more wounded, while Russian oil supplies to Hungary were suspended after pipeline infrastructure was hit and dozens of flights had to be rerouted as Moscow airports were closed. Also read: ‘Until Americans show us respect’: Canada PM-elect Carney vows ‘maximum impact’ response to US tariffs Trump's advisors pressed for more and said Ukraine agreed to their proposal for a full month-long ceasefire in a war that has claimed tens of thousands of lives. President Donald Trump's administration also said it would lift a freeze on military aid and intelligence to Ukraine. "Today we made an offer that the Ukrainians have accepted, which is to enter into a ceasefire and into immediate negotiations," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters after around nine hours of talks in an ornate hotel in Jeddah. "We'll take this offer now to the Russians and we hope they'll say yes to peace. The ball is now in their court. "If they say no then we'll unfortunately know what the impediment is to peace here," Rubio said of Russia, which launched a full-scale invasion of its smaller neighbour in February 2022. Europe welcomes the agreement UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer "warmly welcomed" the agreement on a proposed ceasefire with Russia, calling it a "remarkable breakthrough". "I warmly welcome the agreement... and congratulate President (Donald) Trump and President (Volodymyr) Zelensky for this remarkable breakthrough. Russia must now agree to a ceasefire and an end to the fighting too," Starmer said in a statement released by his Downing Street office. Also read: 'Will be there in history books': Trump warns Canada will pay 'financial price' for electricity surcharge Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni "welcomes the outcome of the talks", her office said on Tuesday. "Italy fully supports the efforts of the United States, under the leadership of President (Donald) Trump, to achieve a just peace that guarantees the long-term security of Ukraine. Now the decision is up to Russia," the government said in a statement. Also read: 'Will shut off electricity completely': Ontario’s Doug Ford warns US after Trump doubles tariffs French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the "progress" made in peace talks. He further said it was now up to Russia to ensure a ceasefire is signed. "The ball is now clearly in the Russian court," Macron said on X, adding that progress had been made in the Jeddah talks "in particular on the idea of a possible 30-day ceasefire". (With inputs from agencies)

Russia launches air attack on Kyiv hours after Ukraine backs 30-day ceasefire

Ukraine on Tuesday (March 11) backed the US proposal for 30-day ceasefire in war with Russia. This comes after officials from Washington and Kyiv engaged in talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;
In turn, the US has lifted restrictions &nbsp;on military aid and intelligence sharing.&nbsp;
"Ukraine expressed readiness to accept the US proposal to enact an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire, which can be extended by mutual agreement of the parties, and which is subject to acceptance and concurrent implementation by the Russian Federation," according to the joint statement.
The United States will immediately lift the pause on intelligence sharing and resume security assistance to Ukraine.
It added that the US will communicate to Russia that "Russian reciprocity is the key to achieving peace."
Both delegations agreed to name their negotiating teams and immediately begin negotiations toward an enduring peace that provides for Ukraine&rsquo;s long-term security.&nbsp;
<h2>'Minerals deal to conclude ASAP'</h2>
After holding talks in Jeddah, the two sides agreed to conclude "as soon as possible" a deal on Ukrainian minerals.&nbsp;
"Both countries&rsquo; presidents agreed to conclude as soon as possible a comprehensive agreement for developing Ukraine&rsquo;s critical mineral resources to expand Ukraine&rsquo;s economy, offset the cost of American assistance, and guarantee Ukraine&rsquo;s long-term prosperity and security," it added.&nbsp;
Earlier during the talks, a senior aide in Zelensky's presidential office stressed that work is in "progress", hinting that the Ukraine peace talks were going well, days after Trump-Zelensky's showdown at the White House.
Andriy Yermak, the most senior aide in Zelensky&rsquo;s presidential office, took to X, saying, "Work in progress."&nbsp;
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&mdash; Andriy Yermak (@AndriyYermak) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndriyYermak/status/1899451804380750243?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
Moreover, he also posted a picture of himself with the US delegation with an emoji of a handshake in the caption.&nbsp;
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&mdash; Andriy Yermak (@AndriyYermak) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndriyYermak/status/1899465082049806361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Who all are present at the table?&nbsp;</h2>
Representing Ukraine were Andriy Sybiha, foreign minister, Andriy Yermak, Zelensky's closest aide, and Rustem Umerovto, defence minister.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, from the US, there were Mike Waltz, national security adviser, and Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State.
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and National Security Adviser Mosaad bin Mohammad al-Aiban are hosting the talks.&nbsp;
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<h2>'Ceasefire never seemed closer'</h2>
After arriving in Saudi Arabia, Yermak said that a ceasefire has never seemed closer in the three-year war the Russian Federation has waged on Ukraine.&nbsp;
"A ceasefire in Ukraine will not come through diplomatic gestures alone. A number of conditions are crucial beforehand in order to ensure that peace&mdash;when it comes&mdash;is lasting. This includes putting political and financial pressure on Russia to raise the cost of renewed conflict," he told the Guardian.&nbsp;
A stronger, safer and more resilient Europe&mdash;militarily, politically and economically&mdash;is our shared goal. Securing a meaningful ceasefire is the first step. This requires a Europe that is economically and politically resilient. Europe must be prepared to act to deliver its own security, and Russia must understand the political and economic cost of using force to achieve its ends," he added.&nbsp;
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Meanwhile, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk took to X, stressing the importance of today's US-Ukraine talks in Jeddah.&nbsp;
"Dear Americans, dear Ukrainians, don&rsquo;t waste this chance. The whole world is watching you in Jeddah today. Good luck!," he posted.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-war-us-president-donald-trump-zelensky-what-to-expect-from-us-ukraine-talks-in-saudi-after-trump-zelensky-fallout-8840380">&lsquo;Ceasefire in sky and sea&rsquo;: What to expect from US-Ukraine talks in Saudi after Trump-Zelensky fallout</a>
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Both delegations agreed to name their negotiating teams and immediately begin negotiations towards an enduring peace that provides for Ukraine’s long-term security.

