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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jan 21) stripped one of his most outspoken critics, John Bolton, of Secret Service protection, a move that may be seen as retribution for criticism. Addressing reporters, Trump said that Bolton, his former US National Security Adviser, no longer has the protection, because "you can't have that for life."&nbsp;
In response, Bolton, who faces the alleged threat of an Iranian assassination plot, said he was "disappointed but not surprised" by Trump's move.
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<h2>Trump defends decision</h2>
Speaking to reporters at the White House on Tuesday, Trump defended the move while launching a verbal attack on Bolton who has been a vocal critic of the former president. Trump labelled him a "very dumb person" and a "stupid guy", claiming, "We're not going to have security on people for the rest of their lives. Why should we?"&nbsp;
"You can't have that for life."
Bolton, 76, served in Trump&rsquo;s administration during his first term.
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"I thought he was a very dumb person, but I used him well because every time people saw me come into a meeting with John Bolton standing behind me, they thought that he'd attack them because he was a warmonger," quipped the US president.
Trump also revoked Bolton's security clearance, signing an executive order accusing the former aide of leaking "sensitive information drawn from his time in government" in his 2020 memoir, which was highly critical of Trump&rsquo;s administration.
<h2>John Bolton 'disappointed'</h2>
In a statement on social media platform X, Bolton referenced the ongoing threat against his life. He highlighted the Justice Department's 2022 charges against an Iranian Revolutionary Guard official accused of "attempting to hire a hit man to target me."
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"That threat remains today, as also demonstrated by the recent arrest of someone trying to arrange for President Trump's own assassination," he said.
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Bolton added that even though he was critical of President Joe Biden's national security policies, "he nonetheless made the decision to extend (Secret Service) protection to me in 2021." He contrasted the decisions made by the two presidents, and remarked, "The American people can judge for themselves which President made the right call." &nbsp;
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<h2>Iran threat&nbsp;</h2>
The State Department has offered a $20 million reward for information leading to the arrest of the alleged Iranian mastermind behind the plot to assassinate Bolton - a former US ambassador to the United Nations. US officials have also claimed that Iran has targeted Trump for assassination to avenge the 2020 killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in a US drone strike.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World news | Bolton, facing alleged Iranian assassination threats, expresses disappointment, contrasting Trump's decision with President Biden's previous extension of protection.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jan 21) stripped one of his most outspoken critics, John Bolton, of Secret Service protection, a move that may be seen as retribution for criticism. Addressing reporters, Trump said that Bolton, his former US National Security Adviser, no longer has the protection, because "you can't have that for life." In response, Bolton, who faces the alleged threat of an Iranian assassination plot, said he was "disappointed but not surprised" by Trump's move. Also read | 'Retaliation vs keeping it cool': Canada and Mexico opt for different strategies in face of Trump threats Trump defends decision Speaking to reporters at the White House on Tuesday, Trump defended the move while launching a verbal attack on Bolton who has been a vocal critic of the former president. Trump labelled him a "very dumb person" and a "stupid guy", claiming, "We're not going to have security on people for the rest of their lives. Why should we?" "You can't have that for life." Bolton, 76, served in Trump’s administration during his first term. Also read | Marco Rubio's diplomatic debut: US Secretary of State to hold talks with QUAD foreign ministers "I thought he was a very dumb person, but I used him well because every time people saw me come into a meeting with John Bolton standing behind me, they thought that he'd attack them because he was a warmonger," quipped the US president. Trump also revoked Bolton's security clearance, signing an executive order accusing the former aide of leaking "sensitive information drawn from his time in government" in his 2020 memoir, which was highly critical of Trump’s administration. John Bolton 'disappointed' In a statement on social media platform X, Bolton referenced the ongoing threat against his life. He highlighted the Justice Department's 2022 charges against an Iranian Revolutionary Guard official accused of "attempting to hire a hit man to target me." Also read | Explained: Trump wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America. Can he do that? "That threat remains today, as also demonstrated by the recent arrest of someone trying to arrange for President Trump's own assassination," he said. I am disappointed but not surprised that President Trump has decided to terminate the protection previously provided by the United States Secret Service. Notwithstanding my criticisms of President Biden's national-security policies, he nonetheless made the decision to extend… — John Bolton (@AmbJohnBolton) January 21, 2025 Bolton added that even though he was critical of President Joe Biden's national security policies, "he nonetheless made the decision to extend (Secret Service) protection to me in 2021." He contrasted the decisions made by the two presidents, and remarked, "The American people can judge for themselves which President made the right call." Watch | US: Trump repeals rule allowing transgender troops to serve in military Iran threat The State Department has offered a $20 million reward for information leading to the arrest of the alleged Iranian mastermind behind the plot to assassinate Bolton - a former US ambassador to the United Nations. US officials have also claimed that Iran has targeted Trump for assassination to avenge the 2020 killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in a US drone strike. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump strips vocal critic, ex-adviser John Bolton of Secret Service protection: 'You can't have that for life'

US President Donald Trump attended an interfaith service at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday (Jan 21) with his wife and First Lady Melania Trump. US Vice President JD Vance and the Second Lady also attended the event.&nbsp;
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Videos of the event surfaced online, showing all four people sitting together while Trump's family, including his two sons and daughters-in-law, were sitting in the row behind Trump.&nbsp;
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Trump's second day in office began with a service at the Washington National Cathedral. <a href="https://t.co/EUGcWduo3A">pic.twitter.com/EUGcWduo3A</a>
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The 47th president was seen sitting silently and was focused on his thoughts while Melania was right beside him. Vance was seen talking to his wife in between the events.&nbsp;
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The "Interfaith Service of Prayer for the Nation" came just 12 days after the church hosted the funeral ceremony for former US President Jimmy Carter. Trump attended the event held on January 9.&nbsp;
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The tradition of hosting a prayer service during the inauguration of the US President by the National Cathedral has been taking place since 1933. It was held for the first time when Franklin Roosevelt entered the White House as US President.&nbsp;
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However, the tradition paused for a few decades until Ronald Reagan's second term in 1985. In 1997, President Bill Clinton moved the interfaith service to the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Downtown DC.
Former US President George W Bush attended the interfaith service back in 2001 at the National Cathedral where it has become a day-after Inauguration Day tradition.&nbsp;
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During the inaugural ceremony of Joe Biden in 2020, the prayers were held online due to the global pandemic.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | The tradition of hosting a prayer service during the inauguration of the US President by the National Cathedral is as old as since 1933. 

US President Donald Trump attended an interfaith service at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday (Jan 21) with his wife and First Lady Melania Trump. US Vice President JD Vance and the Second Lady also attended the event. Also read | Explained: Trump wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America. Can he do that? Videos of the event surfaced online, showing all four people sitting together while Trump's family, including his two sons and daughters-in-law, were sitting in the row behind Trump. Trump's second day in office began with a service at the Washington National Cathedral. pic.twitter.com/EUGcWduo3A — Sprinter Observer (@SprinterObserve) January 21, 2025 The 47th president was seen sitting silently and was focused on his thoughts while Melania was right beside him. Vance was seen talking to his wife in between the events. Also read | Explained: Why is Trump so obsessed with taking Panama Canal back? Is it essential for US? The "Interfaith Service of Prayer for the Nation" came just 12 days after the church hosted the funeral ceremony for former US President Jimmy Carter. Trump attended the event held on January 9. Trump and Vance at a prayer service in Washington National Cathedral with the National Anthem. pic.twitter.com/RsDRjAK8Gb — 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 (@DKH013) January 21, 2025 The tradition of hosting a prayer service during the inauguration of the US President by the National Cathedral has been taking place since 1933. It was held for the first time when Franklin Roosevelt entered the White House as US President. Also read | Hamas calls for escalation of fighting after Israeli raid on Jenin; Netanyahu vows to 'eradicate terrorism' However, the tradition paused for a few decades until Ronald Reagan's second term in 1985. In 1997, President Bill Clinton moved the interfaith service to the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Downtown DC. Former US President George W Bush attended the interfaith service back in 2001 at the National Cathedral where it has become a day-after Inauguration Day tradition. Also read | Who were the Capitol riots accused that US President Trump granted pardon to? During the inaugural ceremony of Joe Biden in 2020, the prayers were held online due to the global pandemic. (With inputs from agencies)

WATCH | Donald Trump, JD Vance attend interfaith service at Washington National Cathedral with family

Canada vowed strong pushback while Mexico urged calm on Tuesday in the face of US President Donald Trump's trade threats that risk throwing their economies into disarray.
The US president has accused both neighbours of being lax in preventing migrants and illicit drugs from coming into the United States and called for a tightening of the borders.
Hours after taking his oath of office on Monday, he signalled that 25 per cent punitive tariffs against the United States' two major trading partners could come as early as February 1.
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He also said he would order troops to its border with Mexico to stem migrant flows.
"Canada will respond and everything is on the table," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a news conference, adding that Ottawa's reaction would be "robust and rapid and measured," but also match dollar for dollar the US tariffs on Canadian imports.
A Canadian government source told AFP that Ottawa is considering higher duties on US goods including steel products, ceramics like toilets and sinks, glassware and orange juice -- in a first phase of tariffs that could be extended.
Provincial and opposition leaders have also called for blocking exports of Canadian oil, electricity and critical minerals.
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mexico-president-mocks-trumps-gulf-of-america-proposal-suggests-mexican-america-instead-8603211">Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum</a>, meanwhile, downplayed the tariff threat while urging calm in the face of Trump's announcement of severe new restrictions on migration.
"It's important to always keep a cool head and refer to signed agreements, beyond actual speeches," she said at her regular morning conference.
<h2>Bad neighbors</h2>
Trump defended the tariffs on his first day in office, telling reporters as he signed an array of executive orders that Canada and Mexico are allowing "vast numbers of people to come in, and fentanyl to come in."
He signed an order directing agencies to study a host of trade issues including deficits, unfair practices and currency manipulation.
These could pave the way for further duties.
Sheinbaum, who has reacted to months of threats from Trump with a mix of pragmatism and firmness, noted that several of the measures dated from Trump's first mandate.
On trade, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/canada" rel="dofollow">Canada</a> and Mexico are theoretically protected by the Canada-United States-Mexico Free Trade Agreement (USMCA), signed during Trump's first term and hailed as "the best and most important trade agreement ever signed by the United States."
The pact replaced an earlier continental trade agreement from the 1990s and included new labour provisions aimed in particular at improving worker rights in Mexico.
It is due to be reviewed in 2026.
"For now, the trade treaty remains in effect," Sheinbaum noted.
Mexico leapfrogged China in 2023 to become the United States's largest trading partner. That year, the American trade deficit with Mexico rose to US$150 billion.
Trade conflicts between the three signatories have multiplied in recent years, concerning for example American genetically modified corn, Canadian dairy products, and trade in auto parts.
Trudeau on Tuesday warned that a trade war would cost the United States, but also "there will be costs for Canadians."
"This is a crucial moment for Canada and Canadians," he said.
According to economists, a trade war could plunge Canada -- which sends approximately 75 per cent of its exports to the United States, led by its energy and auto sectors -- into a recession.
One scenario from Scotiabank suggests that any bilateral trade disruption could slash more than five per cent from Canadian GDP, increase unemployment significantly and fuel inflation.
US GDP could fall by 0.9 per cent, analyst Jean-Fran&ccedil;ois Perrault said in a research note.
According to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, tit-for-tat tariffs would cause Canadian GDP to fall by 2.6 per cent, while American GDP would suffer a decline of 1.6 per cent.
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&nbsp;WION&nbsp;audience.

World: The US president has accused both neighbours of being lax in preventing migrants and illicit drugs from coming into the United States and called for a tightening of the borders.

Canada vowed strong pushback while Mexico urged calm on Tuesday in the face of US President Donald Trump's trade threats that risk throwing their economies into disarray. The US president has accused both neighbours of being lax in preventing migrants and illicit drugs from coming into the United States and called for a tightening of the borders. Hours after taking his oath of office on Monday, he signalled that 25 per cent punitive tariffs against the United States' two major trading partners could come as early as February 1. Also read: Marco Rubio's diplomatic debut: US Secretary of State to hold talks with QUAD foreign ministers He also said he would order troops to its border with Mexico to stem migrant flows. "Canada will respond and everything is on the table," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a news conference, adding that Ottawa's reaction would be "robust and rapid and measured," but also match dollar for dollar the US tariffs on Canadian imports. A Canadian government source told AFP that Ottawa is considering higher duties on US goods including steel products, ceramics like toilets and sinks, glassware and orange juice -- in a first phase of tariffs that could be extended. Provincial and opposition leaders have also called for blocking exports of Canadian oil, electricity and critical minerals. Also read: Explained: Trump wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America. Can he do that? Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, meanwhile, downplayed the tariff threat while urging calm in the face of Trump's announcement of severe new restrictions on migration. "It's important to always keep a cool head and refer to signed agreements, beyond actual speeches," she said at her regular morning conference. Bad neighbors Trump defended the tariffs on his first day in office, telling reporters as he signed an array of executive orders that Canada and Mexico are allowing "vast numbers of people to come in, and fentanyl to come in." He signed an order directing agencies to study a host of trade issues including deficits, unfair practices and currency manipulation. These could pave the way for further duties. Sheinbaum, who has reacted to months of threats from Trump with a mix of pragmatism and firmness, noted that several of the measures dated from Trump's first mandate. On trade, Canada and Mexico are theoretically protected by the Canada-United States-Mexico Free Trade Agreement (USMCA), signed during Trump's first term and hailed as "the best and most important trade agreement ever signed by the United States." The pact replaced an earlier continental trade agreement from the 1990s and included new labour provisions aimed in particular at improving worker rights in Mexico. It is due to be reviewed in 2026. "For now, the trade treaty remains in effect," Sheinbaum noted. Mexico leapfrogged China in 2023 to become the United States's largest trading partner. That year, the American trade deficit with Mexico rose to US$150 billion. Trade conflicts between the three signatories have multiplied in recent years, concerning for example American genetically modified corn, Canadian dairy products, and trade in auto parts. Trudeau on Tuesday warned that a trade war would cost the United States, but also "there will be costs for Canadians." "This is a crucial moment for Canada and Canadians," he said. According to economists, a trade war could plunge Canada -- which sends approximately 75 per cent of its exports to the United States, led by its energy and auto sectors -- into a recession. One scenario from Scotiabank suggests that any bilateral trade disruption could slash more than five per cent from Canadian GDP, increase unemployment significantly and fuel inflation. US GDP could fall by 0.9 per cent, analyst Jean-François Perrault said in a research note. According to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, tit-for-tat tariffs would cause Canadian GDP to fall by 2.6 per cent, while American GDP would suffer a decline of 1.6 per cent. 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.

