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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the UK on Saturday (March 1) as he is scheduled to attend a key European defence summit on Sunday. He will also be meeting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer later in the day.&nbsp;
The first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas ended on Saturday, with no progress made on the second phase.&nbsp;
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the UK on Saturday (1 March) ahead of a key European defence summit set to take place on Sunday. Footage showed his convoy leaving the runway at London Stansted Airport.
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The Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas has come to a halt as the first phase concluded on Saturday (March 1) with no progress on the second phase.&nbsp;
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US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Feb 28) engaged in what could be defined as a history-making moment in the relations between&nbsp;both&nbsp;countries.
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A few days back, US President Donald Trump shared an AI video, showing his vision of Gaza. However, the creators of the controversial video slammed Trump, saying that they never meant to become a "propaganda machine", adding that it was just for "satire".&nbsp;
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Russia on&nbsp;Saturday (March 1) labelled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky&rsquo;s visit to the United States a diplomatic disaster after his meeting with former US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/donald-trump" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;descended into a heated argument.
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US State Secretary Marco Rubio criticised&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/zelensky" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky</a>&nbsp;for his fiery war of words with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in the White House.&nbsp;
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England ended their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on a winless note as Jos Buttler took charge of the side in white-ball cricket for one final time on Saturday (Mar 1). Playing at the National Stadium in Karachi South Africa beat England by seven wickets and finished group winners ahead of Australia. South Africa remain undefeated in the Champions Trophy 2025 and look to win their second title in the coveted ICC tournament.<o:p></o:p>
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Oscars 2025, the biggest night of cinema, is just a few hours away! &nbsp;Ahead of the ceremony, Academy CEO Bill Kramer addressed the controversy around actress Karla Sofia Gasc&oacute;n, who is the big nominee of this year's ceremony.&nbsp;

World: The first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas has ended on Saturday, with no progress made on second phase.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the UK on Saturday (March 1) as he is scheduled to attend a key European defence summit on Sunday. He will also be meeting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer later in the day. The first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas ended on Saturday, with no progress made on the second phase. Click on the headlines to read more Ukraine's Zelensky arrives in UK after dismal meeting with Trump at White House Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the UK on Saturday (1 March) ahead of a key European defence summit set to take place on Sunday. Footage showed his convoy leaving the runway at London Stansted Airport. Gaza ceasefire: Hamas ready to complete 'remaining stages' of truce, Israel yet to strike a deal The Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas has come to a halt as the first phase concluded on Saturday (March 1) with no progress on the second phase. 'Uncivilised, anti-American': Vivek Ramaswamy faces backlash for appearing barefoot in interview | See HERE Vivek Ramaswamy, American entrepreneur and former presidential candidate, has been trolled as he was seen barefoot at an interview. The video, which was live streamed last year, has been making rounds on social media. Trump tried to use Zelensky against Biden but it backfired - What fueled his anger towards 'terrible' Ukraine US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Feb 28) engaged in what could be defined as a history-making moment in the relations between both countries. 'Trump has stolen our content': Gaza AI video creators accuse US prez, says no idea how it reached White House A few days back, US President Donald Trump shared an AI video, showing his vision of Gaza. However, the creators of the controversial video slammed Trump, saying that they never meant to become a "propaganda machine", adding that it was just for "satire". 'Irresponsible warmonger': Russia labels Zelensky's 'historic' meeting with Trump 'complete failure' Russia on Saturday (March 1) labelled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the United States a diplomatic disaster after his meeting with former US President Donald Trump descended into a heated argument. 'Antagonistic': US State Secretary Marco Rubio demands 'apology' from Zelensky for White House fiasco US State Secretary Marco Rubio criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for his fiery war of words with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in the White House. Delhi government bans refueling of vehicles older than 15 years. Here's all you need to know The Delhi government on March 1 announced measures to curb air pollution. In the latest move, vehicles older than 15 years will be denied fuel; in addition, they will also install smog guns at necessary locations. The national capital has been battling the perennial issue of poor air quality, which has only been getting worse over the years. Starting April 1, fuel stations will be equipped with devices that will detect vehicles that have run over the set limit. Dismal England end Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on winless note as South Africa tops Group B England ended their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on a winless note as Jos Buttler took charge of the side in white-ball cricket for one final time on Saturday (Mar 1). Playing at the National Stadium in Karachi South Africa beat England by seven wickets and finished group winners ahead of Australia. South Africa remain undefeated in the Champions Trophy 2025 and look to win their second title in the coveted ICC tournament. Oscars CEO on Karla Sofía Gascón controversy: 'She’s still a nominee. we honor that' Oscars 2025, the biggest night of cinema, is just a few hours away! Ahead of the ceremony, Academy CEO Bill Kramer addressed the controversy around actress Karla Sofia Gascón, who is the big nominee of this year's ceremony.

Top 10 world news: Zelensky arrives in UK; Gaza ceasefire phase one concludes, and more

A few days back, US President Donald Trump shared an AI video, showing his vision for Gaza. In the video, the US president was seen chilling with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu beside the pool. The video shared by Trump depicts a modern coastal strip lined with promenades, high-rises, and shimmering beaches.&nbsp;
Moreover, the video also showed belly dancers, a child clutching a golden balloon shaped like Trump's face, and a massive golden statue of Trump himself.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-controversial-ai-gaza-video-gets-a-response-from-hamas-8760303">Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' video slammed by Democrats as 'absolutely ridiculous and insulting'</a>
However, the creators - Israeli-born Solo Avital and American-born Ariel Vromen - of the controversial video slammed Trump, saying that they never meant to become a "propaganda machine", adding that it was just for "satire".&nbsp;
<h2>'No idea how it reached White House'</h2>
They said that it was an experiment with an AI software called Arcana and that they had no idea how it reached the White House.&nbsp;
Avital and Vromen are co-founders of EyeMix Visuals, a Los Angeles-based company that produces advertising and commercial content mainly using artificial intelligence.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-gaza-number-one-us-president-shares-his-vision-of-post-war-region-with-netanyahu-chilling-by-pool-8758822">&lsquo;Trump Gaza number one&rsquo;: US president shares his vision of post-war region, with Netanyahu chilling by pool</a>
&ldquo;It was exactly the same minute that Trump was announcing this thing on TV, like, almost like in the background, you know, it was, &lsquo;Hey, why don&rsquo;t we do that? Let&rsquo;s do a little satire,&rsquo;&rdquo; Avital told NBC.
Meanwhile, Vromen claimed to have been in Las Vegas when Trump suggested his proposal for Gaza to take over.&nbsp;
"The idea was like, how Trump wants to turn Gaza into Vegas. We wanted to have an internal laugh about it. It was a joke.&rdquo;
He further clarified that the purpose of the bearded dancers in the film was to ridicule Hamas members, pointing to Hamas' recent treatment of the dead Israeli hostages, which infuriated many Israelis.
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<h2>Accuse of stealing their content</h2>
Avital said that he was shocked that Trump shared their video on social media without a caption.&nbsp;
He told NBC News that he was stunned when Trump uploaded a video featuring &ldquo;himself standing erected in the center of the city as a golden statue, like some sort of a dictator&rdquo; and a footage of him &ldquo;dancing with a woman that wasn't his wife in a club.&rdquo;
They said that Trump did not give them credit or provided some background information.&nbsp;
They accused Trump of using their video without proper permission.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Trump has stolen our content because this was made by artists,&rdquo; Vromen stated.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-only-put-oil-on-the-fire-trumps-proposal-for-gaza-take-over-faces-international-backlash-8694036">&lsquo;Will only put oil on fire&rsquo;: Trump&rsquo;s proposal for Gaza takeover faces international backlash</a>
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Creators said that purpose of the bearded dancers in the film was to ridicule Hamas members, pointing to their recent treatment of the dead Israeli hostages.

A few days back, US President Donald Trump shared an AI video, showing his vision for Gaza. In the video, the US president was seen chilling with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu beside the pool. The video shared by Trump depicts a modern coastal strip lined with promenades, high-rises, and shimmering beaches. Moreover, the video also showed belly dancers, a child clutching a golden balloon shaped like Trump's face, and a massive golden statue of Trump himself. Also read: Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' video slammed by Democrats as 'absolutely ridiculous and insulting' However, the creators - Israeli-born Solo Avital and American-born Ariel Vromen - of the controversial video slammed Trump, saying that they never meant to become a "propaganda machine", adding that it was just for "satire". 'No idea how it reached White House' They said that it was an experiment with an AI software called Arcana and that they had no idea how it reached the White House. Avital and Vromen are co-founders of EyeMix Visuals, a Los Angeles-based company that produces advertising and commercial content mainly using artificial intelligence. Also read: ‘Trump Gaza number one’: US president shares his vision of post-war region, with Netanyahu chilling by pool “It was exactly the same minute that Trump was announcing this thing on TV, like, almost like in the background, you know, it was, ‘Hey, why don’t we do that? Let’s do a little satire,’” Avital told NBC. Meanwhile, Vromen claimed to have been in Las Vegas when Trump suggested his proposal for Gaza to take over. "The idea was like, how Trump wants to turn Gaza into Vegas. We wanted to have an internal laugh about it. It was a joke.” He further clarified that the purpose of the bearded dancers in the film was to ridicule Hamas members, pointing to Hamas' recent treatment of the dead Israeli hostages, which infuriated many Israelis. Also read: Trump’s Gaza takeover plan and non-nuclear Iran: A game-changer or a political fantasy? Accuse of stealing their content Avital said that he was shocked that Trump shared their video on social media without a caption. He told NBC News that he was stunned when Trump uploaded a video featuring “himself standing erected in the center of the city as a golden statue, like some sort of a dictator” and a footage of him “dancing with a woman that wasn't his wife in a club.” They said that Trump did not give them credit or provided some background information. They accused Trump of using their video without proper permission. “Trump has stolen our content because this was made by artists,” Vromen stated. Also read: ‘Will only put oil on fire’: Trump’s proposal for Gaza takeover faces international backlash (With inputs from agencies)

'Trump has stolen our content': Gaza AI video creators accuse US prez, say no idea how it reached White House

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Feb 28) engaged in what could be defined as a history-making moment in the relations between both countries.
But Trump's hostility towards Zelensky and Ukraine is not a newfound issue and can be traced back to his first term in the White House.
In 2019, Trump faced impeachment over allegations that he withheld nearly $400 million in US security aid to Ukraine in an attempt to pressure Kyiv into investigating Joe Biden, then the former vice president, and his son, Hunter Biden, ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zelensky-trump-meet-us-president-donald-trump-wanted-a-thank-you-zelensky-gave-him-four-in-first-remarks-after-fiery-debate-8766881" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">'Thanks and thanks': Trump wanted a &lsquo;thank you,&rsquo; Zelensky gives him four in first remarks after fiery debate</a>
Trump claimed that Biden had influenced Ukraine to fire a prosecutor who was investigating Burisma, an energy company where Hunter Biden sat on the board. However, no concrete evidence of wrongdoing by either Biden ever surfaced.
A transcript of a phone call between Trump and Zelensky, dated 25 July 2019, revealed that Trump had urged the Ukrainian leader to work with his personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, and US Attorney General William Barr on the matter.
&ldquo;There&rsquo;s a lot of talk about Biden&rsquo;s son, that Biden stopped the prosecution and a lot of people want to find out about that so whatever you can do with the Attorney General would be great. Biden went around bragging that he stopped the prosecution so if you can look into it &hellip; It sounds horrible to me,&rdquo; Trump stated, according to the document.
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Beyond the Bidens, Trump also wanted Ukraine to investigate whether it had played a role in hacking the Democratic National Committee in 2016, a claim that contradicted US intelligence findings, which pointed to Russian involvement.
For Zelensky, the situation was complicated. Ukraine depended heavily on American military aid, and any delay or withdrawal of support could have had serious consequences. During the call, Zelensky appeared to comply with Trump&rsquo;s request.
&ldquo;Since we have won the absolute majority in our Parliament, the next prosecutor general will be 100% my person, my candidate,&rdquo; Zelensky said.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-demands-account-for-hundreds-of-billions-of-dollars-sent-to-ukraine-after-trump-zelensky-clash-8768275">Elon Musk demands account of 'hundreds of billions of dollars sent to Ukraine' after Trump-Zelensky clash</a>
He continued, &ldquo;He or she will look into the situation specifically to the company that you mentioned in this issue. The issue of the investigation of the case is actually the issue of making sure to restore the honesty so we will take care of that and will work on the investigation of the case.&rdquo;
However, just days before Zelensky was expected to announce the investigation on CNN, a political firestorm erupted in Washington over the Trump administration&rsquo;s threat to withhold aid. The decision to freeze the funds was swiftly reversed, the money was sent, and Zelensky ultimately cancelled the interview, according to The New York Times.
Trump repeatedly denied pressuring Zelensky, insisting, &ldquo;there was no quid pro quo.&rdquo; Yet, multiple US officials later testified that they had been informed the aid would only be released if Ukraine launched an investigation into the Bidens.
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Gordon Sondland, the then-US ambassador to the European Union, stated that the push for an inquiry into the Bidens came at Trump&rsquo;s &ldquo;express direction.&rdquo; He also testified that an invitation for Zelensky to visit the White House had been tied to the launch of the investigation.
Two weeks after Trump approved the aid, the two leaders appeared together at a press conference during the United Nations General Assembly. When asked whether he had been pressured, Zelensky gave a diplomatic response that may not have entirely reassured Trump.
&ldquo;We had, I think, a good phone call &hellip; It was normal. We spoke about many things. I think you read that nobody pushed me,&rdquo; Zelensky stated.
Trump, standing beside him, added, &ldquo;In other words, no pressure.&rdquo;
During the impeachment hearings, Kurt Volker, who served as US special envoy to Ukraine, testified that Trump had described Ukraine as &ldquo;a corrupt country, full of terrible people.&rdquo;
Though the US Senate acquitted Trump in 2020, the ordeal left a lasting impact as it happened just months before his failed re-election bid. Many believe the controversy may have influenced some undecided voters.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: In 2019, Trump faced impeachment over allegations that he withheld nearly $400 million in US security aid to Ukraine in an attempt to pressure Kyiv into investigating Joe Biden.

