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President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani held an unexpectedly cordial first meeting at the White House. Despite their previous criticisms of each other, both leaders refrained from discussing their differences during the encounter, focusing instead on collaboration. Mamdani aims to address issues of affordability and public safety in New York City as he prepares to take office.

In Nigeria, 215 schoolchildren and 12 teachers were abducted from a Catholic school in Niger state, marking the second mass kidnapping in a week. This incident occurred amid Donald Trump's threats to intervene militarily over alleged 'Christian genocide,' which the Nigerian government denies. The ongoing security crisis in Nigeria has seen a troubling rise in school abductions, raising concerns about the safety of students and the effectiveness of government responses.

Former President Donald Trump praised New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani for his recent victory in the mayoral election, highlighting his focus on affordability. The meeting between the two leaders was described as 'productive', indicating a potential for a positive relationship moving forward.

Donald Trump's peace plan for Ukraine outlines key points regarding the ongoing conflict, including potential territorial concessions from Ukraine to Russia. The plan aims to facilitate peace negotiations and includes security guarantees. Responses from Ukraine and its European allies are anticipated as they assess the implications of the proposal.

The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against California for allowing undocumented college students to pay in-state tuition at public universities, claiming the policy is detrimental to U.S. citizens. This lawsuit, submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, is the third legal action taken by the Trump administration against the state this week, also contesting the extension of scholarships and subsidized loans to undocumented students.

President Trump has accused six Democratic lawmakers, all veterans and service members, of sedition, suggesting they should be punished by death for a video urging military personnel to refuse illegal orders. This statement has sparked significant backlash from Democratic leaders who condemned the remarks as dangerous.

Donald Trump has presented a 28-point draft proposal aimed at ending the ongoing war in Ukraine, which has been submitted to Kyiv for consideration. The proposal outlines various measures intended to facilitate peace between Ukraine and Russia.

Former President Donald Trump stated he was 'not threatening death' to Democrats in response to their comments urging US service members to refuse unlawful commands. This statement followed a video where Democratic lawmakers encouraged military personnel to disregard illegal orders from the Trump administration.