Name: Attack on US consulate in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah; at least 2 dead
Uploaded: 2023-06-29T09:26:22.000+05:30
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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in significant casualties, complicating ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas amid ongoing hostilities.

Massive Airstrikes in Gaza: Hundreds Dead

The latest Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have killed over 400 people, intensifying the conflict as ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas face significant challenges.

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza result in over 400 deaths, reviving tensions as ceasefire discussions stall amid conflicting demands from Israel and Hamas.

At least 413 individuals, predominantly children, women, and the elderly, were killed in Gaza on Tuesday following extensive Israeli airstrikes targeting Hamas positions.
This is the deadliest attack in the region since the ceasefire initiated on January 19.
The strikes, conducted during the holy month of Ramadan, also left around 150 people injured, as per Gaza's civil defense agency. Explosions rocked northern Gaza, Gaza City, and central and southern areas, including Deir al-Balah, Khan Younis, and Rafah.
Among the deceased is Mahmud Abu Watfa, a senior Hamas official overseeing police and internal security in Gaza City.
In response, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on the platform X that they were executing comprehensive operations against "terror targets" associated with Hamas, following directives from the political leadership.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office justified the strikes, attributing them to Hamas&rsquo; persistent refusal to release hostages and their rejection of proposals mediated by U.S. Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff.
Consequently, schools in regions neighboring Gaza have been closed as a precaution.
"The IDF is engaging targets of Hamas terrorists throughout Gaza to achieve the war objectives set by our political leaders, including the release of all hostages," stated an official post by the IDF on X. The statement indicated that Israel would escalate military actions against Hamas.
Hamas criticized Netanyahu's decision, claiming it endangers the lives of hostages, using the ongoing conflict to divert attention from internal issues.
A Hamas official asserted, "Netanyahu's decision is effectively a death sentence for the hostages."
In a subsequent statement, Hamas accused Netanyahu of violating the ceasefire agreement, endangering prisoners to an uncertain outcome.
The White House confirmed that Israel had consulted the Trump administration prior to the attacks.
Ceasefire talks face impasse
Negotiations for a truce have hit a deadlock, with Israel advocating for an extension of the first phase of a proposed three-stage ceasefire, while Hamas insists on proceeding to the second phase, scheduled for March 2. Israel's proposal conditions include the complete demilitarization of Gaza and the removal of Hamas from power&mdash;a stance they have maintained since 2007.
Hamas recently proposed releasing American-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander along with four hostage bodies, in exchange for initiating second-phase talks. Israel countered by accusing Hamas of manipulating the families of hostages.
During the initial ceasefire phase, Hamas released 33 Israeli hostages, including five bodies, along with five Thai nationals, in exchange for approximately 1,800 Palestinian prisoners. However, about 59 hostages remain captive.
The only previous truce in the ongoing conflict occurred in November 2023, lasting one week, during which hostages were exchanged for Palestinian prisoners.
The conflict, originating from Hamas's cross-border assault into southern Israel on October 7, 2023, resulted in the deaths of about 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and the capture of 251 hostages. The ensuing Israeli military response has claimed over 48,000 Palestinian lives and left more than 112,000 injured.

PM Modi demands UN reform, criticizing its current role amid global tensions. He advocates for India’s UNSC permanent seat and a focus on global cooperation.

Modi Criticizes UN, Calls for Reforms

Narendra Modi urges reform of global organizations on Lex Fridman Podcast, criticizing their relevance. He champions India's UNSC seat, emphasizing unity over conflict.

Prime Minister Modi urges reform of global organizations, criticizing their relevance. He advocates India's UNSC seat, emphasizing global unity over conflict.

In a recent appearance on the podcast hosted by American scientist Lex Fridman, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed strong criticisms of international organizations, particularly the United Nations, amid escalating global tensions.
He described these institutions as "almost irrelevant" due to their lack of reform and inability to mitigate ongoing conflicts, such as those in the Middle East and the strained relations between China and the United States.
"The international organizations created to maintain global order have become nearly irrelevant. There is no reform within them, and they fail to fulfill their intended roles.
Those who disregard laws and norms act with impunity, and no one seems capable of restraining them," Modi remarked during the podcast.
Reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic, Modi emphasized how it showcased the vulnerabilities of even the most advanced nations, highlighting a need for greater unity in a globally volatile climate.&nbsp;
"COVID-19 laid bare our limitations. Regardless of how progressive or scientifically advanced we may consider ourselves, during the pandemic, every country was brought back to reality.
We believed the world might emerge more united, moving towards a new order. Instead, we encountered increasing discord and uncertainty, exacerbated by conflicts," Modi observed.
He promoted a vision of cooperation over conflict, urging nations to adopt a development-focused approach. "In an interconnected and interdependent world, expansionism is unsustainable.
All nations need one another; no country can thrive in isolation. At every international forum I attend, the worry about conflicts is palpable. Hopefully, we'll soon see respite," he added.
Previously, in an address to the UN's 'Summit of the Future', Modi stressed the importance of reform for the UN's continued relevance, insisting that global actions must align with global ambitions.
India's push for a permanent UN security council seat
India has long advocated for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), asserting that the council, established in 1945, does not reflect the current geopolitical landscape.
India last served as a non-permanent member in 2021-22 and criticizes the UNSC for not meeting the challenges of the 21st century.
Currently, the UNSC consists of five permanent members&mdash;Russia, the UK, China, France, and the United States&mdash;who hold veto power, along with 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms by the UN General Assembly.
The United Kingdom, France, and the United States have expressed support for India's inclusion as a permanent member, underscoring New Delhi's significant role on the global stage.

