China called on Thursday for a "diplomatic" resolution to the Iran nuclear issue as it prepared to host diplomats from Tehran and Moscow for talks. Beijing is set to host Russia and Iran -- both key diplomatic partners -- on Friday for trilateral talks on Tehran's nuclear programme.
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President Trump opposes President Biden's environmentally-friendly paper straw initiative, announcing plans to bring back plastic straws via an executive order. The move aligns with Trump's previous environmental policies, including withdrawal from the Paris climate accord. He has consistently criticized paper straws for their ineffectiveness.
CNN's reshuffling of its weekday programming has left prominent anchor Jim Acosta without a confirmed role. Known for being a Trump critic, Acosta's 10 a.m. slot has been replaced by another show, leaving his future uncertain. While CNN insists discussions about a new slot are ongoing, reports suggest a potential shift—a move that may prompt Acosta to leave the network.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams revealed he was unwell last week and underwent anesthesia for medical tests. Although he didn't specify the issue, he said all his test results were negative. Some of his illnesses are related to diabetes, and he plans to return to a more plant-based diet.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has pledged a strong response to US President Donald Trump's plan to impose tariffs on Canadian imports starting March 4, linking this to efforts to combat illicit drug trafficking. Trudeau emphasized Canada's efforts in reducing fentanyl trafficking and criticized the rationale behind the tariffs, highlighting substantial investments in border security.
Retired US General Mark Milley faces a political upheaval after US defence secretary Pete Hegseth revoked his security clearance and detail, and called for an inspector-general review to assess if his rank should be reduced. The move highlights tensions during Milley's service under Trump, his controversial decisions, and alleged overstepping of his role.
Ethiopia is conducting forced evictions on an "unprecedented" scale, Amnesty International said on Monday, urging authorities to "immediately pause" urban renewal projects. The international NGO urged a pause in evictions and suspension of the project "until a human rights impact assessment is conducted".
Conservative commentator and writer Ann Coulter said H-1B workers can not leave a company and are actually preferred not because they are highly skilled but because they are "indentured servants" which the techs want. The comment came amid a major row over Vivek Ramaswamy's criticism of American culture in which he justified why American companies hire more foreigners for tech roles.
Vice President JD Vance confirmed he writes his own social media posts, taking responsibility for both good and mean posts. On Thursday, JD wrote a long post on X defending President Donald Trump's stand on the Russia-Ukraine war and how a quote from a book about George HW Bush from a different historical period does not apply to the present scenarios.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for stronger international action after Russia launched 172 attack drones, killing four and injuring dozens. He emphasized the necessity for global pressure to force Russia into peace and criticized the lack of response to ceasefire proposals.