The US FTC has initiated an antitrust trial against Meta, alleging that the acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were aimed at eliminating competition to maintain market dominance.
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The US federal government has frozen over $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in contracts to Harvard University due to its refusal to restrict campus activism, a demand from the Trump administration.
President Bola Tinubu has launched an investigation following a violent attack in Plateau State, resulting in at least 52 deaths, according to Red Cross reports.
Friedrich Merz, likely Germany’s next chancellor, condemned the recent Russian missile strike in Sumy that killed at least 34, labelling it a “deliberate and calculated war crime.”
Brice Oligui Nguema, head of Gabon’s military junta, won 90.35% of the vote in the first election not under the Bongo family’s influence in 50 years, with a notably high turnout of 70.40%.
The Sudanese people are pleading for the army to help, as deadly attacks on Darfur famine-hit camps killing hundreds and violent abuse including widespread rape allegations.
The refugees have no saviours, no armies and very limited support from NGO’s and charity.
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Pakistani-born Canadian, was extradited from the US to India and accused of being a key conspirator in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that resulted in over 160 deaths.
The US aims for free and priority access to the Panama Canal, while Panama insists on its sovereignty, complicating negotiations amidst ongoing tensions.
Sudan has urged the International Court of Justice to issue emergency orders against the UAE for allegedly supporting paramilitaries involved in violence against the Masalit people in Darfur.
Joseph Kent, chief of staff to the Director of National Intelligence, stated that intelligence is investigating potential FBI involvement in the January 6 riots during a Senate intelligence committee hearing.
Keir Starmer is leading a “coalition of the willing” that pledges military support for Ukraine amid a shifting geopolitical landscape, reflecting a strategic comeback for the UK in European affairs since Brexit.
Pakistan has expelled thousands of Afghan nationals following the expiration of a deadline for Afghans without legal status, with over 8,900 deported since April 1, according to the UNHCR.
Brazil’s judiciary is currently testing its resilience as supporters of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro face off against the judiciary amid accusations of bias, similar to claims made during Lula’s previous legal tribulations.
Tensions between Israel and Turkey are escalating, with both nations exchanging strong warnings of military action over the situation in Syria. Israel’s attacks on Syrian targets are seen as a direct response to Turkish military ambitions in the region.
The global financial markets are experiencing a downturn due to US tariffs imposed by President Trump, raising fears of an escalating trade war and potential global recession.
Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq were responsible for 90% of recorded executions in 2024, with Iran leading at 972 executions, a significant increase from the previous year.
Germany’s leadership in Europe has weakened following Angela Merkel’s retirement, leaving Olaf Scholz’s government operating as a caretaker amid crises, including economic pressures and geopolitical tensions.
Over 150,000 protesters rallied across 40 Spanish cities on Saturday, demanding housing be viewed as a right rather than a commodity.
The DRC government delegation and M23 rebels recently engaged in peace talks in Qatar to address ongoing conflict in the eastern region, following a positive initial round of discussions in March.
The Republican People’s Party (CHP) re-elected Ozgur Ozel as chairman, garnering an overwhelming majority of votes amid ongoing protests against President Erdogan’s government following the jailing of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
Increasing reliance on AI-driven chatbots like ChatGPT for information retrieval offers quicker access to summaries and links but raises concerns about misinformation due to ‘hallucination’ and ‘confabulation’ errors.
Cliff Notes – Bosnian Serbs declare German official persona non grata German Secretary of State for European Affairs, Anna Lührmann, was expelled from Republika Srpska after meeting with opposition groups, amidst threats from RS leader Milorad Dodik’s representatives. The Bosnian Serb authorities labelled Lührmann “persona non grata” in retaliation for sanctions imposed by Germany against Dodik and his aides, which has heightened tensions in the region. The incident highlights the ongoing political standoff between Dodik,…
Cliff Notes – US tourist arrested for entering forbidden Indian island A 24-year-old American man was arrested for illegally entering North Sentinel Island, home to the isolated Sentinelese tribe, obnoxiously carrying a can of Diet Coke and a coconut as offerings. Despite attempts to visit the island previously, he was detained after spending approximately five minutes onshore, where he filmed his actions with a GoPro camera before returning to his boat. The Indian government enforces…
US President Donald Trump has dismissed at least six National Security Council officials, including David Feith and Brian Walsh, following a meeting with far-right activist Laura Loomer.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has unequivocally rejected President Trump’s calls for the US to take control of Greenland, emphasising that the matter impacts the global order established over generations.