Trump orders dismantling of state-funded news agency Voice of America

Trump Targets VOA in Government Restructuring

President Trump has signed an executive order dismantling VOA and downsizing agencies like U.S. Agency for Global Media. The order calls for reducing inefficiencies.

President Trump signs order targeting VOA and several government agencies for restructuring, citing biased reporting concerns.

In a significant move, U.S. President Donald Trump has initiated the dismantling of the government-funded Voice of America (VOA), citing concerns over biased reporting. According to Fox News, President Trump signed an executive order targeting several government agencies, including the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees VOA and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. A senior White House official commented that VOA has not aligned with American values for years, instead accusing it of spreading divisive propaganda. The executive order mandates the reduction of non-essential government components and functions within these agencies, as permitted by law. The U.S. Agency for Global Media and its senior advisor, Kari Lake, expressed that the organization is beyond repair. They labeled the agency a national security risk and a strain on taxpayers, though they acknowledged that there are some exceptional staff members within the agency. In addition to targeting VOA, the order aims to downsize or dismantle other entities, including the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, and the Minority Business Development Agency.

A Kremlin advisor criticized a US-Ukraine ceasefire proposal, calling it temporary and inadequate. The proposal aims to halt a three-year conflict.

Kremlin Rebukes US-Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal

A Kremlin advisor condemned the US-Ukraine ceasefire proposal, arguing it offers only a temporary solution without addressing Russia’s legitimate interests.

A top Kremlin aide dismissed a US-proposed US-Ukraine ceasefire as temporary and superficial, stressing unmet Russian interests.

In a statement released Friday, a key aide to the Kremlin criticized the proposed ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, suggesting it would merely serve as a temporary reprieve for Ukrainian forces.
Yuri Ushakov, speaking to state media following a phone conversation with US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, dismissed the initiative as inadequate.
According to Ushakov, the ceasefire would only function as a "temporary breather for the Ukrainian military."
He indicated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to provide a more detailed response to the proposal on Thursday.
Ushakov emphasized Russia's pursuit of a "long-term peaceful solution" that accommodates its "legitimate interests."
He noted that any measures perceived as superficial peace efforts were unnecessary under the current circumstances.
The remarks came in response to US negotiators' visit to Russia on Thursday, where they presented a plan advocating for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.
The proposal is part of Washington's efforts to secure an "unconditional" halt to the three-year conflict, which continues to strain international relations.

The UN accuses Israel of genocidal actions in Gaza, targeting healthcare services. This report highlights serious human rights violations needing global attention.

UN Alleges Genocidal Acts by Israel in Gaza

The UN accuses Israel of committing genocidal acts in Gaza by targeting reproductive healthcare facilities, prompting international concern over potential war crimes.

The UN accuses Israel of genocidal actions in Gaza, focusing on healthcare facility destruction and systematic reproductive capacity reduction.