'Retaliation vs keeping it cool': Canada and Mexico opt for different strategies in face of Trump threats

Newly appointed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet the foreign ministers of the QUAD member nations on Tuesday (Jan 21), according to a statement from the US Department of State.
Rubio will host discussions with the Indo-Pacific QUAD Foreign Ministers at 1 pm local time at the Department of State. This will be followed by a one-on-one meeting with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at 3:45 pm.
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Later in the day, Rubio is scheduled to meet individually with Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Japan's Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi at the same venue.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, speaking ahead of her meeting with Rubio, described the US-Australia relationship as &ldquo;our most important strategic partnership.&rdquo; She also welcomed the opportunity to gather with other QUAD nations so soon after the new administration began its term.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a demonstration of the collective commitment of all countries to the Quad, an iron-clad commitment in this time where close cooperation in the Indo-Pacific is so important,&rdquo; Wong said while speaking to reporters in Washington.
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Last year, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in the QUAD Leaders' Summit in the United States. The summit, held in President Joe Biden&rsquo;s hometown of Wilmington, Delaware, brought together leaders from the US, India, Australia, and Japan.
<h2>What is the QUAD?</h2>
The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/quad" rel="dofollow">QUAD</a> is a strategic partnership comprising the United States, India, Japan, and Australia. Together, these nations represent nearly two billion people and account for over a third of the world&rsquo;s gross domestic product. The grouping has been active for more than 15 years.
Initially established in 2007, the Quad began as a union of nations that collaborated in response to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Since then, its scope has broadened to address regional challenges, including infrastructure development, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, climate change, and maritime security.
China has often criticised the group, alleging that it aims to establish an &ldquo;Asian <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/nato" rel="dofollow">NATO</a>.&rdquo; However, the Quad&rsquo;s members maintain that it is a diplomatic initiative.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Marco Rubio will host discussions with the Indo-Pacific QUAD Foreign Ministers at the Department of State. This will be followed by a one-on-one meeting with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

Newly appointed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet the foreign ministers of the QUAD member nations on Tuesday (Jan 21), according to a statement from the US Department of State. Rubio will host discussions with the Indo-Pacific QUAD Foreign Ministers at 1 pm local time at the Department of State. This will be followed by a one-on-one meeting with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at 3:45 pm. Also read: ‘Racist, sexist diversity nonsense’: Trump fires first female Coast Guard chief, Admiral Linda Lee Fagan Later in the day, Rubio is scheduled to meet individually with Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Japan's Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi at the same venue. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, speaking ahead of her meeting with Rubio, described the US-Australia relationship as “our most important strategic partnership.” She also welcomed the opportunity to gather with other QUAD nations so soon after the new administration began its term. “It’s a demonstration of the collective commitment of all countries to the Quad, an iron-clad commitment in this time where close cooperation in the Indo-Pacific is so important,” Wong said while speaking to reporters in Washington. Also read: Trump’s false claim during inaugural speech that US ‘split the atom’ upsets New Zealanders Last year, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in the QUAD Leaders' Summit in the United States. The summit, held in President Joe Biden’s hometown of Wilmington, Delaware, brought together leaders from the US, India, Australia, and Japan. What is the QUAD? The QUAD is a strategic partnership comprising the United States, India, Japan, and Australia. Together, these nations represent nearly two billion people and account for over a third of the world’s gross domestic product. The grouping has been active for more than 15 years. Initially established in 2007, the Quad began as a union of nations that collaborated in response to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Since then, its scope has broadened to address regional challenges, including infrastructure development, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, climate change, and maritime security. China has often criticised the group, alleging that it aims to establish an “Asian NATO.” However, the Quad’s members maintain that it is a diplomatic initiative. (With inputs from agencies)

Marco Rubio's diplomatic debut: US Secretary of State to hold talks with QUAD foreign ministers

During the top executive orders signed by the new US President Donald Trump on Monday (Jan 21), the mention of renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America grabbed attention. In his speech at the inaugural ceremony, the 47th US president said America will &ldquo;claim its rightful place as the greatest, most powerful, most respected nation on earth".
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Trump has previously talked about this plan at a press conference at Mar-a-Lago in early January. The 78-year-old claimed that renaming the marginal ocean is both justified and falls in the border vision of America.&nbsp;
<h3>Gulf of Mexico - What is it?&nbsp;</h3>
The Gulf of Mexico is a viral body of ocean in North America. It spans across 600,000 square miles and is known as the ninth-largest water body in the world.&nbsp;
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The Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had shown a map from the year 1607 earlier in January in which the Gulf of Mexico was present. The map even called North America as "Mexican America".&nbsp;
<h3>Who is the owner of the water body?&nbsp;</h3>
The US State Department says the maritime border in the Gulf of Mexico between the US and Mexico starts from the mouth of the Rio Grande.&nbsp;
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According to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, The Submerged Lands Act (SLA) of 1953 grants individual states rights to the natural resources of submerged lands from the coastline to no more than 3 nautical miles into the Atlantic, Pacific, the Arctic Oceans, and the Gulf of Mexico.&nbsp;
So, in a broader term, the US has control over most parts of the water body and Mexico has authority over its part. But there is an exception. The state jurisdiction extends in Texas and the west coast of Florida from the coastline to no more than 3 marine leagues into the water body.&nbsp;
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<h3>The Importance of Gulf of Mexico for the US&nbsp;</h3>
The Gulf of Mexico hosts around 50 per cent of the US petroleum refining and natural gas processing capacity. Hence, it plays a significant role in the economy of America. It produces around 97 per cent of all US Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil and gas production.
<h3>Is Trump capable of renaming it?&nbsp;</h3>
John Nyberg, the director of the International Hydrographic Organization, told The New York Times in an email that there is no official agreement to rename maritime areas.&nbsp;
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The US Board on Geographic Names, a part of the United States Geological Survey, has mentioned on its official website that it considers renaming areas for "compelling" reasons only. It says that &ldquo;the most important policy regarding names is local use and acceptance".&nbsp; &nbsp; Although changing the name of the water body was not subject to an executive order, Trump claimed it would happen in a "short time".&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World | The Gulf of Mexico is a viral body of ocean in North America. It spans across 600,000 square miles and is known as the ninth-largest water body in the world. 

During the top executive orders signed by the new US President Donald Trump on Monday (Jan 21), the mention of renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America grabbed attention. In his speech at the inaugural ceremony, the 47th US president said America will “claim its rightful place as the greatest, most powerful, most respected nation on earth". Also read | Explained: Why is Trump so obsessed with taking Panama Canal back? Is it essential for US? Trump has previously talked about this plan at a press conference at Mar-a-Lago in early January. The 78-year-old claimed that renaming the marginal ocean is both justified and falls in the border vision of America. Gulf of Mexico - What is it? The Gulf of Mexico is a viral body of ocean in North America. It spans across 600,000 square miles and is known as the ninth-largest water body in the world. Also read | West Asia crisis | Western nations should seize opportunity to strike Houthis while...: UN-backed Yemeni govt The Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had shown a map from the year 1607 earlier in January in which the Gulf of Mexico was present. The map even called North America as "Mexican America". Who is the owner of the water body? The US State Department says the maritime border in the Gulf of Mexico between the US and Mexico starts from the mouth of the Rio Grande. Also read | WATCH: Donald Trump praises son Barron for helping him get 'youth vote', says he knew... According to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, The Submerged Lands Act (SLA) of 1953 grants individual states rights to the natural resources of submerged lands from the coastline to no more than 3 nautical miles into the Atlantic, Pacific, the Arctic Oceans, and the Gulf of Mexico. So, in a broader term, the US has control over most parts of the water body and Mexico has authority over its part. But there is an exception. The state jurisdiction extends in Texas and the west coast of Florida from the coastline to no more than 3 marine leagues into the water body. Also read | Who were the Capitol riots accused that US President Trump granted pardon to? The Importance of Gulf of Mexico for the US The Gulf of Mexico hosts around 50 per cent of the US petroleum refining and natural gas processing capacity. Hence, it plays a significant role in the economy of America. It produces around 97 per cent of all US Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil and gas production. Is Trump capable of renaming it? John Nyberg, the director of the International Hydrographic Organization, told The New York Times in an email that there is no official agreement to rename maritime areas. Also read | Hours after Trump inauguration, Putin dials 'dear friend' Xi Jinping - Here's what they talked about The US Board on Geographic Names, a part of the United States Geological Survey, has mentioned on its official website that it considers renaming areas for "compelling" reasons only. It says that “the most important policy regarding names is local use and acceptance". Although changing the name of the water body was not subject to an executive order, Trump claimed it would happen in a "short time". Also read | 'You're Fired': Donald Trump sacks four top officials in Truth Social post (With inputs from agencies)

Explained: Trump wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America. Can he do that?

The United Nations (UN)-backed Yemeni government in Aden said on Tuesday (Jan 21) that the West should seize the opportunity to target the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels' leadership in Yemen while Tehran is weakened.&nbsp;
Speaking to The Guardian, Yemen's Vice President Aidarus al-Zoubaidi said that Iran's reserves in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza left the country massively weakened.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;They have one remaining domain and that is Yemen. Now is the time to counter the Houthis and push them back into their position," al-Zoubaidi added.&nbsp;
The vice president of the government in Aden added that Yemen's ground forces should work in cooperation with Western airstrikes as part of a multi-pronged strategy.
<h2>'Iran will not give up on Houthis but...'</h2>
Al-Zoubaidi predicted that Iran would not give up on the Houthis, but on the contrary, double down on its support for the rebels as the last remaining component of its chain of proxy forces.
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The vice president said that the Aden government was willing to provide intelligence advice to all those mounting attacks on Houthi positions.&nbsp;
<h2>Attacks on Houthis by US and UK have not been effective</h2>
Al-Zoubaidi also told The Guardian that the attacks on Houthis by the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) had not been effective as they were not targeting the Houthi leadership or their main locations or headquarters.&nbsp;
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"It&rsquo;s not joined-up, or comprehensive. It&rsquo;s just airstrikes. Joined-up means also a military operation on the ground,&rdquo; he added.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

“They have one remaining domain and that is Yemen. Now is the time to counter the Houthis and push them back into their position," Yemen's vice president said. 

The United Nations (UN)-backed Yemeni government in Aden said on Tuesday (Jan 21) that the West should seize the opportunity to target the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels' leadership in Yemen while Tehran is weakened. Speaking to The Guardian, Yemen's Vice President Aidarus al-Zoubaidi said that Iran's reserves in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza left the country massively weakened. Also read | West Asia crisis: Houthis likely to limit attacks in Red Sea to Israel-affiliated ships “They have one remaining domain and that is Yemen. Now is the time to counter the Houthis and push them back into their position," al-Zoubaidi added. The vice president of the government in Aden added that Yemen's ground forces should work in cooperation with Western airstrikes as part of a multi-pronged strategy. 'Iran will not give up on Houthis but...' Al-Zoubaidi predicted that Iran would not give up on the Houthis, but on the contrary, double down on its support for the rebels as the last remaining component of its chain of proxy forces. Also watch | Houthi military claims attack on US aircraft carrier The vice president said that the Aden government was willing to provide intelligence advice to all those mounting attacks on Houthi positions. Attacks on Houthis by US and UK have not been effective Al-Zoubaidi also told The Guardian that the attacks on Houthis by the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) had not been effective as they were not targeting the Houthi leadership or their main locations or headquarters. Also read | Israeli jets pummel power station, two ports in Houthi-held Yemen "It’s not joined-up, or comprehensive. It’s just airstrikes. Joined-up means also a military operation on the ground,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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US President Donald Trump has dismissed Admiral Linda Lee Fagan, the head of the US Coast Guard, citing her excessive emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Fagan, who made history as the first woman to lead a branch of the US Armed Forces, was removed from her position on Tuesday. This comes after Trump said that he would eliminate DEI programs across federal agencies.
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<h2>'DEI nonsense is no longer acceptable'</h2>
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/elon-musk" rel="dofollow">Elon Musk</a>, a key adviser to Trump&rsquo;s administration and head of its cost-cutting efforts, hinted at the dismissal in a post on X (formerly Twitter). While not directly confirming the decision, Musk criticised DEI efforts, stating, &ldquo;Undermining the US military and border security to spend money on racist/sexist DEI nonsense is no longer acceptable.&rdquo;
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Undermining the US military and border security to spend money on racist/sexist DEI nonsense is no longer acceptable <a href="https://t.co/IPoDv5odP8">https://t.co/IPoDv5odP8</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1881711470561665304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
According to Fox News, a senior official from the Department of Homeland Security said that Fagan&rsquo;s removal stemmed from concerns about border security, recruitment challenges, and a perceived "erosion of trust." The report also highlighted her alleged failure to address border security threats, staff retention issues, and mismanagement in acquisitions, as well as her focus on DEI initiatives.
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Admiral Fagan, appointed by former President Joe Biden in 2021, made history as the first female uniformed leader of a US Armed Forces branch. In June, she penned a Pride Month tribute encouraging Americans to &ldquo;live their truth.&rdquo; She also emphasised the value of diverse teams in a 2023 interview with Military Families Magazine, saying, that they possess a &ldquo;deeper strength of thought&rdquo; compared to more homogenous groups.
However, her tenure was not without controversy. Lawmakers had accused the Coast Guard under her leadership of facing ongoing and significant issues related to sexual harassment claims.
Trump&rsquo;s swift action against Fagan is part of a broader effort to undo <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/joe-biden" rel="dofollow">Biden</a>-era policies. The president has vowed to &ldquo;identify and remove&rdquo; over a thousand appointees from the previous administration.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Admiral Linda Lee Fagan who made history as the first woman to lead a branch of the US Armed Forces, was removed from her position on Tuesday. 

US President Donald Trump has dismissed Admiral Linda Lee Fagan, the head of the US Coast Guard, citing her excessive emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Fagan, who made history as the first woman to lead a branch of the US Armed Forces, was removed from her position on Tuesday. This comes after Trump said that he would eliminate DEI programs across federal agencies. Also read: 'Enforcing the law like never before,' Trump border czar announces nationwide immigration raids starting today 'DEI nonsense is no longer acceptable' Elon Musk, a key adviser to Trump’s administration and head of its cost-cutting efforts, hinted at the dismissal in a post on X (formerly Twitter). While not directly confirming the decision, Musk criticised DEI efforts, stating, “Undermining the US military and border security to spend money on racist/sexist DEI nonsense is no longer acceptable.” Undermining the US military and border security to spend money on racist/sexist DEI nonsense is no longer acceptable https://t.co/IPoDv5odP8 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 21, 2025 According to Fox News, a senior official from the Department of Homeland Security said that Fagan’s removal stemmed from concerns about border security, recruitment challenges, and a perceived "erosion of trust." The report also highlighted her alleged failure to address border security threats, staff retention issues, and mismanagement in acquisitions, as well as her focus on DEI initiatives. Also read: Following Scholz's remarks about Musk at WEF, billionaire calls German chancellor 'Oaf Schitz' Admiral Fagan, appointed by former President Joe Biden in 2021, made history as the first female uniformed leader of a US Armed Forces branch. In June, she penned a Pride Month tribute encouraging Americans to “live their truth.” She also emphasised the value of diverse teams in a 2023 interview with Military Families Magazine, saying, that they possess a “deeper strength of thought” compared to more homogenous groups. However, her tenure was not without controversy. Lawmakers had accused the Coast Guard under her leadership of facing ongoing and significant issues related to sexual harassment claims. Trump’s swift action against Fagan is part of a broader effort to undo Biden-era policies. The president has vowed to “identify and remove” over a thousand appointees from the previous administration. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Racist, sexist diversity nonsense’: Trump fires first female Coast Guard chief, Admiral Linda Lee Fagan

The war of words between tech billionaire Elon Musk and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is intensifying as the days pass.
On Tuesday (Jan 21), Musk and Scholz had yet another squabble. Addressing the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, German Chancellor Scholz criticised Musk's support for extreme right positions.
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"We have freedom of speech in Europe and Germany. Everyone can say what they want even if they're billionaires. What we do not accept is if this is supporting extreme right positions."
The German chancellor's remarks came after Musk backed Germany's far-right AfD party.&nbsp;
<h2>Musk hits back, calls Scholz THIS</h2>
In a post on his social media platform X, Musk hit out at Scholz by calling the German chancellor "Oaf Schitz."
"Shame on Oaf Schitz!" Musk wrote in the post after Scholz said freedom of speech should not support extreme-right views.
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Shame on Oaf Schitz! <a href="https://t.co/xtdW8D6FTo">https://t.co/xtdW8D6FTo</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1881707490762731984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2025</a></blockquote>

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Musk has shown a particular interest in Germany where he opened Tesla's first European plant in 2022.&nbsp;
Musk introduced the AfD's chancellor candidate Alice Weidel, whose party is second in polls but has almost no chance of forming a government due to other parties' refusal to work with it, as "the leading candidate to run Germany."
<h2>'Musk supports the far-right everywhere...'</h2>
A few days back, Olaf Scholz said that Musk supported the far-right everywhere in Europe.&nbsp;
"And that is something that is completely unacceptable. It endangers the democratic development of Europe, it endangers our community and that must be criticised," Scholz said during a joint presser with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
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"His partisanship in favour of the extreme right, whether for business interests or for reasons that have something to do with his own political views, is unacceptable,&rdquo; the German chancellor added.
(With inputs from agencies)

Musk has shown a particular interest in Germany where he opened Tesla's first European plant in 2022. He has backed Germany's far-right AfD party, which has sparked concerns.

