World News: Trump and Netanyahu meet to discuss Gaza, Iran, and more

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened at the White House to address a wide range of issues, including the Gaza conflict and Iran's nuclear ambitions.

During their meeting on Monday at the Oval Office, Trump announced the initiation of direct talks with Iran over its nuclear program, with high-level discussions scheduled to begin on Saturday.

Netanyahu expressed conditional support for the diplomatic efforts, stating that preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear capabilities through diplomatic means would be favorable.

The leaders also discussed the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Netanyahu highlighted Israel's commitment to securing the release of hostages held by Hamas and mentioned its ongoing military operations aimed at achieving this objective.

The U.S. President once again expressed his desire for the U.S. to take over the Gaza Strip, saying that it would be a "good thing."

In the Middle East, a Palestinian-American teenager was fatally shot by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank.

On Sunday evening local time, a 14-year-old U.S. citizen from New Jersey was shot and killed near the town of Turmus Ayya, northeast of Ramallah.

According to the Israel Defense Forces, soldiers identified three individuals throwing rocks at civilian vehicles on a nearby highway.

The IDF said its soldiers opened fire during a counterterrorism operation in the area after spotting three "terrorist" individuals who were throwing rocks at the highway.

The mayor of Turmus Ayya said three teenagers were shot on this day, resulting in one death and injuries to two others.

The Palestinian Ministry of Health called the shooting an "extrajudicial killing."

India's northern regions, including the capital, Delhi, are experiencing an unseasonal heatwave, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels for early April.

On Monday, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of over 40 degrees Celsius, marking the highest of the season and exceeding the average temperature for this time of year by about 5 degrees.

The India Meteorological Department has issued heatwave alerts for several northern and central states, forecasting temperatures to reach up to 42 degrees Celsius in the coming days.

Authorities are advising residents to avoid heat exposure, stay hydrated, and wear lightweight clothing.

Finally, in England in the run-up to Easter, chocolate-maker Cadbury has unveiled what it claims to be the world's largest Creme Egg.

The giant chocolate egg was unveiled on Monday local time at Cadbury World in Birmingham.

It is about 90 centimeters high and weighs 45 kilograms, which is as much as a newborn horse.

The egg took two chocolatiers two and a half days to complete.

It features the classic Creme Egg design with its signature purple, gold, and red foil wrapper.

The creation will be on display in Cadbury World's chocolate-making zone until April 27th.

Choi Chi-hee, Arirang News.