At least 26 tornadoes struck the US on Friday night and early Saturday, causing massive destruction in Arkansas, Illinois, Mississippi, and Missouri. At least 20 people have died, including 11 in Missouri. Missouri State Highway Patrol reported ongoing rescue operations and damage assessments. Meanwhile, Texas and Oklahoma are battling over 100 wildfires.

Former US President Donald Trump repeatedly claimed during his election campaign that he could end the Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours. However, even nearly two months after taking office, the conflict continues. In a recent interview on the television program Full Measure, Trump clarified his remarks, saying, “When I said that, I was joking a little bit.” However, he maintained that he genuinely intended to resolve the conflict and believes he could achieve success in doing so.

After nine months, SpaceX’s Crew-10 mission has launched to rescue astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore, who have been stranded in space. Elon Musk’s SpaceX has taken charge of the mission, ensuring their safe return to Earth. The mission marks a crucial step in space rescue operations and the future of manned space exploration.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that visa sanctions have been imposed on Thai officials involved in the forced deportation of 40 Uyghurs to China on February 27. “I have ordered the immediate enforcement of these sanctions,” Rubio stated. He condemned China for its ongoing persecution, torture, and crimes against humanity against the Uyghur minority. He also urged host countries not to deport Uyghurs seeking refuge. Thai authorities had previously detained over 300 Uyghurs who fled China in 2014.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has accused European nations of escalating tensions and prolonging the war in Ukraine rather than seeking peace.

She pointed out that Germany and France have publicly admitted to violating the 2014-2015 Minsk agreements concerning eastern Ukraine. Additionally, she claimed that Britain discouraged Ukraine from engaging in negotiations with Russia in March 2022.

Zakharova warned that any move to establish foreign military bases in Ukraine would be deemed unacceptable by Russia.

An American Airlines flight bound for Dallas caught fire on Thursday afternoon. Fortunately, all 178 passengers and crew members were safely evacuated.

In a state of panic, many passengers rushed onto the aircraft’s wings. Twelve passengers sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital. The airline reported that 172 passengers and six crew members were successfully transferred to the terminal.

American Airlines thanked the crew, DEN team, and emergency responders for their swift and decisive action in extinguishing the fire.

The U.S. has faced another obstacle in its plan to detain migrants at Guantanamo Bay. Forty migrants previously held at the naval base have been transferred back to the U.S., with no future deportation flights currently scheduled. This move effectively leaves the detention center empty. Among those relocated were 23 high-risk individuals and 17 others from the immigration processing center. On Tuesday, they were transferred to Louisiana detention facilities via a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) aircraft. Previously, on February 20, the U.S. had deported 177 Venezuelan migrants from Guantanamo back to their home country.

During discussions with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Donald Trump stressed the strategic importance of U.S. control over Greenland for global security. He emphasized the need to strengthen America's presence in the Arctic. Trump stated, "We have many key players roaming the coastlines, and we must remain vigilant." Greenland’s outgoing Prime Minister Múte Egede has repeatedly rejected such proposals, but Trump remains firm in his stance that acquiring Greenland is essential.

After a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte at the Oval Office, former U.S. President Donald Trump stated, "I have a great relationship with Kim Jong Un. Let's see what happens, but he is a nuclear power." Discussing nuclear disarmament, Trump emphasized the need to reduce global nuclear stockpiles, particularly in Russia and China. A White House official mentioned that Trump remains committed to North Korea’s complete denuclearization, a goal he pursued during his first term.

In New York, activists from the group “Jewish Voice for Peace” staged a sit-in at Trump Tower, demanding the release of Palestinian worker Mahmoud Khalil. Protesters chanted slogans like “Free Mahmoud, Free Everyone!” and “Fight Nazis, Not Students!” They wore red shirts bearing the messages “Not in Our Name” and “Stop Arming Israel.” Khalil was arrested on March 8 from his university residence, a move activists claim was politically motivated.

Following discussions in Riyadh last week, the United States proposed a 30-day temporary ceasefire with Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to the proposal, stating, “We are open to halting the war. However, we aim for this pause to evolve into lasting peace and address the root causes of this conflict.” He further emphasized that any ceasefire must be tied to resolving the fundamental issues that led to the war, adding that more details on the agreement are necessary.

Russia’s Ministry of Defense announced that its air defense systems had downed 77 Ukrainian drones. The statement mentioned that six drones were shot down in the Kursk region, where Russian forces are in the final phase of expelling Ukrainian troops. Drones were also destroyed in Belgorod, Rostov, and Bryansk regions. The Kremlin claims that Russia’s operation in Kursk is nearing its conclusion, and U.S. negotiators are heading to Moscow.

Russia has presented a list of conditions to the United States for ending the Ukraine war and rebuilding relations with Washington. The specifics of these conditions remain unclear, but Russia has previously demanded assurances that Ukraine will not join NATO, a ban on foreign military deployments in Ukraine, and international recognition of its annexation of Crimea and four other regions. Russia has long claimed that NATO’s eastward expansion is the “main cause” of the conflict and that the U.S. and Western alliances must address this. Meanwhile, the United States awaits Russia’s response on a 30-day ceasefire agreement.

U.S. President Donald Trump has denied that Palestinians are being forcibly displaced from Gaza, contradicting his previous proposal to turn the region into a luxury destination. Earlier, Trump had suggested that the U.S. should seize control of Gaza and relocate its population, envisioning it as the “Riviera of the Middle East.” In his initial proposal last month, he advocated for the permanent removal of Gaza’s nearly two million residents. However, his latest statement on Wednesday insists that no displacement is occurring.

Following recent trade tensions, former U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that India has agreed to reduce tariffs on American products, although the Modi government has stated that discussions are still ongoing.

White House Press Secretary Carolyn Levitt highlighted that India imposes a 150% tariff on American liquor, calling it unfair. She also pointed out India’s additional 100% tariff on agricultural products. Levitt emphasized that Trump believes in mutual cooperation and aims for a fair and balanced trade relationship between the two nations.