Ukraine on Tuesday (March 11) backed the US proposal for 30-day ceasefire in war with Russia. This comes after officials from Washington and Kyiv engaged in talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In turn, the US has lifted restrictions on military aid and intelligence sharing. "Ukraine expressed readiness to accept the US proposal to enact an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire, which can be extended by mutual agreement of the parties, and which is subject to acceptance and concurrent implementation by the Russian Federation," according to the joint statement. The United States will immediately lift the pause on intelligence sharing and resume security assistance to Ukraine. It added that the US will communicate to Russia that "Russian reciprocity is the key to achieving peace." Both delegations agreed to name their negotiating teams and immediately begin negotiations toward an enduring peace that provides for Ukraine’s long-term security. 'Minerals deal to conclude ASAP' After holding talks in Jeddah, the two sides agreed to conclude "as soon as possible" a deal on Ukrainian minerals. "Both countries’ presidents agreed to conclude as soon as possible a comprehensive agreement for developing Ukraine’s critical mineral resources to expand Ukraine’s economy, offset the cost of American assistance, and guarantee Ukraine’s long-term prosperity and security," it added. Earlier during the talks, a senior aide in Zelensky's presidential office stressed that work is in "progress", hinting that the Ukraine peace talks were going well, days after Trump-Zelensky's showdown at the White House. Andriy Yermak, the most senior aide in Zelensky’s presidential office, took to X, saying, "Work in progress." Робота триває🇺🇦🇺🇸 — Andriy Yermak (@AndriyYermak) March 11, 2025 Moreover, he also posted a picture of himself with the US delegation with an emoji of a handshake in the caption. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/WPkK7eTnXq — Andriy Yermak (@AndriyYermak) March 11, 2025 Also read: US-Ukraine talks LIVE: Kyiv says talks 'very constructive' after Russia hit by ‘largest ever’ drone attack Who all are present at the table? Representing Ukraine were Andriy Sybiha, foreign minister, Andriy Yermak, Zelensky's closest aide, and Rustem Umerovto, defence minister. Meanwhile, from the US, there were Mike Waltz, national security adviser, and Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State. Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and National Security Adviser Mosaad bin Mohammad al-Aiban are hosting the talks. Also read: ‘Ready to do everything to achieve peace’: Ukraine wants to end war with Russia, says top official as talks with US begin 'Ceasefire never seemed closer' After arriving in Saudi Arabia, Yermak said that a ceasefire has never seemed closer in the three-year war the Russian Federation has waged on Ukraine. "A ceasefire in Ukraine will not come through diplomatic gestures alone. A number of conditions are crucial beforehand in order to ensure that peace—when it comes—is lasting. This includes putting political and financial pressure on Russia to raise the cost of renewed conflict," he told the Guardian. A stronger, safer and more resilient Europe—militarily, politically and economically—is our shared goal. Securing a meaningful ceasefire is the first step. This requires a Europe that is economically and politically resilient. Europe must be prepared to act to deliver its own security, and Russia must understand the political and economic cost of using force to achieve its ends," he added. Also read: WATCH: Video shows moment of blast in Moscow region as Ukraine launches largest-ever drone attack Meanwhile, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk took to X, stressing the importance of today's US-Ukraine talks in Jeddah. "Dear Americans, dear Ukrainians, don’t waste this chance. The whole world is watching you in Jeddah today. Good luck!," he posted. Also read: ‘Ceasefire in sky and sea’: What to expect from US-Ukraine talks in Saudi after Trump-Zelensky fallout (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine backs US proposal for 30-day ceasefire, Washington restores military aid, intel sharing

