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Trump says he held excellent call with Xi, discussed Iran, trade and Taiwan
Trump said the two leaders also discussed a broad range of other critical issues in the US-China relationship, including trade and Taiwan and his plans to visit Beijing in April
 "Trump says he held excellent call with Xi, discussed Iran, trade and Taiwan")
India free to buy oil from any supplier, diversification not new: Kremlin
A day earlier, Peskov said that Russia has not received any statements from India regarding the cessation of Russian oil purchases
 "India free to buy oil from any supplier, diversification not new: Kremlin")
US seeks critical minerals trading bloc with allies to counter China: Vance
Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that the trade war over the past year exposed how dependent most countries are on the critical minerals that China has a stranglehold on
 "US seeks critical minerals trading bloc with allies to counter China: Vance")
US to withdraw 700 immigration enforcement officers from Minnesota
Homan said last week that federal officials could reduce the number of federal agents in Minnesota, but only if state and local officials cooperate
 "US to withdraw 700 immigration enforcement officers from Minnesota")
Russia, Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi as US pushes peace efforts
The current talks also coincide with the expiry of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States on Thursday
 "Russia, Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi as US pushes peace efforts")
More Ukrainians weigh surrendering Donbas land for peace amid war fatigue
Ukraine has spent years fortifying cities in the Donbas, and has lost a huge number of soldiers defending the industrial region
 "More Ukrainians weigh surrendering Donbas land for peace amid war fatigue")
Zydus Lifesciences gets US FDA approval for generic diabetes drug
Zydus Lifesciences on Wednesday has received approval from the US health regulator to market a generic diabetes drug in the US market.
 "Zydus Lifesciences gets US FDA approval for generic diabetes drug")
China's Xi and Russia's Putin hold video talks on bilateral ties
The virtual meeting came in the middle of a series of meetings between Xi and Western leaders who have sought to boost ties with China despite differences over Russia's war in Ukraine
 "China's Xi and Russia's Putin hold video talks on bilateral ties")
'Political attack': Musk hits back after France raids X's office in Paris
French police raided X's Paris office as part of a probe into alleged misuse of algorithms and illegal data practices, prompting Elon Musk to call the action a 'political attack'
 "'Political attack': Musk hits back after France raids X's office in Paris")
Trump pushes efforts to secure critical minerals supply beyond China
The US is expected to sign deals on supply chain logistics, though details have not yet been revealed
 "Trump pushes efforts to secure critical minerals supply beyond China")
Gold climbs back near $5,100 as US-Iran tensions lift safe-haven demand
Goldman Sachs said on Wednesday that it saw significant upside risk to its $5,400 year-end forecast for gold on central banks maintaining their recent pace of accumulation
 "Gold climbs back near $5,100 as US-Iran tensions lift safe-haven demand")
UNSC condemns latest militant attacks in Pakistan that killed dozens
UN Security Council President James Kariuki said council members condemned in the "strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attacks across multiple locations" in Balochistan
 "UNSC condemns latest militant attacks in Pakistan that killed dozens")
Trump pushes plan for arch near Lincoln Memorial, citing disputed history
Trump first unveiled the idea at an October dinner for top donors to his ballroom
 "Trump pushes plan for arch near Lincoln Memorial, citing disputed history")
Seif al-Islam, son of late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi, shot dead
According to Libyan officials, an initial investigation found that Seif al-Islam was shot to death, but they did not provide further details about the circumstances of his killing
 "Seif al-Islam, son of late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi, shot dead")
Walmart's New CEO asks employees to air pain points in first memo
In his first companywide memo since taking over on Feb 1, Furner said he had a "simple ask: Tell me one thing that slows you down or makes it harder to do your job"
 "Walmart's New CEO asks employees to air pain points in first memo")
India commits $500 bn investment, to end Russian oil purchases: White House
These remarks were made by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday
 "India commits $500 bn investment, to end Russian oil purchases: White House")
India will cut tariffs on most industrial, agri goods under deal, says US
USTR said India will lower tariffs on a wide array of US industrial, agricultural goods to 0% and Trump's historic deal with India delivers unprecedented market access for American farmers
 "India will cut tariffs on most industrial, agri goods under deal, says US")
Elon Musk hits record $800 billion net worth after SpaceX-xAI merger
The SpaceX-xAI deal pushed Elon Musk's net worth past $800 billion, making him the richest person the world has ever seen
 "Elon Musk hits record $800 billion net worth after SpaceX-xAI merger")
Spanish govt plans to ban social media access for children under 16
Spain's move comes amid a broader European push to tighten regulations on children's online activity
 "Spanish govt plans to ban social media access for children under 16")
Musk's xAI merger with SpaceX poses bigger threat to OpenAI, Anthropic
Musk is attempting to supercharge his efforts to build more powerful AI systems with help from one of his most successful ventures
 "Musk's xAI merger with SpaceX poses bigger threat to OpenAI, Anthropic")