In a recent parliamentary session, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau exhibited unconventional behavior that drew widespread attention. As newly elected Speaker Greg Fergus introduced him as the "honourable Prime Minister," Trudeau playfully corrected, "very honourable," followed by sticking out his tongue and winking at Fergus. This lighthearted exchange occurred amidst heightened scrutiny of parliamentary decorum, especially following the controversy surrounding the recognition of a Nazi veteran during a session, which led to the resignation of former Speaker Anthony Rota. Social media reactions to Trudeau's antics were swift and critical, with users labeling his behavior as "childish," "narcissistic," and "unprofessional." This incident has intensified discussions about leadership conduct in Canada's political landscape.

House Republicans narrowly passed a budget resolution with a 217-215 vote, advancing President Trump's extensive legislative agenda. Despite internal party tensions, Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) switched her vote after receiving assurances from Trump regarding healthcare reforms, providing the necessary support. The resolution proposes significant spending cuts, potentially up to $2 trillion, alongside $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and $300 billion allocated for border security and defense over the next decade. Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized that this resolution is crucial for advancing Trump's America First agenda, with further negotiations to determine specifics. Concurrently, Trump remains open to the Senate's approach, which divides the agenda into two parts. The House GOP faces challenges in balancing tax cuts, spending reductions, and avoiding substantial deficit increases while drafting the final legislation, aiming to make certain tax cuts from the 2017 act permanent.

Over two decades, major UK recruitment firms, including Hays, Capita, and Petrofac, have been linked to tax avoidance schemes affecting agency workers and contractors, even in government roles. These workers were often paid through third-party umbrella companies that misrepresented loans as salaries to evade income tax. Many workers, unaware of these schemes, now face substantial tax bills from HMRC, leading to financial distress and, tragically, ten suicides. Recruitment agencies, while not directly managing payroll, connected workers to these umbrella companies. The government plans to tighten laws, holding recruiters accountable for taxes collected by these agencies. This scandal has severely impacted numerous lives, with some workers pushed to the brink of bankruptcy.

The Trump administration has launched CBP Home, an app allowing undocumented immigrants in the US to "self deport." Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said it offers a chance to leave voluntarily and return legally in the future. The administration has also introduced a regulation requiring undocumented individuals to register by April 11 or face fines or jail time. CBP Home replaces Biden's CBP One app, which allowed migrants to request legal entry. Trump has vowed record deportations, shutting down CBP One immediately after taking office, leaving many migrants stranded.

A cargo ship and oil tanker collided in the North Sea off East Yorkshire, leaving one crew member missing. The Stena Immaculate, carrying jet fuel, and the Solong cargo ship, transporting sodium cyanide, caught fire after the crash. The Coastguard rescued 36 people, with one hospitalized, before halting the search for the missing crew member. Authorities imposed a five-mile exclusion zone. The UK government is monitoring the situation as investigations continue. Experts suggest poor visibility and possible autopilot use contributed to the crash. Environmental concerns are rising due to leaked jet fuel.

The Sensex dropped nearly 400 points, while Nifty fell over 100 points as US markets recorded their worst single-day fall since 2022. The Dow Jones fell 2.08%, and the Nasdaq plunged 4%, triggered by fears of a US recession and trade war concerns. Major Indian IT stocks saw sharp declines, with Infosys dropping 3.09% and Wipro falling 2.21%. Experts warn of continued volatility but advise investors to focus on quality stocks. The decline in the dollar index, however, could benefit emerging markets like India.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sees potential in Ukraine’s partial ceasefire proposal ahead of key talks in Saudi Arabia. Kyiv plans to propose an aerial and naval truce with Russia, though Moscow has rejected such moves before. Rubio, joined by US officials, said Ukraine must show commitment to diplomacy to resume paused US military aid. President Volodymyr Zelensky met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman but won’t formally participate. The negotiations come amid rising pressure from Donald Trump for Kyiv to accept a ceasefire. The US may also discuss a minerals deal with Ukraine during the talks.

A cargo ship crashed into a US-chartered tanker carrying jet fuel in the North Sea, near Hull, UK. The collision caused a fire and a fuel leak. One crew member from the cargo ship is missing, while others have been rescued. The tanker, Stena Immaculate, was carrying 220,000 barrels of jet fuel. The cargo ship, Solong, had 15 containers of toxic sodium cyanide. UK authorities are investigating the accident. Experts warn of environmental risks. All vessel traffic in the Humber estuary is suspended as emergency teams work to control the situation.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Saudi Arabia before key talks between his team and US officials. The meeting follows his tense visit to Washington, where he clashed with President Trump. Ukraine hopes to restore US military aid and intelligence support. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, also in Saudi Arabia, said Ukraine must be ready for "difficult decisions" to end the war. Zelenskyy met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, while British PM Keir Starmer urged Trump to restart US aid. The EU has also boosted security funding as Ukraine seeks international support against Russia.

Elon Musk said his platform X faced a "massive cyberattack" on Monday, causing global outages. He claimed the attack came from the "Ukraine area," suggesting a large group or nation was involved. However, the pro-Palestinian hacker group Dark Storm Team took responsibility, saying they targeted X for supporting Israel. Cybersecurity experts warn that IP addresses can be misleading. Many users reported login issues throughout the day. Musk said X faces attacks daily but this one was "on another level." The true source of the attack remains unclear.