Tue, March 25, 2025

by: Hespress

Report: Morocco ramps up solar energy efforts with big plans and key partnerships

Morocco is ramping up efforts to increase clean energy in its electricity mix through large-scale projects and stronger partnerships between the public and private sectors, according to a new report by British firm Solar Power Europe.

by: Euronews

Thousands of anti-government protesters continue demostrations in Istanbul over mayor's arrest

Ekrem Imamoglu, who was set to be Erdogan's main rival in the 2028 election, was formally arrested and charged with corruption. View on euronews

by: IOL

Julius Malema angers Donald Trump and Marco Rubio after chanting 'Kill the Boer' - US swings the door open for 'threatened' Afrikaners

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump respond to Julius Malema's 'Kill the Boer' chant, raising concerns over South Africa's expropriation law and its impact on Afrikaners.

by: CNN

Dr. Susan Monarez named as Trump's pick to lead CDC

The White House is nominating Dr. Susan Monarez, the current acting director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to lead the agency, President Donald Trump said Monday.
Mon, March 24, 2025

by: TheHyperHive

Elon Musk's Pentagon Visit: Major Talks on China and DOGE Reforms Revealed

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind companies like Tesla and SpaceX, has recently become a central figure in discussions about U.S. national security and foreign relations. His visit to the Pentagon and ongoing involvement in the geopolitical landscape,

by: Slate

The Overlooked Legal Problem at the Heart of Trump's So-Called Deportations to El Salvador

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by: InsideNoVa

Anger, anxiety front and center at Rep. Subramanyam's packed town hall in Warrenton

Northern Virginia Democrats have a message for their elected representatives in Congress: fight back. At a Warrenton town hall hosted by Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Thursday, constituents from across the 10th District -- which includes Fauquier,

by: Axios

Top 4 takeaways from Trump Cabinet's explosive leak of Yemen war plans

President Trump's national security adviser accidentally invited the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic to a group text in which top officials debated highly sensitive plans for bombing Yemen, the magazine reported Monday.

by: MSN

Elon Musk wears ridiculous MAGA hat to cabinet meeting and name card exposes shady role

It was unclear if the title card was a deliberate communication in response to Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) current instability. A federal judge ruled on Monday that President Donald Trump's administration likely broke federal law by ...

by: RealClearPolitics

EPA Secretary: "$20 Billion Went To Just Eight NGOs, And They're All Pass-Throughs"

EPA Secretary Lee Zeldon reported at a cabinet meeting on Monday: SEC. LEE ZELDIN: The EPA has now canceled over $22 billion worth of contracts, including $2 billion going to this NGO that Stacey Abrams was tied to.

by: Tagtik

Trump to curb Elon Musk's powers

Trump allies wonder if Elon Musk, head of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), should continue giving so many interviews, as his statements often contradict those of the president. Donald Trump assured that his administration wouldn't touch Social Security,

by: Swarajya

Bihar Muslim Organisations Boycott Nitish Kumar's Iftaar Event Over Waqf Bill Support; Congress Urges Not To Mix Festivities With Politics

The boycott, backed by six other Muslim organisations, marks the first such rejection of a state-hosted Iftaar by the century-old body. Founded in 1921 by Maulana Abul Mohasin Mohammed Sajjad, the Imarat-e-Shariah has long held moral sway among Bihar's Muslims and is known for guiding the community on Islamic jurisprudence and Shariah law.

by: HuffPost

Sen. Jon Ossoff Shreds A Massive Trump Hypocrisy In 'Cruelty And Chaos'-Slamming Speech

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by: Hespress

Ghana seeks visa-free travel agreement with Morocco

Ghana is working toward facilitating visa-free travel for its citizens to Morocco. Samuel Okudzeto, Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, announced that both countries have agreed to initiate an agreement that would exempt all categories of travelers from visa requirements.

by: Reason

Trump and Congress Have a Right and a Duty To Kill the Department of Education

The feds have no constitutional authorization to meddle in education.

by: Africanews

Ghana and Morocco move to scrap visa requirements

The two nations also committed to expanding cooperation in agribusiness, tourism, and security, following discussions between Ablakwa and Morocco's Ambassador to Ghana, Imane Ouaadil.