The war of words between tech billionaire Elon Musk and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is intensifying as the days pass. On Tuesday (Jan 21), Musk and Scholz had yet another squabble. Addressing the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, German Chancellor Scholz criticised Musk's support for extreme right positions. Also read | A Nazi salute? Elon Musk stirs massive controversy during speech following Trump inauguration "We have freedom of speech in Europe and Germany. Everyone can say what they want even if they're billionaires. What we do not accept is if this is supporting extreme right positions." The German chancellor's remarks came after Musk backed Germany's far-right AfD party. Musk hits back, calls Scholz THIS In a post on his social media platform X, Musk hit out at Scholz by calling the German chancellor "Oaf Schitz." "Shame on Oaf Schitz!" Musk wrote in the post after Scholz said freedom of speech should not support extreme-right views. Shame on Oaf Schitz! https://t.co/xtdW8D6FTo — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 21, 2025 Musk has shown a particular interest in Germany where he opened Tesla's first European plant in 2022. Musk introduced the AfD's chancellor candidate Alice Weidel, whose party is second in polls but has almost no chance of forming a government due to other parties' refusal to work with it, as "the leading candidate to run Germany." 'Musk supports the far-right everywhere...' A few days back, Olaf Scholz said that Musk supported the far-right everywhere in Europe. "And that is something that is completely unacceptable. It endangers the democratic development of Europe, it endangers our community and that must be criticised," Scholz said during a joint presser with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Also read | German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote, early election set for February 23 "His partisanship in favour of the extreme right, whether for business interests or for reasons that have something to do with his own political views, is unacceptable,” the German chancellor added. (With inputs from agencies)

Following Scholz's remarks about Musk at WEF, billionaire calls German chancellor 'Oaf Schitz'

The Health Ministry of Palestine said on Tuesday (Jan 21) that the IDF's ongoing raid on Jenin has claimed the lives of eight Palestinians. Hamas responded to it by saying it would intensify the confrontations with Israel.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis/djokovic-vs-alcaraz-australian-open-2025-i-wish-today-was-the-final-says-novak-djokovic-after-beating-carlos-alcaraz-in-quarterfinal-8641970">Australian Open 2025: Tired Novak Djokovic 'wish today was the final' after epic win vs Carlos Alcaraz in QF</a>
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Novak Djokovic beat injury scare to come out triumphant in the men's singles quarter-final against Spain's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/carlos-alcaraz" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Carlos Alcaraz</a>&nbsp;in Australian Open 2025 on Tuesday (Jan 21). With the win,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/novak-djokovic" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Djokovic</a>&nbsp;advanced to the semis in hope of winning the elusive 25th grand slam title. The 37-year-old Serbian, however, was tired after the match and said he wished for 'this match to be the final.'
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/saif-ali-khan-returns-home-saif-ali-khan-latest-news-saif-ali-khan-stabbed-8641260">Saif Ali Khan smiles and waves at camera as he returns home from hospital</a>
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The Health Ministry of Palestine said on Tuesday (Jan 21) that the IDF's ongoing raid on Jenin has claimed the lives of eight Palestinians. Hamas responded to it by saying it would intensify the confrontations with Israel. Immigration agents are set to begin nationwide operations on Tuesday (Jan 21), aimed at detaining and deporting undocumented migrants, according to Tom Homan, the border policy chief under Donald Trump. Meanwhile, in Israel, the IDF chief Major General Herzi Halevi announced his resignation. He said he was leaving the IDF after recognising his responsibility for the failure of the IDF over Hamas' unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Click on the headlines to read more Hamas calls for escalation of fighting after Israeli raid on Jenin; Netanyahu vows to 'eradicate terrorism' The Palestinian health ministry in Ramallah on Tuesday (Jan 21) said that the Israeli military's ongoing raid on Jenin, a city in the West Bank, has claimed at least eight lives, an increase from an earlier figure of six, The Guardian reported. In response, Hamas has urged for intensified confrontations with Israel amid the military operation. 'Enforcing the law like never before,' Trump border czar announces nationwide immigration raids starting today Immigration agents are set to begin nationwide operations on Tuesday (Jan 21), aimed at detaining and deporting undocumented migrants, according to Tom Homan, the border policy chief under Donald Trump. Gaza war: IDF Chief Halevi to step down over failure during Hamas' Oct 7 attack. Who is he? Major General Herzi Halevi, the chief of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), announced on Tuesday (Jan 21) that he would resign from the top post on March 6. Explained: Why is Trump so obsessed with taking Panama Canal back? Is it essential for US? US President Donald Trump once again showed his determination to take control of the Panama Canal in his presidency and vowed the same in his inaugural speech on Monday (Jan 20). Despite the constant clarification by the Panama government that there is no Chinese interference in its operation, Trump claimed that "China is operating the Panama Canal". Hours after Trump inauguration, Putin dials 'dear friend' Xi Jinping - Here's what they talked about Senior Hamas official on Tuesday (Jan 21) said that the militant group will release four women hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners on Saturday (Jan 25). Who were the Capitol riots accused that US President Trump granted pardon to? United States (US) President Donald Trump on Monday (January 20) granted a blanket pardon to almost all involved in the 2021 Capitol Hill riots, American media reported. President Trump pardoned about 1,500 of his supporters and commuted the sentences of 14 others. Will US President Trump's birthright citizenship order impact Indians on Green Card wait list? United States (US) President Donald Trump signed several executive orders on Monday (January 20), one of them being an end to birthright citizenship. Hours after Trump inauguration, Putin dials 'dear friend' Xi Jinping - Here's what they talked about Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday (Jan 21), emphasising the close relationship between their two nations. The call came just a day after Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States. Australian Open 2025: Tired Novak Djokovic 'wish today was the final' after epic win vs Carlos Alcaraz in QF Novak Djokovic beat injury scare to come out triumphant in the men's singles quarter-final against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in Australian Open 2025 on Tuesday (Jan 21). With the win, Djokovic advanced to the semis in hope of winning the elusive 25th grand slam title. The 37-year-old Serbian, however, was tired after the match and said he wished for 'this match to be the final.' Saif Ali Khan smiles and waves at camera as he returns home from hospital Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, who was stabbed at his Bandra residence on January 19, was discharged from Lilavai Hospital on Tuesday. Saif had to undergo an emergency surgery after an intruder stabbed him six times after a failed burglary attempt. The star was seen briefly smiling and waving at the paparazzi outside his residence before he entered the building of his home.

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Global stock markets climbed on Tuesday as Donald Trump wasted no time in starting his second term as US president with a raft of announcements affecting the global economy.
Oil prices slumped however on the prospect of more drilling in the United States, while the dollar lost much of its initial gains. Wall Street's major indices rose at the opening bell, having been shut on Monday for the Martin Luther King holiday, which coincided with Trump's inauguration.
Briefing.com analyst Patrick O'Hare spoke of a "Trump bump" in trading. "This bump follows yesterday's inauguration," he said, noting that Trump had "wasted no time with a slate of executive orders that unwound a lot of the Biden administration's policies".On becoming president, Trump signed an executive order that indicated he could resume his hardball approach to global diplomacy and trade. He also spoke about the possibility of imposing a 25-percent tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods, which sent their currencies tumbling.&nbsp; Canadian and Mexican stock markets were marginally higher in Tuesday trading. "What was missing in yesterday's executive orders, however, was any declaration of a decisive tariff action against China," said O'Hare."Instead, President Trump said existing trade agreements should be reviewed for any recommended revisions."
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 That helped Chinese markets push higher, with Hong Kong gaining nearly one per cent. A top Chinese official said on Tuesday that no country would emerge victorious from a trade war.afp "Protectionism leads nowhere and there are no winners in a trade war," Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said in a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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 Trump also gave social media app TikTok 75 days to find a buyer for its US business, after it missed a deadline on Saturday ordering its Chinese owners ByteDance to sell its US subsidiary to non-Chinese buyers or be banned. Wall Street received an initial Trump bump after his November re-election, with investors excited about the prospect of tax cuts and deregulation.&nbsp; However, they pulled back in December over fears Trump's plans to slap tariffs on key US trading partners would spark inflation and dim the prospect of further cuts to interest rates.
 Oil prices slumped on Tuesday after the Trump administration declared a "national energy emergency" to significantly expand drilling in the world's top oil and gas producer.
"Mr Trump&rsquo;s full-throated yell for US producers to 'Drill, baby, drill!' is not new. And it's perfectly logical that prices should fall at the prospect of increased supply," said David Morrison, Senior Market Analyst at Trade Nation. The main US oil contract, WTI, fell by 2.5 per cent.
<h2>&nbsp;Key figures around 1430 GMT&nbsp;</h2>
New York - Dow: UP 0.4 per cent at 43,661.58 points New York - S&amp;P 500: UP 0.5 per cent at 6,027.95 New York - Nasdaq Composite: UP 0.5 per cent at 19,734.15 London - FTSE 100: UP 0.1 per cent at 8,530.70&nbsp; Paris - CAC 40: UP 0.4 percent at 7,764.91 Frankfurt - DAX: UP 0.1 percent at 20,014.46 Tokyo - Nikkei 225: UP 0.3 per cent at 39,027.98 (close) Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index: UP 0.9 per cent at 20,106.55 (close) Shanghai - Composite: DOWN 0.1 per cent at 3,242.62 (close) Euro/dollar: DOWN at $1.0393 from $1.0404 on Monday Pound/dollar: DOWN at $1.2294 from $1.2302 Dollar/yen: DOWN at 155.46 yen from 155.67 yen Euro/pound: UNCHANGED at 84.56 pence West Texas Intermediate: DOWN 2.5 per cent at $75.47 per barrel Brent North Sea Crude: DOWN 1.6 percent at $78.89 per barrel burs-rl
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world| Oil prices slumped however on the prospect of more drilling in the United States, while the dollar lost much of its initial gains. Wall Street's major indices rose at the opening bell, having been shut on Monday for the Martin Luther King holiday, which coincided with Trump's inauguration.

Global stock markets climbed on Tuesday as Donald Trump wasted no time in starting his second term as US president with a raft of announcements affecting the global economy. Oil prices slumped however on the prospect of more drilling in the United States, while the dollar lost much of its initial gains. Wall Street's major indices rose at the opening bell, having been shut on Monday for the Martin Luther King holiday, which coincided with Trump's inauguration. Briefing.com analyst Patrick O'Hare spoke of a "Trump bump" in trading. "This bump follows yesterday's inauguration," he said, noting that Trump had "wasted no time with a slate of executive orders that unwound a lot of the Biden administration's policies".On becoming president, Trump signed an executive order that indicated he could resume his hardball approach to global diplomacy and trade. He also spoke about the possibility of imposing a 25-percent tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods, which sent their currencies tumbling. Canadian and Mexican stock markets were marginally higher in Tuesday trading. "What was missing in yesterday's executive orders, however, was any declaration of a decisive tariff action against China," said O'Hare."Instead, President Trump said existing trade agreements should be reviewed for any recommended revisions." Also Read | Hamas calls for escalation of fighting after Israeli raid on Jenin; Netanyahu vows to 'eradicate terrorism' That helped Chinese markets push higher, with Hong Kong gaining nearly one per cent. A top Chinese official said on Tuesday that no country would emerge victorious from a trade war.afp "Protectionism leads nowhere and there are no winners in a trade war," Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said in a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Also Read | Hours after Trump inauguration, Putin dials 'dear friend' Xi Jinping - Here's what they talked about Trump also gave social media app TikTok 75 days to find a buyer for its US business, after it missed a deadline on Saturday ordering its Chinese owners ByteDance to sell its US subsidiary to non-Chinese buyers or be banned. Wall Street received an initial Trump bump after his November re-election, with investors excited about the prospect of tax cuts and deregulation. However, they pulled back in December over fears Trump's plans to slap tariffs on key US trading partners would spark inflation and dim the prospect of further cuts to interest rates. Oil prices slumped on Tuesday after the Trump administration declared a "national energy emergency" to significantly expand drilling in the world's top oil and gas producer. "Mr Trump’s full-throated yell for US producers to 'Drill, baby, drill!' is not new. And it's perfectly logical that prices should fall at the prospect of increased supply," said David Morrison, Senior Market Analyst at Trade Nation. The main US oil contract, WTI, fell by 2.5 per cent. Key figures around 1430 GMT New York - Dow: UP 0.4 per cent at 43,661.58 points New York - S&P 500: UP 0.5 per cent at 6,027.95 New York - Nasdaq Composite: UP 0.5 per cent at 19,734.15 London - FTSE 100: UP 0.1 per cent at 8,530.70 Paris - CAC 40: UP 0.4 percent at 7,764.91 Frankfurt - DAX: UP 0.1 percent at 20,014.46 Tokyo - Nikkei 225: UP 0.3 per cent at 39,027.98 (close) Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index: UP 0.9 per cent at 20,106.55 (close) Shanghai - Composite: DOWN 0.1 per cent at 3,242.62 (close) Euro/dollar: DOWN at $1.0393 from $1.0404 on Monday Pound/dollar: DOWN at $1.2294 from $1.2302 Dollar/yen: DOWN at 155.46 yen from 155.67 yen Euro/pound: UNCHANGED at 84.56 pence West Texas Intermediate: DOWN 2.5 per cent at $75.47 per barrel Brent North Sea Crude: DOWN 1.6 percent at $78.89 per barrel burs-rl 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.