Canadian Prime Minister-elect Mark Carney, on Tuesday (Mar 11), said that his incoming administration would retaliate against the US with "maximum impact" in response to escalating tariffs on Canadian imports into the United States.
"President Trump&rsquo;s latest tariffs are an attack on Canadian workers, families, and businesses. My government will ensure our response has maximum impact in the US and minimal impact here in Canada, while supporting the workers impacted," Carney said in a post on X.
"My government will keep our tariffs on until the Americans show us respect and make credible, reliable commitments to free and fair trade," he added.
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President Trump&rsquo;s latest tariffs are an attack on Canadian workers, families, and businesses. My government will ensure our response has maximum impact in the US and minimal impact here in Canada, while supporting the workers impacted. My government will keep our tariffs on&hellip;
&mdash; Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkJCarney/status/1899508488818045378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>'Will shut off electricity completely': Ontario&rsquo;s Doug Ford warns US</h2>
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, on Tuesday (Mar 11), lashed out at US President Donald Trump, placing the blame for a potential recession on the Republican leader's shoulders.
Ford stated that if a recession hits, "there's one person to be blamed, and that's President Donald Trump".
&ldquo;If we go into a recession, it will be called the Trump recession&rdquo; Ford said in an interview with CNBC.
Ford further said that he would not &ldquo;hesitate&rdquo; to completely shut the electricity off if Trump continues the trade war.
&ldquo;That&rsquo;s the last thing I want to do,&rdquo; Ford said.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I want to send more electricity down to the US, to our closest allies or our best neighbors in the world. I want to send more electricity. Is it a tool in our tool kit? One hundred percent, and as he continues to hurt Canadian families, Ontario families, I won&rsquo;t hesitate to do that. That&rsquo;s the last thing I want to do,&rdquo; he added.
This came hot on the heels of Trump's announcement to hike tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-to-double-canada-steel-aluminum-tariff-rate-to-50-says-will-shortly-declare-national-emergency-on-electricity-8843915">Also read: Trump to double tariff on Canada steel, aluminum to 50%, to declare 'National Emergency on Electricity'</a>
<h2>Trump to double Canada steel, aluminum tariff to 50%</h2>
Trump announced on Tuesday, (Mar 11), that he's doubling the tariff on all steel and aluminum imports from Canada, hiking it from 25 per cent to 50 per cent.
Calling Canada "one of the highest tariffing nations anywhere in the world," he said that the import duties will go into effect "tomorrow morning (Mar 12)".
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"Based on Ontario, Canada, placing a 25% Tariff on &ldquo;Electricity&rdquo; coming into the United States, I have instructed my Secretary of Commerce to ad an ADDITIONAL 25% Tariff, to 50%, on all STEEL and ALUMINUM COMING INTO THE UNITED STATES FROM CANADA, ONE OF THE HIGHEST TARIFFING NATIONS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. This will go into effect TOMORROW MORNING, March 12th," Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social handle.
(With inputs from agencies)

World news: "My government will keep our tariffs on until the Americans show us respect and make credible, reliable commitments to free and fair trade," Canadian Prime Minister-elect Mark Carney said.

