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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]
The White House Advertises Controversial Lab Leak Theory on New Covid Website
The White House has changed covid.gov into a website for promoting the so-called lab leak theory for the origins of covid-19. Donald Trump, who was president during the first year of the covid pandem… [+4368 chars]
Bill Clinton Urges Unity at 30th Anniversary of Oklahoma City Bombing
Former president spoke at commemoration for the 168 people who died in the 1995 attack by far-right extremistBill Clinton called on Americans to put aside “whose resentments matter most” and issued a defense of government employees as he returned to Oklahoma City on Saturday for a remembrance service for the 30th anniversary of the deadliest homegrown terrorist attack in US history.“If our lives are going to be dominated by efforts to dominate people we disagree with, we’re going to put the 250-year-old march toward a more perfect union at risk,” he said. “None of us would ever get much done. Believe me, we’ve all got something to be mad about.” Continue reading...
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney Unveils Liberal Party's Election Platform for Upcoming Federal Election
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled the Liberal Party's election platform, promising to "spend less, invest more" to strengthen Canada. The platform outlines nearly $130 billion in new spending over four years, focusing on defence, housing, and tax cuts. While projecting a declining deficit-to-GDP ratio, the plan anticipates revenue from Canadian-imposed counter-tariffs on the United States.
Iran and US Hold Constructive Nuclear Negotiations in Rome
After technical talks, senior negotiators are expected to reunite on April 26, according to Iran's foreign ministry.
Trump Faces Record Low Economic Approval Amid Rising Discontent
President Donald Trump is registering the worst economic approval numbers of his presidential career, according to the latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey.
Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Trumps Use of 18th Century Law to Deport Venezuelan Migrants
Justices block Trump administration’s attempt to invoke long-standing but rarely-used law
Vatican and US Vice President Discuss Migration Issues Amidst Tensions
The Vatican affirmed good relations with the US but noted 'an exchange of opinions' on global conflicts and migration.
US Vice President JD Vance Engages in Diplomatic Talks with Vatican Officials
US vice-president, who is a Catholic convert, discusses immigration and international wars with secretary of stateThe US vice-president, JD Vance, had “an exchange of opinions” with the Vatican’s secretary of state over current international conflicts and immigration when they met on Saturday, the Vatican has said.The Vatican issued a statement after Vance, a Catholic convert, met Cardinal Pietro Parolin and the foreign minister, Archbishop Paul Gallagher. There was no indication he met Pope Francis, who has resumed some official duties during his recovery from pneumonia. Continue reading...
Controversy Erupts as White House Demands Changes from Harvard University
The April 11 letter set off a public feud between the White House and Harvard University.
Mike Huckabee Begins Tenure as U.S. Ambassador to Israel with Visit to the Western Wall
TEL AVIV, Israel Newly confirmed U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee arrived in Israel this week, and his first order of business on Friday was to visit the Western Wall in Jerusalem, one of Juda… [+2016 chars]
Menendez Brothers Seek Resentencing Amid Ongoing Legal Battles
Brothers had hoped resentencing hearing would pave way for immediate release – but judge orders pause until MayThe Menendez brothers have spent years waiting for another day in court and a chance to prove that they should be freed after serving over three decades in prison for the 1989 slayings of their parents.This week it appeared their time was perhaps finally coming – a judge was set to review their request for a resentencing and determine whether they have been rehabilitated. Their attorney, Mark Geragos, planned to ask the Los Angeles county judge Michael Jesic to reduce Erik and Lyle Menendez’s charges to manslaughter, which would allow them to be released from prison immediately. Continue reading...
Steve Coogan's 'The Penguin Lessons' Sparks Reflection on Wealth and Political Disengagement
Analysts trace a link between financial security and a troubling, increasingly devil-may-care, attitude to political risk Steve Coogan wants people to see his new film, The Penguin Lessons, and think about how they might be living in a wealthy cocoon, disengaged from the world.The film’s central character – a Briton teaching expat children in Argentina – rescues a penguin and tries to help local people persecuted by the rightwing government. Re-enacting a true story, Coogan is showing how it’s possible to be involved in local communities even when the protagonist is an outsider. Continue reading...