Global stock markets surge as Trump resumes office; Oil prices decline

Immigration agents are set to begin nationwide operations on Tuesday (Jan 21), aimed at detaining and deporting undocumented migrants, according to Tom Homan, the border policy chief under Donald Trump.
In an interview with Fox Business Network, Homan said that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-to-sign-over-200-executive-orders-on-border-security-energy-and-living-costs-on-first-day-8636415" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Immigration and Customs Enforcement</a> (ICE) officers would be stepping up enforcement efforts after what he described as a period of limited action in recent years.
Meanwhile, as per a report by Fox News, Donald Trump&rsquo;s administration has rescinded ban issued under Joe Biden that stopped immigration raids in and around schools, healthcare facilities, churches and facilities providing disaster relief, among other locations.
<h2>'ICE is going to start doing their job and more'</h2>
&ldquo;ICE is going to start doing their job and more. They haven&rsquo;t been able to do the job for the last four years, and now they&rsquo;re going to start enforcing the law like there should be,&rdquo; Homan said.
While Homan did not disclose specific locations for the raids, he confirmed that the operations would take place across the United States. He avoided mentioning whether &ldquo;sanctuary cities&rdquo; that don't cooperate with federal immigration authorities, would be a particular focus.
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&ldquo;They&rsquo;re going to do it throughout the country. We have offices throughout the country, and every ICE officer is going to be out there and enforce the law starting tomorrow morning,&rdquo; he added.
<h2>Trump announces 'national emergency' on Mexico border</h2>
These raids are part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to implement strict immigration policies. On Monday, President Trump signed several executive orders targeting undocumented migrants and aiming to boost security at the US-Mexico border.
In his first address from the Oval Office as the 47th president, Trump declared a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-reinstates-winston-churchill-bust-gives-oval-office-a-makeover-8639820">national emergency</a>, which he said justified deploying US troops to the southern border.
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The executive order read, &ldquo;Because of the gravity and emergency of this present danger and imminent threat, it is necessary for the Armed Forces to take all appropriate action to assist the Department of Homeland Security in obtaining full operational control of the southern border.&rdquo;
<h2>Trump to end birthright citizenship </h2>
Additionally, Trump introduced an order seeking to redefine eligibility for American citizenship under the US Constitution, targeting the principle of birthright citizenship guaranteed by the 14th Amendment. Speaking to reporters, Trump described this as a significant step: &ldquo;Birthright &ndash; that&rsquo;s a big one.&rdquo;
The executive order, which aims to deny automatic citizenship to US-born children of undocumented immigrants, is set to take effect in 30 days.
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However, the president's ability to unilaterally alter the Constitution has already been challenged in court. Civil rights groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, have filed lawsuits on behalf of immigrant advocacy organisations. These groups argue that the executive order would harm their members, leaving their children ineligible for citizenship.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: On Monday hours after his inauguration, President Trump signed several executive orders targeting undocumented migrants and aiming to boost security at the US-Mexico border.

Immigration agents are set to begin nationwide operations on Tuesday (Jan 21), aimed at detaining and deporting undocumented migrants, according to Tom Homan, the border policy chief under Donald Trump. In an interview with Fox Business Network, Homan said that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers would be stepping up enforcement efforts after what he described as a period of limited action in recent years. Meanwhile, as per a report by Fox News, Donald Trump’s administration has rescinded ban issued under Joe Biden that stopped immigration raids in and around schools, healthcare facilities, churches and facilities providing disaster relief, among other locations. 'ICE is going to start doing their job and more' “ICE is going to start doing their job and more. They haven’t been able to do the job for the last four years, and now they’re going to start enforcing the law like there should be,” Homan said. While Homan did not disclose specific locations for the raids, he confirmed that the operations would take place across the United States. He avoided mentioning whether “sanctuary cities” that don't cooperate with federal immigration authorities, would be a particular focus. Also read: Hamas calls for escalation of fighting after Israeli raid on Jenin; Netanyahu vows to 'eradicate terrorism' “They’re going to do it throughout the country. We have offices throughout the country, and every ICE officer is going to be out there and enforce the law starting tomorrow morning,” he added. Trump announces 'national emergency' on Mexico border These raids are part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to implement strict immigration policies. On Monday, President Trump signed several executive orders targeting undocumented migrants and aiming to boost security at the US-Mexico border. In his first address from the Oval Office as the 47th president, Trump declared a national emergency, which he said justified deploying US troops to the southern border. Also read: WATCH: Donald Trump praises son Barron for helping him get 'youth vote', says he knew... The executive order read, “Because of the gravity and emergency of this present danger and imminent threat, it is necessary for the Armed Forces to take all appropriate action to assist the Department of Homeland Security in obtaining full operational control of the southern border.” Trump to end birthright citizenship Additionally, Trump introduced an order seeking to redefine eligibility for American citizenship under the US Constitution, targeting the principle of birthright citizenship guaranteed by the 14th Amendment. Speaking to reporters, Trump described this as a significant step: “Birthright – that’s a big one.” The executive order, which aims to deny automatic citizenship to US-born children of undocumented immigrants, is set to take effect in 30 days. Also read: Will US President Trump's birthright citizenship order impact Indians on Green Card wait list? However, the president's ability to unilaterally alter the Constitution has already been challenged in court. Civil rights groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, have filed lawsuits on behalf of immigrant advocacy organisations. These groups argue that the executive order would harm their members, leaving their children ineligible for citizenship. (With inputs from agencies)

'Enforcing the law like never before,' Trump border czar announces nationwide immigration raids starting today

The Palestinian health ministry in Ramallah on Tuesday (Jan 21) said that the Israeli military's ongoing raid on Jenin, a city in the West Bank, has claimed at least eight lives, an increase from an earlier figure of six, The Guardian reported. In response, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/hamas" rel="dofollow">Hamas</a> has urged for intensified confrontations with Israel amid the military operation.
<h2>Operation aimed at eradicating terrorism</h2>
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the operation, conducted by the military, police, and the Shin Bet security agency, is aimed at &ldquo;eradicating terrorism&rdquo; in Jenin, which he described as a hub for Palestinian armed groups.
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Referring to the mission as &ldquo;extensive and significant,&rdquo; he said, "On the directive of the Security Cabinet, the IDF, the ISA and the Israel Police have today begun an extensive and significant military operation to defeat terrorism in Jenin &ndash; 'Iron Wall'."
&ldquo;We are operating in a systematic and decisive way against the Iranian axis wherever it sends its arms, in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Judea and Samaria,&rdquo; Netanyahu said in a statement released by his office.
Jenin has been a focal point of Israeli military operations throughout Israel's 15-month-long war on Gaza. According to the Palestinian health ministry, over 800 individuals have lost their lives in Israeli raids since the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, which resulted in approximately 1,200 deaths.
The Jenin refugee camp houses about 14,000 residents, the majority of whom are descendants of Palestinians displaced from their land during the establishment of Israel in 1948.
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<h2>Qatar Prime Minister says peace in Gaza hinges on "good faith" efforts by Israel and Hamas</h2>
Meanwhile, Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, has stressed that peace in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/gaza-ceasefire" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Gaza</a> hinges on "good faith" efforts by both Israel and Hamas. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, he said, "If they are embarking in this in good faith, this will last and hopefully will lead to phase two, will lead to a permanent ceasefire."
(With inputs from agencies)

World, Middle East: Gaza ceasefire: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the operation is aimed at “eradicating terrorism” in Jenin. 

The Palestinian health ministry in Ramallah on Tuesday (Jan 21) said that the Israeli military's ongoing raid on Jenin, a city in the West Bank, has claimed at least eight lives, an increase from an earlier figure of six, The Guardian reported. In response, Hamas has urged for intensified confrontations with Israel amid the military operation. Operation aimed at eradicating terrorism Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the operation, conducted by the military, police, and the Shin Bet security agency, is aimed at “eradicating terrorism” in Jenin, which he described as a hub for Palestinian armed groups. Also read: Gaza war: IDF Chief Halevi to step down over failure during Hamas' Oct 7 attack. Who is he? Referring to the mission as “extensive and significant,” he said, "On the directive of the Security Cabinet, the IDF, the ISA and the Israel Police have today begun an extensive and significant military operation to defeat terrorism in Jenin – 'Iron Wall'." “We are operating in a systematic and decisive way against the Iranian axis wherever it sends its arms, in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Judea and Samaria,” Netanyahu said in a statement released by his office. Jenin has been a focal point of Israeli military operations throughout Israel's 15-month-long war on Gaza. According to the Palestinian health ministry, over 800 individuals have lost their lives in Israeli raids since the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, which resulted in approximately 1,200 deaths. The Jenin refugee camp houses about 14,000 residents, the majority of whom are descendants of Palestinians displaced from their land during the establishment of Israel in 1948. Also read: Donald Trump inauguration: Here's a low down of the executive orders Trump signed on Day 1 in White House Qatar Prime Minister says peace in Gaza hinges on "good faith" efforts by Israel and Hamas Meanwhile, Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, has stressed that peace in Gaza hinges on "good faith" efforts by both Israel and Hamas. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, he said, "If they are embarking in this in good faith, this will last and hopefully will lead to phase two, will lead to a permanent ceasefire." (With inputs from agencies)

Hamas calls for escalation of fighting after Israeli raid on Jenin; Netanyahu vows to 'eradicate terrorism'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Europe should develop a joint defence policy and be willing to increase spending to guarantee its own security from emerging threats.
His comments to the World Economic Forum in Davos came a day after the inauguration of US President Donald Trump, who has demanded NATO members raise their defence spending and boasted he can end the war in Ukraine, without offering a clear roadmap.
Zelensky said Europe needed to be ready to stand on its own feet and must work to remain relevant as a "strong global" player and "indispensable" on the global stage.
"We need a united European security and defence policy, and all European countries must be willing to spend as much on security as is truly needed," Zelensky argued in his address to the WEF.
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"Europe must be able to guarantee peace and security for itself," he added.
He evoked the Kremlin's deployment of North Korean troops to western Russia to illustrate what he said were growing threats to European security.
"European leaders should remember this -- battles involving North Korean soldiers are now happening in places geographically closer to Davos than to Pyongyang," he said.
And he pointed to a recent pact between Russia and Iran boosting their economic and military cooperation, saying the accord was an example of a changing landscape that was a threat to Europe.
"Whom do they make such deals against? Against you, against all of us," he said. "Such threats can only be countered together," he added.
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Zelensky also questioned whether Trump was committed to NATO and European security, claiming that Washington has openly indicated their security priorities lie in the Middle East and in the Asia-Pacific region.
"Will President Trump even notice Europe? Does he see NATO as necessary? And will he respect EU institutions?" Zelensky asked.
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At Davos, Zelensky evoked the Kremlin's deployment of North Korean troops to western Russia to illustrate what he said were growing threats to European security.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Europe should develop a joint defence policy and be willing to increase spending to guarantee its own security from emerging threats. His comments to the World Economic Forum in Davos came a day after the inauguration of US President Donald Trump, who has demanded NATO members raise their defence spending and boasted he can end the war in Ukraine, without offering a clear roadmap. Zelensky said Europe needed to be ready to stand on its own feet and must work to remain relevant as a "strong global" player and "indispensable" on the global stage. "We need a united European security and defence policy, and all European countries must be willing to spend as much on security as is truly needed," Zelensky argued in his address to the WEF. Also read | 'Evidence of involvement': Zelensky says Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers in Kursk region "Europe must be able to guarantee peace and security for itself," he added. He evoked the Kremlin's deployment of North Korean troops to western Russia to illustrate what he said were growing threats to European security. "European leaders should remember this -- battles involving North Korean soldiers are now happening in places geographically closer to Davos than to Pyongyang," he said. And he pointed to a recent pact between Russia and Iran boosting their economic and military cooperation, saying the accord was an example of a changing landscape that was a threat to Europe. "Whom do they make such deals against? Against you, against all of us," he said. "Such threats can only be countered together," he added. Also watch | 'America's focus must shift to Europe': Zelensky at WEF Zelensky also questioned whether Trump was committed to NATO and European security, claiming that Washington has openly indicated their security priorities lie in the Middle East and in the Asia-Pacific region. "Will President Trump even notice Europe? Does he see NATO as necessary? And will he respect EU institutions?" Zelensky asked. 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.

At WEF in Davos, Ukraine's Zelensky questions whether Trump is committed to NATO

Major General Herzi Halevi, the chief of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), announced on Tuesday (Jan 21) that he would resign from the top post on March 6.
Major General Halevi said he was leaving the IDF after recognising his responsibility for the failure of the IDF over Hamas' unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
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Haveli said he would complete the investigations into the Hamas attack by March 6 and prepare the IDF for future challenges.
<h2>Who is Herzi Halevi?</h2>
Halevi, 57, is the chief of the general staff of the IDF, taking charge of the top post since January 16, 2023.&nbsp;
Halevi had earlier served in many crucial positions including commander of the Israeli Southern Command, the commander of the special forces unit Sayeret Matkal, and chief of the military intelligence directorate.&nbsp;
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He became the first practising Orthodox Jew to serve as head of the country's military intelligence. Apart from the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the&nbsp;57-year-old served in the Second Lebanon War of 2006, the South Lebanon conflict from 1985-2000, and the 2014 Gaza war.
<h2>'Oct 7 failure will remain with me...'</h2>
Announcing his resignation in a letter, Halevi said, "On the morning of October 7, under my command, the IDF failed in its mission to protect Israel&rsquo;s citizens. The State of Israel paid a heavy and painful price &mdash; in lives lost, in hostages taken, and in those wounded both physically and emotionally."
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"The courageous acts of many &mdash; security forces personnel, IDF soldiers and commanders, and brave civilians &mdash; were not enough to prevent this great disaster. My responsibility for this terrible failure accompanies me every day, every hour, and will remain with me for the rest of my life," he added.
The outgoing IDF chief also highlighted a few achievements of the military- inflicting damage on Hamas' military wing, creating the conditions for the return of hostages, dealing an unprecedented blow to Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, and significantly weakening Iran and its regional activities.&nbsp;

Before stepping down, Haveli said he would complete the investigations into the Hamas attack by March 6 and prepare the IDF for future challenges.

Major General Herzi Halevi, the chief of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), announced on Tuesday (Jan 21) that he would resign from the top post on March 6. Major General Halevi said he was leaving the IDF after recognising his responsibility for the failure of the IDF over Hamas' unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Also read | Gaza ceasefire: Four female hostages to be released in next prisoner exchange on Saturday, says Hamas official Haveli said he would complete the investigations into the Hamas attack by March 6 and prepare the IDF for future challenges. Who is Herzi Halevi? Halevi, 57, is the chief of the general staff of the IDF, taking charge of the top post since January 16, 2023. Halevi had earlier served in many crucial positions including commander of the Israeli Southern Command, the commander of the special forces unit Sayeret Matkal, and chief of the military intelligence directorate. Also Watch | Rebuilding Gaza: A 350-year task? He became the first practising Orthodox Jew to serve as head of the country's military intelligence. Apart from the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the 57-year-old served in the Second Lebanon War of 2006, the South Lebanon conflict from 1985-2000, and the 2014 Gaza war. 'Oct 7 failure will remain with me...' Announcing his resignation in a letter, Halevi said, "On the morning of October 7, under my command, the IDF failed in its mission to protect Israel’s citizens. The State of Israel paid a heavy and painful price — in lives lost, in hostages taken, and in those wounded both physically and emotionally." Also read | With ceasefire in effect, Palestine seeks Indian support for reconstruction of Gaza "The courageous acts of many — security forces personnel, IDF soldiers and commanders, and brave civilians — were not enough to prevent this great disaster. My responsibility for this terrible failure accompanies me every day, every hour, and will remain with me for the rest of my life," he added. The outgoing IDF chief also highlighted a few achievements of the military- inflicting damage on Hamas' military wing, creating the conditions for the return of hostages, dealing an unprecedented blow to Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, and significantly weakening Iran and its regional activities.