A United Nations investigation concluded Thursday that Israel carried out "genocidal" acts in Gaza through the systematic destruction of sexual and reproductive healthcare facilities.
The UN Commission of Inquiry said Israel had "intentionally attacked and destroyed" the Palestinian territory's main fertility centre, and had simultaneously imposed a siege and blocked aid including medication for ensuring safe pregnancies, deliveries and neonatal care.
"Israel categorically rejects the unfounded allegations," its mission in Geneva said in a statement.
The commission found that Israeli authorities "have destroyed in part the reproductive capacity of Palestinians in Gaza as a group through the systematic destruction of sexual and reproductive healthcare", it said in a statement.
It said this amounted to "two categories of genocidal acts" during Israel's offensive in Gaza, launched after the attacks by Hamas militants on Israel on October 7, 2023.
The United Nations' genocide convention defines that crime as acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group.
Of its five categories, the inquiry said the two implicating Israel were "deliberately inflicting on the group conditions of life calculated to bring about its physical destruction" and "imposing measures intended to prevent births within the group".
"These violations have not only caused severe immediate physical and mental harm and suffering to women and girls, but irreversible long-term effects on the mental health and reproductive and fertility prospects of Palestinians as a group," the commission's chair Navi Pillay said in a statement.
The three-person Independent International Commission of Inquiry was established by the UN Human Rights Council in May 2021 to investigate alleged international law violations in Israel and the Palestinian territories.
Pillay, a former UN rights chief, served as a judge on the International Criminal Court and presided over the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.
Israel accused the commission of advancing a "predetermined and biased political agenda... in a shameless attempt to incriminate the Israel Defence Forces".
Destruction of IVF clinic The report said maternity hospitals and wards had been systematically destroyed in Gaza, along with the Al-Basma IVF Centre, the territory's main in-vitro fertility clinic.
It said Al-Basma was shelled in December 2023, reportedly destroying around 4,000 embryos at a clinic that served 2,000 to 3,000 patients a month.
The commission found that the Israeli Security Forces intentionally attacked and destroyed the clinic, including all the reproductive material stored for the future conception of Palestinians.
The commission found no credible evidence that the building was used for military purposes.
It concluded that the destruction "was a measure intended to prevent births among Palestinians in Gaza, which is a genocidal act".
Furthermore, the report said the wider harm to pregnant, lactating and new mothers in Gaza was on an "unprecedented scale", with an irreversible impact on the reproductive prospects of Gazans.
Such underlying acts "amount to crimes against humanity" and deliberately trying to destroy the Palestinians as a group, the commission concluded.
'Extermination' The report came after the commission conducted public hearings in Geneva on Tuesday and Wednesday, hearing from victims and witnesses of sexual violence.
It concluded that Israel had targeted civilian women and girls directly, "acts that constitute the crime against humanity of murder and the war crime of wilful killing".
Women and girls have also died from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth due to the conditions imposed by the Israeli authorities impacting access to reproductive health care, "acts that amount to the crime against humanity of extermination", it added.
The commission added that forced public stripping and nudity, sexual harassment including threats of rape, as well as sexual assault, comprise part of the Israeli Security Forces' "standard operating procedures" toward Palestinians.

US VP JD Vance's visit to India coincides with significant tariff tensions between the US and India. As Trump criticizes India's tariffs, Vance's visit might play a role in negotiations.

JD Vance Visits India Amid US-India Tariff Tensions

Vice President JD Vance's planned visit to India comes amid escalating US-India tariff tensions. This visit, accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance, aims to address these trade challenges.

US VP JD Vance plans an India visit amid tariff disputes. This follows Trump's tariff criticisms, which led to stock market unrest. Vance's visit aims to address trade tensions.

US Vice President JD Vance is poised to visit India later this month, accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance, as reported by Politico, citing three sources familiar with the plans.
This marks Vance's second international trip since taking office and Usha Vance's inaugural visit to her ancestral homeland as Second Lady. The Vice President previously embarked on his first foreign visit to France and Germany last month.
The visit occurs amid escalating tensions between India and the US over tariff disputes.
Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump criticized India's tariff policies, declaring it "next to impossible to sell anything to India" due to "high tariffs." In response, he announced reciprocal tariffs, effective April 2, aiming to match the tariff rates imposed by foreign countries on US exports.
The 78-year-old Republican's tariff announcements have created unrest in stock markets. Subsequently, Trump claimed that India agreed to reduce tariffs on US imports. "India charges us massive tariffs. Massive.
You can't even sell anything in India... They have agreed, by the way, they want to cut their tariffs way down now because somebody is finally exposing them for what they have done," he stated at the White House. However, Indian officials have refuted this, asserting no such commitments were made, and negotiations are ongoing.
On Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt highlighted the issue while discussing the tariffs imposed by various nations, emphasizing India's tariffs on US alcohol and agricultural products.
"American cheese and butter face nearly a 300 per cent tariff in Canada. In India, there is a 150 per cent tariff on American alcohol. Do you think that's helping Kentucky bourbon be exported into India? I don't think so. There's also a 100 per cent tariff on agricultural products from India," she commented.
In an earlier engagement, Vice President Vance met Prime Minister Narendra Modi shortly after assuming office, on the sidelines of the AI Summit in Paris last month.
During this meeting, PM Modi presented an eco-friendly wooden alphabet set to Vance's daughter, Mirabel Rose Vance, and participated in the celebration of Vance's son Vivek's birthday.
Expressing his delight, PM Modi shared on X, "Had a wonderful meeting with US Vice President JD Vance and his family. We had a great conversation on various subjects. Delighted to join them in celebrating the joyous birthday of their son, Vivek!"
Vice President Vance reciprocated the sentiments, appreciating PM Modi's hospitality and kindness, noting that his children enjoyed the gifts and expressing gratitude for the meaningful conversation.

Trump's administration challenges high global tariffs, focusing on India and Canada. Seeking fair trade terms, temporary tariff delays with Mexico demonstrate ongoing economic tensions.

Trump Criticizes Global Tariffs: Trade Push

Highlighting high tariffs from India, Canada, and Japan, Trump seeks fair trade. Temporary delays with Mexico signal persistent global trade negotiations and economic tensions.

