President Donald Trump announces a one-month exemption on new tariffs for imports from Mexico and Canada, easing concerns of American automakers. This follows discussions with executives from major car manufacturers and aims to prevent domestic manufacturing disruptions while positive market reactions are noted with stock indices rising.
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A deadly shooting incident occurred at Kirtland Air Force Base, resulting in one airman's death and another's injury. The injured airman received treatment and was released. Military officials and the FBI, with local police support, are investigating with limited details available, and the cause of death is yet to be determined.
US Senate confirmed US President Trump's nominee Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense after a tie-breaking vote by Vice president Vance. Hegseth, known for his conservative commentary on Fox News, was almost jeopardized by misconduct allegations. He is praised by Trump and has extensive military service, influencing his views on national security.
Israel struck military sites in southern Syria, hitting command centres and weapons facilities. At least two people died in these airstrikes. The action follows Prime Minister Netanyahu's call for the demilitarisation of southern Syria and the defense against HTS and the new Syrian army. Syrian condemnation and international appeals against Israeli aggression ensued.
A Japanese court has sentenced Ryuji Kimura to 10 years in prison for attempting to kill former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida by throwing a homemade pipe bomb during a 2023 campaign event. Kimura, 25, faced multiple charges, including violations of explosives and weapons laws. Kishida escaped unharmed.
According to reports from The New York Post, authorities believe the Madison shooting was a “planned attack,†but they have not yet established a definitive motive. The symbolic shirt, however, has rekindled public discussion about KMFDM’s unintended association with school shootings and its place within a darker subculture.
Elon Musk has secured access to the White House complex and began working from there soon after Donald Trump's inauguration. Elon Musk's DOGE team, according to the report, has largely spent the past two months at SpaceX's offices. They will be spread across the federal government studying the excesses as of now.
New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will run in the Ottawa area district of Nepean as he seeks to join Parliament amid escalating trade tensions with the U.S. President Donald Trump. The general election on April 28 will focus on Canada's sovereignty and dealing with Trump's economic threats. Carney replaced Justin Trudeau and faces Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre.
Joe Rogan said Kamala Harris never gave him a date for her appearance on his show and her team had many conditions for a Joe Rogan interview. His statement came as a forthcoming book has now claimed that Kamala Harris made every attempt to appear on the show and even planned a Houston rally so that she could stop by Rogan's Texas studio but it did not finally materialize, signaling that Rogan is to be blamed for it.
US President Donald Trump has approved the UK-Mauritius deal over the Chagos Islands, allowing Britain to transfer sovereignty while leasing Diego Garcia for a 99-year term. The deal is nearing finalisation after months of US discussions. Criticism surrounds the potential £18 billion cost and geopolitical implications. However, UK officials ensured no expense to US taxpayers.