Canadian Prime Minister-elect Mark Carney, on Tuesday (Mar 11), said that his incoming administration would retaliate against the US with "maximum impact" in response to escalating tariffs on Canadian imports into the United States. "President Trump’s latest tariffs are an attack on Canadian workers, families, and businesses. My government will ensure our response has maximum impact in the US and minimal impact here in Canada, while supporting the workers impacted," Carney said in a post on X. "My government will keep our tariffs on until the Americans show us respect and make credible, reliable commitments to free and fair trade," he added. President Trump’s latest tariffs are an attack on Canadian workers, families, and businesses. My government will ensure our response has maximum impact in the US and minimal impact here in Canada, while supporting the workers impacted. My government will keep our tariffs on… — Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) March 11, 2025 'Will shut off electricity completely': Ontario’s Doug Ford warns US Ontario Premier Doug Ford, on Tuesday (Mar 11), lashed out at US President Donald Trump, placing the blame for a potential recession on the Republican leader's shoulders. Ford stated that if a recession hits, "there's one person to be blamed, and that's President Donald Trump". “If we go into a recession, it will be called the Trump recession” Ford said in an interview with CNBC. Ford further said that he would not “hesitate” to completely shut the electricity off if Trump continues the trade war. “That’s the last thing I want to do,” Ford said. “I want to send more electricity down to the US, to our closest allies or our best neighbors in the world. I want to send more electricity. Is it a tool in our tool kit? One hundred percent, and as he continues to hurt Canadian families, Ontario families, I won’t hesitate to do that. That’s the last thing I want to do,” he added. This came hot on the heels of Trump's announcement to hike tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent. Also read: Trump to double tariff on Canada steel, aluminum to 50%, to declare 'National Emergency on Electricity' Trump to double Canada steel, aluminum tariff to 50% Trump announced on Tuesday, (Mar 11), that he's doubling the tariff on all steel and aluminum imports from Canada, hiking it from 25 per cent to 50 per cent. Calling Canada "one of the highest tariffing nations anywhere in the world," he said that the import duties will go into effect "tomorrow morning (Mar 12)". "Based on Ontario, Canada, placing a 25% Tariff on “Electricity” coming into the United States, I have instructed my Secretary of Commerce to ad an ADDITIONAL 25% Tariff, to 50%, on all STEEL and ALUMINUM COMING INTO THE UNITED STATES FROM CANADA, ONE OF THE HIGHEST TARIFFING NATIONS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. This will go into effect TOMORROW MORNING, March 12th," Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social handle. (With inputs from agencies)

'Until Americans show us respect': Canada PM-elect Carney vows 'maximum impact' response to US tariffs

