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President Donald Trump said he would speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as he pushes to end the war in Ukraine, Associated Press reported. 

The U.S. leader disclosed the upcoming conversation to reporters while flying from Florida to Washington on Air Force One on Sunday evening.

“We will see if we have something to announce maybe by Tuesday. I will be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday,” Trump said. “A lot of work’s been done over the weekend. We want to see if we can bring that war to an end.”

Any such conversation could be a pivot point in the conflict and an opportunity for Trump to continue reorienting American foreign policy. European allies are wary of Trump’s affinity for Putin and his hardline stance toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who faced sharp criticism when he visited the Oval Office a little more than two weeks ago.

Although Russia failed in its initial goal to topple Ukraine with its invasion three years ago, it still controls large swaths of the country.

Trump said land and power plants are part of the conversation around bringing the war to a close, according to the Associated Press. 

“We will be talking about land. We will be talking about power plants,” he said.

Trump described it as “dividing up certain assets.”

Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff recently visited Moscow to advance negotiations, and he said earlier Sunday that a call between Trump and Putin could come soon.

During his conversation with reporters on Air Force One, Trump said he was pushing forward with his plans for tariffs on April 2 despite recent disruption in the stock market and nervousness about the economic impact.

 “April 2 is a liberating day for our country,” he said. “We’re getting back some of the wealth that very, very foolish presidents gave away because they had no clue what they were doing.”

Trump has occasionally changed course on some tariff plans, such as with Mexico, but he said he had no intention to do so when it comes to reciprocal tariffs, Associated Press reported. 

 “They charge us and we charge them,” he said. “Then in addition to that, on autos, on steel, on aluminum, we’re going to have some additional tariffs.”

Just as life ends when breath ceases, relationships crumble when trust is lost. Trust is the highest form of inspiration one can receive in life. It is an inseparable pillar of happiness and meaningful connections. Whether in personal bonds or professional ties, trust holds immense significance. The very fabric of the world and creation rests on the foundation of trust and faith. To be trusted is to be relied upon.

Yet, one-sided trust lacks stability and can swiftly turn into disappointment. Trust, which takes years to build, can shatter in an instant. At times, repairing broken trust may require a lifetime. True trust finds its meaning in mutuality. Like the two wheels of a chariot, mutual and selfless respect strengthens trust, making it enduring and effective. 

Where trust exists, hope thrives, and confidence is nurtured. Without trust, there is neither hope nor belief. Trust is akin to a mirror—it never lies. Just as a mirror reflects what is placed before it, trust reveals the truth of a relationship. It has no fixed shape, color, or structure; it resides in feelings and confidence. The moment reasons are sought to justify trust, doubt begins to creep in. When trust is shaken, confidence wavers and suspicion enters, creating cracks that eventually break relationships apart. 

Human nature and cultural upbringing influence the weight we assign to trust and the distance we place in reliability. Trust should not be granted simply because someone confides in us. The same person who shares secrets with us may also betray ours. Trust is shaped by tendencies and possibilities. It is the foundation of relationships, which are intertwined with life's many facets—joy, sorrow, happiness, pain, hatred, greed, attachment and selfishness. As life unfolds, so does the expansion of trust and relationships. 

Trust is the fruit that grows on the tree of relationship. Its sweetness stems from the qualities of reliability. Hope and despair determine the quality of trust and faith, which in turn shape the longevity and depth of relationships. Intentions also play a crucial role in sustaining trust. It is often said that in love, war, and politics, anything is acceptable. Thus, the formation and dissolution of relationships are often dictated by circumstances. Trust and faith without principles are fragile. A healthy relationship should be like hands and eyes—when the hand is hurt, the eyes weep, and when the eyes tear up, the hands wipe them away. 

Trust and faith are deeply intertwined with emotional connections. Trust built on lies and illusions is destined to collapse, while relationships grounded in truth and trust endure. Trust is also a reflection of one’s nature. A trustworthy environment fosters morale and positivity. The thread of trust and faith can be incredibly strong or perilously fragile, depending on the circumstances. Faith in trust is like nectar, nourishing relationships, while doubt is poison, eroding goodwill and love. Self-centered trust and deceptive faith can irreparably destroy relationships. 

The wound of broken trust strikes directly at the heart. It shatters emotions and transforms sweet relationships into bitterness. The invisible scars left by broken trust are among life’s most damaging. Countless tragic stories have been written in the ink of suspicion—families have been torn apart, relationships have crumbled and social values have been disrupted. Professional and familial ties have been irreparably damaged. 

A relationship without trust is like life without oxygen. Even if a broken staff of trust is mended, it can never regain its original strength. Failing to place trust and faith wisely leads to suffering. Life is a blend of happiness and sorrow, light and darkness. Blind trust and faith can be perilous. Trusting everyone indiscriminately or trusting no one at all—both are signs of failure. Suspicion is always an inherent possibility in trust and faith, but the issue lies not in suspicion itself, but in how it is perceived. If left unresolved, suspicion can turn golden moments into ashes, weakening individuals and preventing them from reaching the pinnacle of success. 

Where does trust reside? On bright days or dark nights? The comfort of deep sleep often eludes us during the day. Eyelids that close in anticipation of dreams cannot rest in daylight, nor do they favor the light. Emotional wounds disrupt sleep, leaving one tossing and turning, a wet pillow alternating between warmth and cold. It is said that even fire can burn in water, and those who understand time can freeze fire with ice. Rather than relying on fate, those who place trust in their actions seldom remain unhappy. Those who transform tears of pain into strength move through life with resilience and grace.