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Feb 28) engaged in what could be defined as a history-making moment in the relations between both countries. But Trump's hostility towards Zelensky and Ukraine is not a newfound issue and can be traced back to his first term in the White House. In 2019, Trump faced impeachment over allegations that he withheld nearly $400 million in US security aid to Ukraine in an attempt to pressure Kyiv into investigating Joe Biden, then the former vice president, and his son, Hunter Biden, ahead of the 2020 presidential election. Also read: 'Thanks and thanks': Trump wanted a ‘thank you,’ Zelensky gives him four in first remarks after fiery debate Trump claimed that Biden had influenced Ukraine to fire a prosecutor who was investigating Burisma, an energy company where Hunter Biden sat on the board. However, no concrete evidence of wrongdoing by either Biden ever surfaced. A transcript of a phone call between Trump and Zelensky, dated 25 July 2019, revealed that Trump had urged the Ukrainian leader to work with his personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, and US Attorney General William Barr on the matter. “There’s a lot of talk about Biden’s son, that Biden stopped the prosecution and a lot of people want to find out about that so whatever you can do with the Attorney General would be great. Biden went around bragging that he stopped the prosecution so if you can look into it … It sounds horrible to me,” Trump stated, according to the document. Also read: 'Grateful to US, Trump': 'Immensely' thankful Zelensky, hints at being friends with Trump after ugly WH spat Beyond the Bidens, Trump also wanted Ukraine to investigate whether it had played a role in hacking the Democratic National Committee in 2016, a claim that contradicted US intelligence findings, which pointed to Russian involvement. For Zelensky, the situation was complicated. Ukraine depended heavily on American military aid, and any delay or withdrawal of support could have had serious consequences. During the call, Zelensky appeared to comply with Trump’s request. “Since we have won the absolute majority in our Parliament, the next prosecutor general will be 100% my person, my candidate,” Zelensky said. Also read: Elon Musk demands account of 'hundreds of billions of dollars sent to Ukraine' after Trump-Zelensky clash He continued, “He or she will look into the situation specifically to the company that you mentioned in this issue. The issue of the investigation of the case is actually the issue of making sure to restore the honesty so we will take care of that and will work on the investigation of the case.” However, just days before Zelensky was expected to announce the investigation on CNN, a political firestorm erupted in Washington over the Trump administration’s threat to withhold aid. The decision to freeze the funds was swiftly reversed, the money was sent, and Zelensky ultimately cancelled the interview, according to The New York Times. Trump repeatedly denied pressuring Zelensky, insisting, “there was no quid pro quo.” Yet, multiple US officials later testified that they had been informed the aid would only be released if Ukraine launched an investigation into the Bidens. Also read: ‘What does Putin have on him?’ Key witness accuses Trump of betraying Zelensky as both leaders meet Gordon Sondland, the then-US ambassador to the European Union, stated that the push for an inquiry into the Bidens came at Trump’s “express direction.” He also testified that an invitation for Zelensky to visit the White House had been tied to the launch of the investigation. Two weeks after Trump approved the aid, the two leaders appeared together at a press conference during the United Nations General Assembly. When asked whether he had been pressured, Zelensky gave a diplomatic response that may not have entirely reassured Trump. “We had, I think, a good phone call … It was normal. We spoke about many things. I think you read that nobody pushed me,” Zelensky stated. Trump, standing beside him, added, “In other words, no pressure.” During the impeachment hearings, Kurt Volker, who served as US special envoy to Ukraine, testified that Trump had described Ukraine as “a corrupt country, full of terrible people.” Though the US Senate acquitted Trump in 2020, the ordeal left a lasting impact as it happened just months before his failed re-election bid. Many believe the controversy may have influenced some undecided voters. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump tried to use Zelensky against Biden but it backfired - What fueled his anger towards 'terrible' Ukraine

Vivek Ramaswamy, American entrepreneur and former presidential candidate, has been trolled as he was seen barefoot at an interview. The interview video, which was live streamed last year, has been making rounds on social media.&nbsp;
The video has sparked a wave of strong reactions on social media, with some calling him "uncivilised" and "anti-American".&nbsp;
Ramaswamy is currently running for the governor of Ohio following 2024 US Presidential elections.
One of the users wrote, "Vivek will never be governor of Ohio. This is unacceptable for America."&nbsp;
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Another commented, "Maybe at least have some socks on while you interview for a position in the most powerful empire on the planet, yeah?"&nbsp;
While a third user wrote, "Vivek lectures us about education while barefoot. Uncivilised."
Commentator Ian Miles Cheong quickly defended Ramaswamy, calling it the "dumbest argument" he's heard.
He further pointed out that going barefoot in one's own home is hardly anti-American.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;I guess too many people grew up on sitcoms where they wear their shoes in bed," he added.&nbsp;
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The dumbest argument I&rsquo;ve heard against Vivek is that going barefoot in your own house is anti-American. I guess too many people grew up on sitcoms where they wear their shoes in bed. <a href="https://t.co/JVfJMa6VKe">pic.twitter.com/JVfJMa6VKe</a>
&mdash; Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) <a href="https://twitter.com/stillgray/status/1895485277403287798?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
Ramaswamy himself addressed the backlash, saying, "This is America, folks. I let the dogs out in my house when I feel like it."
His remark was commended by some, while, others criticised it.&nbsp;
One user wrote, "Vivek showed extreme class when Coulter stated flat out because of his race she would not vote for him. He kept the conversation going and never fell into an offended or victim mentality. Well done by him."
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Many other users also came to support Ramaswamy and pointed out that removing shoes indoors is a common practice in many cultures, including South and East Asia.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Nearly all Indians go barefoot in their own homes. There's nothing wrong with it. Just a cultural thing&rdquo;, a user posted.&nbsp;
Another user said, "&ldquo;In Indian tradition, it is customary to take off your shoes before entering someone's home, considered a sign of respect and hygiene, as it prevents bringing dirt and germs from outside into the house; this practice is widely followed."
Further, political commentator Kim Iversen also joined the debate, saying, "I understand this is a &lsquo;culture' thing, but you non-Asians wearing shoes in your homes need a culture shift."
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Iversen added that in her own home, shoes are not allowed, and that socks are also prohibited due to the risk of slipping on hardwood floors.
(With inputs from agencies)

World, trending: Many other users also came to support Ramaswamy and pointed out that removing shoes indoors is a common practice in many cultures, including South and East Asia.

Vivek Ramaswamy, American entrepreneur and former presidential candidate, has been trolled as he was seen barefoot at an interview. The interview video, which was live streamed last year, has been making rounds on social media. The video has sparked a wave of strong reactions on social media, with some calling him "uncivilised" and "anti-American". Ramaswamy is currently running for the governor of Ohio following 2024 US Presidential elections. One of the users wrote, "Vivek will never be governor of Ohio. This is unacceptable for America." Also read: 'Will revive our conviction': Vivek Ramaswamy joins Ohio governor race Another commented, "Maybe at least have some socks on while you interview for a position in the most powerful empire on the planet, yeah?" While a third user wrote, "Vivek lectures us about education while barefoot. Uncivilised." Commentator Ian Miles Cheong quickly defended Ramaswamy, calling it the "dumbest argument" he's heard. He further pointed out that going barefoot in one's own home is hardly anti-American. Also read: PM Modi meets Indian-American entrepreneur-politician Vivek Ramaswamy in US “I guess too many people grew up on sitcoms where they wear their shoes in bed," he added. The dumbest argument I’ve heard against Vivek is that going barefoot in your own house is anti-American. I guess too many people grew up on sitcoms where they wear their shoes in bed. pic.twitter.com/JVfJMa6VKe — Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) February 28, 2025 Ramaswamy himself addressed the backlash, saying, "This is America, folks. I let the dogs out in my house when I feel like it." His remark was commended by some, while, others criticised it. One user wrote, "Vivek showed extreme class when Coulter stated flat out because of his race she would not vote for him. He kept the conversation going and never fell into an offended or victim mentality. Well done by him." Also read: Result of friction? White House confirms Vivek Ramaswamy won't serve in DOGE Many other users also came to support Ramaswamy and pointed out that removing shoes indoors is a common practice in many cultures, including South and East Asia. “Nearly all Indians go barefoot in their own homes. There's nothing wrong with it. Just a cultural thing”, a user posted. Another user said, "“In Indian tradition, it is customary to take off your shoes before entering someone's home, considered a sign of respect and hygiene, as it prevents bringing dirt and germs from outside into the house; this practice is widely followed." Further, political commentator Kim Iversen also joined the debate, saying, "I understand this is a ‘culture' thing, but you non-Asians wearing shoes in your homes need a culture shift." Also read: Ohio restricts transgender students from using multiperson bathrooms Iversen added that in her own home, shoes are not allowed, and that socks are also prohibited due to the risk of slipping on hardwood floors. (With inputs from agencies)

'Uncivilised, anti-American': Vivek Ramaswamy faces backlash for appearing barefoot in interview | See HERE

The Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas has come to a halt as the first phase concluded on Saturday (March 1) with no progress on the second phase.&nbsp;
Hamas on Saturday said that they are ready to go ahead with the "remaining stages" of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.&nbsp;
"We affirm our keenness to complete the remaining stages of the ceasefire agreement, leading to a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire, full withdrawal of the occupation forces from the Gaza Strip, reconstruction and lifting the siege," Hamas said in a letter to the Arab League summit which is scheduled to be held on March 4.
The Palestinian militant group further said that they categorically reject the "attempt to impose any non-Palestinian projects or forms of administration or the presence of any foreign forces on the territory of the Gaza Strip."
Until Friday, officials from Israel, Qatar, Egypt and the US were involved in negotiations on phase two of the deal. Hamas, however, did not attend the talks, but its position was represented by Egyptian and Qatari mediators.&nbsp;
There has been &ldquo;no progress&rdquo; on finding a solution before Israeli negotiators returned home on Friday, Basem Naim, a member of Hamas&rsquo;s political bureau, told The Associated Press.&nbsp;
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Moreover, it is unclear whether these mediators will be returning to Egypt to resume talks on Saturday.&nbsp;
Naim said that he has "no idea" when negotiations might start again.&nbsp;
Reportedly, US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff might travel to the region on Sunday for talks, Al Jazeera reported. However, it is not confirmed yet.
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<h2>When did ceasefire begin?&nbsp;</h2>
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began on January 19 after they were caught in a war for more than 15 months after the Palestinian militant group attacked Israel on October 7, 2023.&nbsp;
In the initial six-week phase of the ceasefire, Hamas released 25 living hostages and returned the bodies of eight others to Israel. While Israel in exchange, released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held in its prisons.&nbsp;
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The second phase of the truce was supposed to secure the release of a dozen hostages who are still held in Gaza.&nbsp;
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had sent a delegation, key mediators in the Gaza talks, to Cairo and Egpyt. He said "intensive talks" on the second phase had begun.&nbsp;
However, there are no signs of consensus so far, with Hamas accusing Israel of delaying the second phase.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The second phase of the ceasefire agreement is supposed to begin tomorrow morning, Sunday &hellip; but the occupation is still procrastinating and continuing to violate the agreement,&rdquo; a source told Agence-France Presse.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: There has been “no progress” on finding a solution before Israeli negotiators returned home on Friday, Basem Naim, a member of Hamas’s political bureau said.

The Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas has come to a halt as the first phase concluded on Saturday (March 1) with no progress on the second phase. Hamas on Saturday said that they are ready to go ahead with the "remaining stages" of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. "We affirm our keenness to complete the remaining stages of the ceasefire agreement, leading to a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire, full withdrawal of the occupation forces from the Gaza Strip, reconstruction and lifting the siege," Hamas said in a letter to the Arab League summit which is scheduled to be held on March 4. The Palestinian militant group further said that they categorically reject the "attempt to impose any non-Palestinian projects or forms of administration or the presence of any foreign forces on the territory of the Gaza Strip." Until Friday, officials from Israel, Qatar, Egypt and the US were involved in negotiations on phase two of the deal. Hamas, however, did not attend the talks, but its position was represented by Egyptian and Qatari mediators. There has been “no progress” on finding a solution before Israeli negotiators returned home on Friday, Basem Naim, a member of Hamas’s political bureau, told The Associated Press. Also read: Trump administration approves $3 billion in pending arms sales to Israel Moreover, it is unclear whether these mediators will be returning to Egypt to resume talks on Saturday. Naim said that he has "no idea" when negotiations might start again. Reportedly, US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff might travel to the region on Sunday for talks, Al Jazeera reported. However, it is not confirmed yet. Also read: Israel wants to extend first phase of Gaza truce, Hamas tries to move to second phase When did ceasefire begin? The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began on January 19 after they were caught in a war for more than 15 months after the Palestinian militant group attacked Israel on October 7, 2023. In the initial six-week phase of the ceasefire, Hamas released 25 living hostages and returned the bodies of eight others to Israel. While Israel in exchange, released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held in its prisons. Also read: Days before ceasefire ends, Israel says it won’t withdraw from Philadelphi Corridor in Gaza The second phase of the truce was supposed to secure the release of a dozen hostages who are still held in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had sent a delegation, key mediators in the Gaza talks, to Cairo and Egpyt. He said "intensive talks" on the second phase had begun. However, there are no signs of consensus so far, with Hamas accusing Israel of delaying the second phase. “The second phase of the ceasefire agreement is supposed to begin tomorrow morning, Sunday … but the occupation is still procrastinating and continuing to violate the agreement,” a source told Agence-France Presse. Also read: ‘Trump Gaza number one’: US president shares his vision of post-war region, with Netanyahu chilling by pool (With inputs from agencies)

Gaza ceasefire: Hamas ready to complete 'remaining stages' of truce, Israel yet to strike a deal

A meeting that could possibly have been a gamechanger took a different route as Ukrainian President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/volodymyr-zelensky" rel="dofollow">Volodymyr Zelensky</a> and US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/donald-trump" rel="dofollow">Donald Trump</a> sat down to discuss matters concerning war-torn Ukraine in front of the American media. The entire conversation was on display for not only the media present in the Oval Office but the world at large.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-if-a-bomb-drops-on-your-head-now-trumps-remarks-during-clash-with-zelensky-go-viral-8767880" rel="dofollow">Also Read:&nbsp;'What if a Bomb Drops on Your Head Now?' Trump's remark during clash with Zelensky goes viral - WATCH</a>
Everything about the meet and the talk that followed has been garnering eyeballs, from Zelensky getting rare opportunities to speak or even defend himself to Vice President JD Vance taking it a notch higher. But it was the plight of the Ukrainian ambassador to the US, Oksana Markarova, that caught the internet's attention. As the microphones hovered around the speakers as the decibels at the discussion table kept rising, when Zelensky could barely put his point forward, Markarova was seen placing her hand on her head looking distraught.
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A talk that had hope pinned on it turned into one that dimmed hope. The ambassador's reaction was caught on camera, which got the internet talking.
This was moments after Zelensky and JD Vance were embroiled in a conversation where the latter dominated, not letting the President of Ukraine speak. Vance asserted, "You should be thanking the president for bringing an end to this conflict." While Zelensky kept reiterating the fact that Russian President Putin annexed Crimea in 2014 and has been violating ceasefire agreements despite having norms clearly laid out. Justifying the need for a security guarantee, which Trump said was only 2% of the entire deal in discussion.
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As the conversation moved on, Zelensky was further made to understand by Trump that he was 'gambling with the lives of millions of people' and that he is 'gambling with World War III', and what he was doing was disrespectful to America.

Trending, World: This was moments after Zelensky and JD Vance were embroiled in a conversation where the latter dominated, not letting the President of Ukraine speak.

A meeting that could possibly have been a gamechanger took a different route as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump sat down to discuss matters concerning war-torn Ukraine in front of the American media. The entire conversation was on display for not only the media present in the Oval Office but the world at large. Also Read: 'What if a Bomb Drops on Your Head Now?' Trump's remark during clash with Zelensky goes viral - WATCH Everything about the meet and the talk that followed has been garnering eyeballs, from Zelensky getting rare opportunities to speak or even defend himself to Vice President JD Vance taking it a notch higher. But it was the plight of the Ukrainian ambassador to the US, Oksana Markarova, that caught the internet's attention. As the microphones hovered around the speakers as the decibels at the discussion table kept rising, when Zelensky could barely put his point forward, Markarova was seen placing her hand on her head looking distraught. Watch video here: 🇺🇦🇺🇸 Ukrainian Ambassador in the USA Oksana Markarova watches Zelensky in despair 🤷‍♂️🥹 pic.twitter.com/LUhjYc5vfb — Roberto (@UniqueMongolia) February 28, 2025 A talk that had hope pinned on it turned into one that dimmed hope. The ambassador's reaction was caught on camera, which got the internet talking. This was moments after Zelensky and JD Vance were embroiled in a conversation where the latter dominated, not letting the President of Ukraine speak. Vance asserted, "You should be thanking the president for bringing an end to this conflict." While Zelensky kept reiterating the fact that Russian President Putin annexed Crimea in 2014 and has been violating ceasefire agreements despite having norms clearly laid out. Justifying the need for a security guarantee, which Trump said was only 2% of the entire deal in discussion. Also Read: 'Irresponsible warmonger': Russia labels Zelensky's 'historic' meeting with Trump 'complete failure' As the conversation moved on, Zelensky was further made to understand by Trump that he was 'gambling with the lives of millions of people' and that he is 'gambling with World War III', and what he was doing was disrespectful to America.

