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The Iberian blackout is a wake-up call
Governments must invest in electricity resilience alongside the green transition
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U.S. judge orders release of Mohsen Mahdawi, Palestinian arrested at citizenship interview
A judge on Wednesday ordered the release of a Palestinian man who led protests against the war in Gaza as a student at Columbia University and was arrested by immigration officials during an interview about finalizing his U.S. citizenship.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:EU Commission slams first US step towards pharmaceutical tariffs
The EU executive has condemned a US probe into pharmaceutical tariffs, warning that proposed duties could disrupt transatlantic trade.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Gree Electric boss chided for calling overseas grads spy suspects
A comment by Dong Mingzhu, chairwoman of the state-owned Gree Electric Appliances, recently sparked Internet controversy in China. She labeled those who studied abroad as βspyβ suspects. Dong, 70, said at the companyβs shareholders meeting on April 22 that she would only hire talents who graduated from local universities, as spies could be among those [β¦] The post Gree Electric boss chided for calling overseas grads...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Noa Argamani walks the TIME 100 red carpet as social media asks her to demand end to war
Noa Argamani walks the TIME 100 red carpet as social media asks her to demand end to war Submitted by Ghalia Mohamed on Wed, 04/30/2025 - 15:56 Social media users called on the former Hamas captive, who was named one of Timeβs most influential people of 2025, to demand a ceasefire Noa Argamani speaks onstage during the 2025 TIME100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center on 24 April in New York City (Jemal Countess/AFP) Off...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Israel has not responded to the Palestinian Authority's offer to assist with firefighting
Israel has not responded to the Palestinian Authority's offer to assist with firefighting The Palestinian Authority (PA) has offered assistance in helping control fires that have broken out in the Jerusalem area, The Times of Israel reported on Wednesday. The Israeli government has yet to respond to the offer. The PA's firefighting teams have previously helped with putting out large fires in Israel.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Liberation of Kursk is a Triumph of Justice Over Evil: North Korean General Pak
Previously, Putin thanked North Korea for the support provided in expelling Ukrainian troops from that region. On Wednesday, North Korean Lieutenant General Pak Young-il rejoiced over the liberation of the Kursk region, which had been invaded by Ukrainian troops in August 2024. RELATED: Russia Thanks North Korea for Its Help in the Liberation of Kursk [β¦]
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:UK Middle East minister rejects calls from MPs to recognise Palestine
UK Middle East minister rejects calls from MPs to recognise Palestine Submitted by Dania Akkad on Wed, 04/30/2025 - 15:22 Hamish Falconer suggests UK will not join France in recognising Palestine at upcoming UN conference in New York The UK's Middle East Minister Hamish Falconer speaking in parliament on Tuesday (Parliament TV) Off The UK Middle East minister, facing over a dozen calls from a cross-section of MPs for...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:US judge orders release of detained Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi
US judge orders release of detained Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 04/30/2025 - 16:03 Columbia University student and green card holder was lured to his US citizenship test where he was handcuffed by ICE agents two weeks ago Demonstrators hold placards that read 'Free Mohsen' in reference to Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian green card holder and student at Columbia University, in New...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Who handles trade in the EU? The US isnβt sure.
Even after several visits by EU officials to Washington to discuss trade, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he doesnβt know who to talk to on the Brussels side to hash out a deal.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Pro-Palestinian students confront University of Manchester leadership
Students interrupted a University of Manchester leadership meeting to demand they cut ties with Tel Aviv University.
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Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Ukraine, US sign minerals agreement after weeks of tensions
Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal told national TV it was a 'good' deal.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:President Trump's trade war hits his second-favorite set of wheels, the golf cart
Donald Trump is photographed in golf carts as often as in the presidential limo, and its 'Made in America' manufacturing claim relies on a global supply chain.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Trump trade advisor Navarro brushes off GDP drop: βWe really like where weβre at nowβ
U.S. Stock market indices fell on news of the decline in gross domestic product over the first full two months of President Trump's second White House term.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:France in the Indian Ocean: Navigating National Imperatives and Regional Ambitions
President Macronβs recent tour of the IOR underscored the complex interplay between Franceβs global strategic ambitions and the local realities of its overseas territories.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:EU competition chief on digital regulation: 'We're not here to make enemies'
The European Commission imposed fines on digital giantsApple and Meta last week, and concluded two cases against them under its digital regulations.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: Govt Backtracks On Bulawayo-Vic Falls Road Rehabilitation Claims As Concerns Are Raised Over Corruption in Tender Awards
[New Zimbabwe] The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has backtracked on its statement that contractors are now on site and rehabilitation of the dilapidated Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road will soon start, claiming "wrong information was posted".