The Trump administration pushes for fair trade, criticizing high tariffs from India, Canada, and Japan. Temporary tariff delays with Mexico ensue, highlighting ongoing global trade tensions.

In a recent press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized the tariffs imposed by several nations on U.S. goods, particularly highlighting India's tariffs on American alcohol and agricultural products.
She stated that President Donald Trump is committed to reciprocity in trade, emphasizing the need for fair and balanced international trade practices.
Leavitt accused Canada of exploiting the United States, citing "egregious" tariff rates that have allegedly disadvantaged American workers for decades.
When questioned about the timeline for President Trump to speak with Canada's Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney, Leavitt said, "The president is again responding to the fact that Canada has been ripping off the United States of America and hardworking Americans for decades."
She presented data illustrating high tariff rates imposed by countries like Canada, India, and Japan, which adversely affect American exports.
Leavitt noted an almost 300 percent tariff on American cheese and butter in Canada, a 150 percent tariff on American alcohol in India, and a 100 percent tariff on agricultural products. She also pointed out Japan&rsquo;s 700 percent tariff on rice.
President Trump, known for his focus on "America First" policies, has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with how the United States has been treated in international trade. On Sunday, Trump suggested possible future increases in tariffs against Mexico and Canada, according to Fox News.
He argued that global trade practices have long disadvantaged the U.S., saying, "For years, globalists have been ripping off the United States...what we're going to do is get it back."
Meanwhile, Trump has announced the imposition of tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, citing border control concerns, particularly addressing the issue of fentanyl entering the U.S.
In a move indicating shifting dynamics, Trump announced a temporary delay on certain tariffs against Mexico and Canada, following productive discussions with Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum. However, he criticized Canada for being a "high tariff nation."
Additionally, President Trump has criticized India's trade practices, asserting it is "next to impossible to sell anything to India" due to high tariffs.
Nevertheless, he claims India has agreed to significantly reduce its tariffs, stating, "India charges us massive tariffs...they want to cut their tariffs way down now because somebody is finally exposing them for what they have done."
As the Trump administration continues to negotiate better trade terms, the global community watches closely to see how these policies will unfold and impact international economic relations.

The US enacts 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, sparking trade tensions with key partners like Canada and impacting markets.

US Steel & Aluminum Tariffs Escalate Trade War

The US enacts 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, impacting global trade dynamics and causing market volatility.

The US enacts 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, affecting markets and key trading partners like Canada.

The United States broadened its slate of tariffs Wednesday as sweeping levies on steel and aluminum imports took effect "with no exceptions or exemptions" as promised by the White House -- despite countries' efforts to avert them.
President Donald Trump's 25 percent duties on both metals will likely add to the cost of producing anything from home appliances to automobiles and cans used for drinks, threatening to raise consumer prices down the road.
"It wouldn't surprise me to see the tariffs pretty quickly show up in prices," Cato Institute research fellow Clark Packard told AFP.
He added that auto manufacturing and construction -- spanning both residential and commercial buildings -- are among the biggest users of steel in the country.
Trump has imposed steep tariffs on major US trading partners Canada, Mexico and China since returning to office, allowing only a partial rollback for his country's neighbors while vowing fresh levies from April 2.
The latest duties will again impact Canada heavily, with the country supplying some 50 percent of US aluminum imports and 20 percent of its steel imports, according to a recent note by EY chief economist Gregory Daco.
Besides Canada, Brazil and Mexico are also key US suppliers of steel, while the United Arab Emirates and South Korea are among providers of aluminum.
Wednesday's levies stack atop earlier ones. This means some Canada and Mexico steel and aluminum products likely face a 50 percent tariff rate unless they are compliant with the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Uncertainty over Trump's trade plans and worries that they could tip the world's biggest economy into a recession have roiled financial markets, with Wall Street indexes tumbling for a second straight day on Tuesday.
But Trump has played down fears over his handling of the economy, saying Tuesday he does not see a downturn coming while dismissing losses on Wall Street.
'Bumpy' transition Trump's trade decisions have come with volatility, with the president threatening to double the tariff rate on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50 percent less than a day before the levies were due to kick in.
Canada's Ontario province had decided to impose an electricity surcharge on three American states in retaliation to earlier US levies, prompting Trump's furious response.
Washington and Ottawa swapped angry tariff warnings throughout the day as trade tensions surged, and Trump doubled down on provocative plans to annex his country's northern neighbor.
But Ontario halted the surcharge after talks with Washington.
White House spokesman Kush Desai said Trump "used the leverage of the American economy" in order to "deliver a win for the American people."
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are set to meet in Washington Thursday "to discuss a renewed USMCA ahead of the April 2 reciprocal tariff deadline," according to a US-Canada joint statement.
Asked about Trump's oscillation on tariffs, White House senior counselor Peter Navarro told reporters that the process was "a negotiation."
"It is a transition," he added. "It's going to be at times, perhaps a little bumpy."
Massive uncertainty Even before the latest tariffs took effect, manufacturers have scrambled to find cost-effective domestic suppliers.
The mere threat of protectionism, Packard said, has allowed US steel and aluminum firms to raise their prices.
"It's creating massive amounts of uncertainty," he added.
Some US manufacturers using American steel consider the tariffs a positive development as these have boosted their business.
But others warn that tariffs merely add to the cost of imports while allowing US-made goods to become equally expensive.
Daco of EY also noted that the new steel and aluminum levies go further than measures Trump imposed in 2018 -- covering a range of finished products atop of raw steel and aluminum.
There is also a higher rate on aluminum imports this time and with duties layering onto existing restrictions this is "likely to make foreign sourcing more expensive across multiple industries."
The lack of exemptions Wednesday also comes despite US partners like Australia and Japan visiting Washington in recent days to push for exclusions.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Wednesday the tariffs were "entirely unjustified" but that his country would not retaliate.
It is unclear if Trump will, as he did in his first administration, eventually grant relief to some countries and cut deals with others.
Looking ahead, Trump has vowed separate reciprocal levies as soon as April 2 to remedy trade practices Washington deems unfair, raising the potential for more products and trading partners to be specifically targeted.