Ukrainian Ambassador lowers her head as Zelensky and JD Vance wrangle | Watch

Russia on Saturday (March 1) labelled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky&rsquo;s visit to the United States a diplomatic disaster after his meeting with former US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/donald-trump" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Donald Trump</a> descended into a heated argument.
Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for Russia&rsquo;s foreign ministry, strongly criticised Zelensky, calling his conduct in Washington &ldquo;outrageously boorish&rdquo; and accusing him of being &ldquo;the most dangerous threat to the world community as an irresponsible warmonger.&rdquo;
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Zakharova went on to claim that Zelensky was &ldquo;obsessed&rdquo; with continuing the war, insisting that Russia&rsquo;s objectives in Ukraine remained unchanged. &ldquo;Russia&rsquo;s unchanging goals remain the demilitarisation and denazification of Ukraine, as well as the recognition of the existing realities on the ground,&rdquo; she said.
&ldquo;The visit of the head of the neo-Nazi regime, V. Zelensky, to Washington on February 28 is a complete political and diplomatic failure of the Kyiv regime,&rdquo; she further said. Moscow has repeatedly accused Ukraine of harbouring &ldquo;neo-Nazism,&rdquo; a claim dismissed by Western nations and Kyiv as baseless propaganda.
<h2>Zelensky clashes with Trump and Vance</h2>
During his visit, Zelensky was expected to finalise a minerals agreement with the US. However, the talks reportedly turned confrontational, with Trump and Vice President JD Vance accusing the Ukrainian leader of being &ldquo;disrespectful.&rdquo; 
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<h2>European leaders rally behind Zelensky</h2>
Despite the tensions in Washington, Zelensky continues to receive strong backing from European leaders. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier was highly critical of Trump&rsquo;s handling of the meeting, calling the incident in the Oval Office deeply troubling.
&ldquo;Diplomacy fails when negotiating partners are humiliated in front of the whole world,&rdquo; Steinmeier told Germany&rsquo;s DPA news agency. 
&ldquo;The scene in the White House yesterday took my breath away. I would never have believed that we would one day have to protect Ukraine from the USA,&rdquo; he added.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Ant&oacute;nio Costa also assured Zelensky of their unwavering support. In a joint message on social media, they encouraged him to stay strong. &ldquo;Be strong, be brave, be fearless,&rdquo; they wrote, vowing to continue working towards a just and lasting peace.
French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated that Russia was the true aggressor in the war and defended the decision to support Ukraine. &ldquo;We were all right to help Ukraine and sanction Russia three years ago and to continue to do so,&rdquo; Macron said. Responding to Trump&rsquo;s accusations that Zelensky was dragging the world towards another global conflict, Macron countered, &ldquo;If anyone is playing at world war three, it&rsquo;s Vladimir Putin.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Spokesperson for Russia’s foreign ministry, strongly criticised Zelensky, calling his conduct in Washington “outrageously boorish” and accusing him of being “the most dangerous threat to the world community."

Russia on Saturday (March 1) labelled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the United States a diplomatic disaster after his meeting with former US President Donald Trump descended into a heated argument. Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for Russia’s foreign ministry, strongly criticised Zelensky, calling his conduct in Washington “outrageously boorish” and accusing him of being “the most dangerous threat to the world community as an irresponsible warmonger.” Also read: 'Bitter, out of job': Russia, China want to hire federal employees laid off under Trump's cost-cutting efforts Zakharova went on to claim that Zelensky was “obsessed” with continuing the war, insisting that Russia’s objectives in Ukraine remained unchanged. “Russia’s unchanging goals remain the demilitarisation and denazification of Ukraine, as well as the recognition of the existing realities on the ground,” she said. “The visit of the head of the neo-Nazi regime, V. Zelensky, to Washington on February 28 is a complete political and diplomatic failure of the Kyiv regime,” she further said. Moscow has repeatedly accused Ukraine of harbouring “neo-Nazism,” a claim dismissed by Western nations and Kyiv as baseless propaganda. Zelensky clashes with Trump and Vance During his visit, Zelensky was expected to finalise a minerals agreement with the US. However, the talks reportedly turned confrontational, with Trump and Vice President JD Vance accusing the Ukrainian leader of being “disrespectful.” Also read: 'Grateful to US, Trump': 'Immensely' thankful Zelensky, hints at being friends with Trump after ugly WH spat European leaders rally behind Zelensky Despite the tensions in Washington, Zelensky continues to receive strong backing from European leaders. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier was highly critical of Trump’s handling of the meeting, calling the incident in the Oval Office deeply troubling. “Diplomacy fails when negotiating partners are humiliated in front of the whole world,” Steinmeier told Germany’s DPA news agency. “The scene in the White House yesterday took my breath away. I would never have believed that we would one day have to protect Ukraine from the USA,” he added. Also read: Ukraine's Zelensky arrives in UK after dismal meeting with Trump at White House European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa also assured Zelensky of their unwavering support. In a joint message on social media, they encouraged him to stay strong. “Be strong, be brave, be fearless,” they wrote, vowing to continue working towards a just and lasting peace. French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated that Russia was the true aggressor in the war and defended the decision to support Ukraine. “We were all right to help Ukraine and sanction Russia three years ago and to continue to do so,” Macron said. Responding to Trump’s accusations that Zelensky was dragging the world towards another global conflict, Macron countered, “If anyone is playing at world war three, it’s Vladimir Putin.” (With inputs from agencies)

'Irresponsible warmonger': Russia labels Zelensky's 'historic' meeting with Trump 'complete failure'

US State Secretary Marco Rubio criticised <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/zelensky" rel="dofollow">Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky</a> for his fiery war of words with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in the White House.&nbsp;
Rubio was also sitting next to JD Vance in the Oval Office when Zelensky was having the conversation with Trump.&nbsp;
In an exclusive interview with CNN, the US State Secretary said that Zelensky wasted our time for a meeting that was going to end the way it did.&nbsp;
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He further demanded that the Ukrainian president should "apologise for turning this thing into the fiasco for him that it became."&nbsp;
Rubio's remarks and demand for Zelensky's apology comes after the Ukrainian president, in an interview with Fox News clarified that he did not owe any apology to Trump after the heated exchange.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We've explained very clearly what our plan is here, which is, we want to get the Russians to the negotiating table,&rdquo; Rubio stated, adding that the President led a campaign to end the war in Ukraine. &ldquo;We want to explore whether peace is possible.&rdquo;
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He further reiterated the Trump government's position that the minerals agreement would connect the US and Ukrainian economies by discouraging Russia.&nbsp;
&ldquo;When you start talking about that aggressively &ndash; and the president is a deal maker, he made deals his entire life &ndash; you&rsquo;re not going to get people to the table,&rdquo; Rubio said.
&ldquo;And so you start to perceive that maybe Zelensky doesn&rsquo;t want a peace deal. He says he does, but maybe he doesn&rsquo;t,&rdquo; he added.
Following the meeting, Trump ordered Zelensky to leave the White House despite a desire from the Ukrainian leader to continue the talks.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: In an exclusive interview with CNN, the US State Secretary said that Zelensky wasted our time for a meeting that was going to end the way it did.

US State Secretary Marco Rubio criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for his fiery war of words with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in the White House. Rubio was also sitting next to JD Vance in the Oval Office when Zelensky was having the conversation with Trump. In an exclusive interview with CNN, the US State Secretary said that Zelensky wasted our time for a meeting that was going to end the way it did. Also read: 'Grateful to US, Trump': 'Immensely' thankful Zelensky, hints at being friends with Trump after ugly WH spat He further demanded that the Ukrainian president should "apologise for turning this thing into the fiasco for him that it became." Rubio's remarks and demand for Zelensky's apology comes after the Ukrainian president, in an interview with Fox News clarified that he did not owe any apology to Trump after the heated exchange. “We've explained very clearly what our plan is here, which is, we want to get the Russians to the negotiating table,” Rubio stated, adding that the President led a campaign to end the war in Ukraine. “We want to explore whether peace is possible.” Also read: Elon Musk demands account of 'hundreds of billions of dollars sent to Ukraine' after Trump-Zelensky clash He further reiterated the Trump government's position that the minerals agreement would connect the US and Ukrainian economies by discouraging Russia. “When you start talking about that aggressively – and the president is a deal maker, he made deals his entire life – you’re not going to get people to the table,” Rubio said. “And so you start to perceive that maybe Zelensky doesn’t want a peace deal. He says he does, but maybe he doesn’t,” he added. Following the meeting, Trump ordered Zelensky to leave the White House despite a desire from the Ukrainian leader to continue the talks. Also read: 'What if a Bomb Drops on Your Head Now?' Trump's remark during clash with Zelensky goes viral - WATCH (With inputs from agencies)

'Antagonistic': US State Secretary Marco Rubio demands 'apology' from Zelensky for White House fiasco

Foreign intelligence agencies, including those of Russia and China, are stepping up efforts to recruit US federal employees working in national security, particularly those who have recently been dismissed or fear they may soon lose their jobs, according to a CNN report.
The move appears to be an attempt to take advantage of mass layoffs within the federal workforce under the Trump administration and DOGE's cost cutting efforts.
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Sources told CNN that intelligence services from Russia and China are focusing on former employees with security clearances, as well as probationary workers at risk of termination. 
These individuals may possess valuable insights into US critical infrastructure and government operations. At least two countries have already launched recruitment websites and are aggressively reaching out to federal employees via LinkedIn, the sources added.
A document from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) suggests the intelligence community is &ldquo;highly confident&rdquo; that foreign adversaries are seeking to recruit laid-off workers, taking advantage of the administration&rsquo;s cost-cutting plans.
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&ldquo;The adversaries think the employees are at their most vulnerable right now. Out of a job, bitter about being fired, etc.,&rdquo; one of the sources told CNN.
Another familiar with recent US intelligence assessments, told CNN, &ldquo;It doesn&rsquo;t take a lot of imagination to see that these cast-aside federal workers with a wealth of institutional knowledge represent staggeringly attractive targets to the intelligence services of our competitors and adversaries.&rdquo;
The CIA has been discussing the risks and potential countermeasures in recent weeks. However, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has framed these discussions as a form of disloyalty.
Speaking on Fox News&rsquo; Jesse Watters show, Gabbard criticised those involved in raising concerns, &ldquo;I am curious about how they think this is a good tactic to keep their job. They&rsquo;re exposing themselves essentially by making this indirect threat using their propaganda arm. Their loyalty is not at all to America. It is not to the American people or the Constitution. It is to themselves.&rdquo;
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She further stated, &ldquo;And these are exactly the kind of people that we need to root out, get rid of, so that the patriots who do work in this area, who are committed to our core mission, can actually focus on that.&rdquo;
<h2>Major layoffs in CIA and the Defence Department</h2>
Meanwhile, both the CIA and the Defence Department are considering major reductions in personnel. A Pentagon memo last week indicated that over 5,000 probationary employees, many of whom have worked for a year or less, could face termination in the near future. The CIA has already dismissed more than 20 officers involved in diversity initiatives, many of whom are now contesting their dismissals in court.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: The move appears to be an attempt to take advantage of mass layoffs within the federal workforce under the Trump administration and DOGE's cost cutting efforts.

Foreign intelligence agencies, including those of Russia and China, are stepping up efforts to recruit US federal employees working in national security, particularly those who have recently been dismissed or fear they may soon lose their jobs, according to a CNN report. The move appears to be an attempt to take advantage of mass layoffs within the federal workforce under the Trump administration and DOGE's cost cutting efforts. Also read: ‘What does Putin have on him?’ Key witness accuses Trump of betraying Zelensky as both leaders meet Sources told CNN that intelligence services from Russia and China are focusing on former employees with security clearances, as well as probationary workers at risk of termination. These individuals may possess valuable insights into US critical infrastructure and government operations. At least two countries have already launched recruitment websites and are aggressively reaching out to federal employees via LinkedIn, the sources added. A document from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) suggests the intelligence community is “highly confident” that foreign adversaries are seeking to recruit laid-off workers, taking advantage of the administration’s cost-cutting plans. Also read: 'Grateful to US, Trump': 'Immensely' thankful Zelensky, hints at being friends with Trump after ugly WH spat “The adversaries think the employees are at their most vulnerable right now. Out of a job, bitter about being fired, etc.,” one of the sources told CNN. Another familiar with recent US intelligence assessments, told CNN, “It doesn’t take a lot of imagination to see that these cast-aside federal workers with a wealth of institutional knowledge represent staggeringly attractive targets to the intelligence services of our competitors and adversaries.” The CIA has been discussing the risks and potential countermeasures in recent weeks. However, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has framed these discussions as a form of disloyalty. Speaking on Fox News’ Jesse Watters show, Gabbard criticised those involved in raising concerns, “I am curious about how they think this is a good tactic to keep their job. They’re exposing themselves essentially by making this indirect threat using their propaganda arm. Their loyalty is not at all to America. It is not to the American people or the Constitution. It is to themselves.” Also read: Elon Musk demands account of 'hundreds of billions of dollars sent to Ukraine' after Trump-Zelensky clash She further stated, “And these are exactly the kind of people that we need to root out, get rid of, so that the patriots who do work in this area, who are committed to our core mission, can actually focus on that.” Major layoffs in CIA and the Defence Department Meanwhile, both the CIA and the Defence Department are considering major reductions in personnel. A Pentagon memo last week indicated that over 5,000 probationary employees, many of whom have worked for a year or less, could face termination in the near future. The CIA has already dismissed more than 20 officers involved in diversity initiatives, many of whom are now contesting their dismissals in court. (With inputs from agencies)