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Russian President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-says-vladimir-putin-destroying-russia-by-not-signing-a-deal-to-end-ukraine-war-8639126">Vladimir Putin</a> spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday (Jan 21), emphasising the close relationship between their two nations. The call came just a day after Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States.
Russia and China declared a "no limits" partnership in February 2022 during Putin's visit to Beijing, shortly before Russia launched its military action in Ukraine. In recent months, Putin has also described China as an "ally."
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<h2>From one 'dear friend' to another</h2>
Addressing Xi from his residence near Moscow, Putin greeted the Chinese leader, referring to him as his "dear friend." He said that he wanted to discuss "new plans for the development of the Russian-Chinese comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation."
&ldquo;I agree with you that cooperation between Moscow and Beijing is based on a broad commonality of national interests and a convergence of views on what relations between major powers should be,&rdquo; Putin said, according to comments broadcast by Russian state television. 
&ldquo;We build our ties on the basis of friendship, mutual trust and support, equality and mutual benefit. These connections are self-sufficient, independent of domestic political factors and the current global situation.&rdquo;
Xi also referred to Putin as his "dear friend." He said that he hoped that their partnership would continue to grow and reach new heights, according to a live Russian translation of his comments.
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Although neither leader directly mentioned Trump during the televised segment of their discussion, the timing of their conversation suggests they may be coordinating their approach in light of the new US administration.
On Friday, Xi had a call with Trump, during which he expressed a desire for positive relations with the United States. Trump, during his campaign, had proposed imposing tariffs and other measures against China. Putin has not yet spoken with Trump but congratulated him on his inauguration during a televised video call with Russian officials. Putin welcomed Trump&rsquo;s intention to engage in dialogue with Moscow.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Russia and China declared a "no limits" partnership in February 2022 during Putin's visit to Beijing, shortly before Russia launched its military action in Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday (Jan 21), emphasising the close relationship between their two nations. The call came just a day after Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States. Russia and China declared a "no limits" partnership in February 2022 during Putin's visit to Beijing, shortly before Russia launched its military action in Ukraine. In recent months, Putin has also described China as an "ally." Also read: Turkey resort fire: 66 killed, 51 injured after flames erupt at ski resort From one 'dear friend' to another Addressing Xi from his residence near Moscow, Putin greeted the Chinese leader, referring to him as his "dear friend." He said that he wanted to discuss "new plans for the development of the Russian-Chinese comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation." “I agree with you that cooperation between Moscow and Beijing is based on a broad commonality of national interests and a convergence of views on what relations between major powers should be,” Putin said, according to comments broadcast by Russian state television. “We build our ties on the basis of friendship, mutual trust and support, equality and mutual benefit. These connections are self-sufficient, independent of domestic political factors and the current global situation.” Xi also referred to Putin as his "dear friend." He said that he hoped that their partnership would continue to grow and reach new heights, according to a live Russian translation of his comments. Also read: Explained: Why is Trump so obsessed with taking Panama Canal back? Is it essential for US? Although neither leader directly mentioned Trump during the televised segment of their discussion, the timing of their conversation suggests they may be coordinating their approach in light of the new US administration. On Friday, Xi had a call with Trump, during which he expressed a desire for positive relations with the United States. Trump, during his campaign, had proposed imposing tariffs and other measures against China. Putin has not yet spoken with Trump but congratulated him on his inauguration during a televised video call with Russian officials. Putin welcomed Trump’s intention to engage in dialogue with Moscow. (With inputs from agencies)

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The death toll has risen to 66 after a fire erupted in a hotel at a ski resort in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday (Jan 21), the interior ministry of Turkey said in a statement. Ali Yerlikaya told reporters," "66 citizens lost their lives and 51 others wounded." He further said, "Our pain is great."&nbsp;
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The fire erupted at the Kartalkaya resort, which is constructed on a 170 kilometre area in the capital Ankara.&nbsp;
A video of the incident surfaced online and showed smoke rising from the rooftop of the resort while windows showed a room in flames. Firefighters were seen rescuing people from the windows while multiple firefighting vehicles were seen on the road.&nbsp;
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Witnesses at the site told news agency AFP that desperate guests tried escaping the fire using ropes and bedsheets as footage showed bedsheets hanging from the windows. The authorities even said some people died while trying to jump from the building in an attempt to escape.&nbsp;
The fire broke out at around 3:27 am (0027 GMT) in the 12-storey building. Around 230 people were staying at the hotel at the time of the incident. At least two people were reported dead while trying to jump the building.&nbsp;
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"I heard screams around midnight, (hotel) residents were shouting for help," Baris Salgur, who works at a nearby hotel, told NTV television, according to AFP.&nbsp;
"They asked for a blanket, saying they would jump ... we did what we could, we brought rope, pillows, we brought a sofa. Some people threw themselves once the flames approached them," he further added.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World | Witnesses at the site told AFP that desperate guests tried escaping the fire using ropes and bedsheets as footage showed bedsheets hanging from the windows. 

The death toll has risen to 66 after a fire erupted in a hotel at a ski resort in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday (Jan 21), the interior ministry of Turkey said in a statement. Ali Yerlikaya told reporters," "66 citizens lost their lives and 51 others wounded." He further said, "Our pain is great." Also read | Will US President Trump's birthright citizenship order impact Indians on Green Card wait list? The fire erupted at the Kartalkaya resort, which is constructed on a 170 kilometre area in the capital Ankara. A video of the incident surfaced online and showed smoke rising from the rooftop of the resort while windows showed a room in flames. Firefighters were seen rescuing people from the windows while multiple firefighting vehicles were seen on the road. Also read | Explained: Why is Trump so obsessed with taking Panama Canal back? Is it essential for US? Heartbreaking news from Turkey! At least 66 lives lost after a massive fire engulfed a popular ski resort in Turkey's Kartalkaya . . . . .#Turkiye #Kartalkaya #GrandKartalHotel #WIONUncut #HotelFire #SkiResortDisaster pic.twitter.com/iZDafKQfay — WION (@WIONews) January 21, 2025 Witnesses at the site told news agency AFP that desperate guests tried escaping the fire using ropes and bedsheets as footage showed bedsheets hanging from the windows. The authorities even said some people died while trying to jump from the building in an attempt to escape. The fire broke out at around 3:27 am (0027 GMT) in the 12-storey building. Around 230 people were staying at the hotel at the time of the incident. At least two people were reported dead while trying to jump the building. Also read | Who were the Capitol riots accused that US President Trump granted pardon to? "I heard screams around midnight, (hotel) residents were shouting for help," Baris Salgur, who works at a nearby hotel, told NTV television, according to AFP. "They asked for a blanket, saying they would jump ... we did what we could, we brought rope, pillows, we brought a sofa. Some people threw themselves once the flames approached them," he further added. Also read | 'You're Fired': Donald Trump sacks four top officials in Truth Social post (With inputs from agencies)

Turkey resort fire: 66 killed, 51 injured after flame engulfs  12-storey building

United States (US) President Donald Trump signed several executive orders on Monday (January 20), one of them being an end to birthright citizenship.&nbsp;
In America, birthright citizenship is a legal principle under which citizenship is automatically granted to individuals upon birth.&nbsp;
According to the American Immigration Council, there are two forms of birthright citizenship, ancestry-based citizenship and birthplace-based citizenship.
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The council says that birthplace-based citizenship grants citizenship based on the place of birth.&nbsp;
<h2>Trump's order to come into force next month</h2>
President Trump's order to end birthright citizenship would come into effect from February 20.&nbsp;
The order would ensure that the children of foreign passport holders would no longer be considered American citizens.&nbsp;
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Though Trump has vowed to end the practice, attempts to do so would face legal hurdles. A report by BBC on Tuesday said that the American Civil Liberties Union and other groups immediately sued the Trump administration over the executive order.
<h2>Will Trump's order impact Indians on the Green Card wait list?</h2>
Recent reports citing American authorities have said that over a million Indians are waiting for Green Cards. These Indians are likely to get affected when Trump's executive order comes into force.
In a statement, the White House said on Monday that the privilege of American citizenship did not automatically extend to people born in the US in cases where...
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1) When that person&rsquo;s mother was unlawfully present in the US and the person&rsquo;s father was not a US citizen or lawful permanent resident at the time of said person&rsquo;s birth.
2) When that person&rsquo;s mother&rsquo;s presence in the US&nbsp; was lawful but temporary, and the person&rsquo;s father was not a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident at the time of said person&rsquo;s birth.
(With inputs from agencies)

American authorities have said that over a million Indians are waiting for Green Cards, and they are likely to be affected when Trump's order comes into force. 

United States (US) President Donald Trump signed several executive orders on Monday (January 20), one of them being an end to birthright citizenship. In America, birthright citizenship is a legal principle under which citizenship is automatically granted to individuals upon birth. According to the American Immigration Council, there are two forms of birthright citizenship, ancestry-based citizenship and birthplace-based citizenship. Also read | Here's a low down of the executive orders Trump signed on Day 1 in White House The council says that birthplace-based citizenship grants citizenship based on the place of birth. Trump's order to come into force next month President Trump's order to end birthright citizenship would come into effect from February 20. The order would ensure that the children of foreign passport holders would no longer be considered American citizens. Also watch | Thousands hold anti-Trump rally in Washington DC Though Trump has vowed to end the practice, attempts to do so would face legal hurdles. A report by BBC on Tuesday said that the American Civil Liberties Union and other groups immediately sued the Trump administration over the executive order. Will Trump's order impact Indians on the Green Card wait list? Recent reports citing American authorities have said that over a million Indians are waiting for Green Cards. These Indians are likely to get affected when Trump's executive order comes into force. In a statement, the White House said on Monday that the privilege of American citizenship did not automatically extend to people born in the US in cases where... Also read | Donald Trump 2.0 inauguration: As it happened 1) When that person’s mother was unlawfully present in the US and the person’s father was not a US citizen or lawful permanent resident at the time of said person’s birth. 2) When that person’s mother’s presence in the US was lawful but temporary, and the person’s father was not a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident at the time of said person’s birth. (With inputs from agencies)

Will US President Trump's birthright citizenship order impact Indians on Green Card wait list?

US President Donald Trump once again showed his determination to take control of the Panama Canal in his presidency and vowed the same in his inaugural speech on Monday (Jan 20). Despite the constant clarification by the Panama government that there is no Chinese interference in its operation, Trump claimed that "China is operating the Panama Canal".&nbsp;
He added that the US did not give the canal to China but to Panama, and now Trump is "taking it back." The newly elected president said the US has been &ldquo;treated very badly by this foolish gift that should have never been made."&nbsp;
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<h3>The History of the Panama Canal</h3>
It all started in 1880, a French company that was owned by one of the builders of the Suezaa Canal started constructing across the Isthmus of Panama (Which was a part of Columbia at that time). But after the death of around 22,000 workers due to various tropical diseases like yellow fever and the company going bankrupt, the project was sold to the US in 1902 for $40 million.&nbsp;
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In 1903, Panama declared independence from Colombia. It was a result of a US-backed revolution. After the independence, Panama signed a treaty with the US, &nbsp;the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty. As per the agreement, the US had to pay &nbsp;$10 million to Panama for a perpetual lease on land for the Panama Canal. The US also had to pay $250,000 to the other country in annual rent. In 1913, the canal was ready with a cost of $375 million.&nbsp;
In 1977, then-US President Jimmy Carter and Panama&rsquo;s General Omar Torrijos signed two new treaties, which replaced the 1903 treaty. The newly signed agreements gave America the right to defend the Panama Canal against any threat.&nbsp;
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As per the Carter-Torrijos treaties, the US officially handed over the control of the Panama Canal to Panamanians in 1999. And since then the canal has been controlled by Panama.&nbsp;
<h3>What's so special?&nbsp;</h3>
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The 82 km long canal is one of the most iconic pieces of infrastructure in the world. It eliminates the need for ships to cover around 7,800 miles.&nbsp;
America is the biggest user of the Panama Canal as it was accountable for around 75 per cent of the traffic in the fiscal year 2024. The second position is held by China as it has 21 per cent Canal traffic.&nbsp;
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By the end of 2020, the Panama Canal had $3.4 billion in revenues. After the global pandemic of COVID-19, the revenue experienced a dip.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trump said that the US did not give the canal to China but to Panama, and now Trump is "taking it back" as the US has been “treated very badly by this foolish gift that should have never been made." 

US President Donald Trump once again showed his determination to take control of the Panama Canal in his presidency and vowed the same in his inaugural speech on Monday (Jan 20). Despite the constant clarification by the Panama government that there is no Chinese interference in its operation, Trump claimed that "China is operating the Panama Canal". He added that the US did not give the canal to China but to Panama, and now Trump is "taking it back." The newly elected president said the US has been “treated very badly by this foolish gift that should have never been made." Also read | 'You're Fired': Donald Trump sacks four top officials in Truth Social post The History of the Panama Canal It all started in 1880, a French company that was owned by one of the builders of the Suezaa Canal started constructing across the Isthmus of Panama (Which was a part of Columbia at that time). But after the death of around 22,000 workers due to various tropical diseases like yellow fever and the company going bankrupt, the project was sold to the US in 1902 for $40 million. Also read | Trump’s false claim during inaugural speech that US ‘split the atom’ upsets New Zealanders In 1903, Panama declared independence from Colombia. It was a result of a US-backed revolution. After the independence, Panama signed a treaty with the US, the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty. As per the agreement, the US had to pay $10 million to Panama for a perpetual lease on land for the Panama Canal. The US also had to pay $250,000 to the other country in annual rent. In 1913, the canal was ready with a cost of $375 million. In 1977, then-US President Jimmy Carter and Panama’s General Omar Torrijos signed two new treaties, which replaced the 1903 treaty. The newly signed agreements gave America the right to defend the Panama Canal against any threat. Also read | Who were the Capitol riots accused that US President Trump granted pardon to? As per the Carter-Torrijos treaties, the US officially handed over the control of the Panama Canal to Panamanians in 1999. And since then the canal has been controlled by Panama. What's so special? Also read | Gaza war: IDF Chief Halevi to step down over failure during Hamas' Oct 7 attack. Who is he? The 82 km long canal is one of the most iconic pieces of infrastructure in the world. It eliminates the need for ships to cover around 7,800 miles. America is the biggest user of the Panama Canal as it was accountable for around 75 per cent of the traffic in the fiscal year 2024. The second position is held by China as it has 21 per cent Canal traffic. Also read | Donald Trump inauguration: Here's a low down of the executive orders Trump signed on Day 1 in White House By the end of 2020, the Panama Canal had $3.4 billion in revenues. After the global pandemic of COVID-19, the revenue experienced a dip. (With inputs from agencies)

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United States (US) President Donald Trump on Monday (January 20) granted a blanket pardon to almost all involved in the 2021 Capitol Hill riots, American media reported. President Trump pardoned about 1,500 of his supporters and commuted the sentences of 14 others.
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In a proclamation posted on the White House website, Trump said, "This proclamation ends a grave national injustice that has been perpetrated upon the American people over the last four years and begins a process of national reconciliation."
A report by the New York Times (NYT) said that the proclamation meant that everyone prosecuted by the Justice Department, from the plotters imprisoned for seditious conspiracy and felons convicted of assaulting cops to those who merely trespassed on the restricted grounds on January 6, 2021, would soon be released from incarceration if they were still in federal custody.
<h2>Who were the accused whose sentences were commuted?</h2>
According to the proclamation, the 14 accused were identified as Stewart Rhodes, Kelly Meggs, Kenneth Harrelson, Thomas Caldwell, Jessica Watkins, Roberto Minuta, Edward Vallejo, David Moerschel, Joseph Hackett, Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl, Dominic Pezzola, and Jeremy Bertino.&nbsp;
Trump ordered his attorney general to ensure that all individuals convicted of offences related to events that occurred at or near the Capitol on January 6, 2021, who were currently held in prison were released immediately.&nbsp;
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"I further direct the Attorney General to pursue dismissal with prejudice to the government of all pending indictments against individuals for their conduct related to the events at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021," the proclamation added.&nbsp;
<h2>Former militia leader released after Trump's order</h2>
Following the proclamation issued by Trump, Stewart Rhodes, the former leader of the Oath Keepers militia and one of the organisers of the attack on the Capitol, was released from prison.
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Rhodes, who had his 18-year sentence commuted, emerged from the federal prison in Cumberland, Maryland just after midnight on Tuesday.
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 "This proclamation ends a grave national injustice that has been perpetrated upon the American people over the last four years and begins a process of national reconciliation," Trump said.

