US President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on imports from countries purchasing Venezuelan oil and gas, potentially affecting India, China, and others. These tariffs aim to exert economic pressure on Venezuela, which Trump accuses of hostility and other malpractices. The tariffs, effective from April 2, coincide with his broader plan for reciprocal tariffs on other nations.
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly used the Signal app on a personal computer in his Pentagon office to circumvent restrictions on personal cellphones. This followed reports he shared sensitive attack plans on Signal before a Yemen mission, prompting an inspector general review requested by senators.
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US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump boarded Air Force One for the first time in four years to assess Hurricane Helene's damage in North Carolina. The visit also includes a trip to California to inspect wildfire damage and address resource issues.
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US President Joe Biden will have a trilateral telephone call with Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos early Monday, Marcos's spokesman said Sunday. The call was supposed to have been held on Sunday, but has been postponed because of the Los Angeles wildfires, presidential spokesman Cesar Chavez said in a statement.
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.
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