'Bitter, out of job': Russia, China want to hire federal employees laid off under Trump's cost-cutting efforts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (March 1) stressed that it is crucial that no one forgets about the war, adding that they are not alone.&nbsp;
Zelensky visited the White House on Friday and met with US President Donald Trump. However, the two leaders had a fiery conversation that did not go well.&nbsp;
At the end of the meeting, the Ukrainian president left and eventually, the leaders cancelled the press conference and signing of the minerals deal.&nbsp;
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Zelensky in a post on X, said that he visited the White House in Washington where he met with the Ukrainian community.&nbsp;
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&mdash; Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1895788962758754796?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2025</a>
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"It is crucial for us that Ukraine's voice continues to be heard and that no one forgets about it&mdash;both during the war and after. People in Ukraine must know that they are not alone and that their interests are represented in every country, in every corner of the world," he posted.
He further expressed gratitude for support during this difficult time for all the efforts made for Ukraine and Ukrainians.&nbsp;
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The Ukrainian president also gave an interview to Fox News on Friday, hinting at keeping friendship with the US president.&nbsp;
Zelenskyy appeared on American television on Friday after his bust-up with Trump in the White House, attempting to mitigate the political damage caused by the confrontation.
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m very thankful to Americans for all your support,&rdquo; he said in an interview with Fox News. &ldquo;You helped us a lot from the very beginning... you helped us to survive.&rdquo;
When asked if he owed Trump an apology, Zelensky said, "I respect the president and I respect the American people. I think we have to be very open and very honest, and am not sure we did something bad."
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He further admitted that the public argument between the two leaders was "not good", however, he seemed confident that his relationship with Trump could recover.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I just want to be honest and I just want our partners to understand the situation correctly and I want to understand everything correctly. That&rsquo;s about us, not to lose our friendship,&rdquo; he said.
<h2>'Urge US to take steps to support Ukraine's victory'</h2>
The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) expressed strong support for Zelensky, saying that a strong and sovereign Ukraine is vital to regional stability, global security and the defence of democratic values worldwide.&nbsp;
"We urge the United States to take decisive steps to support Ukraine&rsquo;s victory, ensuring it has the military, economic, and political backing required to end Russia&rsquo;s brutal war," they added.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)
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World: Zelensky visited the White House on Friday and met with US President Donald Trump. However, the two leaders had a fiery conversation that did not go well.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (March 1) stressed that it is crucial that no one forgets about the war, adding that they are not alone. Zelensky visited the White House on Friday and met with US President Donald Trump. However, the two leaders had a fiery conversation that did not go well. At the end of the meeting, the Ukrainian president left and eventually, the leaders cancelled the press conference and signing of the minerals deal. Also read: Elon Musk demands account of 'hundreds of billions of dollars sent to Ukraine' after Trump-Zelensky clash Zelensky in a post on X, said that he visited the White House in Washington where he met with the Ukrainian community. I visited Ukraine House in Washington where I met with the Ukrainian community. It is crucial for us that Ukraine's voice continues to be heard and that no one forgets about it—both during the war and after. People in Ukraine must know that they are not alone, and that their… pic.twitter.com/Z36s2T42SS — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) March 1, 2025 "It is crucial for us that Ukraine's voice continues to be heard and that no one forgets about it—both during the war and after. People in Ukraine must know that they are not alone and that their interests are represented in every country, in every corner of the world," he posted. He further expressed gratitude for support during this difficult time for all the efforts made for Ukraine and Ukrainians. Also read: 'What if a Bomb Drops on Your Head Now?' Trump's remark during clash with Zelensky goes viral - WATCH The Ukrainian president also gave an interview to Fox News on Friday, hinting at keeping friendship with the US president. Zelenskyy appeared on American television on Friday after his bust-up with Trump in the White House, attempting to mitigate the political damage caused by the confrontation. “I’m very thankful to Americans for all your support,” he said in an interview with Fox News. “You helped us a lot from the very beginning... you helped us to survive.” When asked if he owed Trump an apology, Zelensky said, "I respect the president and I respect the American people. I think we have to be very open and very honest, and am not sure we did something bad." Also read: Trump-Zelensky spat is a moment of truth for India and EU to start a new chapter in geopolitics He further admitted that the public argument between the two leaders was "not good", however, he seemed confident that his relationship with Trump could recover. “I just want to be honest and I just want our partners to understand the situation correctly and I want to understand everything correctly. That’s about us, not to lose our friendship,” he said. 'Urge US to take steps to support Ukraine's victory' The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) expressed strong support for Zelensky, saying that a strong and sovereign Ukraine is vital to regional stability, global security and the defence of democratic values worldwide. "We urge the United States to take decisive steps to support Ukraine’s victory, ensuring it has the military, economic, and political backing required to end Russia’s brutal war," they added. Also read: What exactly happened? Trump-Zelensky talks for peace turn into war of words - a blow-by-blow account (With inputs from agencies)

'Grateful to US, Trump': 'Immensely' thankful Zelensky, hints at being friends with Trump after ugly WH spat

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the UK on Saturday (1 March) ahead of a key European defence summit set to take place on Sunday. Footage showed his convoy leaving the runway at London Stansted Airport.
Sir Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet in Downing Street on Saturday afternoon.
The upcoming summit aims to secure a "lasting and enforced" peace in Ukraine.
Before the summit, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is scheduled to hold talks at Downing Street with Zelenskyy and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday.
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A Downing Street spokesperson reaffirmed the UK&rsquo;s commitment to supporting Ukraine, saying on Friday, &ldquo;The UK has made it clear that we&rsquo;ll play our full part in ensuring a just and lasting peace deal on Ukraine&rsquo;s terms, backed up by strong security guarantees.&rdquo;
The spokesperson added, "Just this week we demonstrated our commitment to that, confirming we&rsquo;ll increase defence spending to 2.5% by 2027. But that peace deal has to come first and as you know the prime minister will meet President Zelensky before convening European leaders in London on Sunday to continue those discussions."
"The deal has to come first, but our teams are going to be talking about how we make sure that deal sticks and is lasting and enforced," They further said.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Before the meeting, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is scheduled to hold talks at Downing Street with Zelenskyy and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Sunday.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the UK on Saturday (1 March) ahead of a key European defence summit set to take place on Sunday. Footage showed his convoy leaving the runway at London Stansted Airport. Sir Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet in Downing Street on Saturday afternoon. The upcoming summit aims to secure a "lasting and enforced" peace in Ukraine. Before the summit, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is scheduled to hold talks at Downing Street with Zelenskyy and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday. Also read: 'Thanks and thanks': Trump wanted a ‘thank you,’ Zelensky gives him four in first remarks after fiery debate A Downing Street spokesperson reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to supporting Ukraine, saying on Friday, “The UK has made it clear that we’ll play our full part in ensuring a just and lasting peace deal on Ukraine’s terms, backed up by strong security guarantees.” The spokesperson added, "Just this week we demonstrated our commitment to that, confirming we’ll increase defence spending to 2.5% by 2027. But that peace deal has to come first and as you know the prime minister will meet President Zelensky before convening European leaders in London on Sunday to continue those discussions." "The deal has to come first, but our teams are going to be talking about how we make sure that deal sticks and is lasting and enforced," They further said. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine's Zelensky arrives in UK after dismal meeting with Trump at White House

A woman in the United States who was experiencing a burning sensation in her feet was shocked to know the strange reason for it. Doctors told the 30-year-old that there were parasites in her brain and this is what was causing this condition. The woman had been experiencing hot pain in her feet and legs. It extended to the trunk, her arms and then her head. She started having terrible headaches which did not alleviate despite consuming painkillers.
The woman's case study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
<h2>Woman picked up parasites on a trip</h2>
The parasites were inside her central nervous system. She had been on vacation to Thailand, Japan, and Hawaii and reportedly picked up these worms during her trip, ScienceAlert reported.
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After returning home, it took 12 days for the parasites to start showing their effect on her body. She had an intense immune response and only a week after this were the doctors able to diagnose her problem.
When she started experiencing the pain in her feet, tests revealed a mild increase in disease-fighting white blood cells. She later started getting a fever and so decided to visit another hospital.
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She was treated with intravenous anti-inflammatories and an anti-anxiety medication. Her headache subsided and she was discharged.
<h2>Confusion started setting in</h2>
But now the problem started showing up in a weird manner. The next morning she got up and started packing for a vacation, one that wasn't even planned. She looked confused and her roommate told her to rest. But since her condition did not improve, her partner took her to a hospital.
Her blood was tested once again and a CT scan of her head was also performed. No worms showed up in either of them. But then the staff performed a lumbar puncture and found that the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which covers the brain and spinal cord, had markers of eosinophilic meningitis. This condition is a rare form of brain infection that is caused by parasites.
<h2>Diagnosis on rat lungworm</h2>
Looking at her travel history and symptoms, the doctors made a presumptive diagnosis of angiostrongyliasis. Also known as rat lungworm, caused by the parasite Angiostrongylus cantonensis. It starts in a rodent and can reach slugs and snails. Eating uncooked snails is not the only thing that can lead these worms to infect the brain. Sometimes they leave residues on green leafy vegetables as well, from where their larvae can enter our bodies.
Creatures that feast on slugs and snails, such as crabs or prawns, can also lead to them entering our bodies. Consuming undercooked crabs or prawns is another way these worms can enter the body of a human being.

World Trending News - The woman had sharp hot pain in her feet. Looking at her travel history and symptoms, the doctors made a presumptive diagnosis of angiostrongyliasis.

A woman in the United States who was experiencing a burning sensation in her feet was shocked to know the strange reason for it. Doctors told the 30-year-old that there were parasites in her brain and this is what was causing this condition. The woman had been experiencing hot pain in her feet and legs. It extended to the trunk, her arms and then her head. She started having terrible headaches which did not alleviate despite consuming painkillers. The woman's case study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Woman picked up parasites on a trip The parasites were inside her central nervous system. She had been on vacation to Thailand, Japan, and Hawaii and reportedly picked up these worms during her trip, ScienceAlert reported. Also Read: World's deadliest spider is milked for its venom. A zoo in Australia wants you to catch them After returning home, it took 12 days for the parasites to start showing their effect on her body. She had an intense immune response and only a week after this were the doctors able to diagnose her problem. When she started experiencing the pain in her feet, tests revealed a mild increase in disease-fighting white blood cells. She later started getting a fever and so decided to visit another hospital. Also Read: Study suggests yoghurt may help reduce risk of specific colon cancers She was treated with intravenous anti-inflammatories and an anti-anxiety medication. Her headache subsided and she was discharged. Confusion started setting in But now the problem started showing up in a weird manner. The next morning she got up and started packing for a vacation, one that wasn't even planned. She looked confused and her roommate told her to rest. But since her condition did not improve, her partner took her to a hospital. Her blood was tested once again and a CT scan of her head was also performed. No worms showed up in either of them. But then the staff performed a lumbar puncture and found that the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which covers the brain and spinal cord, had markers of eosinophilic meningitis. This condition is a rare form of brain infection that is caused by parasites. Diagnosis on rat lungworm Looking at her travel history and symptoms, the doctors made a presumptive diagnosis of angiostrongyliasis. Also known as rat lungworm, caused by the parasite Angiostrongylus cantonensis. It starts in a rodent and can reach slugs and snails. Eating uncooked snails is not the only thing that can lead these worms to infect the brain. Sometimes they leave residues on green leafy vegetables as well, from where their larvae can enter our bodies. Creatures that feast on slugs and snails, such as crabs or prawns, can also lead to them entering our bodies. Consuming undercooked crabs or prawns is another way these worms can enter the body of a human being.

Woman experiencing hot pain in feet diagnosed with worms in brain. 'Fever, confusion...'

China is building a space station, the only catch being that it won't be actually in space but underwater. The government has approved the plans for this highly ambitious project where a "deep-sea space station" would be built around 6,500 feet underwater.
The station is expected to become operational by 2030, and is touted to be one of the most technologically complex installations ever made by humans, South China Morning Post reported. Oceans still remain a mystery despite scientific advancements. Exploring the vast water world requires humans to spend a considerable amount of time in the sea which has not been possible yet.&nbsp;
This is where China's deep-sea space station comes into the picture.
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To be built over 6,500 feet below sea level, the station will be able to house six researchers for up to a month. This will allow them to carry out experiments, and explore the oceans and the hidden regions that remain out of reach.
<h2>Focus of deep-sea space station</h2>
Researchers spending time on the deep-sea space station will target their efforts mainly towards one particular area - cold seeps.
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These are places on the ocean floor from where hydrocarbon or methane-rich fluids seep upwards.
These cold seeps create a gaseous environment which is primarily responsible for the sustenance of deep-sea species. Studying these regions can also prove helpful in identifying renewable energy solutions. Life forms that exist around the cold seeps can also help with the dangerous oil spills.
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Scientists seek to understand how these microorganisms can help break down the oil spills, thus preventing other ocean life from being harmed.
Monitoring cold seeps from a deep-sea space station will help reach the goals better since being in a permanent space will let scientists conduct lengthier experiments underwater and consistently analyse cold seeps, besides letting them in on tectonic activity and ecological changes.
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According to the website Oceanographic, China is aiming for a four-pronged advancement in this area, combining unscrewed submersibles, ships, and seabed observatories for better results.
<h2>South China Sea and political issues</h2>
However, political reasons might make China's task difficult since it plans to build this space station in the volatile South China Sea. Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, and the Philippines claim several parts of the sea, which might delay the process of construction.

World Science & Tech News - China is building a "space station" in the South China Sea to explore the oceans and learn about cold seeps and their potential to help the environment.

China is building a space station, the only catch being that it won't be actually in space but underwater. The government has approved the plans for this highly ambitious project where a "deep-sea space station" would be built around 6,500 feet underwater. The station is expected to become operational by 2030, and is touted to be one of the most technologically complex installations ever made by humans, South China Morning Post reported. Oceans still remain a mystery despite scientific advancements. Exploring the vast water world requires humans to spend a considerable amount of time in the sea which has not been possible yet. This is where China's deep-sea space station comes into the picture. Also Read: 70 million kilometres away, Lucy targets asteroid Donaldjohanson To be built over 6,500 feet below sea level, the station will be able to house six researchers for up to a month. This will allow them to carry out experiments, and explore the oceans and the hidden regions that remain out of reach. Focus of deep-sea space station Researchers spending time on the deep-sea space station will target their efforts mainly towards one particular area - cold seeps. Also Read: Artificial superintelligence will be better than humans. Should you be scared? These are places on the ocean floor from where hydrocarbon or methane-rich fluids seep upwards. These cold seeps create a gaseous environment which is primarily responsible for the sustenance of deep-sea species. Studying these regions can also prove helpful in identifying renewable energy solutions. Life forms that exist around the cold seeps can also help with the dangerous oil spills. Also Read: Scientists test laser-powered device to detect ancient life on planet Mars Scientists seek to understand how these microorganisms can help break down the oil spills, thus preventing other ocean life from being harmed. Monitoring cold seeps from a deep-sea space station will help reach the goals better since being in a permanent space will let scientists conduct lengthier experiments underwater and consistently analyse cold seeps, besides letting them in on tectonic activity and ecological changes. Also Read: Aliens cannot live on a planet where this one element is present, scientists say According to the website Oceanographic, China is aiming for a four-pronged advancement in this area, combining unscrewed submersibles, ships, and seabed observatories for better results. South China Sea and political issues However, political reasons might make China's task difficult since it plans to build this space station in the volatile South China Sea. Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, and the Philippines claim several parts of the sea, which might delay the process of construction.

China is building a 'space station', but 6,500 feet under the sea. There is one problem

After the heated discussion between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, Elon Musk demanded the account for "hundreds of billions of dollars sent to Ukraine" by the United States.&nbsp;
Taking to the social media platform on Saturday (March 1), Musk wrote, "Time to find out what really happened to the hundreds of billions of dollars sent to Ukraine ... "
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Time to find out what really happened to the hundreds of billions of dollars sent to Ukraine &hellip;
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1895591926667358635?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
As per the Kiel Institute, a German-based think tank tracking support going into Ukraine, the US has provided $119.7 billion in aid between January 2022 and December 2024 to Ukraine.
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In another post just after, Musk took a jibe at the support given to Zelensky by world leaders. He reposted the screenshots of a message posted by Ursula von der Leyen, President of EU Commission, Roberta Metsola, President of EU Parliament, Antonio Costa, President of European Council and other. All the leaders posted the same message - "Your dignity honors the bravery pf the Ukrainian people. Be strong, be brave, be fearless. You are never alone, dear president Zelensky. we will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace."&nbsp;
Musk seemed questioning the support as he wrote, "So natural and organic," with a confused emoji.&nbsp;
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So natural and organic 🙄 <a href="https://t.co/17sNacZTtA">https://t.co/17sNacZTtA</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1895596842613919994?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>How White House turned into 'Fight House'?&nbsp;</h2>
It all started when Zelensky and Trump met in the White House for the discussion in the presence of media and Vice President J D Vance on Friday (Feb 28). The sober discussion turned into an ugly argument after Vance stressed the need for diplomacy to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war and, in return, Zelensky asked him to visit Ukraine and see the situation of the war-torn region.&nbsp;
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"For four years, the United States of America had a president who stood up at press conferences and talked tough about Vladimir Putin, and then Putin invaded Ukraine and destroyed a significant chunk of the country. The path to peace and the path to prosperity is, maybe, engaging in diplomacy," Vance said, taking a dig at the former US president Joe Biden.&nbsp;
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"Okay. So he (Vladimir Putin) occupied it, our parts, big parts of Ukraine, parts of east and Crimea. So, he occupied it in 2014. During a lot of years - I'm not speaking about just Biden, but those times was (Barack) Obama, then President Trump, then President Biden, now President Trump and God bless, now, President Trump will stop him. But during 2014, nobody stopped him. He just occupied and took. He killed people," Zelensky said.&nbsp;
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The discussion later on turned into a heated and ugly argument between the two sides after which the Ukrainian president was told to leave by Trump officials.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

WORLD | TRENDING | As per the Kiel Institute, a German-based think tank tracking support going into Ukraine, the US has provided $119.7 billion on aid between January 2022 and December 2024 to Ukraine.

