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Meloni slams Left, hails Trump, Modi as leaders of global conservative wave
Giorgia Meloni highlighting the emergence of a global conservative movement led by figures such as Indian PM Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump, and Argentinian President Javier Milei
 "Meloni slams Left, hails Trump, Modi as leaders of global conservative wave")
France, UK leaders head to US to urge Trump against abandoning Ukraine
Both leaders stress Ukraine's voice and sovereignty must be at the center of any peace talks
 "France, UK leaders head to US to urge Trump against abandoning Ukraine")
China urges US to stop weaponising, politicising economic and trade affairs
China will closely monitor the US actions and will take necessary measures to safeguard its own legitimate rights and interests, a Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson said
 "China urges US to stop weaponising, politicising economic and trade affairs")
Trump, Trudeau discuss G7 meet, stress need to end Russia-Ukraine war
The two leaders also talked about Monday's G7 call that will mark the third anniversary of the invasion and war in Ukraine
Donald Trump replaces Biden's pick for US General with John Razin
This announcement came shortly after the US Defence Secretary fired both the Chief of the US Navy and the Vice Chief of the Air Force
 "Donald Trump replaces Biden's pick for US General with John Razin")
FDA begins to rescind firings, calls some probationary staff back to work
Some of the calls were made to former employees in the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, the office responsible for overseeing medical devices and digital health products
 "FDA begins to rescind firings, calls some probationary staff back to work")
Justice dept heads tell staff not to reply to Musk's demand for job details
At least five DOJ office leaders quickly responded to the HR email-the latest mandate from Musk's government efficiency team-by telling their staff not to detail their work until they receive clarity
 "Justice dept heads tell staff not to reply to Musk's demand for job details")
'We're draining the swamp,' says Trump on his deportation programme
Trump further said that for years, the US had been controlled by the radical left but that such control would no longer continue
Musk gives federal workers 2 days to justify their jobs or risk dismissal
The directive was the latest salvo from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to the federal workforce
 "Musk gives federal workers 2 days to justify their jobs or risk dismissal")
Trump suggests India help US with its elections after criticising funding
Trump, in turn, proposed they go back to paper ballots and have India assist with the election process, saying, Wouldn't that be nice?
 "Trump suggests India help US with its elections after criticising funding")
PM's US visit went very well, Trump-Modi had good chemistry: EAM Jaishankar
Prime Minister Modi had paid an official working visit to the US on February 12-13 during which the two leaders held discussions on a broad range of bilateral issues
 "PM's US visit went very well, Trump-Modi had good chemistry: EAM Jaishankar")
Trump to soon impose reciprocal tariffs on India, China; reiterates stance
Hours before his bilateral meeting with Modi, Trump announced that the US will impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners
News updates: Delhi MLAs to take oath on Feb 24, CAG report on AAP spending to be tabled next day
Latest news updates: Catch all the latest news developments from around the world here
 "News updates: Delhi MLAs to take oath on Feb 24, CAG report on AAP spending to be tabled next day")
Trump clarifies Gaza takeover remark, says it was a 'recommendation' only
Speaking to Fox News, Trump reiterated his belief that his plan was the "best approach" to resolve the situation in the West Asia
 "Trump clarifies Gaza takeover remark, says it was a 'recommendation' only")
'Had very good talks' with Putin, but Zelensky 'not important', says Trump
Earlier, US President Donald Trump had called Zelensky a 'dictator without elections' following the Ukrainian leader's frustration over being excluded from discussions between US and Russian officials
 "'Had very good talks' with Putin, but Zelensky 'not important', says Trump")
After years of firm support, 10 days reshaped US approach to Ukraine
Kyiv had benefited from years of staunch support by its allies in the United States and Europe which had provided crucial military and financial support
 "After years of firm support, 10 days reshaped US approach to Ukraine")
US offers UN resolution on Ukraine war that falls short of EU statement
Both are timed to the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which falls on February 24, when the UN General Assembly will vote on the nonbinding resolutions
 "US offers UN resolution on Ukraine war that falls short of EU statement")
Kash Patel sworn in as 9th FBI director, takes oath on Bhagavad Gita
Kash Patel is not the first Indian-American to swear an oath of office on the Bhagavad Gita. Previously, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam did the same during his swearing-in ceremony
 "Kash Patel sworn in as 9th FBI director, takes oath on Bhagavad Gita")
White House, Ukraine nearing rare earth metals deal that would boost ties
The progress in talks comes after President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traded sharp rhetoric this week about their differences over the matter
Making nukes great again: How Trump buried non-proliferation forever
Nukes are today a fairly low-tech option and inexpensive deterrent. If the Pakistanis could build them in the 1980s, anybody could do so now
 "Making nukes great again: How Trump buried non-proliferation forever")