• Sun, March 30, 2025

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Syria interim president announces formation of new government

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced the formation of a new government late Saturday, reaffirming his commitment to "building a strong and stable state." Day to day affairs in Syria have been administered by a ministerial team since president Bashar al-Assad was ousted by Islamist rebels on December 8.

by: ABC10

Demonstrators rally against federal workforce cuts, urge Tesla boycott

Protesters gathered in Rocklin and Mather on Saturday to rally against federal job cuts, criticizing the influence of Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump on policies they say are harming workers and public services.

by: Newsday

Health care providers on Long Island brace for large cuts in federal Medicaid funding

Long Island health care providers say they are bracing for the financial impact of anticipated cuts to Medicaid as the Republican majority in Congress works on sweeping legislation to make 2017 tax cuts permanent.

by: eadaily

"Why Gagauzia didn't rise": publicist Josu about the inferiority of politics for money

The phrase belongs to Hegel: "History repeats itself twice: the first time in the form of a tragedy, the second in the form of a farce."

by: dw

Syria's interim president forms new transitional government

Syria swore in its new transitional government on Saturday, after interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa appointed 23 ministers in a religiously and ethnically mixed Cabinet.Syria' s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa has sworn in a new transitional Cabinet that replaced the caretaker authorities in place since the ouster of longtime ruler Bashar Assad

by: GhanaWeb

How Gen Afrifa predicted his death in a letter to Col Acheampong in 1977

Before the tragic and 'gruesome' murder of General Akwasi Amankwa Afrifa in 1979 by firing squad, the senior military officer predicted his own death in a letter to a colleague in 1977.

by: KHOU

Republican congressman says federal cuts won't undermine public health, even as Texas battles measles outbreak

MCKINNEY, Texas — While Texas continues to address a growing measles outbreak, now at 327 cases, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a "dramatic restructuring," cutting 20,000 employees, with half of them being fired.

by: LAist

What basic rights do people have if ICE stops them? A lawyer explains

A Turkish student living and studying lawfully in the U.S. was arrested by federal immigration officers. A lawyer explains to NPR some of the basic rights people have in such a situation.

by: BBC

The Canadian Conservative trying to sweet talk Trump

Alberta premier Danielle Smith has been welcomed by Trump-friendly Republican circles, landing her in hot water in Canada.

by: WTHR

Loud and vocal crowd greets Indiana Rep. Victoria Spartz at Muncie town hall

Rep. Spartz used most of the town hall to address questions on cutting government spending, federal cuts from DOGE, health care and immigration.

by: YorkshireLive

Warning for millions of pension holders with Labour move that 'packs a punch'

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by: MSN

Top 10 world news: Trump 'very angry' at Putin; Netanyahu offers Hamas leaders Gaza exit, and more

who questioned the leadership of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and suggested a transitional government in Ukraine. 'Lay down arms and leave': Netanyahu offers Hamas leaders way out of Gaza, but with one condition Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...

by: Euronews

Trump 'very angry' and 'pissed off' at Putin following the Russian leader's criticism of Zelenskyy

During a Sunday morning interview Trump says he is "pissed off" with Russian President Vladimir Putin and threatens to imposed secondary tariffs on oil. View on euronews

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The ANC resolves to meet with Solidarity and AfriForum

The African National Congress's deputy secretary general Nomvula Mokonyane said the party will meet with the lobby groups AfriForum and Solidarity.

by: Forbes

Will Elon Musk Give $2 Million To Wisconsin Voters Tonight? AG Wants State Supreme Court To Block It

Wisconsin's attorney general appealed to the state's Supreme Court Sunday after lower courts declined to block the impending giveaway.

by: Mediaite

'They Won't Do It Again!' CNN's Scott Jennings Calls SignalGate a 'Small Mistake' and Utterly Dismisses Idea Hegseth Should Be Fired For It

Jennings also repeatedly pushed back on claims by Democrats that no one in the Trump administration has acknowledged SignalGate was a mistake: "Trump did!" The post 'They Won't Do It Again!' CNN's Scott Jennings Calls SignalGate a 'Small Mistake' and Utterly Dismisses Idea Hegseth Should Be Fired For It first appeared on Mediaite.

by: Mint

Could Donald Trump run again in 2028? He says 'there are methods' to make it happen and 'is not joking'

US President Donald Trump has once again hinted at the possibility of a third term, despite the constitutional two-term limit. In an interview, he claimed "there are methods" to make it happen and said that he was "not joking.