After the heated discussion between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, Elon Musk demanded the account for "hundreds of billions of dollars sent to Ukraine" by the United States. Taking to the social media platform on Saturday (March 1), Musk wrote, "Time to find out what really happened to the hundreds of billions of dollars sent to Ukraine ... " Time to find out what really happened to the hundreds of billions of dollars sent to Ukraine … — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 28, 2025 As per the Kiel Institute, a German-based think tank tracking support going into Ukraine, the US has provided $119.7 billion in aid between January 2022 and December 2024 to Ukraine. Also read: Elon Musk welcomes his 14th child, 4th with partner Shivon Zilis In another post just after, Musk took a jibe at the support given to Zelensky by world leaders. He reposted the screenshots of a message posted by Ursula von der Leyen, President of EU Commission, Roberta Metsola, President of EU Parliament, Antonio Costa, President of European Council and other. All the leaders posted the same message - "Your dignity honors the bravery pf the Ukrainian people. Be strong, be brave, be fearless. You are never alone, dear president Zelensky. we will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace." Musk seemed questioning the support as he wrote, "So natural and organic," with a confused emoji. So natural and organic 🙄 https://t.co/17sNacZTtA — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 28, 2025 How White House turned into 'Fight House'? It all started when Zelensky and Trump met in the White House for the discussion in the presence of media and Vice President J D Vance on Friday (Feb 28). The sober discussion turned into an ugly argument after Vance stressed the need for diplomacy to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war and, in return, Zelensky asked him to visit Ukraine and see the situation of the war-torn region. Also read: US federal employees who don’t respond to email are ‘presumed dead’, says Musk "For four years, the United States of America had a president who stood up at press conferences and talked tough about Vladimir Putin, and then Putin invaded Ukraine and destroyed a significant chunk of the country. The path to peace and the path to prosperity is, maybe, engaging in diplomacy," Vance said, taking a dig at the former US president Joe Biden. Also read: Trump’s closest aide Elon Musk once called him a ‘f***ing moron’: Report "Okay. So he (Vladimir Putin) occupied it, our parts, big parts of Ukraine, parts of east and Crimea. So, he occupied it in 2014. During a lot of years - I'm not speaking about just Biden, but those times was (Barack) Obama, then President Trump, then President Biden, now President Trump and God bless, now, President Trump will stop him. But during 2014, nobody stopped him. He just occupied and took. He killed people," Zelensky said. Also read: 'Wow': Musk reacts as Tulsi Gabbard says over 100 intelligence officers fired over sexually explicit NSA chats The discussion later on turned into a heated and ugly argument between the two sides after which the Ukrainian president was told to leave by Trump officials. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk demands account of 'hundreds of billions of dollars sent to Ukraine' after Trump-Zelensky clash

United States President Donald Trump on Friday (Feb 28) shouted at his Ukrainian counterpart in an angry White House meltdown, accusing Volodymyr Zelensky of refusing to make peace with Russia.&nbsp;
Zelensky's visit to the US during Trump's second term turned out to be one of the most important phases of the three-year-old Russia-Ukraine war as it has the potential to decide what could happen next. &nbsp; &nbsp;
The Ukrainian president was made to leave the White House early. He didn't sign a minerals-sharing deal which was a significant part of the US-brokered truce.&nbsp;
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<h2>Trump blasts a reporter, video goes viral&nbsp;</h2>
During the stressful meeting at the Oval Office, Trump even blasted a reporter and a video of the same has gone viral on social media forums.&nbsp;
When a reporter asked, what if Moscow broke a ceasefire agreement, agitated Trump said, "What if anything? What if a bomb drops on your head right now?&nbsp;
"What if they break it? I don't know, they broke it with [former US President Joe] Biden, because Biden... [Russia doesn't] respect him. They didn't respect [former US President Barrack] Obama," Trump added.&nbsp;
"They respect me," Trump said, adding that "[Russian leader Vladimir] Putin went through a hell of a lot with [him]."&nbsp;
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"Let me tell you, Putin went through a hell of a lot with me, he went through a phony witch-hunt, when they used him and Russia&hellip; Russia, Russia, Russia. You ever hear [sic] of that deal? That was a phony Hunter Biden, Joe Biden scam," Trump said as he referred to the Russian alleged interference during the 2016 US presidential elections.&nbsp;
Trump added, "[Putin] wants to make a deal. I don't know if he can make a deal. The problem is, I've empowered you [Zelensky] to be a tough guy, and I don't think you'd be a tough guy without the United States."&nbsp;
"Your people are very brave," Trump said in order to pacify the conversation.&nbsp;
"But you either gotta make a deal, or we're out. And if we're out, you'll fight it out. I don't think it's gonna be pretty, but you'll fight it out. But you don't have the cards, but once we sign that deal, you're in a much better position, but you're not acting at all thankful," said Trump.&nbsp;
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Watch the video here:&nbsp;
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&ldquo;What if Russia breaks the ceasefire?&rdquo; Trump: What if anything? What if a bomb drops on your head right now? 😭😭 <a href="https://t.co/640wtS9yUX">pic.twitter.com/640wtS9yUX</a>
&mdash; kira 👾 (@kirawontmiss) <a href="https://twitter.com/kirawontmiss/status/1895550705240588766?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>All Zelensky wants 'fight, fight, fight'&nbsp;</h2>
While departing the White House for his Florida estate, Trump told reporters: "I want a ceasefire now." He said he wanted fighting in Ukraine to end "immediately."&nbsp;
The US president accused Zelensky of "looking for something that I'm not looking for."
"He's looking to go on and fight, fight, fight."
Trump said Ukraine will have to make "compromises" in a truce with Russia. Zelensky responded, referring to Putin, that there should be "no compromises with a killer on our territory."&nbsp;
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<h2>Zelensky can 'come back when...'</h2>
On his Truth Social account, Trump wrote, "We had a very meaningful meeting in the White House today. Much was learned that could never be understood without conversation under such fire and pressure."&nbsp;
"It's amazing what comes out through emotion, and I have determined that President Zelenskyy is not ready for Peace if America is involved, because he feels our involvement gives him a big advantage in negotiations. I don't want advantage, I want PEACE. He disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office. He can come back when he is ready for Peace," he said.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Understand the geopolitical implications as Trump urges Zelensky to compromise with Russia, while Zelensky insists on standing firm against Russian aggression.

United States President Donald Trump on Friday (Feb 28) shouted at his Ukrainian counterpart in an angry White House meltdown, accusing Volodymyr Zelensky of refusing to make peace with Russia. Zelensky's visit to the US during Trump's second term turned out to be one of the most important phases of the three-year-old Russia-Ukraine war as it has the potential to decide what could happen next. The Ukrainian president was made to leave the White House early. He didn't sign a minerals-sharing deal which was a significant part of the US-brokered truce. Also read: Trump-Zelensky spat is a moment of truth for India and EU to start a new chapter in geopolitics Trump blasts a reporter, video goes viral During the stressful meeting at the Oval Office, Trump even blasted a reporter and a video of the same has gone viral on social media forums. When a reporter asked, what if Moscow broke a ceasefire agreement, agitated Trump said, "What if anything? What if a bomb drops on your head right now? "What if they break it? I don't know, they broke it with [former US President Joe] Biden, because Biden... [Russia doesn't] respect him. They didn't respect [former US President Barrack] Obama," Trump added. "They respect me," Trump said, adding that "[Russian leader Vladimir] Putin went through a hell of a lot with [him]." Also read: 'Either Joe or Hunter': Donald Trump on 2023 White House cocaine incident, vows probe "Let me tell you, Putin went through a hell of a lot with me, he went through a phony witch-hunt, when they used him and Russia… Russia, Russia, Russia. You ever hear [sic] of that deal? That was a phony Hunter Biden, Joe Biden scam," Trump said as he referred to the Russian alleged interference during the 2016 US presidential elections. Trump added, "[Putin] wants to make a deal. I don't know if he can make a deal. The problem is, I've empowered you [Zelensky] to be a tough guy, and I don't think you'd be a tough guy without the United States." "Your people are very brave," Trump said in order to pacify the conversation. "But you either gotta make a deal, or we're out. And if we're out, you'll fight it out. I don't think it's gonna be pretty, but you'll fight it out. But you don't have the cards, but once we sign that deal, you're in a much better position, but you're not acting at all thankful," said Trump. Also read: What exactly happened? Trump-Zelensky talks for peace turn into war of words - a blow-by-blow account Watch the video here: “What if Russia breaks the ceasefire?” Trump: What if anything? What if a bomb drops on your head right now? 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/640wtS9yUX — kira 👾 (@kirawontmiss) February 28, 2025 All Zelensky wants 'fight, fight, fight' While departing the White House for his Florida estate, Trump told reporters: "I want a ceasefire now." He said he wanted fighting in Ukraine to end "immediately." The US president accused Zelensky of "looking for something that I'm not looking for." "He's looking to go on and fight, fight, fight." Trump said Ukraine will have to make "compromises" in a truce with Russia. Zelensky responded, referring to Putin, that there should be "no compromises with a killer on our territory." Also read: In Trump-Zelensky fight over Ukraine, the winner is Vladimir Putin Zelensky can 'come back when...' On his Truth Social account, Trump wrote, "We had a very meaningful meeting in the White House today. Much was learned that could never be understood without conversation under such fire and pressure." "It's amazing what comes out through emotion, and I have determined that President Zelenskyy is not ready for Peace if America is involved, because he feels our involvement gives him a big advantage in negotiations. I don't want advantage, I want PEACE. He disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office. He can come back when he is ready for Peace," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

'What if a Bomb Drops on Your Head Now?' Trump's remark during clash with Zelensky goes viral - WATCH

United States President Donald Trump spoke about the bag of cocaine that was found in the West Wing of the White House in July 2023. Trump, during an interview with The Spectator World on Thursday, vowed to conduct a thorough investigation.&nbsp;
The US Secret Service found a small plastic bag containing less than a gram of powder cocaine in July 2023. The probe got nowhere as authorities could not narrow below 500 the number of staff or visitors who could have left the narcotics.&nbsp;
Then-president Joe Biden and his family were at Camp David in Maryland when the cocaine was discovered. The investigation was closed after 11 days due to "lack of physical evidence".&nbsp;
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Trump said that "either Joe or Hunter" Biden misplaced the white powder in the White House and he was "going to look into that because &hellip; bad stuff happened there".&nbsp;
"That was such a terrible thing because, you know, those bins are very loaded up with &hellip; they're not clean, and they have hundreds and even thousands of fingerprints," the president said during the interview as he referred to the lockers where the cocaine was found.&nbsp;
"And when they went to look at it, it was absolutely stone cold, wiped dry. You know that, right?" he added.&nbsp;
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<h2>'...had to abandon the probe'</h2>
As reported by the NY Post, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky) revealed that he folded up a congressional probe into the matter last month. He said that he took the decision due to interference by the US Secret Service.&nbsp;
In his new book, Comer wrote, "I had to abandon the probe I led into the cocaine found at the Biden White House because the Secret Service destroyed the little plastic bag that contained the cocaine a few days after it was discovered."&nbsp;
His new book is titled, "All the President's Money: Investigating the Secret Foreign Schemes that Made the Biden Family Rich."&nbsp;
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<h2>Trump appoints new 'pardon czar'</h2>
Trump said Thursday that he has appointed Alice Marie Johnson, a woman he pardoned in his first term, as "pardon czar" to advise on other cases.&nbsp;
At an event celebrating Black History Month at the White House, Trump said, "Alice was in prison for doing something that today probably wouldn't even be prosecuted."&nbsp;
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"She spent 22 years in prison &mdash; 22 years. She had another 22 years left. Can you believe it? And I pardoned her, and it was one of the best pardons," he told the crowd.&nbsp;
"We're going to be listening to your recommendation and pardons... She's going to be my pardon czar," Trump said.
(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

World | Learn about the US Secret Service's challenges in the cocaine probe at the White House, which was closed due to lack of evidence, involving over potential suspects.

United States President Donald Trump spoke about the bag of cocaine that was found in the West Wing of the White House in July 2023. Trump, during an interview with The Spectator World on Thursday, vowed to conduct a thorough investigation. The US Secret Service found a small plastic bag containing less than a gram of powder cocaine in July 2023. The probe got nowhere as authorities could not narrow below 500 the number of staff or visitors who could have left the narcotics. Then-president Joe Biden and his family were at Camp David in Maryland when the cocaine was discovered. The investigation was closed after 11 days due to "lack of physical evidence". Also read: Elon Musk welcomes his 14th child, 4th with partner Shivon Zilis Trump said that "either Joe or Hunter" Biden misplaced the white powder in the White House and he was "going to look into that because … bad stuff happened there". "That was such a terrible thing because, you know, those bins are very loaded up with … they're not clean, and they have hundreds and even thousands of fingerprints," the president said during the interview as he referred to the lockers where the cocaine was found. "And when they went to look at it, it was absolutely stone cold, wiped dry. You know that, right?" he added. Also read: What exactly Gene Hackman and wife's shocking autopsy reports revealed? '...had to abandon the probe' As reported by the NY Post, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky) revealed that he folded up a congressional probe into the matter last month. He said that he took the decision due to interference by the US Secret Service. In his new book, Comer wrote, "I had to abandon the probe I led into the cocaine found at the Biden White House because the Secret Service destroyed the little plastic bag that contained the cocaine a few days after it was discovered." His new book is titled, "All the President's Money: Investigating the Secret Foreign Schemes that Made the Biden Family Rich." Also read: What exactly happened? Trump-Zelensky talks for peace turn into war of words - a blow-by-blow account Trump appoints new 'pardon czar' Trump said Thursday that he has appointed Alice Marie Johnson, a woman he pardoned in his first term, as "pardon czar" to advise on other cases. At an event celebrating Black History Month at the White House, Trump said, "Alice was in prison for doing something that today probably wouldn't even be prosecuted." Also read: In Trump-Zelensky fight over Ukraine, the winner is Vladimir Putin "She spent 22 years in prison — 22 years. She had another 22 years left. Can you believe it? And I pardoned her, and it was one of the best pardons," he told the crowd. "We're going to be listening to your recommendation and pardons... She's going to be my pardon czar," Trump said. (With inputs from agencies)

'Either Joe or Hunter': Donald Trump on 2023 White House cocaine incident, vows probe

A clairvoyant in China, who predicted that he would die in his 50s, shockingly passed away at the exact same age as his prediction. The revelation was made when the eight-year-old case started making headlines once again recently. The man was murdered by his mistress who was sentenced last year and tried to have the verdict overturned. She soaked his underwear with poison which ultimately led to his death.
Zhou had predicted a long time back, &ldquo;In my 50s, I will face a life-and-death catastrophe&rdquo;, SCMP reported, quoting Red Star News.
The man was a fortune-teller who lived in the Sichuan province in southwestern China. Surnamed Zhou, he suddenly fell ill in May 2017 some time before he was due to turn 60.
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He became extremely critical and had to be hospitalised. His condition became serious and he passed away. An examination confirmed that he had died of paraquat poisoning.
<h2>Zhou's mistress poisoned him</h2>
His mistress, Jing, had used this poison to kill him, soaking his underwear in it and also adding some of it to his cough medicine. Zhou's family suspected he was killed after his daughter got a rat poison test done on his cough medicine which found the presence of toxic substances.
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The family reached out to the police who zeroed in on Jing as the main suspect who was sentenced to 14 years in prison in Sep 2024.&nbsp;
<h2>Zhou had an affair with Jing, got her pregnant</h2>
Jing was a scorned woman who could not get Zhou to live with her despite repeated efforts. The two met in 2011 when Jing reached out to him hoping he could help her mother who had terminal cancer.
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They became romantically involved which led Jing to become pregnant multiple times. Zhou forced her to get abortions on all occasions.
Jing wanted Zhou to marry her, but he kept making excuses and later got back with his wife. He even faked having cancer to get rid of her. Jing became frustrated and threatened him with suicide. But Zhou did not give in.
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Jing then planned revenge and started reading about paraquat online. She mixed the poison into his cough syrup and soaked four of his underwear with it. The syrup led to sharp pain in his throat, while the poison in the underwear caused his body to rot.
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World Trending News A fortune-teller's prediction of his death came true in China. Jing wanted Zhou to marry her, but he kept making excuses and even faked having cancer.

