Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Faces Congress Amid Measles Outbreak

U.S. Health Sec. RFK Jr. testifies before Congress on HHS cuts and a record measles outbreak.

#health, #measles, #congress, #hhs, #rfkjr

U.S. and Saudi Arabia Forge Historic Economic Partnership

Trump and Saudi Crown Prince sign $600 billion economic pact, bolstering ties in AI, energy, and defense.

#us, #saudiarabia, #economy, #ai, #defense

U.S. Eases AI Chip Export Restrictions to Strengthen Alliances with Saudi Arabia and UAE

U.S. to allow AI chip exports to Saudi Arabia and UAE, countering China's tech influence and boosting alliances.

#technology, #us, #saudiarabia, #uae, #china

Bangladesh's Election Commission Suspends Awami League's Registration Amidst Political Turmoil

Bangladesh's Election Commission halts Awami League's participation in elections, citing national security concerns and war crimes probes.

#bangladesh, #elections, #awamileague, #sheikhhasina, #politicalcrisis

U.S. Department of Energy Proposes Major Deregulation to Boost Domestic Production

DOE plans major deregulation to cut oversight, boost domestic energy, potentially saving $11B. Major shifts involved, including appliance regulation cuts.

#energy, #regulation, #doe, #deregulation, #environment

Mali's Military Junta Dissolves Political Parties Amid Rising Social Unrest

Mali's junta dissolves political parties, intensifying unrest and stifling democratic efforts.

#mali, #politicalunrest, #militaryjunta, #democracy

EPA Challenges Stop-Start Technology in Vehicles: A Move Against Emission Reduction?

EPA's move to challenge stop-start vehicle technology sparks debate on balancing consumer preferences with environmental benefits.

#epa, #vehicles, #emissions, #technology

Trump Proposes Elimination of NEA and NEH in 2026 Budget Cuts

Trump's 2026 budget proposal seeks to cut NEA and NEH funding, sparking concern in arts community over fiscal and cultural impact.

#trump, #budgetcuts, #nea, #neh, #artsfunding

Putin Proposes Peace Talks with Ukraine in Istanbul Amid Ongoing Conflict

Putin suggests Istanbul peace talks with Ukraine on May 15, amid war and international pressure for resolution.

#russia, #ukraine, #peace, #conflict, #diplomacy

John F. King Enters 2026 Georgia Senate Race as GOP Contender

Georgia Insurance Commissioner John F. King joins 2026 GOP Senate race, challenging Democrat Jon Ossoff.

#georgia, #senate, #republican, #johnfking

Friedrich Merz Elected German Chancellor After Historic Vote

Germany elects Friedrich Merz as Chancellor following an unprecedented two-round vote, highlighting coalition challenges.

#germany, #merz, #chancellor, #politics, #eu

UK Government Leverages Tech Firms for Community-Based Offender Monitoring

UK addresses prison overcrowding with tech-driven community monitoring. Public-private collaboration to redefine criminal justice.

#uk, #criminaljustice, #technology, #prisonovercrowding

Judge Halts Trump Administration's Federal Layoff Plans Temporarily

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's agency downsizing, citing legal challenges over mass layoffs initiated by Musk-led DOGE.

#trumpadministration, #federallayoffs, #legalchallenges

International Tribunal Initiated to Prosecute Russia for Invasion of Ukraine

Nearly 40 nations endorse a tribunal to prosecute Russian leaders for aggression in Ukraine, marking a key moment in international justice.

#internationaltribunal, #ukraine, #russia, #crimeofaggression

Portugal's Political Crossroads: Snap Election Called Amidst Scandal and Instability

Portugal heads to polls on May 18 after government collapse; scandal and political rifts challenge stability.

#portugal, #election, #politics, #scandal, #immigration