Administration

According to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo obtained by Reuters, the Trump administration is contemplating extensive travel restrictions for citizens from various countries as part of a new ban. The memo outlines a total of 41 countries, categorized into three distinct groups. The first group comprises 10 nations—including Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Cuba, and North Korea—where a complete visa suspension would be imposed. The second group includes five countries: Eritrea, Haiti, Laos, Myanmar, and…

Columbia University Faces Federal Funding Cuts Amidst Controversy In a surprising twist last Friday, the Trump administration announced its decision to cut approximately $400 million worth of federal contracts and grants to Columbia University. This substantial figure accounts for nearly 8% of the university’s current $5 billion portfolio in federal grant commitments. A bold move, isn’t it? Yet, it wasn't entirely unexpected given the atmosphere of heightened scrutiny towards educational…

In an unexpected turn of events, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced on Friday evening the removal of key military figures, including Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the chief of naval operations, and Gen. James Slife, the Air Force's vice chief of staff. This decisive move also impacted senior military legal advisors from the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Turmoil at the Pentagon What do these removals signal for the Department of Defense? The Pentagon finds itself at the heart of tumultuous changes, not least due to impending…

In a monumental shift for the London Irish rugby club, a consortium spearheaded by former Formula One team owner Eddie Jordan has completed the purchase of the historic team—an announcement that comes over a year after the Premiership side faced suspension due to financial instability. The tumultuous events began in June 2023 when London Irish found itself suspended from all levels of rugby, unable to meet the payroll demands for its players. Following this suspension, the club entered administration, invoking a wave of…

Having spent the larger part of her existence within the confines of an Ethiopian refugee camp, Fardowsa Abdi Aden found herself stepping onto Minnesota soil last Friday, her heart brimming with anticipation. The long-awaited family reunion with her sister and mother was finally within arm's reach. Meanwhile, Neima Mohamed Yusuf, just 2 years old and with a flair for melodrama, burst into tears as her aunt Shun Adan drenched her with affectionate kisses. Her arrival in Minnesota on January 17, 2025, was just the beginning…

In a move that signals a deepening relationship between Europe and the United States, Michael McGrath, Ireland's EU Commissioner, has revealed that the European Union is eager to accelerate plans to procure additional oil and gas from the US. This strategic outreach comes on the heels of the Trump administration’s arrival and aims to forge stronger economic ties. As anticipation builds for President Donald Trump's virtual appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, McGrath shared his insights with RTÉ News. "It's a…

Hargeisa (AX) – A whirlwind of applause greeted North Western State of Somalia's House of Representatives on Monday as they gave a remarkable thumbs-up to 19 of President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro's new ministers. This unfolded during the lively ninth session of their 10th seating. Making the cut among the key ministers was Ahmed Yasiin Sheikh Ali Ayaanle, snagging the role of Minister of Information with an impressive 65 votes. A closely watched figure, Abdirahman Dahir Aden, is now at the helm of Foreign Affairs…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a bold move, the Banadir regional administration gave the boot to Ali Fahle, the commissioner of Hodan district, and a bunch of his team for a solid 45-day timeout due to allegedly slacking off.This shake-up came hot on the heels of an evaluation ride along, helmed by Mohamed Ahmed Diriye (known as Yabooh), the deputy commissioner for security and politics in the Banadir Region, who took a gander at how things were ticking over in the Hodan, Wabari, Howlwadag, and Hamar-Jajab districts in Mogadishu.Yabooh…

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (AX) — "The Biden administration just rolled out fresh rules to tackle the flood of bargain-basement shipments from China, especially targeting online retail behemoths Shein and Temu," the Associated Press reported. This new directive sets its sights on closing gaps in the "de minimis" exemption, which currently allows goods under $800 to bypass U.S. tariffs and extra fees. The changes could profoundly affect Chinese e-commerce firms banking on low-cost, direct-to-consumer shipping to snag a foothold in the…

President Joe Biden's administration has transferred its first prison from the US military base at Guantanamo: a Moroccan who has been repatriated, the Pentagon announced on Monday (July 19). A way for the tenant in the White House to take over Barack Obama's unfinished work. "The Ministry of Defense announced today the…