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.

Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Moscow, with dozens of UAVs targeting the Russian capital. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin claimed on Telegram that the defense ministry successfully repelled the attack, shooting down 58 drones. Emergency response teams are working in affected areas. The attack comes ahead of high-level US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia regarding efforts to end the war.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump revealed on Monday that four American companies are in discussions to acquire TikTok amid ongoing uncertainty over its future. The Chinese-owned social media platform faces a potential ban in the U.S. unless it separates from its parent company, ByteDance, as per new U.S. regulations. While Trump did not disclose the names of the interested buyers, speculation points to Microsoft, Oracle, The People’s Bid for TikTok, and internet star MrBeast as potential contenders. Trump emphasized that the final decision rests with him.

The Trump administration has slashed 83% of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) programs following a six-week review aimed at reducing the agency’s activities. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that 5,200 contracts, worth billions of dollars, have been canceled, citing concerns that some programs were against U.S. national interests. The remaining 1,000 projects will now be managed more efficiently under the State Department’s oversight, with congressional involvement. Rubio also praised the Department of Government Efficiency, led by billionaire Elon Musk, for its role in the review. The workforce at USAID, which once exceeded 10,000 employees, is now at risk of shrinking to fewer than 300.

A significant cyber attack has targeted X, the platform owned by Elon Musk, according to reports from AFP. Users from Asia, Europe, and North America faced issues accessing the platform starting Monday morning. Many were unable to log into their accounts. Musk later confirmed the attack, calling it a major cyber assault. Despite the disruptions, some users could still access the platform intermittently. Although Musk attributed the issue to a cyber attack, he did not provide any evidence to support his claim. This is not the first cyber attack on X, as similar incidents occurred during Trump’s interview sessions during the election period.

U.S. fighter jets intercepted a civilian aircraft flying in a temporarily restricted airspace near former President Donald Trump’s Florida residence. This incident marks over 20 violations since Trump assumed the presidency on January 20. According to a statement from Aerospace Defense Command, F-16 jets deployed flares to grab the attention of the civilian pilot. Fortunately, the security of Trump was not impacted. NORAD confirmed that while fire trails could be seen from the ground, they quickly burned out without causing any danger.

Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede has accused former U.S. President Donald Trump of disrespecting the people of Greenland, stating that his repeated remarks about acquiring the island are inappropriate. Last Tuesday, during a speech in the U.S. Congress, Trump once again expressed interest in purchasing the Danish territory. On Monday, he posted on Truth Social, saying, “We will keep Greenlanders safe, invest billions of dollars, and create new jobs.” In response, Prime Minister Egede stated in an interview that Greenland expects respect and dignity, calling Trump’s behavior both unacceptable and shocking.

U.S. authorities have arrested a leading student activist from Columbia University for his pro-Palestinian stance. Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate student at the School of International and Public Affairs, was taken into custody by agents from the Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security. His arrest is seen as part of a new policy targeting foreign students supporting Hamas. According to four classmates, Khalil was detained from his campus housing on Saturday by federal agents.

U.S. hostage affairs envoy Adam Boehler has drawn criticism from Israeli officials after stating that “the United States is not Israel’s agent” regarding negotiations with Hamas. Senior Israeli officials told the Times of Israel they were shocked by Boehler’s remarks. The statement came amid ongoing discussions mediated by Qatar and Egypt, focusing on securing the release of American hostages in Gaza. Boehler stressed that the ultimate goal remains the release of all captives.