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Shockwaves at the FTC: Trump Ousts Key Commissioners, Sparks Legal and Political Uproar

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson released a formal statement addressing the controversial dismissals of Former Commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya by President Donald

by: KGOU

U.S. Institute of Peace staff is laid off, escalating legal battle with Trump administration

by: CNA

Singapore Tesla owners shrug off Elon Musk's politics as new car registrations increase

In other parts of the world, the Trump adviser's decision to switch gears from entrepreneur to partisan political player has led to a fall in brand sentiment.

by: Nordot

Syria's Kurds criticize country's new transitional government

Kurdish groups in Syria's north-east on Sunday criticized the newly formed transitional government, saying the line-up failed to heed the country's diversity. On Saturday, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa unveiled the new government and pledged to rebuild a "strong,

by: Reuters

Bangladesh's main opposition warns of instability if elections delayed beyond December

Bangladesh's main opposition party has warned of instability and "strong resentment within the people" if elections are not held by December, after the country's de facto prime minister said the poll could be delayed until 2026.

by: Newsweek

Sesame Street, Last Gasp of the Monoculture, Faces Existential Threat

For decades, shows like Sesame Street practically raised many kids. Today, not even Elmo is safe from the nation's culture wars and shifting media landscape.

by: MiBolsilloColombia

There are many doubts about the DOGE stimulus check, such as who will be able to collect it

As discussions around the DOGE stimulus check gain momentum, questions arise about its feasibility and eligibility criteria. With backing from President Trump and Elon Musk, this proposal remains speculative,

by: Benzinga

Oil Execs Challenge Trump's Drilling Agenda, JD Vance Criticizes Denmark, And More: This Week In Politics

The past week was filled with significant developments, from oil and gas executives expressing their frustration with President Donald Trump's drilling policies to Vice President JD Vance raising security concerns over Greenland.

by: Axios

Trump admin fires 50 prosecutors and deputies in DOJ overhaul

Two career Department of Justice officials were fired in one-line emails stating the dismissals were "on behalf of" President Trump, multiple outlets report. Why it matters: Trump has long railed against what he's called the "weaponization" of the justice system.

by: Insider

I attended 2 Tesla Takedown protests. The generation that showed up was the one I least expected.

At Tesla Takedown protests in Michigan hundreds of people gathered to voice their concerns about the new administration.

by: IOL

US cuts defence ties to South Africa

Washington has announced the suspension of military assistance and cooperation with the South African National Defence Force.

by: CNN

Is DOGE actually an agency? The answer could have major ramifications

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has blitzed its way through federal agencies over the last two months, spawning dozens of lawsuits in its effort to shrink the federal government.

by: Mediaite

Trump Says He Thinks He Can Run for a Third Term, And Doesn't Rule Out Doing So: 'There Are Methods Which You Could Do it'

President Donald Trump believes he could run for a third term in office and is not ruling out the possibility of a 2028 bid. The post Trump Says He Thinks He Can Run for a Third Term, And Doesn't Rule Out Doing So: 'There Are Methods Which You Could Do it' first appeared on Mediaite.

by: Euronews

Trump 'very angry' and 'pissed off' at Putin over his questioning of Ukraine's leadership

During an interview that aired on Sunday, US President Donald Trump threatened to impose secondary tariffs on oil coming out of Russia if he felt it hindered progress towards ending the war in Ukraine.

by: Axios

Harvard Law professors blast Trump crackdown in open letter

Langdell Hall Library on the campus of Harvard Law School; Photo: Brooks Kraft LLC/Corbis via Getty Images At least 94 professors at Harvard Law School signed a letter to students condemning the Trump administration's "severe" challenge to the rule of law and legal profession.

by: Reuters

Syria's president al-Sharaa forms new transitional government

(Reuters) -Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced a transitional government on Saturday, appointing 23 ministers in a broadened cabinet seen as a key milestone in the transition from decades of Assad family rule and to improving Syria's ties with the West.

by: IOL

Assessing South Africa's journey towards a capable and ethical developmental state