The Baloch Liberation Army has taken 182 hostages following a train attack in Pakistan's Balochistan. The situation remains tense as the government condemns the act.

Militants Seize Hostages in Pakistan Train Ambush

Following a train ambush, the BLA holds 182 hostages in Pakistan's Balochistan. Civilians were released, yet tensions rise as military operations unfold.

The Baloch Liberation Army seized 182 hostages after ambushing a train in southwestern Pakistan. They released civilians while negotiations with the government remain stalled.

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict in southwestern Pakistan, militants have seized 35 hostages after targeting a train, according to local police reports on Tuesday.
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist militant organization, has claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that they are holding a total of 182 hostages. The group has issued a dire warning, threatening to execute the captives unless security forces withdraw from the area.
The train, carrying nearly 350 passengers, was ambushed within a tunnel, leaving many terrified but reportedly safe, authorities affirmed. The train's driver sustained severe injuries during the assault.
"A relief train is being dispatched to assist approximately 350 passengers, including women and children, who remain unharmed," confirmed Rana Dilawar, a senior police official in the district.
In response to the hostage situation, security forces have initiated a large-scale military operation, deploying helicopters and special forces to the mountainous region.
An explosion was reported near the tunnel, and security personnel are currently engaged in gunfire exchanges with the militants.
The BLA, which advocates for Balochistan's independence from Pakistan, has asserted the killing of 20 soldiers and the downing of a drone &ndash; claims yet to be verified by Pakistani authorities.
The group stated that among the captives are Pakistani army members and other security officials on leave.
In a statement disseminated via email and Telegram, the BLA announced, "Civilian passengers, particularly women, children, the elderly, and Baloch citizens, have been released and provided with a secure route."
The militants declared, "The BLA further warns that if military intervention continues, all hostages will be executed."
The Jaffar Express, the train involved, was en route from Balochistan's provincial capital, Quetta, to Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa when it came under fire.
Pakistan's Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, strongly criticized the attack, asserting that the government would not negotiate with "beasts who fire on innocent passengers." Shahid Rind, a spokesperson for the Balochistan government, announced the imposition of emergency measures to manage the crisis, though specifics remain undisclosed.
The BLA represents the largest faction among several ethnic groups that have long contested the government's policies, accusing it of exploiting Balochistan's abundant gas and mineral resources without equitable benefits for the local population.
The conflict has led to recurrent assaults on governmental, military, and Chinese interests in the region.

Trump doubles tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50% following Ontario's electricity tariff. He seeks elimination of high dairy tariffs and threatens auto tariffs, escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions with broad economic implications.

Trump Escalates Canadian Tariffs Tension

Trump has announced a substantial increase in tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports to 50% as a response to Ontario's electricity tariff. This move, along with his demands for dairy tariff removal and auto tariff threats, heightens U.S.-Canada trade tensions.

Trump increases tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum to 50% in response to Ontario's electricity tariff. Warns of further tariff hikes on Canadian dairy and auto sectors. Trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada intensify with potential economic impacts.

On Tuesday, former President Donald Trump announced a significant escalation in trade tensions with Canada, unveiling plans to double tariffs on all Canadian steel and aluminum imports to 50%.
This move comes in direct response to the province of Ontario's imposition of a 25% tariff on electricity exports to the United States.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that he has directed his commerce secretary to implement an additional 25% tariff on these products, which is set to take effect on Wednesday morning.
Trump's announcement did not stop at steel and aluminum. He demanded that Canada immediately eliminate what he termed the "Anti-American Farmer Tariff" on U.S. dairy products, which currently ranges from 250% to 390%.
"This has long been considered outrageous," he declared, further revealing plans to declare a "National Emergency on Electricity" in the affected region.
Additionally, Trump issued a cautionary note regarding the auto industry, threatening to "substantially increase" tariffs on Canadian cars entering the U.S. by April 2 unless Canada drops other longstanding tariffs he deemed unfair.
These developments mark yet another chapter in the ongoing trade disputes between the two neighboring countries, with potentially wide-reaching implications for both economies.

