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Since the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan in 2021, the Taliban has re-established its reign over the country, imposing strict laws that particularly target women’s freedoms. Despite the Taliban’s designation as a terrorist organization by the United States, allegations have surfaced claiming that American taxpayers may inadvertently be funding the group through humanitarian […]
03-04-2025
The U.S. State Department has issued a halt to all foreign assistance programs, with limited exceptions, as part of a sweeping review mandated by the Trump administration. According to an internal memo distributed to U.S. embassies and officials abroad, all existing aid programs will be paused, and new funding will be withheld until a comprehensive […]
03-04-2025
In a sweeping series of dictatorial actions, President Donald Trump has dismissed dozens of senior officials across multiple federal departments, sparking significant concerns about the erosion of democratic norms and the politicization of governance. Dismissals at USAID The Trump administration has placed numerous senior officials at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on administrative […]
03-04-2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has raised a pressing concern three years into the Russia-Ukraine war: a significant portion of the military aid approved by the United States under the Biden administration has not reached Kyiv. In a recent interview, Zelenskyy stated that out of the $177 billion sanctioned by the U.S. for military assistance, Ukraine […]
03-04-2025
Billionaire entrepreneur and government disruptor Elon Musk is making sweeping changes to federal organizations, gutting bureaucratic institutions, and implementing a controversial 120-hour workweek at the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). His aggressive push for reform has sparked intense debate, raising concerns over legal boundaries, work-life balance, and the future of governmental operations in […]
03-04-2025
The Trump administration’s sweeping overhaul of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has sent shockwaves through global humanitarian and diplomatic circles. With a 90-day freeze on foreign assistance, mass layoffs, and a halt to billions in aid, the decision has sparked fierce debate. Is this a necessary cost-cutting measure to reduce government inefficiency, or a reckless […]
03-04-2025
Tech mogul Elon Musk has officially confirmed the launch of Grok 3, describing it as the “smartest AI on Earth.” Taking to X, Musk announced, “Grok 3 release with live demo on Monday at 8pm PT. He further added, “Will be honing product with the team all weekend, so offline until then.” He affirmed the […]
03-04-2025
The Trump administration in US has placed most United States Agency for International Development (USAID) employees back on administrative leave from midnight on Sunday and laid off hundreds more. In addition to some 4,200 staff who are being placed on leave, at least 1,600 employees are being fired. The move comes weeks after a legal […]
03-04-2025
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