A clairvoyant in China, who predicted that he would die in his 50s, shockingly passed away at the exact same age as his prediction. The revelation was made when the eight-year-old case started making headlines once again recently. The man was murdered by his mistress who was sentenced last year and tried to have the verdict overturned. She soaked his underwear with poison which ultimately led to his death. Zhou had predicted a long time back, “In my 50s, I will face a life-and-death catastrophe”, SCMP reported, quoting Red Star News. The man was a fortune-teller who lived in the Sichuan province in southwestern China. Surnamed Zhou, he suddenly fell ill in May 2017 some time before he was due to turn 60. Also Read: China man cycles over 4,000km so his wife would take him back. 'I did not...' He became extremely critical and had to be hospitalised. His condition became serious and he passed away. An examination confirmed that he had died of paraquat poisoning. Zhou's mistress poisoned him His mistress, Jing, had used this poison to kill him, soaking his underwear in it and also adding some of it to his cough medicine. Zhou's family suspected he was killed after his daughter got a rat poison test done on his cough medicine which found the presence of toxic substances. Also Read: Japan witnessing phenomenon of 'evaporated' people. What is it? The family reached out to the police who zeroed in on Jing as the main suspect who was sentenced to 14 years in prison in Sep 2024. Zhou had an affair with Jing, got her pregnant Jing was a scorned woman who could not get Zhou to live with her despite repeated efforts. The two met in 2011 when Jing reached out to him hoping he could help her mother who had terminal cancer. Also Read: Thai villagers thought a ghost was crying out. What they found left them dumbstruck They became romantically involved which led Jing to become pregnant multiple times. Zhou forced her to get abortions on all occasions. Jing wanted Zhou to marry her, but he kept making excuses and later got back with his wife. He even faked having cancer to get rid of her. Jing became frustrated and threatened him with suicide. But Zhou did not give in. Also Read: South Korean man gained 20kgs to avoid military service. He has been jailed Jing then planned revenge and started reading about paraquat online. She mixed the poison into his cough syrup and soaked four of his underwear with it. The syrup led to sharp pain in his throat, while the poison in the underwear caused his body to rot.

Mistress poisons clairvoyant lover's underwear. He dies in his 50s, just like he predicted

Elon Musk and the department he spearheads, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/doge">DOGE</a>, has been making headlines for the job cut proposal in the US. And amid all the ire that Musk and US President Donald Trump are receiving for slashing jobs of federal workers, here's some news from Musk's personal life. The Tesla founder recently welcomed his 14th child. This is an announcement of his fourth child, Seldon Lycurgus, with partner <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shivon-zilis">Shivon Zilis</a>.
Neuralink executive Zilis took to her social media account to announce the birth of their son. Her tweet read, "Discussed with Elon and, in light of beautiful Arcadia&rsquo;s birthday, we felt it was better to also just share directly about our wonderful and incredible son Seldon Lycurgus. Built like a juggernaut, with a solid heart of gold. Love him so much."
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The X and Tesla founder has three children with Zilis: twins Azure and Strider, though the third baby's name and gender is still under wraps and not disclosed to the public as yet.
But not too long ago, Ashley St. Clair, an author, announced the birth of her child with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/elon-musk">Elon Musk</a>; this announcement came on February 15, 2025. She wrote, "Five months ago, I welcomed a new baby into the world. Elon Musk is the father. I have not previously disclosed this to protect our child's privacy and safety."
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She further added, "I intend to allow our child to grow in a normal and safe environment. For that reason, I ask that the media honour our child's privacy, and refrain from invasive reporting."
Musk has been a talking point for long now, but a certain mail sent by him to federal workers garnered eyeballs; the subject read, 'What did you do last week?'. The mail received on a Friday, stunned the workers, as it wasn't quite something they were looking forward to. But the internet keeps records and has not kept calm ever since.

The X and Tesla founder has three children with Zilis: twins Azure and Strider, though the third baby's name and gender is still under wraps and not disclosed to the public as yet

Elon Musk and the department he spearheads, DOGE, has been making headlines for the job cut proposal in the US. And amid all the ire that Musk and US President Donald Trump are receiving for slashing jobs of federal workers, here's some news from Musk's personal life. The Tesla founder recently welcomed his 14th child. This is an announcement of his fourth child, Seldon Lycurgus, with partner Shivon Zilis. Neuralink executive Zilis took to her social media account to announce the birth of their son. Her tweet read, "Discussed with Elon and, in light of beautiful Arcadia’s birthday, we felt it was better to also just share directly about our wonderful and incredible son Seldon Lycurgus. Built like a juggernaut, with a solid heart of gold. Love him so much." Also Read: What exactly happened? Trump-Zelensky's talks for peace turn into war of words - a blow-by-blow account The X and Tesla founder has three children with Zilis: twins Azure and Strider, though the third baby's name and gender is still under wraps and not disclosed to the public as yet. But not too long ago, Ashley St. Clair, an author, announced the birth of her child with Elon Musk; this announcement came on February 15, 2025. She wrote, "Five months ago, I welcomed a new baby into the world. Elon Musk is the father. I have not previously disclosed this to protect our child's privacy and safety." Also Read: Pope suffers 'isolated episode of bronchospasm' in hospital, 'not out of danger' She further added, "I intend to allow our child to grow in a normal and safe environment. For that reason, I ask that the media honour our child's privacy, and refrain from invasive reporting." Musk has been a talking point for long now, but a certain mail sent by him to federal workers garnered eyeballs; the subject read, 'What did you do last week?'. The mail received on a Friday, stunned the workers, as it wasn't quite something they were looking forward to. But the internet keeps records and has not kept calm ever since.

Elon Musk welcomes his 14th child, 4th with partner Shivon Zilis

The Peru alien mummies have grabbed headlines for months now, with journalist and ufologist Jaime Maussan claiming that they belong to creatures from another planet, and others calling them dummy dolls. Now a team of researchers has concluded that the alien mummies are "100 percent real".&nbsp;
Daily Mail reported that the scientists studied a mummy named Antonio. A small camera was used to learn more about its skull which threw up fascinating findings. &nbsp;They found the alien mummy to be completely real, contrary to claims that they were made with artificial objects.
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The team discovered human-like features in three cavities of its skull.
Dr Jos&eacute; Zalce, former director of the Mexican Navy Medical Department, told the publication that the structures they discovered were "practically identical to those of humans". The most striking feature was the second and third molars observed in the oral cavity.
Dr Zalce stated that the skull itself was extremely similar to that of humans, with its bone structure, bony eye sockets and mouth being almost the same. They found "well-preserved anatomical structures" throughout the skull.&nbsp;
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The findings further revealed the absence of any kind of artificial objects, disputing similar claims. Studying the alien mummy Antonio led researchers to conclude that it is genuine.
<h2>Who is Antonio, a Peru mummy?</h2>
Antonio is the latest alien mummy to be found in the Nazca desert of Peru. It was publicly displayed in Dec 2024 and has three fingers, an elongated head and small eyes. Describing the alien mummy, Dr Zalce said, "[Antonio] is approximately 5.5 to 5.7 feet tall. He is about 1,500 years old and in a developmental stage comparable to that of a young adult."&nbsp;
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It has 28-32 teeth which were found to be discoloured and worn out. Antonio's mouth was examined as part of a previous study where scientists found amalgam fillings on several of its teeth.&nbsp;
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Dr Zalce says that barring the three fingers with more joints than a regular human, there is very little that differentiates it from a normal human being. "Aside from the tridactylism [three fingers] and greater bone robustness&mdash;both visible anatomical differences&mdash;there is not much else that distinguishes it from a normal modern human," said Dr Zalce.
<h2>Peru's alien mummies</h2>
Jaime Maussan was the one who brought the strange figures to light for the first time after he and a team of self-proclaimed paranormal researchers said in 2017 that they had found three-fingered "mummified humanoids" in the Nazca desert. In 2022, they were displayed in Mexico's Congress where Maussan stressed that they had extra-terrestrial origins.
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Then at another time, he brought in a team of doctors to the Congress who said that the mummies were of real organisms who were once alive.
Last year, an American attorney examined one of the mummies and was shocked to find that they had &ldquo;straight&rdquo; fingerprints, something that is completely opposite to humans.

World Trending News: Peru's alien mummies have hogged the limelight for years now, with some claiming that they are not from Earth, and others calling the Nazca mummies a hoax.

The Peru alien mummies have grabbed headlines for months now, with journalist and ufologist Jaime Maussan claiming that they belong to creatures from another planet, and others calling them dummy dolls. Now a team of researchers has concluded that the alien mummies are "100 percent real". Daily Mail reported that the scientists studied a mummy named Antonio. A small camera was used to learn more about its skull which threw up fascinating findings. They found the alien mummy to be completely real, contrary to claims that they were made with artificial objects. Also Read: Experts dissect hands of Peruvian 'alien mummies', make a shocking discovery of... The team discovered human-like features in three cavities of its skull. Dr José Zalce, former director of the Mexican Navy Medical Department, told the publication that the structures they discovered were "practically identical to those of humans". The most striking feature was the second and third molars observed in the oral cavity. Dr Zalce stated that the skull itself was extremely similar to that of humans, with its bone structure, bony eye sockets and mouth being almost the same. They found "well-preserved anatomical structures" throughout the skull. Also Read: Are Peru's 'alien mummies’ real? 'Non-human' fingerprints of unearthly specimens leave experts puzzled The findings further revealed the absence of any kind of artificial objects, disputing similar claims. Studying the alien mummy Antonio led researchers to conclude that it is genuine. Who is Antonio, a Peru mummy? Antonio is the latest alien mummy to be found in the Nazca desert of Peru. It was publicly displayed in Dec 2024 and has three fingers, an elongated head and small eyes. Describing the alien mummy, Dr Zalce said, "[Antonio] is approximately 5.5 to 5.7 feet tall. He is about 1,500 years old and in a developmental stage comparable to that of a young adult." Also Read: Are Peruvian Alien Mummies Real or a Clever Hoax? Expert Weighs In! It has 28-32 teeth which were found to be discoloured and worn out. Antonio's mouth was examined as part of a previous study where scientists found amalgam fillings on several of its teeth. Dr Zalce says that barring the three fingers with more joints than a regular human, there is very little that differentiates it from a normal human being. "Aside from the tridactylism [three fingers] and greater bone robustness—both visible anatomical differences—there is not much else that distinguishes it from a normal modern human," said Dr Zalce. Peru's alien mummies Jaime Maussan was the one who brought the strange figures to light for the first time after he and a team of self-proclaimed paranormal researchers said in 2017 that they had found three-fingered "mummified humanoids" in the Nazca desert. In 2022, they were displayed in Mexico's Congress where Maussan stressed that they had extra-terrestrial origins. Also Read: 'That is 100 per cent an alien': Fisherman captures bizarre-looking creature Then at another time, he brought in a team of doctors to the Congress who said that the mummies were of real organisms who were once alive. Last year, an American attorney examined one of the mummies and was shocked to find that they had “straight” fingerprints, something that is completely opposite to humans.

'1,500 years old and...': One scientist says Peru's alien mummies are real

Islam is the fastest growing religion in the jails of the United States, according to a new report. Tens of thousands of prisoners in the US convert to Islam each year, a report by the CBS News said on Friday (Feb 28). The latest episode of "CBS Mornings" series "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling," explored the reasons behind inmates accepting the faith.&nbsp;
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<h2>'Spiritual freedom within the faith'&nbsp;</h2>
Tayba Foundation is the first ever organisation in the US which offers a distance-learning programme in Islamic education to inmates. Rami Nsour is the founding director of the organisation.&nbsp;
While talking to the news channel, Nsour claimed that on most days, his mailbox is filled with letters from inmates from across the nation, seeking his guidance to practice Islam.&nbsp;
"When we started about 15 years ago, that was the main need that we heard from Muslim prisoners," Nsour told the channel.&nbsp;
"So, we developed this organisation to fill that gap and that need," he added.&nbsp;
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So far, Tayba Foundation has served more than 13,000 individuals. Nsour estimated that around 90 per cent of them converted to Islam, mostly while behind bars.
He further discussed the main reason behind the growing number of people accepting Islam in US jails.&nbsp;
Nsour said that, with so much physical and spiritual confinement in prison, people find spiritual freedom within the faith.
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"Because it has a level of submission, so you submit to a certain regiment, there's five daily prayers, there's a method," he explained.&nbsp;
Nsour said Islam makes the prisoners believe that "those walls can't confine them anymore."&nbsp;
<h2>'I recovered my humanity'</h2>
Muhammad Amin Anderson - a US prisoner sentenced 30-year jail term for a gang-related murder, accepted the faith after two years in jail. He said he converted to Islam for many reasons, with the spiritual freedom being the major one.&nbsp;
"When I came to prison, I didn't have my humanity &hellip; but after entering prison, I recovered my humanity," Anderson said, as quoted in the report.&nbsp;
He was born as Christopher Anderson in Philadelphia. Despite being the son of a preacher, he couldn't stop himself from engaging in illegal and immoral activities.&nbsp;
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"I actually fell into drug addiction for about a year and a half," Anderson confessed, adding that he "got involved with a group of guys and they were selling drugs in our city".
"I spent my years in prison learning about other faiths," he said, adding that "Islam was the only one that made sense" for him.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

WORLD | TRENDING | Tayba Foundation is the first ever organisation in the US which offers a distance-learning programme in Islamic education to inmates.