United States (US) President Donald Trump on Monday (January 20) granted a blanket pardon to almost all involved in the 2021 Capitol Hill riots, American media reported. President Trump pardoned about 1,500 of his supporters and commuted the sentences of 14 others. Also read | 'You're Fired': Donald Trump sacks four top officials in Truth Social post In a proclamation posted on the White House website, Trump said, "This proclamation ends a grave national injustice that has been perpetrated upon the American people over the last four years and begins a process of national reconciliation." A report by the New York Times (NYT) said that the proclamation meant that everyone prosecuted by the Justice Department, from the plotters imprisoned for seditious conspiracy and felons convicted of assaulting cops to those who merely trespassed on the restricted grounds on January 6, 2021, would soon be released from incarceration if they were still in federal custody. Who were the accused whose sentences were commuted? According to the proclamation, the 14 accused were identified as Stewart Rhodes, Kelly Meggs, Kenneth Harrelson, Thomas Caldwell, Jessica Watkins, Roberto Minuta, Edward Vallejo, David Moerschel, Joseph Hackett, Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl, Dominic Pezzola, and Jeremy Bertino. Trump ordered his attorney general to ensure that all individuals convicted of offences related to events that occurred at or near the Capitol on January 6, 2021, who were currently held in prison were released immediately. Also read | Donald Trump 2.0 inauguration: As it happened "I further direct the Attorney General to pursue dismissal with prejudice to the government of all pending indictments against individuals for their conduct related to the events at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021," the proclamation added. Former militia leader released after Trump's order Following the proclamation issued by Trump, Stewart Rhodes, the former leader of the Oath Keepers militia and one of the organisers of the attack on the Capitol, was released from prison. Also watch | Donald Trump signs blitz of executive actions Rhodes, who had his 18-year sentence commuted, emerged from the federal prison in Cumberland, Maryland just after midnight on Tuesday. (With inputs from agencies)

Who were the Capitol riots accused that US President Trump granted pardon to?

United States President Donald Trump fired four senior government officials, who were appointed by his predecessor Joe Biden, immediately after taking office, on his official Truth Social account.
In the social media post, he also warned about several such dismissals.
"Our first day in the White House is not over yet! My Presidential Personnel Office is actively in the process of identifying and removing over a thousand Presidential Appointees from the previous Administration, who are not aligned with our vision to Make America Great Again," Trump wrote.
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<h2>Who were the four senior officials fired?</h2>
Trump, in the post, said that he let the social media platform Truth Social serve as the "Official Notice of Dismissal" for the officials that he was firing.
The four individuals are Jose Andres from the President&rsquo;s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, Mark Milley from the National Infrastructure Advisory Council, Brian Hook from the Wilson Center for Scholars, and Keisha Lance Bottoms from the President&rsquo;s Export Council.
Trump brought back the infamous catchphrase "YOU'RE FIRED" in the post, addressing the officials he let go.&nbsp;
This phrase was from his days as the host of the hit reality TV show 'The Apprentice'.&nbsp;
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<h2>Trump's inaugural executive orders mark major rollback of Biden-era policies</h2>
Trump, in his first move as the POTUS, on Monday (Jan 20) signed an executive order mandating federal employees to return to the office full-time, effectively ending remote work arrangements.&nbsp;
The White House confirmed the executive order, stating: "Heads of all departments and agencies in the executive branch of Government shall, as soon as practicable, take all necessary steps to terminate remote work arrangements and require employees to return to work in-person at their respective duty stations on a full-time basis." &nbsp;
He sat onstage at a desk to sign a pile of executive orders, showcasing each signed document to an applauding audience while an aide narrated the actions. &nbsp;
As per reports, foremost among the notable measures was the "rescission of 78 Biden-era executive actions, executive orders, presidential memoranda and others," signed by Trump's predecessor Joe Biden.
<h2>Trump sworn in as 47th US President</h2>
On Monday (Jan 20), Trump took oath as the 47th president of the United States at the inauguration ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC.
&ldquo;I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States,&rdquo; Trump said in his oath.
&nbsp;"My life was saved for a reason, I was saved by God to make America great again," he later said.
(With inputs from agencies)

World news: Trump, in the post, said that let social media platform Truth Social serve as the "Official Notice of Dismissal" for the officials that he was firing.

United States President Donald Trump fired four senior government officials, who were appointed by his predecessor Joe Biden, immediately after taking office, on his official Truth Social account. In the social media post, he also warned about several such dismissals. "Our first day in the White House is not over yet! My Presidential Personnel Office is actively in the process of identifying and removing over a thousand Presidential Appointees from the previous Administration, who are not aligned with our vision to Make America Great Again," Trump wrote. Truth Social Photograph: (Truth Social) Who were the four senior officials fired? Trump, in the post, said that he let the social media platform Truth Social serve as the "Official Notice of Dismissal" for the officials that he was firing. The four individuals are Jose Andres from the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, Mark Milley from the National Infrastructure Advisory Council, Brian Hook from the Wilson Center for Scholars, and Keisha Lance Bottoms from the President’s Export Council. Trump brought back the infamous catchphrase "YOU'RE FIRED" in the post, addressing the officials he let go. This phrase was from his days as the host of the hit reality TV show 'The Apprentice'. Also read: Trump could impose sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico on Feb 1, Ottawa says 'ready to respond' Trump's inaugural executive orders mark major rollback of Biden-era policies Trump, in his first move as the POTUS, on Monday (Jan 20) signed an executive order mandating federal employees to return to the office full-time, effectively ending remote work arrangements. The White House confirmed the executive order, stating: "Heads of all departments and agencies in the executive branch of Government shall, as soon as practicable, take all necessary steps to terminate remote work arrangements and require employees to return to work in-person at their respective duty stations on a full-time basis." He sat onstage at a desk to sign a pile of executive orders, showcasing each signed document to an applauding audience while an aide narrated the actions. As per reports, foremost among the notable measures was the "rescission of 78 Biden-era executive actions, executive orders, presidential memoranda and others," signed by Trump's predecessor Joe Biden. Trump sworn in as 47th US President On Monday (Jan 20), Trump took oath as the 47th president of the United States at the inauguration ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC. “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States,” Trump said in his oath. "My life was saved for a reason, I was saved by God to make America great again," he later said. (With inputs from agencies)

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US President Donald Trump, on his first day as the President of The United States (POTUS), on Monday (Jan 20) signed a flurry of executive orders, which among other things included mandating federal employees to return to the office full-time, pardoning Jan 6 rioters and officially making male, female the only two accepted genders.
In what was a highly choreographed event, Trump sat onstage at a desk signing a pile of executive orders &mdash; most aimed at reversing policies from the Joe Biden administration&mdash; showcasing each signed document to an applauding audience while an aide narrated the actions.&nbsp;
Here's the low down on Trump 2.0 Day 1 executive orders.
<h2>End of Work From Home (WFH)&nbsp;</h2>
The White House, in a statement, detailed the executive order, stating: "Heads of all departments and agencies in the executive branch of Government shall, as soon as practicable, take all necessary steps to terminate remote work arrangements and require employees to return to work in-person at their respective duty stations on a full-time basis." &nbsp;
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<h2>Regulatory and hiring freeze</h2>
Trump also imposed a regulatory freeze, barring bureaucrats from issuing new regulations until "full control of this the government and this administration" is achieved. &nbsp;&nbsp; The newly inaugurated US president also put in place a federal hiring freeze. However, the military and "a number of other excluded categories," till full control is in place.
<h2>Exit from Paris Climate Agreement</h2>
Marking a major pivot from former President Joe Biden's climate policies, Trump signed an order withdrawing the US from the Paris Climate Agreement, along with a letter formally notifying the United Nations of the withdrawal.
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<h2>Exit from WHO</h2>
Trump signed an executive order directing the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), a body he has repeatedly criticised over its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Speaking at the White House hours after his inauguration, Trump said the United States was paying far more to the UN body compared to China, adding: "World Health ripped us off."
<h2>Cost-of-living directive</h2>
Federal government agencies were tasked with addressing the "cost of living crisis that has cost Americans so dearly."
<h2>Free speech</h2>
Trump issued a directive to the federal government ordering "the restoration of freedom of speech and preventing government censorship of free speech, going forward."
<h2>End to 'weaponisation' of government</h2>
Trump ordered federal departments to cease actions that he claimed targeted "political adversaries of the previous administration". &nbsp;
"Could you imagine Biden doing this? I don&rsquo;t think so," Trump declared while signing the orders.
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<h2>January 6 rioters pardoned</h2>
Trump issued a full pardon for around 1,500 of his supporters who, in 2021, sought to overturn his election loss to Joe Biden by attacking the Capitol building in Washington DC.
Addressing the press, the newly inaugurated US President said that the J6 participants have been treated very badly and directed the US Justice Department to drop all pending cases related to the rioters of the 2021 attack on the Capitol.
Trump said he hoped some of them would be freed on the same night: "We hope they come out tonight, frankly&hellip; They're expecting it."
<h2>Flying the American flag at full staff on Inauguration Day</h2>
In a turn away from tradition, despite mourning for recently deceased ex-president Jimmy Carter, flags flew at full staff in the Trump inauguration. To ensure American flag always flies high on Presidential inaugurations, Trump ordered that "on this and all future Inauguration Days, the flag of the United States shall be flown at full-staff."
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<h2>On LGBTQ and protecting women from gender ideology extremism&nbsp;</h2>
Trump signed a slew of executive orders aimed at ending what the right-wing decries as "woke" culture. The newly inaugurated President of the United States (POTUS) repealed multiple Joe Biden-era executive orders promoting LGBTQ equality and issued an order decreeing the legality of only two genders.&nbsp;
Trump, who during his campaign trail had vilified diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in the federal government, in an order ending them labelled them "immoral discrimination programs".
"The Biden Administration forced illegal and immoral discrimination programs, going by the name 'diversity, equity, and inclusion' (DEI), into virtually all aspects of the Federal Government, in areas ranging from airline safety to the military," it read.
He also ordered that the Trump administration only use "clear and accurate language and policies that recognize women are biologically female, and men are biologically male".
<h2>Restoring names that honour American greatness</h2>
"It is in the national interest to promote the extraordinary heritage of our Nation and ensure future generations of American citizens celebrate the legacy of our American heroes," said Trump's order.
In line with this, Trump announced the renaming of Alaska's Denali to Mount McKinley.
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<h2>National emergency on the Mexico border</h2>
Fulfilling promises he made during the election campaign, Trump said that he would be declaring a national emergency at the southern border in Mexico and a "national energy emergency" aimed at boosting US oil and gas production and lowering costs for domestic consumers.
Trump said that he would deport "millions and millions of criminal aliens", adding that he would also designate the cartels as a foreign terrorist organisation.&nbsp;
<h2>Declaring Energy Emergency</h2>
The Republican leader also declared a "national energy emergency" to expand drilling in the world's top oil and gas producer, and said he would scrap vehicle emissions standards that amount to an "electric vehicle mandate," and vowed to halt offshore wind farms, a frequent target of his scorn.
<h2>TikTok gets a grace period</h2>
Trump has signed an executive order to delay the ban of the popular short-video application TikTok by 75 days. The platform was slated to be shut on January 19.
<h2>Restoring the death penalty</h2>
"Capital punishment is an essential tool for deterring and punishing those who would commit the most heinous crimes and acts of lethal violence against American citizens," said the US president in his order.
He ordered that the Attorney General shall pursue the death penalty for all crimes of a severity demanding its use.
(With inputs from agencies)
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Explore Donald Trump's Day executive orders, reversing many Biden-era policies, including ending remote work, pardoning January rioters, and altering gender definitions.

