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On February 17, 2025, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in New Delhi to discuss strengthening India-UK relations. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with former US President Donald Trump ahead of an emergency meeting on Ukraine in Paris.
In the US, Trump has started firing FAA air traffic controllers following a mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Airport. Vice President Kamala Harris faced criticism after a confusing speech at a Broadway event, while millions of granola bars were recalled due to potential metal contamination.
Chinese President Xi Jinping held a rare meeting with Alibaba founder Jack Ma and other business leaders, urging confidence in China’s model and market. Israel killed a Hamas ‘commander’ in Lebanon, prompting calls for a ceasefire deadline to withdraw troops.
Other news includes Pope Francis undergoing treatment for a respiratory infection, Iran’s high-level participation in a Hezbollah leader’s funeral, and Elon Musk’s involvement in the US tax system. The UK expressed willingness to deploy troops in Ukraine if needed, and Salman Rushdie criticized Elon Musk’s stance on free speech.
Egg prices in the US soared due to a bird flu scare, while Mike Myers returned as Linda Richman on SNL50, and Mike Tyson denied Jake Paul’s Parkinson’s claim. Donald Trump’s aid freeze could have devastating consequences, according to the UN, and Benjamin Netanyahu warned Hamas about the release of hostages. Trump attended the NASCAR Daytona 500, emphasizing the event’s role in fueling America’s Golden Age.
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