Passengers on an Air Canada flight from Vancouver to Toronto, on Monday (Mar 10), found out that Israel had been erased from the in-flight interactive map and replaced by "Palestinian Territories".
Responding to this, the Canadian flag carrier released a statement saying that the relabeling was because of a &ldquo;display issue.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Air Canada has been made aware of a display issue with the interactive map on the IFE systems of its B737 aircraft,&rdquo; it said in a reply on X to an image shared by a passenger of the altered in-flight map.
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A passenger snapped this photo on an Air Canada flight from Vancouver to Toronto today, showing that the airline's map no longer includes Israel<a href="https://twitter.com/AirCanada?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AirCanada</a> Care To Explain? <a href="https://t.co/wqrmPgBB4Y">pic.twitter.com/wqrmPgBB4Y</a>
&mdash; Am Yisrael Chai 🇮🇱🎗 (@kyg_best) <a href="https://twitter.com/kyg_best/status/1898946917884936649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
&ldquo;The issue has affected other carriers using the same system and we are working with the third-party provider on a remedy,&rdquo; the statement added.
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Air Canada has been made aware of a display issue with the interactive map on the IFE systems of its B737 aircraft. The issue has affected other carriers using the same system and we are working with the third-party provider on a remedy.
&mdash; Air Canada (@AirCanada) <a href="https://twitter.com/AirCanada/status/1899164766423101447?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
In a similar incident last September, JetBlue passengers discovered that Israel had been removed from the in-flight interactive map. The airline attributed the change to a third-party map provider and, following a review, decided to switch to a new map vendor.
<h2>Israel cuts electricity supply to Gaza</h2>
Meanwhile, Israel's Energy Minister Eli Cohen, on Sunday (Mar 9), said that he had instructed the Israel Electric Corporation to immediately cut off the supply of electricity to Gaza.
The move came a week after Israel blocked aid into the besieged Palestinian enclave.
"I have just signed the order to stop supplying electricity immediately to the Gaza Strip," Cohen said in a video statement.
"We will use all the tools at our disposal to bring back the hostages and ensure that Hamas is no longer in Gaza the day after" the war, he added.
<h2>Israel blocks aid flow into Gaza</h2>
Israel blocked aid from entering Gaza on Sunday (Mar 2), as the initial six-week phase of the ceasefire in the region came to an end.
The ceasefire had enabled the entry of vital items like food, shelter and medical assistance after over 15 months of fighting.
The Palestinian militant group handed over 25 living hostages, under the first phase of the ceasefire deal, and eight bodies in exchange for the release of about 1,800 Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: In a similar incident last September, JetBlue passengers found that Israel had been removed from the in-flight interactive map. The airline attributed the change to a third-party map provider and later decided to switch to a new map vendor.

Passengers on an Air Canada flight from Vancouver to Toronto, on Monday (Mar 10), found out that Israel had been erased from the in-flight interactive map and replaced by "Palestinian Territories". Responding to this, the Canadian flag carrier released a statement saying that the relabeling was because of a “display issue.” “Air Canada has been made aware of a display issue with the interactive map on the IFE systems of its B737 aircraft,” it said in a reply on X to an image shared by a passenger of the altered in-flight map. A passenger snapped this photo on an Air Canada flight from Vancouver to Toronto today, showing that the airline's map no longer includes Israel@AirCanada Care To Explain? pic.twitter.com/wqrmPgBB4Y — Am Yisrael Chai 🇮🇱🎗 (@kyg_best) March 10, 2025 “The issue has affected other carriers using the same system and we are working with the third-party provider on a remedy,” the statement added. Air Canada has been made aware of a display issue with the interactive map on the IFE systems of its B737 aircraft. The issue has affected other carriers using the same system and we are working with the third-party provider on a remedy. — Air Canada (@AirCanada) March 10, 2025 In a similar incident last September, JetBlue passengers discovered that Israel had been removed from the in-flight interactive map. The airline attributed the change to a third-party map provider and, following a review, decided to switch to a new map vendor. Israel cuts electricity supply to Gaza Meanwhile, Israel's Energy Minister Eli Cohen, on Sunday (Mar 9), said that he had instructed the Israel Electric Corporation to immediately cut off the supply of electricity to Gaza. The move came a week after Israel blocked aid into the besieged Palestinian enclave. "I have just signed the order to stop supplying electricity immediately to the Gaza Strip," Cohen said in a video statement. "We will use all the tools at our disposal to bring back the hostages and ensure that Hamas is no longer in Gaza the day after" the war, he added. Israel blocks aid flow into Gaza Israel blocked aid from entering Gaza on Sunday (Mar 2), as the initial six-week phase of the ceasefire in the region came to an end. The ceasefire had enabled the entry of vital items like food, shelter and medical assistance after over 15 months of fighting. The Palestinian militant group handed over 25 living hostages, under the first phase of the ceasefire deal, and eight bodies in exchange for the release of about 1,800 Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. (With inputs from agencies)