Explore how President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent State of the Nation Address highlights South Africa's pursuit of a capable and ethical developmental state, drawing on the insights of economist Thandika Mkandawire to assess the country's challenges and opportunities.

by: briefly

ANC Will Engage Afriforum and Solidarity Over the US-SA Tensions

The African National Congress's deputy secretary general Nomvula Mokonyane said the party will meet with the lobby groups AfriForum and Solidarity.

by: CNN

Vulnerable Senate Democrat Ossoff seeks to channel Trump outrage on tough road to reelection

Jon Ossoff, the nation's most endangered Senate Democrat, sees a path for reelection in a state President Donald Trump won in 2024 and at a time when Democrats are suffering rock-bottom approval ratings.

by: LAist

From LA to Seattle to Miami, anti-Musk protesters gather at hundreds of Tesla locations

by: BBC

Will defence spending help businesses boom?

A Labour MP has said investment in defence announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves could directly benefit small businesses in the north-east of England. Alan Strickland, who represents Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor, recently led a debate on the issue, highlighting the work of small technology firms across the region.

by: WTHR

Indiana Rep. Victoria Spartz fields questions from vocal crowd at Muncie town hall

Rep. Spartz used most of the town hall to address questions on cutting government spending, federal cuts from DOGE, health care and immigration.

by: Insider

Elon Musk is finding out why Warren Buffett steers clear of politics

Tesla is being targeted over Elon Musk's ties to Donald Trump, showing Warren Buffett was right to worry that getting political could hit his company.

by: CNN

Trump is using the power of government to punish opponents. They're struggling to respond

President Donald Trump is using the power of the federal government to intimidate or neuter potential sources of opposition to him: The legal establishment, academia and prominent cultural institutions,

by: Euronews

Iran rejects direct negotiations with US and requests proof that it 'can build trust'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke in response to a letter sent to the country's Supreme Leader by Donald Trump earlier this month. View on euronews

by: IOL

Editor's Note: April's economic dilemma: South Africa's Budget vote and Trump's tariffs

April brings critical economic challenges for South Africa in 2025, highlighted by a pivotal Budget vote and looming tariffs from the US. As the nation grapples with financial strain and political discord,

by: Axios

Trump "pissed off" at Putin, threatens new tariffs

President Trump said in an interview with NBC News he is "pissed off" with Russian President Vladimir Putin and threatened to put secondary tariffs on Russian oil if he deems it to be "Russia's fault" that a deal is not struck to end the war in Ukraine.

by: Axios

The Trump 2.0 resistance: Alive, but evolved

The resistance of 2025 may not be wearing a pink knitted cap — but it's alive in town halls, streets, campuses and car dealerships across the country. The big picture: If the 2017 Women's March heralded a new era of protest,

by: Euronews

Syria swears in new transitional government on the eve of Eid-al-Fitr

Nearly four months after the ousting of 24-year President Bashar al-Assad, Syria has announced a new government, kickstarting a five-year transitional period that aims to restore stability and peace to a country that has endured more than a decade of war.
  • Mon, March 31, 2025

by: BBC

Starmer and Trump discuss 'productive negotiations' on economic deal

The call comes after sources at No 10 say the government is prepared to retaliate against US tariffs if needed.

by: CNN

Why Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariff transformation is so risky

President Donald Trump is set to gamble the success of his second term, the economy and the personal finances of millions of Americans this week on his long-held belief that tariffs can re-create a golden age of US wealth and independence.

Indiana Rep. Victoria Spartz fields questions from vocal crowd at Muncie town hall

Rep. Spartz used most of the town hall to address questions on cutting government spending, federal cuts from DOGE, health care and immigration.
Indiana Representative Victoria Spartz faced a lively and vocal crowd at a town hall in Muncie, where she discussed a range of issues including her stance on foreign aid, particularly to Ukraine, and her views on domestic policies like education and gun control. Spartz, who has been critical of unconditional aid to Ukraine, reiterated her position, emphasizing the need for accountability in foreign aid spending. Attendees expressed mixed reactions; some supported her views on reducing foreign aid, while others challenged her on her votes concerning gun legislation and her perceived lack of support for public education. The event highlighted the diverse political opinions within her district, with constituents engaging directly with Spartz on how she represents their interests in Congress.

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