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White House, a public handshake between two world leaders. Instead, it ended with sharp words, raised voices, and Ukraine’s delegation being asked to leave—with their untouched lunch still on the table. Friday’s meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, started off on a friendly note. Trump even called Zelensky «a great guy.» But within minutes, the conversation turned hostile. The breaking point? A discussion about diplomacy and the war in Ukraine.

Ojha, who recently contested the Delhi Assembly elections and lost to BJP’s Ravinder Singh Negi, took to social media to share a video of his stripped-down vehicle. His frustration was clear. «How can this happen in the national capital in broad daylight?» he asked.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India and the UK have restarted negotiations for a free trade agreement, which had been in limbo for almost a year due to the 2024 general elections in the two countries. Besides negotiating easier market access for various goods and services, the two sides are discussing a bilateral investment treaty and a social security agreement for expatriate workers and professionals.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In 2020, the Union government introduced three farm laws which were perceived by millions of farmers around the country as being biased towards big business and detrimental to their own interests.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. WASHINGTON : President Trump said he would take one more question—and then everything fell apart. It had been a relatively polite Oval Office meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who was in Washington on a mission to secure the U.S.’s continued support in the effort to end Russia’s three-year-old war.

The exchange, which saw a frustrated Zelenskyy lectured by Trump and Vice President JD Vance over what they saw as his lack of gratitude for previous US support, delighted officials in Moscow, who saw it as a final breakdown in relations between Washington and the Ukrainian leader. But many Ukrainians on Friday seemed unfazed by the blowout between Zelenskyy and Trump, expressing a sense that the Ukrainian leader had stood up for their country's dignity and interests by firmly maintaining his stance in the face of chiding from some of the world's most powerful men.

Although Zelenskyy stood firm and did not apologise for the altercation, he deemed the episode «not good for both sides.» However, Zelenskyy expressed that it would be «difficult for us» to defend Ukraine from Russia if the US withdrew its support. He regretted that the clash with the US premiere was televised, but asserted: «Please be correct. I want to be polite.»

On Friday, a meeting in the Oval Office that started out with cordialities turned heated at the end, with Vice President JD Vance telling Zelenskyy to show more gratitude toward Trump, before the president himself began shouting. «You're gambling with the lives of millions of people,» Trump berated Zelenskyy. «You're gambling with World War III.»

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Indian apparel startups – the likes of Myntra, The Souled Store, and niche players – have capitalised on the cultural hype surrounding major music events this year, leading to a sharp rise in sales of artist-themed merchandise and festival fashion, several executives told Mint. The buzz around events such as Coldplay's India tour, Ed Sheeran’s concert and Diljit Dosanjh's 'Dil-Luminati' collection this year has spurred new business opportunities, shaping consumer trends and driving sales.

Donald Trump's adviser, Peter Navarro, is allegedly pushing for border changes, thereby increasing the tensions between the United States and Canada. In light of Donald Trump's goal of making Canada the «51st state» in the union, a senior White House official has threatened to redraw the country's border.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. SINGAPORE—Cui Shu, a lawyer in the southeastern Chinese city of Xiamen, was working in his office Friday morning when a flurry of calls and text messages arrived from clients, frantically seeking guidance about President Trump’s latest proposal, delivered by social-media post hours earlier: an additional 10% tariff on all Chinese imports. One of Cui’s clients, a manufacturer of electrical transformers, was already shifting production to Malaysia.

The United States sends tremendous support to its allies around the world, but the payback has typically been a more stable world — it doesn’t always work, mind you, as we have seen these past three years. But no country benefits more from a tranquil world than the U.S.

«Contrary to all the apprehensions, I firmly believe GenAI adoption wholeheartedly will serve as the next job creator for India. Let's acknowledge the reality… In most situations, GenAI will assist a low-skilled person to perform at a different level of productivity. It will enhance the productivity very significantly,» he said at the Mumbai Tech Week. Chandrasekaran noted that traditional business advantages are becoming less relevant, and India must focus on building AI capabilities rather than merely consuming such technologies.

Donald Trump will sign an executive order that would for the first time make English the official language of the US, Washington Post reported citing White House officials. However, at what time Trump would sign the order is yet to be revealed. The United States has never had an official language at the federal level but the issue has been problematic for certain states. Hundreds of languages are spoken in the U.S., the byproduct of the country’s long history of taking in immigrants from around the world. ALSO READ: 'I can't believe I said that': Donald Trump health fears reignited after his remarks on Zelenskyy

Sheikh Hasina last summer are now diving into politics by forming the new National Citizen Party. The aim is to create new political space in a fiercely divisive dynastic political landscape. For decades, the country's politics have been dominated by two former prime ministers and archrivals — Sheikh Hasina and Khaleda Zia. The announcement came Friday at a rally in front of Parliament in Dhaka, during which political reforms were promised for a country born in 1971 through a bloody war against Pakistan.

Dragon Ball Daima finale is here! Fans worldwide are eager to witness the conclusion of this epic anime series, which serves as the last project from legendary creator Akira Toriyama. If you don’t want to miss a second of the action, here’s everything you need to know about when and where to watch the final episode.

More than 1 million Haitians, nearly 10% of the population, have been uprooted by years of conflict in which armed gangs have cemented control over much of the capital and surrounding areas. Services that benefited from U.S. funding, such as malnutrition screening for babies, will be cut, UNICEF said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. American casual wear brand U.S Polo Assn. India is on track to touch ₹3,000 crore in business over the coming years as the brand targets opening more premium stores and investing in adjacent categories such as kids' wear and footwear.

UPI), Dilip Asbe, managing director and CEO of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), said on Friday. Speaking to journalists at the Mumbai Tech Week, Asbe noted that over 30 banks currently issue RuPay credit cards in the country. «About 16% of total credit card spends are happening on Rupay now, and about 50% of that is happening on UPI,» he said.

European Commission’s visa “cascade” regime. Effective April 18, 2024, the policy allows frequent travelers from India to obtain multi-entry visas valid for up to two years initially, followed by a five-year validity period if passport conditions permit. The visa policy has improved mobility between India and the Schengen region. Indian travelers meeting the eligibility criteria will have travel privileges similar to those of visa-exempt nationals. The move aims to facilitate tourism, business, and family visits while strengthening EU-India ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the new visa system in the ongoing negotiations for the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), saying, «We welcome the new visa cascade regime of the EU. This will provide better mobility to the abilities of India's talented youth.»

Ikea as it continues to expand its footprint in the country. Despite a global downturn in the home furnishings sector, Ikea saw robust growth in India, with revenues surpassing 45 billion euros in FY24, demonstrating resilience amid subdued consumer demand. «Affordability is a key focus for us. In the last two years, Ikea India has lowered prices up to 16-39% in line with its global commitment and investment to pass on the benefit to the customers. This was a global move by Ikea to stay true to its affordability promise,'' Susanne Pulverer, CEO & chief sustainability officer, Ikea India told TOI in an interview. In FY24, Ikea substantially lowered prices across 63 markets to push sales in a shrinking home furnishing market. (Ikea financial year runs from Sept 1 to Aug 31). Of the 7,000 products sold at Ikea, nearly 1,000 are priced under Rs 200, ensuring that even those with tighter budgets can find something to purchase, she added. „We have nearly 300 million visitations (online and offline). And 30% business comes from online and it is also our fastest growing channel,'' she added