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The US government said that the motive for the attack was not immediately known.

Attack on US consulate in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah; at least 2 dead

The US government said that the motive for the attack was not immediately known.

A gunman attacked a consulate of the United States of America in Saudi Arabia on June 28.
At least two persons died in the incident in Jeddah, including the attacker, who was killed by Saudi forces. A local security guard also died in the exchange of fire.
No Americans were injured in the attack, and the consulate went into lockdown.
The US government said that the motive for the attack was not immediately known.

Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump confirm their relationship on social media, marking a new chapter while requesting privacy amid growing public interest.

Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump confirm their relationship on social media

Tiger Woods has publicly confirmed his relationship with Vanessa Trump through social media, marking a rare glimpse into his personal life while requesting privacy.

Golf legend Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump have confirmed their relationship via social media, asking for privacy amid public interest.

Tiger Woods took the unusual step of confirming his romance with Donald Trump's former daughter-in-law on Sunday in a brief post on social media.
Golf superstar Woods -- renowned for jealously guarding his private life over the years -- confirmed in a post on X that he is dating Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr.
"Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side," Woods wrote in a caption above two photos of himself relaxing with Vanessa Trump.
"At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts."
The post comes after weeks of tabloid rumors about the couple.
Vanessa Trump, who divorced Donald Trump Jr. in 2018 after a 13-year marriage, also posted a picture of her and Woods together on her Instagram account in what appeared to be a co-ordinated announcement.
Sunday's announcement would once have been unthinkable for Woods, who famously named his luxury yacht "Privacy".
Woods's private life was laid bare during the 2009 sex scandal that upended his career and led to the implosion of his six-year marriage to Elin Nordegren, the mother of his two children.
Nordegren and Woods separated amid revelations of the golf star's serial infidelity, with reports suggesting he had slept with as many as 120 women during his marriage.

The US Supreme Court will review Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana’s plea against extradition to India. Rana argues health risks and possible torture, while former President Trump previously confirmed his extradition approval.

US Supreme Court justices to hear Tahawwur Rana's renewed application seeking stay of extradition to India

The US Supreme Court will review Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana&rsquo;s plea against extradition to India. Rana argues health risks and possible torture, while former President Trump previously confirmed his extradition approval.

