The US military's planned strike on Houthi targets was leaked to journalist Jeffrey Goldberg after National Security Adviser Mike Waltz added him to a Signal group chat with other cabinet and administration officials, including The Atlantic editor-in-chief, in the days leading up to the operation.
https://nypost.com/2025/03/31/us-news/trump-vows-strikes-on-houthis-are-just-getting-started-the-real-pain-is-yet-to-come/Dr. Joanne Liu, a pediatric emergency medicine physician and former international president of Médecins Sans Frontières, had her lecture at New York University (NYU) cancelled due to concerns it may be perceived as anti-governmental or antisemitic. The lecture was scheduled to discuss humanitarian aid in crises, including challenges faced by aid workers in Gaza and the impact of recent cuts to USAID under President Trump's administration.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11106275/canadian-doctor-nyu-cancelled-talk-anti-government-antisemitic/Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi is in England for a meeting of over 40 countries and organizations, including the US, France, and Vietnam, to combat illegal migration and people-smuggling. He met with Yvette Cooper to discuss bilateral cooperation on strengthening border management and immigration control. The event also focuses on enhancing relations between Pakistan and other participating nations. Qureshi emphasized the need for strict measures to secure borders and prevent illegal immigration, as highlighted by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/597951-pakistan-seeks-enhanced-cooperation-on-border-management-ministerRussia has downplayed US President Donald Trump's comments about his frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying that peace efforts between the two nations are ongoing. The remarks came after Trump expressed his anger towards Putin during a meeting in Bangkok, Myanmar. Russia's foreign ministry stated that it is committed to maintaining good relations with the US and that there have been no significant changes in their relationship.
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/russia-downplays-donald-trump-s-pissed-off-rage-at-putin-insists-peace-efforts-are-ongoing-11743442506401.htmlBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed "productive negotiations" with former US President Donald Trump about a UK-US trade deal. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that the EU would respond firmly to any new tariffs, but remains open to compromise. Law firm Wiley Rein's Greta Peisch believes it is possible for fresh tariffs to be reduced or put on hold swiftly.
https://channelnewsasia.com/world/us-president-donald-trump-says-kind-tariffs-deadline-5036226Taiwan's President Lai has implemented aggressive policies aimed at promoting Taiwanese independence, including environmental initiatives dubbed "green terror" and a revised two-state concept that emphasizes Taiwan's sovereignty. These actions have heightened tensions across the Taiwan Strait with China, fueling concerns about regional stability under Lai's leadership.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202504/1331276.shtmlCNN host Jake Tapper criticized the Trump administration's justification for arresting academic scholars, including Indian national Khan Suri and Tufts University grad student Rumeysa Ozturk, by questioning the lack of evidence provided by the State Department. Tapper stated that if there is specific evidence of problematic behavior, such as lawbreaking or antisemitism, he welcomes it but demands transparency from the administration. He urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to provide details about the cases, suggesting they present evidence directly to him or through CNN correspondent Priscilla Alvarez.
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-immigration-arrests/Finnish President Sauli Stubb has expressed concern that US President Donald Trump is losing patience with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the delay in a Ukrainian ceasefire. The situation has raised tensions between the two nations, with the US imposing sanctions on Russia for its actions in Ukraine. Trump's frustration stems from Putin's failure to meet deadlines for a ceasefire, which has led to ongoing violence and instability in the region.
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/finnish-president-stubb-sounds-alarm-trump-is-running-out-of-patience-with-putin-for-delaying-ukraine-ceasefire-11743454032563.htmlUS President Trump's tariffs on foreign-made vehicles could cost the average household up to $2,000 annually, according to Yale University analysis. A CBS News/YouGov poll found that 72% of Americans believe tariffs will increase prices in the short term, while less than a third think it will drive prices down in the long term.
https://www.scrippsnews.com/politics/economy/what-to-expect-as-new-tariffs-take-effect-this-week