Former Vice President Pence calls on Trump to renew US support for Taiwan

Mehbooba Mufti criticized Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi for creating divisions between Hindus and Muslims, warning of negative consequences. She compared the situation in India to Pakistan under Zia-ul-Haq, urging for wisdom to prevent communal tensions. Ahead of Holi and Ramzan, mosques in UP were covered as BJP leaders advised Muslims to stay indoors, leading to adjustments in Friday prayers timing. Full Article

Tesco is trialling giving away expiring food to customers for free at the end of the day in some Express stores to reduce food waste, offering items after 21:30 that have already been discounted. The supermarket will first offer the food to charities and employees before customers can take it, with the trial starting in a small number of locations in the UK. This initiative is part of Tesco's goal to halve food waste and...

U.S. negotiators are in Moscow for Ukraine war ceasefire talks, with Russia's willingness to agree to a temporary truce still uncertain. Pressure is on Russia to sign the White House-brokered 30-day ceasefire deal to show commitment to ending the conflict. Russian officials have expressed doubts and emphasized the need for a long-term peaceful settlement during discussions with U.S. representatives, with the outcome of the meeting yet to be determined. Full Article

Syria's interim president signed a temporary constitution, placing the country under Islamist rule for five years, led by former insurgent group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. While some welcomed the end of Assad's regime, religious and ethnic minorities are wary of the new leaders. The constitution balances social security with freedom, as Syria moves towards a political transition that includes drafting a permanent constitution and holding elections. Full Article

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) is hosting its sixth annual AIPCon to showcase its AI platform, with expectations surrounding the new partnership with eVTOL developer Archer Aviation (ACHR). Archer Aviation CEO Adam Goldstein discusses the strategic partnership with Anduril Industries in a Yahoo Finance interview from December 2024. For more expert insights and analysis on market action, viewers can watch Morning Brief for further details. Full Article

Russia has not responded to a 30-day ceasefire proposal agreed by the US and Ukraine after talks in Saudi Arabia. The ceasefire includes humanitarian efforts but does not mention sanctions on Russia or security guarantees for Ukraine. Experts believe Russia may demand a lifting of sanctions and security guarantees in return for accepting the ceasefire. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia will review the proposal before making a decision. Full Article