by: Alternet

Resistance abroad: The surprising ways foreigners are sticking it to Trump and Musk

When the United States starts a trade war with your country, how do you fight back? For individuals, one option is to wage a personal trade war and boycott products from the US. President Donald Trump has said no nation will be exempt from his tariffs,

by: Politico

DeSantis hits Boise and Helena, ideas in tow

CASH FOR AMENDMENTS FIGHT — "Records show DeSantis took $500,000 from Philip Morris in the closing weeks of last year's campaign, making the tobacco company one of the top contributors to the fundraising committee DeSantis used to oppose the marijuana and abortion-rights ballot measures," reports Jason Garcia of Seeking Rents.

by: NKyTribune

Our Rich History: Partisan politics, Kentucky, and the presidential election of 1824

By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune Two hundred years ago this month, President John Quincy Adams took the oath of office as the Sixth President of the United States (serving March 4, 1825-March 4,

by: 9NEWS

Only three possible election dates left - and the clock is ticking

For months, April 12 had been by far and away the most likely date for the federal election. Then Tropical Cyclone Alfred happened.

by: Bloomberg

Vance's Wife and Son to Visit Greenland as Trump Eyes Island

Second Lady Usha Vance will travel to Greenland this week, the latest ally of Donald Trump to visit the island as the president ramps up his rhetoric that the US should buy it from Denmark.

by: Forbes

'Clear Provocation': Greenland Leader Decries Upcoming Visit By Trump Officials And Usha Vance

The angry reaction was in response to an upcoming visit to the island by White House delegation led by National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Second Lady Usha Vance.

by: Newser

Trump Suggests Oswald Didn't Act Alone in JFK Assassination

President Trump on Saturday seemed to give at least a bit of credence to a longstanding conspiracy theory regarding John F. Kennedy's assassination. On the Outkick radio show, host Clay Travis spoke to the POTUS about the recent release of thousands of files on the 1963 assassination,

by: Reuters

Israel panel approves 2025 budget, set for final vote in parliament by end-March

Israel's parliamentary finance committee late on Sunday approved the 2025 state budget, setting up a final vote by lawmakers before its March 31 deadline to prevent the government's collapse. The comm

by: BBC

Anti-immigration protest and counter rally gather at city hall

Protests involving hundreds of people are taking place at Belfast city hall.

by: IOL

Tony Leon and Lindiwe Sisulu punted for US ambassador role

Former DA leader Tony Leon and ANC MP Lindiwe Sisulu are in the spotlight as potential candidates for South Africa's next ambassador to the US, following the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool.

by: WFAA

Senator John Cornyn discusses fentanyl crisis, border security, and Texas reimbursements

Sen. Cornyn also discussed the Laken Riley Act, named after a young woman murdered by an undocumented immigrant.

by: Euronews

Canada's new Prime Minister Carney announces snap election in April

New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Conservative opponent kicked off their election campaigns on Sunday before the vote on 28 April. View on euronews

by: CNN

Trump's assault on elites encompasses almost every aspect of American life

President Donald Trump is escalating his multi-front assault on what supporters see as an elite establishment, using raw presidential power to bend the government, law, media, public health, foreign policy,
Sun, March 23, 2025

by: RealClearPolitics

Trump vs. the World: Still Undefeated?

Another two weeks, another column about Donald Trump. I would feel guilty for being repetitive, but really what else is there to write about these

by: LBC

Starmer orders councils to prove they are tackling potholes or face losing cash

Sir Keir Starmer is telling councils to prove they are tackling potholes or face losing the cash to fix them. The Prime Minister said councils need to "get on with the job" of fixing potholes as he announced an additional £4.8 billion of funding to carry out work on motorways and major A-roads.

by: Salon

"We're not being honest": Sen. Curtis says GOP is deceiving voters about Social Security cuts

The Republican senator from Utah accused the GOP of trying to have it both ways on meddling with Social Security

by: Bloomberg

Emboldened Trump Signals Long Court Fight to Expand Power

President Donald Trump has ramped up his fight with the judiciary as he racks up losses in court over his administration's efforts to reshape the US government and its approach on everything from immigration to federal spending.

by: MSN

Dem steamrolls Fox News host with fact-check on Elon's Social Security cuts

Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) fact-checked Fox News host Mike Emanuel over claims that Republicans were not interested in cutting Social Security. During a Sunday interview, Casar explained that the Republican Party was "really dominated by those billionaire ...

by: dw

Turkey: Who is Erdogan's popular rival Ekrem Imamoglu?

