US universities brace for education policies overhaul under Trump | Education News

US universities brace for education policies overhaul under Trump | Education News

President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly talked about shutting down the United States Department of Education. Vice President-elect JD Vance has called universities the “enemy” and “hostile institutions”. And while Trump’s pick for education secretary, former wrestling executive Linda McMahon, stands out primarily for having no apparent experience in the field…

The US says it wants a ceasefire in Lebanon, so what’s the hold-up? | Israel attacks Lebanon

The US says it wants a ceasefire in Lebanon, so what’s the hold-up? | Israel attacks Lebanon

Israel and the US want deep political change in Lebanon, including the sidelining of Hezbollah and Iran. In the past few weeks, Israeli forces have killed thousands of Lebanese, obliterated the southern part of the country and displaced about one-fourth of the population. The US and Israeli aims for the…

The West, the ICC, and ‘mtu wetu’ in Israel | ICC

The West, the ICC, and ‘mtu wetu’ in Israel | ICC

The arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), have brought back not-so-fond memories to many Kenyans. More than a decade ago, then Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy – current President William Ruto – became…

Trump backs staunchly anti-Muslim Florida lawmaker to run for US Congress | Donald Trump News

Trump backs staunchly anti-Muslim Florida lawmaker to run for US Congress | Donald Trump News

United States President-elect Donald Trump is encouraging a Florida legislator who celebrated the killing of an American citizen by the Israeli military to run for Congress. Trump said in a social media post on Sunday that if State Senator Randy Fine decides to seek a congressional seat in Florida, the…

‘Exponentially worse’: Immigrant rights groups brace for second Trump term | Migration News

‘Exponentially worse’: Immigrant rights groups brace for second Trump term | Migration News

As Donald Trump prepares for his return to the White House on January 20, immigrant rights groups are bracing in anticipation of a crackdown promised by the president-elect and his allies. With hardliners like Stephen Miller and Tom Homan selected for key positions related to immigration, humanitarian groups in both…

UN climate talks in disarray as developing nations stage walkout | Climate Crisis News

UN climate talks in disarray as developing nations stage walkout | Climate Crisis News

Negotiators from small island states and the least-developed nations have walked out of negotiations during overtime United Nations climate talks, saying their climate finance interests were being ignored. Nerves frayed on Saturday as negotiators from rich and poor nations huddled in a room at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan to try…

Trump picks billionaire investor Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary | Donald Trump News

Trump picks billionaire investor Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary | Donald Trump News

The hedge fund manager will be responsible for implementing president-elect’s pledges to cut taxes and raise tariffs. US President-elect Donald Trump has picked hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to serve as Treasury secretary in a blitz of announcements after his choice for attorney general said he was withdrawing. The 62-year-old…

‘A new perch’: Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz confirms US Congress departure | Donald Trump News

‘A new perch’: Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz confirms US Congress departure | Donald Trump News

Former United States Congress member Matt Gaetz has confirmed he will not resume his seat in the House of Representatives, amid scrutiny over sex-trafficking allegations. Gaetz had been President-elect Donald Trump’s first pick for the role of attorney general in his incoming administration. But speaking on Friday to the conservative…

Judge delays Trump sentencing, lets him seek dismissal of NY conviction | Donald Trump News

Judge delays Trump sentencing, lets him seek dismissal of NY conviction | Donald Trump News

A New York judge has delayed the sentencing in Donald Trump’s hush money case and allowed the United States president-elect to argue to dismiss the conviction before he takes office on January 20. Judge Juan Merchan on Friday cancelled a sentencing hearing set for Tuesday without setting a new date….

Who is Pam Bondi, Trump’s new nominee for US attorney general? | Donald Trump News

Who is Pam Bondi, Trump’s new nominee for US attorney general? | Donald Trump News

United States President-elect Donald Trump has picked another loyalist to be the next attorney general after his first choice, firebrand former Congressman Matt Gaetz, withdrew from contention after days of controversy. Trump announced on Thursday that he was nominating Pam Bondi, a former Florida attorney general, to be the country’s…