Islam is the fastest growing religion in the jails of the United States, according to a new report. Tens of thousands of prisoners in the US convert to Islam each year, a report by the CBS News said on Friday (Feb 28). The latest episode of "CBS Mornings" series "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling," explored the reasons behind inmates accepting the faith. Also read: 'First in the world': London doctors cure blindness in children born with a genetic condition 'Spiritual freedom within the faith' Tayba Foundation is the first ever organisation in the US which offers a distance-learning programme in Islamic education to inmates. Rami Nsour is the founding director of the organisation. While talking to the news channel, Nsour claimed that on most days, his mailbox is filled with letters from inmates from across the nation, seeking his guidance to practice Islam. "When we started about 15 years ago, that was the main need that we heard from Muslim prisoners," Nsour told the channel. "So, we developed this organisation to fill that gap and that need," he added. Also read: Ramzan 2025: Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia, significance, schedule, all you need to know So far, Tayba Foundation has served more than 13,000 individuals. Nsour estimated that around 90 per cent of them converted to Islam, mostly while behind bars. He further discussed the main reason behind the growing number of people accepting Islam in US jails. Nsour said that, with so much physical and spiritual confinement in prison, people find spiritual freedom within the faith. Also read: Telangana govt allows Muslim employees to leave office at 4 pm during Ramzan, BJP calls it ‘blatant appeasement’ "Because it has a level of submission, so you submit to a certain regiment, there's five daily prayers, there's a method," he explained. Nsour said Islam makes the prisoners believe that "those walls can't confine them anymore." 'I recovered my humanity' Muhammad Amin Anderson - a US prisoner sentenced 30-year jail term for a gang-related murder, accepted the faith after two years in jail. He said he converted to Islam for many reasons, with the spiritual freedom being the major one. "When I came to prison, I didn't have my humanity … but after entering prison, I recovered my humanity," Anderson said, as quoted in the report. He was born as Christopher Anderson in Philadelphia. Despite being the son of a preacher, he couldn't stop himself from engaging in illegal and immoral activities. Also read: Telegram channels with Russian links 'offering cryptocurrency' for attacks on mosques and Muslims in UK "I actually fell into drug addiction for about a year and a half," Anderson confessed, adding that he "got involved with a group of guys and they were selling drugs in our city". "I spent my years in prison learning about other faiths," he said, adding that "Islam was the only one that made sense" for him. (With inputs from agencies)

Islam is the fastest growing religion in US prisons: Report

Individuals who watch violent videos where people are being beheaded and mutilated might be a risk group prone to turning into murderers who can carry out unprecedented massacres, according to criminal justice experts. Described as the "0 to 100 killers", such people often do not have a criminal record and aren't the usual suspects.
As per the experts, they are loners who spend a huge portion of their time on the internet, watching torture and mutilation videos. Till now, there wasn't an established link between watching such videos and carrying them out in real life. A study also dismissed any concerns about violent video games and emulating the actions outside them. However, some observers now think there is a connection.
<h2>Violence on the internet creating new 'threat cohort'</h2>
A report in The Guardian quotes Jonathan Hall, the government's independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, as saying that there is now a "new threat cohort" that is rising because of the internet. This is a group that&nbsp;is radicalised online and has reached "a dark world on the internet".&nbsp;
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Hall says they are "mostly boys" who are "isolated loners", with "quite a high proportion" of them having "neurodivergence".
"We have to be stark about this - this behaviour couldn't have existed without the internet because it is the source of the idea that certain types of violence are the solution," Hall said as quoted in the report.
While a certain section of the youth also indulges in violent video games, they supposedly don't have the same impact on their minds as real violence shown on social media.&nbsp;
David Wilson, emeritus professor of criminology at Birmingham City University, told Daily Mail, that the two things are quite different from one another.
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He says that violence on social media is more extreme and is aggravated by the fact that it is often consumed in isolation. Algorithms tend to worsen the situation as similar gory content is then continuously pushed to a user.&nbsp;
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Prof Wilson says that the so-called "0 to 100 killers" do not take years to display extreme actions as is the belief about criminal behaviour. It goes from nothing to another extreme in a very short span of time.
<h2>The case of 19-year-old Nicholas Prosper who slaughtered his family</h2>
A case in point is Nicholas Prosper, who massacred three members of his family in September last year. He murdered his mother Juliana Falcon, his 16-year-old brother Kyle Prosper and his 13-year-old sister Giselle Prosper at their home in Luton, a town in England. The discovery of a loaded shotgun in bushes nearby offered clues to what he had planned further - an attack on a local school he had once attended.
Officers probing the case found some pretty disturbing things. They discovered that his search history on the internet was strewn with violent content to the point that it seemed he was fascinated by it. He was found to have ranted about violence on online forums and some of his words were so repulsive that he was even kicked out of a gore website where he "sexualised minors". Many of his comments were about children and the sexual abuse of dead bodies. (With inputs from agencies)

World Trending News: Nicholas Prosper is a 19-year-old who killed three members of his family. He is said to have shared twisted views on the internet on violence, children and sexual abuse of dead bodies

Individuals who watch violent videos where people are being beheaded and mutilated might be a risk group prone to turning into murderers who can carry out unprecedented massacres, according to criminal justice experts. Described as the "0 to 100 killers", such people often do not have a criminal record and aren't the usual suspects. As per the experts, they are loners who spend a huge portion of their time on the internet, watching torture and mutilation videos. Till now, there wasn't an established link between watching such videos and carrying them out in real life. A study also dismissed any concerns about violent video games and emulating the actions outside them. However, some observers now think there is a connection. Violence on the internet creating new 'threat cohort' A report in The Guardian quotes Jonathan Hall, the government's independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, as saying that there is now a "new threat cohort" that is rising because of the internet. This is a group that is radicalised online and has reached "a dark world on the internet". Also Read: Miss Switzerland finalist strangled, dismembered and 'pureed' by husband Hall says they are "mostly boys" who are "isolated loners", with "quite a high proportion" of them having "neurodivergence". "We have to be stark about this - this behaviour couldn't have existed without the internet because it is the source of the idea that certain types of violence are the solution," Hall said as quoted in the report. While a certain section of the youth also indulges in violent video games, they supposedly don't have the same impact on their minds as real violence shown on social media. David Wilson, emeritus professor of criminology at Birmingham City University, told Daily Mail, that the two things are quite different from one another. Also Read: Kerala mass murder: Youth admits to killing family and using hammer to ‘shatter’ skulls He says that violence on social media is more extreme and is aggravated by the fact that it is often consumed in isolation. Algorithms tend to worsen the situation as similar gory content is then continuously pushed to a user. Prof Wilson says that the so-called "0 to 100 killers" do not take years to display extreme actions as is the belief about criminal behaviour. It goes from nothing to another extreme in a very short span of time. The case of 19-year-old Nicholas Prosper who slaughtered his family A case in point is Nicholas Prosper, who massacred three members of his family in September last year. He murdered his mother Juliana Falcon, his 16-year-old brother Kyle Prosper and his 13-year-old sister Giselle Prosper at their home in Luton, a town in England. The discovery of a loaded shotgun in bushes nearby offered clues to what he had planned further - an attack on a local school he had once attended. Officers probing the case found some pretty disturbing things. They discovered that his search history on the internet was strewn with violent content to the point that it seemed he was fascinated by it. He was found to have ranted about violence on online forums and some of his words were so repulsive that he was even kicked out of a gore website where he "sexualised minors". Many of his comments were about children and the sexual abuse of dead bodies. (With inputs from agencies)

'Loners and...': '0 to 100 killers' watch extremely tortuous videos before plotting murders

US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky met on Friday (Feb 28) at the White House to discuss a crucial deal over mineral resources as part of the efforts to end Ukraine's war with Russia. Trump has previously called the deal a first step towards a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. But the meeting, which started with smiles and compliments, turned into a disaster. And the big credit for that should go to the US Vice President JD Vance.&nbsp;
<h2>What exactly happened?&nbsp;</h2>
It all started when Zelensky and Trump met in the White House for the discussion in the presence of media and Vance. The sober discussion turned into an ugly argument after Vance stressed the need for diplomacy to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war and, in return, Zelensky asked him to visit Ukraine and see the situation of the war-torn region.&nbsp;
<h2>The discussion...AND the debate</h2>
"For four years, the United States of America had a president who stood up at press conferences and talked tough about Vladimir Putin, and then Putin invaded Ukraine and destroyed a significant chunk of the country. The path to peace and the path to prosperity is, maybe, engaging in diplomacy," Vance said, taking a dig at the former US president Joe Biden.&nbsp;
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"Okay. So he (Vladimir Putin) occupied it, our parts, big parts of Ukraine, parts of east and Crimea. So, he occupied it in 2014. During a lot of years - I'm not speaking about just Biden, but those times was (Barack) Obama, then President Trump, then President Biden, now President Trump and God bless, now, President Trump will stop him. But during 2014, nobody stopped him. He just occupied and took. He killed people," Zelensky said.&nbsp;
<h2>'What kind of diplomacy, JD?'</h2>
"From 2014 till 2022, the situation was the same. People have been dying on the contact line. Nobody stopped him. You know that we had conversations with him, a lot of conversations.... And we signed a deal with him. (French President Emmanuel) Macron and (former German Chancellor Angela) Merkel signed a ceasefire. All of them told me that he will never go... But after that, he broke the ceasefire, he killed our people, and he didn't exchange prisoners. We signed the exchange of prisoners. But he didn't do it. What kind of diplomacy, JD, you are speaking about? What do you mean?" Zelensky asked the US VP as Trump listened to them silently.&nbsp;
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"I'm talking about the kind of diplomacy that's going to end the destruction of your country," Vance said.&nbsp;
Then he went on to add: "Mr President, with respect, I think it's disrespectful for you to come to the Oval Office and try to litigate this in front of the American media. Right now, you guys are going around and forcing conscripts to the frontlines because you have manpower problems. You should be thanking the president."
Zelensky seemed to be losing his cool and asked Vance if he had "ever been" to Ukraine and seen the issues the war-torn country was experiencing.&nbsp;
"I've actually watched and seen the stories, and I know what happens is you bring people on a propagated tour, Mr President," Vance said.
As the debate heated, the US VP asked Zelensky if he had even once said "thank you" to Trump.&nbsp;
"A lot of times," Zelensky answered.
"No, in this meeting, this entire meeting? Offer some words of appreciation for the United States of America and the president who's trying to save your country," Vance said, expressing his loyalty to Trump.
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"Yes... you think that if you will speak very loudly about the war..." Zelensky retorted, but was interrupted mid-sentence by Trump.&nbsp;
"He's not speaking loud. Your country is in big trouble. No, no, you've done a lot of talking. Your country is in big trouble," the US president said.&nbsp;
"You're not winning this. You have a damn good chance of coming out OK, because of us," Trump added.&nbsp;
As per the US media, Zelensky was eventually told to leave by Trump officials.
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<h2>How not to negotiate - featuring Trump and Zelensky&nbsp;</h2>
After abruptly ending the meeting, Trump took to the social media platform X and said that Zelensky can "come back" when he is ready for ceasefire talks.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;We had a very meaningful meeting in the White House today. Much was learned that could never be understood without conversation under such fire and pressure. It&rsquo;s amazing what comes out through emotion, and I have determined that President Zelenskyy is not ready for Peace if&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/CtnqXBNcW3">pic.twitter.com/CtnqXBNcW3</a>
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Later on, Trump administration demanded an apology from the Ukrainian president. But did Zelensky say sorry?
"I'm not sure that we did something bad," the Ukrainian president said.&nbsp;
He even said that he wished the exchange had not taken place in front of reporters.&nbsp;
<h2>Newspapers' reaction across the world after the <s>discussion</s> debate&nbsp;</h2>
The diplomatic disaster at the Oval Office was splashed on the front pages of leading newspapers across the globe on March 1.&nbsp;
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British newspaper The Guardian led its headline with a quote : &nbsp;&ldquo;You are gambling with world war three&rdquo; - and called the Zelensky-Trump meeting "disastrous".&nbsp;
Meanwhile, the Daily Mail of Britain called the meeting &ldquo;A spectacle to horrify the world&rdquo; and said that during the &ldquo;shouting match in the Oval Office&rdquo;, a &ldquo;raging Trump humiliates Zelensky on live TV&rdquo;.
The Daily Mirror went for &ldquo;Shock &amp; War&rdquo; as its front page headline. It has written in the subheading - &ldquo;Trump stuns the world with vile rant at Zelensky&rdquo; and &ldquo;Ukraine hero forced home without a deal".&nbsp;
&ldquo;Make a deal or we&rsquo;re out&rdquo; - that was the front page headline in the Daily Telegraph.&nbsp;
The Times called the evening as a &ldquo;Meltdown in the Oval Office&rdquo;.&nbsp;
The Sun said that the meeting was not in the White House but in &ldquo;The Fight House&rdquo;.&nbsp;

WORLD | TRENDING | The meeting between Zelensky and Trump at the White House attracted significant media attention, especially with the presence of Vance, who plays a key role in ongoing discussions.

US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky met on Friday (Feb 28) at the White House to discuss a crucial deal over mineral resources as part of the efforts to end Ukraine's war with Russia. Trump has previously called the deal a first step towards a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. But the meeting, which started with smiles and compliments, turned into a disaster. And the big credit for that should go to the US Vice President JD Vance. What exactly happened? It all started when Zelensky and Trump met in the White House for the discussion in the presence of media and Vance. The sober discussion turned into an ugly argument after Vance stressed the need for diplomacy to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war and, in return, Zelensky asked him to visit Ukraine and see the situation of the war-torn region. The discussion...AND the debate "For four years, the United States of America had a president who stood up at press conferences and talked tough about Vladimir Putin, and then Putin invaded Ukraine and destroyed a significant chunk of the country. The path to peace and the path to prosperity is, maybe, engaging in diplomacy," Vance said, taking a dig at the former US president Joe Biden. Also read: Trump administration approves $3 billion in pending arms sales to Israel "Okay. So he (Vladimir Putin) occupied it, our parts, big parts of Ukraine, parts of east and Crimea. So, he occupied it in 2014. During a lot of years - I'm not speaking about just Biden, but those times was (Barack) Obama, then President Trump, then President Biden, now President Trump and God bless, now, President Trump will stop him. But during 2014, nobody stopped him. He just occupied and took. He killed people," Zelensky said. 'What kind of diplomacy, JD?' "From 2014 till 2022, the situation was the same. People have been dying on the contact line. Nobody stopped him. You know that we had conversations with him, a lot of conversations.... And we signed a deal with him. (French President Emmanuel) Macron and (former German Chancellor Angela) Merkel signed a ceasefire. All of them told me that he will never go... But after that, he broke the ceasefire, he killed our people, and he didn't exchange prisoners. We signed the exchange of prisoners. But he didn't do it. What kind of diplomacy, JD, you are speaking about? What do you mean?" Zelensky asked the US VP as Trump listened to them silently. Also read: ‘You're not winning this war’: Trump warns Zelensky in explosive Oval Office showdown "I'm talking about the kind of diplomacy that's going to end the destruction of your country," Vance said. Then he went on to add: "Mr President, with respect, I think it's disrespectful for you to come to the Oval Office and try to litigate this in front of the American media. Right now, you guys are going around and forcing conscripts to the frontlines because you have manpower problems. You should be thanking the president." Zelensky seemed to be losing his cool and asked Vance if he had "ever been" to Ukraine and seen the issues the war-torn country was experiencing. "I've actually watched and seen the stories, and I know what happens is you bring people on a propagated tour, Mr President," Vance said. As the debate heated, the US VP asked Zelensky if he had even once said "thank you" to Trump. "A lot of times," Zelensky answered. "No, in this meeting, this entire meeting? Offer some words of appreciation for the United States of America and the president who's trying to save your country," Vance said, expressing his loyalty to Trump. Also read: 'Thanks and thanks': Trump wanted a ‘thank you,’ Zelensky gave him four in first remarks after fiery debate "Yes... you think that if you will speak very loudly about the war..." Zelensky retorted, but was interrupted mid-sentence by Trump. "He's not speaking loud. Your country is in big trouble. No, no, you've done a lot of talking. Your country is in big trouble," the US president said. "You're not winning this. You have a damn good chance of coming out OK, because of us," Trump added. As per the US media, Zelensky was eventually told to leave by Trump officials. WATCH IN FULL: All 46 minutes of the Oval Office meeting between President Donald J. Trump and President Zelenskyy pic.twitter.com/L88QejnhRA — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) February 28, 2025 How not to negotiate - featuring Trump and Zelensky After abruptly ending the meeting, Trump took to the social media platform X and said that Zelensky can "come back" when he is ready for ceasefire talks. “We had a very meaningful meeting in the White House today. Much was learned that could never be understood without conversation under such fire and pressure. It’s amazing what comes out through emotion, and I have determined that President Zelenskyy is not ready for Peace if… pic.twitter.com/CtnqXBNcW3 — President Donald J. Trump (@POTUS) February 28, 2025 Later on, Trump administration demanded an apology from the Ukrainian president. But did Zelensky say sorry? "I'm not sure that we did something bad," the Ukrainian president said. He even said that he wished the exchange had not taken place in front of reporters. Newspapers' reaction across the world after the discussion debate The diplomatic disaster at the Oval Office was splashed on the front pages of leading newspapers across the globe on March 1. Also read: 'Got a proper slap': Russia calls Trump, Zelensky shouting match 'historic'; Europe united behind Ukraine British newspaper The Guardian led its headline with a quote : “You are gambling with world war three” - and called the Zelensky-Trump meeting "disastrous". Meanwhile, the Daily Mail of Britain called the meeting “A spectacle to horrify the world” and said that during the “shouting match in the Oval Office”, a “raging Trump humiliates Zelensky on live TV”. The Daily Mirror went for “Shock & War” as its front page headline. It has written in the subheading - “Trump stuns the world with vile rant at Zelensky” and “Ukraine hero forced home without a deal". “Make a deal or we’re out” - that was the front page headline in the Daily Telegraph. The Times called the evening as a “Meltdown in the Oval Office”. The Sun said that the meeting was not in the White House but in “The Fight House”.

