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U.S. Vice President JD Vance Begins Four-Day Visit to India to Strengthen Economic Ties
U.S. Vice President JD Vance is set to visit India on a four-day tour as the two countries seek to strengthen their partnership by negotiating a bilateral trade deal.
Implications of the 2024 US Election for Egypt and the Gaza Conflict
Egypt’s Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has sought to kill proposal to expel population while preserving good relations with US president
Orbn's Threat to Sanctions on Russian Assets Raises Concerns for EU and G7 Financial Stability
Foreign minister says unfreezing €210bn of Russian assets would leave Europe footing the bill for loans to Kyiv
Barbara Lee Wins Mayoral Race in Oakland, Marking a New Era for the City
Following Barbara Lee's victory in Oakland's mayoral race using ranked-choice voting, Donald Trump has strongly criticised the system, labeling it a "fraudulent joke" and a threat to democracy. Ranked-choice voting allows voters to rank candidates by preference, potentially leading to broader appeal and reduced polarisation, though critics argue it can confuse voters and delay results.
Vice President JD Vance Faces Backlash for 'Peasant' Remarks on China
Vice President JD Vance's comment about Chinese people has esclated online tension between the US and China over a back-and-forth trade war. "What has the globalist economy gotten the United States … [+2846 chars]
How the Shoplifting Crime Wave Narrative Benefited Law Enforcement Agencies
from the making-the-most-of-a-non-existent-crime-wave dept For most of a half-decade, law enforcement officials and retail execs have been engaged in a “mass crime spree” duet. Despite this hysteria… [+5107 chars]
South Koreas Acting President Emphasizes Historical Ties with U.S. Amid Trade Talks
Han Duck-soo says Seoul owes historical debt and is open to dropping trade barriers ahead of talks with Washington
Massive Protests Erupt in London and Edinburgh for Trans Rights Following Supreme Court Ruling
Thousands protested in London and Edinburgh against a UK Supreme Court ruling defining "woman" as assigned female at birth. Activists fear the decision impacts trans rights and access to single-sex spaces. The ruling stemmed from a dispute between the Scottish government and For Women Scotland over interpreting the Equality Act.
Suspect Confesses to Firebombing Pennsylvania Governor's Mansion in Disturbing 911 Call
Less than an hour after he allegedly firebombed the Pennsylvania governor's mansion, the suspect called 911 and appeared to apologize and confess to the early Sunday attack, according to a newly rele… [+3201 chars]
Court Temporarily Halts Investigation into Trump Administration's Deportation Actions
A divided panel of judges on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily paused an effort by District Court Judge James Boasberg to further investigate whether the Trump administration engaged … [+2333 chars]
Tunisian Court Sentences Opposition Figures Amid Allegations of Authoritarianism
Opposition says trial was staged to entrench president Kais Saied’s authoritarian ruleA Tunisian court has handed down prison sentences of 13 to 66 years to politicians, businessmen and lawyers in a mass trial that opponents say is fabricated and a symbol of president Kais Saied’s authoritarian rule.Businessman Kamel Ltaif received the longest sentence of 66 years on Saturday, while opposition politician Khayam Turki was given a 48-year jail term, a lawyer for the defendants said. Continue reading...
Supreme Court Ruling Brings Clarity to Definition of 'Woman' Amidst Polarized Reactions
Alison Holt "A victory for common sense" or "devastating" the contrasting reactions to the statement by five Supreme Court judges that legally the term "woman" means a biological woman. Behind the … [+12462 chars]
American Couple Detained at U.S.-Canada Border: A Harrowing Experience
An American citizen says he and his wife were detained for hours by US border agents when they returned to the United States after a short trip to Canada. Bachir Atallah told CNN he and his wife, Je… [+3041 chars]
Nationwide Protests Erupt Against President Trump's Policies
Demonstrations, taking place on the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolutionary War, addressed a range of grievances.
Committee Raises Concerns Over DOGE's Handling of Sensitive Data Integration
Wired reports the database could combine IRS, SSA, and voting records for surveillance targeting undocumented migrants. Wired reports the database could combine IRS, SSA, and voting records for surv… [+4101 chars]
Bin Strike in Birmingham Exposes Socioeconomic Divide
Phil MackieMidlands correspondent, BBC News Piles of uncollected waste lined the streets of Percy Road in Balsall Heath In parts of Birmingham waste continues to go uncollected as all-out strike ac… [+11038 chars]
Renewed Diplomatic Efforts: US and Iran Resume Nuclear Weapons Talks
The US and Iran are gearing up for another round of nuclear talks in Oman on April 26, buoyed by "very good progress" made in Rome. US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian deputy foreign minister Abbas Araghchi engaged in rare face-to-face discussions. While Iran seeks a “balanced agreement,” Trump reiterated his firm stance against Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.