US Supreme Court justices will hear next month Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana&rsquo;s renewed application, submitted to Chief Justice John Roberts, seeking a stay of his extradition to India.
Rana, 64, is currently lodged in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles and submitted an "Emergency Application For Stay Pending Litigation of Petition For Writ of Habeas Corpus&rdquo; on February 27, 2025 with Elena Kagan, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States and Circuit Justice for the Ninth Circuit.
Earlier this month, Kagan had denied the application.&nbsp;
Rana had then renewed his "Emergency Application for Stay Pending Litigation of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus previously addressed to Justice Kagan,&rdquo; and requested that the renewed application be directed to Chief Justice Roberts.
An order on the Supreme Court website noted that Rana&rsquo;s renewed application has been &ldquo;distributed for Conference of 4/4/2025&rdquo; and &ldquo;application&rdquo; has been &ldquo;referred to the Court.&rdquo;
Rana is known to be associated with Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley, one of the main conspirators of the 26/11 attacks.
Headley conducted a recce of Mumbai before the attacks by posing as an employee of Rana&rsquo;s immigration consultancy.
Rana was convicted in the US of one count of conspiracy to provide material support to the terrorist plot in Denmark and one count of providing material support to Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Lashker-e-Taiba which was responsible for the attacks in Mumbai.
New York-based Indian-American attorney Ravi Batra told PTI that Rana had made his application to the Supreme Court to prevent extradition, which Justice Kagan denied on March 6.
The application is now before Roberts, &ldquo;who has shared it with the Court to conference so as to harness the entire Court&rsquo;s view.&rdquo;
Batra added that he fully expects &ldquo;that in calmer times CJ Roberts would deny Rana the right to stay in America and avoid facing justice in India."
"During current times, with so many district judges blocking President Trump&rsquo;s domestic agenda changes...the Supreme Court will enjoy denying Rana more easily.&rdquo;
&ldquo;After President Trump and PM (Narendra) Modi met in the Oval, President Trump announced in the press conference that Rana will be extradited to India, to face his victims and his justice. The current posture is akin to a fish out of water, but moving around a lot to try to get back into American waters,&rdquo; Batra said.&nbsp;
Rana is seeking a stay of his extradition and surrender to India pending litigation (including exhaustion of all appeals) on the merits of a petition he filed on February 13.
In that petition, Rana argued that his extradition to India violates United States law and the United Nations Convention Against Torture "because there are substantial grounds for believing that, if extradited to India, the petitioner will be in danger of being subjected to torture."
&ldquo;The likelihood of torture in this case is even higher though as petitioner faces acute risk as a Muslim of Pakistani origin charged in the Mumbai attacks,&rdquo; the application said.
The application also said that his &ldquo;severe medical conditions&rdquo; render extradition to Indian detention facilities a &ldquo;de facto" death sentence in this case.&nbsp;
It cited medical records from July 2024 that confirm Rana has multiple &ldquo;acute and life-threatening diagnoses&rdquo;, including multiple documented heart attacks, Parkinson&rsquo;s disease with cognitive decline, a mass suggestive of bladder cancer, stage 3 chronic kidney disease, and a history of chronic asthma, and multiple COVID-19 infections.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Accordingly, petitioner certainly has raised a credible, if not compelling, factual case that there are indeed substantial grounds for believing he would be in danger of torture if surrendered to Indian authorities.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Further, because of his Muslim religion, his Pakistani origin, his status as a former member of the Pakistani Army, the relation of the putative charges to the 2008 Mumbai attacks, and his chronic health conditions he is even more likely to be tortured than otherwise would be the case, and that torture is very likely to kill him in short order.&rdquo;
The US Supreme Court denied Rana&rsquo;s petition for writ of certiorari relating to his original habeas petition on January 21, 2025.
The application notes that on that same day, newly-confirmed Secretary of State Marco Rubio had met with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar.
When Prime Minister Modi arrived in Washington on February 12 to meet with Trump, Rana&rsquo;s counsel received a letter from the Department of State, stating that &ldquo;on February 11, 2025, the Secretary of State decided to authorize&rdquo; Rana&rsquo;s "surrender to India,&rdquo; pursuant to the &ldquo;Extradition Treaty between the United States and India&rdquo;.
Rana&rsquo;s Counsel requested from the State Department the complete administrative record on which Secretary Rubio based his decision to authorize Rana&rsquo;s surrender to India.
The Counsel also requested immediate information on any commitment the United States has obtained from India with respect to Rana&rsquo;s treatment.
&ldquo;The government declined to provide any information in response to these requests,&rdquo; the application said.
It added that given Rana&rsquo;s underlying health conditions and the State Department&rsquo;s own findings regarding the treatment of prisoners, it is very likely &ldquo;Rana will not survive long enough to be tried in India.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The issues raised by petitioner merit full and careful consideration, and the stakes are enormous for him. The very least the US courts owe the petitioner is a full chance to litigate these issues, including exercising their appellate rights, before he is consigned to the fate that awaits him at the hands of the Indian government,&rdquo; the application said.
It added that if a stay is not entered, there will be no review at all, and the US courts will lose jurisdiction, and &ldquo;petitioner will soon be dead.
Therefore, we respectfully request that this Court enter an Order staying the extradition and surrender of petitioner pending a full and considered hearing on petitioner&rsquo;s claims by the district court, circuit court, and, if necessary, a writ of certiorari to and further proceedings before this Court.&rdquo;
US President Trump, during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Modi in the White House last month, announced that Rana&rsquo;s extradition to India has been approved.
The Supreme Court justices are Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, Associate Justice &nbsp;Samuel A Alito, Jr, Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice Elena Kagan, Associate Justice Neil M Gorsuch, Associate Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett, and Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
A total of 166 people, including six Americans, were killed in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks in which 10 Pakistani terrorists laid a more than 60-hour siege, attacking and killing people at iconic and vital locations in Mumbai.

Las Vegas Tesla service center under attack with Molotovs and gunfire. FBI investigates potential terrorism. Vehicles damaged, but no injuries reported.

Tesla Facility Attacked: Molotovs 

A Tesla service center in Las Vegas was attacked with Molotov cocktails and gunfire. The FBI is investigating the incident as possible terrorism. While several vehicles were damaged, there were no injuries. Investigations continue.

A Tesla Las Vegas service center experienced Molotov cocktail and gunfire attacks with no injuries. The incident, involving five damaged vehicles and the word 'resist' on doors, is being treated as terrorism. The FBI and police continue investigations.

