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Trump has stated that both Ukrainian President Zelensky and Russian President Putin share responsibility for the "millions of people dead" in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

His remarks came during a meeting with the President of El Salvador at the White House, where he responded to reporters' inquiries.

"When you start a war, you have to know you can win," he said, also blaming President Joe Biden for the conflict, according to BBC.

Trump's remarks came in response to a recent horrific Russian missile strike on people in the northeastern city of Sumy, which has been described as one of the bloodiest attacks this year. He tweeted, "Millions of people dead because of three people: Putin at number one, Biden who had no idea what he was doing at number two, and Zelensky."

Tensions between Trump and the Ukrainian leader have been high ever since their heated confrontation at the White House in February, BBC reported.

South Korea announced on Tuesday an increase in its support package for the country's vital semiconductor industry to 33 trillion won ($23.25 billion), up about a quarter from a 26 trillion won package unveiled last year, Reuters reported.

The measures come in response to calls on the government to expand support at a time of growing policy uncertainty under the current U.S. administration and rising competition from Chinese rivals, the government said in a statement.

Seoul will also ramp up a financial assistance programme for the chips industry to 20 trillion won, versus the previous 17 trillion won, according to the joint statement from various ministries including the trade ministry.

South Korea's decision to pump more money into its key chips sector is designed to help companies cope with heavier costs as they compete globally, it said.

Asia's fourth-largest economy is home to the world's top memory chip makers, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, though they have fallen behind some rivals in areas such as chip design and contract chip manufacturing, according to Reuters.

The Trump administration has said it is freezing more than $2bn (£1.5bn) in federal funds for Harvard University, hours after the elite college rejected a list of demands from the White House, BBC reported.

"Harvard's statement today reinforces the troubling entitlement mindset that is endemic in our nation's most prestigious universities and colleges," the Department of Education said in a statement.

The White House sent a list of demands to Harvard last week which it said were designed to fight antisemitism on campus. They included changes to its governance, hiring practices and admissions procedures.

Harvard rejected the demands on Monday and said the White House was trying to "control" its community, according to BBC.

Koshi Province Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki has extended best wishes to the Nepalis living in the country and abroad on the occasion of the Siruwa festival, 2082 today.

Giving a message of best wishes, CM Karki said the Siruwa festival is not only of the indigenous community living in Koshi Province but of the entire country. 

"Siruwa festival signals change in season. It is the onset of summer season with rains. This festival is also called a Judshital. Many fairs are organized for a month, Baisakh, on the occasion of this festival. It is a unique festival," he said.

"Nepal is a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-religious country. I wish the Siruwa festival inspired all of us from diverse communities to foster harmony and unity," he mentioned in the message of best wishes. 

Koshi Province is observing the Koshi Visit Year, 2082 on the occasion of New Year, CM Karki said, adding that the province government was devoted to attracting as many tourists as possible from across the country and abroad.

He underlined the tourism promotion is not only for preservation of culture but also for creation of employment and progress. The provincial government is working actively for establishing identities of all ethnicities and cultures in the region.