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The US State Department will classify several Latin American drug cartels as terrorist organizations. President Trump signed an executive order enabling this designation, citing the cartels as a national security threat. 

NASA announces that astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, stranded on the ISS since June, will return to Earth on March 12 via SpaceX's Crew-10 mission using a previously flown Dragon spacecraft.

Elon Musk, with his son X, joined Donald Trump in the Oval Office as the President signed an executive order to downsize the federal workforce. Musk, leading the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), defended his role and highlighted concerns over government payment inefficiencies.

Trump's re-imposed steel tariffs threaten to disrupt the global steel industry, already grappling with Chinese overproduction and fluctuating prices. The tariffs aim to protect US producers but could further destabilize the market.

US President Donald Trump urged Israel to end the Gaza ceasefire and resume military action if Hamas doesn't release all hostages by Saturday.

Asian equities mostly declined following Trump's announcement of 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, alongside concerns over inflation and weaker-than-expected US job growth, impacting global markets and commodity-linked currencies.

President Trump announced halting penny production due to high costs, calling it wasteful. He also revealed plans to impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, effective Monday, in a new trade move.

Former President Donald Trump announced on X that Joe Biden's security clearances and intelligence briefings are revoked, citing memory concerns. Trump referenced Biden's 2021 decision to limit his access to classified data. The practical impact remains unclear, as former presidents typically lack security clearances.

US President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order reversing the Biden administration's push for paper straws, calling them "ridiculous" and ineffective.

The Indian consulate in Seattle faced a tense situation due to unauthorized entry by individuals, including Indian-American politician Kshama Sawant, who protested after her visa was rejected three times.