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Vance to join wife for Greenland trip on Friday, suggests global security at stake
Vance says in a video posted Tuesday to social media: "We're going to check out how things are going there.
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News Wrap: Ukraine and Russia reach agreement on safe navigation of Black Sea
In our news wrap Tuesday, Ukraine and Russia say they've reached an agreement to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea and to take steps toward a limited ceasefire, the Oscar-winning Palestinian director of the documentary "No Other Land" was released by Israeli authorities a day after soldiers detained him in the occupied West Bank and the Unification Church was ordered to dissolve in Japan.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:The Globalization of Philippine Political Trolling
Methods of online manipulation pioneered during Rodrigo Duterteβs presidency are now being deployed to shape global perceptions of his upcoming trial at the ICC.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Trump nominee to lead Social Security Administration faces questions about potential cuts
President Trumpβs nominee to lead the Social Security Administration faced tough questions on Capitol Hill about the future of the agency. Elon Musk and his team from DOGE had already started cutting staff and making other changes before a federal judge blocked them late last week. Laura BarrΓ³n-LΓ³pez reports.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:New Study Shows Extreme and Far-Reaching Impacts of Sackett Ruling on Federal Wetland Protections
Wetlands and ephemeral streams provide a wide variety of benefits to people and wildlife, from flood protection for local communities, to preventing pollutants from entering the water supply, to breeding grounds for endangered bird species. Wetlands can also act as carbon sinks, sequestering carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Since the 18th century, the United States [β¦]
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Sudan’s military takes central Khartoum from RSF rebels as civil war nears 2 years
After nearly two years of civil war between Sudanβs army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, there is a potential turning point. The army has recaptured the presidential palace and the center of Khartoum. Both sides are credibly accused of war crimes and the U.S. has accused the paramilitaries of committing genocide. William Brangham discussed more with Declan Walsh of The New York Times.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Finland’s president says ‘time to be hard’ with Russia amid threats to Europe
After three days of separate talks with the U.S., Ukraine and Russia say they have reached a deal to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea and take steps toward a limited ceasefire by halting strikes on energy facilities. Geoff Bennett spoke with Finnish President Alexander Stubb about the agreement, the ongoing threat from Russia and broader U.S.-Europe relations.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:International Religious Freedom in the Spotlight Amid US Political Recalibration
A discussion on religious freedom abroad invariably circled back to the present political turmoil in the United States under the second Trump administration.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:What happens to DNA data of millions as 23andMe files bankruptcy?
The bankruptcy of 23andMe is raising concerns about the future of its DNA information. Once a pioneer in the genetic testing industry, the company faced backlash after hackers leaked user data in 2023. Now, millions could see their genetic data dealt in a potential sale. Geoff Bennett discusses the implications with Ginny Fahs of Consumer Reports.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Trump signs action requiring proof of citizenship for voters, other measures overhauling U.S. elections
It also requires that all ballots be received by Election Day throughout the country.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:A look at the history of public media in the U.S. as Republicans target federal funding
President Trump voiced his support for defunding America's public broadcasters. It comes a day before the heads of PBS and NPR testify before a House subcommittee. The hearing will examine public media with calls for federal funding cuts growing louder. That funding, in part, helps support the work of PBS News. William Brangham explains how public media is funded and how we got to this point.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Graydon Carter reflects on the golden age of magazines in ‘When the Going Was Good’
Graydon Carter rose through the ranks at Time, Life, Spy, The New York Observer and Vanity Fair, becoming known for his sharp wit and keen eye for talent. Under his leadership, Vanity Fair transformed into a cultural juggernaut. Geoff Bennett spoke with Carter about his new memoir, βWhen the Going Was Good: An Editor's Adventures During the Last Golden Age of Magazines."
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Protecting salmon farming at the expense of the environment β another step backwards for Australiaβs nature laws
After shelving plans to reform Australiaβs nature laws, the prime minister wants to walk back existing protections with new legislation introduced this week.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Israel launches raids across the occupied West Bank
Israel launches raids across the occupied West Bank Israeli forces launched raids in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday night, after detaining dozens of Palestinians in the occupied territories. The raids targeted the town of Bani Na'im, east of Hebron, Al Jazeera Arabic reported. Israel has ramped up its attacks on the occupied West Bank, even as it bombards the Gaza Strip.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:New Jia Zhangke film: 20 years of footage to capture a changingΒ China
Chinese independent director Jia Zhangkeβs new film Caught by the Tides provides a unique vision of Chinaβs rapid social transformation in the 21st century. Using a combination of documentary footage and scenes shot by Jia over the past 20 years during the making of his earlier films, Caught by the Tides follows Qiaoqiao (Zhao Tao) [β¦] The post New Jia Zhangke film: 20 years of footage to capture a changingChina...