The Trump administration has transferred hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador even as a federal judge issued an order temporarily barring the deportations under an 18th century wartime declaration targeting Venezuelan gang members, officials said Sunday. Flights were in the air at the time of the ruling, Associated Press reported.

U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg issued an order Saturday temporarily blocking the deportations, but lawyers told him there were already two planes with immigrants in the air — one headed for El Salvador, the other for Honduras. Boasberg verbally ordered the planes be turned around, but they apparently were not and he did not include the directive in his written order.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, in a statement Sunday, responded to speculation about whether the administration was flouting court orders: “The administration did not ‘refuse to comply’ with a court order. The order, which had no lawful basis, was issued after terrorist TdA aliens had already been removed from U.S. territory.”

The acronym refers to the Tren de Aragua gang, which Trump targeted in his unusual proclamation that was released Saturday

In a court filing Sunday, the Department of Justice, which has appealed Boasberg’s decision, said it would not use the Trump proclamation he blocked for further deportations if his decision is not overturned.

Trump sidestepped a question over whether his administration violated a court order while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday evening.

“I don’t know. You have to speak to the lawyers about that,” he said, although he defended the deportations. “I can tell you this. These were bad people.”

Asked about invoking presidential powers used in times of war, Trump said, “This is a time of war,” describing the influx of criminal migrants as “an invasion.”

Trump’s allies were gleeful over the results.

“Oopsie…Too late,” Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, who agreed to house about 300 immigrants for a year at a cost of $6 million in his country’s prisons, wrote on the social media site X above an article about Boasberg’s ruling. That post was recirculated by White House communications director Steven Cheung, according to the Associated Press. 

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who negotiated an earlier deal with Bukele to house immigrants, posted on the site: “We sent over 250 alien enemy members of Tren de Aragua which El Salvador has agreed to hold in their very good jails at a fair price that will also save our taxpayer dollars.”

Steve Vladeck, a professor at the Georgetown University Law Center, said that Boasberg’s verbal directive to turn around the planes was not technically part of his final order but that the Trump administration clearly violated the “spirit” of it.

“This just incentivizes future courts to be hyper specific in their orders and not give the government any wiggle room,” Vladeck said.

The immigrants were deported after Trump’s declaration of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which has been used only three times in U.S. history.

The law, invoked during the War of 1812 and World Wars I and II, requires a president to declare the United States is at war, giving him extraordinary powers to detain or remove foreigners who otherwise would have protections under immigration or criminal laws. It was last used to justify the detention of Japanese-American civilians during World War II.

Venezuela’s government in a statement Sunday rejected the use of Trump’s declaration of the law, characterizing it as evocative of “the darkest episodes in human history, from slavery to the horror of the Nazi concentration camps.”

Tren de Aragua originated in an infamously lawless prison in the central state of Aragua and accompanied an exodus of millions of Venezuelans, the overwhelming majority of whom were seeking better living conditions after their nation’s economy came undone during the past decade. Trump seized on the gang during his campaign to paint misleading pictures of communities that he contended were “taken over” by what were actually a handful of lawbreakers, Associated Press reported. 

The Trump administration has not identified the immigrants deported, provided any evidence they are in fact members of Tren de Aragua or that they committed any crimes in the United States. It also sent two top members of the Salvadoran MS-13 gang to El Salvador who had been arrested in the United States.

Top leaders of major political parties have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing projects under China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). They underscored the critical importance of Nepal’s relationship with its northern neighbor, China, for the nation’s economic development and long-term prosperity.

Nepali Congress leader Minendra Rijal, speaking at a high-profile event in the capital, highlighted his party’s preference for grants under the BRI framework. However, he clarified that this does not mean Nepal should rely solely on grants. “We have shared a long-standing relationship with China, built on mutual trust, and we aim to nurture this bond in the years to come,” Rijal stated. He emphasized the need for careful consideration of foreign debt when securing loans from any country.

Rijal also stressed Nepal’s sovereignty, asserting that the country is free to make independent decisions regarding its partnerships. “Our relationship with China is pivotal, and we seek to benefit from China’s remarkable development trajectory,” he said. The NC leader advocated for project-specific negotiations, adding, “Conditions need not be uniform for all projects. Rijal also expressed support for connectivity projects with China.

Senior Vice-chairperson of CPN-UML, Surendra Pandey, echoed the commitment to the BRI, citing Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s signing of the BRI agreement with China as a clear endorsement. “Our party fully supports the BRI and its potential to drive Nepal’s development,” Pandey said. “All parties are united on BRI, which was evident during the signing of the BRI framework.”

He, however, pointed out several critical issues that need resolution before projects can move forward.

“Key concerns include the interest rates on loans, the repayment period, the selection of construction companies—whether Nepali or Chinese—and the sourcing of raw materials,” Pandey explained. He criticized the Nepali Congress’s stance on accepting only grants as impractical, urging a more pragmatic approach. “Let’s begin with one project. Its success will provide valuable lessons for future endeavors,” he suggested.

CPN (Maoist Center) senior leader Dev Gurung called for immediate action, emphasizing that delays in BRI implementation are largely attributable to the Nepali side. “There should be no further delays. The BRI holds immense potential to transform Nepal from a landlocked nation into a land-linked hub, bolstering our sovereignty and economic prospects,” Gurung asserted.

The BRI, with its focus on infrastructure and connectivity, is seen as a game-changer for Nepal. Leaders across the political spectrum agree that the initiative could unlock new opportunities, fostering economic growth and strengthening Nepal’s geopolitical standing.