Air Canada in-flight map relabels Israel as ‘Palestinian Territories’, calls it ‘display issue’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, on Tuesday (Mar 11), lashed out at US President Donald Trump, placing the blame for a potential recession on the Republican leader's shoulders.
Ford stated that if a recession hits, "there's one person to be blamed, and that's President Donald Trump".
&ldquo;If we go into a recession, it will be called the Trump recession&rdquo; Ford said in an interview with CNBC.
This came hot on the heels of Trump's announcement to hike tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-to-double-canada-steel-aluminum-tariff-rate-to-50-says-will-shortly-declare-national-emergency-on-electricity-8843915">Also read: Trump to double Canada steel, aluminum tariff to 50%, will shortly declare 'National Emergency on Electricity'</a>
<h2>'Will not hesitate to shut the electricity off completely'</h2>
Ford further said that he would not &ldquo;hesitate&rdquo; to completely shut the electricity off if Trump continues the trade war.
&ldquo;That&rsquo;s the last thing I want to do,&rdquo; Ford said.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I want to send more electricity down to the US, to our closest allies or our best neighbors in the world. I want to send more electricity. Is it a tool in our tool kit? One hundred percent, and as he continues to hurt Canadian families, Ontario families, I won&rsquo;t hesitate to do that. That&rsquo;s the last thing I want to do,&rdquo; he added.
Meanwhile, a senior government source said that Ottawa will "have to respond" in kind if Trump further hikes tariffs on Canadian imports, according to news agency AFP.
"As we've shown, we will of course have to respond to tariffs if they proceed," the official said.
<h2>Trump to double tariff on Canada steel, aluminum to 50%</h2>
Trump announced on Tuesday, (Mar 11), that he's doubling the tariff on all steel and aluminum imports from Canada, hiking it from 25 per cent to 50 per cent.
Calling Canada "one of the highest tariffing nations anywhere in the world," he said that the import duties will go into effect "tomorrow morning (Mar 12)".
"Based on Ontario, Canada, placing a 25% Tariff on &ldquo;Electricity&rdquo; coming into the United States, I have instructed my Secretary of Commerce to ad an ADDITIONAL 25% Tariff, to 50%, on all STEEL and ALUMINUM COMING INTO THE UNITED STATES FROM CANADA, ONE OF THE HIGHEST TARIFFING NATIONS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. This will go into effect TOMORROW MORNING, March 12th," Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social handle.
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<h2>Canada will pay 'financial price' for electricity surcharge</h2>
In another post, Trump issued a stern warning to Canada, stating that Ottawa will have to pay a "financial price" for the electricity surcharge.
"Why would our Country allow another Country to supply us with electricity, even for a small area? Who made these decisions, and why?" he said.
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He further asserted, "Canada stooping so low as to use ELECTRICITY, that so affects the life of innocent people, as a bargaining chip and threat?"
"They will pay a financial price for this so big that it will be read about in History Books for many years to come!," he added.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Ontario Premier Doug Ford said that he would not “hesitate” to completely shut the electricity off if US President Donald Trump continues the trade war.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, on Tuesday (Mar 11), lashed out at US President Donald Trump, placing the blame for a potential recession on the Republican leader's shoulders. Ford stated that if a recession hits, "there's one person to be blamed, and that's President Donald Trump". “If we go into a recession, it will be called the Trump recession” Ford said in an interview with CNBC. This came hot on the heels of Trump's announcement to hike tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent. Also read: Trump to double Canada steel, aluminum tariff to 50%, will shortly declare 'National Emergency on Electricity' 'Will not hesitate to shut the electricity off completely' Ford further said that he would not “hesitate” to completely shut the electricity off if Trump continues the trade war. “That’s the last thing I want to do,” Ford said. “I want to send more electricity down to the US, to our closest allies or our best neighbors in the world. I want to send more electricity. Is it a tool in our tool kit? One hundred percent, and as he continues to hurt Canadian families, Ontario families, I won’t hesitate to do that. That’s the last thing I want to do,” he added. Meanwhile, a senior government source said that Ottawa will "have to respond" in kind if Trump further hikes tariffs on Canadian imports, according to news agency AFP. "As we've shown, we will of course have to respond to tariffs if they proceed," the official said. Trump to double tariff on Canada steel, aluminum to 50% Trump announced on Tuesday, (Mar 11), that he's doubling the tariff on all steel and aluminum imports from Canada, hiking it from 25 per cent to 50 per cent. Calling Canada "one of the highest tariffing nations anywhere in the world," he said that the import duties will go into effect "tomorrow morning (Mar 12)". "Based on Ontario, Canada, placing a 25% Tariff on “Electricity” coming into the United States, I have instructed my Secretary of Commerce to ad an ADDITIONAL 25% Tariff, to 50%, on all STEEL and ALUMINUM COMING INTO THE UNITED STATES FROM CANADA, ONE OF THE HIGHEST TARIFFING NATIONS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. This will go into effect TOMORROW MORNING, March 12th," Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social handle. Canada will pay 'financial price' for electricity surcharge In another post, Trump issued a stern warning to Canada, stating that Ottawa will have to pay a "financial price" for the electricity surcharge. "Why would our Country allow another Country to supply us with electricity, even for a small area? Who made these decisions, and why?" he said. He further asserted, "Canada stooping so low as to use ELECTRICITY, that so affects the life of innocent people, as a bargaining chip and threat?" "They will pay a financial price for this so big that it will be read about in History Books for many years to come!," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