In a concerning escalation of violence, multiple Tesla vehicles were set ablaze and shot at during an overnight attack at a Las Vegas service center, as reported by CNN.
This incident, which took place at the Tesla Collision Center, resulted in damage to at least five vehicles, with two fully engulfed in flames. The FBI is currently investigating, noting that the attack exhibits "some of the hallmarks" of terrorism.
Authorities revealed that the suspect employed Molotov cocktails and fired gunshots at the vehicles.
Additionally, the word "resist" was spray-painted on the front doors of the facility. The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force is collaborating with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department to identify those responsible for the attack.
In a Tuesday news conference, Assistant Sheriff Dori Koren of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department stated, "This was a targeted attack against a Tesla facility. Officers discovered several vehicles on fire, as well as the word &lsquo;Resist' spray-painted on the front doors of the business."
Surveillance footage from the scene shows vehicles erupting in flames as a suspect dressed in black moves between the cars, occasionally reaching into a bag.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the fire department managed to extinguish the fires before they reached the vehicles' batteries.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk condemned the attack, describing it as "terrorism" and denouncing the level of violence as "insane and deeply wrong."
In a statement, he asserted, "Tesla just makes electric cars and has done nothing to deserve these evil attacks."
This incident aligns with a troubling trend of assaults on Tesla facilities and vehicles across the United States, including instances of vandalism, graffiti, and shootings.
President Trump has condemned the spate of attacks, advocating for them to be classified as domestic terrorism.
US Attorney-General Pamela Bondi has similarly denounced the recent attacks on Tesla properties, characterizing them as "nothing short of domestic terrorism." She emphasized the severity of the situation, stating, "We will continue investigations that impose severe consequences on those involved in these attacks, including those operating behind the scenes to coordinate and fund these crimes."
The investigation remains active as authorities strive to bring those accountable to justice.

Google settles for $28 million in a class action lawsuit alleging pay discrimination against minority employees in California.

Google's $28M Discrimination Settlement

Google agrees to a $28 million settlement over a discrimination lawsuit alleging unequal pay practices affecting over 6,600 minority employees in California.

Google settles a $28 million lawsuit over alleged pay discrimination favoring white and Asian employees, impacting over 6,600 California workers.

In a significant legal development, Google has agreed to a $28 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in pay and career advancement opportunities. The lawsuit accused the tech giant of favoring white and Asian employees over minority workers in terms of salary and career positioning.
The legal action was spearheaded by Ana Cantu, identified as a Mexican racially indigenous individual, who represented a diverse group of minority communities, including Hispanic, Latino, and Native American employees at the corporation.
The settlement was given the green light by Judge Charles Adams of California's Santa Clara County Superior Court last week. Judge Adams described the agreement as "fair and reasonable," declaring it a positive outcome for the class of 6,632 Google employees who worked in California between February 15, 2018, and December 31, 2024.
Despite reaching a settlement, Google maintained its stance against the claims. A company spokesperson stated, "We continue to disagree with the allegations that we treated anyone differently and remain committed to paying, hiring, and leveling all employees fairly."
Cantu, who resigned from Google in September 2021, argued that despite her seven years of exemplary service, she remained stagnant in her role while white and Asian colleagues received promotions and higher pay. She also claimed that minority employees performing equivalently were assigned lower job "levels," and that those who raised concerns faced obstacles in career advancement.
She contended that these actions violated the California Equal Pay Act, prompting her to leave the company.
The final settlement amount allocates $20.4 million to affected employees after accounting for $7 million in legal fees, penalties related to Cantu's claim under California's Private Attorneys General Act, and other associated costs.

Astronauts Wilmore and Williams return after nine months in space on a SpaceX capsule, following technical delays with Starliner.

NASA Astronauts Return After Extended Space Mission

Wilmore and Williams safely return after a nine-month mission in space. Their journey, marked by delays, ends with a SpaceX splashdown and a warm Earth welcome.

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Homecoming like no other!
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams have finally returned to Earth after spending nine months in space. Their journey back was aboard a SpaceX capsule, which made a fiery re-entry before parachutes slowed it down for a smooth splashdown off the Florida coast. As their capsule floated in the ocean, a pod of dolphins circled around it.
A recovery ship then lifted the spacecraft, and the astronauts smiled and waved as they emerged with fellow crew members Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov.
&ldquo;On behalf of SpaceX, welcome home,&rdquo; radioed SpaceX Mission Control in California.
NASA officials expressed relief and happiness at their safe return. "The crew's doing great," said Steve Stich, manager of NASA's Commercial Crew Program.
Joel Montalbano, NASA's Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Operations, praised SpaceX for being a "great partner."&nbsp;
The mission was supposed to last just eight days, but it stretched to nine months due to technical issues with the Starliner spacecraft, which Butch and Suni originally used to reach the International Space Station (ISS).
Because of these problems, NASA decided it was too risky to bring them back on the Starliner, which was eventually sent back to Earth empty in September.
Instead, they returned on a SpaceX capsule that arrived at the ISS in late September with two available seats.
Despite the delay, Butch and Sunita Williams made the most of their extended stay. They conducted experiments and spacewalks, with Suni setting a record for the most time spent outside the ISS by a woman.
They also celebrated Christmas in space, wearing Santa hats and reindeer antlers for a holiday message.
Now back on Earth, the astronauts will undergo medical checks at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. Long stays in space affect the body, causing muscle loss, bone density reduction, and circulation issues. They will follow a strict exercise routine to regain their strength.

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