A federal judge ruled Thursday that the Trump administration must reinstate AmeriCorps-funded programs in 24 Democratic-led states, following a lawsuit challenging the administration’s efforts to dismantle the national service agency. However, the judge declined to prevent mass layoffs within the agency. U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman, based in Baltimore, issued a partial injunction in response to a legal challenge brought by those states and the District of Columbia. They argued…

Elon Musk faces deportation Call from Trump Ally Bannon. In a dramatic unraveling of one of America’s most powerful alliances, President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk have entered into a highly publicized feud marked by personal insults, political divergence, and threats that may have economic ramifications far beyond their personal rift. Once seen as allies during Trump’s return to the White House in 2024, the relationship between the…

BBC News in London have accused the Iranian government of escalating a campaign of harassment by punishing their families in Iran, as part of a wider attempt to silence journalists working for the broadcaster’s Persian service. It revealed this week that there has been a “sharp and deeply troubling escalation” in the targeting of its journalists’ families, describing the campaign as “psychological warfare” by the Iranian regime. BBC Persian, the…

In a move that intensifies an ongoing battle with one of the nation’s most prestigious universities, President Donald Trump on Wednesday suspended the entry of foreign nationals seeking to study or participate in exchange programs at Harvard University, citing national security concerns. The presidential proclamation, effective for an initial period of six months, blocks new international students from entering the U.S. to attend the varsity. It also directs the State…

A senior legal expert at the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has delivered a blistering critique of Hungary’s controversial 2021 law banning LGBTQ+ content in schools and on primetime television, declaring it a clear violation of basic human rights and freedom of expression. Tamara Ćapeta, advocate general at the ECJ, issued her non-binding opinion on Thursday, stating unequivocally that the legislation, enacted under the guise of child protection, is not…

In a monumental move that could reshape the future of millions across the African continent, U.S. tech mogul and philanthropist Bill Gates has pledged the majority of his estimated $200 billion fortune to improving health and education services in Africa. Speaking at a major event in Addis Ababa on Monday, the 69-year-old Microsoft co-founder and co-chair of the Gates Foundation announced an ambitious, two-decade commitment to “unleashing the human potential…

A deported immigrant and Guatemalan man who was mistakenly deported to Mexico despite expressing fear of persecution had been flown back to the United States (US) on Wednesday, following a federal judge’s order directing the Trump administration to facilitate his return. The man’s return marks a significant development in a series of judicial rulings requiring the U.S. government to bring back migrants who were unlawfully deported. It appears to be…

The Chairman of the Gates Foundation and co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, has stated that Africa’s future will be shaped by the investments it makes in its young population. Speaking on Wednesday as a panelist at the Gate Foundation’s Goalkeepers event in Lagos, Gates emphasised that Africa’s youthful demographic offers a unique advantage — but only if proper investments are made in health and education. “The amazing thing about Africa…

Trump Revives Travel Ban: 12 Countries Barred From Entering U.S., Including Seven African Nations In a sweeping and controversial move, U.S. President Donald Trump has reinstated a travel ban for 12 countries, citing national security concerns and the need to protect American interests. The executive proclamation, signed late Wednesday, marks a revival of one of Trump’s most contentious policies from his first term in office. The ban, which takes effect…

The UK Home Office is facing renewed allegations of racism and discriminatory immigration practices following its refusal to grant a visit visa to Samuel Onyekachi Ibeawuchi, a prominent Nigerian security entrepreneur, and his family. Critics say the decision is part of a broader, racially motivated clampdown on Nigerians seeking to visit the UK.

Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk has launched a blistering attack on Donald Trump’s flagship tax and spending bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination” and accusing Congress of driving the United States into financial ruin. The scathing remarks, posted on Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) platform, have intensified divisions within the Republican Party, just as the controversial bill moves to the Senate for final negotiations. “I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand…

The U.S. dollar showed minimal movement on Wednesday as investors turned their attention to upcoming U.S. employment data.