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Families of Miners Trapped Since November Beg for Help
[GroundUp] Authorities say it is too dangerous to go down the Krugersdorp mine
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Prisoners Can Use Computers to Study in Their Cells, Says Constitutional Court
[GroundUp] Current policy is unconstitutional, court rules
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Through 100 days, Trump administration is keeping lawyers busy: Tracking the many court cases
Donald Trump's presidency is 100 days old on Wednesday, and its bold and often controversial moves have spawned over 200 lawsuits. Here's a look at some of the major themes and cases, with a looming question
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Somalia: Chaos Grips Somalia's Parliament As MPs Clash Physically, Armed Forces Intervene
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's lower house descended into turmoil on Wednesday as lawmakers engaged in physical altercations, trading punches and slaps in a chaotic session that exposed deep political divisions.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Raising cigarette taxes in lower-income countries could save 281,000 childrenβs lives in a year
The analysis shows children from the poorest families would benefit the most from higher cigarette tax rates in lower-income countries.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Kashmir attack: How India might strike Pakistan β what history tells us
From aerial strikes to covert ground operations, India has used a range of means to hit Pakistan in the past. What now?
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:European Commission Calls for Restraint From India and Pakistan
βWe urge India and Pakistan to resolve their differences through bilateral political dialogue,β EC spokesperson Anouni said. On Wednesday, the European Commission (EC) called on India and Pakistan to resolve their differences without resorting to military action. RELATED: Pakistan Warns of Possible Indian Military Strike Within 24-36 Hours This appeal comes at a time of [β¦]
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:EU seizes β¬14,000 cash from woman flying to Moscow for breast surgery
ZZ (name withheld) thought she was flying from Germany to Russia for cheap dental and (cosmetic) breast treatments, but instead lost 13,950 and her privacy, in a cautionary fable for other Russia-bound travellers.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:EU seizes β¬14,000 from woman flying to Moscow for breast surgery
ZZ (name withheld) thought she was flying from Germany to Russia for cheap dental and (cosmetic) breast treatments, but instead lost 13,950 and compromised her privacy, in a cautionary fable for other travellers.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Rise of economics in English schools fails to close subjectβs gender gap
Boys remain twice as likely to follow course as girls at A-level, Bank of England study shows
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Visit Rwanda signs new deal as Arsenal protests continue
Visit Rwanda signs a sponsorship deal with Atletico Madrid as Arsenal fans continue to call for their club to end its agreement with the tourism board.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Eric Trump: 'If banks donβt watch whatβs coming, theyβll be extinct in 10 years'
"The modern financial system is broken, it's slow, it's expensive," the executive vice president of the Trump Organization told CNBC.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Microsoft vows to protect European operations from Trump
Tech group says it would sue to keep European access to crucial cloud services
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Denmark: Several injured in Copenhagen as car lost control
Five people were injured after a driver lost control of his vehicle near a bridge crossing in Copenhagen.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Sudan: ICJ Announces May 5th As Date for Ruling in Sudan's Case Against UAE
[SNA] Port Sudan -- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) officially announced that it will issue its ruling on Sudan's case against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, May 5th.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Putin responds to Trumpβs Ukraine ceasefire plan with a three-day offer
Ukraine and Europe counter-proposed terms, seeing the US plan as too conciliatory towards Moscow.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Pakistan Warns of Possible Indian Military Strike Within 24-36 Hours
βIndiaβs self-assumed hubristic role of judge, jury and executioner in the region is reckless and vehemently rejected,β Tarar said. On Wednesday, the Kashmir region was once again the scene of armed clashes after Pakistani forces opened fire on Indian positions in various sectors of the Line of Control (LoC) and the Lower International Border (LIB). [β¦]
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