US President Donald Trump, on his first day as the President of The United States (POTUS), on Monday (Jan 20) signed a flurry of executive orders, which among other things included mandating federal employees to return to the office full-time, pardoning Jan 6 rioters and officially making male, female the only two accepted genders. In what was a highly choreographed event, Trump sat onstage at a desk signing a pile of executive orders — most aimed at reversing policies from the Joe Biden administration— showcasing each signed document to an applauding audience while an aide narrated the actions. Here's the low down on Trump 2.0 Day 1 executive orders. End of Work From Home (WFH) The White House, in a statement, detailed the executive order, stating: "Heads of all departments and agencies in the executive branch of Government shall, as soon as practicable, take all necessary steps to terminate remote work arrangements and require employees to return to work in-person at their respective duty stations on a full-time basis." Also read | Trump inauguration: From Elon Musk's Nazi salute to Mark Zuckerberg's 'bad boy' moment, these are the viral moments you cannot miss Regulatory and hiring freeze Trump also imposed a regulatory freeze, barring bureaucrats from issuing new regulations until "full control of this the government and this administration" is achieved. The newly inaugurated US president also put in place a federal hiring freeze. However, the military and "a number of other excluded categories," till full control is in place. Exit from Paris Climate Agreement Marking a major pivot from former President Joe Biden's climate policies, Trump signed an order withdrawing the US from the Paris Climate Agreement, along with a letter formally notifying the United Nations of the withdrawal. Also read | 'Worst administrations in history': Trump to cease Biden's bureaucrats and fire them Exit from WHO Trump signed an executive order directing the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), a body he has repeatedly criticised over its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking at the White House hours after his inauguration, Trump said the United States was paying far more to the UN body compared to China, adding: "World Health ripped us off." Cost-of-living directive Federal government agencies were tasked with addressing the "cost of living crisis that has cost Americans so dearly." Free speech Trump issued a directive to the federal government ordering "the restoration of freedom of speech and preventing government censorship of free speech, going forward." End to 'weaponisation' of government Trump ordered federal departments to cease actions that he claimed targeted "political adversaries of the previous administration". "Could you imagine Biden doing this? I don’t think so," Trump declared while signing the orders. Also read | Trump to greenlight supply of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, undo Biden-era sanctions on settlers: Report January 6 rioters pardoned Trump issued a full pardon for around 1,500 of his supporters who, in 2021, sought to overturn his election loss to Joe Biden by attacking the Capitol building in Washington DC. Addressing the press, the newly inaugurated US President said that the J6 participants have been treated very badly and directed the US Justice Department to drop all pending cases related to the rioters of the 2021 attack on the Capitol. Trump said he hoped some of them would be freed on the same night: "We hope they come out tonight, frankly… They're expecting it." Flying the American flag at full staff on Inauguration Day In a turn away from tradition, despite mourning for recently deceased ex-president Jimmy Carter, flags flew at full staff in the Trump inauguration. To ensure American flag always flies high on Presidential inaugurations, Trump ordered that "on this and all future Inauguration Days, the flag of the United States shall be flown at full-staff." Watch | Trump Inauguration 2025: US President Gets To Work On Day 1, Signs Slew Of Executive Orders On LGBTQ and protecting women from gender ideology extremism Trump signed a slew of executive orders aimed at ending what the right-wing decries as "woke" culture. The newly inaugurated President of the United States (POTUS) repealed multiple Joe Biden-era executive orders promoting LGBTQ equality and issued an order decreeing the legality of only two genders. Trump, who during his campaign trail had vilified diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in the federal government, in an order ending them labelled them "immoral discrimination programs". "The Biden Administration forced illegal and immoral discrimination programs, going by the name 'diversity, equity, and inclusion' (DEI), into virtually all aspects of the Federal Government, in areas ranging from airline safety to the military," it read. He also ordered that the Trump administration only use "clear and accurate language and policies that recognize women are biologically female, and men are biologically male". Restoring names that honour American greatness "It is in the national interest to promote the extraordinary heritage of our Nation and ensure future generations of American citizens celebrate the legacy of our American heroes," said Trump's order. In line with this, Trump announced the renaming of Alaska's Denali to Mount McKinley. Also read | Trump 'had to tone down' official speech, gave uncensored address post swearing-in National emergency on the Mexico border Fulfilling promises he made during the election campaign, Trump said that he would be declaring a national emergency at the southern border in Mexico and a "national energy emergency" aimed at boosting US oil and gas production and lowering costs for domestic consumers. Trump said that he would deport "millions and millions of criminal aliens", adding that he would also designate the cartels as a foreign terrorist organisation. Declaring Energy Emergency The Republican leader also declared a "national energy emergency" to expand drilling in the world's top oil and gas producer, and said he would scrap vehicle emissions standards that amount to an "electric vehicle mandate," and vowed to halt offshore wind farms, a frequent target of his scorn. TikTok gets a grace period Trump has signed an executive order to delay the ban of the popular short-video application TikTok by 75 days. The platform was slated to be shut on January 19. Restoring the death penalty "Capital punishment is an essential tool for deterring and punishing those who would commit the most heinous crimes and acts of lethal violence against American citizens," said the US president in his order. He ordered that the Attorney General shall pursue the death penalty for all crimes of a severity demanding its use. (With inputs from agencies)

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After being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump listed off the achievements of the country during the inaugural address including a false claim that US experts split the atom, which upset New Zealanders.
It was physicist Sir Ernest Rutherford, a New Zealander, who managed to reach that historic milestone in 1917 at Victoria University of Manchester in England and the element rutherfordium was named after him in 1997.
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<h2>New Zealand irked by Trump&rsquo;s claim</h2>
Nick Smith, the mayor of Nelson, the city near which Rutherford grew up, said he would invite the US ambassador to New Zealand to &ldquo;visit the Lord Rutherford memorial in Brightwater so we can keep the historic record on who split the atom first accurate&rdquo;.
Rutherford is often referred to as the father of nuclear physics for his pioneering research in both atomic and nuclear physics and was honoured with a Nobel Prize for chemistry in 1908.
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&ldquo;I was a bit surprised by new president Donald Trump in his inauguration speech about US greatness claiming today Americans split the atom when that honour belongs to Nelson&rsquo;s most famous and favourite son Sir Ernest Rutherford,&rdquo; Smith said in a post on Facebook.
&ldquo;Rutherford&rsquo;s ground breaking research on radio communication, radioactivity, the structure of the atom and ultra sound technology were done at Cambridge and Manchester Universities in the UK and McGill University in Montreal Canada ( not part of the USA - yet),&rdquo; he added.
The editor of the satirical news site The Civilian Ben Uffindell had a similar reaction. &ldquo;Okay, I&rsquo;ve gotta call time. Trump just claimed America split the atom. That&rsquo;s THE ONE THING WE DID,&rdquo; Uffindell posted on X.
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<h2>Trump&rsquo;s inaugural speech</h2>
&ldquo;There&rsquo;s no nation like our nation,&rdquo; Trump said during his inaugural address. &ldquo;Americans are explorers, builders, innovators, builders, entrepreneurs and pioneers. The spirit of the frontier is written into our hearts.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Americans pushed thousands of miles through a rugged land of untamed wilderness, they crossed deserts, scaled mountains, braved untold dangers, won the Wild West, ended slavery, rescued millions from tyranny, lifted billions from poverty, harnessed electricity, split the atom, launched mankind into the heavens and put the universe of human knowledge into the palm of the human hand,&rdquo; Trump said as he listed the achievements of the US.
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<h2>Not the first time</h2>
This is not the first time that Trump falsely claimed that the US split the atom.
In a similar speech at Mount Rushmore in 2020, Trump said: &ldquo;Americans harnessed electricity, split the atom, and gave the world the telephone and the internet. We settled the wild west, won two world wars, landed American astronauts on the moon &ndash; and one day soon, we will plant our flag on Mars!&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending | It was physicist Sir Ernest Rutherford, a New Zealander, who managed to reach that historic milestone in 1917 at Victoria University of Manchester in England and the element rutherfordium was named after him in 1997.

After being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump listed off the achievements of the country during the inaugural address including a false claim that US experts split the atom, which upset New Zealanders. It was physicist Sir Ernest Rutherford, a New Zealander, who managed to reach that historic milestone in 1917 at Victoria University of Manchester in England and the element rutherfordium was named after him in 1997. Also read | Watch: Hillary Clinton laughs as Trump says Gulf of Mexico will be renamed during inaugural speech New Zealand irked by Trump’s claim Nick Smith, the mayor of Nelson, the city near which Rutherford grew up, said he would invite the US ambassador to New Zealand to “visit the Lord Rutherford memorial in Brightwater so we can keep the historic record on who split the atom first accurate”. Rutherford is often referred to as the father of nuclear physics for his pioneering research in both atomic and nuclear physics and was honoured with a Nobel Prize for chemistry in 1908. Also read | Trump 'had to tone down' official speech, gave uncensored address post swearing-in “I was a bit surprised by new president Donald Trump in his inauguration speech about US greatness claiming today Americans split the atom when that honour belongs to Nelson’s most famous and favourite son Sir Ernest Rutherford,” Smith said in a post on Facebook. “Rutherford’s ground breaking research on radio communication, radioactivity, the structure of the atom and ultra sound technology were done at Cambridge and Manchester Universities in the UK and McGill University in Montreal Canada ( not part of the USA - yet),” he added. The editor of the satirical news site The Civilian Ben Uffindell had a similar reaction. “Okay, I’ve gotta call time. Trump just claimed America split the atom. That’s THE ONE THING WE DID,” Uffindell posted on X. Also read | A Nazi salute? Elon Musk stirs massive controversy during speech following Trump inauguration Trump’s inaugural speech “There’s no nation like our nation,” Trump said during his inaugural address. “Americans are explorers, builders, innovators, builders, entrepreneurs and pioneers. The spirit of the frontier is written into our hearts.” “Americans pushed thousands of miles through a rugged land of untamed wilderness, they crossed deserts, scaled mountains, braved untold dangers, won the Wild West, ended slavery, rescued millions from tyranny, lifted billions from poverty, harnessed electricity, split the atom, launched mankind into the heavens and put the universe of human knowledge into the palm of the human hand,” Trump said as he listed the achievements of the US. Watch | Trump Inauguration 2025: US President Gets To Work On Day 1, Signs Slew Of Executive Orders Not the first time This is not the first time that Trump falsely claimed that the US split the atom. In a similar speech at Mount Rushmore in 2020, Trump said: “Americans harnessed electricity, split the atom, and gave the world the telephone and the internet. We settled the wild west, won two world wars, landed American astronauts on the moon – and one day soon, we will plant our flag on Mars!” (With inputs from agencies)

Trump’s false claim during inaugural speech that US ‘split the atom’ upsets New Zealanders

Senior Hamas official on Tuesday (Jan 21) said that the militant group will release four women hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners on Saturday (Jan 25).
This will be the second such release under the Gaza ceasefire deal.
The Palestinian Islamist movement would "release four Israeli female detainees in exchange for a second group of Palestinian prisoners," Hamas official Taher al-Nunu said according to the news agency AFP.
<h2>Israel releases 90 Palestinian prisoners, Hamas releases 3 hostages in landmark Gaza ceasefire</h2>
The Israel Prison Service said that it released 90 Palestinian prisoners early on Monday (Jan 20) as a part of the Gaza ceasefire agreement that came into effect on Sunday (Jan 19) after a brief delay.
"All the terrorists were released from Ofer prison and the Jerusalem detention centre", the service said, referring to the Palestinian prisoners, in a statement issued just before 1:30 am local time (2330 GMT Sunday).
The development came after Hamas handed over three Israeli hostages in the first exchange under a much-awaited truce deal which is aimed at ending the 15-month war in the besieged Palestinian enclave.
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<h2>Hostages reunite with family</h2>
Israel witnessed tears of joy and warm hugs after the released hostages reunited with their families in the first phase of the deal.
The three women - Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari - were handed over to the officials of the Red Cross by armed men.
All three hostages who were freed had been held captive by Hamas during its attack on October 7, 2023, which claimed the lives of at least 1,200 people.&nbsp;
The militant group released them in exchange for 90 Palestinian prisoners.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared videos and pictures of the three women on his official X handle.
All three of them could be seen draped in Israeli flags, reuniting with their families.
Welcoming the three women back home, Netanyahu said on the phone, "I would like you to tell them: Romi, Doron and Emily - an entire nation embraces you. Welcome home".
"We didn't have any sign of life from her for a whole year and this is the first time we are seeing her, and we are seeing her walking on her two feet and we are just waiting here to hug her and say how much we love her," said the family of the released hostages.
(With inputs from agencies)

World news: The development came after Hamas handed over three Israeli hostages in the first exchange under a much-awaited truce deal which is aimed at ending the 15-month war in the besieged Palestinian enclave.

Senior Hamas official on Tuesday (Jan 21) said that the militant group will release four women hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners on Saturday (Jan 25). This will be the second such release under the Gaza ceasefire deal. The Palestinian Islamist movement would "release four Israeli female detainees in exchange for a second group of Palestinian prisoners," Hamas official Taher al-Nunu said according to the news agency AFP. Israel releases 90 Palestinian prisoners, Hamas releases 3 hostages in landmark Gaza ceasefire The Israel Prison Service said that it released 90 Palestinian prisoners early on Monday (Jan 20) as a part of the Gaza ceasefire agreement that came into effect on Sunday (Jan 19) after a brief delay. "All the terrorists were released from Ofer prison and the Jerusalem detention centre", the service said, referring to the Palestinian prisoners, in a statement issued just before 1:30 am local time (2330 GMT Sunday). The development came after Hamas handed over three Israeli hostages in the first exchange under a much-awaited truce deal which is aimed at ending the 15-month war in the besieged Palestinian enclave. Also read: Gaza ceasefire: Freed Israeli hostages given 'gift bags' by Hamas in eerie reminder of their captivity Hostages reunite with family Israel witnessed tears of joy and warm hugs after the released hostages reunited with their families in the first phase of the deal. The three women - Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari - were handed over to the officials of the Red Cross by armed men. All three hostages who were freed had been held captive by Hamas during its attack on October 7, 2023, which claimed the lives of at least 1,200 people. The militant group released them in exchange for 90 Palestinian prisoners. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared videos and pictures of the three women on his official X handle. All three of them could be seen draped in Israeli flags, reuniting with their families. Welcoming the three women back home, Netanyahu said on the phone, "I would like you to tell them: Romi, Doron and Emily - an entire nation embraces you. Welcome home". "We didn't have any sign of life from her for a whole year and this is the first time we are seeing her, and we are seeing her walking on her two feet and we are just waiting here to hug her and say how much we love her," said the family of the released hostages. (With inputs from agencies)

Gaza ceasefire: Four female hostages to be released in next prisoner exchange on Saturday, says Hamas official

Pope Francis has dissolved a Catholic religious community with members across South America and the United States, following years of investigations into alleged sexual and psychological abuse by the group's founder and others.
The Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, based in Peru and once numbering some 20,000 members, confirmed its dissolution in a statement on Monday, without offering an explanation. The Vatican did not immediately provide further details. It is rare for the pope to dissolve a Catholic religious community, even one mired in scandal.
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Faced with a similar scandal, Benedict XVI, who was pope from 2005-2013, chose instead to restructure the Legionaries of Christ, a community whose late founder was accused of abusing at least 60 minors.
The Sodalitium, which consists of Catholic laymen and priests, was founded in Peru by Luis Fernando Figari in 1971. Pope John Paul II granted it recognition as an official Catholic religious community in 1997.
The group has been the subject of several investigations by the Peruvian prosecutors' office and the Vatican over the last decade. A report commissioned by the society published in 2017 concluded that Figari and other high-ranking former members had abused at least 19 minors and 10 adults.
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Francis ordered an investigation by the Vatican's top sexual abuse experts in 2023, and expelled Figari from the group in 2024. Figari has denied any wrongdoing.
Francis has made addressing sexual abuse in the Church a priority of his 12-year-old papacy, with mixed results so far. He created the first papal commission on the issue, but survivor groups have questioned its effectiveness.
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World | The Sodalitium, which consists of Catholic laymen and priests, was founded in Peru by Luis Fernando Figari in 1971. Pope John Paul II granted it recognition as an official Catholic religious community in 1997.