The mayor of Istanbul is President Erdogan's most serious rival and was about to be selected as an opposition candidate in presidential elections. Shortly before that could happen, Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested.

by: Click2Houston

Schumer says he won't step down as Senate Democratic leader despite government funding uproar

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says he won't resign his post, despite pressure from some in the party after he voted to move forward with Republican spending legislation that avoided a government shutdown.

by: UPI

Trump revokes security clearances of former opponents, including Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton

President Donald Trump formally rescinded security clearances and access to classified information for 15 people, including former President Joe Biden, members of Biden's family, Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris.

by: Kiplinger

What DOGE is Doing Now

As Musk's DOGE pursues its ambitious agenda, uncertainty and legal challenges are mounting — causing frustration for Trump.

by: Metro

Travel advice for Istanbul after protests engulf Turkey over mayor arrest

The protesters claim the arrest and charge of Istanbul's mayor is politically motivated and undermines Turkey's democracy.

by: BBC

Welfare changes 'scary' for carers

A Conservative councillor who has cared for his disabled mother since he was a child said he is "scared" by the government's planned changes to benefits even though he supports reducing the welfare bill.

by: MSNBC

Trump revokes security clearances for Biden, Harris, Clinton and his other political enemies

President Donald Trump announced he is pulling security clearances for a string of public officials, including Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton.

by: Moneycontrol

Brand Donald Trump: A mixed success worldwide

As in his first term, Trump, 78, has officially ceded management of his business interests to his children during his presidency.

by: CNN

They helped Trump take back the White House. The rewards have come swiftly.

Trump's return to power was achieved in part through an unorthodox coalition-building strategy. He courted groups who might've been overlooked by Republican candidates. Many of them are benefiting now.

by: rnz

Could the Trump factor save UK PM Keir Starmer's popularity?

The UK Labour Party, who would call Kamala Harris's Democrats their sister party, felt they had made progress and were delighted that Lammy was even offered a second helping of chicken at a meeting with Trump and his team - a sure sign, by all accounts, that the US president likes you.

by: Euronews

Imamoglu rejects all charges in second day of interrogations since Wednesday detention

Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu appeared before authorities for questioning on terror and corruption related charges on Saturday. View on euronews

by: Insider

Donald Trump and Elon Musk have said they want to impeach judges. Here's why it's likely an empty threat.

Like impeaching and convicting a president, there is a high bar to cross to remove a federal judge from the bench, despite Donald Trump's calls.

by: Reuters

Exclusive: Some European officials weigh if they can rely on Fed for dollars under Trump

Some European central banking and supervisory officials are questioning whether they can still rely on the U.S. Federal Reserve to provide dollar funding in times of market stress, six people familiar with the matter said,

by: Scoop

Winston Peters' State Of The Nation - 'Make New Zealand First Again'

Today there are echoes of our most famous former Prime Minster Seddon's words "New Zealand is God's own country, but the devils mess". Seddon was right all those years ago, and then he set out to do something positive about it. And we, in 2025, must do the same.

Anti-immigration protest and counter rally gather at city hall

Protests involving hundreds of people are taking place at Belfast city hall.

The article from MSN discusses a recent event at City Hall where two opposing groups gathered: one staging an anti-immigration protest and the other holding a counter-rally in support of immigration. The anti-immigration protesters expressed concerns over job competition, cultural changes, and the strain on public resources, advocating for stricter immigration policies. Conversely, the counter-rally, organized by pro-immigration activists, emphasized the economic benefits of immigration, the cultural enrichment it brings, and the humanitarian aspect of welcoming refugees and asylum seekers. The event saw a significant police presence to manage the crowd and ensure peaceful demonstrations, with both sides engaging in chants, speeches, and displaying various signs. The gathering highlighted the ongoing debate over immigration policy in the city, reflecting broader national and international discussions on the topic.

Read the Full BBC Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-xl/politics/government/anti-immigration-protest-and-counter-rally-gather-at-city-hall/ar-AA1BuF2v