SpaceX Partners with Defense Firms to Develop 'Golden Dome' Missile Defense System
The company pitched launching 400 to over 1,000 satellites to sense and track missiles, according to Reuters. The company pitched launching 400 to over 1,000 satellites to sense and track missiles, … [+1378 chars]
Palestinian Government Raises Alarm Over Threats to Al-Aqsa Mosque
Foreign Ministry calls on international community to deal with 'incitement' to destroy the holy site seriously.
Tightening U.S. Visa Security: New Scrutiny for Gaza Visitors
The order to conduct a social media vetting for all immigrant and non-immigrant visas should include non-governmental organization workers as well as individuals who have been in the Hamas-ruled enclave for any length of time in an official or diplomatic capacity, the cable sent by Secretary of state Marco Rubio said.
The 30th Anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing: Reflections on Timothy McVeigh's Legacy
Revulsion at deadly Oklahoma City explosion in 1995 has faded. But echoes of the blast, and its perpetrator, Timothy McVeigh, are heard today as far-right ideas storm the USThe world’s first reaction to the young military veteran and far-right radical who blew up a federal building in Oklahoma City 30 years ago this month was near-universal revulsion at the carnage he created and at the ideology that inspired it.A crowd yelled “baby killer” – and worse – as 26-year-old Timothy McVeigh was led away in chains from a courthouse in rural Oklahoma where the FBI caught up with him two days after the bombing. He had the same crew cut he’d sported in his army days and stone cold eyes. Continue reading...
PM Modi Engages with Elon Musk on India-US Technological Cooperation
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he discussed his country's potential to collaborate with the US on "technology and innovation" during a conversation with Elon Musk. On Friday, Modi shared a… [+1815 chars]
Ecuador Goes on High Alert Amid Assassination Plot Against President Noboa
Government says on 'maximum alert' due to bid by rivals to kill re-elected president.
Nationwide Protests Against Trump Set to Mobilize Thousands
Organizers have called for 11 million people across country to participate this weekend in effort to ‘protect democracy’The US will witness its second wave of protests in a fortnight on Saturday as organizers seek to turn discontent with Donald Trump’s presidency into a mass movement that will eventually translate into action at the ballot box.More than 400 rallies are anticipated across the nation loosely organized by the group 50501, which stands for 50 protests in 50 states, one movement. Continue reading...
Trump May Abandon Ukraine Peace Talks 'Within Days,' Warns Rubio
PARIS, France U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that President Donald Trump will walk away from peace talks with Russia and Ukraine in a matter of days if no progress is made. Speaking a… [+2711 chars]
Europe's Urgent Need for New Defence Institutions Amidst Growing Threats
Leaders search for new ways to scale up weapons production and safeguard Nato as US pulls back
Court Sentences Prominent Opposition Figures in Tunisia Amid Deepening Repression
As the North African nation continues to slide toward authoritarianism, a court sentenced about 40 people, including high-profile rivals of the president, to up to 66 years in prison.
Voter Engagement Rises Following Canadian Election Debate
The first day of advance voting brought long waits in many parts of Canada.
The Egg Price Saga: A Reflection on Inflation and Political Discourse
This is part of Egg, an attempt to explain why Americans have absolutely lost their minds over egg prices. Our long national egg nightmare may soon be overbut other inflation freakouts are likely ju… [+7137 chars]
Rachel Reeves Advocates for Continued Economic Engagement with China Amid US Pressure
Chancellor supports economic ties with Beijing as she prepares to fly to US next week for trade deal talksRachel Reeves has dismissed the idea of economically disengaging from China, amid concerns the US may put pressure on the UK to limit its deals with Beijing.The chancellor, who will discuss a trade deal with the US on a trip to Washington next week, said it would be “very foolish” for Britain to have less involvement with Xi Jinping’s administration. Continue reading...
Dozens Sentenced in Tunisia for Alleged Conspiracy Against State Security
Dozens of defendants found guilty of "conspiracy against state security" and given sentences of 13 to 66 years.