What exactly happened? Trump-Zelensky talks for peace turn into war of words - a blow-by-blow account

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in an interview on Friday said he won't apologise for an extraordinary clash with President Donald Trump at the White House earlier in the day.&nbsp;
The United States on Friday (Feb 28) announced the approval of the sale of more than $3 billion in munitions, bulldozers and related equipment to Israel, which used American-made weapons to devastating effect in densely populated Gaza.
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The Vatican said on Friday that Pope Francis suffered a breathing "crisis" which caused him to vomit but he was given air and responded well.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in an interview on Friday said he won't apologise for an extraordinary clash with President Donald Trump at the White House earlier in the day. The United States on Friday (Feb 28) announced the approval of the sale of more than $3 billion in munitions, bulldozers and related equipment to Israel, which used American-made weapons to devastating effect in densely populated Gaza. Click on the headlines to read more Zelensky refuses to apologise after White House clash: 'Not sure that we did something bad' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in an interview on Friday said he won't apologise for an extraordinary clash with President Donald Trump at the White House earlier in the day. Trump administration approves $3 billion in pending arms sales to Israel The United States on Friday (Feb 28) announced the approval of the sale of more than $3 billion in munitions, bulldozers and related equipment to Israel, which used American-made weapons to devastating effect in densely populated Gaza. Pope suffers 'isolated episode of bronchospasm' in hospital, 'not out of danger' The Vatican said on Friday that Pope Francis suffered a breathing "crisis" which caused him to vomit but he was given air and responded well. Uttarakhand Avalanche: CM Dhami monitors situation, Rishikesh-Badrinath highway blocked Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Saturday (Mar 1) that the authorities are racing against the time to rescue Border Roads Organisation (BRO) workers who were still trapped following the avalanche. WATCH | Eight Pakistani illegal migrants deported from US: Islamabad

Morning news brief: Zelensky-Trump clash updates; US approves pending arms sales to Israel; Pope health news, and more

The Vatican said on Friday (Feb 28) that Pope Francis suffered a "breathing crisis" which caused him to vomit, but he was given air and responded well. Pope is in hospital in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs and is being treated in Rome&rsquo;s Gemelli Hospital.&nbsp;
In a statement, the Vatican said that the 88-year-old pontiff "experienced an isolated episode of bronchospasm".
"This caused an episode of vomiting, which led to him inhaling some and a sudden worsening of his respiratory condition," it added.&nbsp;
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The Vatican mentioned that the bronchospasm, which is a sudden constriction of the muscles in the walls of the bronchioles, happened after he spent his morning alternating between respiratory physiotherapy and prayer in the chapel.&nbsp;
The ventilation the pope received involved the use of a light mask over his nose and mouth, said the official.
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"The Holy Father was promptly subjected to bronchial aspiration (to clear his airways) and was put on non-invasive mechanical ventilation, which improved his oxygen levels," the statement read.&nbsp;
"He has remained alert and aware at all times, cooperating with therapeutic treatments. The prognosis, therefore, remains guarded," it added.&nbsp;
The Vatican said that it would take about 24 to 48 hours to be able to assess the Pope's clinical condition following the isolated bronchospasm episode.&nbsp;
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"Thanks to non-invasive mechanical ventilation, gas exchange values are reported to have returned to levels similar to those before the episode," Vatican said.&nbsp;
The news agency AFP reported citing a source that the Pope "remained alert and oriented at all times, cooperating with the therapeutic manoeuvres".&nbsp;
The pontiff, who is "not out of danger", was using an oxygen mask that covers his nose and mouth but was "in good spirits", the source added.&nbsp;
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<h2>People pray for Pope's good health&nbsp;</h2>
While speaking to news agency Reuters, Maria Rita, a faithful from Palermo, said: "The whole world needs him because he's a man of peace and the world needs peace. She described Francis as a grand pope and a 'revolutionary man'.
Rosemary Obiekosi, a visitor from Nigeria, told the news agency that she shared her prayers for the Pope's recovery. "Apart from him being a pope, he's also human. So you don't wish someone to be ill," she said.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | After a bronchial aspiration and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, the Pope's oxygen levels improved, yet his prognosis remains guarded and he's not out of danger.

The Vatican said on Friday (Feb 28) that Pope Francis suffered a "breathing crisis" which caused him to vomit, but he was given air and responded well. Pope is in hospital in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs and is being treated in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. In a statement, the Vatican said that the 88-year-old pontiff "experienced an isolated episode of bronchospasm". "This caused an episode of vomiting, which led to him inhaling some and a sudden worsening of his respiratory condition," it added. Also read: Invest in memecoins at your own risk, says US SEC The Vatican mentioned that the bronchospasm, which is a sudden constriction of the muscles in the walls of the bronchioles, happened after he spent his morning alternating between respiratory physiotherapy and prayer in the chapel. The ventilation the pope received involved the use of a light mask over his nose and mouth, said the official. Also read: 'Loners and...': '0 to 100 killers' indulge in extremely tortuous videos on social media "The Holy Father was promptly subjected to bronchial aspiration (to clear his airways) and was put on non-invasive mechanical ventilation, which improved his oxygen levels," the statement read. "He has remained alert and aware at all times, cooperating with therapeutic treatments. The prognosis, therefore, remains guarded," it added. The Vatican said that it would take about 24 to 48 hours to be able to assess the Pope's clinical condition following the isolated bronchospasm episode. Also read: In Trump-Zelensky fight over Ukraine, the winner is Vladimir Putin "Thanks to non-invasive mechanical ventilation, gas exchange values are reported to have returned to levels similar to those before the episode," Vatican said. The news agency AFP reported citing a source that the Pope "remained alert and oriented at all times, cooperating with the therapeutic manoeuvres". The pontiff, who is "not out of danger", was using an oxygen mask that covers his nose and mouth but was "in good spirits", the source added. Statement from the Holy See Press Officehttps://t.co/juLiScN3YC pic.twitter.com/pyfKX6ZaxA — Vatican News (@VaticanNews) February 28, 2025 Also read: ‘You're not winning this war’: Trump warns Zelensky in explosive Oval Office showdown People pray for Pope's good health While speaking to news agency Reuters, Maria Rita, a faithful from Palermo, said: "The whole world needs him because he's a man of peace and the world needs peace. She described Francis as a grand pope and a 'revolutionary man'. Rosemary Obiekosi, a visitor from Nigeria, told the news agency that she shared her prayers for the Pope's recovery. "Apart from him being a pope, he's also human. So you don't wish someone to be ill," she said. (With inputs from agencies)

Pope Francis suffers 'isolated episode of bronchospasm' in hospital, 'not out of danger'

The United States on Friday (Feb 28) announced the approval of the sale of more than $3 billion in munitions, bulldozers and related equipment to Israel, which used American-made weapons to devastating effect in densely populated Gaza.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed off on the sales of $2.04 billion in bomb bodies and warheads, another $675.7 million in other bomb bodies and guidance kits, and $295 million in bulldozers and related equipment, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said.
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Rubio "has determined and provided detailed justification that an emergency exists that requires the immediate sale to the government of Israel of the above defense articles and defense services in the national security interests of the United States," DSCA said.
That results in the waiver of the usual requirement that such sales be approved by Congress, it said.
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"The United States is committed to the security of Israel, and it is vital to US national interests to assist Israel to develop and maintain a strong and ready self-defense capability," DSCA added.
The latest weapons transactions come after Washington approved the sales of more than $7.4 billion in bombs, missiles and related equipment to Israel earlier this month.
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Israel launched a hugely destructive offensive against Hamas in Gaza in October 2023 in response to an unprecedented attack by the Palestinian militant group that month.
The war devastated much of Gaza -- a narrow coastal territory on the Mediterranean -- resulting in the displacement of much of its population, but a ceasefire has been in effect since last month, bringing a halt to the deadly conflict and providing for the release of hostages seized by Hamas.
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In response to concerns over civilian deaths, then-president Joe Biden's administration blocked a shipment of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel last year.
But his successor Donald Trump has rolled back that decision, and the sales announced Friday include weapons of that size.
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WORLD | The United States on Friday (Feb 28) announced the approval of the sale of more than $3 billion in munitions, bulldozers and related equipment to Israel, which used American-made weapons to devastating effect in densely populated Gaza.

The United States on Friday (Feb 28) announced the approval of the sale of more than $3 billion in munitions, bulldozers and related equipment to Israel, which used American-made weapons to devastating effect in densely populated Gaza. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed off on the sales of $2.04 billion in bomb bodies and warheads, another $675.7 million in other bomb bodies and guidance kits, and $295 million in bulldozers and related equipment, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said. Also read: Israel wants to extend first phase of Gaza truce, Hamas tries to move to second phase Rubio "has determined and provided detailed justification that an emergency exists that requires the immediate sale to the government of Israel of the above defense articles and defense services in the national security interests of the United States," DSCA said. That results in the waiver of the usual requirement that such sales be approved by Congress, it said. Also read: Bibas family tells Netanyahu to ‘shut up’ as he describes murders of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir "The United States is committed to the security of Israel, and it is vital to US national interests to assist Israel to develop and maintain a strong and ready self-defense capability," DSCA added. The latest weapons transactions come after Washington approved the sales of more than $7.4 billion in bombs, missiles and related equipment to Israel earlier this month. Also read: ‘Overconfidence, missed warnings’: Israel’s probe finds ‘complete failure’ in preventing Oct 7 attacks Israel launched a hugely destructive offensive against Hamas in Gaza in October 2023 in response to an unprecedented attack by the Palestinian militant group that month. The war devastated much of Gaza -- a narrow coastal territory on the Mediterranean -- resulting in the displacement of much of its population, but a ceasefire has been in effect since last month, bringing a halt to the deadly conflict and providing for the release of hostages seized by Hamas. Also read: ‘Trump Gaza number one’: US president shares his vision of post-war region, with Netanyahu chilling by pool In response to concerns over civilian deaths, then-president Joe Biden's administration blocked a shipment of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel last year. But his successor Donald Trump has rolled back that decision, and the sales announced Friday include weapons of that size. 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.

Trump administration approves $3 billion in pending arms sales to Israel

The heated conversation between President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday at the White House was not the only highlight of the latter's visit to the US.&nbsp;
Zelensky's testy trip was originally etched out for peace meetings but ended with drama at the Oval Office after a major clash with Trump on the Russia-Ukraine war.&nbsp;
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At the photo op for media, Zelensky was asked by a journalist about his choice to wear combat gear. The Ukrainian president has exclusively worn combat-style clothing since the war with Russia started in 2022.&nbsp;
"Why don't you wear a suit? You're in the highest level of this country's office, and you refuse to wear a suit? I just want to see, do you own a suit?" Brian Glenn, a commentator for Real America's Voice, asked Zelensky.&nbsp;
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"Do you have problems?" Zelensky retorted in the full glare of media.&nbsp;
"A lot of Americans have problems with you not respecting this office," the reporter said, with Vice President JD Vance seen laughing at the question.
"I will wear the costume after this war will finish. Yes, maybe something like yours. Yes? Maybe something better? I don't know. We will see. Maybe something cheaper. Thank you," Zelensky answered.&nbsp;
Watch the video here:&nbsp;
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The reporter who asked Zelensky if he owned a suit, Brian Glenn, is from the pro-Trump network Real America&rsquo;s Voice and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's boyfriend. He got one of the rare Oval Office interviewer spots after the White House blocked the Associated Press <a href="https://t.co/oiYOi3PMeS">pic.twitter.com/oiYOi3PMeS</a>
&mdash; Drew Harwell (@drewharwell) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewharwell/status/1895547272324387078?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Did Trump mock Zelensky over clothing?&nbsp;</h2>
As the two leaders shook hands at the White House door, Trump's first words to Zelensky were: "Ooh, you're all dressed up." The US president apparently made his intention of clash clear as the sarcastic tone could be sensed from afar.&nbsp;
Trump turned to the assembled cameras and said, "He's all dressed up today!"&nbsp;
On Friday, Zelensky opted to wear an all-black slim cargo uniform and combat boots.&nbsp;
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The first 30 minutes of the meeting went smoothly, but then Zelensky argued with Trump and Vice President JD Vance in front of cameras, for the entire world to see.&nbsp;
Trump even told Zelensky that his soldiers have been unbelievably brave. The president said that the US wants to see an end to the fighting and the money put to "different kinds of use like rebuilding."&nbsp;
Minutes later, Trump shouted at him, accusing the Ukrainian leader of refusing to make peace with Russia.
A few hours later, Zelensky said during an interview with Fox News that his relations with the US can still be repaired. "Of course," Zelensky said when asked if US-Ukraine ties could be salvaged.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

World | Delve into the dramatic Oval Office clash where Zelensky defends his attire choice, amid tense exchanges with Trump, emphasizing ongoing US-Ukraine relations.

The heated conversation between President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday at the White House was not the only highlight of the latter's visit to the US. Zelensky's testy trip was originally etched out for peace meetings but ended with drama at the Oval Office after a major clash with Trump on the Russia-Ukraine war. Also read: Zelensky declines to apologise after White House clash: 'Not sure that we did something bad' At the photo op for media, Zelensky was asked by a journalist about his choice to wear combat gear. The Ukrainian president has exclusively worn combat-style clothing since the war with Russia started in 2022. "Why don't you wear a suit? You're in the highest level of this country's office, and you refuse to wear a suit? I just want to see, do you own a suit?" Brian Glenn, a commentator for Real America's Voice, asked Zelensky. Also read: ‘You're not winning this war’: Trump warns Zelensky in explosive Oval Office showdown "Do you have problems?" Zelensky retorted in the full glare of media. "A lot of Americans have problems with you not respecting this office," the reporter said, with Vice President JD Vance seen laughing at the question. "I will wear the costume after this war will finish. Yes, maybe something like yours. Yes? Maybe something better? I don't know. We will see. Maybe something cheaper. Thank you," Zelensky answered. Watch the video here: The reporter who asked Zelensky if he owned a suit, Brian Glenn, is from the pro-Trump network Real America’s Voice and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's boyfriend. He got one of the rare Oval Office interviewer spots after the White House blocked the Associated Press pic.twitter.com/oiYOi3PMeS — Drew Harwell (@drewharwell) February 28, 2025 Also read: 'Thanks and thanks': Trump wanted a ‘thank you,’ Zelensky gave him four in first remarks after fiery debate Did Trump mock Zelensky over clothing? As the two leaders shook hands at the White House door, Trump's first words to Zelensky were: "Ooh, you're all dressed up." The US president apparently made his intention of clash clear as the sarcastic tone could be sensed from afar. Trump turned to the assembled cameras and said, "He's all dressed up today!" On Friday, Zelensky opted to wear an all-black slim cargo uniform and combat boots. Also read: 'Got a proper slap': Russia calls Trump, Zelensky shouting match 'historic'; Europe united behind Ukraine The first 30 minutes of the meeting went smoothly, but then Zelensky argued with Trump and Vice President JD Vance in front of cameras, for the entire world to see. Trump even told Zelensky that his soldiers have been unbelievably brave. The president said that the US wants to see an end to the fighting and the money put to "different kinds of use like rebuilding." Minutes later, Trump shouted at him, accusing the Ukrainian leader of refusing to make peace with Russia. A few hours later, Zelensky said during an interview with Fox News that his relations with the US can still be repaired. "Of course," Zelensky said when asked if US-Ukraine ties could be salvaged. (With inputs from agencies)

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