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Indonesiaβs Rupiah Falls to Lowest Level Since Asian Financial Crisis
A perfect storm of domestic and international uncertainties has pushed the currency toward the all-time low set in mid-1998.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Cuba and Venezuela Unite Against US Sanctions: βThis is an Attack on Our Sovereigntyβ
DΓaz-Canel and YvΓ‘n Gil denounce US economic measures against Venezuela: βImperialism seeks to suffocate us, but we will not be silenced.β Solidarity between both nations grows stronger. Related: Cuba Rejects the Use of the Alien Enemies Act Against Venezuelan Migrants Cuban President Miguel DΓaz-Canel and Venezuelan Foreign Minister YvΓ‘n Gil spoke out on Tuesday to [β¦]
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Trumpβs endless trade threats come at a growing cost
As βliberation dayβ nears, evidence of harm to Americaβs economy builds
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Trumpβs tariff pain: the growing evidence
As βliberation dayβ nears, American businesses suffer
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Trumpβs tariff pain: the growing evidence
As βliberation dayβ nears, American businesses suffer
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Consumer confidence in where the economy is headed hits 12-year low
Consumer confidence dimmed further in March as the view of future conditions fell to the lowest level in more than a decade.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:EU's Ε efΔoviΔ leaves Washington empty handed after 'intense' trade talks
EU trade commissioner MaroΕ‘ Ε efΔoviΔ left Washington on Tuesday (25 March) without a breakthrough on the blocβs trade dispute with the United States after talks with senior trade officials in Donald Trumpβs administration.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:The long, slow road to a ceasefire, with no guarantee of success
The agreement comes after days of talks with the US in Saudi Arabia.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Chinese bubble tea chain Chagee files for U.S. initial public offering
Chagee is planning to open its first U.S. store this spring in Los Angeles.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: Over 120,000 Displaced and New Evacuation Orders
The escalating conflict has left thousands of civilians in increasingly precarious conditions, underscoring the urgent need for an effective humanitarian response. Related: WHO Urges Immediate Action for Medical Evacuations in Gaza Amidst Escalating Health Crisis In a concerning update on the situation in the Gaza Strip, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian [β¦]
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Turkey: Ekrem Imamoglu is among tens of thousands of political prisoners
Protests against Turkish President Erdogan have been ongoing since the arrest of Istanbul's Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Human rights observers warn that the number of Turkey's political prisoners is skyrocketing.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Riyadh talks agree on Black Sea fighting lull, not full ceasefire
The White House released two statements on the result of the negotiations in Riyadh. Both White House statements highlight the Black Sea as the main topic. There was a significant difference in the delegations for these βtechnical levelβ discussions. The US delegation was led by Andrew Peek, a senior director at the White House National [β¦] The post Riyadh talks agree on Black Sea fighting lull, not full ceasefire...
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Rare sighting of a 'sharktopus' leaves onlookers stunned and puzzled
Nature unveiled another mystery when an octopus was caught cruising through the waters of New Zealand β by hitching a ride on a shark.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source: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.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Why have the Tate brothers returned to Romania from the US?
Self-described misogynists Andrew and Tristan Tate have returned to Romania from the United States. Do they expect to be dealt with more leniently there than they would be in the US?
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:USA maintains Level 4 Danger Alert for Haiti
Port-au-Prince, March 25 (Prensa Latina) The US State Department maintains Level 4 Danger Alert for Haiti today, recommending that its citizens avoid travel to the Caribbean nation. The post USA maintains Level 4 Danger Alert for Haiti first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:U.S. says deal reached for safe navigation in Black Sea, after talks with Ukraine, Russia
The United States said Tuesday that it had reached a tentative agreement for Ukraine and Russia to stop fighting and ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea in separate talks with both sides, but many details were unresolved, and the Kremlin made the deal conditional on lifting some Western sanctions.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Syria: Constitutional Declaration Risks Endangering Rights
Click to expand Image Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, center, prepares to sign a constitutional declaration for Syria in Damascus, on March 13, 2025. 2025 Omar Albam/AP Photo (Beirut) β Syriaβs newly approved constitutional declaration, meant to govern the countryβs transitional phase, concentrates power in the executive and could undermine the independence of the judiciary, Human Rights Watch said today....
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Russia and Ukraine agree naval ceasefire in Black Sea
The two sides struck separate deals with the US after three days of talks in Saudi Arabia.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Sudan army accused of striking a Darfur market
Khartoum, Mar 25 (Prensa Latina) Sudanese civilian organizations on Tuesday accused the Army of killing and injuring hundreds of people, still uncounted, in an airstrike on a market in the country's western Darfur region. The post Sudan army accused of striking a Darfur market first appeared on Prensa Latina.
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