'Will shut off electricity completely': Ontario’s Doug Ford warns US after Trump doubles tariffs

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US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning for Canada on Tuesday (March 11) over electricity surcharge in three US states, stressing that they will pay a "financial price" for this. In other news, a senior aide in Zelensky's presidential office stressed that work is in "progress", hinting that the Ukraine peace talks have been going well so far, days after Trump-Zelensky's showdown at the White House. 'Work in progress': Zelensky's closest aide shares picture with US delegation as talks continue in Jeddah As US-Ukraine talks are underway in Saudi Arabia, a most senior aide in Zelensky's presidential office stressed that the work is in "progress", hinting that the Ukraine peace talks have been going well so far, days after Trump-Zelensky's showdown at the White House. 'First Indian to receive honour': PM Modi to be conferred with Mauritius' highest honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be conferred with Mauritius's highest honour, The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean, becoming the first Indian to receive this award. Trump to double Canada steel, aluminum tariff to 50%, will shortly declare 'National Emergency on Electricity' US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, (Mar 11), that he's doubling the tariff on all steel and aluminum imports from Canada, hiking it from 25 per cent to 50 per cent. 'Will be there in history books': Trump warns Canada will pay 'financial price' for electricity surcharge US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning for Canada on Tuesday (March 11) over electricity surcharge in three US states, stressing that they will pay a "financial price" for this. 'No right to represent people of Tibet'; Beijing slams Dalai Lama over remarks that successor will be born outside China China's foreign ministry slammed the Dalai Lama over his claim in his new book, "Voice for the Voiceless," that the next spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism will be born outside China, according to news agency Reuters. North Sea collision: No sodium cyanide containers on vessel that crashed into oil tanker, confirms owner The Portuguese cargo ship that crashed into an oil tanker in the North Sea was not carrying any sodium cyanide containers, the vessel's owner said on Tuesday (Mar 11). This comes after reports of the toxic substance being aboard the ship, raising concerns about a possible hazardous spill. ‘No commitments’; India responds to Trump’s tariff cut claims India, on Tuesday (Mar 11), denied US President Donald Trump's claims of committing to bring import duties "way down" on the American products, The Times of India reported. Pakistan train hijack: Gunmen hold 450 passengers hostage in Balochistan after firing at train Gunmen attacked the Jaffar Express going from Quetta to Peshawar near Sibbi, Balochistan, in Pakistan on Tuesday, as per the latest inputs. The attack took place in Dhadar in Bolan. Gal Gadot opens up about 'huge scare' of having blood clot in brain during pregnancy Gal Gadot has now given new details on the emergency surgery she underwent last year for blood clots in her brain. The actress first revealed the diagnosis in December 2024 about the ordeal she went through when she was eight months pregnant with her fourth daughter Ori. Lord’s braces for $5 million revenue hit after India fails to qualify for WTC final: Reports The final of the 2025 edition of the World Test Championship (WTC) is set to take place at Lord’s in London from June 11-15. In a historic first, the iconic stadium, often referred to as the 'Home of Cricket', will host the WTC final. Defending champions Australia will face WTC 2023-25 table-toppers South Africa in the summit clash.

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