The Trump administration has halted the use of military aircraft for deporting migrants due to high costs and inefficiencies. Military flights, initially used to enforce strict immigration policies, have proven too expensive, with some costing millions of dollars while facing restrictions and refusals from certain countries.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Maj Gen Eyal Zamir as the next chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Zamir's appointment follows Lt Gen Herzi Halevi's resignation due to the security failures during Hamas’ attack on October 7, 2023. The transition is set for March 6 and occurs amid ongoing tensions and a key ceasefire agreement.
​Shirilla drove her Toyota Camry to 100 mph intentionally after her months-long relationship ended with Russo. Russo and Flanagan were pronounced dead at the scene, while Shirilla was unconscious and had to be extracted from the mangled car. In a new bodycam video, Shirilla could be seen with handcuffs and tears in her eyes, saying, "Could you please be careful talking this one off so that it doesn't break the bracelet, please?"
Tesla shareholders don't have the power to directly vote to remove the CEO. But they could influence the Board if they believe Musk's leadership endangers their investment. The call for Elon Musk to resign from the CEO post comes as Tesla is at the receiving end of people's anger against Elon Musk. The Donald Trump administration has vowed strong action and a 'domestic terrorism' charge against protesters setting Tesla vehicles on fire.
Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has warned that an attack on Iran's Gulf coast nuclear facilities would leave countries across the region without water. Iran has a nuclear power plant at Bushehr on the Gulf coast, though its uranium enrichment facilities, key to building atomic weapons, are located hundreds of kilometres (miles) inland.
Negotiations between Iran and the United States regarding Tehran's nuclear program are set to resume in Oman, focusing on technical details for a potential deal. The talks aim to curb Iran's nuclear activities in exchange for easing economic sanctions, amidst warnings from both sides. With Chinese and Russian support seemingly aligned with Iran, the US stance on uranium enrichment remains a key point of contention.
Barron Trump, now 18 and attending the Stern School of Business in New York, will not be a permanent resident at the White House as his parents shift to the White House today. Melania Trump said Barron would be visiting the White House from time to time and would also be allowed to bring his friends for a White House tour.
US President Donald Trump has demanded the return of military equipment left behind in Afghanistan after the 2021 withdrawal and called for accountability of military leaders involved in the exit. The equipment largely seized by the Taliban amounts to over $7 billion worth of US assets.
UK prime minister Keir Starmer will welcome European Union chiefs to Britain in May for the first of regular summits designed to reset Britain's relationship with the bloc, Downing Street announced Tuesday. "The first UK-EU summit will provide an opportunity to make further progress on areas which will deliver tangible benefits for the people of the UK and the EU and further strengthen the unique relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union," the spokesman said.
Pride and stubbornness are hindering the US and China from resolving their trade dispute, impacting global commerce. The US insists China initiate talks, while China demands respect, leading to a stalemate. Both countries are seeking alternative trade partners as tensions rise, with nations like India caught in the middle, and the US scrutinizing transshipments via third countries to evade tariffs.
"I just feel that people didn't accept me maybe, they didn't understand me the way maybe they do now. And I didn't have much support. Maybe some people see me as just a wife of the President, but I'm standing on my own two feet, independent, I have my own thoughts, I have my own 'yes' and 'no'," Melania said.