Pope Francis has dissolved a Catholic religious community with members across South America and the United States, following years of investigations into alleged sexual and psychological abuse by the group's founder and others. The Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, based in Peru and once numbering some 20,000 members, confirmed its dissolution in a statement on Monday, without offering an explanation. The Vatican did not immediately provide further details. It is rare for the pope to dissolve a Catholic religious community, even one mired in scandal. Also read | Pope Francis seen using sling following injury in right forearm Faced with a similar scandal, Benedict XVI, who was pope from 2005-2013, chose instead to restructure the Legionaries of Christ, a community whose late founder was accused of abusing at least 60 minors. The Sodalitium, which consists of Catholic laymen and priests, was founded in Peru by Luis Fernando Figari in 1971. Pope John Paul II granted it recognition as an official Catholic religious community in 1997. The group has been the subject of several investigations by the Peruvian prosecutors' office and the Vatican over the last decade. A report commissioned by the society published in 2017 concluded that Figari and other high-ranking former members had abused at least 19 minors and 10 adults. Also read | Pope Francis names Italian sister as first woman to lead major Vatican office Francis ordered an investigation by the Vatican's top sexual abuse experts in 2023, and expelled Figari from the group in 2024. Figari has denied any wrongdoing. Francis has made addressing sexual abuse in the Church a priority of his 12-year-old papacy, with mixed results so far. He created the first papal commission on the issue, but survivor groups have questioned its effectiveness. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Pope Francis dissolves Peru-based catholic group after sexual abuses

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<div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">New Delhi: Biden era is over and while history will judge its wider implications, here is a lowdown of how India- US ties fared under his presidency. Joe Biden took charge on 20th January 2021 and left the office on 19th January 2025. With him at the helm in Washington, there were some big-ticket developments in India-US ties, but a lot of irritants as well. The overall trajectory remained positive, something that started with Bill Clinton's India visit in 2020 and continued to see increased engagement in successive Bush, Obama, Trump administrations.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>2020</div>
<div>With the Democrat winning the 2020 US elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Biden and vice president Kamala Harris on social media. On 17 November, 2020 PM Modi had a telephone conversation with President Biden as they agreed to work closely to further advance the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and discussed their priorities, including containing the Covid-19 pandemic, promoting access to affordable vaccines, tackling climate change, and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific Region.</div>
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<div>2021</div>
<div>It was a significant year, as Quad, a grouping of US, India, Australia and Japan was elevated to summit level after years of working at officials' and foreign minister's level. For China, it was a big development, with four like-minded countries of the Indo-Pacific region coming together. The first summit took place virtually on 12th March, followed by an in-person summit in Washington on 24th September. PM Modi travelled to Washington for the Quad summit and met US President Biden, which was the first in-person meeting between the two leaders in a COVID year. During the visit, the US Government handed over 157 stolen Indian artifacts. PM Modi and President Biden also engaged on the sidelines of G20 Rome Summit and COP26 Glasgow summit. The Indian Navy formally took over the first two of its MH-60R Multi Role Helicopters (MRH) from the US Navy in a ceremony in San Diego on 16 July 2021. Since 2021 was a Covid year, both US and India worked with each other on dealing with the pandemic. The US had provided India medical supplies, vaccines, and oxygen support when India was hit by the deadly second wave of COVID. In Afghanistan, as the Taliban took over the country, both worked with each other, from UN to evacuation.</div>
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<div>2022</div>
<div>Both leaders met on the sidelines of Quad summit in Japan. They also interacted on the sidelines of the G7 Germany summit and G20 Bali summit. The engagement was undertaken at India, US 2+2 meet and first I2U2 meet.</div>
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<div>2022&nbsp;was the year of the start of the Russia -Ukraine war, which had global implications. As the West, led by the US, announced sanctions on Russia, India emerged as the biggest importer of Russian energy. While India was criticised by Washington, as the months passed, the criticism became muted. That year, the then US deputy national security advisor Daleep Singh saw a lot of controversy. During his Delhi visit, he warned of "consequences" for violating US sanctions against Russia. His visit came just before Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's India visit.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>
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<div>2023</div>
<div>It was a breakout year for ties. PM Modi visited the US on a state visit, while US President Biden travelled to India for the G20 summit. The iCET initiative for Critical and Emerging Technologies was formally launched. Both leaders also engaged on the sidelines of the G7 and Quad Hiroshima summit. That year saw India signing to the Artemis Accords, MoU on HAL GE F-414 deal, launch of the US-India Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X), announcement on India&rsquo;s plans to procure General Atomics MQ-9B HALE UAVs, &nbsp;"Innovation Handshake&rdquo;, resolution of WTO disputes, semiconductor cooperation, Pakistan being slammed for its support to terror, MoU on recovery from India of the remains of fallen US service members who served in World War II among many things.</div>
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<div>On the sidelines of the G20 Delhi summit, India and the US, along with other countries, launched the India Middle East Europe corridor, a key project that connects India to Europe via the Arab world.</div>
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<div>But 2023 was also when ties were hit as US prosecutors claimed Indian involvement in an alleged plot to kill US national India-listed terrorists Gurpatwant Singh Pannun even as the India-Canada diplomatic row was underway over the killing of a Khalistani separatist. Following the allegations from the US about an Indian government employee's involvement in a plot to assassinate Pannun, a high-powered inquiry committee was set up by the Indian government. This committee was tasked with investigating the inputs provided by the United States concerning an alleged assassination plot against Pannun. Two names - Nikhil Gupta and Vikash Yadav - cropped up as the investigations proceeded, and next year, it dominated the public conversation on ties. Open Khalistani threats against the Indian diplomatic mission and diplomats became a big issue. The Indian consulate in San Francisco was smoke-bombed. India called for action against attackers, and the US condemned the attack.</div>
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<div>2024</div>
<div>The year saw the shadow of the Pannun killing plot but continued engagement as well. PM Modi again travelled to the US in September, but this time for the Quad Delaware summit. He held a bilateral meeting with President Biden in his home state of Delaware and addressed the diaspora. Coopeartion on ICET, semiconductors and people-to-people engagement continued but also concerns of Khalistani extremists like Pannu and alleged Indian links over attempts to kill him remained sore points. Add to this the US prosecutors charging one of India's richest persons. The charges were against Gautam Adani, his relative Sagar Adani, and others over alleged conspiracy to pay over $265 million in bribes to secure solar energy supply contracts.</div>
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<div>2025</div>
<div>As the Biden Presidency ended, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's last international visit was to India, during which it was announced that three Indian entities, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Indira Gandhi Atomic Research Centre (IGCAR) and the Indian Rare Earths (IRE), will be removed from US restrictive list to spur India-US civil nuclear cooperation. Sullivan briefed the Indian side on updates to US missile export control policies under the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) to boost US commercial space cooperation with India.&nbsp; A high-powered inquiry committee, set up by the Indian government on US claims regarding Indian links to attempted killing of Pannun, recommended legal action against an individual identified during their inquiry. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) confirmed that the committee had investigated and recommended action, though they didn't name the individual explicitly in public statements.</div>
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world, india : Biden era is over and while history will judge its wider implications, here is a lowdown of how India- US ties fared under his presidency

New Delhi: Biden era is over and while history will judge its wider implications, here is a lowdown of how India- US ties fared under his presidency. Joe Biden took charge on 20th January 2021 and left the office on 19th January 2025. With him at the helm in Washington, there were some big-ticket developments in India-US ties, but a lot of irritants as well. The overall trajectory remained positive, something that started with Bill Clinton's India visit in 2020 and continued to see increased engagement in successive Bush, Obama, Trump administrations. 2020 With the Democrat winning the 2020 US elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Biden and vice president Kamala Harris on social media. On 17 November, 2020 PM Modi had a telephone conversation with President Biden as they agreed to work closely to further advance the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and discussed their priorities, including containing the Covid-19 pandemic, promoting access to affordable vaccines, tackling climate change, and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific Region. 2021 It was a significant year, as Quad, a grouping of US, India, Australia and Japan was elevated to summit level after years of working at officials' and foreign minister's level. For China, it was a big development, with four like-minded countries of the Indo-Pacific region coming together. The first summit took place virtually on 12th March, followed by an in-person summit in Washington on 24th September. PM Modi travelled to Washington for the Quad summit and met US President Biden, which was the first in-person meeting between the two leaders in a COVID year. During the visit, the US Government handed over 157 stolen Indian artifacts. PM Modi and President Biden also engaged on the sidelines of G20 Rome Summit and COP26 Glasgow summit. The Indian Navy formally took over the first two of its MH-60R Multi Role Helicopters (MRH) from the US Navy in a ceremony in San Diego on 16 July 2021. Since 2021 was a Covid year, both US and India worked with each other on dealing with the pandemic. The US had provided India medical supplies, vaccines, and oxygen support when India was hit by the deadly second wave of COVID. In Afghanistan, as the Taliban took over the country, both worked with each other, from UN to evacuation. Trump inauguration: From Elon Musk's Nazi salute to Mark Zuckerberg's 'bad boy' moment, these are the viral moments you cannot miss 2022 Both leaders met on the sidelines of Quad summit in Japan. They also interacted on the sidelines of the G7 Germany summit and G20 Bali summit. The engagement was undertaken at India, US 2+2 meet and first I2U2 meet. 2022 was the year of the start of the Russia -Ukraine war, which had global implications. As the West, led by the US, announced sanctions on Russia, India emerged as the biggest importer of Russian energy. While India was criticised by Washington, as the months passed, the criticism became muted. That year, the then US deputy national security advisor Daleep Singh saw a lot of controversy. During his Delhi visit, he warned of "consequences" for violating US sanctions against Russia. His visit came just before Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's India visit. https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-administration-thanks-trump-for-crucial-role-in-israel-hamas-ceasefire-deal-8626330 2023 It was a breakout year for ties. PM Modi visited the US on a state visit, while US President Biden travelled to India for the G20 summit. The iCET initiative for Critical and Emerging Technologies was formally launched. Both leaders also engaged on the sidelines of the G7 and Quad Hiroshima summit. That year saw India signing to the Artemis Accords, MoU on HAL GE F-414 deal, launch of the US-India Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X), announcement on India’s plans to procure General Atomics MQ-9B HALE UAVs, "Innovation Handshake”, resolution of WTO disputes, semiconductor cooperation, Pakistan being slammed for its support to terror, MoU on recovery from India of the remains of fallen US service members who served in World War II among many things. On the sidelines of the G20 Delhi summit, India and the US, along with other countries, launched the India Middle East Europe corridor, a key project that connects India to Europe via the Arab world. But 2023 was also when ties were hit as US prosecutors claimed Indian involvement in an alleged plot to kill US national India-listed terrorists Gurpatwant Singh Pannun even as the India-Canada diplomatic row was underway over the killing of a Khalistani separatist. Following the allegations from the US about an Indian government employee's involvement in a plot to assassinate Pannun, a high-powered inquiry committee was set up by the Indian government. This committee was tasked with investigating the inputs provided by the United States concerning an alleged assassination plot against Pannun. Two names - Nikhil Gupta and Vikash Yadav - cropped up as the investigations proceeded, and next year, it dominated the public conversation on ties. Open Khalistani threats against the Indian diplomatic mission and diplomats became a big issue. The Indian consulate in San Francisco was smoke-bombed. India called for action against attackers, and the US condemned the attack. 2024 The year saw the shadow of the Pannun killing plot but continued engagement as well. PM Modi again travelled to the US in September, but this time for the Quad Delaware summit. He held a bilateral meeting with President Biden in his home state of Delaware and addressed the diaspora. Coopeartion on ICET, semiconductors and people-to-people engagement continued but also concerns of Khalistani extremists like Pannu and alleged Indian links over attempts to kill him remained sore points. Add to this the US prosecutors charging one of India's richest persons. The charges were against Gautam Adani, his relative Sagar Adani, and others over alleged conspiracy to pay over $265 million in bribes to secure solar energy supply contracts. 2025 As the Biden Presidency ended, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's last international visit was to India, during which it was announced that three Indian entities, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Indira Gandhi Atomic Research Centre (IGCAR) and the Indian Rare Earths (IRE), will be removed from US restrictive list to spur India-US civil nuclear cooperation. Sullivan briefed the Indian side on updates to US missile export control policies under the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) to boost US commercial space cooperation with India. A high-powered inquiry committee, set up by the Indian government on US claims regarding Indian links to attempted killing of Pannun, recommended legal action against an individual identified during their inquiry. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) confirmed that the committee had investigated and recommended action, though they didn't name the individual explicitly in public statements.

India-US ties under Biden administration: A timeline

During his inaugural speech following the swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda on Monday (Jan 20), US President Donald Trump announced his plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico to &lsquo;Gulf of America&rsquo;. Upon hearing Trump&rsquo;s statement, the former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton couldn&rsquo;t contain her laughter.
The moment the former first lady was stifling a laugh was caught on camera and has been going viral on the internet.
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&ldquo;America will reclaim its rightful place as the greatest, most powerful, most respected nation on earth, inspiring the awe, admiration of the entire world,&rdquo; Trump said during his address after taking the oath.
&ldquo;A short time from now, we will be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and we will be restoring the name of a great president, William McKinley, to Mount McKinley, where it should be and where it belongs,&rdquo; he added.
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Amused Clinton could be seen lowering her head as she laughed, while her husband and former US President Bill Clinton turned to her and smiled.
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Former president Joe Biden, former vice president Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff, on the other hand, did not show any such expressions.

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<h2>Trump&rsquo;s plan to rename Gulf of Mexico&nbsp;</h2>
This is not the first time Trump has mentioned his plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
During a press conference at his famous Mar-a-Lago resort earlier this month, Trump shared his stance, saying &ldquo;We're going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, which has a beautiful ring. That covers a lot of territory, the Gulf of America. What a beautiful name.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;And it's appropriate. It's appropriate,&rdquo; he asserted. &ldquo;And Mexico has to stop allowing millions of people to pour into our country.&rdquo;
Earlier, Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia promised that she would introduce a bill "ASAP" to back US President Donald Trump's idea to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
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World | Trending | Amused Clinton could be seen lowering her head as she laughed, while her husband and former US President Bill Clinton turned to her and smiled.

During his inaugural speech following the swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda on Monday (Jan 20), US President Donald Trump announced his plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’. Upon hearing Trump’s statement, the former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton couldn’t contain her laughter. The moment the former first lady was stifling a laugh was caught on camera and has been going viral on the internet. Also read | 'Golden age of America begins now,' says Trump in first speech as 47th US President “America will reclaim its rightful place as the greatest, most powerful, most respected nation on earth, inspiring the awe, admiration of the entire world,” Trump said during his address after taking the oath. “A short time from now, we will be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and we will be restoring the name of a great president, William McKinley, to Mount McKinley, where it should be and where it belongs,” he added. Also read | Mexico President mocks Trump’s 'Gulf of America' proposal, suggests 'Mexican America' instead Amused Clinton could be seen lowering her head as she laughed, while her husband and former US President Bill Clinton turned to her and smiled. Hillary Clinton laughs as Donald Trump announces the Gulf of Mexico will now be called the 'Gulf of America' . . . . .#DonaldTrump #HilaryClinton #TrumpInauguration pic.twitter.com/nhMlGSW4Ta — WION (@WIONews) January 21, 2025 Former president Joe Biden, former vice president Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff, on the other hand, did not show any such expressions. Also read | ‘Denmark will come along’: Trump on plans of buying Greenland Trump’s plan to rename Gulf of Mexico This is not the first time Trump has mentioned his plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico. During a press conference at his famous Mar-a-Lago resort earlier this month, Trump shared his stance, saying “We're going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, which has a beautiful ring. That covers a lot of territory, the Gulf of America. What a beautiful name.” Watch | Trump 2.0: POTUS Donald Trump gets to work on day 1 “And it's appropriate. It's appropriate,” he asserted. “And Mexico has to stop allowing millions of people to pour into our country.” Earlier, Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia promised that she would introduce a bill "ASAP" to back US President Donald Trump's idea to rename the Gulf of Mexico. (With inputs from agencies)

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