President Donald Trump Monday announced an unprecedented tariff on Venezuela calling it a secondary tariff which would impact any nation that buys oil from Venezuela. Trump announced that those countries will be imposed with 25 per cent tariff as he aims to punish Venezuela for sending Tren de Aragua gang members inside the US.
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US President Trump had a "constructive" call with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy about a potential ceasefire with Russia. They discussed the US taking control of Ukrainian power plants to safeguard infrastructure. Trump proposed American ownership as the best protection. The leaders also talked about monitoring a ceasefire and additional missile defense for Ukraine. Continued US intelligence support was reaffirmed despite stalled ceasefire negotiations.
Sweden's government is set to enhance school security following the country's deadliest mass shooting, which left 10 dead. New measures include requiring emergency plans, limiting school access to authorized individuals, and allowing teachers to search students' bags without warning. If approved, the changes will take effect on July 1, 2025. The February 4 attack was carried out by 35-year-old Rickard Andersson, an isolated individual with a hunting permit. Authorities are still investigating... Expand
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has shown support for Donald Trump, praising his potential impact on the country and aligning with him on a $500 billion AI project called Stargate. This decision deepens Altman's feud with Elon Musk, who criticizes the initiative and OpenAI's shift towards for-profit operations.
Donald Trump escalated his criticism of Volodymyr Zelenskyy, blaming him alongside Putin and Biden for the war's millions of deaths. He questioned Zelenskyy's military strategy and reliance on Western weapons. Despite recent tensions and echoing Kremlin talking points, Trump claimed a peace deal was still possible, following a deadly Russian missile strike in Sumy.
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North Korea on Monday condemned joint US-South Korean military drills as a "provocative act", warning of the danger of sparking war with "an accidental single shot," days after Seoul's air force mistakenly bombed a village on its own territory. The latest exercise comes after two South Korean Air Force fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a village during a joint training exercise with US forces on March 6.
Taiwan's ministry of national defence detected 17 PLA aircraft and 6 vessels near the island. Thirteen aircraft crossed the median line into Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ. Recent Chinese military movements and the deployment of advanced naval equipment suggest preparation for a potential invasion of Taiwan.
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus returned to Dhaka from a productive visit to China, emphasizing the significance of China as a beneficial partner for Bangladesh. The visit underlined the expectation of stronger bilateral ties and collaboration extending beyond the economy, including cultural exchanges.