Leadership Changes at the IRS: Michael Faulkender Appointed Acting Director Amid Ongoing Turmoil
Michael Faulkender, the deputy Treasury secretary, was appointed the acting director of the IRS on Friday.Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images <ul><li>Deputy Treasury Secretary Michael Fa… [+3113 chars]
Supreme Court Issues Temporary Block on Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act
The American Civil Liberties Union late Friday warned that immigration authorities were moving to quickly restart removals under the Alien Enemies Act despite the U.S. Supreme Court's restrictions on… [+3960 chars]
Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks New Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting any Venezuelans held in the Bluebonnet Detention Center, in northern Texas, under the Alien Enemies Act, a rarely used 18… [+3942 chars]
New White House Page Highlights Controversial Lab Leak Theory as COVID Origins Amidst Criticism
The White House has taken down some government websites providing COVID-19 information and replaced them with a new boldly styled page dedicated to the controversial theory that the pandemic was caus… [+4708 chars]
Federal Judge Halts Layoffs at CFPB, Allowing 1,400 Employees to Stay for Now
Over 1,400 employees who were about to be laid off from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will be able to keep working for at least another week after a federal judge intervened in the … [+3060 chars]
Trump's Negotiations for Ukraine Peace Hit a Stalemate
Marco Rubio, Trump's secretary of state, warned that US peace talks with Russia and Ukraine could stop.AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File <ul><li>The Trump administration's Ukraine peace deal faces a critica… [+4471 chars]
The Complicated Path of Revoking Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status
In an escalating fight over federal funding, President Trump has threatened to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status. "Remember, Tax Exempt Status is totally contingent on acting in the PUBL… [+6984 chars]
Mark Carney Unveils Ambitious Campaign Platform Focusing on National Defense and Economic Growth
In campaign platform, Carney plans to invest in the military and infrastructure while still cutting spending.
Zelenskyy Responds to Putin's Ceasefire Proposal Amid Ongoing Tensions
Following Vladimir Putin's announcement of an Easter ceasefire, Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Ukraine would "mirror" Russia's actions, responding to silence with silence and attacks with defensive strikes. He proposed extending the truce to 30 days to test Russia's true intentions, criticizing Moscow's manipulation and ongoing assaults. The US has warned it may withdraw from peace deal efforts without progress.
Federal Judge Rules Tower Dumps Unconstitutional, Yet Allows Evidence Use
But the Nevada judge still let police use the data as evidence. But the Nevada judge still let police use the data as evidence. A federal judge in Nevada has ruled that its unconstitutional to obta… [+1505 chars]
Nationwide Protests Erupt Against Threats to Democratic Principles
Demonstrators decry what they see as threats to the nation’s democratic ideals.
Iran and US Engage in High-Stakes Nuclear Talks Amid Heightened Tensions
Parham Ghobadi As Iran and the United States prepare to hold a second round of high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome, hopes for de-escalation are being tempered by mounting military threats and mixed me… [+6463 chars]
US Court Grants Relief to 133 International Students Facing SEVIS Termination
A US district court has temporarily protected 133 international students from deportation by reinstating their SEVIS records after sudden termination. The court's order prevents federal authorities from misusing the students' data and compels government agencies to comply. This action addresses alleged unlawful actions by immigration authorities, emphasizing the importance of adhering to legal procedures and preventing irreparable harm to students.
Tunisian Court Sentences 40 Opposition Figures in Landmark Trial Amidst Ongoing Authoritarianism
Critics of authoritarian president who has dismantled Arab Spring reforms face up to 66 years in jail
Keir Starmer Advocates for Britain's Clean Energy Future Amid Global Uncertainties
The argument for a green power transition is not just one of climate breakdown but social justice and national security• Miliband in blistering attack on Farage’s UK net zero ‘nonsense and lies’The world feels more uncertain and unpredictable just now than at any time in my political lifetime. For Britain – in our values, our approach and our consistency – we owe it to today’s and future generations to be the port in the storm. Nowhere is that more true than on energy and climate. The decisions we take today will shape not just the years ahead but the generations ahead.That is why it is so important that Keir Starmer set out more than three years ago his mission for Britain to become a clean energy superpower. It is even more relevant and important today than it was back then. And he has rightly shown a resolute determination to stick to it. The argument for a clean power system by 2030 is based on what happened to Britain’s families and businesses following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Our exposure to fossil fuels meant that, as those markets went into meltdown and prices rocketed, family, business and public finances were devastated. The cost of living impacts caused back then still stalk families today. Continue reading...
Judge Halts Mass Layoffs of 1,500 CFPB Employees Amid Legal Dispute
Attempted terminations mark open season on consumers, warns former CFPB executive. Attempted terminations mark open season on consumers, warns former CFPB executive. A judge has paused the terminat… [+2344 chars]